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A new recycling scheme will be rolled out across southwest London.
Ker-ching will be led by the South London Waste Partnership, as a joint initiative between Sutton, Merton, Kingston and Croydon.
The programme will use an advertising campaign to encourage more people to recycle.
Last year the four boroughs saved £5m in landfill tax through recycling 69,621 tons of rubbish.
The councils want to crank up recycling levels to save even more cash in future.
Colin Hall, chairman of the South London Waste Partnership Joint Committee, said: "Whether it's plastic, bottles, paper or glass, recycling will help to save your community money that can be spent on other services."
Last year 37 per cent of domestic waste collected in Sutton was recycled.
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Nadiah Idris Joins BLAZE THE SHOW at Arts Centre Melbourne, Now thru 1/27
St Kilda-based dancer Nadiah Idris will replace Demi Sorono for the Melbourne season of Blaze the Show. Nadiah Idris joins fellow Melburnian and lawyer-come-break dancer Sid Mathur as the Australian dancers in the West End production at Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall from tonight, 23 - Sunday 27 January.
Nadiah Idris, who impressed the show's producers during the Melbourne auditions last October, has had an extensive career as a dancer in Australia and abroad. She has danced with some of Australia's leading dance troupes, including Asanti Dance Theatre and Queensland's Raw Dance Company and International Artists, including Kanye West.
"The company is excited that Nadiah Idris will be joining the cast of Blaze," said Eric Holman, producer of Blaze the Show. "She blew our judges away during the Melbourne auditions with her killer dance experience, natural rhythm and gorgeous looks. She's busting her moves with great enthusiasm and getting into the Blaze groove ahead of next week's Melbourne premiere."
Demi Sorono, who has been performing in Sydney as one of the show's principle dancers, is unable to dance in Melbourne due to a knee injury. Sorono, however, will still be involved with Blaze as an MC and curator of Bring It!, Arts Centre Melbourne's mini-festival of street and youth culture pre- and post-show at Hamer Hall.
As part of Bring It! Demi Sorono will MC the Pop-Up Hip Hop Jam Session on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 January, which will see live DJs, rhyme artists and dance crews continue the hip hop vibe from the stage to the foyers after the show. Sorono will also be curating and choreographing a surprise performance at 2:30pm on Saturday 26 January, which will take place after the matinee.
"Demi Sorono has been a fantastic addition to the Sydney season of Blaze and she will be missed on stage alongside the rest of the cast, said Eric Holman. "However, we are pleased that she will still be a part of the Blaze experience in Melbourne through her work with the mini-festival Bring It!. Demi's bubbly personality is infectious, and I could think of no one better to keep the crowds buzzing long after the show has finished."

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Breathtaking move in the financials today. Just incredible. Based on what?
First, I think it is dawning on people that rates could go higher on a fiscal-cliff deal, and we are eventually going to get a deal. Higher rates mean more room for banks to make money.
Second, the Fed is saying that assets are going higher in value, and that means underwater homes go above water. That is still the biggest issue for about 10 million homeowners.
Third, we have pent-up demand for everything from shopping centers to apartments to homes to malls to office buildings, and they all require construction loans.
Fourth, our banks traded with "their" banks for the longest time, meaning that if European banks were going lower, ours went lower. There were all related.
Fifth, financial stocks have done nothing. Most people have no capital gains on these stocks, so they aren't going to sell them. The stocks are ridiculously behind the market. If the book values are worth anything, meaning that they are off only 20% to 30%, then the stocks can really climb.
Sixth, they are charging for services and getting away with it. You only see the large Bank of America (BAC) fee rejection, but tons of fees have gotten through.
My favorite: Wells Fargo (WFC). It has been a huge laggard. It is a gigantic play on mortgages, having more than 20% of the market.
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What's your toddler's personality type?
Knowing this could impact your parenting style more than you realise. more
WebMD reports: All child tantrums are excruciating to parents. But there are five tantrum styles that are "red flags" indicating a preschooler may have mental health problems.
Washington University researchers in the US, Andy C. Belden, Ph.D., Joan L. Luby, MD, and colleagues, conducted long, structured interviews with 279 caregivers - nearly all of them mothers - of 3-to-6-year-old children. They also evaluated the children for psychiatric disorders.
They found that tantrums in children who truly had mental health problems tended to be different from tantrums in healthy children.
Belden warns that normal children may display every one of these tantrum warning flags from time to time. But kids with problems show these signs in nearly every tantrum:
"These kids almost every time require some sort of external force to calm them down," Belden says. "You have to constantly remove them from the situation or bribe them or it will go on and on."
"You can go two ways. One is to take the child to a pediatric neuropsychologist to get a broad assessment, including what is going on in the family, because some of this is absolutely in response to family difficulties," Belden says. "The other way is to go directly to a child psychologist who will focus on the child's emotional control and on the family circle."
If your child has tantrums, don't feel alone. Seven out of 10 18-to-24-month-old toddlers throw tantrums. And more than three-quarters of 3-to-5-year-olds have tantrums.
Belden and colleagues report their findings in the January 2008 issue of the US Journal of Pediatrics.
This article was written by Ella Walsh for Kidspot.


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Why Do We Fear The Beard?
As you no doubt know by now, the San Francisco Giants opted not to tender a contract to their All-Star closer, Brian Wilson. He was due a league-mandated minimum of just under $7 million, and was probably hoping for something closer to $10 million. Apparently the Giants decided he wasn't worth it, and Wilson is now a free agent. News reports have described Wilson as "angry" that the Giants chose not to re-sign him and he is likely to sign elsewhere. It remains to be seen what kind of deal Wilson will get on the open market. On the one hand, Proven All-Star Closer; on the other, those peripherals, and coming off Tommy John surgery. Intriguing hot-stove action!
Ian Miller is an author of Baseball Prospectus.
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My favourite part of baseball is the loose cannons. And there are other possibilities than "a rampant super-ego" (sic.) or carving out a legacy and annoying people. He could simply be having fun.
Dec 11, 2012 05:25 AM
I think part of the problem is that he's trying too hard to be weird and it seems transparent. There's a difference between guys whose goal is to win games and they happen to be quirky and guys whose goal is to be quirky. I'm not saying that Wilson isn't trying to win, but his first goal seems to be being quirky.
Dec 11, 2012 06:18 AM
I gotta agree with Fawcettb. Brian Wilson and his ilk are more important to the game that people realize. An intense, incredibly hard working professional who also recognizes that this is a game, life is short, so have some fun. F*ck with people. Now more than ever they need it.
Dec 11, 2012 06:24 AM
I think you're assigning your opinion of Brian Wilson's personality to too many fans. This article has a disappointing undertone of "Everybody agrees that..." I personally would prefer to watch a league populated by Wilsons over a league full of players who mumble through agent-approved answers like "God willing, I just hope I can help my team win some ball games." in response to nearly any question. Judging by the feedback at the McCovey Chronicles, a good number of Giants fans will miss him.
Dec 11, 2012 07:14 AM
I think roarke has a good point. I love the goofballs, but when you're trying too hard, sometimes it shows, and to a lot of people, that's not attractive.
Dec 11, 2012 07:42 AM
I was taught years ago that there is funny and there is silly. Funny gives you a lifetime pass. Silly gets you the bird. (cf. Mimes)
Dec 11, 2012 09:03 AM
Loving all the comments. Please keep 'em coming!
Dec 11, 2012 09:07 AM
Justin Pacheco
If any part of Brian Wilson's act seemed genuine it wouldn't be annoying. He tries to hard to be quirky and funny. It honestly seems like something of a PR gimmick to get him exposure and annoying Taco Bell ads.
Dec 11, 2012 09:19 AM
I found Wilson to be very funny in his glory year of 2010. But like always seems to happen, it gets old pretty fast. He has a quick sarcastic sense of humor, but eventually seemed to prefer to ham it up every time he was interviewed. Personally, as a Phillies fan, I'm more ticked off when I see Ryan Howard drop his bat and admire his home runs (which decline in numbers every year), and of course I'm none too happy with Carlos Ruiz and Freddy Galvis gettin' busted. I guess we fans all have some code of conduct we like to see the players follow. I agree with Lastblues comment that it's cool to see some non-macho guys rise to the top every now and then.
Dec 11, 2012 09:34 AM
The interesting thing is that Pablo Sandoval has his shtick as well, and that seems to bother nobody. Wilson's act does seem a little forced by contrast.
Dec 11, 2012 09:53 AM
I respect anyone who doesn't shovel the same Bull Durham interview shlock/drivel every time they encounter the media. It's an act, sure, but here is at least one Giants fan that is definitely still entertained.
Dec 11, 2012 10:37 AM
to be a real baseball anarchist, Wilson should shave the beard once he gets signed
Dec 11, 2012 11:32 AM
This isn't just a baseball thing (though this is BASEBALL Prospectus) so...I digress. This happens in every walk of life. This type of judgment based on the outward appearance happens everywhere. Has it always happened? Sure. Whether it is the length of hair, color of skin or language spoken, we all make choices based on outward appearance.
Dec 11, 2012 11:48 AM
I think I echo many of the other people in the comments when I say there is a fine line between quirky/goofy and annoying. Many of the "weird" beloved players fall in the the quirky/goofy category (Turk Wendell?), while Brian Wilson falls squarely in the annoying category. It may be that Wilson seems to be "pushing" his weirdness on us rather than letting us accept that he is weird. When my parents tried to force me to eat broccoli, I hated it. When I got older and tried it on my own, I loved it.
Dec 11, 2012 13:24 PM
Richard Bergstrom
This is a sport where, if you stay at the plate a second too long after hitting a home run, you're characterized as a guy who shows people up. Wait till something real controversial like the first openly gay player hits the majors...
Dec 11, 2012 14:24 PM
Whether he's trying to hard is sort of beside the point, though. The question is why we even bother to notice, much less get upset.
Dec 11, 2012 14:28 PM
I can't identify exactly when Wilson went from being quirky to annoying in my book, but it did happen. Yet still I watched interviews with him in 2012 where I came away with a ton of respect for the man's intelligence and character. Cut through the caricature for a second and what you've got is a standup guy who's earned much respect in his own clubhouse. Plus, he's a brilliant mind in a game that has more than its fair share of high school locker room types. As a baseball fan I'm anxious to see if he can again become the guy we saw in 2009 and 2010. I grew far more tired of his command issues in 2011 than I ever grew of his act, and I'm honestly kinda geeked to see his 2013.
Dec 11, 2012 15:47 PM
Why do people think he is trying too hard? People are actually like that. If you don't like it, tune him out like you should with every other boring, thank-you-jesus conformist out there.
Dec 11, 2012 19:35 PM
I love how people call him hard working,Where is this coming from? What I disliked about him was his lack of hard work and seeing or hearing him out drinking many nights of the week. I hated seeing him around the Marina while the Giants were playing. I realize he was rehabbing but for $10 million I'd like my stars to, I don't know, watch the damned game. Lastly his act was so tiring because it was so clearly contrived. We like our starts to be real. If they're odd and quirky like the Bird it's awesome.
Dec 12, 2012 09:17 AM
That's probably fair, Fidrych is far before my time. I'm not so sure he was hated by his fan base as much as Wilson is, I could be wrong but I've always assumed he was beloved. Wilson appeals to the casual fan who buys into the closer myth and likes their players to be easily identifiable.
Dec 13, 2012 09:25 AM
Ted Duffield
My impression as a season ticket holde is that Wilson is well loved my a majority of fans, antics and all. He was also a big supporter of his teammates in the dugout this season. I'd much rather let Wilson be Wilson than let Manny be Manny. I don't look forward to the conversation I will have to have with my grandson if he signs elsewhere.
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Los Angeles -- Survey results released Thursday by PriceGrabber found that 62% of consumers plan to spend as much as $100 on gifts for Valentine's Day, down from 68% in 2012. However, 36% plan to spend more than $100 compared with 28% last year.
According to the survey, when consumers who plan to celebrate Valentine's Day were asked about their spending habits compared with last year, 52% indicated they plan to spend the same amount as in 2012. Twenty-six percent will spend more, 17% will spend less, and 5% will not purchase a gift this year. PriceGrabber found that the economic climate continues to be a relevant factor in shoppers' mindsets, with 55% indicating the economy will have an effect on their Valentine's Day purchasing decisions in 2013.
When consumers were asked to select all of the ways in which they plan to purchase Valentine's Day gifts, 69% indicated they would buy gifts from a store, up from 54% in 2012. Fifty-six percent of consumers said they would purchase gifts online, a significant increase from 34% last year. This was followed by 5% of shoppers who indicated a purchase via electronic tablet device, compared with 1% in 2012; and 4% cited a purchase using a mobile phone, a slight increase from 2% last year.
"Consumers continue to shop and conduct product research in advance of making purchases in order to find the best pricing on products," said Rojeh Avanesian, VP marketing and analytics, PriceGrabber.com. "We expect this trend to continue as shoppers hit the stores and go online to make their Valentine's Day gift purchases this year."
When consumers who plan to celebrate Valentine's Day were asked when they plan to purchase their gifts, 43% said they will do so one week in advance. Twenty-five percent of shoppers will purchase gifts two weeks prior to Valentine's Day, 22% will shop within 48 hours of the gift-giving day, and 10% will shop three weeks prior.


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Incight's Sixth "Tapping Fresh Talent" Career Expo is April 11th
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Hearing Loss Association of Portland meets April 16 on Legacy Good Sam campus
FACT provides workshop on April 16 to prepare a successful transition to kindergarten
Commission on Disability extends an invite to a PCOD Networking Evening
Care Connection is First Annual Health Fair/Screening Event on April 19
Connecting Communities' Employment Subcommittee seeks volunteers
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The 2013 Tapping Fresh Talent Career is Wednesday, April 11, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Oregon Convention Center's large exhibit hall. Incight and Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services are hosting the sixth Tapping Fresh Talent event to link employers with the skills and talents of Oregonians with disabilities and to grow inclusion with businesses needing those talents.
The career inclusion expo is the place for businesses to expand their diversity, interact with the fastest growing minority, improve their retention, recruit job seekers with disabilities, find interns and more. Workshops are scheduled for job seekers in self empowerment to help reduce limiting beliefs which inhibit success, networking to make a difference for employment and starting one's own business. More information for business and attendees is at the Tapping Fresh Talent website.
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Answering that question may cost the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission up to $15,000 – and, officials hope, persuade someone to serve a downtown housing market that is growing but remains relatively small.
On Monday, the commission is expected to seek proposals from consultants wanting to study the demand for a downtown grocery – two words that haven't gone together since Tapp's Family Market at 120 W. Wayne St. closed in 1997. City officials and central residents have long bemoaned the void, and with several new housing projects either under way or planned, most notably the Anthony Wayne Building condos and apartments in Harrison Square, Redevelopment Director Greg Leatherman said the time may at last be right.
"I'm not saying we're ready. Does downtown have enough (residents) to sustain a store? And if so, what kind?" he said. "Most (groceries) operate on thin margins and high volume."
That kind of suburban volume isn't likely downtown anytime soon, however, which is why Leatherman suspects any successful store will have to offer "value-added" products such as ready-to-eat goods along with traditional items. The study could help identify the ideal product mix, location, size and, just maybe, the question you knew was coming:
If the free market hasn't been sufficient to attract a grocery back to downtown Fort Wayne, to what degree is the city willing to make up the difference?
"The city's role is yet to be determined, said Redevelopment Specialist Sharon Feasel, who is crafting the request for proposals from consultants. "Grocery stores are hard (downtown). Some cities larger than Fort Wayne don't have them," she said.
History indicates, however, that the city doesn't pay for feasibility studies unless it wants the study to produce action – and is willing to help pay for it if necessary.
In 2002, a $168,000 study produced a "blueprint" for downtown redevelopment, which was updated by consultant Gianni Long for $62,000 three years later. The broad scope of the study was later more narrowly focused on specific goals.
In 2004, C.H. Johnson Consulting of Chicago recommended construction of a 300-room downtown hotel. Today, the 250-room Courtyard by Marriott is a key part of the city's Harrison Square project, most of which was paid for through private funding.
A 2005 study by attorney Jack Swarbrick suggested downtown as a sports hub. Today Parkview Field is Harrison Square's crown jewel.
More to the point, a $40,500 study in 2006 by New Jersey-based Zimmerman/Volk Associates indicated that up to 3,750 Allen County households would prefer to live in urban neighborhoods – a demand that, if real, remains largely untapped despite recent projects.
More recently, a $30,000 study in 2011 by Ted Spitzer suggested Fort Wayne could support a year-round farmer's market. "Most cities our size have a (year-round) market. We're asking, 'Why don't we?' " Feasel explained at the time.
We still don't – at least officially. But that's precisely the point city officials should consider before they do more than study the need for a grocery.
Despite the lack of an "official" farmers market and dedicated facility, several private markets have sprung up – almost organically, as it were – since Spitzer issued his findings. They might not fulfill planners' vision of a permanent facility, but they indicate the market can and will respond to a perceived demand without a large investment of tax dollars. In fact, Downtown Improvement District President Bill Brown said he knows of at least one person interested in opening a grocery. Local businessman Scott Glaze, who bought the former Instant Copy building on Wayne Street last year, was reportedly considering a grocery there as well, but the building remains empty.
But the market, while wise, is not always swift, and redevelopment officials properly want to sustain positive momentum once it has been achieved. So a $15,000 grocery study would seem to be a reasonable investment, especially if it can attract the attention of a business willing to take a risk without a major government safety net.
That, however, remains to be seen – and the result will go a long way toward determining whether any additional city dollars are needed, or justified.


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'Follow the Dog & The Monkey Trail', Cannock Chase
Follow The Dog is a 12km loop starting at Birches Valley Visitors Centre, however the trail can be joined from various locations along the route which is a good idea during weekends as the visitors centre gets very busy with bikers, walkers and people taking part in the "Go Ape Tree Top Adventure".
The trail is Red graded with plenty of berms, small drop offs and board walks to tackle. However, due to the very sandy ground and volume of traffic during the weekends, the trail has eroded quite severely in places. Winter riding here takes its toll on your machine, no matter how well maintained it is.
The Monkey Trail was introduced more recently and can be joined from the Dog at kit bag hill! (something to look forward to on the way back). Combined, the trail covers around 24km. After crossing the railway track and the A449, take a sharp right where the signs can be clearly seen. The Monkey is much more of an uphill slog than the Dog, however the technical stages are much more rewarding especially the two down hill sections at the end. Plenty of airtime to be had depending on your skill levels and bravery. By the way, the air ambulance can often be heard hovering about during the weekend. So next time you see someone shaking the collection tin remember it may be your taxi home one day!
Again, due to the soft ground and popularity, the Monkey trail is becoming less fun to ride compared to the fast flowing sections that were available when it first opened. The exposed tree routes and polished stones will test out your riding skills. There is also a Black route with tight switchbacks and steep, rocky sections which is best ridden with a lowered seat, pads and a full face helmet are also recommended. Lowered tyre pressure will help with the grip on the more slippery parts; do take care of tyre pinch on the few rocky sections though.
I have had the pleasure of introducing quite a few friends into mountain biking over the years, some more keen than others. Cannock Chase is a great place to start whatever your level, with plenty of Blue fire track routes to try before attempting any technical stuff. To add to the excitement you can always try night riding. It totally transforms the trials even after riding at least three times a week for the past few years. The dark makes it much more interesting, especially when you come across the free roaming deer that want to take back their territory at night. A good time to ride if you prefer less traffic.
For a local ride it is great to have on your doorstep. However, it does not compare to the Welsh trails, where a mixed selection of riding styles can be practised including pump and free ride areas which encourages the younger generation to get out and ride!
There is plenty of space on Cannock Chase to introduce new cross-country and skills areas, let's hope we see some new trails in the future.
For more information on the Cannock Chase trails, please visit http://chasetrails.co.uk/
If you've ridden the Cannock Chase trails, we would love to hear from you.
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Which reminds me that one non-squirmy question I've asked is What version(s) of perl do you use? Now I might be a bit narcissistic for asking that one, but it does tend to reveal how much the person interviewing you really knows about the system, and about Perl. It reminds me of clkao's classic conference question, which he asked after every talk (until other people started joining in and beating him to it):
What version control system do you use?
What version(s) of perl do you use? Now I might be a bit narcissistic for asking that one
Not at all. It gives you useful information, and reveals that you take your pumpking responsibilities seriously.
Additionally, if the employer is interested in you specifically because of your deep knowledge of perl internals, it lets you start a conversation with them about why they use the version they do, and the benefits and problems with that version related to the kind of programs they write.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, who's become rather adept at the late-game score, has a whirlwind of thoughts in his mind.
Left tackle Castonzo, the biggest protector of Luck as he drops back, relies on training and instinct.
"There's absolutely no thinking that goes on at that point, it's just 'I have to go out and put everything I have into this,' " Castonzo said. "You have to turn it up to that next level and that's kind of what happened (at Detroit). It was kind of just a blur."
Luck has directed five game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime this season, a huge reason why the Colts are 8-4 as they prepare for the Tennessee Titans (4-8) this Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The overtime drive, in fact, was at Tennessee.
Those drives are tough at home, tougher on the road with the roar of the crowd and the inherent adrenalin of the defense.
"It's a little bit different when you've got no snap count to work on," Castonzo said. "Everything gets zoned in. Every detail is so minute, it's like you have to rely on what you practiced and hope it comes through."
With no timeouts, Luck had to rely on quick plays and quick thinking. Among the clutch plays was a first-down run off a scramble, with Luck stepping out of bounds to stop the clock. On another pass near the sideline to fellow rookie Dwayne Allen, Allen stepped out.
Castonzo said there's no time to stop and contemplate the plays in the moment. Luck hit Donnie Avery for the game-winning touchdown as the clock hit zero.
"We got done celebrating and I'm thinking, 'Wow, I'm exhausted,' first of all," Castonzo said. "Second of all, 'That actually just happened?' It's crazy. It really is a crazy blur."
Luck has calm beyond his years in those situations and his teammates build confidence from that.
Castonzo came into the league as a rookie last season expecting to protect Peyton Manning. The two never played together since Manning was sidelined in 2011 with his neck injury. But Luck is performing a close facsimile of Manning's knack for late-game drives.
The Colts' weekly media release points out that Luck leads all NFL quarterbacks in passing yards in the final two minutes of regulation.
He has completed 52 of 96 passes for 706 yards and four touchdowns (and three interceptions) in the final two minutes of games. Those aren't all in winning drives, of course, but they hint at his performance when the game's on the line. The Colts are 7-1 in one-score games this season.
"We've had some success with the two-minute (offense)," Luck said. "We've had some success with the regular tempo as well. Maybe something clicks when our backs are against the wall."
The successful late-game charge can't rest on the quarterback alone. The line must protect. The receivers must run the right routes. On the game-winning touchdown pass to Avery in Detroit, Avery was the "outlet" receiver in case all others were covered, which they were.
"B.A. (interim coach Bruce Arians) called the right play at the right time and No.12 executed it properly," Avery said.
It's as simple as that. But it sure looks chaotic, making it all the more impressive that a relatively young team with players playing their first season together can find a way to drive in the game's most pressure-packed moments.
"When the time came to really put a drive together, we had the winning attitude we've had all year," Castonzo said. "In that last moment we always have that winning attitude, and that's what led to it. It's something we need all game this time around. Let's not wait until the end to do it."The Colts announced they will have permanent captains the remainder of the season, as voted by the players.
The captains are Luck and Reggie Wayne on offense, Robert Mathis and Cory Redding on defense and Joe Lefeged and Pat McAfee on special teams.
In other news, running back Donald Brown and safety Tom Zbikowski will miss the Tennessee game with injuries.
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CINCINNATI — Kroger is the latest retailer to join the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance as a partner.
The supermarket conglomerate will implement the DPCA's Diabetes Control Program, which is designed to help patients gain better control of their condition, at select store pharmacies, including stores in the Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio, markets, and will offer the program in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Las Vegas later this year.
"Managing diabetes is not an easy task," said Lincoln Lutz, Kroger VP pharmacy. "But having a convenient location, such as a Kroger store, where you can get extra support and resources, can make it easier. We're proud to be a part of the alliance and look forward to contributing to its success in helping to reduce the negative impact of this disease."
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Please support the international effort to end violence against women and girls.
This Tuesday, September 28, please check out the film Tapestries of Hope, which is filmmaker Michealene Risley's documentary that exposes the horrors of the rape and sexual abuse of thousands of young girls in Zimbabwe by men who believe it will cure HIV/AIDS. It focuses also on the work of Betty Makoni, Zimbabwean child rights activist and a 2009 CNN Hero, who works to shelter, educate and empower these female victims through her Zimbabwe-based Girl Child Network.
In addition to having the film screened simultaneously in more than 100 theaters around the country, the other goal of this event is to raise awareness for the International Violence Against Women Act and encourage folks in the nationwide audience to contact their congressional representatives to urge them to support it. The bill is a bipartisan initiative led by Senator John Kerry and others and, according to a press release, "is the first comprehensive legislation aimed at ending violence against women and girls worldwide."
The simplest thing you can do to support this effort is to write to your representative now.
The Tapestries of Hope site has other suggestions for ways you can get involved.
Finally, Facebook will will be interviewing the director on Tuesday at 2pm PST, and you can watch the interview and ask questions right from your Facebook account via this link:
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Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references. ] [ Media Contact: TPWD News, firstname.lastname@example.com, 512-389-8030 ] [ Additional Contacts: Craig Bonds, (903) 566-1615, email@example.com; Howard Elder, (409) 384-9965, email@example.com ] June 5, 2009 TPWD Battles Giant Salvinia On Caddo Lake Fate of unique wetland hangs in the balance UNCERTAIN, Texas -- Caddo Lake, the only large, naturally formed lake in Texas, has been designated as a wetland of international importance. It supports an ecosystem found nowhere else in Texas. And we may be losing it. Not to development or global warming or neglect, but to a floating fern from South America first found in Texas little more than a decade ago: giant salvinia, or Salvinia molesta. Giant salvinia first appeared on Caddo Lake in 2006, and it quickly progressed from invader to near-conqueror. In just two years the plant expanded its coverage of the surface from two acres to more than 1,000. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), in partnership with the Cypress Valley Navigation District and the Caddo Lake Institute, launched an offensive against giant salvinia on June 1. "We're here at Caddo Lake to spray giant salvinia with herbicide to try to knock it back to a more manageable level," said Craig Bonds, TPWD's regional director for inland fisheries. "We are at a tipping point with giant salvinia coverage. If we don't get on it heavily, we could lose this battle and experience increased levels of giant salvinia, to the point where we won't be able to control it. We will never eradicate it. This is going to be an on-going fight." TPWD and Cypress Valley Navigation District crews will be on the lake applying Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved herbicides until about June 12. Each of the five spray boats operating can cover about 40 acres per day. "Hairs on the leaves of giant salvinia make it very resistant to herbicide application," said Howard Elder, TPWD's aquatic vegetation biologist. "We have to use very aggressive herbicides and surfactants approved by the EPA to be able to control the plant. We have found herbicide applications to be about 90 percent effective; it takes a week to 10 days to see results." The battle against giant salvinia is being fought mainly by the herbicide boats and a mechanical harvester that gobbles up the plant from the surface of the water and carries it to shore for disposal. Salvinia-eating weevils are also in use on several lakes, but results are slow. "We're conducting trials to see how the harvester will handle the shallow, stumpy water of Caddo Lake," explained Jack Canson with the Caddo Lake Institute. "This came about because we have a private landowner at Caddo Lake, Mr. John Sanders, who has a long association with the lake and a background in heavy machinery. He purchased the machine and brought it here. The City of Marshall appropriated $25,000 so we could test to see how the harvester will actually operate. We don't think that harvesting can cure the problems at Caddo Lake; we don't think that herbicides alone can, either. We do think there are places on the lake where a harvester can provide relief-clearing boat roads and areas where there is a lot of public use. We're very encouraged by the results so far." While it may seem impossible for a simple plant to defeat all the efforts to get rid of it, such has already happened. "At Toledo Bend Reservoir south of here, the magnitude of the problem is so great that we are relegated to just keeping boat ramps free and clear and improving boat access and navigation where we can," said TPWD's Bonds. "Actually controlling giant salvinia is no longer an option on that lake given current resources, and we are trying to keep Caddo from reaching a similar condition." The stakes are nothing less than survival-for the lake and for the people around it. "Caddo Lake is a national treasure because of its ecosystem and the diversity of plants and animals it supports," Bonds said. "Giant salvinia has the capability of wreaking havoc here. It can double its coverage every five to seven days under optimal growing conditions. We have nature tourism here, we have anglers, recreational boaters, waterfowlers-and every single user of this lake is impacted by this plant. If we don't ramp up our efforts to control this plant now, we may lose control of it. That's our fear, that this wonderful, wonderful place is at risk." The threat does not end with Caddo. Giant salvinia has the capability of riding on boat trailers to other lakes throughout Texas and causing similar problems. And that offers hope-if all boaters and anglers will help. "The ultimate answer for combating this problem outside the Caddo Lake area is not herbicide control," Bonds explained. "It's public awareness and public participation. We need every angler, recreational boater and waterfowler to implement a vital behavior: Clean your boat trailer when you exit a water body that has giant salvinia. Signs at boat ramps at reservoirs where giant salvinia occurs warn anglers to watch out for this plant. It is critical to have 100 percent compliance from boaters to stop the spread of this plant. It only takes one person to spread this problem to other areas." Bonds and Elder also urge people using any lake to report any plants they suspect might be invasive species. "Angler reports to us have been instrumental in eradicating giant salvinia on several other lakes," Bonds stated. Suspected infestations can be reported to Elder at (409) 384-9965. The TPWD web site has information that anglers and boaters can use to learn to identify this and other invasive species. While the efforts to combat giant salvinia are expensive -- $64,000 for herbicides alone for the current operation-the cost of doing nothing could be even greater. "We cannot even think of not doing what we can to control the giant salvinia on the lake," said Elder. "If not controlled, giant salvinia can and will take over the entire lake. It will block out all light from the water beneath, displacing native fish and plant species, negatively impacting the water quality and displacing waterfowl and other wildlife. Should giant salvinia progress to the point where access is affected, all recreation will cease. You won't be able to launch a boat or move a boat through dense salvinia mats. It will cost local communities and reservoir-based businesses countless revenue." Until now, life in Uncertain, Texas, has allowed many people to fulfill the dream of living in a special place where the pace is slow and the world's problems seem far away. Thanks to giant salvinia, the town's name now seems prophecy, not promise. --- On the Net: http://www.uncertain-tx.com/ http://www.texasinvasives.org/ http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/exotic/salvinia.phtml http://www.caddolakeinstitute.us/ -30- [ Note: This item is more than eight years old. Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references. ] [ Media Contact: TPWD News, email@example.com, 512-389-8030 ] [ Additional Contacts: Carol Jones, GCBO, (979) 480-0999, email@example.com; Tom Harvey, TPWD, (512) 389-4453, firstname.lastname@example.com ] June 5, 2009 Great Texas Birding Classic Teams Award Conservation Grants AUSTIN, Texas -- Winning teams in the 2009 Great Texas Birding Classic have awarded their conservation prize money to fund six habitat projects totaling $35,000 along the Texas coast. Touted as the world's longest birding competition, the event has funded a total of $686,000 for avian habitat conservation since it began 13 years ago. Each year, winning teams allocate prize money to fund wildlife habitat conservation and restoration projects approved by the Birding Classic staff. This year's event ran April 26-May 3. The competition is jointly hosted by Gulf Coast Bird Observatory and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Conservation prize money comes from corporate sponsors, team entry fees, community and individual donations, a Wildlife Diversity Conservation Grant from Horned Lizard Conservation License Plate funds and a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program. "Conservation education and wildlife habitat restoration are the hallmarks of this year's grant awards," said Carol Jones, Gulf Coast Bird Observatory education program manager. "Many of these projects will restore the native ecology by planting trees and shrubs or otherwise restoring and enlarging wetlands and coastal prairie areas that provide critical habitat for birds and other wildlife." This year, the $20,000 top prize was partially funded by revenue from the sale of specialty vehicle license plates bearing the Texas horned lizard image. Money from horned lizard license plate sales supports nongame and endangered animals and their habitats statewide, as outlined in the recently completed Texas Wildlife Action Plan. Projects funded with prize money from the 2009 Great Texas Birding Classic include the following: Weeklong Tournament --First Place -- $20,000 Conservation Grant --Project: Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center Habitat Improvement. 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Google Glass ban at Capitol Hill restaurant stirs privacy debate
SEATTLE -- An emerging technology put a new perspective on privacy at a Capitol Hill restaurant.
The owner of Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge has outlawed the use of Google Glass inside the establishment. The ban became a public controversy last week when Nick Starr was asked to leave if he didn't put the wearable computer away. Starr says he asked the manager for something in writing saying his device wasn't allowed.
"She said she wasn't able to provide any documentation or any website that showed that, but I wasn't allowed to wear it," Starr said, "and I could either leave or take it off."
Starr left, but launched a war of words on his Facebook and Twitter accounts, asking why Lost Lake encourages customers to take pictures inside and post them to Instagram, but Google Glass isn't allowed. Lost Lake owner David Meinert says it's not the same comparison.
"Number one, it's people Instagramming photos of themselves and the food they are eating," he said. "They are not filming people secretly."
Google Glass allows users to take pictures - or record audio and video - and even live-stream the images to the Internet. Meinert says when it comes to his restaurant, he wants no part of it.
"I think they're invasive and they make people uncomfortable," Meinert said. "More than that they make me uncomfortable, and it's my place."
Starr says Google Glass is no more intrusive than camera-equipped cell phones that do nearly the same thing.
"I think privacy is vapor now," Starr said. "There are cameras everywhere. There are recording devices everywhere."
Starr says now he might have crossed the line in online posts when he demanded the manager's termination, and garnished wages for any lost business she caused.
"Knowing now that was obviously the owner's wishes, she was in the right, and I was potentially in the wrong at that point," Starr said
The restaurant owner says Starr did them a favor by getting this privacy debate out in the public, and also brought the business a lot of free press.


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This 34 year old female is shown 1 month after reduction of her jawline with injection of 10 units of Botox per masseter (bite muscle). She felt her jawline was masculine prior to treatment and is very pleased with the softening effect of reducing her jawline. She also notes less clenching and grinding of her teeth. The effects typically last between 4 and 6 months, though many patients go 9 to 12 months between treatments, as it takes some time for the muscles to grow large again. This treatment has not affected her ability to eat or chew whatsoever.


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Norditropin (brand name)
Growth hormone helps children grow taller and helps adults and children grow muscle
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What is this medicine?SOMATROPIN (soe ma TROE pin) is a man-made growth hormone. Growth hormone helps children grow taller and helps adults and children grow muscle. It is used to treat many conditions of low growth hormone levels, growth failure, and short stature.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for injection under the skin or into a muscle. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
If you get this medicine at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Use exactly as directed. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or healthcare provider to get one.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Visit your doctor for regular check ups. You will need to have important lab work done while you are taking this medicine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
If you are using this medicine at home, you will be instructed on how to store this medicine. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label.
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Busy Easter for Northern Ballet
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This Easter Northern Ballet were incredibly busy delivering two courses for young people during their school holidays.
We had 55 youngsters join us at Quarry Hill to take part in a four-day easter course looking at telling stories through dance. The group worked very hard throughout the week to create a short performance for family and friends inspired by Northern Ballet productions A Midsummer Night's Dream & Ugly Duckling. Alongside working on dance moves with our dance artists, participants had the opportunity to work with drama practitioner Phil Minns who delivered characterisation and physical theatre workshops. The sessions with Phil helped to develop the group's performance skills.
As one participant explained, 'We learnt about different facial expressions and how to show emotion through dance.'
The previous week, we ran an Easter course in partnership with Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. Dance artist Gavin Fitzpatrick worked with a group of 20 young people from the area for the week and explored through dance the themes from William Wordsworth's poem Daffodils. They created a short dance piece inspired by the poem, which they performed at the Activate Dance Showcase at the theatre. The showcase is a chance for local dance groups to perform and share their talents.
Gavin said, 'it was a pleasure to work with the group - they really explored the imagery and beauty of the poem and the final performance was very much their own!'
As well as the Easter Course here at Northern Ballet we also run a Summer Course and registration is now open! This year, we will explore what it means to move and how we can go on a journey through dance.
If you would like more information about the Summer Course or to register please contact Shelley Firth on 0113 220 8000.


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CNB 942017Request Price
The CNB 94: A modern approach to the superyacht… For many years, CNB has demonstrated its expertise in the design and construction of large one-offs (Chrisco, Grand Bleu Vintage, Hamilton II, Only Now, Victoria T, Simeron, Spip to name but a few) as well as successful semi-custom ranges… We remember the CNB 73s and then the CNB 77s and 70s designed by Philippe Briand, as we also recall the magnificent CNB 76s designed by German Frers. Subsequently, thanks to its mastery of its production facilities, its unique manufacturing equipment and methods, CNB is able to offer luxury yachts in fiberglass and carbon composite at reasonable, controlled prices. Today, we are proud to present the CNB 94, a fusion of high technology and our experience as yachtsmen. On the "drawing board", our ambition was to push the boundaries, to go even further to create a yacht that is happy to steer for distant horizons and can be handled by a small crew despite its ninety-two feet. With her elegant, contemporary design, her sleek lines and her admission of light, the 94' will appeal to yachtsmen wishing to acquire a luxury performance yacht that is comfortable and easy to handle for magnificent extended offshore cruises. A boat that sails well but also provides excellent accommodation, the 94 is designed by Philippe Briand, designer of the Bordeaux 60, CNB 66 and CNB 76, one of the world's leading naval architects, the winner of many prestigious international awards. "The 94 is well-behaved but exhilarating, thanks to the skills of CNB. This is a new yacht born from the same heritage as the Bordeaux 60, CNB 66 and CNB 76. She shares and maximises certain characteristics such as maneuverability, performance, ease of maintenance, the large panoramic saloon…" Philippe Briand The CNB 94 is offered with several fit-out and interior design options to satisfy the wishes of each owner. The most advanced technologies in terms of pollution control equipment are installed. Lastly, for enthusiasts of uncompromising performance, the 94 is also offered in an all-carbon version, from hull to masthead. CNB is thus offering much more than a semi-custom, but rather a unique yacht, designed to accommodate the choices and desires of each of its owners.More5
Ferretti Yachts 9602017Request Price
The Ferretti Yachts 960 is the largest planing pleasure boat ever built by Ferretti Group. The flagship of the brand results from the collaboration between Studio Zuccon International Project, Ferretti Group Engineering, the team of engineers and architects of the Group, and AYT&D (Advanced Yacht Technology & Design), the research center of the Group. With its 29.20 meters of length overall and 23.97 meters of hull length it can be managed as a pleasure boat, even without a professional captain. Ferretti Yachts 960 features an unparalleled livability. It is the first yacht of the brand with the owner cabin located on the main deck and four VIP cabins on the lower deck each equipped , with its own en-suite facility, enormous glazing for natural light and portholes for ventilation. The vessel offers numerous solutions and attributes which usually are reserved for vessels over 100' including 3 crew cabins of which 1 is exclusively for the captain as well as a separate access to the crew quarters directly from the galley. The flybridge at the stern area are entirely devoted to leisure. The garage door is fitted with cushions, while the bathing platform can be immersed in the water to allow for the launching of the tender in just a matter of minutes from the floodable garage without the need of a davit: a system which has set the benchmark in the industry for a never before seen solution on a vessel of this size…until now. The flagship model of the Ferretti Yachts range will be available with three different engine options, offering a minimum of 2218 hp to 2638 hp, the latter ensuring performance characteristics which make the 960 the quickest vessel in its class by reaching speeds up to 30 knots. The vessel is equipped in the standard version with electro-hydraulic fins with both the zerospeed and the underway features, giving owners an incredibly elevated level of stability to reduce roll and ensure maximum comfort onboard, at anchor and during navigation.More30
Pershing 922017Request Price
Forget the design standard and constraints you are used to as the Pershing 92 is a brand-new open way of enjoying the sea. Interiors and exteriors form an interrupted continuum, brightness reaches unprecedented levels and liveability is unmatched. The upper deck, the perfect embodiment of style, is now larger which ensures maximum privacy and yet is very easily a new trendsetter for La Dolce Vita.More12
Ferretti Yachts 8702017Request Price
Ferretti Yachts 870, in its roll bar standard version, or with hard top as an option, was presented to the Cannes Boat Show in 2012. This model results from the collaboration between Studio Zuccon International Project, Ferretti Group Engineering, the team of engineers and architects of the Group, and AYT&D (Advanced Yacht Technology & Design), the research center of the Group. It features both the bronze dome over the helm station and the large glazed surfaces. Beside the two open-view windows at the level of the owner cabin, large windows for the guest cabins and a double window in the fore VIP cabin have been added. The glazed surface of the main deck has been increased and renewed, thanks to the lowering of the gunwale. The outer look is characterized by outstanding lightness, elegance and aggressiveness, also thanks to the three 'shark branchiae' windows separating the salon's glazing from the helm station's one. On the main deck, living and dining areas, galley and helm station have been effectively separated: the latter two, extensively modified too, are located at bow, completely divided from the rest. On the lower deck the yacht makes the best of the increased volumes, thanks to the shifting of all cabins towards the larger stern area. Without changing the engine room, the crew area and the garage, this yacht offers wider spaces, in particular in the owner cabin and in the portside gest cabin. Three double cabins, a fourth one with twin beds with en-suite heads and separated shower box.More24
Ferretti Yachts 8502017Request Price
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CNB 762017Request Price
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Ferretti Yachts 7502017Request Price
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Pershing 742017Request Price
This yacht is the natural evolution of the widely app reciated Pershing 72, the initiator of a new aesthetic trend in Pershing's fleet. Just like its predecessor, it is characterised by unique 'open' features ensuring direct contact with the sea. Plenty of natural light, state-of-the-art technology, and a painstaking study of interiors are its key design features. Equally impressive is its maximum speed of 44 knots, which this yacht can reach while ensuring the utmost comfort at all times. It's the pride and joy of the world boating industry as a whole.More33
Ferretti Yachts 7002017Request Price
Improving constantly, never settling for second best, always going beyond the Owners' and the yachting world's taste and expectations: only such a production philosophy can lie behind and explain the launch of a new model that perfections a previous, very successful one. The new Ferretti Yachts 700 is indeed the evolution of one of the greatest recent successes for Ferretti Group's historical brand. This new model, which is the outcome of the long-standing cooperation between Zuccon International Project and Ferretti Group's Engineering Department, offers the best an Owner can expect in terms of both seaworthiness and onboard comfort, besides boasting innovative functional and aesthetic solutions that are bound to become key features in the brand's forthcoming yachts. The superstructure conveys a sense of sophisticated lightness: the dark long deck glazing, in the same color as the stanchions, 'cuts' across the yacht's profile from stern to bow. The glazing follows the lowering of the gunwale in the central part of the boat, where the living room can be found, thereby reflecting on the outside the main deck interior layout, while increasing the general sense of lightness that pervades the entire craft. The lowering in the glazing also lets in plenty of natural light and offers guests and the crew alike the widest possible view on the surrounding landscape. The Ferretti Yachts 700's aerodynamic design is most apparent in the elongated tail, surmounted by a roll bar housing satellite systems and antennas and characterized by a new color shade, called 'Vulcan Grey'. Starting from the Ferretti Yachts 700, this warm grey shade will become the brand's second color, and will be used on all accessory systems (roll bars, hard tops…), in contrast with the white shade of the hull and the superstructure. The installation of all antennas in the roll bar will also make it possible to free up the aft area of the flybridge of any and all technical elements, thereby offering the Owner a panoramic terrace that can be furnished with free standing furniture. Two MAN engines are installed in the engine room - one single space that, besides the engines, hosts all systems and wheel controls. Ferretti Yachts proposes two V8 1000 Mhp engines, allowing to reach a maximum speed of 28.5 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots. As an alternative, the yacht can be equipped with two more powerful, 1200 Mhp, MAN V8 that will push it to a top speed of 31.5 knots and a cruising speed of 28 knots.More3
Pershing 702017Request Price
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CNB 662017Request Price
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Fairline Squadron 652017Request Price
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State officials may take acreage they need at Novato's Silveira Ranch for freeway improvements as long as no work proceeds near a cattle waterline network until it can be relocated over the next two months.
That was the gist of the initial thinking by Superior Court Judge Paul Haakenson Friday as he weighed arguments posed by six attorneys representing various parties involved in an inverse condemnation legal tangle triggered by the $29.7 million Redwood Landfill interchange improvement project, which will widen the overpass and create freeway frontage roads on both sides of Highway 101.
Although several attorneys could not say for sure, and owner Lorraine Silveira said she had "no idea," she appears to be in line for about $2.2 million for 32 acres of pastureland next to Highway 101, reduction in value of other land, loss of facilities and related compensation matters. Haakenson last month rejected assertions from Silveira's attorneys that $5.8 million would be more appropriate.
At issue Friday was timing of the improvement project. Caltrans attorneys argued an April 1 start was essential in order to avoid to meet a contract that imposes steep penalties.
Silveira's attorneys said the state had failed to hand over the cash needed by the rancher to relocate water lines critical for her cattle as well as those on an adjacent ranch. It would be foolhardy to proceed before the rainy season ends, because rain makes for soggy land that would bog down relocation work, they added.
"There's other ways to get water to the cattle if it comes to that," said Caltrans attorney Jeff Wilcox, noting well water was available to argument a pipeline and reservoir system.
But Moraga Mayor David Trotter, an attorney for Silveira, said the state "shot itself in the foot" by delaying payment that could have been used to relocate the water system during dry weather last summer. "What is the urgency?" he asked. "What is, exactly, the urgency they have to start on April 1?"
In light of an agreement with a contractor, "it could get very expensive" due to "immediate and real consequences" that include a $1,000 daily penalty, Wilcox said.
"These are largely self-inflicted wounds," Trotter retorted.
Judge Haakenson, who began the session by observing that he needed "more information before I can determine how these harms balance each other," said that if he bowed to state requests to get started immediately, he would wind up "reading the newspaper and driving by each day" worried about the welfare of the 200-head Silveira herd.
He said he wanted to reflect on a decision a bit longer, but indicated that allowing the state to get started April 1, as long as it remained clear of the waterline network until it is relocated, was the fair way to go.
Other attorneys ringing the courtroom also pitched the judge as they sought a cut of the financial pie.
Michael Spalding, attorney for the estate of Joseph Silveira, brother of Lorraine Silveira's late husband, Tony, wanted half the money flowing from the land deal for the Joseph Silveira estate.
And Julia Butler, attorney for the Redwood Landfill, wanted the judge to slash a "substantial" monthly fee the landlocked landfill pays Lorraine Silveria for access, saying that much of the access easement land will be owned by the state.
Silveira left the court shaking her head.
"They don't understand our view," she said. "It's a lot of land."
The Caltrans project will provide access to both sides of the freeway without having drivers cross the busy roadway to get to the other side as they do now.
The landfill overpass will have an access road to the new frontage road on the west side of Highway 101, eliminating a dangerous left turn at San Antonio Road. That frontage road would connect Olompali State Park and San Antonio Road.
Funding comes from 2006 voter-approved Proposition 1B, a statewide bond.
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