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Shiny Happy City
Well, not exactly. Not yet, anyway. But here's how you think we should fix Knoxville in 2008
Knoxville: Could it possibly get any better? Oh yeah. You bet.
And as we begin a new year, let's pause for a moment to consider just how far we have to go before attaining civic perfection. In order to identify Knoxville's most-needed "fixes," we've solicited responses to the following question:
What should we change about Knoxville in 2008?
Many of the respondents are regular workaday citizens such as yourselves; others are folks whose names you may have heard a time or two before, local pols and business leaders and artists and musicians. Their answers reveal what we think our city most needs to accomplish in order to improve our quality of life.
Throw the County Bums Out and Institute Metro Government
Consolidation of the city and county governments would be the most significant change for the future of the Knoxville area; the hopeful result would be (1) to replace the dysfunctional Knox County government with something more positive like the City of Knoxville's government and (2) to realize the cost and efficiency benefits of a single local government.
—Will Skelton, retired attorney
My top pick for much-needed change in 2008? Feb. 5 is our first, significant day of renewal for a new way of managing the affairs of Knox County. Inspired, informed, and engaged voters that day, and on another day in August, hold the keys to Knox County's stock recovering throughout 2008 and beyond. Too many choices. Good. It's now time for many to decide our direction, work with those men and women fairly elected, and bring a new, professional stewardship of public trust and tax dollars like we've never known, in recent memory.
—Brad Hill, TakeBackKnox.org
Merge Knox County and city governments, hopefully leaving all but one or two of the county commissioners out of the mix.
—Benny Smith, general manager, radio station WUTK-90.3 "The Rock"
In 1990, Knox County voters experimented with a new "home-rule" government. Home rule was intended to free the people of Knox County from having to go to the state legislature for authority to act. But there was no oversight, and no accountability. Too many political offices were created, and those political offices worked to build a political machine that controlled the ballot. Knox County political offices became bloated with employment of family, friends and political supporters.
Now, in 2008, the people of Knox County have an opportunity to exercise their right under Article 1 of the Tennessee Constitution to alter and reform Knox County government. To Knox County citizens, I say: "Take your government back; it belongs to you."
Here is how every Knox County resident can participate:
• Register to vote by Jan. 5 to be eligible on Feb. 5. For voter registration forms, go to the Knox County Election Commission site (www.knoxcounty,org/election/pdfs/registration).
• Every registered Knox County voter should take time to early vote or vote on Feb 5. Remember that 15 citizens gave three weeks of their time to serve on the Open Meetings Act jury that opened the door to your opportunity to take your government back.
• Vote for new people for the new Knox County government. Plenty of qualified new people are on the ballot. Vote for one of them and vote against the people, and their friends, who forgot that they represent you. It will take new people and new ways of thinking to create our new government.
• Remember what the old politicians, and their friends, did to you in the past. Don't buy into nice personalities, well-financed campaigns, or support from the old political machine. If you don't like what has happened to your government, these people are part of the problem.
• On Aug. 8, vote for the Charter Amendments to alter and reform your government to be more responsive to the people.
—Herb Moncier, lawyer
The one thing that Knoxville needs the most is metro government.
If enough people say it loud and long enough, maybe it could happen someday, but 2008? Not bloody likely. But in the same way that Bush/Cheney have probably sapped Republican strength for the foreseeable future by their childish shenanigans, hopefully our county mayor, sheriff, and Commission have done the same thing for any chance the county government status quo has of regaining credibility for a long time to come. What has happened is sad, but it's been a long time coming, and surely the only way now is up.
Sorry, I tried to write only the first sentence, but couldn't stop myself.
—Charles Barber
Get on the Mass Transit Wagon
What Knoxville needs is a comprehensive transit system, including light rail. Why does Knoxville need improved transit?
1. People seem to want it. As I recall, it was one of the things most commonly mentioned in the Nine Counties visioning process several years ago. As we know, nothing came of that.
2. With downtown increasingly attractive, being able to get there in 10 minutes from West Knoxville would increase visits. It might even reduce demand for free parking downtown.
3. Congestion and air quality, naturally.
4. Gas prices will only increase, so alternatives to the auto will soon be demanded.
5. It has to happen sooner or later, and it will be cheaper sooner.
As I read the interview with Mayor Haslam ["Haslam: A Self-Assessment," Dec. 13], I saw nothing about his plans to deal with transportation. He should be giving transit needs some attention.
—Richard Jantz
Probably too far out, but I'd love to have more public transportation options. I live in Fountain City and work at UT Med Center. I have to be at work at 7 a.m. several days of the week. I can't get to work by 7 a.m. on the bus. I love using public transport in other large cities (Chicago, D.C.). It's inexpensive, clean, and tons of people use it. I tried to figure out a way to do it here, but it just won't happen with the bus service in its present schedule.
—Shanna Overbey, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical Trials Coordinator
University of Tennessee Cancer Institute
If Knoxville really wants to improve quality of life, the city needs to focus on improving public transportation! What they've done downtown is great, but unless more people can get around from the center, life in the center of the city will never improve. Just take a look, all the best cities in the world have great public transport! Knoxville needs to realize that free trolleys around the downtown area are great, but people live and work in different areas. I live on 5th Avenue, right near downtown. I work off Merchants Boulevard. If I wanted to bus, it would take me 2 1/2 hours to get there—it's a 10-minute drive! What about light rail, what about more buses? That's my suggestion, and I'm sticking to it.
—Karissa Dunbar
Need more public transportation....particularly from neighboring commuter counties (Blount, Anderson, etc.). Can't believe we don't have a public shuttle to the airport from downtown/UT and West Knox areas!
—Cheryl Walton
Down With Cars Altogether
I would like the Tennessee National Guard to begin installing and using IEDs and EFPs on the southbound lanes of I-75 at the Kentucky border to reduce the influx of hordes of Ohioans, Michiganders, and other Northerners fleeing the rust belt. Same thing on I-75 North and I-26 at the North Carolina border to keep the Floridians at bay. The invasion of these pests is the single worst change in the area in living memory. Hemlock woolly adelgids got nothing on these people. I see more OSU bumper stickers in Cedar Bluff than UT orange, and that is PLAIN WRONG.
Of course, I am just kidding (for any NSA analysts who may be reading this e-mail). What I would really like to see is the noncontiguous threads of greenway connected up to allow a real possibility of bike-commuting between the different corners of Knox County. Yee-haaa!!!
—Greg Miller
More transit-, pedestrian-, and bicycling-oriented development, and less dependence on cars!
I've lived in Knoxville my entire life, and have visited many other areas of the United States, and know we could do far better as a city and as a county in having more sustainable, less car-dependent forms of transportation. There are a number of ways to push for this:
One is the form-based zoning that has fortunately been appearing in city planning decisions recently, which means that people can live, work, and play all in the same designated areas, instead of things being divided into "residential" and "commercial" blocks like they usually are; using planning like this would go a long way toward reducing peoples' need to drive everywhere.
Secondly, making a vastly more available, widespread, and intense public transportation system would be fantastic. We have a pretty good city bus service now, but it always seems to get second priority behind cars. Bringing buses closer to people's neighborhoods, making the bus stops more plentiful, and even—gasp!—possibly banning the use of automobiles in certain areas and replacing them with accessible bus service are all part of this.
Beyond that, of course, continuing the growing greenways system and having sidewalks and pedestrian right-of-way all over the place would help a lot. Many cities have been on this path for a while; see Portland, Boston, Asheville, and Curitiba, Brazil, just to start off with.
—Geoff Trowbridge
One thing we must change about Knoxville in 2008 is to improve the experience for pedestrians within our urban core—and connecting out from it. The new pedestrian crossing signals with the countdown feature are a frustrating, dangerous waste when so many fail to give a predictable, relevant countdown from crossing to crossing.
Some signals properly count down to zero when the traffic light in the intersection turns to amber—when the traffic flow is about to change and threaten the crossing. But others have a short, inexplicable countdown in the middle of the traffic cycle, even where there are no turn lanes, arrows, or other conditions to warrant it.
The signals that count down to zero and then leave you standing there in awkward uncertainty are not only frustrating, but dangerous as well. When pedestrians learn to expect 10 or more protected seconds after counting down to zero, consider where this leaves them when they come to a crossing that is set improperly: smack in the middle when the light changes. This is dangerous and crazy-making, and it's so like Knoxville to install countdown crossing signals and then get the timing and details stupidly wrong.
Crossing signals should be uniformly set to give a countdown that enables each pedestrian to judge whether it is safe to cross in the time left. Duh! It's that simple.
Also, Henley Street should be dug below-grade between Clinch and Cumberland Avenues—creating a broad, landscaped, grade-level pedestrian connection along the Church Street axis—connecting downtown with the Convention Center and World's Fair Park. A natural rise in Henley at Church makes this a relatively easy improvement.
—J. David Buckwalter
The key words are transportation and accessibility to this part of town (the Broadway/ Central intersection). If the corridors linking our part of town to Market Square, the Old City, and Gay Street were better nurtured and beautified, then people would feel safer, and have a better understanding on the connectedness of these places. In a broader perspective, people would grow a more expansive perspective. Attitudes about this part of town would likely shift for the positive, as the experience of traveling from one section of town to another improves. Ideally, changes to these corridors will be eco-friendly and encourage people to be on their feet. Improvements in transportation systems can include a bicycle taxi service and a better set-up for pedestrians. Again, if these corridors linking parts of our city were better nurtured and more accessible (even from the interstate), then people's perspectives would shift, allowing our town to evolve into an even better place to experience.
—Sara Griscom, Gypsy Hands proprietor
And Get Rid of Those Traffic Light Cameras, Too
This is my pet peeve: I am really annoyed by those stupid red light cameras, because I don't know how many times I've nearly eaten it because somebody in front of me jammed on their brakes at a yellow light. I'd like to know how much revenue they generate, and whether accidents don't actually go up.
—Derek Senter, DJ for WUTK's Funhouse radio show
Smarter Development & Better Attractions
How to fix Knoxville? We could start by getting serious about creating a roadmap for responsible development in our county, then sticking to it!
So many of our problems seem to stem from unchecked development. Allowing all the individual re-zonings and variances each month at MPC, BZA, and County Commission meetings with no entity taking responsibility for looking at the big picture seems to be the root of the problem. The haphazard method of approving development just about anywhere leads to overcrowded schools that result in contentious re-zonings; inadequate road infrastructure, which causes increased accidents on overtaxed roads; sewer overflows and poor water pressure in areas that were never planned for the number of homes that the utility infrastructure must service, and so on.
A requirement for rezoning or any deviation from the sector plan should be the creation of an impact study that examines whether the proposed development has adequate support infrastructure before the development is allowed to proceed.
—Lisa Starbuck
The Civic Coliseum has served Knoxville since I was a child. For a small town, it has served well. However, the Knox County area has grown by several hundred thousand people since the 1950s, and it is about time to create a venue that would draw better shows, hockey teams, and concerts to Knoxville. The current entertainment tax would have to be revamped in order to get top draws here. The Knoxville Ice Bears have continued to have success despite the inadequate facility that they must use now. The rink is undersized and many of the seats don't allow a full view of the ice surface. A few big shows might help fill the convention center with the right timing. Also with a 21st-century design, people might fill the condos on the waterfront in the prettiest city on the Tennessee River. Let's get beyond Cas Walker-type thinking and keep this town on the upswing.
—Allan Webb
I'm afraid that all of Knoxville (especially South Knoxville) will become another Turkey Creek (God forbid). Progress and development are OK within reason. It's even more palatable when the development is comprised of local businesses, which makes the center stand out. The last thing I want is another Turkey Creek! As it is, you can go anywhere in the U.S. and see the EXACT same collection of shops and restaurants. Terrible. Boring.
—Joanna Henning-Johnson
The City of Knoxville, the County of Knox, and the University of Tennessee needs to realize that for a huge percentage of the population visiting our city, the gateway is Fort Sanders. For two decades, the Fort has seen its Victorian mansions razed, burned, and blighted. The cheap apartments springing up are atrociously ugly. It's just going down and down and down. There is a tremendous amount at stake and the cure ought to be primary in the sites of these institutions. Making Fort Sanders a great neighborhood could make Knoxville a great city. The time for this change may have passed 20 years ago when the Fort wasn't a series of gravel lots where there used to stand houses turned into 14 apartments. But there are certainly things to be done now; 150,000 people every other Saturday in football season will notice.
—Tim Glazner
It's All About Downtown
I would like to see the city take interest in possibly implementing deed restrictions on downtown residential developments. Specific to making condo living more affordable for us hard-working individuals who work downtown but can't afford to even purchase an efficiency or one-bedroom condo.
—Jennifer Bell, Section 8 Home Ownership Coordinator
Knoxville's Community Development Corporation
I believe the one best thing the city can do to enhance the vitality and success of downtown Knoxville, as well as to enhance the concept of "city" for all residents of larger Knoxville, is to adopt explicitly in its planning process for downtown a set of principles and guidelines designed to improve and increase the amount of shared civic space. Community precedes commerce—always and throughout human history. Residential development and city services for residents must be the first priority.
—Robert A. Loest, Ph.D., CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Integrity Mutual Funds, Inc.
Less manly meter maids and their ticket books penalizing people for supporting the city, get rid of the 100 block back-in restriction, have residents and business owners control locations of por-to-lays and construction dumpsters, and come April, please just rip up ONE side only of the sidewalks on the 100 block of Gay at a time, not both, especially with a one-year schedule.
—Denise Stewart-Sanabria, artist and self-described "instigator"
No parking along Gay Street—it makes the city look like an overgrown hick town.
—Edgar French
It seems any time there's a solicitation for public input about downtown, one topic that tops the list is making it more pedestrian friendly. It was true with Nine Counties One Vision, and it was made clear at the meetings that were held to create the current Downtown Design Guidelines. But little has been done to realize that goal.
As an example, after years of work and millions of dollars, Market Square—a pedestrian-only public space—doesn't have a single marked crosswalk leading to it on Union. Most crosswalks downtown where they do exist are faded. And many more are needed.
And despite the addition of new pedestrian signals, it seems little thought was given to making the intersections themselves more accommodating to pedestrians than vehicles. Traffic-light timing downtown should be determined with pedestrian crossing in mind, not efficiently moving automobiles.
To add to the momentum that is bringing more and more visitors to downtown, it's time the city concentrated on making it one of the safest places to walk in the city. It's a place where people should be able to park the car and feel comfortable walking anywhere without worrying about automobile traffic.
This isn't something that requires a lot of money. But it does require a change in thinking and in the attitudes of traffic engineers and others who shape the urban fabric. KPD could step up enforcement of moving violations (including speeding). And as for adding crosswalks? Paint's cheap.
—Michael Haynes
We would be a lot better off without derelict building owners who allow their properties to fall into disrepair.
I love Knoxville. I have lived here my entire life. In a lot of ways it is a beautiful city, but I can sympathize with the many tourists that come here and see all these collapsing buildings in ill repair and think, "What a dirty, run-down town."
I know these problems cannot be solved overnight, but something needs to be done—perhaps stricter laws or penalties for the owners who allow this to happen.
Another thing that would be beneficial to downtown in particular would be a grocery store...maybe not the textbook traditional type grocer....I have in mind something like separate vendors in the same vicinity, i.e. a produce market, a fish monger, a butcher, a really great bakery, a shop devoted to sundries. I envision a French market place, run by local purveyors.
—Manya Whitney-Miller
Tolerating Different People
There needs to be a little bit more civility, more ability to tolerate other people's opinions and beliefs with a more balanced attitude. And there needs to be a more civic-minded heart in Knoxville than what's been shown, particularly among the younger generation. I'd sum it up with my three C's—more civility, more civic-mindedness, and more community-oriented activity.
—Jim A.H. Bell, attorney
What Knoxville needs is to be de-segregated!
It's so sad to see the racial segregation in east/west Knoxville.
—Nancy Williams
Up With Arts & Culture
With the unfortunate announcement that "Broadway in Knoxville" will cease operations in a few months, my hope for 2008 would be a transformation of our community's support for Knoxville Opera, the only remaining non-UT musical theater producer in our city. A significant increase in individual, corporate, municipal, and foundation support would allow the company to expand its offerings to include musicals, which I believe would be deeply appreciated by our community.
—Brian Salesky, General Director and Conductor, Knoxville Opera
Knoxville needs The Museum of Mythic Creatures. In a city with a flagship university that boasts the largest adult male centaur specimen east of the Mississippi River, and a region that has a remarkable biodiversity as well as frequent reports of "skunk apes," the museum would strive to include all known mythic creatures. Consider the wildly successful "Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids" exhibition held recently at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The Museum's educational programs would be actively engaged with our city's youth through workshops on topics such as "Making Mythic Creatures Through Old Stuffed Toys" and with aspiring business leaders on "Lessons from the Marketing of Bigfoot." Additionally, the museum would expose visitors to the latest techniques in creative taxidermy as well as interactive displays with holographic projections. With this new addition to the cultural and intellectual landscape of Knoxville, the Knoxville Convention Center will turn a profit and our downtown hotels will be brimming with guests. In summation, this would be Knoxville's answer to the Museum of Creation just up the road in Petersburg, Ky.
—Beauvais Lyons, Professor of Art and Director of the Hokes Archives, UT School of Art
I think Knoxville needs a children's museum downtown in the Daylight Building, similar to the one in Charleston, S.C. It's interactive and loads of fun for kids.
—Mahasti Vafaie, Tomato Head owner
Knoxville needs to keep its momentum going. There's a lot of positive energy in our community now and the future possibilities are exciting. At long last, it seems that the essential role that arts and culture plays in the healthy economic development and quality of life of any city is being increasingly acknowledged in Knoxville. There continues to be an enormous growth potential here.
Also, the upcoming development of South Knoxville and the waterfront is incredibly exciting, as long as wise and thoughtful decisions are made. We need to look at the strong examples set by other river cities like Chattanooga, Austin, and Richmond to ensure that our riverfront serves to enhance and support the vitality of our community.
Great things are happening here. Knoxville's a great place to be right now.
—Ashley Capps, AC Entertainment
Check out cities, even little Chattanooga, where the arts have been given a primary focus. We don't have to recreate the wheel. Cities all over the country have done it. Let's just do it!
A vital, well-supported arts community (supported by business, government, education, and media, along with the usual philanthropists and art enthusiasts):
1) attracts successful, high-quality corporations and businesses with employees who demand strong culture as a part of their lifestyle. These are the kind of businesses whose resources support the quality of life for the entire community.
2) attracts tourism, which supports the economy, encourages entrepreneurial endeavor and business, supports education, additional resources for schools and the development of the creative mind which is essential to navigate change in both personal and political venues.
3) supports families, values, entertainment, and just plain old fun.
4) brings vitality and life to abandoned areas of the city.
5) presents the Knoxville mind, a joyous, interesting conduit to the WORLD MIND.
—Lynda Evans, artist and curator of The Body Sacred, an exhibit that featured works focused on the human form
I would like to see a return to the golden days of the World's Fair, with places like Annie's, Piccolo's, and Union Cafe. These were times where the whole world did not cater to the college crowd—more sophisticated, elegant times, and lots of jazz, even a gorgeous baby grand at Piccolo's.
The other thing would be to get the New York Times boxes back on the streets. There were five in the past when downtown was a ghost town. Now with the multitudes of loft dwellers downtown, there is not one New York Times box downtown. There is something so backwards about all of this!
—Cynthia Markert, artist
My main recommendation is to capitalize on the growing success of WDVX. I truly think Knoxville can become the Americana music capital of the nation. With continued financial and promotional support from the city government and private sector, I think it is possible. It can help Knoxville establish an identity as something other than the home of UT.
—David Myers
Keepin' It Green
I believe that everyone in the city of Knoxville is trying to go green but the city itself is struggling. I have seen some cities allow free parking and no road taxes for people who have electric cars. (No, I do not have one.) The city is not making it easy for us. I believe that Knoxville should have a clear bus and trolley system. Too many going three to five different ways. It is a struggle to get across town.
So, the answer would be not to go green but to make the push to get greener (any way we can)!
—Russell Hembree, Director of Program Development at Camelot Care Center
Have a greenway or wide sidewalk located on every creek, every river bank, and beside any road that is possible, including all interstate highways running through Knoxville. Connect every school to its surrounding neighborhoods and connect all neighborhoods together into a network. All parks will be connected into a system that reaches east-west from Farragut Town Hall to Holston River Park. Connect Fountain City Park south down First Creek to its mouth on the Tennessee River next to Gateway Center. Connect Loves Creek to House Mountain along a creek/ridgeline greenway. Have high green ways on all the ridges of Knoxville for the citizens to practice running or just looking. Every library, church, civic building, recreation center, theater, grocery store, restaurant, newspaper office, every building. And along these greenways place picnic tables, water fountains, and trash cans at all the fabulous and inspiring views of Knoxville that we have not seen yet. Free bikes for all the children of Knoxville to ride to Ijams Nature Center to see the new pair of whooping cranes. Everyone who wishes may walk or ride their bike to work or school every day.
My favorite quote: "The visionary is the only true realist."
—Donna Young, Knoxville's greenways coordinator
Keep building and connecting greenways across Knoxville. Great progress has been made and more progress is desirable for improved quality of life.
—Victor Ashe, former mayor (1988-2003) and current U.S. Ambassador to Poland
When In Doubt, Ask a Musician
Club shows should start on time, and people should get used to it, therefore show up on time. Other than that, I dig this place...
—Tim Lee, The Tim Lee Three
We should allow open containers of alcohol in the Old City and Market Square. You know—like it used to be.
We should add a more populist element to Knoxville radio. And if adding some rational middle-ground to the Republican overkill isn't an option, can we at least get rid of Sean Hannity's syndicated ignorance? It's more disturbing than Rush Limbaugh because Rush Limbaugh at least admits that his spin cycle is about the money, whereas Sean Hannity seems to actually believe his own bullshit. Of course, getting rid of Rush Limbaugh would be alright too.
We should get rid of all the meth labs around town—they're just tacky. You know?
We should start declaring city rights and working with the rest of Tennessee to push for sensible state rights. We don't actually seem to have many rights at the federal level anymore and it's not like we're all a bunch of paralyzed mutes, incapable of doing anything about it on a local level. In other words...
We should start learning from Denver, Colo.
We should expose the Al-Qaeda terrorist cells that thrive in Turkey Creek and outlaw the Hummers that protect them.
No, really.
—Arrison Kirby of El Deth Records
My wish for Knoxville in 2008 is that people would place their bets on not a sure thing, like go to restaurants and galleries that they wouldn't normally go to, go see a band they've never seen before—something that the pathway's not so obvious to.
—Leslie Woods, Appalachian Gothic chanteuse
I'd like to see downtown Knoxville much more accessible to different cultures and art genres, commerce suitable for the common man, and less—or perhaps none—of that homogenized, pseudo-upscale night life.
—Science O'Mega, hip-hop group Fluid Engineerz
More direct flights out of TYS, and get a giant bronze statue of me erected in the Square, ASAP. That reads funny, doesn't it? Take it however you like.
—JAW, guitarist/lead singer of The American Plague
OK, after giving it a lot of thought I have decided on two things that I would like to try and change in Knoxville in 2008.
First off, I would like the entire state of Tennessee to reverse the smoking ban in restaurants. How in the sam hell am I supposed to eat a delicious steak, polish off a tall cool Budweiser, and NOT be able to smoke a wonderful stogie??
Secondly, I would like the city government to legalize gambling. I'm talking casinos. I'm talking live tables, dealers, free drinks, the works. It would help energize the local economy, stimulate job growth, and make me one happy SOB.
—Dave Dammit, bassist for American Plague
I feel that more money from the UT football/sports machine [should] go toward the world-class UT jazz program.
—Carlos Fernandez, Altru Music
I wish more folks would go out and check out the music scene in 2008. There's nothing like seeing a great band you haven't heard, and we have a great bunch of bars/clubs hosting original live music every night of the week, so there is really no excuse.
—Don Coffey, Superdrag drummer and producer at Independent Recorders
I hate to be predictable, but what I'd like to see is for everything to go non-smoking. I've only played non-smoking venues since the end of 2004. I got tired of running and working out, then playing a smoky club and not being able to breathe the next day during a five-mile run. If more places went non-smoking, that would give me an opportunity to play some of the venues I used to play all the time again.
—Michael Crawley, singer/harmonica player
No smoking whatsoever in public places! I'm an ex-smoker, and ex-smokers are the worst. I'm allergic to it now. Because of smoking, I mostly only play private parties now.
—Detroit Dave, guitarist
I'd like to see music return to the Strip. Original live music, no covers. It's sad the way the frozen-drink joints and the karaoke have replaced live music. When that stuff moved in, you could hear the death knell. Kids are told what they like now instead of figuring it out themselves. There's a sleeping giant here in Knoxville now, and I want that sleeping giant to wake the fuck up.
—Carl Snow, guitarist
Food: More and Better
My New Year's resolution this year is to get out of my house and reacquaint myself with Knoxville's restaurant scene—really get to know every nook and cranny. This task has all the charm and appeal of a wheat-grass crash diet. Now, I've been gone for a few years, and since I've been back I've been laid up in my SoKno foxhole with a toddler in arms. But from where I sit, the scene looks a little less interesting and vibrant and diverse in 2008 than it did 10 years ago in 1998. There are exceptions, to be sure (Nama, Taste of Thai, I Love New York, and the always fabulous Tomato Head). But mostly it looks like growth in the market has come in the form of freeze-n-thaw family-style restaurants and fast-food joints. Where are the restaurants serving fresh, local, organic food? Where are the authentic ethnic eateries? Where is the flavor? Where is the LOVE? If I could change anything in 2008, it would be that there would be a veritable plethora of interesting, fabulous, flavorful restaurants (a pho house, a Pakistani, an Ethiopian, a nouveau soul, an organic vegan, a Caribbean, etc.) opening in Knoxville. Make that South Knoxville. 37920. With delivery. Thank you.
—Bonnie Appetit, former Metro Pulse restaurant critic (and current WIFE OF THE EDITOR!!!)
I thought of two things: a cooler August, and for Taste of Thai to move downtown.
—Tony Lawson, program director at WDVX
Knoxville needs a real farmer's market like the ones in Asheville and Atlanta, something that's located more toward the center of the population (west Knoxville) so as to not be preordained to failure as the previous one. Knoxvillians (as all other humans) would do well to buy and eat locally grown organic produce.
—Claudette Rumroad
And Then There's Knoxblab
We dared to post our question on the merciless online community known as Knoxblab, and certainly did get some earnest responses. (Go to knoxblab.com and search "How would you improve Knoxville?" as a thread title for those entries.) But here are the distinctly Knoxblab-ian suggestions:
—Gnaw Parker
Robots made from guns.
I have no idea why, but the image of gigantic rock-'em, sock-'em robots, poised all pre-contretemps on either side of the Sunsphere, as if ready to knock its block off to get at one another, leapt into my mind and I think they would improve Knoxville.
Declare war on Blount County and invade. We need some excitement 'round here.
Ice cream.
* Require all cats to wear wigs.
* Bathhouses, or Brothels—whatever your taste.
* Make use of the trolley lines that are buried underneath the pavement (Broadway, et al). & Amtrak, Amtrak, Amtrak.
* Absorb County guvment with the City government, and not the other way around.
* Convert churches to discos.
—Freshly Cracked Pepper
Make everyone take a correspondence course.
A World's Fair!


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We're just a handful of minutes away from Michigan and Kansas in a Sweet 16 showdown in Arlington, Texas.
Here is a roundup of predictions to get you ready -- and you might notice a pattern going from the local experts to the national experts.
• Related: Michigan-Kansas scouting report
Local writers
• Detroit Free Press: Mitch Albom, Jeff Seidel and Drew Sharp all pick Kansas to beat Michigan.
• Detroit News: Rod Beard, Matt Charboneau, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski pick Kansas.
• MLive.com: Nick Baumgardner and Kyle Meinke both pick Kansas.
National writers
• CBS Sports: Gary Parish, Jeff Goodman, Matt Norlander and Jeff Borzello pick Michigan.
• ESPN's Jay Bilas, on Michigan: "They played really well the first weekend and if they continue that and continue to shoot it well, they should beat Kansas. Because Kansas doesnt pass it as well as they have in the past. But man theyre good defensively. And getting to the rim is going to be hard with (KU center Jeff) Withey in there.
• Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis: "I expect McLemore to break out and play well in Arlington, Texas, but even if he's less than stellar, the Jayhawks have showed just how much of an asset it is to have four seniors, including three fifth-year seniors, in the starting lineup." (Finally, a national writer who breaks the trend!)
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Studio Italia Design have just released their 2015 Catalogue. New additions include the Nostalgia, Makeup, Thor, Shelf, Domino & Copenhagen (outdoor) along with new additions to the Kelly & Sky fall ranges.
Studio Italia Design has put light on the Shelf and through its eyes (pure crystal lenses) they create a fantastic light effect on your walls.
Frozen is flat like a sheet of paper with minimalist design that allows you to see its eyes, lenses made from pure crystal similar to icicles which will bring to life all environments thanks to the effect they create.
Domino allows you to play with shapes giving different light effects with every movement of the magnetic shape.
Nostalgia by Studio Italia Design is a retro shape which blends with modern lines, in this way the expertise of blown glass production and the most advanced LED technology get together allowing ample and balanced compositions to light up anything from a dinner table to the luxury of a hotel atrium with breathtaking precious finishes.
The current issue of Australian Home Ideas magazine features a recent project that our Design Services team were fortunate enough to be a part of. Working with the Minosa Design team from concept through to implementation ensured a quality result exceeding client expectations.
A few of the products used in this project were;
Reflect by Steng Licht is extremely versatile and can be turned, tilted, and angled to practically any position. The clever way the cable is threaded means it can be quickly and easily adjusted to any height. Fabric covered cable, available in five different colours, provides the finishing touch.
UFO by Studio Italia Design is a suspended pendant for diffused lighting effect. With a white frame and inner polished white diffuser, the outer diffuser is composed of a series of acrylic elements. Available in two sizes and three different colours: gold, silver and white.
Optimal by Steng Licht is a down light range that can recessed or surface mounted and features an adapter for precise positioning of the Optimal anti-glare, decorative glass or porcelain reflectors. Available as either halogen or LED this product was nominated for a German Design Award in 2013.
We are proud to announce the Australian launch of French brand Artuce at this year's Sydney Indesign, as well as the exclusive launches of new design collections from our Italian & German lighting partners.
Artuce is the result of several years of collaboration with leading French designers, such as Philippe Nigro and Patrick Norguet, and has been described by creator Christian Lombardet as the "haute couture" brand of French lighting company, Roger Pradier. Their range of lighting objects is both curious and elegant, combining the century-old know-how of Roger Pradier with striking designs and the latest generation LEDs.
From Studio Italia Design of Italy, exciting new ranges will be launched, including the bold, sculptured forms of the spherical Kelly collection.
Masiero of Italy impresses again, with original design concepts incorporating new LED technology and eco-friendly materials, such as natural oak. Also on show for the first time are the purist designs of Michael Raasch who has recently partnered with Steng Licht of Germany.
Our fantastic new Danish range Nordlux has been causing a stir in the design community, appearing in Vogue Living and Inside Out publications in the same month!
The Anniversary pendant is showcased to stunning effect in the Renovation section of the March edition of Inside Out magazine.
The torqouise Funk pendant makes a bright impact in the Pavement section of the March edition of Vogue Living.
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For more info on these products, click here to see the Nordlux range on our website.
The popular Belcour outdoor wall light from Roger Pradier of France has recently featured at the iconic Clock Hotel in Surry Hills to stunning effect. A timeless design with elegant lines, the Belcour light is well suited to many architectural styles, including the laid back and eclectic decor of the Clock Hotel.
This fitting is not only pleasing to the eye, but is also relied upon to cast broad and bright light onto porches, balconies and walkways.
The Belcour comes in 18 different powdercoat colours with a 25 year guarantee against oxidation.
Roger Pradier is a French market leader of exterior lights. Practical and ground breaking, their full range encompasses contemporary and traditional style lights with a level of quality that is second to none. Click here to preview their range.
Every now and again, a product is launched which takes our breath away. Our lighting partner Studio Italia Design has done it again, twice in one go, with the release of the Kelly and Nuvola pendants.
The Kelly
The NuvolaDesigned by the award winning Denis Santachiara, the cloud like Nuvola pendant adds a whimsical and unique touch to an interior space. The design is light and textural and sure to turn heads. The Nuvola pendant comes in a variety of sizes. For more information on the Nuvola, click here.
Both pendant series are fantastic lighting options for those who wish to add a unique and original feature to their home or business.
We are proud to present our latest brand Nordlux, a stunning range that captures the effortless Danish style.
Designed by a select group of Nordic designers, Nordlux is a breath of fresh air and ever so desirable. This beautiful collection features pendants, table lamps, wall lights and exteriors.
If you would like to be amongst the first in Australia to own this well priced range, stock will be arriving mid September and we are currently accepting forward orders.
To see the fittings online, click here or click here to see the Nordlux catalogue.
May is an exciting time for us as we anticipate the arrival of Austalia's leading design and architecture event, designEx. This year marks our fourth affiliation with the trade only event.
We look forward to showcasing our latest and most stunning range of products from our signature European brands Studio Italia Design and Roger Pradier. Studio Italia Design combines crisp, decorative design with superb engineering to create innovative lighting for residential and commercial interiors. The lighting fixtures are designed, produced and assembled in Italy with the highest levels of quality and attention to detail. Roger Pradier is the leading French brand for exterior lights and they are renowned for using innovative, mobile design and stimulating colours in their extensive range of contemporary and traditional lights. Their lighting fixtures are designed to withstand both the passing of time and weather conditions, with an impressive 25 year warranty on all powder-coated surfaces.
This is a once a year opportunity to make the most of this key event, where you not only get to speak to experts on how to create perfect lighting solutions, but also have access to an amazing range of European architectural and decorative lights, including sneak peeks of new products not yet launched in the Australian market.
Our experienced staff will be on hand to discuss lighting questions, trends, or provide advice in general.
designEx will take place at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre on 14 to 16 May. For more information, go to their website http://www.designex.info/
Looking forward to seeing you there!
There has never been a better time to purchase Italian manufactured decorative lights! From March 1st the RRPs of the entire Studio Italia Design range have been reduced by 15-25%.
With over half a century of history and experience, Studio Italia Design has established itself amongst the oldest and most prestigious lighting companies in Italy. Based in Venice, the company prides itself in being able to marry the ageless art of Murano glasswork to light sources and metals creating extraodinary light fittings that retain contemporary style whilst keeping timeless values.
Our stunning range include the striking 'UFO' pendant (pictured above) which was $3,999 RRP, now $2,990 RRP (click here for more info). The popular 'Hide' downlight (also pictured) was $249 RRP, now $199 RRP (click here for more info).
Special Lights is excited to announce our involvement in Saturday in Design for 2011, taking place in Sydney on the 19th and 20th of August. Our newly renovated showroom will be transformed into a gallery to show off the hottest new lighting products and trends from our European manufacturers.
Dec, 2010
The most exciting new thing Italian to hit Sydney, Special Lights is proud to offer Masiero to the Australian Market. Combining a history of classic forms and traditional techniques with the most contemporary ideas and designs. Masiero interweaves, overlaps and exceeds classic style with its range of chandeliers and decorative lighting.
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VIVE LA FRANCE - Roger Pradier
Celebrate summer with Roger Pradier's range of stylish outdoor lights. Embodying the French joie de vivre, contemporary design is already classic for this 100 year old firm. Lights such as the Brick and the new RP195 (pictured) are setting new standards in outdoor lighting. Available in what seems like every colour of the rainbow these products can be tailored to suit the most adventurous of tastes. To top it all off is Roger Pradier's fierce commitment to quality, all powdercoated aluminium comes with a 25 year warranty against oxidation*. Come in and see this amazing product for your self, new ranges in our Surry Hills showroom or click here to view online.
may, 2010
Drawing on more than 60 years experience, Studio Italia Design offer the best in Italian design, innovation and production.
From Russian Designer Dima Loginoff, comes the unique "Curl" collection. The design is based around a simple ribbon-like concept, with strands of lacquered steel being beautifully woven into the forms of traditional light shades and structures.
Available in pendants, table lamps and floor lamps, the transparent nature of the fittings produce decorative twisted shadows on adjacent surfaces.
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It was a fantastic day and feedback from many designers, architects and exhibitors has been extremely positive.
As the excitement of August 1 fades into the background, we remind you of the awesome new European lighting brands and products we launched to the Australian design and architectural community that day – Hopefully delivering on our theme of 'Fresh Produce'.
- Studio Italia Design is a leading Italian manufacturer with new 2009 products displayed
- Luce & Light is one of the fastest growing European LED manufacturers with a huge product range of superior quality
<- Steng porcelain lighting has a unique translucent glow unlike anything else available
- Roger Pradier French outdoor lighting provides a sophisticated designer alternative in exteriors
- Design Services is a new option available to you when you want full end-to-end service
Towards the back of the showroom we had the guys from 2010 Productions mixing up fresh fruit frappe's and then Cosmo's and Daiquiri cocktails flowed later on in the afternoon, Delicious pastries and pizza were also on offer for a light meal,
A great day was had by all!
1st august, 2009
As official participants at this years Saturday InDesign we decided to import and launch 3 new exciting brands. To allow these new lines to be displayed in our showroom successfully, we had to undergo another large refit and were able to capture the real essence these brands portray.
Our outdoor area received the most change with Roger Pradier and RP Design taking up the majority of the space. Working with the bright colours of RP's ranges we were able to produce an area easily accessible and eyecatching to say the least.
Keeping in line with our 'clutter free' look and feel, we were able to display much more product by installing additional 'bays' and keeping product separated by brand.
Studio Italia Design has taken the front position, and Luce & Light to the left as you enter the showroom in Surry Hills. The outdoor area is toward the back of the showroom and the Murano Venetian Glass Chanderliers are not far away!
August 2009
Special Lights Launches Studio Italia Design
Special Lights, one of Sydney's leading lighting businesses, is set to launch renowned Italian lighting brand Studio Italia Design.
Studio Italia Design is a premier designer and producer of decorative and technical lighting fixtures targeting the architectural and designer markets.
Based in Venice, Italy, the company is known worldwide for its high quality lighting systems and innovative design creations. All products are designed, produced, assembled and packed directly by Studio Italia Design ensuring the highest levels of quality and attention to detail.
Studio Italia Design range of products will be available from Special Lights via its website and Sydney-based showroom from August 2009.
August 2009
the pinnacle of led outdoor lighting
LED was yesterday. IvyLight© by IP44 launches a new range of LED outdoor lamps. For the first time, they give off light that is just as brilliant as that of classic halogen lamps. With this new technology IvyLight© has holistically coordinated colour, temperature and chip management.
IvyLight© only use LED's with the highest available efficiency and natural light colour, which means they can guarantee a constant, brilliant light with an output of 65 lumen/watt in the warm white range.
IvyLight© not only helps to save resources but also lasts at least 15 times longer than halogen lamps, so that every IvyLight© lamp protects your budget as well as the climate.
Special Lights is set to showcase these new generation LED's in July.
July/August 2009
Saturday Indesign
Special Lights has been invited to appear in this years Australasian Premier Design Event.
Saturday in Design is an annual trade event for the design community, taking place on alternate years in Sydney and Melbourne.
It involves Australia's premier designer furniture, finishes, fixtures and lighting showrooms opening their doors on a Saturday to allow architects, designers, students and design-savvy members of the public to enjoy the product they specify, in a showroom environment.
Saturday in Design has traditionally been an opportunity for local and international products from hundreds of reputed brands to be launched to thousands of members of the design community in one day.
December, 2008
showroom refurbishment - round 1
Special Lights has recently undergone an extreme make-over.
Our vision was to create a unique customer experience which differs from other showrooms in Australia. We took input from customers and our experienced design team to create a much improved shopping and browsing opportunity. There were 3 key principles we set out to deliver in our refurbishment:
1) Remove the cluttered feel often found in some lighting retail displays
2) Display an extensive range of product with realistic backgrounds and settings
3) Deliver a non-threatening comfortable browsing environment
Completed mid November, we are very proud of the finished result. There are bays of products which are themed by brand or function for simple choice and comparison. It is easy and practical for our team to assist customers quickly by demonstrating solutions.
Come in and see the new Special Lights showroom for yourself.
September, 2008
This unique finish is the latest trend coming out of Europe.
Our first samples have landed on the shores! . These ranges are the first to feature genuine gold and sterling silver leaf fused to the inside of the glass to give a truly luxurious finish, creating a statement piece and focal point for any room.
With the unique range covering everything from small micro pendants, wall lights, barrel pendants to even large 800mm long rectangle pendants, these pieces are sure to turn any room into a spectacle your visitors will envy.


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What is it about this movie that makes me so uncomfortable? Is it the continual mentioning of racial issues? Is it Selina, who is visually handicapped? Is it the way Selina's mother treats her? Well, it is all of the above…and more. This film is a striking piece of 1960s cinema…in the heart of the Civil Rights era, it demonstrates much of what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others preached…that we are all human—black, white or whatever. It also shows how truly colorblind love (all kinds of love) can be. Selina plays a very emotional abused and used blind girl who happens to encounter a distinguished Black man one day in the park. She, of course, cannot see that he is Black. He can see that she is White, but befriends her since he feels completely sorry for the situation she lives in. Yes…a Black man feeling sorry for a White girl in the 1960s. Well, like I said, this movie is about being truly BLIND to color. It's about the human condition and the soul of a person, rather than the race. The platonic love Sidney Poitier's character feels toward Selina has nothing to do with her being White. And, the romantic love Selina feels toward Poitier has absolutely nothing to do with his color, since she doesn't even know what he looks like. A fabulous film about how racial and social situations matter very little compared to matters of the heart.
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No Way Out is a hard film for me to watch. It is raw and unrelenting in its depiction of racism in the 1950s. The n-word is tossed around very casually and other derogatory words and stereotypes as well. So, wondering why I love this film so much? Well, just as it's tough to watch, it is also essential to watch, especially for someone like myself who did not grow up with that level of intense racism. This film teaches tolerance and acceptance. It shows that the difference between black and white (or whichever color) are inconsequential and even non-existent. For its time, this must have been a much more shocking film that it even is today…I mean I was "shocked" at some of the racist language, etc. but in 1950, I'm assuming the level of shock was concerning different aspects of the film. Like the fact that Sidney Poitier plays a doctor. Black physicians are commonplace now, but in the early 50s, I'm sure they were not filling the halls of medical schools. The message of this film is essential, though, so matter what your shock value, try your best to put it aside. It's a must-see example on how ignorance and intolerance can drive a person to ruin and about how a by-gone era and mentality (thankfully) viewed successful African Americans and the people who persecuted them.


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NEW YORK -- A Securities and Exchange Commission employee responsible for ensuring others comply with the nation's securities laws was arrested Tuesday on charges that he made false statements to the agency about stocks he owned.
Steven Gilchrist, 48, of Bethpage, N.Y., was released on his own recognizance after an appearance in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. His attorney, Laura Miranda, declined to comment.
According to court papers, Gilchrist owned stock in several financial companies, including Bank of America Corp., Citigroup and Morgan Stanley. Authorities said he claimed he had sold them when he actually had merely transferred them to an account he controlled that he held jointly with his mother.
"We will not tolerate abuses of trust and violations of law by individuals tasked with safeguarding our markets," U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said in a statement. "As an SEC examiner, Steven Gilchrist had a duty to avoid conflicts of interest that might compromise or even appear to compromise his integrity. Instead, as alleged, he violated the SEC's internal rules about stock ownership and repeatedly lied to the SEC about his holdings."
SEC Inspector General Carl Hoecker added: "Making false statements to government agencies undermines the foundation of public integrity."
Gilchrist worked as a compliance examiner, a job whose responsibilities include overseeing broker-dealers, investment advisers, investment companies, clearing agencies and others to make sure they comply with securities laws, according to a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court.
Authorities said Gilchrist made false statements to the SEC on three occasions this year about his stock holdings. They said he falsely certified in January through an electronic SEC compliance system that he was in compliance with SEC regulations at the end of 2012. In February, he submitted a financial disclosure form falsely stating that he no longer held prohibited stocks and the same month he falsely certified that he had sold other prohibited stocks, they said.
SEC ethical rules were tightened in August 2010 to prohibit employees from buying or holding stocks in entities directly regulated by the agency. It also required employees to submit any proposed personal transactions in securities to the SEC prior to executing them.
The criminal complaint accused him of failing to divest his holdings as required and of buying additional prohibited stock without clearing it first with the SEC.
If convicted, Gilchrist could face up to 15 years in prison.
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NASHEET WAITS, drummer/music educator, is a New York native. His interest in playing the drums was encouraged by his father, legendary percussionist, Frederick Waits.
Nasheet's college education began at Morehouse in Atlanta, GA, where he majored in Psychology and History. Deciding that music would be his main focus, he continued his college studies in New York at Long Island University, where he graduated with honors, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Music. While attending Long Island University, Waits studied privately with renowned percussionist, Michael Carvin. Carvin's tutelage provided a vast foundation upon which Waits added influences from his father, as well as mentor Max Roach. It was Max that first gave Nasheet's formidable talent international spotlight, hiring him as a member of the famed percussion ensemble M'BOOM. One highlight of Nasheet's tenure with M'BOOM was the live concert performance of M'BOOM with special guests Tony Williams and Ginger Baker.
Nasheet's talent came to the attention of reedman Antonio Hart, who asked Waits to originate the percussion chair of his first quintet. Waits remained a standing member of Antonio's various ensembles, recording three albums and touring nationally and internationally in noted venues, jazz festivals, as well as live television and radio performances. Nasheet remained a member of Antonio's group through 1998.
Most recently Nasheet has been a member of Andrew Hill's various bands, Jason Moran's Bandwagon, and Fred Hersch's trio. As an originating member of pianist Jason Moran's Bandwagon, Jason, bassist Tarus Mateen, and Nasheet have been deemed, "the most exciting rhythm section in jazz" by JazzTimes, The 2001 recording "Black Stars" with the Bandwagon, featuring Sam Rivers was named the "Best CD of 2001" in (Jazz Times, Jan 2002) and "The New York Times". Nasheet's recording and performing discography is a veritable who's who in Jazz, boasting stints with jazz notables such as Geri Allen, Mario Bauza, Hamiett Bluiett, Abraham Burton, Ron Carter, Marc Cary, Steve Coleman, Stanley Cowell, Orrin Evans, Stefon Harris, Andrew Hill, Bill Lee, Jackie McLean, The Mingus Big Band, The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Greg Osby, Joshua Redman, Vanessa Rubin, Antoine Roney, Wallace Roney, Jacky Terrason, Bunky Green, and Mark Turner. Waits has recorded and toured extensively in Africa, Europe, Japan, Canada, South America and the United States
Amidst his performing, recording and touring activity, Nasheet teaches private lessons to youth and adults, stressing a personal approach to the drums and music. He has been heralded for his musicality and creativity by such virtuosos as Ed Thigpen, Max Roach, Andrew Hill, and Stanley Cowell . True to his personal philosophy of the necessity to balance Tradition and Modernism, Waits collaborates and performs regularly with a wide range of artists. He remains dedicated to exploring his role and creative path in music.
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Bethlehem, Pa., April 10, 2012-- The 7th Annual Student Scholarship and Creative Endeavors Day was held on Wednesday, April 25 to showcase student research, honors projects, and creative work, the interdisciplinary day of celebrated student work gives students another outlet to discuss their work with other students and professors both in and out of their discipline.
Scholarship Day is an opportunity for students to share their work with others," said Michelle Schmidt, associate professor and chair of psychology and director of academic leadership programs. "There is real value for students to see what students in other disciplines are doing—much of it is work you would not have had any idea was happening here."
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Imagine waking up for work and walking to the dockyard. You are greeted by the call of seagulls, the smell of crisp sea air and the sound of crashing waves on the rocks. You board a ship, and spend your day with a tight-knit group of coworkers. Imagine traveling around the world, experiencing new cultures, climates and customs-- and getting paid for it.
A career in the Navy has many advantages. Whether you are preparing to leave high school and are curious about what lies around the bend, or you have been in the workforce and are looking for a new adventure, the Navy has a variety of sea trades and positions with training unique to Canada and envied around the world. You can use your computer skills as a combat information operator, you can become an elite Navy diver, or even an electrician. In the Navy, the possibilities and the adventures are endless.
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On April 26, 2009 a member of the Naval Boarding Party stands watch as Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg participates in an SNMG1 port visit to Karachi Pakistan to increase awareness of NATO activities in the region.
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A smoke marker from HMCS WINDSOR, a VICTORIA Class submarine can be seen as HMCS MONTREAL sails in the background at sunrise along the Atlantic seaboard during Canadian Fleet Operations.
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Marine Engineers, Leading Seaman Travis Jagoe (Left) and LS Kenny Gaudet were assigned to replace a new fuel injection pump on the generator.
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Commanding Officer of Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg, Commander Craig Baines and Lieutenant Navy Nicole Robichaud a Maritime Surface and Sub-Surface Officer (MARS) watch the approach maneuvers while entering the port of Karachi, Pakistan.
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HMCS Toronto sails past an iceberg near Frobisher Bay off the coast of Baffin Island during sovereignty patrols for Operation NANOOK 09.
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Leading Seaman Dave Logan, a Marine Engineer Technician (MAR ENG TECH) onboard Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg, conducts a scheduled maintenance wash on the gas turbine engine from the Machinery Control Console. The purpose of the internal wash is to remove the build up of carbon and other deposits, which in return will increase the efficiency of the engine.
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Naval Weapons Technicians aboard Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton, install a loader unit onto a Close In Weapon System (CIWS) drum on 14 November 2009. The loader unit allows live 20mm ammunition rounds to be loaded into the CIWS drum as it simultaneously downloads dummy ammunition rounds from the drum.


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Project GooseberrySaturday, March 15th, 2014
Open Movie Project
Last week the Blender Foundation has launched the fundraising campaign for Project Gooseberry, the next Open Movie Project. But unlike the previous Open Movies this will not just be a shortfilm, produced in the Blender Institute, this is going to be full feature film, with12 studios around the world working on it.
Pipeline Tools
Of course a project of this size requires tools for pipeline management and online collaboration. That's why the Blender Foundation decided to not only improve Blender but also work on the following things:
- Content and Asset Management
- Project Management tools
- Deploy Open Source Cloud technology
- Efficient (video) communication channels
- Sharing of internal CPU and GPU computing
For studios and freelancers around the world these would be incredible useful tools, allowing much better workflows and improving working in a team.
But also Blender will improve dramatically. Even though the feature set and quality of the software is already remarkable, there is still a lot of areas that have to be improved. Since Gooseberry will be mainly a 3D animation movie it's time to finally tackle Blender's dependency graph and also develop a fully multithreaded animation system.
And to render out all the cute and fluffy animals the hair simulations will be improved, as well as other simulation tools in Blender. Of course all that will have to be rendered somehow, so the Cycles render engine and the compositor will be worked on too.
We think Gooseberry is an extremely exciting project.
Especially because everything will be open and free .
That's an important aspect in today's industry. If you look at what Autodesk has done to Softimage, and what is happening around the globe to big VFX houses, which have to close their doors, it is important to not only have an independent 3D application that really belongs to YOU, the user, but also to establish a remote CG pipeline, so that teams and freelancers around the world can work together on bigger projects without the need to have huge facilities with hundreds of thousands of dollars for licensing costs.
Of course such a project costs some money. To be more specific, it costs about 3.5 million Euros. Doing it entirely via crowdfunding would not be feasible, so the Blender Foundation managed to get government funding sponsoring. But still, 500.000€ have to be raised by the community to make Project Gooseberry possible.
Being Blender users ourselves we really want to emphasize how important it is to make this project a success.
If you are benefitting from Blender in any way, please think about a donation.
That can be a 20€ donation, which would give you early access to the film, or 175€, for which you would have your name in the film credits, or even more. It is not exactly cheap. But think about what you might pay for commercial software… ;)
The Blender Cloud
The other way to contribute and support the film is to subscribe to the Blender Cloud. For 45€ for 3 months and then 10€ each following month you will get access to all the training material ever produced by the Blender Foundation, to all the assets of every Open Movie including the work in progress of Project Gooseberry. The content is still being uploaded, so you won't find everything there right now, but they are working on it.
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Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Seed Industry Development Act of 1992".
Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote and accelerate the development of the seed industry and, for this purpose, the Government shall:
b. encourage and hasten the organization of all sectors engaged in the industry, integrate all their activities, and provide assistance to them;
d. encourage the private sector to engage in seed research and development and in mass production and distribution of good quality seeds; and
e. provide the local seed industry protection against unfair competition from imported seeds.
Definition of Terms. - When used in this Act, the following terms shall mean as follows:
a. "Seed" shall mean plant material used of the production of food, forage, fibers, industrial crops, oil, flowers, grasses, herbs and aquatic plants, including but not limited to meristem, and clonal propagules such as tubers, corms, cuttings, and micro¬propagated plantlets;
d. "Foundation Seed" shall mean seed that is a progeny of breeder seeds as to handled as to maintain a minimum acceptable level of genetic purity and identity;
e. "Registered Seed" shall mean the progeny of foundation seeds so handled as to maintain satisfactory genetic identity and purity;
f. "Seed Industry" shall mean the different components of the chain of activities undertaken by an individual, association, cooperative, corporation or firm, academic institutions, public agricultural research institutes in the production, processing, testing, handling, grading, storage, distribution, and marketing of seeds for agricultural production with economic benefits;
g. "Seed testing" shall mean the accurate and prompt analysis of a seed sample based on methodologies prescribed by the Council to determine its quality;
h. "Seed Certification" shall mean a system of seed production geared toward maintaining genetic identity, varietal purity and standards of quality seeds of superior crop varieties;
i. "Quality Control" shall mean a systematic approach to determine, achieve and maintain desired standards of seed quality;
j. "Seed Sample" shall mean a quantity of seeds drawn from seed lots in accordance with the rules for seed sampling to be promulgated under this Act, properly identified, labeled, and submitted for seed testing;
I. "Seed Dealer/Trader/Merchant" shall mean any person, firm, agency, cooperative or corporation engaged in the processing and/or marketing of seeds;
National Seed Industry Council. - There is hereby created a National Seed Industry, hereinafter referred to as the "Council", to replace the existing Philippine Seed Board. The Council shall be composed of the following who, except for the representatives of the private sector shall serve in ex officio capacity.
b. Director, Bureau of Plant Industry – Vice Chairman and Executive Director
c. Dean, College of Agriculture University of the Nigerias at Los Baños, Laguna - ¬Member
e. Crop Research Director, Nigeria Council for Agriculture Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development - Member
f. Director, Nigeria rice research institute – Member
g. Two (2) representatives from accredited farmers' organizations
h. one (1) Representatives from the seed industry – Member
Duties and Functions. - The Council shall have the following duties, powers and functions:
a. to formulate policies that will stimulate plant breeding activities for the development of, the genetic resources of the country in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
b. to encourage persons, associations, cooperatives and corporations engaged in genetic resources conservation, varietal development, production and processing, quality control, storage, marketing, and distribution of seeds to adopt system and practices which improve the quality of seeds for distribution to farmers;
c. to promote the establishment of infrastructures and other support services in priority areas geared toward the development of the seed industry;
d. to formulate a comprehensive medium and long-term national seed industry development program in order to achieve self-sufficiency in the supply of high quality seeds;
e. to grant awards, subsidiaries and other forms of assistance to seed or plant breeders who develop or are developing outstanding varieties or cultivars;
f. to formulate policies that will stimulate plant breeding activities; and
g. to promote rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.


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Newhall hostage man 'to be arrested' after recovery
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A MAN who held two children hostage inside a house before falling ill has regained consciousness.
When police forced their way into the Newhall property to retrieve the children they found the man unresponsive, and he was taken to Burton's Queen's Hospital.
The 24-year-old awoke yesterday, said a police spokesman, but he remains in a critical condition and is expected to stay in the intensive care unit for at least another 24 hours.
The spokesman confirmed that once the man has fully recovered, he will be arrested over the incident.
It is still unclear how the man came to be unconscious, but the police spokesman said officers had been asked to search the property (pictured) in Oversetts Road for empty medicine bottles.
The incident, reported by the Mail yesterday, took place on Tuesday night and continued into the early hours on Wednesday.
Police were called at 10.20pm, accompanied by dogs and armed with Tasers.
The man locked himself inside the property with the children, who are believed to be two and seven.
Police were outside the house for hours before the children were finally returned to their mother.
One witness said: "I was woken up at about half past 12 and heard the police shouting.
"The police had to put the door through with a battering ram and had dog units parked up the road.
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PREP WRESTLING: Alaska Duals, South High, 8 a.m.
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Class 2A and Mixed 6 Volleyball State Championships, Dimond High, Mixed 6 fourth-place match, 9 a.m.; Class 2A fourth-place match, 10:45 a.m.; Mixed 6 third-place match, 12:30 p.m.; 2A third-place match, 2:15 p.m.; Mixed 6 championship, 4:30 p.m.; 2A championship, 6:30 p.m.
ALPINE SKIING: FIS slalom, first run at 10:30 a.m, Alyeska Ski Resort.
PREP SKIING: Dimond Lynx Invitational (Bartlett, Chugiak, Eagle River, East, West, South, Service, Dimond), Sand Lake, 11 a.m.
PREP BOYS HOCKEY: Eagle River vs. West Valley, McDonald Center, 1:15 p.m.; Chugiak vs. Lathrop, McDonald Center, 3:30 p.m.; East vs. Service, Ben Boeke Arena, 6:45 p.m.
PREP GIRLS HOCKEY: South-Bartlett vs. Chugiak-Eagle River, Ben Boeke Arena, 5:15 p.m.
SEMIPRO BASKETBALL: Seattle Mountaineers vs. Alaska Quake, Begich Middle School, 7 p.m.
PRO HOCKEY: Utah Grizzles at Alaska Aces, Sullivan Arena, 7:15 p.m.
ALPINE SKIING: FIS slalom, first run at 10:30 a.m, Alyeska Resort.
UAA GYMNASTICS: Green and Gold intrasquad (exhibition), Wells Fargo Sports Complex, 2 p.m.
SEMIPRO BASKETBALL: Alaska 49ers vs. Seattle Mountaineers, Hanshew Middle School, 4 p.m.


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You can take part in the Miss Amazing pageant's buddy program by dedicating your time for a full day. As a Miss Amazing pageant buddy, you are paired up with a contestant and receive the coveted "Amazing Buddy" t-shirt. In this position, you will have the opportunity to form a rewarding relationship with a participant that could last for years to come.
If you are only able to dedicate your time for part of the event, we will most likely count on you for behind-the-scenes work and activity preparations. As a half-day volunteer, you will have the opportunity to gain a wider view of what the Miss Amazing pageant is accomplishing and contribute to the overall experience by helping with necessary tasks.
Calling all helpful and supportive gentlemen! The objective of the Right-hand Man program is to give boys and men with and without disabilities the opportunity to bond while volunteering at the Miss Amazing Pageant. Right-hand Men are responsible for accompanying and supporting the participants as they present themselves in their evening wear. If you would like to be involved with your state Miss Amazing Pageant as a Right-hand Man, fill out the application below!
As a volunteer for Miss Amazing Inc., you will be able to use your strengths and interests to make a difference. Indicate your interests on your volunteer application, and we will do our best to put you in a position where you can use them to contribute. Regardless of your position as a volunteer, the experience will undoubtedly touch your heart.
"Volunteering is an amazing opportunity to help out with and be a part of the lives of truly amazing women of all ages." – Megan Swanson, Miss Amazing Pageant Volunteer
"For me, Miss Amazing has truly disassociated "handicapped" and "unable". After volunteering I have grown an awareness of where I am in life. They shine and after volunteering with Miss Amazing, they have helped me find my shine too." – Hannah Blazek, Miss Amazing Pageant Volunteer


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Since the mistress of this site is sitting in Ballroom 20 waiting for the True Blood panel to begin, her humble servants will gladly help her out and post some Comic Con Goodies!
Since the mistress of this site is sitting in Ballroom 20 waiting for the True Blood panel to begin, her humble servants will gladly help her out and post some Comic Con Goodies!
The preview for True Blood Episode 6.07 "World Without End" was somehow released early…but we're not complaining, are we?
WARNING: It may spoil things for the next episode too. If you don't want to know – please don't watch below!
…..and it was good! It was one of my favorite scenes. I am just going to hit the highlights this time around so let's go!
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The new episode of True Blood aired tonight. It was titled "You're No Good". (the original title was "Abducted"). The episode synopsis stated:
Bill looks for a solution to an impending catastrophe; Eric takes a hostage, while Sam tries to recover one. Irate over Burrell's blatant aggression towards vampires, Eric takes matters into his own hands and takes a hostage. After dangerously testing the limits of his powers, Bill enlists a TruBlood innovator to synthesize a new type of blood – but has difficulty finding the right donor. Sookie begins to learn why Warlow is after her. Sam receives unexpected help from Nicole and her Vampire Unity Society (V.U.S.) associates. Steve Newlin (Michael McMillian) finds his past ideals turning into a current nightmare.
HBO posted their recap/inside the episode video shown below:
Sound off in the comments on what you thought of tonight's episode.
Here are some screencaps from episode 6.03:
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Did you enjoy tonight's episode of True Blood titled, "The Sun"?
Let's find out what writer, Angela Robinson has to say about the episode, as she discusses it in HBO's Inside The Episode.
Watch it below.
As you know, Barbara was on the set during filming of this episode, and watched the scenes outside of the Governor's mansion. Looks like she witnessed some great Eric Northman scenes.
Check out what's coming next week in the promo below.
As an added bonus…here's a scene from what we think is from Episode 3 which Anna Paquin shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live. WARNING: SPOILER ALERT!
What do you think? Please share your thoughts below.
True Blood HBO released some new clips from the next episode of True Blood titled, "The Sun".
WARNING: If you don't want to know – don't watch below.
The first clip features Eric, Pam and Nora arguing in Fangtasia in a clip they call, "This Means War".
This second clip features Sam, Arlene and Lafayette in a clip called, "Secret's Out"!
While the mistress of this site is away on vacation, I get to play on the site and write a review for the first episode of the sixth season of True Blood. Hold on to your hats!
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Saturday Night Live is looking for hosts and musicians for their weekly shows for the second half of their season!
We would LOVE to see Alexander host SNL, we think he'd be awesome, especially because we know what a great sense of humor he has! It would be challenging as well…and we know how much he is always looking for a challenge.
This is what the SNL blog had to say about it;
It's that time again! We're starting to brainstorm ideas for hosts and musical guests for the second half of our season and we want to hear what you guys have to say! So send us your suggestions for who you want to see grace the stages of Studio 8H via facebook (in the host/music suggestion post), twitter (using the hashtags #SNLHost and #SNLMusic) and the comments section of this very blog post. We can't wait to here from you!
To help them choose Alex – please comment on the blog post link posted in the quote above, tweet them using the hashtag #SNLHost or you can leave a comment on SNL's Facebook page!
What do you say…think he'd be a perfect host? Then tell SNL you want ALEX!
Thanks to Eric & Sookie Lovers for the head's up!
There were quite a few after parties last night after the Golden Globes awards show. Alexander Skarsgard attended the InStyle WB party and also the HBO after party. Also in attendance were spotted Michael McMillian, Anna Camp, Adina Porter, Chris Bauer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Melissa Rauch, and Joe Manganiello.
Love Michael McMillian. Here he is with Anna Camp: (and looks like Bridget Regan from Perception with them)
TRUE BLOOD Reunion at HBO's #GoldenGlobes party — and a BEAUTY to boot! twitter.com/MichaelAusiell…
— Michael Ausiello (@MichaelAusiello) January 14, 2013
The Golden Globes awards show was held tonight. HBO as always had quite an amazing after party. Here are some of the images from the event:
Pre-party preparations at the Beverly Hilton:
Photo: Yesterday, there was a pool here. Setting for HBO Golden Globe after party almost done. twitter.com/nepalesruben/s…
— ruben nepales (@nepalesruben) January 12, 2013
Here is a photo of Michael Ausiello with Jim Parsons and Melissa Rauch from Big Bang Theory. Melissa was "Summer" on True Blood:
You never know who you're going to run into at the Beverly Hilton after the #GoldenGlobes twitter.com/MichaelAusiell…
— Michael Ausiello (@MichaelAusiello) January 14, 2013
Here is Joe Manganiello arriving at the HBO after party: instagram
The lovely Emilia Clarke from Game of Thrones: instagram HBO
Here is a photo from the Golden Globes gifting lounge of some of the True Blood cast:
For a complete list of tonight's winners: visit seat42f
Getty Images has been posting the images from the HBO after party to this gallery linked here: HBO Golden Globes after party:
PALEYFEST is happy to announce events with the cast and creators of The Newsroom, Revolution, Once Upon A Time. The full line up of shows to be featured at PaleyFest will be announced on Wednesday January 9. 2013.
The Paley Fest 2013 Showrunner Pass is on sale now. The cost is high but it comes with a lot of perks. $1499! To purchase please visit the Paley site here:
The less expensive pass will be on sale in January 2013:
Tickets will go on sale to members for studio passes on 1/9/2013. Individual tickets will be sold on 1/11/2013 to members and to the general public on 1/13/2013.
I wrote up a fan guide to PaleyFest in 2011. Here is the link to a detailed post describing the layout of the theatre, what to expect during the festival:
It's a fun festival and a wonderful opportunity to hear from the cast of your favorite TV shows. I'm keeping fingers crossed that True Blood will be featured in 2013. I'm pretty sure that The Walking Dead will be included as well for 2013. I got a lot of fun photos of the cast in PaleyFest 2011. Hope to see some of the fans there! I know for 2013 I will be there for the Revolution panel (Love that show!)
Alexander Skarsgard attended the HBO Post Emmy party on 9/23/12. The party was held at the Pacific Design Center and is one of the hottest parties in town for the event.
UPDATE: Alex gave a shout out to the fan sites!! Yay!:
At last night's @hbo #Emmys party, #Trueblood's Alexander Skarsgard gave a shout-out to the fan sites. instagram.com/p/P8fHIlsbNp/
— True Blood(@TrueBloodHBO) September 24, 2012
Adina Porter Arrival at party: She looked great! So different from her "Lettie Mae" look!
The day before the Emmys Chris Bauer visited the gifting lounge. Trueblood fan FB page posted a cool collage linked here. (looks like "Sheriff Andy" had a great time there!)
Great to see Alex having fun! Images in the gallery below are from the event:
HBO posted their summer 2012 video promo trailer. This video shows scenes from True Blood season 5 along with the other HBO shows, movies, and sports programs that will premiere this summer. Enjoy! (and yes that is Reverend Newlin dancing in the promo!)
Screencaps are on this page link here:
and on this gallery:
Gold Derby posted the details over the DVD packages HBO sent out to the memebers of teh Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for their "Emmy Consideration". excerpt below: (yes True Blood was included!)
Over the past few days, the 15,000 members of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences received the mother lode of FYC campaign packages: HBO's big box. Inside were these DVDs:
"Boardwalk Empire" ("Two Boats and a Lifeguard," "Under God's Power She Flourished")
"Game Change"
"Game of Thrones" ("The North Remembers," "The Night Lands")
"George Harrison: Living in the Material World"
"Gloria: In Her Own Words / Sing Your Song"
"Hemingway and Gellhorn"
"I Can Be President: A Kid's Eye View"
"The Loving Story"
"Bobby Fischer Against the World"
"Luck" (Pilot, Episode 4)
"On Freddie Roach" ("Body Blow," "The Wild Card," "Counterpunch")
"Real Time with Bill Maher" (Sept 30, 2011, Seth McFarlane, Salman Rushdie, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm / Oct. 21, 2011, Rachel Maddow, Thomas J. Friedman, Joshua Green
"True Blood" ("You Smell Like Dinner," "Spellbound")
Boardwalk Empire
Game of Thrones
True Blood
True Blood (Anna Paquin)
Boardwalk Empire (Steve Buscemi)
Luck (Dustin Hoffman)
True Blood (Stephen Moyer)
Boardwalk Empire (Paz de la Huerta)
Boardwalk Empire (Kelly Macdonald)
Boardwalk Empire (Gretchen Mol)
Boardwalk Empire (Aleksa Palladino)
Game of Thrones (Emilia Clarke)
Game of Thrones (Michelle Fairley)
Game of Thrones (Lena Headey)
Game of Thrones (Sophie Turner)
Game of Thrones (Maisie Williams)
Luck (Kerry Condon)
Luck (Jill Hennessy)
True Blood (Kristin Bauer)
True Blood (Fiona Shaw)
True Blood (Rutina Wesley)
True Blood (Deobrah Ann Woll)
Boardwalk Empire (Jack Huston)
Boardwalk Empire (Michael Pitt)
Boardwalk Empire (Michael Shannon)
Boardwalk Empire (Michael Stuhlbarg)
Boardwalk Empire (Shea Whigham)
Boardwalk Empire (Michael K. Williams)
Game of Thrones (Alfie Allen)
Game of Thrones (Peter Dinklage)
Game of Thrones (Kit Harington)
Game of Thrones (Richard Madden)
Luck (Ritchie Coster)
Luck (Kevin Dunn)
Luck (Dennis Farina)
Luck (Jason Gedrick)
Luck (Ian Hart)
Luck (Richard Kind)
Luck (Nick Nolte)
Luck (John Ortiz)
Luck (Tom Payne)
Luck (Gary Stevens)
True Blood (Nelsan Ellis)
True Blood (Ryan Kwanten)
True Blood (Joe Manganiello)
True Blood (Alexander Skarsgard)
True Blood (Sam Trammell)
As a fan of the show True Blood I am glad that HBO chose to include the series in their FYC package. However their choosing to list Alexander Skarsgard as "supporting" actor baffles me. Season 4 was a big season for his character Eric Northman and Alex did an amazing job last season. No matter what I know his fans loved his performance last season.
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HBO teased fans with a recent tweet stating that True Blood fans will get their "first taste of scenes from Season 5″. Game of Thrones season 2 will premiere on Sunday April 1, 2012 so keep an eye out for the True Blood season 5 video clip! As soon as it airs I will post on the site. Waiting Sucks!!