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Beneath the golden-beige hue of an autumn evening beginning to fall in Clarkfield, four spinning discs careen in succession following wildly divergent paths to a common goal painted road construction orange in North Park.
A pair of young Clarkfield couples, friends, track down the discs to fling them again—once, twice ("Watch out!"), a third time ("Sorry, didn't mean to almost hit ya"), or maybe a fourth-fifth time (no one's really counting)—in an impromptu set-up for the camera as they display Clarkfield's latest recreation: Disc Golf.
Preschooler Allison Isaacs is coaxed into the mix once the adults have rattled the chains on hole five beneath the shade and spreading fall colors between the steel slide and swing sets, kitty-corner from the back corner of the Clarkfield pool.
Allison has been more occupied with the playground and a pair of strollered babies, before the parents had walked out to tee it up for hole five, she'd already made her declaration; preferring the slide to throwing a frisbee some fifty yards to that road cone-colored, chain-draped basket. But when the spotlight shines on her, she doesn't disappoint and from eight feet, then five, then three—she flicks a blue disc at the chains until it rattles home and she throws her arms up in triumph.
"We've come out here so much that Allison already makes plans for what she wants to do while we're out playing the course," says mother Krista Isaacs, who sparked the Disc Golf course's creation.
The course has been up for just over a month now, with nine holes criss-crossing North Park at the north end of Clarkfield. Tee box signs have been added recently, and prior to this fall's harvest the Isaacs, Krista and Adam, say the course saw heavy use. Says Krista, "One of the first nights we came out here there were five different groups going around the course. It was awesome to see."
The sport of disc golf seems to be sweeping the local country side with courses planned, or recently erected, in Granite Falls, Montevideo, Dawson, Canby.
Like that futon in your basement, the game was picked up in college, has been dragged back home, dusted off and set-up again—ready and waiting for friends and company.
Krista, who started the process of getting Clarkfield's course built just over a year ago, described the project: "We got it approved by the city council, then we started looking into the targets. Miller's (Equipment and Manufacturing of Clarkfield) made the targets, then they were painted by Todd Tennis. So, it was an all Clarkfield project. I worked with Scott Weske (Clarkfield City Administrator) on financing the project and in doing that we received funding from the Lion's Foundation ($1000) and the Clarkfield Area Community Foundation ($500). We used google maps to lay out the course and the city guys (with the Clarkfield Public Works Department) put up the targets. They were a huge help."
Page 2 of 2 - The Isaacs are part of a slug of young families that have recently set down roots in the Heart of the Prairie. In just a short time, those families have been defined by a strong sense of community involvement.
Case in point is the horse shoe pit, also at North Park, whose creation was organized by Adam Isaacs and the recent push by Katie Zuraff to renovate the North Park playground.
Krista calls the Disc Golf project her "baby" and still worries that hole one (the longest hole on the course) is too difficult and might discourage first time players. But still she laughs. She and Adam rattle off the courses dimensions (it's a par 28 by their estimations) and mention that they're working with Hardware Hank and J&S One Stop in town to carry all the gear, like discs, needed for the straight forward game.
"It's something different for people," says Krista. "And it's a great way for families and friends to get outside and have a good time. This is a great park. Everything's free, It's perfect for families. This is just one more thing for the city."
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Secretary of State Beth Chapman wants to remind voters that the deadline to register to vote in the November 6th General Election is Friday, October 26th. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is November 1st.
"Exercising your right to vote is one of our most important rights that we possess as American citizens. If you are not registered to vote and are eligible, I encourage you to do so and be a part of the democratic process." Chapman said.
Chapman also said that voters should be aware of online voting registration sites that may mislead voters to think they can register online. Online registration is not an option in Alabama.
"The only ways to register to vote in Alabama are to use the correct mail-in registration form or to submit an application in person at your Board of Registrars office or other participating government agency. If you have any questions surrounding your registration please check with your local Board of Registrars to make sure your name is on the voter registration list." Chapman said.
While Alabama citizens can register to vote at their local board of registrars, under federal law they can also fill out and submit voter registration forms at all state and/or county offices that provide public assistance. In Alabama, public assistance offices, such as Medicaid, WIC, and DHR, must distribute voter registration forms, provide assistance in completing the forms if necessary, and accept such forms. These offices must then forward the forms to the local boards of registrars.
Alabamians can also fill out and submit a voter registration form when obtaining or renewing a driver's license or when applying for a library card at any county library and many city libraries.
To find a downloadable voter registration form or absentee ballot application, your polling place or more information about the election on November 6th, please visit www.alabamavotes.gov or call 1-800-274-VOTE.

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Of the many CAD software possibilities I have explored, QCAD has already found a home in my design work flow. Being involved in the home building trades as a craftsman, and a generally 'Artsy-Crafty' kind of guy, I often find myself needing a detailed and precise plan to work from for my projects. QCAD provides this nicely, and I find it to be a very stable and capable tool for my purposes. iMac 21" OSX 10.8.5
I have just purchased the Pro-version / Book PDF, and am awaiting final delivery.
I am anxious to delve into the more detailed functionalities of this very cool design tool.
I spent only a few days exploring the free version and was quickly able to complete a design plan for a custom shelve unit I was building. After learning the basics, I found myself quickly moving right along with QCAD. It's hard to explain, but other CAD programs are just needlessly complicated, for some reason.
The forum area here seems fairly active and a few simple searches have turned up many answers to some of the initial questions I had while getting started. The initial basic help documentation is quite adequate, but as I continue to climb the learning curve, many of the more advanced tools require the purchase of the Pro version.
For the nominal cost, it seems well worth it.
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UPDATE: Robbery suspect arrested after standoff
Published: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 4:34 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 4:34 p.m.
SARASOTA COUNTY - Sheriff's deputies settled a five-hour standoff with a suspected bank robber by breaking into his apartment via a window and arresting him on Wednesday night.
John Samuel Gay, 57, surrendered peaceably at his home in the 6300 block of Gateway Avenue after the deputies breached the window about 8 p.m., the sheriff's office says.
The sheriff's office received a call about 2:30 p.m. that Bank of America, 6525 South Tamiami Trail, had been robbed near Gay's home in the Gulf Gate neighborhood.
No one was injured in the robbery. Within the hour, deputies had identified Gay as a suspect and had staked out his home.
Deputies established a perimeter around the apartment, but Gay refused to come out or communicate with members of a SWAT team that arrived at the apartment, according to a sheriff's release.
Gay, who has 14 felony convictions, was due in court Thursday for a sentencing hearing at which he was likely to be sentenced to five years in prison.
He was arrested on an armed robbery charge.
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text: Our favorite little scream queen Danielle Harris stars in the Canadian film, "Devil's Night" about a masked killer who stalks a fraternity and their girlfriends. Why would anyone want to bump off a bunch of fraternity brothers one by one you ask? Well, it just so happens that this fraternity was involved in a Halloween prank the year before that resulted in the death of a teen. "Devil's Night" is written and directed by Christopher Harrison and stars Danielle Harris, Steve Byers and Shawn Roberts.


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- Subject: U.S. Naval Academy
- Date Available: April 2007
Your tax-deductible gift to the Naval Institute Press underwrites worthy books that might not otherwise be published.
Drawing on colorful literary and historical references, this narrative guide to the U.S. Naval Academy grounds—known as the Yard—takes visitors on a prescribed path within the walls of a great Annapolis institution that has been educating midshipmen for more than 150 years. Visitors can move at their own pace as they immerse themselves in the Academy's culture, as described here, and linger over what appeals to them most, be it John Paul Jones' crypt, a collection of Currier and Ives prints at the Naval Academy Museum, or antique cannons from the Spanish-American War.
The authors offer telling quotes from famous graduates, anecdotes about events that took place in various buildings, facts about the architecture, and simple instructions about the best place to stand to compare a modern-day view with a historic photograph
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Spacesaver rolls out new storage system
March 23, 2011 - MMH Editorial
Spacesaver Industrial rolled out its new space-saving storage system at ProMat 2011. Literally. At a product demonstration held Wednesday in the company Booth 3098, Ken Bowman, Spacesaver industrial VP, and Bryan Knott, director of marketing, showcased the features and benefits of the new ActivRAC mobilized storage system.
With this storage solution, otherwise stationary (or fixed) rows of pallet racking are mounted on carriages and mobilized. The carriages, which can be equipped with shelving and cabinets, travel on wheels mated to a rail system. By moving side to side, the system is able to eliminate aisles and compress the stored material into a much smaller footprint while providing 100% access to product in the system when needed.
"There are many strategies and solutions for managing fast-moving materials, which make up the largest percentage of items at most manufacturing and distribution operations," Bowman said. "The ActivRAC storage system is ideal for those operations looking to eliminate wasted space and improve operations by looking beyond automated and engineered systems alone."
While the system moves product-filled racking side to side, the racking is strategically connected at various points to enable safe movement over floor surfaces that are flat, but not necessarily even. The rack is also equipped with safety sensors at key locations to prevent accidents.
But moving rows of product must take a lot of energy, right? Wrong. A single one-quarter horsepower motor can move up to 8 tons, making it an energy-efficient solution.
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News 12 First at Five / Sunday, March 3, 2013
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW) -- Aiken County Animal Control is ready for construction to begin on its new animal shelter. Officials broke ground on the land Sunday afternoon.
The building will be almost twice as big as the current facility with more rooms and heating and air.
The main reason for bigger space is overcrowding. The shelter's goal will be to have more adoptable pets once they open the new doors.
Cary Perkins, an architect for the new $2 million animal shelter, says even though that's a big price tag, the money isn't being spent carelessly.
"We are spending that money really wisely. There's not a lot of excess in this building at all. There's not a lot of fluff. It's incredibly efficient," Perkins said.
Currently, some pets are housed together due to large numbers and limited space. Multiple dogs are placed in one kennel. Perkins says the new facility will be built to avoid that issue.
"We actually have roughly twice the number of animal spots," Perkins said.
However, that doesn't mean they want more dogs and cats. The extra space will create an inviting environment for potential new owners.
"If you see a calm dog that's relaxed, has room to walk around,
has room to go to the bathroom and take a nap, it's a happier dog.
It's a happier animal. So, it's more adoptable, it's a proven fact," Perkins said.
Bobby Arthurs, director of Animal Control for the county, says the extra space will not only help adoptions, it will also serve as a tool to preserve animal life.
"Last month alone there was 54 percent of animals euthanized," Arthurs said.
They'd like to get that percentage to zero.
However, Arthurs says it's almost impossible because some pets can't be saved.
"The very vicious, the uncontrollable," Arthurs said.
Every adoptable pet won't be put down and every effort will be made to get him or her a home. That facility should be open and ready to operate this time next year.
The funding was a combination of public and private funds, and all the money for the construction is ready.
However, they are still raising funds for equipment and materials. If, you can help, they encourage you to give to FOTAS, which is a nonprofit that helps the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Click here for more information.


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AUSTIN (February 23, 2013)--Texas senators went to work Tuesday on creating a $2 billion water fund and fundamentally restructuring the Texas Water Development Board.
Central Texas state Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, who chairs the Senate Natural Resources Committee, laid out his plan on Tuesday, but said he expected to spend weeks refining the measure, named Senate Bill 4.
Fraser complained that he asked the existing six-member water board for a prioritized list of water projects more than two years ago and he still doesn't have an answer.
Fraser wants to replace the current part-time board and replace it with three, full-time professionals.
His bill also sets aside $2 billion to finance projects across the state.
Senate Bill 4 would allocate money for water projects so that 10 percent goes for rural infrastructure and 10 percent goes for conservation.


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On Feb. 10, Matt and Sara Beavers became the new owners of Brighter Homes Store in Redwood Falls."I did many many installation jobs for (former owner) Jim Edwards on the side, working nights and evenings," said Matt.Through installing products, Beavers began forming a more ambitious idea."Sara and I talked, and thought it would be nice to own the store someday," said Matt.Most of Brighter Homes Store's business is supplying flooring of various types, including hardwoods and carpeting."If you can't find a flooring option here, it probably doesn't exist," said Matt.In addition, Brighter Homes Store features wallpaper, carpets and rugs, cabinets, countertops, and window treatments.Matt's experience was mostly in other Brighter Homes Stores' other areas, so he brought in Elaine Malecha to supervise the paint department."Elaine is 'The Paint Lady' in town, so we knew she would be a good fit for here," Matt said. "We're going to try to keep everything the same as much as possible.""My mom and dad own Oberloh and Associates, so we knew we'd be in town," said Sara, "and we thought we could make it work."Many of Brighter Homes Store's customers are churches and bigger businesses, with contractors responsible for buying commercial-grade products.However, individuals make up a large percentage of the customers as well.The Beavers hope to have an open house in April.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. -- There are too many abandoned storefronts and too little places to grab a bite to eat. That's the word from Augusta city administrator Fred Russell. He wants to pay someone to focus solely on retail. But with a multimillion dollar budget shortfall some commissioners are saying no way.
You can't miss the boarded up storefronts around town warning "this building is unfit for use."
"What we really need is retail down here." said Ooollee Bricker who owns Vintage Ooollie on Broad Street. "We have a lot of great restaurants and bars, but we need more retail."
Bricker says something has to change.
"We have got the TEE Center. They finally signed the deal on that." said Bricker. "That is going to be bringing more people down here. We need something to offer these people."
City administrator Fred Russell agrees. He plans to budget money to tackle the problem.
"We have got way too many storefronts that are empty," said Russell. "We have way too many places in the south-side that need services."
Russell wants to set aside at least $70,000 in next year's budget to tackle the problem.
"They can go for it." said mayor pro tem Joe Bowles. "But they don't have my support. When you get government involved, I think it is going to screw everything up."
Bowles says he is concerned about an expected $3 million to $5 million budget shortfall.
"At a time when you are going to be possibly laying people off," said Bowles. "I think that is definitely the wrong time to be adding people in something that the private industry already does on a daily basis."
But Bricker says the status quo is not working.
"It is nice to have mom and pops like me." said Bricker. "If you go to Savannah or Charleston or any other large city you will see there will be a couple of mom and pops and there is a big storefront like a Gap or something like that. That is what we need down here to draw more people."
This is one mom and pop not threatened by the big retail giants.
"Oh no. The more the merrier." said Bricker. "Bring it on."
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I Love Velvet, a leading mobile point-of-sale hardware and software provider, has announced a major expansion to its supported devices and platforms, with the addition of a Windows operating system (OS) solution for all compatible computer tablet devices, in addition to Apple iOS and Android OS, to its mPOS solution portfolio.
"As mPOS continues to expand across all retail and business verticals, so does client demand for additional options in tablet operating systems for running mPOS solutions, which can seamlessly integrate with their existing computing infrastructure," Patrick Bouaziz, Chief Visionary Officer at I Love Velvet, stated. "By offering an mPOS solution across all major operating systems, I Love Velvet can now meet the demands of our existing and future clients by allowing them to choose a mPOS solution that works best for their businesses further minimizing costs and maximizing profits."
As with all of its other platform and devices solutions, I Love Velvet said it will offer a free 30 Day trial with the Windows OS tablet solution. The 30-day free trial program allows merchants to test out the secure mPOS solution for up to 30 days and return it, with no obligation and penalty, if they are unhappy for any reason. I Love Velvet provides an extensive range of mPOS transaction capabilities that include: credit card and bank debit card swipes; European chip and pin cards; RFID; NFC and 2-D bar code scanning.
About I Love Velvet, Inc.
I Love Velvet (www.ilovevelvet.com) is at the forefront of the mPOS industry. I Love Velvet is the industry's only mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) company wholly committed to providing enterprise-grade mPOS solutions to the retail, restaurant and entertainment industries. A comprehensive, end-to-end hardware and software solution that goes beyond simple mobile payments, I Love Velvet's mPOS systems provide customers with the most integration, flexibility, compatibility with business processes and global security certification. With a 360 degree understanding of its customer's business processes, I Love Velvet offers organizations the opportunity to transform the customer POS experience. For more information visit www.ILoveVelvet.com or follow us on Facebook, Google Plus, LinkedIn, and Twitter @ILoveVelvetNYC.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that 910Telecom will exhibit at the 19th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on November 1–3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Housed in the classic Denver Gas & Electric Building, 910 15th St., 910Telecom is a carrier-neutral telecom hotel located in the heart of Denver. Adjacent to CenturyLink, AT&T, and Denver Main, 910Telecom offers connectivity to all major carriers, Internet service providers, Internet backbones and ...
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Data is an unusual currency; it is not restricted by the same transactional limitations as money or people. In fact, the more that you leverage your data across multiple business use cases, the more valuable it becomes to the organization. And the same can be said about the organization's analytics. In his session at 19th Cloud Expo, Bill Schmarzo, CTO for the Big Data Practice at EMC, will introduce a methodology for capturing, enriching and sharing data (and analytics) across the organizati...
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DevOps at Cloud Expo – being held November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA – announces that its Call for Papers is open. Born out of proven success in agile development, cloud computing, and process automation, DevOps is a macro trend you cannot afford to miss. From showcase success stories from early adopters and web-scale businesses, DevOps is expanding to organizations of all sizes, including the world's largest enterprises – and delivering real results. Am...
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Traditional on-premises data centers have long been the domain of modern data platforms like Apache Hadoop, meaning companies who build their business on public cloud were challenged to run Big Data processing and analytics at scale. But recent advancements in Hadoop performance, security, and most importantly cloud-native integrations, are giving organizations the ability to truly gain value from all their data. In his session at 19th Cloud Expo, David Tishgart, Director of Product Marketing ...
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Fact: storage performance problems have only gotten more complicated, as applications not only have become largely virtualized, but also have moved to cloud-based infrastructures. Storage performance in virtualized environments isn't just about IOPS anymore. Instead, you need to guarantee performance for individual VMs, helping applications maintain performance as the number of VMs continues to go up in real time. In his session at Cloud Expo, Dhiraj Sehgal, Product and Marketing at Tintri, wil...
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Internet of @ThingsExpo, taking place November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, is co-located with 19th Cloud Expo and will feature technical sessions from a rock star conference faculty and the leading industry players in the world. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the most profound change in personal and enterprise IT since the creation of the Worldwide Web more than 20 years ago. All major researchers estimate there will be tens of billions devices - comp...
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Why do your mobile transformations need to happen today? Mobile is the strategy that enterprise transformation centers on to drive customer engagement. In his general session at @ThingsExpo, Roger Woods, Director, Mobile Product & Strategy – Adobe Marketing Cloud, covered key IoT and mobile trends that are forcing mobile transformation, key components of a solid mobile strategy and explored how brands are effectively driving mobile change throughout the enterprise.
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Late night infomercials often advertise the latest and greatest way to lose belly fat as buying their piece of equipment because nothing targets the core like such and such. To further entice the consumer there is always some "scientific" study showing how abdominal muscle activity is increased using their product. The theory being that if I want to reduce my abdominal fat I must target that specific area.
Whether male or female, most workout programs tend to have one thing in common, an abundance of core exercises involving lots of lumbar spinal flexion (low back rounding of the spine), i.e crunches, sit-ups and most abdominal machines. People that are trying to lose weight generally attack the core but a lot of the time they don't see the results they expect.
In a recent research study, The Effect of Abdominal Exercise on Abdominal Fat, 24 participants were selected and split into two groups an activity group and a control group.
The activity group used seven core exercises including bent knee sit ups, lateral trunk flexion, leg lifts, oblique crunches, stability ball crunches, stability ball twists and abdominal crunches on a mat. The activity group was asked to perform two sets of 10 repetitions of all the exercises, five days a week for a total of six weeks.
The control group was told to go about their daily life as usual and neither group was asked to make any dietary changes.
At the end of six weeks the researchers found that, "there was no significant difference between the activity group and control group for fat as measured by waist circumference and abdominal skinfold measurements." Basically everyone's waist looked the same after six weeks despite all the core exercises.
However not all was lost, there was an increase in abdominal strength by the activity group, an increase of abdominal curl up repetitions by an average of 14 over the control group. Abdominal strength is paramount for general health, sports performance and reducing the risk of low back pain.
Although increasing core muscular strength is important, is that the goal of your workout program? Most people I talk to just want to look better and feel better and move better. The idea that more direct core training will lead to more belly fat burning is flawed. The body will unfortunately lose fat where it wants and we can't change that.
If direct abdominal exercise isn't the answer, then what is? The authors of the study suggest that, " it is likely necessary to include aerobic exercise along with reducing energy intake to have more favorable changes in body fat percentages." Adding more cardio and reducing the total amount of calories one consumes will help, also lifting weights and trying to get quality sleep would be a great idea.
So if you have been crunching away and not getting the results you want, try adding more cardiovascular training, or adding strength training and watching the diet. The infomercials gadgets and crunches have their place, but for the best results save your money, time and energy and give something else a try.
- Kyler Crouse, BS, CSCS, FMS is a personal trainer and strength coach who trains at Sierra Athletic Club and in the homes of clients in the greater Lake Tahoe area. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, a minor in Nutrition and earned two of the most prestigious certifications in the fitness industry, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and the Certified Functional Movement Screen. For more information visit www.KCstrength.com.


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For months now, Japanese manga artist Tadatoshi Fujimaki has been dealing with repeated threats. There is a vendetta against him, which has produced numerous threatening letters containing suspicious chemicals.
As previously detailed, the threats are apparently from one angry individual who seems intent on stopping Fujimaki from promoting his manga Kuroko's Basketball. The threats are frightening and relentless.
However, as noted by Yaraon! (via ANN), Fujimaki wrote in an upcoming issue of Jump Magazine about a recently cancelled Kuroko's Basketball stage event, apologizing to those who were looking forward to it, but noting the safety issues at hand.
He also said that he would not stop writing Kuroko's Basketball, declaring, "Even if something happens, I will keep working hard on this story, without rest."
Considering how terrifying the threats have been—from stabbing to arson to chemical threats—it is brave of Fujimaki to stand up for himself and his work.
『黒子のバスケ』作者「本編は何があっても休まず頑張っていきます。」 [Yaraon! via ANN]


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OAKLAND -- Operators of the new east span of the Bay Bridge received some good news Thursday about the structural integrity of metal bridge parts and some potentially bad news about the cost of the project.
There is a chance that the price tag for the demolition of the old eastern span may exhaust the remaining $175 million in reserves set aside for the $6.4 billion bridge project. The demolition costs keep rising, and the final tab is uncertain, Rich Foley, a Caltrans finance expert told a gathering of state and regional bridge operators Thursday.
"The dismantling has a lot of (financial) uncertainty. A lot of people are nervous about it," Foley said. "We're embarking on something we haven't done before. It's not like landscaping."
On the bright side, engineering experts said bridge bolts and rods passed another round of tests that show they will not need to be replaced or given expensive bracing.
While some tests continue, the majority of tests indicate that some 2,300 bolts, rods and metal fasteners installed on the new eastern span are not vulnerable to corrosion like 32 bolts that snapped last year when they were tightened, a team of metallurgists reported.
The latest corrosion tests exposed samples of metal bridge parts to saltwater for weeks under pressure in a lab to simulate exposure to environmental conditions in San Francisco Bay.
The batch of rods that snapped were manufactured at a different time and in a different way than other bridge pieces, and they were exposed to rain for five years, experts said.
Instead of replacing any bolts and rods, Caltrans should protect the pieces against corrosion by painting them with anti-corrosive coating or grease caps. Those measures would have modest costs, Caltrans officials said.
As far as the rising price tag of the bridge project, even if the $6.4 billion budget had to be raised to cover the demolition, it would not trigger a toll increase because the Bay Area Toll Authority has other reserves it could dip into to absorb higher costs, said Steve Heminger, executive director of the Toll Authority, who added that his agency will work hard to keep the project within budget.
The old east span must be taken apart and hauled away piece by piece to comply with modern environmental and safety laws. The demolition cost could be pared down if Caltrans wins approval for a proposal to leave a portion of the old bridge piers in place near the shoreline to provide recreation and public access, Caltrans officials said.


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Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie "effortlessly represent their creative synergy in the best of ways" in "The Wicked + The Divine" #2.
Divine pop-god Lucifer finds herself in trouble and offers superfan Laura an unprecedented deal in Image Comics' "The Wicked + The Divine" #2.
This week, Ms. Marvel has a quiet moment, Solar goes retro, the Joker has an identity crisis and more.
This week, things get wickedly divine, Cyclops wrecks SHIELD property, "Star Trek" goes retro and more!
Following a first issue sellout, Image Comics has released a first look at Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie's "The Wicked + The Divine" #2.
"Sex Criminals'" Chip Zdarsky provides a variant cover for Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie's new Image Comics series, "The Wicked + The Divine."
Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie's debut issue of "The Wicked + The Divine" has "intriguing questions, interesting characters and pretty unmatched craft."
What some women are doing to address harassment at conventions! Interviews with Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, Nick Bertozzi and Gene Luen Yang! Plus more!
Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie, the critically-acclaimed team behind "Young Avengers," reunites for a new Image Comics ongoing superhero fantasy series.
Alex Ross takes two out of five slots while the covers for "Fables," "Secret Avengers" and "Nightcrawler" all represent.
Marvel's recently wrapped "Young Avengers" series by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie was presented the award for "Outstanding Comic Book."
A very dapper Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie shared some cookies and fancy secrets about their upcoming Image book "The Wicked and the Divine."
At Image Expo, Jamie McKelvie, Chris Burnham, Paul Azaceta, Wesley Craig and Nick Dragotta discussed artistic methods with Image co-founder Erik Larsen.
Scott Snyder, Bill Willingham, Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, Kyle Higgins and Chris Burnham discuss their new projects at Image Expo 2014.
Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and a host of guest artists present "Young Avengers" #14, with "a pitch-perfect party moment" for the cast.
Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and editor Lauren Sankovitch look back at "Young Avengers," sharing an exclusive look at "Afterparty."
Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie assembled a host of their "Young Avengers" collaborators for a Thought Bubble chat about the series.
Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's "Young Avengers" #12 winds down to the run's conclusion, delivering "a solid and enjoyable comic."
With the announcement of the series' final issue (for now), Brett wonders why other superhero comics don't follow "Young Avengers'" example.
With "Young Avengers" noticeably absent from Marvel's February solicits, Kieron Gillen has confirmed the series' end in January.
Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's "Young Avengers" #11 is a lot of set up, but "even an issue all about setting things up is still a lot of fun."
"Young Avengers" writer Kieron Gillen dives deep into his team's current battle with the cosmic parasite known as Mother while addressing the fallout from the recent kiss between teammates Hulkling and Prodigy.
Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's "Young Avengers" #9 receives 4 stars from reviewer James Hunt, who says the series' latest issue "pays off months of setup" for a story where "feelings matter."
In a special all fan Q&A, Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso answers your questions on new series like "Amazing X-Men," inside info on "Guardians of the Galaxy," the future of Marvel AR, LGBT characters and more.
December's "Afterparty" arc beginning in "Young Avengers" #14 by Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie celebrates New Year's Eve and concludes the duo's yearlong story -- plus plenty of special guest artists.
"Young Avengers" writer Kieron Gillen explains his and artist Jamie McKelvie's approach to reinventing the young adult comics genre by creating the book "everyone else rips off."
A who's who lineup of creator-owned comic artists including Rob Guillory, Emma Rios, Jenny Frisson and more join Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma in celebrating the launch of "Morning Glories" second season with #27.
Greg McElhatton gives "Young Avengers" #4 by Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and Mike Norton 4.5 stars, saying, "If you aren't reading 'Young Avengers,' you're missing out on one of the top superhero comics currently being published."
Marvel has given CBR an exclusive first look at Jamie McKelvie's cover for "Young Avengers" #8 written by Kieron Gillen, featuring a look at many different universes.
With Marvel's event cards fully turned over, Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso explains Jonathan Hickman's "Infinity" from its origins as an "Avengers" story to a crucial role for The Inhumans.
"Young Avengers" writer Kieron Gillen discusses the fallout resulting from Wiccan's accidental summoning of the malevolent entity named Mother, plus an upcoming one-off issue featuring Speed and Prodigy.
Greg McElhatton gives "Young Avengers" #2 by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie 4 stars, calling the second issue of the Marvel NOW! series "stylish and upbeat" and "still a lot of fun."
Marvel Comics has released a first look at Jamie McKelvie's unlettered pages for "Young Avengers" #3 written by Kieron Gillen. The re-assembly of the Young Avengers continues March 27.
"Young Avengers" creative team Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie taking us behind the inaugural issue that redefines what it means to be a teenager in the Marvel Universe. Plus, an exclusive look at Gillen's script!
After giving the first issue of Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's "Young Avengers" five-stars, Kelly Tompson further explains why she feels the Marvel NOW! series represents the future of superhero comics.
Marvel has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at Leinil Yu's inked pages from his and Mark Waid's "Indestructible Hulk" #5 and the debut of Matthew Wilson's colors on Jamie McKelvie's "Young Avengers" #2 art.
ROBOT 6's J. Caleb Mozzocco picks up Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's "Young Avengers" #1, reading the series for the first time in a long time and noting the new take "is really good, maybe even great."
Kelly Thompson gives "Young Avengers" #1 5 stars, saying Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie "deliver an incredibly satisfying, innovative and touching first issue that will leave readers absolutely pumped for this series."
In anticipation of his "Young Avengers" ongoing with artist Jamie McKelvie, Kieron Gillen discusses the cast of the upcoming Marvel NOW! book in a series of posts on his personal blog.
Marvel helps Robot 6 celebrate its anniversary with an exclusive preview of "Young Avengers" #2, by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, which arrives Feb. 27.
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Many have heard this show, thanks to the LivePhish release. I was so happy they put out a soundboard of this one. After the Murat this is a close second for my favorite show I've attended. The lawn was empty, the pavilion was half full at best. I was there with many friends and we got booted from hanging and drinking by the car from some of Tinley Park's finest.
The first set from this show seemed very standard at the time. "Chalk Dust" opener, "Guelah Papyrus", "The Horse" > "Silent", a great "Esther" and a set closing "Cavern". Then Set 2, though: whoa! A first time (for me) "2001" (which rocked my socks off!) To quote Comic Book Guy: "Best `Antelope' Ever". This started off standard but led to "Sparks" (I am a huge Who fan, so I was freakin') > "Walk Away" > "Have Mercy" > "Antelope"- You have all heard it... so sick live!
At this time I wasn't into checking Phish's setlists so I really had no idea some of the songs they had been playing, which was nice for "Purple Rain" as it seemed like such a far out surprise for everyone. After the encore of "La Grange", which was my hometown at the time, I really felt this had been a special show. Top notch all the way!


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As any good fairytale begins we shall start this babyshower with Once Upon A Time...
I wanted to make this baby shower to represent my amazing sister. So when I thought about what was the best way I could do that, I decided to go with a Princess theme. It did suit her best after all. BreAnne was a theater major, and stared in many plays. Her first, was Cinderella playing the evil step sister when she was in elementary school. In Junior High, she played the evil Queen, in Once Upon a Mattress, and her favorite role was Belle in Beauty and The Beast in college. ( Don't worry she was in A LOT of other plays in-between.)
I decided to capture her staring roles in life by carrying each theme into the table.
Cinderella was the first, with her magical pumpkins that later turned into a coach bringing her to the ball. I displayed her beautiful glass slipper on pink mercury glass, and I made glass slipper cookies, and fairy godmother cupcakes to represent her part in the play. In the middle, was Princess and the Pea. For it, I made a bed with mini cupcakes with little peas on them. I served along side it Petite coconut cream pie's perfect for a Princess to eat right before bed! They sat on an enchanted mirror, nestled between the enchanted pumpkins. Beauty and the Beast had little macaroons, a traditional French dessert that Belle would be found eating around the palace. An enchanted rose, because you cant have Belle without the enchanted rose! Enchanted Roses cupcakes, which were Neapolitan style, and of course, Belle's treasured books surrounded by her Frog Prince!
Glass Slipper Sugar Cookies
Enchanted Rose with frozen roses.
Baby bottle wands for the baby shower with frozen stems. Frog Prince book holder with Belles books.
Coconut cream pie parfaits.
Enchanted rose cupcakes, chocolate and strawberry with vanilla frosting and fondant roses.
Fairy Godmother Cupcakes chocolate, with pistachio filling, and cherry frosting on top, also known as Spamoni!
Little vanilla bean cupcakes with vanilla bean frosting and green sixlets.
This is the food table, that was on the other side of the room. We served chicken salad crossants, turkey and cheese sandwiches, fruit and veggie trays with dip.
For the recipes to this party click HERE!
For the Princess and The Pea Bed Tutorial and Beauty and the Beast Roses click HERE!
For the Frog Prince, Cinderella Pumpkin, and Glass Slipper HERE!
For the Once Upon A Time Fairytale sign, Tutu Skirt, and Baby Bottle Wands click HERE!


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Holocaust Denial on Trial, Trial Judgment: Electronic Edition, by Charles GrayTable of Contents
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5.245Kurt Aumeier was for a while Hoss's deputy at Auschwitz. Shortly after the war he was captured and interned by the British. Whilst in captivity he wrote two hundred pages of hand written memoirs about his experiences at the camp. He went into great detail about the manner in which the gas chambers were operated. He described the gassing procedures and referred to the construction of crematorium 3. He was subsequently extradited to Poland, where he was tried, found guilty and hanged. His memoirs did not become available to historians until 1992, when they were read by Irving shortly after their release by the Public Record Office in London.


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I learned that a long walk and calm conversation are an incredible combination if you want to build a bridge.
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SNOWMASS VILLAGE - The holidays are behind us, life has slowed down, and it is time to get back to what we do best: skiing.
Last year at this time, we had almost skied our 30 inches of snow to the dirt with no snow in sight. With the snowfall we received just before Christmas and the storms that dropped a little more before New Year's, the skiing is considerably better than a year ago.
We have had a couple of teaser powder days but haven't received the big one yet. We are patiently waiting for the day we can break out the wide bodies. There is nothing quite like floating through a foot or so of fresh, dry powder.
Modern ski technology has not only made carving easier to learn and master but the powder equipment today is absolutely awesome. Every skier should have a two-ski quiver, one for carving - all-around skiing - and a powder, off-piste ski. Powder skis are defined by the width under foot and the stiffness. Wide, softer with rocker and a short-turn radius is the right combo.
A few years back I was writing about 80-90 mm under foot as a wide ski. These days 80-90 mm is an everyday ski for many with the turn radius having been reduced by shape and a rocker tip. Today we are talking skis more than 120 mm under foot with turn radius of less than 20 meters, various degrees of rocker tip and tail, even skis with a bulbous shape sporting four dimensions. Honestly there are way too many choices (100s) for anyone to make an educated decision, so take the advice of your pro or local shop to help you come up with the right combination.
The dilemma is how wide, how much rocker and how long should you go. For most of our visitors who rent equipment, if you happen to be lucky enough to catch a dump while vacationing, trade the skis they gave you in for a pair of slightly rockered in the tip, camber under foot with at least 100 mm wide under foot. Length will vary depending on skier height and weight. You can go 5-10 cm longer depending on percent of rocker.
Forget the full rocker skis, you will not like them once the "pow" has been skied out and you're back on the groomers. Full rocker is great for the storm of the decade or heli-skiing deep snow every day but not for the average Joe. I have seen intermediate skiers on rockers tip and tail and full rocker (reverse camber) struggling when the only ski contact with snow is right under the boot. They looked like they were skiing on wine barrel staves.
For the local who most likely can have more than one pair, accompany a carving ski with a 105 mm or wider ski, with early rise in the cambered tip and turn radius less than 20 meters. That seems to be the tool of choice for the quiver.
With the introduction of wider formats and rocker technology skiing, the powder has been opened up to more riders, much to the chagrin of local powder hounds. Secret stashes will be protected even more so than in the past. Secret stashes might even become extinct inside the area boundaries. More and more people will be venturing into the unknown to catch a few thrills, and we unfortunately know what can sadly happen.
The safety aspects of powder skiing and where you choose to ski and ride are even more important than ever. With more people searching out the pow, turns will be harder to find, pushing riders to extremes to find a few turns. Risking your life is not worth it for a dozen turns.
Powder days and skiing untracked snow is what hardcore locals and savvy guests live for. Get up early and get out there, or you will be skiing crud. Have fun but have it safely, and please stay out of closed areas. Do not leave the area boundaries unless you are very familiar with terrain and the current conditions and avalanche danger is low. Do not ski alone; things happens to even the best skiers.
Shop small. See you next run.
Don Jewkes is a 36-year certified PSIA-RM level 3 Teaching Professional and local resident.


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Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling: An Explainer
Tuesday's ruling by the Supreme Court on the use of race as a criteria in colleges' and universities' admissions policies is the latest blow to affirmative action programs.
What happened?
In a 6-2 ruling – Justice Elena Kagan did not participate – the court essentially found that the U.S. Constitution does not bar voters in a state from banning the use of race as a factor in considering whether someone should be admitted to a state college or university.
Is the ruling at odds with recent Supreme Court rulings upholding the use of race in admissions?
It's true that in recent years, the Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that public colleges and universities can use race in its admissions policy under certain, narrow circumstances. The court ruled that way in a case involving the University of Michigan Law School in 2003 and reiterated its position in a 2013 case involving the University of Texas.
Today's ruling does nothing to upend that position.
Rather, the ruling Tuesday just says state voters can prevent public college and universities from using affirmative action. So while state colleges and universities can use affirmative action programs, voters have the power to take that option away.
What is the potential impact?
Eight states have outlawed affirmative action at public schools. Among them are some big states, like Florida, California and Arizona.
Tuesday's ruling likely means that those laws, some of which have been on the books for more than a decade, will stay on the books. It also gives the green light to voters in other states who might be considering changing their laws to ban the use of affirmative action in public higher education.
How did the case come to the court's attention?
In 2006, three years after the University of Michigan Law School decision, Michigan voters changed the state's constitution to outlaw public colleges and universities from taking account of race in admissions policies.
The state challenged the constitutional amendment, called "Section 26," in court. A lower court upheld Section 26, but a federal appeals court reversed the lower court an in an 8-7 ruling, setting up the case before the nine justices.
Was the ruling surprising?
Not entirely.
The federal appeals court – the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals – split largely along partisan lines. Those appointed by Democratic presidents largely voted to strike down the law, while the seven who voted to uphold it were all Republican appointees.
Given the makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court, with a rough 5-4 split between the conservative and liberal wings, an alternative outcome would have likely been far more surprising.
Also hurting the liberals: the absence of Justice Kagan, who recused herself presumably because she worked on the case while she was the U.S. Solicitor General.
What were the rationales behind the plurality and dissenting opinions?
In his opinion upholding Michigan's law, Justice Anthony Kennedy ruled that this is how our federal system is intended to work: to give states the freedom to tinker with a host of admissions policies, including those that consider race, and those that don't –or are, in the court's wording "race-neutral."
Justice Kennedy also seemed hesitant to disrupt the will of Michigan voters, writing:
There is no authority in the Constitution of the United States or in this Court's precedents for the Judiciary to set aside Michigan laws that commit this policy determination to the voters… Deliberative debate on sensitive issues such as racial preferences all too often may shade into rancor. But that does not justify removing certain court-determined issues from the voters' reach. Democracy does not presume that some subjects are either too divisive or too profound for public debate.
In a lengthy dissent joined by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Justice Sonia Sotomayor disagreed, finding that Michigan's voter-approved law illegally discriminates against minorities, and wrongly takes away the power of schools to do something important: increase student diversity.
Colleges and universities must be free to prioritize the goal of diversity. They must be free to immerse their students in a multiracial environment that fosters frequent and meaningful interactions with students of other races, and thereby pushes such students to transcend any assumptions they may hold on the basis of skin color. Without race-sensitive admissions policies, this might well be impossible.


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NEW YORK -- Hall of Famer Chris Mullin, now an analyst for ESPN, has been saying Stephen Curry is the best shooter in the NBA.
So Curry's 54-point performance Wednesday at Madison Square Garden was validation.
"When's he's open, I always feel like the ball is going in," Mullin said. "He's got that gift."
Mullin, a New York native, has his No. 17 jersey retired at Oracle Arena largely because he's one of the game's greatest shooters. He said he didn't see the game, but he was blown away by the sheer numbers.
Curry only needed 28 shots to get 54 points. He knocked down 11 of his 13 3-pointers.
Mullin, a New York, was more impressed by that than the fact it happened at basketball's mecca.
"Everything in New York will be a little bit bigger, so it adds to it," Mullin said. "But to me, if you look at those numbers, I don't care where he does that. If he did it in Timbuktu, it's unbelievable. An incredible shooting exhibition for any generation, any time, anywhere."
Mullin said he wasn't shocked that Curry pulled off such a feat. But he was "pleasantly" surprised.
He said just looking at Curry, a 6-foot-3 point guard, doesn't have the stature that suggests he can carry a team by himself. But that's exactly what Curry did, albeit it in a 109-105 loss, which Mullin said is a testament to Curry's skill, cleverness and conditioning.
Mullin, who's career-high is 47, said he remembers being in a zone in the playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers. On May 8, 1991, Mullin was 16 of 21 shooting, making all four of his threes, and had 41 in a win on the road.
"That's why you put in extra time, to be ready for those moments," Mullin said. "Those nights don't happen a lot. Some guys don't get that opportunity. To me, that's what it's all about -- putting in the work so you can be ready. And he really took advantage."


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Entrepreneur and new Oris Ambassador Nicholas Tse at W Hong Kong with the Oris Artix Complication watch.
As a devoted supporter of Oris, Nicholas Tse was especially invited to present the Oris Artix collection. The TVC and Ad campaign was shot in Greater China and located in the Victoria Harbour at Pier 4 in Central and W Hong Kong during which Nicholas impressively demonstrated his professional skills.
Throughout his professional life, Nicholas has shown passion for the roles he has undertaken, not only as a singer but also as an actor, composer, director and producer. Through his career choices Nicholas has demonstrated self-confidence, a hard-working ethic and a willingness to face challenges - these top qualities are in perfect harmony with the ORIS philosophy.
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There's a lot to catch the eye when walking into MWA Design in Silverthorne. Cabinets and picture frames line the walls, each a different color, cut and style of wood. Islands throughout the store offer rows of tile in stone, porcelain and ceramic, as well as variously patterned countertops slabs. A myriad of styles of lamps and light fixtures illuminate everything from above. It's an interior designer's playground.
MWA Design resides in the former BigHorn Interiors and Design store in Silverthorne. MWA Design previously took up one section of the store, until it was closed at the end of last year. Now, MWA Design takes up the entire building and has expanded its products. The building's interior has been remodeled and now displays various furniture and decor items that it did not have before.
"We have to recreate ourselves," said manager Mark Adolph, about the changes and additions.
Local artistic touch
Some things that haven't changed, however, are the large murals on the upper walls. Painted by local artist Bonnie Norling Wakeman, the murals show alpine landscapes and mountain backgrounds. Recently, Wakeman did another installment - a bas-relief of leafy aspens ascending the staircase at the back of the store.
Wakeman is just one of a variety of local artists whose work is showcased. Customers can walk up and down the store to see the art on the walls. If something strikes their fancy, they can buy it or commission something similar from the artist.
"We try to create a win-win situation for local people to exhibit their work," Adolph said, explaining that showcasing the paintings in the store allowed artists a place to show off their work while adding to the artistic decor of the showrooms.
Product and process
Adolph and his associates - interior design services and custom framing expert Jill Creager and showroom manager and designer Reese Frayser - say that the experience with each customer is different. Some come into the store needing only one or two products, replacing a light fixture or knob handle, for example. Others bring more ambitious projects, such as remodeling whole sections of their home or their entire condo at once.
"Everybody has a different situation," Adolph said. "Usually we try to meet people at their needs and what they're looking for."
Whether homeowners come in with a clear idea of what they want or practically no idea, the next step is to set up meetings to discuss the plans. This often includes a visit to the site in question, giving Adolph a chance to size up the space and dimensions for himself.
In addition to selling the products, Adolph will also install them himself.
"We're really the only place in the county where you can get everything in one stop," he said. "We install everything that we sell."
That said, Adolph and his colleagues don't mind sending customers to nearby stores as well for more options. Adolph said he's pleased to have good relationships with other local businesses.
"If anything, it helps everybody as a whole," Frayser said.
"It's been really nice to send people their way," Creager agreed, adding that often other businesses will send them referrals back.
Just like many other businesses, MWA Design has felt the impact of the poor economy over the past few years.
"The recession really caused a swing in the construction industry to go from new construction to remodeling," Adolph said. However, "now we're starting to see an increase in new construction jobs."
As the real estate industry continues to improve, so will the design and remodeling business. According to Adolph, positive changes have occurred as recently as in the past six months. While during the recession many of MWA Design's customers were people they had served before, now around half are new customers coming in.
In addition to economical trends, Adolph, Creager and Frayser have noticed certain other trends within homes and designs. One, unsurprisingly, has to do with modern technology updates. Clients often need assistance in making their electrical system compatible with cable and big screen TVs. These television sets, much slimmer than before, are now more often mounted on walls rather than entertainment centers.
Other trends have included more lighting within the home and motif fabrics. The three have a seemingly endless list of design-style adjectives that follow the word "mountain" - mountain rustic, mountain modern, mountain elegance, etc. Each one is different. Rustic, for example, involves a warmer color palette, with distressed finishes and knotty wood. Contemporary, on the other hand, involves cleaner lines and a lighter color scheme.
The most popular at the moment, Creager says, is a blend between the rustic and contemporary styles.
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Adolph, Creager and Frayser are always eager to discuss design and options, each drawing on backgrounds that feature design, art and engineering.
Creager previously worked with art galleries and said she feels very connected to the art scene, having lived in Summit County for 27 years.
"I go back to the art," she said, of her favorite part of her job. "I really like supporting the local artists."
As much as he enjoys the process of installing and remodeling, Adolph said he feels happiest once a project is completed.
He also said that it's not unusual to meet clients and former clients for dinner or on the ski hill from time to time.
"Our relationships with our clients often form into great friendships afterwards," Adolph said. "My favorite part is establishing the friendship with the client and completing the project."


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Easy Cheater Cinnamon RollsI am of the opinion that it is difficult to make a bad cinnamon roll, no matter what recipe you use. Honestly, a good cinnamon roll needs basically three things. Generous amounts of butter, plenty of cinnamon sugar and a boatload of icing. Maybe not for the faint of heart - but we don't eat them everyday now do we? The dough itself is really almost secondary to those things, so I say why not get a little help there?
Rhodes frozen dough is wonderful just for that. Though they do take some planning and time for thawing and rising, they are still a time saver from starting with scratch dough, so I try to have some kind on hand in the freezer. I had recently been working through the freezer trying to use up things and I happened to have a partial bag of Rhodes white dinner rolls that were leftover from making Butterscotch Pull Apart Bread recently. I figured eventually I would just have them as rolls with supper one day, but then I thought, I've made cheater cinnamon rolls before with the Rhodes loaf bread ... why couldn't I do it with the dinner rolls? I put them into the refrigerator to thaw and the next day, transformed them into these cinnamon rolls.
This recipe makes one pan of one dozen rolls. Sprinkle a bit of flour onto the counter, and gently knead the thawed dough together to form one ball. Flatten and using a rolling pin, roll into a long rectangle, moving the dough around to make sure that it doesn't stick. Pour the melted butter over the surface of the dough and using your hand, smear it all over the dough, almost to the edges.
Sprinkle the dough generously with cinnamon sugar and roll up into a long roll as tightly as possible. Cut that into half and then cut each half evenly into 6 slices, for a total of 12 rolls.
Place the rolls in a well buttered cake pan, cover very loosely with a square of plastic wrap that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, and put in a draft free, warm spot to rise.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Don't let them get quite this dark - as usual, I got distracted and nearly forgot about them! Now y'all know why I don't bake much. Mix up the icing and pour all over the top of the hot rolls and let it soak in a bit before pulling one out. My favorite ones as the ones with all the soft sides, right in the middle section.
Yum. See that part in the center? My absolute favorite part. If I could figure out how to make a pan of just those centers, I'd be a millionaire I swear.
The beauty of this is if, like me, you only had say 8 or 10 Rhodes rolls leftover in the freezer, you can still fill the pan with a dozen rolls, but if you are buying rolls specifically to make these, use about 12 of the Rhodes frozen dinner rolls, or, of course, one loaf of the frozen bread dough. Rhodes rolls take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours to thaw at room temperature; bread about 2 to 3 hours. You can also thaw dough in the refrigerator. Rolls will need about 8 to 12 hours; bread 10 to 12 hours. Thawing time is not included in the prep time for the recipe.
Recipe: Easy Cheater Cinnamon Rolls©From the Kitchen of Deep South Dish
Prep time: 15 min |Cook time: 25 min | Yield: 12 rolls
For the Rolls:
For the Icing:
- 12 frozen white dinner rolls, or 1 loaf of frozen bread dough (like Rhodes), thawed to room temperature
- 1/4 cup of butter, melted, plus more softened for the baking pan
- Cinnamon Sugar recipe
- 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons of half and half or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
See note at bottom for thawing directions. Sprinkle a bit of flour on the counter, and if using rolls, combine the thawed dough together to form one ball. Flatten and roll into a long rectangle, approximately 12 x 16 inches. Pour the 1/4 cup of melted butter over the surface of the dough and using your hand, smear it all over the dough, almost to the edges. Sprinkle the dough generously with the cinnamon sugar. Roll up jelly roll style, into a long roll, as tightly as possible. Cut into a total of 12 even pieces. Smear the softened butter all over the inside of a 9-inch cake pan. Lay the rolls in the cake pan just slightly apart - you should be able to fit 9 around the outside and 3 in the middle.
Cover rolls very loosely with a square of plastic wrap that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Place in a warm spot and let rise until doubled.
To bake, preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until done. Prepare the icing and pour evenly all over the top and down into all the cracks and crevices of the hot rolls, letting it absorb into the rolls slightly before serving.
Note: Rhodes rolls take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours to thaw at room temperature; bread about 2 to 3 hours. You can also thaw dough in the refrigerator. Rolls will need about 8 to 12 hours; bread 10 to 12 hours. You may also prepare the rolls, place them into a cake pan and place the pan in the refrigerator overnight. Remove in the morning and let them come to room temperature and continue rising if needed, before baking.
Tip: To speed up the rise of the rolls try this tip. Preheat the oven to the lowest oven temperature, barely on, placing a pan of very hot water on the bottom oven rack to create a steam environment. Once you roll and cut the rolls, turn off the oven and place the covered pan on the top rack of the oven; let rise until doubled. Proceed with recipe to bake.
Variation: For Pecan Rolls, substitute a mixture of 1/4 cup of brown sugar, with 1/4 cup of melted butter and 2 tablespoons of corn syrup for the melted butter; spread on dough. Mix together another 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup of pecans; sprinkle on top. Continue as above. Divide 1/2 cup of chocolate chips between the pecan and topping mixture to make them chocolate.
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BEAUMONT, Texas – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi men's and women's tennis teams earned matching 5-2 victories over Nicholls in a pair of neutral-site conference matches on Tuesday afternoon. The men retained their perfect conference record at 3-0, while the women improved to 6-2 in league play with the win.
"I thought our teams showed incredible grit today," Director of Tennis Steve Moore said. "A lot of people with tired legs fought with all their hearts – we always say that culture is everything and the culture of this team is to fight and never quit.
"Nicholls has a lot of talent on both their men's and women's teams, and for us to go out there and take care of business today was huge," he added. "The Southland Conference has gotten so much better from top to bottom, and every match is a battle."
On the men's side, the 57th-ranked Islanders continued their trend of emerging victorious despite losing the doubles point. The duo of Peter Nagy/Gergo Weidinger opened things with an 8-5 victory at No. 1, but that was countered by an 8-4 loss at No. 2 by Matt Westmoreland/Ricardo Mayagoitia. It all came down to the No. 3 doubles tandem of Andrew Maingot/Guillaume Rauseo, but the pair fell to Roy Knight/Evan Karatzas in a tiebreak to put Nicholls up 1-0.
"It confounds me that we continually find a way to win even though we lose the doubles point," Moore said. "It's really a testament to the determination and the toughness that is our biggest strength as a unit. We are a young team, but we need to mature very fast as far as the doubles point is concerned. We have some serious coaching to do in a short amount of time and the clock is ticking."
Texas A&M – Corpus Christi responded by winning five of the six singles matches, all of which were decided in straight sets. The Islanders were able to win at Nos. 1, 4 and 5 in quick fashion, with Nagy taking a 6-2, 6-3 win over Damian Despotovski at No. 1, Mayagoita emerging with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Knight at No. 4 and Javier Pujol posting a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Karatzas.
At No. 6, Pietro Jordao took a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Jeoffrey Noblecourt to clinch the match, and Westmoreland finished things off with a 6-3, 7-6 win against Nico Mertens, posting a 9-7 triumph in the tiebreak. The lone Islander in the loss column was Weidinger, who fell in his singles match at No. 2, which ended up a 6-4, 6-2 defeat.
Tennis Match Results
Nicholls vs Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
04/09/13 at Beaumont, Texas
#57 Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 5, Nicholls 2
Singles competition:
1. Peter Nagy (AMCC) def. Damian Despotovski (NICM) 6-2, 6-3
2. Dmitry Kozionov (NICM) def. Gergo Weidinger (AMCC) 6-4, 6-2
3. Matt Westmoreland (AMCC) def. Nico Mertens (NICM) 6-3, 7-6 (9-7)
4. Ricardo Mayagoitia (AMCC) def. Roy Knight (NICM) 6-3, 6-2
5. Javier Pujol (AMCC) def. Evan Karatzas (NICM) 6-1, 6-4
6. Pietro Jordao (AMCC) def. Jeoffrey Noblecourt (NICM) 7-5, 6-3
Doubles competition:
1. Peter Nagy/Gergo Weidinger (AMCC) def. Damian Despotovski/Nico Mertens (NICM) 8-5
2. Dmitry Kozionov/Jeoffrey Noblecourt (NICM) def. Matt Westmoreland/Ricardo Mayagoitia (AMCC) 8-4
3. Roy Knight/Evan Karatzas (NICM) def. Andrew Maingot/Guillaume Rauseo (AMCC) 9-8
Match Notes:
Nicholls 7-10, 2-2 Southland
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 13-7, 3-0 Southland; National ranking #57
On the women's side, the doubles set the tone, as the Islanders took victories at No. 2 and No. 3 to garner the doubles point, then won four out of six singles matches to earn the victory.
"This was another gritty, hard-fought victory for these tough girls playing their third match in a span of four days," Moore said. "I liked the message they sent because the conference tournament is won by the team that can win three tough matches in a row. We haven't played three days in a row yet, but we're improving and we showed incredible heart in that tough third match today.
"It's not easy to play long points and pay the price day after day, but that's what they're doing and that's why I love the character of these girls," he added. "I feel the choices they've made to become an incredibly fit team made a difference today and should give us an earned confidence as we approach the conference tournament."
In doubles, Sandra Burges/Chelsea Horan started things with an 8-2 victory at the second doubles position, then the Islanders clinched the point with an 8-4 win at No. 3 from Maider Martin/Mia Matuszak. Nicholls earned an 8-4 win at No. 1 doubles, as Isla Brock/Natalia Cardiff defeated Doris Kuselj/Stefania Nicolae 8-4.
All six singles matches were won in decisive fashion. Nicolae knocked off Eva Castiglioni 6-2, 6-1 at No. 3, and Burges added a victory by an identical score over Rachel Howie at No. 4. Freshman Celia Rodriguez posted a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Brock at No. 5, and Horan cruised past Emma Pitre 6-1, 6-1 at No. 6 for the Islanders. Nicholls earned wins at No. 1 (Marie Aubert def. Kuselj 6-3, 6-2) and No. 2 (Cardiff def. Martin 6-2, 6-2).
The matches represented the final road contests for both teams, as both the men and the women will close out the 2013 regular season at the Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center. The teams have enjoyed tremendous support at home, with both teams ranked 10th in the nation in attendance this season. Texas A&M – Corpus Christi is one of just five schools to have both its men's and women's programs ranked in the top 10 in attendance nationally.
The women's team returns to the Coastal Bend with a conference matchup against Oral Roberts on Sunday, April 14, at 1 p.m. The men will take on Lamar on April 18 and Texas-Pan American on April 20 to close out their conference season. For all the latest on Islanders Tennis, follow the team on Twitter (@IslandersTennis) and Facebook (IslandersTennis).
Tennis Match Results
Nicholls vs Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
04/09/13 at Beaumont, Texas
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 5, Nicholls 2
Singles competition:
1. Marie Aubert (NICH) def. Doris Kuselj (AMCC) 6-3, 6-2
2. Natalia Cardiff (NICH) def. Maider Martin (AMCC) 6-2, 6-2
3. Stefania Nicolae (AMCC) def. Eva Castiglioni (NICH) 6-2, 6-1
4. Sandra Burges (AMCC) def. Rachel Howie (NICH) 6-2, 6-1
5. Celia Rodriguez (AMCC) def. Isla Brock (NICH) 6-1, 6-3
6. Chelsea Horan (AMCC) def. Emma Pitre (NICH) 6-1, 6-1
Doubles competition:
1. Isla Brock/Natalia Cardiff (NICH) def. Doris Kuselj/Stefania Nicolae (AMCC) 8-4
2. Sandra Burges/Chelsea Horan (AMCC) def. Rachel Howie/Emma Pitre (NICH) 8-2
3. Maider Martin/Mia Matuszak (AMCC) def. Eva Castiglioni/Marie Aubert (NICH) 8-4
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Nicholls 8-14, 1-7 Southland
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Each of six Airbus A380s has been fitted with satellite Internet provided through OnAir and is believed to be dotted with a half-dozen wifi hotspots.
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AusBT reader and Platinum frequent flyer Andrew Hazelton travelled in business class on the QF107 Sydney to Los Angeles A380 service on February 29 and was provided with a promotional code which gave him 35MB to use for the duration of the flight.
"You then go to a login page that allows you to create a username and login" Hazelton told AusBT. "This was good because you could then use multiple devices with the one code."
"I used all of my 35MB, which surprised the Qantas rep – but to be honest, a few Twitter checks on my iPhone, a few emails on my laptop, a check of Facebook and a bit of chat burned through that data allowance quite quickly."
Nobody expects in-flight Internet to be 'fast' by any measure, especially in an early testing phase before the system in rolled out to more users on the plane.
Hazelton said it was "fine for Facebook chat and allowed reasonable downloads for emails on the iPhone and laptop", although with speed tests of 0.11MB/s download and 0.08MB/s upload "it was very slow. This service would obviously not be ideal for people looking to surf the Net with graphic-intensive content."
OnAir spokesman Aurelie Branchereau-Giles told Australian Business Traveller that "the bandwidth available will typically support 12 simultaneous users (and) our experience with in-service customers suggests that this is more than sufficient even for an A380."
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Last year a Qantas spokesperson told Australian Business Traveller that the service will be offered free of charge at the start of the trial, before introducing a range of pay-to-surf packages to test uptake.
"Initially when we launch the trial it will be free, then there will be a period with several paid packages so we can get an indication of the demand at different price points" she said.
"We're working through the details of those packages at the moment, and once the trial is finished we'll be setting the cost based on that."
Australian Business Traveller understands that one model being considered is to sell time-based packages of Internet access, so that users would for example pay for access starting with 30 minute blocks.
First class and business class passengers would receive complimentary Internet access, either for the duration of the flight or by way of being given a set amount of online time or data for free.
Hazelton also believes that Qantas may provide a data limit to first class and business class customers for free, but charge passengers in other cabins.
A survey on in-flight Internet was handed out during the flight, which touched on the topic of pricing.
"My rough guess is that they may charge $25 for the service" Hazelton predicts. "From the survey I completed that looked around the price point they are considering."
"If you were waiting for an extremely important email while up in the air, the service would be invaluable – and for someone that important the cost would be irrelevant."
Elsewhere in the skies
Last year saw Emirates roll out the in-flight Internet carpet to passengers on its fleet of Airbus A380s, with prices ranging from US$7.50 to US$25 (read our report for full details).
Cathay Pacific is also planning to get its passengers connected, with trials due by the middle of this year.
And Singapore Airlines, while remaining coy on details so far, is also tipped to announce its plans in the coming months.
About David Flynn
David Flynn is the editor of Australian Business Traveller and a bit of a travel tragic with a weakness for good coffee, shopping and lychee martinis.
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