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Jason Gregor
April 03 2009 11:36AM
After watching and listening to Kevin Lowe's comments last night, it is clear to me that change within the organization is coming. The Oilers played one of their better games of the season last night, yet they still lost, and coupled with the Blues and Ducks' victories, it is clear that the off-season will start April 12th for the Oilers, and that the changes will follow soon after.
Lowe didn't state once that his coach would be here next year. He didn't say he wouldn't be, but the fact there was no, "Craig will be here without a doubt", type statement to me it is clear that there will be a change behind the bench.
Lowe's opening statement actually made a lot of sense
"Daryl is an extremely passionate and emotional about the game. He said he was extremely disappointed and somewhat frustrated that we are in the middle of a playoff race and all the discussion and the focus was on the future of our head coach. He found that odd and he wanted to suppress that once and for all."
The Owner cares about the team. We know that. He has admitted he is a true fan, and will continue to be one. He is also very respectful of both Lowe and MacTavish. I can understand if he was pissed that before another must win game, the talk was about whether the coach would be here next year or not and not the actual game. That is not the message the host broadcaster should be saying. Fine. Understandable.
The organization will not drag their coach through the mud. They won't have him be Dead Coach Walking for the final four games of the season. I get that. We all know there has to be a change behind the bench, but Katz wants his coach to leave with some dignity. The problem is that one simple text has now thrown more attention on the coaching situation than ever before. His one sentence text did the exact opposite of what he wanted; reduce the focus on MacTavish.
Most of us have regretted sending that drunken, late-night text to an ex. At one in the morning it seems like a great idea, but the next day when she thinks you are back together and making you breakfast, you slap yourself muttering…"What was I thinking?" Texting, while convenient, allows many of us to say things too quickly, especially guys. The consequences of our actions are an after thought, or most times we don't even calculate what they will be.
This is what happened to Katz. It just confirms he is human like the rest of us.
The difference is when we send a ill-advised late night text it effects one or two, or maybe three people on a good night..haha. Katz's text resonates across an entire city; a city that is frustrated and fed up with another spring without playoffs. Of course the fans and media are going to talk about the coach's future. It is a hot topic and one that was, in fact, brought to light by MacTavish himself earlier this week.
The winds of change are in the air, and while every player, coach, manager and owner has to believe they can still get to the dance, the fact is they won't. No one in Edmonton wants their playoff fix to come solely from other cities and through the TV. Even those who oppose a new rink get caught up with playoff fever when it grips a city.
I respect that Mr. Katz didn't want his coach to suffer through talk about his future while the team still has a mathematical chance of making the postseason. Having a boss that wants to shelter an employee is refreshing, but his text backfired.
Now, after another loss, all the focus will be on change
And there will be changes. I will be stunned if MacTavish doesn't resign. Every level of the organization will be evaluated this summer, and there will be changes in the scouting department, coaching and on the ice. Their scouting needs to improve. A new voice is needed behind the bench, and some veterans and even a youngster or two will be moved.
It is inevitable, especially when you are one of the highest spending teams, but have missed the playoffs three years running. If the owner doesn't want it talked about until the team is officially eliminated, that shows he isn't a quitter, however, as we have all experienced ourselves, an ill-timed text can fuel a fire much quicker than an actual conversation.
As another disappointing season wraps up we look ahead to what will surely be the biggest summer of change in the OilersNation in a long time. If you don't believe me, ask Brownlee, we exchanged texts this morning.
Jason Gregor wrote:
Jonathan Willis wrote: Is Prendergast in any trouble given the crap seasons in Springfield the last two years? In a word yes. You heard it here first. Don't be surprised if he takes the fall. He is not the sole reason for the disappointment in Springfield or the failure of draft picks (because every team has failures at the draft table) but he lots of say in both departments. This next bit is pure speculation on my part, but I wonder if he is a bit miffed that he didn't get Tambellini's GM post this past summer. KP has been in the organization a long time, and I'll bet he would have liked that opportunity. But when you look at positions that need changing in this organization, he is one. Dennis wrote: For instance, our play at EV is fine - it's good enough to make the playoffs - and our PP's even good enough to take us there. But the PK's horrible and the approach never changes and Roli's running on fumes and here we are. Dennis their PK and PP are both 28th at home this year. How is the PP any better? Their home record and special teams are the MAIN reason they aren't in the playoffs. You are right that their PK system hasn't adapted during the year, but their PP hasn't either. They still never employ anybody in the low or high slot. We can all debate about energy, consistency, leadership, etc…but after all is said and done their special teams is the main reason why they are in a position to get a top 10 draft choice.
It's Friday so, yeah, let's agree for once:) On the grand scheme, I think the PP was certainly more palatable than the PK but if you're just looking at the home record, maybe you're on to something.
Archaeologuy wrote:
SquidRx wrote: @ Amber: Yeah, you're right. That makes sense. Who do you think his 5 are? Tony Stark, Dr. Doom, Lex Luthor, Professor X, and Craig MacTavish
Nice list. I was stuck at 4: Warren Buffet, Eugene Melnyk, Baggedmilk, and DeepOil.
This seems to be one big misunderstanding.
KLowe was right, Katz is passionate about the game and, like all fans, has opinions and predications of what will happen to the Oil, now and in the off-season.
When he texted his message to Bob Stauffer, it wasn't meant as an official media release (as was pointed out, the Oilers have a PR team to do that), but rather he texted his opinion to Stauffer as a friend.
None was more surprised than Katz himself when Stauffer broadcast the message, as evidenced by Katz's follow-up reply:
"zOMG WTF BBQ ?!?!"
Case closed.
April 03 2009, 02:28PM
"In the past couple of weeks, both Ales Hemsky and Sheldon Souray —Edmonton's two best players"
What did Souray say?
Jonathan Willis wrote:
As another disappointing season wraps up we look ahead to what will surely be the biggest summer of change in the OilersNation in a long time. If you don't believe me, ask Brownlee, we exchanged texts this morning. Biggest summer of change since 2006 - when Pronger, Dvorak, Peca, Spacek, Samsonov, Ulanov, Tarnstrom and Conklin all left town? Or since 2007, which saw the departure of Sykora, Lupul, Tjarnqvist, Smith, Nedved, Hejda, Winchester and Markkanen following the trade deadline departures of Smyth and Bergeron? Or since last summer, where Stoll, Pitkanen, Reasoner, Glencross, Sanderson, Torres and Greene all departed? Let's face it - the problems with the Oilers haven't been caused by a lack of change. And this would need to be a very busy summer to overshadow the previous three. The problems have been caused by a) developing youth and b) the wrong kind of change more than anything else.
@ Jonathan Willis:
Perhaps he means in by measure of magnitude and not in terms of the numbers of parts moved. Could be as startling as Hemsky being traded or as unimpressive as making DesLauriers #1 - different types of changes with similar magnitude. Hell, we might even sign Jay Bo - but then we'd have too many D-men.
Jack "FMNF" Bauer wrote:
@ Dennis: Your as bad as Deep Oil and his constant year long crusade about Katz and Mackesson. Give it a rest. Post something new.
You mean things like why the Garon trade left us thin at netminding, why the PK wasn't changed and why certain players played certain roles?
Things like that?
I've been posting that stuff all season.
April 03 2009, 02:35PM
@ SquidRx: Deepoil is just his alter ego, designed to throw people like Wanye off their games. For Brownlee and Gregor he is Dennis, and for Willis he randomly chimes in about the invalidity of Corsi numbers under different names. When you have over a billion dollars this is what you do with your time. When you arent hunting the Sasquatch.
Jack "FMNF" Bauer wrote:
"In the past couple of weeks, both Ales Hemsky and Sheldon Souray —Edmonton's two best players" What did Souray say?
I just went looking for Spector's latest piece on Katz and saw something from mar 31st where Souray talked about MacT's quotes about the expectations for this year.
So maybe that's what he's talking about.
JB wrote:
Whoa! Check out Marc Spector carving the owner on Sportsnet. So that explains the unexplainable Horcoff contract. Great.
Wow that's some article.
I wonder if that also helps explain the disconnect in the dressing room.
Either way, no a good week for Katz's image in this town.
Well written Jason. It is the kind of thing I felt could have been said in November but when I said it here it was soundly rejected. I feel both Lowe and MacT need to carry the can for this boondogle of an organization. If Steve Tambellini is allowed to do his job and build not just the team but the whole organization then we will see progress. A fresh perspective is overdue. This incestuous ex-Oiler situation needs to be brought to a swift end.
Katz, in my opinion, has indeed shown an impulsive side based on blind loyalty to the 'Boys on the Bus' and that is truly disturbing. He has shown how little he is in touch with the common fan. He is an absentee owner for the most part who doesn't 'get it'. His kind of wealth insulates him from even his own roots and I think the fans are going to have to send him a wake-up call of some kind. He can be buddies with whomever he wants but when it comes to Oilers hockey we want a winner not an old boys club lead by a charitable mega-bucks employer of 1980's ex-Oilers players.
Articles recently published suggest we should limit our expectations of a new arena. That arena won't happen in our lifetimes it's just more rich-guy hot air.
April 03 2009, 02:43PM
Jack "FMNF" Bauer wrote:
@ FlamesFan: The whole management needs to be blown up and started from scratch. This team has an auroa of being losers and deadbeats. Its the reason why we can throw all the millions at the world at a guy and yet theyll take 4 million less for another team. Its hard for me to fully judge since im not in the league, but I cant imagine the teams reputation is very good throughout the league.
It might be PART of the reason why players don't want to come here... but I'd bet it's a very small part.
Jason Gregor wrote:
In a word yes. You heard it here first. Don't be surprised if he takes the fall.
Pure speculation, but is this perhaps a role that Mac T can fill next year if Prendergast is on the way out?
Dennis wrote:
@ SquidRx: I'm glad you approved, bud! The whole time i was typing that response, I was hoping that it would please you. Regarding the peanut butter - which is good for your heart BTW:) - there's no one here that can "trap" me, if that's what your alluding to:) And certainly not the guy you're probably referring to:D Anyway, it's not a dead horse because the media have been taking it for so long that it's obvious to anyone that wants to see it. I posted what I thought was improvement today just to show I was fair. If today's fare could be considered typical, you'd hear nary a peep from me about the media; objectivity wouldn't be an issue.
If you're spending your time writing posts in search of my praise you could better spend it slamming your c*ck in a car door. I.e. it would not be time well spent. I am not suggesting in anyway that you should actually slam said member in any car door or other such hard closing device, it is just an analogy. :) I wasn't really interested in you being trapped per se rather just the metaphorical pain associated with the snapping of that little bar down on your tongue and the amusement it offers to the members of the Nation. I am glad you think you are being ever so noble in your acknowledgement of the improved MSM, but the way you go about it is the dead horse booting of which I speak. Why use the terminology that they grew a set of balls, thus insinuating that they were less than men before hand. Why not simply state that you appreciate the fact that you thought it was better writing than what has previously appeared. Instead you take the opportunity to insult and belittle. That's the dead horse, and in my opinion it is a tired subject. *steps off soapbox*
This is the most puzzling Oilers roster I have ever seen, or commented on, in thirty years. I was SURE the Oilers were going to give a complete sixty minute effort effort against the Ducks... I didn't know if they could win; but I was 100% sure the effort would be there! I was wrong. It follows that the effort would be spotty against the Sharks; after all, maybe this roster simply lacks the character to bring a full sixty minutes... So naturally, the Oilers bring a complete game. Yeah, they lost... But if the Mighty Oil had played like that every night, against every opponent: the Oilers would be up in Calgary's kitchen.
All year long, I have complained about MacT: convinced that he was making basic roster mistakes. All year long, I pitched my own ideas of how to make things better. (ie I'm the guy who was convinced Kotalik didn't belong on the left side with Hemsky, and that O'Sullivan should be played there...) But the fact is, nothing I suggested would have worked with this group either. MacT tried everything (AND I MEAN EVERYTHING) and nothing ever seemed to worked well for more than a couple of games at a time. He, along with everyone who also loves this franchise, has had a miserable year. If I ran into MacT at a bar right now; I would tip my hat to him for trying. Thanks MacT! You lived this nightmare every minute, of every day, for seven long months. You never stopped trying to find that elusive mix that would lead the Oilers to the expected level of success. This group of Oiler players, have been simply IMPOSSIBLE to figure out! How could ANYBODY be expected to successfully coach, or gameplan for such an enigmatic group? Talk about Jeckyl and Hyde...
Many say the Oilers lack identity. Well THEY are wrong. This group is the living personification of the motto of their creator: "Expect The Unexpected!"
I'm sure MacT will move up, or move on this summer... Wouldn't you?
whoa whoa. does anyone here actually believe that anyone in the oilers organization is going to get fired? i sure don't. moved around, promoted out of their current position, or resign? maybe. but fired? no way.
*goes back into bitter cave of bitterness*
Does anyone think that Dan and Bob are in trouble as it was their pre game show with no callers that started all of this? I think but not sure, that they are paid by Katz. At the end of the year could they both be gone?
April 03 2009, 03:22PM
im so glad im going to mexico.... wont have to suffer watching the oilers, way to painful......
Squid: it looks like your opinion is wrong:)
Today's offerings where only so noteworthy in that they were so dissimilar from what you'd usually read.
I won't lump everyone into the same group but if those who read the papers and think they're getting objective fare are the same ones who are amused by my bemusement over what passes as reporting, then the connecting dots say more than anyone ever could.
Have a nice weekend!
If the dressing room is known around the league as a dressing room divided(as per Bob MacKenzie this morning on with Bryne and Jake), who are the players causing the divide?
April 03 2009, 03:31PM
AlBundy wrote:
who are the players causing the divide?
I blame Sean Avery
Ha ha, good one. It's going to be an interesting weekend to see what is going on. @ Archaeologuy:
April 03 2009, 03:49PM
@ Dennis:
How can someones opinion be wrong? That is not possible. His point that you cant seem to grasp is that although you managed to piece together something legible and coherent, you still couldnt resist the tired old, "THE MSM HAS NO BALLS" reference.
The only thing that is dissimilar about your post is the day it is posted on, otherwise its the same tired old BS that we are sick of reading.
"I won't lump everyone into the same group but if those who read the papers and think they're getting objective fare are the same ones who are amused by my bemusement over what passes as reporting, then the connecting dots say more than anyone ever could."
Deep Oil?
April 03 2009, 03:50PM
swany wrote:
Mike Krushelnyski wrote: Yes, exactly. Coaching success is measured by results, that's why we want ours gone. Agreed but what happens with the new coach when the results are the same or maybe worse, answer that one.
Then that would really suck, but the Oilers can't just sit around and do nothing because a new coach might do worse.
Dennis wrote:
Squid: it looks like your opinion is wrong:)
Then in my opinion you are an intelligent and creative writer whose prose stands out above any other written word I have ever happened upon.
A pleasent weekend to you as well!
I, for one, think that Katz's text - though somewhat ill-timed is refreshing. If - as K-Lowe said - Katz and his wife were driving to the game like many other fans, and that the text was sent out of passion, or frustration or whatever - I like that. It proves that Daryl - a billionaire three times over is human too. Like Edmontonians, he is passionate. Have you ever been fired up so much that you call up a sports talk show and read them the riot act? Or perhaps you lay into one of your best friends. Upon later introspection, you may have wondered why you did it? But the fact is that you did. Emotions can't be conrolled. This is the human condition. Yesterdays little gaffe from Mr.Katz shows that Edmonton has an owner who is as passionate and sometimes knee jerky like the rest of us. Is that a bad thing at the end of the day? I don't think so.
why does everyone assume that Katz sent the text in a moment of haste without thought to consequence?
To me this was Katz telling Stauff to can the negative talk on MacT. As jason mentioned Katz was driving into the game listening to Ched and he hears Stauff bellowing on and on about MacT's head being on the line and he probably was embarrassed in front of his kids and Wifey or whoever the hell was with him. And he's thinking to himself, geez I hire Bob away from 1260 because he laid a daily beatdown on the Oilers and he puts him on payroll and tries to muzzle him up a bit yet get his audience from the team. Problem is that Bob is converting some of the Ched herd into his diatribe against the Oil and boom Katz goes off and sends a text to Bob. being a lawyer he knew he needed to leave a short message that could be open to any interpretation one wanted. This way he still has wiggle room to say it meant something than it came across, he gives Bob a kick in the ass and he grabs the back of his Head Coach moments before a crucial game.
yay top ten draft pick right guys? lets keep the team losing
Dennis wrote:
just went looking for Spector's latest piece on Katz and saw something from mar 31st where Souray talked about MacT's quotes about the expectations for this year. So maybe that's what he's talking about.
To bad he can't get his #'s right Horc is a 5.5 mil cap hit NOT 6.5 that's a big diffrence (still a bad deal though)on Sourays comments there is no need to ask if Mact is back or not he's done just like the season. You can't have Hemmer, and Souray questioning the coach like that and still keep him he will resign to be the Ass to the president of hockey ops.
SquidRx wrote:
@ Amber: Yeah, you're right. That makes sense. Who do you think his 5 are?
If rumours are true, his 5 are
-Souray's hair -Penner's left eye - Horc's right ear - MacT's shortcomings - Craig Simpson's fancy 'end of the roll' commercial dress pants
@ Amber: And now we know why Hemsky feels left out :( He's not even in Katz's 5.
Archaeologuy wrote:
AlBundy wrote: who are the players causing the divide? I blame Sean Avery
That is impossible - Robin Brownlee provided consulting to DOHO KLOWE - Tambo need not apply / listen and called him a cancer - let Slats take him instead..... it worked out for the better of MSG..... as per Larry Brooks who has a love hate or love love relationship with Torts.
offside wrote:
Are the Oilers the new Maple Leafs?
for the next 40 years
smytty777 wrote:
Jason Gregor wrote: In a word yes. You heard it here first. Don't be surprised if he takes the fall. Pure speculation, but is this perhaps a role that Mac T can fill next year if Prendergast is on the way out?
Working for the Edmonton Capitals is an option in terms of job reclassification.
Maybe katz was in london or the french riveria and was drunk dialing late at night to the real GM - Bob Stauffer (not joking - no sarcasm button).... this reminds me of an opposite situation where Britney Spears breaks up with KFED and texts him with the words - We're Done.
If you are a passionate billionaire - a text seems very distant, a telegram would of shown undying love or a video conference on OILERVISION taking q and a's from the webcast......
Leafs are only 4 points behind Oil with a game in hand
AlBundy wrote:
Leafs are only 4 points behind Oil with a game in hand
and have missed the playoffs the last 5 years and no cups since 67
I see deepoil is back with his old tactics
On Spectors blog, What was MacT supposed to say, we are lucky if we make the playoffs?, As for Souray, I can see him traded with his comments(he might have been the vetran who said it was time for a change). He didn't do his part after the allstar game and a "spanking" from Colin. Willis what are the stats of Souray after the allstar break. I guess that fight did more harm to him than we thought.
Regarding your comments on Katz' silence. There is a difference between having a hair-trigger lip and living in a sound proof oak-paneled office wreathed in clouds of glory atop Mount Darryl. He hasn't been videoed at games as far as I can recall or giving any kind of a state of the Oil address, solo or in conjunction with KLowe or Tambo. Nada,zip,zilch,none.
It's turning into a rather stilted and uncomfortable relationship between Katz and the fans. That makes his text message all the more weird...laconic more than cryptic. Cryptic implies secret underlying meaning not obvious to the hearer. 'That ain't going to be good for anybody'. (Seinfeld Chicken Roaster episode)
April 03 2009, 06:21PM
Sandra wrote:
Willis what are the stats of Souray after the allstar break.
Pre All-Star Game: 45GP - 12G - 19A - 31PTS, +1 Post All-Star Game: 32GP - 9G - 8A - 17PTS, -4
Or to stretch both over an 82 game season:
But I don't think it's the fight; this really isn't the same team without Lubomir Visnovsky, IMO.
Jack "FMNF" Bauer wrote:
@ Dennis: How can someones opinion be wrong? That is not possible. His point that you cant seem to grasp is that although you managed to piece together something legible and coherent, you still couldnt resist the tired old, "THE MSM HAS NO BALLS" reference. The only thing that is dissimilar about your post is the day it is posted on, otherwise its the same tired old BS that we are sick of reading. "I won't lump everyone into the same group but if those who read the papers and think they're getting objective fare are the same ones who are amused by my bemusement over what passes as reporting, then the connecting dots say more than anyone ever could." Deep Oil?
24 - this went over my head - this founder of rexall and partner of mckesson is breaking multiple rules of owner or pretend owner 101.....
You have to follow a pattern - being yourself just doesn't work..... who are you....???
1) Harold Ballard - nope - too old stream 2) Eugene Melnyk - nope - look at me 3) Peter Puck - nope - Puck likes to win lose - no middle ground.... 4) Nelson Skalbania - possibly - shell game 5) Len Barrie - possibly - OPM - other people's money 6) George Gillette - nope - two bankruptcies by GG 7) Frank Anschultz - nope - stock option fraud SEC 8) Jim Baisillie - media whore (smile) nhl bridesmaid - this seems to be the opposite of DK...
What we have here is the globalization of Rexall via NHL expansion for branding, tax loss (possible), and control of downtown Edmonton for $100mm to be immediately recouped for personal seat licenses, pouring rights, corporate boxes, and real estate control and commissions.
Nice play for the founder of Rexall - Dave from Wendy's would be proud...... everything is cool on the financial side as Mckesson is in control - IT IS OBVIOUS THAT the owner had a brain fart and either by accident or on purpose sent the info to Stauffer and instructed him to let it out of the jar.....
Problem here is the info was not cleansed by Allan Watt leaving a bad taste for everyone and I mean everyone from the broadcast team, klowe, tambo, and the media... this is a major fart that ended up being wet....
End result - Terry Jones quote that this doesn't sound like a billionaire is possibly very true.... and McKesson just left the puppet out and forgot that pinochio can talk on his own.......
April 03 2009, 06:52PM
@ deepoil:
Sorry, you lost me at
#91 deepoil April 3 2009, 6:43 pm.
smytty777 wrote:
Jason Gregor wrote: In a word yes. You heard it here first. Don't be surprised if he takes the fall. Pure speculation, but is this perhaps a role that Mac T can fill next year if Prendergast is on the way out?
My honest opinion is that MacTavish would be fine - not just fine, probably great - in a management role.
He is an intelligent man and I think he knows exactly what the team needs for now and in the future.
I know he's been hard for the fans to handle at times throughout the year, he's been frustrating to say the least, but I think in an assistant VP or assistant GM role, I wouldn't be too concerned.
If he left altogether and was flat out fire however, it wouldn't bother me either.
April 03 2009, 10:14PM
Can someone tell me what is going on? What happened to this great hockey organization? we used to be one of the best now we are becoming a joke around the NHL,I am sure glad the lock out changed things around here? What if Tambalini resigns? Because of Katz I think he was promoised a bunch of goods and his buddy K Lowe let him down.If that happens we are in serious trouble, If you thought losing Pronger after one year hurt wait till our GM goes no players or management will want to come here.
Jack "FMNF" Bauer wrote:
@ deepoil: Sorry, you lost me at #91 deepoil April 3 2009, 6:43 pm.
maybe the founder of rexall and according to Terry Jones not acting like a billionaire is having trouble adjusting to the rules of being an nhl owner.....
this would of played out much better if Rexall was presented as the owner of the club instead of presenting DK - how many people vent their anger in nyc at james dolan (msg)- doesn't work ...... you can't shut people and the media out in Edmonton - doesn't wotk - people and MSM have started to carve Katz a new orface and the poop hasn't really hit the fan yet....
bottom line is the founder does not know who he is, and is having some difficulty being the head of a public trust nhl club where you are accountable at the end of the day when your management and players let you down - where the buck stops here..... in comparison...being the founder of a drug store - when you have a (penner) dog on your shelf (like cold fx) - the media is not ripping you on why you haven't dropped that product as it is taking up valuable shelf space..... no cap space in the retail world.... and other choices suchs as shoppers or london drugs..... no other major league choice in Edmonton.
Monopolies create power and we all know that power corrupts (not original i know) - so is it fair to say that the Oiler organization is arrogant and walks with a swagger even in times of peril....
Rexall is a closed shop - private company - stay out... Rexall Sports cannot play by the same rules and this founder is going to learn the hard way.... the natives are more than restless....


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Federal prosecutors' foundering money laundering case against embattled San Jose lawyer Jamie Harley has reached a federal appeals court.
On Tuesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in the government's appeal of a judge's 2011 decision setting aside Harley's convictions for laundering money for a former client. The U.S. attorney's office has urged the 9th Circuit to reinstate the convictions, arguing that former Chief U.S. District Judge James Ware should have left the jury verdict intact.
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Court appointed special advocates (CASA) asked the Lincoln County commissioners Monday for a donation so their program can continue to grow.
In the past, the board has not contributed to such programs, citing budget and tax concerns.
Executive Director Stephanie Miller said volunteers in the CASA program advocate for state wards children who are removed from homes because of neglect or abuse.
A volunteer interviews the child, parents, foster parents and others involved, then writes a report for the presiding judge, giving recommendations.
The program costs about $43,000 a year to operate which pays the salary and office costs of an executive director. Until this year, most of the money came from grants.
CASA reduces other costs to the county, such as out-of-home care, court appearances, guardian-ad-litem expenses, repeated foster care placements and extra programs in schools, organizers said.
The program started a year ago in Lincoln County. As of April, 14 advocates have logged 1,000 hours and helped 29 children, Miller said.
But, the need is greater. As of the end of January, there were 89 kids in out-of-home placements in Lincoln County, Miller said.
This year, Miller and the board of directors want to train more volunteer advocates and also hire an assistant executive director, but they have a budget shortfall. Nearly half the money budgeted in 2013 has not been found.
They also want to connect better with school officials to help children get more effective education. The directors recently hosted a 5-kilometer run to raise money and will continue to have more fundraisers, Miller and board member Margene Phares told the commissioners.
Chairman Joe Hewgley thanked Miller and Phares for the well-prepared, succinct presentation.
Commissioner Duane Deterding told them he understands how important the program is.
Name change
In other action, the board agreed to change the name of the convention and visitors bureau to the North Platte/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau.
Hewgley said the change sounded fine, but the addition of North Platte to the name a few years ago caused some heartburn on the county board, since Lincoln County is the authorizing agent.
CVB director Lisa Burke said that change years ago made the location more recognizable to out-of-state and out-of-town residents. Hewgley agreed, but cautioned against someday dropping the words Lincoln County.
The board approved the name change 3-0.
Tour of attractions
Also, Burke invited the commissioners to take an all-day tour of attractions around the county for motel clerks and restaurant workers, so those "front line" employees can recommend things for visitors to see and do.
Deputy County Attorney Joe Wright cautioned the commissioners about having an informal meeting in violation of the states open meeting laws if they all take the tour.
Also, the board sent two temporary liquor license requests to the state liquor commission with a favorable comment. Joe Sculley of Sculleys Shooters asked for the permits to serve liquor at two weddings on May 18, one at the fairgrounds and one at the Creekside Event Center.
Sculley said people old enough to drink will wear wrist bands and no would be allowed to take alcohol out the doors at the events.
He also said that Shooter's began offering rides to customers a couple weeks ago and took more than 50 people home one night.
Sheriff Jerome Kramer told the commissioners that Sculley "runs a good show. I appreciate what they do."
Also, the board
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Booth Ranches makes addition to sales staff
Orange Cove, Calif.-based Booth Ranches LLC hired Tracy Jones from Valentine Produce in August to handle the company's domestic citrus sales.
The company also recently purchased a new packinghouse, taking over the old home of Sunny Cove Citrus, which closed.
"We're making some modifications," said Neil Galone, vice president of sales for Booth. "Customers should not be able to tell which house product came from."
Galone also said the company has broken ground for a new office facility in Orange Cove that should be ready by August.
Diversified increases space for valencias
Lake Hamilton, Fla.-based Diversified Citrus Marketing is increasing its summer storage program for valencia oranges so that the company can continue to sell the variety well into July.
"We're trying to extend the variety so that we can have citrus available to customers year-round," said Al Finch, director of marketing.
Florida Department of Citrus makes hire
The Florida marketing and promotions body for fresh citrus recently hired Bradley Ruhmann as the organization's marketing coordinator.
He joined the organization in November.
Ruhmann, who previously held marketing positions with government and sports marketing companies in the Lakeland area, works closely with Amy Carpenter, the department's fresh marketing manager, in promoting fresh Florida oranges, grapefruit and specialty citrus items.
"He does a lot of our Web site coordination," Carpenter said. "He adds a lot of new information onto the site."
The department also is getting ready to move into a new office building in Bartow.
The commission, which was formed in 1935, held its first commission meeting in the new building Dec. 16 and plans to make the move permanent in February.
Packers of Indian River replants 100 acres
The Packers of Indian River Ltd., Fort Pierce, Fla., intends on going against the prevailing grain among Florida citrus growers this year.
In an age where many growers are reducing acres because of canker and greening eradication for the fear of disease, the company plans to replant about 100 acres during 2010, said Paul Genke, director of sales and marketing.
"We have to replace some of our groves if we're going to maintain supply to our customer base," Genke said.
Paramount tries hand at organic oranges
Paramount Citrus Association Inc., Delano, Calif., is in the first year of an organic valencia program.
"We're getting closer to shipping organic valencias year-round," said Scott Owens, vice president of sales and marketing. "Because we're such a large shipper, we believe it's important that we be a complete, one-stop shop. We want to be a place where people can pick up the phone and pretty much find any item they want.
"Our organic valencia program is an important step toward that."
Rio Queen works out of new packinghouse
After a fire took out one of its packinghouses in 2008, Mission, Texas-based Rio Queen Citrus Inc. constructed and opened a 147,000-square-foot packinghouse last spring.
"It's very modern," said Mike Martin, president. "We took a lot of time to work through and think about efficiencies. It's really working out well."
Rio Queen grows on 5,500 acres and ships between 2 million and 2.25 million cartons of grapefruit, and another 600,000-700,000 cartons of oranges annually.
Sunkist Growers unveils stand-up citrus bags
Sunkist Growers Inc., Sherman Oaks, Calif., recently introduced its Giro "Stand Up Grab Bags" for minneola tangerines, cara caras, navels and moro blood oranges.
The new bag's stand-up feature offers prominent display of the Sunkist brand with ample room for recipes and nutrition information as well as high visibility of the fruit.
The bags also come with a two-hole grip at the top for easy carrying.
Sun World International moves corporate offices
Sun World International Inc. recently moved its corporate offices downtown, into the heart of Bakersfield, Calif., said Gene Coughlin, category manager for oranges and lemons.
The company's corporate offices had been located within its packinghouse on the outskirts of the city, but Coughlin said it was past time for an upgrade.
"It was kind of a space issue, upgrading our surroundings," he said. "It gives us more of a business look, I guess."
Texas Citrus Mutual battles citrus greening
Mission-based Texas Citrus Mutual's Ray Prewett said his organization is "focusing a tremendous amount of energy on battling citrus greening," including supporting research efforts at the University of Texas A&M-Kingsville.
This month, Prewett said Texas Citrus Mutual is going to be taking a more direct role in coordinating with growers on an area-wide psyllid control program.
"We're going to be heavily involved in that," Prewett said.
Valhalla Sales adds cara cara trees
Valhalla Sales & Marketing Co., Kingsburg, Calif., plans to add 20 acres of cara cara trees in 2010.
"They're young trees, so they're not fruit bearing yet," said Steve Nelsen, managing partner.
"We picked up a new grower, who has some valencias, navels and some cara cara trees. We told them we'd market them for him."
Nelsen said there's a good market locally for cara caras, sometimes known as pink navels.
"We'll pack them in half cartons, high teens, low 20s," Nelsen said.
Yuma Mesa Fruit Growers picks up Asian markets
The Yuma Mesa Fruit Growers Association, Yuma, Ariz., has been strengthening its sales presence in southeast Asian markets — specifically China and Hong Kong. The company has been dealing in a variety of commodities, but has concentrated on lemons.
"On domestic sales, we're down 20%," said general manager Mike Aguirre. "By picking up new markets, we pick up another 10%. It makes up for where we're short in other areas."


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"what's wrong with masterbation"
tiltbillings wrote:Just an aside."what's wrong with masterbation"
You need to use your spelling checker.
retrofuturist wrote:Greetings Chris:::,
Sense restraint, built upon a sound practice of sila.
Right Restraint - Ajahn Chah
SN 35.127: Bharadvaja Sutta
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .wlsh.html
christopher::: wrote:tiltbillings wrote:Just an aside."what's wrong with masterbation"
You need to use your spelling checker.
tiltbillings wrote:
Sure; otherwise something might stick to you.
"This being is bound to samsara, karma is his means for going beyond."
christopher::: wrote:What is the role of karma?
liberation from pleasures
pink_trike wrote:[readers: since this is a Theravada room, I draw your attention to the disclaimer in my signature]
retrofuturist wrote:Greetings,pink_trike wrote:[readers: since this is a Theravada room, I draw your attention to the disclaimer in my signature]
FWIW, none of that seemed particularly controversial to me.
tiltbillings wrote:christopher::: wrote:What is the role of karma?
So that we are on the same page: what is kamma?
Manapa wrote:at the moment I am trying to practice restraint in speach, only saying what I think is necessary or of some value (even if it seams silly ), and trying to not engage in agressive discussions, which can be a problem particularly on the net.
I am also trying to be honest with myself more, reflecting on what personal narative I am building and how true it is to me as a person conventually, and what my goal is.
for me it has been a trying few weeks and one I am sure will shape the future in a way I may not like when I get there, there has been anger, depression, drink, lack of heedfulness and mindfulness and other unworthy actions in the last few weeks which have not been useful to my circumstances.
christopher::: wrote:Very useful observations, pink trike (Jeff).tiltbillings wrote:christopher::: wrote:What is the role of karma?
So that we are on the same page: what is kamma?
LOL, i don't know the context of the quote in your sig, Tilt, so to be on the same page i'd have to wait and hear how you think of it, and how its meant in that quotation...
Karma in Buddhism
In the (Anguttara Nikaya Nibbedhika Sutta) the Buddha said :
"Intention (cetana), monks, is karma, I say. Having willed, one acts through body, speech and mind".
Every time a person acts there is some quality of intention at the base of the mind and it is that quality rather than the outward appearance of the action that determines the effect. If a person professes piety and virtue but nonetheless acts with greed, anger or hatred (veiled behind an outward display of well-meaning intent) then the fruit of those actions will bear testimony to the fundamental intention that lay behind them and will be a cause for future unhappiness. The Buddha spoke of wholesome actions (kusala-kamma)— that result in happiness, and unwholesome actions (akusala-kamma)— that result in unhappiness...
Ben wrote:Relax Geoff!
You're welcome here.
I actually felt that what you said was fairly consistent with Theravada.
In fact, on your point of 'freedom from pleasure' not being part of the goal, I think you are right.
The Buddha defined vedana by its salient characteristic of either pleasurable, painful or neutral (neither pleasurable nor painful).
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Continued tensions in the Far East and southern Asia are ensuring that the region remains a major sales battleground for the world's fighter houses. At stake is the sale of several hundred new combat aircraft in the coming years as air arms seek to modernize their forces or, in the case of countries such as Japan and Singapore, stay ahead of the regional threat.
Traditional rivals from Europe (Dassault, Eurofighter and Saab), the U.S. (Boeing and Lockheed Martin) and Russia (RSK-MiG and Sukhoi) have now been joined by China in offering viable competitors in this hard-fought marketplace. Furthermore, India, Japan and South Korea have exhibited ambitions to further their indigenous industrial capability, and this may become a factor in type selection as companies offer their assistance with national projects. For some manufacturers a failure to secure significant business in the region may spell the end of their activities in the combat aircraft sector.
India's multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) requirement is currently the biggest fighter competition in the world, with the Gripen, Rafale, Typhoon, MiG-35, F-16 and F/A-18 vying for a 126-aircraft order (with potential follow-ons). Evaluation is currently under way, but there are other factors that may have some bearing on the MRCA result. India has requirements for carrier aircraft, to which Boeing, Dassault, Lockheed Martin (with the F-35C) and MiG could respond based on existing products, and now Saab has joined the argument by outlining the feasibility of a Sea Gripen.
Meanwhile, India is proceeding with its troubled Tejas light combat aircraft, and is also building more Sukhoi Su-30MKI heavy fighters under license. The country is negotiating to collaborate with Russia on the PAK FA fighter and has outlined a stealthy medium combat aircraft requirement that could be developed with international assistance.
Indonesia's most recent fighter purchases have covered small numbers of Su-30 Flankers. Seven are already in service and three more are to be delivered this year. Further orders are a possibility, while Indonesia has also been viewing China as a potential source of air force equipment. There is also a desire to increase the effectiveness of its U.S.-supplied F-16 force, through new acquisitions or updates.
While the desired acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor remains unlikely, Japan is expected to issue an RFI for a new fighter in the next month or so, with the F-35, F-15SE, F/A-18E/F and Typhoon being the likely contenders. Any deal almost certainly has to include a sizeable amount of work for Japanese industry, which itself has been working on the ATD-X stealthy technology demonstrator.
Since the withdrawal of the MiG-29 fleet late last year, the longstanding search for a new fighter has gained greater urgency in Malaysia. The country is to evaluate a number of options, perhaps to maintain its "heavy-light" fighter mix, although the procurement of further Su-30MKMs is a possibility to maintain commonality with the existing "heavy" fleet. Malaysia would also like to acquire an AEW capability, which could be bundled into combined proposals from suppliers such as Saab.
In its attempts to keep pace with its Indian neighbors, Pakistan is pursuing a number of courses. They include attempts to purchase further F-16s from the U.S., the possible order of Chengdu J-10s from China and the co-development with China of the JF-17 Thunder, which is now in production in Pakistan.
Currently receiving 24 F-15SG Eagles from Boeing, Singapore may look to acquire further numbers of this potent multi-role fighter. However, as a JSF security cooperation participant it is also interested in the F-35 to fulfill future airpower requirements, ensuring that the Republic of Singapore Air Force maintains its qualitative advantage over the regional threat.
South Korea
Boeing's F-15K is in the process of delivery for the first two phases of the Republic of Korea Air Force's F-X requirement, but the third phase is likely to be met by an aircraft with lower radar cross section. Boeing is pitching the F-15SE Silent Eagle, which could do well if the Lockheed Martin F-35 cannot be procured according to schedule. A split buy is a possibility.
The Republic of China air force has a long outstanding request for 66 new F-16s, but this has been held up by the U.S. and is still under review. In the interim, AIDC is undertaking a mid-life update of half the F-CK-1A/B Ching-kuo fleet pending a final word on the new F-16s. Less politically sensitive may be the upgrade of the ROCAF's existing F-16A/Bs.
Thai air force personnel have begun training in preparation to operate six Saab Gripens, acquired along with a Saab 340 Erieye AEW&C platform. The initial requirement was for 12 JAS 39s, but the purchase had to be split because of budgetary constraints. Now the Thai cabinet has approved in principle funding for the extra six, plus a second airborne early warning and communications aircraft in January. Funds are to come from the next five-year budget (2010-2014) and will also cover the upgrade of 18 F-16s.
Having operated Sukhoi Su-27 Flankers in the fighter role for some time, Vietnam turned to the Su-30MK2 multi-role aircraft with an initial order for eight. A further 12 ordered last year are in the process of delivery over the course of this year. Closer military ties between Hanoi and Moscow are expected to lead to further procurement. However, with a requirement to replace aging MiG-21s and Su-22s, Vietnam could also look to the West for a light multi-role fighter.


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ONE of the last of a brave group, D-Day veteran Peter Davies, from St Weonards, made the trip to Normandy last weekend to remember those who fell on the famed French beaches 70 years ago.
With fewer of his brothers in arms able to make the pilgrimage year on year – Mr Davies is the last living member of his squadron – he says he is "one of the lucky ones".
A main gunner for the 1st East Riding Tank Regiment, he was dropped a quarter-mile off Sword Beach, his unit tasked with knocking out German gun positions hailing fire down on Allied infantry as they stepped off the landing boats.
"It was the greatest invasion the world has ever seen," said Mr Davies, 91.
In the early hours of D-Day, quiet fell on his boat.
The landing vessel was held offshore for around 45 minutes while a gunship finished off the long-range cannons unloading in its direction from Le Havre.
"It was about five in the morning when I went up on deck," he said.
"I looked overboard; I had never seen so many ships in my life. I didn't know there were that many ships in the world.
"It was a sense of awe or wonder. I never thought about being afraid."
The night before, a storm kept the boats in the harbour, delaying the invasion by around 24 hours.
The men were held on the ships.
"It was a tremendous storm," said Mr Davies.
"I remember my gunner lying on the floor saying 'It's wrong to send men into this. I'm going to die.'
"Everybody has their own thoughts.
"You obviously think you are going to survive. But so does the guy next to you. And everyone else. But not everyone did."
Two years preparation, and 18 months training from Norfolk to Scotland's north-facing beaches, would come down to taking a two-mile stretch of sand ahead of them.
When the time came, the tanks were dropped in six feet of water; the first one drowned.
"You are trained to go regardless," said Mr Davies.
"Our orders were to get to the green belt – the small coastal villages where our targets were positioned – to save the infantry from getting mauled."
On the front with him, somewhere, were his brothers Ken and Norris.
As a 17-year-old in Hereford, it was watching his two older brothers leave to serve their country that pushed Mr Davies into joining up, initially with the RAF.
He said: "I never saw them in wartime.
"But when they signed up, I knew if they were going, I was going to go too."
Following the war, he left the army in 1946 before working as the area manager in a local call office.
But he still returns to the beaches each year to mark the triumphs and sacrifices of those who he served alongside.
"It brings back memories," he said.
"I can't be there without thinking about the friends, the laughs, the sadness. There's always mixed emotion."


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Fortunately, major parts vendors such as Corvette Central carry replacement mirrors that will drop right into place and instantly improve your outlook. We decided to go this route, giving our ailing passenger-side mirror a refresh while we were at it. But the fun didn't stop there. We also addressed an issue with our C5's switchgear—namely, a mirror-adjustment control that was spotty at best. After tracing it to a failed membrane switch in the driver's armrest, we put in another order with CCentral posthaste.
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Phoenix-based Pro's Ranch Markets filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 28 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Arizona.
Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows a company to reorganize if a judge approves the plan and if the creditors agree the plan can be confirmed.
Pro's Ranch Markets is a Hispanic-oriented grocery chain with stores in seven stores in Phoenix, one store in Las Cruces, N.M., one store in Albuquerque, N.M., and two stores in El Paso, Texas. The grocery chain employs 2,235 employees in four states, according to court documents.
The retailer said a review of its pre-petition Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act potential claimants found 83 fresh produce suppliers were owed about $7.2 million.
The bankruptcy proceeding includes: PRM Family Holding Company LLC; Prodigio Mercado, LLC; Pro's ABQ Ranch Markets LLC; Pro's ELP Ranch Markets LLC; Pro's ELP Ranch Markets Beverage Company LLC; Pro & Son's LLC; Pro's Ranch Markets (CA) LLC; and Provenzano's LLC.
"Operations are continuing and we look forward to proposing a reorganization plan," said Kasey Nye, partner with Mesch, Clark & Rothschild, Tucson, Ariz. The firm is the attorney for Pro's Ranch in the bankruptcy proceeding.
Nye estimated the total number of creditors for Pro's Ranch Markets is in the thousands. Bank of America — the lead secured creditor — alleges it is owed more than $40 million, Nye said.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Arizona said May 29 that Pro's Ranch Markets had not yet presented complete lists of assets and liabilities; those documents are due before mid-June.
Jason Klinowski, agricultural and food law attorney from the firm of Freeborn & Peters LLP, Chicago, said the grocery chain apparently has a limited pool of assets from which to pay its creditors.
"If the debtor's voluntary petition accurately reflects the amount of assets in the debtor's estate, then I think that PACA creditors will be well-advised to quickly object to the debtor's use of the cash collateral and start looking for alternative sources of recovery," he said May 30.
In court documents May 28, the company blamed the filing on increased competition, the general decline of the economy in the Southwest, the "adverse, negative and chilling effect" of Arizona's immigration law and an immigration audit which its competitors supposedly were not subjected to.


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Perhaps we're taking the old "hair of the dog that bit you" colloquialism too literally, but the thoroughly off-kilter* Timber's Doghouse PDX food cart is a natural choice for hot, greasy hangover food. There are burgers, yes, but the real draw here is the array of imaginatively topped tater tot bowls.
You could make the argument that tater tots are perfect as is and require no further embellishment, and you would not be wrong. But if the brain cries out for a little variety (or something to make you sweat a little), Timber's Doghouse PDX is ready and willing to serve up a bowl of the uncommon. Available toppings include caramelized pineapple, roasted garlic truffle aioli, chanterelle salt, and everyone's favorite add-on to anything and everything under the sun: bacon.
Served in an actual dog bowl lined with wax paper, the Rip City Romance starts with a pile of crunchy-on-the-outside-fluffy-on-the-inside tater tots and smothers it in pepper jack cheese, "kicker" sauce (a spicy habanero aioli sweetened with ketchup), diced onions, sliced jalapeños, and a fried egg. Nothing too exotic here, just a hearty blend of salt, fat, and heat. The jalapeños come with their seeds intact, injecting even more burn into a dish tailor-made for distracting you from the consequences of the previous night's overindulgence.
The egg is often called upon to bridge the gap between breakfast and an entree or dish from either of the other two meals of the day—frequently to less than satisfactory results—but in this instance it works. With a runny yolk spilling down into the craggy surface of the tater tots' shells, the fried egg almost succeeds in tricking your mind into thinking you're eating a perfectly acceptable first meal of the day. Which, if you hit the hooch particularly hard the night before, is all you can really ask for.
*How off-kilter? Well, they open at 11:47 a.m. and close at 7:01 p.m., for starters.
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About the author: Adam Lindsley is a Pacific Northwest-based writer, musician, and the author of the pizza blog, This Is Pizza. You can follow him at @ThisIsPizza on Twitter. He is currently on a serious kristalweizen kick, so if you know of a better version than the one from Weihenstephaner, be sure to let him know.


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Fayetteville, N.C. -- Chattanooga, Tenn.-based CBL & Associates Properties announced an expansion of Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville, N.C. The 46,000-sq.-ft. expansion will deliver new retailers to the fully leased center, such as Chico's, Loft, White House|Black Market, Men's Wearhouse, Reed's Jewelers and Lane Bryant. Additional stores and restaurants will be announced as the project progresses.
Construction on the expansion is scheduled to begin in early 2013, with a grand opening anticipated in late fall 2013.
Cross Creek Mall is a 1-million-sq.-ft. enclosed regional mall anchored by Belk, Macy's, J.C. Penney and Sears. It recently received a multi-million dollar renovation featuring new entrances, new flooring and a renovated food court.


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The threat of rain continued to loom over the Southland Sunday, however the wet weather is expected to clear out of the area by Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Small amounts of rain, amounting to less than a tenth of an inch in most areas, fell in the morning hours Sunday morning, NWS Meteorologist David Sweet said.
"What went through overnight was cold front. Behind the cold front is some unstable air," he said. "We still have a threat this afternoon as thing get unstable."
For San Gabriel Valley residents, that means a 50 percent chance of scattered showers into Sunday evening, along with a slight chance of thunderstorms, Sweet said. High-temperatures are expected to stay in the 50s.
Things may be a bit wetter in San Bernardino County, where the NWS places the chance of rain at 60 percent chance of rain Sunday.
The likelihood of showers and thunderstorms will be greatest after 4 p.m., according to the NWS.
Heavy snow was reported by the California Highway Patrol Sunday in the Angeles Nation Forest between Mill Creek Summit and Big Tujunga.
A high-temperature of 48 degrees was predicted in Rancho Cucamonga, while forecasts for San Bernardino indicated highs near 51 degrees.
But Sweet said the storm system is on track to move out of the area by Monday, "but it might be kind of windy in the morning."
Winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected in Los Angeles County, with local gusts reaching 35 mph in the hills, Sweet said.
Winds in the mountains, deserts and coastal foothills of San Bernardino County were predicted to reach 40 mph or faster late Sunday.
In the Inland Empire, "Showers and isolated thunderstorms later this afternoon into this evening may produce brief heavy downpours and small hail," according to a statement issued Sunday by the NWS. "The snow level will lower to around 4500 feet this afternoon and to 4,000 to 3,500 feet tonight with a snowfall of 2 to 4 inches possible, mainly above 4,500 feet to 5,000 feet, with isolated greater amounts."
Big Bear was expected to receive 1 to 2 inches of rain by Monday morning, when mostly clear skies were predicted, NWS officials said.
The weather will begin to warm once the storm has cleared the area Monday, but not for long.
High temperatures in Los Angeles County will rise into the mid-60s and lower 70s Tuesday and Wednesday, but not for long, according to NWS forecasts.
"Another storm system moves in for another 40 percent chance of showers Thursday," Sweet said, pushing high-temperatures back down toward the mid-50s.


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Prize money, scholarships, internships, advancement to state, national and international fairs, and other awards worth close to $50,000 are available for winners. The countywide fair for sixth through twelfth graders will be March 9 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Organizers are now taking registrations for certain types of projects.
Students with projects using microbes, human or vertebrate animal subjects or tissues, rDNA, lab-grade chemicals, or other potentially hazardous activities need to to register online and send project proposals to fair organizers for a pre-experimental safety check by Saturday. Applications are available at www.acsef.org.
The regular online registration and application deadline is Jan. 28. Funding from Lawrence Livermore National Security is available for project materials for Title 1 schools and students on free or reduced-price lunch programs.
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FORMER Whitland product Scott Williams grabbed a cracking first half try in Wales' 25-13 victory in their opening Six Nations defence on Saturday.
Just before the break Wales moved the ball swiftly along the back line from left to right only for Jamie Roberts to punch a hole in the Azzurri defence and co-centre Williams profited to dive over near the posts and gave his side a rather flattering 17-3 half time lead.
All the talk this week is whether Williams will keep his place in the team that plays in Ireland, or will Warren Gatland bravely select another former Whitland man in the form of Jonathan Davies who played 40 minutes for the Scarlets at the weekend.
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WORCESTERSHIRE captain Daryl Mitchell lit up the final day of the LV= County Championship clash against Hampshire with a superb century before the teams settled for an expected draw at the Ageas Bowl.
Mitchell notched the first ton of the new Division Two season as he scored a magnificent 172 not out at the top of the order, helping his side pick up four batting bonus points before declaring on 350-7.
That gave the visitors a first-innings lead of 87 over Hampshire but, with less than a session to go in a match badly hit by rain, a draw was always the most likely outcome.
Worcestershire did make an early breakthrough to briefly make things interesting as Mitchell caught former England opener Michael Carberry for six off Moeen Ali as Hampshire slipped to 10-1.
However, home skipper Jimmy Adams (10 not out) and Liam Dawson (11no) ensured Hampshire suffered no further setbacks as they reached 27-1 off 17 overs when the two teams shook hands on a draw.
Worcestershire, who finished four points behind fourth-placed Hampshire in Division Two last season, took 12 points from the match and sit second while the hosts claimed nine.
A winner always looked unlikely with rain washing out all but 8.5 overs on the opening two days in Southampton, but Mitchell made the most of the time available to record his 15th first-class century.
Starting the final day on 44 in a total of 103-1, Mitchell progressed his second-wicket stand with Moeen to 153 before the England batsman fell for 69, bowled by Dawson.
Slow left-armer Dawson also accounted for teenage newcomer Tom Kohler-Cadmore (2) on his first-class debut as Worcestershire reached lunch on 213-3 with Mitchell unbeaten on 99.
The 30-year-old did not let the break affect him though and he was soon celebrating three figures.
Hampshire continued to make regular breakthroughs at the other end, Matt Coles finishing with 3-58 off 28 overs, but Mitchell remained unbowed as he helped Worcestershire reach 350.
The right-hander struck 23 fours in his 306-ball knock before calling time on his side's innings having contributed almost half their total.
There was time for Carberry to suffer his second failure of the match as he followed his first-innings duck with just six runs.


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East Coast Cruise 2011 - Custom Truck Show
On the Road to Australia's Premier Minitruckin' Event
East Coast Cruise was the very first minitruck event in Australia. Getting the chance to attend this event was an honor especially since 2011 marked the 10th anniversary. I started my journey at LAX airport on a Friday evening and ended up landing in Brisbane, Australia about 24 hours later. The actual flight time was around 14 hours but with layovers and things like that it was a mission in itself.
I was greeted in Brisbane by a group of minitruckers representing No Regrets, Freaks of Nature, and Forbidden Fantasy. I instantly felt right at home especially after the laugh we all shared as I attempted to get in the passenger side of the truck, where for some reason there was a steering wheel.
After a few days of getting over some serious jet lag, we loaded up our vehicles to make the 850-mile trek from Brisbane down the East Coast of Australia toward the show's host town—Batesman Bay. We were greeted with bad weather, and the rain made for some dangerious driving conditions. As we crested a hill, the traffic was at a dead stop and we skidded right into the back of a Toyota Hilux. Unfortunately the truck we rearended was in our group and ended up being a total loss. Not even the five-car pile-up we were involved in could stop our convoy though. We rented a few cars and kept on truckin'. We arrived at our halfway point too late to enjoy the pre-show party hosted by Laurie and the gang at the Chop Shop, but we did get to hang out in the shop on Saturday to help them finish load up a few trucks before starting the second half of the trip.
Once we arrived in Batesman Bay, we knew it was going to be a great weekend as trucks packed the parking lots of all the local hotels. We settled in and headed down to the host hotel where the party was in full swing. Hundreds of showgoers hung out and raged well into the night.
The morning of the show brought even more pouring rain, which had not let up in the past two days. Nevertheless, what seemed like the entire town caravanned down the road to the park where the show was held. The day was packed full of festivities, which started just after roll-in, as staff members measured the height of all vehicles to determine whose was the lowest.
To our amazement, as soon as we parked the gray clouds parted and the sun forced its way through. The show field was packed with Australia's finest autos. With the rain gone, the battle of the club games began. One such test of mental and intestinal strength was a warm glass of milk and tuna chug… while cross-dressed in women's clothes. You gotta respect the creativity of these Aussies.
Once the show was wrapped up, we headed for the awards dinner presentation that evening. Held at a swanky banquet club in town, this awards presentation was unlike anything I have ever seen in the States. There was a fully stocked bar, dinner buffet, and the NC guys gave out prizes and awesome gifts all evening long.
I will say that the Australian minitruck scene is alive and thriving. Hats go off to Negative Camber and all the Down Under clubs and businesses that make this show a success. East Coast Cruise is going on 10 years strong with no signs of letting up. If you ever get the chance to make it down to Australia for a show, this is the one to put on the ol' bucket list.
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It's always a great joy to mod things for no real reason other than to be able to prove to yourself that you could do it. It's even better when the mod actually has a purpose, and can save you some serious cash at the same time. A perfect example of this is Jake Ludington's homemade microphone pop screen. You see, when talking into a mic, the p's and b's can sometimes spike the audio signal which distorts the sound. A pop screen solves this problem, as it absorbs whatever it is that causes that spike in the first place. I have casually shopped for pop screens before, and they aren't cheap. That is what makes Jake's so appealing. All you need is a 6" embroidery hoop, generic pantyhose, 1/2-inch split flex tubing, 2 feet 10-2 wire, 7.5" black zip ties, 1 1/4" compression fitting (from plumbing), and a 1" spring clamp. Get all this together, and it will cost less than ten bucks. Full assembly instructions at Jake's site.
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Last week on Radio Texas, LIVE! Cody Johnson joined us for the debut of his brand new radio single "Dance Her Home." The song by the way, so popular at his live shows afterwards fans took to the internet to find it — the only place, till now, it could be found was YouTube. Views of him singing it live number in the tens of thousand, all without radio play.
One of Texas brightest stars, and one of it's good guys Cody Johnson is the next generation of Texas Music, hell country music. And he doesn't do it by being flashy, or making absurd statements or singing gimmicky songs — he does it with dynamic live shows, great music and thoughtful intelligent lyrics.
Don't want to get ahead of myself, but does that sound like another young country singer outta Texas in the early '80s to anybody else?
For Johnson his music is not a regional thing. "I'm not necessarily Texas country music, I'm necessarily not Nashville Music," he says. "But I know that I believe in country music. And I'm gonna just keep doin' my thing."
And how about the current flux of pop and hip hop in country music? Johnson's stance is one of diplomacy, even graciousness.
"Eventually country music is gonna be turned back to country music," he says, "but I love every bit of it and I'm proud to have my songs on the radio… Just to have my songs on the radio, that blows my mind."
His energy and drive are as infectious as his music. The new album "Cowboy Like Me" is due out in 2014, be on the lookout for it. Download "Dance Her Home," now. If you missed it, below is Cody on Radio Texas, LIVE! last week debuting the song, you can check it out before you commit $.99 to it.


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Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Zickler of Leominster, Massachusetts began a 3 month cross-country road trip on March 27, 1952. Mrs. Zickler created a scrapbook to document the trip. The scrapbook includes souvenir and original photographs, postcards, maps, and other miscellaneous memorabilia from the journey. Their stops include various tourist attractions as well as scenic areas throughout the Midwest and Southwest of the United States. Most of their time was spent in Oraibi, the oldest continuously inhabited community in North America, on the Navajo Gospel Mission. The Zicklers returned to Leominster in July of 1952, having traveled a total of 10,404 miles.
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As an artist I am incredibly sensitive to color and my surroundings. I love fresh flowers and little touches in my daily life that give me joy to behold. And when the urge comes to spruce things up a little, it doesn't mean having to splurge or repaint the whole house. Here is a simple idea for making the bathroom a little more attractive.
I recently stumbled on this fantastic little wooden pedestal stand, a vintage piece from Japan that was bought rather inexpensively locally (less than $10).
I use it to hold extra soaps in the bathroom. I have a favorite olive oil soap I like to use, but the packaging is anything but beautiful. So instead a cut strips of decorative paper and wrap them around each soap, securing with a small piece of tape. The result looks luxurious and pampering. You could use a big glass jar as well to hold soaps, natural sponges and wash cloths - or ceramic plates or bowls - just make sure they are placed somewhere they will not be knocked down. I keep my towels and this soap stand on a an antique wooden teak towel stand outside the bathroom, which also eliminates any issues with moisture.


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Paramount Digital Entertainment announces the availability of the official Star Trek Captain's Log application for iPhone 4. With a flick of the wrist, the Captain's Log app transforms the iPhone 4 into a Star Trek-inspired Starfleet communicator.
Using the Captain's Log communicator, users can capture voice recordings, text entries, take photos and map GPS locations of their voyages as they travel planet Earth. Officers can select their preferred Enterprise class level, whether taking the role of Captain, Engineering, Science/Medical, Enterprise, or assuming the identity an enemy Romulan or Klingon officer.
Users can share their logs with friends on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and via email, with other Captain's Log iPhone users, or choose to keep logs as private personal records. To deliver the most advanced Starfleet communicator to date, Captain's Log utilizes iPhone 4 features including front-facing camera, retina display, multitasking capabilities and gyroscope support, showcasing a 3D model of the Starship Enterprise.
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The Captain's Log application for iPhone 4 is now available on the Apple App Store for $1.99, or can be purchased via itunes.
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Originally published in the Winter 2011 issue of PDF News & Review.
By Janna Dutton, J.D.
Making well-informed choices for medical care is usually foremost in the minds of people who live with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their care partners. However, a condition of making good care choices is making good financial planning choices.
At some point all of us — whether or not we live with Parkinson's — may find ourselves unable to make necessary financial decisions. For a person with PD, there is the possibility that symptoms or cognitive changes may interfere with the ability to manage finances. I recommend that each of us make arrangements so that another designated person or institution will be able to manage our finances in the event that this occurs.
In the Summer and Fall 2010 issues of PDF News & Review, we reported on the importance of long-term care and delegating decisions for health care. This third article in our four-part series on legal issues that are encountered in Parkinson's addresses how appointing a power of attorney and/or establishing a living trust, can help to ensure that your wishes for the management of your finances and property are carried out.
What is Power of Attorney?
A durable power of attorney for property is a document that allows another person to make financial decisions and transactions on your behalf. When you sign a durable power of attorney document for property or finances — the terms vary according to what state you live in — you give authority to another person, your agent, to make financial decisions and transactions for you. You keep your right to make your own decisions, but share this authority with another person — either when you ask them to or when a physician certifies that you are not fully capable of managing your own assets. The word "durable" means that, if you become incapacitated, the power of attorney remains effective.
Remember, you are the one who decides what powers to give your agent. These powers can be limited or broad, and might include the authority to buy property or to make investments.
It is very important that the document setting forth your power of attorney for property be drafted with your overall care and financial plan in mind. For instance, if you are planning to apply for Medicaid in the future, you may want to make gifts or other plans that will enable you to shelter some of your assets from seizure under the Medicaid rules.
Usually a financial agent has no authority to do this unless provisions are specifically added to the power of attorney document. Another power you might give your agent is authority to transfer your principal residence to your spouse in the event that you move to a skilled nursing facility.
In most cases, a power of attorney document is effective as of the day it is signed. That means — if you wish it — your agent can immediately take over tasks like paying bills or any other powers that you grant in the document.
Choosing an Agent: Who and Why
You can appoint any trusted adult — a spouse, partner, friend, family member — as "attorney-in-fact," the legal name for the agent. Alternatively, you may wish to name a nonprofit agency, corporation or other entity to serve in this role. Just as it is when you are choosing an agent for your health care, so it is with property: it is important to choose someone who is willing, capable and attuned to your wishes. When the agent chooses to act for you under the document, the law specifies that it must be with due care for you, and for your benefit.
The agent has a duty to keep good records of what he or she has done with your finances and to preserve your estate plan. The agent should not be acting to benefit him or herself to your detriment. A fact sheet with more details is available from the Family Caregiver Alliance at www.caregiver.org.
What are the advantages of creating durable power of attorney — over, say, simply opening a joint bank account with someone who helps to manage your finances? With a durable power of attorney, your agent does not have access to your assets and credit for his or her own use. It also ensures that your assets are eventually distributed according to your will.
However, a word of caution is in order: there are unfortunately, cases in which power of attorney documents have been used for financial exploitation. In fact, some states have recently amended their statutes to try to curb the misuse of powers of attorney. You need to be quite careful when choosing your agent. Care partners or family members who observe a loved one's agent engaging in any misuses of authority can take action to protect the person with PD. One option is to have a legal guardian appointed.
How to Designate Power of Attorney
To designate someone to exercise power of attorney on your behalf, contact an attorney who is aware of your overall financial and care plan to draft the document for you. Pre-printed forms may not be specific enough to describe the arrangements you wish to make. In addition, many banks and financial institutions have their own forms. You, your agent and your attorney should meet to ensure that everyone understands the document.
A person must be mentally competent at the time that he or she signs a power of attorney for property or finances. A person is presumed to be competent unless a court finds otherwise. If there is a question about this, the person with Parkinson's and/or his or her family should seek the opinion of a physician and investigate the possibility of neuropsychological testing, which tests cognitive functioning. Most physicians will order this testing before they will make a determination about decision-making ability.
Living Trusts
The living trust is another good tool for arranging your finances so that another person or institution can manage your assets if you are no longer fully able to do so. It is an agreement that you make — with either yourself or another person or institution as trustee — to hold assets that you transfer to the trust for your benefit.
The powers and responsibilities of a trustee are similar to those of an agent who is acting under power of attorney for property. Again, the powers and responsibilities are limited and controlled by the terms of the trust document. This can be an alternative to a power of attorney or — if you have property rights not held within the trust — the two can be used together.
How does it work? Here is an example: Eliza sets up her living trust document and signs it, and then appoints herself as trustee. She establishes the trust by transferring ownership of her assets to the trust. So instead of owning the assets outright, Eliza deeds her real estate and transfers her brokerage account, so that the statement and title read: "Eliza, trustee of the Eliza living trust." In her trust, Eliza can appoint whomever she wants to act as her trustee in the event that she becomes incapable.
Most banks have minimums for setting up a trust. Although the minimum does not apply when a family member is acting as trustee, there will be other expenses, and it is advisable to conduct a cost/benefit analysis to determine if a living trust is worth the expense to create and maintain.
Remember that your financial agents have no authority in medical affairs, so you still need to have a separate Power of Attorney for Health Care and a care plan in place. Designating authority to trusted persons to manage your finances if you become unable to do so is an important step in planning for life with Parkinson's.
Ms. Dutton is an Eldercare Attorney with Janna Dutton & Associates. She recently presented this topic at one of PDF's PD ExpertBriefings. Her next installment will discuss Medicaid.
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