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Two Gallants next release will be entitled The Scenery of Farewell (cd/12") and comes out through Saddle Creek on June 4 in Europe and June 19 in the USA and Canada. The 5 tracker is the result of the first of two 2007 recording sessions and reflects a more stripped down side the band. Look for the third full length from Two Gallants in September.
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The band will be over in Europe for some special acoustic shows in May, then up at The Gorge in Seattle for the Sasquatch! festival, and then some just announced US dates with Les Claypool, and then some other European festival dates to be announced soon.
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jro421 :: 5/17/2007 4:56 PMWanna know why the Two G's are doing this Johnny Law fucked things up at the October 2006 show.
I'm aware, I just think it's cool that there going back to Houston and not backing down b/c of some douchey texas cops.
i remember seeing the video of that whole mess, pretty ridiculous. did they ever get a reason for why the cop handled it that way, or was it just a power trip? the owner of the place should get a lot of the blame as well. regardless, that cop is most likely out of a job. protect and serve my ass.
the officer must have given a reason why he didnt approach the clubs management, secutiry or even some kind of employee...it all has to be in a report somewhere in Tx...worth digging up?
these guys are just asking for another serious ass-kicking
getting their ass whipped by the po-po was the best thing that could have ever happened to these guys. Would anybody actually ever have heard of them if it had not happended? Instead of letting the show get cancelled the crowd should have grown some balls and joined in to kick the cops ass! Power in number!
i just read the blogs from what happened and that was pretty freakin insane. not too familiar with the band, but mad props to comin back, i woulda never stepped foot in that state again!
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We saw yesterday (02-07-14) the exit of the current Wimbledon Champion, Andy Murray. I was listening to the match on the radio whilst I was driving my car into my home town of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. I could not believe my ears as he was broken twice in the first set, losing it, then, eventually losing the match in straight sets.
What struck me were the words of the commentators on the Radio. They were pointing out that Murray's body language was not right. That his attitude was at odds with the situation he was in. A defending Champion that was giving off signals that he was not up for defending his title. Almost a belief that whatever he did, however he played, would not win him the match.
From what I have seen of this very talented tennis player he is a fighter, a very determined and a very capable young man. After all, he is the winner of two Grand Slams, also the reigning Olympic Champion. We all have a 'bad day at the office'. Clearly yesterday was one of those for Murray – why? Other Tennis Champions who have won lots of titles seem to have a better positive mental attitude – otherwise they would not have been as successful as they are.
What I have seen is that they focus on winning the match and beating their opponent is a hurdle to get over. Their outcome is to win this match, win the tournament, collect the trophy. They have a self belief that their preparation is on track, their equipment will work, their diet has been fine tuned and their fitness levels are the very best they can be.
These are all physical things of course. The one element tying all these attributes together is the mind. There is a connection between The Mind – The Body – and The Language spoken. Almost like a fire triangle of Heat – Fuel – Oxygen. You put these 3 elements together and you get a fire. If you put the Mind, Body and Language together you get this Positive Mental Attitude. You can tell in a person if their 'Triangle' is not connecting. Their body language is not right, they are unable to focus, they will use words like 'try'. These elements are controlled by the Mind. The Mind Set is the KEY element. I am sure that Murray will get help on creating this Positive Mind Set for his future tournaments.
Yes he will hit the practise courts and hit 1000's of balls with his coach. Yes he will continue to do his preparation, stick to his diet, use the best tennis equipment. He needs to get his Mind Set in tune with his already established ability and his physical prowess. By doing this he will re-connect his 'Internal Triangle'. This will be the only way that he will be able to understand what has happened yesterday and why it happened. The benefit of this is he can re-build his confidence, enabling him to move forward.
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My thoughts 2 weeks in:
The wheels are coming off the Patriots bus. Trading Seymour after having already lost so many defensive players is turning into a huge mistake. Their D is sinking to average, and the offense suddenly cant make up for it. I wont count them out, but suddenly, them winning the division is no longer automatic.
The Jets and Bills are both better than I expected, which making the AFC-E suddenly a lot more interesting.
The AFC-N goes through Baltimore now.
After this season Eric Mangini may never work in the NFL again.
The Chargers are frauds.
Denver is the worst 2-0 team in the league.
The Raiders and Chiefs are both in trouble. Its almost sad someone has to win the division out of default.
Im not surprised the Titans are 0-2. Colts lead the division.
Eli Manning may not be the best QB, but hes as cool as ice under pressure, marching the Giants down the filed to a game winning FG as time was running out. With McNabb out, the NFC-E goes through New York right now.
Tony Romo: threw 3 picks this week, oh where is the media to gush about his greatness now?
Im not so sure Favre isnt still retired. Hand off, dump pass, hand off. Hes 30th in passing yards, which will drop to 31 if Pennington throws more than 89 yards tonight.
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The Cardinals have proven to be the same bi-polar team they were last season: the play like crap one week and play like an elite team the next.
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The program includes 36 credit hours of coursework. A student completes 18 credit hours of course requirements and an additional 18 credit hours of coursework of his or her choosing.
Core Requirements (18 hours)
COMM 601 Communication Fluency
COMM 610 The Social Creation of Organizing
COMM 613 Constructing Messages and Audiences
COMM 616 Communicating Mindfully
COMM 680 Expanding Communication Boundaries
(COMM 680 should be taken in the Fall term immediately prior to COMM 681 in the Spring term of graduation)
COMM 681 Launching Passion into Practice
(Prerequisite: Successful completion of COMM 680 with a B or higher and approval of a final project proposal.)
Plus an additional 18 hours of coursework from the following courses:
COMM 624 Communication and Culture in a Networked Society
COMM 629 Leadership, Empowerment, and the Management of Meaning
COMM 634 Organizations, Technology and the Changing Nature of Work
COMM 638 Strategic Communication for Global Audiences
COMM 642 Interactive Media and Storytelling
COMM 646 Engaging Community in the Digital Age
COMM 655 The Mediated Self and Changing Relationships
COMM 658 Creativity and Networks
COMM 662 Mediated Constructions of the Life Cycle
COMM 664 Organizational Identity and Brand
COMM 674 Social Entrepreneurship
COMM 676 Visual Rhetoric and the Influence of Aesthetics
COMM 650 Independent Study
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COMM 668 Special Topics in Communication (repeatable as needed)
COMM 670 Directed Topics in Communication (repeatable for a total of 6 hours)
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Vanceboro, Maine
|Vanceboro, Maine
|Coordinates: 45°33′30″N 67°26′19″W / 45.55833°N 67.43861°W
|United States
|• Total
|22.40 sq mi (58.02 km2)
|• Land
|20.14 sq mi (52.16 km2)
|• Water
|2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2)
|397 ft (121 m)
|Population (2010)[2]
|• Total
|• Estimate (2012[3])
|• Density
|7.0/sq mi (2.7/km2)
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|Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
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Vanceboro is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after landowner William Vance.[4] The town is located at the eastern terminus of Maine State Route 6. Vanceboro is across the St. Croix River from St. Croix, New Brunswick, Canada, to which it is connected by the Saint Croix – Vanceboro Bridge. The crossing has a 24-hour customs station managing the border. Vanceboro is also connected to St. Croix by the Saint Croix-Vanceboro Railway Bridge which is used by the New Brunswick Southern Railway.
The population was 140 at the 2010 census.[5]
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Vanceboro was selected as the border crossing for the European and North American Railway (E&NA) between Bangor, Maine, and Saint John, New Brunswick, during surveys in the 1860s.
This line was opened by U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant and Governor General of Canada Lord Lisgar during a ceremony at the border in October 1871. In 1882, the E&NA's rail line from Vanceboro to Bangor was leased by the Maine Central Railroad. In 1889, the MEC's rail line through Vanceboro became part of the transcontinental network of the Canadian Pacific Railway following construction of the International Railway of Maine. In 1955 the MEC purchased the entire line from the E&NA shareholders, and in 1974 the CPR purchased the line through Vanceboro from the MEC. On January 1, 1995, CPR sold the line through Vanceboro to the New Brunswick Southern Railway, which operates as the Eastern Maine Railway in the United States.
On February 2, 1915, Lt. Werner Horn, a German army reservist, bombed the international railway bridge crossing the St. Croix River from Vanceboro into Canada in an unsuccessful attempt to sabotage the CPR line across Maine; it was alleged that the railway was being used to transport war material across the then-neutral United States territory.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.40 square miles (58.02 km2), of which, 20.14 square miles (52.16 km2) of it is land and 2.26 square miles (5.85 km2) is water.[1]
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vanceboro has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[6]
2010 census[edit]
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 140 people, 60 households, and 42 families residing in the town. The population density was 7.0 inhabitants per square mile (2.7/km2). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 7.5 per square mile (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.0% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 60 households of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.76.
The median age in the town was 48.3 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 32.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.
2000 census[edit]
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 147 people, 68 households, and 42 families residing in the town. The population density was 7.2 people per square mile (2.8/km²). There were 159 housing units at an average density of 7.8 per square mile (3.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.28% White, 0.68% African American and 2.04% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.
There were 68 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.69.
In the town the population was spread out with 17.0% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 36.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 119.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $17,386, and the median income for a family was $24,063. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,580. There were 19.5% of families and 18.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 8.0% of under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.
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Vanceboro is home to a border post which controls the Vanceboro port of entry for Maine State Route 6 and the New Brunswick Southern Railway line.
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
- ^ "Profile for Vanceboro, Maine". ePodunk. Retrieved 2010-05-08.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Vanceboro town, Washington County, Maine". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Vanceboro, Maine
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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Poverty grot and grime
Have existed throughout time
A place where intellect and truth cannot shine
All of this is embodied on Isle 49
Segregated due to types and shapes
Men acting like thoughtless apes
Not even allowed to eat the smallest of grapes
All of this is embodied in Aisle 49
The occasional safety rail
Offers no protection from the emotional hail
And the sound when Turbo starts to wail
All of this is embodied in Aisle 49
The convergence of two great areas
Starting the creation of diseases like Malarias
Reminding me of great operatic arias
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1985 Aikido Friendship Demonstration
by Stanley Pranin
Aiki News #66 (February 1985)
We of AIKI NEWS have learned as a result of long experience that we must approach our work with a mixture of idealism and realism. The idealistic emphasis of our activities is dictated by the nature of O-Sensei's Aikido itself which attaches great importance to love, harmony and a deep respect of life. In contrast, a pragmatic attitude has to a certain extent proven necessary in that we live and act in a world where politics, personalities and economics are inescapable realities. In line with the above, readers will note that, although the response to our work has over the years been overwhelmingly positive, there still remain those who frown upon our research efforts and the all-inclusive attitude with which we approach our activities.
Bearing this is mind, you can perhaps imagine how the hope and excitement we feel in organizing our 1985 Aikido Friendship Demonstration is necessarily tempered by the sobering realization that many difficulties yet confront us and that a project which brings together top Aikido senseis of markedly different styles from separate organizations will surely not elicit cheers from all quarters.
Variety of Reactions to Demo
Let us summarize what has transpired thus far as our preparations for the demonstration and film show continue. When the idea was conceived we sought the advice of a number of individuals in and outside of Aikido circles whose opinions we value. We found a surprisingly wide range of reactions toward the idea. There were those who immediately indicated their strong support. Others endorsed the concept on an abstract level but thought it would be premature and ultimately futile to attempt such an undertaking at the present time. And, in one instance, our plan was strongly condemned as running contrary to the "correct" direction in which the Aikido movement should be carried and an activity of which O-Sensei would disapprove. Curiously enough, it was suggested to us that bringing such a diverse group of individuals together was like attempting to mix "water and oil", an impossible task. We must say in response that it is not our desire to "mix anyone" together but rather to afford each and every one of the participants a congenial atmosphere in which to share the results of their many years of experience and perspectives on Aikido. And, to be perfectly honest with you, I have a suspicion deep in my "hara" that these outstanding teachers will actually relish this rare opportunity to scrutinize each others' technique. All in all, it would thus appear that the idea of an "Aikido Friendship Demonstration" is indeed a controversial one. So be it.
Finalized List of Participants
We are pleased to say that the list of participants has now been finalized. They are the following six senseis listed in the order in which they began their training of Aikido: Kanshu Sunadomari Sensei, Morihiro Saito Sensei, Shoji Nishio Sensei, Yasuo Kobayashi Sensei, Yoshio Kuroiwa Sensei and Mitsugi Saotome Sensei. I would like to publicly thank each of these gentlemen for the courage and integrity they have shown in accepting our invitation. You must realize that in several cases the decision to take part in this unique activity came only as a result of a long, soul-searching process.
Lecture Demonstrations and Film Show
The participants will be presenting in-depth "lecture demonstrations" on Aikido in the manner in which they best see fit. No attempt has been made to impose any limitations on content or time. As a result, the demonstration portion of the program should run anywhere from two to three hours. Needless to say, I feel convinced that the audience is going to be treated to a display of six distinct and stimulating approaches to Aikido. The lecture demonstrations will be followed by a showing of several of the best 16rmi O-Sensei films from our library and then a reception held in the same building where those in attendance may have a chance to chat directly with the participating senseis.
One final word. I would like to make clear our intentions in organizing this demonstration. This activity should in no way be construed as a "unification movement" for the simple reason that I, for one, would not be in favor of a "unified" Aikido. Such a "unified" condition would imply some type of powerful organizational link binding together the various groups of dojos, a set of rules, regulations and standards to be adhered to, a system of fees to be assessed and monies to be collected and spent, decisions to be reached, promulgated and enforced, and all the opportunities for abuse that such a controlling structure breeds. I personally feel that what is more important is the task of creating a fertile ground for mutual conmiuni-cation, a vehicle for the voluntary exchange and dissemination of information, and a means through which to preserve our treasured Aikido heritage. These ends can best be served, not through the erection of partitions which separate us one from another thereby obsuring our vision and creating animosities, but rather through the elimination of such obstacles. A free, unhampered state of affairs would of course be no guarantee that persons of different persuasions would conrmunicate or commune, but it does assure that if they chose to do so they could and without censure. It is to such a goal that AIKI NEWS is dedicated and the "1985 Aikido Friendship Demonstration" is our calling card.


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What's next for the Furman men's golf team?
By Ryan HerringtonIt's hard to question the character of the members of the Furman men's golf team given the way they've handled themselves the last 72 hours. Friday afternoon coach Todd Satterfield broke the news...
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Furman alum Brad Faxon laments end of men's golf team
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Fact or Fiction: TwentyTwelve or 2012?
The Olympics are just one cock-up after the next. But are we in sitcom territory yet?
The Olympics are just one cock-up after the next. But are we in sitcom territory yet?
by Alex Hern Published
The path to the summer Olympics has been one of cock-up after cock-up. So much so that, just as Armando Iannucci must be finding it tricky to write the new series of The Thick of It, so the makers of TwentyTwelve, the BBC sitcom based around the many failings of the "Olympic Deliverence Agency", must be feeling rather prescient.
But are they? See if you can tell which of these are from 2012, and which are from TwentyTwelve:
1. A safe-sex ad campaign had to be dropped due to complaints from Catholic countries.
2. The Olympic torch was blown out in Great Torrington.
3. George Galloway announced he was planning to perform a citizens arrest on a Middle-Eastern dictator.
4. The interfaith worship centre was moved to a different building in the park after someone realised it didn't face Mecca.
5. A busload full of dignitaries gets lost on the way to the olympic stadium.
6. A naked man with "Free Tibet" on his bottom interrupted the torch relay.
7. Protestors dumped a pile of horse manure outside the organisers' offices in protest at the closure of Greenwich park for equestrianism.
8. An executive was shot in the foot testing a faulty starter pistol.
9. The Olympic Torch was blown out in Greece.
10. The official £5 Olympic Coin is sold for £40.
11. Until special laws were passed, the pistols used in the shooting events were illegal in Britain.
12. At the same time as Seb Coe launched "Diversity Day", Boris Johnson launched "Inclusivity Day".
Highlight for answers:
1. TwentyTwelve 2. 2012 3. 2012 4. TwentyTwelve 5. Both 6. 2012 7. TwentyTwelve 8. TwentyTwelve 9. 2012 10. 2012 11. 2012 12. Twenty Twelve


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The great cardiac vein is the largest of the veins draining into the coronary sinus from the myocardium. It commences near to the apex of the heart in the anterior part of the interventricular groove. It passes superiorly in the company of the anterior interventricular artery. At the junction of the interventricular groove with the atrioventricular groove, it enter the latter and passes to the left in the company of the circumflex artery. It passes over the left border of the heart within the atrioventricular groove to merge with the left end of the coronary sinus.
The great cardiac vein drains the territory supplied by the left coronary artery e.g. the left atrium and ventricle.


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Transforming the Journey:
Mentoring Lives Through Magic and Myth
The Mentor
"If mentors did not exist," Daloz claims, "we would have to invent them. Indeed we do so from childhood."7 But our invention could not be patented all that easily.
I would imagine if I took a poll here this morning as to what characterized mentors in your own lives, I bet I would hear stories about very ordinary people, and maybe even a few extraordinary ones, who seemed to approach such relationships in very distinctive ways. I probably would hear a story or two about a crusty old type who insisted that certain parameters never be compromised. (Maybe they are sitting right here in this room--probably in the back!). I bet I would also hear stories of some effusive types, who braced us into shape at one time or another through the weight and force of their own personal qualities. And again, I believe that some of you would also describe individuals who, seemingly disinterested, created exactly the kind of space you needed to do your own thing. My point is that there probably is not a single mentoring template that fits all, but rather a mix-and-match array of types that makes it possible for each one of us to connect at some time or another.
In the midst of this variety of experiences, though, there seems to be a fairly predictable sequence of events that occurs as mentoring relationships unfold. From Lois Zachary's work, "preparing, negotiating, enabling, and coming to closure are part of every mentoring relationship, formal and informal."8 These identify four phases that complete the usual cycle of a mentor-mentee relationship. Let us examine each for a moment.
First there is the preparation phase. In this phase,
Mentors explore personal motivation and their readiness to be a mentor. . . . Clarity about . . . expectation [s] and role [s] is essential for establishing a productive mentoring relationship. Preparing is also a discovery process, [where] the mentor evaluates the viability of the prospective . . . relationship . . . [through a] conversation with the mentee . . . . This initial conversation then sets the tone for the relationship.9
Part of preparing to be a mentor also entails taking inventory of one's own mentoring talents and skills, which might include, according to Zachary: the ability to broker, build, and maintain relationships; to coach, communicate, encourage, and facilitate; to set goals and to guide; to manage conflicts and to solve problems; to provide and receive feedback; and to reflect. That is the preparation phase.
In negotiation, the second or "business phase of the relationship," this is the time "when mentoring partners come to agreement on learning goals and define the content and process of the relationship." This phase "has more to do with creating a shared understanding about assumptions, expectations, goals, and needs than actually putting a formal agreement in writing. It involves talking about some of the soft issues in a relationship--topics like confidentiality, boundaries, and limits. . . ." The intention here is to lay "a solid foundation for building trust . . . [as] the details of when and how to meet, responsibilities, criteria for success, accountability, and bringing the relationship to closure are mutually articulated."10 That is the negotiation phase.
The third and longest phase, enabling,
is the implementation phase of the learning relationship, when most of the contact between mentoring partners takes place. It is complex. Although it offers the greatest opportunity for nurturing learning and development, the mentoring partners are also most vulnerable to myriad obstacles that can contribute to a derailment of the relationship. Even when goals are clearly articulated, the process well defined, and the milestones identified, every relationship must find its own path. The enabling phase is a process of path building . . . [where] effective communication is key. The mentor's role . . . is to . . . [maintain] an open and affirming learning climate and [provide] thoughtful, timely, candid, and constructive feedback. Both the mentor and mentee monitor the learning progress and the learning process to ensure that the mentee's learning goals are being met.11
That's the enabling phase. Now we move on to closure. "At some point, the mentor always departs, generally before the journey is over. The trip belongs, after all, to the traveler, not the guide."12 Coming to closure, the last phase, is
an evolutionary process that [itself] has a beginning (establishing closure protocols when setting up a mentoring agreement), a middle (anticipating and addressing obstacles along the way), and an end (ensuring that there has been positive learning, no matter what the circumstances). All three components are necessary for satisfactory closure. A relationship may start out splendidly, with the mentoring partners respecting each other, sharing mutual interests, and developing good rapport. Suddenly the spark goes out. When this happens, mentors often find that working their way back through the phases enables them to evaluate and refashion a stalled relationship into a productive and mutually satisfying experience. Being aware of signals that indicate it is time for closure helps to ensure a timely and positive closure. Closure involves evaluating, acknowledging, and celebrating achievement of learning outcomes.13
All of this "requires a mentor's commitment . . . of time during the entire mentoring cycle . . . [and] familiarity with the predictable phases in the cycle is a critical part of the mentor's tool kit."14
I must admit that, as much as I appreciate Zachary's detailed guidebook approach, I find such sources, usually filled with various schemes and checklists, at times to be a bit too mechanical in understanding what I know to be a much more complex process and something more art than science, more dance than exercise. Actually, while some of my colleagues thrive on frequently consulting their "Century at a Glance" planning books, I am a guy who works with piles of stuff surrounding me in my office. Every day is a new day for me, discovering what is there, and looking for new connections and arrangements, if for no other reason than to keep the stacks from falling over. I sometimes think that carefully marked file drawers are just illusions of how things really do work. Frankly they terrify me, although there are days when I wish I subscribed to such practices, and so I resolve to do better. But then I get over that and return to my chaotic comfort with all the imaginative possibilities it offers.
At the heart of understanding the journey, and our response to it, is this act of human imagination. What is at stake in any journey is trust in the center from which one composes the meaning of it all through constructing an image of how it all works. Sharon Parks suggests that
the human imagination works for both good and ill. Thus, . . . if human beings are to awaken to the fulfillment of their own humanity, they must become aware of and responsible for the powers of imagination. The human being is most mature and true to his or her own nature when the powers of imagination are fully awake, alive to the presence of the Spirit--the deep motion of the universe--and to the power of those who participate in this motion of life to create (and to distort) self and world.15
What distinguishes a good mentor in that role is how she or he participates in this essential act of constructing or imagining the real. From the perspective of Daloz three strategies are most important in that regard: support, challenge, and vision. These are "principles offered to anyone concerned with guiding development"16 in others.
Support involves "those acts through which the mentor affirms the validity" of the mentee's experience--listening, providing structure, expressing positive expectations, serving as advocate, sharing ourselves, and making the relationship special. The bottom line to this strategy is the building of trust. "Trust is the well from which we draw the courage to let go of what we no longer need and to receive what we do. Without a reasonably well-established sense of basic trust, it is difficult to move ahead. Courage and trust are sister and brother."17
The second strategy, challenge, includes "setting tasks, engaging in discussion, setting up dichotomies [or as Morrie Schwartz refers to them, the "tension of opposites"18] constructing hypotheses, and setting high standards."19 These activities serve to sustain momentum in the relationship.
Finally vision is offered through modeling, invoking traditions, offering a map, suggesting new language for naming what it is that we see, and holding up the mirror.
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|Cool Moon and the Mongol Rally - Summer 2014
|The following item appeared in the Willamette Week - Volume 40/35, July 2nd, 2014.
|On August 8, 2007 a large and magical message from the Cool Moon crew was written in the skies over Portland. It was a fun event to plan, and an inspiring achievement to watch unfold. The pilot, Forest Grove's own Suzanne Oliver, the last professional "free hand, daredevil" skywriter in the country, and the only woman skywriter, inspired us to help her take a shot at showing her hometown what a modern day Amelia Earhart can do. We thought it was going to be neat, but when we actually saw it, we were blown away by her skill.
We have also been really moved by the response from so many of you in the community. We received calls from curious onlookers, all over Portland, asking us about the business and expressing the same excitement we felt watching those large cloudlike letters appear in the sky. We enjoyed your messages as much as we hope you enjoyed ours.
|Cool Moon Construction Updates
|A log - highlights of our construction process.
Wow! A lot has happened in a relatively short time. We received approval to begin construction during the first week of October, and conducted high-tech ground penetrating radar to locate areas of our floor slab where we could safely core drill to accommodate new plumbing. Within five days, Cool Moon took skeletal shape as walls were framed and the major systems that go inside themplumbing, electrical, and mechanicalhave been put into place. We mark two weeks of construction today, and have received all major approvalsthe contractors even received complimentsfrom Portland's building inspectors! We are excited to see the two dimensional vision becoming real bricks and mortar (well, steel and sheetrock anyway!)
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We are poised and waiting for the last approvals from the "Powers that Be" so that we can begin construction. We had hoped for today, but hoops still remain… We can see the light, however, so stay tuned and keep your fingers crossed! Meanwhile, the space has been cleared out and ever-vigilant Seiko (our ceramic Labrador) has gone home, temporarily, to watch other doors until the new Moon rises. He will be back!
|The Cool Moon "Adventures in Space"
|Pearl District neighbors and visitors know that Seiko, our (ceramic) watch dog, has been spending the dog-days of summer minding Cool Moon Ice Cream's future home at 1105 NE Johnson St. in Portland, OR. Check out these links for photos of the pre-construction installations that have appeared sequentially in our space:
|Many Moons Ago - July 20 to August 2, 2007
Seiko holds down the fort as 80 helium balloons rise to the occasion in the Cool Moon space:
|The Neon Galaxy - August 2 to August 20, 2007
Moving boxes open revealing a pattern of neon notions: hearts, lights, and Cool Moons. Seiko contemplates the deeper meanings. You can too.:
|There's No Place like Home - August 20 to September 7, 2007
We thought this was going to be fun way to highlight our deep Oregon roots, and we thought you would like the chance to get to know us. So, we put together a slide show reflecting our memories of growing up, with the idea of showing it in our space. What we didn't expect was wiping away a few tears after watching it. It's easy to forget who you are, and where you are from. It may sound hokey, but come down and "meet" us, our childhood friends, our family, our pets--Munne, Jessie, Puna, Zephyr, Sirius, Rose, Luci, Linus, Toranoko, and few odd ducksall a wonderful part of growing up (and older!) in Oregon. Even more importantly, we hope it inspires you to crack open the old yearbook, shoe box of photos, or scrap book, and reminisce a little. Hint: Ice cream helps!
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My Travel Tips
I travel quite a bit for business–typically about 15 to 20 trips each year. I've learned a lot about how to make traveling (and especially flying) easier. I've been meaning to document my tips for a long time but never have. Finally, here it is.
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Made good all-around progress in the spring ... Physical improvements in strength and conditioning helped him become quicker and a better tackler ... Also has improved his understanding of the defensive scheme.
2008 (Freshman): Redshirted ... Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week in preparation for the Wildcats' win over Western Kentucky.
High School: Three-year starter at Highlands High School ... Played quarterback on offense and outside linebacker on defense ... As a senior led Highlands to the Kentucky Class 5A state championship and unblemished 15-0 record ... Named the championship game's Most Valuable Player after accounting for 181 yards total offense while scoring a touchdown on the ground and through the air ... Selected to Kentucky's East/West All Star Game ... Named district player of the year ... Member of conference all-star team his final two seasons after an honorable- mention selection as a sophomore ... As a senior passed for over 1,100 yards and nine touchdowns with a completion percentage of over 60 percent .. Also rushed for over 900 yards and 12 touchdowns ... During his junior season he passed for over 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns while gaining 750 yards on the ground ... Coached by Dale Mueller ... A four-year letterman on the track team, competing in the high jump, 400-meter dash and relays ... Member of Class AA state runner-up 4x400-meter relay team as a senior ... Helped Highlands to a Class AA state runner-up team finish ... In the classroom, accumulated a 4.16 weighted grade-point average ... Member of National Honor Society, Cum Laude Society and served as vice president of the German Club.
Personal: Born in Fort Thomas, Ky. ... Son of Tom and Cindy Cecil ... Major is mechanical engineering.


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Brought to you by the creators of Hertz NeverLost, the Magellan RoadMate 360 offers complete, yet simple vehicle navigation with turn-by-turn multiple destination guidance, friendly voice prompting and the latest touch screen technology. The RoadMate 360 comes with an SD card that is pre-loaded with maps for all of North America - no more clunky unlocking and uploading from your PC! The new RoadMate 360 is good to go!
The new RoadMate 360 joins the Magellan RoadMate 700 and Magellan RoadMate 760 in the RoadMate family of Magellan portable vehicle navigation products. The RoadMate 360 offers a dedicated vehicle navigation system with expandability in a low-cost package.
Drivers can trust the Magellan RoadMate 360 to provide reliable and accurate information due to its Magellan TrueFix Technology, which provides a WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) -enabled, 14-channel GPS receiver for faster, reliable GPS signal reception and extreme positioning precision so drivers know where they are within as little as 3 meters.
Magellan RoadMate 360 Features:
Large Color Touch Screen
The Magellan RoadMate provides a large, daylight-visible, color touch screen that displays a clear, full-color route on a moving map to show the driver's progress, plus a 3-D graphic that shows one turn at a time. Drivers gain direct access to menu options, an optimized QuickSpell keyboard for faster address input, an intuitive backlit keypad, an integrated GPS antenna and turn-by-turn text and voice-guided directions in seven languages. An integrated speaker delivers loud and clear voice prompts to diminish driver distraction, plus there's a headset jack to ensure drivers hear directions even in noisy environments or when driving a convertible vehicle.
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Not only can drivers input information faster, they have a variety of convenient ways to select their destination: by intersection, street address, previous destination, any point on the map screen or a point of interest from the built-in database of nearly two million restaurants, hotels, gas stations, entertainment, tourist attractions and more. Users can also route to a destination from their personal address book, capable of storing up to 600 addresses (200 for each of the three different users, with customizable preferences for each).
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Drivers also get the directions they want quickly and easily due to the numerous routing options available. They can also choose a route based on their preferences for traveling, such as, "the shortest amount of time," by "the most (or least) use of freeways," or "avoiding toll roads." Drivers can even exclude route segments where they know there is traffic or road construction. If the driver misses a turn or veers off course, the system automatically recalculates the route.
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MCI Telecommunications Corp., McLean, Va. was awarded on Aug. 5, 1997, a $7,299,560 firm-fixed price contract for leased video/audio connectivity to provide live television and radio to deployed sailors in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean regions.
Contract value for the first program year is $729,956.
Twenty prospective offerors were solicited and six offers were received.
The award is for five program years with five one-year options.
The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, Scott AFB, Ill. is the contracting activity (DCA200-97-C-0071).
Aerojet Electronic Systems Division, Azusa, Calif., is being awarded a $5,500,000 face value increase to a fixed-price-incentive contract to settle a claim associated with extended design and development of five Special Sensor Microwave Imager/Sounders for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-89/C-0036, P00062).
Northrop Grumman Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $13,026,292 modification to previously awarded contract N00019-96-C-0049 to definitize the advance acquisition contract for the FY 1997 Production Program of four E-2C aircraft.
Work will be performed in St. Augustine, Fla. (75%); Bethpage, N.Y. (24%); and Milledgeville, Ga. (1%), and is expected to be completed by November 1999.
Contract funds would not have expired at the end of the current fiscal year.
The Naval Air Systems Command, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity.
Rockwell Collins, Communications Systems Division, Richardson, Texas, is being awarded a $5,804,197 modification to a firm-fixed-price/time and materials contract for Single Channel Anti-jam Manportable (SCAMP) Block I Spares Sets: 17 for the U.S. Army, and 25 for the U.S. Air Force; 17 SCAMP Block I Spares Set warranties for the U.S. Army; and 25 SCAMP Block I Spares Sets-repairs under time and materials.
Work will be performed in Richardson, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Feb. 23, 2002.
Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
This is a sole source contract initiated on March 23, 1997.
The contracting activity is the U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command, Ft. Monmouth, N.J. (DAAB07-96-C-A760).
Mosites Construction Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., is being awarded a $50,000 increment as part of a $6,162,905 (if all options are exercised) firm-fixed-price contract for channel rehabilitation, Units 5 and 6, at the Johnstown Channel Improvement Project on the Stonycreek River.
The project will include excavation and removal of existing concrete wall and stone masonry walls; construction of a concrete gravity wall, concrete tie-back walls with rock anchors, concrete cantilever walls and concrete cap walls; replacement of concrete channel lining; repair of spalled areas in existing concrete channel lining and concrete walls; repairing cracks in existing concrete walls; cleaning and resealing joints in existing channel lining; replacement of pipe handrailing; painting existing pipe handrailing; repair and replacement of existing drainage features; clearing and removal of sediment in the channel; and appurtenant site work.
Work will be performed at Johnstown, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 16, 1999.
Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
There were 55 bids solicited on April 28, 1997, and five bids were received.
The contracting activity is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh, Pa. (DACW59-97-C-0013).


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Pretty Little Liars' Marlene King: Toby Isn't a Double Agent, "He's On Team A" – Exclusive
The big death in the upcoming Halloween episode (Season 3, Episode 13: "This Is a Dark Ride") of Pretty Little Liars is just around the corner (airing October 23!) but we can already cross one death suspect off the list: Toby. Wetpaint Entertainment caught up with PLL showrunner Marlene King and Joseph Dougherty and they talked to us about Toby's big role in the second half of Season 3 and all the "answers" we'll get in the Halloween episode.
Wetpaint Entertainment: So, the Halloween episode. We know it's on a train. We know someone dies. What can we say about the death itself?
Joseph: You have to be careful when you start telling secrets. You'd better get them out fast, or you may not have an opportunity to finish.
Marlene: It comes back to our theme song. Only two can keep a secret, if one of them is dead. That's why somebody dies.
What's the most fun thing about this stand-alone episode in the middle of the season?
Joseph: The most fun about this one was working with Tim Hunter who directed it and realizing we could just make this movie that would be larger than a simple, complicated episode of the show, and it is. It's arguably the most lavish episode we've ever done. It certainly has some of the most complicated sets we've ever built.
Marlene: It's a movie. It's not a typical episode of Pretty Little Liars in any way, shape or form. It's visually stunning. It's a thrill ride. It's so suspenseful, and we feel like we made a movie.
From a serialization standpoint, does it answer questions?
Joseph: Oh, yeah.
Marlene: It asks and answers which is what we try to do all the time on our show. But I think you get a lot more answers than people are going to expect.
What are the larger arcs this winter?
Marlene: Well, Mona is out of Radley, and she tells us that she's better now. But I don't believe that, and we did reveal last time that Toby was on the "A" team, and that's going to play out. It's certainly going to rock Spencer's world when she finds out. I would say the big pay‑off that we teased in the beginning of the season is that red is the new black. And you're going to find out in the Spring why red in the new black.
And someone hinted that Ali may not have been so in control as we thought she was, that she's a pawn in this whole thing. What do you think about that theory?
Joseph: Well, what's the name of [executive producer] Oliver Goldstick's last episode? "I'm your Puppet?" There's a lot of puppetry going on, people behind the scenes and behind‑behind the scenes
Marlene: And I think we start to question who's the puppet and who's the puppet master for a while on the show.
Will we see Spencer find out in Spring about Toby?
Marlene: Yes, you will. I think we can safely say that, yes.
I guess that makes me a little sad for Keegan? Does it automatically mean the end of him?
Marlene: No.
Joseph: We don't do anything automatic. It's manual, all the way.
Marlene: We love the character of Toby, and the character of Toby is going to stay very much a part of our world.
But you're not retracting anything. He is on the "A" team, and this is not some sort of double agent?
Marlene: He is on team "A."
Will we discover more people on team "A?"
Marlene: You'll have to wait and see.
Don't miss the next new episode of PLL, the Halloween special, on Tuesday, October 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.
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Everything you want to know about Visual Studio ALM and Farming
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Today we are releasing the "final" TFS 2008 based release of the Web Access Power Tool. I put "final" in quotes because the release model for Power Tools is a little different than for our major product versions. Rather than releasing "big" releases every couple of years, we release smaller ones as needed. So I fully expect there will be a few updates to the current tool before the Rosario version ships.
This final release is very similar the the last CTP we released but is now complete and ready for prime time. In addition to fixing as many bugs as we could find, this new release of Web Access includes:
New linkable web pages - This is, perhaps, the coolest feature in the release. It allows you to easily link to work items, work item queries, work item query results, Changesets, File/Folder history, file differences, file contents and annotated views of files. This makes TSWA a far more powerful building block for integration with other applications. In fact, we've already started work to leverage this from notification emails so that you can get a richer experience. Because the notification emails are user configurable, you can read Neno Loje's poston how to modify work item alert emails to use TSWA links. Look forward to some future suggestions on how you can customize your checkin notification to get a richer experience using TSWA. See Buck's post for details on how to use the new TSWA links.
Custom work item controls - Web Access now supports custom work item controls. Now it is possible to create a rich client version and a web version of custom work item controls and have your fully customized experience available no matter which interface your users access. You'll find documentation for writing custom controls in the SDK folder under you TSWA installation folder.
Team Build support - Web Access has been updated to support several of the new features in TFS 2008 for build automation. Most importantly, it allows you to view the queue of builds and queue new builds.
Performance improvements - Every release of Web Access includes more performance improvements. The more we use the tool internally, the more we learn about it. Every time we find issues, we fix them and release them to you as soon as possible. The big performance improvements in this release are around server memory consumption.
No more TSWA users group - The 2005 Power Tool required that you manage a user group of web access users for security reasons. We've improved the server side impersonation and directory management to eliminate the need for this. TSWA can now manage access securely just using the permission settings you already have and no longer requires a "special" restricted group. This should make managing TSWA easier.
Documentation - It's not extensive but should be enough for you to find your way around TSWA. You'll find it located here: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb892990(VS.90).aspx


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Imagine walking across a field with a metal detector and finding $5 million worth of Roman coins. Dave Crisp of Wiltshire, England, did just that, amazing himself and the world with his find. Maybe there's a little treasure hunter in all of us, especially those who pursue antiques and collectibles.
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Aaron Jay McCoy 19 of Glasgow died Saturday November 24th as the result of injuries received in an auto accident in Barren County. He was born in Glasgow the son of Sorida McCoy Sneed and Tim Sneed of Glasgow who survive. Aaron was an employee at Big Moose's BBQ and enjoyed dirt bikes and trail riding.
In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister Cheyenne Sneed of Glasgow; 2 brothers Devin Ray of Glasgow and Timothy Sneed of Bowling Green; Grandparents Betty Sue Tarry, Wayne (Rosemary) McCoy all of Glasgow and Jimmy and Regina Sneed of Bowling Green; great grandmother Opal Lawson of Glasgow; Aunts Joy Cartwright (Dan) of Glasgow and Wanda Sneed of Bowling Green; Uncles Jason McCoy of Glasgow and Lonnie Sneed (Cookie) of Bowling Green and his special cousins Katie Fields, Hannah McCoy and Dallen McCoy.
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The traditional tenth anniversary gift is tin or aluminum. For the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, it got a makeover.
An $8.3 million renovation began in April, and included new exhibits like a walk-in Oval Office replica and an expanded Gulf War display.
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July 30 2015 Latest news:
Fears that traffic issues will increase if the northern fringe development goes ahead
By Paul Geater
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
A major new development to include thousands of new homes on the northern fringe of Ipswich is set to be discussed by councillors.
Suffolk County Council has raised serious doubts about whether the town's roads will cope with the extra traffic, if the scheme is given the green light.
And it has also flagged up concerns that people living in the area will not be aware of traffic-calming measures that need to be taken. The county's cabinet is due to discuss its response to the proposals for the northern fringe when it meets next week.
Cabinet member with responsibility for transport and planning, Guy McGregor, said the issue of transport needed to be handled very carefully.
"We are not convinced that all the transport issues have been adequately dealt with," he told The Star. "If there are thousands of new homes, there will have to be measures to ensure that people don't all use their cars at the same time."
Among the solutions being suggested at the cabinet meeting, are proposals for a cycle route to be created through Christchurch Park, and in the long term a bridge over the railway line is suggested to replace the Westerfield level crossing.
The new development would have to give priority to public transport, cycling, and walking – but Mr McGregor said this would have to be made clear to new residents from the start.
Unlike the Ravenswood community which was built on the town's former airfield, the northern fringe spine roads would also he heavily used by other traffic heading towards the town – along Henley Road, Westerfield Road and Tuddenham Road.
Mr McGregor warned: "There are major issues to be faced with traffic management, and we are not convinced they have all been addressed at this stage."
n Are you worried about traffic from the Northern Fringe? Write to Your Letters, Ipswich Star, 30 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1AN or email starletters@ archant.co.uk
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It seems that everyone except those who will make the decision are aware of the consequences of this development. Even at the public meeting held at Northgate Arts Centre, nobody on the panel would give a clear answer as to how the additional traffic would be accommodated on the the existing roads, particularly Valley Road. The only response was 'by traffic management scheme and traffic lights' I agree with amsterdam81 that the only solution is a northern bypass which should be in place before any development starts.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Mr McGregor were all the transport issues adequately dealt with when you decided to use Landmark House for your huge number of staff who make travelling in Norwich Road more of a nightmare at rush hours, not to mention the air quality issues at the mini roundabout. Do your staff have a green travel plan because I don't see many using it.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
It's obvious what needs to be done - build in public transport provision in the development from the start, or make space for it as it's built. The idea of a cycle route through Christchurch Park is an excellent idea and should be taken up at the earliest opportunity. But for those who can't, or don't want to cycle, there are opportunities to develop existing and current bus routes north of Ipswich which struggle to make money at the moment without heavy subsidy. And, how about making better use of Westerfield station with provision for cycle and car parking and a bus interchange? The now hourly services on the East Suffolk line make that route a lot more viable for people north of Ipswich. Sensible transport provision needn't translate into fears. The Grange Farm experience in Kesgrave is probably a good example of what can be done with bus priorities too, ensuring that people cut down on car use.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Mr McGregor were all the transport issues adequately dealt with when you decided to use Landmark House for your huge number of staff who make travelling in Norwich Road more of a nightmare at rush hours, not to mention the air quality issues at the mini roundabout. Do your staff have a green travel plan because I don't see many using it.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
It seems that SCC are aware that all the transport issues have not been satisfactorily answered. BUT, will this ever affect the planning decision Without a northern bypass all the roads in the area will become clogged with traffic, with all the existing residential roads off the main routes becoming rat-runs There is no way that declaring a priority for walking cycling and public transport will ever stop people using cars A lot of the people living on a new estate of that size will work out of town and need to use their cars to get to work Will they be forced to work within a two mile radius? If the planners think they can tell people what to do they are not on this planet They MUST think again, long and hard!!!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Ipswich needs more houses to cope with the rising population - simply as!! But before any housing development should take place, major consideration to the transport infrastructure should be addressed before any development take place. If this cannot be address - don't build new homes, re-develop the existing stock and make people live on their own in council houses with more than 1 bedroom move out in order to house a family that is in need.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
What an inspired piece of thinking - a cycle route through Christchurch Park. Problem solved, now they can go ahead and whack a few thousand new homes on those fields (and multiply by 2.5 for the likely number of cars that go with them). As for "making it clear" to residents that cycling and walking would have to take priority - oh yes, that's going to happen. Can you imagine? "I'm just going to nip into town to pick up my prescription, dear, I'll be back in four hours because Mr McGregor says I should walk." If we can learn anything from the Grange Farm and Ravenswood developments, it is this - attempts by the planners to limit car ownership and use are utterly ignored. If you build a four-bedroom property with one parking space, the residents will park the remainder of their cars on the grass verges. Honestly - does anyone ever have the guts to stand up in one of these meetings and say "You know what? This is just a terrible idea and we should forget the whole thing." I would, and that's why I'm not a councillor.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
I well remember the phrase" traffic to integrate with pedestrians" when the Star reported on the development in Handford Road Cullingham Road. Within 2 weeks any pedestrian integrating themselves with traffic would have been wiped out - 30mph is the average there any day of the week. I said back then the shoddily engineered raised road surface was an abomination to all walkers in Handford road due to rainwater not running off, with the consequence that pedestrians would get soaked by each passing vehicle. Still it goes on. As for Westerfield, the whole area slopes into a valley along Lower road. With housing car standings covering the current fields, God knows how much flooding would occur. Get it into your head once and for all councillors - "Drivers will NOT give up their cars to walk and cycle" - you don't - they won't!
Friday, February 22, 2013
Bravo, Mr PC Plos! "Honestly - does anyone ever have the guts to stand up in one of these meetings and say "You know what? This is just a terrible idea and we should forget the whole thing." SOCS have repeatedly stated they feel the proposals as they stand are "not for for purpose." ; that is based on a sound, credible evidence base of demonstrated, justified need for local people and the wider community. Whether it be jobs, housing needs, provision of health, welfare education and social care services, infrastructure, climate change issues; flood, drought, waste disposal or general pestilence; energy needs , recreational needs or even a modest level of new homes to meet individual preference; mortgages & finance or the growing needs of an aging population, this NF proposal to date has ticked few of the many boxes. now the Borough wish to review their Core Strategy and INCREASE the area incorporate!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
How many of the Suffolk County councillors actually live in Ipswich? It works well fro those of them who don't as I'm sure they claim travelling expenses to drive (Yes drive not walk or bus) into Ipswich for their meetings. So what if councillors have to spend an extra hour sitting in the traffic jams they have created, as they will be paid expenses for their journey. Issue them all with bus passes and do away with travelling expenses for travel, and then they can see the mess they are responsible for that is the road system in and around Ipswich.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Clearly a Northern bypass for Ipswich would be essential as an enabler for this development to proceed. Such a road would provide an alternative route when the Orwell Bridge is shut and would remove through traffic from the old bypass to take the additional local traffic. A Kesgrave bypass was designed and money from the Grange Farm development was contributed for the scheme. Unfortunately someone thought they could get away with a couple of roundabouts and several sets of traffic lights, most of which have since been scrapped. SCC do not have a good track record for spending development money wisely.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
A message to local residents that will be affected by the new houses, don`t trust council planners in Kesgrave Grange Farm was sold to existing residents with a promise of a bypass paid for by a levy on all houses sold. What happened was 2 roundabouts and 2 sets of lights now one of those has been removed, don`t know what happened to the money that should have been raised, our local paper the evening star never took the story up!! So Don`t trust them or council planners tell you.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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Why Some Men Hurt Women and and How All Men Can Help
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We see a picture of us in a two-piece on Facebook and we have a panic attack, so we are extremely anxious to hear that J-Woww's ex-boyfriend Tom Lippolis tried to sell nude photos of the Jersey Shore star. Now to make even more horrifying, apparently Jenni "J-Woww" Farley was under anesthesia when the photos were taken. "Jenni came to me and told me that she heard rumors that Tom was trying to sell naked photos of her that she had no idea there were ever photos taken. Jenni says she must have been under anesthesia when they were taken. She is very upset but is going to try and remain out of the public legal battle right now," said J-Woww's lawyer Rudy Fusco.
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