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Scorecard: What Election 2010 Means for Transportation around the Nation
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
(Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation) Democrats lost big on Tuesday, and it was only a tad better for alternative transportation. The fate of several high speed rail plans around the country are now in question as new governors take over and Republicans take over in Congress with a mandate to cut spending. (See TranportPolitic for more on that.)
From races where transit or transportation became an issue, to marquis ballot measures for new initiatives, here's our scorecard of election 2010 in Transportation Nation:
The race: 8th Congressional District, Minnesota -- Jim Oberstar Loses. The Incumbent Democrat, Chair of House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, loses to Repub. Chip Cravaack by 4,200 votes.
A champion of transportation leaves Congress. Rep. Oberstar has been in office since 1974 and was a strong advocate for transportation spending throughout. Even if he had won, he would have lost his chairmanship of the Transportation Committee when Republicans take control of the House. Still, his loss was unexpected.
Oberstar Stands Firm on Record in Transportation-Filled Farewell Speech
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
(Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation) Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.) Chair of the House Transportation Committee was unseated Tuesday. He has served Minnesota since 1974, an he sure had a lot to say about his transportation tenure. Below is the full audio of his emotional, proud, and of course, transportation-filled farewell speech.
"In the business world when the profits of sales go down, the CEO says, well it was sales, or marketing ... in this arena you look into the mirror and say, it was me. But there is nothing I would take back. "
About 6:25 into his remarks, Oberstar starts to list off all the work he is proud of, and it reads like the list of roads, bridges, tunnels and infrastructure that cover Minnesota.
"I can't change, and I wouldn't change any of the votes I cast this year to bring us out of the worst recession, to chart a course for the future ... I wouldn't change any of the votes I cast to bring forward the stimulus. Because the bridge over Interstate 35 at North Branch will be there long after I leave office, and long after any successor. That's a 100 year bridge. And the bridge at County Road 17 over I-35 ... that will be there long after..."
As for what this transportation legislator will do next, he says he will reflect for a while and look for something "in the public arena."
Download the full audio as broadcast by MPR.
GM IPO Details Emerge
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
(Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation) General Motors post-bailout, post-bankruptcy IPO is expected to raise between $8-$13 billion and transform the U.S. government's role from majority owner to minority shareholder. But the federal government would still be the largest owner.
GM is expected to file a final registration for the IPO on Wednesday, the same day they release quarterly earnings (and are expected to announce they are profitable for the third straight quarter). That's when we'll officially know how much they are trying to raise, as well as the exact share price. Some hints have already leaked out, though, and early reports are that shares will likely be priced at $26 to $29--considerably higher than earlier estimates. And at that price, AP estimates the total company valuation will be around $46 billion, which is similar to Ford.
During the bailout, U.S. taxpayers ponied up $50 billion to save the company and has so far gotten about $10 billion back. GM will use the money from the IPO to pay off debt, not raise operating capital. Initially, GM will only be offering a portion of their shares. The rest will come in subsequent offerings at a higher price, GM and the U.S. Government are hoping.
According to multiple reports, GM executives will now begin meeting with major investors --like foreign-based sovereign wealth funds, including those based in Kuwait and China.
For a breakdown of likely ownership stakes see the Detroit Bureau.
Transit and Transportation at Stake in Several Key Races
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
(Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation) We've been closely watching the intersection of transportation and politics on this site. Here are a few races where transportation may affect the outcome, or where the outcome may affect transportation.
The race: Maryland Governor -- Repub. Bob Ehrlich, Dem. Martin O'Malley
What's at stake: It's a race of rail vs bus. The two candidates each support extending some form of public transit to the area of Maryland in the Washington D.C. suburbs. O'Malley wants the proposed Purple Line while Erlich prefers a bus plan. Maryland is a deep blue state, so Ehrlich's chances aren't great. But O'Malley isn't hugely popular and this is not a good year for Democrats nationwide, so an upset is always possible and the Purple Line hangs in the balance. (Read more.)
The race: 8th Congressional District, Minnesota -- Incumbent Dem. Jim Oberstar, Chair of House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Repub. Chip Cravaack
What's at stake: Congressional control. Oberstar is currently the Chair of the Congressional transportation committee. He's in charge of the purse strings on countless transportation and infrastructure projects around the nation. He's called for a massive transportation funding package that would be less likely to pass without a champion at the helm of transportation committee. Even if Oberstar holds on in this tighter-than-expected race, he may lose his chairmanship if Republicans take control of the House. The ranking member of the House Transportation Committee is Republican John Mica of Florida, who, like Oberstar, has been a champion of increased transportation funding and high speed rail. In fact, Mica and Oberstar have joined to assail the Obama administration for not making transportation spending a higher priority.
"I view this as the most critical jobs bill before Congress ... we're going to do it together, one way or another, come hell or high water," Mica said in 2009 of the transportation bill. But it's unclear how Mica would hew to this agenda with a much more conservative, less spending-friendly congress. (Read more from MPR)
The race: Ohio Governor -- Incumbent Dem. Ted Strickland, Repub. John Kasich
What's at stake: High speed rail spending. Kasich has proposed repurposing the
Jersey Barrier Art to Spruce up NYC
Monday, November 01, 2010
(Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation) The New York City Department of Transportation announced their Jersey Barrier Design Winners Monday.
Jersey barrier art by Jennifer Cecere, Jenny Hung, and Debra Hampton will adorn the ubiquitous eyesores around NYC construction zones with brightly colored patterns and representational designs. The winning entries vary in style from geometric patterns, to bright bird feather hints striped lengthwise, and subtle human forms hidden in complex symmetrical flowing red and white line paintings. See some small samples here.
For a sense of past projects with similar sensibilities, click through this photo set by NY DOT "pARTners". Downtown New York has done this in the past, and we hope they do it more often. It's a smart move to transform the constant construction sites inherent in infrastructure upgrades into a canvas for local expression. It might also earn a little more support for the projects too. Once these jersey barriers are covered in art instead of car soot, people might not dislike them as much. Even a little improvement would be nice.
Check out other efforts to inject art into transportation spaces by the NY DOT laid out in this little pdf they released on how they select sites and art projects.
Image (CC) of unpainted barriers by Flickr user takomabibelot.
In Maryland, Vote for Governor is Vote Between Rail and Bus Rapid Transit Along Proposed "Purple Line"
Monday, November 01, 2010
(Matt Bush, WAMU) In the DC metro area transit has become a key issue for many voters in the Maryland governor's race. Specifically, candidate support or opposition for a proposed extension of DC area Metro known as the Purple Line is likely to decide the votes of many in the DC suburbs.
Republican former Gov. Bob Ehrlich wants the Purple Line to be rapid buses, saying it is cheaper and more likely to receive federal funding. Incumbent Democrat Gov. Martin O'Malley wants light rail, saying, among other reasons, it is more attractive to potential businesses looking to locate in the D.C. suburbs.
That stance helped O'Malley receive the endorsement of the Greater Washington Board of Trade. "We're at capacity on certain lines already on Metrorail. When you look at buses, they fill up pretty quickly, they don't move as many people, and they don't move them as fast," says Jim Dinegar, the board's president.
A Maryland Transit Administration study also termed light rail better for the environment. But the World Resources Institute in D.C. did its own study, which says rapid buses are better. The institute's Greg Fuhs says they produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
"The primary reason being the energy source for light rail, the region covered by the Purple Line system, is heavily coal dependent," Fuhs says.
Fuhs adds many buses now run on cleaner fuels than gas and get better gas mileage. Either way, depending on what plan they support, local residents are heading to the polls knowing the man who wins the governor's race will decide between rail or bus. And that's worth voting on.
Minnesota Gov Candidates Agree: More Buses, No Gas Tax, But Disagree on How to Get It Done
Monday, November 01, 2010
(St. Paul, Minn --Dan Olson, Minnesota Public Radio) The candidates vying to replace Minnesota governor, and potential Presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty, appear to agree on major transportation issues: They all oppose a gas tax increase, they favor more borrowing and they support bus transit. But dig a little deeper and the three diverge on the details of all those issues. (Listen to this story at MPR.)
Republican Tom Emmer, Independence Party candidate Tom Horner and Democrat Mark Dayton all agree this is not the time to raise Minnesota's gasoline tax.
Beyond that however, Emmer sounds a familiar campaign theme. He says money for transportation will come as the state does more to encourage business growth. "That's the way you solve it, you don't keep raising the tax and driving away the business, let's grow the business so we collect more of the revenue," Emmer said.
State transportation officials estimate Minnesota is short about a billion dollars or more a year in keeping up with road and bridge needs. That puts a spotlight on another major revenue source, borrowing.
The Pawlenty administration has relied heavily on borrowing to fund road and bridge projects. The three gubernatorial candidates agree borrowing is an important revenue source.
Snapshots of the American Commute
Friday, October 29, 2010
Our partner The Takeaway asked for your snapshots and sounds from your daily commute. They got some striking photos, some cluttered traffic and a healthy dose of personality.
Nissan Recalling Two Million Vehicles
Thursday, October 28, 2010
(Jerome Vaughn, WDET—Detroit) Nissan is recalling more than two million vehicles worldwide for an issue that could lead to engines stalling. The recall affects more than a dozen models from the 2003 through 2006 model years, including selected Nissan Xterra sport utility vehicles, Titan pickup trucks, and Infinity QX56 SUVs.
About 750,000 of the vehicles were produced in the US. Others were manufactured in Japan and Europe. A faulty electrical relay for the engine control module could cause the engine to stall.
Nissan says no accidents have been reported in connection with the issue.Dealers will make repairs at no cost to consumers. Affected owners will be notified by mail.
GM to Expand Production, Pay Back More of Bailout Money
Thursday, October 28, 2010
(From WDET—Detroit, and Transportation Nation) General Motors will build a new small Cadillac at its Lansing Grand River plant. It will be built on the same platform as the Cadillac CTS, which was named Motor Trend's car of the year in 2008.
Motor Trend Detroit Editor Todd Lassa says the new ATS will be designed to compete with the best small luxury cars like the Mercedes-Benz C- Class and the B-M-W 3 series. "The Cadillac ATS, I think, will do well against the Mercedes C-Class. The BMW 3 series is the car everyone wishes they could build. Cadillac wishes it could build that," he says.
GM CEO Dan Akerson tells WDET his company will invest $190 million in the Grand River plant to make the ATS. That will mean the addition of a second shift, creating 600 jobs. The car is set to launch in 2012.
Bailout Payback
In other GM news, the Department of the Treasury announced they have approved the buyback of $2.1 billion in preferred stock from GM. This brings the total repayment of government bailout money up to $9.5 billion of the $49.5 billion total.
Here's the official announcement from GM and from Treasury. They are only slightly different in what they highlight.
Lautenberg Launching ARC Tunnel Investigation
Thursday, October 28, 2010
This press release just out from the office of Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), who is steaming mad about the cancellation of the ARC tunnel.
Here's the press release.
Billions for Rail Means an Election Opportunity
Thursday, October 28, 2010
(Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation) The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $2.4 billion in federal grants for high-speed rail projects around the country. The bulk of the the money, a combined $1.7 billion, is going to Florida and California for ambitious intercity rail projects that have already received $3.5 billion in federal grants as well as local bond money. Here's the complete list of grants.
Today's announcements are for FY2010 yearly allocation the the Federal Railway Administration's High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program, as approved by Congress. It is not stimulus money, which amounts to another pool of approximately $8 billion dedicated to HSR. These announcements come just five days before election day and some elected officials are using the occasion to prove they can bring home the bacon. Thursday morning, our partner The Takeaway covered how America's diminishing appetite for infrastructure is playing out politically. But local politicians sure seemed happy to tout the millions headed to their districts. Here's how the announcements—leaked on Monday in most cases—are being discussed and celebrated by political officials around the country, just part of our regular coverage of the intersection of transportation and politics.
In Iowa—The official announcement - Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood makes the official announcement at 1:30 p.m. EST (full audio here) at the Iowa City Rail Depot. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Iowa Governor Chet Culver and U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack all joined LaHood as he called the full package "historic" and touted the job-creating power of rail construction. They also held a local event touting plans to connect Iowa City and Chicago.
In Michigan— on Wednesday, Democratic politicians made some hay of the $161 million their state is getting to connect Detroit with Chicago. Senator Carl Levin, Congressman Mark Shauer and other local leaders all turned out. It just so happens the event took place in Jackson, MI, a congressional district up for grabs on Tuesday. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation John Porcari discussing the Michigan grant with WDET.
In California—A second official announcement
Federal Railroad Administration head, Joe Szabo, made his own announcement in Fresno, Cali. to a supportive audience at a local high speed rail conference. California got the largest share of the grants in this round. Of the $901 million, $715 million will go to the San Joaquin valley, and $16 million to connect San Fransisco with San Jose. Something Rep. Jim Costa is pleased to hear, and share. "Our years of hard work have paid off and the Valley will kick off construction of our nation's first high-speed rail system," he said. He also reminded constituents he was the author of the $9.95 billion bond measure that is funding the mega-project to connect LA and San Fransisco. The fate of this project could hinge on the outcome of the governor's election Tuesday.
In Florida—$800 million isn't enough. Republican candidate for governor Rick Scott says the feds should pay even more. They've already given $1.25 billion to connect Tampa and Orlando, but Scott says Washington should pay 100 percent of the cost, of the $2.6 billion project. Then there's this from Tampabay.com: "The announcement comes just days before Hillsborough County voters decide on a 1-cent sales tax increase for transportation, of which about 43 percent would go toward light rail. Supporters say local light rail is necessary to the success of high-speed rail." Just a little something.
In Virginia—$45.4 million in grants will go to the first steps of planning for a Richmond to D.C. line. This would eventually connect to the Boston-Washington Northeast corridor, and Senator Jim Webb likes it. "I worked with Virginia officials to secure these funds because high-speed passenger rail promises significant economic benefits for Richmond and the Commonwealth," Webb wrote in a press release. "These funds will spur job creation and economic growth, while reducing traffic on our highways in a cost effective way." Neither Senator in Va. is up for re-election this year.
In NY—$1.5 million goes to the Empire Corridor rail project in Western, NY. Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) is quite pleased. Her area pulled in just one of the smallest allocations, but look how she spreads the news. She's also in no danger of being unseated on Tuesday, just giddy for rail maybe.
TRANSCRIPT: Senator Lautenberg Reacts to Gov. Christie on ARC Tunnel
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Here's the full statement from NJ Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) on the decision to kill the ARC tunnel by NJ Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) earlier Wednesday.
We've also posted video of the full speech from Christie, and the reaction from Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood.
NEWARK – Today, U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) issued the following statement in response to Governor Chris Christie's decision to kill the critical Access to the Region's Core (ARC) Tunnel project:
"The Governor was given a deal from the federal government on Sunday that put no extra imposition on the state of New Jersey for its obligation to the ARC Tunnel project, and the Governor refused it. It was clear from the beginning that Governor Christie planned to kill the ARC Tunnel no matter what. In doing so, the Governor has once again put politics over performance.
VIDEO: Christie Speech Killing ARC Tunnel
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Here's the video and full transcript of NJ Governor Chris Christie's speech announcing his decision to kill the ARC Tunnel for a second, and final, time.
(Part 1)
Feds Foil DC Metro Bomb Plot in Planning Phase
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
(Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation) Federal officials indicted a naturalized American citizen on charges that he was plotting a series of attacks on DC area Metro stations. He was arrested after meeting with men he thought were part of Al-Qaeda about the plan.
Authorities stress the plot was in the very early stages, the public was never in any danger, they say.
NY MTA to Increase Tolls
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
(Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation) Tolls are going up for New York's bridges and tunnels. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved on Wednesday increases expected to generate an extra $107 million per year.
The new rates will take effect on December 30. Most crossings will cost drivers an additional $1, with the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge toll increasing by $2.
Drivers using the electronic payment system, EZ Pass, will see a 5 percent increase on their already reduced tolls. In effect, these toll hikes will fall disproportionately on cash customers. This is intentional, to encourage more and more commuters to adopt EZ Pass for the growing discounts.
Earlier this month the same MTA raised mass transit fares, so it is not just autos catching the brunt of a transportation money crunch in the NY metro area.
ARC Tunnel is Dead--Again UPDATED
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
(Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation) An official familiar with the project confirms that NJ Governor Chris Christie is terminating the largest infrastructure project currently underway in the United States.
Christie first announced his intention on October 7th to halt progress on the ARC tunnel after cost projections were as much as $5 billion more than allocated funds. Federal officials had convinced Gov. Christie to take two weeks to reconsider his plans. A final decision from his office has been expected since Friday.
The Star-Ledger and AP report federal officials offered to change the terms of financing for the $8.7-$14 billion dollar ARC tunnel, but did not offer additional federal funds to the State of New Jersey which would have to pay for any cost overruns. That was, apparently, not enough to sway Gov. Christie who has received national support and attention, particularly from the Tea Party movement, for his "belt-tightening" stance on the ARC tunnel project.
The tunnel would have doubled commuter rail capacity between New Jersey and New York City.
The Governor's office is expected to make a formal announcement Wednesday.
Matthew Schuerman is following the story closely for our partner WNYC.
UPDATED: Palo Alto Says No to High Speed Rail
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
(Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation) The city of Palo Alto says they don't want a high speed rail station. It would cause too much traffic, cost too much to build parking lots, and would hurt regional airports according to the City Council. That, and they just don't like the rail project in general according to a report in the Mercury News. The Council voted Monday against building a station in their city. There have also been concerns raised about noise and visual pollution from the trains.
The California High Speed Rail Authority was considering three potential locations for stops in the area along the planned Los Angeles-San Fransisco line including Redwood City and Mountain View as well as Palo Alto.
The Palo Alto City Council has voted no confidence in the entire project in the past, and has joined other local municipalities in a lawsuit opposing the path of the proposed project.
UPDATE: Rachel Wall of the California High Speed Rail Authority tells Transportation Nation that Palo Alto will still be included in the environmental review process currently underway; however, the draft Environmental Impact Report slated for release in a few months will include community input -- for or against -- in its assessment of different station possibilities.
The mid-Peninsula station is an optional one (not required under the 2008 bond measure that is financing the project known as Prop 1A), meaning a station in the Palo Alto area may not get built at all, or it may get built in another community.
That said, any community that does get a station would likely have to foot a large part of the bill for it, so it is unlikely that a station would be imposed on a city that didn't want it.
Obama's $2.5 Billion High Speed Rail Spending for Election Week
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
(Alex Goldmark, Transportation Nation) Less than a week ahead of elections around the country, Congressmen are happily announcing money their states are getting for high speed rail. Official allocations will take place tomorrow. California is getting nearly a billion dollars, Florida just over $800 million while several smaller projects in the Midwest for "higher speed" rail will also get funding, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Monday we reported on the money going to Florida and New England for intercity connections. Today local officials released more funding details for the Midwest and West Coast in what seems like a pre-election day affirmation of Presidential support for high-speed rail around the nation.
This week's $2.5 billion in grant announcements are not stimulus funds. They are the part of the FY2010 yearly allocations from the DOT and the Federal Railway Administration, (which has quite a handy website with plenty of charts, data, and interactive maps). The bulk of the allocations went to two of the largest states, California and Florida, receiving $900 and $800 million respectively.
The largest share of funding in the Midwest--$230 million-- goes to Iowa and Illinois for enhanced Amtrak service from Chicago to Iowa City. The Amtrak line from Chicago to Detroit received $150 million to increase its current speed to 110 mph--not quite the 220 mph that denotes most HSR, but certainly "higher speed" rail than the existing top speeds under 80 mph.
The Obama administration isn't funding every request though. They declined to give $8 million requested for a study and design of a potential Chicago-to-St. Louis bullet train.
In addition to this $2.5 billion for HSR this year, there is still a largely unspent pot of $700+ billion in stimulus money dedicated to high speed rail. Of the $8 billion in stimulus money allocated for HSR, just $871 million has been obligated.
Here's an updated list of all the projects receiving federal money, both stimulus funds as well as yearly allocations.
(Thanks to MidwestHSR for the tip on some of this.)
New Fuel Efficiency Standards Announced for Trucks
Monday, October 25, 2010
(Washington, D.C.—Todd Zwillich, Transportation Nation) Proposed new government fuel efficiency standards for three categories of trucks are out today. Federal agencies say the rules should boost fuel efficiency by 15 - 20 percent over the next eight years.
Officials say their goal is to reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency in combination tractors, heavy duty pickup trucks, and vans and vocational vehicles like buses.
The new regulations, released by the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) would take effect starting in 2014. They include new engine and tire standards intended to make commercial fleets more fuel efficient.
The agencies are going for a 20 percent reduction in CO2 emissions and fuel use in combination trucks by 2018. Heavy duty pickups running on diesel fuel are expected to achieve a 15 percent reduction by 2018, while gas-powered heavy duty trucks and vans should cut their fuel use and emissions by 10 percent, according to DOT.
The rules go after a range of fuel-wasting problems in truck fleets, including poor aerodynamics, leaky air conditioners, and sub-optimal tire performance.
Of course, all of these new standards will likely raise short-term costs for trucking owners. Officials say up-front costs will more than pay for themselves by cutting fuel costs over several years.
There's a 60-day public comment period before regulators set about making the rules final. Read, if you dare, the entire 673-page of proposed regulations here.


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few more sketches for "Generations" project i`m doing with Levente Peterffy.
потрясающая, захватывающая динамика живописного месива - настоящее кино
You're rocking it with these. You should follow in Levente's footstepts and some livestreaming .
Truly inspiring.
GIMLI's father!!! XD
Do you work on corel painter?
Your marking making/brush touch is so damn beautiful OMG. The only painters who come to mind that can match it are Mullins and Jaime Jones

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Wrestling Forum : WWE, TNA, Indy Wrestling, Lucha Underground, Women of Wrestling Forums (http://www.wrestlingforum.com/forumindex.php)
- Other Wrestling (http://www.wrestlingforum.com/other-wrestling/)
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Adam Cole and Matt Hardy comparison
Ok why the hell do they keep saying Adam Cole is just like a young Matt Hardy? His ring style is completely different from Matt's, he doesn't look like him aside from having long hair. They don't have similar gimmicks, so i'm really confused as to why they keep comparing the two. They're nothing alike. Comparing anyone to Matt Hardy is kind of an insult if you ask me, since Hardy was always kinda shit in the ring.
Matt even came to the ippv saying he had to see for himself, since everyone keeps telling him Adam Cole is a young Matt Hardy. Did they just come up with this whole comparison thing as a way to get them to feud? If so its very stupid they aren't anything alike.
Re: Adam Cole and Matt Hardy comparison
They've been comparing them. LOL. They're really stretching for a feud.
Re: Adam Cole and Matt Hardy comparison
Because ROH booking is the shits nowadays.
Re: Adam Cole and Matt Hardy comparison
At their debuts both were part of tag team
Long Hair
Black hair
Both have eyes & mouth
Not enough for you? :)
Re: Adam Cole and Matt Hardy comparison
Both have first names with 4 letters.
Both have wrestled matches for ROH.
Both have fucked Lita (probably)
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Here are some pictures featuring all the great times we had this summer at the library! Although the summer program is officially over, we will continue to have story time on Tuesday mornings and will accept reading logs until the end of August.
Super Readers Wrap-up Party
Saturday, July 25, 9am-Noon
The photo above is just a sneak peek of all the preparations going into our Super Readers Wrap-up Party! Drop in any time between 9am and Noon on Saturday, July 25 to play our life-size story land game. Venture along a game board that extends throughout the entire library, visiting famous fictional settings such as Hogwarts, the land of Oz, Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, and other favorites! So many young patrons have been doing such an excellent job reading this summer…we can't wait to celebrate with you!


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Share your 2ww stories with me!!
Two Week Waiters??
I should get copies of my scans. None of mine even looked remotely like that. They kept focusing on my left ovary though, so I didn't see much of the right one, but I'm guessing by the few pictures they took of it it wasn't that interesting. The left one is the one I snapped the picture of, and I'm guessing that's probably what you said, the corpus luteum. Guess I'll find out next week when the doc gets the results and gives me a call. She's supposed to get it in 2-3 days, but considering today is wednesday... I probably won't hear from her until monday at the earliest. I wonder how early I could get copies. I should call tomorrow.
Im on my TWW i get to start testing on turkey day GL and baby dust to you all
Holy Balls! what the eff. Learn from me ladies, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD. (Especially when you're on your phone)
****Big temp dip this AM. Probably would have been bigger if I hadn't been so hot. I think I am officially out.****
It was warm in my room this morning. I was warm and considering throwing a leg out of the blanket. It's still above the cover line but I am counting it and the cramps that I have as meaning AF is about to rear her ugly @$$ face.
ahahaha Poor thing. We understood. lol
Yeah, I tend to O on my right side... in fact, I think I O'd on my right side this month as well. Per the doppler images I have, I think my right ovary gets better blood flow than my left.
So far today I'm not having any symptoms :-/ even my nips feel less sore than on previous days. I'm still taking a hpt tomorrow at 10 dpo... you never know!
Me (30) + DH (34) =
DD1 (10) + DD2 (born 6/9/14)
Darn all those people on the waiting to test boards and their high hopes that despite the fact that I tested negative yesterday and had a temp drop this mroning (granted it wasn't much) that I might still be pregnant. I would think a pregnancy test would show up by now... especially with temps going down.
But the silver lining- I am finally ovulating and having a period on my own. This is wonderful news and maybe just maybe I am out of this shitty annov rut I've been in.


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At Domino's at 1806 S Clack St, we offer you the best in pizza delivery and beyond! We're the restaurant to beat, offering you millions of ways to create your pizza and delivering them directly to you! Meat-lovers and vegetarians alike can find something delicious on the Domino's menu.
Plus we do more than just pizza. With our wing delivery, for example, there can be no doubt that Domino's does it better. We always serve wings that are baked to crispy, tender perfection.
What's on the menu? There's nothing like our delicious chicken wings for a hearty meal. After these savory masterpieces come out of the oven, they are topped with your choice of our sublime sauces in all kinds of flavors. Or choose our boneless wings, made delicious by their light breading and a hint of savory spices. Want even more flavor? Pick from our dipping sauces for a customized kick. However you want your wings, we've got it: from sweet meets hot (think Mango Habanero) to hot (with our own spicy Buffalo wings sauce) to creamy and cool (reach for Ranch dressing). You can't go wrong! Wing delivery from Domino's is all about serving the best. We also have meal choices like saucy penne pasta bowls and chicken, as well as desserts like the Chocolate Lava Crunch Cake and appetizers like breadsticks with marinara sauce. Why do we have so many options? That's easy: we want you to have the best experience.
To further enhance your Domino's experience, we make it simple to order from your local store any way you want! You can call us, order from our website, or download the Domino's app to your smartphone and order en route. Because we operate over 11,700 locations in more than 75 countries, we understand the value of good customer service and high quality. With more than 34 million options to customize your pizza, plus convenient online and mobile ordering for delivery or carryout, it's all about you here at Domino's.
For truly delicious choices ranging from savory pizzas to sweet treats, try Domino's! From side sauces to your choice of crusts to dozens of toppings, you can get creative and customize your pizza any way you want. And Domino's has more than just pizza! Choices of pasta, sandwiches, breads, chicken, and dessert are all available in the area. Whether you're a student at McMurry University, or just nearby, or you want to place an order near Clack Middle or by Cooper High School, Domino's has you covered. That's right! No matter where you are in Abilene neighborhood, you'll find fantastic food at your neighborhood Domino's. Click, call, or come in and see us today!
Looking for a job at your local 1806 S Clack St Domino's? At Domino's, we offer jobs of all kinds to the Abilene area, whether you're looking to jump-start your career or just make a little extra dough! Whether you're making pizza or managing a store, delivering pizza or being a customer service rep, Domino's employees can gain a variety of levels of expertise. Part-time employees and full-time employees alike reap the benefits of working for a fun brand that cares about its team and its product. Delivery drivers are far from bored - with a fun crew, different tasks, a flexible schedule, and listening to your own jams in the car while you deliver, being a Domino's driver is an awesome way to make some extra cash! Even more, driving for Domino's could be the start to a long-term career - opportunities for growth could have you running your own Domino's store. Whether you're looking for a fun gig as one of Domino's delivery drivers or are aiming for store management, Domino's has the options you need. When your career begins with Domino's, you join a team of individuals dedicated to creating the best work atmosphere and delivering the best pizza in Abilene. That's because Domino's is committed to finding success by putting quality above all else. The workplace philosophy is based on the idea that team members matter for the success of Domino's stores.
Interested in a place at the Domino's Pizza table? Check out Domino's job openings! Just complete an application and find a job at the Domino's store closest to you, and see what joining the 1806 S Clack St Domino's crew can do for you.
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'X Factor': The Billboard Cover Story
By Phil Gallo
The U.K. version of 'The X Factor' launched global stars like One Direction and Leona Lewis. Can Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid do the same thing in the U.S.?
The singing competition field is crowded, to say the least. It's been 11 years since "Pop Idol" debuted in the United Kingdom, and 10 years since the U.S. version, "American Idol," came to these shores. In that time, show after show has followed with the goal of capturing a mass TV audience, and maybe also discovering talent and launching careers: "The Voice," "The Next," "Opening Act," "Duets" -- the list goes on.
Eight years ago, Simon Cowell brought forth his spin on the "Idol" formula in the United Kingdom: "The X Factor." A ratings success (it's the United Kingdom's most-watched Saturday night program, with an average viewing audience last year of 11 million, according to ITV, which airs the show), it arrived stateside in 2011. And though it didn't garner the audience of 20 million that Cowell boasted it would, more than 12 million viewers watched it weekly, according to Nielsen. Those numbers lagged the 15.8 million viewers of "The Voice", which for the first time will compete for viewers with "The X Factor" this fall, but the show stands out from the pack when it comes to music itself.
"The X Factor" remains the only one to tie the winner with the executives they will work with as a recording artist: Cowell and Antonio "L.A." Reid. According to Cowell, it's "one of the reasons I believe our shows have been better. If you just booked recording artists on these panels, they can't do what I've done for a living and I can't do what they've done-it's a different skill set. That's the most important reason we have done well."
The U.K. version produced its first international hitmaker in 2007: Leona Lewis. One Direction, RebeccaFerguson and Olly Murs have followed, all signed to Cowell's Syco label and released in the United States through Columbia. Among Lewis, One Direction and Ferguson, the three acts have sold 3.2 million albums in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Murs' stateside debut is slated for Sept. 25.)
Reid-who marked his first year as chairman/CEO of Epic Records in July-turned the first season of the U.S. "X Factor" into an Epic farm system, immediately signing four contestants to the label with a deal for a fifth-runner-up Josh Krajcik-in the works.
When the show returns Sept. 12 -- with new judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato replacing the first season's Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul -- music buyers will have a chance to determine if Reid's instincts were spot on. Epic will release debuts from rapper Chris Rene and R&B singer Marcus Canty in October, with season-one winner Melanie Amaro following in December. Further recognizing the show's power, Reid snagged Cher Lloyd, a season-seven finalist on the U.K. "X Factor," for Epic, not Columbia. Her first U.S. charting single, "Want U Back," peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, and her U.S. album debut arrives in October.
"There would be no point in us doing the show if we genuinely didn't believe that, at the end, there would be some sort of legacy that makes the show worthwhile," Cowell says. "Over the years we've gotten better at putting an infrastructure around it. It's why I put myself on the shows. You've got to be on that panel and use all the years of experience you have had as A&R man and put that on display for all those people. It's quite unnerving."
"The X Factor" is the crown jewel at Syco, the joint venture between Cowell and Sony Music Entertainment. There are local versions of the program being produced in 41 territories including China, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Russia and Vietnam. The U.S. version airs in 166 countries. Syco reports that "X Factor" artists have had 39 No. 1s in the United Kingdom.
Cowell adds, "What we had to prove to the whole industry is that this is a process that you can trust. If we use the time on the show to mentor you properly, help you to become a proper recording artist, you can compete with the biggest artists around the world. It takes years to develop that trust, and we are getting a bit better at it now."
Reid approaches the matter with a little more caution. "The fact that we're releasing this music doesn't mean these artists will be microwaved into massive success," he says. "There is no shortcut. They will still have to have hit singles, still have to go out and perform to win people over beyond what they did on last season's 'X Factor.'
"I don't expect ground-breaking results," Reid adds. "What I do expect is the artists to give their all and the label will be behind them."
Cowell spoke by phone from St. Tropez, France, where he had sailed from Sardinia during a vacation just after filming visits with contestants at his Los Angeles home. While Cowell was vacationing, Reid spent the last week of August in A&R meetings at Epic and shooting "The X Factor" for two days in Los Angeles, then flying to Atlanta, where he spent a few hours with Andre 3000 going over his next album, working in the studio with rapper Future and meeting with producers. To be effective in Atlanta, Reid says, he needs to visit the city. "I have to go and actually see people and be a part of it to find meaningful music and meaningful artists."
Earlier in the summer, Reid, Cowell, Spears and Lovato trekked to five U.S. cities to preside over the cattle-call auditions where Cowell estimates they see 650-700 performers in total. At the Miami Beach taping, Cowell was his usual stern self, constantly asking singers to deliver their all. He peppered nearly every singer with the same question: "You know this might be the last time we see you so what makes you believe you have what it takes to win 'The X Factor'?"
Taping days in the early going are lengthy-more than five hours for the judges and even longer for the crew who capture plenty of hard-luck stories, moments of rejection and elation and far too many performers forgetting lyrics. During the Miami taping, Lovato spoke regularly with Cowell; Reid and Cowell rarely talked to each another at the judges table.
Throughout several days of shooting, Cowell was clearly in charge. He was the one who broke the bad news to contestants with heartfelt apologies. On the fifth and final day of taping, they picked 32 finalists. The drawn-out announcements took their toll on the singers-one young man fell over in tears after his name was announced; another disappointed hopeful raced up a set of stairs and punched a wall before security rushed to escort him out. The four judges ended their final day in Miami with a group hug, Spears clearly appearing more worn out than the others.
The casting of Spears, and signing her to a one-year, $18 million deal, was the first volley among the singing competition cast changes that sprang up this summer. A week after Spears and Lovato signed on, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez announced they were leaving "American Idol." News about Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban possibly joining Mariah Carey as "Idol" judges arrived on the heels of "The Voice" suggesting the upcoming third season may be the last with its original four coaches.
"There's a different chemistry-it's very different than last year," Reid says. "Paula was a veteran. She's a pro from all of her years on 'American Idol.' I personally learned a lot from Paula watching her work and seeing how she went about doing what she did. Demi and Britney are much closer to the age of the contestants and probably very close to the age of the viewers who watch 'X Factor,' so there was something really relevant about them coming to the show." (Adding to that relevance, this week Lovato's "Give Your Heart a Break" becomes her first No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Top 40 chart.)
The age group Reid refers to is the coveted 18-49 demographic. The show was consistently watched by more than 12 million viewers weekly, with the Wednesday edition pulling 5.6 million viewers in the demo, an average rating of 4.4. Fox, which priced "X Factor" ad time higher than any other rookie show last fall, promised a 6 rating in the demo to advertisers.
That didn't occur. Nor did the show pull in 20 million viewers as Cowell had predicted. So Billboard gave him another chance to predict how many more viewers the show will attract with the new judges in place. He started laughing.
"Never, ever again," he says. "What's really important is that the first couple of shows have got to be great. We've got to find our audience and then we have to rely on the audience telling other people about it, whether they like it or not. You'll see how the show has developed over a 12-month period, how we've made some changes, hopefully for the better.
"I want to make [the show] as broad as possible because that's what the recording industry is all about. You've got massive contrasts at the moment-one moment it's Justin Bieber at No. 1 and the following week it's Lionel Richie's country album. That is the music business. And our show has to reflect that."


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How do some of you feel about giving an unborn child the father's last name, and the parents aren't married? Will it create controversey in the end? What if the parents never get married.. I am just wondering since I am pondering on this question for myself.. At first I thought about giving my son his father last name, however I thought about "legally" what if something happens, or we never get married.. idk.. need some intake..
Giving Child Father LAST NAME & NOT MARRIED..
You can name your child whatever you want. The baby's last name does not give nor deny the father rights, AT ALL. You could make his last name Buckinbronco, and it would be legal, and have nothing whatsoever to do with parental rights whether you ever marry him or not.
Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Phil. 4:6
I agree with PP; your child's last name won't legally matter - you're still the mother regardless of last name.
Mom to E and N, Wife to J.
That being said, i think unless the father isn't in the child's life the child should have his or her father's last name.
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Maurine. Wtf are you talking about?- meganlomaniac
My son has my last name&I am content with that. Whenever I do get married, he will still have my former last name, especially since I may hypenate my name.
****Warren Chandler is my world!!!8/22/10 @ 7:31a.m. Proud mommy&Proud Spartan C /O 2010...Proud fiancee` to an Army Veteran...May 10, 2013.****
But I will probably feel some type of way of we don't get married and I have to correct his teachers when they call me Mrs so and so
My son have his father's last name and we aren't married. I believe that children especially the boys should have the mans last name if he is active in his life. I don't see why the mother wouldn't
I sold my soul to the devil thats a crappy deal, least it came with a few toys like a happy meal.
I went back and forth about this when I was pregnant. I was worried that if something happened with DH and I that Caylee would be stuck with his last name. I wanted to hyphenate it so I could at least just drop his name for non legal papers but he flipped out.
She has his last name which is fine now but like I said, early in our relationship I wasn't sure how that would go. Im happy I kept his name so that we all have the same in the end.
Caylee 7.29.09 Aiden 2.21.00
If you guys are in a relationship that you truly believe will last then yes. But just naming the child that and then hoping for a miracle in your relationship or jus because he's the Daddy is a bad move. I have knowledge in this... and I honestly think that if u ain't in marriage mode or almost marrige mode you should NOT give the child the dad's last name or else it'll be DRAMA city. RESENTMENT city.
****When you legally change your name you can then legally change your childs name as well.********
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2014From the hearts of 3, a new baby to complete our tree!