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Recently widowed, grieving Los Angeles midwife/nurse Melinda Monroe answers a small upstate town's ad for help. Nestled amongst California's giant redwoods, quaint Virgin River is host to many quirky characters - including bar owner Jack Sheridan, who may be just the man to make Melinda smile again.
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I love witty, fast-paced books that keep you turning the page.
"Great author if you like Nora Roberts!"
I've been looking for another author who can write an interesting story, develop his/her characters and give me a smile on a regular basis without dragging me through some long drawn out mistaken perception and hurt feelings. I think I've found her in Robyn Carr. She has all the qualities I love about Nora Roberts' stories, without the graphic descriptions of the violence that so often seems to anchor a romance story. This story is about a young woman whose husband is tragically murdered causing her to leave LA for a more peaceful place. From the start, you know that Virgin River isn't exactly peaceful, but is full of "characters" in the true sense of the word. Hope, Doc and Preacher are wonderful foils for the main characters Mel and Jack. Sure the romance develops a bit rapidly, but it's a romance novel after all. The love scenes are tasteful while steamy and the relationships delightful. I'm already in to the third book of the series and they just seem to get better. I'm so glad there's more!
"Wonderful Series!!"
I chose this book based on the narrator. I am a big Therese Plummer fan! This book was an excellent listen and left me wanting more. I am on book 5 of the series and it hasn't let me down. Give this a try, you wont regret it!
"Light-hearted romance of sorts"
The characters are interesting, but I grew bored with the plot about 3/4 of the way through. My general reading interests do not include romance novels. If you're into light-hearted romance novels, this is a great read. Great author and narrator. There are several more books that follow this one in the Virgin River series.
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"One of the best!"
This was a really good book, and the narrator was also excellent! You fall in love with the characters, and the story is well-developed and wonderful. Looking forward to the next in the series.
"Therese Plummer is an "A-list" narrator"
Top-notch character portrayals, intriguing plot, first class narrator. This is an excellent "listen"
Great Books Don't Promote Violence
"Virgin River Rocks"
I strenuously disagree with the reviews that condemn Virgin River for being too light, fluffy and sappy (as if dark, depressing and cynical is more entertaining).
In this series, the subjects of domestic abuse, rape, murder, drug abuse, homelessness, infertility, adultery, PTSD and other serious issues have been woven into happier themes of love, marriage, children, friendship and small communities.
Of course, for fun there is a nice mix of tall, dark and sexy (non-violent) men who eventually fall in love with smart, confident and feisty women. So yes, I totally prefer hopeful and inspiring novels over plots featuring brutal violence and human depravity.
"Just the beginning!"
I enjoyed this book just enough to go to my favorite used book store to find the rest of the Virgin River series. All I can say is it gets better with each book. This is just the beginning and each story becomes more personal with each character. And they get better and better. I just finished the last one (check out R Carr's webb site for the entire series so far), and when I put it down all I could say was "I want more of Virgin River!"
"So glad I found this author!! Thanks to audible!!"
I was looking for another author to read and thanks to Audible and the customer reviews I found Robyn Carr. This book is the 1st in a wonderful series, that will pull you into the lives of a small town named Virgin River. Very glad I read/listened to this book.
"great read"
I loved this book. The male hero was too good to be true but I enjoyed it anyway. What a great story about how we should treat each other. I can't wait to read her next novel.
"Virgin River series"
Love the Virgin River Series. You can visualise everything, and I have listened to each of them twice now, and really enjoyed them. Am continually going onto Audible to find out when the next one is coming out.
"Start of a good series"
Loved this story - the town, people and twists and turns - couldn't stop listening
Good for a rainy day or as part of a busy day
The narrator has done a wonderful job yet again (listened to other booked narrated by TP)
Apart from the twists in the story I wish I could live in a town like this - who wouldn't all the fun and single men !!
hope the rest of the series continues the high standards set by book one
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BEND, Ore. - A Bend woman who went hiking in the Green Lakes area west of Bend with her dog Thursday called for help when she said patches of snow obscured the trail, leaving her unsure of her location. A rescue team found her about four hours later, officials said.
Deschutes County 911 got a cellphone call around 12:20 p.m. from Melissa Adams-Casper, 44, who said she'd left the Green Lakes Trailhead around 10:30 a.m. and planned to hike to the lake with her dog, Oswald, said sheriff's Sgt. Mike Biondi, Sheriff's Search and Rescue operations manager.
During her hike, Adams-Casper said she encountered patches of snow that obscured the trail, causing her to go off trail.
Biondi said she was asked to call 911 again, in order to determine GPS coordinates from her cellphone, but dispatchers were unable to obtain them.
Adams-Casper said she'd hiked the same route several times, but did not have a map, compass or GPS with her on this hike. She had food and water, but no clothing or gear for an overnight stay, Biondi said.
Two sheriff's deputies and 16 SAR volunteers responded to the call, the sergeant said. Deputies were able to speak to the woman several times by phone and get a general description of her location. Four SAR search teams were sent up several trails, in an attempt to find her.
Around 4 p.m., Adams-Casper called in, saying she had made it back to the Green Lakes Trail, near the second footbridge. About a half-hour later, a search team located her, in good condition, about 2 ½ miles north of the trailhead, and she and her dog were escorted back to her car.

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If the short answer is "we're still recovering from the Crash of 2008," the long answer is "there was obviously something wrong with the economy long before the Crash of 2008."
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I arrive into Honolulu after a 9 hr flight from Chicago...pretty painless except for the lack of food service on the plane.... I've gotten used to food being served because I've been taking international flights... thankfully I grabbed a few bagels before leaving the airport. Mid-flight I'm thinking- it sure is a long way to Hawaii...wouldn't want to have to cross this ocean too often - and I'm anticipating dealing with the claustrophobia that being on an island in the middle of a huge body of water can bring. I'm excited to be heading to a place I've heard so much about but I'm thinking that this'll probably be my one and only time I travel to this place...and now here I am, trying to figure out some way to spend a hunk of my life here.
I get out of Honolulu quickly...it's a big city and I'm here for a different experience....I head immediately to the Big Island...of course, first I have to get over the minor obstacle of my airlines having gone out of business the week before. But I rebook on another flight and head to the island actually named Hawai'i but commonly called the Big Island. I've rented a car...the bus service in the US is nothing like that in other parts of the world...no relying on public transport here...I wouldn't get where I want. So I grab my bright red rental car and follow directions to a house outside of Pahoa. I've been given someone's name...lets hope she's happy to have company. Well she totally opens her home to me...this is the beginning of being welcomed into a community that makes me feel so at home...
I meet all sorts of people...I get introduced to the warm pond which seems to be quite a social scene in the area. I get loaned everything I need...snorkeling gear, a towel, a tent, all the essentials. The warm pond has quite an array of tropical fish...I even see an eel peeking its head out from under a rock and then scurrying across the bottom to hide under another rock.
And then there are the tidal pools. I sit by them for a bit just enjoying their beauty. But when I finally put on my goggles, I'm pretty much shocked at the diversity of life in them! At first I actually have this fleeting thought that they must be artificial...like somebody created a lovely tourist spot by constructing coral on the rocks at the bottom and painting it an array of colors. But then I get over my momentary disbelief and simply take in the beauty in the pools. A whole world in there!! Ive never snorkeled tidal pools as magnificent as these.
So between the warm pond, the tidal pools, and watching the bright blue ocean crash against the lava rock, I'm pretty busy. And then it's time to celebrate Earth Day....lots happening all over the island...the newspapers focus on sustainability...I go to the celebrations at the University of Hawaii in Hilo and I make lots of connections...I interview radical vegans promoting animal rights...I speak with the people in charge of the recycling program on the island and make plans to visit the recycling center...I visit with trash awareness activists who are promoting trash as fashion...I make lots of contacts with people and get a good idea of what's going on here environmentally. It seems like the biggest concern here is on trash disposal. Just as there are passionate promoters of recycling and wise waste management, there is a lack of programming in place to assure the participation of the entire community. And on an island, good trash management systems are essential.
My first week here comes to an end...I'm already feeling rushed by only having a month here. And then, when I'm planning all the things I'll do while I'm here, the knee incident occurs. I'm scurrying down the lava rock trail from this cabin that I've moved over to and bam!! I crash to the ground...maybe a little hyperextension, maybe a slip on the torn cartilage...but the right knee has ceased to function. Now I'm really fortunate to be in the company of an excellent care-taker who not only rubs healing oils on it but also finds me a pair of crutches and a knee brace to borrow. And this starts the beginning of all sorts of alternative treatments...healing Pahoa style. Magnets, hands-on energy work, anti-inflammatory oils, and even toning some deeply pitched sounds right into the joint. I'm pretty much a believer in traditional medicine...but at the same time I think there's lots of merit in other ways of treating illness/ injury. It's all really interesting to me, plus I like the incredible attention and the care I'm getting. And I have no intention of going to a medical facility at this point...I've dealt with lots of knee injury and I'm not feeling too hopeful about going that route. So right now I'm putting my faith here in what I'm offered. And with the warm baths being an essential part of the treatment each morning, I'm totally on board.


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TEGUCIGALPA - A delegation of coffee producers participate in the annual exhibition of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), which will take place in the city of Anaheim, California, USA, from 15 to 18 April.
The SCAA, considered the world's largest fair in the area of fine coffees will gather approximately 8,000 professionals in that area, including importers, exporters, representatives of the food industry, infrastructure, service and international press.
Mario Ordóñez. Honduran coffee is tasted by buyers of global firms in a stand of several square meters in competition with the best aromatic, said the technical manager of the Honduran Institute of Coffee (IHCAFE), Mario Ordóñez.
The exhibition in California is part of the promotional activities coordinated by IHCAFE in order to strengthen the positioning of Honduran coffee in the specialty coffee niche in international markets.
Just in recent weeks the national grower has conducted a variety of events to strengthen the international image and improve the domestic consumption of coffee quality, according to the same report provided by Ordonez.
In the city of Marcala, La Paz, recently made the Cafecultura Festival with the participation of producers from across the region protected by the Denomination of Origin (DO) "Café de Marcala" which is the fourth largest worldwide and first in Honduras and Central America.
In San Pedro Sula, also developed the National Championship II Barista Coffee, which included a training process conducted by international consultant Scott Conary of Open Eye Coffee, North Carolina, USA.
In late March, several industry players, including President of the Republic, Porfirio Lobo, presidential appointed Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock, Jacobo Regalado Weinzemblut enlivened the event Coffee Fest 2010 in Santa Rosa Copan Copan in front of shoppers Russia, USA and Italy.
All these events are the preamble of the seventh Cup of Excellence, regarded as one of the most important and expected by the world of coffee at home and abroad.
The third week of April a national jury will assessors experienced pre-selection of the best coffees in the country and the third week of May, national and international judges will meet to evaluate and choose among the best coffee in Honduras.
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completely awesome custom build...what type of material are you using for the vest and type of glue for the material? Also, what figure did the utility belt come from.
completely awesome custom build...what type of material are you using for the vest and type of glue for the material? Also, what figure did the utility belt come from.
ohhh my God.......superb job...
Wow dude this is an amazing build! You are very talented and skilled at this small scale.
Though the holster should be placed on top of the girth belt looping around the ammo belt.
I know you can fix this, you have the skills.
Will you be doing a full repaint?
Thanks so much... everyone... for your kinds words! I'm glad you all like my custom Boba. He's nearly done and he's been a lot of fun to work on.
The utility belt came from the 2001 Power of the Jedi 300th Figure Boba Fett.
The material I'm using for his flak vest is some light grey, very, very thin poly/cotton blend.
This fabric has a very tight pattern to its weave, so frankly, i'm surprised that it photographs as prominently as it does. I guess that this is due to the combination of the macro photography and the clarity of the images produced by my High Def camera.
The glue I glue I use is simple 3m spray mount adhesive... available virtually everywhere (hardware stores, dept. stores, stationary and art supply stores, arts and crafts stores, you name it).
I'm glad you arent a medical doctor, like Dr. Moreau?... But really, this takes a level of patience I couldnt even begin to comprehend. Looks great!
nice job thats a project i might look into doing cool
Amazing work!!! But the toys from Toy Story would hate this thread!
Thats really impressive, great work dude, although you forgot the US Divers Co belt buckle
the greatest thing ive ever seen.
Fantastic. You really captured the look.
Thanks again guys!
Stand by for the next construction update in a couple of days!
Spectacular. You thought about making these and selling them on mass?
wow thats amazing!!!
I am truly impressed
Heh... I honestly think that would KILL me! I've been customizing STAR WARS Action Figures for about 15 years now. And I honestly did not plan on going as far as I did on this Boba Fett custom figure. This was literally a creation that grew and grew beyond even me.
And although I've enjoyed myself tremendously during this process, I must say I'm also very glad it's almost over now.
Very cool project man.
One of the coolest threads I've seen in a long time.
(I want one. ;D)
Truly amazing. Thanks a ton for sharing this awesome project.
What an amazing build! This thread is fascinating!
Wow that is just simply amazing great work I cannot believe the level of detail that you have put into recreating this Fett.
Man, as someone who owns all the previous Boba figures, this thread was like reading into my thoughts and doing exactly what I wish I could do!


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Great kids birthday partyBy Happy Mum on 17/03/2017 11:11:05 AM
Highly recommend, all the kids had a great time and loved the painted plates they created. Ticky was excellent to deal with and Karina, our party host was lovely and kept the young ones engaged. Very easy party to organise for parents - all you have to bring is the cake and party bags!
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We had our son's 7th birthday here and the experience for the children was fabulous. With 24 children at the party, Ticky worked her magic and everyone had a great time. There was further excitement when the children got their plates back. We can recommend them for childrens birthday parties.
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The Airbus vision of more efficient and eco-friendly airline operations was highlighted in a spectacular way this weekend as its futuristic "Smarter Skies" concept came to central Berlin in the form of a projected 4-D light show, which also served as an introduction to the company's high-profile participation in the ILA Berlin Air Show that begins next Tuesday.
Beamed onto the Humboldt-Box – a distinctive museum structure on the city's Schlossplatz – the light show provided representations of how improved air traffic management, more intelligent aircraft and the use of alternative energy sources could change world travel in 2050 and beyond. This vision is the latest installment in the "Future by Airbus" concept, and the Berlin projection was a new means of bringing its forward-looking strategy to the general public.
The 30 metre X 30 metre presentation was shown on 8 September, using a tailor-made screen installed across the Humboldt-Box's entire façade. Being repeated during 15-minute intervals from 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m., it drew large crowds during what was a balmy end-of-summer night in the German capital city – with viewers also treated to an exclusive soundtrack created for the projection.
Airbus' "Smarter Skies" vision consists of five concepts that could be implemented in all phases of an aircraft's operation to reduce waste in time and fuel, as well as contributing to a reduction in CO2 emissions.
The Humboldt-Box projection served as a lead-in to Airbus' presence at the ILA Berlin Air Show, to be held 11-16 September at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, which is located adjacent to the under-construction Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
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- Frequent flyers in frontline of potential infectious diseases
- Only a small portion of plane cabin air is recycled
- Airbus spokesperson says chances of viruses being transferred is low
- Most travelers should take same health precautions they would at home
Ten years ago, international headlines were dominated by the shocking emergence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a new and quick-spreading deadly virus that began in Southern China and took just weeks to spread to 37 different countries.
Perhaps the illness's biggest legacy though is illustrating the speed and ease with which a disease can traverse the global travel network and how frequent flyers can often be in the front line.
"They're more exposed because they're in contact with a higher number of (potentially infected) individuals," says Yamir Moreno of University of Zaragoza, an expert in the spreading patterns of epidemics.
"While traveling, they remain confined in a relatively small space, where they interact with other passengers that, again, might already be infected."
Though passengers often consider a plane pumping recycled air as an incubator for disease, such a viewpoint is inaccurate, according to Martin Fendt, a spokesman from plane manufacturing company Airbus. Only a portion of the air inside a plane is recirculated; the rest is fresh air sourced from outside. The recycled air is passed through High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters, which removes viruses, bacteria and dust.
"Because air is circulated vertically around each row and drawn out through under-seat floor vents, it cannot move forward or aft. So the ability of viruses to transfer beyond a seat row is almost zero," he adds.
Fortunately, many of the health risks faced by road warriors can be easily mitigated with a little education.
According to Gregory Hartl, a spokesman at the World Health Organization, "if frequent travelers are aware of the risks, and take the required precautions, they can minimize the risk of acquiring disease."
Phyllis Kozarsky, a medical consultant with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, confirms that reading up on an area before setting off is one of the best ways to safeguard one's health.
"People need to be alert to pubic health messages and what's emerging, be it SARS or H1N1," she says.
She adds that disease prevention isn't too different abroad as it is on the ground.
"Do the same things you would at home to avoid illness, mainly, wash your hands frequently. You can pick things up on your hands that you can transfer by rubbing your eyes, or touching your face."
While epidemics attract the headlines sexually transmitted infections and vector- and food-borne illnesses still top the charts when it comes to mortality rates.
"Sometimes, when people are going to exotic places, they focus on strange diseases that don't happen very often, like Ebola, that are strong media contenders, when actually, influenza or malaria might be the biggest risk," says Kozarsky.
Andy Tatem, a reader in the Geology and Environmental Science department at the University of Southampton is the developer of vbd-air.com, a web tool developed for the Transportation Research Board to help track the spread of mosquito-transmitted illnesses via air travel. He believes the most prevalent travel-related ailments are also avoidable.
"Most of the diseases people contract abroad are preventable. In some instances, it's just a matter of getting the right vaccine, or wearing insecticide and sleeping under a bed net," he says.
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CA Senate Bill 423, if passed, will prevent the BART strike
Original post made by Joe, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Oct 2, 2013
However, there's a loophole that the union is using. The provision in the contract applies to state agencies. BART is a local agency, so its unions are exempt from the no-strike clause in the contract.
There is only one other major transportation agency in the entire country that has a loophole like this.
CA Senate Bill 423 has been introduced that would close the loophole. It needs support of the Governor and a simple majority of legislators to pass. The bill does not prevent negotiations, nor does it bias one side against the other. It just prevents the workers from going on strike, and using the treat of a strike as a negotiating tactic.
Time to write to the Governor and your state senator and assemblyperson. You can visit the City of Pleasanton website for details on how to contact these representatives.
Comments (36)
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 2, 2013 at 10:58 pm
CA Senate Bill 423 is basically asking the state to enforce a contract that has expired. The no-strike clause that it references is part of a contract that expired right as the strike in July started. Additionally, the law would strip BART workers of their right to strike--which is a right guaranteed under the California Constitution.
Given its unlawfulness and poorly researched foundation, it sounds just like a bunch of opportunistic politicians trying to score points with a public that's exhausted from months of this BART labor dispute.
Trust me when I say I don't want to see a BART strike, but what I really don't want to see is people's right's being taken away. It seems to me that there's a simple solution here: put pressure on both the unions and BART to reach an agreement. Why not have our elected officials--Governor and all--sit in on negotiations and make sure that both parties are getting it done?
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Oct 3, 2013 at 4:41 am
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The contract is still in force, otherwise how would pay and all other areas of the employment agreement remain in place.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 3, 2013 at 8:42 am
Specifically, the ATU contract requires union workers to continue working after contract expiration, even when there is a labor dispute. The premise is that public transit is important enough to the general well-being of the region that the workers should not be able to bring it to a halt because of a dispute. Again, this has been agreed to by the ATU, and it's just because BART is a local agency that BART unions are exempt. SB 423 closes the loophole that the other transit unions do not have.
I applaud the State legislators that are trying to address the overall problem. As of this morning (Thursday morning), BART and its unions are still $100 million apart. They were $112 million apart, but yesterday, the union lowered their wage increase demands by $12 million over the three years.
a resident of Jensen Tract
on Oct 3, 2013 at 9:44 am
What do you wanna bet Mary doesn't rely on BART to get her to work. Give you good oods on that!!
"Strip BART workers of the RIGHT TO STRIKE"!!!!??????? How about we strip them of the right to work, the silly, greedy clowns.
If our legislators do not stop this foolish union and it foolish, manic behavior, let's strip of legislators of their right of a job representing us..the majority of us, unlike Mary, who want to see this union kicked to the wall.
a resident of Kottinger Ranch
on Oct 3, 2013 at 10:21 am
Yes, kick 'em to the wall, strip 'em of their rights, because they're foolish manic unions. And how can a contract expire and yet still not be in force? Beats me! But somehow it must be true. But I'm only inquiring. This all makes the Republicans holding the public hostage on ACA seem like a mere drop in the bucket. This is worse because, hey, we're dealing with union manics and fools. When unions inconvenience the public, they're asking to be kicked to the wall. When politicians hold the public hostage, it's because they are upholding principles. Like freedom to die on my own, without insurance, but at public expense. Besides, I don't use the parks, my kids don't depend on food stamps, but I DO RIDE BART!!!
a resident of Jensen Tract
on Oct 3, 2013 at 10:46 am
Val, "inconvenience the public" is going to be the understatement of the year, for sure
Have to agree with you about the irrationality of the federal shutdown. No principles being upheld there, except their egos.
I would love to let you go ahead and "die on your own, without insurance", but unfortunately humanity prevents us from letting you do that. We still have to pay for you and your ilk.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 3, 2013 at 11:01 am
The idea of public employees being prohibited from striking is not new. When a strike would damage or injure the public, strikes are prohibited by contract. Police and firefighters are examples. Yes they are represented by unions but no, they cannot strike.
The largest public employee union, the American Federation of Government Employees, themselves drafted a contract which includes the ability to enter into collective bargaining, but which also prevents them from striking. The idea is that collective bargaining is in the public interest, but so is the work that is provided by the members.
a resident of Jensen Tract
on Oct 3, 2013 at 11:11 am
Joe, you are my HERO
You summed it up beautifully, and correctly
a resident of Valley Trails
on Oct 3, 2013 at 5:44 pm
Joe: Nicely stated. This isn't anti-union. It is common sense that tax payer subsidized PUBLIC services not be help hostage. Our tax dollars pay for BART, why are WE the bargaining chip when workers and management can't find common ground?
a resident of Livermore
on Oct 3, 2013 at 7:57 pm
In my humble there is going to be a STRIKE! tee hee...
a resident of Livermore
on Oct 4, 2013 at 10:10 am
Nobody is being held hostage. Negotiations are proceeding. Everybody will just have to wait 'n see what happens.
In the meantime, eat a pot of beans!
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a resident of Livermore
on Oct 6, 2013 at 8:35 pm
I believe that there will be a BART strike and I plan to ride back 'n forth taping the responses of BART riders.
Most if not all of the riders will want to the various issues resolved asap. However, I don't believe that the majority of riders will necessarily disapprove of the strike. Many of the riders also belong to unions and will sympathize with the union. Union members know how crucial sticking together can be. They will not collapse.
Most members of unions are loyal members and will support other unions.
a resident of Walnut Grove Elementary School
on Oct 12, 2013 at 10:37 pm
Policemen and firemen are not allowed to strike because if they did the public would be injured. The public (not to mention the economy) would also be injured if a BART strike is allowed. The governor should get busy and round up enough votes so that Bill 423 passes -- of course he should have done that ages ago but hopefully it's not too late. . . .
a resident of Livermore
on Oct 13, 2013 at 9:29 am
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Nobody is completely safe because criminals are determined to harm innocent others. For some criminals, it's enuf to harm you if they hear a rumor that it's gonna rain someday.
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a resident of Livermore
on Oct 13, 2013 at 9:31 am
Correction: 1st line, drop the word "whether"
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 13, 2013 at 10:02 am
My father once taught me that no law or prohibition is enough to stop a work stoppage. Strikes are always a measure of last resort. If conditions are bad, workers will strike. They're not supposed to? Doesn't matter. There are mouths to feed, injustices to correct.
a resident of Livermore
on Oct 13, 2013 at 10:03 am
Helen is Henny Penny and she's grown bitter over the past 8 decades. She's way ready to harm others with her bitter fussbudget self...tee hee...
a resident of Birdland
on Oct 13, 2013 at 12:27 pm
I agree with the statement above that how can they say they cannot strike because their contract which had that provision expired, but at the same time they get the same wage and benefits of the last contract.
If this clause is not in force I guess we can consider the workers no longer have any contract and thus a new contract can be put in place and we can hire new workers.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 13, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Dear local,
What do you mean by "we"? Do you have fleas?
a resident of Birdland
on Oct 13, 2013 at 3:27 pm
Guess you do not understand representative democracy. Since the government is supposed to be "we" and not "them", "we" refers to the users of this governmental run service that is supported by our tax dollars.
The way it should be working is the workers report to management. Management reports to the board. The board reports to the residents/taxpayers/voters. The union believes this should be the other way around.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 13, 2013 at 3:42 pm
I see. Everybody belongs accept those dirty workers who have the hubris to demand a raise after going without for several years. You can itch all you want to, local, I doubt you'll rid yourself of those fleas.
a resident of Birdland
on Oct 13, 2013 at 4:53 pm
When people are way overpaid and have a contract the only way to get their salaries and benefits back to market rate is to stop the raises until the current salaries and benefits catch up to the market rate.
The gravy train needs to stop. Free pensions, no more. Health care at $92/family, no more. Working less than 40 hours is considered full time, no more. Calling in sick or taking a vacation day and then getting paid overtime later that week, no more.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 13, 2013 at 5:22 pm
My, what venom. Backed by reference to mythological (i.e., not grounded in fact) "market rates" for public sector workers. (And as if 'local' would support the workers were their wages below the mythological standard offered by "market rates." Nope, just spew after spew of venom being vomited forth. Nietzsche was the first to talk about resentment as an unhealthy human phenomenon. When in its throes, folks like 'local' act as if they've been eating too much sauerkraut all their lives. Perhaps try some fruit in your diet?
a resident of Birdland
on Oct 13, 2013 at 5:50 pm
Sorry that you cannot understand the common feelings in the area, including every newspaper editorial I have seen. No venom. Just compare what bart workers make vs. other transit workers and you understand 'market rate'. Obviously you have never worked in the private sector where they do salary surveys. I guess when somebody will not give you exactly what you want, you feel they are mean and full of venom. Life of the 'entitled'...
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 13, 2013 at 6:53 pm
I accept your apology, 'local'.
Most organized workers realize that 'market rate' is a fiction fobbed upon them by owners/management in order to keep things the same - all the exploitation, disparity of wealth, unsafe and unhealthy work conditions.
'Market rate' (average wages) changes once organized workers succeed in putting enough pressure on owners/management to provide workers what they are worth. Just wait and see, 'local'. Once BART workers succeed in earning a higher wage, your fictive 'market rate' will show a bump upward. As it should. And other workers will be appreciative of the BART workers who had the courage to assert themselves.
Read some labor history, get a clue. Seriously. Try some blueberries for breakfast instead of the pickled beets you seem to prefer.
a resident of Birdland
on Oct 13, 2013 at 7:07 pm
Thanks for your post as it shows how much out of reality you really are. The more you write, the more my argument is reinforced. Keep it up!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 13, 2013 at 7:16 pm
Blueberries, 'local'. They may not help you get out of this bad place you're in where you have no effective counter argument to muster, but tomorrow might go better for you without your pickled eggs and beets.
That said, in all seriousness, we all do appreciate the humor of your churlish harangues, with no real support, and your constant shamefaced losses in the face of better arguments that even a 7th grader might produce. Your losses, and how you lose them so consistently and thoroughly, is educational for all readers.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 16, 2013 at 11:21 am
Aww, poor Veronica. I find it very difficult to sympathize that you haven't "had a raise in several years". I have a professional, degreed man in my family, who has had two long and painful layoffs since this nightmare started. One was the company went bankrupt!!, the other a temp 'contract' job with military supplier, that cut all their 'contract' people in one day recently. AND, ms veronica, temp contract jobs have NO benefits, like NO opportunity to PAY a paltry $92. mo. to get any medical.
veronica, YOU have NO case on any basis in any category!! YOU are DAMN lucky to have ANY job at all. Too bad you don't keep up on the news in the REAL world to know the job Unemployment reality the rest of us are living with. The ignorance and arrogance in your demands is really disgusting. We're tired of it. Have the decency (but no appreciation) to show up, and perform your tasks for which you are very well paid, with never a worry about LOSING your job...LIKE THE REST OF US !
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 16, 2013 at 11:37 am
BEWARE. this hasty bill can make things worse. It might prevent strikes, but, just like all PUBLIC jobs, look to city, county & state unions to see, they will still be 'bought off' with extreme money paid by taxpayers.
This bill will ease inconvenience of riders, but still be a burden to taxpayers, and out of line salary & benefits,compared to the real world.
BEWARE, if this 'inconvenience' is eliminated, we'll NEVER get a chance to deal with the EXCESSES that ALREADY exist !! Salaries and benefits must be brought in line with the real world of taxpayers !!!! STOP this Band-Aid, write a REAL FIX, or initiative. Keep all eyes on Sacto, so we'll can exercise OUR options! Don't let Brown & legis pull this con of a Band-Aid.
a resident of Valley Trails
on Oct 16, 2013 at 1:15 pm
Let me see if I have this right.... Anti-union's 'man' can't hold onto a job, so everyone else should accept what peanuts are tossed their way. Don't think I can go along with that reasoning.
As for Anti-union's 'man', he should try the fast-food industry. One usually starts at minimum wage, but then when one's skill level and inability to hold onto a job are factored in, perhaps that's what Anti-union's 'man' deserves. Market rate.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 16, 2013 at 1:44 pm
Judy, I hope your BART co-workers will be as successful trying to match their current pay and benefits when they are applying for fast food positions. They may be barely qualified with their GED's and prior worker experience pushing buttons and watching live meat going down the assembly line. Judy, I've got your peanuts right here........
a resident of Valley Trails
on Oct 16, 2013 at 3:18 pm
If someone would like to translate 'Right's' message into something that is coherent and meaningful, I'd appreciate it.
a resident of Birdland
on Oct 16, 2013 at 6:31 pm
Judy, its pretty simple..............do you think with a GED and no skills other than knowing how to mumble station names and push a few buttons while averaging about four hours of work in a typical shift, that one could pull down the wages and benefit packages that the BART employees currently have (not even taking into consideration the current unrealistic demands for more)?
Your welcome!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 16, 2013 at 10:45 pm
Hey Mooch, Mutch whatever, you more than proved your ignorance. I was so right about the ignorance and arrogance. Obviously, you don't know the meaning of professional...education and skills so far beyond your robotic button-pushing. right and dave sure have you pegged. It is a crime that we a FORCED thru taxation, to pay unskilled like you such extortion pay and benefits.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 16, 2013 at 10:57 pm
Blueberries, not changing your name every hour on the hour. The venom is unmistakable, as well as the identity behind it. Do you have anything to say beyond that you don't like unions? It wears old pretty quickly; attributing different names to the rehashed, childish spurts of venom offers no improvement.
@Judy Mutch ... got a good chuckle from your quip about market rate.
a resident of Birdland
on Oct 17, 2013 at 8:56 am
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For those that are foolishly supporting the simply out of control demands of the BART unions, the following column would hopefully help one to see the real picture. However someone will somehow try to argue that a guaranteed pay increase of 12 percent over four years, monthly health insurance payments limited to $132 and pension contributions beginning at 1 percent and gradually rising to 4 percent (compare that to those who participate in Social Security and cough up 6 percent of every paycheck)is just not enough. The downside for all of us is that all of us that are paying 6 percent into Social Security are the ones stuck paying public employees for a better retirement plan.
Legislation that prevents strikes or the threat of strikes by public transit system seems to be a step in the right direction.
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If that's the case, call it beginner's luck. This is my first fantasy team.
He sure looked like himself when you blew me out in week one!!!!
Not really, your team just sucks. He only had 25 rushing yards and 51 receiving yards in the game. Luckily he had a rushing TD and threw for a score otherwise it would have been a really bad week. Last week he only had 43 rushing and 15 receiving with 0 scores. The good news is that as underwhelming as LT has been and as awful as Brees has been, I'm still 2-0. But just like the Lions, I'm getting blown out in week 3.
Just 30 more points to hit 100!
Here is the difference between the Lions O-line and a good one. On 3rd and 1 for the Lions it either becomes 4th and 3 after being stuffed or 3rd and 6 after a penalty. With a good line like the Eagles have, it's 3rd and goal and the runner goes in for the touchdown UNTOUCHED.
ONLY???? This ain't the CFL where everyone scores a million points. There is DEFENSE in the NFL (unless you are the Lions, of course). Ok... here comes the lecture from you and Roscoe on the merits of the CFL...I asked for that one.
76 yards from scrimmage from the #1 pick in the draft qualifies as ONLY, IMO. When your running back runs for 25 yards in a game, that's only.
He scored one touchdown and threw for another! He scored 20 points against me. Who cares how he did it? You're just in a bad mood because I've already scored 132 points this week and because Detroit is getting exposed and hammered...just like your fantasy team.
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Philly had 1 TD in the 1st 2 games...then 8 against the Liars. The Kitties climbed back in their basket today. "mew......mew....."
LOL! Kitna went 29 of 46 for 446. When's the last time a QB put up that yardage number and lost the game?
A was just checking out MLive and saw a funny article title written before today's game: 'Different Lions go for 3-0 start' Yeah, that's great, except for the fact that "The same old Lions" were the ones that showed up. MLive.com: Everything Michigan
We now will resume your normal programming!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9 sacks and about a dozen each of hurries and hits. Always good for your QB who is coming back from a concussion in the previous week. Someone should write the snap count on the inside of George Foster's eye lids, since he must be sleeping out there. When he's awake he's been playing ok, but he's averaging about 3 false start penalties per game. Those are Jeff Backus type numbers! Good to see that Roy Williams keep his games with a bone headed play streak alive. He had a couple of nice drops today. One that would have scored a touchdown and one that would have been for about 20 yards and a first down. Both of which he was WIDE open for.
Roy tried to run twice, BEFORE he should have caught the ball. I need to find some self-respect and not waste another Sunday watching the Lions.
yes you do...........
I'm too young for that. I've only been letting the Lions drive me crazy for 28 years. My dad is on 50+ years.
Our record is 2-1. We will bounce back.
So Kitna was getting no protection and his receivers were dropping passes and he still got 450 yards passing? Sounds like we have a quarterback. Too bad he's 35.
The problem is that Lions only got 21 points out of those yards. Good quarterback would've gotten more.
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When weary of sightseeing retire to the beach where the clean sands, safe, shallow water and living rock pools will offer a relaxing escape. Amazingly only 20 minutes by bus from city centre. Many local services, shops, restaurants & take-aways nearby.
This room is decorated to a high standard and includes amenities such as TV/DVD, complimetary tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer, radio alarm, free Wi-Fi & sink with shaver point. Adjacent private, modern shower room. This room also offers direct access to south-facing patio garden.
This room has a double and a single bed so can be used as a Double, Twin or Family Room.
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I enjoyed my stay at Lorraine's B&B very much. The room was nice, clean, good bed and everything very relaed and well organised. Breakfast excellent. Thanks, Lorraine.
I enjoyed my stay at Seaview Terrace and had a wonderful view from my bedroom. The bed and breakfast is in a nice area and there is a nice walk along the beach where there are lots of places to eat. Seaview is handy for travelling to the centre of Edinburgh and there is a bus every 10 minutes. Lorraine is a very attentive host and nothing is too much trouble. I found that being able to book my breakfast at a certain time very useful and so when my breakfast arrived it was hot and very tasty. I was very happy with my stay at Seaview Terrace and would like to recommend it to whoever reads this.
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious! Very high quality accommodation.
I had a lot of fun during my Holiday in Edinburgh, also thanks to the fact that Lorraine made me feel at home in her very beatiful house. I warmly recommend it to everyone wants to visit Edinburgh and, at the same time, stay close to a fabulous beach.
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Oklahoma Christian University: Among the Best Colleges in the USA for Internationals
Oklahoma Christian University welcomes students from all over the world, including international students from more than 50 countries. We believe that OC is one of the top universities in the USA for international students because of the excellent quality of our undergraduate and graduate education, the low cost of living, friendly people, a dynamic local economy, diverse culture, and endless opportunities for Christian fellowship.
Oklahoma has consistently ranked in the top states in the USA for the lowest cost of living. Low costs help allow for a higher standard of living, which can be especially important when trying to maintain balance between your studies, interests and social activities.
We provide a safe, welcoming college environment for international students. Our "Welcome to OC" kits supplies international college students with basics like sheets, pillows, a blanket, and other essentials needed to help students feel more at home after a long journey to university in the USA. Each kit is funded through donations from OC alumni and friends, and many are accompanied with a personal note welcoming new international students to the top university in America and to Oklahoma Christian University.
These shows of generosity and fellowship are not unusual at Oklahoma Christian. Not only does OC provide a quality of education competitive with other top universities and colleges in the US, it also provides an environment that fosters respect and friendship between students of all races, creeds and colors. With a student body of around 2,000 students, more than half of whom are active participants in service and ministry organizations, international students may find that Oklahoma Christian is simply friendlier than other colleges; in the USA, many universities possess student bodies of 15-20 thousand or more, which students in a new country can find overwhelming.
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Well. That happened. I finally went to see The Hobbit in the theaters. I even opted for the 3D high fps stuff, and sat for three hours following one of my favorite stories of all time on the big screen. To say that I had big expectations is putting it mildly. To say that the film didn't quite hold up is both hugely disappointing and, in lots of ways, inevitable. Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films are huge shoes to fill simply because LoTR is a better, grander, more epic story. Stretching one book into three movies is quite a feat, made more complicated by some rather quizzical choices on the studio's part. Ethan Gilsdorf over at GeekDad did a great analysis of some of the issues that he found distracting.
First, I'm not talking about the fps thing. That's a post in and of itself, and the more I research it the more I realize it's going to take a lot more than a bullet point critique to wrap my head around it. To be honest, I thought the high fps was innovative and really changed the way I saw the film. But like I said, that's not the focus of this piece. Some of these points are related to fps, but the actual choice and technology I'll leave to another day.
Caveat: I am a huge Tolkien geek. I realize that I am the worst demographic to please. I spent the majority of the early aughts running around the Elendor MUSH pretending to be various hobbits and delving as deeply as possible into the books to be as thematic as I could. I played Sam, Pippin, Merry, and a variety of other feature characters, and read LoTR close to a dozen times. I'm also a geek and a writer and I tend to examine things to within an inch of their lives.
That said, I really enjoyed the Lord of the Rings films, and was pretty much expecting to feel the same about The Hobbit. I even chalked up some of the negative reviews out there to people who didn't get Jackson's vision or that the film was supposed to be lighthearted. I wanted to be an unflinching champion for the film, but I can't. I'm not saying it wasn't worth the money or that I didn't enjoy it, but it was certainly not on par with the other films. There are plenty of things that I loved, but quite a few things that are still leaving me scratching my head.
You see, I have a bit of a list, so I've narrowed it down to six to save your eyes and my brain.
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By Nick Teale
Arsène Wenger has refused to be drawn on who he believes should be England's No 1 goalkeeper.
The French manager has kept a close eye on the Three Lions' progress since arriving in England 13 years ago and with Arsenal set to come up against Robert Green in the West Ham goal on Sunday, Wenger was asked who he believes should play between the sticks for Fabio Capello's side.
"Until now it was always David James," said Wenger, "[Capello] has chosen Green now because James is injured maybe.
"I don't know what he will do when James comes back again.
"If I say one and not the other, the guy who plays against us will be super-motivated."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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April 20, 1977
Cincinnati, OH US
Riverfront Coliseum
The Song Remains The Same, (The Rover intro) Sick Again, Nobody's Fault But Mine, In My Time of Dying, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, Ten Years Gone, Battle of Evermore, Going to California, Black Country Woman, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, White Summer ~ Black Mountainside, Kashmir, (Out On the Tiles intro) Moby Dick, Jimmy Page solo, Achilles Last Stand, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll, Trampled Underfoot.
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Press Reports: 'Brilliance, confusion' mark Zeppelin show
As Led Zeppelin neared the end of its three-hour set Wednesday night, lead vocalist Robert Plant dedicated a song to "the atmosphere we've reached here tonight." He was referring to the fact that no plate glass windows had been smashed and only ,one firecracker had exploded up to that point at the Coliseum concert.
All too often, the same fans that come to hear Plant and Zeppelin sing about lovely ladies with flowers in their hair and the pleasures of a walk down a country lane, end up throwing rocks at windows and policemen and tossing bottles and fireworks among their "brothers" in the audience. But Wednesday's capacity crowd was fairly well-behaved and appreciative of this English band that is approaching a decade in existence. It even allowed the Zep to sit down and perform a tasteful acoustic set, unmolested by the usual burnt-out screams of "rock n' roll!!" and "play 'Stairway to Heaven,' man!!"
Jimmy Page, master of any instrument that has strings on it, donned a mandolin; John Paul Jones handled acoustic guitar, John Bonham banged on a tambourine; and Plant, whose voice is a formidable instrument in itself, sang with a piercing clarity and confidence reminiscent of years gone by.
The acoustic set included admirable versions of "Going to California," "Black Country Woman," "The Battle of Evermore" and "Bron-y-aur Stomp." In the midst of it all, Plant remarked, "This is beginning to feel good, man."
This veteran of four Led Zeppelin tours was glad to see the group abandon the greatest hits concert format of 1973 and 1975, in favor of a well-rounded display of both commercially successful and fairly obscure selections.
Plant told the-audience, "We've been looking at some of the stuff that we didn't feel we could do on stage in the past and have decided to have a go at it this time."
Unfortunately, a muddy, blaring sound system ruined many of the electric rockers of the evening. The band opened the concert with a perfectly dreadful version of "The Song Remains the Same," which was sabotaged by a distorted mechanical delivery.
Zeppelin later beat "Achilles Last Stand," a driving piece from "Presence," into the ground. However a powerful rendition of "Kashmire," perhaps the best executed song of the night, and Page's masterful slide on "In My Time of Dying" balanced the band's performance.
Other rockers that stood out where "Nobody's Fault But Mine" and "Sick Again," which featured some classic Plant sexual gyrations and lusting vocals about "L.A. queens" and 16-year-olds with "lips like cherries...locked up in the hotel room every night."
Later, as an eerie cloudlike fog encompassed the stage, "No Quarter" showcased the keyboard and synthesizer expertise of Jones. The laser show which featured during "No Quarter" proved to be one of the more advanced displays on the rock stage today.
"Bonzo" Bonham also delivered a driving freight train type of drum solo, running his skins and tympanies through a synthesizer. It climaxed with an attack on a gong standing behind Bonham's drooglike body. Overall, Zeppelin's performance alternated between periods of brillance and confusion. The group's unique concert format did illustrate that the Zep epitomizes a dying breed in the world of rock n' roll for large audiences— a band that can sit down and play sweet acoustic music and then stand up to hit you in the face with blistering rock n' roll. [By L.RODGERS / Stater]
Zeppelin fans cause 2nd Cincy riot
For the second time in three days police had to battle fans of the British rock group "Led Zeppelin," but police doubled their manpower and kept trouble at a minimum here yesterday.
An 18-year-old Dayton fan plunged 20 feet to a concrete ramp while trying to scale a wall, police said. Stanley Blair was reported in fair condition at Cincinnati hospital. Asst City Manager Henry Sandman told the Cincinnati City Council that 80 police officers, paid for by the Cincinnati Coliseum, will be used hereafter to prevent outbreaks of trouble. (The Telegram, April 21, 1977)
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This is all that exists from this show that remembered the worst incident in the band's whole career - due to rowdy audience a young boy was pushed from stadium's level straight into the street, where he was stuck by a car accidentally and died. Robert's voice is very powerful and Kashmir rocks really hard, and the entrance into it is explosive. Jimmy also plays the riff from Royal Orleans but unfortunetally this is taken no further.


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UTSA Homecoming activities
Show us your Roadrunner at UTSA Homecoming 2008!
(Feb. 29, 2008)--Get ready to wear your orange and blue -- it's time to show us your Roadrunner, UTSA! UTSA Homecoming 2008 events continue through Saturday, March 1 with the theme "Tradition - Spirit - Pride."
Don't miss the Golf Cart Parade and Rowdy Rampage at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 29 including a spirit rally, concert and fireworks show at the track adjacent to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the 1604 Campus. There will be music by Alpha Rev from Austin. The event is free and open to the public.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
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More than 50 student organizations will participate in the Golf Cart Parade beginning at 6:15 p.m., Friday. The Spirit Rally is at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Fireworks Spectacular at 7:45 p.m. and more music from Alpha Rev. Bring coats, coolers and chairs for the family events. Student Government Association (SGA) will provide hot chocolate.
On Saturday, March 1, events begin with the Diploma Dash run/walk at 9 a.m. at the Convocation Center, 1604 Campus, followed by the Student Leader Reunion Luncheon at noon in the University Center Denman Room (2.01.28). The day will end with the Tailgate Party, the Homecoming men's basketball game and the After Party. The homecoming game is at 7 p.m. against the Corpus Christi A&M Islanders with the After Party at 9 p.m.
More about the Saturday events --
- The Student Leader Reunion Luncheon at noon is an opportunity for UTSA student leader alumni to get together with old and new friends, to enjoy Homecoming activities, to see and hear about changes to the campus and plans for the future, and to stay connected with the university. Speakers at the luncheon will be President Ricardo Romo and Athletics Director Lynn Hickey.
- Dessert receptions hosted by UTSA Ambassadors, orientation leaders, housing, registered student organizations and SGA will immediately follow the luncheon. The receptions give alumni the chance to meet current members of organizations with which they were affiliated at UTSA. Campus tours will be available before and after the receptions.
- The Homecoming Tailgate Party is at 4 p.m. in front of the Convocation Center. Grab your friends, a grill and join in the festivities before we tip off against the Islanders of A&M Corpus Christi. There will be an obstacle course, free rally towels, crafts, face painting, a performance from the spirit squad and other fun activities to get you ready for the game. One of Austin's hottest bands, Alpha Rev, will get the crowd rockin' before the game. If you don't have a grill, join the Campus Activities Board at their tent for a free hot dog and soda.
Read more about the full slate of events at the UTSA Homecoming 2008 Web site and
Editor's note: John Kaulfus, Pat Graham, Barry McKinney, Misty Kelley, Chris Hargraves and John Montoya contributed to this story.


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Nisswa over budget for snow removal
An abundance of snow this season is hitting Nisswa's pocketbook.
Tom Blomer, Nisswa public works director, told the city council Wednesday, March 18, that his department will be over budget for labor and fuel because of all the snow cleanup.
The department has used three or four more barrels of fuel, or $5,000 to $6,000 more, this year compared to last year.
"Potholes will be a big problem this year," Blomer said. "Bear with us; we'll do what we can."
Some of the worst potholes are on Highway 371, which is the state's responsibility, especially in the northbound turn lane at the stoplight in Nisswa. Blomer said the Minnesota Department of Transportation did fill in those potholes late last week.
"We're filling them when and where we can," Blomer said, noting the city just ordered a large dump truck delivery of five times the normal amount of pothole fill. Crews will fill potholes on Main Street when they can.
Other bad spots are the frontage road at the Northland Center, which will be repaved this summer, and Lower Cullen Road near the American Legion, which will be filled when possible. Patchwork will be done this summer.
Regarding sand and salt supplies, Blomer said, "We won't run out but we've used a lot."
Blomer also told the council that the Crow Wing County 10-year solid waste plan doesn't include any increase in funding for recycling. The city added $9,000 to the 2013 budget for recycling services, to have bins picked up more often because they are frequently full.
City clerk Laurie Hemish said the city should ask whether the county would consider raising its annual solid waste assessment fee, which is $15 per county parcel, to get more funds to allocate to recycling. That would help take some burden off Nisswa taxpayers who are paying for recycling services that residents of Lake Edward Township, Unorganized Territory, Lake Shore and Pequot Lakes use as well when they take their recyclables to the bins in Nisswa.
Public safety
In February, police had 163 calls for service. Activity included 74 traffic warnings, 20 traffic citations, 15 agency assists, six medicals, five alarms and three criminal citations.
Fire chief Richard Geike reported that firefighters taking over first responder duties and responding to medicals is going well. The first responders received $638 from the Schroeder milk promotion at Schaefer's Foods.
In other business March 18, the council was reminded that the board of review to hear concerns about property market values will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23.
Council members Lenny Hodgson and Jan Pierce were absent March 18.


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This phrase is most commenly used whenever faced with adversity. However, the phrase can also be used as a means to end any trouble one might have. The very phrase itself has spawned a mentality of "who gives a shit", and a basic lack of ambition.
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