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Music legend David Hood and judy visited the studio. I love the way his guitar does the talkin.
There's a wonderful new event now scheduled for the first Saturday of the Handy Music Festival. July 19, Wildwood Park. This (first) year we will be focusing on "WATER", and featuring "Acoustics IN the Creek" Select pic below and visit the website I setup this morning.
Grab your lawn chair, sun lotion, and creek shoes, get in the creek or from the banks and enjoy acoustics from some of Shoals best.
After catching heck from Kelvin H about the previous Ragae version, we tried again with Amanda and Ukele. Kelvin, I think this is an improvement (for sure), but I'd still LOVE to hear what you and your buddies can do with it (like you said, add maybe some (or a lotta) "swamp")???.
Really, wouldn't hurt my feelings to start over with a new 2014 song altogether.
Amanda did great! But if it's music related, I perfer mine - "local" ;)
Oh, I almost forgot. There's one more verse to this song. I deleted it, just because I was worried it might be a bit controversial. Anyone remember how the last verse went??
The Shoals hosted this year's annual Alabama Trust conference this week. Thursday night was a magical evening. Bo Osborne and Emily Tease, showcased the best of the shoals with this farm to table event. Master chef Alan Phillips did his thing, this time with wild game. My history with wild game has not been memorable. Thursday night Alan pulled it off, amazingly.
- quail and jalapeno tartlets
- roast fig and curried duck
- pheasant quesadilla bits with salsa verde
- pickled peach and herbed chevre (sorry i forgot what the heck chevre is) on sweet potato biscuit
- Venison medallion paired with wild turkey meatloaf, with local veggies, sauted greens ++
- green tomato cheese grits
- pecan pesto and blackberry cumberland sauce
- white chocolate mousse tartlests with berries
the menu went on and on with more of these small bite sized desserts arriving regularly. It was all really wonderful. The Venison was the best (by far) i've had. Cooked perfectly.
Many of the guests were with the trust from around the state but lot's of locals as well. Lot's of fun at our table with David and Nannette Cassady, John Locker (who also pulled off an amazing farm to table event a couple of months ago), Tracey Marcu, Judy and David Hood (yup, one of our own Muscle Shoals Swampers, Rusy and Lisa Alexander (just within shouting distance).
My gosh, I almost forgot the best part. Nancy O'neal's farm. My first visit and it's heavenly. The dream began just as we pulled off of Gunterford Road at a little sign that said "Dinner". Beautiful rolling hills, beautiful cows, quite special.
These bad pics were taken with my iphone (dropped my good camera a few weeks ago). I borrowed Nannette's camera and took more just as we were leaving. I'm hoping to find a few pics of the end of the event to share.
I finally took the entire morning off Saturday and got on board Judy Hood's super cool Swampette Tour. Let me say "I'm onboard!". We met at the Marriott Lobby, and were whisked away on a really cute little wooden ;) tour bus.
If you don't know, Judy has amazing insight into this subject. Being Swamper David Hood's better half - she know's plenty. Actually she know's more than she sharing. And she's sharing a ton.
Our first stop was a Fame. So cool that recording artists are still lining up to record here. A group was recording while we were there.
Second stop, Alabama Music Hall of Fame. This is the first time I've seen it since the remodel, and I'm impressed. Really wonderful the our Governor and other's have invested in this amazing historic project.
The stars were aligned - just as we arrived local super start Spooner Oldham was honored with a bronze star in the Walk of Fame.
Last stop was of 3614 Jackson Highway, Muscle Shoals Sound. This is the one that the Beats Music guy is investing in the huge project of a historic remodel. The aesthetics will be just as they were, the recording equipment will be state of the art.
My review; Each tourist (including me!) drank the wonderful, historic Muscle Shoals Music kool-aid that tourguide, Swampette Judy Hood shared, and we loved every moment of it. Thank you Judy Hood! So generous of you to share so much of the wonderful history of our area. I'll be back for more!
This High Point Market will be a short one (for me). I'll only be available Saturday and Sunday. Please note: That we've moved our showing. We are thrilled to now be (for our second High Point Market) with Ekornes (the super cool, modern, sustainable Stressless guys from Norway) showroom.
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After year's in the making, it was great to see that our little table, made from a devastated Phil Campbell tree, is beginning to make a difference. Congrats to our friends Andrew Reed, Brooklyn Phil Campbell and all the Phil Campbells around the world who have worked tirelessly for our neighboring community.
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For the past 26 years Linda's driven nothing but (two) Volvos. The first an '88 - she kept 12 years. Then, while we were living in Beaufort SC she purchased this on. That was in 2000. She really loves this car. And hopes to be able to keep her fir as ling as she can.
the shoals is on a roll, and it doesn't seem to be slowing. Just got a sneak peek of the new tourism building at McFarland park. I'm quite amazed. Architect Bob Whitten and Tom Gosser at Parallax construction have designed/built quite an amazing new area "gem". Facing the beautiful river, park and marina, tourists will know there's something quite special about the community they are visiting.
Combining natural (wood) with beautiful functional minimal modern is not easily achieved.
Congrats Bob and entire team! This one is absolutely worth the wait!!
The best Chinese restaurant in alabama just opened a Huntsville location. I'm happy to report nothing but rave reviews.
Linda and I weren't really hungry - more curious than anything. Great to see they seem to be following the same great menu. And, amazingly, it tasted just like super chef Jason did the cooking. It's actually (owner) Maggie's brother from New York. I had heard about his masterful culinary skills for years - fun meet him - and taste his wonderful food
beautiful, modern/asian interior. Great to see a couple of long time (Florence Rice Box) employees - including Ben - back from Los Angeles
Just appetizers really
Sushi - exceptional, fried hot wings, crispy - almost perfect - a bit sweet for my taste. Perfect for Linda. Tempura Tofu appetizer. Just perfect.
Im looking forward to getting back there for a meal when I'm actually hungry
These solid walnut and maple tabletops will be shipping to San Francisco tomorrow. They'll be used for their photo shoots of their amazingly beautiful custom photo books and other products that they produce.
If you've seen our the hard cover photo books, they were all printed by our friends at Snapfish. We're huge Snapfish fans. Soon as I can get my newest photos organized, will be ordering a the 2014 edition of our book.
These walnut, cherry, sassafras and maple doors are coming along. Pics show final sanding thursday, then fourth (final) coat of waterborne finish on side one of each (friday and saturday).
We should be able to finish the other side Monday, then this beautiful (but drawn out) project should be complete.
These custom orders, particularly totally new designs, particularly with approaching (or past approaching) deadlines, keep things more than exciting around here. These doors are on the more modern, minimal design than much of my work.
- 1 3/4" solid walnut stiles and rails
- stiles and rails attached with mortise and tenon joinery
- 1" solid narrow "floating" panels of sassafras, maple and cherry (three panels of each)
- All four species made from local hardwood trees
This is my take (kinda backwards) on the typical door or cabinet door design, where he more typical design is with quite large floating panels with smaller rails.
The floating panels should allow for expansion and contraction from the opposing forces on each side of the exterior door environment.
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
This move has been a doozy. After too many weeks of downtime for the move, then placing equipment, set up dust collection system, build finishing room, we are back in business.
Yesterday we broken in our new spray room with a beautiful natural edge walnut countertop - receiving three coats of our amazing earth (and people) friendly waterborne finish. Since we are behind on this order, as we are several ;(, we're all super pleased to see such beautiful success in the new room. Especially since our customer is our friend, 26 year veteran in kitchen and bath design, with Kitchen Expressions.
Debe is the best, and actually the only, Master certified kitchen and bath designer between Birmingham and Nashville.
The aesthetic (of these two new solid walnut+ doors, either was or was not inspired by our local Frank Lloyd Wright house. Honestly, I'm not sure. Consciously, it was not. But last week, after I delivered the Phil Campbell table back to the Rosenbaum House Gift Shop (for a few more weeks on display), as i was driving off, in my peripherals, I noticed almost the same design/balance/aesthetic in the exterior wall of the home. With closer inspection, Director Libby Jordan, reminded me that the walls are a good example of Wright's Usonian construction; Cedar interior and exterior sandwiching pine.
Either way, inspired specifically by the Rosenbaum House board and batten design or not, I'm quite proud to see - even just a glimmer of similarity in "our ;)" work.
Just to be clear, if there's any confusion, he's the master. No Question. I'm honored to be the student.


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Water in Atmosphere Teacher Resources
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Putting It All Together: From Awareness of Mood to Analysis of Tone
Stephen Vincent Benet's, "By the Waters of Babylon," offers learners a chance to examine the difference between mood and tone. After a close reading of an excerpt from the short story, the class lists the diction and imagery that builds...
6th - 10th English Language Arts CCSS: Designed
Are You Thirsty? The Effects of Pollution on Drinking Water
Discuss the availability of clean, plentiful water and the causes of water pollution. In groups, sixth graders discuss problem-solving methods for keeping water clean. They explore the function of water treatment plants and perform...
6th - 8th Math CCSS: Designed
How Much Water is Available in the Atmosphere for Precipitation?
Students explore the relationship between the amount of water in the atmosphere available for precipitation and the actual precipitation observed by satellite. They examine seasonal changes in precipitation. They practice using Internet...
7th - 12th Social Studies & History
Blocking the Sun: Earth's External Heat Engine and the Earth's Atmosphere
Using a detailed worksheet, advanced earth science learners examine radiation data and graphs. They compare the solar energy reaching different latitudes and the effects of the atmosphere on insolation. The exercises are comprehensive....
8th - 12th Science
Water Cycle Reading and Writing
Here is a great way to get pupils to express a scientific concept in a fun way. After hearing the story of Walter the Water drop and learning facts about the water cycle, the class will write a creative expository piece describing what...
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Entries tagged with: DJ Quik
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony playing 'E. 1999 Eternal' on tour, will play Ice-T's new festival, sang "Crossroads" for Blake Griffin
Cleveland hip hop vets Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have been playing their 1995 sophomore album, E. 1999 Eternal, in full on tour this year, and that tour's recently been expanded into the summer.
The new dates bring them to NYC on July 30 at Irving Plaza. Tickets for that show go on Live Nation/Music Geeks (pw: musicgeeks) presales today (4/22) at 10 AM, and the general on-sale starts Friday (4/24) at 10 AM.
Bone Thugs were also announced for Ice-T's inaugural Art of Rap Festival which takes place at Irvine, CA's Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on July 18 and Mountain View, CA's Shoreline Amphitheatre on July 19. A lot of the artists (including Ice-T and Bone Thugs) play both days, and others on the bill include The Game, Afrika Bambaataa, Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, DJ Quik, Dough E Fresh, EPM, King T, Grand Master Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, Kurtis Blow, Mack 10, Naughty Nation ft. Treach & Kaygee, Rakim, Ras Kass, Slick Rick, The Alkaholics, Too Short, Warren G, Xzibit, Cold Crush Brothers and Rapper's Delight. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 AM.
In other related news, Sports Nation had Bone Thugs sing "Crossroads" from E. 1999 Eternal after NBA star Blake Griffin dunked three times on Aaron Baynes. Watch that video, with the list of Bone Thugs dates, below...
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Pitchfork have begun rolling out their year-end coverage, and today they posted their Top 100 Tracks of 2014. Like every year, it's a very diverse list, with songs from Taylor Swift, The New Pornographers, iLoveMakonnen, Protomartyr, Cloud Nothings, Rae Sreummurd, Makthaverskan, Ty Segall, Parquet Courts, Azealia Banks, White Lung, Perfect Pussy, Dej Loaf, Migos, Alvvays, Against Me!, Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, Bobby Shmurda, Charli XCX, Grouper, Beyonce, Perfume Genius, Shamir, Michael Jackson, Tinashe and more. And their #1 seems to be the most ubiquitous #1 of 2014.
Check out the full list below...
The FADER always has some year-end coverage, but for the past 15 years they didn't publish a ranked year-end list. This year however, they ranked their 116 favorite songs of 2014 (find out why) and it's a diverse list that manages to sing the praises of iLoveMakonnen, Tinashe, Alex G, Florida Georgia Line, Enrique Iglesias, Bleachers, Ricky Eat Acid, YG, Toni Braxton & Babyface, Nothing, Grimes, Parquet Courts, Run the Jewels and Grouper all in the same damn list.
Read more about each choice here and check out the full list below...
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Veteran rapper/producer DJ Quik has been going strong since the early '90s and will release the folowup to 2011's highly-acclaimed The Book of David on October 14 via Mad Science Recordings. It's called The Midnight Life and features recent single "Life Jacket" featuring Suga Free and Dom Kennedy which you can stream below, as well as "Pet Semetary" for which you can watch the video below. Quik also has a few dates coming up including a release show in NYC happening this Tuesday (10/7) at SOB's. Tickets for that show are on sale now.
All dates are listed, with that video and song stream, below...
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Obama hugs Bruce Springsteen (pre-election night)
A selection of tweets reacting to Obama's big win last night....
":)" - Grizzly Bear
"YES" - Amanda Palmer
"yeah!!!!" - Laurel Halo
"fuck yeah." - Colin Meloy
"FUCK YEAH AMERICA!!! #OBAMA" - King Tuff
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Rock the Bells 2012 full lineup (Nas, Kendrick Lamar, ASAP Rocky, Dipset, Schoolboy Q, Missy Elliot, Wiz Khalifa, much more)
Nas @ Rock the Bells (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin)
That didn't take long. We just announced the intitial lineup. Check out the almost-full thing below...
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Devin The Dude at Fun Fun Fun Fest (more by BBG)
Devin The Dude is hitting the road, and will play NYC at Knitting Factory on
April 27th as part of a round of dates with his crew The Coughee Brothaz. Tickets are on sale. Devin The Dude and The Coughee Brothaz are preparing to release their new LP Fresh Brew on April 19th. All dates below.
Alternatively, if you are looking to save a few bucks and are planning on catching a few hip hop shows at Knitting Factory, the venue is currently offering a three pack of tickets for Devin The Dude, the previously discussed Zion I & Grouch show on
April 22nd , and CunninLynguists on April 30th. Tickets for the three pack are on sale.
And though his show isn't part of the "three-pack" of Knitting Factory shows, DJ Quik will play the venue on June 9th. Tickets are on sale. Quik is welcoming his new LP The Book of David via his own Mad Science imprint. Look for appearances from Ice Cube, Dwele, Bun B, and Bizzy Bone among others on the LP.
All tour dates, and a stream of a new DJ Quik song is below.
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EDDDxxx wrote:
I know a lot of you have the same questions so this is my chat (in a nutshell) with support a few minutes ago:
You: yes. I have an xbox family pack (4 accounts) and Me and my 2 sons play online on the same xbox, but with different gamertags so each can have their own stats
Christopher L: On what I know the season pass would be valid for one gamertag only.
You: the way you say it makes it sound like you may not be sure? and how would that be fair for a family that buys a season pass?
Christopher L: No. Each person must purchase their own copy of any DLC (Downloadable Content). The only sharing that is allowed is when playing co-op split-screen play on one account. Also, if you create a new Live Gamertag/SEN (Sony Entertainment Network) ID you will need to re-purchase your DLC for that account.
You: wow
You: that is really...not cool..but ok. If those are your rules, I guess there is nothing I can do. I will have to explain this t my sons and take it into consideration if I ever buy a Call of duty game again after this. You: thanks a lot. You have been very helpful
So, If I want my 2 sons to play with the peacekeeper here, at home, on the same xbox, I need to buy 3 season passes. Cool right!?!?
Of course.
I said this a month ago and people flamed me for it.
They are not going to give their DLC guns away for free.
The problem is the peacekeeper SHOULDN'T BE tied to your original account. As long as you have the license for the Revolution on your console you SHOULD be able to access all the content on any account on that xbox. This is a problem for me as well becaus I can access the maps and everything just fine, but cannot access the peacekeeper on my secondary account. Please tell me this is going to be fixed
I hope so
the problem is with the developers not microsoft.
a month ago? This is what they did with MW3 (not treyarch but still). It's not new. What, did you really expect 4 accounts to get all the map packs and new weapon for 50-60 bucks? nice try
No. Plain and simple
^Everything is MS's fault though, even if something goes wrong on the ps3... :| I love people lol, always on a bandwagon of some sort.
tre arch tweeted that they were working on a hotfix for the peacekeeper...no specifics as to what it is but sounds promising enough. at least they are addressing the issue relativly soon
aint that the truth lol


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I had thought that my Windows App was finished and ready for release. However, during the certification process, ACK told me Tag-Lib# uses API that the Windows Store does not support. Now I need to find some other way that the Windows Store DOES support to be able to programmatically set the album art for songs. Any ideas? (I would also be happy if anyone knew of a way to modify Tag-Lib# to comply with the Windows Store restrictions.)
Use the Windows App Certification Kit to see which API's are called. Then try to modify the Tag-Lib# source to not use those API's, or pick the relevant code and build your own library.
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What is your projected beam and length on this one? This is among my top favorites from you. I'd love to see you do some stuff for me
perhaps suitable for Strait of Hormuz blockade
hydrojet propulsion?
love this concept
How many knots does it top out at?
Small boat, big guns...
Nice little boat!


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MEMBER ALERT: AOPA will be closed for President's Day, Monday, Feb. 15and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. EST, Tuesday, Feb. 16.
The most frustrating calls we get at AOPA sound something like this: "The city council is meeting next week to vote on closing the airport. Can you help us?"
Pilots are famous for literally allowing airports to close while telling each other what a valuable asset the airport is, er, was.
Public opinion is a powerful force: It can elect presidents, topple dictators, and close airports.
Some airport operators and aviation people believe a low profile will avoid difficulties. Actually, there is no such thing as a low profile for an active airport. The mere fact that the airport exists means people will have opinions about it. The low profile approach is a head-in-the-sand self-delusion.
PR is not just publicity - it involves EVERYTHING the airport is and does that addresses or affects the public interest. The best time to start a planned, positive public relations program is before you need it - probably right now.
Many airport-related problems arise from a lack of understanding by the community and its leaders of the airport's value. Most opponents believe an airport is just for hobbyists and therefore frivolous, expensive and expendable. It's up to you to carefully educate these people on the value of the airport and general aviation to the local community.
A public relations program should include community involvement, political action, and media relations. Ideally, it should be launched BEFORE negative public opinion builds into action and continued even when no crisis threatens.
In a crisis, you can still save your airport, using a condensed and high-profile campaign. Whatever your situation, construct a custom program for your group by choosing the most applicable ideas from this AOPA-developed guide.
The ultimate purpose of public relations is to influence public opinion. The method used is persuasion - convincing people that a viewpoint offered serves their self-interest, or that they should subordinate their personal self-interest in favor of a greater public interest.
While this may sound like a tall order, the only real talent needed is the ability to:
Before you can change public attitudes, you must compare the goals of the airport with those of the community. Your job is to present them as being complementary.
If the community wants growth, point out how an airport attracts business.
If it wants safety, point to the role airports play in law enforcement or in movement of emergency supplies after a natural disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake.
If it wants quiet neighborhoods, point out that lawn mowers and highway traffic, although more familiar, are often louder than neighborhood overflights.
And if the community wants NO growth, point out that once the airport is closed, it probably will be developed for homes or shopping centers - increasing highway congestion and noise.
To make your arguments, you'll need facts. Here are some you can gather that may prove helpful:
Make sure you understand the community's goals and why opponents think the airport interferes with those goals. Is opposition to your airport common throughout the community, or just among a vocal few? Is there positive opinion out there that needs to be strengthened and made public? Is there negative opinion that can easily be erased with a few facts?
Attitude research is commonly done by advertising firms but can be costly. You might interest an advertising class at a local school or university in examining attitudes about your airport at no cost. Local business leaders or civic organizations might also sponsor such research. Even a little data helps.
The worst thing you can do is to appear insensitive to community values and concerns by being unresponsive to complaints. Look at these two very different responses to noise complaints:
One airport manager in the Northeast argues with noise - complaint callers and actually orders airplanes to fly lower in the pattern to punish neighbors for complaining. It's almost as if the manager wants to create an army of enemies in his community.
Managers at Bay Bridge Airport in Stevensville, Maryland, however, raised the pattern to lower the noise. They also speak with every pilot who buys gas, asking that newly adopted noise control procedures be followed. These airport managers have seen noise complaints dramatically reduced and even respond to occasional complaints by attempting to help identify the aircraft at fault. They also provide callers with FAA telephone numbers designated for noise complaints from the public.
Airport #1 is fighting a losing battle against community interests.
Airport #2 is taking positive action that complements community values while assuring continued airport operation.
Here are four things you might try if your airport appears unpopular:
Here are some of the ways you can communicate:
First of all, don't argue against the obvious. Pilots forget that airports and airport projects often conflict with the legitimate plans of others. Respect those plans. Let people know that you understand the potential conflicts and have done your best to minimize them. Convince them that your efforts are not for a select few, but for the good of the community.
Hard-core or irrational opponents of your airport will probably never change their minds or listen to reason, so don't waste your time on them. NEVER enter into a name-calling contest. Treat your opponents as adversaries but not enemies. Be conciliatory and point out that the right to disagree is a shining example of democracy in action. At all costs, remain calm, cool, and collected.
Then aim your positive and upbeat programs at a broader segment of the population who, along with airport supporters, can constitute a majority consensus that will neutralize or overcome hardened opponents.
In a conceptual sense, build your plan around these proven public relations maxims:
Start your efforts to build public support by providing a program for local civic organizations. This is vital, because people who care enough to hold and defend an opinion on community issues are almost always involved with a civic organization.
Don't forget the schools. There are numerous ways to nurture aviation interest among students, ranging from flights for interested teachers to simply collecting aviation magazines and donating them to school libraries. AOPA can supply you with information on our "Fly-A- Teacher" program. Other suggestions of interest include: "Fly A Reporter," "Fly A Leader," and AOPA's "APPLE" (America's Pilots Participating in Local Education) program.
First, list the organizations you want to address. The local chamber of commerce or newspaper can help you with the who, what, and why's of civic groups. The number of opportunities you uncover will help you determine the amount of time and money you need to invest in a suitable community outreach program.
To make it easy on yourself and the audience, build your program around audiovisual aids such as a slide show or flip charts prepared in advance. AOPA can help and, in some cases, provide some audiovisual materials on loan.
Videotape may seem just the ticket at first, but the difficulty of showing video to large groups is a major drawback. A short but interesting slide show is the preferred format for groups of more than 15 to 20.
A slide presentation tailored to your local community is always more effective than a canned speech. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a 40-slide presentation can make a tremendous impression in a short time (like 15 minutes).
Try to include slides that depict the airport serving the community; e.g., Civil Air Patrol, ambulance service, bug spraying, etc.
The slide show will allow you to quickly focus audience attention and make your points graphically. Once the show is prepared, it is relatively easy to present repeatedly. Begin preparation with an outline of the points you think should be made. Take or get photos that make interesting illustrations. Try to find someone who knows enough about photography to get better-than-average photos.
Once you have the photos, work up an outline script with cues to indicate slide changes. If funds are available, the narration and background music can be mixed and recorded on cassette tape by a professional studio or perhaps the local radio station will donate the necessary equipment, time and personnel. A soundtrack will add impact to your show at a cost less than you would expect. Although this level of sophistication is nice, it's certainly not required.
Once you have a presentation together, contact civic groups, regardless of size. If the airport is currently a hot topic, they'll be glad to see you. If the airport's not a hot topic, present your program anyway. Program coordinators for these clubs are always looking for speakers, but schedule well in advance. You'll find most people are really fascinated with flying and have many questions.
If appropriate, take along a petition available for signatures following the meeting. Also take along your group's handouts.
After your audiovisual presentation, reinforce its main points using the perspectives best understood by the audience. For example, bankers understand economic benefits of the airport. Conservationists can relate to the use of aircraft in environmental research. Politicians understand how an airport can attract new businesses. Very few, however, speak aviation - they'll only be confused by a lot of aviation terms. Avoid insider language and any self-interested argument.
Open the floor for questions. If a delicate subject is raised, the speaker's safest response is to admit that he or she is not in a position to discuss it fully. The speaker should then obtain the questioner's name and address, promise a written response, and follow through.
Don't run too long. Half an hour is plenty. If you've hit the time limit and the crowd is getting fidgety, say thanks and offer to answer additional one-on-one questions at the podium.
Airport-sponsored special events are among the best ways to promote aviation in the community. These include: airport anniversary celebrations, military reserve days, air races, static displays, fly-in breakfasts, dedication of new buildings, youth group activities, career days, student art showings, antique shows, and warbird displays. Most can be launched with a minimum expenditure of money and time by using existing facilities at the airport.
Many such projects fail, however, due to lack of proper planning. Basic requirements for a special event include a planning committee, a sponsor, and a small reserve of operating funds. It is generally sound practice to appoint one person to coordinate all planning and information. Don't forget to generate community involvement from local parent-teacher associations, the Boy Scouts, etc.
First, you need a media list. Include all local papers (dailies and weeklies) and magazines, get to know their style, politics, and audience focus by buying samples at the newsstand. Addresses and editor names are printed inside. Get radio and TV station listings from the Yellow Pages or radio/TV section of the newspaper.
Even better: Get listings from media directories at a local public relations firm.
Call media newsrooms, explain the issue you represent, and find out which reporter is most likely to cover it. Reporters are just as anxious to have sources as you are to have coverage. Once contact is made, you may find you have become a source. Try and help the reporter, even if it is only a referral to another person who is directly knowledgeable or involved in a certain question.
If you explain your position in a reasonable manner, you may get coverage. The degree of coverage depends largely on how well prepared you are to assist in the news-gathering process if your cause is currently newsworthy.
Appoint one person as chief contact for your group. Avoid the confusion of multiple spokespersons. The ideal candidate is someone who has done such work before or the president of your group. Reporters like having access to the top dog. Make sure your spokesperson likes the press, is articulate and informed, and can speak with authority on behalf of the group.
News releases, photo captions, and press advisories aren't as difficult to prepare as you might think. A release need not be a formidable piece of journalism, just a timely announcement of a newsworthy event, action, or statement. Samples of format and style are shown on the following pages.
Some of the more advanced software packages, such as Microsoft Word for Windows, already contain templates for press releases. You simply begin typing, and a professionally formatted newsletter pops out of your laser graphics printer.
Press releases will be much more effective when mailed directly to the reporter who needs it, not to the media outlet in general. If no reporter has been identified, address it to City Editor (at a daily paper), Assignment Editor (TV), or News Director (radio).
News releases must be concise, to the point and, above all, contain genuine news. Your prepared news release will seldom answer all the questions a reporter has. It is only meant to generate interest. Therefore, the name listed on the contact line of the release must be easily reachable and ready to speak on the subject.
Here's the way it works: You need publicity, but the reporter needs real news. You get coverage more readily when you have news.
Just having an opinion doesn't constitute news unless a public statement contributes meaningfully to a current, high-profile public debate. Releasing an economic study of the airport, and basing it on accepted standards such as those in this packet, can also be news. Sending a copy to a top official is still bigger news; now the reporter can work the official into the story. Not only that, the reporter will call the official for comment, and the process of "public dialogue" begins, just as you had hoped. In some cases, the public official could perhaps provide you with support by publicly agreeing with the information you have developed.
Usually contact reporters by telephone. You can try an introductory meeting with a key reporter, but reporters are usually short on time, especially if you have no news to offer that day. If you have real news, the reporter will suddenly have all the time in the world for you.
A good reporter is supposed to be fair but disciplined. Don't be disappointed if you can't win the reporter over. You can, however, demand fairness and a lack of bias in reporting, if this is an issue. And some reporters, like the rest of us, have a special interest in aviation. Whenever possible, arrange to take them for a flight. Here again, education is the key.
Be specific when you talk to a reporter, offer genuine local examples, and be sure of your facts. For example, how will proposed restrictions or airport closure affect business, the community, and pilots? Have some social and economic values in mind that affect the majority of the community's nonpilot citizens.
Don't be shy about calling the reporter WHEN YOU HAVE NEWS. Ask on your first contact about the best times to call. For example, reporters for morning papers usually have time to talk in the afternoon or early evening. But reporters for afternoon papers need information early in the morning. Don't call TV stations in the last hour or two before a news show or radio stations just before top-of-the-hour or on-the-half-hour newscasts.
Agree to keep a reporter's confidence on an exclusive, if appropriate. For instance, if he or she has a exclusive angle on the airport story, you should not share information revealed to you during an interview with another reporter. If a reporter from a competing news organization calls about the same facts, however, at least let the first reporter know the story is no longer exclusive.
One last point: You might as well give your press contact all sides of the story - including the bad side. Good reporters will track it down anyway, and it is better that they get it from you - with your perspective. This establishes your credibility with the press as someone who tells it straight.
Establish the best relationship possible with reporters. If you handle yourself with honesty and integrity, the press truly can be an ally. Be able to back up your statements, preferably in writing. And don't be afraid to say "I don't know, but I'll get the answer immediately and call you back."
An aviation day for the local news media, held at your airport, has proven to be an effective media relations opportunity. By all means, sponsor such an event. The AOPA brochure in this packet, How to Have a Successful Media Event, provides guidelines to this and other media relations activities.
Don't forget to offer a flight to those reporters expressing an interest. AOPA's Fly a Reporter brochure will assist you in conducting reporter flights as part of your "Ultimate Media Event."
Mary Doe
(555) 555-5555
ANYTOWN, USA - A sample press release was drafted today to demonstrate such matters as format and style.
Henry Brown, president of Anytown Enterprises Communications Inc., told a press conference, "Preparation of a press release is a matter of some concern. It should contain all of the five Ws."
Brown identified the five Ws as "who, what, when, where, and why." The professional communicator added, "There is also an H: How."
Brown suggested that paragraphs be kept to one or two sentences, with a direct quotation to be included in the second paragraph.
"The professional communicator should also try to keep the release to one or two pages, double-spaced," he added. "Photo captions should be printed on the bottom half of the page, with the picture taped to the top."
The Metropolis Airport Support Group is known for its clear and concise press releases. It has 45 members, including not only pilots, but civic leaders.
Harry Smith, maintenance chief for Airplanes, Inc., explains aircraft repair to students Roger Smith and Patricia Jones and their parents during Youth Day, organized by the county airport board. More than 200 people attended the event.
FROM: County Memorial Airport
Airport Road
Anywhere, IL 60000
Contact: John Doe, Airport Support Group
(217) 000-0000
An airport support group of 50 pilots and businessmen will attend Friday night's city council meeting, with a petition asking for a three-month delay in the planned closure of Our Town airport. Many of the participants will carry signs urging support for the airport. The group expects to arrive at 7 p.m. in the north parking lot, where John Doe will be available for interviews.
What can you do if the news media treats general aviation unfairly or displays careless disregard for the facts? The best solution is a letter to the editor.
Political action and public relations tie closely together in any campaign to gain support for a local airport. While a successful public relations campaign focuses primarily on the objective of influencing "public opinion" concerning an airport, political action focuses on influencing those elected officials who make decisions on important airport issues.
The American system of government was founded on the basic principle of democracy, which, by definition, is "a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation." If democracy is indeed the foundation on which the American system of representative government was founded, then grass-roots legislative action or grass-roots lobbying is the vehicle that makes that system work-the meat and potatoes of the American political process.
Certainly, the political process is the vehicle that keeps airports open. The following points are guidelines for your group to consider as it participates in the political agenda governing your airport.
A successful political action campaign requires a commitment of your time or the time of another reliable person within your group. Another important element your group should focus on is to obtain an appointment to advisory groups or airport commissions. Success in obtaining these valuable seats on advisory committees will give you a direct line to important elected decision makers.
There are several steps you will need to undertake in developing and implementing your political action involvement. The number of steps you ultimately decide to implement will be a factor of the level of influence you wish to enact.
When seeking a personal meeting, be sure it is with someone who counts. Usually the elected official is very busy and may or may not have knowledge or an interest in your problem. In this case, seek out the person or professional staff that he relies upon to advise him in his decisions. By all means, avoid getting a meeting with a "gopher" or someone with a high-sounding title but who has no authority or responsibility.
Once you have set up a meeting with these persons, find out what their backgrounds are. Find out how they stand on aviation issues and what their past actions and stated opinions were.
If possible, avoid going alone. Take one or two other members with you, but don't overwhelm them with a group of people. Be sure all of you are familiar with the issues.
Regardless of your feelings, remember this is a business meeting. Be cordial; get down to business quickly. Be careful not to let it turn into a meeting with no direction and no decision. Make sure your people are properly attired.
Prior to your meeting, review your priorities, then stick with the problem you want to attack and concentrate on that issue.
If you have enough time for advance planning, AOPA can provide valuable information that will improve your presentation. Also, helpful statistical information is provided in the "AOPA AIRPORT SUPPORT PACKET - RESOURCE GUIDE."
Meetings where decisions are made affecting the airport must be monitored and whenever necessary, incorrect or false information that would have a negative effect on the airport must be countered with the facts - facts that can be documented. Never provide information that can not be substantiated. During the decision-making process and associated public hearings, avoid using terms like "I think," or "we believe." Present hard and fast facts. In most cases, undisputable facts will influence the decision in your favor. Usually, those who oppose the airport are presenting an emotional plea to their elected officials.
When going before a public meeting, make sure you properly identify yourself and the support group you are representing as an opponent or proponent. Let the chairmen know whether you want to speak first or last; usually they will accommodate you.
Normally (especially if there is news media coverage), it is best to appear first. But being last sometimes will give you an opportunity to clarify any questions or refute any points the opposition may have raised. It will also give you an opportunity to watch the committee's reaction to other people's statements and positions. Being last will help you identify any support you may have on the committee and aid you in making a more effective presentation. Which position you choose will be a judgmental decision on your part. However, beware if it looks like it's to be a long, drawn-out meeting. Don't hold back too long or you will lose their attention. The committee may get bored and upset to the point where your presentation will be totally ineffective no matter how good it is.
Some tips:
Many public meetings have limits placed on the time that you have to make a public presentation. As a final "DO," at all costs, honor those time constraints.
The quickest way to win the support of an elected official is to assist him or her in becoming the successful candidate in an election.
Once the airport group has made the decision to become active during an election, it's important that a personal meeting be scheduled with each of the candidates to determine their position on airport issues that are of interest to your group. This is not a time to be shy. Be straightforward and ask the candidates for their position. Only after you have interviewed each candidate can you make a decision as to whom your group should support in the election.
It is also advisable to submit a list of specific questions or issues you would like to discuss with the candidate prior to the meeting. This will enable the candidate to research the issues. Additionally, you are more likely to receive an answer to the question without the candidate telling you that he isn't familiar with the issue. Embarrassment (which politicians despise) will be avoided.
You should also be prepared with information supporting your views should the candidate need additional information during the meeting.
There are a number of ways that your airport group can assist a candidate to become an elected official. Some of the more common actions taken during a political campaign might include:
The key to winning political support for your campaign is your involvement. Elected officials will always listen attentively to those who assisted them in becoming an elected official.
Whenever elected officials are in your area for a public meeting or speaking engagement, take the opportunity to visit with them.
AOPA sponsors a series of Pilot Town Meetings with elected officials and pilots across the country. Don't miss this important forum if one comes to your area.
If you need information about a specific piece of legislation or an issue, feel free to call the office at (202) 479-4050. Read "AOPA Action" in AOPA Pilot for legislative updates, as well.


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Ted Simons: Futurist and architect Paolo Soleri died today. Soleri was 93. He died of natural causes at his Paradise Valley home. Paolo Soleri was one of the last living architects trained directly by Frank Lloyd Wright, and is best known for Acrosanti, an ongoing if slow-developing experimental city that Soleri began years ago near Cordes Junction, north of Phoenix. The sky train at Sky Harbor officially opened to the public yesterday. The train connects light rail to terminal four and is just the first phase of the airport's passenger moving expansion plans. Here to tell us more is Deborah Ostreicher, deputy aviation director for the airport. Good to see you again.
Debra Ostreicher: Hello, Ted.
Ted Simons: We talked about it when it was in its planning stages. It's here. What is the sky train.
Debra Ostreicher: The Phoenix sky train is so amazing. It takes you as you said, from the 44th street and Washington metro light rail stop to our east economy parking, which is a great place to park right into terminal four, where 80% of Sky Harbor's passengers are.
Ted Simons: How fast does this thing go?
Debra Ostreicher: It Averages about 25miles an hour, but it can go even faster, up to 38 miles per hour. It's faster than you think when you get on it.
Ted Simons: If you get on 44th street and you get -- How long to the east economy lot?
Debra Ostreicher: Three minutes.
Ted Simons: From the east economy, how long to T-4.
Debra Ostreicher: Two minutes. The whole ride is five minutes.
Ted Simons: And when kind of train, what kind of technology are we talking about tracks, air, what do we have?
Debra Ostreicher: This is a state of the art driverless train made by Lombardia, and it's sunk down so it's on a guide rail, so there's no driver and it's all controlled by a control room.
Ted Simons: Interesting. How long of a wait between trains?
Debra Ostreicher: Three to five minutes. Three minutes in peak times. So the reliability and the frequency is unbelievable, because you always know another one is right behind the first.
Ted Simons: Really, three to four minutes, poof, here comes another one.
Debra Ostreicher: That's right. And unlike the buses, which were great in their time, and we continue to have buses to the other terminals, but you know there's a train coming every three to five minutes now.
Ted Simons: Right now we're on this train toward the airport. I gotta tell you, it's elevated, there's not much to the size. That's an interesting ride.
Debra Ostreicher: Oh, there I am, look at that. The first ride yesterday.
Ted Simons: The mucky mucks at the opening ceremony. That is a ride, isn't it?
Debra Ostreicher: It really is. We all expected the ride to be beautiful and scenic as you go up over that active taxiway that everybody sees. But what we found when we rode it the first time the other day, it's beautiful the whole ride. You really get to see Arizona in such a unique way.
Ted Simons: The waiting areas, you don't have to wait very long, but describe the waiting areas. Benches, seats?
Debra Ostreicher: So the train is designed for quick travel with suitcases. So the inside of the train, there are hardly any seats, there are a few seats, and the stations are beautiful at 44th street and at the east economy lot, and terminal four, they have public art inside, they are worth going to see just to see them.
Ted Simons: And as far as parking, correct me if I'm wrong here, there is no permanent parking at the 44th street light rail area?
Debra Ostreicher: That's correct. The airport doesn't have any parking. Some of the hotels and properties around 44th street and Washington do have some private facilities there where you can park. But the very best option now is the east economy lot. Whether you want uncovered parking or the covered garage, that is probably the best place to park now. Because you just hop on the train and you're in terminal four in two minutes.
Ted Simons: But there is a drop-off area at 44th and Washington.
Debra Ostreicher: There is, and a cell phone waiting lot that a lot of people are used to. So what we're hoping is this new transit station will be a place that you can pick up and drop off so that you don't even need to come into the airport proper. You can just tell somebody to meet you at the 44th street and Washington station.
Ted Simons: There's a remote bag check involved?
Debra Ostreicher: Yes. This convenience is incredible. Both at the 44th street and Washington station, and the east economy lot. You can drive up, give your bags right now with southwest and U.S. Airways, no extra charge for that, give your bags to someone, and off you go your bags are checked.
Ted Simons: do you have to get there a little earlier?
Debra Ostreicher: A little earlier, I think the cutoff time is an hour and a half. You'd be there anyway if you were parking. But now you don't have your bags.
Ted Simons: What kind of cost to build this thing? I've heard upwards of $1.56 billion.
Debra Ostreicher: for the entire project, once it's done, going to the rest of the terminals to the rental car center, the estimated cost is $1.5 billion, but what we opened yesterday, $644 million.
Ted Simons: So what you opened yesterday was phase one. Talk about the rest of the phases here. This thing goes to 2020 completed out?
Debra Ostreicher: That's right. In 2015, we're continuing to build right now. If you drive past terminal three right now you can see the beginnings of the next station. But we figured why wait to open it? Let's open now what we can, which is to serve 80% of the passengers anyway. So the sky Travis Murphy train will go to the rest of the terminals in 2015, and sometime in the 2020s it will go all the way to the rental car center.
Ted Simons: This is really something. But let's get a 30,000-foot view if we can. Why was this built? What need does this fill?
Debra Ostreicher: This fills a very important need. That is, if you've ever been to the airport on a Sunday night, or during Super Bowl, we have another one coming up, or any big holiday weekend, you see the roadways get so congested. Sometimes you can't even get up to terminal four to pick up or drop off a passenger. As we look into the 2020s, that's what the roadways would begin to look like every single day. So rather than wait until that happens, we needed to act now to build this so we can grow together with the demand for traffic.
Ted Simons: Last question. Is there a message involved? Is there like a civic message? Airports are often the first thing that out of town folks see when they get to a particular community.
Debra Ostreicher: Well, this is really a -- Just another sign that America's friendliest airport, what we're doing for customer service. You can't be more efficient, quick, and beautifully transported than you can on the new Phoenix sky train.
Ted Simons: It sounds exciting. It's running as we speak.
Debra Ostreicher: It sure is, 24 hours a day.
Ted Simons: Seven days a week. Good to have you here.
Debra Ostreicher: Thanks, Ted.


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McLean Auto Repair
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"Over all great customer service and great work done by the staff."— Jim, a Verified CustomerView all reviews
Auto Repair Experience
- John Vallely, Owner
- Established 1988
- 2 Auto Repair Mechanics on Staff
- 2 ASE Certified Auto Technicians
- 38 Years of Car Repair Experience
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McLean Auto Repair, originally established in 1970 and owned by John Vallely since 1988, is one of our highest scoring shops, with a 97 in the technical ability section of our certification and 98s in the other categories. They have two technicians, who are both ASE Master Techs and have a combined 38 years of experience between them. A NAPA Auto Care Center and ASE Blue Seal Shop, McLean may be a small shop, but with monster capabilities backed by great warranties. The shop is family owned and operated, with a focus on honest service and complete customer care, and according to John, the coffee's great, too!ReviewsMap
Auto Repair Experience
- John Vallely, Owner
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- ColombiaFoodFunding via Interactuar
Faber ArleyColombiaFoodFunding via Fundación Mario Santo Domingo (FMSD)
Roberto ManuelColombiaFoodFunding via Fundación Mario Santo Domingo (FMSD)
Ericka Patricia
Update on Ericka PatriciaEricka bought frozen treats and candy with her previous Kiva loan; her sales increased. In this way she has been rotating her working capital and she has many aspirations for growth. She wants to take advantage of the December season to invest in greater volume, get discounts, and offer her products at good prices. This is the reason she has approached Kiva to get a new loan, with which she will buy ice cream, candy, and drinks to make good use of her loan this month. This is the season when many people spend money and her sales usually increase, so her Kiva loan will be a success.
Previous Loan DetailsEricka is 27 years old and has a soda shop in a neighborhood in the downtown area of the city. She came to Barranquilla from Magdalena when she was 17 years old after she graduated, looking for opportunities to succeed in the city. She first worked as an employee in a soda shop for three years, a... More from Ericka Patricia's previous loan »
Additional Information
About Fundación Mario Santo DomingoFundación Mario Santo Domingo (FMSD) is a non-profit organization in northern Colombia dedicated to developing programs for the country's poorest communities. In addition to numerous social services, FMSD runs a microfinance program to strengthen micro-businesses in the areas where it works. The organization also offers several non-financial components as part of this program, including training to help entrepreneurs start their own businesses.
Concurrent and Successive Loans
Our Field Partners often work with borrowers over a series of loans as the borrowers build credit, take out bigger loans, and expand their businesses. In order to make it easier for our Field Partners to post loans for borrowers who have been listed on Kiva before, we allow them to post successive and concurrent loans for their Kiva borrowers. This means that our Field Partners are able to post a borrower's second, third, etc., loan on Kiva without having to re-enter all of the borrower's information.
This borrower has been listed on Kiva before, so you'll see an updated loan description, as well as excerpts of the original descriptions from earlier loans. Most borrowers take out loans consecutively, meaning that they receive a second loan after having repaid the first. However, sometimes our Field Partners give out concurrent loans, allowing borrowers to take out one primary loan and a secondary "add-on" loan along with it. These "add-on" loans are typically smaller than the borrower's primary loan and serve a different purpose. Because Field Partners can now post loans as successive and concurrent loans, you will be able to track borrower progress over time and see the various ways a borrower is working with our Field Partners through funds from Kiva's lenders.
About Colombia
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
- Repayment Term
- 14 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
- Monthly
- Pre-Disbursed:
- Dec 6, 2012
- Listed
- Jan 2, 2013
- Currency Exchange Loss:
- Possible
- Ended:
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Get your heads out the damn gutter right now! Despite its suggestive title, tongue is a magazine that specializes in the words of local creative minds. Believe it or not, this city has an eclectic poetry scene. And with all the spoken-word nights that circulate from all points of town throughout the year, tongue is just the publication we need to sort out the occasions and highlight the aesthetic attitude that goes on at these events. Published by poet Kim Cotton (better known to all the hepcats and hepkittens as the sultry kim c.), tongue is a literary quarterly that gives regional wordsmiths the opportunity to see their words on the printed page. Okay, so it may not be the Paris Review we're talking about here, but it does offer willing and curious Houstonians the chance to sample the city's poetry culture. And it's not just poetry the magazine is down for; tongue publishes fiction, art, photography, commentaries -- even a whole stage play here and there. So far, you can get it only at a few places, like Brazos Bookstore, Cafe Artiste and the Oscar's Creamery on Westheimer. But if you're a person who craves creativity from a hometown point of view, you gotta spend the $3 and get some tongue. (Once again, get your damn heads out the gutter!) For more info on the magazine and Houston poetry in general, log on to Cotton's Web site at kcotton97.tripod.com/ Houstonspokenwords.html.
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Best Reading SeriesMargarett Root Brown Reading Series
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Best Guitarist Who Never Plays in PublicCherie Craze
Best Local Song About Drivin'"Supercop," by the Road Kings
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Best Dancing by the Side of the RoadDrive By Dancing 2000
Best Theater the Size of a Postage StampThe Little Room Downstairs Theater
Best Show You Can Chew OverThe Great Caruso Dinner Theater
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- "VNZ IDENTITY"Corporate identitiy for myself, Vincent Schwenk.
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