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On Tuesday July 27th, I attended the last in the iYellow Wine School's Spring/Summer Term classes, held at Café Taste. This final instalment, entitled "Full Figured and Graceful" walked us through a sparkling wine, two Chardonnays and eight reds, paired with five cheeses from Café Taste's extensive menu.
Though it was a sultry mid-summer Toronto night and perhaps the last thing on many people's mind was tasting 10 wines and eating cheese, the light(-hearted) atmosphere of iYellow's classes meant that just few minutes in, we were chatting easily with our neighbours and enjoying the fabulous wines on offer.
As usual, Sommelier Taylor Thompson led us through the wines and this time, he took a much more leisurely pace than the previous class which I, as a novice wine taster (though, I hasten to add, most definitely not a novice wine drinker!), appreciated. Since the classes are aimed at people who are learning how to properly taste and describe wine, a slower pace allows you to really digest the information (no pun intended!), taste the wines properly and make notes for yourself. Thompson offers proper tasting notes but encourages people to "shout out" their thoughts, which can be very amusing (but also reassuring when you hear someone saying that a wine reminds them of something completely the opposite to what Thompson is suggesting!).
I had the fortune to be sitting at a table full of people with much greater wine knowledge than me (iYellow often invite winery representatives to these classes) which was not only informative but also highly entertaining I find it impressive that these reps are genuinely interested in hearing what the average wine drinker (i.e. me!) thinks about their product.
iYellow really do stand by their promise and offer an informal, non-intimidating atmosphere in which to learn about wine. If you are looking for a fun way to increase your wine knowledge or simply taste some different wines in a relaxed setting, you should definitely check out the iYellow Wine School's fall schedule.

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'Terminator' Rights May Go To Top Bidder Lionsgate
"Terminator Salvation" was a bit of a letdown. The myth of John Connor had long since been established by the three previous movies, and the writing in the latest just didn't support what fans had come to know. Instead of a charismatic natural leader inspiring a revolution, we got a gruff, brooding Christian Bale and a story that focused mostly on a robot suffering through an identity crisis.
The movie wasn't a dismal failure, not with $372 million in worldwide ticket sales, but that wasn't enough to keep producer and rights-holder the Halcyon Group from a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The "Terminator" rights have been up for sale since September, though no one has been publicly revealed as a bidder until now. Lionsgate is the current frontrunner, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times.
The "Saw" studio reportedly offered $15 million for the franchise up front, with an additional 5% of gross box office sales from any "Terminator" movies it makes going to Halcyon. The LA Times reports that Lionsgate was named the "stalking horse," which means that bids are still open to those willing to put up at least $500,000 more. The piece also reveals that Sony and Warner Bros., the international and domestic distributors, were interested in acquiring the rights, based on chatter from "people close to the two companies."
No matter who ends up with the rights in the end, I wouldn't be terribly surprised if the next "Terminator" turned out to be a reboot. It's certainly the popular thing to do these days, and the series has grown a little stale since "Avatar" director James Cameron moved on to other things following "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." I'm not so certain that the world is crying for more "Terminator" at this point -- the sad, unfortunate performance of the "Sarah Connor Chronicles" TV series is proof of that -- but a reboot might be the right idea, if only to put a fresh spin on things.
Speaking personally, I'll be glad to see those rights go somewhere else. "Terminator" is one of the most-sold franchises out there, but Halcyon really bungled it. Lionsgate has made a small fortune churning out yearly "Saw" movies on small enough budgets that they earn five or six times more than what it cost to make them. A low-budget, character-focused "Terminator" story could be the shot in the arm the franchise needs. The highly underrated TV series did plenty on a television budget, largely because the characters were painted so well.
How do you rank the "Terminator" movies? Do you want to see more? Would you like to see Lionsgate get the rights? What would you hope to see from the series next?


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The Herzog and DeMeuron building diagramed below is an example of using materiality and daylighting effects as means to address the ground and the sky. Its highly reflective glazing (top) matches the color of the sky exactly. Its location along the edge of the upper portion of the mass allows it to meet the sky seamlessly. The "subtractive" cut-outs along with glazing along the bottom of the mass create deep shadows on the building which allow the mass to flow into the ground. When these two methods are repeated across the facades, a "push-pull" effect is created which grips and suspends the box in mid-air while allowing it to address the ground and sky. The Avignon TGV train station takes a much different approach at addressing its surroundings by using form and perspective. From the exterior, one can see the form arching from the ground. It does this in a similar fashion to the hill on which it is sitting as it curves up toward the sky (from left to right in section drawing). From the interior, there is a constant play with lines of sight and skewed perspectives as the lines within the building seem to curve back and forth from the ground to the sky--constantly changing as one moves throughout the building. The two buildings are very modern examples of addressing the ground and sky. While the two approaches are extremely different, they both create visual and experiential effects that contribute to the buildings' contextuality.
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Repeat After Me: Risk Is a Good Thing; Risk Is Our Friend
Risk has been around a long time and is receiving a lot of press--most of it bad. For the last few years, attention has been excruciatingly focused on information security. However, the current market dislocation initiated in the subprime mortgage sector has dramatically shifted the spotlight away from information risk and back to the financial arena.
We're being showered by articles, warnings and dire forecasts concerning risk of some type or fashion--usually accompanied by predictions alluding to "the end of civilization as we know it." Personally, I think it's a bum rap. It's an image problem--a classic case of perception vs. reality with perception winning.
The great orator and American politico, Daniel Webster, defined risk as "the possibility of loss or injury; someone or something that creates or suggests a hazard; or the chance that an investment will lose value." Is it any wonder that risk has become the poster child for regulatory over-exuberance and risk aversion seems now to be the nom de guerre for financial management?
Part of the problem is that many have come to believe risk causes the problems and creates crises. But risk is a good thing. Risk is our friend. (Every morning as you drive to work, repeat that mantra three times.)
Credit unions are in the business of taking risk--prudently. If we didn't have risk on our balance sheets, where would we be? That's our job; that's how we serve our members; that's how we generate capital--by taking and managing risk. Without risk, we could not provide value. We would have no purpose. We would not survive. The key isn't to eliminate risk but to control it through sound risk management.
I want to make certain we understand the difference between two separate processes: risk management and situation management.
Risk management is a forward-thinking and ongoing process comprising five basic steps. These are the same in managing financial, operational or information risks. (It should be noted that none of these steps is called kill risk.)
Risk Identification. We need to know, within reason, the risks presented by our various endeavors. Not to be confused with impact, risk is an event, a cause--not a result. For example, a risk to our members' nonpublic information might be the possibility a hacker will exploit a weakness in our system to access and misuse that confidential data. A financial risk might be that greed drives both lenders and borrowers to artificially inflate the value of real estate by creating and fulfilling a demand through grossly imprudent lending practices, thereby triggering a mortgage-market meltdown and liquidity crisis. Sounds familiar?
Risk Measurement. The risk measurement formula (probability x impact) is a calculation of the potential result of a risk event. Probability is the likelihood of a risk event occurring. Impact is the cost of that event expressed quantitatively (dollars) or qualitatively (reputation) or by a combination of the two. Quantifying probability or impact may take some work and can be more art than science.
Risk Mitigation. Mitigation is simply the lessening of the potential result of a risk event by reducing the event's probability or impact. Mitigation can take many forms, based on the nature of the risk: physical access controls, firewalls, insurance, balance sheet diversification, pricing, etc. It's important to remember, though, that not every risk requires mitigation and no risk will be completely mitigated.
Risk Acceptance. The level of risk an institution can accept is a function of the amount of residual risk, the credit union's capital and the board of directors' risk-tolerance level. No matter what we do, there will be residual risk and at some point there will either be a deliberate acceptance of that risk or a strategic decision to forego the activity that gives rise to the risk.
Risk Monitoring. Monitoring is the ongoing process of identifying new risks as they arise and testing the effectiveness of mitigation controls on these and previously identified risks.
Situation management is the process of responding to a specific risk event when it occurs. This is where we are in terms of the current market dislocation.
Does the economic environment give cause for concern? Certainly. Will the next two to three years be a struggle for some, if not many, credit unions? Obviously. Will the events in the financial markets result in a sea change in the credit union regulatory environment? Perhaps. Will these struggles and changes rise to the level of a systemic crisis in the credit union movement? Unlikely.
The credit union movement is solid. And, as a whole, we are among the strongest capitalized institutions in the financial industry. Credit unions follow prudent loan and investment philosophies. And on balance, we're good risk managers. No doubt there will be some credit unions that experience significant difficulties. There may even be a few failures. But generally, credit unions aren't burdened with fallout from the types of decisions that are creating losses in giants such as Citigroup, Bear Stearns and Countrywide.
The specific steps each of us undertakes to manage this situation will vary depending on the nature and degree of exposure we have to the current market turmoil. However, there is one step we can all follow. Credit unions are strong and resilient, in part because of our prudent risk-management efforts. We should all make certain our members know it.
Now, let's say it again with feeling: Risk is our friend!


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FerJenks Suicide – Today's SuicideGirl
Meet FerJenks, a SuicideGirl who owns her own lingerie shop. Bet that comes in handy.
Meet FerJenks, a SuicideGirl who owns her own lingerie shop. Bet that comes in handy.
Meet Kyoko, a 25 year old fitness instructor who's into strange Japanese stuff, doing too much useless stuff on the internet, and pole dancing. Now, doing strange Japanese stuff while pole dancing on the internet – definitely NOT useless.
Meet Patton, a 24-year-old 'metalhead' who's into math, science, monsters, madmen, and mayhem.
Meet Lumo, a "sample sized" South African SuicideGirl who's into kung fu, freckles, Skyrim, the Watchmen, and 'Game of Thrones'. She also likes to lick stubble. Did we mention we hate shaving? We hate shaving.
Meet Terrox, a 20-year-old SuicideGirl who's into pot, pink stuff, panda videos, teens getting wasted, and after parties. We've got 'pink slime' and a live stream Panda Watch at the crib.
Meet Kemper, a SuicideGirl who spends most of her free time searching for the "mythical clitoris". Can we join the search party?
Meet LikaLorelei, a 19-year-old SuicideGirl who loves sushi, pizza, photography, Avenged Sevenfold, and Blow (the movie). Snap off some mental images of this goth goddess for later.
Meet Renesme, a 22-year-old SuicideGirl who enjoys the beach, wants some booty, and spends most of her free time naked. Sounds like an awesome late night Skinemax flick.
Meet Orijin, a SuicideGirl who loves a guy that knows what he wants and who can't live without speckled eggs.
Meet Zephy, a 22-year-old SuicideGirl who describes herself as a gamer who's into creepy Asian horror movies and crappy music.
Meet Rainbow, a 23-year-old stoner who is looking for someone exotic and will try anything once if you beg for it. Judging by her fantasy, you might be in for one helluva ride.


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Genevieve Hinson All aboard, it's almost time to celebrate National Train Day on May 7. If you haven't heard of it before, that's because it's fairly new. Amtrak started the holiday in 2008 to bring attention to the advantages of traveling by rail and the history of trains. The event is held each year on […]
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May 7, 2011
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Spring is coming and so is our Spring Reading Club! If you're too young for Summer Reading Club, you're perfect for Spring Reading Club! This is a new program that will help get your child (under the age of 5) ready for reading. There are 8 activities to complete with your child in the month …
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Feb 21 2012
Spring Reading Club sign-up started
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Jun 15 2011
Gardening questions
By Dennis Smith Spring and summer brings an abundance of questions to the Extension office concerning gardening problems. Squash and Tomatoes are two of the most popular crops grown by East Texas Gardeners. Following are some of the common problems and possible gardening solutions you may be encountering. Q. Why won't my squash set fruit …
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Apr 07 2011
East Texas Community Chorus to present Spring concert
The East Texas Community Chorus will present the concert, "Of Love and Spring," on Tuesday, April 12, in Longview. The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. at Longview's First United Methodist Church. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. Musical selections will include English madrigals, medleys from the musicals "The Sound …
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Jan 20 2011
SPRING: Local young singers tuning up
Every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 the members of the East Texas Youth Chorus (ETYC) will be coming together at Kilgore College's (KC) Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Building to rehearse their golden throats. These home-schooled teens use their vocal talents to add an aspect of the fine arts to their home-based curricula. It is …
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1200 Mount Options, Upgrades and Spare Parts
Since the introduction of the 1200 German Equatorial in 1992, we have offered successive generations with improvements in both the mechanical construction and drive system. Since our design and production staff includes experienced CCD imagers, we are continually pushing the mounts to the limits of performance. Equally important, our customers have offered valuable feedback and suggestions throughout the years.
We are pleased to offer a variety of upgrades and spare parts so that you can obtain maximum performance from the 1200 mount that you own. Some of these upgrades are available for all 1200s and some are appropriate to particular models, but not others. Please check the product descriptions carefully to determine if a particular upgrade or component can be used with your mount. If you are confused by the DA, QMD, SMD and GTO designations of the 1200 mounts, please refer to a brief history of all 1200 models. If you require a spare part not listed below, please do not hesitate to call.
|The new pier adapter rotates on
a bearing surface for ultra-smooth operation.
This allows you to lock the mount down with no
need to loosen the base during azimuth adjustment.
This option is especially recommended for use
in the field. You may wish to purchase two or
more of these assemblies to install on separate
piers. Perhaps you have a permanent observatory
and a portable pier for traveling to dark sky
sites. The Standard 1200 Pier Adapter (1200SPA)
is another option to consider. More information and Instructions (PDF)
The Precision-Adjust Rotating Pier Adapter includes two machined plates, four machined aluminum lock knobs with 5/16 x 1.5"OD flat washers, azimuth adjuster block, six 5/16-18 x 5/8" socket buttonhead screws and 5/16 x 9/16"OD x 0.060" flat washers. All machined parts are black anodized and the fasteners are stainless steel. This adapter will mount directly into an Astro-Physics Portable Pier. The Precision Adjust Rotating Pier Adapter can also be used in conjunction with the 1600 Flat Surface Adapter (1612FSA) for installation with your own custom pier or with the 1200 Hi-Lo Latitude Wedge (1200WDG).
Mounts: All 1200 mount models (DA,
QMD, SMD and GTO) that have been produced.
The standard 1200 Pier Adapter was included with every mount shipped prior to 2003. Many people purchased an extra one to use on a second pier.
Beginning in 2004, we offer two choices for the pier adapter - the original standard version or the new Precision-Adjust Rotating Pier Adapter with Azimuth Bearing (1200RPA) as shown above.
The Standard Pier Adapter includes the machined
flat plate, four machined aluminum lock knobs
with 5/16 x 1.5"OD flat washers, azimuth adjuster
block, six 5/16-18 x 5/8" socket buttonhead screws and 5/16 x 9/16"OD x 0.060" flat washers.
All machined parts are black anodized and the fasteners are stainless steel.
Please refer to this illustration for important
Right-Angle Polar Alignment Scope Adapter for 1200GTO (RAPAS-1200)
This adapter replaces the polar axis rear plate on the 1200 mount, allowing use of our Right-Angle Polar Alignment Scope (RAPAS). The RAPAS can be used with all 1200 mounts (except the original black mounts). This adapter is push/pull adjustable for precise alignment. Once adjusted, it will retain its precision, allowing the polar alignment scope to be removed and re-inserted as needed. Please see this link for additional information.
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This kit contains four machined and black anodized Pier Adapter Knobs and 5/16 " ID x 1.5" OD flat washers. If you do not purchase one of our pier adapters shown above, for instance, if you purchase the Monolith Pier from Particle Wave Technologies, you will need these knobs to attach your 1200 mount to the Monolith.
Back to topHeavy-Duty Azimuth Adjuster Upgrade Kit for 1200 Mounts (12AZKIT)
one-piece assembly makes azimuth adjustment
easier and more accurate for precise polar alignment
in your observatory or in the field. The heavy-duty
construction and integrated one-piece design
results in smooth control of the azimuth axis.
Large left and right adjuster knobs are graduated
for precise control of azimuth position angle.
The small graduations are 1.3 arc minutes per
graduation; long graduations are 6.5 arc minutes
per graduation. The size of the knobs makes
them easy to turn with very little torque required,
even with the mount fully loaded.
The kit includes a set of hardened washers for the four lock-down knobs. With these washers, the lock-down knobs can hold the mount down tight, while still allowing the axis to be easily adjusted with your fingers. This will eliminate minor shifts in the axis when you are tweaking your azimuth adjustment.
The adjuster block installs
easily on your base plate using the existing
hole pattern and screws. Simply remove the two
existing adjuster blocks and replace them with
the new unit. Place the four washers beneath
the lock-down knobs. The washers have a sharp
edged side and a rounded edge side. Place them
with the sharp edge of the washers facing up
toward the knob, rounded edge down onto the
painted surface of the base plate. Complete
instructions and tips for adjusting both the
azimuth and altitude axes are included in the
package. Installation takes only a few minutes,
but will result in significantly easier setup
the next time you are out under the stars.
If you purchase the Azimuth Adjuster
Assembly (12AZKIT), you may wish to consider
upgrading to the new taller Azimuth Adjuster
Block, as well. Although the original 1.1" block
will work effectively with the new adjuster
assembly, this new 1.2" version provides a better
connection for the opposing screws and looks
proportionate. This is a suggested, but not
essential upgrade.
The height was increased by 3/4" (19mm)
to allow more room for your hand when tightening the rear knob or adjusting
the altitude. We also eliminated the sharp corner to prevent the possibility
of the cords catching. It looks a bit spiffier as well. For future reference,
here are photos of the previous
polar fork assemblies and the new version.
Individuals who own the very earliest 1200 mounts may
want to consider upgrading to this more substantial altitude assembly.
For your reference, we provide photos of the
previous altitude adjuster assembly and the
new version. You may also consider purchasing just the Altitude
Adjustor Brace (12ALBKIT) described below.
Redesigned RA Motor Bracket with built-in spring-loaded action that will place the worm gear into mesh with adequate force to allow proper tracking, but not too much force to cause binding.
Includes: Our part# M12270-B, two F0009 shoulder bolts and Instructions.
Mounts: All GTO
and SMD 1200 mount models that have been produced. 1200GTO mounts with serial #1200572 and earlier (confirm that replacement has not been done).
Redesigned Declination Motor Bracket with built-in spring-loaded action that will place the worm gear into mesh with adequate force to allow proper tracking, but not too much force to cause binding.
Includes: Our part# M12560-B, two M12673 modified shoulder bolts and instructions.
Mounts that can be upgraded: All GTO
and SMD 1200 mount models that have been produced. 1200GTO mounts with serial #1200572 and earlier (confirm that replacement has not been done).
If you operate your mount remotely and are concerned about cables snagging on the RA clutch knobs, you may wish to remove them and substitute our modified set screws. Please do not attempt to install standard set screws, since they must be a particular length and profile to work properly. If you install the modified screws, you will have to use the 5/32" allen-head wrench from the set included with your mount to loosen and tighten them. Please tighten evenly with respect to the opposing clutch knob and do not over tighten. These set screws are only necessary for the side of the mount that has the cable. The normal clutch knobs will remain on the other side. Please note that each mount requires only 2 modified clutch set screws.
You can see a photo of this screw in place in the lower right-hand photograph under the DOVEKBREP product description.
Please note that shipping on this item is extra.
To reduce the possibility of a cable snag while operating your mount remotely, you may wish to remove one of the dovetail knobs that secure the Dec axis to the R.A. axis, and substitute it with our replacement assembly. The assembly would only be needed for the side of the mount that has the cable. The standard dovetail knob will remain on the other side. You will only need to purchase one per mount.
WARNING: Do not over-tighten the knob replacement assembly!
Note that a small portion of the assembly will protrude from the side of the mount. This is normal and should not interfere with the mount cable during remote operation.
Please refer to the image at the right.
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Engraving on the name plate has been changed to "Astro-Physics
1200GTO Servo Drive". The original SMD
(servo motor drive, but not go-to) and GTO (servo motor drive with goto)
versions of the mount shared the same name plate "Astro-Physics 1200 Servo
Drive". Note that the GTO designation was not there. We decided to more
clearly identify the mount and offer the new name plates to prior GTO
owners, as well. You will need two name plates, one for either side of
the Dec. axis. Please note that they are priced each.
If you are upgrading your 1200GTO from
the GTOCP1 Control Box and plan to attach it to the RA axis, you will need this adapter kit. It features
a dovetail attachment so that the GTOCP4 (with the CBA912KIT attached) or GTOCP3
control box can be easily removed. Simply loosen the two thumbscrews
and lift the control box from its position. We also provide two set
screws if you prefer to use them.
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As Sheila concludes: We should all have learned the difference between the public sector and the public square in Government 101. Unfortunately, too many of us skipped class.
Southport Matters » News » Answers to prayer questions
Answers to prayer questions
A few years ago, the American Constitution Center conducted a poll to assess the country's constitutional literacy and drew a depressing conclusion: Americans revere the Constitution but have virtually no idea what it says or means.
If that conclusion seems a bit over the top, consider some of the more indignant reactions to two recent court opinions applying the religion clauses of the First Amendment . In a case close to home, Judge Sarah Evans Barker ruled that a public high school's graduating class could not vote to have prayer at its official ceremony. A decision with more national scope held that a presidential designation of a Day of Prayer is improper. I found the homegrown case particularly ironic, since I invented a virtually identical fact situation a few years ago as part of my midterm exam. Unlike the school officials involved, my students almost always recognize that the issue is not whether students may pray, but whether the government can sponsor prayer.
In a recent column, The Star's Russ Pulliam declared that the Founders did not want to eject religion from the public square. True. There is an important difference, however, between the public square and the public sector — a difference that evidently eludes many Americans.
There are two religion clauses in the First Amendment. One, the Establishment Clause, prohibits government from sponsoring, endorsing, favoring or otherwise getting involved with religion. The second, the Free Exercise Clause, forbids government from interfering with individuals' voluntary expression of religion. Together, those clauses send a message to government: hands off.
If you want to take religion into the public square, you are absolutely free to do so. You can post religious verses on your house, wear T-shirts with religious messages, hand out religious handbills on the public streets, place religious messages in newspapers or magazines, or hold revivals in public parks. If you have the means, you can buy a network and broadcast religious messages. You can engage in innumerable other religious activities in the public square and agencies of government will be constitutionally prohibited from interfering.
If, however, you want the public sector to weigh in — if you want a publicly owned building to post a Bible verse, a government official to endorse or lead your prayer, or a legislative body to ensure that your neighbors are behaving in accordance with your religious beliefs — you have a constitutional problem, because the Establishment Clause prevents any group of citizens, no matter how numerous, from using the power of the state to impose their religious beliefs on other citizens. Your neighbors cannot take a vote to make you an Episcopalian or a Baptist or a Muslim, and the senior class cannot vote to have the public schools impose a religious observance on those attending the graduation ceremony.
We should all have learned the difference between the public sector and the public square in Government 101. Unfortunately, too many of us skipped class.
Kennedy is professor of law and public policy at the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Indianapolis..
Author:Sheila Kennedy
Source: IndyStar Editorial
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- Birthdate: 07/02/1957 (age 59)
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-- Tommy Dreamer has a new article up, discussing the House of Hardcore wrestling school as well as his first day training under WWE Hall of Famer Johnny Rodz. You can check that out here.
-- Pro Wrestling Syndicate is returning to iPPV on Friday, featuring Sami Callihan vs. Kevin Matthews for The PWS Title, Matt Hardy vs. Anthony Nese for The PWS Tri State Title, Powers Of Pain vs. Demolition, AR Fox vs. Samuray Del Sol vs. Taka Suzuki vs. Apollyon vs. Lucifer Darksyde vs. The Dynamic Sensation in a Suicidal Six Way, Necro Butcher vs. Devon Moore, The Goon vs. Shockwave The Robot, and more.
-- WWE Executive Vice President of Creative Stephanie McMahon made her runway debut Monday at Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. The official WWE website has published an article with photos enclosed of McMahon's big night. If you're interested, you can click here to view photos of her walking down the runway.
Talk show host and mom Wendy Williams was the special guest presenter. In addition to McMahon, other women in the fashion show included CEOs, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and actress Lisa Rinna.


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Visual art: 'Migration' in art – and more
Courtesy of Helen Day Art Center "Migrant" by Judith Quax
Helen Day Art Center presents "Migration," an international exhibition on human migration, with accompanying public events based on Vermont issues Sept. 21 to Nov. 25. Works of Denis Versweyveld an Austin Furtak-Cole will be exhibited Sept. 21 to Oct. 28.
"Migration" is both political and humanizing in its approach to the subject of human migration. Through the perspective of artists and writers, the exhibit addresses topics of immigration, emigration, migrant workers, new Americans (refugees), and visa holders. These personal narratives describe physical and cultural dislocation and assimilation, the act of moving, and migration's socio-political complexities through contemporary and historical lenses.
This exhibition pulls together artists from Switzerland, Greece, the Netherlands, Italy, and across the United States. Internationally renowned artists, such as Chantal Akerman, Adrian Paci, Adamantios Kafetzis, Judith Quax and Hung Liu discuss the political implications of migration happening in different locations across the world, while regional artists like Esperanza Cortes, Ian Deleon & Kara Stokowski, Ira Eduardovna, and Yu-Wen Wu respond to personal experiences.
Helen Day Art Center's two-person exhibition highlights the white statuesque sculpture of Versweyveld surrounded by the soft muted palette of process-based abstract paintings by Furtak-Cole. A public reception for the artists will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21.
Furtak-Cole produces paintings that perpetually feel like they are in a state of movement — the process of painting evident and prominent. While beginning with a reference to the body, they then become obscured to the point of non-recognition, sometimes evolving to reveal parts of the figure again.
Versweyveld creates slender elegant sculptures almost entirely in white, evoking a memorial to the quotidian. Everyday objects sit atop obelisks more as an offering or celebration than a commemoration. Inspired by monuments and memorials, Versweyveld directs us to honor or at least recognize the importance of the everyday — goose eggs, pitchers, bowls, homes.
Helen Day Art Center
The Helen Day Art Center presents "Migration," Sept. 21-Nov. 25, an international exhibition of human migration, and "Denis Versweyveld & Austin Furtak-Cole," Sept. 21-Oct. 28, paintings and sculpture, at its galleries, 90 Pond St. in Stowe. Hours are: noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday; call 253-8358, or go online to www.helenday.com. Public events:
Friday, Sept. 21: opening reception for Austin Furtak-Cole & Denis Versweyveld, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 27: "A Sense of Home: Migrants and Migration in Vermont," panel discussion with Pablo Bose, Susannah McCandless, Teresa Mares, and Alisha Laramee, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 18: Film screening, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 25: Artist talk by Austin Furtak-Cole, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 1: "Immigration: Stories from Vermont Migrants," reading event, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22: Film screening and performance by artists Ian Deleon and Kara Stokowski, 6 p.m.MORE IN A Look Back
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Ryan Gosling apparently won't eat his cereal. Ryan McHenry, a filmmaker from Glasgow, Scotland, used the social-networking application Vine to splice footage from various Gosling films and suggest that the actor is repeatedly refusing to eat an offered bite of golden cereal nuggets.
The video — with scenes of the Canadian actor sneering, glaring, wincing and reaching for the spoon — has gone viral on the Internet.
"I really wanted to try to make a Vine which would make people laugh," McHenry told EW.com.
"So I was watching Drive and eating cereal one day, and it kind of looked like Ryan Gosling was staring at my cereal. So I brought out my Vine and had a few attempts and created 'Ryan Gosling Won't Eat His Cereal: Part 1.' "


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The 2003 Speedway Karters of America Nationals will roar into Amarillo from Sunday through July 23 at Tri-State Speedway.
More than 200 go-karters are expected to vie for national trophies in 22 classes. Drivers range in age from 5 to older than 50, according to information provided by Tri-State Karting Inc.
Tri-State Speedway, 508 W. 58th Ave. between Washington Street and Tradewind Road, will open its gates free to the public during practice sessions all day Sunday. Admission for racing Monday through July 23 is $5 for people 13 and older. Viewers 12 and younger will be admitted free.
Refreshments are available at the speedway, but Tri-State Speedway officials warned that no alcohol is allowed anywhere on the premises.
For more information about the 2003 Speedway Karters of America Nationals, call Laura Greer at 381-1270 or visit the Web site www.tri-statekarting.org.
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About Big Nerd Ranch
The Big Nerd Ranch we all love traces its origins back to 1979, when ties were wide and shoes were tall. While the rest of the world was dancing under a disco ball, 10-year-old Aaron Hillegass was delving into computer programming. In the next few decades, his journey would lead him to become a trainer and developer at NEXT.
But his biggest vision was still around the corner. On February 28, 2001, Aaron and his business partner Emily Herman started Big Nerd Ranch.
When Big Nerd Ranch began, we taught programming languages, and we did it very well. But despite what you may have heard in grammar school, teachers don't know everything. So we never stopped learning. Our instructors became consultants and authors (with enough books to fill the Big Nerd library and the Amazon best-sellers list).
What we learn goes right back to the classroom and consulting. So one Ranch hand washes the other, in a manner of speaking. And learning is still at the core of everything we do. After all, in an industry where everything changes quickly*, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve.
Over the years, our footprint has expanded on a worldwide scale. We've helped companies like Facebook, AT&T, Honeywell, Spotify, Airbnb, Whirlpool and NASA achieve their programming goals (we'd list more, but that would be rubbing it in). Every year, we publish new books in the Big Nerd Ranch Guide series that educate and elevate the industry.
Anyone else might get a big head with all that success. Fortunately, as Nerds, all that fills our heads is our marvelous brains. And now all that brainpower has been harnessed for your benefit.
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Brad Pitt Gave Brother Thumbs Up To Appear In Quirky Virgin Mobile Ad
Brad Pitt's younger brother asked the movie star for advice before appearing in a commercial for Virgin Mobile in Australia.
In the quirky ad, photojournalist Doug Pitt, who is three years younger than Brad, takes viewers into his modest suburban home. He offers insight into how the "second most famous Pitt" lives. The commercial pokes fun at the disparity between the two brothers' lifestyles.
And Doug, 45, admits he sought permission from his older brother before committing to the project, even asking for acting tips.
Doug says, "He's been in this game 25 years and I've never stepped in and so when this came along...I thought what Virgin Mobile Australia came up with was creative, so I did call him and said, 'What do you think?' And he said, 'Do it, it sounds great!'"
The commercial has already gone viral and Doug reveals his famous brother has since given him the thumbs up, adding, "He did (see it), I was out riding my bike and I stopped and got a text and he said, 'Hey, just saw it. Hilarious.' So I was pleased."
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George Clooney gave Amal Alamuddin a $500k ring
File this one under: It Must Be Nice!
According to the latest gossip surrounding George Clooney, when he proposed to Amal Alamuddin, he did so with a ring worth $500,000!!! And we thought nothing could shock us more than learning of his engagement…
Amal, 36, showed off her new bling as she touched down at London's Heathrow Airport Tuesday.
According to jewelry expert Michael O'Connor, the big 7-carat bauble is worth a cool half million dollars — and is the symbol of pure love.
"The platinum engagement ring he proposed to Amal Alamuddin with is totally symbolic of purity," O'Connor told RadarOnline.
"Purity of design, purity of diamond and purity of setting. The design is purely classic with ethically-mined diamonds set with a larger center flanked by two tapered baguette diamonds.
"Pure white platinum holds the diamonds securely — and platinum is primarily used at 95 percent purity which makes if one of the most pure jewelry metals.
"The emerald cut diamond, as well as the tapered baguette side diamonds, are cut with fewer facets than most other cuts and shapes," he said, "which sparkles with more pure white light than other cuts."
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|The Bulletin
of the Center for Children's Books:
Each month we offer a focus on a particular author or artist. Sometimes we use this space to discuss a rising new talent or an established star, but we also like to celebrate those who now live on only in the rich legacy of their books. See the archive for focus pieces from previous months.
Rising StarŚMo Willems
Young audiences always enjoy appealing characters with whom they can identify, and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and author Mo Willems has created an impressive range of them: from a terrible monster who can't scare anyone ( Leonardo the Terrible Monster ) to a preverbal child struggling to express in baby-speak that her beloved bunny has gone missing ( Knuffle Bunny ) to a cantankerous pigeon who finds his ambitious desires to operate heavy machinery continually thwarted ( Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! ). It's appropriate that Willems, with his history on Sesame Street, manages to create protagonists who perfectly demonstrate the volatile emotions and frequent frustrations of early childhood.
Overall, though, it is his pigeon that is most memorable, which is perhaps why Willems has revisited this alternately charming and cranky creation in several picture book and board book sequels. The poor pigeon never seems to get what he wants, whether it is to drive a bus, stay up all night, or have his hot dog all to himself, and his frustration is vividly conveyed through a skillful interweaving of dialogue and minimalist illustrations. Fluctuating pigeon emotions are achieved with a combination of catchy balloon dialogue, frantic wing flapping, and the pigeon's expressive eye (the single-eye view a consequence of his almost perpetual profile position), whose ever-shifting pupilŚwhether plaintively looking up, fixed at center with a dead-on stare, or under the signature half-mast lid that signals the beginning of serious fowl frustrationŚaccompanies an impressive verbal arsenal. In Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, pigeon politicking includes placating (ōI'll just steerö), wheedling (ōI never get to do anything!ö), bribery (ōfive bucksö), and appeals to idealism (ōI have dreams, you know!ö). As frame to page ratio increases, mirroring the pigeon's increasing desperation, his panicked pecking around for a tactic that will put him in literally and figuratively in the driver's seat culminates in a full page explosion: ōLET ME DRIVE THE BUS!!!ö Though a funnel-like dark cloud over the pigeon's head signals despair, his sulk lifts when a truck appears on the scene; wings pressed together and eye now demurely closed, the pigeon appears to be preparing for his next round of persuasion.
The pigeon tales' charm comes not just from their appealing avian protagonist but also from the viewer's position of power and opportunity for interaction. Both Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Don't Let The Pigeon Stay Up Late! open with an adult figure's leaving the scene and putting the audience in charge of the irrepressible bird, and the pigeon's direct address of the audience means his fervent pleas to be allowed to drive buses and to stay up all night invite gleeful denials from young listeners. In Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! the pigeon pulls out the big guns to sway the withholding listener, chanting in protest (ōHey, hey! Ho, ho! This here Pigeon just won't go!ö), working emotional appeal using the knuffle bunny (ōYou can't say no to a bunny, can you?) and finally, pure begging: ōPleeeeeaaaasssseee!ö The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! introduces another character, the duckling, whose persistence proves even stronger than the pigeon's, ultimately breaking down his initial resistance to sharing his hot dog. The world-weary stare achieved when both pigeon eyes make a rare appearance forward augment the pigeon's audience appeals: ōCan you believe this guy!?!ö ;ōI can't take it anymore!ö; and ōWhat am I supposed to do?ö The audience's sympathies may be torn between the ōfinders, keepersö ethic of the pigeon and the duckling's frank and persistent curiosity; fortunately, when the hot dog is broken in half for the birds to share, it's possible to have it both ways.
By interweaving of dialogue and spare but expressive illustrations, Willems creates a character appealing precisely because we can identify with his appetites while simultaneously enjoying the guilty pleasure of not granting them. Shifting and fluid identification between pigeon and implied reader thus offers a dual pleasure: while this fractious fowl's desires are frustrated in ways that only the youngest can truly empathize with, the pigeon also offers children the rare opportunity to deliver their own vehement vetoes. While his frantic flapping and baleful eye are snicker-worthy, it's also true that we've all been denied, and the youngest are right there with the pigeon in the trenches of refusal and compromise.
--Loretta M. Gaffney, Reviewer
Selected Bibliography:
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! ; written and illus. by Mo Willems. Hyperion, 2003. (BCCB 5/03)
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! ; written and illus. by Mo Willems. Hyperion, 2006. (BCCB 4/06)
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale ; written and illus. by Mo Willems. Hyperion, 2004. (BCCB 10/04)
Leonardo the Terrible Monster ; written and illus. by Mo Willems. Hyperion, 2005. (BCCB 11/05)
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! ; written and illus. by Mo Willems. Hyperion, 2004. (BCCB 7/04)


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By Lillian Bowe
Staff writer
After seven years of school, Judy Crockett is ready to go to work. Getting her master of business administrations, Crockett will be working as a certified public accountant.
Crockett graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with 561 students on Saturday at a packed Greyhound Arena. This was the largest class of graduates in ENMU history, according to ENMU President Steven Gamble.
"I am really happy and I can't wait to start working," said Crockett, who was with her son and husband.
Crockett and the other graduates of 2014 were treated to a commencement speech by Maj. Gen. Dempsey Kee, an ENMU alumni.
Kee discussed his time at ENMU, his career and leadership. Kee gave advice on how to be a leader, like to lead from the front and leadership is hard.
"It looks easy from a book, but it is difficult in real life," Kee said.
Kee was honest about the job market being small and how it will be hard for the graduates to get jobs.
"It is going to be tough. Just keep networking, giving out your resume and stay positive," Kee said.
With a large applause, Kee ended his speech and the ENMU students were handed their diplomas.
For Roberta Olson, seeing her son Vincent Romano get his degree in music was a proud moment for her.
"I am so proud of him and I am so happy to see him get his degree. I can't wait for what is next for him," said Olson, hugging her son.
Romano also sung the national anthem and the school song at the ceremony.
Romano is prepping for auditions, as he wants to be a singer, but for right now he had the simpler goals of food and rest.
"I feel tired and hungry, but I am excited that I graduated," said Romano with a smile.
The graduates were treated to a reception after the ceremony where they got to talk with other graduates, enjoy refreshments and meet Vic and Tory, the two greyhound mascots.
"I am ready for what is next," Romano said, "and happy to have graduated."


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Live Shows Begin On 'The X Factor'
The live performances have finally begun on "The X Factor" but it is not yet time for the fans to have their say in who will be eliminated. After the 16 acts perform the judges will eliminate four singers on Thursday's show; taking the 16 down to 12.
Among the changes for the live shows were the introduction of season two co-hosts Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez. Judge Demi Lovato and contestant Cece Frey are sporting new hair colors – Demi is now a brunette and Cece is now a blonde.
The theme for week one's performances were "Made in America".
Paige Thomas opened the show donned in a skin tight body suit and a spiked headpiece. The judges called the performance outrageous, a dramatic opening, and an amazing way to open the show.
The judges called Arin Ray's performance of "Keep Me Hanging On" creative and genius but a bit stiff. There was an annoying noise throughout the performance.
David Correy's performance was called amazing with an interesting song choice but a bit manic
The judges called the sibling group Sister C's performance interesting, fantastic and a unique sound but a bit stiff.
Jannel Garcia gave a performance that was called stunning and amazing. Britney said she rocked it out, Simon said Jannel defined the theme "Made in America", and she gave Demi chills.
For Diamond White the judges felt her performance was really strong with a great song choice and Simon noted that she has made a massive improvement since they had last seen her.
The judges called Vino Alan's performance good but boring but a bad song choice.
Hip-Hoppers Lyric 145 earned mix reviews from the judges that nearly escalated into a fight with LA saying they sounded like their soul was gone and Simon calling them sensational.
While the judges thought Cece Frey's performance was strong and entertaining pop star performance, they all agreed that her vocals were lacking.
Britney was wowed by Tate Stevens' performance but Simon didn't like the song choice.
Beatrice Miller impressed the judges but Simon noted some pitch issues.
LA calls his singer Jason Brock Mr. Entertainment but after tonight's performances the judges questioned the song choice. Simon called the performance utterly horrendous.
The solo girls formed into a group were known as the Lilas but have since changed their name to 1432. The judges were mixed with Simon saying the girls were fantastic but LA called them karaoke and Demi felt only one of the girls shined.
Simon didn't get Willie Jones' performance but the other judges felt his performance was entertaining.
Her first night on the job as a co-host and Khloe has already goofed; putting the judges on the spot and in uncomfortable positions by challenging them on their comments.
Carly Rose Sonenclar has dropped her last name and is going simply by Carly Rose. While the judges agreed Carly has a beautiful voice, they questioned the song choice and were concerned about her future. Simon said it would be criminal if she was eliminated.
The final performance of the night was from Emblem3. The judges all agreed that the boys were amazing and impressive. Demi can't look at the boys because she swoons every time she sees them. Simon said to remeber the night because they were looking at future superstars.
This week's Thursday results show will feature the judges making the eliminations with four going home.


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UPDATE 1.20pm: Qantas shares have gained more than 4 per cent on moves by the airline to strengthen its balance sheet and improve shareholder returns.
Qantas has also forecast an underlying pre-tax profit in the range of $180 million to $230 million for the six months to December 31, which compares to an underlying pre-tax profit of $202 million in the previous corresponding period.
The airline has launched a $100 million buy-back of about 4 per cent of its issued shares, a move aimed at strengthening its dwindling share price.
Investors responded positively, sending Qantas shares up five cents, or 4.07 per cent, to $1.28 at the close of trade.
"The board believes the current Qantas share price does not reflect fair value of the group, particularly considering the underlying strength of its domestic, loyalty and Jetstar businesses and the proposed partnership with Emirates," chairman Leigh Clifford said in a statement.
Share buy-backs reduce the number of shares on issue, typically increasing the trading price of the remaining shares on issue.
Qantas shares have traded as high as $1.815 in the past 12 months, and hit a low of 97 cents in June.
The airline also plans to repay $650 million of debt in January, well ahead of its due date in June, 2013.
"The share buy-back and accelerated debt reduction reflect the board's goal of returning value to shareholders and maintaining a strong balance sheet, as well as retaining the flexibility to pursue current growth initiatives," Mr Clifford said.
The airline said it expects its capacity in the six months to December to be up by between one and three per cent from the same period in the previous year, but average revenue per passenger would be down.
Fuel costs for the first half of the 2012/13 financial year, excluding the impact of carbon pricing, are expected to be about $2.2 billion, the same as in the previous first half.
"The outlook for the second half of FY13 remains volatile and, given the uncertainty in global economic conditions, fuel prices and foreign exchange rates, it is not possible to provide further guidance at this time," Qantas said.


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Click on the links below to see pictures of each project
See a list of Completed Projects here.
Drainage Improvements (DPW 15-11)
January 27, 2016
In July 2015, using General Fund Reserves, the Council directed staff to make improvements to the City's drainage system at 3 locations:
- Remove debris from a 24-inch pipe located west of 21st Street by Villa.
- Remove and replace an existing collapsed 18-inch storm drain pipe in an easement west of Oak at Arleen.
- Install concrete cross-gutters, improve curb ramps and curbs and gutter at 18th and Riverside.
As per attached, the debris clean-up of the pipe at 21st Street is complete and the work at 18th and Riverside is in progress.
Hot Spot Street Repairs (DPW 15-09)
March 8, 2016
One of the Hot Spot Repair locations is Ramada Drive, near Highway 46 west. This has been an ongoing temporary repair by the City's Street Maintenance Staff. It has finally been repaired permanently, and attached are some photos of the work.
Airport Road Repairs (DPW 15-07)
November 13, 2015
Airport Road has been paved from Propeller to Tower. Final striping will be placed next week along with raising of monuments. It should all be complete by end of November.
October 29, 2015
The Contractor is currently removing the old asphalt layer as shown in the attached.
Buena Vista Drive Improvements (DPW 14-04)
The funding for this project is coming from Traffic Impact Fees.
April 24, 2015
The contractor has completed the removal of old asphalt. They have graded for subgrade and have place based for the curbs, gutter, sidewalk and roadway widening, as noted on the attached photo. They will now begin placing forms for the curbs, gutters and sidewalks in the next few weeks and then placing concrete. Traffic is being detoured around the construction zone because the area of work is narrow.
April 10, 2015
Improvements along the east side of Buena Vista that was started by Ayres Suites is being completed to the north to Dallons Drive by the City. As noted on the attached photos, work began last week.
Long-Term Parking (DPW 13-06)
Funded by a combination of Transit Operations Funds, Parking-in-lieu Fees that have been collected, a Proposition 1B Grant, and a Park-and-Ride Grant. (NOTE: Both Grants allocated by SLOCOG).
May 26, 2015
This will be the last photo status update on this project. In the next week, the project will be completed and opened to public for use. Tree and Plantings in drainage swale in progress.
May 7, 2015
These photos show the pedestrian foot bridge being installed. The project is nearing completion. Last task items are installation of the light poles, final paving at the south end, and planting of trees and bushes (NO TURF), striping and tactile tiles on the ADA ramps.
April 21, 2015
At this point, all the pervious concrete for the parking stalls have been placed and are now curing. In the meantime, Contractor is working on the footings for the pedestrian foot bridge as well as the fencing along the easterly boundary adjacent to the new drive aisle to the parking lot. Project is scheduled for completion in July 2015.
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April 14, 2015
Contractor's test panel was accepted by the City so now they are able to continue with the work and are now placing pervious concrete at the parking stalls as shown on these photos.
April 1, 2015
Attached is a new photo update of the additional parking lot under construction for the North County Transportation Center. A more detailed description of work is included.
March 18, 2015
Work is progressing along. They should be done with most of the concrete curbs, gutters, etc work this week and will now concentrate on getting the area ready for pervious concrete, pervious pavers, and placement of base and the trash enclosure.
March 5, 2015
new photos and progress at the former Boatel Mini-storage with the construction of a parking lot. The Contractor is progressing well. Please be careful when travelling through this area because of this construction. There is also construction going on along the west side of Pine Street across from the Train Station so lots going on in this vicinity.
February 23, 2015
The Long Term Parking Lot project is underway. This is the area where there was an old mini-storage across from Robbins Field. City put together a project to convert to a long term parking lot. The project is funded with a combination of sources: Transit Funds along with a San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Park and Ride Grant and a Proposition 1B Grant (for lights).
Airport Fuel Facility (DPW 12-13a)
March 20, 2015
Here are some impressive photos of the fuel facility tanks being placed at the City's new Fuel Facility at the Airport. There are two new tanks being installed. The "small" one weighs 46,000 lbs (empty) and the larger one is 58,000 lbs. The crane is rated for 140 tons! The new facility is located just south of the Airport Terminal.
January 8, 2015
228 cubic yards of concrete have been placed at the Airport's Fuel Facility.
Spring Street Repairs - 1st to 10th (DPW 12-12F-2)
August 26, 2016
Spring street final paving schedule has changed. It will now start the evening of September 6th. The change in schedule is because of complications to complete the storm drain pipelines at 6th and spring.
July 15, 2016
Work is continuing to repair Spring Street - 1st to 10th. Contractor is finishing up on sewer line replacement, removed the temporary sewer bypass lines and pumps, and is working with PRWD to replace water lines and valves at 5th Street. The contractor also installed a new curb ramp along with a grouted rip rap swale at intersection of 8th Street and Spring Street and performed some sidewalk, driveway and curb and gutter repairs.
June 13, 2016
Contractor has been concentrating their work at 8th and Spring. The sewer and water upgrades are complete. This week, they should finish with the storm drains. They will then do the sewer upgrades between 5th and 7th.
The work is being done in the evening hours because sometimes, the water service will need to be shut off and the adjacent businesses cannot operate without water. In addition, working at night keeps the traffic along Spring Street "flowing" so as not to impede customer access to the surrounding businesses.
In addition to the pipeline work, the contractor may also be performing concrete repairs of curbs, gutters and sidewalks. This operation should not affect traffic flow and will be performed during the daytime hours.
May 17, 2016
The contractor is currently installing a temporary sewer bypass system. Once in place, then the old sewer mains can be removed from service so that they can be replaced. Old sewer manholes are also being replaced. At the same time, video detection cameras are being installed at the traffic signals at 1st, 4th, 6th, and 10th. The pipeline work (sewer, water, storm drains) will take approximately 8-10 weeks to complete before the final paving repairs will take place.
Spring Street Repairs - 16th to 24th (DPW 12-12F)
This road project is being funded with Supplemental Sales Tax passed in 2012.
April 30, 2015
Re-paving of Spring Street - 16th to 24th is in full force. While Spring Street is open to traffic, please be careful as you travel through as the driving lanes are being shifted while construction is going on. Suggest using alternate routes and avoid Spring Street altogether. The heaviest construction traffic road condition will be occurring in the next few weeks and should taper down by early June for final clean-up.
April 24, 2015
Construction activity on Spring Street between 16th to 24th will be increasing starting next week and in the next few weeks after that.This week, as shown on the attached photo, the Contractor is lowering all the utility covers in preparation of the paving work.
October 2, 2014
The City's Contractor will be distributing the attached letter to the residents/businesses that front along Spring Street between 16th and 24th. This is to notify them of the City's upcoming project to repair this segment of Spring Street funded with 1/2 Cent Sales Tax monies. The first phase of work is to repair/replace old water valves. Then after Pioneer Day, they will begin replacing old sewer lines that cross Spring Street at 19th and 23rd. There will be some work to replace/repair some old concrete curbs, gutters etc. After that, paving will take place.
Scott Street Improvements (DPW 12-12E)
May 17, 2016
Creston to Airport is substantially complete. The contractor is still working on a few miscellaneous items of work ("punch list") but otherwise the work is complete. The contractor also needs to install the in-road lighting system at the crosswalks. There was a delay of time in getting the materials. This will be the last status report on this project.
January 29, 2016
The Contractor is 85% complete with the concrete portion of the project. In addition to the 40 plus curb ramps to be upgraded to current ADA standards, the Council also directed staff to install concrete sidewalks and curbs and gutter around the dirt lot at the northwest corner of Scott and Commerce. By doing this, the "path of travel" around this neighborhood would be complete.
The Contractor will now begin work to remove and replace deteriorated portions of the median curbs from Westfield to Airport. Once all concrete work is complete, then surface grinding and paving of the road will follow.
December 11, 2015
The contractor has began removing and replacing curb ramps for the project.
The project scope is as follows:
- Upgrade about 30+ curb ramps to meet current ADA requirements
- Install missing sidewalks at the north east corner of Scott and Commerce (along dirt lot in front of Zurn)
- Remove and replace median curbs to address root intrusions into the pavement surface
- Localized base dig-out repairs
- Lower utility covers prior to paving
- Final paving
- Raise utility covers
- Pavement striping and markings
12th Street Rehab: Fresno to Vine Street (DPW 12-12C)
Read more about this Green Street project here.
June 9, 2016
The 12th Street Project is almost complete. This week, we are installing the last bit of plants and trees and next week the Construction Team is performing a final walk of the project to insure that all work has been completed to the City's satisfaction.
Reminder that the completed street is 36-feet curb to curb which is the same dimension for Olive Street as it connects to 12th Street. The 36 feet width accounts for two 11 foot wide travel lanes and 7 foot wide parking on both sides.
Last week, we asked Paso Robles Waste to bring 2 of their WIDEST trash pick-up trucks and travel 12th Street. Attached are photos of these 2 trucks traveling down the new part of 12th Street with cars parked on both sides. While these photos were being taken, a transit bus happened to come along as well and traveled the road side by side with one of the PRWaste Trucks.
May 17, 2016
Paving is complete. Remaining items of work are irrigation and landscaping which are going to be completed in the next few weeks. Also, Contractor is still on-site and performing miscellaneous items of work ("punch list" work). Everything should be done by mid June 2017.
March 8, 2016
Work is progressing but slowed down a bit due to the rains. Concrete work is about 80% complete and the Contractor is concentrating on the paver installations, debris basin and irrigation system. They probably need about 4-6 weeks of dry weather to finish these items up and then they will move to the last phase of work, which is final paving. NOTE: only first lift of paving has been placed from Vine to Fresno. The last final surface course still needs to be placed. In addition, Final Paving includes grind and overlay of existing asphalt from Spring to Vine.
It is looking like completion of the entire project should finish by early summer.
January 29, 2016
First lift of paving was completed at the end of the year from Vine to Chestnut. Work has moved from Chestnut to Fresno. Utilities from Chestnut to Fresno have been installed and the Contractor is now working on grading and preparing for the placement of concrete curbs, gutters, bio-swales and pavers along the north side.
NOTE: The curb ramps at the west side of Vine Street have NOT been done. They want to do that portion when they are ready to re-construct the entire intersection of Vine and 12th. They want to wait when there is an extended window of dry weather so that they can complete the work quickly with minimum impact to traffic.
November 20, 2015
Contractor is now working on removing the existing curb and gutter, and then grading and forming for their replacement. Work is focusing on the block between Vine and Chestnut.
October 29, 2015
Contractor is continuing with sewer main construction. Sewer main from Vine to Chestnut is installed. These photos are the work at Chestnut, and then contractor will continue west to Fresno.
September 21 and 24, 2015
Contractor continuing with installation of 36-inch storm drain. They are now west of Vine and will be complete (at Olive) in a week. They will then begin with sewer starting at Vine and proceed west to Fresno. (9/21/2015)
Contractor is also working on removing (to be replaced) deteriorated curbs and gutters at localized areas between Spring and Vine. (9/24/2015)
September 3, 2015
The Gas Co. is almost complete with relocation of their mains.
Installation of storm drain pipe lines and manholes in progress (current construction between Spring and Vine).
Walnut/Jackson/Shannon Hill (DPW 12-12B)
This road project is being funded with Supplemental Sales Tax and a "Rubberized Asphalt Grant" (EXCEPT for the sewer main. A private developer paid to install the sewer main so that it is installed before we pave the road).
October 29, 2015
All the localized base dig-outs and road stabilization repairs are complete. The contractor is now performing grinding of the road surface in preparation of the final paying.
September 14-22, 2015
Contractor continues making localized base dig-out repairs at various locations.
September 3, 2015
Portion of cross-gutter at Shannon Hill/Walnut installed.
Sewer line in Shannon Hill installed.
Union Road Improvements
Kleck to Montebello Oaks (DPW 12-08)
May 22, 2015
Portion of Union Road from Montebello Oaks to Prospect is complete and is now opened to traffic. The additional southbound lane at Golden Hill in front of the Golden Hill Nursery is also complete. There are tree limbs that need to be trimmed and then the Contractor will open up that lane to traffic. From Kleck to Montebello Oaks, the contractor is still installing sidewalks and will be placing asphalt to connect the residential driveways to the new road. PG&E will also be installing street lights.
May 6, 2015
Curbs and gutters from Kleck to Montebello Oaks have been installed. The intersection at Montebello Oaks has been based and Contractor is scheduled to pave this intersection Friday, May 7th, but with the rain forecasted, it might be postponed to the following week. In any case, the project is still scheduled for completion by early July 2015 and will be done BEFORE the Annual Cattle Drive through town.
April 15, 2015
The Gas Company will be finishing their work this week so starting next week, the City's Contractor will return to the site and finish up their work with final grading of the roadway, and then placing concrete for the curbs, gutter, sidewalks and then paving.
March 28, 2015
The Gas Company is continuing with their work. They started at Kleck and are now well past Walnut. They need to place their lines all the way to Montebello Oaks so they will be here for awhile.
In the meantime, as directed by Council, the project improvements was expanded from Montebello Oaks to Prospect. So while waiting for the Gas Company, the City's contractor is working along this segment as can be seen on the photos. This segment is open to traffic and the Contractor is handling traffic via traffic control with cones and signage so please be careful as you travel in this area.
March 11, 2015
The Gas Company is on-site and installing the permanent gas mains. They will be performing this work for a month. Then the Contractor will return and continue with the work.
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March 4, 2015
As the attached photos show, all walls (No. 1, 2, 3) for the Union Road project are now 90% complete. They will still need to be painted, covered with anti-graffiti material, and cable railings/fencing constructed at the top.
February 4, 2015
As stated previously, because Wall No. 1 is almost 600 feet long (though only 4-5 foot high), its construction is being done at different phases as can be seen on the attached photos.
January 27, 2015
As the photos show, Wall No. 2 and 3 (the two 12-15 foot high walls on the south side) are just about done. The only thing left is the surface treatment (paint and anti-graffiti coating) and rails and fencing on top. Attached are also photos of Contractor now working on Wall No. 1. While this wall is shorter (4-5 feet high), it is extra long - almost 600 feet. This wall is along the north side of Union
January 15, 2015
Work is continuing to progress at Wall No. 2 and 3 with installation of drainage behind the wall and beginning to place backfill material. Footings for Wall No. 1 has also been excavated. Wall No. 1 is smaller in height and magnitude and is located on the north side of Union Road.
January 2, 2015
These are photos of the different stages of construction for Wall No. 3. The tall walls (Wall No. 2 and 3) are now 80% complete. The Contractor will now begin work on 2 smaller walls, both on the north side of Union Road. At the same time, he will begin placing backfill materials behind Wall No. 2 and 3.
December 22, 2014
The Contractor is making good progress on Walls 2 & 3. The construction of these walls are the "critical path" items of work. Wall No. 2 & 3 are the tallest and the most time extensive walls to be built. There are two other walls to be built on the north side (Wall No. 1 & 4) that are not quite as tall. Once Wall No. 2 & 3 are completed, they will switch with the construction of Wall No. 1 & 4.
December 5, 2014
Continuing progress with the construction of two 12-14 feet tall retaining walls at the south side of Union east of Walnut.
November 19, 2014
Retaining wall construction. Wall 2 is just east of Walnut; Wall 3 is east of Wall 2.
November 11, 2014
Two 12-14 foot high retaining walls need to be constructed for this project. Both are on the south side and are east of Walnut. The concrete footing for the wall just east of Walnut has been poured and the contractor is now working on installing vertical re-bars. The second wall footing has been excavated and once the footings are formed, then concrete for the footing of that wall will be poured and then vertical rebars installed.
November 4, 2014
The Contractor has completed road excavation to sub-grade. They will now concentrate on constructing the retaining walls. Note that the high retaining walls are going to be on the south side of the road and range up to 12-14 feet in height.
October 2, 2014
The contractor has excavated and removed the old concrete and asphalt from the existing road. The concrete being removed was the old highway before Hwy 46 east was constructed.
September 26, 2014
Waterlines have been completed and the new mains are now connected and "live". Contractor is installing storm drain pipes and cutting back slopes to install the two 12-14 high retaining walls at the south side of the road. This will provide a wider road to accommodate future bike lanes on both sides of road and sidewalk on the north side.
September 19, 2014
The water main is complete and the Contractor is now installing water services and fire hydrants to the new main.
HWY 101/46 West Interchange Modification Project
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Are tweets, statuses, pins, pokes, and pixels dominating your life? This week, as part of our #unplug series, we're re-posting some of our favorite stories from the archives, with a special focus on the beauty of a tech break, the power of analog, and how a little quiet can kickstart creativity.
Nilofer Merchant doesn't hold back. Whether she's defining the rules of the social era or giving TED talks, the CEO turned thinkfluencer is naming our maladies. In her sights? What you're probably doing right now—sitting.
"We spend more time sitting (average 9.3 hours a day) than sleeping (7.7 hours)," she recently wrote for Wired, "and it doesn't even occur to us that this is not OK."
Sitting, Merchant says, is becoming the new smoking. It's killing us, making us look bad, and is not even necessary.
What we need is a little design thinking about what we use meetings for. If you're meeting one on one, Merchant argues, you're trying to explore ideas, connect with each other, and develop shared purpose—all of which are well suited to a side-by-side walk more than a suffocatingly bland conference room.
We need to be more active in our working lives. We need the walk-n-talk.
Is it even possible?
Yes, we can. And if you do go analog, you'll be with the people that you're meeting with, rather than your mesmerizing device. Still you might have a few objections to walking and talking, which Merchant has anticipated:
- How will we take notes?
- What about my beloved whiteboard?
- What about my cell reception?
What's interesting, Merchant notes, is the technological motivation of these complaints—one which falls apart under scrutiny. If you're on a device, Merchant reminds us, you're probably not taking notes. You're probably on your email or looking for something clever to tweet. And while we most certainly are dividing our attention between screens and humans, we're not engaging with anyone around us.
It's like being at a dinner date where everyone keeps their iPhones on the table (gag). If you want to actually be with the people you're sharing a space with, you need to put the phones away. And unencumbered by "meeting artifacts," Merchant says you can better build relationships, which is key to doing business today:
Ultimately, it's the absence of a device that lets me be present and listen with full attention. I believe this attention is the currency of our current work/life era; what efficiency was to the industrial era, relationships are to the social era. Walking without technology keeps our attention—and relationship—bank balance high.
It's just walking and talking. And there isn't even a subscription fee.
Have analog meetings helped you work better? Let us know in the comments.
Kill Your Meeting Room—The Future's in Walking and Talking
Drake Baer covers leadership for Fast Company. You can follow him on Twitter.
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Pendleton - A group of musicians from the Anderson Symphony Orchestra is leaving the historic theater it calls home for one night and heading to Pendleton for the fourth year in a row.
"A Little Night Music," an outdoor concert, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27.
ASO Executive Director Dana Stone said the response to "A Little Night Music," an outdoor concert, has been so great they can't help but head back again.
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Myrcene health benefit and fragrance information
Myrcene is an natural organic compound classified as a hydrocarbon and a
monoterpene. Myrcene is obtained from the essential oil from the plants bay,
verbena, myrcia and others. It can also be synthesized by the pyrolysis of
Myrcene is one of the most important chemicals used in the perfume industry. Because of its pleasant odor, it is occasionally used directly. But it is also highly valued as an intermediate for the preparation of flavor and fragrance chemicals such as menthol, citral, citronellol, citronellal, geraniol, nerol, and linalool.
Myrcene antioxidant benefits
Protective effect of linalool, myrcene and eucalyptol against t-butyl hydroperoxide induced genotoxicity in bacteria and cultured human cells.
Food Chem Toxicol. 2009; Mitić-Culafić D, Zegura B, Knezević-Vukcević J, Filipic M. Mitić-Culafić D, Zegura B, Nikolić B, Vuković-Gacić B, Knezević-Vukcević J, Filipic M. Chair of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
We studied the protective effect of monoterpenes myrcene, eucalyptol and linalool against t-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BOOH) induced genotoxicity. Our results indicate that linalool, eucalyptol and myrcene have substantial protective effect against oxidant induced genotoxicity, which is predominately mediated by their radical scavenging activity.
Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of
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Nat Prod Commun. 2009; Laouer H, Hirčche-Adjal Y, Singh P, Isidorov VA, Szczepaniak L. Laboratory of Natural Resources Valorization, Department of Biology, Ferhat Abbas University, Setif, Algeria.
The hydrodistilled oils from the aerial parts of Bupleurum montanum and B. plantagineum, which are endemic to North Africa, including Algeria, were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Ninety-eight compounds were detected in the oil of B. montanum, representing 98% of the total oil, and 68 in the oil of B. plantagineum, representing 99.8% of the total. Megastigma-4,6-(E),8(2)-triene was the major constituent of B. montana oil (25%). Other important compounds were myrcene, alpha-pinene and benzyl tiglate. Conversely, the major constituents of the oil of B. plantagineum were alpha-pinene (31%), cis-chrysanthenyl acetate (28%), and myrcene (24%), followed by the monoterpene hydrocarbon limonene (5.1%). The mutagenic, antiplasmodial and antimicrobial activities of the essential oils were individually evaluated against eleven microorganisms, using the agar diffusion method, by determination of MIC values. The investigated oils exhibited moderate antimicrobial activity. Maximum activity of the oils was observed against Nocardia asteroides, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis. Fungicidal activity against Candida albicans was also found for both oils.
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Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt put up this snapshot of Emraan Hashmi on the microblogging site, Twitter.
The still is from his film 'Mr X' which is being directed by Vikram Bhatt. It appears to be an experiment in progress.
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Chancellor's update on hiring "freeze"
August 11, 2014
We would like to update you on the goings-on with the hiring "freeze." As intended, it has prompted a holistic budget and hiring review. These conversations between Deans, Directors and Vice Chancellors are geared toward maintaining ample support for essential classes and for those classes with adequate enrollments.
As requests come in to maintain positions, we are reviewing each unit's budget projections for this year and next. This process is working extremely well and we would like to express our appreciation for the thoughtful plans brought forward by each of the Deans and Directors.
Our focus is to ensure that all requests that support the University's core teaching and research mission will be reviewed and approved promptly. We are pleased to report that the Fall semester will begin with all essential classes open. If you have essential needs that have not yet been communicated, please work with your Dean or Director.
Your continued support is greatly appreciated, as we move forward together to trim our spending in order to regain budget equilibrium.
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Cincinnati–The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the award of an $18 million small disadvantaged business contract with S&K Aerospace, LLC, of St. Ignatius, Montana to continue to provide technical assistance services for the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project in Moab, Utah. The basic contract is for three years with two one-year options to extend, for a total of up to five years.
S&K Aerospace, LLC, a tribal organization 8(a) small business, will assist in the Department's removal of uranium tailings at the former Atlas uranium-ore processing facilities to protect the Colorado River and downstream water users.
The Moab Project site is located on the west bank of the Colorado River, three miles northwest of the City of Moab in Grand County, Utah. About 130 acres of the site's approximately 435 acres contain uranium mill tailings. DOE excavation operations began in February 2009, and more than five-million tons of residual tailings have been moved to the Crescent Junction Site.