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"Smash" was a personal favorite of NBC entertainment boss Bob Greenblatt - whose interest extended even to production design decisions, according to insiders - but never managed to connect with a wide audience. Greenblatt had started developing the show during his earlier post running Showtime.
The fate of "Smash" was all but sealed last month, when NBC announced it was moving the series to the dead zone of Saturday nights.
"The New Normal," co-created by Ryan Murphy of "Glee" fame, got attention for its premise of two gay men deciding to have a baby through a surrogate. But the pilot drew fewer than 7 million viewers and ratings amounted to less than half that as the season progressed, according to Nielsen.
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SIGOURNEY, Iowa - Keokuk County Sheriff Jeff Shipley has a new gun he will carry with him as his "duty weapon."
The gun, a Glock 22 fourth generation, was ordered by Deputy Sergeant Eric Stein shortly before he was killed in the line of duty in April.
"I will carry that weapon as long as I am here," said Shipley. "I think it is probably going to be a tradition, when I am gone I will pass it on to the next guy who takes my place."
Shipley said he and Stein shot the gun at a range last winter after a regional gun dealer stopped down to show them "the latest and greatest" gun on the market. Stein decided to order the gun, not as a duty weapon, rather to keep as his own.
On April 4th Shipley, Stein and another deputy were involved in a shootout on a rural Keokuk County farm. Jeffrey Krier, a mentally ill man believed to have been not taking his medication, shot and killed Stein.
Krier was later shot and killed by members of the Iowa State Patrol Tactical Team.
"The sidearm came in after Eric (Stein) was deceased, and they're trying to run it through his credit card and it was cancelled," Shipley said. "(So) I went ahead and purchased the handgun."
The Kansas based gun company sent the gun last week, along with a complimentary engraving that read: "In Memory of 54-3." 54-3 was Stein's badge number.
"It's a way for me to personally pick up the torch for him because he's not here," said Shipley.
Shipley said the department has slowly moved on since the shooting, but they'll never forget what happened through the numerous tributes and memorials dedicated to Stein.
"All you can do is rebuild, go on, life goes on, and the phone doesn't quit ringing," said Shipley. "We've still got to be here for the people of Keokuk County."
The Sheriff said he doesn't fault the family of Jeffrey Krier for the shooting. He said the bottom line is that Krier should have been taking better care of himself.
"I don't blame anybody other than the person who was shooting at us," Shipley said. "He was a sick individual who had his reasons for doing what he did, and I don't know why and I don't think anyone knows why. He was just sick."
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10 Most Fashionable Wedding Dresses of 2013
10. With 1950's classic tailoring and a flattering waist-cinching belt this number created by Temperly London is sure to complement your luxury 5 star hotel wedding. Go screen starlet in this modern day Marilyn-inspired outfit. Teamed with sunglasses it's perfect to sashay past every Landmark London guest.
9. Giving a not-so-subtle nod to the gothic is this John Rocha wedding dress. For a wedding dress that reflects all the drama of your big day this dress is perfect for an attention grabbing moment. Stamp your personality all over your wedding, giving a darker twist to the fairy-tale wedding.
8. Want your dress to match your horse drawn carriage? Then this Giles dress is perfect for the co-ordinating queen. This dress oozes personality, and what's more, keeps up to date with the animal print trend seen sweeping 2013. Perfect for the modern day princess bride.
7. For those brides who still can't quite let go of festival season, pay tribute with this flower-power wedding dress. Curtaining the bride in a floor-length veil, Max Mara is keeping it simple underneath with an elegant ivory dress. Off set by the splashes of colour in the headband, this wedding dress is sure to create positive vibes throughout your special day.
6. Understated elegance and classic beauty are the key features of this Vera Wang Bridal Classics piece. Match your dress to your wedding attitude; fuss free and elegant. Clean, simple lines and a small train ensures that your dress doesn't upstage you on your own wedding day.
5. Show off your shoulders in this asymmetric Carolina Herrera wedding dress. Adding glamour to your wedding day is a must for some brides, be sure to be top of the glamour pack in this floor-length ivory number, perfectly matched with a spattering of wild flowers.
4. Have your luxury dress match your luxury settings in this Oscar De La Renta wedding dress. Referencing swans and all things feminine this above-the-knee dress is perfect for the lad-like bride. Show off and add some pomp by going for a fuller skirt and keep your bouquet simple to keep the balance. Muted, pastel colours gives your fairy-tale wedding a chic new look.
3. If white weddings aren't your thing then this Vera Wang blood-red number has you written all over it. Show-stopping and attention grabbing this is sure to ruffle a few feathers amongst your guests. Set in the lavish setting of The Landmark London's Victorian inspired banqueting rooms this wedding dress is sure to be the perfect accompaniment to your high-drama wedding day.
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A short description of shoes
This is only a short introduction to our shoes policy. Pictures, patterns and further instructions will be added to our site during the spring.
Shoes are the most important piece of a player's outfit. Pay attention carefully to the materials used in your shoes and their soles in particular. Also remember to have a good supply of comfortable socks. Don't neglect your feet for the whole week!
All Dragonbane shoes should be made of leather, even the soles. In some cases you can hide rubber soles with tar or something similar, but make sure that your solution is believable.
The three different Dragonbane factions have evidently different shoe designs.
The Cinderhillian leather are ankle-length. The tips of the shoes are round or slightly narrowed but not pointed. Shoes are fastened with a scale-shaped cut and the backs of the shoes have dragon inspired decorations. These details are not mandatory but serve to give the shoes a nice extra touch. The villagers, young people in particular, can also use sandals.
Dragontamers wear leather boots that are above all sturdy and practical. They have a supportive foot and legs reaching up to mid-shin. The soles should be thick and they can even have heels. In addition to heavy boots the tamers can also have shorter shoes. Make sure though that the design is robust and the soles are thick. Shorter shoes should be used with heavier leg gear such as armour.
The Witches wear slim boots that reach a bit below or above the knee. The design is more slender and fits the contours of the feet tightly. To achieve this, use a variety of cords and lacing. The bootlegs shouldn't be folded but rather attached e.g. to the belt to keep them up.
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Angela is a wannabe hip, young professional, but her expertise, haircut and busy soccer mom schedule dictate that she is a boring, hardened marketing veteran. She loves sharing the character of campus through photography, video and interactions with students, but, apologetically, not as much as her love of reality television (she secretly thinks she's on the Real Housewives of Cleveland). Although you'll never catch her in mom blue jeans, Angela does have an affinity for PMS 286 (Ursuline blue).
Brittney Teasdale Edelman
Assistant Editor / Marketing Specialist & Social Media Coordinator
Even though Brittney is rushing around every morning, it's only because the young, twenty-something is busy learning to balance work, graduate school and her yoga poses. She has traveled the globe so much that she is toting at least three different currencies in her purse at any given time (one of her dogs is even from Costa Rica). Despite her aversion for maple syrup and anything sweet, she is a true-blooded Canadian. An old-school journalist working to publish her first book, this avid photographer and fashion aficionado keeps it virtual in the College's social media space. Brittney once disobeyed the dog policy on campus. She's a bit of a rebel, eh?
Rebecca Wrenn '12
Assistant Editor / Marketing Specialist & Website Coordinator
If it's true that the "early bird gets its worm," then this Wrenn has certainly had her fill! Even though her feet are always three inches above the floor, Rebecca is very grounded on her yoga mat. Well-versed in the classics, she is passionate about exploring the arts and culture of her hometown, Cleveland. Drawing from icons like Monroe and Hepburn, this quaintrelle's ambitions are more scholarly in nature, as she is pursuing her master's degree. Having never received any grade lower than an a in school, this perfectionist is more protective of the College's homepage than she is of her loved ones. Rebecca's goals include telling the College's story through design and branding, as well as engaging fellow young alums.
Elyse Pitkin '18
Contributor / Marketing Work-study
The freshest face in the marketing department, Elyse is no stranger to the spotlight. This pageant queen is ready to embrace all that Ursuline has to offer including the anything-but-mundane projects (and frequent trips to Starbucks) the marketing department might throw her way. Whether it's lending the department her dorm room for a photo shoot or being in a photo shoot herself, she is ready and willing to accomplish the task. Though she's comfortable having her workspace on the floor of the office, we can tell already that no one will be able to keep this girl down!
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As someone charged with communicating science in a Catholic newspaper, I am not helped by Royal Society president Paul Nurse's attacks on anti-science (17 September, p 5).
The Catholic church is on official record as saying that material human evolution is compatible with religious faith. But science, by definition, has nothing to say about the spiritual aspects of humans.
On "the wholesale destruction of human life" in embryonic stem cell research, leaving aside "wholesale", which is gratuitous, the destruction of life is a matter of fact. Questions of relative values and rights in this are not scientific issues - although scientists may provide helpful circumstantial evidence.
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I still remember listening to guys in the IFL talk about him. Saying things like, "Chris Wilson is a badass." I thought to myself, "damn right i am!"
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source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/16...tt-brown-fightNate Diaz is a ready to fight.
Diaz contacted MMAFighting.com Friday night to say that he would like to fight the streaking Matt Brown next at 170 pounds.
"I want the Matt Brown fight," Diaz said. "That's what I'm looking for. I'm trying to fight the baddest motherf**kers out there. I'm not trying to fight some lame ass fighter that they're trying to build off of me.
"My brother is retired. So if this guy wants to fight a Diaz, he's got to fight me."
Following Brown's win over Erick Silva last weekend, his seventh in a row, some began to clamor for him to fight Nick Diaz next, however, Diaz appears, at least for now, to be content in retirement.
Nate Diaz, though, last fought in November when he defeated Gray Maynard via first-round TKO. He recently told MMAFighting.com that he was unhappy with his current UFC contract, and since then the UFC has removed him from their official rankings.
MMAFighting.com contacted Brown via his wife Colleen, however, they have yet to respond to Diaz's request.
wow, did get goosebumps while reading this article. im gonna be honest and say, I'm not really a fan of both of this guys but man, if this fight happens, its going to be a war.
why do you guys think of this match up? yay or nay?
Good for Nate, bad for Brown. Brown deserves a step up in competition, not a sidelined LW.
Besides, I'm guessing Nate still tries to renegotiate terms and doesn't accept the fight anyway...
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As much as I'd love to see Matt lay a good whoopin into Diaz, it really wouldn't advance him any closer to a title shot. Diaz needs to pull his head out of his ass and maybe call someone out in his own division. Maybe Issac Vallie-Flagg would be closer to a fight he deserves. Nate needs to set his sights a whole hell of a lot lower now that he's not ranked anymore.
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Editor's NoteIn this adaptation of the third book in J.K. Rowling's best-selling series, Harry Potter (Danielle Radcliffe) and his best friends Hermoine (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint), must face the dangerous convict Sirius Black (Gary Oldman), who has ties with their enemy Lord Voldemort. The spectacular fantasy-adventure action of the earlier movies (SORCERER'S STONE and CHAMBER OF SECRETS) is once again presented here, as Alfonso Cuaron lends his unique directorial style to recreating Rowling's magical story on celluloid. A scarier, darker story than the first two, this one concerns the mystery behind why Sirius Black is tracking Harry Potter. Slowly Harry and his friends unravel the clues, and learn secrets about Harry's parents that had all along been hidden from him. Meanwhile, because the deranged Sirius poses a threat to all students at Hogwarts, the school enlists a group of daunting black ghosts called Dementors to stand guard. These flying ghouls have a powerful effect on Harry and frighten him to his core. Yet even these chilling obstacles don't dampen the spirits of the youthful wizards, who meet Buckbeak--a giant flying hawk-horse creature, welcome a new dark arts teacher (David Thewlis) and a new divination teacher (Emma Thompson), and are still determined to beat the rival Slytherin team in Quidditch. HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN offers a visually stunning interpretation of the revered book, and will thrill viewers with its special effects, it's penetrating John Williams score, and its superb performances.
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Within Gallery 2, Moray Art Centre features the work of Arts & Craft artists from around Scotland, many being from the local area. We currently have the work of:
New in Gallery II – Bjorn Borseth – Glass Artist
Melanie Muir creates a range of unique jewellery using a process of her own invention involving veneers of polymer clay and several stages of firing. The pieces then go through many levels of fine sanding and buffing, and the finished result makes for a practical, robust, yet beautiful item. Her work is represented in many UK galleries and is in the collections of private individuals worldwide.
Helen Rawlinson designs and creates unique handmade cufflinks. Beautiful lampwork glass beads are combined with sterling silver to produce a high quality and unique piece of jewellery. Each bead is individually hand made in her workshop. Lampworking is a fascinating and ancient craft where glass is melted and manipulated to create any number of beautiful creations from beads to sculptures.
Janis MacLean of Coast Candle Co. is based in the Scottish Highlands. She hand pours beautiful scented candles using only the finest natural wax, fragrance and essential oils. The candles are environmentally friendly and are healthier to burn than paraffin-based candles as they do not emit toxins whilst burning, produce 90% less smoke, have a slower burn rate and excellent fragrance retention. Janis will be at the Moray Art Centre in July and November giving classes on making Tea Cup Candles.


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Lean corned beef or turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and our special sauce on marble rye. $11
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Tender grilled meat topped with American cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms and peppers. $12
Ham and turkey topped with Swiss, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Served hot or cold on a fresh baguette. $11
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Tender brisket in our house barbeque sauce and topped with fried onion strings. Served on our sesame brioche bun. $11
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Cheddar, swiss, avocado, bacon, and tomato on sourdough. $10
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Heaps of mushrooms covered with Swiss cheese. $10
Gorgonzola cheese and caramelized onions. $11
Grilled pineapple, ham, and mozzarella cheese. $10
Onion ring, barbeque sauce and Swiss cheese. $13
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Patty Melt
Sautéed onions and Swiss cheese on grilled Rye. $10
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Two of our favorite things: A cheddar cheeseburger topped with our delicious poutine. $12
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Prosciutto, mushrooms, sharp provolone, marinara, and herb-crusted onion strings. $13
Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, and Canadian bacon.
$20 - Single slice $5
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Mozzarella cheese, Peanut sauce, chicken, and cilantro. $20 - Single slice $5
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Merry Piglets Carne Asada
Flame broiled marinated skirt steak. Served with a grilled jalapeno, tortilla chips with homemade guacamole, red beans and rice. $24
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Atlantic Cod dipped in Snake River Lager beer batter and fried just right. Served with fries and homemade tartar sauce. $16
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Pacific salmon dusted with Indian spices, pan seared and glazed with a mango chutney. Your choice of two sides. $24
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Grilled tenderloin with a blackberry glaze. Served with toasted bread and your choice of two sides. $22
Chicken Fried Steak
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Braised Beef Spare Ribs
Slow-cooked in Guinness stout, served over mashed potatoes with roasted Cipollini onions. $24/$16
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Velveeta, jack & cheddar cheese, topped with crumbled bleu cheese. $10
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Penne pasta with bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a spicy cream sauce. $18
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PROVO, Utah County (ABC 4 Utah) - Utahns raced Saturday morning for the children of Africa.
The Adventure Race for Africa held at the Utah Lake State Park in Provo is styled after triathlons, only the distances are shorter and canoeing is substituted for swimming.
Brian Moore came from Layton with his family to contribute to the cause also well as take part in an easy workout. "I just did a triathlon and I can't swim so they thought this was a safe one," said Moore. 'I'll still be alive (after canoeing) so they probably like the thought of that."
The race began at 7:30 in the morning. Canoes were paddled up the Provo River, while cyclists and runners hit the roads and trails around the state park.
Several families entered as teams in the race, which is a fundraiser for the World of Difference Foundation. 100% of the money raised goes to build schools in Africa.
Currently, the foundation is building an extension to a grade school in one of the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. It is also delivering textbooks and other classroom supplies to the school.
Besides school supplies and building materials bought with donations from Utah, volunteers are helping in the construction. Dr. Richard Nielsen, one of the founders of World of Difference and an expedition leader, said it changes the lives of not only the children, but also the volunteers. "When you come back to Utah you can't just pick up where you left off. It changes you in very real ways," said Dr. Nielsen.
The foundation has already finished 10 school projects on the African continent.
In August, ABC 4 Utah's Brent Hunsaker will go along on an expedition sponsored by the foundation. Hunsaker will bring back special reports on the projects of the foundation and the Utahns who are making a difference in the lives of Kenya's children.
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The road to a North Carolina dual-team wrestling championship has gone through Winston-Salem the past four seasons. It went through there again Thursday at the 4A West region final.
But the dual-team meet wasn't over after the Parkland Mustangs beat the Lake Norman Wildcats 42-27 to pick up their 215th -consecutive win. The coaches shared some words over a possible video scandal, and wrestlers almost got into a fight while shaking hands.
The Mustangs accused the Wildcats of sending a parent to video tape Parkland's first two playoff matches Tuesday. Parkland coach Maurice Atwood said he notified the North Carolina High School Athletic Association of the incident. It was later found out the videographer was not from Lake Norman. Fore said the person was from Raleigh.
"I just wanted to make coach Atwood know that I would rather compete and lose than cheat and win," Wildcats head coach Morgan Fore said.
The Mustangs forfeited the final three matches Thursday against Lake Norman. Atwood said Wildcat wrestlers' remarks after receiving forfeits were "unbecoming." He did not know if those remarks sparked the post-match incident.
"I don't know what happened with that," Atwood said.
The Wildcats, the No. 2 team in the state in retrorankings.com's coaches poll, went into a match as underdogs for only the second time this season. The Mustangs did what they have done the past four years – they won. The Mustangs got out to a 30-0 lead after seven matches. Mike Hayes got a 16-5 major decision for Lake Norman. He beat Miguel Comacho.
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"I have this", The Twilight Sad's lead singer James Graham timidly says, pointing to his plastic cup filled with what appears (and smells) to be cheap red wine, "because I'm not naturally a front-man. I don't go up on stage and go, "Hey guys, how the fuck you doing?!" he adds, in a loosely-rehearsed American accent. "I just enjoy playing our songs. I'll say thank you to the crowd but it's more about what's happening on stage. But to get a wee bit more confidence, a wee pick-me-up helps", he grins, while casually sipping from his personal elixir.
As we talk in the quiet bar of the Tolbooth in Stirling, Graham projects his brutally honest diffidence with an unusually calm smile, all the while sucking 'much-needed' Lockets to ensure his throat is still in a workable condition. Perhaps as it is the last night of The Twilight Sad's latest UK tour, his anxieties have been soothed by nine nights worth of Merlot and positive feedback from the tracks sampled from their new album 'No One Can Ever Know', due for release in February of next year. "I'm not ashamed to admit that having a drink helps me play the shows, and it helps me enjoy it more just because I kinda' feel more relaxed about stuff," he laughs, before adding, "But if you go on absolutely blotto, you've got nae chance".
Fortunately 'blotto' he is not, and although Graham's relaxed demeanour might partially appear to be assisted by fermented grapes, his candid and occasional jovial responses are most likely the result of finally being able to exhibit the bold direction in which his band have chosen to take their sound. After solidifying their haunting, heavily-reverberated sonic output through initial release Fourteen Autumns And Fifteen Winters and enigmatic follow-up Forget The Night Ahead, the band have embraced the electronic facets of their influences to produce a record which infuses the dark and disturbing lyrics synonymous with the Kilsyth quartet with colder, industrial synths, a change that Graham is more than happy to discuss. "I wasn't like a deliberate change, we didn't say 'right guys, this isn't working', but we are a band that, from day one, if we started to do something that felt stale or we had done already, although we've never said this to each other, I think we'd just call it a day".
Asked why they chose to hark back to 1980's-driven experimentation, the lead singer is adamant the audacious choice wasn't in any way planned. "We wanted to do stuff that excited us and that sound excited us, and the songs we were writing just really fitted into that kind of style. Even if we did that style with the distorted guitars on top of it, it wouldn't have worked...he pauses, contemplating, and adds, "I personally would've thought, looking objectively, 'Oh they've tried some new stuff and got scared', you know? And then just went back to the old stuff. So we took ourselves right out of our comfort zone and went down to London".
Travelling down to the the UK's capital to work on the new album allowed them to cross paths with renowned producer and DJ Andrew Weatherall, whose expertise was, and peculiarly at the same time was not, utilized by the Scottish group. "Andrew didn't produce the album, but he was there to..." Graham pauses, sipping his wine as if to find an answer in the maroon liquid, "keep us on the right track.
"Basically we'd be doing something and he'd come into the studio and would be like "aye, that's right". He was meant to be producing the album but he basically said, "look guys, anything I would've told you to do, you've already done it...I can't take the credit for that." But we felt it was important to include him with the album because he was there to reassure us that we were doing the right thing. His musical knowledge is through the roof. He's the most intelligent guy when it comes to music that I've ever met in my life. So for him, when he was saying some of the sounds sounded like his favourite records of all time, we were like 'shit, that's cool'," he finishes humbly.
I ask if the title of 'Overseer' would be more fitting for Weatherall given his abstract contribution, and Graham laughs leisurely. "Yeah! Pretty much, pretty much. Ultimately we did produce it, we did a lot of work in the house before we went down there but he wanted to be called the 'anti-producer', which was pretty cool. I mean, that was his term and I don't even know what that is if I'm being honest," he trails off, as confused as I am by the term. Although, when considering Weatherall's remote nurturing of The Twilight Sad's new direction of sound, the term 'auntie-producer' could be as equally as applicable, and I pass the thought onto Graham, who laughs before jesting, "Aye, is it anti, auntie or uncle?!"
All jokes aside, the change of sound did not mean a different method of writing for Graham's own lyrics. "I didn't change my approach at all, I've written the songs the same way I've always written the songs. If I have something to write about, I'll write a song, I didn't change at all. It was Andy (the guitarist) who obviously had different influences on this record. I've been told it's darker than the last one, which I didn't really think could happen.
"I gave the record to Aiden Moffat (from Arab Strap) and I gave it to Stuart (Braithwaite) from Mogwai, and they were the first people to come back and say "fuck sake, this is darker". I suggest that it is perhaps the synths that carry a weighted, cold automatic sound, and Graham agrees, all be it self-depreciatingly. "Yeah, there's no space in the songs like before," he says, and with a chuckle, adds, "And aye, I'm still a miserable bastard".
Much has been said, since their first album's release, about The Twilight Sad's ominous, and occasionally opaque, lyrics, and Graham himself has been notoriously withdrawn during any effort to deduce any obvious meaning from them. On the emphatic 'That Summer I Became The Invisible Boy' from their first album, he warns that, 'they're standing outside/and they're looking in/they're standing outside/and they've broken in/the kids are on fire, in the bedroom' with such ambiguous ferocity that we are left to decipher any meaning purely based on our own relative experiences.
On the opener from the new album 'Alphabet', Graham wails, 'So sick to death at the sight of you now/safe to say I've never wanted you more', and such ambivalence is something Graham is contentedly aware of. "Lyrically, Alphabet is one of my favourite on the new album. It keeps people guessing what the fuck it's about as well," he smiles seriously. "However, Sick's one of the my favourite songs I've written, if I'm being honest. It's got everything about our band that I love. I never talk about my lyrics but I'm really proud of my lyrics in that song, and I love the fact that nobody can know what it's about. I mean, people can relate it back to themselves fair enough but it's a bit of a story. I'm happy with the way I've told that story in that song."
As his liquid diminishes, the lead singer loosens, and as we discuss further the songs on the new album, he opens up, quite unexpectedly, to reveal some of the meaning behind the stirring Nil's lyrical contents. It is instantly obvious that he holds 'Nil' close to his heart merely by his impassioned reaction and instantaneous response.
"Nil is my favourite song on the album. Once we start playing it, hopefully Nil will come across like Cold Days From The Birdhouse, hopefully it comes across in that kinda' style because there's a lot of hooks in it. Live, I think it will be a good moment in the set and it will be a perfect moment to showcase the different side of the band as well. That one..." he stops, catching his tongue almost instinctively while referring to Nil.
"Right, I'll give you an insight. I wrote Nil, and let my dad hear it, and my dad told me a deceased family member used to say a lyric in that every time I went over to their house and I had no idea that I had put that into the song. A lot of stuff like that has happened like that, like on Cold Days From The Birdhouse as well, I didn't know what I had written that about, and then a year down the line, something just clicked in my head and I was like 'fuck that's what it's about!', which is fucking weird....It must be the sub-conscious coming out, and I think that happens a lot in the songs.
"Nil, that's what happened in that as well, I've got a line in that is pretty much killing me every time I think about it but I'm glad he pointed it out because the song means a lot to me. Well, the song meant a lot to me to begin with but now I put it up on a pedestal because of that," he concludes.
Graham's honesty appears to alleviate his own spirits far greater than the wine next to him ever could, and with this he happily moves onto answering, upon my previous inspection of the three albums, just why the title tracks have shortened significantly. "I think we just got bored of writing set-lists out," he laughs hysterically, before continuing, "Imagine trying to write them all out, it'd be like a fucking novel You should see our set-list anyway, it's all short names and nicknames for songs we've got.
"Seriously though, with Fourteen Albums Fifteen Winters, it suited that music. The second album, there was a few long ones and a few short ones. We've moved on from that. But if a long title comes out and it makes sense, we'll use it, you know? We just got to the point where we chose a song title and thought, 'why over think it?' If Andy had named a demo, 'I Shagged A Dug...It Was Great...What A Great Time', we would've had named it that, do you know what I mean?", he beams.
The Twilight Sad recently appeared twice in Nice 'n' Sleazy's in November to commemorate its twentieth anniversary, and they were gigs that, much like the fans who snapped up all of the tickets in under two hours, Graham had no trouble in saying yes to. "Sleazy's means a lot to me. I've drank there for years, I've met some of my best friends in there, so for me it was important to do it, and it's a pretty cool thing to do it, to go back. I couldn't believe how quickly the tickets sold out. I was just like 'that's fucking amazing!' To think we could do that many tickets in that little time, I just wonder what we could do if we had three months to promote a gig," he finishes.
Ironically, he informs me that they do in fact have three months to promote a gig; their album launch will take place in the Grand Ole Opry on the 9th of February. Despite barely playing in Glasgow before signing to Fat Cat Records (after only their fourth ever gig), Graham has a deep affinity with the city which his accent is commonly mistaken from belonging to. "Glasgow is where my favourite bands are from, it's where my friends are, it's one of my favourite places in the world. I love going back to it. I always hear bands saying 'playing Glasgow's brilliant, it's the best crowd'. Everybody is just up for it," he smirks.
With the title of the new album fresh in my mind, I probe Graham for any stories from the tour that 'No One Can Ever Know'. He recoils in horror at my audacity with an elongated "Shiiiit," while ensuring to take another drink for Dutch courage. "There's stuff I definitely can't say because they might come and find us....but, we knocked down Ian Quimby from Take A Worm For A Walk Week's wall whilst picking him up. I don't think Devine (drummer Mark) will be too happy I've told you that because it was him.
"And we destroyed a hotel room...no, I'm not going to say we destroyed it, because that's pretty cliché, but we played wrestling. I got power-bombed by Grant from Frightened Rabbit through two double-beds," he trails off, laughing. I ask if the beds were broken, and Graham curls a wicked smile. "Well, we put them back together anyway. There's been past tours where we've done stuff that is unmentionable but I think because we're headlining every night, we're playing an hour set, we've never played that long before, and we've been doing it and loading out and driving right to the hotel. We've not really done anything that mad." he ceases, only to laugh again..."Except being power-bombed, haha!"
After a brief room change, and numerous questions later, Graham's cup is getting unsettlingly empty. I ask him what The Twilight Sad want from 2012, and his modesty is just as radiant as his humility. "I think we just want to keep on going. I'm not going to lie, before every album release it's nerve-racking. When you've put everything into your music, you hope that it comes across the same way to other people and they like it.
"Our band was never going to be huge from day one, like as in we were never going to be on the front of magazines, we were never going to be on TV, we were never going to be on daytime radio, we were never going to have the opportunity other bands have got because we're on a smaller label but basically I knew a lot of work was going to have to be put in.
"From the first album it seemed to be a lot of building, that's where it started, and the second album seemed to take us to the next stage where we were playing to bigger audiences and getting a bit more recognition, maybe even from mainstream magazines and websites and stuff. We were getting a wee bit more recognition fron that. This one, I hope it takes us to the next level," he says.
Upon hearing a preview of the album earlier on in the week, I am left in no doubt that The Twilight Sad will ascend, albeit measured, to establish themselves even more in Glasgow and beyond, and Graham is looking positively towards the future while still embracing the present, adding, "to be able to do this for a living, to be able to tour the world, to be able to play in front of people every night, it's a privilege.
"There's many bands out there trying to do it, and the fact that we've got to the point where we can do it, where we can and play in Germany, play in America, you know, it's mind-blowing. No matter if you're on a down day or an up day, you've gotta remind yourself 'I'm really lucky to be doing this'. The way Mogwai did it was perfect, it was steady and you appreciate it more, in the long run. If you've done the groundwork, and worked hard for it, you'll appreciate it and never take it for granted."
I stand to pack away my items, and ask Graham to concisely describe The Twilight Sad in five words. He pauses, tentatively. "Buckfast...Banton/Kilsyth....ummm....Honest...Miserable...Scottish," he says. I inform him that Scottish goes without saying if you're from Kilsyth. "Yeah, right...ummm....rockets", he laughs. So Buckfast, Banton/Kilsyth, honest, miserable rockets?, I ask.
He explodes into a fit of laughter, barely able to muster the words, "there you go, that sounds good to me now you say it like that!"
As I go to leave, Graham immediately saunters over to refill his now empty vessel, and I can't help but think of his own methods of addressing his own unease, the one he mentioned back in the bar. "If you're doing this every single night, and if you're maybe feeling a wee bit tired or nervous, having something like wine helps me play the show," he previously said.
With Graham's own complexity, humility and his band's consistency over the last four years in mind, I am not so certain a little tipple is such a bad thing, and when considering his own modus operandi, the phrase 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' comes to mind. Unless, in fact, he turns out completely 'blotto' tonight. Then they've got, in his own words, absolutely 'nae chance'.


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Eastern students on Primrose Hill in Regent's Park, London. Left to right: Matt Mangold, Meagan Salisbury, Sarah Froehlich, Jessica Ristow, Ashley Westman, Molly Gosselin.
Willimantic, Conn. - This past May, six Eastern education students traveled to London, England, on a 10-day "global field course" to learn about the British education system. During their stay, students visited six primary, secondary and special needs schools in the diverse, inner-city areas of East London.
"This trip provided our education students with an additional internship opportunity preparatory to completing their certification programs," said faculty advisor and Education Professor Catherine Tannahill. "These East London schools are very successful in educating diverse populations ranging from second language learners to new immigrants and special needs students."
During their experience, Eastern students observed and interacted with British students; attended presentations and interviews with school administrators from the British education system; worked with high poverty, second language learners; and met with British teachers and student-teachers, discussing teaching strategies and challenges.
"This trip was an invaluable learning experience for me. It was interesting to see how England, a country that on the surface seems so similar to our own, handles education," said Molly Gosselin '14, an English major from East Hartford. "I'm grateful I was able to share my own experiences with British educators and, in turn, take new knowledge and experiences back with me."
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bad discs (like memorex) MAY or may not work, but even if they it is said that they will shorten the life of the wii's laser. if you are worried, it might be better to use verbatims.
if you hear loud clicking noises or you hear the wii straining, switch discs
Hello all, just want say that even thought Memorex discs are not recommended i've used 16x dvd-r's burning (with my Pioneer DVR-110D & LG GSA-H55N) at 1x without glitches and a minimal amount of opened apps.
My ripping source is a GDR5163 which i got for 50 bucks, now i've been playing with new Ridata 16x discs i just got them this week a 100 spindle for $24.00 bucks at my local Asian computer shop, anyway i've been burning these babies at 1x too, and so far so good no issues at all.
Ugh, this is getting annoying.
First, I got a pack of Imation disks DVD-R.
I burned ToS2 on one of them and it ran nicely the first time then the second time I wanted to play it, it just couldn't read anymore. After a while I try again, it works! Okay, so maybe the disks were of low quality or something.
I went and got a pack of Verbatim disks DVD-R.
I burned ToS2 again and it didn't work at all.
I heard Verbatims are better so what is this?
Could I have gotten fake Verbatims or perhaps those of low quality?
If so, what do the real/high quality ones look like so I don't make the same mistake again.
Just wanting to add my experiences to the thread for others who may come across similar issues
DVD+Rs never worked for mee...I was burning them with many programs (mostly imgburn) on a PC with a DVR-111d.
I switched to DVD-R Maxells. Perfect (well, a tad slow, but working). I also burned a few on horrid memorex DVD-rs. Work just as well.
Now I stared at this huge spindle of Verbatim DVD+rs (they were free, I despise them, would never pay for a +r, I'm a hater on HP and Sony). ANYWAY, I decided to try burning them on my Macbook Pro's Matshita Superdrive with Toast, which by default marks the booktype as DVD-Rom, NOT DVD+R. WALLA, perfect. Well, they work just as well as the DVD-rs now.
Just thought I'd share that...It may help some other Macbook useres out there, and I can't barely afford food (or more importantly beer) lately, so I was glad to see this spindle of DVD+rs not go to waste!
i've used hp life's good dvd+r for a little while after i ran out of memorexes still works
I been using Taiyo Yuden DVD+R 8x so far without issue.
I use them for everything, the best brand money can buy.
I get them from www.rima.com 100 disk spindels.
i agree verbatium dvd-r for me never had a bad burn
didnt want to start a new thread...but i wanted to let everyone know that bestbuy.com has verbatims on sale for $12.99/50pack! Get em while you can, if you have one near you and dont have to pay shipping even better!!
i have a bestbuy right up the street from me and i grabbed 6 -r's and 2 +r's for movies... :P stocked up for awhile!
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I seem to be having a problem loading disks, I use gecko and have even tried wiigator and I've only just installed home grown and cios yesterday. Everytime I click load game it says no dvd and I've tried on several different games and I know these games work on other wiis. What am I doing wrong? I've only got phillips dvd+rs atm...


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Tomorrow is Talk Like A Pirate Day, which means it's time to resurrect one of our most popular articles—the story of Jean Lafitte—Sephardic Jewish pirate of the Caribbean.
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Lafitte ... establish[ed] a pirate kingdom in the swamps of New Orleans, and led more than 1,000 men during the War of 1812. After being run out of New Orleans in 1817, Lafitte re-established his kingdom on the island of Galveston, Texas, which was known as Campeche. During Mexico's fight for independence, revolutionaries encouraged Lafitte to attack Spanish ships and keep the booty.
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|Benjamin Roskoskey, MS Civil Engineering Student Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
|Increasing the Piezoelectric Effect in Cement Paste
|Sarah Shann, MS student, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
|Application of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) as Thin-Bonded Overlay for Concrete Bridge Decks
|Ruiqiang Song, Ph.D. Student, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
|Integration of Mainshock-Aftershock Sequences Into Performance-Based Engineering
|Dr. Yongmei M. Jin, Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering Department, Michigan Technological University
|Domain Microstructure Evolution and Magnetomechanical Property of Giant Magnetostrictive Materials


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Budget Info
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Board of County Commissioners
April 23, 2002
The Honorable Board of License Commissioners met today with the following present: Larry B. Beck, W. Michael Newnam, and Ronald H. Fithian, presiding.
T. Edward Robinson, County Administrator, was also in attendance.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
W. Roger Williams, Treasurer, reported a balance of $5,483,423.00
Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, appeared and reported on the April 22 Board of Appeals meeting.
Due to extenuating circumstances, the Commissioners were unable to attended the Arbor Day Poster Awards Ceremony at 1:15 p.m. hosted by the Maryland Forest Service and Kent County Forestry Board, however, T. Edward Robinson, County Administrator, attended as their representative. The ceremony took place at the Court House grounds.
The Commissioners selected the winners of the third grade Arbor Day Poster Contest as follows:
First Prize - Haley Williams - Rock Hall Elementary School
Second Prize - Elizabeth N. Scholastico - Rock Hall Elementary School
Third Prize - Chrissy Bartz - Garnett Elementary School
Fourth Prize - Lakesha Black -Garnett Elementary School
Fifth Prize - Grace Baker -Garnett Elementary School
The Commissioners signed and the County Administrator presented a proclamation designating the month of April, 2002 as Tree-Mendous Month in Kent County in an effort to encourage everyone to become actively involved in the State's Urban Forestry and Stewardship Programs.
Carter Stanton, Director, Public Works, appeared to advise that the low bidder, Baltimore Pile Driving, for the public boat launch ramp declined the job as he was unable to perform the construction as per the bid requirements. He reported that the next low bidder, George & Lynch, Inc., would honor their original bid of $137,000. Mr. Stanton further noted that the suggestion to reduce the size of the ramp for economical purposes, would reduce the cost of the project only by
$12,000. Commissioner Newnam stated that the ramp size reduction would not significantly reduce the cost of the project to warrant proceeding in that direction, however, the cost comparison for a double v. single ramp will be requested in writing by the contractor. Commissioners Beck and Fithian concurred. Commissioner Fithian requested Mr. Stanton not to proceed until funding issues surrounding the project were resolved.
Later in the day, County Engineer provided information as requested. A motion was made by Commissioner Fithian and passed by the majority of the Board to award contract to George & Lynch, Inc.
Correspondence was received from Frances Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, requesting a budget adjustment to the unrestricted and restricted positions of the Current Expense Fund. Fiscal Year 02 Budget Adjustment No. 4 included three adjustments as follows: 1) Appropriate the donation for the match for the Maryland Equipment Incentive Fund, 2) Appropriate funds received in insurance recovery, 3) Appropriate funds received from the Health Department under the Tobacco Restitution Program. A motion was made by Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner Newnam and made unanimous by Commissioner Fithian to approve the request.
Angie Dowling and Jeanne Edwards, Rock Hall, and seven interested persons appeared to discuss the proposed closing of Rock Hall Elementary School. Mrs. Edwards provided information documenting the public information on the subject to date. Mrs. Dowling read a summary of their objections to the closure of the elementary school. She expressed concern with pre-K students in close contact with eighth grade students. Mrs. Edwards expressed concern at the lack of information available from the Board of Education. Mrs. Dowling noted that although enrollment is declining, Rock Hall appears to be growing and questioned the reliability of the projected figures.
Mrs. Dowling inquired as to the possibility of the elementary school closing escaping local control by circumventing the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Fithian advised that he was not aware of another funding source and this Board would be involved in the decision making process.
Mrs. Edwards noted that recently $500,000 was spent on replacing the Rock Hall Elementary School roof and questioned the use of the building should it become vacant.
Commissioner Fithian noted that decline in enrollment was undeniable, however, he did not support closing Rock Hall Elementary School. He reiterated that he would be more in favor of considering the proposal to sell the Washington Avenue Board of Education building and relocating administrative staff rather than students. He too, expressed concern as to the use of the Rock Hall Elementary School building should it be vacated. He felt the administrative building, centrally located in Chestertown and in close proximity to Washington College and Kent and Queen Anne's Hospital, if offered for sale, would be less likely to remain vacant.
Commissioner Newnam expressed his desire for more information from the Board of Education on the proposal and questioned if other alternatives had been explored other than closing a school. Mrs. Edwards advised that the Board of Education was just starting a feasibility study and appeared not to have any defined plans.
Commissioner Beck stated that the Board of Education should be looking at cost savings, however, not at the expense of elementary school students. Commissioner Fithian advised that a meeting will be scheduled with the Board of Education to discuss their proposal, plans for segregating young students, funding associated with proposal, and status of feasibility study.
Mrs. Edwards expressed her concern that the proposal was being rushed. The Commissioners reiterated the plan to schedule a meeting to provide more information and discuss the proposal in more detail.
The Executive Assistant noted that Dr. Lorraine Costella was invited to attend today's meeting, however, was advised prior commitments precluded her appearance.
The Commissioners held a budget work session with Carl Burke, Executive Director, Upper Shore Aging, and Wayne Morris, Director, Department of Water and Wastewater Services. Pat Merritt, Director of Budget and Accounting, was also in attendance.
The Commissioners approved and Commissioner Fithian executed the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission Grant Agreement. The grant award in the amount of $39,000 will fund the implementation of the Critical Areas Program in Kent County Planning and Zoning Administration.
In follow-up from last week, the County Administrator advised that County Administrators and fiscal representatives of the participating counties met on April 17 to review the proposed budget submitted by Chesapeake College. As a result of that meeting, correspondence was approved by the Commissioners to send forth to Dr. Stuart Bounds, President, Chesapeake College, requesting a reduction to their budget request. Also included was a request by the participating counties (Upper Shore Association of Counties) for the College to address specific issues.
In follow-up from the April 9 bid opening, the Commissioners approved and executed a contract by and between the County Commissioners and Pardoe's Lawn & Tree Service, Inc., for landscaping maintenance at the Court House, Kent County Government Center and Public Library.
Ed Spray, Superintendent, County Roads, forwarded the proposed FY 03 Surface Treatment Program for County roads. The proposed program treats 48 roads for a total of 41.14 miles at an estimated cost of $143,458.82.
Ken Beatty, representing the Delmarva Space Training Center, appeared to discuss his proposal to use the Hearse House, located behind the Kent County Library, to house a Space Museum. Mr. Beatty advised of proposed renovations that would include American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
Commissioner Newnam stated that he would not support this project in light of recent correspondence received from the Public Library advising of an interest in the building to which he would assign priority. He also expressed concern about parking for potential museum patrons. Commissioner Beck concurred that County's needs should be addressed and noted the Library has precedence for the future use of the building.
Commissioner Fithian thanked Mr. Beatty for his presentation and advised he would be informed of their decision.
Correspondence was received from Gloria Urban, Kent County Public Library, requesting serious consideration be given relating to the use of this building. She expressed concern that zoning laws require 10 parking spaces and a handicap-accessible space. The Library has a total of 54 spaces. According to zoning laws the library is required to have 46 parking spaces for library patrons. In addition, one handicap space is designated for a disabled employee, leaving 7 spaces. Ms. Urban also reminded the Commissioners that the parking lot expansion was to accommodate 400 High Street as well as Church overflow parking. Ms. Urban concluded that any additional use of the parking facility will have a negative impact on the library's users.
The County Administrator advised that a proposal for use of the building would be forthcoming from the Library and noted that the proposal was discussed at the March 26 budget presentation held at the Library.
Wayne Morris, Director, Department of Water and Wastewater Services, appeared to report on the following issues:
Millington Water and Wastewater Expansion Project - Due to Commissioner Beck having pending questions relating to the project, no official vote has been made. Commissioner Beck advised of the resolution to his concerns and a motion was made by Commissioner Newnam, seconded by Commissioner Beck and made unanimous by Commissioner Fithian to approve the Kent County portion Millington Water and Wastewater Expansion Project as specified under the revised plan.
Mr. Morris advised that both the Operational and Sewer Agreements by and between the Commissioners and the Mayor and Council of Millington are forthcoming.
Quaker Neck Service Area - In follow-up from last week relating to the request for 12 additional allocations, Commissioner Newnam inquired as to the process in requesting the incorporated Town of Chestertown to consider the County purchasing additional allocations to meet this request and for future use. Mr. Morris advised that the Board of Commissioners needed to pursue the matter with the Town of Chestertown, and if approval given, it will be followed by a public hearing. The Commissioners concurred to pursue the matter and requested Mr. Morris to draft correspondence requesting additional allocations from the Town of Chestertown.
Correspondence was received from Peter Engel, Director, Mulit-Family Housing, Department of Housing and Community Development, advising that after a review of the Kent County Housing Voucher Program, administered by the Maryland Rural Development Corporation, the program is rated troubled. Mr. Engel noted specific examples of incomplete files and file errors.
At 10:50 a.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner Fithian, and passed by the majority of the Board to go into executive session with Ernest S. Cookerly, County Attorney, for legal counsel in accordance with State Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Items of discussion included litigation and local legislation.
The executive session adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Correspondence was received from Delegate Mary Roe Walkup, advising of the 2002 Legislative requests that passed through the Senate and House Delegates and were signed into law by the Governor on April 9.
House Bill 357 - Kent County - Treasurer- Salary
House Bill 365 - Kent County - State's Attorney- Salary
House Bill 506 - Kent County - Alcoholic Beverages Violations- Penalties
House Bill 508 - Kent County - Alcoholic Beverages - Special Theater License
House Bill 630 - Kent County - Sheriff- Salary
The County Administrator noted that HB 365 is scheduled, but not yet signed by the Governor.
Correspondence was received from Cheryl Hystad, Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, Inc., requesting opposition to HB 649 - Credit Regulation - Extension of Credit, that preempts local law from addressing predatory lending. Ms. Hystad is requesting Governor Glendening to veto the bill.
The County Administrator reported on meeting held on April 22 with Edward Birkmire, Environmental Director, Nony Howell, Sanitarian, Gail Owings, Director of Planning and Zoning Administration, Rick Myers, Enforcement Officer, and Jack Canan, Housing and Development Coordinator, as it relates to enforcement process in accordance with the Zoning and Nuisance Ordinances. Mr. Birkmire and Mrs. Owings were requested to list violations that their office is responsible for enforcing and the process for enforcement.
At 9:35 a.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner Newnam and made unanimous by Commissioner Fithian to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with State Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The executive session adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Susanne Hayman reported that representatives of VALIC has been contacted and placed on notice as to transfer of accounts from individual county employees to the State Pension System will be requested in the near future. The representative from the State Pension System has agreed to schedule two meetings with county employees; one during the day and one evening meeting.
Elizabeth Morris, Suzie Miller, RN, CAPA, and Linda Hickman, Ph.D., MBA, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services at Kent & Queen Anne's Hospital, Kathy Neuman, RN, and Deborah DuPhily, RN, Chester River Home and Care Hospice, and Patricia Gaffney, RN, Director of Clinical Operations and Carol Lindsey, RN Assessment Nurse, Magnolia Hall, appeared to request the Commissioners to proclaim May 6 as Nurse's Day. The theme for Nurses Day is "A Shining Light of Excellence, and they requested the County to join in celebrating nurse's accomplishments and efforts to improve our health system. The Commissioners encouraged demonstrating a public appreciation of nurses at every opportunity throughout the year. The nurses spoke of events planned at the various facilities throughout the week which include awarding Nurse of the Year Award at Kent and Queen Anne's Hospital.
Commissioner Fithian read and presented the proclamation.
Nancy Kirby, Executive Director, Judy Willock, Board President, Judy Sharretts, Board Vice President, Beth McDonald, Director, Volunteer Programs, and Judy Cooper, Secretary, representing Kent Hospice Foundation, appeared to request the Commissioners to locally recognize National Volunteer Week. Mrs. Kirby reported that more than 100 citizens serve the community as Hospice volunteers in providing patient care, family support office staffing as well as fund raising.
Mrs. Kirby introduced Mrs. McDonald who was recently hired to further the volunteer program. Mrs. McDonald spoke of her goals to enhance the many opportunities to serve the community. She noted of the needs to be filled at Magnolia Hall and hope to expand services there.
Commissioner Newnam inquired as to funding sources for Hospice. Mrs. Kirby advised that the majority of funding is obtained through the generosity of the community through fund raising and some grant awards. She noted of the new grant funded program for the initiation of a children's bereavement support group.
Mrs. Willock advised that the Golf Tournament was the biggest fund raiser and mentioned other fund raising activities such as Summer Celebration. Commissioner Fithian stated that he views Hospice as one of the greatest organizations in the County and thanked all for their efforts in serving the community.
The Commissioners proclaimed April 21-27, 2002 as Hospice Volunteer Week. Commissioner Fithian read and presented the proclamation.
The Commissioners approved and Commissioner Fithian executed an agreement between Caroline, Queen Anne's, Talbot and Kent Counties to participate and facilitate Tire Amnesty Day held in Kent County, Nicholson Landfill in September.
Correspondence was received from Gail Owing, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, recommending the release of Bank Letter of Credit - Sediment Control, as well as Landscaping for Robert H. Van Dyke, Jr. Mrs. Owings advised that Rick Myers, Enforcement Officer, has inspected the property and all sediment control regulations and landscaping requirements have been met. The Commissioners agreed to release both letters of credit as requested.
The Commissioners received correspondence from Harriet Tregoning, Special Secretary, Governor's Office of Smart Growth, accompanying a copy of a new pocket-sized publication entitled Smart Growth by Numbers.
Correspondence was received from Maryland Department of the Environment and the U.S. Army Corps. Of Engineers advising of the application from the Department of Natural Resources to plant 50,000 cubic yards of rubble and preformed concrete structures on two sites in the upper Chesapeake Bay oyster sanctuary for oyster bed enhancement. The project is located west southwest of Tolchester. Questions concerning this matter may be directed to Charles R. DeRose at 410 631-8079.
Correspondence was received from Henry Dierker, Jr., advising of a water use application for permit. The project located at Wood Bound Farm, Massey, will be used for agricultural irrigation. Questions concerning this matter may be directed to Water Management Administration at 410 631-3591.
Per the Commissioners' request, Rick Myers, Enforcement Officer, provided status pending zoning violations for the Commissioners' review.
There being no further business to claim their attention, the Board adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, April 30, 2002.
Please contact Joyce Laskey or Janice Fletcher at (410) 778-7435 or by e-mail with any questions or comments.
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