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Great kit, understand that you will have to modify somewhat
I'm a 68 year old retired contractor and love building kits. I built this greenhouse by myself in about a week with the proper ladders and staging. I spent probably 6 hours reading and...Read complete review
I'm a 68 year old retired contractor and love building kits. I built this greenhouse by myself in about a week with the proper ladders and staging. I spent probably 6 hours reading and UNDERSTANDING the very good instructions as well as researching on line. My backyard tends to flood in long rainstorms so I had to elevate the base some 11" with 4X6 PT and set the galvanized base on clean tamped fill, then, poured 4" of concrete inside the frame for the floor. Square and level at this point is mandatory. If you think they drilled a hole in the wrong place it's because you did something wrong, the kit is very exacting. I took one look at the bag of spring clips that are supplied to hold the lexan panels in place, tried to use one, then tossed the whole bag into the trash. I used @500 #8X1/2" stainless sheet metal screws and washers to secure the panels along with 16 calk gun size tubes of RTV silicone to secure the panels. Understand that this is basically a monocoucch construction and that properly secured panels are part of the strength of the whole. Screening the roof vents proved to be a problem as no thought to this necessity is addressed. I used velcro glued to the frame and sewn to FB screening purchased separately. I've been using this greenhouse for 6 months now and am impressed with the quality. Other than the fact that I can't seem to stop it from leaking in the rain, it's holding up very well. We've had 50 MPH winds with no problems although I will probably add a brace to the back wall as it does flex pretty good.
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Cleverly designed but won't take wind
I put mine up by myself this past fall. If I were to do it again I'd try to get a helper. Don't modify anything, just make sure that the metal foundation is...Read complete review
I put mine up by myself this past fall. If I were to do it again I'd try to get a helper. Don't modify anything, just make sure that the metal foundation is square and level. The panels are cut accurately. Don't give in to the temptation to cut them to make them fit or it will leave a gap. If they don't seem to fit, check that the frame is square and check out where they are binding. Once all of the hundreds of pieces are put together and all nuts and bolts checked for tightness, everything will work. Even the doors and vents will work if all is "square". Then use silicone calk around the panels or trust me, you'll be chasing fllying roof and wall panels when it gets windy.Finally, today we had rainy, windy storm. My green house has collapsed. It's on the ground, a twisted metal hulk. I don't know how many panels are scattered. Had the instructions made it clear that it would not survive the sort of winds we get routinely in northern California, and advised buyers to anchor the upper corners with guy ropes to ground stakes, like you do with a cabin tent, it would probably still be standing. Do that or be sorry. I'll do the silicone calking and put on the guy ropes when I repair it this spring. Experience is such a good instructor because, first you get the test, then you get the (often bitter) lesson. Are we having fun yet?
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Love my greenhouse!
By Love gardening
from Austin, Tx
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Comments about One Stop Gardens 10 ft. x 12 ft. Greenhouse with 4 Vents:
Have had mine for 3 years and absolutely love it. The only drawback is the ceiling is so high you can'T open them. I am moving to another state and plan on buying another one.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)
Excellent Value and Easy to Build!!!
By MRLee
from Washington State
This review is for the erecting of the 10' x 12' Greenhouse. The instructions were easy to read and all of the parts were there, including a bag(s) of extra hardware. The included "tools" sucked, but that is to be expected.A Tool List of what I used is as follows: Battery drill/driver (with #2 Phillips, 10mm socket, and 6" extension), 10mm combination wrench, 6" flat mill file, utility razor knife, 25' tape measure, 8' step ladder, 2' of twine, 9" and 2' levels, leather gloves, a pair of pliers, and a spray can of WD-40.The file is for the occasional rough edges of the aluminum. The pliers are for the occasional slightly bent pieces of aluminum. The WD-40 is to help slide the fitted pieces of aluminum together (the aluminum sticks something awful) and for the bottom door guides. The razor knife is to trim the rubber door seals. The twine is to hold up one end of the roof crown while attaching the other end (if you are building this by yourself, as I did).I found this kit easy to build and offer the following advice: DO NOT be in a hurry!! READ the instructions and then READ the instructions and then READ the instructions!! When you think you are done reading the instructions, READ the instructions!! Go step by step and FOLLOW the instructions. Make certain that your foundation is level and square.Before I began this project, I researched opinions and tips from other folks that built this Greenhouse on the Internet and GREATLY appreciate their opinions and advice. I hope this has been helpful.Have FUN!!!MRLee
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
Study up before you buy, this is no easy project.
By SuperDave
from Newalla, OK
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
If you build this kit just like it is, then it will get destroyed by high winds fairly quickly. However, if you watch Youtube videos and I mean watch a lot of them, there are many people who have come up with easy excellent ways to strengthen this kit. My 10 x 12 just went through an 80 mph windstorm with no problem 2 days ago because i have several strategies in play. You simply cannot find this size kit for any cheaper and I love mine and it looks great. At night the panels spread the inside light all over and it looks beautiful. Do not count on throwing this together in a weekend by yourself. You can get this done solo but you'll have to use your noodle to figure out ways to do it. Lwes or Hom Depo have a Greenhouse book that has this very kit in it with instructions on how to build it. The instructions that come with this kit are really terrible. I relied on them 2% and on YouTube videos 98%. I didn't find the Book until after I was done. I've had mine up for 6 months now and it's gone through 3 or 4 hairy storms here in Oklahoma. Hail would probably do it in, but I've dodged that bullet so far. It stays 20 degrees warmer inside and the vent windows are too flimsy for me to leave open in our winds. I have been taking off the back center panel and there is no issue with heat so far. I built a wooden frame with 4 x 6 treated lumber that goes into the ground halfway. You must get it level and square or you'll be sorry. You screw down the steel base frame to that then the aluminum frame is held down to the steel frame with screw hooks. It's very solid though it doesnt sound like it. You will need to call customer service in the booklet and order twice as many panel clips and then get buy some sheet metal screws with rubber washers and screw through the panel into the aluminum frame or you will have panels blowing across your yard. I ran electric and water to my greenhouse and am finishing up putting in a paver floor so that my elderly father can use his walker and do some gardening projects. It's bigger than I thought but I plan on buying another one and attaching it to the back so I'll end up with a 10 ft x 24 ft two room greenhouse. Good luck and take your time and enjoy the challenge. I did.
10x12 greenhouse
By Warhammer
from Howell, Mi
I assembled this alone it took two days and I'm happy with it. The directions are good not great, the price was excellent compared to others.
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By Capt. Chip
from St. Augustine, Florida
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(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
This thing is huge!
By Garden Guru
from Orlando
For the money this Green House can't be beat! With that said, building it is difficult and time consuming. Don't think you're going to build this in one day, it won't happen and you do need help. I checked YouTube videos for ways to improve the structure and I have done them. I was worried all the parts were not going to be in the box but all were there and they include extra! The doors are hard to assemble and are flimsy and I was thinking of ways to improve them. I am going to use my Green House for Hydroponics only. If you live in a very warm climate you will need to use a "Shade Cloth" across the roof to keep things cooler. If you boil a pot of water in there it would make it a perfect steam room or sauna!
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
well designed
By perry
from Florida
Always wanted a green house but didn't want to shell out a lot of cash. This kit is well packed, well designed. All parts were there and nothing was missing. Its not the sturdiest green house , but for the price and the fact it comes in a box,,,you cant beat it.
(12 of 14 customers found this review helpful)
Great Value for those who get a good plan before installing
By Arky backyard farmer.
from Little Rock, AR
This is my 3rd year with the Greenhouse. It has held up in 70mph straight line winds and over a foot of snow because of the proper modifications that were needed to strengthen the frame and hold in the panels. I added 1/2" x 10' EMT conduit with 90degree brackets to the 3 center struts i bolted the 90' brackets with two bolts (purchased long enough to work with ends cut with bolt cutters making them a "T" bolt)to the GH at the top of the wall struts. Next I cut the conduit to length with a circular saw with a metal abrasive blade for chopping metal. then I cut a slot in the end of each that would allow the top of the bracket to be slid into the conduit. Next I drilled holes to match those on bracket and secured with bolts. The rear wall was secured by adding a piece of 1.5" thick UniStrut/Superstrut horizontally about mid way between the floor and the roof peak. I also corner braced with EMT by cutting pieces that measured the distance between the struts one out from each corner plus 3" and flattened each end 1.5" and bent them 45degrees. Next I drilled holes for bolts and attached at the top of 4 corners with "t" bolds. I didn't use the stock doors, instead framing and installing a custom insulated wooden door of a size that was more appropriate for my particular needs. The door framing made the door end of the GH very sturdy. I installed a fan with a thermostat to vent in the summer. Also, I made two side panels out of window screen that i swap out with the regular panels in the hot season to give airflow for the fan. This is all mounted on a cement floor and elevated with a by securing the base to 4"X4"'s that I fastened to the cement with foundation bolts. The panels were attached with the provided screws and carefully attached to the cross braces with tech screws with rubber washers. --Take your time, plan it out. --Enlist the help of a friend who is handy. I completely assembled my project alone and spent 4 afternoon evenings doing so. I spent a week planning before I even purchased the GH. One can download the manual which gives part specs allowing someone to roughly calculate the materials you will need. I recommend purchasing the GH after planning as you will need to IMMEDIATELY open the Box upon purchase and check off all the parts against the list and inspecting for damage to any of the pieces so you can get them ordered if needed. My GH was in perfect condition and all there with a few extra bolts and nuts :)All in all, I would recommend this to anyone with a limited budget who can afford to beef it up. I love mine.
(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Great Greenhouse for the price
By Kirk
from Lakewood, Colorado
We have had the green house up about 2 months now and it has held up very well. We live in Colorado so it has already had heavy snow and very strong wind storms(upwards of 100mph, enough to damage our house shingles). When setting up be sure to put a Full weekend aside. My wife and I are very mechanical and it still took us a Full 2 days, 8am-5pm to set up but it was well worth it. Just follow the directions to a T. I do not see any need for additional bracing as some have mentioned. We did bolt angle iron to each corner that was hammered into the ground about a foot for extra anchor.My only 2 gripes are... The roof vents are so high and there is no extension to open them you need a ladder or step stool to operate them. The doors do not seal together. We added a insulation strip to both doors and then 2 clamps to hold the doors closed.
No better greenhouse at this price
By jbway2cool
from North Central Missouri
About Me Professional
First, this greenhouse will not handle a snow load without bracing the ridge. Just one of the things not in the HF description but, it's in the directions. The greenhouse assembly was easy and straight forward. I would do a few things different, hind sight is always twenty. twenty, first I would mount the base on 2x4's, the base is flimsy and in two pieces on each side, it would've made it simpler to get it into the ground. There is a lot of give in the building after it's assembled, the best thing to do is brace the back wall. I did this by sinking 4x4 post two at the back, two at the front. By doing this, I was able to install a 2x8 across to support the ridge and have something to attach the back wall to. Other poster's have stated, silicone the panels, do yourself a favor, silicone the panels, there is a lot of movement in the panels and will leak air, you will never hold any heat without securing the panels. Another poster stated tying the sidewalls together with metal conduit, I haven't done this yet but, I will, this will help tie the building together for the dreaded snow loads. I dare anyone to find anything better for three times the money. It is a flimsy building but, for the price, you can spent some extra money and have a good well built building. I think we'll have the cost of the building in extra wood and supplies including gravel.
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About: (Est. 1861) "LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) is one of the leading drama schools in the English-speaking world and conducts the most eminent set of public examinations in speech and drama." "As a world-class drama school, LAMDA has been fuelling the global performing arts industry with new talent for 150 years." Notable alumni: Donald Sutherland, Richard Harris, Brian Cox, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
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In Remembrance: Leonard M. Rosen, Co-Founder of Wachtell, Lipton
Leonard M. Rosen, a founding partner of elite New York law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, has died.
The influential bankruptcy lawyer passed away on Wednesday, April 16, at the age of 83 years, according to the firm. A consensus-builder, he helped pull New York City back from the brink of fiscal collapse in the 1970s and, during the 1980s government bailout of Chrysler Corp., forged an agreement between the company and its creditors that allowed the cash-strapped automaker to survive.
"When it was over, the financial institutions gave him a memento with a glass block and a gold sword—Excalibur," Harvey Miller, a bankruptcy partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and longtime friend of Mr. Rosen's, told Law Blog. "He was the only one who could pull that sword out."
Mr. Rosen attended law school at New York University and co-founded Wachtell in 1965 with fellow NYU law graduates Martin Lipton, Herbert Wachtell and George Katz. He contributed to the drafting of the U.S. bankruptcy code, taught as an adjunct professor at NYU and served as Chairman of the National Bankruptcy Conference from 1984 to 1992, according to the firm. Mr. Rosen retired in 1997 and remained Of Counsel to the firm until his death.
"He was a great lawyer and even better as a person," Daniel Neff, a partner at Wachtell and co-chairman of the firm's executive committee, told Law Blog on Thursday afternoon.
Mr. Rosen created the firm's restructuring group, building it into a practice that took on high-profile cases ranging from the bankruptcy of the five-and-dime chain W.T. Grant in the 1970s to the 2008 government bailout of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
"He was not a table-thumper," said Mr. Miller, who first worked with Mr. Rosen as a young associate in the 1960s and looked to him as a model. "If you were in a case with Len, and there was a problem, he wouldn't serve papers on you. He'd say, 'We need to talk'… He was a solution man."
Those who worked with Mr. Rosen remember him as tolerant and kind, courteous to staff and messengers, and the kind of person others in the firm turned to for counsel. According to Mr. Neff, Mr. Rosen was also a modest man who shied away from the limelight.
"He was the glue that cemented a group of hard-working and talented attorneys into a leading law firm that has served as a model for other firms," according to a statement posted on Wachtell's web site. "He was not only admired and respected by his colleagues; he was beloved."
Mr. Rosen is survived by his wife, Phyllis, his sons Adam, Steven and David, his daughter Carol, and nine grandchildren, according to the firm.


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I recently attended a professional development course which looked at ways to improve student success in the HSC when it comes to writing the drama essay. Across the board it is the weakest section of the entire assessment both internally in high schools and externally during the state wide HSC exams.
I thought I might share some of the key things I got out of the course. Not only do I feel these tips would benefit NSW Drama high school teachers but also teachers looking for a new way to incorporate writing into their drama classes at all levels of schooling.
- It's Not Theory, It's Directing – Student's seem to be put off by (and I can attest to this) the idea of "theory." It totally drags down a drama class. It's the one part that seems to feel like you're walking through mud. Try re-naming and thus re-thinking of the writing component as "directing." Even re-naming units of work from something syllabus sounding like "Verbatim Theatre" to "That's What She Said!" which encapsulates what Verbatim Theatre is all about would be great.
- Say "I" – In many ways the Drama essay is like the English essay: well structured with an introduction, body and conclusion, and formal language. The key difference however is the use of the experiences in the classroom as evidence in the same way that a quote from a novel might work in an English essay. As such, student's should refer to themselves as "I" or "we" when referring to classroom practice and use examples from class or past productions.
- Show Insight – This is the part that needs the work. Try to get student's to evoke classroom experience by discussing the elements and theatricality. Consider things like form, style, the varying social, political and cultural contexts, the actor/director intent etc. Structuring specific practical lessons that look at each and programming writing follow up activities will help with this.
- Write Evocatively– It's the key to communicating the quality of the theatrical experience and theatre reviews can really help with this. Choose the most important moments in the play to do this. Use emotive/sensory words to recall the audience experience. Another great idea I heard was of a prac student who got a whole stack of old sunglasses and pushed the lenses out. She then made her student's wear them when they were responding to a practical activity. She would also wear them whilst listening to their writing and take them off when it didn't sound evocative enough.
- Make the Process Visible in the Classroom – place the different parts of the essay (e.g. introduction, topic sentence, elaboration, index, close, main body paragraph, topic sentence, elaboration, example, explanation, close, conclusion, review, close) up on the wall, keeping certain sections the same colour (e.g topic sentence = orange). When you mark your student's work you can easily identify which sections of the work they are not performing as well in by identifying the colour..
The drama essay is a tricky one and one which needs a lot of time dedicated to it. I also like to remind my student's to:
- Underline or highlight key terms in the question;
- Take 5 minutes to plan what they are going to write after the reading time and before they start writing, whatever the time limit of the exam.
- 5 minutes at the end to read through and check what they have written is also a good idea;
- Tick off the parts of the plan that they have written as they go.
I thoroughly recommend you attend this course from TTA run by Mr Costa Loucopoulos. You will not be disappointed🙂
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|Paul Callo, associate professor of biology
An educational resource, Growth in Chickens pt. 5: Variations in Vocal Maturation — co-authored with E. A. Dunnington and P. B. Siegel — published in the Animal Science Image Gallery, the peer reviewed repository of educational and outreach publications of the American Society of Animal Science.
|Maria Craig, assistant professor of chemistry
Received an Undergraduate Faculty Travel Award to present a poster, "Thermodynamic Characterization of the Interaction Between the Antimicrobial Peptide LL-37 and DNA Oligonucleotides," at the annual meeting of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in April. Four Mary Baldwin students will accompany her to present posters co-authored by Maira Craig, Paul Deeble, or Karl Zachary.
|Janet Ewing, associate professor of business
Attended the International Board meeting of Sigma Beta Delta, the International Honor Society for Business, Management, and Administration, January, San Diego, California — she serves as a member of the International Board of Directors as well as president and advisor of the Mary Baldwin Chapter. Presented a workshop entitled, "Designing a Dynamic Chapter," for chapter advisors from around the world.
|Daniel Metraux, professor of Asian studies
A review essay, "Religion and Politics in Contemporary Japan: Soka Gakkai Youth and Komeito," the Winter 2014 issue of The Journal of Japanese Studies.An article, "Chronicles of life in Augusta County and Staunton during the Early Days of Settlement," as well as several book reviews, the 2013 issue of the Augusta County Historical Bulletin.
|Joe Sprangel, assistant professor of business administration
The lead author on an article, "The Effective Use of Chemical Management Services to Improve the Perception of Successful Supplier Performance," published in the International Journal of CSR and Sustainability.


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L.A. Auto Show Debut: Porsche Macan
Company aims for crossover gold again, this time with in the compact class
People thought Porsche AG management was crazy when it decided a decade ago to veer away from a legacy of building only high-performance sports cars and develop a midsized crossover known as the Cayenne.
Turns out it was a great decision for Porsche's sales.
Porsche next spring will test the patience of true believers again when it begins selling the 2015 Macan, a compact crossover that likely will shift the majority of Porsche's volume from sports cars to people-haulers.
The U.S. market for small premium crossovers is projected to grow from an estimated 204,472 units this year to 289,202 units in 2015, IHS Automotive says, as new luxury buyers gain affluence and some crossover and SUV owners shift from larger to smaller luxury vehicles.
In addition to Porsche, Lincoln, Lexus and Cadillac are joining the rush to market compact luxury crossovers. Acura, BMW and Audi currently dominate the segment.
U.S. sales of the Cayenne hit a record 15,545 units in 2012, helping Porsche to overall record volume of 35,043 last year. And the brand, part of Volkswagen Group, has already topped its 2012 U.S. sales tally with two months to go in 2013.
The Macan will be built at Porsche's $675 million Leipzig, Germany, plant, on a line set up to build 50,000 units a year.
U.S. sales of the Macan are projected to total 10,185 in 2014 and 16,438 in 2015, IHS Automotive estimates.
Pricing will start at $49,900, plus $995 destination, for the Macan S and $72,300 for the Macan Turbo.
The Macan shares some platform underpinnings with the Audi Q5, including its 110.5-inch wheelbase. However, this is not a badge-engineering experiment: The Porsche is longer, wider and lower; and the vehicles have different powertrains and suspensions.
At the unveiling Tuesday, Porsche discussed only the two twin-turbo V-6 engines available at launch – a 340-horsepower, 3.0-liter capable of a 5.2-second 0-to-60 mph time. And a new 400-hp, 3.6-liter engine has a 4.6-second, 0-to-60 mph time.
However, Porsche executives previously disclosed that a four-cylinder turbo will be the base engine in many countries. That would be the first four-banger Porsche since the 968 coupe was offered in the early 1990s.
With that sort of power under the hood, Porsche's Traction Management all-wheel drive is standard. The system sends power from the driven rear wheels to the front axle when drive torque is required. Up to 100 percent of torque can be sent to the front wheels, but the rear axle is always coupled via a multiplate clutch.
Because the Macan is a Porsche, a "sport" button will increase its responsiveness from the engine, exhaust, suspension and PDK seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
But in the rare instance when someone might leave pavement, the Macan also can shift into "off-road mode" at the touch of another button, with throttle, clutch, shift-points and vehicle height automatically adjusted for better traction and ground clearance.
The Macan will offer three suspension grades, all based on a front five-link and rear trapezoidal-link design. The midgrade transmission offers electronically adjustable shock absorbers. The top grade includes an air suspension with leveling and height adjustment. Like most other Porsches, the Macan will offer "staggered" wheels and tires, with the rear 19-inch wheels being slightly wider than the fronts.
The Macan borrows many design elements from other Porsche vehicles, including the sloping roofline running behind the C-pillar and the shape of the air intakes, headlamps and taillights.
In terms of fuel economy measures, the Macan comes with auto stop-start and electromechanical power steering that uses energy only if steering input is registered. To reduce aerodynamic drag, the radiator vent flaps can be closed, while the underbody panels optimize airflow under the vehicle.
At the Los Angeles show, Porsche also unveiled convertible versions of the 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S.


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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Despite a preseason vote of confidence from ownership, the Philadelphia Flyers fired coach Peter Laviolette Monday after an 0-3 start.
The Flyers made the announcement at a morning news conference, less than a day after Philadelphia dropped a 2-1 decision to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Assistant Craig Berube, in his seventh season with the organization, will take over as coach. He is the Flyers' 18th coach in team history.
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SAN JOSE -- Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday passionately defended his tax-hike ballot measure, California's high-speed rail project, new public pension reforms and his plan to restore the Sacramento Delta.
But in an acknowledgement that might have been shocking had it come from any other politician, Brown found flaws with most of them. Though imperfect, he said, they're the best plans he can push through Sacramento's deep partisan divide.
"I play the cards I'm dealt," he said.
In a wide-ranging, hour-long talk with the Bay Area News Group's editorial boards, Brown said he thought long and hard about whether to proceed with the $69 billion bullet-train project, even as he asks voters to approve temporary tax hikes and pitches a $14 billion tunnel system for the Delta.
"There is tension, I acknowledge that, and I thought about it myself -- I gave it a lot of thought whether to pull the plug and just send the money back like that fellow in New Jersey did," Brown said, referring to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's 2010 decision to kill the nation's largest public transit project, a rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River.
But with so much federal money available and so many Central Valley workers in need of jobs, Brown said, going forward seemed like the best choice.
Though the pension reform legislation he'll sign Wednesday in Los Angeles didn't entirely satisfy anyone, he said, it was the best deal he could get.
"You have basically one side who doesn't know how to say no (Democrats) and we have another side that doesn't know how to say yes (Republicans)," he said. "And I'm in the middle trying to squeeze a little more yes out of one side and a little more no out of the other side, and we'll do more as we go along."
For future workers, the pension legislation raises retirement ages, caps pensions and imposes new formulas that would reduce payouts.
'A path forward'
Similar deliberation and compromise went into his Delta plan, said Brown, who decided that levee restoration won't protect California's most vital water supply with the reliability that his $14 billion tunnels would offer.
The tunnels would carry water southward beneath the Delta while tens of thousands of acres of wetlands are restored above ground.
"Somewhere between 'full speed ahead' and 'mired in analytical paralysis' there is a path forward, and that's what I'm trying to take," he said.
Perhaps his most remarkable admission was that Proposition 30 on the November ballot-- which would raise the state sales tax by a quarter-cent for four years and boost income taxes on the state's wealthiest residents for seven years -- isn't ideal for addressing the state's volatile revenue stream, which already depends heavily on high-income earners.
It is, however, the most politically expedient solution to the state's money problems, he said. Though his original ballot-measure proposal included no income tax hikes, a "millionaire's tax" advanced by the California Federation of Teachers was doing better in polls, he said, so incorporating that plan into his own seemed like the best way to win an election.
Investing in the future
The state already has made bone-deep cuts to prisons, local redevelopment, care for the disabled, college scholarships and practically every other area of the budget, he said, and setting near-apocalyptic "trigger cuts" in place for education -- the largest share of the budget by far -- was the only way to pass a spending plan that kept the state in Wall Street's good graces.
Yet even with schools hanging by a fiscal thread, California must continue investing in its future with projects such as high-speed rail and the Delta tunnels, he said. The state has the long-term wealth, vision and manpower necessary for such investments and merely needs the political will to match, he said.
Pressed on the wisdom of investing so much on high-speed rail -- which critics have dubbed the "train to nowhere" because the first phase would start and end in the Central Valley-- Brown invoked NASA's popular Mars rover mission.
"There are people, those critics, who say, 'Why did we put that one-ton vehicle way over there on Mars? I'm not going over there.' ... And yet that represents an advance of technology, a marvel of human ingenuity and collaboration, most of it coming from California.
"That spirit is what builds California, and if we're just going to become an aging nursing home of fearful people, it's over," he said.
Brown implied he'd seek further pension reforms next year but wouldn't provide details Tuesday lest he alienate allies he needs for the Proposition 30 battle. "You want me to identify the hogs I'm going to take to slaughter? No, I decline the invitation."
Clash with Christie
Brown also fired a new shot Tuesday in the war of words that began Aug. 27 when Gov. Christie, speaking at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., called Brown "an old retread" who "won the New Jersey presidential primary over Jimmy Carter when I was 14 years old."
Brown on Tuesday said he and the state's other executive officers have pared their spending, including their travel budgets. "I'm flying Southwest, and I oftentimes take the middle seat -- I don't think Christie is taking the middle seat. So I'm doing my part for austerity."
It wasn't Brown's first jab at Christie's girth. A week ago, he challenged Christie to a 3-mile run, a push-up contest and a chin-up contest; he said he'd take any bet on such a matchup and was confident he'd win. Christie told reporters Tuesday that Brown "can have that contest with himself" while he tries "to make my state better."
Asked whether he intends to seek another term in 2014, Brown quipped, "Do I have to decide today?"
"I think about it now and then, but I don't think I have enough information," he hedged, adding that he enjoys being governor.
"This is a stressful job," Brown said. "But I like to think I give as much stress as I take."
Josh Richman covers politics. Contact him at 510-208-6428. Follow him at Twitter.com/josh_richman. Read the Political Blotter at IBAbuzz.com/politics.
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Gov. Jerry Brown delivered a series of amusing one-liners during his meeting with the Bay Area News Group's editorial boards Tuesday.


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Oilers Skills Competition Rocks Rexall Place
Saturday, 01.22.2011 / 2:50 PM MT / News
By Derek Neumeier
|Tom Gilbert went 6-for-6 in the Shootout Accuracy Competition. (photo by Andy Devlin / Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club)
"We always have a lot of fun at the Skills Competition, and most importantly we try to make it fun for the fans," said Oilers Captain Shawn Horcoff. Kurtis Foster agreed saying, "It's awesome to see all the people who came out today, especially all the kids. We thank them for being here."
Team White jumped out to an early lead over and held out against a late surge by Team Orange, winning by a score of 22-20. It was the day of the defencemen in individual competitions, as blueliners won most of the events:
- Tom Gilbert's precision in the Shooting Accuracy Competition was unparalleled, as he went a perfect 4 for 4 in the opening round and then out-lasted Sam Gagner in sudden death, finishing with a perfect 6 for 6.
- Defenceman Kurtis Foster took home honours of Hardest Shot, firing a 103.4 MPH cannon in the final round.
- Taylor Chorney darted around the ice in an impressive 13.94 seconds, taking home the Fastest Skater honours, topping last season's champion Andrew Cogliano.
- Ryan Jones showed his speed and composure with the puck, winning the Puck Control Relay in the head-to-head final against Colin Fraser.
- While he no longer holds the title as the Oilers fastest skater, Andrew Cogliano took home a new title, deking and dangling his way to becoming the King of the Shootout.
|Linus Omark wowed some fans with his moves. (Photo by Andy Devlin / Edmonton OIlers Hockey Club)
It was an extra special day for 16 members of the St. Albert Saints Peewee AA hockey team since they got to participate in the event, skating with the players on the ice and trying their abilities at the start of each drill. The Saints team was selected by a random draw of all the minor hockey teams who participated in this year's Hockey Alberta Skills Challenge.
Proceeds of today's event will benefit the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and the NHLPA Goals and Dreams Fund.
The Edmonton Oilers Skills Competition was powered by Reebook. In addition, the Oilers were proud to welcome official print partners The Edmonton Sun and official radio partners 630 CHED, Joe FM, CISN Country, and iNews 880.


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"I stir pasta sauce with a piece of raw spaghetti and then slowly eat the raw pasta. Why??" —Kristen Saladino, Senior Market Editor
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"I make the Kit Kat last longer by biting off the chocolate left to right, all the way around (yes, like a beaver), and then eating the wafers by layer." —Brittany Forgione, Senior Publicist
"I always eat the food I like the least on my plate first. Not a good habit! Better to eat the veggies and what you like the most first." —Marjorie Korn, Associate Nutrition Editor
"I can't eat unmelted cheese on food that's supposed to be warm/hot, so I always microwave or heat things like tacos before eating. Strange, I know!" —April Franzino, Beauty Editor
"I have a thing against white foods: I can't eat cheese unless it's melted, white bread if it's not toasted, milk unless it's in cereal, or mayonnaise except for in tuna." —Amanda Downs, Beauty Intern
"I hate the veins in the middle of a piece of lettuce like romaine. I'll skip the salad altogether if I have to eat those." —Rachel Jacoby, Web Features Editor
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