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Dividend ETFs Feel The Pain *
Conventional wisdom would tell you that funds and ETFs would be safer and less volatile than owning individual stocks, and there is certainly some truth in that statement. However, in my personal portfolio in 2008, my income EFTs and funds have been more volatile and produced lower returns. Through March 24th, my income stocks total YTD return is a loss of (-0.6%) versus a loss of (-1.9%) for my income ETFs/funds.
It is no surprise that my Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) is the biggest loser. VFH has a YTD total return loss of (-4.8%). I was more surprised by the performance of SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY). Going into the weekend it was my second biggest loser, but has recovered some on Monday. Once I checked its sector breakdown on Morningstar, I understood what was driving it down. SDY is 35.54% weighted in financials.
In a recent MarketWatch article, "Dividend ETFs yield to pain in financials stocks", Matthew Hougan, editor at IndexUniverse.com, said it's important for investors to study the differences in the dividend ETFs' approaches before committing money. He went on to say:
"These dividend ETFs were to an extent presented as alternatives to traditional market exposure," he said. "They were put out there as a mainstream way to go after the whole market, but the poor returns recently have showed what you could have found out with a little digging — these ETFs can have significant sector bets."He noted that iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend has almost 70% of assets concentrated in just two sectors: financials and utilities."Investors have to be aware of the sector allocations," Hougan said. "Maybe this is a wakeup call that these dividend ETFs shouldn't be considered mainstream funds."
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Making Colors with Magnets
A new nanomaterial could lead to novel types of displays.
A material developed by researchers at the University of California, Riverside can take on any color of the rainbow, simply by the scientists changing the distance between the material and a magnet. It could be used in sensors or, encapsulated in microcapsules, in rewritable posters or other large color displays.
The researchers made the material using a high-temperature method to synthesize nanoscale, crystalline particles of magnetite, a form of iron oxide. Each particle was made about 10 nanometers in diameter because, as they get much larger than this, magnetite particles become permanent magnets, and therefore would cluster together and fall out of solution. The 10-nanometer particles group together to form uniformly sized spherical clusters, each about 120 nanometers across; in tests, these clusters have stayed suspended in solution for months.
By coating these clusters with an electrically charged surfactant, the researchers cause the clusters to repel each other. When researchers use a magnet to counteract the repellent forces, the clusters rearrange and move closer together, changing the color of the light they reflect. The stronger the magnetic field, the closer the particles, with the color changing from the red end of the spectrum toward the blue, opposite end, as the magnet gets closer to the material. Moving the magnet away allows the electrostatic charge to force the particles apart again, returning the system to its original condition.
"The beauty of this system is that it is so simple," says Orlin Velev, a chemistry and biomolecular-engineering professor at North Carolina State University. "It can be used over large areas because it's very inexpensive and very easy to make." The work is published in the early online edition of the journal Angewandte Chemie.
A number of other researchers have developed color-changing materials, some of which are also controlled with magnetic forces; others use electrical or mechanical forces. The Riverside researchers, led by Yadong Yin, a professor of chemistry, however, are able to pack far more magnetic material per spherical building block that was previously possible. Sanford Asher, a professor of chemistry and materials science at the University of Pittsburgh who has encapsulated magnetite particles in polymer spheres, says that the new approach increases the amount of magnetic material by fivefold.
As a result, the new materials can be tuned to a larger number of colors than previously made materials. Indeed, North Carolina State's Velev, who works on materials that change color in response to electronic signals, says he knows of no other material capable of taking on such a wide range of colors.


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|Bilateral optic nerve sheath enhancement from giant cell arteritis.
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|An 83-year-old man presented with acute bilateral visual loss to no light perception (NLP) OD and 20/50 OS. His fundus examination showed moderate bilateral pallid disc edema. A sedimentation rate was 60 mm/h. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and orbits with gadolinium revealed marked bilateral enhancement of the optic nerve sheaths and adjacent orbital fat. He underwent biopsies of the optic sheath OD and bilateral temporal arteries. Histopathology of the optic nerve sheath area revealed fibroadipose tissue containing numerous arteries with intimal thickening, and mild mural inflammation consisting predominantly of lymphocyte with occasional giant cells. The bilateral temporal artery biopsies revealed focal disruption of the elastic lamina with rare giant cells. His vision had since stabilized on IV methypdnisolone therapy. The biopsies of the nerve sheath suggest that the radiologic finding of optic nerve sheath enhancement in giant cell arteritis is caused by tbe same pathophysiology, and therefore may be a manifestation of this systemic disease.
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USA Swimming has named its the 2009-2010 National Team.
Featuring a total of 110 swimmers, the team includes World
Championship gold medalists Michael Phelps; Ryan Lochte
— who made the National Team in five events (200m
IM/400m IM/200m back/100m free/200m free), the most of any
swimmer named to the roster; Rebecca Soni, Aaron Peirsol
and Ariana Kukors. World Championship bronze medalist
Elizabeth Beisel and World Championship silver medalist
Tyler Clary qualified in four events each.
Swimmers are selected for the USA Swimming National Team
based upon their times in Olympic events swum in 2009 at
the ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships, the
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time trials are not included.
Athletes chosen for the 2009-2010 Open Water National
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2009 USA Swimming 10K National Championships. This includes
standout open water swimmers, including 2009 World
Championship team members Andrew Gemmell, Fran Crippen,
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Relocation forces removal of some hoarded items. (Would trade for Thermawrap Vest Sz L, Ibex Indie Wool Hoody Sz M or similar)Land's End Down Vest, Men's L(42-44), reversible Dk Blue/Forest Green, 14oz $15REI Convertible Hiking Pants, Mn's M w/ 36" inseam. Good condition, few imperfections on bottom of cuffs. $20SOLD Tarp, Quest Outfitters MYOG Cat Cut Tarp, 9.5 ft along the ridgeline and 9 ft across front that tapers to 7 ft at the foot. $40Shoes:Chaco Sandals MN's Sz 14, worn lightly for one summer, original Made in US model. $40 Mizuno Wave Rider 14, Sz. 15, worn on 2 runs for less than 10 miles total. Like new. $25Adidas Adizero XT 3 trail runners sz. 15(these run small, fit like a 14) New in Box. $40MYOG Bivy's:SOLD Quest Outfitters MYOG Bivy, slightly modified and made it without zippers. There are velcro closures on flap and mesh, as well as a grosgrain loop at top of head to pull up on mesh. Silnylon bathtub bottom w/ reg. ripstop top. 8.7 oz. Very basic bivy, intended to be used w/ tarp or DRY cowboy camps. Tall fit 83" long, tapers 34" to 19" head to foot, 5" deep. $25MYOG Bivy purchased here, never used. Very well made piece of gear. Zip hood w/ drawstring perimeter. Bathtub floor w/ higher denier silnylon than my other bivy. 13.45oz in stuff sack. Smaller fit 74" long, tapers 25" to 21" head to foot, 7" deep. $25SOLD Katdyn Hiker Pro filter, lightly used in box w/ all accessories. Used on 2 or 3 two night outings before switching to chemicals. I would estimate this thing has had less than 20 gallons of water pumped through it. Cleaned and stored dry. $30(SOLD)Snowpeak Trek 700 Ti Mug, new, tested on alcohol stove at home once. $25All Items priced w/ lower 48 shipping included, Paypal please. Thanks.
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I'd like to buy the Quest tarp. What weight silnylon was used for this?Also, did you use silnylon 2nds?
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Bump, to see why my post disappeared.
I'm going to leave the tarp open for someone else to buy. Bump for a great deal though.
PM sent on Quest tarp and bivy
PM sent on the other bivy.
I'll buy the Quest bivy if first offer falls through.
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"Wouldn't you marry her to any man?"
"Only to one."
"Who's that?"
"Her former husband."
"But he's married to another woman."
"I do not recognize that marriage."
"Good Lord! Would you like to see Charity married to Cheever
"To Peter Cheever?"
"Whew! Say, Doctor, that's going it pretty strong."
"I do not care to discuss the sacraments with you in your present
"Did you read the trial of that woman last week who killed her
husband and was acquitted? Mrs. What's-her-name? You must have
read it."
"I pay little attention to the newspaper scandals."
"You ought to–they're what make life what it is. Anyway, this woman
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About Scott
A Pacific Northwest native, digital addict, photo buff, storytelling and music nut living in Seattle.
I'm a Senior Vice President, Digital Content Strategy at Weber Shandwick Seattle. You can check out more on LinkedIn.
When I'm not hunched over the keys blogging, researching or scouring Soundcloud or Pitchfork to seek out my new favorite artist, I'm snapping photos and dreaming of mountains and oceans, seeking out a new outdoor adventure or tuning in to catch the latest episode of This American Life.
What drives YOU? I love meeting new people and learning about interesting backgrounds.
Thanks for stopping by, be sure to say hello!
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*The views expressed in this blog are my own and do not necessarily represent those of my employer.
Oct. 2011 – Occupy Seattle Audio Slideshow
Teaming up with production friend Chris Sewell and armed with my camera, we took to the streets of Seattle for a short storytelling project around the protest. I love doing this stuff – everyone has a story.
April 2011 – 30 Reasons to Register as an Organ Donor Blog
In support of National Donate Life Month, I created a blog to demonstrate how easy it can be to create a steady drumbeat of educational content around issue advocacy.
I'm a regular contributor for Ragan Healthcare Communications.
Sample post:
3 Reasons SEO is Critical to Health Care Marketing – Jan. 2013
• How to Make the Leap to Visual Storytelling for Your PR Initiatives, PR News Webinar, Feb 2013
• Br@nd U – Presentation for 2012 Murrow Symposium at Washington State University, Apr 2012, Pullman, WA
• Br@nd U – Presentation for 2011 PRSA Jumpstart Conference, Apr 2011, Seattle, WA
• Br@nd U – Presentation for 2011 Murrow Symposium at Washington State University, Apr 2011, Pullman, WA
• Facebook for Public Relations – Webinar presentation for PR Daily, Jun 2010, Seattle
• Facebook for Public Relations – Webinar presentation for PR Daily, Mar 2010, Chicago
• Strategizing with Social Media vs. Traditional Media Strategies – Panel presenter for Publicity Club of Chicago, Feb 2010, Chicago
• Maximizing Use of Facebook & YouTube for the Donation Community – Presenter for Gift of Life Institute, January 2010, Chicago
• Power of Conversation – Using Social Media to Motivate Action in the Donation Community – Presenter for Gift of Life Institute, January 2010, Chicago
• Power of Conversation – Developing a Social Media Strategy That Works – Presenter for Ragan Communications Webinar, September 2009, Chicago
• Power of Conversation – Using Social Media to Motivate Action in the Donation Community – Presenter for Donate Life America annual conference, June 2009, Saint Louis
• Breaking Down Facebook – Tips & Tools to Help Engage Your Facebook Fans – Presenter for Donate Life America annual conference, June 2009, Saint Louis
• Healthcare & Social Media – 2009 Trends & Strategy – Presenter for Healthcare Public Relations & Marketing Society of Greater New York, March 2009, New York
• Media Relations – The New Basics – Panel presenter for Publicity Club of Chicago, Feb 2009, Chicago
• Establishing Your Social Media Strategy – Webinar presentation for national organ/tissue transplant community, Nov 2008, Chicago
• Using Social Media for Donor Education – Presenter, 32nd Annual Meeting, American Association of Tissue Banks, Sep 2008, Chicago
• "Reaching Out – Digitally: Donate Life Illinois leading the way with blogs, MySpace and Facebook to increase donor registrations," UNOS Update (United Network for Organ Sharing), May-Jun 2007
• Not Just a Story: A Channel for Lifesaving Change (Presenter, Web strategies and social media marketing in public education campaigns) – Donate Life America Spring Workshop, Jun 2007, Dallas
• Work with Donate Life Illinois is also featured in
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Via Indie Bride threadwhere did all the sleeves go?:
My grandmother and mother sat down together shortly after we announced our engagement and flipped through a bridal magazine to look at dresses. Grandma apparently spent the entire time talking about all the "nakedness" of the models in their strapless dresses. She kept asking my Mom where their jackets were. She even flipped to one designer's page and commented to Mom that "those are lovely nightgowns."
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Our house is located only 15 minutes walk from the city center, right next to the river. The two rooms and new bathroom have a separate entrance, and comfortably fits three people. Also enjoy the riverside terrace. Feel free to borrow the canoe!
Central location in Odense C, 15 minutes walking distance to the old city (With the house of H. C. Andersen), train station and city center. We have room for max. 5 persons in two rooms. You will have your own separate entrance to your spacious room, bathroom and the extra room. Kitchen is shared with us upstairs. We enjoy meeting other people and experiencing other cultures and will help you with your stay as much as possible. However depending on our schedules (which are sometimes qui...
Small, warm and charming apartment close to Odense centre. Perfect for two!
Welcome to Odense! Our small apartment is placed between downtown Odense and the Hunderup neighborhood. City centre is a nice 15 min. walk away, and there's bus-access right around the corner in case walking is not your thing. The apartment is located inside a small courtyard, and the rest of the tenants in the building are well-behaved and quiet. Munke Mose park is only a 10 minute walk away. Great take-away restaurants are located nearby (Insu sushi, Mammas pizza, Bulls burgers...) i...
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Once upon a time, there was an apartment in the middle of Odense. It had 3 rooms, a nice kitchen and a small bathroom. It was close to both train station and various shopping opportunities and contained a double bed and a sofa. The end.
75 square metres, 3 rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. We can be contacted by phone all day. The train station, as well as several shopping opportunities, is located close by.
Lejligheden er beliggende i starten af skibhuskvarteret i Odense C. Det er en to værelses lejlighed med charme og sjæl - stor stue, soveværelse samt et fint køkken af almindelig størrelse. Badeværelset er et klassisk "københavner" toilet, hvor der lige er plads til toilet og bruser - disse to ting er dog adskilt. Der er en fælles kælder til cykler samt en super hyggelig fælles have. Det ligger rigtig tæt på indkøbsmuligheder og kun 5 minutters gågang fra banegården. Lejligheden er 60 km2 ...
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Big 4 room apartment close to central Odense. All new open kitchen and newly renovated bathroom. Dining room and living room with an open fireplace and a small balcony. Huge common areas with lots of possibilites.
Very cosy apartment. Downtown Odense, House of H.C. Andersen, Odense Zoo and more within a 1,5 mile (2km) radius. Access to the apartment, the basement (mainly for washing clothes) and the common areas in the back. As a rule of thump, will answer any text og airbnb messages within a few minutes. Free parking on the Chr. Sonnes Vej, Fengersvej and Hjalleseevej (less than 1 minute walk) although parking spots can sometimes be tricky to find.
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Hey, this is a high class luxury apartement, with a good space for couples.
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Spacious 60 m2, 1 bedroom apartment in the very heart of Odense. Walking distance from train station, shops, bars and restaurants. It's located in a safe neighborhood on the ground floor.
There's a two person bed in the bedroom. In the kitchen there are a oven, refrigerator, freezer, stove, dishwasher, microwave and all the kitchen gear you need; like pans, dining ware ect. The apartment is placed close to parks, shopping street, restaurants and bars. Not to far from Hans Christian Andersen's house. 1 km from central station where you can take the free city bus and also trains and other buses. You're of course more than welcome to contact me before and under your stay if y...
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Dejligt værelse i enderækkehus med plads til 2 personer. Tæt på offentlig transport, pizzeria, supermarked og golfbane. Rummet har gratis internet, tv, og du er velkommen til at bruge køkken, badeværelse og haven til enhver tid. Prisen inkluderer håndklæder og sengetøj. Du kan parkere gratis lige uden for huset. Vaskemaskine, tørretumbler, te, kaffe, cykel til rådighed mod betaling af et gebyr. Køkken, badeværelse og haven. Sporadisk, taler dansk, engelsk og tysk. Odense er kendt for sin...
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700 meter from the trainstation Homely room with access to covered terrace. Use the brand new, modern kitchen facilities. New, indoor washing machine plus dryer. Easy living! Close to the center and sights, in the cosy area of H.C Andersen.
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This house is easy to reach by car being located close to the motorway, buses go from the railway station to nearby. It is also close to Tusindårsskoven and Den Fynske landsby where many concerts are taking place
The room has a beautiful view to Odense stream. There is a queen size bed, a coffeemaker, access to a bathroom where only the shower is shared. There is free internet and the room is located rather private in the flat. For earlier check-in write me. Its an old appartement - so beautiful but not Modern Bathroom, Coffee, private room. There are many green areas with playgrounds. Close to restaurants, bars, culture. I walk around. It is a non-smoker Room. I live here with my son, so please ...
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2 værelses lejlighed med køkken (2 kogeplader, kombiovn) og badeværelse. Det tager 10 min. at gå ind til centrum, og banegården ligger ligeledes kun 10 min. væk, hvor der er busforbindelser til hele byen. Der er TV og internet som frit kan benyttes.
Dejlig central lejlighed på 70m2 i Odense C. Lejligheden er flot indrettet, og ligger på 3. sal, så der er en flot udsigt ud over Odense. Lejligheden er ideel til et par, men der er også en sofa, hvor der er plads til en mere (max. 2).
Skøn 65kvms 3-værelses lejlighed. Ligger i Skibhuskvarteret med alt hvad hjertet kan begære, og i gåafstand fra togstation, supermarkeder og gågade. Nyindflyttet, så bart på væggene. Lejligheden har ingen kaffemaskine, til gengæld både tv og PS3. Hyggelig 3-værelses, i det fine Skibhuskvarter i Odense C. 5 minutters gang fra banegården. Gratis parkering i weekenden. Vaskekælder tilgængelig - 15kr for 3 timers "leje" af vaskemaskinen. 15 kr. for tørretumbling - rum i vaskekælderen til at ...
One room appartment 43m2 in 2 parts. Very private in old farm with thatched roof. 6 Km to central Odense. Near Supermarket (Rema1000 ) and Bus (300m). With complete kitchen, separate bathroom with shower. Breakfast on demand. Fully equipped kitchen.
From Railway/bus terminal use bus 110 or 111 direction Assens. Find schedule here: http://www.fynbus.dk/ If you arrived by train your ticket is valid on the bus. The bus stop is: "Skt. Klementsskolen, Skole, Odense" Feel free to use garden. Free parking. We don't take reservations/bookings more than 3 month in advance, as our house is for sale. Breakfast can be arranged. Location is close to supermarket ( open from 8 to 21) and nice surroundings: forest and river. Take away restaurant i...
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Lovely two rooms apartment - 5 minutes from city centre and the central station. Just a short walk away from Odense harbor. A nice private garden to the building, and a park just around the corner. Sits in a quite and peaceful neighbourhood.
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Nice room with private bath and entrance. The house is located close to SDU and Odense Congress Center
Free internet and use of washing machine for a small fee. There is a small kitchenette with fridge, two hobs, one combi oven containing microwave, plain oven and grill. A undisturbed backyard with evening sun Nice and quiet Good transport possibilities with bus stop at a distance of approximately 150 m. Close to the highway, yet so far away that it can not be heard
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The apartment is located in the pedestrian zone among the cozy restaurants, cafes and the area's many attractions. 10 min from the train station 2 rooms with a total of two beds. Due to its location, there may be some noise from the nearby bars.
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I'm planning on buying the Burton Ion boots to upgrade from my invaders. I ride groomers and powder when it snows heavily. I also take the occasional jump. According to what I've read I would want a stiff setup. Are the Cartels stiff enough for my needs? Are they responsive? I'm sure they're be a hell of a lot better than my freestyles but is there a binding that suits my needs better than the Cartel? Also what is the difference between the Cartel and the restricted model?
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By On the occasion of our 20th anniversary
Why Do Mexis Like Wrought-Iron Fences?
By Gustavo Arellano
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Illustration by Matt AdamsSo the great Orange County Trash Strike of 2001 is over. How long did the nightmare last? Two, three hours?
Now everyone is congratulating one another on a job well done. "We are appreciative and thankful of our customers who have been so supportive of us throughout this ordeal," said Waste Management vice president Bob Coyle in a press statement issued just after the strike ended on Oct. 5.
But not everyone is happy. Not everyone is thankful.
"There is the issue of rat and insect infestation as trash sits around, waiting to be cleared," wrote the good folks at d-CON Rodenticides just two days before the strike ended. "We would also be happy to instigate d-CON Rodenticides Rapid Rodent Response Team and come in with educational material and hand out traps to the community."
Well, the trash ain't sitting around anymore—it's getting picked up and disposed of in approved landfills. Amid the cheers and backslapping, think of the poor d-CON Rodenticides Rapid Rodent Response Team member who had to go home and tell his little girl she won't be getting Felicity, the American Girl doll, this year because his services won't be needed in Orange County.
Yes, the strike meant big bucks to some powerful interests—home composters, dumpster divers, rat catchers—and after licking their chops for a week during the strike, now they're going to suffer. Some will forever remember where they were on Oct. 5, when they heard the trash strike had been settled. Like Iron Eyes Cody, who in that famous television public-service announcement had a tear running down his cheek after litter was tossed at his feet, those who were set to make a killing off a prolonged trash strike will now weep when they look down and see nothing but their shoes.
Had the trash strike gone on for longer than three days, you would've started lugging your own garbage to a landfill. Sure, nothing fills a family with joy like the yearly trip to the dump, but repeated, weekly visits would have led to sore backs, aching feet and that lingering foul odor you usually manage to avoid except for Thanksgiving with smelly Uncle Stu.
Fortunately, as people who don't work for their garbage but make their garbage work for them know, there's a better way. It's called home composting: turning stinking, rotting trash into stinking, rotting fertilizer. And it's really quite simple, according to Eric S. Johnson of the online composting site Rot Web (ahorizon.com/compost).
"Composting is the decomposition of plant remains and other once-living materials to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that is excellent for adding to houseplants or enriching garden soil," says Johnson. "Composting can even be done, cleanly and unobtrusively, indoors in apartment buildings and condominiums!"
Composting—combined with recycling—would have reduced trash loads, saved our backs and been good for the planet. Whew: good thing that strike was settled. Who would have wanted that? (Anthony Pignataro)
A prolonged trash strike would have been glorious for scumballs like us: you hear "trash strike"; we hear "Free!" Free furniture! Free food! Free scabies! All at your fingertips, providing you've got a good pair of heavy, slime-proof gloves and are all ripe for the harvest! Gourmands have no doubt been fork-deep in the bins behind area health-food stores; not only do operations like Mother's and Trader Joe's offer the best vegan garbage around, but also employees tend to be compassionate hippie-types unlikely to deliberately contaminate discarded food with hot pepper, aging fish or gobs of spit. I've eaten recycled bagels for days, plucked day-old and sealed in plastic from a premature grave, with nary a stomach spasm or unexplained rash to take the perk out of breakfast. Martha Stewart disciples should beware of upholstery rescued from the wild, however: if people didn't die on those mattresses, you can at least bet they leaked out all sorts of noxious fluids, and the list of my friends who've picked up parasites from street-side sofas is as long and winding as a tapeworm in a fat guy—and almost as likely to make you puke. Stick to hardier, non-scabies-related items like wood or metal furniture and consumer electronics (phones, answering machines, lamps and five-disc CD changers have all won a new post-soapy-wipedown life in my apartment). Really, in times as troubled as these, rest assured that nature will provide: there's nothing they sell at the supermarket you can't find on the streets, and it won't cost you anything except a little dignity. (Chris Ziegler)
From a conversation overheard on the Long Island Railroad between Ronkokoma and Hicksville at the time the OC trash collectors went on strike:
Loud Lady: If that kid keeps picking on my kid, I'll slap him so hard he'll shit his pants.
Garbage Man: You know, people are always asking me to pick up shit, but hey—I'm a garbage man, not a shit man. I hate cleaning up shit.
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When I hear someone talking about Campagnolo I think of one of those deja vu day dreams that you can't stop fixating on. After months of seeing the name pop up on food blogs, twitter conversations (read: food porn gossip) and written about by the countries top food writers…needless to say it has been on my mind for some time. I made a reservation when I returned from my Latin American Adventure in early January. I would be joined at the table by my friends Mike and Darryl who I had dined at Khao San Road with prior to my departure. We had a lot of catching up to do and no better place to do so than at a restaurant which has been described as one of 2011's best and is now sitting on my own Top Toronto Restaurants List.
I was most excited to be doing my first restaurant review with my brand new professional hand held light. I am so thrilled to announce that I will be using this little gadget from now on to ensure that each plate of food on my blog looks exemplary…even if the restaurant is dimly lit and makes the food look as though it is being eaten in a cave or in a closet under the stairs. I would like to give Darryl credit for his lighting assistance and Mike for his patience at the table.
The service was exactly as it should be, the vibe was relaxed (even though I was more hyperactive with anticipation). The drinks list comes from a bartender and mixologist with great skill so do ensure you order a beverage that resonates with you upon arrival. Everything we ate was exemplary. I even had a quick photo shoot in the bathroom to showcase their funky yellow wallpaper! As we walked past the bar towards the front door with our bellies full two of the staff looked up and thanked us for coming. I stood for a brief moment and smiled. I felt as though I was in the last few seconds of a delightful RomCom. Campagnolo gives me warm fuzzies. I've got the comedy sorted out, now I'm just waiting for the Romance to reveal itself from behind the velvet curtain.
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Fresh Burrata Cheese
roasted grapes, baguette
Butternut Squash Agnolotti
walnuts, gargonzola cream
Lake Erie Pickerel
roasted cauliflower, cured cherry tomatoes, salsa verde
Campagnolo Cassoulet
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Jennifer Kendall appeared in court on Dec. 21 to request the court appoint her an attorney.
When questioned by Judge Daniel B. Proud, Kendall confirmed that she could no longer afford to retain attorney Tom Johnson as she is unemployed. Proud granted her request and appointed the Public Defender's Office to represent her.
Kendell had reportedly fled from California to Spokane, Wash., with her then 18-month-old son, in violation of family court orders. On April 9, she was located and transported back to El Dorado County, where custody of the child was given to the father, Kevin Chase.
The next hearing on the Kendall matter will take place on Jan. 11, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 2.


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National airline, Air Niugini today (Wed 21st July 2010) welcomed the arrival of its first brand new Q400 Next Generation aircraft to Port Moresby and Papua New Guinea.
The aircraft under the registration P2-PXU, resplendent in Air Niugini's new livery featuring a magnificent plumed bird of paradise arrived to a traditional wash down ceremony as it taxied into Jacksons airport. A water cannon spray arch was unleashed by the Fire Trucks, saluting the arrival of the aircraft.
On arrival to welcome the new aircraft was Public Enterprise Minister, Hon. Arthur Somare, Air Niugini Board & Management, representatives from corporate and business houses, diplomatic Corp, industry partners and the media.
Minister Somare in his welcome address said the arrival of the Q400 NextGen aircraft marks a new era in Air Niugini's operations, adding that it will further enhance and boost the airline's domestic operations.
The Q400 NextGen is the first of the two aircraft ordered by Air Niugini from Bombardier. It is also the first of its aircraft type to be operating in Papua New Guinea under the P2 registration. Both aircraft were funded by PNG Sustainable Development Program.
He said "This begins a new era at Air Niugini with one of the world's most advanced turboprop aircraft that will meet Air Niugini's requirements for many years to come. We are pleased with Q400 aircraft's hot and high capabilities as well as its ability to operate from the shorter runways on our routes."
He said as a commercial entity, Air Niugini is also keen to capitalize on the potential business opportunities and developments arising from the multi-billion dollar LNG project.
" There will be increased number of people and cargo movements during the various stages of the project and having additional aircraft ensures that Air Niugini is in a better position to handle such movements." Minister Somare said.
The Q400 NextGen is a brand new aircraft specifically configured to suit Air Niugini's requirement. The 74 seat capacity aircraft has the ability to operate from shorter runways and delivers the quietest and most vibration free passenger cabin of any propeller driven aircraft.
The Q400 Next Generation aircraft features an enhanced cabin environment with the introduction of LED lighting, new ceiling panels, dished window sidewalls and larger overhead luggage bins. These features combined with the Active Noise and Vibration Suppression (ANVS) system provide an excellent cabin experience for passengers."
It also has two class cabin and a hot galley, allowing for hot meals to be served on board.. Apart from that, the Q400 NextGen aircraft is fast with the speed that's close to that of a jet aircraft and is fuel efficient with low emissions.
The addition of Q400 gives Air Niugini the opportunity to reassess some of its jet routes.
The Q400 NextGen aircraft follows in the footsteps of a long line of robust and reliable de Havilland and Bombardier turboprops that have served Air Niugini very well over the years.
The second Q400 NextGen aircraft is expected to arrive in September this year. Air Niugini is also expecting its second Boeing 767 aircraft next month. This will bring the total aircraft in ANG's fleet to 20 aircraft before the end of the year.
Air Niugini Chief Executive Officer, Mr Wasantha Kumarasiri said the airline is proud of its achievement, comparing to only 11 aircraft four years ago.
He said " With the additional aircraft in the fleet, we are confident; this will provide operational flexibility for both our cargo and passenger movements. The extra capacity and frequencies would ensure flexible travel options for valued customers. It also places Air Niugini in a better position to take advantage of the resource development that's currently taking place in the country, especially the multi-billion dollar LNG project."
The Q400 NextGen aircraft have been manufactured by Bombardier, a world leading manufacturer of innovative transport solutions from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services. Bombardier's headquarter is based in Toronto, Canada.
Both Minister Somare and Mr Kumarasiri thanked everyone involved in ensuring the successful acquisition of the aircraft including the PNG Sustainable Development Program, Department of Transport, PNG Civil Aviation Authority, Internal Revenue Commission, ICCC, the board, management and the Q400 project team at Air Niugini.


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NAVIDAD RIVER. The Navidad River rises at the juncture of the East and West Navidad rivers and Middle Creek two miles east of Schulenberg in southern Fayette County (at 29°36' N, 96°50' W) and flows south-southeast for seventy-four miles to its mouth on the Lavaca River, below Lake Texana in southern Jackson County (at 28°50' N, 96°35' W). The river was named for the Nativity of Christ. The East Navidad River rises north of Freyburg in southern Fayette County (at 29°49' N, 96°58' W) and flows nineteen miles east and south to join the West Navidad River just northwest of Oakland in northeastern Lavaca County (at 29°36' N, 96°50' W). The west branch rises south of Farm Road 609 and east of Muldoon in southern Fayette County (at 29°48' N, 96°59' W) and flows south and east for twenty miles to its confluence with the east branch. Middle Creek rises between the two branches southeast of Freyburg near the juncture of Farm roads 956 and 2672, in southern Fayette County (at 29°46' N, 96°56' W), and flows eight miles before joining the East Navidad near the Southern Pacific Railroad line southwest of Weimar (at 29°40' N, 96°51' W). After the three branches unite, the Navidad River meanders southeast through the coastal plains, largely parallel to the Lavaca River, across eastern Lavaca and central Jackson counties, to form Lake Texana seven miles east of Edna. The remains of an old steamer are located at the juncture of the Navidad and the Lavaca rivers. The upper reaches of the Navidad are narrow and often filled with log jams. The river is not spring-fed and depends on runoff for its flow, giving it limited recreational use except in periods of heavy rainfall. In 1915 efforts were made to encourage improvements along the river. In 1941 the Jackson County Flood Control District was established; it was renamed the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority in 1969. Major towns along the river include Edna and Morales, and major tributaries of the river include Sandy and Mustang creeks. The river is flanked generally by flat terrain with local shallow depressions, surfaced by clay and sandy loam that supports water-tolerant hardwoods, conifers, and grasses.
An Analysis of Texas Waterways (Austin: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 1974). Paul C. Boethel, On the Headwaters of the Lavaca and the Navidad (Austin: Von Boeckmann-Jones, 1967). U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, "Navidad and Lavaca Rivers, Texas," House Doc. 1667 (63d Cong., 3d sess., 1915).
The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this article.Diana J. Kleiner, "NAVIDAD RIVER," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/rnn03), accessed November 28, 2015. Uploaded on June 15, 2010. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
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What makes this show different is that it focuses of the lives of teen girls enrolled in the Florence Crittenton School in Denver.
"I believe the show is different because it is reality; it's real. We're not glamorizing pregnancy, we're just letting people know that teen pregnancy is hard. We do have struggles, but we can get through those struggles and continue our education. We do what we have to do to make our lives better for our kids," student and mother Amber Marinez said.
Florence Crittenton is different than most schools because it has a doctor's office and a day care.
"We definitely have some unique services. We have an on-site early-learning center so the students can bring their babies to the day care so they know [the kids] are just a few feet away from them," School nurse Meagan Singleton said.
Martinez says, after having a baby, the school has provided her a second chance at life and has allowed her to continue her education.
"I have a story that girls in the world can relate to. I feel like if they see me continuing on and doing what I have to do, they will hopefully have the motivation to do it too," Marinez said.
"High School Moms" follows the real lives of students at Florence Crittenton. Every day brings new challenges for the students, but the school is dedicated to the students as they balance schoolwork, pregnancy, giving birth and dreams of a bright future.
"I think when people see the show, they are going to fall in love with our girls. They are all such amazing young women and that really comes across in the show," Singleton said.
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Imani Outlaw of Sycamore puts up a three-pointer during the Lady Aviators' 56-24 victory over Milford in Division I sectional action at Harrison Feb. 14. It was coach Paula Hayden's 300th career win.
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Do you hop to the dance or embarrass the parents?
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That blood in the dark will attract the sharks
Who are not violent we all have hungry bellies
But where are the still unborn who could look at me with the one eye
Who could look at me with no eyes
Who could look at me with me in their eyes
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What's graying? What's aging anyway? It's not growing in the wild
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COPS supports families of fallen police offers through counseling, friendship, and camps where other survivors grieve together.
Concerns of Police Survivors is an organization that has been an intricate part of my life for over 23 years. I have attended NPW since 1987 shortly after my husband, Sgt. Bobby Elliott was shot and killed in the line of duty leaving me to raise 2 toddlers alone. I remarried a great guy with 2 children, but the blended family also brings many challenges.
At NPW I found others who had experienced the same loss and had gone through similar experiences of life without their spouse, parent, child, or sibling. In 23 years with my involvement in COPS I served on the National board of trustees and attended the Hands-On-Programs learning how to overcome any obstacle in my life. I have gained strength from the greatest friends I wish I had never met. We are a support system to each other, the family we didn't want to be part of but circumstances threw us together.
I know how important these programs are and how important it is not only for myself to attend but to be able to give back to the organization that has given so much to me. Unfortunately, it takes money to provide these great programs that COPS provides to survivors (without cost) to rebuild their lives. One way I can raise these funds is through COPS Walk 2010. This year they have started something new. It's called the COPS SLEEP WALK. It's for those of us who cannot be at the COPS Walk. Gee, I don't even have to WALK at all! This website makes it easy for you to donate. Even just a few dollars would help me to reach my goal. Thank you in advance, and I wish you all God's speed. Stay safe!!!
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I really have to thank Daboo for first pointing me to the radiolab podcast; because, if it hadn't been for her, I'd never have heard the amazingly sad and beautiful Story of Ella Chase. It begins at 18:17 and ends at about 39:34. Find the time to listen to it.
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Well, this is weird. Today, June 8th 2013, RadioLab aired the story of Ella Chase. I had no idea that this is a repeat from 2007!
What a great story. It inspired me to search on-line and there isn't much about the Ella Chase referenced in the story, except for links back to RadioLab.
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Thanks for the heads up, Gary; I've updated the link. It's interesting how this story never really goes away!
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Charleston, SC (SportsNetwork.com) - Derrick Gordon led six Massachusetts
players in double figures with 20 points, and the Minutemen topped the
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All five UMass starters scored at least 10 points, including 16 from Sampson
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Maxie Esho contributed 13 points off the bench, Raphiael Putney posted 12 and
Chaz Williams scored 10.
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6ea Penn Cove Oysters
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½ tspn Lemon Juice
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The objects are in good condition overall. The handle and bowl are both tarnished and quite dark in appearance. There are tarnish streaks in areas on the handle.There is dust and dirt present on the surface. The triangular gilded areas are quite worn.
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The dirt, dust and tarnish was removed using cotton swabs of Acetone (propan-1-one/dimethyl ketone). The darker areas of tarnish were removed using cotton swabs moistened in White Spirit (composition variable - petroleum distillate) and wiped in Duraglit metal polish (cotton wadding,white spirit,ammonium soap,china clay,Newburgh chalk). Any residues were removed using white spirit and then Acetone. Care was taken to avoid the triangular gilded areas so they are not worn.


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I know this has been discussed by many, but hoping I can get some advice for myself. Because I may have to order one from another state without ever seeing it first. I live in Santa Barbara and have been surfing a 5'6 Channel Islands Dumpster Diver that is perfect for SB. I also picked up a 5'10 Firewire Stealth that is my new favorite board. It's getting worn out, so I'm tempted to buy another, but I keep reading about the Mini Driver. I'm about 5'9 and weigh 158 lbs, and I surf pretty well IMO. All the reviews say to go smaller for the MD, so I'm really not sure if I should go 5'6 like my Dumpster Diver, or 5'8 which is a bit smaller than my 5'10 Stealth. Any advice?
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It's a bit hard to say without knowing your weight, but I would ride the Stealth and MD at the same size / volume. I have a 6'0" MD, but was going to buy the 6'0" Stealth - and would have but someone bought it between the Thursday i saw it and the Saturday when I went back. Then the MD came out and it has made me very happy. (Of course that isn't entirely true- happiness comes from within : ) Which is why we can sell perfectly good boards for a newer model.)
yep, i'd reckon either the same, or slightly less volume than your stealth... Being a more performance board, slightly less volume would be better... they also carry a lot of volume under the chest, where as the stealth is a lot under your core.. I'm very keen on a Mini Driver, but need to get my V2 rocket 1st...
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Your dd is 26.2 ltrs according to ci,s website. If you find that a good board go a 508 md as its one litre less and just shorter than your height. You might find the 506 a bit small as it also gets narrower than the 508. There is a fair jump in vol on the 510 too. I have both and love the 508. But I am a bit lighter at 150 lbs and 5ft 7.


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The construction market in San Antonio has fared better than most, thanks to government spending and a diverse economy.
When you meet San Antonio
dealers at the AED Summit, they won't be celebrating. But the truth of the matter is that equipment dealers in many other areas of the country would rather be in their shoes.
Yes, equipment sales are down in the nation's seventh largest city, and down dramatically over the past year – new machine sales are off 66 percent over the past year, according to one dealer. However, compared to other major metro markets, San Antonio's has actually fared well. San Antonio lost 1,100 construction jobs from October 2008 to 2009, a 2 percent loss of jobs that placed it 16th in the most recent (October) Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of metropolitan area employment data using Bureau of Labor Statistics. Only five states showed positive job growth.
"Any dealer that is in Texas is fortunate, because Texas is better off than a lot of states," said Bennett Closer, AED's 2009 chairman and president of Closner Equipment Co., based in Schertz, Texas. "That is not to say it is not a significant challenge."
The downturn hit San Antonio later than it hit a lot of other markets. And with strong government spending and a diverse economy, the hope among dealers is that it will recover sooner as well.
As in other markets across the country, the downturn in San Antonio has been deeper and longer than any other downturns they can remember.
"With this particular downturn we experienced a decrease across the board: Parts, service and machine sales," said Shane Brownlow, general manager of RDO Equipment Co. in San Antonio and Laredo, Texas. "In '05, '06 '07 and half of '08 there was so much iron being purchased that people got flooded with it. Contractors had excess iron sitting on the yard, because they had the jobs to use them. Now they don't have to spend money getting their stuff fixed. It sits."
Closner concurs. "They weren't buying new equipment and they weren't using the equipment they had," said Closner. "They were parking it because they didn't have any work. We were off the mark on that. We thought there would be a huge increase in parts and service. That is not what happened."
The rental market also took a hit. According to Brownlow, backhoes that typically rented for $1,500 a month can now be rented for $700 or $800 a month. And he believes there won't be an uptick in sales until the rental pricing returns to market value.
Waiting for the Stimulus
Dealers in San Antonio say they really haven't seen the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act yet. According to Closner, "Contractors are finding the sledding a lot tougher now than it was a year ago – much less work, much more competitive, much lower margins."
The highway market has slowed as contractors have worked through a backlog of projects. There are a few signs of optimism, though. A number of stimulus funded projects are set to be awarded in January 2010, among them a $140 million interchange connection ramp project on U.S. 281. The San Antonio Business Journal reported that the area's total allotment is close to $400 million, when grants from federal agencies, like the U.S. General Services Administration and the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration, are included.
"For the first time, we are starting to hear that contractors are being a little more optimistic, a little more positive about what is going to happen this year, "said Bob Luton, South Texas regional manager for Romco Equipment.
This past November, the highway construction industry in San Antonio received another boost when the Texas Transportation Commission approved roughly $2 billion in projects aimed at increasing safety, rehabilitating pavement and expanding highway corridors to reduce congestion. The projects will be funded by Proposition 12 bond proceeds, which were authorized by the Texas legislature earlier this year.
Two billion of the proceeds will be spent on non-toll projects, with $1 billion expended by September 2011. An estimated $1 billion will be spent to expand I-35 from a four- to a six-lane highway in much of Central Texas.
San Antonio
's Wurzbach Parkway will receive $130 million to complete the 4.8 mile reconstruction and expand the facility from a four- to six-lane divided highway.
"Personally, I am not going to put all my chips in the stimulus package basket," said Brownlow. Although, he's encouraged by the $266 million worth of jobs he has seen bid in recent weeks.
San Antonio
International Airport
will also continue its $634 million capital improvement program. A two-tier terminal roadway is scheduled to be completed in 2010. Construction of a new terminal is scheduled to be completed in November 2010. It will replace Terminal 2, which will be demolished in 2011. Construction of a $1 million, 1,000-foot runway extension has also begun.
Military Spending
San Antonio
employs more than 89,000 people in the defense industry and is home to one of the largest military concentrations in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Defense is reorganizing its infrastructure under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) directive and will undergo significant military construction projects (MILCON) in San Antonio. It translates into a $3 billion surge in construction activity at four military installations. Work is scheduled to take place at Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis, Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases through September 2011.
This initiative includes 180 construction projects, 78 major facilities and more than 12 million feet of new and renovated space. Major projects include the San Antonio Military Medical Center and the Medical Education and Training Campus, constructing an aircraft taxiway at Randolph AFB, an urban assault course at Camp Bullis, a bridge at Fort Sam and building renovations at Lackland AFB.
The new and renovated facilities will bring more than 12,000 additional military personnel and federal employees into the San Antonio area. The Military Transformation Task Force, which was created by the city, county and Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, estimates that by the time construction ends, projects at Fort Sam alone will have accounted for $6.7 billion in economic impact on the San Antonio area and more than $10 million in sales tax revenues.
While the employment numbers are generally favorable, what they don't show is the impact that increased competition is having on the market. Doug McMurray, executive vice president of the San Antonio chapter of the Associated General Contractors cites the bid list for a $4 million public library project as evidence of what is happening in the market. Twenty-seven firms are on the list, including many companies that usually go after larger, more sophisticated work. Large firms and nonlocal firms are entering the market in increasing numbers. "Increased competition is the overarching narrative of 2009 and the thing that has some industry leaders on edge about 2010,"said McMurray.
According to McMurray, several ENR top firms have already set up offices in San Antonio, including the Clark Construction Group and Turner Construction Co. Zachry Construction, No. 23 on ENR's Top 400 list, with an estimated $2.8 billion in annual revenues, is headquartered in San Antonio.
Health Care
Health care is a market that continues to be strong in San Antonio. An $899.4 million capital improvement program for the University Health Care system will be a boost to contractors in 2010 and beyond. Owned by the taxpayers of Bexar County, University Health System is a nationally recognized academic medical center that includes a network of 18 outpatient clinical locations across the community. San Antonio-based Barlett Cocke is serving as construction manager on the project.
Residential Construction
"The housing was the first market to go down and will probably be the last one to come back," said Luton. Of all the construction markets, residential housing appears to be the one that has been hit the hardest, yet they are still ahead of the nation. Single and multifamily construction permits are down 41 percent through October, on par with the rest of the nation. Existing home prices were down 2.34 percent through October, compared to 7.1 percent for the nation.
"We have seen a significant amount of customers already close up shop," said Brownlow, who says he has repossessed more tractors this year than the previous five years combined. Dealers will be watching this market closely as a leading indicator for their business. "Once housing values begin to go back up that will be the beginning of the end," he said.
A Positive Long-Term Outlook
Economists and the media have a very positive view of San Antonio. In October 2009, Business Week placed San Antonio atop its list of the 40 strongest metro economies. San Antonio is perceived as a low-cost place to do business. Housing is affordable and wages reflect that. The cost of living is 10 percent below the U.S. average.
Diversity is its strength. Top employment sectors include finance, government, biomedical and biotechnology, foodservice, manufacturing and tourism. Toyota recently built a plant in San Antonio and in January of 2009 Caterpillar broke ground on a plant in Seguin, just east of San Antonio. "The fact that we have five or six or seven contributors [to the economy] helps us average out our highs and lows more than areas that are tied to just a single piece of the economy," said Closner.
The city boasts an educated, qualified workforce of more than 900,000 people. It is ideally situated close to major Texas population centers and midway between the east and west coasts. Its strategic placement along the Mexico/NAFTA corridor provides direct access to international trade and business opportunities.
The city of San Antonio also operates within a general purpose Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) under the supervision of the U.S. Customs Service. FTZs are secured areas that officially fall outside U.S. Customs territory. FTZs help U.S.-based businesses cut costs, improve cash flow, and increase return on investment by deferring, reducing, or altogether eliminating duties and excise taxes if the final product is exported from the zone.
Concerns for the Future
Despite some of the positives, dealers in San Antonio still have concerns. Weakened finances among developers, contractors and dealers are definitely cause for worry. The industry relies heavily on financing for both projects and equipment. "One concern we have at AED, not just in San Antonio, is that the lending community may not lend to the extent they need to," said Closner. "If lending doesn't occur to developers, contractors and dealers, it is going to be hard to get out of this recession."
Like elsewhere in the nation, dealers in San Antonio are coping with withering demand by cutting costs wherever they can.
Lone Star Machinery, a multiline utility/ground engaging dealership, has a 60-40 business ratio of site prep contractors to contractors involved in water, sewer and gas installation. But new subdivision starts have halted, says president Roger Palmquist, and while he hasn't seen any of his customers close down yet, he's had to take unsavory measures in his own business.
"We have had to lay off people, which we didn't want to do," said Palmquist. "Others in our line of work have had to do the same. It's just a matter of riding the storm out. We came in here in 1976 and this is the worst slow down we have seen. In the mid '80s, there was a recession, but we weren't completely shut off."
Needless to say, San Antonio dealers are ready for the upturn they know is coming, but they just don't know when.
"A lot of the dealers that are here have been here a long time," said Closner. "I think we are all going to make it. We are all going to be around. The question is, how fast we are going to recover, and that really is a function of how fast our customers recover. We're tied to them at the hip."
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Until recently, you couldn't hear the Goods' demo unless you knew Sjobeck so well that he'd make you a tape. Now Sjobeck says Warner Bros. (possibly looking to capitalize on Fastball's success) wants to release old Goods material. Scalzo will be in OC next week, and he and his old band mates will be looking to work out some sort of deal.
"He's gonna be busy with Fastball for a year or two at least, so we're not planning on anything more than just releasing some Goods songs for now," says Sjobeck. "Some of them are really cool, and we just don't want them sitting around anymore."
And hey, what the hell? As long as Scalzo's in town, there may as well be a Goods reunion show, eh? That's set to happen at Club Mesa on Thursday, Jan. 14. They'll blow through all the old Goods tunes, plus a couple of Dodge Dart songs. No Fastball stuff, though, says Sjobeck. "Not 'The Way' or anything like that. Tony's so sick of that song."
When Scalzo heads back to Austin for his Fastball commitments, Sjobeck will get back to Dodge Dart biz. They're vowing to tour this year, a good old get-in-the-van, pee-out-the-window trek out of Cali. They might work on putting out their own CD. They might even do some opening dates for Fastball, coercing impressionable young minds wherever they can, minus the flesh-ripping theatrics of old.
"The whole band's really cool these days, and no one parties," Sjobeck insists. "It's just a bunch of guys who want to work, write songs and play."
The Goods, featuring Tony Scalzo, performs with the Neil Armstrong Band and the John Klein Conspiracy at Club Mesa, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, (949) 642-6634. Thurs., Jan. 14, 9 p.m. $5. 21+; and Dodge Dart performs with the Pushers, Mind Driver and the Decline at the 13th Floor, 17208 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, (562) 592-5833. Sat. Call for time and cover. 21+.
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Each week, we invite a different blogger to guest edit the Tots100, and select their 10 favourite blog posts for our Friday Ten at Ten round-up. We'll also be asking our guest editors to submit a guest post and tell us what's on their mind. We know you're an opinionated, lively bunch so we can't wait to see what our guest editors come up with!
This week, our guest editor is Tasha Goddard who has been blogging at WAHM-BAM! for three and a half years. Random Tasha fact: she was home-educated for a few years and part of her education included hitch-hiking to Antwerp with her mum for an Esperanto conference!
Tasha will be back on Friday with a Ten at Ten, but in the meantime she asks – do you mind writing blog posts for other bloggers?
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Is it still okay to ask other bloggers to write guest posts for free?
There's a lot of talk at the moment about how much bloggers' time is worth and complaints about outrageous requests from brands and random people we've never heard of flooding into our inboxes to write for free.
But what about writing guest posts for other bloggers? Who would you be happy to write a guest post for? Just the big bloggers, only your friends, or would you consider writing guest posts for smaller and newer blogs, to help them get started? After all, most guest posts involve spending a chunk of time writing, some research, finding images, linking to various pages and posts and usually you'll feel obliged (or be asked) to publicise the post on social networks.
Is it okay to ask a blogger to guest post for you? Or put out a general call for guest posts, to fill some down time, or run a feature or event? I run a sporadic (very – it's been over six months since the last one) Book Week, which relies on guest posts from bloggers, authors, poets and publishers. But, at the moment, I wonder if it would be presumptuous to ask anyone to do such a lot of work just for my blog.
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What about you? Do you write guest posts? Would you be offended or flattered if a fellow blogger came to you asking if you'd write something for their blog?