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|Eight new teachers begin 2010-11 school year
|Written by Chris Lee and Jes-c Brandt
Those new to the Holyoke School District are pictured from left,
front row, Luke Thomas, Elizabeth Bloss, Christina Martinez and Stuart
Potter; and back row, Daniel Burge, Julie Beaven, Crystal Rigel and
Jennifer Koops. —Enterprise photo
Eight new teachers were introduced to students within Holyoke School District this week as classes resumed. Three join the staff in the JR/SR high while four will begin at the elementary school. A new band teacher will split his time between the two schools, as well.
Jennifer Koops
The first of two newly hired JR/SR high social studies teachers, Jennifer Koops is looking forward to the kids first and foremost. She is also looking forward to going to sporting events and band concerts.
Koops graduated in May from University of Northern Colorado in Greeley with a degree in history/secondary education.
She always knew she wanted to be a teacher but didn't know if it would be at the high school level or the college level. It wasn't until student teaching in Greeley did she know she wanted to stick with high school.
"Those kids were amazing, and that sealed the deal for me," Koops said.
Koops grew up in Ulysses, Kan. where she graduated from high school in 2006.
Golf is a sport Koops really enjoys. She also likes reading, watching movies and listening to music. She noted a lot of her friends still live in Colorado and it will be nice to be somewhat close to them.
Koops said she enjoys the small town atmosphere and was looking forward to finding a job in a small town. "I knew that was what I wanted to do so I looked off the front range," she added.
Koops was involved with the honors program at UNC and sat on the honors council. She also was on the student council for the humanities and social sciences college.
Daniel Burge
Daniel Burge was hired to be the new family and consumer science teacher at HHS.
Burge has spent most of his life in Denver and most recently was working in the wireless department at Qwest.
The economic times hit many companies hard, and Qwest was one that was forced to let some people go. Burge happened to be one of them.
The move to teaching is a career change for him. Before working for Qwest, he spent time as a UPS driver while finishing his bachelor's at Colorado Christian University in 1998 and also worked for a family construction business.
After some motivation from friends, he decided he wanted to try his hand at teaching.
He completed his TIR (Teacher in Residence) through CCU last year and felt he learned a lot and enjoyed it just as much.
His license is in instructional technology. After finishing his TIR, he knew he was ready for the next step and a full-time position is truly the next step, he added.
After looking at the job description, he said to himself, "This just feels right. This is something that is tailor-made for who I am."
Burge said the interview acted as a confirmation to the way he was feeling about the job. He is looking forward to a successful year. "I think I've got a great start," he said.
Burge will live in Holyoke while his wife, Julie, stays in Denver where she works with real estate and foreclosed properties. The couple has two grown children, both of whom are married. They also have two grandchildren.
In his free time, Burge enjoys playing racquetball. He picked the sport up during college and is hoping to find a place in the area to play.
Stuart Potter
Stuart Potter has taken over teaching duties for the band program within the school district.
Potter grew up in Portland, Ore. and graduated from high school in 2002. He obtained his bachelor's degree in bassoon performance from University of Arizona in 2006. He also has two master's degrees from University of Illinois. He received his master's of music and master's in music education in 2008 and 2010 respectively.
He was looking for a teaching job and stumbled across the open position in Holyoke.
"This seems like a great place to teach the things I want to teach," Potter said.
Potter was a key player in getting a band program started within an independent school in Champaign, Ill. as part of his second master's degree. He has also been heavily involved with professional orchestras, touring ensembles and summer festivals.
"Everything," Potter answered when asked what he is looking forward to the most.
He added teaching is only part of the job. He gets to see the product when students perform for the public. He also said band can be home for a lot of students.
Potter's dad has family in the Denver and Boulder areas so it will be nice to be close to them while he is so far from his parents.
In his free time, Potter enjoys running, reading, pickup games of different sports and is currently learning his way around yard work.
Potter is looking forward to meeting a lot of people. He encourages anyone with questions or concerns about the band program to contact him at the school.
Luke Thomas
Luke Thomas is the second JR/SR high social studies teacher hired by Holyoke School District.
Thomas grew up in Woodland Park and graduated from high school in 1999.
After a year of college at Colorado State University, Thomas decided to try his hand in the dry cleaning business. He began working at the front counter and quickly climbed up to a district manager of a chain of stores in the Ft. Collins area.
Realizing he didn't want to be in the dry cleaning business for the rest of his life, he decided to go back to school. He attended Regis University and obtained his Bachelor of Arts and Social Science in 2009.
Thomas has held different substitute teaching positions since graduating. One was with Holmes Middle School in Colorado Springs where he taught eighth grade American history.
He has also held two long-term substitute positions at Palmer High School and Jenkins Middle School.
"It was nice," Thomas said. "It gave me more full-time classroom responsibilities."
Thomas and his wife Bethany have a 5-year-old daughter Bria. They moved to Holyoke nearly three weeks ago and "absolutely love Holyoke."
Thomas enjoys being outdoors and always keeping busy—anything from hiking to camping, biking and spending time with family. Thomas is also trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The family has three dogs which keep them very busy, as well.
Christina Martinez
After a year without art classes in Holyoke Elementary School, new teacher Christina Martinez is excited to get in the classroom.
Graduating from Minot State University in North Dakota in 2009, Martinez substitute taught at Douglas School District, where she had previously attended school.
Following her year at Douglas School District, she made the move to Holyoke, with her two dogs.
As the art teacher for all classes grades kindergarten through six, Martinez will have the opportunity to work with a large number of kids. She hopes, in addition, to work with parents and members of the community. "Everyone is allowed and can contribute in my classroom," she said. "There's a way everyone can be involved."
This year Martinez plans to focus projects on recycled materials. She firmly believes that anything can be an art material, and students can make something out of practically nothing.
In addition to promoting a green classroom, these projects will be a way for Martinez to expose the children to different kinds of artwork beyond the traditional styles. She noted her class will be very hands-on.
Martinez has many ideas for the upcoming year and is really excited to get going. "I just really love what I do, and hopefully I'll convey that to the students."
Crystal Rigel
Newly hired as one of the sixth grade teachers, Crystal Rigel is eager to get the school year underway.
A graduate of Colorado Christian University, Rigel taught fifth grade in Brush for five years. Her transition to Holyoke School District has many exciting opportunities, she noted. The technical aspect of the classroom will offer a new style of teaching for her.
After attending the ISTE conference in Denver this summer, Rigel is especially excited for the school's new technology. In her classroom, as well as many others, teachers will be using Promethian interactive whiteboards.
Classroom response systems, or "clickers," will also be used in several classrooms. Rigel noted she looks forward to using them for quizzes to get instant feedback on what needs to be reviewed. She describes the new technology as a way to bring tools for the real world into the classroom. She believes her students are a generation based on technology and it's important to incorporate that aspect in their school.
Rigel noted she thinks the students will be very engaged with the new tools. While she has previous experience using an online learning site and a smart board, she anticipates that both she and the kids will be stretched and challenged in new ways.
Rigel, her husband Gary, and their children Christopher and Sandy live in Sterling. When she's not teaching in the classroom, Rigel and her family like to teach elsewhere. Every summer they travel with their church to Grandmother's Bay, Saskatchewan, where they teach a Bible school.
Julie Beaven
Returning to the classroom this year is first grade teacher Julie Beaven. Originally from Iowa, Beaven graduated from Northwestern College in Orange City in 1997.
She taught kindergarten and first grade for eight years at St. Vrain Valley School District in Longmont. Being in the classroom, she said, was her passion and she really enjoyed her time teaching.
After Beaven and her husband Herb had their two children, Noah and Hannah, she transitioned to staying home full-time. Last year, the family moved to Julesburg, where Herb is a teacher.
While Beaven enjoyed her time at home, the whole Beaven family is anticipating the upcoming school year. Noah and Hannah have been in her classroom, she noted, helping her prepare the room for the school year. Her family has been very supportive and very encouraging, she added.
"I consider myself a lifelong learner," Beaven said. She loves to learn and hopes to impart the value of learning to her students at Holyoke Elementary School.
Things have certainly changed since Beaven was last in the classroom, especially in technology. On the other hand, she commented, education is about meeting the needs of students. She is excited to be in a district that demonstrates a consistent desire to do what's right for kids.
Beaven looks forward to meeting her students, as well as getting to know the community and her colleagues. When not in school, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and being outside.
Elizabeth Bloss
Taking on the role of sensory motor teacher in the special education department, Elizabeth Bloss looks forward to the upcoming school year.
Bloss graduated from University of Northern Colorado in December 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in special education. She lived in Vail, working as a teacher's aide, in the time between living in Greeley and moving to Holyoke. "I've always wanted to live in the country," Bloss commented.
When she came to Holyoke for her interview, Bloss said she fell in love with the place and really likes the town's atmosphere.
As a first-year teacher, Bloss is excited to get in the classroom. She looks forward to learning as much as possible from fellow teachers and classroom experience.
When she's not teaching, Bloss enjoys running and spending time with her dog. She also hopes to get more involved in horseback riding now that she lives in a rural setting.


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Phoenix Race Report - Casey Mears, GEICO Ford Fusion
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Avondale, AZ (November 11, 2012) – Casey Mears and the GEICO team descended upon the Phoenix area looking to extend the momentum they gained over the previous two weeks at Martinsville and Texas. With the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season rapidly coming to a close, Phoenix offered an opportunity to continue finishing the year in strong fashion.
Mears opened the weekend by ending up 26th on the speed chart in the series' first practice session on Friday. He would then move on to qualifying where he toured the newly paved and configured one-mile oval in 26.625-seconds, a strong lap considering the bright sunshine that blanketed the racetrack. Mere moments after the #13 GEICO Ford Fusion departed the racing surface, clouds rolled in and the temperature cooled, allowing subsequent drivers to break track qualifying records. Mears would start from the 25th position, just one spot to the rear of close friend, Jimmie Johnson.
A sold out crowd at Phoenix International Raceway showed up to celebrate Veteran's Day with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Mears and the #13 GEICO Fusion rolled off from the 25th position when the green flag turned the field loose for 312 laps of racing on Sunday afternoon. Immediately faced with a handling issue, Mears radioed in on lap three to crew chief, Bootie Barker, "I'm totally sideways, I have no side grip." Barker assured him they would rectify the problem once he was able to visit pit road for a scheduled green flag stop. They received the opportunity sooner than later, as the event's first caution flag flew on lap 16.
Mears would ultimately re-enter the top 25 and depart only briefly during a late-race strategy move that sent the #13 GEICO Fusion down pit road under green on lap 247. Mears' car continued to get better throughout the race and as the insanity began in Phoenix, he managed to keep his GEICO Fusion clean in the closing laps. The race was red flagged with just two laps to go while a melee ensued in the garage between the teams of Hendrick Motorsports and Michael Waltrip Racing after a case of road rage prevailed between drivers Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer. When the event went back to green flag conditions, Mears hustled to a 22nd place finish while also avoiding a last lap crash that collected a handful of his Sprint Cup Series counterparts. When he took the checkered flag, Mears also achieved the team's 18th top 25 finish of the 2012 season.
"It was definitely an interesting day, especially there at the end when things got a little crazy. I'm proud of our GEICO crew because we took a day that could have otherwise turned out as a challenge and made it a solid effort," Mears said. "These guys kept working hard to make the GEICO Fusion better and the car ultimately came around, allowing me to make up ground. We're looking forward to having a productive weekend in Homestead as we end the 2012 season."
Next weekend, Casey Mears and the Germain Racing team will find themselves in south Florida where they will wrap up the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.
Mears and the #13 GEICO Ford Fusion will hit the track at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the opening practice session on Friday, November 16th, at 1:30 PM (EST). Qualifying will follow at 6:10 PM (EST).
The Ford EcoBoost 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is on Sunday, November 18th, and it will be televised live on ESPN beginning at 2:00 PM (EST). The Motor Racing Network (MRN) will carry the live radio broadcast.
To learn more about the GEICO Racing program, please visit: www.caseymearsracing.com
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Size: Rose Dishcloths: 8″ square; Angel Dishcloth: 9″ wide x 8″ tall;
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Dishcloth Collection Crochet Pattern is an easy crochet skill level. Choose this pattern to make your first crochet dishcloth, or for the three fun designs that will add to your dishcloth collection. Use cotton crochet yarn for a natural fiber that is also durable and easy to wash for laundering. The finished dishcloths are 8 to 9 inches in size, large enough to thoroughly clean your dishes and kitchen area. Crochet dishcloths also make a great gift for people that do not crochet. Your friends and family will love receiving these durable dishcloths as a gift. The crochet textures and natural fiber scrub and clean dishes better than the store bought versions. You can't go wrong with a crochet dishcloth. Stitch up the beauties found in the Dishcloth Collection Pattern and don't be afraid to put them to good use. Your kitchen will never be cleaner.
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Hi you all :)
I'm experiencing a security issue I don't know where to start to ditch.
At the beginning I didn't spend a substantial time configuring the
security measures in my NE installation, so probably I'm not quite
aware on what I need to focus.
Today, I received an email from "myself" (notice semicolons), the email
content was an advertisement what I'm not aware.
My concern is, why this is possible? Somebody or something is passing trough
the MTA and sending emails targeting the account itself.
But that's not all that's up for grabs...what more can be done without my supervision???
Please, give my your measure about this problem :confused:
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Hello, I'm currently creating a new world and I'm now trying to create a map for it, and I was looking for some examples and found here a map for a fictional country called Pollexia created by username Heruca and I was blown away. It was so well done. So I'm wondering if you guys could recommend me some tutorials from the forum to create something similar.
I use Photoshop CS5.
You can see the Pollexia map here: http://www.cartographersguild.com/ca...ia-heruca.html


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Summer is a time for reflecting that all life on earth is cyclical. It is another opportunity to give your prayer and meditation life a regular cycle of its own.
Taking time to meditate, day by day, builds up the stockpile of peace and harmony in your inner sight. By taking time to regularly meditate, seek guidance from the quiet within, we can work out many of the problems we face in the active part of our day.
To begin:
Choose a quiet place reserved for meditation; a corner of a room, even a closet can be converted to make space. Sit on a cushion or chair with your back held straight, hands folded in lap, eyes closed.
Alternately, seek a quiet place in your garden or a nearby park.
Take a few moments to read an uplifting writing, or say an affirmation for personal and world peace such as:
Personal peace maintained
Planetary peace gained.
Begin even breathing: Counts 1, 2 breathe in; counts 3, 4 breathe out; counts 5, 6 breathe in; to 50 or another even number.
Stop counting and just continue to breathe evenly. Reflect on the day's events. Decide what to do about a situation that is unresolved. Re-evaluate your goals, if necessary.
Plan the next day's actions to harmonize with the best for all concerned, preserving personal peace of mind in the process.
Finish the meditation with prayers or affirmations for personal and world peace. Stand up and stretch.
Meditate and reap the eternal rewards of being in the summer-like light of our Creator and Sustainer.
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By Liz Segrist
Published Nov. 8, 2012
A Silicon Valley venture capital firm has made two investments in Greenville companies in as many years — before they were located in Greenville.
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers now seeks more opportunities to invest in sustainable technology companies in the area.
The firm invested an undisclosed amount in Friedola Tech, a recycled plastics processing and products company, when it was based in Germany in 2010. Friedola Tech's subsidiary, Con-Pearl North America, a maker of lightweight recycled plastic boards, announced plans to establish its first North American production facility in Greenville in September.
"When we made that investment in early 2010, it was a tough time for the automotive sector where lots of companies were looking to raise capital. It made for interesting opportunities," Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Investment Partner Ryan Popple said. "Had we not been in the middle of a recession, we might not have been able to have had access to them."
The firm also invested $30 million in Greenville-based Proterra last year when it was based in Colorado. Proterra now manufactures electric, zero-emissions buses in Greenville, which are being deployed in cities across the country. GM Ventures, Mitsui & Co., Vision Ridge Partners and 88 Green Ventures LLC also invested with the firm.
South Carolina traditionally has struggled to garner as much venture capital as other densely urban, high-tech areas, such as Austin, Texas; Boston, Chicago, New York City or Silicon Valley.
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers continues to look for opportunities where companies' technologies and innovations can make a global impact, said Popple, who specializes in green-tech investments.
The firm searches for investment opportunities beyond its regular hot spots to find companies focused on sustainable technologies.
Greenville's global manufacturing base, skilled executives and vibrant business culture could attract future investments, Popple said at the InnoMobility conference Wednesday in Greenville.
Companies must have a strong business plan and an effective team of entrepreneurs and business people, in addition to its technology, to be considered for an investment.
"The technology alone doesn't make a great product. You need a great team of entrepreneurs and an ecosystem for growth, that's why we invested here, for the talent pool, business leaders, manufacturers and entrepreneurs," Popple said. "The teams matter as much as the technology."
When considering a new investment in Greenville, recruitment could be an obstacle, but the quality of life and business success helps combat that, Popple said, noting the number of international business executives that have moved to the area.
"We're proud of our portfolio and investments in the Greenville area and we're looking to add more to the portfolio," Popple said.
Subscribe to GSA Business to read more about venture capital in South Carolina and the InnoMobility conference in the Nov. 19 print issue.


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I live in VA just outside DC. Born and raised just north of Boston though. I root for the 4 Boston teams for better or worse. Good times and bad.
I own my own buisness and have 5 kids, coach travel softball and play as much golf as I can.


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Chris Finney must be feeling rather schizophrenic lately.
The local attorney and arch-conservative activist is offering his services free of charge to the NAACP's Cincinnati chapter, where he is chair of legal redress. His duties include assisting the chapter's efforts at advancing the interests of the area's African-American residents.
At the same time, Finney continues his legal work for ex-State Rep. Tom Brinkman Jr. and their political group, the Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes (COAST). His latest effort there is a lawsuit trying to overturn the Ohio law prohibiting former state lawmakers from lobbying in Columbus for one year after they leave office.


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Warehouse and DC Best Practices: Sephora's gorgeous network reorganization
November 01, 2011
When talking "beauty" at Sephora, it clearly isn't skin deep. As a division of Europe's premier luxury goods provider Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), this retailer has carved a deep niche in the global beauty market, becoming a major presence in hundreds of retail centers across 24 countries and on the Internet.
In the U.S. and Canada, Sephora has grown to over 280 stores in a little more than a decade. Its unique open-sell store environment, staffed by a team of beauty experts, provides customers—who the company calls its "clients"—direct access to a broad range of product categories including skincare, color, fragrance, bath & body, smile care, and hair care. Launched in 1999, Sephora.com is now one of the Internet's foremost beauty shopping sites, making it its largest North American "store" in terms of sales and selection of products and brands.
With such rapid growth over multiple channels, its logistics and supply chain team knew it needed to keep a close watch on its lone 316,000-square-foot distribution center (DC) located in Belcamp, Md. All through 2005, it periodically conducted capacity surveys with Pennsylvania-based supply chain consulting firm St. Onge to determine whether this one-facility distribution operation could continue to support such a high rate of expansion—each time, the facility seemed to hold its own.
Sephora became the exclusive provider of beauty products for JCPenney stores across the country, offering the same signature Sephora look in hundreds of JCPenney stores, but within a smaller footprint. For the first time, serious doubts were raised on whether the Belcamp DC could support this new marketing push.
In addition, the lease for the DC was about to expire. The team was left sitting with some difficult questions: Was it best to stay in its existing Belcamp facility or should it move to a new, larger building at an optimal site? Should it open a second facility? If so, where should it be and what should its mission be?
Management needed to weigh all of its options and plan the best strategy going forward. To do this, it decided to engage St. Onge in an in-depth network study aiming for a distribution network that could support its expansion while continuing to provide a superior client experience and maintaining a balance of costs.
To the beauty retailer, the key has always been client satisfaction. "We want to delight our client," says Martin Flaherty, vice president of logistics for Sephora. "At the same time, we're also looking at improving profitability, adaptability, and velocity. We want to align our resources to drive success across the enterprise."
In the span of about 14 weeks, the project team built a model of the new distribution network, tested different scenarios using the latest software, and put together the best solution: a two-facility network with the existing DC in Belcamp and the selection of Salt Lake City as the optimal site for a second facility.
In June of 2008, Sephora opened its second DC in Salt Lake City, Utah, which has not only relieved the capacity in Belcamp, but also increased its customer service capability by being physically closer to its clients in the western half of the country, reducing its cost per unit shipped.
Over the next few pages we'll dive into the best practices and tools the Sephora team put to work to transition to a two-facility distribution network that would shrink its order cycle time, getting products to stores quicker and reducing stock-outs.
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1999 Chevrolet Camaro - Eight Is Not EnoughWritten by Jeff Smith on November 2, 2009 Richard Terry's 8.80-At-154-Mph '99 Camaro
In the rodeo world of bull riding, 8 seconds is an eternity. Strap one hand to the back of a 1-ton-plus bull, let it rip, and hope to hold on long enough to not get stomped. In the drag racer's quarter-mile arena, it's exactly the opposite-the quicker the ride, the greater the thrill. By the time you pare it down to 8 seconds, it's about the same as strapping on that bull. But for those guys who've done it, all they want to do is go quicker.
That hasn't taken anything away from the car's brutal nature. It has run a 9.68 at 134 mph on just the engine, but the quick times are assisted by a 300 shot about 60 feet off the line. The Camaro's best so far is a stout 5.60 in the eighth-mile and an 8.84 at 153 mph on a single stage with the big Rat feeding on a high-octane cocktail of methanol through the carburetor chased with a shot of nitrous and gasoline. "We run it on methanol so the engine runs a lot cooler and doesn't overheat." The Rat combo is as simple as it is elegant. Take a 4.500-bore Bow Tie block, stuff it with an Eagle crank and rods and 13:1-compression pistons, drop in a little mechanical mayhem with a Comp roller cam, bolt a set of off-the-shelf Brodix -2X heads ("We just took 'em out of the box and bolted 'em on"), and then top it all off with a Dominator carburetor, a plate, and a Fogger.
The downside to 8-second times is the ton of safety equipment that tends to strip away the image of a street car. This means the definition has changed over the years. In the beginning, if your machine sported a rollbar, that was like announcing to the world that you had a fast car. In Richard Terry's world of Midwest Outlaw street car racing and King of the Hill competitions, it takes a full 'cage and an NHRA certification just to get in the door. But that's because they're running 150-plus mph. So the definition of a street car has become a little fuzzier. Or maybe it's just the e.t. and speeds that have changed.
Of course, cars like these are never really finished. Richard is already talking about exchanging the nitrous for a blower. "I've got a ProCharger that my wife bought me, but it won't fit in the car, so I might try a reverse-rotation F2R that can sit in front of the motor." Why? Because 8 seconds is clearly not quick enough.
But there's no confusion when it comes to Richard's intentions for this '99 Camaro. The plan was always to go racing and have fun, which also includes occasional forays out on the street. As immaculate as the car is topside, when we crawled behind the massive rear tires to shoot the suspension, Richard offered apologies for not cleaning the undercarriage. Two things became immediately apparent. First, Richard obviously drives this beast, regardless of the message the 'cage sends. Part of the road grime is because, as Richard puts it, "I live on a dirt road, so it gets a little dusty." Second, we were more surprised by the absence of the typical four-link rear suspension. Instead, we found ourselves looking at a mostly stock, fourth-generation Camaro rear suspension enhanced with a BMR-built torque arm bolted to a 9-inch Ford. The fat rear sway bar isn't there to help in the corners, though. Instead, it helps control all that massive Rat and nitrous-induced torque to keep the front end level when it launches. How cool is that?
But it gets even better. Up front is no different. While the Camaro is capable of 1.28-second 60-foot times on drag radials, it does this with a virtually stock front suspension. It has travel limiters, but that's about the extent of the modifications. When Richard bought the car about two years ago, "it was already a race car, but we completely redid it. The only thing left of the original 'cage is the main hoop. We cut everything else out of it and started over." Richard and his father, Dwight, have a small business on the side called TNT Racecraft doing 'cage work for the ever-growing legion of race cars that infest the local tracks around St. Louis and Gateway dragstrip, including several eighth-mile tracks where Richard usually runs the Camaro.
"This car actually drives better on the track than my old four-link car," Richard says. His previous car was a '66 Chevy II that weighed 3,300 with a driver that also included the same engine that's now in the Camaro. The 509 was originally built by his uncle Richard Furgeson, who also built the TH400 trans. "My uncle was more like a cool older brother to me. He was an extremely talented builder. He built the engine and the trans for my car in his spare time when he wasn't working as a regular mechanic." His uncle was killed in a car accident in 2008, and Richard says that since the tragedy, it's been tough to have as much fun with the car. "Now I race it as much as I can afford."
Tech Notes
Who: Richard Terry
Where: House Springs, MO
What: '99 Chevrolet Camaro
Engine: The 509ci Rat motor is the same engine Richard used in his last car. The iron Bow Tie block sports a big 4.500-inch bore spinning a 4.00-inch-stroke Eagle forged-steel crank and Eagle forged-steel rods connected to a set of 13:1 pistons designed to run on straight methanol. The Comp cam offers 280 degrees of duration at 0.050-inch tappet lift and 0.680-inch valve lift. The heads are a pair of as-cast Brodix -2X heads with 305cc intake ports he purchased from Reher-Morrison in Texas. The heads feature 2.25/1.88-inch stainless steel valves and are fed with a single four-barrel Weiand Team G single plane and a 1,050-cfm Dominator carb converted for methanol by Jim Evans Racing. Of course, we can't forget the 300hp NOS Fogger system plumbed right into the manifold and the plate just for good measure. Richard's TNT Racecraft built the stepped 2 1/4- to 2 3/8-inch headers that feed into a pair of DynoMax 4-inch mufflers. According to Richard, the power numbers come in a 780 at 7,200 on the engine and a nice, even 1,100 under the influence.
Transmission: Richard Terry's uncle, Richard Furgeson, built the engine and the TH400 trans that have survived for years. Another key component is the 4,500-rpm stall speed A-1 Marv Ripes torque converter that's cooled by a TCI heat exchanger.
Rearend: That's a ubiquitous Ford 9-inch stuffed underneath the sheetmetal fitted with a Strange aluminum centersection, 4.10 gears, and axles.
Suspension: Here's where we think the real story is lurking. Except for a Madman & Co. manual rack and a pair of QA1 adjustable shocks, the front suspension is pretty much stock. Out back, Richard added a BMR adjustable torque arm and sway bar, along with a Madman & Co. Panhard bar and QA1 shocks. Even the springs are still in the stock location
Wheels/Tires: The sticky meats on the rear are a pair of Mickey Thompson Drag Radials measuring 315/60R15 that plant almost 12 inches of tread on the ground mounted on a pair of 15x10-inch Weld Racing wheels. Up front, thin is in with a pair of 15x4-inch Weld Magnum wheels mounted with 25-inch-tall M/T ET Front tires.
Interior: The Jaz buckets are virtually surrounded by the TNT Racecraft side-by-side Funny Car-style 'cage that brackets the stock console and B&M shifter. The rest of the interior includes a brace of carbon-fiber-faced Auto Meter gauges and a shift-light-fitted Monster tach. True to its street heritage, much of the OE interior remains, including the functional factory stereo and the power windows. When was the last time you saw an 8-second car with power windows? Despite all this, the Camaro weighs in at 3,260 pounds sans driver.
Crew: The help includes Richard's wife, Amy, daughter, Bailey, along with Mick Boyer, his father, Dwight, and certainly all the care and attention to detail Richard Ferguson put into the Camaro.


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Tuesday News, July 10
Roll-Over Accident Being Investigated
(Akron) -- A roll-over accident occurred Sunday evening at about 10:20 p.m. at 130th Street and County Road K-22 when a vehicle, driven by 16 year old, Alexander Foley of Le Mars failed to stop at an intersection. Foley was then hit by a vehicle driven by 29 year old Erin Rodriguez of Sioux Center. Following the collision, Foley's car ended in the ditch on its wheels after rolling. Foley was transported to Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City by the Akron Ambulance. Rodriguez did not sustain any injuries. Assisting at the scene was the Akron Fire and Rescue Department, Akron Ambulance, and the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office.
Floyd Valley Board of Trustees To Meet
(Le Mars) -- Floyd Valley Board of Trustees are scheduled to meet this evening, and on their agenda they will continue to discuss the proposed north addition. The trustees will hear quarterly reports on the Community Health Advisory Board, as well as the Quality Improvement Board. That meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the hospital board room.
Plymouth County Board of Supervisors Reconvene
(Le Mars) -- After taking off last week for the Independence Day holiday, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors are scheduled to reconvene today at the courthouse. The supervisors have a relatively light agenda. They will hear from County Recorder JoLynn Goodchild give her quarterly report, and they are scheduled to meet with County Engineer Tom Rohe regarding an update on construction projects.
Applications Being Accepted for Sioux City Land-based Casino
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) - State regulators are accepting applications for a land-based casino in Woodbury County.
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission posted the paperwork on its website last week. The commission is expected to talk about the process at Thursday's meeting in Des Moines.
The board voted last month to allow other operators to submit applications after the two partners in the Sioux City riverboat casino couldn't agree on a new contract. The next day Penn National accepted a previous offer from nonprofit partner Missouri River Historical Development to extend the current agreement until 2015.
The commission will be asked to ratify the pact Thursday. It may consider a shorter term deal, allowing the boat to stay open while it seeks bids for a land-based casino.
Kiron Waste Entered Otter Creek
KIRON, Iowa (AP) - An electrical problem is being blamed for the release of partially treated sewage near the western Iowa city of Kiron. The Iowa Natural Resources Department says the problem shut
down a pumping station, releasing the wastewater into East Otter Creek. The city expects power to be restored today.
Hot and Dry Weather Causes Crop Conditions to Decline
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Not since 1988... that's the phrase that is being heard by farmers as they describe the current hot and dry conditions as it is taking a toll on Iowa crops. The condition of corn and soybeans continues to decline. 1988 was the last time Iowa suffered a major state-wide drought.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says in Monday's weekly report that only 46 percent of the corn is in good to excellent shape. That's the lowest level for the first week of July since
1993. A week ago, it was 62 percent.
Forty-eight percent of soybeans are in good to excellent condition, down from 59 percent last week.
The USDA says 88 percent of topsoil moisture and 82 percent of subsoil moisture are short or very short. Roger Elmore is the corn specialist for Iowa State University Extension. He says corn yield loss is probalbly at nine percent, and will continue to decline with everyday without moisture.
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Mark Licht serves as an extenion crop specialist. He says farmers can calculate the amount of yield loss by counting the number of hours corn leaves are rolled.
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Iowa had 100-plus temperatures from Wednesday through Saturday. The highest temps so far this year were on Saturday with eight communities reaching 105 degrees. There was no widespread rain.
Williamsburg Shuts Off Water
WILLIAMSBURG, Iowa (AP) - Iowa officials have closed a motel, restaurant and waterpark until the water supply can be made safe to drink.
The businesses in Williamsburg include the Clarion Inn, which houses the Wasserbahn Waterpark and Seven Villages Restaurant.
The Gazette says a water test reported to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources showed E. coli bacteria in motel's well water.
Public health officials say no one has reported being sickened during or after a recent visit to the motel or nearby businesses.
Toxic strains of E. coli can cause severe diarrhea, kidney failure and even death, especially in young children.
DNR officials can't say yet how the bacteria are entering the water system.
The waterpark manager has declined to comment.
Branstad Opposes Expansion of Medicaid
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Gov. Terry Branstad isn't wavering in his opposition to expanding the state's Medicaid program calling it a federal straitjacket that the state and federal government can't
The federal Affordable Care Act recently upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court encourages states to cover more uninsured people. About 150,000 additional Iowans would be covered initially at
federal expense. The state now has 450,000 people on Medicaid.
Branstad says he favors an Iowa-based program that requires everyone to pay something and works with insurers and medical providers to cut costs. He addressed the issue at his Monday news
Democratic State Senator Jack Hatch says he'll push the Legislature to expand Medicaid saying it would save those who pay premiums money and help hospitals by providing care for those who cannot afford it. He says the state not only can afford to expand the Medicaid services, but adds it should be done.
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Registry cleaners tend to create issues here. Odd choice.
I've been running XP Pro/SP 3 for a couple of years without any problems. A couple of months ago I started noticing a tendency for the machine to reboot at inappropriate times: like running a virus/adware scan, or trying to write to CD-RW.. I didn't bother trying to figure it out when it was only an occasional incident, but now it can happen every couple of minutes no matter what I'm doing. I have noted several error codes including 15, 7000, 7023. The explanation claimed problems with Removable Storage Manager, Remote Access Manager, NVIDIA, among others. There seems to be a tendency for databases of drivers to get corrupted, if I am reading these messages correctly.
I tried restoring to an earlier system date. That helped for anywhere from 1 day to 1 week. I tried using the repair feature of my XP install disks, and that didn't seem to help. I ran Revo Uninstaller Pro to get rid of junk files, used a registry cleaner, and defragmented the drive.
I am running it in Safe Mode as I write this, and that works fine. It's not a solution, though, as there are many features I can't access in Safe. I realize I may need to completely reinstall the O/S, but I'd like to have some understanding of why this is happening. Can anyone help?


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|Christopher Hansen claims Holyoke's 1st Baby of the Year honors on Jan. 3
|Written by Brenda Johnson Brandt
By Brenda Johnson Brandt
"Okay, Cowboy," said a proud J.J. Hansen as he carried his son Christopher to his wife Samantha so they could participate in the "First Baby of the Year" photo shoot at Melissa Memorial Hospital.
Christopher Matthew Hansen was born at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 to claim honors as the first baby born at MMH in 2009. Delivered by Dr. Dennis Jelden and Dr. David Reed, Christopher weighed in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long.
He is the first child of his proud parents, J.J. and Samantha Hansen, who live in Lamar, Neb.
"We're really proud and excited," said J.J., adding they genuinely appreciated the hospital staff and doctors.
"The nurses are just great," said J.J. "And they love babies," added Samantha.
Due on Jan. 16, Christopher arrived a couple of weeks ahead of schedule to ensure capturing first baby recognition.
He is the first grandchild for J.J.'s parents, John and Patti Hansen of Denver, and also has a paternal great grandfather, Bob McGuire of Broomfield, Ill.
In Samantha's family, the new baby makes grandchild number nine for grandparents David and Addie Coplen of Greenfield, Mo.
The couple has lived in Lamar for several years, and J.J. is employed at Frenchman Valley Produce in Imperial, Neb.
Young Christopher has already gained a number of affectionate nicknames from his dad, including one from Tales from Watership Down, a book neatly tucked in the newborn's diaper bag.
The fun has only just begun!
First Babies 2004-2009
In the past five years, the first baby of the new year has arrived at Melissa Memorial Hospital within the first 10 days of January.
Those first babies included Angel Sebastian Gutierrez Cid, Jan. 10, 2008, son of Leonor Cid and Mario Gutierrez; Grace Kristine Hubbard, Jan. 9, 2007, daughter of Gabe and Jill Hubbard; Porche Brooklyn Wilson, Jan. 3, 2006, daughter of Janelle Buchanan and Jack Wilson.
Erin Paige Susan Andersen, Jan. 9, 2005, daughter of Billy and Katie Andersen; and Jacob Todd Anderson, Jan. 6, 2004, son of Jared and Jonetta Anderson.
Gifts presented to Hansens
Twenty-six businesses contributed gifts for Christopher and his parents as part of the First Baby of 2009 contest.
Participants included Melissa Memorial Hospital, PC Telcom, Stage Cuts Salon, Computers Etc., GPRC/Peerless Theatre, Bank of Colorado, El Buen Sazón, Holyoke Ampride, D&J Hardware.
Regent Park and Carriage House, Veronica's Full Service Hair Salon, Allen's Dairy King, First Pioneer National Bank, First Dragon Chinese Restaurant, Holyoke Community Federal Credit Union.
Bill's TV, Pizza p.a.d., Holyoke General Store, Holyoke Cleaners, Inklings Book Store, KarDale's, Shimmer-n-Shine Cleaning Service, Flower Garden, Holyoke Marketplace, MV Equipment and Holyoke Enterprise.


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ALTON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Authorities say the death of a woman inside her home last week in Alton was a domestic violence homicide.
In a news release issued Sunday morning from Department of Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland, it states the conclusion was made following the autopsies on Danielle Folsom Reed, her estranged husband Scott Reed, and Daniel Young. All three bodies were found inside the Reed's home in Alton November 19th.
State police detectives say Danielle Reed was killed by her husband early Monday afternoon inside the home. The State Medical Examiner's Office says Danielle Reed died from multiple stab wounds to the neck, and the two men died from close contact gunshot wounds to the head.
The Medical Examiner has ruled Scott Reed's death was a suicide, but more work is necessary to determine the manner of death for Daniel Young.
Police say Scott Reed met up with Daniel Young at a Bangor restaurant after killing his wife. The two men spent the rest of the afternoon together, and arrived back at the Reed's home around 5:30 p.m. Monday. Around 7:00 p.m., police say Scott Reed called a female friend to meet him at the house. Police say it was that woman who later called police around 7:30 p.m. after she discovered one of the bodies in an upstairs bedroom.
Authorities say Reed and Young had talked in the past about committing suicide. Police say more interviews and lab work are needed to determine whether Young was shot by Reed, or whether Young committed suicide.
State police say the Reed's were estranged and had been living apart in recent months. A suicide note by Reed was found inside the house.


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For those of us fully entrenched in the online wine world, there are few better places to be or better things to do than partake in Twitter TasteLive. Billed as the "world's premiere wine tasting community," TasteLive hosts events on a regular basis in which bloggers like myself and others "get together" in the virtual world to share tasting notes and thoughts about the chosen wines for the night. Kind of like a big tasting of a winery's new wines, but with people spread out all over the world...literally...giving those of us partaking a way to get involved with our friends and peers and share what we think, while also giving the wineries an opportunity to share their wines, get exposure and interact with the online wine community.
|2006 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
This is way bigger than i thought it would be - reminded more of a California cab than a Washington cab. big fruit, big oak and a bit hot on the finish. decent fruit and a huge mouthful, but has a pithy, somewhat bitter finish. lush tannins and I'm going to try this again tomorrow night to see if it opens up any more. 2nd day follow-up: not much change. My rating: 88
|2007 Cadence Cabernet Sauvignon Camerata Cara Mia Vineyard
My first experience with Cadence, but have been wanting to try their wines for a while. This one did not disappoint - a very well balanced Cab from WA, with notes of blackberry, blueberry, espresso and dark chocolate. A huge mouthful, including a lingering finish and enough acid to cut through some of the lush ripe fruit. Still feels young, even after having decanted it for three hours. The disappointing part of this wine is the price - at $55, this is too expensive. At $30, I probably would have given it a 90, but this wine is just too expensive in my opinion. My rating: 88
|N.V. Bortolomiol Prosecco Valdobbiadene Brut
I'm a huge fan of Prosecco and this is one of the better ones I've tasted. Some good lemon citrus and pith and the nose with an added dryness and minerality that makes this an easy drinker and interesting at the same time. My rating: 88
|2007 Schild Estate Shiraz Barossa Valley
Cherry chocolate tobacco rolls, with a hint of herb and sage on the finish. Big fruit on the palate with an even delivery throughout the palate. Really liked this one and I'm not typically a fan of Shiraz. #43 on Wine Spectator's 2009 Top 100. My rating: 89
|2007 Santini Wines Trentatre Salento IGT
Blackberry and dark cherry (ripe), with oak, vanilla and powdered cocoa. This wine is a mouthful, with a broad distribution on the palate and a decent, but hot, finish. more acidity than would be expected in this blend, which helped cut through the lasagna we had with it. Overall, a very nice wine for $6. 33% Montepulciano, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, this one was an interesting combo of elements, One i haven't seen before, but I was longing for more of the Montepulciano to come through. My rating: 86
|2006 Luna Vineyards Merlot
This is a cherry covered chocolate - big fruit, chocolate on the finish with a nice stretch of very mild leather and darker fruits, like blackberry. I haven't had a Merlot in a while, so it was nice to see dive into one again. Tight at first, hot on the finish, but after a 2nd glass, decanted for 15 minutes, it really opened up and became a more broad wine on the palate. Some nice acidity, which adds to the balance. Overall, very pleased with this wine. [note: this bottle was sent to me as a sample] My rating: 89
|2007 Luna Vineyards Pinot Grigio
A nice citrusy, minerally, easy drinker. In fact, I was surprised by how much i did actually like it. I think I would like it even more on a hot summer day, out on the back deck. [note: provided to me as a free sample] My rating: 86
|2006 Justin Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Well, here's another case of not agreeing with wine spectator who gave this wine a 79. 79? Median of 88 from CellarTracker tasters, with only one coming in at 80 [from a user called duckyfufu], who sounds like he might have had a corked bottle. I liked this one, as did my wife and her mom and dad, who generally don't drink Cabernet Sauvignon. for me, cherries, dark chocolate, vanilla and anise seed. Surprisingly prominent acidity, that helps cut through the palate, with a very nice, long finish. Just a tad hot. This is a nice $20 Cabernet from Paso Robles, from a very trusted producer. My rating: 89
|2007 Odfjell Carménère Armador
Been trying a lot of Carmeneres lately and this is the one I've been looking for. All the smokey, peppery characteristics of Carmenere, but also the most balanced and easy drinking of the dozen it so I've tried. blackberry, plum, tobacco, smoke, white pepper. Very nice acidity. If you haven't tried Carmenere, this is a great one to start with. My rating: 89 [sent to me as a sample from Wines of Chile]
A few quick post-holiday wine reviews, one a Carménère from Chile, the other a Malbec from Washington state.
If you're like me, you probably spend too much time online and on Twitter. And, if you're interested in wine, you probably have a whole long list of folks you consistently pay attention to on Twitter. Sometimes, though, we can all use some help on finding the right people. This is my third installment of Twitter wine folks (you can get the other two here at Good wine people to follow on Twitter and Twitter wine folks to follow - part II). Always up for a good take on wine, here are some more people both interesting and interactive (let me know some of your favorites):
Well, this is it, the end of the road for the Whole Foods Holiday Wine Top Ten List for 2009. Two more posts - this one and one coming soon that wraps it up just in time for the last holiday push.
I'll keep it short and sweet today, given that these are actually numbers 11 and 12 in the Top Ten...which is odd, but always the case with Whole Foods. I think they do it this way so that everyone can find at least ten in their local Whole Foods, but I've always been able to find all twelve, so not sure if that's the case or not.
The two wines for today are the 2008 Santa Julia Bonarda and the 2008 El Coto Special Cuvee Rioja. Both are close peers in my book, not the best on the list, but easy drinkers that are worth checking out. And, I'll only say this one more time - all the bottles on the list this year are under $15, so it's an easy list to experiment with.
2008 Santa Julia Bonarda
Not too aromatic at first, but with some air and rest, comes out with earth, leather, plum, dark cherry and tobacco. A little more tart and spicy in the mouth with blackcurrant and smoke. Nice firm tannins, a little hot, with a decent, but not lingering finish.
What Whole Foods has to say: With energy conservation and recycling projects, this winery is dedicated to earth-friendly winemaking in Argentina. Juicy berries and underlying spiciness drive this lively wine, making it a savory match for tomato sauce in pizza and pasta. A few bites of Drunken Goat cheese make the wine jump.
My rating: 87
2008 El Coto Special Cuvee Rioja
This one isn't a far cry from the Bonarda. More floral on the nose, with cherry, plum and some of the earth and leather, but a bit oakier in the mouth, with a touch of vanilla and spice. This one is a bit off balance to me, with not enough fruit to counteract the oak and almost tastes somewhat diluted. It's not bad, just a few key elements missing for me that throw it out of balance.
What Wholes Foods has to say about it: This toasty wine tastes modern, but its long finish comes from Spain's noble Tempranillo grapes. Hearty cherry-vanilla and plum notes make it perfect for roasted meats or try sharp El Trigal Manchego or Mahon cheese to give it the flavorful grip that Rioja's known for.
My rating: 86
What you should do: Buy the Santa Julia and try it out, but if you want to get a Tempranillo, I would go for the Paso a Paso - just more bang for the buck on that one.
NOTE: both of these wines were sent to me as samples.
Again with the cheeses - I love this! Whole Foods is outdoing themselves with the cheese recommendations this year. And all really good selections. Here's what they suggest in the write-up for today's wine...
We snatched up every case of this bargain Chilean white, bottled by legendary Bordeaux winemakers. Boxwood and exotic fruit with minerality and lean elegance are hints of an extraordinary terroir in the foothills of the Andes. Sip with Oysters or a knob of Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog cheese to bring out its juiciness.
Personal letter to Doug Bell:
Dear Doug,
Please keep including the delicious and clearly hand-picked cheese recommendations. If this were a cheese blog, I would give you very high marks.
RJ's Wine Blog
That oughta do it...now off to write my letter to Santa.
Oh wait...there's a wine this week too, I almost forgot - the 2008 Los Vascos Domaines Barons De Rothschild (Lafite) Special Selection Sauvignon Blanc. One of my favorite whites on the Whole Foods Wine Holiday Top Ten List, it's a cool combination of elements. On the nose, star fruit, blood orange, apricot and minerals, particularly a zinc quality that gives it a nice edge. Minerals continue in the mouth, but the fruit switches to more lemon and grapefruit. Overall, a light and crisp Sauvignon Blanc, but just creamy enough that I understand why it was included on a holiday wine list. This is a very nice white to have around in the afternoon as relatives are trickling in for the festivities, right before you switch over to a Pinot Noir.
What you should do: BUY IT! It's just a nice take on Sauvignon Blanc. Some good complexity, but an easy drinker at the same time. And, given that sweeter wines tend to find their way through the clutter more over the holidays, this was a nice surprise and a drier alternative.
My rating: 88
NOTE: this wine was sent to me as a free sample.
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Stuff your helmet, shoes, riding clothes, and everything else you need for a day on the trails into this duffel from Dakine. Besides good looks and ample storage capacity, the $75 Rider's Duffel has two tarp-lined end pockets so you can keep wet riding gear and funky smelling shoes walled off from your clubbing clothes. The u-shaped top opening makes it easy to find fresh socks at the bottom of the bag. There's even a fold-out changing mat so you can get out of your chamois on the fly. Keep it fully loaded and you'll never have to scrambling to find gear before a ride.
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An update. As the original map was not drawn to the correct scale I've decided to ditch the above and create a simple 4 level rectangular tower. This is just the base layout of the tower. Starting from top left going clockwise, Ground Floor, Level 1, Level 2, Basement.
I'm using PS CS4. I created the basic buildings using the rectangular marquee tool, filled them with white and then stroked them at 25px (file is 23" x 3"" 100px pi).
The internal walls I've done using a 5px pencil.
Does anyone know if it's possible to get the stroke to do a 'square' external corner, rather than a rounded one?
I've deliberately left the space on the side for a map key when finished.
The techniques I'm using are fairly basic, but being a newb to PS I wouldn't have been able to get this far without the tuts on this site. So thanks to all the tut posters!
Below is the un-furnished, completed tower. I, personally like the old-school look, so if I do any mods it'll be for practice more than anything else.


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Last night around 9:30 I was just minding my own business, watching some harmless comedy shows on demand when a commercial came on that piqued my interest via a typically dumb interaction between a dude talking to a babe in a bikini. I was waiting for some type of cliché to end the interaction between the two — something like a beer-commercial crotch shot or the woman doing something weird like licking an ice cube — when the story took a most-surprising turn: the dude in the scene was gay.
The woman sits down on a beach chair next to the guy, who
is squinting into his iPad-looking device like a dork. She starts
reading her Kindle like the sun is no big deal and he says: "That's a
Kindle, right?"
Woman: "Yeah, it's the new Kindle Paperwhite."
Man: "I love to read at the beach, but..."
Woman: "This is perfect at the beach. And, with the built in light, I can read anywhere anytime."
Man: "Done."
Woman: "With your book?"
Man: Nope. "I just bought a Kindle Paperwhite." *Leans toward her.* "We should celebrate."
Woman: "My husband's bringing me a drink right now."
Man: "So is mine."
Husbands waive from the bar.
I watched it again this morning (the email I sent myself on the subject after having several beers and talking about sports all evening only says: "Gay kindle commercial. What does that commercial mean?"), and it's actually pretty genius. Gay-rights groups have pointed out that this type of media is following steps taken by shows like Ellen and Modern Family, which depict gay couples as pretty much ordinary anymore.
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Naturally, some people on the Internet think it's way icky.
And organizations like One Million Moms (a weird, conservative Christian group that should be named something more like "One Million Mean Moms." Ha.) took exception to it. OMMMs wrote this: "We have Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite commercial that promotes gay marriage. Instead of Amazon remaining neutral in the culture war while showcasing how their product has no glare even at the beach, they chose to promote sin."
People flagged the ad as inappropriate enough times on YouTube that it was briefly taken down for review, but it was posted back on the site later.
Founder and Cincinnati resident Ashley Volbrecht hopes to offer consumers a different shopping perspective. "Creating a pop-up shop in my mind just represented a new way to get people to think about shopping," Volbrecht said in a press release. "We're here today, gone tomorrow. I want shoppers to forget they are inside of a truck when they enter."
The truck itself is a former bread delivery truck that has been reconstructed to reflect the trendy vibe of the shop's clothing. Former tin walls are now pink and white shelves boasting a variety of dresses and tops. A dingy floor has been converted into a pristine black and white striped pathway leading shoppers through racks of clothing and accessories. The former white exterior now stands out with bright colors and an elegant store name that lets consumers know this isn't your run-of-the-mill mobile vendor.
Most shoppers know that entering a boutique usually entails a bit of sticker shock, but Truckshop is changing that assumption for its customers. Truckshop sells dresses, tops, jewelry and accessories, all for $65 or less. "Price point is one of the most important parts," Volbrecht explained. "I love finding pieces I'm obsessed with and I love finding a bargain. I tried to use this same approach when choosing pieces for the boutique."
Truckshop, opened this past Saturday, is leading the way for mobile boutiques in the Midwest. Truckshop will be at various festivals this summer including City Flea and Second Sundays on Main. And now everyone can feel like a celebrity with a store that comes to you: Truckshop is available for private parties of six or more people. Customers can also shop online through Facebook and Instagram pages.
The launch party is tonight from 6-9 p.m. at the Columbia Center, 3500 Columbia Pkwy. For more information about Truckshop, visit www.facebook.com/shopthetruck or follow Truckshop on Twitter @shopthetruck.
Tristate hipsters' shopping selection has significantly decreased with the closing of Newport's Village Discount Outlet this week.
With the holidays right around the corner, this weekend promises plenty of twinkling lights, Christmas songs and the one gift the three wise men forgot: booze.
Beginning Thursday
and running through Sunday, the 26th annual World's Longest Yard Sale spans 690
miles from Addison, Mich., to Gadsden, Ala. Aptly nicknamed the 127 Sale,
vendors set up along the Highway 127 corridor to entice buyers with all the
classic yard sale merchandise: picture frames, knick-knacks, clothing,
accessories, furniture, as well as other handmade goods akin to those at events
like The City Flea. It is a celebration of summer cleaning, sharing, bargain
hunting and sight-seeing, with notable stops like Big South Fork National River
and Pickett State Park.
People come from all over the country and the world to brave the congested traffic conditions and summer swelter with the hopes of finding a hidden local treasure they can take home. Some even travel the entire 690 miles, while others stay within certain pockets of vendors. This year, the World's Longest Yard Sale runs directly through MainStrasse Village in Covington, a location that includes more than 100 vendors and a Yard Sale Grill where shoppers can fuel up as they continue north, south or home for the evening. It is an event for tourists and locals alike, an opportunity to discover and rediscover the cultural richness of Greater Cincinnati.
The World's Longest Yard Sale not only rewards shoppers with inexpensive and unique items but also serves to stimulate local economies along the 127 corridor. Hotels fill up, restaurants prosper, and vendors renting space contribute to the local money supply. The sheer volume of shoppers usually results in fully booked hotels by mid-July, but a crowded landscape is considered a small price to pay for even smaller-priced goods and priceless views along the way. Southern hospitality has even led to travelers being taken into private homes if nothing else is available. Some people hope for cancellations, some travel upwards of 50 miles for a place to stay, and some sleep in their cars. But for shoppers, such lack of luxury is a small inconvenience in pursuit of the perfect set of 50-cent pearls.
For more information, visit www.127sale.com.
This weekend Cincinnati Ballet presents a production quite fitting, considering our weather – Rite of Spring. With Stravinsky's music performed live by the Cincinnati Orchestra, Rite of Spring is a "raw, grungy" piece that pits "individual against the group; it's kind of timeless and universal," as described by Resident Choreographer Adam Hougland. There is an 8 p.m. performance tonight and 2 and 8 p.m. performances Saturday. Go here for ticket information and performance details.
Concert:nova's Food + Music Festival comes to a close Sunday with Quartetto Italiano. The festival, which featured food and music from France and Germany, wraps up with an Italian brunch at Via Vite prepared by Chef Christian Peitoso and string quartet music written by Italian composers Puccini, Verdi and Nino Rota. The event takes place at noon and is $55 ($35 for pass holders). Get tickets here.
46th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at noon downtown. The parade famously continues through rain, snow, or, perhaps this year, unseasonably warm weather. Hopefully the impending storms will hold off anyway. The route begins at Second and up Main Street, across Fifth and down Elm Street. Find details here.
If historically inaccurate holidays that celebrate stereotypes aren't your thing, check out The Art of Food, Merrily We Roll Along, A Day in Pompeii, tons of live music or any of our other To Do recommendations. Or just stay home and watch Always Sunny. No judgement.
In addition to Cinco de Mayo and Derby Day, the next couple days bring a ton of events and activities. Saddle up, grab some tequila and get out there this weekend!
Essex Studios blossom this weekend for the galleries' spring Art Walk, BLOOM. The space has been transformed with a thousand origami flowers, yarn gardens by the Cincinnati BombShells and color-coded pathways. As always, more than 100 artists' work will be on view as guests eat and drink their way through the studios. The art walk runs 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Saturday is Clay Alliance's annual pottery fair at DeSales Corner. Peruse decorative and functional pottery pieces, meet local artists and get supplies to work with clay on your self. Hourly raffles and live music round out the day. The 12th annual fair takes place 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine.
The first Saturday of May happens to be Cinco De Mayo this year, but it's also Free Comic Book Day: once a year, comic/specialty book shops across North America offer free publications to all guests. Find a nearby participating store here. Many store offer additional in-store events and promotions; Up Up & Away in Cheviot welcomes The Walking Dead co-creator and original artist Tony Moore.
Crafty Supermarket is back! Making its home at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, the spring show brings more than 50 indie, subversive crafters from across the city and country to sell their funky, functional handmade goods. Just in time for Mother's Day, shoppers will find unique apparel and accessories, home goods, artwork and more goodies. Fuel your shopping with delicious food and coffee from local vendors while a PROJECTMILL DJ keeps you groovin'. Show up early to nab a coveted swag bag — every year, shoppers line up around the corner of Clifton Avenue in hopes of being one of the first 100 who get a bag. The market is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and admission is free.
Cinco de Mayo is more popular in the U.S. than Mexico, but since when do we let historical inaccuracies stand in the way of a good drinking holiday? Nearly every bar and restaurant participates in some capacity, but we've selected a few to host our annual Cantina Crawl. Here's our schedule:
p.m. El Coyote
p.m. Pirates Cove
p.m. Tostado's Grill
p.m. MLT's
p.m. Cactus Pear (Clifton)
p.m. Nada
p.m. Bakersfield
Join our roving squad of senoritas and "Seen on the Scene" photographers as they travel from place to place with more prizes than you can throw a maraca at.
Prom is a rite of passage many, but often LGBTQ kids don't feel comfortable at school dances because of bullies and expectations about dress and dates. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Greater Cincinnati provides a welcoming environment for these individuals at their annual GLSEN Prom Saturday. Come to the Freedom Center for two events in one: those under 21 are invited to "dress as you want, bring who you want, and love as you want." In a separate area of the center the over 21 crowd, who maybe didn't get to experience a prom of their own, can enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing for $65. Those wanting to attend post-dinner can come after 9 p.m. for a discounted price. As always, kids are welcome free of charge with early registration. All proceeds support the local GLSEN chapter.
Check out Stage Door for this weekend's theater offerings, our music blog for a live show lineup and our To Do page for more events, art shows, performances and more this weekend.
And don't forget to check out the "supermoon" Saturday — the biggest full moon of the year will peak around 11:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Flynt is currently touring in support of his book, One Nation Under Sex: How the Private Lives of Presidents, First Ladies and their Lovers Changed the Course of American History. He will sign copies of the book starting at 7 p.m. The first 25 guests will receive a free gift bag.
Flynt added a Hustler location Downtown last year on Seventh Street, not to be confused with his brother Jimmy Flynt's store on Elm Street — the two have been involved in a long-standing financial feud.
Check out this video from Commonwealth Club of California with Flynt and Eisenbach as they discuss stories and implications from One Nation.
NST's back room will transform into a runway where you'll watch some local hottie patotties strut their stuff with hair designs by Northside Chop Shop. Kenneth Wright will DJ the show and ongoing dance party.
Spot someone with the best moves you've ever seen? Send them a message via the valentine post office, and pose for pictures in a fabulous Flashbox photo booth. It all starts at 9 p.m., with the fashion show at 10 p.m.
Get a peek at Chicken's fashion in Bad Veins' new video for "Dancing on TV." Some of the ensembles in the Soul Train-esque shots were provided by the boutique!


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Tennis' Beijing Olympic moment is history. Although it was a challenge (to say the least) to actually track down broadcasts or streaming of the matches, it was so worth the effort. Thanks to NBCOlympics.com and all the tennis bloggers out there who posted TV and online broadcast schedules - you rock!
Those of us who truly appreciate the Olympic experience know this week was a great showcase for the sport:
Rafael Nadal continued an incredible season by capturing the gold medal over Fernando Gonzalez; Russia swept the women's singles medals (the first country since 1908 to accomplish the feat) with Elena Dementieva adding gold to her 2000 silver medal after defeating Dinara Safina; Roger Federer finally earned the elusive Olympic medal grabbing gold with Stanislas Wawrinka in men's doubles; and Venus + Serena made it five total gold medals for the Williams' household when they won the women's doubles going 10-0 in Olympic doubles play.
Simon Aspelin + Tomas Johansson (silver), Roger Federer + Stanislas Wawrinka (gold), Bob + Mike Bryan (bronze)
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A mesmerizing, moving, and elegantly written debut novel, The Language of Flowers beautifully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she struggles to overcome her own troubled past.
The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patience, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it's been more useful in communicating grief, mistrust, and solitude. After a childhood spent in the foster-care system, she is unable to get close to anybody, and her only connection to the world is through flowers and their meanings.
Now 18 and emancipated from the system, Victoria has nowhere to go and sleeps in a public park, where she plants a small garden of her own. Soon a local florist discovers her talents, and Victoria realizes she has a gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But a mysterious vendor at the flower market has her questioning what's been missing in her life, and when she's forced to confront a painful secret from her past, she must decide whether it's worth risking everything for a second chance at happiness.
©2011 Vanessa Diffenbaugh (P)2011 Random House Audio
"As a foster care survivor, I feel a kinship with Victoria Jones as she battles loss and risk and her own thorny demons to find redemption. Vanessa Diffenbaugh has given us a deeply human character to root for, and a heart-wrenching story with insight and compassion to spare." (Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife)
"The Language of Flowers is a primer for the language of love. Vanessa Diffenbaugh deftly gathers themes of maternal love, forgiveness and redemption in an unforgettable literary bouquet. Book clubs will swoon!" (Adriana Trigiani, author of Very Valentine and Don't Sing at the Table)
"A deftly powerful story of finding your way home, even after you've burned every bridge behind you. The Language of Flowers took my heart apart, chapter by chapter, then reassembled the broken pieces in better working condition - I loved this book." (Jamie Ford, author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet )
"Really enjoyed"
I truly enjoyed this story. I think it would have been even better read than audio. The narrators voice was too much like a chic lit novel rather than really reflective of the material. I loved the inner turmoil Victoria struggles with and overcame. I never knew there was a language of flowers. This was a great lesson.
The non-soccer mom
"Just beautiful! Best book read in a long time!"
moving, eloquent, beautiful
Victoria - she was self aware, honest and flawed. While I didn't always like her, I loved hearing her self analysis and awareness.
Every moment in this book moved me.
I could not have loved it more. It was the best book I've read in a very long time. The topic did not draw me, but a friend recommended it, and I am now ready to start it from the beginning and read all over again.
"Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them." --Lemony Snicket
"You don't need a green thumb to enjoy this one"
In this moving debut, deftly narrated by Tara Sands, Victoria emerges from a foster-care system that hasn't treated her well. She came close to finding a home with her beloved Elizabeth, but her inability to trust led to disaster. Now 18, and on her own, Victoria finds the only way to communicate – and possibly find happiness – is through the flowers she loves and the gift she has in choosing them for others. While this isn't a book I'd listen to again and again, I did enjoy it and found it quietly powerful.
"Sad Story"
Enjoyed the premise of the meaning behind each flower, but had a really hard time finishing it. It was so sad. Book Club choice not mine.
"A beautiful language"
I haven't read the print version, but I would probably say yes. THe choice of narrator for this book was phenomenal, capturing the bitter, jaded, fragile persona of a young teenager
Elizabeth, Victoria, and Renata, in that order. Elizabeth for obvious reasons, Victoria for the reason that you get inside her head and feel her pain and anger while still going on a journey with her that doesn't make you pity her (she'd hate that), and Renata for taking chances and being the best kind of friend.
As stated above, she captured the persona of all characters well - slight accents where needed, stronger ones is required, and the emotional drama of the story were pitch-perfect
This book was beautiful and wonderful and painful. Dramatic without being overly so, happy without being sappy, and an excellent read. I would have liked to see more male characters, but a minor quibble in a good read.
"Loved It!"
I loved the story.I work with foster kids and really felt that Victoria portrayed the emotions experienced by "some" foster kids. I thought the narrator sounded like a young adult which made it seem like Victoria was talking to me. When I was younger I was very interested in the language of flowers and it was fun to revisit it.
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Well done book, with the lead character so flawed, you start off feeling sorry for her, then with one bad decision after another, you start to want to yell at her. The author does a superb job getting into the psyche of the character where you can almost understand why she is making bad decisions. I found this the most interesting part of the story. The story of mother and child and falling in love are all done well but not as unique as the lead character. I would definately recommend as a very good read/listen.
Avid listener, former reader. Especially enjoys Audiobooks on long road trips. They help us to stay alert and minimizes arguments.
"Sad, yet beautiful and inspiring."
My had read this in her book club and recommended it to me. It was well worth the 'read'. High up on my favorites list.
I didn't realize that each flower conveyed a message. Something I will have to consider in future bouquet gifts.
Vanessa Diffenbaugh introduces you to a young girl and gradually but surely adds layer upon layer to her character until the whole girl is shown with all her highs, lows, character strengths and weaknesses.
The way Vanessa moves between past and present is deliberately timed to give the listener a bit more insight into the young girl exactly as needed.
There was absolutely NOTHING about Tara Sands performance that was lacking. Her timing, energy and delivery were superb. She didn't just read the story, she infused it with life.
Tara Sands was the perfect choice for the narrator. She was able to make the reader believe that an eighteen + young lady was, indeed, telling her story.
mom of 3
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Easy to listen to. Enjoyably complex characters. Woven throughout with the language of flowers, of which I was vaguely familiar, vaguely interested, yet found thoroughly entertaining and inspiring.
"Unlikeable main character"
I listened to 32 chapters before throwing in the towel. The subject "the language of flowers" has potential but I couldn't warm up to the main character enough to care about what may or may not happen in the story.
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Here are answers to some common questions about adjusting audio levels in Windows Movie Maker.
When you add a video clip to the storyboard/timeline, the audio that is associated with the video appears on the Audio track of the timeline. When you add narration or background music to your movie, this audio appears on the Audio/Music track, which is separate from the Audio track. You can play the audio on both tracks at the same time in your movie and adjust which track is louder, depending on the effect that you want for your movie. You can also fade audio in or out for individual clips and for the beginning and end of the movie, or you can completely mute audio on individual clips.
The default audio setting in Windows Movie Maker is for the audio portion of imported video and any narration or music that you add to play at equal levels, but you can change that setting if it does not give you the balance that you want. To adjust the audio levels, do the following:
Click Tools, and then click Audio Levels.
Do one of the following:
To increase the level of audio on the Audio track that is part of a video clip, drag the slider toward Audio from video.
To increase the level of audio that is on the Audio/Music track, drag the slider toward Audio/Music.
Click Close.
To mute audio in a video clip, do the following:
On the Audio or Audio/Music track of the timeline, click the audio clip that you want to mute.
To select multiple clips, press and hold down the CTRL key as you click clips.
Click Clip, point to Audio, and then click Mute.
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On the Audio or Audio/Music track of the timeline, select the audio clip whose volume you want to adjust.
Click Clip, point to Audio, and then click Volume.
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To reduce the volume, slide the Audio volume level slider to the left.
To increase the volume, slide the Audio volume level slider to the right.
To mute the clip, select the Mute clip check box.
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You can fade audio in or out by adding a Fade In or Fade Out audio effect. To fade audio in or out, do the following:
On the Audio or Audio/Music track of the timeline, select the audio clip.
click Clip, point to Audio, and then click Fade In or Fade Out.
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