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Business Success through Social Media is topic of Workshops: The Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce will hold a two-session "Business Success through Social Media" workshop series. The first, a 101 beginner's course, will take place July 28, with an intermediate 201 course to follow Aug. 25. Both sessions will run from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at the chamber, 151 3rd Street NW, Largo.
Presented by CEA Marketing Group of Clearwater, the programs will educate and demonstrate the strategies and objectives for utilizing social media in today's business climate. In addition to an overview of the social media phenomena, it will provide hands-on demonstrations in maximizing use on social media sites including Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.
"Thousands of businesses are using social media to make new connections, to find new clients, employment and to keep current," said Tom Morrissette, chamber president. "To be successful in these times, utilizing these sales and marketing tools is essential. If you're not using them, rest assured that your competition is."
Cost is $30 per session for chamber members and $50 to attend both sessions. Non-members are $40 a session. To register, contact the chamber at (727) 584-2321 or e‑mail email@example.com.
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Shake, Rattle & Bowl: The chamber will hold its sixth annual Shake, Rattle & Bowl on July 28 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Liberty Bowling Lanes, 11401 Starkey Road, Largo.
This business networking event will feature bowling, summertime picnic treats and a variety of great prizes.
Cost is $200 to sponsor a lane, which includes a team of four to five bowlers, the company's name advertised on a bowling lane, food and beverages, name and logo on commemorative program and prize contests. Basic team registration is $125 for a team of four to five players, food and prize contests.
Space is limited to 16 teams. To register or for more information, please call the chamber at (727) 584-2321 or e-mail email@example.com.
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Women Inspire Awards: The chamber will present its second annual Women Inspire Awards Luncheon on Aug. 10 from 11:45 am to 1:15 p.m. at the Greektown Grille, 1230 Cleveland St., Clearwater.
Presented by the chamber's popular Women In Business Council, the event will celebrate several women in mid Pinellas County who have made a difference in the region and workplace. Nominations for the awards were submitted to the council by individuals, organizations and businesses from throughout the area.
The luncheon is sponsored by Allstate Insurance-David Puckett Agency, DEX Imaging, Hampton Inn & Suites-Largo, Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Largo Central Park and Yoga4All Serene Body Massage. Cost is $20 for chamber members, $25 for guests. Registration deadline is Aug. 6. To register, please call the Chamber at (727) 584-2321 or e‑mail email@example.com. No shows will be billed
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SCORE Business Counseling Available: The chamber hosts business counseling services provided by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) at its offices by appointment every first and third Thursday monthly. SCORE counselors represent working and retired business executives who volunteer their lifetime experience providing assistance for people looking to start a business and for owners/managers of existing businesses. There is no cost involved. Counseling appointments can be made only by calling (727) 584-2321.


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They sound like to much of a hassle lol, but I have heard you need a '1meg' volume pot for emg pups not a '500k' one, is this true?
No, EMGs use a 25k ohm pot. Typical humbuckers will use 500k ohm and single coils typically use 250k ohm. There are lots of variation to that, but the EMGs use far less resistance than passive pickups.
Why do you think you want a push/pull pot, then?

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James Suckling
Off to Experience Cuba's Sweet Tobacco of Change
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Winter's Dilemma
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Dancing with the Devil?
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Smoking in Bed
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This weekend, though, I dreamed about cigars. I am not sure what my former psychiatrist would say about this. I was seeing her for other reasons than smoking. But I haven't seen her in a couple of years. So it doesn't matter. She would have said something obtuse, or asked a bunch of useless questions. Talking to her was essentially like talking to a mirror.
Hard Times in Cuba's Tobacco Country
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I spent most of Tuesday visiting some tobacco plantations. Most were in the Vuelta Abajo, or Vegas Finas part of the tobacco area near the towns of San Luis and San Juan y Martinez. But I also went to a plantation near the town of Piloto called Finca Vista Hermosa.
Another Day in Cuba
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Back In Havana
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Blue Smoke to Fight the Blues
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I am traveling tomorrow to a place that is about as far away as you can get from the awful news of the stock market meltdown. It is a place where money is not king. It is a sleepy island with warm souls and sunny weather, where time passes without much change, where a smoldering cigar can measure eternity. Of course, you guessed it ---Cuba.
A Green Cigar Fit For A Prince
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When the Cat is Away the Mice Play
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A couple of days ago I was at home in Tuscany and I went down to get some cigars to smoke to follow a classical music concert in Cortona (by the way, it was with violinist Joshua Bell, who is amazing). I noticed mice droppings in the large free-standing cedar cabinet where I keep my cigars in my wine cellar. So I decided to take a closer look, and to my horror the furry bastards had eaten a partial box of 1993 Cohiba Siglo 1 and 1985 Hoyo de Monterrey Gourmet. I had no idea that mice ate cigars.
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At Vigilant, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a company like no other in Montreal. We design and deploy technology and infrastructure solutions for use in global financial markets, so you'll gain exposure to both the finance and tech industries. Our formula for success is really simple: we use best in class technology to drive our business and employ naturally motivated people in an environment that inspires innovation. If this sounds like you, then keep reading:
Our Network Engineering team is looking for a dedicated Software Developer to be part of an industry leader in high performance networking. You'll have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and worked in a very fast paced environment. You'll be part of a driven and dynamic team proud to say that they are always trying to evolve technologically. This team is a critical part of our trading operations.
If you want to be part of a company that values and recognizes your skills, your ambition and your ideas, you'll have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- 5 years of experience in a software development role
- Strong experience with dynamic languages such as Python or Ruby.
- Strong experience with web application frameworks: Flask and Ruby on Rails.
- Experience with a front end JavaScript.
- Experience with Linux operating systems.
- Experience with managing databases.
- Understanding of networking and network protocols a major asset.
- Experience with provisioning tools (Ansible) an asset.
- Familiarity with Agile development.
- Innovative thinking and problem solving
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication skills in English
As a Software Developer for Vigilant, here are some of the things you'll focus on:
- Building clean object-oriented Python-based web applications to provide added visibility and control to operations as the team maintains our global network and connectivity to the various vendors.
- Providing real-time monitoring of network's health.
- Developing ad-hoc tools in a very short timeframe as needed by operations to address urgent and critical matters when they arise.
- Provisioning and maintain Linux-based servers in remote sites using Ansible.
- Participating in idea generation and research innovative solutions.
- Assisting in the requirements engineering and analysis phase.
- Developing highly efficient and robust systems.
Why are we one of the Top Employers in Montreal for 5 years running?
- Our competitive salary and bonus structure
- A comprehensive benefits program starting on the first day of employment for you and your dependents and significant others
- The opportunity to continually re-train and learn new skills as to keep pace with the latest trends in the industry
- Transportation - we pay for your train pass, bus pass, parking – even Bixi!
- Breakfast, lunch & snacks – every day
- A commitment to the community and 40 hours of annual paid volunteer time
- A casual environment where you work with passionate, smart people who care much more about how you think than what you wear!


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Wander through vibrant walkways and uncover fashionable finds inside more than 50 brand name and Disney-themed shops, boutiques and kiosks.
Savor a variety of culinary delights among a collection of waterside cafes, world-class restaurants and quick-service counters.
Discover a host of fun-filled experiences, from smile-inducing specialty acts and diverse music to world-renowned shows with breathtaking talent.
Save the date—an open casting call for the revival of this popular TV show is coming to Disney Springs on August 17, 2017.
That's right… American Idol is getting a fresh start on ABC in 2018, and Disney Springs is hosting the very first stop of its open audition bus tour!
Craving a shot at the spotlight? Hopefuls between the ages of 15 and 28 can visit the West Side near the Cirque du Soleil® La Nouba™ theater to audition in front of the show's producers.
Online and Walk-Up Registration
Due to the popularity of this open audition tour, we recommend registering in advance on americanidol.com. You'll also receive full audition details and learn more about eligibility requirements.
Here are a few important details to keep in mind if you are planning to register and audition in person on August 17, 2017:
Parking will be available beginning at 4:00 AM at the surface parking lot near the West Side.
An Audition Alternative
When the bus rolls away at the end of the day, you'll still have the chance to become a part of Idol history! From August 18 through September 15, 2017, you can create and submit an audition video at the American Idol pop-up kiosk, located inside the Market Stalls building within Town Center.
American Idol will debut on its new home at ABC in 2018.
Shop the latest trends and take advantage of special in-store promotions at select locations.
If putting together the perfect first-day-of-school outfit is the goal, then Disney Springs is the place to go to achieve it! You'll find a wide range of stores to help you gear up for a brand new year of memories.
And when you need an escape from the shopping shuffle, you'll encounter plenty of opportunities to unwind at one of our many themed restaurants—or infuse your day with a little live entertainment.
Here's a sampling of some of our go-to shops:
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Everyday Essentials
Create a customized storybook starring your child or capture her makeover against an immersive backdrop at the Disney PhotoPass Service Studio.
Discover the incredible array of things to do at Disney Springs right now, tonight and tomorrow.


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OKOLONA — The town of Okolona will join with a regional alliance to work to attract jobs to Chickasaw, Union and Pontotoc counties.
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports the group will recruit new industry and assist existing businesses with growth and economic development grants.
The town of Houston also has joined the alliance.
The board did ask for clarification on the annual $20,000 fee to be paid by Okolona. Under the agreement, Houston will chip in $20,000 and Chickasaw County will contribute $40,000.
Okolona Mayor Louise Floyd-Cole says if the alliance can do for us what the PUL (Pontotoc, Union, Lee) did, it will be great opportunity for the region.
The PUL alliance was a driving factor in bringing Toyota's auto plant to Blue Springs.
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ICS Prospective Parent Meeting
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ICS Board Meeting
The next ICS Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 3:30 p.m.
Board Member Opportunities
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The man in charge of Pembrokeshire County Council when the decision was taken to allow what are now known to be unlawful payments to senior council officers, has admitted that mistakes have been made.
Former Pembrokeshire County Council leader Cllr John Davies was the chairman of the Senior Staff Committee in 2011 that allowed the controversial pension opt-out scheme.
The Wales Audit Office last week said the arrangement was contrary to law.
By March, council chief executive Bryn Parry-Jones and another unnamed senior officer will have received more than £50,000 in unlawful payments, Auditor Anthony Barrett said.
Dyfed-Powys Police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) are now liaising over the issue.
During last night's (Thursday) Question Time-style 'Pawb a'i Farn' programme on S4C, filmed in Crymych, Cllr Davies was asked about the payments.
He said if he was still council leader he would set up a 'completely independent' investigation.
Cllr Davies said he also welcomed any CPS probe into the matter.
Referring to the Senior Staff Commitee, Cllr Davies said: "It was a unanimous decision by the committee, there were Conservatives, Labour group members and the Independent Group represented at that meeting. We decided to allow it on the terms that there was no extra cost. The auditor has suggested, in his opinion, that there was an extra, long-term cost."
Presenter Dewi Llwyd interrupted: "Well he suggests it's illegal."
Cllr Davies replied: "Yes, he also suggests that, but the fact is there's legal advice from both counties that says something else. Therefore I would suggest, if I was still the leader, there's a need to have an investigation into this that is completely independent.
"The CPS is looking at it and I would welcome that investigation because it will be unbiased, it would deal with the facts and there will be an opportunity for us as two councils to learn from this."
Mr Llwyd added: "It's possible you accept that a big mistake has been made here?"
Cllr Davies answered: "Of course, there's been a mistake, we have to learn, no one is perfect and we accept that. It was not one of the best decisions after a period of two-and-a-half years."
Fellow panel member, the former Plaid president Dafydd Iwan, said: "A big mistake has been made. It was a way to avoid paying tax and did you know there are seven chief executives of local authorities in Wales who are paid more than the Prime Minister and they have so much greed they want to have more money and not pay tax on it."
As a senior member of the ruling Independent Plus Group, Cllr Davies' comments that mistakes were made will heap extra pressure on the County Council ahead of a meeting to discuss the pensions scandal.
Meanwhile, another senior Independent Plus Group member said he would, if necessary, back calls for the chief executive to be suspended while investigations were carried out.
Planning Committee Chairman Myles Pepper told the Western Telegraph: "Clearly, wrongs have been committed and it may be that more than one person party to the decision(s) has also committed wrongs."
Cllr Pepper added: "My view is that we have to hold an extraordinary meeting dedicated solely to the report and all related matters that have led to the same and this should be undertaken as soon as members are in a position so to do, i.e with the greatest of urgency and certainly before our next Full Council.
"If this means that the Chief Executive and any other persons implicated have to be suspended whilst these investigations are undertaken then, subject to legal advice, this would be the course of action I would be recommending.
"I re-iterate the matter requires most urgent investigations and furthermore that members be advised of the legally correct procedure throughout their deliberations up to the point of when matters are put to the vote."
Pembrokeshire County Council must meet within 30 days of the report's publication to discuss the issue.


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A new wave of trendy players are making golf sexy.
The Brit pack, including spiky-haired Ian Poulter and chirpy Paul Casey, lead the way.
But who is golf's king of cool and who finds a fashion bunker? We take six stars on our style course (par 71) to find out...
Round One - Looks Hedgehog in serious road traffic accident. Hair boasts red and white streaks in honour of his beloved Arsenal FC. Score: 74 (3 over par)
Round Two - Chat He's got the lot. The prince of Herts was born in Hitchin, raised in Stevenage. A proper Mockney. Sorted. Score: 65 (-3)
Round Three - Celeb double King of the Jungle Phil 'Tuffers' Tufnell. Happy days, Poults, happy days. Score: 69 (-5)
Round Four - Style Celebrated a trophy win with baby daughter. Sofa so good for laidback daddy cool. Score: 71 (-5)
Total cool: Five under par.
Round One - Looks Cheeky Spanish babyface. Score: 72 (+1)
Round Two - Chat Bubbly. Let slip that Steve McManaman may leave Sergio's beloved Real Madrid for Arsenal. Score: 68 (-2)
Round Three - Celeb double Italian jockey Frankie Dettori. Score: 69 (-4)
Round Four - Style Euro chic. Prone to tantrums.Score: 71 (-4)
Total cool: Four under
Round One - Looks Toothy grin says it all. Score: 70 (-1)
Round Two - Chat Minimum fuss. Earnest. Focus, Tiger, focus. Score: 73 (+1)
Round Three - Celeb double There's only one Tiger Woods. Score: 69 (-1)
Round Four - Style Swoosh swish. Sponsors Nike have Tiger Woods fashion range.Score: 69 (-3)
Total cool: Three under
Round One - Looks Multi-coloured lamp-post. Score: 71 (-)
Round Two - Chat Amiable. Fabulous broken English. Score: 66 (-5)
Round Three - Celeb double Punch (As in Judy) Score: 73 (-3)
Round Four - Style Upturned cap, stand-out sideburns, sweater, and strides. Diamond geezer.Score: 73 (-1)
Total cool: Level par
Round One - Looks Younger than you think. Score: 73 (+2)
Round Two - Chat Eloquent. Occasional strop. Score: 68 (-1)
Round Three - Celeb double Mrs Doubtfire. Score: 71 (-1)
Round Four - Style Man at C&A.Score: 74 (+2)
Total cool: Four over par
Round One - Looks Larger than life. Score: 75 (+4)
Round Two - Chat A lot to talk about. Drink, drugs, gambling. Golf's slightly reformed bad boy. Score: 68 (+1)
Round Three - Celeb double Captain Caveman. Score: 72 (+2)
Round Four - StyleNo nonsense. Beer belly.Score: 73 (+4)
Total cool: Seven over


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Oregon seniors reflect on careers before final collegiate football game
PHOENIX — Oregon head coach Chip Kelly hates looking ahead.
Or behind.
Or at anything other than the team's next opponent, Kansas State.
But for some of Oregon's best players, their next opponent is their last.
Offensive lineman Ryan Clanton took a winding path to Oregon that led him from Bakersfield, Calif., through City College of San Francisco. The junior college experience gave him the preparation he needed to become a veteran and a rock this year for the Ducks. Days before his last game, Clanton reflected on what he would say to himself if he could go back to his first day in Eugene.@@http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=204866229@@
"I'd tell (myself) to listen to what (offensive line coach Steve Greatwood) tells you the first day you get there," Clanton said. "And not try to figure it out by yourself. I spent a whole year, I was not paying attention to what he was saying. I was really trying to figure it out by myself and being hard-headed, and then I finally gave in and I was like, 'Wow, that was easy.'"
For Greatwood, Clanton's development has been a source of pride.
"To watch him go from sort of a junior college guy that was feeling his way," Greatwood said, "to, I think, a very proven veteran player right now, his fundamentals have really grown. He's kind of reshaped his body and proved his athleticism. … Guys like Ryan — the leadership. I've never really had a junior college kid come in and be a leader and be so accepted by the group."
The Ducks' offensive line was one of the most injured units on the team this year. After Carson York and Mana Grieg both suffered season-ending knee injuries, the line was shuffled around, and reserves like Tyler Johnstone and Everett Benyard were called up as the next man in. Still, the line paved the way for Oregon to lead the Pac-12 in rushing for the seventh straight year. They also allowed redshirt quarterback Marcus Mariota to be sacked 18 times, second fewest in the conference behind Arizona. @@http:[email protected]@
Now, Clanton will protect Mariota for the last time in the senior's career.
"This is what you work for, all those days in the offseason," Clanton said. "You know, it's too hot, you wake up and you don't want to go lift, or something happens and you feel like doing something else that day… This is what it's all for."
Fellow senior Kenjon Barner will also enjoy his last game running behind Clanton. The two Californians said one of the things they'll miss the most after moving on is the environment of their adopted home.
"It's very rare an entire community is as loving, caring and giving as Eugene," Barner said. "It's a one-of-a-kind community."
"You don't get to see a city as clean with wildlife that beautiful every day," Clanton said. "Taking my truck out, it's funny. They like the truck in Oregon, but you can tell a lot of people are saving the earth, and I'm the one churning the earth."
The seniors have a little time to figure out where they're headed next. For now, their full attention is on K-State.
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Unofficial Guide to Survivor: Philippines Episode 8 — "Dead Man Walking"
Here's everything you need to know about what happened in Survivor: Philippines Episode 8 — "Dead Man Walking" – who won the challenges, who was voted of, who played well, and who is on the outs. Feel free to add your notes, thoughts, and questions.
Aired November 7, 2012, covering night 18 through night 22
Reward Challenge winners: Malcolm, Denise, Lisa, Jeff, & Jonathan (cruise through the jungle with large meal)
Immunity Challenge winners: Jonathan
Eliminated: Jeff – We're having a hard time recalling seeing scrambling, lying, and plan changing like we did before this episode's Tribal Council. It's kind of amazing. Then it extended into Tribal Council itself; people were forming alliances at Tribal Council in front of everybody. As for Jeff: he's been misguided for the last few days and his lack of ability to get involved with forming a group to take control of this game is evidence of that. His downfall was turning his back on Jonathan, who was a strong and capable ally who was able to make up for Jeff's social shortcomings. But because he had a bee in his bonnet about letting a previous player get further than him he threw it away and made himself an easy target.
Doing It Right:
Lisa – What's this? Lisa has game? A plan? This is the same woman who was so depressed about not being included that she couldn't even stand to be around her tribe? That's the one. Whether you like her or not, it's great to see someone get their game together and make moves against people who are coasting like they own the game.
Jonathan – Again, whether you like him or not it's great to see someone who is not known as a dominator in challenges step up when he absolutely needs to the most and get it done. Jonathan is in a tight spot and he's doing a good job making the most of it; the rest of the tribe doesn't seem completely closed to his pleading.
Doing It Wrong:
Malcolm – It goes without saying that revealing the Hidden Immunity Idol now, at this point, has pretty much sucked the value out of it. His best bet may be to trade it for advancement in the game.
Abi – Malcolm's Hidden Immunity Idol play was puzzling, but Abi's was downright stupid.
Friends & Foes:
- Malcolm vs. Lisa – We didn't get a great look into the fallout between Malcolm and Lisa for her revealing of his Idol (why didn't he immediately call for her to be voted out after that?) but it has obviously caused a rift.
- Lisa and Michael – We mentioned before that Michael is a shell of the player he was in Australia, and Lisa is taking full advantage of that. We see from the previews for next week that she is considering flipping on Pete/Abi/Artis, but in alliance with them and Michael no one looks like a more likable winner than Lisa.
- Pete vs. Abi – Pete is finally getting sick of Abi's paranoia and selfishness and claims to want to vote her out, but knows she makes a good opponent at a final Tribal Council. This looks like the crack in the armor that a couple people brought up tonight.
Other Notes:
- Tribe name revealed as Dangrayne
Episode Summaries & Commentaries:
What are your thoughts on this episode? Share them in the comments below!


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By Priyanka Khanna, Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, (IANS) Nearly a decade after the Hindi movie world was accorded industry status, the world's most prolific Mumbai studio-based film trade is finally beginning to reap dividends.
The much-delayed industry status that was announced in the central budget of 1998-99 is now showing actual signs of benefiting all in the movie business with nearly all films, hit or flop, raking in big bucks.
If today Yash Raj Films (YRF), the most-successful film production house in India, can afford to be unperturbed by a Hindi-speaking state's complete ban on release of its big-budget film "Fanaa", it is because they know they have already made enough money.
The film's producer Aditya Chopra and YRF's head-honcho Yash Chopra can demand a hike in their share of profits from multiplex distributors and exhibitors cause they no longer have sleepless nights before film releases.
They can even be justified in demanding money from music channels for broadcasting music of "Fanaa", even though they run the risk of a complete blackout.
A bold and aggressive YRF is not alone. Bollywood, the Mumbai studio-based industry that churns out more films annually than anywhere else, is honeymooning with India Inc.
Statistical projections by consultancy firm KPMG says the entertainment industry is growing at 18 percent per annum and is set to touch Rs.588 billion in revenues by 2010, and the film industry alone is expected to cross Rs.140 billion by then.
Be it the Rs.330 million-production "Mangal Pandey - The Rising", an irrefutable box-office dud, or a recent flop like "36 China Town", all made money. So much so that box-office collections have ceased to be a parameter of classifying films as hits or flops.
Earlier, less than 30 percent occupancy was the criteria for declaring a film a flop, but today it calls for celebration.
"Everybody is making money, even the distributors who used to cry horse when films flopped at the box-office. Showing the film to less people at Rs.120 is more profitable than screening it full house for Rs.20," says producer Vashu Bhagnani.
Till recently, distributors and exhibitors were the only ones lamenting the box-office's financial crisis but not any more. Distributors are now a happy lot as they get minimum guarantees from producers and commissions from film publicity.
Distributors no longer need to pay rental to the theatre owner irrespective of the movie's fate because now revenue is shared between the owners and distributors.
With traditional moviemaking economics undergoing a sea change due to mushrooming of satellite channels and 'new media' and emergence of overseas markets, theatrical revenues account for a very minuscule portion of the booty.
According to a report over the next five years, 50 percent of film revenues will come from the 'new media' that includes Internet, Direct to Home (DTH), mobile phones, radio and other pay-per-view interfaces.
Bollywood is the main source of entertainment content for the mobile operators who cater to a whooping 50 million. Wallpapers, ring tones, screensavers and games on mobile phones are reaching out to this section for publicity and revenue.
While producers are assured up-front payments by selling rights of the film before film's release (sometimes even before it is conceived), banks, initial public offers (IPOs) and corporate tie-ups are making it easy for them generate the money they need in the first place.
According to a Yes Bank report, over 38 percent Hindi films in 2004 were financed through non-traditional sources (debt, IPO, private and individual equity, companies, TV broadcasters) compared to only 10 percent two years before that. As much as Rs.2.56 billion was disbursed through these sources to the film industry in that year.
Many have taken the IPO route. Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd. has reportedly raised Rs.380 million from its IPO of which Rs.230 million was used to finance films. The company is now raising $12 million through convertible debenture, and the cash will be used to de-risk its movie-making portfolio.
Increasingly, moviemaking in Bollywood is becoming not only loss-proof but also risk-proof.
With the Hindi film industry flush with funds, the moviegoers should be the ones who benefit the most. That, however, is not the case. Moviemakers are too busy in packaging good film proposals that they are still not paying much attention to content.
Even the script of "Fanaa" that released Friday is not worth half the hype generated around it. The Kunal Kohli, who earned rave reviews for his directorial debut "Hum Tum", film is propped solely by stellar work of actor Aamir Khan and Kajol.
Clearly, there are more funds than good films in the market. Here is hoping at least some of the fortunes that have descended on Hindi filmdom translate into great movies.
A sure sign that Bollywood has emerged not only as money-spinners for entertainment industry but also a sector to reckon with for rest of India is the recent impact it has been having on the equity markets.
Reportedly, stock market share prices have been following Bollywood box-office flops. A report in a business daily states the share price of UTV Software Communications, which produced the year's first blockbuster hit "Rang De Basanti", has gone up 5.49 percent to Rs.189.25 since the day of the movie's release.
On the other hand, the share price of Mukta Arts is down by as much as 15.39 percent to Rs.43.15. The company released box-office duds "Shaadi Se Pehle" on April 7 and "36 China Town" on May 5.
It states that out of the 92 movies - including those made in Bollywood and Hindi dubs of foreign, regional and crossover films - produced in the first four months of this year, there were just two winners: "Rang De Basanti" and "Maalamaal Weekly".
This could be a more convincing reason for Bollywood dream merchants to make better films.


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NDAA 2013 Passes out of Committee; Indefinite Detention Provisions Remain Intact
by Joe Wolverton, II
Friday, 11 May 2012
As opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 continues to grow, along comes the 2013 version, which promises to perpetuate the attack on liberty begun by its predecessor.
In the pre-dawn hours on Thursday, by a vote of 56-5, the House Armed Services Committee passed a slate of changes to the NDAA for the next fiscal year. Committee Chairman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-Calif.) released a statement announcing the goals of the bill's latest mark-up:
I am proud of the bi-partisan way the Committee has worked together to build this bill. It rebuilds a force strained by ten years of war while restoring both fiscal and strategic sanity to the defense budget. It keeps faith with our troops and their families while keeping America ready to face the threats of the future.
In his statement, Representative McKeon declares that "every American must have his day in court." Further, he "reaffirms the fundamental right to Habeas Corpus of any person detained in the United States pursuant to the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force."
Section 1033 of the mark-up version passed by the committee is offered as the codification of that protection. Here is the current text of that updated provision:
This section would state that nothing in the Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) or the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81) shall be construed to deny the availability of the writ of habeas corpus in a court ordained or established by or under Article III of the Constitution for any person who is detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40).
The double-speak contained in that paragraph is impressive even for a Capitol Hill lawyer.
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Doggone Good Soda serves up fresh fizz
It's easy to become overwhelmed by the selection of sodas at Old Towne Grinder and Ice Cream Parlour.
More than 3,000 brands are squeezed into the window display of the 1,800-square-foot sandwich shop, which is located on Glassell Street in Orange.
But among the colorfully labeled root beers and orange sodas is a special brand: Doggone Good Soda.
Each bottle is carbonated in the Grinder restaurant and many are labeled with a handwritten packing tag. They open with a champagne pop.
Doggone Good Soda is the invention of Bill King, a 73-year-old engineer and businessman with old ties to carbonated giants such as Coca Cola and Anheuser Busch. King has collaborated with his son, Michael, to manufacturer and sell the brand at Old Towne Grinder.
"If you want the best soda on the planet, you have to have it fresh," King said. "If you don't, it starts to degrade and a lot of these companies put a lot of preservatives in it because they depend on it being on a shelf in a warehouse for a month."
Most of Doggone Soda's products are sold within days of creation. Individual bottles go for $7. Customers can bring the bottle back for a $3.50 refill.
Under the supervision of staff, customers can even bottle their own sodas in the shop.
Six-packs with custom labels and messages are sold for $21. Images and messages can be sent to Doggone Good Soda via email.
"The whole idea was to really offer something special," King said. "Where are you going to get six bottles of soda with your fiancé's picture on it for $21?"
The elder King's soda maker fits on a pallet. So far, Doggone Good has created around 50 flavors of pop. King said he can create up to 3,000 different types of soda with his machine.
In the future, King hopes to franchise the Doggone Good Soda brand name and bring his machines to locations in every Orange County city.
Corvette Mike's collector rediscovers DeLorean
It's always nice to find a stray $5 bill when rummaging through old belongings. But a DeLorean DMC-12 … now that's a steal.
A car collector associated with Corvette Mike's in Anaheim uncovered the '80s cars of "Back to the Future" fame in a storage unit.
"It's from a collector of ours that has a couple of hundred cars. He bought this car in the early 2000s from the (original) owner," Senior Internet Sales Director Troy Worrell said. "He put it in one of the old storage units that he had and he basically forgot about."
Only 9,000 DeLorean's were made, Worrell said. The number of cars still in circulation is unknown.
The classic car dealer is listing the vehicle at a price of just under $50,000. With only 308 miles on the dash, the offers are already coming in.
Worrell said the car is not currently running. The fuel tank and fuel injectors must be cleaned out before the car can reach 88 miles per hour – the speed required to activate the fabled flux capacitor. Repairs are expected to take a month to complete.
The DeLorean will be on display in the company showroom and service shop until it is sold.
Corvette Mike's is at 1133 N. Tustin Ave. The shop sells and services classic Corvette's and other American muscle cars.
Spring Craft Boutique returns to Brea
Around 250 craft vendors from San Diego to Santa Barbara – and many from right around here – will converge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Brea Community Center for the 16th annual Spring Craft Boutique.
Vendors will be selling handcrafted garden decorations, clothing, artwork and jewelry. More than 2,500 people are expected to attend.
Brea Events Specialist Pat Tremayne said most of the vendors create products as a side business or hobby.
Marianne Wells, 67, of Placentia has set up a booth selling clothing for American Doll figurines for more than 16 years. She sews year-round in preparation for the event.
Wells said she has seen generations of customers during her time at the event.
"(The customers) were my little girls years ago and now they are bringing their little girls," Wells said.
While some regard her craft as insignificant, Wells typically sells thousands of dollars worth of doll clothing at the event.
"Every show I have done, I do better," Wells said.
It's more than just a craft show, however. Wells said many of the vendors have become close over the years. The vendors manage each other's booth while one escapes briefly for a bathroom break. A fellow vendor traveling from Ventura even stays with Wells for the weekend.
Due to increasing popularity with jewelry vendors, Tremayne has limited the event to 25 jewelry booths. The city created the Jewelry Shoe and Women's Accessories event eight years ago in order to accommodate interested jewelry crafters.
The Jewelry Show will be held on May 4, a week before Mother's Day.
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The state Ombudsman has been asked to investigate the influence popular 2GB broadcaster Ray Hadley had on Hornsby City Council in considering a controversial development application.
The developers, Simon Maxwell and Pat Pedulla, have called for a formal investigation of the council's actions in considering a large medium-density project proposed for Galston Road, Dural.
The council changed its attitude to the development, a retirement village of 120 units and a 50-bed nursing home, at the same time "significant media pressure" was applied by Mr Hadley on his morning radio program, the complaint said.
"Council has exhibited deliberate and systematic conduct that is either deliberately designed, or has the effect of undermining transparent and good administration," it said.
Complaints have been lodged by another two development companies, Glenhaven Properties and M & R Civil, which say they were also unfairly treated by the council when considering their applications for medium-density developments for people aged over 55 or for the disabled.
Mr Hadley told the Herald he was provided with updates on the retirement village by his neighbour, Dennis Merchant - a former business associate of 2GB's owner, John Singleton.
Mr Hadley alerted the former Liberal spokesman for planning, John Brogden, and state Planning Minister Andrew Refshauge, who both visited the site with Hadley on separate occasions in March.
The minister has since approved a rezoning on property across the road from the site, which effectively prevents the development from going ahead.
A spokesman for Mr Refshauge said the rezoning, initiated by the council, was appropriate for the area.
Mr Hadley said he was generally opposed to medium-density developments, specially for the over-55s or disabled and he was "sticking up for all residents in the area".
"If we can represent the interests of our listeners on certain issues, that's what we're here for ... it's about what talkback radio can achieve."
Mr Merchant said he did not know Mr Hadley well, and contacted him earlier this year when the subject of medium-density development was discussed on his morning program.
"The efforts of an awful lot of people, including the support of Ray Hadley, is an enormous benefit," he said.
An internal email sent to the council's planning staff in February by a former planner at the council, Jason Traves, referred to a transcript of Ray Hadley's program, and asked all other members of the council to keep any dialogue with the developers and residents "smooth and untroubled" for as long as possible.
"I request that all members of Council be especially conscious of discretion, as the applicant has not been made aware of our concerns or anticipated recommendation of refusal," the email reads.
Councillor Steven Pringle, former mayor of council and Liberal candidate for Hawkesbury in the March State election, said he opposed the development because it did not comply with the medium-density planning requirements.
The council was in the process of applying for an exemption to the legislation covering medium-density development for the over-55s and disabled, he said.
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seriously best bullet hell shooter ive played in a while,
I loved the style of graphics. it wasn't sexual or anything like that but actually more innocent and Harmless.(SPOILER) i still Hate the fact that Ginny Fucking died, she was an amazing character. atleast you included the part that Duece revisits the planet he crashed into where he first met Ginny every year to mourn her and Oracle.
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The first game I played on newgrounds a while back and it is still my favorite on this site, a good story, good Shoot em up gameplay, good RPG elements, as well as a very nice soundtrack. I would say this is the best attempt to blend the RPG and Shoot em up gameplay styles I have ever seen. You sir, deserve a metal.
This game is great for a little flash game. The graphics are okay,nothing spectacular,cutscenes have a cutout of your character interacting with other characters,they do change expressions as well. The music is chill and serves well. The shooter/rpg is executed well and you will need to boost your stats if you wish to survive.
I wish that the first screen,when you are allocating your personal stats,did come with a back button,like the module equip screen. I dislike how you cannot sell your old weapons,but the fact that any weapon you pick will be a better version is worth the trade off.
There is a pretty deep story and you have to pay attention to make the right choice at the end. You see everyone's angle and how they view and deal with things. It is nice to see how they react to things and it is funny in most places.
If you get stuck in areas,beef up and try again,also remember each weapon is useful in various situations,learn them and use them to turn the tables on your foes. As for the first screen complaints,I believe it was when the game was not optimized and it was reminiscent of a bullet hell shooter. You can adjust your modules to suit your play style,do not be afraid to try it.
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Michigan football: Harbaugh hopes disappointing 2016 finish motivates Wolverines
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jim Harbaugh has won on and off the field in his two years at Michigan, posting a pair of 10-3 seasons and generating a lot of publicity with his outside-the-box approach.
The Wolverines, though, have only managed to finish third in the Big Ten East Division those two years. Only time will tell if Harbaugh's sizzling style will lead to desperately wanted championships for college football's winningest program.
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The Wolverines started 9-0 last year and lost three of the last four games. How much has that driven Harbaugh and his players?
"I hope a lot," he said. "Maybe that will motivate us to put more into it. Coach better. Play better. Train harder. Put more of our heart into each and every one of those ballgames."
#FridayFeeling @UMichFootball is coming. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/ELBOzL3XNU— Michigan Athletics (@UMichAthletics) August 11, 2017
Michigan's Big Ten title drought is its longest since going from 1950 to 1964 without one, and Rashan Gary said he's reminded of that fact regularly.
"In the defense room, we got a chain and every team that wins a Big Ten title signs off on the chain," the defensive end said. "It's been a long time. Every time you walk into the meeting room, you look to your left and that's something you look at. That's something that always makes us hungry."
Here are some things to watch at Michigan, which opens the season Sept. 2 against Florida in Dallas:
Harbaugh has insisted the quarterback competition is a "dead heat," with returning starter Wilton Speight, redshirt freshman Brandon Peters and fifth-year senior John O'Korn vying to take the first snap against the Gators. Speight seems like the QB to beat, coming off an 11-start season in which he completed 62 percent of his passes and threw 18 touchdowns and just seven interceptions.
Gary came to campus as one of the top recruits in the country last year. He didn't make an instant impact. Gary averaged a little more than two tackles a game and his only sack was on Sept. 10 against Central Florida. The 6-foot-5, 286-pound Gary is leaner this year, losing about 10 pounds and dropping his body fat from "20-something," to 14 percent by cutting back to one or two servings of ice cream per week. Defensive coordinator Don Brown, a college coach since 1982, said Gary is the best defensive end he has ever seen.
Michigan's top running back (De'Veon Smith), receivers (Amara Darboh and Jehu Chesson) and tight end (Jake Butt) are all gone. Chris Evans, Karan Higdon and Ty Isaac will likely get a chance to show what they can do out of the backfield. Speedy sophomore Eddie McDoom, a running and receiving threat last year, along with highly touted freshman Donovan Peoples-Jones will have an opportunity to play significant roles at receiver. Harbaugh likes to play a lot of tight ends and players such as Ian Bunting and Tyrone Wheatley Jr. will get a chance to block and catch at a pivotal position for the team.
Florida starts things off with a bang. Michigan does host its rivals, Michigan State on Oct. 7 and Ohio State on Nov. 25. The Wolverines have potentially challenging road games at Penn State on Oct. 21 and Wisconsin on Nov. 18.
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MacFarlane will be the first Oscar host since 1972 to take part on Oscar nominations morning, which will be held on January 10 this year.
As it gets closer to the big day when the Oscar nominees are revealed, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the lucky stars who are set to tackle the honor to read the nominations. On Monday, January 7, it was confirmed that Seth MacFarlane and Emma Stone had to get up early on Thursday to unveil the nominees of the world's most prestigious film awards event.
Along with the Gwen Stacy of "The Amazing Spider-Man", the "Ted" helmer would read the nominations at a 5:30 A.M. PT news conference to take place at Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Hundreds of media representatives from around the globe would be invited to the highly-anticipated event.
MacFarlane, who's also set to host the big event in February, would be the first Oscar host since Charlton Heston in 1972 to participate in the nominations announcement. Usually, the Academy President would be joined by one or more co-announcers, but this year the Academy would break the tradition with the Oscar host himself on duty on the Oscar nominations morning.
Back in December, MacFarlane shared to Rolling Stone about his prestigious hosting gig. "It's about finding that balance between doing what I do but acknowledging that this is the Academy Awards, not the roast of Donald Trump," he said. "It's walking that line between old-fashioned showmanship and allowing it to be contemporary with a little bit of bite. Johnny Carson and Billy Crystal are two hosts who walked that line."
The 85th Academy Awards is set to take place on February 24 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood & Highland Center. It will be broadcast live on the ABC Television Network in more than 225 countries. Nominations information for all categories will be distributed to news media in attendance and via the Internet on the official Academy Awards website.


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Nominations for The 2007 ALMA Awards have been announced Monday April 16th.
Nominations for this year American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Awards had been announced Monday April 16th during a press conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California with Eva Longoria served as host alongside best friend Mario Lopez and NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguia.
On the television category, HBO's "Walkout", plus ABC's "George Lopez" and "Ugly Betty" are the nominees vying for the Outstanding TV Series, Mini-Series, or TV Movie award. The series' male stars, including the likes of George Lopez and Michael Pena, are nominated for the Outstanding Actor- TV Series, Mini-Series, or TV Movie award.
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Woodbury boys basketball: Royals rally to comeback win over No. 3 Roseville
Don't count them out.
That was the message the Woodbury Royals sent in an inspired second half of basketball to claim a comeback win at home in its biggest win so far this season against a Suburban East Conference opponent.
Down 40-27 after the first half, the Royals overcame seemingly everything that ailed them in the first half - hitting open shots, finishing transition offense opportunities and limiting second-chance points on defense - on their way to an 80-71 win over Roseville, the No. 3-ranked team in Class 4A.
The win improved Woodbury's conference record to 5-2 and moved the Royals to within one game of Roseville - who fell to 6-1 in the SEC with the loss - and East Ridge, also at 6-1.
Senior Mario Franco was a key leader in the comeback effort. He brought the Royals to within two after hitting a contested outside jump shot with 10:36 left in the game. Woodbury's Diallo Powell pushed his team over the hump with 6:40 left after converting a fast break opportunity.
The Royals were able to keep standout Roseville player Mackenzie Johnson at bay for much of the game, despite the fact the senior scored his 1,000th career point in the second half.
But critical 3-pointers by Franco and junior guard Matt Ambriz preserved Woodbury's lead on their way to the win.
Franco led Woodbury's scoring attack with 22 points, followed by fellow senior Renard Suggs with 21. Ambriz scored 14 against the Raiders, while Robert Claypool finished with 13 in the game.
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TRINITY — It was Tuesday, lunchtime, and the shopping plaza was packed. Somewhere amid the cars, a man searched for his target. It was raining, the wind fierce, when Eleni Kalogianis stepped out of the store and walked to her car.
He picked her.
She is 71 and, on that afternoon, carried her umbrella in one hand and her shopping bags in the other. She lives nearby and goes to Ross Dress for Less every Tuesday. It's the store's discount day for seniors. Sometimes she doesn't buy anything and just browses to pass the time. On this day, she bought a beach towel, a bath towel and a blouse.
She unlocked the doors to her gray-blue Chrysler and put her bags in the passenger seat. She has a cross dangling from her rearview mirror, as well as a Virgin Mary she got in her native Greece. It is from a church in Tinos, a place where miracles happen, she says.
As she went to the other side of her car, the man appeared.
He was short, clean-shaven, with a round face and a calm manner.
"Get in your car," he said.
Then she saw his gun.
He held it to her throat.
"Get in your car," he said.
If he had asked for her keys, she would have given them to him. But being held hostage … images of him raping and killing her flashed through her mind.
"No," she said.
He pushed her to the ground and beat her skull with the gun. She tried to cover her head with her hands. It hurt so badly.
"I will kill you," he yelled.
She screamed, but did not cry – and hasn't since the attack. Kalogianis cried for months when her husband died six years ago. But that was different, she said.
The man saw a couple walking to their van and pointed the gun at them. The wife gave him their keys and he drove from the shopping center at Little Road and State Road 54.
Authorities say he picked up an accomplice and within an hour, the two of them tried to rob the Medicine Shoppe, a pharmacy at the shopping complex off Duck Slough.
No arrests have yet been made.
Kalogianis was taken to Community Hospital and released that day. She has 24 staples on the top of her head. She wanted to hug the doctor when told she had no permanent damage.
"I am alive," she said. "Thank God."
Thursday morning, she sat on her front porch with two neighbors, drinking Turkish coffee, eating toast and oranges, shaded by her bright, lush garden — roses, jasmine, gardenias.
She doesn't see any reason to hide inside, just because of what happened to her.
"I'm strong," she said.
She will still shop at Ross.
"Why not?" she said. "I'm not afraid."
She will still take her hour-long walks and work in her yard and babysit her grandchildren. Her son, Chuck Kalogianis, is an attorney, developer and onetime congressional candidate. Her daughter also lives in the area. They were all at the hospital when Kalogianis arrived in an ambulance.
"I was covered in blood," she said. Her blouse, sweater, trousers. Her glasses were broken.
She grew up in central Greece and moved to Boston, where she worked as a seamstress. One night, about 20 years ago, she heard noises coming from her kitchen. She went downstairs and saw a man, with one arm in a cast, going through her purse. She had all of her week's earnings in there. She confronted him and he bashed her on the head with his cast. He was never arrested, she said.
She hopes the man who attacked her Tuesday will be. Kalogianis is angry and wants justice — which, in her world, would be someone hammering the top of his head.
"I want someone to do to him what he did to me," she said.
And she's got a surprise tucked inside her car for anyone who tries that again: the rolling pin she uses to make phyllo dough, something to fight back with.
Times researcher Caryn Baird contributed to this reporter. Erin Sullivan can be reached at email@example.com.


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text: Politics 18 January 2012 Methanex to Restart Second Plant in New Zealand Sign up for our weekly email * The plant, which has been idle since 2004, is expected to begin production in mid-2012. It is expected to add up to 650,000 tonnes of incremental capacity per year. Methanex has signed a 10-year agreement with New Zealand-based Todd Energy to supply natural gas for up to half of the 1.5 million tonnes of annual capacity at the Motunui site. Bruce Aitken, president and CEO of Methanex, said: "We are very pleased to have entered into a long-term gas supply agreement with Todd Energy. This agreement underpins higher production and provides for a long-term gas supply to our operations in New Zealand. The quantity of gas supply under this contract potentially allows us to produce about 7.5 million tonnes of methanol over the next 10 years, representing multi-billion dollars of revenues." In addition, the company is planning to move one of its idle methanol plants in Chile to Geismar, Louisiana. Site-specific engineering has begun and the plant is expected to be operational in the second half of 2014. Mr Aitken said: "The outlook for low North American natural gas prices makes Louisiana an attractive location in which to produce methanol. It is also a large methanol-consuming region, possesses world-class infrastructure, skilled workers and is a positive environment in which to do business. We have a number of parallel work paths ongoing and expect to make a final investment decision on this project in the third quarter of this year." Have your say and discuss with your peers on the InfoGrok community. Participate by posting your comments now. Subscribe from just £1 per issue More


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The state of the kitchen projectKacie
I've been busy with our kitchen project lately, and thought I'd share a little update.
We're on the home stretch with our kitchen renovation. I think. I hope.
On the "done" list:
- Primed kitchen, 2 coats
- Painted kitchen and living room walls, 1 coat. We used Sherwin-Williams Muslin, but in Valspar and their no-VOC option.
- Painted kitchen and living room ceiling (free! The previous owners left an unopened 5-gallon bucket of ceiling paint behind. So we used that and already had other paint supplies).
- Painted kitchen baseboards, trim, pantry door
- Installed new ceiling lights
- Hired electrician to wire a wall for under-mount cabinet lights, and removed a section of cabinets so he could have access to that wall
- Bought sink faucet
- Bought new outlet covers
Our cabinets will be installed next week, and our counter tops the week after.
Still on the to-do list:
- Purchase backsplash tile and decide on an installer. I don't wanna install this myself. Nope. Don't wanna. Not gunna do it.
- Paint the kitchen and living room walls again. We'll need one more coat to make sure everything is even and well-covered. Yay
- Paint living room baseboards and fireplace trim
- Select and purchase a garbage disposal (any strong opinions on this, anyone?)
- Return outlet covers. Ugh. I bought the wrong size! I need a size up to cover it properly. It'll be worth it — the ones we're replacing are faded, or started out off-white. We're doing a brighter white. Plus, they won't have paint drips on them :)
- Make a menu plan for the week we'll be without water in the kitchen (so thinking about meal-prep…I want to make some meals ahead and plan things like sandwiches & salad)
Overall, my end of the work is wrapping up but I'm still feeling a little bit of stress about that whole painting/house in disarray thing. My husband has done much of the painting lately, as I don't want to get up on ladders anymore. Plus, the repetitive motion of painting just doesn't feel good for this third-trimester body of mine.
When I reflect on the project in terms of the budget, we're spending way more than we originally anticipated back when we were daydreaming about a new kitchen.
For instance, we decided to add under-cabinet lighting. The lights themselves totaled around $70 which isn't bad at all — but I had to pay an electrician so we can hard-wire the lights rather than have plugs dangling. And, we had to pay for an extra piece of lower-cabinet trim to help hide the light fixtures from view. Those two elements turned the under-mount lighting aspect into roughly $450 extra to the project.
And, though I had an ok guestimate of how much cabinets and counters might cost, I didn't properly tally all the "extras" — the paint and supplies, the backsplash, the lighting, the designer, the hired labor. That stuff adds up.
We also had a few mini projects that weren't a part of the original plan — painting the pantry door and exterior door, for one. Those are cheap projects, but still! An extra project! Also, I didn't think about including outlet covers in the budget. Fortunately, the ones I purchased cost only $15 total for the kitchen and living room, so it's a negligible expense.
Even though we are spending more than we originally set out to spend, we have had time to save up the rest. I hope that we'll increase our house's value by a portion of the total amount spent. I doubt we'd get it all back, but surely we'll get some when we sell (which hopefully isn't for a long time anyway!). At worst, I think the updates will make it sell faster. And for what I can tell so far, we're going to be a lot happier with more storage and a just plain nicer kitchen!
We're repurposing some of the kitchen cabinets to garage cabinets for extra storage. The rest (along with the old light fixtures) will be donated to Habitat for Humanity…or I might end up selling some cabinets at a cheap price to the electrician who did my wiring.
I've caught myself grumbling here and there about painting, and just wanting the whole thing to be done already. And then I shush myself and remind myself that hey, at least I have a kitchen. At least I have a kitchen that I can make these changes to. And at least we can pay for it. We are very fortunate.
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By Karen on Jul 15, 2013 | Reply
I dunno about brands or whatever, but when it comes to kitchen appliances like a garbage disposal, I just try to go middle-of-the-road in terms of price. Also, the dudes at Lowes and Home Depot aren't paid by commission, and I've found they usually give pretty good advice.
I'm pretty sure the guy who did our home renovations bought the cheapest stuff possible, and our garbage disposal is still doing okay. We are tough on it, too. I shove everything down that thing. Eep.
By Cheryl on Jul 15, 2013 | Reply
We bought our GD from Home Depot, not top of the line, but not the bottom either. We are careful to run cold water while we are running it, and not to pour grease, or let anything really hard (bones, pits, etc) go down it. We have had it seven years without any issues. Once in a while I smell a odor (my husband can't and I have sensitive smell) so I freeze vinegar into ice cubes and run them through, and also lemon or orange peels when I have them. Freshens it right up!
I am excited for you to have your new kitchen before your new little one arrives. It is looking great!
By Beth on Jul 15, 2013 | Reply
I'm all for disposals. Even if you compost, I think it's worth it to have just for clearing dishes or for in the winter when lazy people like me don't compost!
We bought a Waste King disposal on Amazon over a year ago (this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014X7B5E/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) I didn't do extensive research, but from the reading I did (Consumer Reports and a few other sources) Waste King is a good brand that has a better warranty than many others. So far, we've had no problems with ours and are happy with our purchase.
By Tammy on Jul 15, 2013 | Reply
We had a garbage disposal in our house and we paid a plumber to remove it. I just don't think they are very useful.
The updates look great! Thanks for sharing your pictures.
By Kacie on Jul 15, 2013 | Reply
Yes I am thrilled this will be done before the baby comes! What a relief to have that big project plus a clean, organized kitchen to start out with :)
By Ashley on Jul 15, 2013 | Reply
I am friends with a couple friends whose husbands are plumbers for a living, and they are adamantly opposed to garbage disposals. I should ask them why. Our house doesn't have one, of course. Neither of us grew up with one so we don't really notice not having it.
By Kacie on Jul 15, 2013 | Reply
Ashley that is so interesting! I would be curious. Maybe if they jam up? Or leak? I dunno.
I have lived in a few places without, and at first it was an adjustment to remember to not let *any* food scrap fall in. But I just used a fine mesh strainer over the drain to catch it.
I ended up ordering one just a second ago. I do like being able to grind up table scraps since we don't compost. Don't like stinky food smells in the trash if we can avoid it
By Courtney on Jul 19, 2013 | Reply
Awesome! The progress looks so great! I cannot wait to see it when it is finished. It seems like you are really making your house yours, which is fantastic!
I despise painting, but the cost it takes to get someone else to paint (not to mention the stress of someone messing it up or not doing it to my liking) always makes me suck it up and do it… with lots of complaints along the way!
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Rape charge dropped, another added against former Cal U basketball player
WASHINGTON, Pa. — As a preliminary hearing was set to begin Wednesday for Jeremy Posey, charges alleging he raped a California University of Pennsylvania student in her dorm room last year were dropped.
But before Posey could leave Washington County Central Court, he was served with an arrest warrant and charged in a separate rape case.
In the initial case, Posey, a former Cal U basketball player, was accused of raping the student March 9 after a party at her apartment.
Posey, 19, of 2540 Holland Ave., Huntingdon, Pa., was initially charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual assault, indecent assault, reckless endangerment and aggravated assault.
Washington County District Attorney Gene Vittone cited lack of sufficient evidence for the decision to withdraw the charges.
New charges
Cal U police Det. Michael Hampe served Posey with the arrest warrant in the second case.
Posey was charged with rape forcible/compulsion, rape of an unconscious victim and sexual assault.
The affidavit of probable cause in that case alleges that sometime in April 2012, the victim invited Posey to her apartment, where they watched a movie.
She fell asleep, but awakened to find Posey sexually assaulting her, according to the affidavit of probable cause.
Bond was posted at $30,000, the same amount as bail in the first case.
Bond in the second case, initially set at $50,000, was reduced to $30,000 at the request of Posey's parents, so they could use bond money from the initial case to secure his release.
Posey has been barred from the Cal U campus.
A preliminary hearing in the second case is scheduled 11 a.m. April 17 in Central Court.
Speaking about the new charges, Cal U spokeswoman Christine Kindl said, "The university is working closely with police and prosecuting authorities to address these very serious allegations. Because the accused is a student, the situation also will be addressed through the university's judicial system."
Chris Buckley is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-684-2642 or firstname.lastname@example.com.