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Pacific Southwest, Region 9: Superfund
Serving Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and Tribal Nations
Coast Wood Preserving
State: California(CA)
County: Mendocino
City: 3 miles south of Ukiah
Congressional District: 01
Other Names:
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Description and History
NPL Listing History
NPL Status: Final
Proposed Date: 12/30/82
Final Date: 09/08/83
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Coast Wood Preserving is an eight-acre, active wood treatment facility located three miles south of Ukiah. Historically, Coast Wood Preserving used a solution of sodium dichromate, copper sulfate, and arsenic acid (CCA) to pressure-treat and preserve wood products. Over the years of operation, dripping and spillage of this chemical solution have contaminated the soil and groundwater on- and off-site. The Town of Ukiah has a population of approximately 16,000 people. There are two duplexes, two bunk houses, and six motel units located within 1/2 mile of the site. The motel units are used to house seasonal workers at a nearby packing facility. The land near the site is used for timber-related purposes, sewage treatment, pear orchards, and business and commercial facilities. The groundwater in the area supplies municipal, domestic, and agricultural water. Portions of the site are located over two streams 1/2 mile upstream from where they meet the Russian River. The river also supplies municipal, domestic, and agricultural water.
From 1971 to about 2004, CWP used a solution of sodium dichromate, copper sulfate, and arsenic acid (CCA solution) as wood treatment chemicals. The CCA chemicals were replaced by a mixture of Alkaline Copper Quat solution (ACQ) and Disodium Octoborate Tetrahydrate (DOT). Past operations have resulted in chromium and arsenic contamination of the soil underlying the facility. On January 31, 1972, Mendocino County raised questions about the possible discharge of CCA preservatives via runoff of rainwater. This was documented on February 23, 1972 by the California Department of Fish and Game, which notified the RWQCB that preservation solution was being discharged into tributaries of the Russian River. Waste Discharge Requirements and Cease and Desist orders were issued by RWQCB between 1972 and 1981 to control discharges to surface water. CWP began to conduct soil and groundwater investigations, including installation of a number of monitoring wells.
Contaminants and Risks
Contaminated Media
- Groundwater
- Soil and Sludges
Groundwater and soils are contaminated with heavy metals including chromium, arsenic, and copper. Drinking or coming into direct contact with on- and off-site runoff and contaminated groundwater used for drinking or agricultural purposes may pose a threat to human health. Since the areas of contaminated soil are covered with pavement, no direct contact with contaminated soil is expected. Public access to the site is prevented by a security fence that is locked after business hours.
Who is Involved
This site is being addressed through State and Coast Wood Preserving actions. Although the site is listed on the National Priorities List, the State is the lead regulatory agency for this site, and therefore is the primary contact.
Investigation and Cleanup Activities
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Initial Actions
In 1981, the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board [the Board] issued an order requiring Coast Wood Preserving to establish measures to stop the release of toxic waste. Later that year, the company was referred to the Board for violation of the order. The Court subsequently issued an injunction, requiring that the company perform the site cleanup. It was later determined that Coast Wood Preserving was not complying with the injunction.
In 1983, Coast Wood Preserving, under EPA oversight, began pumping out the contaminated groundwater plume and storing it on site. Subsequently, the company built a slurry wall and an interceptor trench to prevent the off-site migration of contaminated groundwater. A groundwater extraction well was installed to pump the contaminated groundwater, and an injection well, where Coast Wood Preserving injected treated water, was built downgradient from the site. Other activities included grading and building berms to prevent surface water runoff from the operations area.
Cleanup Ongoing
In 1989, DTSC approved a cleanup plan at Coast Wood to address the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at the Site. The cleanup plan included hydraulic control of impacted groundwater using extraction wells, electrochemical treatment of extracted groundwater, recycling, reuse, and discharge of treated groundwater via an injection well and groundwater monitoring and sampling. The cleanup plan assumed that soil remediation would be conducted when the facility was closed. In 1999, the cleanup plan was amended to change the remedial action for groundwater from extraction and treatment to in situ reduction and fixation of hexavalent chromium using calcium polysulfide reductant.
In 2003, Coast Wood proposed remediation of soil contamination within accessible areas, while the plant was still in operation and upgrades were being made. In August 2003, DTSC issued an Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) that revised the cleanup goals for hexavalent chromium and arsenic in soil to 42 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) and 27 mg/kg, respectively. The arsenic cleanup goal was established on the basis of a commercial /industrial setting and on an excess cancer risk of 10-5, while the hexavalent chromium cleanup goal in soil was established based on the prevention of exceedences of the California MCL in groundwater as a result of rainfall infiltration through contaminated soil. The revised cleanup plan also modified the timing and the scope of the soil remediation to include soil remediation within accessible areas while the plant was still in operation. The soil remediation was completed in February 2004 and about 2,965 tons of contaminated soil were disposed off-site at a permitted facility.
In 2005, more contaminated soil beneath a 330,000-gallon water tank at the former northern storm water tank farm, originally proposed to be completed following plant closure, was excavated. About 2,734 tons of contaminated soil were excavated and disposed offsite.
Between October 2002 and June 2004, Coast Wood submitted documents to the RWQCB to describe the changes to the existing operations. The operational changes included elimination of the wood treatment solution consisting of chromic acid, arsenic acid and copper oxide and replacement of those chemicals with ACQ including variants of ACQ such as copper ammonium carbonate solution (ACQ-C) and aqueous copper solution (ACQ-C2). Borate solution known as disodium octaborate tetrahydrate was also used together with ACQ as the new wood preservative mixture. On November 29, 2004, RWQCB issued a Waste Discharge Requirements Order (Order No. R1-2004-0094) to allow CWP to use the new wood preserving chemicals. It also permits Coast Wood to use other reducing agents, in addition to calcium polysulfide, such as ferrous or zero valent iron to treat soil and groundwater contaminated with hexavalent chromium.
According to the Combined Fourth Quarter and 2011 Annual Groundwater Monitoring report, two monitoring wells contained dissolved chromium above the California Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 50 micrograms per liter, while three monitoring wells contained arsenic concentrations at or above the federal MCL of 10 micrograms per liter. The concentration of total dissolved chromium in the groundwater appears to show an overall decline while the concentration of arsenic declines in some areas. The arsenic and the chromium will continue to be monitored to see if the trends continue.
Cleanup Results to Date
Groundwater extraction and treatment, and construction of a slurry wall and berms, have been effective in controlling the spread of groundwater contamination, thereby reducing the potential for exposure to hazardous materials. The remedies for final soil cleanup at the Coast Wood Preserving site were completed in early 1990. Groundwater treatment will continue until established cleanup goals are met.
Five Five Year Reviews have been completed for the site -- in 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016. These reviews found that the remedy is protective of human health and the environment. For details, please refer to the most recent Five Year Review report below in the Documents and Reports section. EPA will continue to monitor the site and conduct additional Five Year Reviews.
Potentially Responsible Parties
Potentially responsible parties (PRPs) refers to companies that are potentially responsible for generating, transporting, or disposing of the hazardous waste found at the site.
Online information about the PRPs for the site is not yet available.
Documents and Reports
Public Information Repositories
The public information repositories for the site are at the following locations:
The most complete collection of documents is the official EPA site file, maintained at the following location:
Superfund Records Center
Mail Stop SFD-7C
95 Hawthorne Street, Room 403
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 820-4700
Enter main lobby of 75 Hawthorne street, go to 4th floor of South Wing Annex.
EPA Site Manager
Mail Code SFD
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
EPA Community Involvement Coordinator
Mail Code SFD
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
EPA Public Information Center
State Contact
Tom Lanphar
700 Heinz Ave., Suite 200
Berkeley, CA 94710-2721
PRP Contact
Community Contact
Other Contacts
After Hours (Emergency Response)


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#1: hair products from The Body Shop
Anybody used them? I tried the Brazil Nut curl cream and really didn't like it, it made my hair greasy and frizzy and definitely didn't do anything for the curls. I'm kind of curious about the other products though, but they're expensive so I don't want to buy without hearing reviews first!


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Carol Hively, Director - Public Relations and Team Communications
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This week, the Space Foundation welcomed to its world headquarters in Colorado Springs, Maj. Gen. Jay H. Lindell, USAF (Ret.), Aerospace and Defense Industry Champion at Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.
In November 2013, Gov. Hickenlooper announced that Lindell would be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the state's aerospace strategic plan, and developing and implementing strategies surrounding the state's military bases.
During his visit, Lindell toured the Space Foundation's Discovery Center, the region's only space, science and technology attraction, which houses the Northrop Grumman Science Center, featuring Science On a Sphere®. The Space Foundation recently received an education grant from El Pomar Foundation to fund scholarships for its STEM education outreach.
Lindell's visit also included a welcome reception with 60 community and aerospace industry leaders, co-hosted by the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance, The Colorado Thirty Group and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).
In his welcome comments, Space Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham emphasized that the Space Foundation does much more to support aerospace in Colorado beyond holding the annual Space Symposium. It also generates community support and conducts public outreach through formal and informal education.
Pulham also took the opportunity to inform attendees that planning for the 30th Space Symposium, to be held in Colorado Springs in May, is going exceptionally well in all areas, including registration, exhibit sales, speaker commitment and government and international participation.
Learn more about the Space Foundation's 30th Space Symposium here.
Pictured: Jay Lindell with Andy Merritt, Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance Chief Defense Industry Officer, at the Space Foundation's Discovery Center in Colorado Springs.
Carol Hively, Director - Public Relations and Team Communications
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I posted this question on another forum and each person gave me a different answer which only confused me further.
Can a lay person who is commited to a serious practice of meditation reach the same level of meditation as a monk who practices in a monastic setting?
If not what can be achieved through regular meditation practice as a lay person?


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How often do you and your boyfriend spend time together, and how far away do you live?
At school we live like 5 kms away from each other and usually see each other like once or twice monday-friday and usually most of the weekend since he lives with a bunch of our close friends and we all hang out on the weekend. if one of us has exams we don't see each other while we're studying because we both prefer to study alone.
How often does he compliment you?
Pretty often
How often does he tell you he loves you?
Every day
How does he act towards you around his friends (girlfriend or more friendish)?
Basically the same, just less touchy cause really who wants to see that? He still always holds my hand and includes me in everything, and i get along with his friends really well so we've never had any issues.
Does he ever snap at you? If so, about what?
No, never. Of the two of us, I'm the snappy one of the two of us haha, but even then i'm very patient with him.
How often do you guys argue? And what are the arguments typically about?
Not very often, we rarely argue.
Does he trust you? Do you trust him?
Completely, i trust him more than anyone and i know he feels the same.
Do you guys hold grudges?
No, the arguments we do have we move on from rather quickly. Resent is so poisonous.
What do you guys typically do when you hang out?
We go on dates a lot, like dinner, movies, hotels, concerts. We try to do new stuff, like watching horsies at the racetrack. This week we took $20 to the casino for the first time and saw who could play longer, and we're going to a comedy club sometime soon. Sometimes were more low-key and just hang out watching Leaf games/movies/tv shows and chill with his roomies (who are close friends to both of us). On weekends our whole group usually goes to clubs or bars.
Is he typically more loving towards you when he wants to get laid? Do you guys typically show PDA in public (holding hands, hugging, not anything too much)?
In private, he's always affectionate, i don't notice a big difference between when he wants sex and when he just wants to cuddle and talk haha. We'll hold hands at dinner and movies and such but that's pretty much it for PDA, which i'm very okay with.
And anything else you want to add. Please also include how long you have been together.
We've been seeing each other for almost a year and a half. We have a very respectful, healthy relationship, which isn't always easy but is definitely worth it. I really think both people should try to have lives outside of each other. Have your own friends, hobbies, interests, be your own person. In my experience, it makes your relationship a lot better and happier.


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Mitchell Marsh has rocketed into calculations for a Test debut against Pakistan in the UAE in October.
Australian cricket believe they have a future star in the 22-year-old allrounder from Perth, and are keen to fast-track his development.
In one-day cricket, Michael Clarke says Marsh has the skills to bat at No.3 for Australia and open the bowling.
Although at this stage of his development he won't be doing both at the same time.
However, Clarke and those in high places at Cricket Australia have had their eye on Marsh for a long time now and hope he's ready to fulfil his potential - after a rocky time with injury and off-field discipline.
There's a floating position in the Australian Test batting order which still appears open, with Alex Doolan not doing enough on debut in South Africa to make him an automatic selection against Pakistan.
Marsh's seam-bowling ability in trying conditions, on a tour in which Ryan Harris and James Pattinson are unavailable and fellow allrounder Shane Watson is coming back from an ankle injury, makes Marsh an attractive proposition somewhere in the top six.
Clarke admits Marsh is closer to realising his dream in the longer format.
"Mitch is full of talent, full of potential," said Clarke.
"I think over the past few years his performances have improved in the first-class system so he certainly warrants selection in the shorter format. And I know he has a very clear goal he wants to play Test cricket.
"There's stiff competition in the allrounder position with Watto, James Faulkner and Moises (Henriques).
"That's exciting for us.
"It's nice to have some options and it's going to come down to performance. Whoever is grabbing their opportunity with both hands and stepping up are going to get to see all formats of the game."
Marsh scored 89 from 83 in his first shot at No.3 in an ODI against Zimbabwe last Monday and he was a star performer with the ball for Australia A through a winter series against South African and Indian touring teams.
Clarke told Marsh prior to flying to Zimbabwe that he had a chance to make the most of No.3 with Watson out injured.
The skipper doesn't know whether he is a permanent first-drop option, with Australia not short on top order batting options looking ahead to the World Cup.
However what he likes about Marsh is his versatility - and it's clear there's opportunities opening up for the talented youngster if he's good enough.
"I spoke to Mitch in Brisbane ... and obviously I made it clear for him to make the most of that and try and grab it with both hands," he said.


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At LaGuardia Community College, your well-being is important to us. Personal wellness is a balance of your physical, emotional, social, academic, environmental and spiritual lives. All of these work together to help you achieve success as a student. the following resources will help you develop your personal wellness.
Physical Wellness is the achievement of personal fitness and health goals. As a student, you have access to education on drugs and alcohol, nutrition, sleeping behaviors, and disabilities. You can maintain your well-being with the following on campus resources:
Emotional Wellness means practicing self-care and having a positive attitude, high self-esteem, and a strong self-image. Emotional wellness is achieved by understanding your behaviors and recognizing challenges as opportunities for growth. LaGuardia offers many resources to support your emotional wellness, including:
Social Wellness is the ability to develop healthy relationships, interact with others effectively, adapt to social situations, and face challenges in your educational and external environments. Many factors outside of school can have an impact on your learning, such as family pressure, financial need, and your career. LaGuardia offers resources for support in the following areas:
Academic Wellness means engaging in creative and stimulating mental activities to support your academic growth. You can seek academic help, expand your knowledge and improve your skills in various areas of study and increase your potential using LaGuardia's tutoring services, study workshops and advisement.Spiritual Wellness means developing a sense of purpose and meaning to life. LaGuardia has a multi-faith campus ministry to assist you with your spiritual exploration and needs.For more information on personal wellness services at LaGuardia Community College, please contact the Center for Student Success at (718) 482-5245.


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Location: Application Technology ResearchTitle: Effect of acute heat stress on plant nutrient metabolism proteins Author
|Giri, Anju
|Mishra, Sasmita
|Heckathorn, Scott
|Frantz, Jonathan
|Krause, Charles - Chuck
Submitted to: Symposium Proceedings
Publication Type: Proceedings
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/18/2013
Publication Date: 4/20/2013
Citation: Giri, A., Mishra, S., Heckathorn, S., Frantz, J., Krause, C.R. 2013. Effect of acute heat stress on plant nutrient metabolism proteins. Symposium Proceedings. 4th Annual University of Toledo Graduate Student Association Midwest Graduate Research Symposium, April 20, 2013, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio. Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: Abrupt heating decreased the levels (per unit total root protein) of all but one of the nutrient metabolism proteins examined, and for most of the proteins, effects were greater for severe vs. moderate heat stress. For many of the nutrient metabolism proteins, initial effects of heat (1 d) were reversed by day 6 of heating or within 7 d of post-heat recovery, indicating acclimation during the heat treatment or rapid recovery from it. Root growth, respiration, and %N were decreased by heat, especially severe vs. moderate heat, and recovery of root growth and respiration was incomplete even after 7 d for the severe heat treatment. Hence, roots are very sensitive to damage from high temperatures. Because heat stress decreases root growth, %N (and thus total protein per g root), respiration (and thus ATP production), as well as decreasing levels of many nutrient metabolism proteins , heat stress will have a pronounced overall negative impact on total plant nutrient uptake and assimilation capacity for many nutrients. These results indicate that increases in heat waves with global climate change will negatively impact plant, including crop, nutrient relations.


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Use a hole punch to make 12 evenly spaced holes around the outer edge of the bowl. You will need to help your child make the holes because it can be a bit tough to punch through the plastic.
Cut a piece of yarn or string about 2 feet long. Thread one end of the string through one of the holes, coming from the inside of the bowl to the outside. Thread 6 beads onto the string and then thread the string into the next hole on the bowl's rim, going from the outside to the inside. Thread the string back through the next hole, from the inside, and so on. Repeat stringing beads and threading the string until you get all the way around the bowl.
Tie the loose ends of the string together on the inside of the bowl. Tie the string snugly, but not too tight. The beads should shake freely.
Cut the turtle's head, tail, and feet out of construction paper. Tape them in place around the outside of the bowl as shown. Use a marker to draw in the turtle's eyes. Your tambourine is now ready to shake!


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Dennis Erickson, who owns two national titles as head coach at Miami, was named co-offensive coordinator at Utah on Monday.
The university announced that Erickson will share the offensive duties with Brian Johnson. Johnson has been offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach the past three seasons with Utah. He's also the Utes' all-time winningest QB and was MVP of Utah's 2009 Sugar Bowl win against Alabama.
Most recently, the 65-year-old Erickson was head coach at Arizona State from 2007-11 and was 31-31 overall with two bowl appearances.
"I want to thank Kyle Whittingham and the University of Utah for the opportunity to get back into college football," Erickson said in a statement. "Being around football players and coaches has been my life and that's why I'm coming out of retirement. I will do whatever I can to help the players and coaches at Utah be successful and I am excited to get back out on the football field."
Erickson won national championships with the Hurricanes in 1989 and 1991. In six seasons at Miami, Erickson was 63-9 and won at least 10 games in five of his seasons there.
He left Miami to try to the NFL. From 1995 to '98 with Seattle, he was 31-33—the Seahawks were 8-8 three times and 7-9 the other season.
Erickson then became head coach at Oregon State in 1999 and in four seasons was 31-17 with three bowl appearances before making another run at the NFL.
This time, his stay in the NFL was shorter. He was 7-9 his first season in 2003 with San Francisco, but fell to 2-14 the following season.
"Dennis Erickson brings a wealth of knowledge and coaching experience to our program," Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham said. "He has been labeled as one of the original architects of the spread and we are looking forward to the impact he will have on our offense. Coach Erickson also has recruiting connections across the country which should benefit us on that front as well."


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IAIN HOWARD has paid tribute to Neil Young and his management team after reaching the milestone of 100 league games in charge with yesterday's vital 1-0 away win at Gloucester City.
The popular Chester midfielder and club captain George Horan are the only two players left in the Blues squad since the reformed club's first match against Warrington Town in August 2010.
And Howard, who joined Chester from Ashton United, admitted his back-to-back title-winning campaigns with the Blues had provided many happy memories.
"What Neil Young and his team have achieved in their short time in charge has been tremendous, but we are now wanting to maintain those high standards," Howard said.
"Their ability to try and keep everyone at the club happy has been a big success and the statistics during their time at the helm speak for themselves.
"People obviously applaud Neil for what he has done since he has been at Chester, but Gary Jones, Alex Hay, Gary Powell and Jimmy Soul have all played key roles because they have been part of our dressing room.
"I've loved every minute of my time at Chester. Being part of a winning side and our back to back title victories has been fabulous and, to be near the top of the league table again this season is great to be a part of."
Wigan-born Howard, who has made more than 70 starts since signing for Chester, admitted the last two years have been the best he has experienced in his football career.
He added: "I don't think any non-league player can ask for anymore from their club than two successive title campaigns and that's why the last two years have been the best of my career.
"Chester is by far the best non-league club because they are run professionally and I'm now hoping I can help get the club back to where Chester City were when they were expelled from the Conference.
"There have had to be changes in order for us to progress because we've moved up two levels and there have been plenty of challenges along the way.
"George (Horan) and I have just put our heads down and we've both been determined to do our best, and I'm delighted that we are still both playing our part."
Howard believes Chester will need to consider the transition to full time football if the club win promotion to the Conference Premier.
He said: "If anyone can win promotion to the Conference Premier, then Chester can because I'm confident the gaffer knows what it takes to get there.
"He didn't have many players in the squad during our first season, but what he has achieved since then has been a big achievement.
"When Chester do get into the Conference Premier then our current players will need to sit down and listen to what offers they will be presented with.
"Some players, like myself, will find it hard to play full time football because we already have well paid jobs.
"I have always wanted to live the dream of being a full time footballer, but I will have to seriously think about my financial situation.
"Allowing the gaffer to work full time at Chester will improve the club because he can concentrate on what needs to be done once we are promoted."
See full story in the Chester Leader


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Happy Birthday America Posted on 20 Jun 15:12 , 0 comments
In Exactly two weeks Americans will be celebrating the 236th anniversary of their Independence from Great Britain and the birth of America. Did you know the legal separation of the 13 colonies from Britain actually occurred on July 2nd 1777 and that the declaration of Independence wasn't adopted by congress until two days later on July 4th?
Here are 10 more interesting facts surrounding this monumental historic event.
- In a remarkable coincidence, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the only signers of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as Presidents of the United States, died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration.
- Although not a signer of the Declaration of Independence, but another Founding Father who became a President, James Monroe, died on July 4, 1831, thus becoming the third president in a row who died on this memorable day.
- Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President, was born on July 4, 1872, and, so far, is the only President to have been born on Independence Day.
- In 1778, General George Washington marked July 4 with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and an artillery salute.
- In 1820 the first Fourth of July celebration was held in Eastport, Maine which remains the largest in the state.
- In 1870, the U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal employees.
- In 1938 Congress changed Independence day into a paid federal holiday.
- Since 1916, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City supposedly started as a way to settle a dispute among four immigrants as to who was the most patriotic.
- A salute of one gun for each state in the United States, called a "salute to the union," is fired on Independence Day at noon by any capable military base.
- In 2009, New York City had the largest fireworks display in the country, with over 22 tons of pyrotechnics exploded.
Happy Birthday America !


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The Houston Dynamo, Greenstar Recycling and BBVA Compass conducted a recycling drive at BBVA Compass Stadium last Thursday as part of its "Building a Better Planet" campaign.
For the campaign, Dynamo Charities collaborated with Greenstar Recycling and BBVA Compass to drive fans to bring their recyclables to BBVA Compass Stadium. Greenstar Recycling managed the public recycling drive at BBVA Compass Stadium, with Dynamo forward Brian Ching on hand to help with collection efforts.
In 2011, the Dynamo and Greenstar Recycling collected more than 20 tons of recyclables at various events. More items are expected to be recycled in 2012 with the BBVA Compass Stadium recycling plan and there will continue to be a collection area during the Greenstar Recycling SoccerFest held before every Dynamo home game. BBVA Compass is committed to having a positive impact on the environment and is implementing policies and systems to reduce its water and energy consumption.
BBVA Compass Stadium promises to be among the most sustainable stadiums ever built. Steps have begun for certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system with the United States Green Building Council to become the "greenest" stadium in Houston and one of the only LEED certified sports venues in Texas.
For more information on the Building a Better Houston campaign, visit //www.houstondynamo.com/babh.


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Want to know what it's like to
party... I mean work…like a special events planner? The Special Event took place in Tampa, FL which is the convention of all conventions for event planners. Everything you can think of to throw a party on one trade show floor from trash cans to table linens to entertainment to event insurance and the list goes on and on.
Then I went to a few seminars on lighting, entertainment, risk management, catering and my favorite seminar – environmentally friendly events. Got some great ideas to really wow you this summer! And the parties…throwing parties grand enough to impress a bunch of event planners is not an easy job but the committee who threw the Grand Opening Celebration and The Special Event Starts here did it and did it well. The entertainment was awesome, the decorations…amazing and the food was delicious. I can't wait to put all my new ideas to work on the piers this summer.
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I have a verizon phone. My 2 year contract is up in November so I can get a new phone this July. I want one now though lol.
If I buy a phone through Best Buy or Wal Mart how will that work? Would I be able to do that and not I have to pay a huge fee for getting rid of my current phone early?


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Max Whitlock has claimed his first individual all-around gold medal at a major competition after a stunning display at the Commonwealth Games at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow.
The 21-year-old double Olympic bronze medallist added to the team gold England won on Tuesday with a near immaculate performance which underlines him as a serious medal prospect for the World Championships this October and for the Rio Games in two years' time.
Whitlock scored a total of 90.631 across all six pieces of apparatus to claim the Commonwealth title ahead of Scotland's Dan Keatings (88.298) in silver medal position with England team-mate Nile Wilson (87.965) in bronze.
Whitlock has been targeting individual all-around success since London 2012 but was unable to showcase his skills at the European Championships earlier this year as the event was not included.
He did, however, beat Olympic champion Krisztian Berki in the pommel horse final in Sofia and won team silver for Great Britain with Keatings, Dan Purvis, Sam Oldham and Kristian Thomas.
British champion Whitlock achieved the best qualification score for the all-around final with 90.365, bettering the second highest mark by team-mate Wilson by 3.758 marks.
England and Scotland's gymnasts were all drawn in the same rotation, meaning they went head to head throughout the final which started for them on the floor.
World floor bronze medallist Purvis was the first to compete and he opened up his medal bid with an impressive routine which scored 15.300, while Baines achieved 14.633 and Keatings went slightly better with 14.800.
Wilson, who is competing in his first senior international competition at the Games and won five out of a possible eight gold medals at May's Junior European Championships in Sofia, slotted in behind Baines before Whitlock moved ahead with the best score of the rotation with 15.466 to underline his medal credentials.
The action then switched to the pommel horse where Baines came off to dent his podium hopes but Keatings stuck his routine and his smile said it all as he was awarded 15.533, which will no doubt fire a warning to Louis Smith ahead of Thursday's apparatus final.
Whitlock again produced the goods with a huge score of 15.866 on the horse to sit almost a point clear of Keatings after two apparatus, while Wilson also stayed in contention, but Purvis came off to score 12.833, although he held onto fourth position.
Keatings was up first on rings and kept up the pressure before Wilson bettered his mark with 14.633. However, not to be beaten, Whitlock again produced the joint highest-scoring tally on the apparatus with 14.733 after giving the judges little to deduct to move further clear at the top. Purvis stayed in touch with 14.400 after his earlier tumble on the pommel horse.
The Scottish and English gymnasts then rotated to vault, where Wilson opened with a solid routine and while Whitlock took a large step forward, he still scored 14.500 to stay in gold medal position.
A stumble back cost Baines, but a safe double twist vault from Keatings kept him in second place with Purvis holding onto fourth - half a mark back on Wilson.
Parallel bars were next up and Whitlock was the first of his group to compete and set the target with a score of 14.966, with Keatings achieving 14.766. Wilson's 15.433 was the best score of the day on the apparatus and made sure he would leave with at least a bronze medal after opening a gap on Purvis and closing it on Keatings.
Whitlock's score meant he took a two-point lead into the final piece, the high bar, where he was the last to compete.
Keatings threw down the gauntlet to Wilson with an emphatic routine of 14.766 and the 18-year-old responded with exactly the same score to slot into the bronze medal position ahead of last man Whitlock.
The British champion did not falter despite the huge pressure placed on his shoulders and produced the best score of the day on high bar - 15.100 - to claim a well-deserved gold.
"I wasn't paying much attention to the score. I just wanted to get my job done and get clean routines," Whitlock said.
"To have that bit of margin is a comfortable feeling and it feels really nice, it feels really good.
"I can't explain it. It's a crazy feeling. Even before the routine, I was so nervous. For everything just to come together and to stick the landing like that. To be so happy with my all-around performance and not just one piece, it's unreal. It really is - it's unreal."
Whitlock is now aiming to take the challenge to four-time world all-around champion Kohei Uchimura of Japan in October's World Championships in China.
"It's an honour to be in the same sentence as that guy," Whitlock added.
"He's been an absolute idol for my whole gymnastics career and the guy I look up to. So I will be trying to push, but I hit that 90 mark today and that's something that's a massive target of mine and hopefully I can keep pushing to get closer to 91.
"Since London 2012, all-around has been a massive target for me and to pull it off and for it to all come together on the day is great.
"It's a big marker experience-wise and confidence-wise as well. It gives me a massive push today. I'll be training really hard and hopefully I can get some new skills in there and that will be really good."


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Above is the newly-released (and awesome) trailer for Andoran: Prologue — the second part of a Russian mod trilogy for Oblivion (part 1, Axis, is already available for download).
The mod is planned to be completed later this year. For more details on the project, visit the Andoran website. Just be ready to use Google translate if you're not fluent in Russian.
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"The Tecolote is officially being evicted…[w]e don't have a new home yet, but we will keep trying." It instructs to follow the establishment on Facebook for updates and concludes with a heartfelt "We love you Santa Fe."
As SFR first reported, the restaurant is being unexpectedly ousted from the 1203 Cerrillos Road locale which it has occupied for close to 34 years.
Still, it's business as usual. Patrons are being seated, coffee is brewed and in the kitchen, their famous hot cakes are being flipped on the griddle.
The mood is slightly altered, however, as members of the wait staff discuss with each other what their next move might be. Some have been working and the establishment for years and they've come to form family bonds with their coworkers and regular customers.
For owner Katie Adkins, daughter or original founders Alice and Bill Jennison, the moment is bittersweet. She's dealing with the impending closure, looking at potential properties, and above all, blown away by the outpouring of support by community members.
"The community was been amazingly supportive with help for us and also help for our employees—which has been my number one thing. These guys are gonna be out of a job," she tells SFR.
As far as where the eatery might relocate, Adkins says nothing is "carved in stone."
"We've had a few excellent properties presented to us and I think we've got it narrowed down to two," she says.
Cautiously, she opts not to over share, as it was a rumor of relocation published by the Albuquerque Journal North, Adkins says, that prompted the eviction to begin with.
"I'm not gonna spill the beans until it's a little more solid, because we know what happens when that happens," she says in a humorous tone.
Adkins admits to having "zero contact" with landlord Jerry Honnell, since news of the eviction broke.
Still, she's thankful to those that have banded with the restaurant on social media and is confident Tecolote will remain a Santa Fe staple regardless of location.
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The American Cancer Society will host a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kick-off breakfast on March 6.
The community is invited to attend the kick-off breakfast to learn more about Making Strides and the April walk.
Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with the free breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m. March 6 at the Original Pancake House, 1750 Hamner Ave., Norco.
To register, call: 951-300-1222.
This year's American Cancer Society's fourth annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on April 27.
Registration for the walk begins at 7:30 a.m. with the walk starting at 8 a.m. at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive, Chino Hills.
In that time, 8 million walkers have raised more than $450 million through Making Strides.
Since 1993, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has been the American Cancer Society's rallying cry to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer.
Making Strides is a noncompetitive walk supporting the American Cancer Society's unique mission to help people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; help people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight, according to a news release.
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7:43am Sunday 13th July 2014
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7:43am Sunday 13th July 2014
By Fraser Watson
OLIVER Simon will take a 17-minute lead into today's final stage of the Tenby Long Course Weekend, the 26.2 mile marathon run.
Simon, who was also the fastest athlete in Friday's swim, completed the 112-mile cycling leg yesterday in a time of 5:21:25, for an overall time thus far of 6:05:26.
Dominic Rohan-Gates lies second, after posting a time 05:29:18, giving him an overall time of 06:22:40.
Richard Wilder is just 11 seconds behind Rohan-Gates in third after a cycle time of 5:24:49.
The marathon will begin today at 10am, with the runners setting off from Tudor Square, Tenby.
The presentations are scheduled to commence at 4.30pm, and large crowds are expected to line the streets throughout the day.
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Playing in NL Park, Swisher remains out of lineup
PHOENIX -- Without the designated hitter at the Indians' disposal again Wednesday, Nick Swisher was out of the lineup for the second straight night. Swisher has played the field just once since he returned from the disabled list on June 11.
Carlos Santana was at first base and Lonnie Chisenhall was at third. The two combined for six hits and four RBIs on Tuesday.
"It just seems to make sense," Francona said of the lineup.
Swisher grounded out in his pinch-hit at-bat Tuesday and is 5-for-38 since coming off the DL.
"I talked to [Swisher] before we left for the road trip," Francona said. "He'll be in there Friday."
The Indians begin a three-game series on Friday against the Mariners and then will play three in Los Angeles against the Dodgers without the DH.
Chris Gabel is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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- Average total attendance is 25,000. Total registration typically includes 18,000 paid attendees, plus exhibitor staff, ALA staff and guests.
- Attendance varies by city, with destination popularity, regional population density and ease of access each playing a role. Approximately 25% of attendance is regional.
- The large attendance also means a significant demand for hotel rooms. To meet "peak night" demand (Saturday and Sunday), ALA Conference Services needs a block of 8,300-8,500 hotel rooms
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- The ALA Annual Conference is ALA's primary conference, involving all units of the Association. It is a major opportunity for continuing education, programming, informal discussion and business meetings. A typical ALA Annual Conference includes approximately 2,500 separately-scheduled events—programs, meetings, banquets and other events—over a four-day period.
- To meet current demands, ALA Conference Services must provide an average of 325-350 meeting rooms.
- The ALA Annual Conference tradeshow is the largest library-oriented tradeshow in the world, averaging 1400 booths.
- The ALA Annual Conference currently requires an average of 350,000 gross square feet of convention center space (including space for aisles, food service, post office, internet access, etc.).
- Just as there are regional attendees—members who attend Annual Conference periodically, when it is in their region, there are regional exhibitors. These are often small and alternative publishers, specialty companies and professional services providers, as well as new companies in all areas.
- The ALA Annual Conference is budgeted to contribute an average of $2,200,000 to the ALA General Fund, including $1,500,000 in net revenue and $700,000 in general overhead (the cost of "background" services) recovered on gross revenues. These dollars are budgeted to be spent by the Association in the same fiscal year in which they are budgeted to be earned.
- Exhibits account for the largest percentage (50%) of Annual Conference revenues, followed by registration (25%), then by other revenues (25%). "Other revenues" includes donations and sponsorships (e.g. the Gale sponsorship of the buses), meeting room rental (from non-ALA groups), advertising and commissions.
- The largest categories of expenses include facilities rental ($350,000); conference equipment—including av, microphones, computers, some furniture ($240,000); convention center setup and drayage ($180,000); shuttle buses ($150-175,000); staff support, including hotel, travel, other expenses ($150,000); Governance, including Board, Council expenses, Presidents Program, Inaugural Banquet ($110,000); and, Registration ($100,000). Figures provided are estimated averages; specific costs will vary from year-to-year, depending on location, program patterns, market conditions, etc.
Conference sites
- The determining factor is the combination of 350,000 gross square feet of exhibition space, 8500 hotel rooms and 325-350 meeting rooms—all within a "workable" area.
- The "fit" between local convention bureau preferences and ALA preferences may also be a factor. Some cities prefer conferences and tradeshows that run between Monday and Friday, unlike ALA at which the "peak" activity days are Saturday and Sunday.
- ALA Annual Conferences are currently scheduled in the following cities: New Orleans (1999), Chicago (2000), San Francisco (2001), Atlanta (2002), Toronto (2003—jointly with The Canadian Library Association), Orlando (2004), Chicago (2005), New Orleans (2006).
- ALA Conference Services routinely tracks convention center and hotel construction, reevaluating both current and potential sites. For instance, construction activity is being closely tracked in Boston, San Diego and Washington DC.
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- Site selection is approved by the ALA Executive Board, on recommendation of ALA Management with the support of the ALA Conference Committee, in consultation with the Exhibits Round Table and "host" chapters.


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'"I wanted to take a leadership role in this campaign because I believe that every vote should count equally," said Golisano, who just turned over the Sabres to new owner Terry Pegula. "The president we choose represents this entire nation, and we should all count when making that choice. Our presidential election should be truly democratic."'
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Lettuce prices have shot up fivefold for some pack sizes and varieties since Christmas as another round of freezes and rainstorms hit desert production regions.
Cartons of 24 romaine heads out of Yuma, Ariz., shipped for $33.25 to $36.35 on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They were just $6.95 to $7.65 on Dec. 17.
A dozen three-count packages of romaine hearts were $36.50 to $37.56, up from $10.45 to $12.
John Burton, general manager for sales and cooler at Coachella, Calif.-based Peter Rabbit Farms, calls it a "nightmare gap."
When will it end? The answer varies by region and grower. February could bring a measure of relief, but some growers are already bracing for another shortfall in March when the deal transitions to Huron and Salinas.
"There's an empty pipeline and nothing to replace it with, including iceberg," Burton said. "Foodservice and salad guys are looking for clean romaine so they're out buying fields. Everyone's grabbing for their piece of the pie and there's just not enough to go around. People that would take four loads a week are getting one."
In Yuma, production came to a standstill as an inch and a half or so of rain fell Jan. 25-27. More was forecast. That followed a series of frost nights in the first half of the month.
"We had anywhere from 10 to 14 straight days of morning ice," said Mark Adamek, general manager for romaine and mixed leaf production at Salinas, Calif.-based Tanimura & Antle. "A few of those episodes were long-duration ices. The crop is pretty beat up and the industry is dealing with down yields. But we're also trying our best to hold on to our inventories, because we all think that at the end of the deal we're not going to have enough."
The spate of frost nights in January followed one in December. Frosts aren't unusual in the Arizona or California deserts. What really hurt this year was unseasonably warm weather early in the deal that left volume already depleted, due to quality issues, when the thermometer dropped.
"The first part of the season, even though I was harvesting the fields, I was throwing a good third of it back on the ground," Adamek said. "It wasn't shippable."
In Coachella, there were four to five frosts in the first 10 days or so of January.
"Those cold days turned a legitimate gap into a nightmare gap where we couldn't harvest more than 25% of normal on any given day," Burton said.
Not only romaine, but iceberg, green leaf, red leaf, butter and spinach just stopped growing. His romaine peeled and blistered.
Burton was cautiously optimistic about a pickup in Coachella volume.
"We'll be pretty much out of the woods by the first week of February, according to our farming department," he said. "We're tired of this weather but it is what makes markets. We think this thing is going to fix itself with good, warmer conditions."
On iceberg, prices for film-lined cartons of 24 ran mostly $24.48 to $27.75 out of Yuma, according to the USDA, up from $6.35 to $7.14 on Dec. 17.
"Sadly enough, it might not be enough of a market to dig us out of the hole we dug in the fall," Adamek said. "We were losing so much production to heat. But it goes a long way in helping."
"Supply may ease up to a small degree in the next few weeks," he said. "But what's not going to change is the shortage that's looming at the end of the deal. In spite of all these cold weather episodes, I'm still a week and a half ahead in all my fields."
"The San Joaquin and Salinas valleys had cold, wet weather during their initial plantings. At the end of the desert deal, when we're wrapping up our last plantings (in Yuma) and the two come together, I suspect they won't dovetail very nicely."


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This past Spring we thought we'd never survive the floral madness. When Spring 08 was editorialized with every kind of floral pun and relative aesthetic concept ('English Garden', 'In Full Bloom') the editors could conjure, we thought by the time the clothing delivered, we'd be too worn out to participate.
What happened though, was that Fall 08 shows started percolating in our subconscious early leaving the bright, summer florals relatively little much mind-space. Yes, we wore floral this summer but it didn't feel over saturated, at least not given its build up. That said, the Fall 08 floral trends didn't irk us as much as we would have thought. In fact, the brooding, romantic, more dense florals that we see this season are even more interesting and dynamic than those which we saw for spring. It feels, despite all of the floral chit chat in 2008, decidedly fresh.
For our Fall's Top Five: Past & Present photo shoot our stylist, Liz Baca, pulled a vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress from Rock It Retro and an Erdem frock, with a floral print that was inspired by scenes from a moving train (we'll be covering the Erdem show this Spring, we are big fans). Below, check out some of our favorite 'winter's summer' trend pieces and, below that, our previous roundup of the florals we saw in the fall shows. We don't want to make you tired of it--but we just can't help ourselves.


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The U.S. Animal Health Association (USAHA) reports that the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) may see a reduction in its FY2012 federal funding. The U.S. House of Representatives, Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee initially removed line item funding from within the National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Recently, as the US House of Representatives deliberated the FY2012 agriculture appropriations bill, an amendment was approved to restore funding to the National Animal Health Laboratory Network under the NIFA Food and Agriculture Defense Initiative, but this issue is not fully resolved.
Reducing this funding could put animal health and disease surveillance in jeopardy. In a letter to Senators Kohl and Blunt of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, USAHA leadership said: "The NAHLN is a network of veterinary laboratories conducting surveillance and diagnostic testing to protect the US animal agricultural industries. The NAHLN is our nation's early warning system guarding against emerging and foreign animal diseases. Funding for the NAHLN is essential to preserve this nation's world-class animal industries and our food supply; any reduction exposes this to enormous risk."
Michigan State Veterinarian and USAHA President Steve Halstead, DVM, MS, says we all -- veterinarians, diagnosticians, producers and consumers -- have a significant interest in supporting the NAHLN. "The NAHLN is unquestionably critical infrastructure to animal health through all the surveillance and diagnostic services the member laboratories provide," he says.
"The network provides routine daily support to farmers and ranchers across the US in cooperation with practitioners and animal health officials," Halstead continues. "Beyond that, in the instance of a major disease occurrence -- particularly a foreign animal disease -- we all rely heavily on the laboratories to provide specifics of a disease so that proper mitigation can be put in place. It is well known that the costs of an FMD outbreak would be staggering to the US. The NAHLN is one of our best firewalls against this, and many other serious diseases. Without the NAHLN, accurate and efficient response to disease is certainly compromised, if not impossible."
In FY11, the NAHLN experienced a 39% funding reduction from USDA-National Institute for Food and Agriculture, and now further reductions -- down to nothing -- have been considered. "I think it's important that American decision leaders fully understand what the NAHLN does, and what consequences the U.S. might face without this network," Halstead says. "While the House restored the funding at the severely reduced FY2011 levels in their FY2012 appropriations, it is important to ensure that the money remains with the NAHLN and is not divided across programs or diverted elsewhere."
American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) President and Director of the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Craig Carter, DVM, PhD, flew to Washington, D.C. this week to meet with Senators McConnell (Senate Minority Leader) and Rand and Representative Hal Rogers' (Chair of House Appropriations Committee) legislative staff to discuss the issue of continued NAHLN funding. AAVLD Vice President Tom McKenna, DVM, PhD, also spent time this week visiting all of the members of Congress from Wisconsin, and met with Senator Kohl.
"Basically, the AAVLD is doing everything it can to better inform Congress on the importance of the NAHLN as truly the only early warning and monitoring system the U.S. has to aid in preventing/managing devastating animal disease outbreaks," Carter says. "We are emphasizing that this is not a research program, rather serving more like a ready reserve for the federal laboratories. Also, every dollar invested in our state and university labs provides a direct payback to state revenues, thereby creating jobs and benefiting our struggling economy."
USAHA has worked closely with the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians for more than 50 years, Halstead adds. "The livestock industry and regulatory officials know the importance of strong laboratory support. AAVLD has truly become a champion for the NAHLN, and USAHA has fully supported this since its inception."
How you can help
Veterinarians are encouraged to write to their senators and representatives about continuing NAHLN funding. You can download a model letter from the USAHA Web site here.


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So according to this article we either A) Do not want to go into the luxury tax, or B) Refuse to add a scorer to the team. "A" is expected and "B" is clearly not true.
The bigger thing to me in that article is that supposedly the NBA is working behind the scenes to improve the Bobcats? WTF is that? This entire things looks made up to me.


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Williams among Texas' prospects set for Fall ball
SEATTLE -- The Rangers are sending six players to the Arizona Fall League: catcher Patrick Cantwell, outfielder Nick Williams and pitchers Lisalverto Bonilla, Cody Kendall, Josh McElwee and Sam Wolff.
Cantwell, a third-round pick from SUNY Stony Brook in 2012, is hitting .255 with one home run, 31 RBIs and a .316 slugging percentage at Double-A Frisco.
Williams, a second-round pick in 2012 out of Galveston Ball High School, is hitting a combined .291 with 13 home runs, 73 RBIs and a .481 slugging percentage at three different levels. He played most of the season at Class A Myrtle Beach before being promoted this month to Frisco. He is ranked as the fourth-best Rangers prospect by MLB.com.
Kendall, an eighth-round pick in 2012 out of Fresno State, has a combined 1.21 ERA and seven saves at Class A Hickory and Myrtle Beach. McElwee, another reliever and a 20th-round pick in 2012 out of Newberry (S.C.) College, has a 2.63 ERA and six saves at Hickory, Myrtle Beach and Frisco. Wolff, a sixth-round pick in 2013 out of the University of New Mexico, is 8-5 with a 3.46 ERA at Myrtle Beach as a starter.
Bonilla is one of two players acquired from the Phillies for Michael Young two years ago. He is 3-1 with a 4.14 ERA in four starts and 33 relief appearances at Triple-A Round Rock. The Rangers acquired him as a reliever but are giving him a chance to start.
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Lehigh star guard C.J. McCollum underwent a surgical procedure described as "successful" Tuesday on his injured left foot and still is facing a recovery period of 8-10 weeks before he might resume playing basketball competitively.
McCollum's surgery was performed by foot and ankle specialist Dr. Mark Myerson in Baltimore. He was recommended by Lehigh team physician Dr. Wayne Luchetti.
McCollum was leading Division I in scoring before the game in which he was injured Saturday at VCU. He fractured the fifth metatarsal late in the first half and limped to the locker room at halftime.
Lehigh acknowledged the projected recovery period does allow for the possibility McCollum could return in time for the final game of the regular season or the Patriot League Tournament, although cautioning it would be entirely dependent on the healing process. Lehigh is seeking a second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
"I'd like to thank everyone who's wished me well, including my teammates, the coaching staff and all the fans throughout the world who reached out to me through Twitter and social media," McCollum said in a statement. "I'm looking forward to treatment and recovery, and then coming back stronger than I left."


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Here's the camp I think most investors are in right now. They are betting on a correction or rest in the market, and they are betting any such move will be temporary.
The evidence I have for this comes in the form the various put-call ratios, because two of them read at quite extreme levels Friday. The put-call ratio of the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) slipped under 20%, which is not very common. The reason it's so low is that many folks are betting on a higher VIX -- those who say the market needs a rest or a correction. The current reading, at 17%, is the lowest since June 28, although two readings have since come in at 19%. On the chart below, I have indicated with black arrows when these sub-20% readings arrived.
The first thing to notice is that B and C look very similar, as they arrived after the S&P 500 had been sliding for several days, if not more. In both cases the S&P had enjoyed at least a 50-point rally almost immediately following the low reading, thus invalidating those who had bet on a higher VIX.
Point A came after a short-term oversold rally within a downtrend. While the VIX-call buyers were correct, three days later we had seen capitulation, and the market had bottomed.
Point D also came after a few down weeks in the market, coming just prior to the U.S. presidential election. The S&P rallied, although not very strongly, and then it fell hard.
The red arrows point to times when the index put-call ratio sank under 65% -- as compared with Friday's reading, which was 55%. In these instances, folks are primarily betting on a higher move in the index. The two red arrows, marked A and B, indicate the market pullback that proved all those call-buyers wrong in the near term.
The area marked C is most curious of all -- because it did not arrive after a rally but, rather, after a decline. What's more, it arrived on the same exact day that the VIX put-call ratio sank under 20%.
Notice the short-term pop and subsequent decline here. Clearly the market is not in the same place, now, as it had been during any of these other points. However, consider that these two conflicting readings appeared together in late October. What this tells me is that, if we see a pop Monday, it would line up with all my other indicators that show an overbought market and suggest -- in my view -- that we'll see some downside for the remainder of the week.
Elsewhere, there has been much chatter on the yen-dollar currency pair, but I have seen very little discussion on the euro-yen cross. This longer-term chart measures to around the 120-to-122 area, so it is possible the currency pair could be at or near a short-term top, as well. A Monday bounce above 120 could do it.


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An Irish boy put his hand up and said, "It was St Patrick!"
The teacher said, "Sorry Paddy, that's not correct."
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BWW TV: Sally Struthers & Co. Talk ANNIE in LA!
The sun came out in Thousand Oaks, CA last week as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly opened its all new production of the hit musical, Annie. ANNIE also marks the return of Sally Struthers as Miss Hannigan to the Cabrillo stage, having won a Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award for her performance as the Fairy Godmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella last season. Annie opened Friday, October 14th and continues through Sunday, October 23rd, at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks. Broadway World TV's Los Angeles Correspondent/Producer Michael Sterling and Associate Producer Jerry Evans of JLE Media Group Inc., spent a day with Ms. Struthers and the Annie company to talk about the world's beloved musical.
Annie boasts a Tony Award-winning score by composer Charles Strouse and lyricist Martin Charnin, and a book by Thomas Meehan. The original Broadway production ran for 2,377 performances, and spawned a sequel, two movies, and a Broadway revival. Cabrillo's production of Annie precedes yet another Broadway return, scheduled for 2012. It's Depression-era New York City, and a young orphan named Annie, armed only with a heart full of optimism and a stray dog named Sandy, begins a search for the family she never had.
Her journey leads her to an equally lonely billionaire named Oliver Warbucks, a magical tour of New York City at night, and finally to the White House.
Hounding her at every turn is Miss Hannigan, the director of the orphanage. Will Annie find her real parents? Will Miss Hannigan make it to Easy Street? Will there be a New Deal for Christmas? Annie answers all of these, and more, in a delightful mix of music and comedy. Songs include "Tomorrow," "It's The Hard Knock Life," "N.Y.C.," and "Little Girls."
The role of Miss Hannigan proves a perfect fit for Golden Globe and two-time Emmy Award winner Sally Struthers, who not only played the role on the 1997-98 national tour, but co-starred on the long-running hit television series All in the Family.
Annie was directed by Cabrillo Music Theatre's Artistic Director, Lewis Wilkenfeld. Ilana Eden serves as Music Director and conducts the Cabrillo Music Theatre Orchestra, while Heather Castillo provides the Choreography. Joining Sally Struthers in the cast are theatre veterans Norman Large (Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks) and Dink O'Neal (Rooster Hannigan), while Quinn Martin of Thousand Oaks plays Annie.
Joining Quinn Martin (in the memorable role of Annie's dog, "Sandy,") is Oliver, trained by William Berloni Theatrical Animals. Bill Berloni has trained dogs for Broadway and tours since the original Broadway production of Annie. His four-footed friends have also appeared in Legally Blonde, Will Rogers Follies, and many others. All of Berloni's trained pets are rescue animals, and he recently won an honorary Tony Award for his lifetime of excellence on the Broadway stage.
Cabrillo's Animal Rescue Program, initiated in 2009 during CATS, will be in full force with ANNIE. Rescue organizations will be in the lobby at all performances, with animals in need of loving homes. In addition, each performance will feature an appearance by one rescue animal (in the smaller role of "Dog caught by Dog Catcher"), and Cabrillo's mission is to find a home for that dog by the end of each performance.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Box Office located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks or through any Ticketmaster location or by phone (800) 745-3000. For groups of 10 or more, please call Group Sales, Cabrillo Music Theatre at (805) 497-8613. Ticket prices range from $30-$76. Discounts available for seniors on all performances, plus larger discounts for the October 19th performance. For ticket and theatre information, call (805) 449-ARTS (2787).
MICHAEL STERLING is a successful entrepreneur of public relations and stage productions. Throughout the years, he has represented such icons as Elizabeth Taylor, Lance Armstrong, Scott Hamilton, Robert Goulet, Joan Collins, George Harrison, the Bee Gees, Andy Gibb, Donny and Marie Osmond and the Osmond Brothers, and Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. He has also represented numerous theatre productions including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat starring Andy Gibb on Broadway, the 30th Anniversary U.S. National Tour of The Fantasticks starring Robert Goulet, Broadway on Ice starring Scott Hamilton and Dorothy Hamill, Concert on Ice starring Dorothy Hamill, and Festival on Ice starring Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner. In 2006, Sterling opened the award-winning cabaret Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA dedicated to presenting the best of Broadway musical theatre performers in concert. The popular supper club is the most award-winning critically acclaimed such venue in the greater Los Angeles area. In October, 2009, Mr. Sterling created an alliance with Broadway World.com TV to co-produce and co-host television packages about select Los Angeles theatre. In May, 2010, he co-created the State of the Arts radio series for broadcast by LA Talk Radio.com, one of the world wide web's most successful and innovative radio sites. Presented by Breakdown Services, State of the Arts has become a popular weekly series co-produced and co-hosted by Mr. Sterling and actor Paul Stroili. www.msapr.net
JERRY EVANS has worked as a dancer, choreographer and director for over 28 years. The beginning of his career was highlighted by dancing in a Mikhail Baryshnikov television special. Today, Mr. Evans can now proudly boast of having worked with every major awards show, with every television network, and in every medium in which a dancer can work. With a successful professional dance career as his foundation, Evans then launched a stunning career in choreography that has been more than two decades in the making. Having choreographed numerous consecutive world tours for such artists as Reba McIntyre, Paula Abdul, and Chayanne, Evans has earned industry wide. With more than 20 feature films, 15 music videos, and 50 commercials to his choreography credentials, Jerry's reputation as the "commercial king" precedes him throughout the entertainment industry. In recognition of his achievements and contributions in dance, choreography, and production, Jerry has been honored with numerous, major industry and peer awards alike. In more recent years, Mr. Evans assembled a comprehensive knowledge of film and television camera directing based on his years of choreography experience. Whether on a set that requires single or multiple camera direction, Jerry is known for bringing his wealth of experience in film, television (both commercial and episodic), music videos, and live stage to any production. He is also the founder of JLE Media Group Inc. which specializes in hi-definition video production from conception to post-production. www.jlemediagroup.com


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As Trisha discussed on Sunday, last week the women of Academichic hosted Dress Your Best Week, an event that encouraged readers to dress to highlight their best features in lieu of the usual dressing to minimize real or perceived "figure flaws." The discussion in the comments section about whether biking has created any "best" body parts was both funny and inspiring. Strong legs and backside, toned arms (for those climbers) and waist, healthy lungs with fewer asthma problems – all of these benefits were listed by more than one person. The consensus is that bicycling makes one feel better physically – no surprise there! – but also feel better about themselves.
In our bipolar society, where the most obese population in the world is inundated with dangerous images of "beauty" by the media and where "fit" people drive to the gym to run on the treadmill, millions are locked in a struggle with their bodies. Even healthy and otherwise happy young women waste immeasurable time fixated on perceived flaws and self-loathing. For evidence of this, read Courtney Martin's Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters, on the frightening new normalcy of hating your body.
The solution is a lifestyle change that favors simplicity over excess and regards the human body as a tool rather than merely a decoration. A big part of such a lifestyle is active transportation, especially cycling. Riding a bicycle as daily transportation can radically shift both how you feel and how you feel about yourself. The benefits are the same that make sports so good for adolescents, especially girls. Transportation bicycling is even better than sports, as there is no competition or pressure to perform, and cycling fits seamlessly into every day life. Free of the need to carve out time in your day to work out, you are simultaneously free of the self-loathing that accompanies the failure to do so.
When your body carries you several miles to and from work every day, you appreciate your body as a tool and a workhorse. When your lungs fill with air and your heart pumps energetically, you know your body is good, without having to examine it in the mirror, searching for flaws. If society declares that your body is not ideal because you are not skinny enough or muscular enough, or your hips or thighs are too big, you know that society is wrong because your body works for you admirably every day.
Bicycling is not a wonder drug or a total solution to the deeply entrenched problem of body image and self-esteem, but it is a small change that individuals can make to live a healthier and happier life. Plus, riding a bike is fun!


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The DC Duck tour is a 90 minute land and water tour. The vehicles used on this tour where originally amphibious vehicles used to carry military personnel. The vehicle can be driven on land and will transform for lack of a better word, into a boat. The vehicles have been fully restored to be used for tourism.
The Duck starts at Union Station and makes it's way to Pennsylvania Avenue while your guide gives you the highlights of all the monuments and historical sites you will pass. When you reach the Potomac, you will enjoy the the historic buildings and sites and the tour will end at Graves Point at the National Airport. The tours are available from Mid-March to November. Hours of operation are 10am – 4pm daily excluding Memorial Day, July 4th and the Marine Corps Marathon. Adult Tickets are priced at $35 and $31.50 if purchased online, and prices for children are $25 and $22.50 if purchased on line. Please visit the website for additional details.
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