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Not all flashing lights require motorists to move over
Q: One recent Friday, I was driving east on Route 7 toward Troy at about 9 a.m. In my rearview mirror, I saw a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic. As it approached my car, I could see it had two emergency type lights mounted near its […] [Read More]
Can ambulances freeze lights by Albany Med?
Q: Working at Albany Medical Center, I drive through the intersection on Myrtle Avenue going across New Scotland every day. Most times, the traffic light goes through a normal cycle. Sometimes, in the morning and afternoon rush hour, the traffic on Myrtle gets backed up to maybe a dozen cars or so. However, every so […] [Read More]
But what if a driver can't move over for police?
Our recent column about the new law that requires drivers to move over when they pass an emergency vehicle drew quite a few responses, comments and additional questions. Like the reader whose question follows, many wanted to know what they were supposed to do if other drivers would not let them into the next lane. […] [Read More]
Sorry, officer, I didn't know the law had changed
Q: My husband was ticketed for not changing lanes for several state troopers on the side of 787 south. The trooper said there was a car fire, but my husband only saw the trooper cars. First, he had never even heard of the law itself (I only found one small article in the Times Union […] [Read More]


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Deer crashes dinner at Friendly's in Westfield
May 15, 2010, 8:52PM
The deer jumped over a car, leaving "two little hoof marks," before it jumped through the takeout window at Friendly's. Full story »
Flagging honors Marine's memory
May 15, 2010, 6:42PM
Marine Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges, of Ludlow, was killed in combat this week in a remote part of Afghanistan, according to military officials. Full story »
Mark Noonan of Westfield could be poster boy for Bay State Bike Week
May 15, 2010, 3:00PM
The 11th annual event is sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, the MassBike Pioneer Valley chapter, and the state Department of Transportation. Full story »
Your comments: Readers react to 'Westfield State College leases downtown apartment building for student housing'
May 14, 2010, 3:54PM
Westfield State College announced a plan to create student housing downtown. What do our readers think? Full story »
Westfield State College leases downtown apartment building for student housing
May 14, 2010, 12:22PM
The college will pay about $1 million to rent Lansdowne Place at 38 Thomas St. Full story »
CBS correspondent Byron Pitts to be featured speaker at Westfield State College graduation
May 13, 2010, 7:00PM
Hampden Sheriff Michael J. Ashe Jr. is among those due to be recognized with honorary degrees. Full story »
Stanley Park in Westfield to hold 'Wheel Walk' fundraiser to maintain its handicapped accessible trails
May 12, 2010, 7:15PM
Wheelchairs, roller skates and blades, strollers, bicycles and motorcycles will be welcome to join the second annual event. Full story »
Westfield detectives probe armed robbery of Pride gasoline station on East Main Street
May 11, 2010, 8:10AM
The female clerk, who twice had a knife put to her throat, was not injured. Full story »
Westfield schools budget will require elimination of 24 positions
May 10, 2010, 10:15PM
The $54 million fiscal year 2011 spending plan represents a cut of about $2.7 million. Full story »
Westfield ready to launch feasibility study to determine need for new elementary school
May 09, 2010, 8:30PM
The study will cost $300,000 to $700,000, but Westfield will receive 62 percent reimbursement. Full story »
Westfield State College hosting 8-week 'Masters Festival of the Arts'
May 09, 2010, 5:00AM
The festival will draw attention to Westfield State College campus and downtown Westfield. Full story »
New England Patriots' Sammy Morris speaks on teamwork at Barnes Air National Guard in Westfield
May 08, 2010, 11:04AM
Morris visited on Wing Man Day, when base personnel focus on teamwork, safety and goal-setting. Full story »
Westfield Vocational-Technical High School students Tyler Brooks, Matthew Campbell and Michael Patenaude geared up for AAA/Ford Trouble Shooting Challenge
May 06, 2010, 9:06PM
The troubleshooters expect to encounter problems like broken fuses and cut wires Full story »
Westfield searches for new health director following retirement of M. Daniel Reardon
May 06, 2010, 7:16PM
Applications for the position must be submitted by May 25. Full story »
Women's rights icon Gloria Steinem, at Westfield State College, talks about unpredictability of life
May 06, 2010, 6:47PM
The Smith College graduate was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Full story »


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Full detailed profile on Krystal Carey Chandler Played by Bobbie Eakes on All My Children Daytime Soap Opera.
Bobbie Eakes
Birthday: 1961-07-25
Krystal and Opal walk in the house as Amanda and Jake help Tad and Cara take photos. They express their disdain for the marriage, but Tad pleads with them to get onboard in order to help save Cara's life. They begrudgingly agree and then Tad pulls Jake aside to tell him he needs to be believable at the wedding. However, he won't be the best man. He's got Jesse, the chief of police, for that duty, which he hopes will look good to Agent Trumble. Tad returns to the room and tells everyone to quiz him and Cara. Opal and Krystal get a little hostile, but then Jake and Amanda get into the spirit and fire off questions about each other's favorite things. Jesse comes over wondering why Tad didn't tell him he was getting married. Jesse meets Cara and is taken aback by the fact that she used to be married to Jake. He asks about the ring and Cara pulls out her band from Jake, who looks affected. After some bumbling around about how they got together, Jesse is called away and leaves. Tad thinks that went okay, but then Krystal pulls him into the other room to tell him he is insane if the thinks that went well. She thinks he's treating this whole thing like a trivia game and being careless. She worries he could go to prison and then wonders how they're going to explain it to the kids. Back in the main room, Cara thanks everyone for what they're doing for her. Opal remains disdainful and Jake and Amanda leave. Alone with Opal, Cara calls her mom. Opal says she'll be upstairs if she needs her. Tad and Krystal return to the living room to find Cara talking to Kathy and Jenny, who have returned from a playdate. Tad sits with his girls and he and Krystal tell them he is getting married. The girls are happy for him and Tad sends them upstairs to get Opal. Krystal thinks that one went pretty well and Cara thanks Krystal before she leaves for the hospital. Once alone, Krystal expresses concern about Tad putting his life on hold by marrying a woman who doesn't love him. Tad thinks the two of them did okay together, but Krystal tells him they settled. Now, he's taking it to a whole new level. Tad insists he is fine with the arrangement because his family with the Martins is the most important thing to him and Jake is part of that. Jake always made him feel like blood and that's all that matters.
At ConFusion, Jack tells Erica he's happy she will be quitting Cortlandt. She breaks it to him that she didn't quit because it's too soon for her to walk away. She learns something new every day at Cortlandt. Jack wonders what she learned from kissing Caleb. Erica promises it didn't mean anything, but to Jack it means she kept yet another secret. He tells her they are in trouble and it is not getting any better. She explains she kissed Caleb because she was vulnerable regarding Kendall. He can't get over all the secrets and wonders what chance they have. Erica thinks they have every chance and says he is the only man she loves. Krystal walks up and sees them. Jack tells Erica it seems like she's trying to hold on to Caleb and then walks over to talk to Krystal. Erica later talks with Krystal at the bar. She makes snide comments about always popping up around Jack. Krystal reminds her they are working together, but when Jack needs her the only place she will be is right by his side. They exchange catty comments until Jack returns. Krystal leaves and Erica tells him to fire Krystal immediately. Jack wonders why she thinks she can dictate who he can work with. Erica retorts he's doing the same with Caleb. He fires back that it's not about Krystal or Caleb, but that they are as far apart as two people can be. Erica urges him to trust her and that she loves him, but Jack isn't sure he can anymore.
Krystal meets Jack at her restaurant so they can go over Cara's case. Jack wonders if she's okay with this because of Cara's engagement to Tad. Krystal says she was thrown at first, but she and Tad have been over for awhile. Jack thanks Krystal for not asking about him and Erica. Krystal leaves, but not before Opal walks in and sees them together. Opal tells Jack he's acting like a jackass because Erica would have been furious to see him and Krystal so close together. She's just looking out for her best gal pal and starts rambling about Erica and Caleb. She lets it slip that they kissed on New Year's Eve. She realizes what she's done and tries to convince a riled up Jack he's the only man for Erica. She even tells him Erica is ending her partnership with Caleb.
At the Martin home, Tad tells Opal and Krystal about his wedding plans. They don't like the idea, but Tad defends his decision. He asks them to go along with it and help them pretend the marriage is real.
At Krystal's Jack and Erica fight. He expresses his doubts over whether or not they will actually get married, but he doesn't want to be the one to call it off. He wants her to do it, noting her relationship with Caleb. Erica tells him there's nothing between them, but points out he spends an awful lot of time with Krystal, who walks up to meet with Jack. Jack kisses Erica on the forehead and says they will talk later. In a booth, Krystal confides in Jack that she's taking Tad's news harder than she should. Jack asks if she loves him. Krystal admits not like that anymore, but everything will change now. She says she's scared of being alone. Jack tells her you can be with someone and still feel alone. Krystal chuckles, wondering how that's supposed to help her.
Jack takes photos of Greenlee and Ryan at ConFusion, as Annie tries to get Emma to come with her. Emma wants to take photos and eat cake, but Annie leads her daughter away. After photos and food, Jack and Krystal leave and Ryan looks for Emma. Ryan and Greenlee panic when they can't find her and when Ryan grabs his phone he listens to JR's voicemail.
Jack and Krystal head to Krystal's. They joke around and he thanks her for making him laugh, because he really needed it. David walks in and finds Liza at the bar. She brings up Greenlee and Ryan's wedding, but he says he is done chasing people who have moved on. He hopes she has too. He downs his drink, wishes her a happy Valentine's Day and leaves. Colby runs in and tells Liza what just happened. She wants Annie arrested and Liza immediately puts that in motion. Colby tells her mother she wants to get out of Pine Valley and is going to see Damon. Liza doesn't think that's a good idea. As they debate it, Asher walks in and says it's a huge mistake. Colby heads outside to make travel arrangements, as Asher implores Liza to stop her from doing this fearing she will get hurt. Liza knows it's best not to tell her daughter what to do. Colby returns and Liza points out she will have to stay in town for a least a week to file charges against Annie. Liza leaves and Colby tells Asher she's booked on the next flight to L.A. so she will give her statement via email. Asher tries to convince her Damon is bad for her. Colby asks if he knows who Damon slept with. He plays it off and then says he doesn't want her to go see Damon. Colby thinks he will forget about her once JR puts him on another project. He tells her he can't get her out of his mind. He kisses her but she backs off and walks out.
Erica arrives at Krystal's and finds Jack at a table. She tells him it was a mistake for her not to go to the wedding. Krystal walks out with cake for her and Jack and sees Erica. She says she'll go get coffee and walks away. Erica accuses Jack of taking a date to the wedding. Jack corrects her, but says he'd like to continue his drama-free evening and leaves.
Erica finds Caleb at Krystal's. He welcomes her home, but she tells him about David's blackmail. She wants him to know in case David goes through with his threats. He will do whatever he can to help her protect Kendall. Jack walks in and curtly tells Erica he didn't know she was back. Caleb steps away and Jack and Erica catch up. She then leaves as Annie walks in. Annie sees Caleb and realizes the divorce proceedings were canceled again. She asks if it was Marissa's idea, but Caleb wonders what business that is of hers. Caleb leaves and Krystal walks up to Annie to warn her away from Marissa and to stay out of her restaurant. Annie secretly grabs the knife in her purse and rattles on about how everyone thinks Marissa is so innocent and that she is so bad. After Annie has left, Krystal finds a frustrated Jack who vents about finding Erica with Caleb. He didn't even know she was back in town. Krystal says if it was her, she wouldn't have made any stops before coming home to him.
Annie brings Emma to Krystal's to make it clear the proprietor can't tell her where she can and cannot eat. However, after Ryan walks in and sits with his daughter, Krystal tells Annie she is not welcome there. Annie gets Emma and they leave. Ryan asks what that was about and Krystal points out she and Annie don't get along. Ryan later makes a call to establish his alibi regarding David.
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The Southbank gets a little queer...
Roll up, rollup for the Festival of Neighbourhood on London's Southbank, which aims to look at what makes a community thrive and also what makes a good neighbour. This week's events include three days of performances and discussion exploring the queer community and different perspectives on gender, love and sexuality, all under the umberella of Queering Voices.
Running from the 11 to 13 July, gender disillusionist and drag fabulist Dickie Beau will be channeling 'queer voices' across time with his new show Lost in Trans, which features his brand of quirky lip-synching to a range of remarkable footage from the gay archive. Mr Beau says, "The idea behind Queering Voices is to celebrate and also investigate ideas of queerness. Not only in relation to sexuality, but also in the broader sense of embracing a range of outsider perspectives and creating a platform that brings together the popular and the experimental, in a showcase of cabaret, drag and performance art."
Additionally, powerhouse baritone Le Gateau Chocolat, along with his chocolate orchestra, expresses his trademark wit and candour through 'In Drag', depicting the effects of being in drag for too long, sharing his thoughts about gender identities and what it's like to be a Nigerian man dressed as a girl.
Plus, there's also Filth, hosted showman extraordinaire and self-proclaimed 'face of the obesity crisis' Scottee, featuring the delicious drag troupe The LipSinkers. An evening of cabaret with a distinctly dirty twist.
This fabulous celebration of queerness and alternative cabaret is running at the Southbank Centre in London from 11-13 July. For full information on Queering Voices, and the rest of the Festival of Neighbourhood, click here.


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Historical Traveler Reviews Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club Macclesfield
Hotel from Hell!
Recently stayed for a weekend away up North. Hotel old and past it.
Rooms were dirty with fixtures falling off. Wedding bash on at same time and staff not interested in anyone else. We got ignored at the bar and dinner & breakfast. I can see how this dump gets mixed reviews - the corporate & wedding guys give it good reviews because someonelse is paying & they are too drunk to notice. If you are staying as a couple or paying yourself then forget about it. We'll stay in Blackpool next time at a fraction of the price!
Nice food, rotten room
uI stayed one night for a works 'do'. I was pleasantly surprised by the evening meal, and the breakfast was *very* nice indeed. Contrary to other reviewers experiences, I found the staff extremely friendly and helpful and I didn't perceive the hotel to be staffed mostly by foreign students (as another reviewer has suggested).For me, the big letdown was the room. There's no doubt that Shrigley Hall is a big, impressive-looking place in lovely grounds, but the rooms really don't do it justice; ours was small, smoky and dirty. We are non-smokers, but weren't offered a non-smoking room. There were (cigarette)burns on the duvet cover. The cups were mucky. The beading in the bathroom was missing in places, and the fan was unbelievably noisy. Colleagues of mine had similar tales to report.Another bind is the journey from the car park to the rooms or to reception. The car park is right at the back of the hotel, so you can't park anywhere near reception. You literally have to trawl right through the hotel with your luggage, up and down stairs, through fire doors, to get to reception.A colleague of mine found the comment card from the previous guest in his room and he has brought it in to show me. It reads "Reception girl unfriendly, unhelpful... finding my room took 30mins with heavy luggage... bar very smoky... no toilet roll... hardly any blankets... for �115 very disappointing... won't be coming back".
Mixed feelings
3 Day business meeeting. two nights. I will not go into incredible detail but the reviews you find here are honest and accurate. Service was mixed, one moment excellent and another a bit bumbling. The food on the whole was excellent. The bar was a little overpriced and the service slow. The meeting itself was well serviced but external noise from tree felling and traffic was a bit much at times. when the hotel was working efficiently it was excellent but when push came to shove and things started to get busy there did not appear to be a focused attention to details. this is a good 3 star hotel but not 4.
Excellent venue for comapny meetings
i attended Shrigley Hall for a pilgrimage launch for 2004, i was very impressed with the luxury of the hotel. The Staff were really friendly, polite and helpfull. The food was of a very high standard and the bedrooms were of an ample size and very comfortable. The hotel is like a rabbit warren when you first arrive, as rooms go in no specific order, yet after a few hours is becomes second nature.
Wedding Glory
Me & my partner recently attended a wedding at this amazing location, to which we can only say was a perfect night in heaven! the service of the food was sublime along with the service done by little angels!!!i do recall that the gentleman who was in charge was a Mr Peter Corbett his managerial skills were very efficient and effectivly ran the wedding to the upmost highest standard. I also recall a gentleman who (was called Chris)helped my to my room with my belongings who was willing to do anything at my request which i found to be very kind and professional. i assume that a man called Stuart is the bars manager as he was very polite, yet witty and didn't struggle to make any drink we desired. Thank you all for a brilliant night and we hope to see you all again very soon.
Super Hotel
My husband and I spent a wonderful weekend at this hotel .The staff were wonderful, courteous, helpful & informative. We had a super room with great views over the Cheshire plains. The food in the restaurant was spectacular. I really cannot say enough in praise of this establisment and look forward to returning there soon.
The maze...
We had a two night stay at the maze..with a few problems ...it's not easy to find your room - through the bar up the back stairs entering an adjoing building through another reception to a lift...etc.. I dare not go out one my own at first just in case i got lost..Main course dinner was repeated which doesn't sound bad but when you are only choosing from a choice of 4 meals it limits you..
TV busted or the sockets went bang early evening- we got twenty quid off the room and were offered tv to watch in a single room in another part of the hotel!! Not a very attractive idea for two adults...
Swim was good in health club next door but very shallow..Hard to find too!!
Fawlty Towers revisited.
Shrigley Hall is billed as a 4 star hotel of international standard. It was because of this rating that I chose to stay there recently. I have stayed in many hotels for business and pleasure over the years and this is without doubt the worst I have come across.The sad & sorry tale of our stay is as follows:-1) Poor administration part one - when we checked in there were couples complaining about the hotel double booking people for a wedding party.2) Lack of information part one - The hotel was like a maze and it was difficult to find the room. Instructions given to us were "the easiest way to get to your room is to go round the corner, turn left and go down the corridor then right, go past the bar then up the stairs, through a series of doors and keep going until you reach room XXX. You are two floors above this so carry on until you find the lift!". I am glad she didn't tell us the hard way to get to the room!3) Poor state of the room part one- The radiator had been left on full blast which meant the room was like a sauna. The windows only opened a few inches and despite its 4 star billing there was no air conditioning.4) Poor state of the room part two - Similar to a previous reviewer we had problems with the bathroom door. The handle did stay in place for us but we found it very difficult to get the door to close properly.5) Poor state of the room part three - The TV (or TV service) did not function correctly. 11 out of 16 channels either did not exist or were faulty. Not a major issue - but remember this place has 4 stars. I am not reviewing a �10 a night B&B in Blackpool!6) Lack of information part two - There was no information relating to the hotel in the rooms. When and where breakfast was served (for instance) was up to the guest to discover. What time did the bar bar close etc? Fundamental information and the lack of it is unique in hotels of this stature.7) Poor bar service - After spending an enjoyable evening in a local town we came back to the hotel and fortunately uest in front of me was served the wrong drinks and he turned to me and wished me good luck with my order! I was served the correct drinks (although I only ordered two) BUT the barman half poured a pint of guinness and then forgot to top it up! It was a good 10 minutes before I attracted his attention to complete the order.8) Dreadful breakfast service and poor administration part two - Totally shocking. This 100 or so room hotel (therefore upto 200 guests ) had a dining area that held about 50. This meant total chaos as everyone tried to get in for breakfast on a Sunday morning at the peak time of 9 - 10am. The poor girl trying to control this was scribbling down room numbers on two sheets of A4 as guests appeared. Rather than calling numbers off in a chronological order as a vacancy arose she chose guests in a random fashion. This meant we were overlooked for our turn for 25 minutes whilst new arrivals were seated immediately. I overheard another guest say that he was so hungry he was going to eat the curtains! After we complained the girl took our number for a second time but said we would have to wait a bit longer. We walked out and decided that McDonald's was a better option. The lack of breakfast was eventually deducted from our bill.9) Poor administartion part three - Whilst checking out we found ourselves behind a guest who had been charged for telephone calls he had never made.No hotel is perfect but this one does everything badly. Don't go there!
What a great Hotel
This hotel is amazing, i went to a wedding here and the atmosphere was wonderful. We enjoyed it so much that we stayed an extra night, on a dinner bed and breakfast rate. The food and service both morning and evening was outstanding. We did encounter one rude member of staff named 'Nicole' but other than that, we were treated like royalty. Thank you to all there, it was a weekend that will never be forgotten.
Mixed impressions
This is another historic mansion converted to an upscale hotel - there are plenty of them across the UK. The setting is very pleasant high on a hill, surrounded by 270 acres of land. The staff of the hotel is consistently friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the hotel has seen better days. Upon entering my room, the door knob fell off. The remote control for the TV set was out of order, and there apparently was no heating in the bathroom (the warm towel hanger was not sufficient for the room). Overall, I would be happy to return as a tourist to enjoy the location, but I do not see the hotel as fit for business travellers.
TripAdvisor Reviews Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club Macclesfield
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Travel day
... this was the morning that the wifi decided to play silly buggers and the iPad decided not to display any emails. Anyway we decide to risk it - we needed a car regardless. Off to Heathrow and we remember that while we aren't sure who we booked with, it was through Qantas so there are only really three options. Nope no booking ... Still not sure how it happened as we both remember sitting at the computer and doing it. Unfortunately we had to pay through the nose for the car. Oh ...
Stratford to Manchester and everything in between
... learned that the area of the labrynith was able to survive with no water. Wow!!!! Following this visit to the gardens we headed to manchester to see my sister, brother in law and niece and nephew. The GPS was great and took us on the country roads to avoid the traffic. We enjoyed a wonderful Shabbat dinner together and the kids are having fun playing and catching up. Now for a restful Shabbat Shabbat ...
Manchester, a Park, Palace, and Pond
... The final flight of an historic cold war supersonic British Vulcan bomber happened to occur during our lunch as the cherry on top.
Our exploration of the palace grounds was heightened by the presence of the illustrator for 'The Gruffalo' book series. We were able to act the role of the privileged 18th century aristocracy, playing ring toss and lawn bowling, wandering the gardens, all with Gruffalo inspired activities for the kids interest.
Heading back home
Saturday 21st September 2012
Daily total: 322 miles
We woke this morning to clear blue skies, the first fully cloudless day of the trip and typically the day in which we leave for home. However the hotel staff tried to soften the blow by sticking us in the conservatory for breakfast so ...
The Shallow, Slow and Scenic Macclesfield Canal
... Greeted Lynne and Roger and agreed to meet up in the morning. Lynne needs to do some shopping as does Bonnie. Ian and Kath came about 7:30. Bonnie had made a huge casserole (new recipe) and accompanied it with fried chicken and homemade biscuits. We had a nice meal and then Ian began the certificate paperwork. He and Mike worked from one end of the boat to the other and it was finally done. Kath and Bonnie had a good natter. After ...


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Marie Flora Stewart
WOONSOCKET- Marie Flora Stewart 90, formerly of 218 Pond St. died Monday at The Friendly Home.
Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Edmund and Eva (Paquin) Ouillette. She was an assembler for the Royal Electric Co. for many years, retiring in 1983.
Mrs. Stewart is survived by a daughter -in- law Christine Curtis of Bellingham, three granddaughters, Stacey Curtis of Woonsocket, Amy Curtis of Bellingham and Wendi Boyce of Plymouth, NH and a brother Wilfred Ouillette of Milford, MA. She was also the mother of the late William Curtis and sister of the late Henry, Theodore, and Mederic Ouillette, Beatrice Hemond and Cecilia Lacasse.
Funeral arrangements are private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home. Please visit
www.fournierandfournier.com [1] for guestbook.
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'Viva Ross-Vegas!' Casino to open May 29Written by Caitlin McGlade | | firstname.lastname@example.com
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Hollywood Casino Toledo's interior demands attention from four of your five senses the moment you step onto its granite floors.
All at once.
An LED banner stretches across the entrance, rapidly scrolling through images of limousines and glamorous women. Then it's Toledo's skyline and the words "HOLLYWOOD CASINO" positioned on a hill like California's famous "Hollywood" sign.
Guitars wail and singers croon from the H Lounge stage, which glows purple and blue in the distance. Past rows of table games, slot machines beep, whir and blink, each offering a quick escape into a fantasy — a jungle, ancient Egypt, outer space or the ocean floor.
The aroma of cakes and pastries tugs visitors toward Epic Buffet, where chefs work busily and glass cases display desserts like edible artwork.
"This is the first Las Vegas-style casino in Ohio and as people walk in they forget they're in Toledo," General Manager Richard St. Jean said during a media tour May 21, a sneak peek before the official opening at 2 p.m. May 29.
Visitors might also forget where they're going from one end of the casino floor to the other. The 125,000-square-foot gaming area offers 2,002 slot machines and 60 table games and 20 live poker tables. More than 220 televisions, lining the walls and standing on columns amidst the card tables, compete for eye contact. Scene, the swanky sports bar beside the stage, features glass panels splashed with televised game broadcasts.
"You'll never miss a sporting event," said Neal Perry, director of table games. "If you look to your right you'll see a TV and if you turn to your left you'll see a TV."
The casino offers 24 beers on tap and a slew of fancy liquor drinks. Final Cut Steak & Seafood even offers pre-prohibition-style Manhattans brewed in wooden barrels.
All the high-tech buzz is woven into a 1930s art-deco feel, marked with movie posters boasting stars like Marilyn Monroe, Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart.
Most of the chairs are covered in white leather, with material textured like alligator skin.
Mock-stone columns stretch from the floor to the ceiling, accentuated with rows of spheres that resemble continuous chains of pearl necklaces.
The Hollywood Casino Toledo has been a long time coming.
The history
Ohio voters passed Issue 3 on Nov. 3, 2009, with 53 percent of voters in favor. The measure amended the Ohio Constitution to allow casinos in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo.
Proponents argued the casinos would generate hundreds of millions in tax revenue for the state, create local jobs at a time when Ohio's unemployment rate was nearly 11 percent and keep money in Ohio rather than sending it to casinos in neighboring states.
Opponents argued that casinos have negative effects on compulsive gamblers, their families and communities and would likely attract out-of-state owners.
"The fundamental reasoning against gambling is the impact it has on people who become problem gamblers — people mortgage their houses, they do all kinds of things to get money to go gamble more," said Tom Smith, public policy director for the Ohio Council of Churches, which opposed the measure.
The 2009 measure succeeded where four previous attempts had failed. A 1990 initiative proposing a casino resort hotel in Lorain failed with 37 percent of voters in favor. A 1996 initiative proposing eight permanently moored riverboat gaming facilities was defeated with 38 percent of voters in favor.
A 2006 initiative proposing allowing slot machines at horse racing tracks failed with 43 percent of voters in favor. A 2008 initiative proposing a privately owned $600 million resort and casino near Wilmington was defeated with 37 percent of voters in favor.
Smith pointed to these failures as evidence that voters approved the casinos in 2009 because they were marketed as a job growth source.
"It would never have passed if we wouldn't have been in an economic downturn," Smith said.
After the measure passed, lawmakers were given six months to enact regulations on how the casinos would operate and grant licenses to casino operators. Meanwhile, developers began design work. Ground was broken in August 2010 on the $320 million casino. More than 1,300 employees have been hired, 90 percent of them local.
Per state legislation, the casinos will have an entry age of 21, rules prohibiting free drinks and smoking and no alcohol sold after 2:30 a.m.
One of the guidelines for Toledo's casino was it could not build a hotel on-site or within 10 miles until Lucas County hotels sustain a 68 percent occupancy threshold for a three-year period.
Each casino will pay a fixed tax of 33 percent of gross casino revenue. Fifty-one percent of the revenue will be distributed among Ohio's 88 counties in proportion to population; half of each county's distribution will go to its largest city if that city's population is above 80,000. Thirty-four percent of the revenue will be distributed among all public school districts, 5 percent among host cities, 3 percent to Ohio Casino Control Commission, 3 percent to the Ohio State Racing Commission fund, 2 percent to a state law enforcement training fund and 2 percent to a state problem gambling and addictions fund.
Cleveland's Horseshoe Casino became the first casino in the state when it opened May 14. Hollywood Casino Columbus is set to open this fall while the Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati is set to open spring 2013.
Once all four are open, the casinos are expected to generate about $25.3 million in annual tax revenue for the City of Toledo, Lucas County and Lucas County school districts.
Michigan's example
Although Michigan does not report payout for slot machines in its casinos, the state receives an average of $121 million in wagering tax each year, said Eric T. Bush, administrative manager for the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Michigan's wagering tax is 8.1 percent.
Bush said Michigan's share of the adjusted gross revenue made from the casinos is 45 percent, all going to the state's education fund. The Detroit casinos are some of the largest employers in the city, employing between 8,000 and 9,000 workers.
According to the MGCB's 2011 Detroit Casinos Revenue spreadsheet, Detroit's casinos had a total adjusted gross receipt of $1.4 billion in 2011.
Viva 'Ross-Vegas'
Hollywood Casino Toledo, located on a 44-acre site on the banks of the Maumee River five minutes south of Downtown Toledo, could draw up to 2.8 million visitors per year, according to Penn National Gaming, which operates the site.
Some of the casino employees refer to the property as "Ross-Vegas," a nod to the casino's proximity to Rossford.
Pat McGrady, president of the Rossford Business Association, said the group has been working closely with the casino.
"Through the last couple of years, our business association has kept an open mind with welcoming the casino," McGrady said. "The casino has been a big part of our organization, joining it, being part of the meetings as they draw near to the opening day, making sure they give us information as partners and helping us transition."
McGrady, who owns the Cold Stone Creamery/Blimpie location in Rossford, said many Rossford businesses are hoping to draw casino employees as well as out-of-town guests.
Holley Bockelman, who owns Bock's Place with her father Bill Bockelman, said she thinks the casino will be good for business.
"I think it's going to be great. The more people coming through Rossford the better," Bockelman said. "I don't think there's anything negative about this whole thing."
John Names, who owns Danny's Cafe with his wife Vickie, said he isn't expecting much of a change.
"We're hoping for the best and ready for the worst," Names said. "People will be coming for the casino so we don't expect anything really, but we seem to attract out-of-town customers passing through so maybe we'll pick up a few new faces."
Larry Eilert, owner of Larry's Auto Center, said he's cautiously optimistic.
"I'm excited and hopeful. Hopefully it can give our town some new vigor and pick it up a little," Eilert said. "This is all new, so you don't know what to anticipate. You're always a little apprehensive about what it's going to draw, but I think in the long run it will make our town much more attractive and give us a little boost and bring all the other businesses up a little. I'm looking forward to it and I hope it will work."
Rossford Schools Superintendent Bill McFarland said children's safety is the focus of the school district.
"The amount of traffic and the possible criminal element it brings to town — those are the only concerns that have been raised," McFarland said. "We're only going to be in school for four days after it opens, so hopefully by the end of the summer, the mass of people going there will have leveled off a little bit."
Rossford Police Chief Glenn Goss Sr. recently met with the school board to address concerns, particularly increased traffic expected on Glenwood Road near Indian Hills Elementary.
"We've got a lot of kids that walk, especially on Glenwood," said McFarland, who said the district planned to post more crossing guards. "We're going to do everything we can to protect our kids."
Goss said he plans to increase the presence of law enforcement in the area.
"Like any department, you want to be proactive, not reactive," Goss said. "We want to be prepared for what may be coming and not necessarily wait until it's too late and wish we did something."
Traffic and parking
Non-casino traffic will be rerouted south on Glenwood Road to Buck Road to I-75 to reduce congestion in the casino area, Goss said. Toledo Police will also reroute traffic.
The casino offers free parking for more than 3,000 vehicles, but two lots in Rossford have been designated for overflow parking if needed, Goss said. One is between Rossford United Methodist Church and Rossford Community Recreation Center on State Route 65. Another will be the Rossford High School parking lot after school hours.
The lots will be operated by Penta Career Center law enforcement students under the supervision of the Wood County Sheriff's Office. Parking is $8, which will go to Penta, and shuttles to the casino will run every 20 to 30 minutes, Goss said.
For more information, visit the website www.hollywoodcasinotoledo.com.
Toledo Free Press Special Sections Editor Sarah Ottney and Toledo Free Press Staff Writer Brian Bohnert contributed to this article.
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Governor O'Malley Announces BPW Approval Of Recreational Projects In Eight Counties
Annapolis, Md. (September 22, 2010) — Governor Martin O'Malley
today announced Board of Public Works (BPW) approval of recreational projects in
Anne Arundel, Caroline, Cecil, Charles, Harford, Montgomery, Prince George's and
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"By continuing to work together with our local partners, we are creating a more sustainable future for our children and our State," said Governor O'Malley. "Providing safe, accessible outdoor spaces for Maryland children to connect with the outdoors instills values of awareness and responsibility in the next generation of stewards."
Montgomery County will receive $952,000 to acquire 4.5 acres of a 20.9-acre parcel of unimproved land at South Germantown Recreational Park in western Montgomery County. The 20.9-acre Barmakian property is being acquired through four installments. This is the fourth and final installment. The first three installments totaling 16.4 acres were previously approved by the Board of Public Works. South Germantown Recreational Park is a 738.9-acre, intensively used park that is improved with soccer fields, an indoor soccer arena, baseball fields, playground areas, picnic areas, a miniature golf course, archery and golf driving ranges, tennis and basketball courts, a splash pool, indoor aquatic center, agricultural museum, a lake for model boating, and parking.
"During these difficult economic times any and all grant assistance is critical to the Commission for making important capital investments in its park system," said Bill Gries, Land Acquisition Specialist for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in Montgomery County. "The future development potential of the Barmakian property will give us the opportunity to offer the citizens of Montgomery County additional options for their recreational pursuits."
In Somerset County, Crisfield will receive $136,000 to install a Municipal Park hiking/biking trail linking the city's waterfront park and downtown business area. The trail will be handicapped accessible. A large portion of the project traverses an abandoned railroad bed which will be covered with crushed oyster shells to provide a pervious surface. The remainder of the trail will also utilize pervious materials which will have minimal to no effect on stormwater runoff.
"The Municipal Park Project here in Crisfield is one of our cornerstones to improving the quality of life," said Mayor Percy J. Purnell, Jr.
The Board of Public Works also approved the following projects:
Anne Arundel County – Annapolis will receive $61,000 to renovate the existing play area with new ADA compliant and age appropriate playground equipment at Chambers Park. Park benches, landscaping and other site amenities will also be included to make the park more attractive and user friendly for park patrons.
Caroline County – Hillsboro will receive $70,000 to replace an old metal swing set and arch climber at Hillsboro Town Park with new play equipment that meets current National Playground Safety Standards. In addition, this project will install four stations of exercise equipment along the park's existing walking path.
Cecil County – Chesapeake City will receive $91,000 to replace hazardous playground equipment at Ferry Slip Park with play equipment and safety surfacing consistent with National Playground Safety Standards and the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition, this project will install picnic tables, a bike rack, benches, and trash receptacles.
Charles County – La Plata will receive $100,000 to construct a restroom facility at Tilghman Lake Park to service a 150 seat pavilion that overlooks the lake. Included in the construction is the installation of a force main out to the town sewer as well as a water line to service the restroom facility.
Harford County will receive $22,751 to acquire two parcels totaling 27.99 acres with frontage on MD 23 adjacent to the Rural Village of Jarrettsville, Md. Over several years, the total amount of eligible Program Open Space assistance requested for this project will be $1,324,000. This site will be used for development of an indoor recreation facility with passive parkland. The land is well suited for development of this facility as it lies less than 1/4 mile from the Jarrettsville Recreation Complex and Jarrettsville Elementary School. The existing structures may be used as offices, storage, and maintenance buildings. The 2.5 acre farm pond will provide for passive recreation opportunities. Funds totaling $188,000 were previously approved by the Board of Public Works.
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- Bowie will receive $77,000 to install ADA accessible playground equipment appropriate for 2-12 year olds and a new wood fiber safety surface at Jericho Park. The new playground will include play structures, swings, a sky runner, coil-spring individual play structures, and benches.
- Laurel will receive $80,000 to replace an aging and unsafe play structure at Snowden Park with new ADA accessible playground equipment that meets current National Playground Safety Standards.
Since 2007, Governor O'Malley and the BPW preserved more than 24,323 acres of natural areas for public recreation and watershed and wildlife protection across
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The three-member Board of Public Works is composed of Governor O'Malley (chair), Treasurer Nancy Kopp and Comptroller Peter Franchot. The BPW is authorized by the General Assembly to approve major construction and consultant contracts, equipment purchases, property transactions and other procurement actions.
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Tonight was the first ever episode of Mob Wives: The Sitdown, and Renee, Drita, and Big Ang joined host Carrie Keagan to rehash tonight's Mob Wives episode. The ladies got into all their drama and we have our favorite quotable moments from the show below. More important than that though, let's discuss the awesome on-camera shout out to the Big Ang Rap! Now let's get to those quotes:
Drita, discussing Ramona: "What a clown. I feel so sorry for that girl. She's so unintelligent. When she does speak, I need Karen to translate because I don't even understand her half the time."
Drita: "I became a somebody because I married into this lifestyle? So Ramona's basically saying her mother is a nobody. Anybody that married into this lifestyle is a crumb snatcher? I don't get it."
Renee: "I am literally on the fence. I won't take sides. I choose not to pick and I pick not to choose."
Drita: "Ramona does not want Karen and I to get along. Why would she want Karen and I to get along when we have problems ourselves?"
Renee: "Could you imagine if crumbs were my only problem? I would be the happiest bitch on the face of the earth."
Renee on her crumb rant: "I didn't know how much of an ass I sounded like until I saw that."
Drita: "I'm looking out for Carla the way she does for me. I'm hoping Karen's intentions are good and I hope they can make it happen and become friends."
Big Ang on her FF cup size: "You think it's easy carrying these things around?"
Renee: "As long as I'm loyal to myself, I'm loyal to everyone else."
Drita: "I curse a lot when I'm angry. Do you see how pissed I am on this show?"


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Updated Permissible Exposure Limits, globally uniform MSDS, and more focus on preventing occupational illness and injury top the policy priorities of the nation's occupational health and safety professionals.
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) released its 2011-2012 priority list after a survey of its members in the occupational and environmental health and safety profession. AIHA is a private, nonprofit member organization comprised largely of scientists and engineers who focus on workplace health and safety.
The new AIHA recommends cut across all regulatory jurisdictions and business sectors.
PEL Review
Topping the list is a call to update the nation's list of Permissible Exposure Limits for chemicals used in the workplace. PELs are consensus-based limits that indicate how long an individual can be exposed to a particular substance without experiencing harmful effects.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets PELs, but it has established limits for less than 25% of the chemicals now estimated to be in use in the workplace. Furthermore, fewer than 30 of those limits have been updated in 40 years. OSHA recently initiated an effort to review all of the PELs in the current list and establish first-time limits for harmful substances that currently have no exposure limit.
"[M]any PELs have not been updated since the 1960s and 1970s," AIHA says. "Science in this area has matured, but the PELs have not."
The group says it "continues to work with OSHA, Congress and others to reach a consensus on the best way to update the PELs." Injury and Illness Prevention Program
AIHA supports the need to define effective occupational health and safety programs and calls hazard assessment and implementation of a written safety and health program "parts of minimum acceptable professional practice on any work site."
As such, the organization has been working with OSHA to develop a rule to require employers to establish and maintain an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. This involves identifying and controlling hazards as well as planning, implementing, evaluating and improving processes and activities that protect employee safety and health.
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AIHA supports adoption of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) as a step toward improving the accuracy of MSDS. Developed and managed by the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, GHS is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals.
The GHS itself is not a regulation or a standard. The GHS Document (referred to as "The Purple Book") establishes agreed hazard classification and communication provisions with explanatory information on how to apply the system. The elements in the GHS supply a mechanism to meet the basic requirement of any hazard communication system, which is to decide if the chemical product produced and/or supplied is hazardous and to prepare a label and/or Safety Data Sheet as appropriate.
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Professional Recognition
Professional recognition has been a public policy priority for AIHA since 1993. The group is concerned about what it calls "the continued influx of specific occupational health and safety titles that are awarded by non-accredited bodies and the attempt to recognize these titles in various policy-making activities."
"Professional recognition/title protection allows industrial hygienists and others who have met minimum educational and experience requirements (such as certified industrial hygienists and certified safety professionals) to be legally defined and recognized as competent to perform certain work without the need for additional requirements. "
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Each year, Congress introduces and considers legislation to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act, including criminal penalties, whistleblower protections, expansion of coverage, and the Voluntary Protection Program. AIHA says it supports these efforts "if changes provide added protection for workers."
The association also supports efforts to protect the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) "from attempts to diminish the importance of the Institute and its research" and supports adequate funding for both OSHA and NIOSH.
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Calling accredited laboratories "the best way to ensure that test samples of potential workplace hazards are analyzed correctly," AIHA "continues working to see that the AIHA laboratory accreditation program is internationally recognized and noted in federal and state legislation and regulation as one of the programs with recognition and acceptance."
Other priorities include updating OSHA noise and hearing standards, which is also currently underway; more attention to combustible dust; OSHA compliance requirements for federal contractors; and expansion of OSHA coverage to all employees.
AIHA surveyed its members online in October. The organization says it will review existing white papers and position statements, as well as draft new position statements, to determine the appropriate response to each issue it cites.
Founded in 1939, AIHA is the leading association of occupational and environmental health and safety professionals, with more than 10,240 members representing a cross-section of industry, private business, labor, government, and academia.
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Bay Area Choreographers Compete for Top Honors
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Reference is made to Note 2 - Rate and Regulatory Matters to our financial statements under Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements and to Overview and Outlook under Part I, Item 2, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, each in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014, and to Overview and Outlook under
On July 3, 2014, Ameren Missouri filed a request with the MoPSC seeking approval to increase its annual revenues for electric service by $264 million. The rate request seeks recovery of increased net energy costs and rebates provided for customer-installed solar generation, as well as recovery of and a return on additional electric infrastructure investments made for the benefit of Ameren Missouri's customers. Gross plant additions since the last rate order total $1.4 billion and include electric infrastructure investments for upgrades to the electrostatic precipitators at the coal-fired Labadie energy center to meet more stringent environmental regulations and reduce air emissions; the replacement nuclear reactor vessel head at the Callaway energy center in order to ensure continued safe and dependable operations; two new substations in St. Louis; and the O'Fallon energy center, which will be Missouri's largest investor-owned utility solar facility, among other things. The rate request includes $127 million related to an increase in net energy costs above the net energy costs included in base rates previously authorized by the MoPSC in its December 2012 electric rate order, 95% of which, absent initiation of this general rate proceeding, would have been reflected in rate adjustments implemented under Ameren Missouri's existing fuel and purchased power cost recovery mechanism ("FAC"). The electric rate increase request is based on a 10.4% return on equity, a capital structure composed of 51.6% equity, an electric rate base for Ameren Missouri of $7.3 billion, and a test year ended March 31, 2014, with certain pro-forma adjustments expected through the anticipated true-up date of December 31, 2014.
As a part of its filing, Ameren Missouri also requested continued use of the FAC and the regulatory tracking mechanisms for storm costs, vegetation management/infrastructure inspection costs, pension and postretirement benefits and uncertain income tax positions that the MoPSC previously authorized in earlier electric rate orders. The FAC allows Ameren Missouri to adjust customer rates to reflect 95% of changes in net energy costs greater or less than the amount set in base rates without a traditional rate proceeding, subject to MoPSC prudence reviews. Net energy costs include fuel and purchased power costs, including transportation charges and revenues, net of off-system sales.
The MoPSC proceeding relating to the proposed electric service rate changes will take place over a period of up to 11 months and a decision by the MoPSC in such proceeding is expected by May 2015 with rates effective in June 2015. Ameren Missouri cannot predict the level of any electric service rate change the MoPSC may approve, when any rate change may go into effect or whether any rate increase that may eventually be approved will be sufficient for Ameren Missouri to recover its costs and earn a reasonable return on its investments when the increase goes into effect.
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• the cost and availability of fuel such as coal, natural gas, and enriched uranium used to produce electricity; the cost and availability of purchased power for distribution; and the level and volatility of future market prices for such commodities, including our ability to recover the costs for such commodities;
• business and economic conditions, including their impact on interest rates, bad debt expense, and demand for our products;
• disruptions of the capital markets, deterioration in our credit metrics, or other events that may make our access to necessary capital, including short-term credit and liquidity, impossible, more difficult, or more costly;
• our assessment of our liquidity;
• actions of credit rating agencies and the effects of such actions;
• the impact of weather conditions and other natural phenomena on us and our customers, including the impact of system outages;
• generation, transmission, and distribution asset construction, installation, performance, and cost recovery;
• the extent to which Ameren Missouri is permitted by its regulators to recover in rates the investments it made in connection with additional nuclear generation at its Callaway energy center;
• operation of Ameren Missouri's Callaway energy center, including planned and unplanned outages, and decommissioning costs;
• the impact of current environmental regulations on utilities and power generating companies and new, more stringent or changing requirements, including those related to greenhouse gases, other emissions and discharges, cooling water intake structures, coal combustion residuals, and energy efficiency, that are enacted over time and that could limit or terminate the operation of certain of our energy centers, increase our costs, result in an impairment of our assets, cause us to sell our assets, reduce our customers' demand for electricity, or otherwise have a negative financial effect;
• the impact of complying with renewable energy portfolio requirements in Missouri;
• legal and administrative proceedings; and
• acts of sabotage, war, terrorism, cyber attacks or intentionally disruptive acts.
Given these uncertainties, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future events.
This combined Form 8-K is being filed separately by Ameren Corporation and Union Electric Company. Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant has been filed by such registrant on its own behalf. No registrant makes any representation as to information relating to any other registrant.


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Damascus, Arabic Dimashq, city, capital of Syria. Located in the southwestern corner of the country, it has been called the "pearl of the East," praised for its beauty and lushness; the 10th-century traveler and geographer al-Maqdisī lauded the city as ranking among the four earthly paradises. Upon visiting the city in 1867, Mark Twain wrote
To Damascus, years are only moments, decades are only flitting trifles of time. She measures time not by days and months and years, but by the empires she has seen rise and prosper and crumble to ruin. She is a type of immortality.
The city's Arabic name derives from Dimashka, a word of possibly pre-Semitic etymology, suggesting that the beginnings of Damascus go back to a time before recorded history. The city is commonly called al-Shām, the vernacular name of Syria as a whole, which is said to mean "the left" or "the north," where the region is situated relative to the Arabian Peninsula. Owing to associations of Damascus with Aram, the biblical capital of the Aramaeans, some Arabic sources link Damascus and the Iram dhāt al-ʿimād ("Colonnaded Aram") mentioned in the Qurʾān, an identification that has long been disputed. Also contended has been the association of Damascus with Jilliq, a fertile pre-Islamic site whose name derives from a word of unknown origin in use by the Ghassānids active there in the 6th century (see Ghassān). The city is still known by its popular epithet al-Fayḥāʾ ("the Fragrant"), earned perhaps for the freshness of its surrounding orchards and gardens. Many scholars believe that, among the ancient cities of the world, Damascus is perhaps the oldest continuously inhabited.
Over the centuries, Damascus has been conqueror and conquered, wealthy and destitute, and capital of empire and small states. Its fame has been sustained by its continuous prominence as a commercial and intellectual centre. Its life has been nourished periodically by immigrants from the hinterland and from the Mediterranean Basin and Southwest Asia. Often a focus of contention by powers of East and West, Damascus's fortunes have frequently been linked to those of distant capitals, most notably Ashur, Antioch, Rome, Baghdad, Cairo, and Istanbul. Now a burgeoning metropolis of the Middle East, it retains, as it has through centuries of triumph and disaster, an indomitable spirit and a considerable charm.
Area city, 17 square miles (43 square km). Pop. (2007 est.) municipality, 1,669,000.
Character of the city
Travelers to Damascus have been struck by the sight of aspens and poplars growing along streams, of fruit (particularly apricot) and nut orchards, and of olive groves and vegetable gardens. A popular story about the Prophet Muhammad's journey to Syria recounts that, upon seeing verdant Damascus, he refused to go in, as man should only enter paradise once. Upon reaching Damascus in 1326, Ibn Baṭṭūṭah, the Arab travel writer from Tangier, said that no words could do justice to the city's charm; he resorted to quoting his Maghribi predecessor, Ibn Jubayr, who sojourned in Damascus in 1184 and wrote that Damascus had "adorned herself with flowers of sweet scented herbs" and "is encircled by gardens as the moon…by its halo." In 1350 a European traveler, Ludolph van Suchem, wrote of the city as "begirt with gardens and orchards and watered in and out by waters, rivers, brooks, and fountains cunningly arranged to minister to men's luxury." While the accelerated and often disordered growth of the city since World War II has sharply raised the ratio of buildings to trees and open space, Damascenes still enjoy some of the former splendor of al-Ghūṭah, the fertile belt of irrigated land adjacent to the city.
City site
Water and geography have determined the site and role of Damascus. Early settlers were naturally attracted to a place where a river, the Baradā, rising in the Anti-Lebanon Mountains (Al-Jabal al-Sharqī), watered a large and fertile oasis before vanishing into the desert. This tract, al-Ghūṭah, has supported a substantial population for thousands of years. Damascus itself grew on a terrace 2,250 feet (690 metres) above sea level, south of Mount Qāsiyūn and overlooking the Baradā River. The original settlement appears to have been situated in the eastern part of the walled Old City. City and oasis grew together, and over time Damascus came to dominate the lesser rural settlements surrounding it.
The natural endowments of an assured water supply and fertile land made Damascus self-sufficient. Successive colonizers from the 2nd millennium bce onward developed an intricate irrigation system that fed the city through a system of branches derived from the river, contributing to a steady expansion of al-Ghūṭah, especially to the east and west. Damascus's position on the edge of the desert and at the eastern end of the easiest route through the Anti-Lebanon range made it a trade centre where caravan routes originated and terminated. Since the advent of Islam, the city has also been the starting point of the northern pilgrimage road, the Darb al-Hajj al-Shāmī, to the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina.


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Napa Green
Napa Green certification is received by enrolling in the Fish Friendly Farming program, which has been in use in the Russian River, Navarro and Gualala watersheds since 1999. Development of Napa Green for the Napa watershed was initiated by Napa Valley's agricultural community and involved an 18-month collaborative effort between local vintners and growers and representatives from government agencies and environmental organizations. The result of this effort was the creation of a workbook of Beneficial Management Practices (BMP's) with a farm plan template.
Since enrolling in the Napa Green Land Program in 2004, The Hess Collection has been an active member with leadership responsibilities. We also were among the first ten wineries to receive certification for the Napa Green Winery program, created in 2008.
Napa Green: Certified Land
Napa Green vineyard and land certification is a voluntary program for Napa Valley vintners and grape growers that enhances the watershed and restores habitat with sustainable agriculture practices. Approximately 27,000 acres are enrolled in the program and more than 13,000 acres are certified, with thousands more about to receive official certification. A majority (90%) of the Napa River watershed is in private ownership and public/private partnerships as well as programs like Napa Green are vital to our community. The Hess Collection is a certified member of this program.
Napa Green: Certified Winery
Napa Green Certified Winery is a Napa-specific set of sustainable and green business practices developed for wineries. The NVV is working closely with our partners at the Napa County Department of Environmental Management and the Association of Bay Area Governments as third party certifiers. Certified wineries demonstrate a commitment to conserving water and energy, reducing waste and preventing pollution. The efforts of Napa Green Certified Winery are aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of wine production facilities as part of the broader view of excellent business. Certification goes beyond compliance, meeting or exceeding environmental regulations related to winery operations and helps wineries become more sustainable through economically viable, environmentally sensitive and socially equitable practices.
1% for the Planet
"To be perfectly honest, it's not about us. It's about businesses recognizing that industry and ecology are inherently connected. It's about realizing the positive effects of connecting businesses, consumers and nonprofits through philanthropy. And it's about understanding that the true cost of doing business can be mitigated by a simple pledge to the planet. Since 2002, 1% For The Planet has inspired members of the business community to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world." 1% for the Planet Mission Statement. In 2011, The Hess Collection donated $20,000 from annual sales to The Land Trust of Napa County and Napa County Student
and Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship (SLEWS) program.
Bay Area Green Business Program
The Bay Area Green Business Program is a partnership of environmental agencies, professional associates, waste management agencies, utilities and concerned public that work together to recognize and assist businesses that operate in an environmentally friendly manner. To obtain membership The Hess Collection has complied with all environmental regulations and has taken the necessary steps to conserve natural resources and prevent pollution, such as using more efficient lighting, purchasing in bulk, watering landscapes efficiently, recycling cardboard, using less toxic products, etc. The Hess Collection is one of only four member wineries in the Bay Area Green Business Program.


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Texas manager Ron Washington had to remind reporters that his team indeed had won the series against struggling Arizona Thursday night. Despite an embarrassing 11-3 loss to Diamondbacks, the Rangers claimed a 2-1 series edge over the Diamondbacks to put a capper on a 4-2 week. Outside of the continued struggles of Scott Feldman, who […] [Read More]


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AVC gets more money, students to get more classes
Posted: December 3, 2012
Christmas will come early this year for Antelope Valley College students seeking classes.
After three years of state budget cuts forced elimination of many classes and pared enrollments, the community college is expected to add dozens of classes to its intersession that begins Jan. 2. In addition, students will find more course sections added to the spring semester that begins Feb. 6.
The classes are due to be posted to the college's schedule – available online -- on Wednesday (Dec. 5).
"This is a great thing for our students. After years of cuts, we're finally in a position to be able to restore classes," said Steve Standerfer, director of public and governmental relations.
Students have voter approval of Proposition 30 to thank for the additional classes.
Proposition 30 will increase the state sales tax by .25 percent and increase income taxes on those earning more than $250,000 annually. The additional tax revenue will go to public schools and community colleges.
AVC's share of the new revenue is expected to be $4.1 million in the 2012-13 budget, according to Standerfer.
The college reached an enrollment peak of more than 16,000 students in 2009, only to see budget cuts take away seats for 2,000 students in the current semester.
"Cuts to community colleges as well as state-funded universities have made it challenging for students to complete their academic goals in a timely way. We believe there's a lot of pent-up demand for these classes," Standerfer said.
Students started registering for intersession and spring courses in November. Many classes have already reached capacity.
What students will find with the additions are offerings of some of the highest demand courses such as biology, communication, English, geography, health education, history, math, political science, psychology and sociology.
College officials are still refining the schedule. More detailed information should be available on the college's website (www.avc.edu) by Tuesday (Dec. 4). Students should be able to enroll in the classes the following day (Dec. 5).
The intersession schedule, as well as a robust summer term schedule in 2013, should be close to the level of course offerings before the college was forced to make drastic cuts, according to officials.


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A) You're assuming that you'd be given a trial by jury, rather than branded a traitor (aiding the enemy) and either kept in guantanamo or tried in a secret court. They would hold you up as an example - head on pike, as it were - to all others who might dare to expose their illegal actions. If you look at the history of civil rights leaders, you'll find that Rosa Parks wasn't just some random hero who stood up for herself one day; she volunteered and was chosen by community leaders to be a test case. They picked their timing, circumstances, and people very carefully - both from a legal and a public-relations standpoint. Whistleblowers have no such luxury; they find incriminating information and are immediately presented with an ethical quandary and the necessity to act.
B) Why are you lambasting someone for not wanting to go to prison and face "enhanced interrogation methods"? He discharged his ethical duty by telling us what he found. He doesn't owe us a damned thing more.


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When you decorate your baby's nursery, it's the little touches that count - a splash of color or an extra special detail. A valance will finish off your nuresry nicely with one last design detail that can bring it all together.
A valance can be chosen to match your specific decorating scheme, or you can choose something neutral that will fit well in any room and grow with your baby. The choice is yours, but don't miss an opportunity to dress up your baby's windows and add to the room's look in one simple shot.
At BabyEarth, we offer a wide selection of valances and drapes for you to choose from. Take a look at the many choices here and you're sure to find one that suits your needs, and your baby's room, perfectly!
Designers like Banana Fish and Babylicious offer a ton of valance options to coordinate with their most popular bedding set designs. From the cowboy prints of the Buck A Roo line to the fun colors of the Confetti Boy and Girl designs, the bright green of Bubble Gum and classy stripes of Moda, there's a Banana Fish valance design that will work for you. And Babylicious stays in the game with coordinating valances from some of their most popular designs, like the Real Life Bloom, Groovy Blue and Pink, Islands, Happy, Posie, Go Fish, and Prince Charming designs, as well as many others.
Nojo is another designer offering a huge selection of valances at Baby Earth. Fly the ship's flag of their Ahoy Mate line, welcome Mr. Sand Man with their Dreamy Nights design, frolic with furry friends with their Day at the Zoo or Farm Babies valances, even visit the wilds of the jungle with valances from their Jungle Babies or Jungle Tales designs. Other Nojo bedding set designs with coordinating window coverings include Princess Dreams, Venice, Garden Delight, and Lady Bug Lullaby. You can even choose a full curtain to coordinate with their Razzle Dazzle theme, or an organic valance as part of their Nature line.
Also offering large selections of valances are designers like Kimberly Grant and Kelly Rightsell. Kimberly Grant's ABC & Me, Engine 9, Farm Yard, Kaleidoscope, Zoom Zoom, and Zen Baby lines are all covered, while Kelly Rightsell designs like Butterfly Garden, Little Girls Dance and Twirl, Little Star, and Petite Playmates give you even more to choose from.
Other designs include the Blue Sherbert, Cocoa Blue and Pink, Preppy Boy and Girl, and Etoile lines from Hoohobbers; Bubbles and Mommy and Me designs from Lambs & Ivy; Early Bird, French Cuffs,
Ribbon Bouquet, Choo Choo Express, Lollipops and Roses, Secret Garden, and Spelling Bee sets from Cotton Tale; even the Hannah and Jack lines from Nautica. And whether you've got a little builder, enchanted forest woodsman, or teddy bear enthusiast at home, Eddie Bauer has a valance to please.
We've got all the big guys and more covered here -- Cocalo Couture, Bebe Star, Picci, Sumersault, even Laura Ashley -- all have valance designs here to fit into your nursery.
Any one of these great designs is sure to look perfect in your baby's room and add a new level of detail to bring it all together. Take some time to peruse our collection and find something just right for your little one's space!


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Paynter, who has made just one start this campaign, heads to Bramall Lane in search of regular football.
United manager Nigel Clough told the club's official website: "Billy is a proven striker at this level and he gives us additional options with a busy period of fixtures ahead.
"He is cup-tied but available for the league games and will be able to share the load with Chris Porter."
Meanwhile, Blades defender Sean McGinty has joined Northampton on a month-long loan and Marcus Williams has moved to Scunthorpe on a permanent deal.


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Kindergarten Round-up is this week, Thursday, April 25th, and Friday, April 26th. If you are interested in having your child attend St. Agnes, call school and put your child's name on the list.
The Students for Recycling contest is going well. Continue to drop off your recyclables at the KAB Recycling Center in the alley across from the Western Heritage Credit Union. Another program that the KAB and the first grade is participating in is called "Keys for Kids." Old keys are recycled and used to help grant a wish for a child who is ill. So if you have old keys put them to good use by donating them to this program. Let's help make a difference in someone's life.
Busy Bunnies preschool is looking for an older computer to use in the pre-school. If someone has one they would like to donate, see Deb Salomon.
Last week Ms. Schmeits and our kindergarten through fourth grade teachers attended a math conference in Denver. They attended presentations, learned methods of teaching math and looked through new text books to be purchased for next year. It was very beneficial for both the teachers and our students.
Dental Days are scheduled for May 31 and June 1, 2013. Please contact the school for a packet. If you do not have dental insurance you are eligible for this program.
Please keep Rose Schmeits in your prayers. She suffered a subdural hematoma and had surgery yesterday. As of the writing of this letter we hear that she is responding better today. She is still on the ventilator, but she opened her eyes and answered questions. Keep the prayers coming.
Mrs Cyza's dad, Ron Gunia, is also in the hospital in Denver. Please keep him in your prayers.
The track team will have their track meet on Thursday at Gordon. It will begin at 2 pm. Students will be dismissed at 11:17 AM and need to bring their lunch with them. It has been a tough track season due to the snow and cold weather. Good luck to our athletes!
The Panhandle Conference track meet on Saturday will be held in Morrill, rather than Chadron. And on Tuesday, April 30, the track team travels to Torrington. This track meet was postponed from April 13.
Last week I was giving a tour of our school to some potential parents and students. As we were walking down the hall, a group of our eighth grade boys walked past us. They were in track practice and doing a cool down by walking the halls. When they passed, each of them greeted us, said "excuse me" for walking in front of us and continued down the hall. They were the best advertisement St. Agnes could have. Thank you for being such good kids. Parents, pat yourselves on the back. You've done a great job! We have had many challenges this year. But when I see the wonderful kids that we have at St. Agnes, it makes it all worth it.
Theresa Parker
Principal, SAA