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Whether or not you agree with the idea of the federal government bailing out big companies to help them survive, you can't argue with the motivation for doing so. The failure of a large company not only drags the economy down further by eliminating a source of gross domestic product, it also destroys thousands of jobs.
Both adversely affect the country as a whole.
President Barack Obama has made restoring the financial health of the domestic auto industry one of the top priorities of his economic program. And General Motors, once the gold standard for America's industrial might, is his prize patient.
If the wounded giant were to go down, the collapse would take tens of thousands of jobs with it, plunge the already battered Midwest into a full depression and wreck the business of hundreds of companies that supply GM with parts and materials.
Of course, a lot of those jobs are held by United Auto Workers members, and unions historically support Democrats. But it's fair to assume that no president, of whatever party, would be willing to preside over the demise of such a giant corporation and employer.
Thus far, the federal government has loaned GM $15.4 billion with more on the way. Because of that huge investment, for better or worse, Washington is on the verge of becoming the majority owner of the company.
And the Obama administration is insisting on having a large say in how the company, which was already on the ropes before the recession hit, conducts its business.
That sets up an irony that could become a big political problem for the administration as the company reforms itself and the bailout proceeds.
The Los Angeles Times reported this week that GM executives have been meeting with administration officials and members of Congress pushing a plan for restructuring that will inevitably raise eyebrows -- if not hackles.
GM obviously wants to sell more cars in the United States. It hopefully projects domestic sales increasing by almost 30 percent by 2014.
But it wants to produce more of those cars to be sold here in other countries. According to the proposal presented by the company in Washington, GM wants to nearly double the likelihood that a GM vehicle sold in the United States was actually manufactured overseas.
GM's plan calls for the percentage of cars it manufactures in countries such as Mexico, China and South Korea but sells in the U.S. to rise from 15 percent to 23 percent over the next five years. Currently, about one third of the cars GM sells in the U.S. come from overseas.
So much for saving auto industry jobs in the U.S.
The reason for GM's plan to increase outsourcing, of course, is labor costs. A worker in a GM plant here costs the company an average of $54 an hour between pay and benefits. In China, that cost shrinks to $3 an hour. In Mexico it's less than $10 an hour.
The president's task force assigned to rescue the domestic auto industry apparently hasn't rejected this plan out of hand.
"We continue to work closely with GM, UAW, and all the stakeholders to further refine and develop GM's plan," a Treasury spokesman said.
GM has been trying to reassure federal officials that the proposed outsourcing is just one part of a larger plan that also calls for cutting other GM operations already based overseas, but that's going to be a tough sell.
From a cold business perspective, a financially struggling company's efforts to reduce its production costs as it attempts to stay afloat makes perfect sense. GM insists it needs that cost reduction to stay viable.
But that's not the perspective many Americans will have. It's one thing for a self-sufficient corporation to make such a decision. It's another for a company that requires a massive amount of help from U.S. taxpayers.
"If you are shutting down plants in this country, U.S. tax dollars should not go for building plants in other countries," said Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio.
Former labor secretary Robert Reich said, "It's an almost impossible dilemma. . . . It raises fundamental questions about the purpose of bailing out these big companies. If GM is going to do more of its production overseas, then why exactly are we saving GM?"
It's a good question, and one that we're pretty sure will be asked repeatedly in the coming weeks as more Americans learn how GM plans to use a portion of the bailout money they've so reluctantly provided.


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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - In another sign that the borough congressional race is on the national radar, the Democratic House Majority PAC has announced that it has spent $162,759 to reserve television air time in the 11th Congressional District, where Democrat Domenic M. Recchia Jr. is battling Rep. Michael Grimm (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn).
It was one of 24 races where the PAC reserved ad time for the fall, and one of six where the PAC is targeting a GOP-held district.
"Voters here want leadership they can be proud of, leadership that's willing to stand up and fight for them," said Recchia campaign manager Ashleigh Owens. "Domenic Recchia will be that kind of leader in Congress - and that's made this race one to watch."
Grimm's campaign declined to comment on the ad buy.
The Rev. Erick Salgado is looking to get into a primary against Recchia.
The reservations are for the final weeks of the 2014 campaign, and the PAC is making its move early this year. The PAC didn't make its initial buy until July during the last House election cycle, in 2012.
The PAC has spent a total of $6.5 million for fall ad time thus far, with most of the resources going to protect Democratic incumbents.
The PAC spent in more than 50 races in the last House election cycle.
"By placing these reservations early, we will make our dollars go further and ensure we have the air time to effectively fight back against the flood of Koch brothers' dollars," said Alixandria Lapp, Executive Director of House Majority PAC. "We are making wise investments in those districts where we expect we will need to counter negative attacks in the final weeks of the campaign. We will be making additional television reservations later in the cycle, as we see how campaigns and races develop."
The PAC will spend upwards of $500,000 in some districts around the county. The PAC said it expects to announce additional ad buys in the future.
Republicans hold a 17-seat edge in the House. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) told the Advance last week that it will be very difficult for the Dems to flip the House.
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Crisis Assessment, Intervention, and Prevention, 2/e byLisa Jackson-Cherry and Bradley Erford is the most effective training tool available for various mental health professionals preparing to help in crisis situations. A concise and informative resource for mental health professionals, this textbook is filled with vital information on assessing and reacting to various crises of our time, presenting the most important topics related to successfully intervening and responding in a series of crisis situations that warrant adequate preparation by helping professionals from all subsets of the community. Uniquely, the book includes perspectives and roles of clinical mental health counselors, school counselors, and pastoral counselors when assisting in crisis situations, and includes vital information on assessing and reacting to various crises of our time. Readers will be presented with the most important topics related to successfully intervening and responding in a series of crisis situations that are unfortunately common, but warrant preparation by helping professionals today. The topics cover the basics and overview of crisis intervention, how to react, the essentials of crisis intervention, understanding grief and loss, intervening with clients who are suicidal, the violence between intimate partners, child victims of sexual assault and abuse, adult sexual assault and sexual abuse victims, addressing substance abuse and dependence within the crisis context, emergency preparedness, and counseling military families. The authors also address topics such as death notifications, diagnostic impressions, and homicidal risk assessment, field experiences, and diverse activities, and integrate the approaches from various counseling specialties. Examples and case studies are included in each chapter.
Written as a training resource for various mental health professionals in the field including clinical mental health counselors, school counselors, and pastoral counselors, similarly, schools of social work, psychology, and criminal justice will find applicable information for how to address crisis situations. Graduate programs as well as upper level undergraduate programs will find this book an effective tool in teaching crisis intervention to their students.
Lisa R. Jackson-Cherry, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC, is the department chair and a professor in the Department of Counseling at Marymount University and director of the clinical mental health counseling and pastoral counseling programs with primary teaching responsibilities in clinical supervision, crisis intervention, and pastoral integration. Her research and clinical practice areas include crisis intervention and planning, risk assessment, and treating complicated grief and addressing mental health issues of the military and children of fallen law enforcement officers. She is also a member of the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
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Chapter 5 Risk Assessment and Intervention: Suicide and Homicide Judith Harrington and Charlotte Daughhetee
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Chapter 7 Intimate Partner Violence Amy L. McLeod, John Muldoon, and Danica G. Hays
Chapter 8 Sexual Assault Robin Lee and Jennifer Jordan
Chapter 9 Sexual Abuse Carrie Wachter Morris and Elizabeth Graves
Chapter 10 Emergency Preparedness and Response in the Community and Workplace Jason McGlothlin
Chapter 11 Emergency Preparedness and Response in Schools and Universities Michele Garofalo and Bradley T. Erford
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If fear is going to attack me it generally happens late at night. In fact, it's usually about the time I crawl into bed and I'm quiet and still. I think in the busyness of the day I can avoid it with tasks and conversations, but at some point it catches up with me.
I think many of us lay in bed at night just staring into the darkness spinning off worst case scenarios.
We fear the failure of trying something new.
We fear a relationship that seems to be unraveling.
We fear being stuck in the same career forever.
We fear our dreams may never come true.
We fear trusting God in that one area that scares us to death.
We have a lot of fears, but I think most of them splinter from one major fear that almost everyone consciously or subconsciously wrestles with.
It's the fear that one day we'll wake up to discover that we're not worth loving.
That fear is the catalyst of so many other fears in our life.
Last week I was reminded of one of my favorite Scriptures which is…
Psalm 63: 3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself."
Did you see that? His love is unfailing.
You can face your fear head-on today knowing that your God couldn't love you any more or any less than he does in this very moment. And it's that unfailing love that gives me the courage to be all God has called me to be.


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The agenda includes approval of a resolution for Silver Spring Township Ambulance as the township's preferred provider for emergency services, a vote on the proposed adaptive signal plan by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and a vote to approve several park development grant application submissions.
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Aliyun OSS is an open storage service provided by Aliyun Company which owned by Alibaba Group.
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CAMDEN — The Coast Guard suspended a search of the Delaware River today after finding no evidence to support a woman's claim that she had thrown her three young children, including a newborn, off a bridge.
The search was suspended around 12:30 p.m. after about eight hours in which crews using helicopters and boats found nothing, Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie Brennell said.
Authorities have not been able to locate the woman who made the report, identified as Michelle Perez, of Camden, N.J., the Coast Guard said.
"It was basically an unconfirmed report that there were people in the water," Brennell said. "We didn't locate anybody during the searches. ... We don't have any other information to go off of."
The search began shortly after authorities got a call around 4 a.m. from a nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia.
A woman had called the hospital and said she was in Camden, had just given birth and had thrown her newborn into the river from the Ben Franklin Bridge, the Coast Guard said.
The woman called back a second time and told another nurse she had also thrown her 4-year-old and 2-year-old children because she couldn't feed them, Coast Guard Petty Officer Michael Blake said.
The Delaware River Port Authority, which owns and operates the suspension bridge, said its security cameras didn't capture any images of a woman throwing anything off the span. It also noted that the pedestrian walkways are locked at night.
Peggy Boemmel, chief financial officer at St. Joseph's Hospital in north Philadelphia, said an alcohol and drug counselor received the call around 4 a.m. and kept the woman on the phone for a couple of hours while alerting another employee to call 911.
Boemmel was trying to determine whether the woman had ever been a patient there.
The Associated Press was not immediately able to locate a Michelle Perez in Camden.
Previous coverage:
• N.J. mother tells nurse she threw newborn, two siblings from Ben Franklin Bridge
• Rescuers search Delaware River for newborn reportedly thrown from Ben Franklin Bridge


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Members of the Vashon Park District board last week declined to attend a mediated forum, as requested in a letter signed by nearly 250 Islanders concerned about the financial state of the park district. The commissioners said they welcomed feedback at their regular meetings, but didn't feel it was necessary to have mediation with community members.
"We have an open public meeting here every two weeks," said board chair Bill Ameling after Carol Ireland-McLean read the letter at a board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Ireland-McLean, a former parks commissioner, told the board that she and a few other well-known Islanders hoped to "work together to see how we can improve the fiscal management of the park district, to be perfectly frank."
At the meeting, which was attended by about two dozen Islanders and was contentious at times, Ameling insisted that the district isn't in financial trouble. He presented a preliminary 2013 budget that he said made necessary cuts while maintaining popular programs, providing minimal funding to the fields project and restoring the district's reserves.
"Its a doable thing that the park district will be fine next year," he said.
Later in the meeting, the board voted not to continue raises that former parks director Jan Milligan gave to three employees last summer. Milligan gave the raises to employees who had taken on added duties after other employees resigned, but mistakenly gave them without proper board approval, said interim director Susan McCabe, who was one of the employees to receive a raise.
At last week's meeting, board member David Hackett said that because of a recent board decision, the raises would expire unless the board chose to continue them. A motion to continue the raises did not carry, with a split vote of 2-2, which Hackett said meant the raises would expire.
However, McCabe, after the meeting, said she believed it was never stipulated that the raises would expire and she was holding off on rescinding them until the board could take another look at the situation. She added that she didn't think the raises should be rescinded, as the employees in question are doing the jobs of at least two people each.
"To take the raises away is adding insult to injury," she said.
Hackett, who voted no on the motion, said he was uncomfortable continuing the raises when the park district was expected to run a deficit of about $18,000 at the end of the year and was carrying over bills into the following year.
Ameling did not return phone calls after the meeting.
Meanwhile, the group of Islanders who spearheaded the effort to hold a mediated forum with the board said they will wait to see the district' final budget for 2013 before deciding whether to go forward with a community forum.
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Is it just me, or does it seem like AeroVironment (Nasdaq: AVAV ) has been on a bit of a PR binge of late?
Last Friday, the company announced a $7.7 million contract to sell Raven small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the Dutch Ministry of Defense -- a small contract, to be sure, but small is what AV does. A few days before that, the news was of a contract win from DARPA, which hired AV to produce an experimental "Nano" air vehicle -- a gadget heretofore only rumored, now apparently evolving into a real-life product.
And as if a pair of contract wins weren't enough, AV has gone out and hawked itself (Raven-ed itself?) to Wall Street twice in as many weeks. In the Fool's continuing effort to listen to these investor conferences "so you don't have to," I listened in and am here to report back on the news AV revealed.
Who said what, where, and when
On Wednesday this week, as well as on Thursday last week, AV's CEO and IR Director headed to the Big Apple to present the company's case at investment conferences hosted by Stephens Inc. and FBR, respectively. What follows are a few highlights on the firm's three main product lines:
- Posicharge
- "Architectural wind"
UAS is the big story at AV. Basically, we're talking here about high-tech model airplanes -- small enough that soldiers can carry them into the field, simple enough to be snapped together and launched in two minutes flat, and useful enough that soldiers will be inclined to do both.
AV sells both one-pound Wasps and four-pound Ravens. It's developing a kamikaze version of the Wasp, called the "Switchblade," which can not only take video of on-the-ground targets, but if need be, can ram them and blow them up. It has an experimental "Puma" UAS, which has used Millennium Cell (Nasdaq: MCEL ) technology to demonstrate the feasibility of powering UAS with fuel cells. And finally, AV is working on a huge "Global Observer" unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to patrol the stratosphere while powered by -- you guessed it -- fuel cells.
What was new (at least to me) was that AV clarified why its products make such a sudden and exponential jump in size from UA-small to UA-gigantic. Essentially, this is a "hit 'em where they ain't" strategy. Seeing the frenzied competition among giants like Northrop (NYSE: NOC ) , Textron (NYSE: TXT ) , Boeing (NYSE: BA ) , and Honeywell (NYSE: HON ) within the category of medium-sized UAVs, AV has Foolishly elected to target niches where there are gaps to be filled.
Also a revelation (again, to me) was just how successful AV has been with this approach. AV has thrice competed for UAS contracts with the U.S. military. In each case, rivals ranged in size from start-ups to a coyly described "second largest aerospace firm in the world" (which sounds to me like Lockheed (NYSE: LMT ) , but may refer to Boeing). And in all three cases, AV beat the competition and won the contract. Management attributed its wins to:
- The firm's decade-long experience working with military customers.
- The "extraordinary reliability" of its products in harsh environments that the competition may not have been ready for.
- The integration of the product lines -- all of the major UAS units share a common hand-held controller.
- The fact that AV's business covers the full range from design to manufacturing to post-sale support of its products.
While I suspect this explanation incorporates at least a small dose of "puffery," it's hard to argue with success -- and so far, AV is batting 1.000.
The other 10%
If it seems like I've spent nearly 90% of this column talking about UAVs, there's a reason for that: AV gets nearly 90% of its revenue from building high-tech model airplanes. But management did give us a bit of color on its other two product lines. Let me give you just a tidbit on each.
First, Posicharge -- the company's product for recharging batteries in record time. Until I listened to the conference presentations, "record time" sounded a bit vague to me. So here's something to make it more concrete. In a recent demonstration, AV showed a Posicharge unit fully recharging a 35 kWh lithium ion battery pack in less than 10 minutes. Speaking from the perspective of a guy who routinely spends five hours recharging four rechargeable AAs for my wireless mouse, that sounds fast.
Second, "architectural wind." Picture your 12-inch-tall office desk fan. Now scale it up, bolt it to the parapet of your office building, and let the wind rush through it, producing a kilowatt of free electricity. Add to this the "green cred" of having your business visibly using renewable energy -- something that flat rooftop solar panels don't provide -- and this idea no longer seems quite as silly as I first thought.
But still, nothing's quite as cool as flying robots. Of course, the question still remains: Will these things sell? If they do, AeroVironment will continue to be in the news wires.
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This is National Childhood Injury Prevention Week, which means it's a great time to brush up on a few of the easiest things parents can do to keep their kids safe. When it comes to safety for your children, you already know the basics: buckle up, wear a helmet, learn to swim, look both ways. Here are some lesser-known – but just as important – tips to help keep your family safe.
We were delighted recently when our partners at Safe Kids China asked us to visit and conduct a child passenger safety certification course in Shanghai. Our goal was to teach and certify health and safety professionals in Shanghai about the benefits of using child safety restraints in the car.
Only an estimated 2-3 percent of the population in China have or use car seats. But things are starting to change. A newly passed law will go into effect soon in Shanghai that will require children under 4 to ride in car seats. This is huge step in the right direction.
For many kids, back to school means back to sports. Youth sports are, and should always be, a valuable experience, filled with challenges, competition and fun. But too many kids are stuck on the sidelines because of an injury that is preventable. In 2013, 1.24 million kids sustained a sports injury severe enough to go to the emergency room.We conducted a survey of parents, coaches and young athletes to explore how the current culture of sports may be leading to unnecessary injuries, and how that culture needs to change.
There's nothing that feels worse for young athletes than getting hurt and having to sit on the sidelines while their team goes on to victory. Our new report, "Changing the Culture of Youth Sports," explores how the culture of youth sports may be keeping kids out of the game. Here's a look at what parents, coaches and athletes need to know.
"In a moment my life changed forever. I went from a highly-motivated and optimistic teenage athlete to an anxious girl plagued with constant headaches struggling just to get through a day."
Brie was a healthy high school athlete until an injury during a game left her with a concussion that changed her life.
Yesterday began, as it does for so many of us college students, with a cup of coffee and a click of the seatbelt. But after a typical work day, things took a pretty abrupt turn when I got into a car crash on my way home.
From his pictures, Dustin Gessert looks like he and actor Bradley Cooper were separated at birth. But Gessert, an officer with the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department, made his own headlines recently as the leading man in a rescue story.
On an 85-degree day at the end of May, Officer Gessert was responding to an unrelated child welfare 911 call when he came across what could have been a tragic situation. He had to look twice before he saw the small boy, left alone in a car.
My dad is an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, and although we've moved several times I can't remember ever living more than 50 miles from the ocean. One would think that having a father in the Coast Guard and living so close to the water would mean that I have plenty of experience with the ocean, but in fact the opposite is true.
Every 10 days, across the United States, a child dies while unattended in a hot car. It only takes a few minutes for a car to heat up and become deadly to a child inside. As summer temperatures rise, more kids are at risk – the death toll this summer has already exceeded 20.
Camping season is in full gear and America's parks and wilderness areas are filled with city dwellers trying to get some peace, quiet and fresh air. Here are a few tips on how to make your trip not just safe, but really fun.
Every day, six teens are killed in a motor vehicle crash in the U.S. In fact, crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, ahead of all other types of injury, violence or disease.
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Findings for PPC in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Ranks Amongst Most Expensive Markets for Google Adwords in USA
SEP's ongoing research into PPC Campaigns has revealed that Fort Lauderdale was the 3rd most expensive city in USA in keyword bids in Google Adwords for the month of September 2016. Fort Lauderdale also ranks amongst the most expensive cities in Florida, ranking as 1st. In the study, San Buenaventura ranked as the most expensive city in the country, while Ontario ranked as the least expensive city.
Year over Year Google Adwords Prices for Fort Lauderdale are up in September 2016
SEP's research shows that the average price of a click to advertisers targeting Fort Lauderdale keywords increased by (Yr/Yr increase %)% versus the same keywords one year earlier.
Google Adwords Keyword Prices 148% Higher in Fort Lauderdale than Hollywood
SEP's research also tracks Google Adwords price changes and trends in cities across Canada and the U.S. Recent data shows that average prices in Fort Lauderdale are 148% higher than in Hollywood. The average price of a click in Fort Lauderdale is $23.33.
This price difference is understandable though, given the population of Hollywood is less than Fort Lauderdale, which generally means less competition and therefore lower prices.
To understand if prices in Fort Lauderdale are relatively low, we also compared prices with Santa Rosa which has a similar population, and found the average price of a click in Fort Lauderdale was 90% higher than in Santa Rosa. This suggests that perhaps Fort Lauderdale prices are not relatively low.
The Price Rank shows how expensive keywords are in certain industry and segment relative to other cities in a country, region and province.


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A Feb. 9 News-Times editorial advised the Public School Employees of Oak Harbor to sit down and shut up, lest we disrupt efforts to support the upcoming levy vote.
Editorial: The fact is, the March 8 levy is crucial.
PSE: We agree. The Public School Employees of Oak Harbor have publicly supported the levy. The Statewide Public School Employees have offered to financially support the levy efforts. We have invited Corey Johnson of Citizens for Better Schools to recruit volunteers at our upcoming meeting.
Editorial: There will still be plenty of time after March 8 for the union to make its case known to the public.
PSE: There has been plenty of time for the school district to make a reasonable offer to its employees. After 10 months of negotiations and seven months of working under the terms of an expired contract, its time for the school superintendent and the school board to do the right thing.
If the levy doesnt pass, look to the Oak Harbor School District for the failure. The Districts has stubbornly refused to budge from its on-the-cheap, negative position on ANY item of consequence. We have tried conceding issue after issue with zero quid pro quo, zero results. We have tried mediation; a professional mediator sent by the State of Washington couldnt get a response from the district (unless the mindless repetition of no to everything is a response). Now we are demonstrating publicly because we have tried other ways for too long.
Perhaps the district should send home their obstructionist hired guns, and talk to their employees mano a mano. While theyre at it, they could be more forthcoming instead of misrepresenting our positions the issues. They could be more open about the tremendous disparities in how this school district treats its classified employees vs. how administrators treat themselves. Maybe they be more open about how this school district treats its classified employees vs. how other school districts treat their classified employees.
While were at it, the Whidbey News-Times could try getting the facts before publishing an editorial aimed at painting as bad guys, your schools hard-working custodians, clerks, warehouse workers, cooks, groundskeepers, para-educators, library technicians, interpreters, maintenance craftsworkers, secretaries, bookkeepers, security officers, computer technicians, bus drivers, mechanics, and professional staff.
Editorial: Until then, consider setting aside those fair contract and respect signs, and replace them with support our schools and vote March 8 signs.
PSE: Consider it considered. Were not going away and were not replacing our signs. However, anyone who supports the school levy is welcome to join us when we take our message to the public. If the OHSD administrators bring us signs, we will proudly carry support our schools signs and vote March 8 signs along with ours - and the sign-bearers are welcome to stay. Coffee, cookies, and camaraderie are on us.
Carl Leonard
president, PSE of Oak Harbor
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A Story: The Fish Who Dreamed to See the Forest
Once upon a time, a little fish lived in a pond. But she wanted to go to the forest. The pond was deep, and high banks hid the surrounding forest from her view. Wanting to see the forest, the fish would leap out of water now and then, reaching higher over the pond with the strength of her tail….Read the Complete Story


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Jersey guy will be missed
The fine character actor James Gandolfini, a.k.a. Tony Soprano, is dead at age 51 (" 'A Jersey guy through and through' — An outpouring of grief as friends and fans remember," June 21).
Bada Bing ... life is short!
-- Herb Stark,
Mooresville, N.C.
Human activity causes roiling weather changes
How many natural disasters causing death and destruction will it take to convince the public that one of their main causes is global warming? Extreme weather events leading to heat waves and coastal flooding have been directly linked to global warming.
Severe weather has been also closely linked to climate change, including increasingly severe droughts in some regions and in others a rise in extreme precipitation events. These events can lead to devastating forest fires and flooding.
The effect of climate change on tornadoes and hurricanes has not been proven as yet, but climate change is thought to be a factor in the increased frequency and severity of these storms. The rise in ocean levels can make a "normal" hurricane more damaging.
Global warming and climate change have been scientifically linked to the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide and attributed to human activity.
The public has been hoodwinked by big business and its lobbyists into believing climate change is a natural phenomenon. The vast majority of the world's scientists reject this notion and present significant evidence supported by hard data that climate change is man-made.
It's time the public opens its eyes and starts voting for candidates at all levels, but especially for national office, who will deal with this problem in a rational, evidence-based manner.
It will be a very bleak future for the planet if we don't tackle climate change head-on and now. We must start changing attitudes, accept scientific reality and seek concrete action to reduce the frequency and severity of natural disasters. It will only get worse if the climate deniers have their way.
-- John Vanellis,
The writer is a retired biology teacher.
Kudos to lawmakers for approving a COLA
This year, during budget negotiations, both the Legislature and Gov. Chris Christie worked diligently to negotiate a compromise budget. One of the resulting changes, which is credited to both parties, is a one-time cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for community providers. The $13.2 million appropriation is significant, because it is the first time since January 2008 that employees working for community providers have seen an increase.
Community providers face sustained difficulty, because there has been overwhelming demand for publicly funded behavioral health-care services due to manmade and natural tragedies, including Hurricane Sandy, two protracted wars, a prolonged recession with high levels of unemployment and the ever-present treatment gap. Furthermore, community providers face difficulty attracting and retaining their work force, due to the wage disparities between community providers and other sectors.
Unfortunately, due to the lack of a COLA for more than five years, community providers in the mental health and substance use field have experienced high staff turnover, as experienced professionals leave for better pay and benefits in the education, government and private sectors. When staff leaves, it is disruptive to a child's or adult's recovery and, in the worst cases, can lead to regression or relapse of his or her mental health or substance use disorder.
On behalf of the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies Inc., I applaud the compassion of our governor and Legislature, who recognize that providing for a stronger mental health and substance use system is a wise investment in the well-being and recovery of New Jersey.
-- Randy Thompson,
The writer is director of public affairs for the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies Inc. (njamhaa.org).
Good guy or bad guy?
Is Edward Snowden a hero or traitor ("Snowden seeking asylum in Ecuador — Admitted intelligence leaker could be in Cuba by today," June 24)? I don't know yet, but I think he did us a great service in the tradition of a Daniel Ellsberg.
Here is what I do believe: Like most, I feel I have nothing to hide, so why be concerned? Google and Apple have access to my e-mails, texts, tweets and other messages and locations anyhow and the federal surveillance program might protect us from future terrorist attacks. (What to make of its failure in the Boston case?) I would request that this huge program have real effective oversight, not the current rubber stamps of Congress, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act court and the president. I also would question why the program itself is secret — do we not have the right to debate and understand its scope and purpose?
We the people must have a robust debate on any program this intrusive and expensive so we understand and give tacit approval to this type of data collection — this is Mr. Snowden's biggest contribution.
Going forward, not only must we have real oversight of the nature, cost and protocols of the program (no, we do not need to know the technical secrets), but there must be federal employees, not 29-year-olds of sketchy backgrounds, watching the files in real time so as to lessen chances for abuse. I know this is a tall order, but such a large, superintrusive gathering of personal data deserves nothing less. Let the debate continue.
-- David L. Ziegler,
Crime watchers should never go it alone
Crime watch is defined as "a neighborhood surveillance program or group in which residents keep watch over one another's houses, patrol the streets, etc., in an attempt to prevent crime." The key word here is "group."
To the best of my knowledge, no one belonging to South East Clevelanders Together ever took it upon themselves to patrol the streets alone. That would have been a very dangerous proposition.
In fact, most crime watch activities were conducted out of sight (and hence out of harm's way) due to the requirements of what makes for successful crime watch techniques. This involved substantial training and certification and direct contact with police and various community groups.
It was never about getting into your car and driving alone down the street while communicating to a police dispatcher what you see and intend to do. True crime watch begins with a discussion within a group after reviewing numerous complaints about a person or group causing enough mischief to be considered dangerous.
Much thought takes place among the various groups to formulate a plan to deal with the problem. From the media reports, I do not see any evidence of this as it pertains to the Trayvon Martin case ("Trial begins in Fla. teen killing — Long, complex case looms for Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin death," June 10).
My impression of George Zimmerman is of a "Barney Fife wannabe" who decided to be the "Lone Ranger" of crime watch, who precipitated a situation that resulted in a tragedy for everyone affected. Sadly, it is still undetermined just how much of a crime watch group really existed at the time of the incident and therefore leaves only one conclusion to be drawn.
-- Joe Bialek,
Cleveland, Ohio
The writer was president of the now-defunct South East Clevelanders Together, which worked to address neighborhood quality-of-life issues, such as crime watch.
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WHO ARE YOU?September 14, 2012
I heard a story on the radio last night about a journalist who had the unique opportunity to follow around the president from the moment he woke up to the minute he went to bed. During his time, he had the chance to sit in on a few basketball games that the President played with local guys. He learned that Mr. Obama was a shrewd player, he demanded to be treated no different than any of the other players, and he took calculated risks on the court – all traits that he had shown in his job and life as well.
At the end of this story, the journalist make an excellent point – you can learn a lot more about a person by doing something with them, than just by asking them questions. I'd say that is spot on. Actions (and reactions) speak louder than words.
You might not have realized it until now, but the people around you have learned A LOT about your personality from the way you conduct yourself in the gym.
Some of the best CrossFit athletes in our gym will tell you their profession or their accomplishments if you ask them, but they never, ever carry and air of authority about them. They also never act like a 'know-it-all' even if they do, in fact, know every nuance of every lift we do.
The best CrossFit athletes are humble students while they are in the gym. Regardless of their profession, their outside expertise, or their former accomplishments, they treat themselves as the new student that they are.
It's obvious that these people are genuinely interested in learning , and aren't here to show off. They respect the authority of the coach, and understand that they are there to learn a new skill. Until they have mastered that skill, they will remain a model student.
One unique trait among some of the smartest and most successful people in our gym is that they have also managed to make incredible progress in a short amount of time. While some people thoughtlessly lift weights until the timer beeps, these people are asking questions. "hows my form?" "Why do you teach the lift that way?" "What's the purpose of this?"
They are closer to mastering the lifts than others because they are ALWAYS asking for tips, form corrections, and are genuinely concerned with making improvements to their performance.
It's no wonder that these are some of the most successful people outside of the gym. You won't get very far without asking a bunch of questions along the way.
The help with putting away weights, the high fives, the pats on the back, the words of encouragement – these are things that we see over and over again from a large group of our members.
These are the same people who are first in line to sign up to do volunteer work, to help clean up the gym, to donate their time to help make a difference. They bring a little something extra with them to class – the human touch, and they leave a mark when they leave. Their presence makes our gym a better place to be.
Being a natural introvert, I realize that being the loud cheerleader for other people isn't always possible. Raising your hand to ask a question or ask for a correction on form isn't always something that everyone feels comfortable doing. But some of our most active participants aren't the ones that yell the loudest at all.
The active participants are the ones that make the most of their time here at the gym. If they can get here early or stay late, they are working on their weaknesses. Everyone has a choice to sit on a chair or practice their double unders. These are the same people who attend our BBQs, sign up for competitions, or show up to events to support our other athletes.
These people are also the ones that tend to have the fullest and most satisfying lives. They manage to balance work and family, while making sure to have fun along the way. They are also the same people who are never satisfied with the status quo. They are always looking to do more.
So, in closing. WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE. We can spot you a mile away. We see you there…achieving, learning, trying, focusing, and making the most of your time in the gym. You are humble, you are positive, and you care about other people. We caught you red-handed. Your actions in our gym speak louder than any words. And for that, THANK YOU.
The next time you are working out in the gym, ask yourself – What type of person am I being right now? The answer might surprise you.This entry was posted in WOD. Bookmark the permalink. ← WOD: Friday, September 14th WOD: Saturday, September 15th →


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Before it gets too far behind us, a few final words on the Staten Island Amateur beyond congratulations to champion Rodney Stilwell and a salute to runnerup Lou Buttermark Jr. for his excellent play and the style in which he performed.
In our opinion, if not in the official record, the 2013 version of the Staten Island Amateur will always carry an asterisk next to it.
There was a change in the format for no good reason when all players were permitted to ride in motorized carts for the first time in the 63-year history of the tournament. The weather was ideal for the duration of the tournament and the danger of heat exhaustion was never a threat.
Since 1950 when the founders Buddy Barnett, Harold Brown, Stanley Roggenburgh and Frank Markey re-launched the Amateur, players were required to walk the course. In recent years, with the arrival of motorized carts, caddies were permitted to drive carts with the player's golf clubs in tow.
However, golfers at no time were permitted to ride or even sit in the vehicle during a round. That changed this year when players were permitted to ride in the cart with the excuse given that the field included many senior players who could find the going a bit tough.
All amateur tournaments (except senior events) sanctioned by the USGA, MGA and any reputable golf organization require players to walk, and that requirement is clearly stated on the entry form.
The Staten Island Amateur has always been considered to be a test of golf as well as endurance. This change was unfair to the younger players when the endurance part of the test was adjusted for older players.
Isn't this why we have a Staten Island Senior Amateur for the over-50 players?
Hats off to Buttermark, the 58-year-old finalist, who stayed with tradition and "hoofed it" all the way through the tournament. His dad, 86-year-old Lou Sr., said he would have entered had he known he could ride.
Frank Esposito won the NJSGA Open Championship for the second time back in July by defeating a strong field including former PGA tour pros Jim McGovern and Bill Britton.
Esposito is a former Staten Island resident and part of the golfing Esposito family that frequented Island courses back in the 1960s, '70s and 80s. The same Frank Esposito defeated Vic Avis to win the 1985 Staten Island Amateur before turning professional. Now at 50 years of age, Esposito is head pro at Brooklake CC in Florham Park, N.J. and this victory is a repeat of his win in 1999. Esposito pocketed $15,000 for his recent win and we wonder if he is thinking Champions Tour.
Speaking of local pros, both Pete Meurer and Anthony Aruta will be teeing it up in the Met Open at Old Westbury Tuesday morning.
Lou Clemente of the LaTourette staff won't ever forget the date of the ace he scored on the 3rd hole at LaTourette. It was on Jan. 9 — within hours of the birth of his grandson Brandon Michael Daniel Clemente.
Tony Hooks traveled to Sunningdale CC in Scarsdale, N.Y. only to find he'd forgotten his clubs. He borrowed clubs from the home pro and scored his very first hole-in-one.
-- The 12th annual Drive for Autism outing is on for Monday, Sept. 16 at Royce Brook GC in Hillsborough, N.J. The Trezza family, Thomas, Tara and Tony have been extremely successful in getting their many friends out each year to support this worthwhile cause either playing golf in the outing or making a donation to Drive for Autism Foundation, a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. The Drive for Autism XII has thus far distributed $450,000 in grants to schools.
"Raising money is what we do, however we are also raising awareness in communities and schools," said Tom Trezza.
We can tell you that this is one of the most popular and complete golf outings you will find and we strongly suggest contacting Tom Trezza at 908-665-8068 or Tony Trezza at 718-494-0141 and get your entry in. The complete golf package is $200 per person.
-- The first Strokes for Life Golf Tournament will take place at LaTourette on Sept. 10. The event highlights include continental breakfast by The Beer Garden and J&J Breads. Dine Around the Greens featuring Rudy and Deans, Afternoones, Jimmy Max, Moe's Southwestern Grill, The Manor House and the Beer Garden.
There will be putting, long drive, closest to the pin and most accurate drive contests.
The golf will be followed by a cocktail reception and dinner at the PepperJack Grill with music by Tom Cintula and art by Scott LoBaido. Golf begins at 8 a.m. followed by a cocktail reception at 2 p.m. and the dinner party at 3 p.m. The ticket price for all is $150 and dinner only is $50. Call 718-816-6366 for reservations and additional information. This event is a mission to support suicide prevention.


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March 2013
Poll: How many games will the Astros win in 2013?
Now that we know what the roster is going to look like on Sunday when the Astros face the Rangers in their American League debut, it's time for your voice to be heard. Based on what you know about the Astros, the influence of manager Bo Porter and the rest of the AL West, how many games will the Astros win in 2013?
Take the poll:
Big day from Singleton ends Astros' stay in Florida
The Astros wrapped up Grapefruit League play with an 11-4 win over the Tigers on Thursday afternoon at Osceola County Stadium, getting a pair of homers from Jonathan Singleton and one each from Jason Castro and Rick Ankiel.
After the game, the clubhouse was bustling with activity as players showered, packed and boarded buses for their charter flight to Houston. The Astros will play the Cubs in exhibition on Friday and Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
"I think everybody is excited to get on the airplane and get back to Houston," Astros manager Bo Porter said.
With four homers Thursday, the Astros have hit 46 homers in 33 games in Florida — their most since hitting 48 in 2002. Porter says he's confident the power surge will carry into season.
"I'm extremely confident," he said. "You'd rather be in this position than have a spring where you haven't hit the ball and wondering if they can hit or not. These guys have good track records, they've played at a high level and we believe we have 25 quality baseball players."
Singleton homered in his first two at-bats off Anibal Sanchez.
"I was just going out there trying to do my best," he said. "He left a couple of pitches over the plate and I tried to put a good swing on it."
Singleton, the team's top prospect, will remain in Kissimmee through the end of May while he sits out his 50-game suspension for a second failed drug test, testing positive for marijuana. He will start the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City but could be hitting homers at Minute Maid Park before 2013 is out.
Martinez to see doctor, could be headed to DL
After an exceptionally healthy spring camp, the Astros may have to put outfielder Fernando Martinez on the disabled list.
Martinez, who's made the club as one of the team's backup outfielders, was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers and he admitted going on the DL was a possibility. He missed a week earlier this spring with lower back tightness and will be examined by a doctor Friday in Houston.
"I think it's the [left] oblique right now," Martinez said. "I feel a little more pain right now than I did before. Hopefully a couple of days off and I'll be back."
Martinez said the team has discussed possibly having to put him on the disabled list. The Astros are taking a bevy of extra players to Houston, so they wouldn't have to go reach to find his roster replacement. Trevor Crowe and J.D. Martinez were among the last outfielders cut from camp.
Martinez is holding out hope he won't have to go on the DL.
"I can play like that, but sometimes when I throw and I swing I feel a little pain," he said.
The 24-year-old left-handed hitter batted .237 with six homers and 14 RBIs in 41 games last year for the Astros, who claimed him off waivers on Jan. 11, 2012.
Astros set 25-man roster, tab Peacock for rotation
The Astros finalized their 25-man roster, setting their pitching rotation for the start of the 2013 season on Thursday by telling right-hander Brad Peacock he would be the club's fourth starter. Right-hander Alex White is bound for the bullpen in a long relief role.
Astros manager Bo Porter also locked in the the bullpen by telling Rule 5 pick Josh Fields, Hector Ambriz and Rhiner Cruz they had made the club. Edgar Gonzalez will start the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Peacock, acquired by the Astros in last month's trade that shipped Jed Lowrie to Oakland, had a strong spring for Houston, allowing 16 hits and seven earned runs in 19 2/3 innings in seven games (three starts). White's numbers weren't quite as good, but he did pitch three games of the bullpen last year for Colorado.
"He did a tremendous job," Porter said. "I talked to him and White and told them I thought we deserved to have six starters make the rotation, and I'm a big believer in carrying a long guy for the flexibility of saving your bullpen. I told White, 'You're going to get your innings.' It's a competition that's not just going to stop at the end of Spring Training. It will continue through the course of the season."
With Bud Norris (Sunday), Lucas Harrell (Tuesday) and Philip Humber (Wednesday) pitching against the Rangers in the season-opening series, Peacock will start Friday against his former team, the Oakland A's. Erik Bedard is scheduled to pitch Saturday against the A's, with Norris throwing the homestand finale on Sunday.
Porter likes the makeup of the bullpen. Jose Veras will be the closer and he said the eighth-inning role will initially be determined by matchups. White can work in long relief, but he said Hector Ambriz and Rhiner Cruz can pitch multiple innings from the right side and Xavier Cedeno from the left side.
"I love the fact we have two lefties down there who are capable of getting out some of the better left-handed hitters in our league," he said. "We also have a long guy, we have a good mix of guys who can pitch in the back end. I'm pretty confident in our bullpen."
Peacock, 25, was selected by Washington as the No. 41 overall pick in 2006 and was shipped to Oakland five years later in the Gio Gonzalez trade. The Astros acquired him, outfielder Chris Carter and catcher Max Stassi from the A's on Feb 4.
Peacock was 12-9 with a 6.01 ERA in 28 games (25 starts) at Triple-A last year following a terrific 2011 season in which he made his Major League debut with the Nationals and was 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA in three games (two starts).
"For the whole staff, he just looked like he got stronger each and every time he got the ball," Porter said. "The outings got strong, the stuff got more crisp and the breaking ball really, really starting to get late depth. It was good to see. I have history with him and I saw him really, really good in 2010 and like I told him, 'He looks like the guy I saw in 2010.'"
Here's the 25-man roster:
Starting pitchers (5) — Bud Norris, Lucas Harrell, Philip Humber, Brad Peacock and Erik Bedard.
Relief pitchers (7) — Jose Veras, Josh Fields, Hector Ambriz, Xavier Cedeno, Wesley Wright, Rhiner Cruz, Alex White.
Catchers (2) — Jason Castro, Carlos Corporan.
Infielders (6) — Brett Wallace, Jose Altuve, Ronny Cedeno, Marwin Gonzalez, Matt Dominguez, Carlos Pena.
Outfielders (5) — Chris Carter, Justin Maxwell, Rick Ankiel, Brandon Barnes, Fernando Martinez.
Astros ready to break camp in Kissimmee
The players filed into the Major League clubhouse at Osceola County Stadium on Thursday morning like they've done so many times the past seven weeks, this time wearing slacks and sports coats and pulling large suitcases stuffed with clothes. The last day of Spring Training has been circled on the calendar for quite a while, especially for those players who have been in Kissimmee for nearly two months.
The Astros have split-squad games Thursday against the Tigers in Kissimmee and Braves in Lake Buena Vista, but they will be one team when they board the team charter this evening and fly to Houston. Several of the Astros' top Minor League players are heading to Texas with the Major League club to play in this weekend's games against the Cubs, including Carlos Correa, Jonathan Singleton, George Springer and Delino DeSheids Jr.
No one is more excited to get home than veterans like Wesley Wright, who are eager to put on the Astros' new uniforms and play before the home crowd. The Astros will play the Cubs at 7:05 p.m. CT on Friday night at Minute Maid Park and 1:05 p.m. Saturday before opening the season against the Rangers on Sunday at 7:05 p.m. on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. Bud Norris will make his first Opening Day start against the Astros, facing Texas lefty Matt Harrrison
"I'm actually pretty anxious myself," Wright said. "It's been a little bit of a long Spring Training and I know everybody else is ready to get out of here and play some games that actually count towards the overall goal. We've had a good spring so far and that's a good starting point. There's a bigger picture out there we have to take care of and we're excited to get started."
Designated hitter Carlos Pena, who signed with the Astros in the offseason, is eager to get to Houston.
"We value the time we have here to get ready for the season, but I think everyone is looking forward to getting it going," he said. "It's part of the whole process, you know? It's about time for us to move over to Minute Maid and play a couple of games and get ready for the season. I don't think anyone is eager to rush it, but at the same time we're glad we're moving to the next step."
Astros lineup vs. Tigers in Kissimmee:
2B Jose Altuve
CF Rick Ankiel
DH Carlos Pena
LF Chris Carter
1B Jonathan Singleton
RF Fernando Martinez
C Jason Castro
3B Matt Dominguez
SS Ronny Cedeno
RHP Philip Humber
Astros lineup vs. Braves in Lake Buena Vista:
RF Brandon Barnes
1B Brett Wallace
CF Justin Maxwell
3B Brandon Laird
C Carlos Corporan
LF Trevor Crowe
SS Marwin Gonzalez
2B Jose Martinez
DH Preston Tucker
RHP Lucas Harrell
Correa expects to start the season in Quad Cities
Davenport, Iowa is a long way from Puerto Rico, but that appears to be where 2012 No. 1 overall Draft pick Carlos Correa will begin the season with the Astros' Class A team in Quad Cities.
The 18-year-old Correa, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base as starting shortstop for the Astros in their 6-2 loss to the Mets on Wednesday night in Port St. Lucie, said the Minor League roster assignments were posted earlier in the day, but he didn't see them because he was traveling with the big club.
"I think I'm going to Quad Cities, Iowa, and I'm pretty excited about being there and doing my best," he said.
Correa joined fellow top prospects Jonathan Singleton, George Springer and Delino DeShields Jr. in traveling with the Astros so manager Bo Porter could give some of his regulars the day off.
"Being here and playing with the big league club is an amazing experience and you're here with the big league manager and all that you learned, all that you worked for, you try to show it here," he said. "It's pretty fun."
Correa said his first spring in professional baseball went well.
"Spring was really good," he said. "So far, there's new coaches so they have been helping us a lot and they know a lot. I'm very excited about starting the season this year. We've prepared ourselves really good this spring, so we're really excited."
Peacock ends spring with strong outing
Now that he has all the information, Bo Porter must decide between Brad Peacock or Alex White for the fourth slot in the Astros rotation.
Peacock strengthened his case Tuesday night by allowing one run and two hits in five innings against the Yankees. Here's how each has done this spring:
Peacock: 19 2/3 innings, 16 hits, 7 earned runs (3.20 ERA)
White: 19 2/3 innings, 33 hits, 15 earned runs (6.86 ERA)
The pitcher that doesn't make the rotation will pitch out of the bullpen.
"I went in there and wanted to throw strikes and keep the ball down and let the defense do the work, and they played great behind me today," said Peacock, who threw 71 pitches. "That's what I wanted to do."
Porter was in no hurry to anoint a fourth starter on Tuesday.
"The good news is we have until Saturday to make a decision because that fourth starter doesn't go until [April 5 against Oakland]," he said. "It's something that we'll sit down and talk about and make a decision."
The rest of the rotation is set with Bud Norris, Lucas Harrell, Philip Humber and Erik Bedard, who's been appointed the fifth starter.
Peacock had good fastball command at Steinbrenner Field and wished for better secondary stuff, though Porter was happy he threw a pair of sliders to left-handers. For Peacock, who had a rough 2012 at Triple-A Sacramento, it's about confidence.
"In the dugout, I visualize what's going to happen, what hitters are coming up," he said. "I just want to throw that pitch, what I see in my head. That's what I do."
Peacock and White have developed a close relationship over the past few weeks and are cut from the same cloth – soft-spoken southern who just want to help the Astros win.
"I don't care where I'm at," Peacock said. "I real excited I made the team, and hopefully I can take advantage of the opportunity."
White pleased with first spring with Astros
Astros pitcher Alex White didn't have the kind of spring that made anyone's eyes pop out, and his results — a 6.87 ERA in 19 2/3 innings — weren't great, but overall White is satisfied with being able to get his pitch count up and put himself in position to win a rotation spot.
He says he's where he wants to be with all five pitches, though his change-up was a little iffy in his five-inning out Monday against Washington.
"Spring, for me, has always been tough, just trying to get ready for the season, especially this year competing for a job," White said. "It's been a good spring for me. I feel really good coming out of it and I'm just excited about the season."
White threw a spring-high 84 pitches against the Nats.
"I wanted to get my pitch count up, obviously, and treat it like a real start," White said. "I had good stuff and a real good sinker, real good split tonight. I got a lot of ground balls and gave up a few hits and a few runs."
White will make the Astros' Opening Day roster, but it remains to be seen whether he's in the bullpen or the rotation. White and Brad Peacock are battling for the fourth spot in the rotation, and whoever doesn't win it will begin the year as a long man in the bullpen.
"Me and Brad have gotten pretty close and we talk about it a lot," White said. "We just want to help this team win and both of us will do either job pretty well, I think, and we're comfortable in both spots and we're excited about the opportunities."
Peacock will get his turn on Tuesday night against the Yankees in a game that will be televised by MLB Network at 6:05 p.m. CT.
"I think we'll sit down as a staff and talk about both guys and figure out what's the best thing to do after Peacock starts tomorrow night," Astros manager Bo Porter said. "They've both have done a tremendous job and that's why they were both informed today that they both had made the ballclub. I don't think we can make a wrong decisions because they both have done a tremendous job."
When asked about White's so-so spring numbers, Porter said: "I'm extremely pleased. You look at the fact his groundball ratio is where we expected it to be, he's pounding the strike zone, he's getting himself built up to the point that even when he's gotten into jams, he's been able to make quality pitches to get out of the jams. We're pleased with Alex and we expected him to have a big year."
Video: Porter, Luhnow share good news
Here's a video of Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager Bo Porter on Monday's roster activity:
Astros trim roster to 26 players
The Astros moved a huge step closer to finalizing their roster on Monday, trimming their Spring Training roster to 26 players.
Astros manager Bo Porter, general manager Jeff Luhnow and assistant general manager David Stearns brought nine players into an upstairs conference room inside the team's clubhouse at Osceola County Stadium and informed them they were making an Opening Day roster for the first time: right-handers Brad Peacock and Alex White, left-hander Xavier Cedeno, infielder Matt Dominguez, catcher Carlos Corporan and outfielders Justin Maxwell, Brandon Barnes, Chris Carter and Fernando Martinez.
"It's pretty special to be on an Opening Day roster and to have nine guys, this being their first time, we saw it fitting to get all those guys together and kind of let them share in the moment together," Porter said.
"What we did today was the same thing I did last year with [manager Brad] Mills was one of the more enjoyable experiences that a general manager will have," Luhnow said. "We had a pretty large, significant group of players who had never been on an Opening Day roster before and to be able to bring them all in a room at this time of year when people are nervous about getting called into a room and notify them that not only are they making an Opening Day roster for the first time, but they're part of history [is fun].
"As the Astros move to the American League to begin the second part of the century, it's a significant event, not just for the Astros, but for baseball. Because they are going to be on an Opening Day roster for a first time, they're young and their futures are ahead of them are they're doing it all together. It's incredible, the look on their faces. Some of them were expecting it but until you hear it and know you're going to be a part of it. … When they're there Sunday night and lining up between first base and second base and seeing the American flag behind them and Texas flag in front of them and 45,000 Astros fans, it's going to hit them this is a special moment."
The team also informed these non-roster players they wouldn't make the club: right-hander Jose Valdez, left-hander Kevin Chapman, infielder Brandon Laird, catcher Rene Garcia and infielder Jose Martinez. They will travel with the team to Houston for this weekend's exhibition games against the Cubs at Minute Maid Park.
Click here for reaction from Peacock and Laird.
Also, right-hander Chi-Jen Lo was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Here's who's left on the roster:
INFIELDERS (6) — Jose Altuve, Matt Dominguez, Marwin Gonzalez, Ronny Cedeno, Carlos Pena and Brett Wallace.
OUTFIELDERS (5) — Chris Carter, Rick Ankiel, Brandon Barnes, Fernando Martinez and Justin Maxwell.
CATCHERS (2) — Jason Castro, Carlos Corporan.
PITCHERS (13) — Hector Ambriz, Erik Bedard, Xavier Cedeno, Rhiner Cruz, Josh Fields, Edgar Gonzalez, Lucas Harrell, Philip Humber, Bud Norris, Brad Peacock, Jose Veras, Alex White and Wesley Wright.
- Bedard has won the fifth starter spot, so Peacock and White are going for the fourth spot. The other will pitch in bullpen.


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Operation Every Band's SXSW Baby! Music Picks – 4 Weeks To Go
We are a month away from SXSW. It snuck up this year, right? As expected the past few years, Operation Every Band is teaming with SXSW Baby! to share the cream of the crop of emerging SXSW artists. Operation Every Band's yearly mission is to review every band showcasing on the SXSW roster. This ends up being about 2,300 artists over the course a few months, a passion project demanding dedication and hopefully a relatively object set of ears. I do the bulk of the reviewing along with Nate Headden on hip hop/R&B, Lucas Holl helping out with EDM and Alison McStravick keeping us all in check.
The payoff comes from discovering countless bands of every genre imaginable in the purest sense – simply listening, feeling, and frankly, judging to give the artists we need to tell the world about an outlet. Primarily, Operation Every Band feeds through Tumblr (~34,000 followers), but check us out on Twitter, Facebook or the ole' world wide web.
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For SXSW Baby!, I'll be sharing the top picks on the list, a taste of what is to come down on 6th Street and beyond next month. Today's pick cover the beginning of the alphabet and features the inventive folk rock of Ages and Ages, London's melancholy rock band Arthur Beatrice, the expansive Boy and Bear, down-tempo electro-R&B outfit DEMS and anthemic indie pop band Eliza and the Bear.
Read on for the videos and our thoughts….
Ages and Ages – "Divisionary (Do The Right Thing)"
Pairs Well With…Lord Huron, Typhoon, Hey Marseilles
Folk-pop band Ages and Ages' latest single is one of the most pleasant surprises of this year's SXSW project. "Divisionary (Do The Right Thing)" is a track that starts with a whispered mantra, a lone strumming voice walking life's highway. One by one his band joins in – drums, piano, handclaps, harmonies. A minute-thirty in, "Divisionary" turns into an orchestral folk anthem, an album's worth of adventuring in the blink of an eye. Here's to a breakout year for Ages and Ages, be on the lookout for their sophomore full-length, also titled Divisionary, this March.
Arthur Beatrice – "Carter"
Pairs Well With…The Naked and Famous, The National, The xx
It seems British rock artists Arthur Beatrice didn't quite peak my interest through SXSW 2011, but the band's earlier material has taken the path that should be taken with the sporadic tracks that have been released since then. There are two distinct sides to Arthur Beatrice represented by their dual lead singers. Orlando Leopard takes influence from new wave and delivers his lyric in a dramatic baritone. Ella Girardot is all pop, looping around catchy hook after catchy hook in a sweet, depth-fueled melody. This mix gives Arthur Beatrice a well-rounded edge, distinguishing them from the many introspective indie rock bands they'll be sharing stages with at SXSW. Look for their debut LP, Working Out, early next year.
Boy & Bear – "Three Headed Woman"
Pairs Well With…Lord Huron, My Morning Jacket, Dawes
Australian folk rock band Boy & Bear followed up their 2011 debut this summer with Harlequin Dream, a mature record that lives off of road-worn tightness. These guys are really good at what they do, catchy rock songs with an eye towards the past, this is more The Band than it is The Mumfords. It's with a pacing energy that Boy & Bear succeed bass, falling into driving grooves instead of trying to explode into some might chorus. It's a great choice and shows how far Boy & Bear have come since first catching our ears at SXSW over three years ago. Honestly, this record deserves a full listen as the Aussie's have already figured out – Harlequin Dream debuted over there at number one. 200 bands in, OEB delivers it's 2nd "10" and it is well deserved, truly a perfect record for the sound Boy & Bear were looking to achieve.
Dems – "Canvas World" (ft. Claudie)
Pairs Well With…The xx, Crystal Castles, King Krule
It's rare to see this much restraint in pop music, let alone something parented from electronic dance music. British trio Dems' finely detailed tracks pull back at just the right moment, leaving ears to free-float for just a few seconds before a clever melody gently guides you back into a verse. Dems stick mostly in the down-tempo throughout their series of singles over the past two years (five songs and a cover so far), but there are moments to groove to – this is a heady listen, but far from a sleepy one. Top that with some really inventive production, rhythmically and melodically, and Dems is set up for a head-turning SXSW if this aural beauty translates to the stage. Lastly, Dems feature some stunning vocals (guest vocals aside), influenced as much in soul and R&B as traditional synth-pop.
Eliza and the Bear – "It Gets Cold"
Pairs Well With…fun., Of Monsters and Men, Walk the Moon
Eliza and the Bear are a group of UK newcomers, but look for a breakout year for the energetic popsters based on the strength of these early singles. Eliza and the Bear's sound is huge, a party-in-a-box loaded with melodies, percussion and joyful vocal harmonies. The denseness of these songs is really remarkable given the introductory nature of one-by-one singles you tend to hear from a new band. When choruses explode with angelic horns like on tracks "Brother's Boat" and key single "Friends", it's hard to not give into the natural goose bumps of such a joyous run through indie pop. If Eliza and the Bear are just getting started, then there's plenty of incentive to catch a small-gig show at SXSW. I may even be too late by then…


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By Fletcher Sharpe and Brad Slazinski
Despite the cold weather and rainy conditions, Oakland University's men's soccer team had a comfortable victory against the University of Missouri-Kansas City, winning 3-1 at home, taking the Golden Grizzlies to the top of the Summit League standings.
Oakland struck early and often with Kyle Bethel, who played for Detroit City FC in the summer, leading the way with a brace. Bethel now has six goals on the season as the Grizzlies improve to 4-0-0 in the conference and a perfect 6-0-0 at home.
Bethel came out aggressively, firing three of Oakland's first four shots. His second shot put Oakland up 1-0 as he took a pass from redshirt freshman Derek Nowak, and fired how a missile from 20 yards out inside the far post.
UMKC had a chance to equalize early with a shot by midfielder Tom McCarthy, but goalkeeper Eliott Tarney was up to the task.
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In the 23rd minute, UMKC fired four shots in a 60 second span. Three of them were blocked however, the fourth was shot over the bar. Just two minutes later, Guerrero Pino nearly equalized off an Ashley Reece corner kick, but his attempt went wide left.
In the 45th minute, senior Jeff Cheslik took the ball from a UMKC player, turned and fired a strike from 25 yards out, beating goalkeeper Connor Sparrow. Soon after, frustrated with his team's effort, UMKC head coach Rick Benben picked up a straight red card right before the half ended and was promptly ejected.
The second half started the same way the first half did, with a Bethel shot attempt just wide. Nowak came in with his own shot seconds later that forced Sparrow to make another save.
UMKC's Sylvester Yiadom had his own shot on the Oakland net but pulled it wide left.
Bethel would score his second goal of the night in the 52nd minute off of a combination play from Matt Dudley and John DeLeon to make it 3-0.
Oakland's Gavin Hoy, Matt DeLang and Shawn Claud Lawson also tested Sparrow midway through the second half, but the freshman keeper came up with three more big saves. Sparrow would finish the game with seven saves.
Oakland head coach Eric Pogue felt that despite being 3-0 up, he felt that there were moments when they took it easy.
"I felt like we got that 3-0 lead and that guys maybe turned more individual in terms of trying to get a goal as opposed to just playing out brand," said Pogue. "I think we got content with the lead and started playing individual soccer instead of team soccer."
Oakland couldn't carry out the shutout, however, as Jordan Rideout took an airborne Tom Mccarthy pass and volleyed it home in the 76th to put one on the scoresheet.
The Grizzlies next game is Wednesday, Oct. 17 at home against the Spartans of Michigan State. Game time is at 7 p.m.
Post-game interviews: OUGrizzlies.com


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Cleveland Browns 2013 schedule: What will their win-loss record be? (poll)
Left offensive tackle Joe Thomas (73) leads the blocking for running back Trent Richardson (33). The Browns need Richardson to approach the expectations for him as the third overall pick in the 2012 draft. (Joshua Gunter/Plain Dealer photo)
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns will open their 2013 season with a home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 8.
That and the 15 following games will answer the question of whether the Browns can improve on their 5-11 record of last season; whether they can begin to turn things around after going 23-57 over the last five campaigns.
The Browns will play home and away games against their AFC North rivals: the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Baltimore and Cincinnati posted 10-6 regular season records in 2012, and Pittsburgh was 8-8. Their combined 28-20 record produced a .583 winning percentage. Not counting their games against each other, the Ravens, Bengals and Steelers were a combined 22-14, .611.
The other 10 opponents on the Browns schedule won a combined 70 games and lost 90. That winning percentage is elevated somewhat by games played between those teams.
The Browns schedule, with the home games in capital letters:
Sept. 8 MIAMI DOLPHINS
Sun., Sept. 15 at Baltimore Ravens
Sun., Sept. 22 at Minnesota Vikings
Sun., Sept. 29 CINCINNATI BENGALS
Thur., Oct. 3 BUFFALO BILLS
Sun., Oct. 13 DETROIT LIONS
Sun., Oct. 20 at Green Bay Packers
Sun., Oct. 27 at Kansas City Chiefs
Sun., Nov. 3 BALTIMORE RAVENS
Sun., Nov. 10 BYE WEEK
Sun., Nov. 17 at Cincinnati Bengals
Sun., Nov. 24 PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Sun., Dec. 1 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Sun., Dec. 8 at New England Patriots
Sun., Dec. 15 CHICAGO BEARS
Sun., Dec. 22 at New York Jets
Sun., Dec. 29 at Pittsburgh Steelers


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Oregon iconic sports car tradition is highlighted in "Pedal to the Metal: Oregon Motorsports Tradition," a new original exhibit created by the Oregon History Museum. Explore the area's contributions to automobile design through the history of racing in Oregon. Learn about makes and models that were designed, built or driven by Oregonians. See vintage photographs of race cars, motorcycles and engines, as well as video footage, memorabilia and wall graphics. A large portion of the exhibit honors the 100th anniversary of the Indy 500 by highlighting cars that were driven or designed by Oregonians over the years.
Exhibit opens Sunday and continues during museum hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 4, at the museum, 1200 S.W. Park Ave. Admission $5-$11; ohs.org


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Here is a brief excerpt from St. Augustine's Soliloquies. Are they prayer, petition, a monologue, or part of an ongoing dialogue? I would imagine the saint himself would reply, "Dialogue, of course." God seems to speak to Augustine through the ubiquitous and easily overlooked simpleness of natural events, as well as the events that unfold from his free choices. Everything speaks to Augustine of God.
I love this glimpse into the passion of the saint for God. May we desire such passion ourselves this Lent!
I mentioned Steve Bigari and America's Family in my homily this weekend in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Here's a new (to me) video explaining how a simple, unexpected encounter became a moment of actual grace for Steve. It opened his eyes to a reality to which he had been blind, and became the genesis of his unique, personal mission from God.
The Challenge of Independent Christianity
Christian World & Mission at the End of 2010
American Catholicism: Living on the Edge of a Demographic Precipice
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Red Flavour by Ruterra
Size35 m²
Floor No.3(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Pets allowed
- Washer/dryer
- Elevator in building
- Internet/WiFi
- Towels
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You will like this flat, if you're looking for :
*quite cozy place within 10 in walking to main attractions
*coolness in summer and warm apartment during winter (czech hot wine is required !)
*have a rest and being updated same time - TV with more then 1000 international channels
*beautiful Our Lady Church area, Folimanka and Grebovka parks are perfect for walks with children or romantic evenings :)
Apartment is located in the quite area of Vinohrady district - within 15 min walk from city center. You will find everything you need for vacation of your dream there.
Flat consist of:
* bedroom with comfortable double bed and a foldable small sofa bed for 1 person, dinner table for 3 people, wardrobe and TV with more then 1000 channels.
* hall with fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, cooker, kettle, toaster, dishwasher and coffermaker etc.
* bright bathroom with a shower, hair dryer and washing machine
* separate WC.
Guest Access
Also we prepare for you:
* towels and bed linens
* unlimited and speedy Wifi
* iron and ironing board
* special created map with good recommendations where to go and what to see in Prague
* 24 hours support during your stay
The Neighborhood
Vinohrady is calm beautiful district with lots of restaurants, cafes and parks. The apartment is located close to tram stop I.P.Pavlova, but also you can easily reach the city center by foot.
All main attractions is located in walkable distance:
•5 min to the nearest tram/metro station I.P.Pavlova
•10 min to Brewery house, where you can you can order flavored beer from banana to coffee to blueberry, or specialty champagne beer that comes in a bottle and with a champagne flute
•10 min to the beautiful park with amazing view and unique vinary Grebovka
•15 min walk to Wenceslas' Square or 3 min by public transport
•25 min wak to Charles bridge
•25 min walk to Old Town square
Getting Around
It takes 30 minutes to get to your apartment from airport by taxi. We can organize a transfer from the airport directly to the apartment - this service costs 25 EUR/car. In this case our driver will meet you in the arrival zone, drive to your apartment and hand you in all needed maps and keys.
Other Things to Note
The nearest public parking is located in 2-5 minutes walking from apartment on the Bozene Nemcove street – it's paid on working days (approximately 1.3 euro/hour) and free on weekends and nights (after 18h and until 8h).
- Please do not make any noise in the hallways and other common areas in the house and after 22:00. This is a strict rule! There are many old people in the house, and we have promised the neighbors to keep the peace and maintain friendly relations.
- If you are stay in our apartment for more than 7 days – we will clean them FOR FREE and change towels and linen once a week.
- All our apartment is hypo-allergic, so smoking is PROHIBITED in the apartment!
- In case of loss or damaging keys we will be forced to charge you a fine 15 euro.
IMPORTANT: we love our guests so much that we provide them with a welcome set consisting of :tea, coffee, sugar, detergent (dishwasher and washing machine), hair&body shampoo, kitchen utensils, towels, bed linen and a wonderful "welcome book" with all info you might need!
Thank you for your understanding.
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We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of services rendus.Notre stay of 4 days was without incident. The accommodation was perfect, we had an electrical problem arriving the same evening (23 H) to jump the counter and after a call 1 H after someone came to fix it all. A taxi was waiting for us at the airport and leave for another taxi to take us back. Finally we were satisfied with Wimdu service I did not know.
Nous avons étaient agréablement surpris par la qualité des services rendus.Notre séjour de 4 jours a était sans encombre. Le logement était parfait, nous avons eu un problème d'électricité en arrivant le soir même (à 23 H ) le compteur à sauter et après un coup de fil 1 H après quelqu'un est venu nous arranger tout cela. Un taxi nous attendait à l'aéroport, et pour repartir un autre taxi nous ramener. Enfin nous avons étaient satisfait du service Wimdu que je ne connaissais pas.
The experience of renting the house was good. We handed the keys and told us all in his office. The new house, big and clean. It has several computers with internet access and wifi which for us was great. The movement to the center of Prague is fast because it has a station a 15 minute walk (you can even park your car there if you are interested). In just 15-20min you are in the center.
La experiencia de alquilar la casa fue buena. Nos entregaron las llaves y nos informaron de todo en su oficina. La casa nueva, grande y está limpia. Dispone de varios ordenadores con conexión a internet y wifi lo cual para nosotros fue genial. El desplazamiento al centro de Praga es rápido ya que dispone de una estación a 15 minutos caminando (incluso podéis aparcar el coche allí si os interesa). En apenas 15-20min estáis en el centro mismo.
We spent 5 days with friends in this apartment in the center of Prague. The pictures are exactly the pictures and the description. We visited the city still walk with a very fast access to the old town. The bedding is good, the apartment is clean and very quiet despite the location and the great bonus tub for two to relax in the evening. As is a host who speaks very good English and gives you a map of the city with the hint to find a super market and other useful items handy for not wasting time after the trip. I recommend this apartment and thinks rebook on our next visit to Prague.
Nous avons passé 5 jours en amoureux dans cet appartement en plein centre de Prague. Les photos correspondent exactement aux photos et à la description donnée. Nous avons visité la ville toujours à pied avec un accès très rapide à la vieille ville.
La literie est bonne, l'appartement est propre et très calme malgré la localisation et en bonus la grande baignoire pour deux pour se détendre en fin de journée.
Le plus est un hôte qui parle un très bon anglais et qui vous donne un plan de la ville avec les indication pour trouver un super marché et autres points utiles très pratique pour ne pas perdre de temps après le voyage.
Je vous recommande cet appartement et pense le relouer lors de notre prochaine visite à Prague.
A very nice appartment in a central place. Very hot inside and a lot of noise from the street. A very good servie at the office.
The accommodation was pretty good! The size of the apartment was perfect. The bed was comfortable. It was all there. a TV, a sufficiently large table and the bathroom and kitchen were also perfect :) We were very pleased and we felt very comfortable in the apartment! Price / performance ratio and best accommodation we recommend further!
Die Unterkunft war ziemlich gut! Die Größe des Apartments war perfekt. Das Bett war bequem. Es war alles da. ein Tv, ein ausreichend großer Tisch und das Bad und die Küche waren ebenfalls ideal :)
wir waren sehr zufrieden und haben uns in der Wohnung sehr wohl gefühlt!
Preis/ Leistungsverhältnis top und wir empfehlen die Unterkunft weiter!
Our trip was very positive.
Your assistance was very good.
The flat was very clean. Also was localizeted 20-30 minutes of walking from Old Town.
It was in a good zone very quiet...It was been a wonderful holiday!
Thank you Ilya/Anna.
Beautiful accommodation and friendly welcome!
Schöne Unterkunft und nette Begrüßung !
Lovely apartment, which is ideal for a break in Prague. All the facilities were clean and well maintained, and Ilya couldn't have been more helpful.
Prague is a lovely city, and the apartment enhanced our stay. Someone had even thoughtfully filled the ice cube tray in the freezer, so on arrival we could have ice cold drinks!
Definitely make sure you remember to arrange picking up the keys with the office in advance, as it's not directly near the apartment (although isn't at all far on the tram).
I can also recommend visiting the TV tower, which is a short walk away from the apartment, for some brilliant night time sky line views.
Everything was great, apt is very comfortable and its clean. I just missed some hangers to keep my towels in bathroom.
It would be also great to install air conditioning in I the apt, because if it's very hot like the time we were there you still can't keep windows open through the night because of trams passing by. The noise was so big that our baby and we could't sleep.
It is a nice location not too far from the city center. For an appartment however some essentials were missing and some things broken. The appartment was not cleaned very well; there was dust and even some dirt when we arrived.
If these things were fixed, it would be a nice location.
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With the arrival of the new generation Airbus A380, Melbourne Airport needed to upgrade its airport to accommodate the larger aircraft and to meet its long-term development plans. The main requirement was to widen the runway by an additional 7.5m on either side to meet the requirements for this size of aircraft.
Beca was appointed early in the design and consultation process to carry out concept stage studies. This included developing design criteria based on international precedents, interpretation of the design codes and assessment of various construction methods to suit operational constraints, not least the need to keep the airport fully operational throughout.
Beca followed up the preliminary studies with detailed design of civil works for the runway widening, along with design of slab replacement for the runway. This included developing and refining appropriate pavement designs.
A mass concrete solution was adopted near the intersection of two runways, as this work could only be carried out during a four to five hour window each night. The concrete could be produced quickly and involved fewer types of construction activity. For the main contract area, two pavement designs were prepared - a conventional flexible asphaltic surfaced pavement, and an unreinforced concrete option which was ultimately selected.
Construction was completed respecting the client's budget and timing after a four-week runway closure and 24 hour, seven day construction programme. Beca's extensive technical knowledge and experience in airport engineering was vital in developing outcomes that addressed the extreme constraints posed by this project.
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