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August 16, 2012
by R.J. Anderson
The Astros haven't surprised anybody. But one Astro has.
August 13, 2012
Ryan Vogelsong has arguably surpassed his WTF 2011 season for WTFness. A new level of success requires a new look at how he's doing it.
August 6, 2012
The Mariners saw something they liked in John Jaso. After a few changes, Jaso has power you never saw coming.
July 27, 2012
Looking at the interesting way that an interesting guy has been interestingly great.
July 23, 2012
Norichika Aoki has been everything the Brewers perhaps never expected. What's next?
July 16, 2012
The White Sox center fielder is good, again, surprisingly (for now).
July 6, 2012
How do we judge a GM who seems to make so many wrong moves -- and wins anyway?
June 26, 2012
Is the National League's approach to Matt Holliday merely a reflection of how dangerous he is, or does it tell us something about Holliday's future?
June 19, 2012
With the Dodgers poised to be buyers this summer, RJ looks at GM Ned Colletti's trading record.
June 14, 2012
While you're cooing over Brandon Beachy, Scott Diamond is doing more with less. Is it time to take the prototypical Twin seriously?
June 11, 2012
Ivan Nova's new approach may not work for every pitcher, but Nova's not the type to just hang around.
June 4, 2012
Dale Thayer doesn't do much, but he does one thing, and that might be all it takes to be a successful reliever.
May 21, 2012
David Wright's walk year isn't until 2013, but 2012 has been his walk year in another way.
May 15, 2012
Kyle Drabek has found his quadrant.
May 8, 2012
David Price made a change. A change made David Price.
May 3, 2012
A pitch-by-pitch review of a matchup that we might one day consider historic.
May 1, 2012
Jake Peavy doesn't have Jake Peavy's fastball anymore. Here's how he is still good.
April 17, 2012
The simplest fix isn't always correct.
April 10, 2012
Not every player with a new role is famous, but they're all interesting.
April 3, 2012
Looking ahead to baseball's most significant personal achievements.
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Marina Gardens passes third reading
The final phase of Marina Garden Estates passed third reading tonight (July 15) following a narrow 4-2 vote in favour by Delta's council.
The application, forwarded by Captain's Cove Marina and designed by Polygon Homes, visibly split the community of Ladner during a marathon public hearing held June 25 and 26 that heard over 70 speakers come forward.
The final phase approved will add 674 dwelling units in the form of townhomes and apartments to the existing 619 housing units in Woodward's Landing, Chesapeake Landing, and South Point.
The issue caused many sleepless nights for Coun. Ian Paton, who said he's been torn between the belief the density is too high and the understanding it's already been approved under previous bylaws.
"To me, this is the biggest thing that's happened in the history of Ladner," he said. "I mean, there's been nothing even come close to it since I was a kid growing up as far as developments."
Paton said people weren't asking for many changes in the public hearing, just a reduced density and wider townhomes.
"Ladner's very unique. We're not like North Delta, we're not like parts of Coquitlam and Surrey and Langley where they have these great long roads with 16-foot wide, three-storey high townhomes. This is Ladner."
Coun. Robert Campbell said the density shouldn't be an issue because it was set under the 1996 Official Community Plan for Marina Gardens.
"I don't know why we can sit here and talk about density and pretend that the density on this piece of property is going to change," he said, adding no developer in their right mind would give up their right to build the units they're allowed under current zoning.
"We're deluding ourselves if we think we can play brinkmanship with the developer and say, well no, the 1996 plan is no longer viable," he said.
But the density was a sticking point for Coun. Sylvia Bishop, who compared the development to trying to cram a "size 10" foot into a size nine shoe.
"You can do it, maybe, but the toes are cramped, and the fit is uncomfortable," she said.
Bishop added the lone remaining four-storey apartment building isn't in keeping with the character of the area.
"I understand that many people feel the density is far too high," said Coun. Bruce McDonald, but added council has a legal and ethical requirement to approve the density of a project already approved under the Official Community Plan.
Mayor Lois Jackson agreed, saying the land doesn't belong to council, it belongs to a company that has rights. She said that Marina Gardens is already approved for an even higher density than the one proposed by Captain's Cove Marina, which means turning down the proposal would only invite a new application under the approved higher density.
Council voted in favour of third reading for the application with Mayor Lois Jackson, and Couns. Bruce McDonald, Jeannie Kanakos, and Robert Campbell in favour, while Couns. Sylvia Bishop and Ian Paton were opposed. Coun. Scott Hamilton abstained for a declared conflict of interest because his daughter works for Polygon Homes.


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Isla Fisher has joined the cast of the crime thriller "The Lookout"
Became a breakout star soon after her performance in last year's "Wedding Crashers," Hollywood actress Isla Fisher has joined the cast of the upcoming drama thriller entitled "The Lookout." Set to direct the film is Scott Frank, who wrote the script as well.
The film revolves around a mentally impaired former athlete who works as a janitor at a bank and gets sucked into a heist. Other cast on board are Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Carla Gugino, and Matthew Goode. Shooting is slated to begin in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at month's end.
As of Joseph, he is set to play the physically challenged janitor who becomes part of a heist at a bank that employs him. Meanwhile, Fisher will play a scandalous vixen, whereas Gugino will play a therapist, and Matthew is slated to portray a criminal.


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Slyvie Collection unveils it's new collection of engagement rings called the Petite Collection. The Petite Collection features fashion-forward designs with smaller center stones, ranging from .30 carats to .90 carats. Sylvie has also acheived low prices ($1,400 to $6,995 including the center stone) without sacrificing any of their quality craftsmanship. In keeping with their high standards of customer service, Sylvie Collection does offer customization upon request.
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1. Kate Middleton showed up to beau Prince William's polo match looking as effortlessly chic as ever. [InStyle.co.uk]
2. Glee star Amber Riley will be singing the national anthem at MLB's All-Star Game tonight. [EW.com]
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According to theoretical physicist Michio Kaku, Moore's Law only has about 10 years left before it runs into the limitations of the laws of thermodynamics and quantum physics. IBM has seen the writing on that wall for a while and hence has been developing what it calls atomic-scale magnetic memory in an effort to squeeze yet more performance from the smallest spaces it can.
Atomic-scale magnetic memory involves manipulating individual atoms to serve as memory (IBM claims it takes a mere 12 atoms to store one bit of data). This video was created to show show off that atom manipulation. Each dot is a carbon monoxide atom, and the movie was filmed via stop-motion through a scanning tunneling microscope that magnified the images 100 million times.
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Name: Max Liron Bratman
Date of Birth: January 12, 2008
Parents: Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman
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- Max was born via scheduled cesarean at a Los Angeles, Calif. hospital
- Christina and Jordan played Miles David during his birth
- His name roughly translates to "My Greatest Song" in a combination of both Latin and Hebrew
- At just 4-months, Max appeared in a "Rock the Vote" television campaign alongside his mama
- Two of his celebrity pals include Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's boys, Kingston and Zuma
"He brings out all these elements of play in me. I'll sit on the floor and play for hours. We run and laugh and just have fun. Grown-ups forget how to do that in their lives. He also brings out my unconditional love and unconditional patience." – Christina, on what her son brings to her life.
"I'm head over heels in love. He's completely changed my life. When he's breastfeeding,I just sit there and stare at him. I'm in awe of this little miracle." Christina, on her son, in 2008.
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Apple's iBeacon to improve the shopping experience at Apple Stores
0. phoneArena posted on 18 Nov 2013, 01:22
Apple is about to enhance your shopping experience at brick and mortar Apple Stores. The Cupertino based tech titan is about to install iBeacon transmitters on the tables and shelves at its stores. With the iBeacon in place, those walking into an Apple Store with an iPhone or iPad will be able to sidle up to an accessory and see additional information about it on their phone, including features and pricing...
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1. PapaSmurf (Posts: 10457; Member since: 14 May 2012)
Um, it's a okay idea and all, but I don't see many people using when theres 20+ Apple employees working in one store.
8. Pancholo (Posts: 380; Member since: 27 Feb 2012)
But we will always have *that* friend in the car that goes: "Annnnnnnnd I got an update - Oh! Hold my frappuccino! Must be an Apple Store nearby! Give me 10 minutes, bro!"
16. good2great (Posts: 1042; Member since: 22 Feb 2012)
come on man give it more credit than that. this is a pretty good idea.
this is what they're doing with their technology. it deserves props.
2. spectrums (Posts: 127; Member since: 14 Nov 2013)
Another Gimmick Apps From Apple Iphone :)
3. sinple (Posts: 132; Member since: 04 Nov 2011)
its a bluetooth transmitter that has been around for years? why is it call iBeacon?
4. TheM16 (Posts: 80; Member since: 14 Aug 2013)
So Apple is officially saying no to "NFC" yes to "iBeacon"!
5. Pancholo (Posts: 380; Member since: 27 Feb 2012)
Scumbag brain... I read everything as "iBacon" until now.
15. neurobiologist (banned) (Posts: 89; Member since: 07 Nov 2012)
I am still reading it like that, and I am ok with that )
6. spectrums (Posts: 127; Member since: 14 Nov 2013)
This Fitur Already There On Bluetooth, Apple Only Chance The Name To iBeacon :) But Don't Worry Apple User Will assume This Brilliant Fitur. Hahah, iBeacon Thats Make Me Laught :lol:
7. Pancholo (Posts: 380; Member since: 27 Feb 2012)
Holy crap. Now, for some reason, I honestly think you write horrible in purpose. Your post gave me an aneurysm.
9. JakeLee (banned) (Posts: 1021; Member since: 02 Nov 2013)
I won't guess anything based on leaked information when it's Apple related.
"New is easy, right is hard"
Apple has shown so far that if they add some new features, they are actually useful with less to no trade-offs. (Siri being THE exception)
TouchID for example, is extremely convenient. I never password-protected my phones because I hate being halted every time when I want to do something with my phone.
But with TouchID, it's even faster because I don't have to swipe away the lock screen.
"It just works"
That's the difference.
14. darkkjedii (Posts: 25062; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
I love TouchID, very very useful. +1
13. darkkjedii (Posts: 25062; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
While you're :lol:, go ahead and change "Chance to change, and Laught to laugh".
10. androiphone20 (Posts: 1654; Member since: 10 Jul 2013)
It's always best to know how useful something is when you actually use it, rather than being a total d*!k about it
12. darkkjedii (Posts: 25062; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Not a bad move apple, not a bad move at all. This will surely make things move along smoother, as apple stores are usually pack to the gills. Consider it Jedii approved.
17. good2great (Posts: 1042; Member since: 22 Feb 2012)
i think this is brilliant man. its giving more use to the technology in the phone. its impressive as a shopper to sit in a store and be updated on things the company can offer me while waiting.
18. darkkjedii (Posts: 25062; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Loving this move g2g. 100% agreed +1
19. joaolx (Posts: 364; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
I love this iBeacons feature and that developers can use it. I think this is the most future-thinking feature I've seen in a while, triggering actions depending on your location and in the future maybe have connected, smart houses. This has an infinite number of uses.
20. good2great (Posts: 1042; Member since: 22 Feb 2012)
i know most would hate to say or admit it but this is innovation. lol
21. buccob (Posts: 2740; Member since: 19 Jun 2012)
I agree that this is innovation... but I have been using Llama app in android for 289 days in my latest phone (and a bit more in my past devices) and it has performed over 41K actions
LLAMA = Llama is a Location Aware Mobile App
I have it to automatically turn off and on my WiFi, BT, and Data depending on Location, Battery and conexion drops... It also makes a great Location reminder, and even silence my phone accordingly if I happen to make an event with the words "Movie, Meeting, Seminar" in my calendar
Im not discrediting apple's new feature... but it is similar to what is already out there... specially in combination of NFC.
22. good2great (Posts: 1042; Member since: 22 Feb 2012)
its not the same as what apple is using theirs for man.. that's the point of this article.
Android is not giving you notification or information based on its products and services when you're in the store.
23. buccob (Posts: 2740; Member since: 19 Jun 2012)
I know it is not the same... but the principle of using you location to trigger actions is already there...
I like what I am using way more than having advertising displayed when I enter an Apple Store...
I am not discrediting the innovation of the tech, I am just saying that it has been done something similar already


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The insecure mob boss in 'Analyze This' leaves his marks near those of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Brad Pitt, George Clooney before he attended Oscar Luncheon.
Robert De Niro has left his marks in Hollywood. The 69-year-old movie veteran had his handprints and footprints cemented in a ceremony taking place Monday, January 4 at the famed TCL Chinese Theatre, which was formerly known as Grauman's Chinese Theatre. He placed his hands and feet in concrete near those of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Brad Pitt and George Clooney.
"Joe Pesci always said I'd end up with my feet in cement. I don't think this is what he had in mind," the New York-born star joked, before adding, "They say everyone in the film industry has three homes - the home where they live, the home where their first wife lives, and Hollywood. I love New York, and I'm proud to be a citizen of Hollywood. Thank you for this honor and thank you for making me feel at home here."
Billy Crystal, who played De Niro's therapist in 1999's gangster comedy "Analyze This", took the podium to praise his good pal's talent to deliver in comedy and drama genres. "Even in his darkest performances, even in 'Raging Bull' ... he could make you laugh, and that he did in spades in 'Analyze This," Crystal gushed. "I'm not used to playing straight for anybody, but it was a thrill of a lifetime to be on the opposite side of that genius."
David O. Russell, meanwhile, applauded De Niro for emotionally connected to his character as the father of a bipolar son in "Silver Linings Playbook". "When we first read the script together he cried because he has known people who struggled with PTSD or bipolar disorder," the director said. "Many families are no stranger to these challenges and they have to find the magic and the love that Bob brought in his soul, and he did bring his soul to this movie."
After getting his hands dirty at the ceremony outside the TCL Chinese Theatre, De Niro dashed to the 85th Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Coming with his wife Grace Hightower, he was joined by his on-screen son Bradley Cooper and the likes of Ben Affleck and Anne Hathaway.


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Strawberry Tossed Salad Recipe
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Meet the Cook: One reason I particularly like this recipe is that it's so versatile. I've served the salad with poultry, ham and pork all throughout the year and even used it to add color to the table at Christmas. Recently, when I brought this for a dinner at church, one lady asked if she could take home the little that was left for her husband's lunch the next day - and he very rarely eats salad or fruit. Right now, my husband and I are in the middle of building our retirement home out in the country. We have four grown children and five grandchildren. -Patricia McNamara, Kansas City, Missouri
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- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch white pepper
- 8 cups torn romaine
- 4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
- 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- For dressing, place first seven ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until sugar is dissolved.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Just before serving, shake dressing again and toss with salad. Yield: 8 servings.
Editor's Note: To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Originally published as Strawberry Tossed Salad in Country Woman May/June 1998, p29
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"My picky husband loved this salad. The sweetness of the strawberries with the tangy dressing was perfect."
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"I've made this salad several times and get requests for it all the time. Love it."
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"Loved this salad. I omitted the cheese and the nuts, added croutons instead. A definite hit at our table!"
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"I love this salad but without the walnuts. I also prefer to omit the garlic."
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Just like the first one I loved it and the only thing I have to complain about is that it felt so short.
This show was completely awesome, I liked every bit of it. The first one was downright hilarious in its own right, but this one was even better! Maybe that's because in this episode there was more "original" sketches, not like the first one, in which half of the sketches were from other episodes.
So incredibly awesome. :D
I just wish they'd use 100% brand-new clips, that's all.
I think I was so happy with it because I haven't actually been watching Robot Chicken and thus had forgotten the Cloud City dinner thing was a rerun, whereas last time I'd seen half the clips beforehand. Oh well.
I thought this one was better than the first too — and that's tough for me to say since I LOVED the Ackbar cereal commercial. Bravo to the Robot Chicken gang!
Unbelievably excellent! Every second with Ackbar was gold.
I think it was better than the first one, and that is saying something. I agree with Paula, they do know how to get into our brains.
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Whale hunting, throat singing and Arctic sovereignty will all be part of Charleswood resident's upcoming northern sojourn.
The late-October jaunt might be too much to weather for some, but for Justin Danyluk, it'll be an eye-opening experience that will help shape his development as a social worker.
On Oct. 18, the 24-year-old Charleswood resident will be one of about 20 young people from across southern Canada who will travel to the isolated community of Pangnirtung, population 1,300, located on a remote coastal plain of Baffin Island.
"I'm really looking forward to an eye-opening experience on how people live up north," said Danyluk, a family sciences student at the University of Manitoba.
"You think in Canada we all live wonderfully, that everyone is comfortable and has food to eat, but that's not the case."
The group is part of Global Vision's first Canadian Trade Mission to the North in an attempt to open up dialogue between northern and southern Canada.
After first flying into Iqaluit and meeting with local dignitaries, Danyluk and his peers will meet with community youth to discuss issues surrounding Arctic sovereignty, as well as debate innovative solutions and ideas for social development issues facing the North.
"The Arctic belongs to Canada and we have to make sure it stays a part of Canada," Danyluk said.
"By learning and going to visit first-hand, that will really open my eyes as a future social worker as to what we can do to make things better."
The group will also take part in cultural activities like throat singing and whale hunting, even dining on local delicacies such as seal blubber and arctic char, Danyluk said.
A group of 15 northern youth will visit Atlantic Canada in late November as an extension of the mission, Global Vision director Amy Giroux said.
The North is in a time of transition, she said.
Canada must work to break down provincial trade barriers to help the region flourish and start taking measures to protect its sovereignty from competing interests, she said.
"It's a fine line, preserving their cultural heritage while embracing new technology that's opened up this whole new world to them," Giroux said.
The ideas created during the missions will be presented to an audience of MPs, including Health Minister and Nunavut MP Leona Aglukkaq, and possibly Prime Minister Stephen Harper, in March.
"It's an active way for young people to contribute," Giroux said.
Founded in 1991 by former educator and Progressive Conservative MP Terry Clifford, Global Vision aims to build enterprising and engaged Canadian youth into leaders by promoting Canadian culture and industry through international trade missions.
Relationship building and networking is becoming a forgotten art among the Facebook generation, Giroux said.
Youth must recognize that every choice they make has a global impact, she said.
"What this program does is take them outside of their comfort zone," she said.
"What is in their toolkit, what do they have to compete with students in classrooms around the world? How engaged are they in their community?
"These are really valuable things to add to your resume to help you stand out."
For more, visit www.globalvision.ca.
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My maid of honor really wants to throw me an out-of-town bachelorette party, but I'm a little concerned that not everyone can afford it. From airfare to hotel accommodations, food and entertainment, I know it's going to get pricey. What's the best way to navigate the situation?
The Bachelorette
Dear Bachelorette,
This is one of those tricky wedding situations when honesty is the best policy. Be upfront with the guests about exactly how much they are expected to chip in, and then let them know that you won't be upset if they can't attend.
Talk with your bridesmaids about how much they are comfortable spending as well—often the bridesmaids will take care of food and entertainment costs as long as the guests pay for their own airfare and accommodations.
If it sounds like a lot of people are struggling with the cost, you might want to consider making your trip a weekend getaway with just a few friends and changing the bachelorette venue to somewhere nearby. After all, your bachelorette party doesn't need to be a big vacation—it's simply supposed to be a celebration with your friends!
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Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter
Ralph Hexter arrived at UC Davis on January 1, 2011, to become provost & executive vice chancellor. He also holds an appointment as distinguished professor of classics and comparative literature.
As provost and executive vice chancellor, he serves as the number two person in the UC Davis administration, reporting directly to Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi and representing the chancellor in her absence. He is the campus's chief academic officer and, in that post, oversees the work of the deans and serves as the chancellor's principal liaison to the Academic Senate. He is responsible for guiding the development of academic priorities and strategies; working with the deans to recruit and retain a diverse and talented faculty; and in coordination with the chancellor, leading the university's strategic planning process, allocating resources to advance strategic priorities, and, with his fellow vice chancellors, managing the daily operation of the campus.
Provost Hexter's direct reports include the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Vice Provost for Global Affairs (formerly UOIP), Vice Provost for Graduate Education, CIO/Vice Provost for Information and Educational Technology, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Chief of Police, Chief Compliance Officer, and the Directors of both the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts and the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art.
At UC Davis, Provost Hexter plays a central role in:
- Fostering student success and ensuring the accessibility and affordability of a UC Davis education;
- Improving graduate student support and increasing program options;
- Enabling faculty to do their best work, in their research and in the classroom;
- Promoting diversity in recruitment of students and hiring of faculty and staff, and supporting the university's Principles of Community, which define the campus as a respectful and inclusive community for individuals regardless of background;
- Evolving the budget model to better provide sufficient and stable funding for the university's mission of excellence in teaching, research, and public service; and
- Planning and implementing the 2020 Initiative, which will eventually grow the university's student body by about 5,000 students, most of them international students, and add a commensurate number of faculty.
Provost Hexter received his A.B. degree in English literature from Harvard College in 1974. He earned a B.A. and M.A. in classics and modern languages at Oxford University in 1977 and 1982, respectively. He also earned an M.Phil. and a Ph.D. in comparative literature from Yale University in 1979 and 1982, where he taught in the classics department from 1981 to 1991. During his final year there, he served as acting associate dean of the Graduate School.
In 1991, he moved as professor of classics and comparative literature to the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he directed the graduate program in comparative literature.
In 1995, he joined the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley also as professor of classics and comparative literature, advancing to posts as chair of Comparative Literature (1996–98), dean of Humanities (1998–99), dean of Arts and Humanities (1999–2005), and executive dean of the College of Letters and Science (2002–05).
From 2005 through 2010, he served as president of Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, a selective liberal arts college with 1,500 students known for its innovative student-centered pedagogy and curriculum.
In all of his leadership positions, Provost Hexter has made it a priority to foster excellence across the full range of disciplines, and to promote equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion for students, faculty, and staff. A recipient of the University of Massachusetts' Continuing the Legacy of Stonewall Award (2008), he was a founding member of the LGBTQ Presidents in Higher Education. From 2012 to 2014, he co-chaired with Barbara J. French the UC Task Force and Implementation Team on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Climate & Inclusion, which was charged with making recommendations to create more-welcoming and -inclusive campus environments for members of the LGBT community.
Throughout his career, Provost Hexter has continued to teach, lecture, and publish on the interpretation and meaning of classical Greek and Roman literature from antiquity through the Middle Ages to modern times. His most recent work includes a historical survey of Ovid's exile poetry in Rezeption der antiken Literatur: Kulturhistorisches Werklexikon, Der Neue Paully, Supplemente, vol. 7, edited by Christine Walde (2010); an account of the pseudo-Ovidiana in Ovid in the Middle Ages, edited by James G. Clark, Frank T. Coulson, and Kathryn L. McKinley (2011); The Oxford Handbook of Medieval Latin Literature, co-edited with David Townsend (2012); and "Conquering the Obstacles to Kingdom and Fate: The Ethics of Reading and the University Administrator," with Craig Buckwald, in The Humanities and Public Life, edited by Peter Brooks with Hilary Jewett (2014).


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OTTAWA -- "We would have a cup of coffee, I think, once or twice," former prime minister Brian Mulroney told a 1996 deposition of his relationship with German businessman Karlheinz Schreiber.
"I did not have sexual relations with that woman," U.S. President Bill Clinton famously told reporters in 1998 about his dalliance with a White House intern.
Neither answer was necessary false, but both left out key information -- Clinton had other kinds of intimate relations with Monica Lewinsky, and Mulroney received cash-stuffed envelopes in a business arrangement with Schreiber during those casual meetings.
Similarly, the Senate expenses scandal has become a study in carefully chosen words and information left unsaid. The government has disclosed precious little detail about the $90,000 payment made to Sen. Mike Duffy by Nigel Wright, the prime minister's former chief of staff.
Monday offered a fresh example: After insisting for months that his chief of staff resigned in May over the controversy, Stephen Harper himself told radio station News 95.7 Halifax that Wright was "dismissed" for writing the cheque.
"I had a chief of staff who made an inappropriate payment to Mr. Duffy -- he was dismissed," Harper said in the interview.
-- The Canadian Press


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Sorry folks, I had to exorcise the demon that was that polyester fabric. Fortunately I hadn't progressed too far with flat-lining so I didn't have much unpicking to do. Here it sits, seething in its unfinished glory waiting to become a backpack or tote bag.
Cotton denim is SO much more pleasant to sew. Everything pressed and behaved beautifully. Well - almost everything. Read on.
While sewing this jacket didn't take forever, I made a lot of mistakes which obviously increased the completion time.
Fabric & Notions:
Cotton denim is SO much more pleasant to sew. Everything pressed and behaved beautifully. Well - almost everything. Read on.
While sewing this jacket didn't take forever, I made a lot of mistakes which obviously increased the completion time.
Fabric & Notions:
- 2.5 yards 100% cotton denim (not from stash)
- 3 yards 100% floral cotton lawn (from stash)
- 1.5 yards Ambiance bemberg (sleeve lining; from stash)
- 8 gold studs (Pacific Trimming)
- 24" gold separating zipper (SIL Thread)
- weft fusible interfacing
- 90/14 universal needle (for shell)
- 70/10 microtex needle (for lining)
- regular sewing and serger thread
Sizing/Fit: I cut a size 16 and did a 5/8" FBA. I found that a 16 was rather roomy, but there was slight gaping at the center front. The FBA solved this problem. Since I didn't know where to rotate the dart, I just left it.
I also shortened the sleeves two inches.
What I neglected to do was move the casing line up. I am short. I know this. But for some reason, I fail to adjust the placement of things like this to account for my height.
"Unbloused," the casing line is way too low. Meh.
About that casing: I say that this coat is almost finished because I cannot find cord to fit my cord locks. I bought the cord locks last summer in NYC giving no thought to the size of the cord needed. Oops.
I could use rattail, but it's not hefty enough. I am thinking about using twill tape, but I'm not certain it will be strong enough either. I called the store where I bought the cord locks; unfortunately, this is the largest size they have. D'oh! I will check a couple more places and see if they have something suitable. If I can't find smaller cord, I'll look for beads or something else to accommodate the cord I have.
To make the casing, I used 2-inch wide self-bias tape.
Flat-lining: The pattern doesn't call for a lining, but I added one anyway. After a long search for a good way to line the coat, I settled on flat-lining using Bunny's (La Sewista) tutorial. I've never flat-lined anything before and found the technique extremely easy!
Basically, the technique combines underlining and a Hong Kong seam finish in one. The lining is cut using the same pattern pieces, but with an extra 1/2" added to the side seams. The lining is then sewn to the shell , right sides together, with 1/4" seam allowances. Finally, the lining is turned so that the pieces are wrong sides together and the extra 1/4" is wrapped around the edge of the seam allowance of the shell.
Pretty neat, huh?
The sleeves are flat-lined as well, but I didn't follow Bunny's tutorial. I didn't understand part of it and opted to do something different. I cut the sleeve lining from rayon Bemberg - less the hem allowance. Then I sewed the hem of the sleeve lining to the hem of the jacket.
Once I pressed the hem up, I serged the side seams and treated the whole thing as one unit. The only thing I don't like about this is the hem finish. Since the side seam is sewn after the hem is finished, the seam isn't encased in the hem. Bleh. I'll be okay with this for now, but it's not something I do often.
Other construction notes: I created a back neck facing so that the collar seam would be completely enclosed. I made a mistake somewhere in measuring the facing width because the facing doesn't lie flat at all. The wrinkly and unruly mess isn't visible from the outside, but I know it's there. =) I might take a series of darts in the bottom of the facing just to make it lie flat. Maaaybe.
I also used Bunny's tutorial on the "burrito method" to sew the back yoke.
Because I made so many mistakes sewing the coat, the neckline stretched a bit. As a result, I had to take a slight tuck to get the collar to sit evenly.
Yeah, I know. I really should re-position the collar so as not to need the tuck. But that would mean unpicking topstitching, already-trimmed and graded facings, casing, and a shitload of other stitches. Let's be honest, I am not doing all of that. The small tuck isn't visible under the collar. I rarely pop my collars, so I'm not worried about it.
A few irks: I like the idea of the shoulder tab, but you can't see the button over the huge collar. It seems kind of pointless.
The casing on the collar is supposed to end at the edge. I wasn't sure how this was supposed to be finished, so I made tiny buttonholes instead.
I should have interfaced the pocket facings - even though the instructions don't say to do so. I think over time the pockets are going to sag in an unflattering way. Eh. It's okay for now.
Conclusion: I'm happy with the coat. I wanted a light-weight transition coat that I can wear in more casual settings. I absolutely ADORE my trench coat but I don't want to wear it out. I could...I really could. This anorak will let the trench get some rest. =)
Up next: I cut out this top...
|Jalie 3130
...and did NOT make a muslin. I cut a straight size Z and used the finished bust measurement of 45.75 inches to calm my fears. Yeaaaaah, we'll see how this goes. =)
Until next time, peace!


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Ya hey..you've by now seen all the exposure Die Antwoord is getting with their new music video for Fatty Boom Boom HERE that pokes fun at Lady Gaga. She even hit back on Twitter and now the SA band have come out and responded with another video addressing some of 20 000 plus comments they recieved on Youtube and ending with some words clearly meant for Gaga… "we featured [her] in our Fatty Boom Boom video to make a point and the point is, if you bite too much.. you gonna get goggas in your @#$%^^&".
It may be a bit too early for this weird sh*t.
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Is the U.S. economy back? Judging from the latest state and local tax data, it is.
And the housing market appears to be leading the way.
The U.S. Census Bureau this week released its tax collection figures for the fourth quarter of 2013, and they are up over 2012.
State and local government tax revenues from property, individual income, corporate income and general sales tax collections were almost $201 billion in the last quarter of 2013.
That's a 3.4 percent increase from the $194.3 billion reported in overall tax collections in the final quarter of 2012.
Property taxes lead the way
The largest increase came from property taxes. In the fourth quarter of 2013, states and localities raked in almost $182.8 billion in property taxes. That's almost 3 percent more than the $177.7 billion collected in 2012's last three months.
The 2013 property tax amount marks the first time since the final quarter of 2009 that the sector broke the $180 million mark. Five years ago, the Census Bureau reported quarterly property tax revenue of $182.5 billion.
While some states, counties and cities collect personal property taxes, the bulk of property taxes comes from real estate. (You can find your state's property tax position in Bankrate's state tax directory.) The Census data reveal that after three years of leveling off, housing values upon which taxes are based are heading back up.
Income, sales tax collection up, too
On the income side, individual income tax revenue continued to grow compared with the prior year's quarter. State and local governments collected $77.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013. That was an increase of 1 percent from the $76.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2012.
The Census data also indicate that we spent the money we had left after paying our state and local income taxes.
General sales and gross receipts tax revenue rose 3.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 to $82.6 billion. That same quarter in 2012, the tax take in this sector was $79.8 billion.
Tax revenues may be up, but here are eight tax breaks that cost Uncle Sam big money.
More tax info from Bankrate
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NEH Pledges $448,100 to Create Community Reading Programs for Military Families
The project, "Pepperdine University Libraries: Developing a Sustainable Preservation Environment for Humanities Collections," was a 15-month renovation that started in May 2016. The library was originally set to open in Aug. 2017 but that timeline was pushed back a month.
Payson Library, a big hub for studying and learning on campus, closed after the Pepperdine University libraries received a $300,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Preservation and Access, to help the preservation and security of humanities materials.
The renovation includes an updated climate for the preservation of special collections, higher security systems, a new coffee shop and student success centers. The modernized interior will allow for a more collaborative environment and engaging learning spaces, according to plans.
Elizabeth Drake is an English teacher from John Adams High School. Part of her summer was spent learning about early African-American culture in Savannah, Ga. She received a National Endowment for the Humanities Scholarship to participate in a Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshop.
"Gullah Voices: Traditions and Transformation" was a weeklong journey in the Gullah community in the corridor between North Carolina and Florida. The Gullahs were from West Africa, many from Sierra Leone, and were enslaved to work the rice plantations.
Elizabeth said the traditions and language continue and people are working to preserve it. "The workshop gave a different understanding of history."
She was looking forward to using her new insights in the upcoming school year.
Acclaimed independent film director John Sayles and producer Maggie Renzi are teaming up with The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum from Matewan to host a 30th anniversary Film Screening of Matewan in South Charleston on Oct. 7.
Filmed in the coalfields of southern West Virginia, including Thurmond, and featuring local residents as extras, Matewan captures a critical moment in labor history when miners across the state led a rank and file organizing drive that would change the course of labor relations in our nation for decades to come. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the film in 1987.
All proceeds will benefit the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum's 2021 Blair Centennial Celebration, which is made possible through funding by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
A new $310,000 grant will allow UF to digitize thousands of pages of old newspapers from Florida and Puerto Rico.
The grant comes from the National Endowment for the Humanities and will digitize 300,000 pages of historically significant newspapers.
UF is collaborating with the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. The newspapers will be in both English and Spanish, with issues spanning from 1836 to 1922.
Two recent grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities will support New Bedford Whaling Museum projects with national scope.
A $136,000 grant from the NEH Division of Education Programs will fund a two-week "Summer Institute for Teachers" in 2018 that will illuminate the art and contexts of Herman Melville's famous 19th century American novel Moby-Dick, and help teachers interpret the book for 21st century students.
The NEH Division of Public Programs has awarded a $40,000 Exhibition Planning Grant to the Museum to support the development of a traveling exhibition based on one of the gems in the Museum's collection, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World.
Completed in 1848, the 1,275 foot panorama is the longest painting in the United States and is currently undergoing conservation at NBWM.
During the "Summer Institute for Teachers," 25 teachers from around the nation will encounter the rich worlds of Moby-Dick, and gain a better understanding of Melville's literary power and how to interpret the book's wonders for their students.
Six Melville scholars who comprise the Melville Society Cultural Project will serve as principal faculty of the Institute.
Painted by Benjamin Russell and Caleb Purrington of New Bedford, the Panorama travelled the United States between the 1850s and 1870s as a moving picture show.
The NEH grant will support the development of a traveling exhibition titled "A Spectacle in Motion: The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World," which will debut in New Bedford in 2018, and then travel to Mystic, Connecticut in late 2018.


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|YDS: 5.11a French: 6c Ewbanks: 22 UIAA: VII+ ZA: 22 British: E3 5c [details]
|Richard Rossiter, and Leah Macaluso
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By Kreighton Bieger
Jun 12, 2001
|This is a great climb, but the fledgling (flailing?) 5.11 leader might want to bring at least one mid size nut or a #3 or 4 Metolius size for the run from bolts 6 to 7 (counting clipping the lower anchor as a 'bolt'). I found it a little much for my taste, as the climbing got harder there, and the reach was a bit much for my 5'6" self. Otherwise a great route with fun moves below and again up higher.
By Richard Rossiter
May 5, 2003
|I seem forever to be in the role of guide book writer. If I go to Manhattan, people stop me and ask how to get to the Trade Towers. As for Joint Venture, the name is a play on Cannabis Sportiva, and on the fact that I did this originally with Leah Macaluso. Leah, being rather short, hated the upper arete. She was my massage therapist as well as a lovely climbing partner. Dan Hare had nothing to do with this route. Leah and I started in the narrow dihedral in the left of the photo via gear, then climbed the arete to the right of Dan''s route. Do you people read guides books or just make this stuff up? Dan's route climbs the steep face just right of the initial arete then takes the upper dihedral just left of the upper arete of Joint Venture. Dan's route is called Feeding the Beast and is rated overall, 12a. The name may be a reference to Dan's insatiable lust for setting new routes.
By richard magill
May 6, 2003
I listed Dan's route on this website as "Beast Food" which is what Rolofson's book calls it. I also gave it the 12b rating that Rolofson listed.
And as a point of clarification, I think this beta photo is a bit misleading - the anchors shown here are actually the anchors for Beast Food.You have to stay right to get to the anchors of Joint Venture.
All that aside, Joint Venture is a really fun line on nice stone!
By Tony B
From: Around Boulder, CO
Jun 27, 2003
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|This route can be climbed as an easy 5.10 or maybe an 5.11a, depending upon the line taken. On the upper section, where it follows the arete it is also possible to set right into the dihedral there (still within clipping reach) and stem/palm to the right to pass the crux on the arete.
By Craig Quincy
Jul 18, 2003
|If you're thinking of linking up the first part of Joint Venture with Cannabis Sportiva, don't! It's certainly possibly with long slings, but it's not worth the risk to your belayer. There are some gnarly loose blocks in between the two routes that you must traverse across.
By Kyle Turner
From: Brighton, CO
Nov 6, 2006
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|Fun route with a thin start and some good steming on the upper "pitch". Easily done as one pitch with a 60m and minor rope drag. Nice climb.
By Paul Hunnicutt
From: Boulder, CO
May 8, 2008
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|ALERT: If you climb this to the bolted anchor and then climb 'Cannabis Sportiva', there is a big, TV-sized, loose block about 6' left of the anchor sitting on a ledge. It looks like a great hand jam behind it to make the traverse but - DO NOT PULL ON IT!! We would have thrown this to the ground, but were worried about it eventually rolling to the highway. It certainly needs to come off though.
By Paul Hunnicutt
From: Boulder, CO
Jul 2, 2008
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|IMHO, the lower section goes at 5.10+ for those interested. Watch your rope around the arete and you might want one smallish cam to get to the anchors. Green or Yellow alien.
By Robb M.
Aug 31, 2008
|Does anyone know anything about the new bolt line that leaves Joint Venture and goes directly over the roof?
By SAL
From: broomdigiddy
Feb 22, 2009
rating: 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
The second pitch if staying in the crack is pretty stout. I believe it is said to be 5.12.
It felt pretty darn hard. You can easily finish the route or choose to just climb the arete skipping this crack. Sure is fun climbing though. Really fun as one long pitch no matter how you finish it.
By John mac
From: Boulder, CO
May 7, 2009
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|If only there were about 100' of the lower face! Great route anyway.
By Joshua Merriam
From: Boulder, CO
Jul 15, 2009
Re: Robb M.
Blockhead .12+.
By Robb M.
Jul 23, 2009
|Thanks for the beta Joshua!
By Top Rope Hero
From: Was Estes Park, now homeless
Apr 13, 2010
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
A bit inconsistent, but good times, nonetheless. I didn't find the supposed 5.10 moves around the cruxes, but the 11a move down low and the one up top are each just one-move wonders.
One thing: I don't understand climbing just the first "pitch," which is only about as tall as Dennis Rodman. Unless you have an old-school, 37ft rope, you should probably think about taking the WHOLE line, young leader. The second "pitch" is wholly different, but just as good, with a little spice if'n you don't have monkey arms. And the overhanging top out jug fest is about as fun a finish as you can ask for.
And forget the cams--you don't need them for the cruxes. While JV may not be littered with bolts like the rest of Boulder Canyon, it still protects plenty well where you need it with the clips at hand.
By J P
From: Denver, CO
Mar 16, 2012
rating: 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
We pulled a tiny post-thaw flake off just above the second bolt, but it didn't seem to impact the climb.
From above the first bolt to the area just left and under the roof, this climb requires balance and technique more than it requires strength or crimping.
Don't be scared off by the consensus grade. If you climb in the 10s regularly, you'll be able to do this climb.
By keith story
From: Boulder, CO
Jun 28, 2012
rating: 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
Maybe I was having a rough day, but this route caught me ofFguard.
I think I missed a clutch hold or something, 'cause I had to so some high-brow fandangaling on nail-y stubs to get up the bottom section.
I hope next time I climb it, I'll have a "a-ha!" moment followed by a face-palm.
By Larry Shaw 1
From: Boulder, CO
Jul 17, 2017
|Really enjoyed this climb, great movement and interesting holds. The bottom section felt .11- to me moving to the arete around the 4th bolt, and .10ish moving to the arete around the 2nd bolt. The upper section was a fun end to the climb.


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Amenano B&B is located less than 20 meters from Cathedral Square and University Square, in the heart of the baroque historical center of Catania. This historical center has always been considered as the jewel of Sicilian architecture and has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Is situated on the second floor of an elegant and historical building built in the 700's by a noble family. Therefore, the 'palazzo' itself is considered to be a building of historical and architectural value. Nightlife, known as 'Movida Catanese' is located a few meters away from our B&B with a many 'Caffe Concerto' and other typical local coffee shops specializing in delicious local pastries, pubs, restaurants, sidewalk café's, tavola calda and many other popular meeting places. By day, one can visit the most important monuments that the city has to offer including the Duomo, the Greco-Roman Theatre and everything else that normally can be found in the heart of a City like Catania. The Amenano B&B has been recently renovated by its owner, an Architect by profession, who, while maintaining the elegance of its historical structure, has inserted a touch of modernization and convenience. He has managed to develop an elegant ambiance by utilizing the available vertical space by creating a loft in every room, totally independent from the rest of the building.
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we were exhausted from a flight from rome to catania and just wanted to get to sleep - we got our rental car and typical of italy the map and mapquest were not right - we called and carmelo came and got us!!!!! he was the sweetest young man - the room was spacious and clean - we would go back in a minute - rose richter - glen ridge, nj 07028
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It's going to be a busy week this one, and hopefully we can move in by the weekend. Training hard for the Ironman at the moment, which is taking a bunch of my time. It's going well. I may actually be cycle-fit this year. Can't wait to live there, wake up to that view and fish the hell out of the river at the bottom. School opens in four weeks.


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The front cover of the pamphlet features title text, 25 Ways With Peter Cooper's Gelatine, plus additional text, Purity And Honesty. In between the two sections is an oval with a photograph of a man inside (Peter Cooper?). The back cover includes only text, Peter Cooper's Gelatine, "Pure In 1822, And Still The Purest And Best." Inside pages include dessert recipes.
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Yes, it is "unexpurgated."
-- At least, I checked a couple of parts and it appears to be an "unexpurgated" version.
I am always amazed at people who have a facility for other langauges, and you seem to be one of those. Amazing.
Thank you about Spanish. We just said those 3 magic words yesterday afternoon to each other. (Say, where's the "happy feet" icon on this site?!!)
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I'd like to propose another area to add to the list with potentially strong equity growth for the next 3-5 years...the area near the Rhode Island metro station east of the tracks into Brookland. There is strong retail potential along Rhode Island Ave and along the tracks (with the empty warehouses and car repair shops) and good housing stock with a nice mix of row houses and detached. There is also currently strong demand for renters in the area with its proximity to Catholic and Trinity. My 2 cents.
- April 16, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Neither of you strongly like the Ballpark district for long term equity growth?
- April 17, 2008 at 10:41 AM
What about Petworth?
- April 21, 2008 at 2:03 PM
I'd be interested to know the total development costs of new residential, commercial, and office recently built or coming online in the next three years in Columbia Heights versus H Street (or anywhere else in the city with a lot going on). That would seem to be a very revealing snapshot of what the market thinks is the best place for investment.
- April 23, 2008 at 9:22 PM
- Jesse Kaye said...
I would personally put Petworth a bit further down the list. Besides Georgia Ave on the "Great Streets Initiative" there isnt much going on there over the next 2-3 years. Once Curtis Chevrolet has figured out what they will do it will move up much faster!
I personally didnt put the ballpark district on the list because it has already had its growth phase. I dont think it will see as rapid a return as some other areas in the immediate future.
you are exactly right about Rhode Island. Doug Jemal, my favorite developer, owns everything behind the Cavalry Church School on 6th & RI. Once he applies for his Planned Unit Development its going to be #1 or #2 on my list.
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Early voting for SPLOST VI, a six-year tax to fund capital projects, begins Tuesday, and Hall County officials hope voters approve another round of the 1-cent sales tax.
Yet in the middle of a historic recession, some are not as eager to continue the self-imposed tax.
Assistant Hall County Administrator Phil Sutton said SPLOST is the best way to pay for county projects. Because the tax is consumption-based, anyone who purchases items in Hall County helps fund its future. Sutton estimates nearly 40 percent of the revenues from the tax come from people who don't live in Hall.
"It's a fair tax," Sutton said. "It allows people that come into the community that use our roads and infrastructure and parks and lake to pay for those facilities."
Doug Aiken of the Hall County Tax Payer Association said he is not sure voters will approve SPLOST VI. With the loss of the Homestead Tax Relief Grant from the state, residents already face the threat of a property tax increase. On top of that, there is talk of a new transportation sales tax and the question of how all the government bailouts will be funded.
"The timing of it, with the economy like it is, is really bad," Aiken said. "People are just fed up with taxes."
Local officials, however, hail the tax as the mitigator of property tax rates. Sales taxes allow everyone to pay an affordable share of the cost, Sutton said.
If SPLOST VI fails, Gainesville property owners in particular face the threat of a future tax increase, Chief Financial Officer Melody Marlowe said.
The city is banking on future sales tax revenues to pay back debt, some of which already has been incurred, on the construction of its new public safety facility.
County residents likely face the same threat. For road paving projects alone, Sutton said county residents would face a tax increase of one mill, or $6 million, without SPLOST.
"It (a defeated SPLOST) would be very problematic; the commission's going to have some significant expenses that are going to have to be dealt with and limited options," Sutton said. "Basically all of our capital projects and road projects are funded through SPLOST. It would stop us cold."
Hall County has used the tax since 1985 to fund special construction projects and equipment purchases.
Eric Gray, an Oakwood resident who writes a blog about Hall County politics titled "Left on Lanier," said 14 years of the voluntary tax is long enough.
Gray, who said he supported the tax in the past, said he likely will vote "no" this year.
"After 15 years of additional voluntary taxes, they want to tack on another six years during the worst economic event since the Great Depression," Gray said. "I simply don't agree with that."
Sutton, however, said it would be hard for the county to keep up with the county's anticipated growth without SPLOST. Sutton's argument outlines one of Gray's biggest problems with the tax.
Gray says that the optional tax was supposed to fund "special projects," but now the county uses it to fund necessary infrastructure, such as roads.
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Without SPLOST, though, one local health official says that there may not be enough money to fund public programs outside of general government. Dr. David Westfall, director of District 2 Public Health, says local public health has already suffered state and county funding cuts.
Without its slated $5 million in upcoming SPLOST funds, Westfall says District 2, which serves 13 counties including Hall, will not be able to afford the expansion it needs to its crowded facilities.
"We're already at capacity in some of our clinics," Westfall said. "We expect it to get worse as the population grows as with the current economy more people find themselves in need of services there."
If SPLOST is not passed, Westfall said patients could face longer waits for services and less privacy.
"Something like public health is not something that can just be ignored, and (with the economy) more and more people may well be in need of those services," he said. "Without the necessary support, we won't be able to provide those services."
Sutton said he feels the public is receptive to SPLOST VI, and has heard positive feedback about past SPLOST projects.
"The economy is of concern, but on the other hand I think that the residents and voters in Hall County have supported all of the last five SPLOSTs and each time in the last three SPLOSTs the vote has been stronger and stronger each time," Sutton said.
"Some of our most popular projects are the library in South Hall and the community center in East Hall. ... People really seem to appreciate those. They appreciate the necessities and they appreciate the quality-of-life projects."
Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce President Kit Dunlap said many projects in SPLOST VI are necessary to help Hall County attract businesses.
"Particularly the roads and sewer are economic engines for other things to happen, whether it's more retail that would locate there or industries, because you've got to have the transportation and you've got to have the sewer service," Dunlap said.
Dunlap pointed out that the penny tax is a small price to pay to help the county expand while keeping property taxes down.
"There's something in there for everybody. What helps one helps everybody," Dunlap said.
But Hall resident Terry Kuehn feels that there has not been enough of an effort to involve taxpayers in the project selection. Kuehn, a former city official in another state, calls SPLOST an "excellent program" but questions giving $32,000 to Braselton and using $3 million in local dollars to fund the relocation of a federal post office.
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Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson, Nowhere Boy) is just the first kid to go mainstream with the idea in Kick-Ass.
Lizewski describes himself as a high school kid with nothing special about him. Until he creates a superhero outfit and actually begins confronting criminals. Bystanders with videophones turn him into an Internet sensation, and he inspires some better-trained, better-equipped and deadlier heroes, such as Damon Macready/Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage, National Treasure) and daughter Mindy/Hit Girl (Chloe Moretz, Diary of a Wimpy Kid) to join his real-life Justice League.
When they get on the bad side of dangerous crime lord Frank D'Amico (Mark Strong, Sherlock Holmes), Lizewski's superhero dream quickly turns into a nightmare.
But parents be warned, this is a superhero satire for grown-ups. And it's rated R for a reason.
Things we liked about the movie:
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The thing they changed is that only in the movie is it true.
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We like the movie version because it makes the characters much more sympathetic and their murderous actions much more palatable. But we like the comic's version because it makes for a less clichéd character. We're not sure how this works, but we found Cage's portrayal simultaneously eccentric and uninteresting.
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"That's the most intriguing thing: You've got the best back in the WPIAL against the most potent passing attack," South Fayette coach Joe Rossi said. "It's a Big Ten versus Pac-10 type of game."
South Fayette must stop Shai McKenzie, who has rushed for 2,362 yards and 38 touchdowns and benefits from the blocking of 225-pound fullback Jaylin Kelly.
"It comes down to matchups," Rossi said. "For us, it's going to be getting helmets to the football. McKenzie doesn't get tackled one on one. He's either gone out of bounds or scored. He's the best back I've ever coached against — not having gone against Rushel Shell."
Washington High faces a Brumbaugh brother for the second consecutive week, so it got a glimpse of what to expect.
The Little Prexies defeated Seton-La Salle, 33-17, in the quarterfinals despite a 220-yard, two-touchdown passing performance by senior Luke Brumbaugh. His younger brother, South Fayette sophomore Brett, has passed for a WPIAL-best 2,583 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Stopping Brumbaugh and receivers Zach Challingsworth, Justin Watson, Conner Beck and Mike Fetchet will provide a true test for cornerbacks Mijerean Witcher and Darius Spinks and safety Josh Wise.
"South Fayette has such a potent passing game," Wash High coach Mike Bosnic said. "The younger Brumbaugh is an excellent quarterback. He has a few tall receivers who can really catch the ball and run. Last week was kind of a wake-up call for us.
"Playing in the Interstate, it's a very good conference, a very tough, hard-nosed conference. Teams play a different style. It's not much of a wide-open passing game. When you don't see it every week, it's hard to replicate. We'll definitely be working on it all week."