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Shell and NUL 2013 work to "Rebuild America"
Shell Executive and NUL Board Trustee, Tracy Faulkner, listening in to NUL President and CEO, Marc H. Morial during 2012's Conference
Rebuild America: 2013 NUL Conference and Shell
The annual NUL conference brings together thousands of the nation's most influential community leaders, policy makers, academicians, business executives and every day citizens to address specific issues in urban communities and the essential role of education as a force for change.
Shell partners with NUL to convey the energy message that is specifically addressed with engaging workshops on education, entrepreneurship, job creation, small business development and the empowerment of young African American males and females.
Shell is able to reach more than 6000 attendees to ensure that they are aware of key initiatives that sustain value through inclusion while building trust and influence with local and diverse communities. These strategic relationships align Shell business objectives with community needs. By supporting these organizations and conferences, we strengthen and empower people and communities.
U.S. President Barack Obama speaking at last year's National Urban League Conference
The Shell and NUL Partnership
Shell has a long-standing relationship with the NUL, with many of Shell's senior leaders serving on the board. Tracy Faulkner is the most current Shell Executive to serve on this distinguished board as an NUL Board Trustee.
The National Urban League supports Shell's business objectives with programs that address entrepreneurship and higher education. One of the significant achievements that aligned with NUL's mission happened back in January 2007. Shell & Motiva formally announced an agreement with NUL to enhance its on-going efforts to increase diversity in the Shell-branded retail network.
The mission of this partnership was to encourage qualified minority candidates to seek opportunities in the retail fuels industry. Shell/Motiva's retail team is still the key sponsor of the Shell Expo Booth during the conference.
Shell/Motiva Expo booth at 2012 NUL Conference
Shell's participation at this year's conference
Shell will be highly active in the 2013 NUL conference:
Shell plans on working with NUL attendees to educate consumers on trends in our retail industry as it relates to brand marketing, energy consumption and consumer responsibilities.
We will also highlight areas like recruitment, jobs of the future/workforce development, and bring attendees up to speed on our Supplier Diversity Programs that closely links to entrepreneurship and encourages small business development.
Shell will have a host of leaders available for dialogue throughout the 4 days of the conference and will participate in the Expo Hall with a team of Shell staff members available to talk about jobs, energy, entrepreneurship, and consumer responsibilities.
Shell will also be present on several conference panels. This will allow attendees to ask key questions about "How to do Business," with Shell. The attendees will also hear from one of Shell's key suppliers who will talk about their successful approach towards sustainability and growth in an ever changing global marketplace.
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Innovation, talent, technology, mega-project management and social investment are all integrated in Shell's delivery of the Mars B deep-water project in the Gulf of Mexico.


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Pakistan Association are 2012-2013 HKCA Premier League Twenty20 champions after defeating Kowloon Cricket Club by eight wickets on Jan 5.
JKN gave the Knights a cricket lesson in the LSW derby last weekend.
HKCC Optimists played HKCC Scorpions at the HKCC Ground and USRC/Millennium played KCC Infidels at the Mission Road ground.
KCC Infidels moved off the bottom of the standings with their first win as the second part of Round 9 of the Hong Kong Cricket Association Sunday Championship League on Nov 25
Only one match was played in Round 9 of the Hong Kong Cricket Association Sunday League Championship last weekend Nov 18.
South Africa won the KARP Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Cup Final against Pakistan comfortably in the end, last Sunday Oct 28, in a magnificent performance to take the title.
Little Sai Wan JKN won with the bat, while Pakistan Association AMSUA did it with the ball at the cricket in Hong Kong last weekend.
Headwin Sri Lankans Cricket Club (SLCC) play Kowloon Cricket Club (KCC) Templars at PKVR Sports Ground and Hong Kong Cricket Club (HKCC) Wanderers play HKCC Scorpions at the [...]
As might be expected from its colonial past and strong ex-pat community, cricket in Hong Kong is well developed.
Kowloon Cricket Club (KCC) maintained its strong push for the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Division One title of the men's Premier League.

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Come Explore!
The Mid-Hudson Children's Museum is the ideal destination for families with young children. We celebrate childhood and are proud to offer exhibits that get kids moving, exploring, building, pretending, collaborating, creating and discovering.
Our exhibits focus on nature, science, literacy, art, music and community and allow children the opportunity to develop foundational learning skills.
Four exhibit galleries help families connect in meaningful ways through purposeful play.
WonderDome is a new immersive play space that features nine interactive sensory exhibits involving light and color. Upon entry into the WonderDome, guests encounter the giant Reactor Cube where they are invited to create light-art using brightly colored acrylic rods aimed at developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in young children. Another exhibit that meets this need is Mag Maze, a back lit, magnetic ball maze. Glo-Bot challenges children to collect glowing objects using a robotic arm that operates under black lights.
Two exhibits that highlight the care and intentionality behind the development of this space as a sensory zone are the Light Waterfall, which is a soothing, color-changing floor length strands of LED fiber optics, and the Tactile Curtain, which invites children to scramble through a wall of noodles. WonderDome also includes hidden nooks and exhibits that explore shadows, depth, light and color.
WonderDome is designed to give children, parents, caregivers and therapists more options for using the children's museum for both therapeutic and explorative play.
WonderDome was developed with funds raised through the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum's Annual Fund and is part of the museum's permanent collection.
This dynamic learning space is specifically designed to encourage the development of critical school readiness skills in children ages 4 and under.
Early Learning Junction invites young children to climb, crawl and scoot their way through the multi-level, interactive "Train Station." Along the way, children will encounter several interactive air-play exhibits, can crank discs up a conveyer belt to a larger-than-life plinko board, explore textures and discover new hide-away spaces. And while it may look like a mega-playscape, the "Train Station" is much more, with exhibits that promote skills such as sharing, communication, problem-solving and gross motor coordination – all developmental areas that are critical to school readiness.
The exhibition also features an enormous custom-built train table to encourage sharing, communication, fine motor coordination, and imaginative play. Other exhibits in the Early Learning Junction include "Hudson Hills," which is a series of vertical ball race tracks, a "Discovery Table" that features rotating hands-on activities, a reading nook and block-building area.
Developed with funding from the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region and the Dyson Foundation, Early Learning Junction exhibition opened the door for a new collaborative partnership between the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC) in Washington, D.C., and several local pre-K programs.
Imagination Playground
Young children LOVE the big blue blocks of Imagination Playground! Using Imagination Playground blocks, kids build a new world every day. They make objects like animals, rocket ships and robots. They make imaginary places like houses, factories and cities. They make new dramatic scenarios, settings and games to play. Because Imagination Playground is child-directed and open-ended, it encourages self-expression through joyful play.
Unlike toys and games, Imagination Playground blocks don't dictate to children the way they're meant to be played. There is no right or wrong way to play with them, which means even the youngest child can make their own open-ended fun!
Imagination Playground is a mobile exhibition which means it can invite adventure anywhere! Look for this dynamic play space to "pop up" in the museum, outdside in our pavilion, on the lawn at the park, and at local festivals.
The purchase of this exhibition was made possible with the generous support of TEG Federal Credit Union.
Featured Exhibitions
Fun 2 ,3, 4!
Fun 2, 3, 4! invites families to explore the fun side of math through hands-on exhibits that introduce measuring, estimating, counting and calculation in sometimes zany ways. "How Many is a Million?" challenges visitors to be the first to topple a glass by spinning gears one million times. "Super Bowl" is the exhibition's own skee ball arcade game that introduces basic graphing. Children can even "Measure the Dino" with their own feet.
The purchase of the exhibition by the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum was made possible with generous support from IBM.
Bake a cake, build a house, shop for groceries, or respond to emergencies - all in RiverTown. Featuring playful, kid-sized shops and storefronts full of engaging activities and play areas, families can celebrate the diversity of the people who live in towns and cities throughout the Hudson Valley. In RiverTown, children and adults role-play the activities of our community.
RiverTown was created in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Hyde Park Mastodon
The Mid-Hudson Children's Museum is proud to feature a fully intact, re-constructed replica of a twelve-foot tall mastodon that lived during the Ice Age. Our Mastodon is an exact replica of the perfectly preserved skeleton that was found just three miles up the road from the Museum in Hyde Park. What makes this exhibit really special is that it invites children to climb up next to the mastodon from "inside a giant tree trunk" and look the mastodon right in the eye – or, rather - the eye socket.
Development and installation of the Hyde Park Mastodon Exhibit was made possible with the generous support of the New York State/DEC Estuary Program, the Hudson River Foundation and the Dyson Foundation.
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
75 North Water Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Fax: 845.471.0415


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Below is the poem entitled Fiction For An Ocean-Amputee which was written by poet
ChemicalEyes. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
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"To my belief.." Said the Satyr, perched in an osseous throne,
"The clouds are crumbling! The ocean is drowning! Creatures are inside of our soil!".
And since their heads lay spilled on the floor, it's time for a change of tone!",
Tryptamine fiction fell from their tongues, as they polished our brains with coconut oil.
We swallowed tales of ghosts in the sky, we coughed up our ears, our hearts and our eyes,
We're hearing voices from burning trees, we're watching surgeons dissect the sea.
"We wouldn't dare dream of thinning the oil, we're yours to use, forever remain loyal,
We're being devoured by acrididae, we crave your consent and absolvitory".
We started to wonder, started to conspire, but they stitched our lips with telephone wire,
They wrung serotonin out from our glands, they drizzled hot glue all over our hands.
"Listen to this, and it listens to you, don't doubt what you read, 'cuz all of it's true",
Our bodies were layered with aluminium foil, and our blood still flows with this cancerous oil.


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Wreck involving two cars and a tractor closes Anderson Highway
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Posted: July 12, 2014|
The Leek office of auctioneer and land specialist Bagshaws has been refurbished.
The company was established in 1871 and is a firm of Chartered Surveyors with a team of experienced auctioneers, estate agents, valuers and land agents.
It offers excellent geographical exposure through four regional offices, in Leek, Uttoxeter, Bakewell and Ashbourne.
The day-to-day running of the Leek office in St Edward Street is the responsibility of Lucy Baker, who works alongside Partner Ed Lawley BSc (Hons), MRICS, FAAV.
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It offers planning advice, property sales, letting and management, and free market appraisals.
Lucy said: "We are a small, specialist team working together to provide excellent customer service, building long-term customer relations."
Bagshaws has monthly property auctions across its four offices.
Come in and see Lucy Baker or Ed Lawley at the newly-refurbished Leek office to discuss its extensive range of services.
The offices can be contacted by telephone on 01538 398566, or by email on firstname.lastname@example.com.


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My mare and Her Pink Etire!!!
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I think she looks so adorable in her pink etire!!! All i need now is a pink saddle!!! Please dont laugh at my face expressions... I was concentrating... lol
She looks great! I think she thinks so too, you can see how proud she is of her new "ens-amble"!
Awww.....she looks so pretty in pink! I've seen some cool pink western saddles around, but I'm not sure how good they are, but it sure would suit your whole ensemble though! :lol: (is her headstall leather? I really like it. Does it come in other colors?) hehe
The headstall is actually nylon... It comes in all sorts of colors and was like 7.99!! and its the only headstall that has yet to be broken by a horse!!! I had her wear her pink halter with sparkles underneath it becuase it was pink and i figured everything pink would go on her that day :-)
I have almost the same set! I am addicted to pink! LOL I don't have a pink girth though! :D I will have to take pictures of Caly all done up in pink! :D
what fun!!! You two look great!!!
Just Adorable!!!! :D
Pippa is finally completed with her pink set.... That is too cute. Where is YOUR pink coat?!
I think the brown saddle looks nice with the pink. I love that combo of colors, pink and brown.
the saddle is actually black but the poor thing is so old and sun burnt and used that its turning redish brown... Lol.
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This video segment from 'Earth: The Operators' Manual' explores how we know that today's increased levels of CO2 are caused by humans burning fossil fuels and not by some natural process, such as volcanic out-gassing. Climate scientist Richard Alley provides a detailed step-by-step explanation that examines the physics and chemistry of different "flavors" or isotopes of carbon in Earth's atmosphere.
In this video the Pentagon's focus on climate change is described as a significant factor as the military examines potential risks, strategic responses, and impacts of climate change on future military and humanitarian missions. In 2010, for the first time, the Pentagon focused on climate change as a significant factor in its Quadrennial Defense Review of potential risks and strategic responses.
This video and accompanying essay examine carbon capture and storage and clean-coal technology, providing statistics for overall annual U.S. consumption as well as average household usage. Turning solid coal into a clean-burning fuel gas (syngas) and capture and storage pros and cons are discussed.
The Climate Momentum Simulation allows users to quickly compare the resulting sea level rise, temperature change, atmospheric CO2, and global CO2 emissions from six different policy options: 1) Business As Usual, 2) March 2009 Country Proposals, 3) Flatten CO2 emissions by 2025, 4) 29% below 2009 levels by 2040, 5) 80% reduction of global fossil fuel plus a 90% reduction in land use emissions by 2050, and 6) 95 reduction of CO2 emissions by 2020). Based on the more complex C-ROADS simulator.
This is a video overview of the history of climate science, with the goal of debunking the idea that in the 1970s, climate scientists were predicting global cooling.
In this video, students learn that the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska in 1989 was not the sole cause of the decline of species in the local ecosystem. Rather, an explanation is posited for why some animal populations were already in decline when the spill occurred. Many of these animals share a common food: the sand lance, a fish whose populations have shrunk with the steady rise in ocean temperature that began in the late 1970s.
This video illustrates how atmospheric particles, or aerosols (such as black carbon, sulfates, dust, fog), can affect the energy balance of Earth regionally, and the implications for surface temperature warming and cooling.
This video on phenology of plants and bees discusses the MODIS satellite finding that springtime greening is happening one half-day earlier each year and correlates this to bee pollination field studies.
This animated visualization represents a time history of atmospheric carbon dioxide in parts per million (ppm) from 1979 to 2011, and then back in time to 800,000 years before the present.
This narrated slide presentation shows the carbon cycle, looking at various parts of this biogeochemical sequence by examining carbon reservoirs and how carbon is exchanged among them and the atmosphere.


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If only our retirement plans were policed as well as the Internet by national security snoops. Millions of us would actually be able to have a dignified retirement.
But the watchdogs over your retirement funds — particularly in 401(k)-type plans — overdosed on sleeping pills some time ago. Abuses continue, often right under employers' noses. Here are some things you should ask about based on recent lawsuits against employers:
* Does Your Broker or Employer Make Money from "In-House" Products? This is a particular problem with financial services firms that dump their own mutual funds and annuities into their employees' 401(k)s.
What's wrong with that? Companies make money from them, but they are usually loaded with obnoxiously high fees that come out of your retirement kitty, which makes them poor investments.
Case in point: Some 160,000 employees of Wells Fargo reached a $17.5 million settlement with the company over the banks' use of its own mutual funds in its 401(k) plan. It was alleged that the bank "breached its fiduciary duty" and broke federal law when it put its own funds into the plan. The bank stated that "the returns on the funds were competitive and that it prudently selected and monitored the investment offerings for the 401(k) plan."
What can you do? If your company has "proprietary" products in its plan, ask them if there are lower-cost, better-performing products that can be substituted. Chances are, they won't come to that conclusion on their own, so you'll have to ask that they hire an independent fiduciary consultant to review your plan.
* There are Annuities in Your Plan. Normally annuities are a good idea. Mostly sold by insurance companies, they guarantee a monthly payment in retirement for life. It would be great if you could roll over your 401(k) lump sum into a low-cost immediate annuity when you retire, although few employers have this feature.
But annuity-type vehicles within a 401(k) often involve unnecessary "wrap" fees, which are another layer of expense that eats away at your retirement plan. If this is how your 401(k) plan is set up, tell your employer to change it.
* There's Self-Dealing or Revenue Sharing in Your Plan. Although this is hard to spot, this means that your employer is taking money from your pocket and putting it into the pocket of a third party. You don't benefit. A comprehensive audit will identify these practices.
* Your Plan is Overpriced. This is the most common flim-flam. Mutual funds within your plan may be expensive or recordkeeping services may be too costly.
There's tremendous competition in the 401(k) business, so you can find low-cost institutional, index or exchange-traded funds at a fraction of the cost of "retail" priced funds. The bigger your plan, the more you can save.
" I believe fees will continue to come down," Jerry Schlichter, a St. Louis-based lawyer who has six pending 401(k) cases against employers (he's settled six others), told me.
"Ask your employer if there's been an audit of your plan or if plan services have been put out to bid recently. If not, why not? There's no justification not to ask for new bids."
John F. Wasik is a speaker, journalist and the author of Keynes's Way to Wealth: Timeless Investment Lessons from the Great Economist and 13 other books. He writes regularly on personal finance and investing for Reuters, The New York Times and Morningstar.com.


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Examining the Abortion/Breast Cancer LinkBy
As the Susan G. Komen Foundation tortuously praises Planned Parenthood, the world's largest abortion provider, the Gregorian Institute republishes my Crisis magazine article on the abortion/breast cancer link, "When Abortion Kills Twice."
Dr. Angela Lanfranchi, featured in the article, visits Benedictine College this week to speak about the abortion/breast cancer link.
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There is no good evidence that abortion is linked with breast cancer:
David. Thank you for the link. However, I didn't find it convincing that there is "no good evidence that abortion is linked with breast cancer." Boiled down, the argument presented there is that the author (is that you?) speculates that the statistical evidence showing a connection could be flawed (which certainly could be true but is not scientifically established). Then, the "evidence" provided to suggest that there is not a link is to list off conclusions by a number of institutions, an Appeal to Authority fallacy. — As is acknowledged, this issue is controversial and political. However, that is in BOTH directions. There are many powerful and influential forces with an interest in NOT finding a link. So, it is inaccurate, imo, to characterize one side of the issue as being zealous and the other scientific. It is also a mistake, imo, to assume that large institutions or ones that proclaim a dedication to science are above taking biased stances on issues like this.
And Planned Parenthood responds, "Thank you for coming around to our way of thinking, partner." Creepy.
This is the issue I cannot figure.. Why would the Komen foundation support PP knowing its main business is abortion and that abortion is a likely trigger to cause breast cancer? I remember when it was on the news years ago one study found that abortion raised the chance of breast cancer by about 50% but there would be no warnings because that wasn't enough of an increase to make a significant difference. I thought it was. Of course, I don't remember which studies I read in those days, but the link was reported on the national news stations.
It seems like a lot of "facts" are not reliable or that studies are sometimes done with an agenda to prove what is desired? So, according to the article, it's not agreed that there is a firm link between the two because of a botched study that has been quoted as correct by abortion proponents, however studies are still being called and there is some haziness about how the studies were done? Can anyone make this more clear? Are any of the studies reliable? Is it that hard to do a study like this?


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To become familiar with some of the basic properties of modules, including
- Locating modules in the Module Librarian
- Loading modules into the Map Editor
- Opening the module control panel
- Start IRIS Explorer
- Locate the Contour module in the Module Librarian.
- Load it into the Map Editor, and open its control panel.
- Microise the module. Return it to its original size by clicking on the microise button once again. Maximise the module.
- Bring up the help file for the module. What sort of inputs does it require?
- Locate and load the Read2Da and Render modules into the Map Editor.
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iTech Capital invests in SEM agency iContext
Russian venture fund iTech Capital announced last week its investment in iConText, a leading independent provider of search engine marketing (SEM) services. The transaction amount has not been disclosed, but the fund stated that it acquired "more than 25%" of the company.
Founded in 2002, iConText focuses on pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns. Among its 650 clients are top multinational and local agencies and advertisers: Ozon.ru, UniCredit bank, and AVITO.ru among others.
iConText is a parent company of online agency Registratura.ru, Internet marketing agency Webprofiters, search engine optimization agency iSeo, and social media marketing agency Sociorama. In addition, iConText is the exclusive Russian reseller of the leading international technology Efficient Frontier, a property of Adobe.
In 2008, the agency secured an investment from Ru-Net, a major Russian Internet investment fund.
iTech Capital has already invested important amounts in Russia's thriving online advertising market. One year ago, the fund injected no less than $10 million in SEO Pult, a leading SEO and online advertising automation platform. In April of this year, the fund invested $3.5 million in Garpun, a Moscow-based startup that provides digital agencies and corporate advertisers with online ad management tools.
The fund is now considering "the opportunity to create a media group" based on the resources of its portfolio companies, "each being a leader in its marketing niche."
"The most important trends in online marketing are technological advancement and the increasing complexity of advertising campaigns, which leads to a higher demand for professional solutions for large accounts, flexible usage of technologies, and multichannel strategies management. All of these are the core competencies of iContext thanks to our 11-year experience and the expertise of our team," commented iTech Capital's investment director Nikolai Davydov.
Another portfolio company is The Battle of Brands, in which iTech Capital invested soon after its launch in early 2011. The site, which collected information about users' preferences through play fights between different brands or types of products, is no more accessible today. "This startup, which brought good financial results in its initial stage, is still under development. We still support it and are helping it to find a new business model, even though we are now focused on larger projects in our portfolio," the fund's PR director Viktoria Gracheva told East-West Digital News.
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Dual Degrees and Final Finals
My last "midwifery" task is midwifery comps – the competency test required by my school for graduation from the midwifery program. It is a good practice, giving students a chance to show all they have learned and review before taking boards. So here is my dilemma, take the test before I leave for the summer when […]
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'Farmsteaders': Why family farms still matter
July 20, 2015, 11:43 a.m. by Guest Columnist
You can support the documentary by contributing to the Kickstarter campaign.
Survivor-thriller 'The Revenant' offers this year's most powerful trailer
July 17, 2015, 11:37 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
First look at Leonardo DiCaprio as a 19th century fur trader is captivating from start to finish.
'Sharknado' writer dreams of a Broadway musical version
July 13, 2015, 9:52 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Thunder Levin says a song and dance iteration of the SyFy channel franchise would be 'hilarious.'
Don't go puppy shopping after you see 'Max'
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Fans of the breed worry about increased interest in the high-energy Belgian Malinois.
Is that toy swearing or just spouting Minionese?
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Colorful language of Happy Meal 'Minions' sparks deep parental debate.
'SlingShot' takes aim at the global water crisis
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New movie follows the inventor of the Segway as he creates his latest device.
'Steve Jobs' trailer finally gives Michael Fassbender his moment on stage
July 1, 2015, 4:37 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
He may look nothing like the late Apple founder Steve Jobs, but Fassbender's portrayal in other respects appears spot-on.
Matt Damon calls 'The Martian' a celebration of science
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Actor says the film about the red planet is 'the biggest he's ever worked on.'
How 'Jurassic World' built its giant dying Apatosaurus
June 24, 2015, 3:40 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
One of the film's most emotionally charged moments came courtesy of the latest in animatronic technology.
Lexus unveils a real magnetic hoverboard
June 24, 2015, 2:10 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
It uses liquid nitrogen-cooled superconductors and permanent magnets to float above a metal surface.
My 4 favorite songs from film composer James Horner
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Lossless Bootleg Bonanza: Bob Dylan – Berkeley, CA (12/04/65) – "Long Distance Operator"
Bob Dylan
Berkeley, CA
Dec. 4, 1965
Long Distance Operator
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Tombstone Blues
I Don't Believe You
Baby Let Me Follow You Down
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Long Distance Operator
It Ain't Me Babe
Ballad Of A Thin Man
Positively Fourth Street
Like A Rolling Stone
Bob's Boots review: The quality of this CD is well below average by today's standards, but for a 1965 audience recording, it's not bad at all. Get over the low fidelity buried sound, and you'll be rewarded with a gem whose historical value cannot be overstated. It's a great performance, to start with. Very unlike the raw power that was to follow in the coming year.. but just as good in it's own rights. Consider it being the only recording of any substance of Dylan & The Hawks (The Band) of that year,… consider that it contains the only know version of the title track,… consider that some of the arrangements are like no other known recording, …. and this CD becomes a masterpiece.
9 Responses to "Lossless Bootleg Bonanza: Bob Dylan – Berkeley, CA (12/04/65) – "Long Distance Operator""
Rian Says:
April 30th, 2013 at 12:11 pm
Thanks for this one!
I was wondering if you have the Genuine Supper Club Soundboards from Scorpio listed in the must have section of bobsboots?
Thanks again!
Mat Brewster Says:
April 30th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
I don't but it appears that Guitars101 does. I've not downloaded it yet, but the File Factory links appear to work..
Grant Says:
April 30th, 2013 at 6:57 pm
Awesome! Thanks Mat. You post great music here.
DylanDave Says:
May 1st, 2013 at 6:25 am
Yeah too right it is essential Bob. ps Mat I have the supper clubs if all else fails
DylanDave Says:
May 1st, 2013 at 6:43 am
Mat, sorry what I meant to make clear is that the 'upgrades' on my list are the scorpio releases – 4 cds, essential stuff, lovely balanced live 'matrix' mix and one of the few things Bob did in '93 that is really worth checking out
Mat Brewster Says:
May 7th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Thanks Dave.
hanuman Says:
June 21st, 2014 at 4:28 am
can you please re-up this show
La Piazza Gancio Says:
October 31st, 2014 at 10:10 pm
Mat Brewster Says:
November 12th, 2014 at 4:13 pm
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Have you thought about making a holiday donation to your local school this year? It's the first week of December, and that means your local malls are probably filled with wish trees and bell ringers, and you're probably being asked by every cashier you see if you'd like to donate a dollar today. All these… [read more]
'Tis the Season for Donating: Consider Giving to Local Schools!
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For much of the season Allegri has been considered a certainty for the sack but after a meeting between Berlusconi and vice president Adriano Galliani it was decided to keep the Italian.
"The relationship with the coach, which has never been interrupted, continues with confidence and in absolute and mutual respect," Berlusconi said in a statement on Milan's website (www.acmilan.com).
"We had a cordial and frank discussion with Galliani and Allegri in which we looked over and analysed last season and clarified a few things."


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Falling back, and looking back
If you're a worker who hits his or her office around 8 a.m., chances are this morning brings a significant change over recent days in your commute.
Once again, it's light.
Of course, if you head home around 5:30 in the evening, you'll be turning on your headlights in a routine that will last now for many weeks.
It is a semiannual ritual, this adjusting of clocks at 2 a.m. on a Sunday. The practice has ebbed and flowed in this country, initially launched during World War I to save coal, dropped in peacetime, reinstituted in World War II and observed unevenly afterward. In the 1970s, daylight savings time became popular as a means, supposedly, of saving energy. For a period of time during the '70s energy crisis we went to year-round daylight savings' time – putting commuters and school kids out on the streets in the dark until practically time for the first coffee break.
Ironically, the reasoning then – and now – may be off the mark. "Studies show that Daylight Saving Time actually results in a one percent overall increase in residential electricity," Charlotte Alter wrote on Time.com last week as the switching hour approached.
Allison Schrager, writing in theatlantic.com, also noted that energy savings were minimal or nonexistent, and then went even further:
"Frequent and uncoordinated time changes cause confusion, undermining economic efficiency. There's evidence that regularly changing sleep cycles, associated with daylight saving, lowers productivity and increases heart attacks. Being out of sync with European time changes was projected to cost the airline industry $147 million a year in travel disruptions."
We suspect daylight savings time is one of those topics that can generate far more disagreement than the topic really warrants – like the designated hitter or light beer, or who will be invited to Kim Kardashian's and Kanye West's wedding.
But the time switch also signals that fall is truly here, and winter not far behind. It might be a good time to reflect gratefully on what we haven't had this summer and early fall. No 100-degree plus days and darned few in the 90s. No drought – the National Weather Service says our rainfall over the past six months is running about 4 inches or 18 percent above normal for the period.
And while the hurricane season is not yet over, we are very late into it with nary even a pummeling tropical storm passing through our region. For those who remember our friends Floyd and Fran and Hugo, that's no small relief.
So whether you're pleased with daylight earlier in the morning, irritated by earlier darkness or basically just glad to have had an extra hour of sleep Sunday and "whatever…" for the rest of it, you can at least be glad we've had more good rainfall and less bad, and no parched lawns and dwindling reservoirs this year.
And just maybe we'll eventually realize these twice-yearly clock changes do more harm than good, and abandon them altogether.


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O'Kelly was working as No 2 to Dean Smith at the Banks's Stadium but will now resume a partnership with City manager Sean O'Driscoll which yielded promotions at Bournemouth and Doncaster.
O'Driscoll told the club website: "Richard is an excellent coach whose opinion I respect and has the sort of character that every football club needs.
"He will bring enthusiasm and positivity to everything he does and I'm delighted he has joined me as I know it was a tough decision to leave Walsall, where he was achieving great success on a limited budget."
City's football managing director Jon Lansdown said: "We're delighted to welcome Richard to the club as he links up with Sean again.
"They've worked together well in the past, building up clubs and achieving success at the same time."
Walsall chief executive Stefan Gamble said: "Despite our best efforts to keep Richard here, it was evident that the opportunity to work in the Championship and alongside Sean O'Driscoll was too good for Richard to turn down.
"Therefore, after lengthy discussions, it was felt that it was in the best interests of all concerned to allow Richard to take up this new challenge.
"We thank him most sincerely for his services to the club and wish him well in the future.
"The process of finding a successor has now begun and the compensation that we have received will be made available to the manager to fill the position and also strengthen the squad."


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"Stars" would top the UK charts for nineteen weeks and become the biggest selling album on 1991 in the UK, making SIMPLY RED a household name. They also achieved phenomenal success around the world with "Stars" spawning two top ten hits, "For Your Babies" and the title track "Stars" as well as three top forty hits, "Something Got Me Started", "Thrill Me" and "Your Mirror". "Stars" would go on and sell in excess of eight-and-a-half million copies by the middle of 1993.
Simply Red - Stars Classic Album sees Mick Hucknall talk candidly about the writing and recording of the album and the goings on inside the SIMPLY RED camp at the time. Also featured are exclusive interviews with the band members Gota Yashiki (drums), Shaun Ward (bass), Fritz McIntyre (keyboards), Heitor T.P. (guitars), Ian Kirkman (saxaphone) as well as interviews from Chris Joyce (original drummer), Elliot Rashman (manager 84-97), Stewart Levine (producer), Lamont Dozier (songwriter/musician) and many more.
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Can this be done on a TJ too?
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Can this be done on a TJ too?
Haha jeez, not jealous of that situation
Fair enough, but I've had this one for years and she's served me well. It's smart to be cautious though
Normally I'd agree with you, but the Shure style one that I've posted I've carried with me for 2 anda half years now and it's been through quite a bit and has NEVER let me down, I'll vouch for it
(I stole the first pic from an earlier post, I apologize) but I favour the Nitto style lanyard in that picture and the Shure style that I currently use.
AMEN. finally someone understands what I've been trying to say!!
This is a good guy right here^^^
Those are kinda cool though I'd still prefer a proper lanyard
Hmm you guys certainly like your lights. Sorry I didn't respond earlier, I was in Mexico for the past week and just got back tonight. So it looks like I got a few choices
Hmmmm for me it's almost like twice the price compared to Rancho 7000's though
How do you like them? And when I called Rancho to ask what part # they'd recommend for a 2" lift they said unless I'm buying one of their kits they can really guarantee the shocks will work properly,...
All 8 arms?
Yea I'm hearing this a lot I just don't know why? I know it realigns the geometry that gets altered when do a lift but will 2 inches make that much difference?
Hahaha I'm just planning on going to my local scrap yard and getting some 7" conversions for cheap and throwing some Sylvania ZXE's in them
Hmmm. Haha so it's basically what I want to buy? No real ups or downs? I was looking more seriously at the 100w Apollo driving beams. Opinions?
So Im looking into getting some exterior lighting for my jeep, mostly in a driving pattern and Ive been kind of leaning towards KC because my dad knows a guy who can get them at a pretty good price. ...
I'll look into it. Thanks
Great thanks
Is it pretty much the same process for TJ's?
Awesome thanks. And for the rubber boot for the clutch, did jeeps come standard with those or do I have to buy one aftermarket?
Where would I find this tranny breather tube? And how would I extend it? Also is there breather tubes for the axles?
Hmmm that's good. I'm thinking I'm going to go for 2" BDS coils, Rancho 7000 shocks, JKS quick disco sbl and a JKS track bar
So Im looking into getting a 3" BDS suspenion lift for my 06 TJ. The difference in part options available between the 2" and 3" I find kind of troubling so Im looking for a little guidance. I...
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Oh awesome. So you think the Fox upgrade is worth the $500?


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Media Arts
Visual Arts
Embroiderers' Guild of America (EGA). RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
EGA seeks to promote cooperation and the exchange of ideas among those who are engaged in needlework throughout the world by encouraging a high standard of design and technique in embroidery. Fellowships will be awarded for in-depth research in all areas of embroidery and allied textile arts, and to create a basis for dialogue between EGA and other grant and research institutions. Award: $1,000. Deadline: June 1.
Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in Fine Arts. CARTER MANNY AWARD
Provides funding for academic dissertations whose focus is on areas directly concerned with architecture, and with other arts that contribute to architecture. Areas supported include architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, architectural technologies, architectural research, architectural history and theory, urban design and planning, and the fine arts in relation to architectural topics. Award: $15,000. Deadline: March 15.
International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA). MILKA BLIZNAKOV PRIZE
For research on women in architecture and related design fields. Eligible applicants are architects, scholars, and researchers. Proposals may include an original project, research or scholarly work which contributes to and advances the recognition of women's contributions in design. Proposals that draw upon or expand the IAWA collections and reflect upon the broader context of women's contributions in the field of design are encouraged. Award: $2,500 plus $500 for travel. Deadline: May 1.
International Furniture and Design Association Education Foundation. IRMA DOBKIN UNIVERSAL DESIGN GRANT
Awarded to an individual working independently and involved with universal design in one of the following areas: product development, design project, education (e.g. an individual developing a curriculum, arranging a symposium, establishing a program or department, or writing a textbook/resource guide on the subject), or marketing (e.g. the promotion and/or dissemination of universal design information). Award: $2,000. All Deadlines: June 30.
• TONY TORRICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT - Awarded to a professional working in the interior furnishing industry who wants to advance his or her professional development and career through independent or academic study. An applicant may work in, but is not limited to, the areas of design, marketing, education, writing/publishing, retailing, or manufacturing. Award: $1,500.
• ELIZABETH BROWN GRANT FOR INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS - For supplementary design program materials, such as books, periodicals, audio-visual aids, computer software, or other needed resources. Award: $1,000.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE - For scholars with a Ph.D. in any field related to architecture, including architectural and urban history, design, technology, computation, urban planning, anthropology, and archaeology, who are engaged in research on an Islamic topic. Fellowships are up to nine months. Award: $3,500 per month. Deadline: April 15.
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND DESIGN
Promotes excellence in design and planning in the public realm for the benefit of all New Yorkers. Funds institutions and individuals to support the evolution of the design arts in the following fields: Design fields which are supported include: architecture, landscape architecture, graphic, fashion, industrial, and interior design. New and innovative solutions to design problems in all areas of funding are sought. Maximum Award: $10,000. Must be registered with NYSCA by February 22. Deadline: April 1.
Capelli d'Angeli Foundation.
For women artists who are in treatment or are survivors of cancer at any stage and creating art in the form of painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Award: $500. Deadline: Open.
Jerome Foundation. Film, Video, and Digital Production Grant Program
For individual film, video, and digital artists who work in the genres of experimental, narrative, animation, and documentary production. This program will consider projects created for exhibition in traditional venues such as theaters, festivals, or television, as well as non-traditional exhibition venues, such as projection in public spaces and distribution through mobile devices and the Internet. It does not support installation, which is subsidized in other Foundation programs. It also does not support commercial, industrial, informational, or educational work. Applicants must live within the five boroughs of New York City at the time of application and have lived there at least one year prior to the application deadline. Award: $10,000-$30,000. Deadline: Open.
Franklin Furnace Archive, Inc. FRANKLIN FURNACE FUND
Awards grants to emerging artists, allowing them to produce major works in New York. Works may engage the Internet as an art medium and/or venue. Maximum Award: $10,000. Deadline: April 1.
The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC). FUND FOR THE ARTS PROJECT GRANTS - Dedicated to the preservation, development and promotion of the cultural and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino populations of the U.S. Latino artists may apply for support for professional or career development, or for the creation, development and presentation of work. Maximum Award: $5,000. All Deadlines: February 19.
• MASTER ARTISTS GRANT - Recognizes an established Latino artist for his/her work in the community and provides support that enables the Master Artist to serve as a mentor to another artist in the community. For established artists with at least ten years working in his/her artistic capacity. Award: $15,000.
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS' PROGRAM
Support for the creation of new work by New York State artists through artist-initiated projects in electronic media (video, sound art, installations, and new technologies) and film production, and the commissioning of new works by composers and theatre artists. The application must be submitted by a nonprofit Sponsoring Organization on behalf of the artist. Maximum Award: $25,000. Must be registered with NYSCA by February 22. Deadline: April 1.
Prix Ars Electronica 2015. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR CYBERARTS
Recognizes excellence in independent work in the arts and sciences as well as in high-end commercial productions in the film, advertising and entertainment industries. Eligible works include 2D or 3D computer animation, digital short films and narratives, character animation, scientific visualizations, commercials, music videos, visual effects, and game cutscenes. Awards in Interactive Art, Digital Music & Sound Art, Hybrid Art, Digital Communities. The work entered must have been created, realized or significantly updated within the last two years, and originality counts. Participants may be individuals, groups, institutions, or companies. Maximum Award: $20,000 Euro. Deadline: March 6.
Women in Film Foundation. FILM FINISHING FUND
Support for the completion of films or videotapes. Submissions are accepted for documentary, dramatic, educational, animated or experimental projects that adhere or relate to the following goals: increase employment and promote equal opportunities for women; encourage individual creative projects by women; enhance the media image of women; further the professional development of women; and influence prevailing attitudes and practices regarding women. Eligible applicants are independent producers, nonprofit art and/or cultural organizations, artists, and writers. Maximum Award: $15,000. Deadline: April 29.
Capelli d'Angeli Foundation.
For women artists who are in treatment or are survivors of cancer at any stage and creating art in the form of painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Award: $500. Deadline: Open.
Money for Women/Barbara Deming Memorial Fund.
Provides small grants to individual feminists active in the visual arts, fiction, poetry, or nonfiction. The work must speak for peace and social justice and in some way shed light upon the condition of women. Write to: Money for Women/Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 630125, Bronx, NY 10463. Maximum Award: $1,500. Deadline: June 30.
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation.
Supports emerging artists in their study of drawing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture to assist in the early stages of their careers. Artists must be intent on pursuing artwork full-time, and have technical competence in representational or figurative art. Award: $15,000 Canadian. Deadline: Open. http://www.elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org/
Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in Fine Arts. CARTER MANNY AWARD
Provides funding for academic dissertations whose focus is on areas directly concerned with architecture, and with other arts that contribute to architecture. Areas supported include architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, architectural technologies, architectural research, architectural history and theory, urban design and planning, and the fine arts in relation to architectural topics. Award: $15,000. Deadline: March 15.
Jerome Foundation. TRAVEL AND STUDY GRANT PROGRAM
The eligible disciplines for 2015 are music, theater, and visual arts, including composers, sound artists, playwrights, creators of performance art and experimental theater, and visual artists. The program supports activities including research leading to the creation of new work, the development of collaborations, participation in specific training programs, and time for reflection and individualized study. Travel must occur between June 1, 2015, and December 31, 2017. Award: Varies. Deadline: February 19.
The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC). FUND FOR THE ARTS PROJECT GRANTS - Dedicated to the preservation, development and promotion of the cultural and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino populations of the U.S. Latino artists may apply for support for professional or career development, or for the creation, development and presentation of work. Maximum Award: $5,000.
• MASTER ARTISTS GRANT - Recognizes an established Latino artist for his/her work in the community and provides support that enables the Master Artist to serve as a mentor to another artist in the community. For established artists with at least ten years working in his/her artistic capacity. Award: $15,000.
Oregon College of Art and Craft. ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Offers a sixteen-week program designed to provides emerging and nationally-known artists the time and space to think and immerse themselves in their own creative process. Residents have the freedom to explore, experiment, interact, create and collaborate. The College hosts a number of Residencies each year in: book arts, ceramics, drawing, fibers, metals, photography and wood. Artists from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Award: $6,000; housing and studio space. Deadline: May 1.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation.
Awards grants to painters, sculptors, and other artists who work on paper, including printmakers. The Foundation's dual criteria are artistic merit and financial need. Award: $1,000 - $30,000. Deadline: Open. http://www.pkf.org/
The Studio Museum in Harlem.
Serves emerging African-American artists and artists of African descent internationally. Artists' media may include sculpture, painting, printmaking, digital art, mixed media, photography, and film and video. Artists receive a $20,000 fellowship, studio space, and a $1,000 materials stipend for a period of eleven months. Deadline: April 1.
NEW! Association of Illustrators. THE WORLD ILLUSTRATION AWARDS 2015
Open to illustrators in any country working in any medium or context. Work must be entered as either a New Talent entry (Undergraduate Students, Post-Graduate Students or Graduates within two years of graduation); or a Professional Illustrator entry. Work can be entered by the creator of the work (illustrator, student /new graduate) or by any third party such as an Agent, Designer, College, Publisher or Commissioner. Work entered for the competition must have been created or published between January 1, 2014 to February 9, 2015. All entries must be entered into one of eight categories - Advertising, Books, Children's Books, Design, Editorial & Social Comment, Research and Knowledge Communication, Public Realm and Self-Initiated. Award: Publication and Illustration will be part of touring exhibition receiving over 40,000 visitors. Deadline: February 9, 2015.
J.M. Kaplan Fund. FURTHERMORE GRANTS IN PUBLISHING
For nonfiction book publishing about the city; natural and historic resources; art, architecture, and design; cultural history; civil liberties, and other public issues of the day. Grants apply to writing, research, editing, design, indexing, photography, illustration, and printing and binding. Application must be through a non-profit, academic institution, independent and university presses, and professional societies. Award: $500 - $15,000. Deadlines: March 1, September 1.
NEW! The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust. Margaret Flockton Award
Recognizes and promotes scientific botanical illustration as opposed to botanical art. Artists producing scientific botanical illustrations of a high standard are eligible.
Award: 1st Prize: AU$5000; 2nd Prize AU$2000. Deadline: February 20.
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. BARBARA KARLIN GRANT
Recognizes and encourages the work of aspiring picture book writers; this grant is available to members of SCBWI who have never had a picture book published. It is not available for picture book texts on which there is already a contract. The text may be an original story, work of non-fiction, or a re-telling or adaptation of a fairytale, folktale or legend. Award: $2,000 and $500. Deadline: March 31.
• WORK-IN-PROGRESS GRANTS - To assist children's book writers and illustrators in the completion of a specific project. Categories: picture book text, picture book illustration, general fiction, young adult fiction, multi-cultural stories, and nonfiction research. Award: $2,000, runner-up $500. Deadline: March 31.
NEW! The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize
Art awards presented by the scientific community that specifically recognize accomplishments in paleontological visualization. There are three categories. Scientific Illustration: works that typically would be regarded as text-figures within the body of a scientific paper or as online supplementary material. 2-Dimensional Art: works that typically would NOT be regarded as text-figures within the body of a scientific paper or as online supplementary material, and 3-Dimensional Art: works that exist in the 3D physical not digital realm (e.g., sculpture). National Geographic Digital Modeling and Animation Award: works, including animations, created in 3D digital programs. Award: $1,500. Deadline: April 1.
Academy of American Poets. LENORE MARSHALL POETRY PRIZE
For the best book of poetry published in the previous year. Award: $25,000. Deadline: May 15.
• JAMES LAUGHLIN AWARD - Recognizes and supports a poet's second book. Award: $5,000. Deadline: May 15.
The Akron Poetry Prize.
To bring to the public, writers who speak in original and compelling voices. Award: $1,500 and publication of book. Deadline: June 15.
American Institute of Physics. SCIENCE COMMUNICATION AWARD
To promote effective science communication for the non-specialist in print, broadcast and new media, in order to improve the general public's appreciation of physics, astronomy, and allied science fields. The award categories are:science writing, writing for children and new media. Entries must be published in 2013. Award: $3,000, an engraved Windsor chair, and travel expenses to receive award. Deadline: February 22.
American Studies Association. JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN PUBLICATION PRIZE
For the best-published book in 2011 in American Studies. Award: $750.Deadline: March 1.
Sherwood Anderson Foundation. FICTION AWARD
For developing writers who have published at least one book of fiction or have had a collection of short stories published in major literary and/or commercial publications. Award: $20,000. Deadline: April 1. Anhinga Press. ROBERT DANA-ANHINGA PRIZE FOR POETRY Open to all poets writing in English. Award: $2,000and a reading tour of selected Florida colleges and universities, and the winning manuscript will be published by Anhinga Press. Deadline: February 15, May 15.http://www.anhinga.org/index.html
Arts and Letters. PRIZES
Journal of contemporary culture offers an annual competition for original unpublished work in: Fiction (Short Story), Poetry, and Drama (One-Act Play). Award: $1,000. Deadline: March 18.
•NEW! PRIME Poetry Prize - Offers a $401 prize for a short collection of poems as well as publication in the following issue of PRIME. Deadline: July 31.
Association for Asian Studies. JOSEPH LEVENSON PRIZES
For nonfiction scholarly books on China published in 2012. Books must be in English and contribute to increased understanding of the history, culture, society, politics, or economy of China. Two awards are offered, one for works whose main focus is on China before 1900 and the other for works on post-1900 China. Award: $1,000. Deadline: June 30.
•JOHN WHITNEY HALL BOOK PRIZE - For an outstanding English language book published on Japan during 2012.Award: $1,000. Deadline: June 30.
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs. AWP AWARD SERIES
A nonprofit organization of writers, teachers, colleges, and universities which sponsors an annual competition for the publication of excellent new book-length works. Categories: novel, short fiction and creative nonfiction. Award: $2,000 and publication. All Deadlines: February 28.
•DONALD HALL PRIZE FOR POETRY - Open to published and unpublished poets alike for the best book-length manuscript of poetry. Award: $5,500 and publication.
•GRACE PALEY PRIZE IN SHORT FICTION- Award: $5,500 and publication.
The Bellingham Review. LITERARY CONTESTS
This biannual, nonprofit literary arts magazine offers fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry awards for unpublished works. Winners will be published in the Review. Award: $1,000. Deadline: March 15.
Binghamton University. MILT KESSLER POETRY BOOK AWARD
For the strongest collection of poems by a poet over 40 published in 2013. Award: $1,000. Deadline: March 1
•JOHN GARDNER FICTION BOOK AWARD - For the strongest novel or collection of fiction published in 2013. Award: $1,000. Deadline: March 1.
Black Lawrence Press. THE HUDSON PRIZE
For an unpublished collection of poems or short stories. Award: $1,000 and publication. Deadline: March 31.
Bristol Prize, LTD. SHORT STORY Prize
For authors of short stories on any theme or subject, and in any style whether it is graphic, verse or genre-based. Awards: £1,000, £750, £400. Deadline: April 30.
Anna Burland Services Limited. DAVID BURLAND POETRY PRIZE
Entries will be accepted from writers of any nationality and from any country provided that they are written in the English or French Language. Poems must not have been published prior to entry and should not appear in print, on a website, self-published, or broadcast before announcement of the winner and the winning poem. Award: £500, £100, £30. Deadline: May 31.
The Carnegie Fund for Authors. GRANTS-IN-AID
Offers emergency assistance to qualified authors of published books who have experienced a financial emergency. Grants vary according to need. For more information on how to apply, write: Carnegie Fund for Authors, 1 Old Country Place, Carle Place, NY 11514.
Creative Capital | Warhol Foundation. ARTS WRITERS GRANT
Supports the broad spectrum of writing on contemporary visual art, from general-audience criticism to academic scholarship. For writers whose work addresses contemporary visual art through project-based grants. Awards are given for articles, blogs, books, new and alternative media, and short-form writing. Award: $3,000-$50,000. Deadline: May 15.
Exeter Writers. SHORT STORY
The competition is open to published and unpublished authors writing in any genre anywhere in the world. Awards: £500, £250, £100. Deadline: March 31.
Four Way Books. LEVIS POETRY PRIZE
For publication of a book-length collection of poetry. Open to any poet writing in English who is a citizen of the United States and has not published a book-length collection of poetry. Award: $1,000. Deadline: March 31.
Glimmer Train Press, Inc. SHORT-STORY AWARD FOR NEW WRITERS
Open to writers whose fiction has not appeared in any publication with a circulation over 5,000. Awards: $1,500, $500, $300. Deadline: May 31.
•FAMILY MATTERS - Open to all writers. Stories about family, not to exceed 12,000 words. Awards: $1,500, $500, $300. Deadlines: April 30, July 31.
•FICTION OPEN - For all writers, all themes. Awards: $2,500, $1,000, $600. Deadlines: March 31, June30.
•VERY SHORT FICTION AWARD - Open to all writers, up to 3,000 words. Awards: $1,500, $500, $300. Deadline: July 30.
Gulf Coast Magazine. PRIZES
A journal of literature and fine arts at the University of Houston. Awards for unpublished Poetry,
Fiction, and Nonfiction, of no more than 25 pages for stories and essays, and 10 pages maximum for up to five poems. Awards: $1,500, $250. Deadline: March 15.
History of Science Society. WATSON DAVIS AND HELEN MILES DAVIS PRIZE
For books on the history of science directed to a wide public (including undergraduate instruction). The book should introduce an entire field, a chronological period, a national tradition, or the work of a noteworthy individual. Books published during the three years prior to the award date are eligible for nomination. Award: $1,000. All Deadlines: April 1.
•PFIZER AWARD - Recognizes an outstanding published book on the history of science in the past three years. Award: $2,500.
•THE MARGARET W. ROSSITER HISTORY OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE PRIZE - For an outstanding book (or, in even-numbered years, an article) on the history of women in science. The writing may take a biographical, institutional, theoretical, or other approach to the topic, which may include discussions of women's activities in science, analyses of past scientific practices that deal explicitly with gender, and investigations regarding women as viewed by scientists. These may relate to medicine, technology, and the social sciences as well as the natural sciences. Award: $1,000.
Jerome Foundation. TRAVEL AND STUDY GRANT PROGRAM
The eligible disciplines for 2014 are dance, film and video, literature. The program supports activities including research leading to the creation of new work, the development of collaborations, participation in specific training programs, and time for reflection and individualized study. Travel must occur between June 1, 2014, and December 31, 2016. Award: Varies. Deadline: February 24.
J.M. Kaplan Fund. FURTHERMORE GRANTS IN PUBLISHING
For nonfiction book publishing about the city; natural and historic resources; art, architecture, and design; cultural history; civil liberties, and other public issues of the day. Grants apply to writing, research, editing, design, indexing, photography, illustration, and printing and binding. Application must be through a non-profit, academic institution, independent and university presses, and professional societies. Award: $500 - $15,000. Deadlines: March 1, September 1.
Middle East Studies Association. ALBERT HOURANI BOOK AWARD
Recognizes outstanding publishing in Middle East studies. Books must be non-fiction scholarly monographs based on original research published in English between April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014. Areas primarily of interest include Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, Israel, Pakistan, and the countries of the Arab World from the seventh century to modern times. Spain, Southeastern Europe, the Soviet Union and other regions also are included for the periods in which their territories were part of the Middle Eastern empires or were under the influence of Middle Eastern civilization. Award: $1,000. Deadline: April 1.
•Houshang Pourshariati Iranian Studies Book Award - Subject matter must deal with Iran and the work must seek to advance knowledge and scholarship on Iranian society, culture, and history from ancient times to the present and as addressed by the fields of literature, philosophy, social studies, art, science, and other disciplines. Books must be non-fiction scholarly monographs based on original research published in English between April 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014. Award: $2,000.Deadline: April 15.
Modern Language Association of America. PRIZES AND AWARDS
For recently published books, scholarly articles or studies. Some of the topics are: teaching foreign languages and literature; Latin American and Spanish literatures and cultures; French or francophone linguistic or literary studies; Italian literature or comparative literature involving Italian; teaching English language, literature, rhetoric, and composition. Studies dealing with literary theory, media, cultural history, and interdisciplinary topics are also eligible. Maximum Award: $2,000. Deadlines: March 1, April 1, May 1.
Money for Women/Barbara Deming Memorial Fund. - See Women Artists.
The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC). - See Media Arts.
National Endowment for the Arts. CREATIVE WRITING
Through fellowships to published creative writers of exceptional talent in the areas of prose and poetry, the Endowment enables published writers to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. This program operates on a two-year cycle with poetry fellowships this year, and prose fellowships available next year. Award: $25,000. Deadline: February 28.
National Press Foundation. EVERT CLARK/SETH PAYNE AWARD
For young science writers age thirty or younger reporting in all fields of science including, but not limited to, writing in the biological, physical, environmental, computer, and space sciences, along with technology, mathematics, health, and science policy. The award is limited to non-technical, print and online journalism only. Articles published in newspapers (including college newspapers), magazines, and newsletters are eligible. Any story printed between June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2014 will be eligible. Award: $1,000. Deadline: July 1.
The Pinch. LITERARY AWARDS
University of Memphis Literary Journal provides awards for the best writing. Winners will be published in the spring issue. Fiction Award: $1,000. Poetry Award: $1,000, Creative Nonfiction Award: $1,000. Deadline: March 15.
Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society. FAULKNER WISDOM WRITING COMPETITION
Open to all writing in English, the competition is for previously unpublished work. Entries are accepted in seven categories: Novel, Novella, Novel-in-Progress, Short Story, Essay, Poetry, and Short Story by a high school student. Overall goals of the competition are to seek out new, talented writers and assist them in finding literary agents and, ultimately, publishers for their work. Awards: Novel: $7,500; Novella: $2,000; Narrative Non-Fiction: $2,000; Short Story: $1,500; Essay: $1,500; Poetry: $750. Deadline: May 1.
Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College.
The Center has been accorded international recognition for many of its activities including the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards.
•PATTERSON POETRY PRIZE - For a book of poems published in 2012, must be 48 pages or more and have a print run of 500 copies or more. Award: $1,000. Deadline: February 1.
•ALLEN GINSBERG AWARDS - For poetry honoring Allen Ginsberg's contribution to American literature. The winning poems and all honorable mention winners as well as editor's choice poems will be published in "The Paterson Literary Review." Awards: First prize: $1,000, second prize: $200, and third prize: $100. Deadline: April 1.
•PATERSON PRIZE FOR BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -For the best book for young people published in 2012. One award will be made in each of three categories: Pre-K through grade three; grades four to six; and grades seven to twelve. Award: $500. Deadline: March 15.
•PATERSON FICTION PRIZE -For a novel or collection of short fiction published in 2012. Award: $1,000. Deadline: April 1.
Rattle. POETRY PRIZE
Published twice a year, the magazine's mission is to promote the practice of poetry. Open to writers, worldwide, for one previously unpublished poem. Poems may be any length, any style, and any subject. Award: $5,000. Fifteen finalists will receive $100 each and be published in the winter issue of Rattle. Deadline: July 15.
Sarah Lawrence College. CAMPBELL CORNER POETRY PRIZE
Poems that treat larger themes with lyric intensity are especially welcome. The winning entries will be published on the College's Language Exchange website. Previously published work is accepted. Award: $3,000. Deadline: March15.
Snake Nation Press. VIOLET REED HAAS PRIZE FOR POETRY
Supports a poetry contest, previously published poems are eligible. Award: $1,000 and publication. Deadline: August 31.
•SERENA MCDONALD KENNEDY AWARD – For a 50,000 word maximum novella or 200 page manuscript of short stories. Any well written manuscript on any topic will be considered. Previously published works may be entered. Award: $1,000 and publication. Deadline: August 31.
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. WORK-IN-PROGRESS GRANTS
To assist children's book writers and illustrators in the completion of a specific project. Categories: Picture Book Text, Contemporary young adult novel, Multi-cultural fiction, Nonfiction research.
Award: $2,000, runner-up $500. Deadline: March 31.
The Sow's Ear Poetry Review. CHAPBOOK COMPETITION
For submissions of fine poetry of any style and length, for work that is carefully crafted, keenly felt, and freshly perceived. Poems previously published are acceptable. Award: $1,000 and publication. Deadline: May 1.
Subterrain Magazine. LUSH TRIUMPHANT LITERARY AWARDS COMPETITION
Literary magazine published three times a year includes a fusion of fiction, poetry, photography and graphic illustration from rising Canadian, U.S. & International writers and artists. Awards for unpublished material in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Awards: $750, $250. Deadline: May 15.
Textile Society of America. R. L.SHEP BOOK AWARD
To encourage the study and understanding of textile traditions, the award is for the best book on ethnographic textiles published in 2012. Award: $750. Deadline: March 1.
Tupelo Press. AWARD
Fora first or second book of poetry. Submissions are accepted from anyone writing in the English language. Award: $3,000. Deadline: April 30
. •SNOWBOUND SERIES CHAPBOOK AWARD - This competition is open to any poet writing in English. Previously published poems with proper acknowledgment are acceptable. Translations are not eligible, nor are previously self-published books. The winning poet will receive 50 copies. Award: $1,000. Deadline: February 28.
University of East Anglia (Norwich, UK).CHARLES PICK SOUTH ASIA FELLOWSHIP
Supports the work of a new and, as yet, unpublished writer of fictional or non-fictional prose. The residential fellowship at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK lasts for six months, starting on September 1. Award: £10,000. Deadline: January 31.
University of Oklahoma College of Arts and Sciences. THE THATCHER HOFFMAN SMITH PRIZE – See Media Arts.
University of Pittsburgh Press. AGNES LYNCH STARRETT POETRY PRIZE
Award and publication for a first full-length book of poems. Award: $5,000. Deadline: April 30.
•DRUE HEINZ LITERATURE PRIZE - Award and publication for a collection of short fiction. Open to writers who have published a book-length collection of fiction or at least three short stories or novellas in commercial magazines or literary journals. Award: $15,000. Deadline: June 30.
University of Tulsa. NIMROD/HARDMAN WRITING AWARDS
Presented to writers and poets for either a poem or work of short fiction. Cash awards plus publication are given to first and second prizewinners. No previously published works or works accepted for publication elsewhere are eligible. Awards: $2,000, $1,000. Deadline: April 30.
George Washington University. JENNY MCKEAN MOORE FELLOWSHIP
For a fiction writer with significant publications and a demonstrated commitment to teaching. The writer need not have conventional academic credentials. Subsidized housing is provided at the historic Lenthall House, a 4-story Federal-era townhouse on campus from September 1 through early May. Teaching one course per semester is required. Award: $58,000. Deadline: Open.
Wilkes University. JAMES JONES FIRST NOVEL FELLOWSHIP
Awards an American author of a first novel-in-progress. Novellas and collections of closely linked short stories may also be considered for the competition. Award: $10,000.Two runners-up awards: $750. Deadline: March 1.
Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing. ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE FELLOWSHIPS
For unpublished new writers working on a first book of poetry or fiction to spend an academic year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Eligible applicants must have completed an M.F.A. or Ph.D. in creative writing. Award: $27,000. Deadline: February 28.
•DJERASSI PLAYWRITING FELLOWSHIP - Encourages playwrights whose work is not only performed, but also has intrinsic literary value. For playwrights whose work has been produced at major regional or professional theaters, and who have university-level teaching experience. Award: $27,000. Deadline: April 20.
Writer's Digest. ANNUAL WRITING COMPETITION
Supports writing prizes in each of the following categories: Inspirational Writing (Spiritual/Religious); Memoirs/Personal Essay; Magazine Feature Article; Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.); Mainstream/Literary Short Story; Rhyming Poetry; Non-rhyming Poetry; Stage Play; Television/Movie Script); and Children's/Young Adult Fiction.Entries must be original, written in English, and unpublished and unproduced. Maximum Award: $3,000. Deadline: May 5.
Writers Emergency Assistance Fund.
Financial assistance to established, professional freelance writers of nonfiction books and magazine articles. Writers who are elderly, ill, disabled, or facing an extraordinary crisis are eligible. Deadline: Open.
Yale University Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition (GLC). FREDRICK DOUGLASS BOOK PRIZE- For the most outstanding nonfiction book published in English in 2013 on the subject of slavery and/or abolition and antislavery movements. All geographic areas and time periods are of interest. Award: $25,000. Deadline: March 1.
The W.B. Yeats Society of New York. POETRY COMPETITION
Open to members and nonmembers of any age, from any locality. Poems in English up to 60 lines, not previously published, on any subject may be submitted. Awards: $250, $100. Deadline: February 1.


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School Choice
To the Editor:
In "A Report Card on School Choice" [October 1997], Paul E. Peterson answers most of the arguments put forward by opponents of choice, but fails to address the crucial financial issue raised by critics like Education Secretary Richard Riley. This issue involves the children who are already enrolled in private schools, around five million nationwide, at an average tuition of $3,000, for a total of $15 billion. If there were a national voucher plan for private, not just public, schools, wouldn't it have to be made available to the parents of these children, too? If vouchers were allowed only for children currently in public schools, as some propose, one could argue, on the basis of the Constitution's equal-protection clause, that parents whose children currently attend private schools were being discriminated against. Or private-school parents could simply enroll their children in public schools, and then use vouchers to reenroll them in the same private school they had previously attended. Never underestimate what people will do for $3,000.
Where would the $15 billion in new money come from for such a nationwide plan? I have not yet heard a clearly reasoned answer to this question, but would like to hear one from Mr. Peterson. My own response is that (1) no one is proposing a national voucher scheme just yet, only partial city, or city-wide, or state-wide programs, and (2) vouchers could be means-tested. But even under both these approaches, many students now in parochial schools would be included in the plan.
This brings us back to the basic argument that it is not simply a matter of transferring existing money from public to private schools, which is what voucher proponents emphasize, but also of coming up with new money, which is going to be very hard with all the pressure for cutting spending and taxes. That is why I believe that tuition tax credits rather than vouchers will be the preferred vehicle in the school-choice debate.
Carl Pearlston
Torrance, California
To the Editor:
Paul E. Peterson's article on school choice is very enlightening. As a public- and private-school teacher since 1987, I can tell you that he is correct in saying that something has to change. The present system of public education is not working. But let me also say that the private schools I have taught in have been managed far less efficiently than even the public schools. Private schools survive, first, because their student/parent population is far superior to the student/parent population in the public schools, and, second, because they are not stuck with problem students as the public schools are. Private schools can expel such students.
Yes, public schools are a disaster. Private schools, however, while fulfilling the needs of the communities they serve, are no substitute. A partial choice system that adds an element of free enterprise to the education system would seem to be of benefit. We should, however, avoid the conclusion that if a little bit of a particular medicine is good, then a lot of it would be better.
I believe that the abolition of the public-education system that would result from the full-scale implementation of vouchers would be a nationwide tragedy that would make today's disgrace seem a pleasant problem.
Alan S. Frankel
Paramus, New Jersey
To the Editor:
As Paul E. Peterson writes, "school choice is an experiment we cannot afford to pass up." But in truth it is an experiment that is well under way, and the results are that private and parochial schools do a better job at a lower cost because their purpose is not to provide jobs for teachers, custodians, and bureaucrats but to educate children.
A study of 126 public and eight religious schools by the Indiana Policy Review Foundation found that, holding other factors constant, parochial-school students perform better than public-school students. Despite spending less than half the amount per pupil that the public schools spend, and despite having larger class sizes, five of the eight religious schools in the study, all located in low-income neighborhoods, placed in the top thirteen schools in academic performance, with the other three in the top third.
Public schools in East Orange, New Jersey, a poor district, spend $7,000 per pupil, 18 percent more than the national average, compared with expenditures of $2,760 per pupil in East Orange Catholic schools. Yet these Catholic schools send 83 percent of their graduates to college, compared with 52 percent of the public-school graduates.
The newest evidence comes from University of Chicago economist Derek Neal, who compared the performance of public and Catholic high schools in urban areas. He found that a typical minority student who attends an urban public high school has only a 62-percent likelihood of graduating. The same student attending a Catholic school is 42-percent more likely to get a diploma. He also discovered that 91 percent of minority students in urban Catholic schools graduate, compared with 87 percent of white students in Catholic schools and 75 percent of white public-school students.
In his State of the Union address, President Clinton briefly embraced school choice as part of a commitment to teach every eight-year-old to read, admitting that 40 percent of them were currently functionally illiterate. But he limited his recommendation to choice among public schools, which is like telling consumers they can buy any car they want so long as it is an Edsel.
As Urban League President Hugh Price said at the League's annual convention:
If urban schools as we know them continue to fail in the face of all we know about how to improve them, then [parents] will be obliged to shop elsewhere for quality education. We Urban Leaguers believe passionately in public education. But make no mistake. We love our children even more.
Daniel John Sobieski
Chicago, Illinois
Paul E. Peterson writes:
Creating more effective learning opportunities, especially for children living in central cities, remains the most important objective of school reform. If this can be done, gains in productivity and reduced social expenditures will soon repay reasonable costs of reform.
In addition to these benefits, the introduction of school choice can be expected to reduce taxpayer costs, not increase them as Carl Pearlston maintains, To be sure, some families whose children are currently enrolled in private schools will take advantage of vouchers. But these additional costs, which at their very maximum would not constitute as much as 10 percent of today's publicly-financed costs, will be more than offset by savings realized from a more competitive system.
Today, private-school costs are somewhere between one-half and two-thirds those of public schools. Moreover, the Harvard economist Caroline Minter Hoxby has found that even public-school costs are reduced (without adversely affecting student performance) in metropolitan areas where there is competition among school districts. Thus, the magnitude of these savings is larger than the estimated costs of even a fully phased-in voucher program.
As for Alan S. Frankel's point that private schools can expel recalcitrant children, let me say that our study of Cleveland's scholarship program found that only 0.2 percent of low-income, inner-city parents reported that their child had been expelled from a private school during the program's first year. But because the potential for exclusion is present, private schools are able to spend less time and energy on enforcing rules and more on teaching and learning. To paraphrase Teddy Roosevelt, since private schools "carry a big stick," they can speak softly—usually a good way to teach.
Finally, I will let Daniel John Sobieski's letter speak for itself.


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We're a little wary of anything that might derail Britney Spears' progress as a human being – she's come such a long way since she was locking herself in the bathroom naked with her baby. But just as crazy as Brit is, she is also horny, and girlfriend's gotta get her bone on. So Brit's allegedly banging her bodyguard, an Israeli soldier (!!!) named Lee who's been protecting the star for six months.
In the past, Sam Lutfi would have uttered some weird comment about dating the dude, or worse, say nothing at all. But luckily, Britney 2.0 has a manager again! And good ol' Larry Rudolph told Access Hollywood that "There is no truth to this at all. Britney is 100% single." Even if she is bangin' the bodyguard, we'll never know otherwise. Which is really how it should be. [Photo: Splash News]


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Wayne Allen
PDT Staff Writer
The trustees of Clay Township recently awarded a contract to Bodmer and Hanna Construction of Friendship for $537,000 to construct a new fire station in Rubyville.
"We had two bids on the project. One from J&H Erectors and the other from Bodmer and Hanna Construction. Bodmer and Hanna Construction was the low bidder at $537,000," said Tim Hines, a Clay Township Trustee.
Hines said the township was anticipating the project to cost around $500,000.
Bodmer and Hanna Construction has been officially awarded the contract to construct the facility with an anticipated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013.
He said once the new fire station is constructed the current fire station and the land it sits on will be sold to help cover the costs of the new station.
When asked what the scope of the project is going to be, Hines said, "It will be a split face block building, with a community center built into the building."
He said the building is being constructed where the former Rubyville School sat.
When the former Clay Local School District building in Rubyville was razed, the decision was made by the district to donate the land to the township for community use.
Hines said the construction of the new fire station goes along with plans the trustees have for recreational activities in that area of the township.
"This is going to be the start of parks and recreation for that area. We are going to incorporate the community center with walking tracks, possibly tennis courts and more shelter houses. The new fire station and community center will have a shelter house built on to one end of the building," Hines said.
Hines said this is an exciting time for the township and they will be glad to move the department into the space.
"The current station is old and has deteriorated. They (the firefighters) can not pull their trucks out of the garage without being on (State Route) 139. (With the completion of the new station) this will really centralize them for Rubyville. It's going to be a big help to us," Hines said.
Hines said all of the firefighters along with Chief Miles Horsley are excited about the new building and what it will mean for the department once completed.
"We've been working on this since January and are excited to see it come to life," Hines said.
Recently the Clay Township Trustees accepted a donation of a $900 pump to help run one of two waterfalls at Rosemount Point.
Wayne Allen may be reached at 740-353-3101, ext. 228, or firstname.lastname@example.com. For breaking news, follow Wayne on Twitter @WayneallenPDT.


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