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EL PASO, Texas, Friday—The days are so crowded that I find it difficult even to give you a glimpse of all my impressions. I visited a community center in Los Lunas, New Mexico with Mr. Popejoy, the National Youth Administration Director. It is one of ten the NYA has built in the State.
It is a charming building built around a central courtyard. On the right, as you go in, is a room used as a library to lend books to the neighborhood. When we entered the community center, an orchestra, consisting mainly of mouth-organs with a guitar and another stringed instrument, was playing American and Spanish songs. These Spanish-American people preserve their folk songs and also learn songs in English.
On the left, was a showroom in which boys and girls exhibit things they have learned to make in the center, in order that they build up sales for articles made on their own time. Hand-woven hangings, a beautifully carved chest and a well-made, hand-pegged table and chairs were already on exhibition. The furniture for the Student Union Building at the University of New Mexico, was made on this project and we stopped there for a minute to see how it looked.
Around the courtyard there are weaving and tanning shops. Tanning should be a most useful skill, for this is a cattle country where all kinds of hides may be obtained to be cured and made into anything from rugs to slippers and jackets. Furniture making and carving filled the other rooms.
We drove to Sante Fe to have luncheon with Mrs. Franklin K. Lane and her daughter, Nancy. I visited the sewing room in Santa Fe. Sewing rooms are much the same everywhere, but so many women work in them, it is often a disappointment to them if I do not stop in for a minute. I was interested in the type of women working in the sewing rooms in New Mexico. Since there are no factories, few of them will use the skill in sewing they learn on the projects for commercial purposes, but this new skill will make an enormous change in their home conditions.
We had tea with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Calkins in one of the oldest Spanish houses in Albuquerque. There was a most beautiful cottonwood tree in the center of the courtyard and the arrangement of rooms around the court was charming. I also liked the the corner fireplaces. It is interesting to see baking ovens outside of many rural homes. They are similar to those I have seen way up on the St. Lawrence River in Canada on the Gaspe Peninsula.
After the lecture in the evening, we left by train for El Paso, Texas. This morning, I have seen several projects here—a very large sewing room, a recreational park which the NYA boys are developing, a hospital where some of the NYA girls are learning to keep records and be useful in the laboratory and the wards, a project in which the WPA is helping to check and fingerprint people who have been deported. The records, which this work will bring up to date, will be very valuable to the police forces in every part of the country. Again, the rest of my tale must wait until tomorrow.

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Hands-Free Flashlight
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A rubberized ring and foot grips help hold the GorillaTorch steady and also prevent it from scratching paint or damaging any surfaces. The flexible leg design showcases the inventiveness of Joby founder JoeBen Bevirt, whose passion for engineering has inspired him to do all kinds of cool things, like build robots that help cancer researchers and explore renewable energy sources.
One of the things we like best about GorillaTorch is its dimmer feature, which lets you control the level of brightness depending on the task at hand. You may want all the light you can get if you're working under the hood of a car, for example, or less light if you're reading in bed. If you straighten out the legs, GorillaTorch also works like a conventional handheld flashlight. For camping, home repairs, nighttime reading, flashlight tag or maybe even a walk in the jungle, the GorillaTorch flashlight puts you in control. Here, there and everywhere you need light, GorillaTorch delivers. Read More Read Less
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We're excited that Daily Grommet is featuring the GorillaTorch, the world's most adaptable hands-free flashlight. I'm the Brand Manager for this product and love talking about its amazing features and versatility. You may already be familiar with our flexible Gorillapod camera tripod reviewed earlier by the Daily Grommet team. The GorillaTorch leverages the same patented ball-and-socket construction for flexible, wrappable legs, and we've added magnetic feet for increased adaptability, allowing you to position the GorillaTorch anywhere to cast an intense, focused beam of light on any target. The 100 lumen ultra-bright LED lamp on an adjustable dimmer makes it versatile for use as a powerful spot or delicate nightlight, and the super long battery life (up to 80 hours!) ensures that it'll be there for you when you need it. Pop it under the car-hood when checking the engine, attach it to the bedpost for lights-out reading, wrap it around a tree-branch to illuminate your campsite - or straighten the legs and use it as a handheld while walking the dog. The possibilities are endless!
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couldn't hear the audio.
I have seen these to hold cameras also. Comes in different sizes. Great product.
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It's great that they have found different uses for their patented ball and socket construction.
Here is a link to our review of their Gorillapod Mini Flexible Tripod.
this would be good for my husband in his workshop.
This is very exciting! I love, love, love my Gorillapod. I even use the SLR "pro" Gorillapod with my heavy camera and good lenses. It works perfectly. I'll have to get one of these torches.
Thanks for the comments! This flashlight really can be used by everyone, just about everywhere. Personally I keep three of these on hand - one in the car for emergencies, one on the fridge for power outages/late night snack raids/nighttime dog walks - and my daughter loves her very special bedpost 'reading light'!
Hi! Are the batteries easily replaced and are they expensive? I would like to give 3 of these for gifts.
@ June; The GorillaTorch uses 3 AA batteries (included) and are easily replaced. Battery life is from 20 hours at brightest setting to up to 80 hours at dimmest setting. You can read more info in the DETAILS tab (under video & photos) on the featured Grommet page.
Love this! great idea -- very creative. You'll go far :)
Very cool idea! Its little tweaks like a wrap around stand that turns an ordinary item into extraordinary!
Aharon - agreed! Take a problem "I need a light that holds itself" add innovation and you get a great product. Thanks for stopping by.
I'm interested in the Gorillatorch but would like info about batteries and LED bulb it uses - are replacements easy to find? How expensive?
@Janet - It takes 3 AA batteries which are included. I don't have quick information about replacements bulb but will inquire and add it to this post. Thanks!
@Janet - No one should ever need a replacement bulb for the Gorillatorch. CREE LEDs have a life longer than our lives! There is no way to open the torch and change the bulb. The only way the bulb should ever fail is if someone were to drop the torch from ridiculously high heights. We do drop testing to 30ft, and there should be no breakage at that level.
If anything were to happen to the torch within a year of purchase (i.e. the bulb were to fail), we'd be happy to replace the unit.
I received this for Christmas and have already put it to good use. It is PERFECT for when you need to work under the hood of the car, like refilling windshield washer fluid. The light magnets in the light attach to the underside of the hood, and you can then twist the light to shine exactly where the light is needed. Brilliant.
@DJP - I agree those magnetic feet are a compelling feature on this light - expanding how many places it can give you hands free light! The video shows this feature beautifully - anyone who skipped the video go back and play it!
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Discussion in 'Sports Zone' started by MonsterD, Oct 22, 2012.
And I doubt he cares. He knows he won them.
I say get bent.
Armstrong appeals to cancer supporters as some donors ask for their money back
Austin, Texas (CNN) -- For years, Connie and Daniel Roddy did all they could to support Livestrong, raising tens of thousands of dollars for the cancer charity founded by cyclist Lance Armstrong.
"It all started when Lance's first book came out," Connie Roddy said, referring to the 2001 publication of "It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life," which details Armstrong's bout with testicular cancer. "I read it cover to cover. I was just so taken by who he said he was."
The Roddys, who live in Santa Monica, California, say they initially gave $50,000 to the foundation. In 2003, Connie Roddy said, she helped organize an event for the foundation at a health club that raised an additional $150,000.
Now they want their money back.
"I feel we were really fooled. We were really hoodwinked," she said.
Ya that is utterly ridiculous. I could understand if it was going to the cycling team but to help fund research for a cure, c'mon.
This, IMO, is why he tried to distance himself from the Charity but I don't really know. Like all of us, I'm on the outside looking in but I gotta say that this stuff blows.
The whole upper tier of cycling is dirty. Why single one out?
Answer: because he was better at it
While I disagre, I can atleast respect this line of thinking as long as it's across the board. If you have no problem with athletes using PED in any sport or at the very least a sport where almost everyone else is (i.e baseball) then whatever.
the reason you're in the minority here, is there are other forms of proof besides drug test.
It's honestly hard to believe that the entire world of cycling including former teamates just have it in for the guy. Sworn testimony from countless teamates, friends and others detailing how Lance and others were able to get away with doping is more than the "hunch" you're making this seem to be.
I don't know that I am in the minority here but let's agree that I am for the sake of discussion.
So far as I know, only a positive test can confirm if an athlete is using. What other forms of proof are acceptable according to cycling rules and regulations?
You have no credible proof, according to their own rules, that allow for what has taken place. You have those same cyclists using and you have the same kinds of statements about virtually every other high profile cyclist in the world but only Armstrong gets action taken against him.
You can say that there are other forms of proof all you want but it's not proof unless you have a dirty test.
lol, they want their money that they donated to cancer research back? haha Let me guess. They are having debt issues these days and see a possibility of getting that cash back?
Not gonna happen.
Not that I cared for cycling, but Armstrong kept me interested enough to at least read about the Tour de France, occasionally turn it on the tv if it was on now... Cycling goes right along with underwater basket weaving competition.
Who cares?
Cancer Research > Cycling.
Bonds and Clemons couldn't act like they didn't understand English.
Yep, agreed. I'd tell them to pound sand.
Every time someone loses their battle with cancer, I'd then tell them "your donations could've saved them."
Idiots. They clearly have had nobody in their life affected by cancer.
Anybody that claims Lance Armstrong is clean is fooling themselves. The evidence is overwhelming and Armstrong originally said he wasn't going to defend himself anymore, because he thought the US cycling association would not turn in the evidence and make it known. Now, he has to step down from his 'charity'. His whole career is built on lies and everytime he was making a commerical, was in a beer commercial, was selling stuff based upon his 'clean' image, he obviously wasn't respecting his fans, let alone people in general.
He's a piece of crap and people who have actually met him, I've read, consider him a arrogant and mean guy. He left his wife for his fling Sheryl Crowe, the same wife who stood by him during cancer.
You know, maybe his doping is what caused his cancer in the first place...
Well, maybe they want their money back to donate to an organization who runs it is actually ethical.
He was and he was running a very systematic operation, while the sport of cycling was actually trying to clean up the mess for the last few years. While they were making clear strides, Armstrong was trying to advance methods of cheating.
One of cycling biggest races, The Tour Of California is sponsored by Amgen. Amgen is the manufacturer of a steriod called Epogen. Epogen is the most notorious performance-enhancing drug in cycling; Epogen is to professional cycling what anabolic steroids are to professional bodybuilding! Oh, and apperently the race orginizers of the Tour Of California do drug testing for every banned drug except Epogen. The whole sport is dirty. The problem with Armstrong is that not only was he the best cheater but he was a jerk about it too. Just like Bonds, Clemons and McGwire. No one likes a cheater, and people hate a cocky arrogant cheater....
I'm sorry to sink your ship, but nobody has ever presented indisputable evidence of his guilt. Guilty or not, nobody has ever proved him guilty.
No, the entire sport is dirty and they aren't trying to clean anything up. They are hanging the best athlete the sport has ever had because he is an arrogant ****.
Don't like him? Hang him.
trying to clean up the sport?
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No matter how hard you try you can please some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time but you cannot please all of the people all of the time!
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TO: All Employees
DATE: October 1, 2012
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TO: All Employees
DATE: October 1, 2012
RE: Gala Christmas Party
I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols… feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00 PM. Exchanges of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets. This gathering is only for employees!
Our CEO will make a special announcement at that time!
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Daniel Pipes: Oklahomans Say No to ShariaRoundup: Historians' Take
[Mr. Pipes is director of the Middle East Forum and Taube distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University.]
As Americans learn more about Islam, the aspect they find most objectionable is not its theology (such as whether Allah is God or not) nor its symbolism (such as an Islamic cultural center in lower Manhattan) but its law code, called the Sharia. Rightly, they say no to a code that privileges Muslims over non-Muslims, men over women, and contains many elements inimical to modern life.
Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, gave the danger of Sharia unprecedented public attention in July when he blasted its"principles and punishments totally abhorrent to the Western world" and called for a federal law that"says no court anywhere in the United States under any circumstance is allowed to consider Sharia as a replacement for American law."
Despite some stirrings in this direction, no such federal law exists. But legislatures in two states, Tennessee and Louisiana, recently passed laws effectively blocking applications of Sharia that violate existing laws and public policy. And, in a referendum on Nov. 2, the voters in Oklahoma likewise voted 70 to 30 percent to amend their state constitution.
Although applauded by moderate Muslims such as Zuhdi Jasser, passage of the"Save Our State Amendment" alarmed Islamists. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, accurately accused of aiming"to overthrow constitutional government in the United States," nevertheless convinced a federal district judge to impose a temporary restraining order on the state election board from certifying the amendment.
A full court hearing could helpfully stimulate further public debate over applying the Sharia. In this spirit, let's look more closely at the just-passed Oklahoma amendment, State Question 755. It limits Oklahoma courts to relying exclusively"on federal and state law when deciding cases." Conversely, it rejects"international law" in general and it specifically"forbids courts from considering or using Sharia Law," where it defines the latter as Islamic law"based on two principal sources, the Koran and the teaching of Mohammed."
Popular criticism of the amendment vacillates between two contradictory responses, claiming it's either discriminatory or superfluous.
Discriminatory? While the wording is indeed problematic (international law cannot possibly be banned; and the Sharia should not be singled out by name), State Question 755 correctly insists that judges base their judgments solely on U.S. law. Contrary to rumor, the amendment does not ban Sharia outside the court system: Muslims may wash, pray, eat, drink, play, swim, woo, marry, reproduce, bequeath, etc., according to the tenets of their religion. Thus does the amendment not harm American Muslims.
Superfluous? No research informs us how often American judges rely on the Sharia to reach judgments but a provisional inquiry turns up 17 instances in 11 states. Perhaps most notorious is the New Jersey ruling that concerned a married Muslim couple from Morocco. The wife related that the husband repeatedly forced her to have sex on the grounds that, quoting him,"this is according to our religion. You are my wife, I c[an] do anything to you." In brief, the Muslim husband claimed Sharia sanction for raping his wife.
The trial judge agreed with him:"The court believes that he was operating under his belief that it is, as the husband, his desire to have sex when and whether he wanted to, was something that was consistent with his practices and it was something that was not prohibited." Based on that, the judge ruled in June 2009 that no sexual assault had been proven.
An appellate court reversed this ruling in July 2010, on the grounds that the husband's" conduct in engaging in nonconsensual sexual intercourse was unquestionably knowing, regardless of his view that his religion permitted him to act as he did." In Newt Gingrich's more astringent analysis, the trial judge was"unwilling to impose American law on somebody who's clearly abusing somebody."
Then there looms the alarming example of Great Britain, where two of the country's ranking figures, the archbishop of Canterbury and the lord chief justice, have endorsed a role for Sharia alongside British common law, and where a network of Sharia courts already operates.
Neither discriminatory nor superfluous, laws that banish the Sharia are essential to preserving the Constitutional order from what Barack Obama has called the"hateful ideologies of radical Islam." The American Public Policy Alliance has crafted model legislation that Oklahoma's and 47 other state legislatures should pass.
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Michigan Tech has the largest Peace Corps Master's International Program (PCMI) in the nation, with 55 students enrolled in seven programs. But it isn't just the quantity of volunteers that brought the national manager of the PCMI program to the University Tuesday; it's also their quality.
"We're fortunate to have Michigan Tech people involved in Peace Corps," said Eric Goldman. "They are premier Peace Corps volunteers, and we extend our thanks to you for what you have created. It's astonishing."
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Goldman also expressed Peace Corps' gratitude to Portage Health, which provides a discount of up to 30 percent toward the cost of Michigan Tech's PCMI students' medical examinations. "To be a Peace Corps volunteer requires a rigorous medical process," said Goldman. "It's a considerable expense, and Peace Corps only provides a small amount. I don't know of anyone besides Portage Health who has done this. It's a fantastic example of corporate social responsibility."
Under the direction of forestry professor Blair Orr, Michigan Tech started its first PCMI program in 1995, the Loret Miller Ruppe Master's International Program in Forestry. Since then, a total of 155 students have enrolled and six more programs have been established, in civil and environmental engineering; applied natural resource economics; natural hazards mitigation (geology); civil and environmental engineering; science education; rhetoric and technical communication; and mechanical engineering.
President Glenn Mroz accepted a plaque from Goldman that expresses the Peace Corps' appreciation to the University community. It reads, "Your extraordinary commitment to, and accomplishment in, the Master's International program has made significant contributions to the lives of thousands of people around the world."
Volunteer Julie Herrick had recently returned from her Peace Corps assignment in Panama and is completing her master's. For her, the program offered a way to conduct research and get involved in community service. "I wanted a practical way to apply what I knew as a geologist in context. It was a commitment," she said. "But it was the right way to go about this."
Mroz was involved with the program from the start and recalled the first class heading out to Camp Alberta, where they learned "guts forestry" in preparation for their Peace Corps assignment. "From those five students, we've grown to the largest program in the US," he said.
The program also benefits the University by bringing a diverse mix of students to campus, where they undergo two semesters of intensive academic preparation before entering Peace Corps. "It's not high paying," Mroz said. "But as an experience, Peace Corps is priceless. They learn that you can make a significant impact on people's lives for a long time to come."
Both Mroz and Goldman emphasized the role Orr has played in establishing and nurturing Michigan Tech's Peace Corps program and noted his tenacity and willingness to speak his mind. "Blair is an absolute blessing," said Goldman. "He does a superb job of keeping the Peace Corps honest."


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to train too long or too hard
verbo·ver·trained, o·ver·train·ing, o·ver·trains Sports
verb, transitive
To train too much: a coach who overtrained the athletes before the championship.
verb, intransitive
To engage in excessive training: a boxer who overtrained.
(third-person singular simple present overtrains, present participle overtraining, simple past and past participle overtrained)
- To train too much or too long.
Usage notes
If the object is a person who is being trained, the verb is ergative. If the object is a skill which is being trained, the verb is not ergative.
- Example: "Jim overtrained."
- Example: "I overtrained my leg muscles."
- WRONG Example: *"My jumproping skill overtrained."


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You're invited to a public meeting May 1 at City Hall to learn how the city and its various community partners and agencies are working together to ensure that summer bar and event season in the downtown is enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.
In the past year, I've received calls from downtown residents concerned about noise, fights, vandalism, littering, public drunkenness and other behaviour from patrons visiting our bars, restaurants and events in the downtown throughout the year.
In response, I formed a Downtown Hospitality Working Group to join together to tackle these issues, with membership from police, by-law enforcement, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), planning staff, and condo, business and restaurant associations. We meet regularly throughout the year to plan for bar and event season, and share ideas for improvements.
At the public meeting you'll hear what each organization is doing and how you can get involved to share ideas or report concerns. The meeting will be webcast, and the powerpoint and handouts will also be available online.
Meantime, if you have concerns about noise outside of an establishment (including house parties) contact John Prins, bylaw officer for Ward 2 at 905-971-1886. For noise related to outdoor patios, contact John Hesch of the AGCO at 416-326-5460. To report a crime in progress, call 911.
What do you think? Is there too much noise and related behaviour downtown, or is that the tradeoff of having a vibrant downtown? Let me know your thoughts by commenting here or emailing me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
My Take: We want a vibrant downtown, rich with activities and amenities, but vibrant neighbourhoods must also be livable. The goal is to strike a balance. Residents expect and even welcome a certain amount of noise and activity downtown, but we want to work together to reduce unruly, destructive and potentially dangerous behaviour.
Share your vision of what Burlington should look like in the next five years - how tall should buildings be? What design guidelines should they follow? How much greenspace? How do we preserve heritage? Gain access to the waterfront? Secure parking downtown? Incorporate transit, walking and cycling? These are the kinds of items that are discussed during an Official Plan review, which is legally required every five years. Join staff at interactive open houses on the Official Plan: Tues., May 1, 4-8pm, City Hall Lobby, 426 Brant Street; Thurs., May 3, 4-8pm Tansley Woods Community Centre, 1996 Itabashi Way. Can't attend? Email your thoughts to me here firstname.lastname@example.com.
City staff will be holding a public open house to review the opportunity for the installation of a water play feature at Central Park. The meeting will provide information on potential locations within the park and identify what the feature would include for water play. The open house will be held Thurs., May 3, 6:30-8pm, Rm 247, City Hall, 426 Brant Street. For more information contact Charlotte O'Hara-Griffin, Supervisor Park Planning & Development at 905-335-7600, Ext. 7488 or email at email@example.com
Can't attend? Email your thoughts to me here firstname.lastname@example.com.
Join me and planning staff for a public meeting to review plans for a rezoning application to allow a Tim Horton's to locate in a portion of the former Blockbuster building in the No Frills plaza on Brant St. Current zoning regulations prohibit a fast food restaurant in this location. Learn more about the application, and share your input at the meeting, Tues. May 15, 7-9pm, Central High School Gym. Can't attend? Email your thoughts to me here email@example.com.
Residents are invited to attend a public open house 6-7:30pm, Rm 247, at City Hall to learn more about the Glenwood School Drive Stormwater Master Plan Municipal Class Environmental Assessment project. Staff will identify the alternative structures being evaluated, and solicit feedback and comments. Area residents will receive a notice by mail, and a notice will be placed in the Burlington Post and on the city's Website. To view the original notice of the study commencement, click here.
There are four standing committees of City Council that include every member of council - Community Development, Community Services, Budget & Corporate Services, Committee of the Whole - plus an Audit Committee. To check what's coming to committee (where we make recommendations that go to council) and council (where we pass final votes), visit here.
The public can register as a delegation to speak to any item on a standing committee agenda for up to 10 minutes at committee and 5 minutes at council. Register online here.
The regularly scheduled Ward 2 Seniors Committee and Citizen's Advisory Committee will not be held in May, to allow residents to attend these public meetings.
The wind turbine planned for the Brant Street pier has been cancelled, after members of the city's Community Services Committee heard the costs would be prohibitive to proceed, and the benefits negligible.
Discussions with Burlington Hydro staff in January revealed that the transformer station serving the downtown area is not adequately configured to accept feed-in (surplus power) from the pier wind turbine. Upgrading the transformer to accept surplus power is not currently planned, and is fairly expensive. The alternative is to reconfigure the wind turbine to capture excess power in battery backs. The cost for the reconfiguration and batteries is $70,000. The turbine itself is worth another $100,000. It was purchased by the original contractor and it currently in storage.
The turbine was intended to power the LED lights on the pier, for an annual power savings of about $3200. It would take about 53 years to recover the investment of the turbine, the reconfiguration and the batteries through power savings.
Burlington Hydro provided funding for the turbine. In speaking with the head of hydro, he confirmed they will not be requesting that funding back.
What do you think? Should council keep the turbine, or do you support removing it? Email your thoughts to me here email@example.com or leave a comment here.
My take: I supported cancelling the turbine, given that it was primarily intended to be a demonstration project aimed at raising awareness of renewable energy. More people are aware and talking about renewable energy now than in 2006, when the pier turbine was conceived. We need to focus on projects that deliver renewable energy results, rather than simply serve as showpieces. The city already looks for renewable energy opportunities with new infrastructure projects (most recently the new fire station) and is moving ahead with a Community Energy Plan to identify additional energy saving opportunities. However, the waste of an already purchased turbine is one more casualty of the pier project, and reinforces the need to quickly solve issues as they arise.
At our budget meetings in March, council voted to shift an additional percent of gas tax funding from transit to roads. Council amended the federal gas tax split from 70% roads and 30% transit, to 80% roads and 20% transit. This provides an additional $500,000 for roadways resurfacing infrastructure.
The gas tax money is for intended for transit capital costs (for example, new buses) and does not affect operating funds. In making the vote, council heard that the capital dollars are not needed till 2021.
At the budget meeting, council heard from a number of residents who expressed concern about taking money out of transit to fund roads.
What do you think? What is the best split in gas tax funding for roads and transit - the new one, the previous one, or some other ratio? Please comment here or email your thoughts to me firstname.lastname@example.com.
My Take: I'm a big believer in transit - it's an investment in our community and a greener future. However, I did support the shift as a temporary measure to inject much-needed funds into our growing infrastructure gap - and buses use roads as well. We will have an opportunity to review the gas tax ratio at next year's budget. By that time, we will have the results of the Transit Master Plan review which will provide necessary information on capital needs going forward.
Small businesses less than 3000 sq ft won't get hit with tens of thousands of dollars in development charges for converting their businesses from office to retail use. The exemption was approved by Regional Council last week when the region's entire development charges bylaw was updated (mandated every five years).
Small businesses, particularly in downtown areas, said the charges would stall redevelopment and hurt prosperity at a time of continued economic uncertainty. Locally, the Aldershot Business Improvement Area and the Burlington Downtown Business Association worked with the Milton Business Improvement Area to ask for the exemption.
The idea behind development charges is to finance infrastructure required by growth. Businesses would have paid development charges when they were initially built. The idea behind charging again for conversions from office to retail is that retail uses drive higher traffic volume than commercial/office uses, thus require more infrastructure.
However, conversions of small businesses have little impact on infrastructure. Further, the region does not offer a corresponding refund for conversions from retail to office.
What do you think? Was the exemption the right decision? Email your thoughts to me here firstname.lastname@example.com.
My Take: I supported the exemption, since small-business conversions have little impact on infrastructure, which is why development charges are levied in the first place. The charge would have been little more than a tax grab that would hinder business development unnecessarily, without advancing the policy goals of the DC bylaw.
Great things are happening at our hospital, and we're on a fast track toward our redevelopment. Here are just a few highlights of recent events:
Burlington's Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital ranked highest of area hospitals on a series of measurements tracking patient care, patient safety and other indicators. The data was collected by The Canadian Institute for Health Information, which launched a website here that allows the public to measure the care, safety and efficiency at 600 hospitals across the country.
The online tool looks at four years of data for 21 clinical and nine financial measures. Among the findings for Joseph Brant are:
In addition, all Ontario hospitals are required to complete a quality plan, set targets and publicly report on progress to meeting the targets. Administrative salaries are tied to achieving these targets under the provincial government's Pay for Performance legislation.
Our hospital is a leading institution on patient safety and has shown reductions in hospital mortality rates, central line infections, ventilator acquired pheumonia, and MSRA & VRE infections; and an increase in hand hygiene compliance. To read the hospital's progress on a variety of key patient safety indicators, click here.
To read JBMH's quality plan, targets, and progress, visit: here.
McMaster University has selected Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital as the preferred site for the Halton McMaster Family Health Centre. Under a previous agreement, the city and Halton Region are contributing $10 million to the project (about $500,000 each annually) directly to McMaster. The centre will be housed in a new administrative structure being built in 2012/2013, that is also expected to house some hospital administrative uses, and provide for new and existing parking while the redevelopment/expansion is underway.
McMaster anticipates using two floors as part of the Phase 1 project. All parties hope to be open to the public by the end of 2013. The site plan application for Phase 1 will be submitted to the city's planning and building department in May, and the process will include public consultation.
Last week, the province announced funding of $22.5 million to assist with the cost of planning and design work for the hospital's redevelopment project. This brings the total planning and design grant up to $24 million. This will expedite the planning needed to get our hospital project moving foward quickly.
The redevelopment of the hospital is expected to include:
* 10 new operating rooms
* a new intensive care unit
* 76 new in-patient beds
* an enlarged and improved cancer unit
* new diagnostic imaging and laboratory areas
* enlarged parking facilities; and
* an expanded outpatient surgical suite.
The community must raise $120 million for the hospital as part of our local share of the redevelopment.. The city has already commited to contribute $60 million; another $60 million will be raised by private donations from individuals and organizations.
The hospital's community Capital Campaign kicked off in January with significant pledges of support including:
Please consider what you can to. You can make a donation online here.
My take: Our hospital redevelopment is the biggest and most important capital project in our city since it was first built, and it is moving forward on an accelerated timeline. The project effectively got underway in 2006 when the government heard the concerns of residents about the need for the hospital expansion and provided a $1.5 million grant to outline the scope of the project. In 2009, the city pledged funding, and in 2011 the hospital received approval to proceed. Regardless of any change of government, there is a firm committment to this project. All parties support our hospital; our task is to keep it moving forward.
It will take all of us pulling together to make this project a reality - just as we did when the hospital was first built.
The key factor in its success now is fundraising. Our family has made a monthly pledge over five years. Please consider what you and your family can do, and be sure to participate in some of the many community fundraising events for the hospital which I will be highlighting each issue of the newsletter.
Last week, the city's Community Services Committee recommended approval of the installation of one sidewalk on the South side of First Street, based on several factors and new information including:
• A survey of First Street residents showed 50% in favour, 50% opposed, so evenly split on the issue.
• A survey of area residents showed 63% in favour of a sidewalk.
• The city's accessibility advisory committee articulated that sidewalks assist in pedestrian friendly, walkable communities for residents of all abilities, particularly those with mobility challenges.
• There are existing sidewalks or new ones coming for all the surrounding streets, so the entire area will have sidewalks on one or both sides of the street once the reconstruction on First, Beaver, Market and Green streets is complete.
Given the information we heard at committee, and the results of the community survey, it has become clear that sidewalks are a community benefit, much more than simply a benefit to residents abutting the immediate street. However, my request to remove the sidewalk from the local improvement charges was defeated at committee in the interest of fairness. Residents on other streets have paid for sidewalks if they existed when they purchased their home (it would have been built into the house price), or they were subject to a local improvement charge if a sidewalk was installed later.
There is a portion of sidewalk already on the North side of First Street - that will be removed when the road reconstruction work begins.
Committee also heard a legal opinion on sidewalks. We had asked whether not to installing a sidewalk would create liability for the city if someone was injured walking on the road. The legal advice, shared in public session, is that the city has no legal obligation to install sidewalks, thus no liability; however, we are responsible (and thus liable) for ensuring roads and /or sidewalks that do exist are well-maintained.
The sidewalk recommendation will proceed to council for a vote, Mon., April 30, 7pm. That is a public meeting and residents can attend, or register to speak to the issue for up to 5 minutes.
What do you think? Do you support the addition of one sidewalk on First Street? Are sidewalks a community benefit, rather than a benefit just to the residents on the particular street? Email your thoughts to me here firstname.lastname@example.com.
My take: In light of all the information we received, including that a majority of residents supported the sidewalk, I voted in favour of it. It is clear from the data we received, however, that sidewalks are a community benefit and in my view should not be charged to residents fronting onto the street. I believe we will need to revisit charging residents for sidewalks, as the city pursues our worthy policy goal of walkable, pedestrian friendly neighbourhoods.
The Waterfront Citizen's Advisory Committee has recommended that the city explore a future commercial use for the old pump house on the beach strip, for example a coffee house or pub.
The city's Community Development Committee approved the recommendation last week, which asks city staff report back on the process and timing for issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest to attract a private sector retailer to lease the pump house, to provide additional food and beverage service to visitors to the beach. The process should include recognition of the historic designation of the building, dialogue with neighbours and discussion around the costs associated with any renovations and upgrades to the building.
The recommendation awaits a final vote at the April 30 council meeting, after being approved by the city's Community Development Committee.
What do you think? Do you support food and beverage service in the pump house? Email your thoughts to me here firstname.lastname@example.com.
My take: As one of three council members who sit on the waterfront committee, I welcome the addition of appropriate amenties in the beach area, and the preservation of historic buildings. Repurposing this space for food and beverage service can accomplish both.
City and regional staff will review the status of the residential properties on the beach strip along Lakeshore Road as part of the ongoing Burlington Beach Waterfront Park Master Plan Review, currently underway.
The park, which includes Spencer Smith and Beachway, is a regional park operated in partnership by the city and region. Current regional policy for Beachway Park is to acquire all the private homes on a willing buyer/willing seller basis, and incorporate the land into the park for roads, parking, openspace, and other amenities.
However, the residents who live in the beach wish to stay, and I've heard from a number of residents across Burlington and Halton who believe having a small residential enclave adds vibrancy to the area, and safety through "eyes on the street."
Currently, the residents have municipal water service, but not sewer hookups. Adding sewer infrastructure could cost up to $80,000 per home, born entirely by residents. A number of residents have installed state of the art waste water solutions for much less cost.
The request for a review of the residential status is the result of motions recently passed by Burlington city council and Regional Council (all Burlington councillors also sit on regional council). The motions ask planning staff at the city and region to work together to explore all options, including a review of whether to continue with an acquisition policy for the residential properties, address coastal safety and the feasibility of servicing the residential area. Planning staff is also requested to work with Conservation Halton to ensure that its land holdings and its regulations pertaining to this area are included and fully accommodated in the planning study.
What do you think? Can the park be developed by including the residential enclave? Please comment here or email your thoughts to me firstname.lastname@example.com.
My take: I'm supportive of allowing residents to remain along the beach strip. The private homes do not impede public access to the waterfront or the trails along Beachway Park, as most of them are located on the West (non water) side of Lakeshore Road. The residents also add eyes on the street to the area, which adds safety and vibrancy to the beach.
The city's spring road sweeping program is underway. City and contracted sweepers have begun working on roads to remove dirt and debris. The operation runs 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with activities kept to arterial roads during overnight hours. Sweeping is expected to be completed by the end of May.
Halton Region will shortly begin resurfacing Brant St. from Fairview St. to Churchill Ave.. Work is expected to be complete by June. The majority of work will be conducted at night, between 7pm and 6:30am. For more information, contact Bob Wicklund, Project Manager, 905-825-6000 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Under new regulations from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario, a restaurant (as a primary use) is no longer the only business that can obtain a liquor sales licence. As long as food is available for sale, any type of business can apply based on approved municipal clearance and inspection letters. The city has already started to receive and review applications for licenses from local businesses, including most recently a hair salon.
In 2012, 100 more rent supplements will be provided to families in need, as part of the region's goal to add 100 units of assisted housing per year until 2014. The region has over a dozen different rental, housing, and emergency shelter programs, some operated with federal and provincial funding.
In 2011, the region added 214 units: 80 rental units; 57 rent supplements; 60 units in Halton Community Housing Corporation buildings (there are several HCHC buildings in downtown Burlington); and 17 transitional beds. In 2013, the 100 new units will consist of 80 rental and 10 home ownership units; and 10 new rent supplements. In 2014, the 100 new units will consist of 90 new rent supplements and 10 home ownership units.
At its April meeting, Regional Council passed a motion I brought as a member of the Health & Social Services Committee to ask the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to include hospital staff influenza immunization rates as one of the reportable patient safety indicators. Compared to previous years, more staff are getting immunized. However none of Halton's hospitals achieved the targeted provincial staff worker influenza immunization rate of 70 percent. Read the staff report here.
Join author and CBC radio food columnist Sarah Elton as she shares her stories from across Canada, her analysis of our agricultural challenges, and her passion for a wholesome local diet. Presented in partnership by the Burlington Sustainable Development Committee and the Burlington Public Library. Tues., May 1, 7pm, Burlington Central Library, Centennial Hall, 2331 New Street. Register for this free event at 905-639-3611 ext. 1321 or get additional information here.
Thank a doctor the week of April 30-May 4 as part of the annual Halton Physician Appreciation Week, to recognize everything our doctors do to contribute to the health and wellbeing of residents. The week also features a special by-invitation Halton Physician Appreciation Dinner, Thurs. May 3, with guest speaker Dr. Brian Goldman, Mount Sinai Hospital emergency physician, award winning medical journalist, author, and host of CBC Radio One White Coat, Black Art.
BurlingtonGreen together with the City of Burlington invite you to attend a Garden Party at 10am Sat., May 5th to celebrate the grand opening of our city's first public community garden, with 30 plots located behind Central Arena in Central Park (2331 New Street). This special event will include welcoming words from those that helped to make the vision for this initiative come to life, including the Ministry of Health, Promotion & Sport. There will be tours of the garden, great give-aways, activities for kids and more.
Celebrate a new gardening season with flute music generously supplied by the Burlington Teen Tour Band.
Together we can make good things grow. Learn more about the Central Park Community Garden here.
Join community members to "walk as one at 1" during International Labyrinth Day at the labyrinth in Central Park. Access the labyrinth through the 560 Guelph Line entrance. For more information contact Justine Giuliani at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Mix and mingle with fellow downtown business owners, managers and staff at the Burlington Downtown Business Association Business Mix After 6, Tues. May 8, 6-8pm at the Rude Native Bistro, 370 Brant St. No charge. To RSVP your attendance, contact Laura Dobson-O'Day at email@example.com or 905-333-9868.
Join Burlington's finest civic-minded volunteers, advocates and community leaders on Thurs., May 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Burlington Convention Centre for the 2012 Civic Recognition Awards, a celebratory evening event in honour of Burlington's most outstanding citizens. Tickets are $35 each, which includes a light buffet and cocktail reception. For tickets contact Lisa Palermo at 905-335-7600, ext. 7458 or email@example.com. Congratulations and good luck to all nominees. For a list of nominees, visit here.
Find out who's coming to this year's Burlington Sound of Music Festival at the Line Up Release Party and fundraiser, Fri. May 11, 8pm-1am, at the DeGroote School of Business, Ron Joyce Centre, 4350 South Service Rd. Tickets are $55 in advance or $65 at the door, available by calling 905-333-6364 or online here. Proceeds from the event help keep the festival free.
Bring your personal papers and identification to the Burlington Mall for safe shredding as part of the community shred-it event to protect residents from identity theft. Hosted by Crime Stoppers of Halton and the Halton Regional Police. Donations accepted of $10 per bag or $15 per bankers box.
INCITE, a support group for single moms, is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser on Sat. May 12 at The Poacher at 436 Pearl St. in downtown Burlington. Doors open at 6pm; show starts at 7. Tickets $10. Proceeds from the event raise money for the "I'm A Super Kid" Campaign, offering workshops, social outings and a weekly children's program. For information or tickets contact Beth Hudson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 905-592-9721.
Eat your fill of lobster, chicken and salad, and enjoy dancing and entertainment at the Rotary Lobster Fiesta, Sat. May 26, 5:30pm, at Central Arena, all for a good cause. The proceeds go towards a variety of Rotary-sponsored charities, including Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. Rotary has made a $1 million commitment to JBMH over the next seven years. Tickets are $85. Doors open 5:30. The arena is located at 519 Drury Lane, next to Central Park. For more information, visit here.
Get your glam on and bring your dancing shoes to the 12th annual Crystal Ball fundraiser for Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, at the Mercedes Benz dealership at 441 North Service Rd. Sat. May 26. This year's theme, New Beginings, reflects the hospital foundation's work ahead as it prepares for the historic $60 million Capital Campaign for the redevelopment and expansion of JBMH. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $400 each. The event is currently sold out, but a waiting list has begun. To add your name, contact Jenna Vaicius at firstname.lastname@example.com or 905-632-3737 Ext: 3471. You can also participate by making a donation or contributing an item to the silent auction. For more information, visit here.
Get your country on at the Buckaroo Bash, featuring Gordi Tapp, Sun. May 27, 3-9pm, Holiday Inn, 3063 South Service Road. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online here. The event raises money for the Country & Blues BBQ, held at Spencer Smith Park, July 13-15.
Lunch Money Tuesday is a fundraiser and awareness campaign for Food for Life. Volunteers will be canvassing GO Transit riders during the morning rush period (6-9am) at seven GO stations (Oakville, Bronte, Appleby, Burlington, Aldershot, Milton and Georgetown) on May 29, World Hunger Day. This event is to encourage people to donate the money they would have spent on lunch to this fresh food charity. For information or to volunteer, contact Sharon Richardson 905-825-2497 or Charlotte Redekop-Young 905-510-5724 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
A local film production company has restored and converted to DVD a film about Burlington's history produced during centennial celebrations in 1973. The 32-minute film, called Eyes of Memory, explores Burlington's history through the eyes of founding families and organizations, including the Irelands, Fishers, Reeves, Zimmermans, the teen tour band and more. The film "has been a major factor in developing a sense of identity - particularly with New Burlingtonians," said Leo Podetz, the executive vice president of the Burlington Chamber of Commerece in 1973. Get your copy and learn more about our heritage by contacting Cinema 16 here or by email email@example.com.
From time to time, residents have short term parking needs that cannot be accommodated in their driveways. You can apply for a 15-day exemption to allow overnight and onstreet parking for longer than the 3-hour maximum for a variety of reasons, including guests, home renovations and repairs or driveway sealing. To apply, contact parking services during business hours at 905-335-7816. Parking is also permitted overnight in city lots, the parking garage and onstreet for free, from 6pm-9am Monday to Saturday, and all day Sunday. Parking fees and time restrictions apply outside of those hours.
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|This was made to compete in the 2012 ECG and WCS UK qualifiers but unfortunatley my partner had to pull out. There are a few bits to finish/redo as I cut corners last minute once I knew my friend wouldn't be ready.
Anyone want to pull together a Valkyrie Profile group at some point next year?
this is a blast from the past, and it looks great :)
Was awesome seeing you again hun and I loved loved loved your Alicia x
saw this at HJ. well done. i don't know the character but looks awesome. love the gradient dye on it.
was nice to meet you at HJ lol
Loved this sooo much =D
this is stunning! Best Alicia I've seen!
This costume was stunning. you make a very pretty alicia.This game does not get cosplayed enough XD
FFFFFF I dunno where to start! The cosplay was beautiful, the weapon was beautiful, YOUR beautiful! In other words perfect!! <3 (Expect no less really) I just loved the amount of detail on the coat and dem boots was wonderfully constructed! Great job as always lovely :) x
Great job on this!! You looked amazing, so much detail!!
Fantastic Alicia! <3
I really need to do the repairs on Hrist and bring her out again.
you did such an amazing job! Hopefully you will wear it again so i can fawn over you in person <3
Your so pretty! I can't believe I saw this in person! I can't believe it was you Naomi D: Was in the cosparade queue, kept looking at you and was like omg she looks awesome, I need to finish the game still I got lost on it xD
You look awesome!!! <3
Beautiful costume. Love the details.
Thank you for the comment on Hrist! :-)
I can ask a couple of others if they're interested in doing a group.


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Thank you to all delegates, speakers, sponsors & partners that made the 11th annual Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand conference & exhibition a great success!
Over 700 smart energy professionals attended the 3 days in Melbourne filled with interesting meetings, panel discussions and networking opportunities.
The Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand is a LinkedIn networking group enabling the discussion of topics and issues in the ANZ smart energy community. Stay up to date and join the discussion today!
On 25-27 November in Melbourne, the 11th edition of Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand again served as the premier platform for next generation electricity and water utilities both in the region and internationally.
A new, fresh event brand was launched at Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand 2013 and we look forward to seeing you all at Australian Utility Week in Sydney in November 2014.
More information will follow soon!
Our programme is developed for and by the industry. For the 2nd year the Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand Advisory Committee, consisting of key utility industry professionals, is offering their genuine expertise and industry insights to ensure the programme covers topics that are of real interest to utilities in the region.
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there is a chart with letters on it (like the one's in at the doctors where they tell you to cover one eye and say the letters back to them and as you go down the letters get smaller) and the first letters are R U N Y O U. I couldn't figure out the rest because they were too small & I keep geeting captured. Pretty funny.
I have to say, that was the most chilling thing I've spotted in the game.
Sounds like a personal trainer quote. He just wants them to give it their all.
Re: Are you still discovering new things?
This doesn't apply specifically to The Last of Us... but I have noticed this:
In at least 4 story-games I have heard of or played, they have quite "closely" named female (main) characters.
Just look at this:
The Last of Us: Ellie
BioShock Infinite: Elizabeth
BioShock 2: Eleanor
Dishonored: Emily
Are the developers afraid to use something else to start the name than the letter 'E'?
I have acquired the grade of Master in The Last of Us story/character/game knowledge as I have played it through 9 times.
... I have no life.
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Baseball Hall of Fame: Paul White
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1 p.m. ET
On Tuesday, Major League Baseball will announce the results of the Hall of Fame voting for the Class of 2004. Candidates on the ballot include first-timers Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor along with holdovers such as Ryne Sandberg. Who should be voted in? And what about Pete Rose's chances of someday joining the legends in Cooperstown? Sports Weekly senior editor Paul White is here to answer your questions.


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We accept reservations up to 365 days in advance. We allow you to re-book your cabin a year in advance at check out before allowing others to reserve the cabin. To guarantee the cabin for next year's vacation, reserve at check out.
We have wonderful restaurants and numerous grocery and convenience stores in Pittsburg NH.
Rainbow Grille – Fine dining, reservations requested
Murphy's Steakhouse – Fine dining, reservations requested
Tracy's Hillside Grill – Serving dinner
Happy Corner Cafe – Open daily in season, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
Buck Rub Pizza Pub – Serving lunch and dinner daily
Grampy's Drive In- Fast food on the trail
Dube's – Serving breakfast and lunch daily
Grocery and Convenience
Dube's Pittstop – Convenience
Trading Post – Groceries and Convenience
Young's Store – Groceries, Supplies and NH Liquor Outlet
Treats & Treasures – Convenience and Gift Shop
Check in is any time after 3 pm, however, there are times when a cabin is ready at an earlier time, if so, you are welcome to check in early. Please check with the office.
We have docks on both First Connecticut Lake and Back Lake. We try to accommodate guests brings boats but cannot can't promise dock space, however, we will make every effort.
Both Young's Store and Treats and Treasures in Pittsburg NH sell NH ATV registrations and Great North Woods ATV Club memberships.
We sell NH snowmobile registrations and club memberships to the Pittsburg Ridge Runners in our office on Stewart Young Road. Both Young's Store and Treats and Treasures sell NH snowmobile registrations and Pittsburg Ridge Runner club memberships.
We sell fishing and hunting licenses for both resident and non-residents in our fly shop. Young's Store and Treats and Treasures also sell NH Fishing and Hunting licenses. For a NH Hunting license you need to provide proof of hunter safety completion or a previous years license from any state.
The best times to fish our area is May through October.
We rent new model year Ski Doo 4 stroke snowmobiles both single and two rider models.
Cell service in Pittsburg NH is very limited. However, at the Lodge there is service for Verizon telephones, at our Powderhorn property on Back Lake there is service and there is service at various businesses in the area.
More than half of our cabins feature wireless internet (WiFi). We offer wireless internet in the office at the Lodge s well as a courtesy guest use computer.
Cabins with WiFi include:
Angler's Roost
Bears Den
Gray Jay
Kiley Cabin
Guest House
Magalloway 7-12
Loon Call
The Camp
Dream Maker
Blackberry Winter
Morning Mist
Wind Song
Deer Meadow
Starlight Cove
Loon's Nest
Mallard's Retreat
Caddis Cabin
Stone Fly
Square Tail
Blue Wing
Pheasant Tail
Typically early May or late April on First Connecticut Lake.
ATV trails open for Memorial Day Weekend generally. Trails close September 30th.
Snowmobile trails open on December 15th provided there is enough snow. Trails close then the snow is gone, very late March thru mid to late April depending on snow pack.
Cabins are equipped for housekeeping. All bed linens and towels are provided. The fully equipped kitchen features cookware and dishes, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster. Satellite color television and a DVD player are available in all cabin however this is no television reception in RiverEdge and Lucky 7.


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Struggling to know what your Valentine might want on Saturday? Let Viva's collection of gift ideas guide you...
Coffee & Bites
Susie Theodorou, Murdoch Books, $35
Gilmore Girls character Lorelei was once asked if she liked coffee, eloquently answering, "only with my oxygen". We know there are many of you out there who feel the same way. Whether it be that first morning cup of coffee that helps pump life back through your veins, or a lunchtime flat white with friends at a cafe, there is something undeniable about the power of the coffee bean. Susie Theodorou's book explains everything from bean types to brewing know-how, so you can get the best out of your coffee-making. She also offers delicious recipes for perfect coffee accompaniments, from chocolate morning toast to after-dinner truffles. A great addition to any coffee-lover's kitchen.
Happy Spirit Magical Nights fragrance by Chopard
Wear your heart on your sleeve, with this unashamedly romantic perfume. A fruity, floral blend Chopard's Happy Spirit Magical Nights in the purple heart-shaped bottle has a rich, warm oriental vanilla aroma and is priced at $99. Another heart-festooned bottle holds Yves St Laurent's Young Sexy Lovely - girlishly sweet in its pink collector edition bottle. From leading department stores and pharmacies. For more scent gift ideas, click here.
Ambrosia pink slip from Elle Macpherson's Boudoir range
Gentlemen, if you're wanting to buy lingerie for your other half this Valentine's Day, we suggest something cute and elegant like this ambrosia pink slip from Elle Macpherson's Boudoir range. It will speak to her girlish side, and it doesn't scream sex-on-a-stick so it won't make you look so, ahem, desperate to get some. Or, ladies, just buy it for yourself. The gorgeous delicate slip is made of silk chiffon and French stretch leavers lace, and is an indulgent $250.
Valentine's Day cupcakes from Dellows Kitchen
Cupcakes are the universal food of love. We may have just made that up, but then again, how could anyone resist one of these sweet chocolate cupcakes? The special Valentine's Day cupcakes have been made by Dellows Kitchen, and we have it on good authority that as well as looking pretty, they taste divine. $4.50 each from Dellows Kitchen, ph (09) 378 6156.
Narcisco Rodriguez For Her boxed set
A perfume and a purse spray, that's what we call a good buy. Narcisco Rodriguez For Her has a special Valentine's Day boxed set of its popular powdery floral eau de toilette out now in its signature black glass bottle (50ml) witha 7.5ml travel vial. It's a great time to be checking out those limited edition offers. This one costs $135 and is available from Smith & Caughey and Farmers stores at St Lukes, Albany, Hamilton and Lambton Quay.
Janis J bag from Mercy Whimp
Fringing is big news this season, with Vogue dedicating two pages to the detail in their recent issue. With both relaxed folky and tough girl associations, we can see the appeal. It's everywhere from Gucci to Jil Sander to Gareth Pugh. But if fringed clothing is too busy for you this leather fringed handbag is a good compromise. We like its folky charm, and fittingly it's called the Janis J bag. $429 from new local accessories designer Mercy Whimp.
Emma Green candle
$49, from Smith & Caughey, ph (09) 377 4770.
Agent Provocateur massage oil
Available in Tuberose & Rose Passion, $115, from Jamie, ph (09) 361 4000.
Heart jewellery box
$35, from Romantique, ph (09) 480 2232.
I love you, vintage pull out card
$10 from Romantique, ph (09) 480 2232.
Fondue set
$89, by Habitat at Nest, ph (09) 361 5555.
Red 'Lazy Girl' special edition recliner
Fabric: silk suede (very durable and stain friendly fabric), $2600, available from FMD Fiona McLeod Design, ph (09) 378 1818.
Mimi Venezia's Valentine's range Venetian-style glass heart bracelet
All beads are handmade in the Venetian Glass Lampwork tradition. Exclusive pieces from the exotic and detailed to the bright and chunky. $47.90 from Gusto & Grace, ph (09) 524 5766.
Cristal d'Arques Paris Longchamp Folies wine glasses
In response to the current revival of the Baroque style, Longchamp Folies enhances and lights up its famous facet-cut lead crystal classic design. Available in black and red. Set of four gift box, $99, from The Coolstore, ph (09) 378 4528.
Individual miniature handmade book
This one features a quote by Rumi, created by artist Liz Constable, from $40, from Book Art Studios, ph (09) 817 5189.
Iconic digital retro Timex 80
Gold metal with a crystal screen, water resistant, $99.95, from The Coolstore, ph (09) 378 4528.
Is that so Kid featuring Angelica Huston, photographed by the revolutionary Vogue photographer David Bailey
This irresistible volume chronicles the duo's fiery photographic collaboration, $125, from Jamie, ph (09) 361 4000.
Music for cocktail lovers by Nathan Haines
$30, from Jamie, ph (09) 361 4000.
Passionata pale pink and black lace bra
$119.90, from Smith & Caughey, ph (09) 377 4770.
Little Minx pale pink bow knickers
$30, from The Pyjama Co, ph (09) 377 5351.
La Perla red lace bra and Brazilian brief
$425 and $290 respectively, from The Silk Drawer, ph (09) 358 5544.
La Perla Black Label black lace bra and G-string
$240 and $185 respectively from The Silk Drawer, ph (09) 358 5544.
Valisere sheer red bra and G-string
$169.90 and $89.95 respectively, from Smith & Caughey, ph (09) 377 4770.
Chantelle black garter belt
$95, from The Pyjama Co, ph (09) 377 5351.
Pleasure State VIP pink eyemask
$39.90, from The Pyjama Co, ph (09) 377 5351.


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Fear No Fashion
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (CDT)
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Join hundreds of participants as Lather Chicago with Agency Galatea present the third annual Fear No Fashion on 10/10/10 with models, dancers, performance art, and local celebrities including TV Host/Model April Rose and TV/Radio Personality Jenner Evans. This event will be hosted by Jennifer Roberts from 101.9 The Mix.
Please come join us for an unforgettable interactive experience because fashion is about feeling Beautiful, Sexy and Empowered! The featured designers are: Borris Powell, Wanda Cobar, Crescendo Apparel, and Anna Hovet. Fear No Fashion's objective is to promote personal empowerment.
Performances by: Joel Hall Dancers, The Revelettes, The Chicago Redline, and The Chicago Spirit Brigade Dance Squad.
Your donations benefit PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment, an international nonprofit that uses education and action to shatter the silence of sexual and domestic violence using social, educational, and legislative tactics.
PAVE is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary – so this year's Fear No Fashion will be held on 10/10/10!
JUST ADDED! An appearance by Miss Illinois USA Ashley Brandarich!
AND a very special guest performance by acclaimed poet Steve Connell coming from Los Angeles....
Steve Connell is the Poetry Slam Champion and 2003 National Champion (team LA). His work has been featured on a wide variety of media outlets, including ABC World News, Good Morning America, MSNBC's Hardball, HBO's Def Poetry (twice), Showtime's Crossover, MTV's World AIDS Festival, BET's Lyric Café, as well as Oprah Winfrey's celebration of Maya Angelou's 75th birthday and Quincy Jones' Lifetime Achievement Award celebration. www.stevenconnell.com
When & Where
Cubby Bear-Wrigleyville
1059 W. Addison
Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (CDT)
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PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment is a national, grassroots nonprofit. PAVE uses art, education and action to shatter the silence of sexual and domestic violence. PAVE's work has been featured on CNN, Today Show, and in TIME.


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A celebrity impostor charged with passing bad checks at drug rehab centers in Novato and Sausalito — then missing a series of court appearances — has been arrested in Orange County.
Loren Dean Breckenridge, 46, was contacted by sheriff's deputies Tuesday in San Clemente, where he allegedly tried to check into a rehab claiming to be an actor named "Loren Jovicic," the Orange County Register reported. Loren Dean Jovivic, 42, whose professional name is Loren Dean, has appeared in numerous television shows and movies such as "Space Cowboys" and "Enemy of the State."
The rehab center recognized the man as Breckenridge, the subject of a nationwide bulletin about an alleged con artist defrauding rehab centers. The bulletin was issued by the National Association of Addiction Treatment Centers.
Breckenridge was arrested on outstanding warrants from Marin Superior Court, where he is charged with ripping off the Alta Mira Recovery Center in Sausalito and the Reflections rehab in Novato, authorities said. In those cases, he allegedly booked himself under the name Phillip Buerstatte — the name of a drummer for the defunct rock band White Zombie.
In both incidents, which were reported in August, he passed checks for $75,000 that were later determined to have insufficient funds, police said.
Breckridge posted bail and then missed several court appearances. Judge Andrew Sweet issued a warrant for his arrest last month.
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1st time out with new board - base gouge/gash (repair experts please help)
Hey guys. I took out my new Rossi Krypto out for the first time up to crystal yesterday. Let me first say this board is amazing and I absolutely am in love with it.
When I got home I noticed this nice gash running side to side near my heel edge. I know its not bad, but fucking shit I am kicking myself for not being careful.
Now I am just a boarder and do not know much about base tech/repairing/etc, but I have read that for little things on sintered bases you can just use P-tex... but I am not sure if that is needed here. If I pass over it tip to tail with my plastic wax scraper, I can definitely feel it get caught there.. Anyways, I wanted to ask the experts here for some help... Please... what do you guys thing/recommend I do?
Here are some pics... They are HD and quite big so you guys can see everything, so I am just putting links below so as not to have everyone load 3 fat pics everytime when entering this thread. Please let me know what you think!
1. http://i.imgur.com/by8rW.jpg
2. http://i.imgur.com/o45zX.jpg
3. http://i.imgur.com/3x553.jpg
Well I certainly don't think it is very serious. I had an identical mark on my board all last year and when I took it in for a full tune with base grind, they were able to make it go away. As a matter of fact, i don't think it is anything. But I am interested in what the old timers have to say.
That's nothing....literally. Don't need to P-Tex that. It's not even a core shot. That will fill in with some hot wax. Not much you can do to prevent stuff like this. It's the edges of the board you wanna worry about and prevent.
+1, wax it and deburr the edges
I think that if that's the only mark on your board after a full day of riding then you sir are not riding hard enough... That's nothing, put away the microscope and ride the shit out of it.
Don't listen to these idiots mate, that board is completely fucked... unrideable.
I'll give you 100 bucks for it.
Not really worth reporting to be honest, it wont affect the boards integrity or performance. But i understand the first scratch hurts :( buuuuut you will get over it as there are a lot more to come!
thanks for the replies. Clearly I was over reacting over such a tiny scratch... heh...
like I was saying, when I go over the area with my scrapper from tip to tail it gets caught there... some of the stuff is sticking up slightly... since the gash is side to side, this only happens when something brushes front to tail...
how can I make this area flat and smooth like it used to be? do I need to go over it carefully with a metal scrapper?
could probably use a really sharp razor to just clean up the burrs, obviously just be careful. I have done this exact thing and taking your time it should be all good
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MAYWOOD, Ill. – Theodore J. Saclarides, MD, FACS, has been named director of the division of Colorectal Surgery at Loyola University Health System. Dr. Saclarides also will serve as professor of surgery at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
Dr. Saclarides was recruited to Loyola from Rush University Medical Center.
"Nationally and internationally acclaimed for his demonstrated clinical excellence and compassionate patient care, Ted Saclarides will help reinforce Loyola's reputation as a leader in colorectal surgery and research," said Paul C. Kuo, MD, MS, MBA, chair of the Department of Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center and director of the Oncology Institute. "Dr. Saclarides will offer inspiration and strong leadership within the surgical department and exceptional world-class care to our patients."
A graduate of Vanderbilt University in chemistry and mathematics, Dr. Saclarides received his medical degree from the University of Miami, Florida. He completed a residency in general surgery and also a surgical internship at Rush in Chicago. Dr. Saclarides completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Dr. Saclarides has been on staff at Rush since 1988 and most recently served as head of the section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery at Rush and professor of surgery at Rush Medical College.
A fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Dr. Saclarides is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Medical Society. He has authored several books and more than 100 manuscripts, abstracts and chapters. He also serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Surgical Oncology and is a reviewer for several medical journals.
Dr. Saclarides was recognized as a top surgeon this year by U.S. News & World Report and was ranked in the top 1 percent in his specialty by Castle Connelly. Dr. Saclarides is a funded investigator who led research studies at Rush focusing on colorectal and colon conditions. His clinical expertise includes laparoscopy, anal sphincter reconstruction, cancer prevention and screening, colorectal cancer, hereditary colorectal disorders, colorectal surgery, incontinence, inflammatory bowel disease, specifically Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, pelvic-floor disorders and transanal endoscopic microsurgery.


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It's been another busy week for dividend growth. A number of blue chip stocks saw dividend increases, including tech giant IBM (IBM) and retail stock Costco (COST). Forest products company International Paper (IP) also saw a quarterly dividend boost. Small cap stocks that raised dividend yields include metal products maker Valmont Industries (VMI), offshore oil driller Ensco (ESV) and regional bank Community Bank System (CBU).
This is on the heels of dividend growth last week in stocks that include Procter & Gamble (PG), Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) and Southern Company (SO). As for the recent dividend growth in stocks, here are all the details about the increases we saw on Wall Street in the last week or so:
IBM Dividend Growth
IBM (IBM), or more formally International Business Machines, announced on Tuesday, April 27, that it plans to raise its quarterly dividend by 18% to 65 cents per share. That will bump the high dividend yield of IBM to a 2% annualized rate and makes it 15 years in a row that the tech company has increased its quarterly payout. IBM Dividend growth has really become a habit.
IBM also revealed that it will buy back $8 billion worth of stock. That's on top of the $2 billion repurchasing plan the company previously announced in March. And to top it off, IBM stock leaders said further stock buybacks could be on the table again this fall. IBM's dividend growth and stock repurchase plans should really keep investors happy.
Costco Wholesale COST Dividend Growth
Costco Wholesale (COST), the largest U.S. warehouse club operator, saw dividend growth late last week. Costco raised its quarterly common stock dividend 14% percent to 20.5 cents per share from 18 cents previously. The dividend is payable on May 21 to shareholders of record as of May 7.
The dividend growth at Costco comes after strong COST same store sales figures for March. Specifically, Costco stores open at least a year saw a 10% increase, which was significantly better than forecasts. International same-store sales at Costco increased 28% according to the same sales report.
International Paper IP Dividend Growth
Forestry products giant International Paper Co. (IP) announced a huge boost to its dividend growth plans on Monday, April 26. Specifically, International Paper said it would raise its quarterly dividend from to 12.5 cents from 2.5 cents. The company said improvement in the company's quarterly earnings results warranted a high dividend yield.
Separately, the blue chip paper company announced it would be buying out the Asian operations of Swedish paper and packaging company Svenska Cellulosa AB. The deal is estimated to be about $200 million.
Valmont Industries VMI Dividend Growth
On Wednesday, April 27, Valmont Industries (VMI) increased its quarterly cash dividend to 16.5 cents a share. That's a boost of 10%. The dividend increase will take affect this summer, payable on July 15 to shareholders of record as of June 25. This dividend growth at Valmont gives the company an annual dividend rate of 66 cents per share.
Valmont is a leader in designing and manufacturing poles, towers and other structures for infrastructure companies and utilities. From local traffic signals to wireless telecommunications towers, VMI is seeing brisk business. Valmont also has a large operation that sells mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture uses.
Ensco ESV Dividend Growth
Offshore drilling stock Ensco (ESV) reported strong earnings late last week that included earnings per share of $1.11 — topping forecasts of $1.01. Reported EPS on April 22 was $1.33, including 22 cents of earnings from discontinued operations. Thanks to these strong results, Ensco saw dividend growth with the announcement that it wil raise its quarterly payout to 35 cents a share. Annualized, the rate is $1.40 for the company.
Though not really much of a dividend stock, considering the yield for ESV stock will increase from 0.2% to 0.7%, the dividend growth is substantial. Ensco is upping the quarterly payout from 10 cents a share to 35 cents — a 250% increase to the oil stock's dividend.
Community Bank System CBU Dividend Growth
Regional bank stock Community Bank System (CBU) reported earnings on Monday, April 26, that included quarterly net income of $14.0 million, or 42 cents a share. That was an increase of 33.8% over last year, thanks to a 7.4% increase in revenue. CBU earnings were strong, so Community Bank System boosted its dividend as a result.
Dividend growth at Community Bank System included a 9.1% increase to CBU stock quarterly payout, from 22 cents a share up to 24 cents a share. The dividend growth represents an annualized yield of 3.8% for CBUs stock. The company also approved a share repurchase program for up to one million common shares effective through December 31, 2011.
Celanese CE Dividend Growth
Celanese Corporation (CE) a leading global chemical company, announced Monday, April 26, that it will see dividend growth of 25%. CE stock increased its quarterly common stock cash dividend from 4 cents to 5 cents a share, making the annual payout 20 cents. The new dividend rate will be applicable to dividends payable in August.
Celanese Corporation makes products for consumer and industrial applications, including food preservatives and polymers for automobile and electronics manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.