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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Reminder: Auditions for 'Boeing Boeing' on March 3
Theatre Tulsa's audition for "Boeing Boeing" will be held Sunday, March 3, at 2 pm at the Theatre Tulsa offices at 412 N. Boston. Roles are available for two men and four women. Auditions will consist of cold-readings from the script.
Rehearsals begin March 11th and the show plays May 10th-18th in the Liddy Doenges Theatre at The Tulsa PAC.
Theatre's Tulsa production of "Boeing Boeing" will be directed by Vern Stefanic.
Set in carefree 1960's Paris, this a fast-paced romp tells the story of decadent ladies man Bernard and his French, German and American girlfriends, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent "layovers." Life is sweet as he keeps "one up, one down and one pending" – until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris at once.
Available Roles:
- Bernard – a Paris-based architect and lothario
- Bertha – Bernard's Housekeeper
- Robert – Bernard's old schoolchum
- Gabriella – the Italian fiancée
- Gloria – the American fiancée
- Gretchen – the German fiancée
"PLAYLIST" Opens Tonight!
Tonight is the opening night of "PLAYLIST," a very special original production created by Theatre Tulsa and the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa.
The show, an original one-act play written and performed by local teens, will premiere at The Vinyl Countdown, 318 E. 11th St.
Showtimes are:
- Thursday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m.
Both performances are free and open to the public.
Support our future artists! Come see the show this weekend!
TT Supports Young Playwrights with 'PLAYLIST'
Something really special is happening this week in Tulsa. And your support and presence would make it even better! Theatre Tulsa is SUPER exited to present a truly unique theatrical opportunity for Tulsa, in partnership with The Tulsa Arts and Humanities Council.
Tulsa youth playwrights and poets have created an amazing performance piece called "PLAYLIST" under the direction of guest artist and award-winning playwright Idris Goodwin. The show is being presented at Vinyl Countdown this week on Thursday, Feb. 14th, at 4:30pm and Saturday, Feb. 16th at 7:00pm.
"PLAYLIST" is a beautifully written collection of poems, scenes and monologues created by our very own Tulsa youth writers. The theme of the performance is music (hence the name) and you will see humor, drama, love stories, poignancy and peotry that will leave you in awe of these young writers.
The New Drama League was developed out of the Louder Than a Bomb program in Tulsa and TT is thrilled to be a part of "PLAYLIST." Director Idris Goodwin has a specific interest in blending spoken word performance and traditional theatre conventions, his goal for this performance is to meld the two into a unique aesthetic experience. And it certainly is!
Come see what we're up to and support Tulsa youth artists and writers! It's free and the show runs about 45 minutes. What do you have to lose?
One Weekend Only: Theatre Tulsa Presents "PLAYLIST"
Theatre Tulsa and the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa have teamed up on a production of "PLAYLIST," an original one-act play written and performed by local teens, which will run for one weekend only.
The production will premiere at The Vinyl Countdown on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 4:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. Both performances will be free and open to the public.
"PLAYLIST" is the first project created by Theatre Tulsa's and the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa's New Drama League, an arts program designed to develop a new generation of Tulsa's theatrical talent through extensive mentorship and professional development.
Award-winning Chicago poet and writer Idris Goodwin is helping to launch, develop and direct the innovative program. Goodwin has been mentoring the writers as well as directing the production.
Come see the show this weekend and support our future writers and actors! The Vinyl Countdown is in downtown Tulsa at 318 E 11th St.
That's Your Funeral!
Things are movin' along over here at TT! We have just started week 3 of Oliver! rehearsals and it's a little hectic as we all settle into the process, learn how everyone works and get comfortable with the material. It is A LOT of material. I didn't realize how much of this show is music! Dialogue is only about 30% and the rest is this fabulous, inspiring score by Lionel Bart.
My favorite song changes from day to day. The other night in rehearsal, we were working the harmonies on "Who Will Buy" and I had chills. The actors sound so beautiful together! So, I quickly announced THAT was my new favorite song. But, today, I'm thinking it's a "That's Your Funeral" kind of day. It's my new saying, as if to say "That's Your Problem." You want more money and you don't have it? "That's Your Funeral." You ran out of gas because you forgot to refuel? "That's Your Funeral." You want fried chicken and you don't have any? "That's Your Funeral."
So, I will continue to enjoy being swept away by different songs that speak to me on any particular day. This amazing cast makes it easy. They are all SO phenomenal! It's going to be a great show, just by the pure talent on the stage. I surely expect that they will light up the Doenges Theatre in March! Don't miss it! And if you do? Well, you know what they say…


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America's Next Top Model: Welcome to Top Model Prep (season premiere)
(S10E01) It seems like only yesterday I was making fun of the "corpse bride" Jenah's slightly crooked teeth, and Victoria's all too annoying superiority complex during cycle 9 of America's Next Top Model.
While I'll miss the crazy group of girls we had last year, I'm absolutely thrilled that I've got a whole new group of people to poke fun at with cycle 10.
Unfortunately, the season premiere of the show is always a bit of a bust in my eyes because we already know who's going to make it on the show thanks to posts like this. Regardless, I'll try my best to keep this as interesting as possible.
The episode got underway with Tyra doing one of her famously bad voice overs where she counted down the top nine events that have occurred in the last 9 cycles.
9. Dramatic cat fights.
8. Tearful makeovers.
7. Stressful medical emergencies.
6. Scary runway spills.
5. Fierce plus-sized models.
4. High-flying photo shoots.
3. Critter encounters.
2. Amazing Jays
1. And the fact that there can only be America's Next Top Model in a pear tree.
Afterwards, we were quickly introduced to several of the models starting with Katarzyna.
The first thing I thought was, "Oh no! Don't tell me we already have another Yale on her hands!" Only this time she's going to go by the name of Cornell. The first thing Katarzyna mentioned was that she went to an Ivy league school, and that she thinks she'll have an edge up on the other girls because of this. We all saw how well that worked out for Victoria didn't we? On another note, I don't look forward to spelling Katarzyna's name for the next two months so I hope she gets eliminated first despite the fact that I find it extraordinarily attractive. Scratch that--I'll just suffer through it.
We also discovered that Marvita is back and she's been working on herself by going to therapy sessions every Tuesday. I'm a big proponent of individuals getting therapy as I think we've all got a few mental issues we could get out. I can't quite remember why Marvita didn't make the cut last year, but I'm happy to see her back. Oh wait, it's coming back to me now. She was absolutely insane. Also, with some of the outbursts she had later in the show, I think she should also be seeing someone for her anger issues. I'm sure we'll talk about this plenty of more times as the season progresses.
Afterwards, we jumped right into a class of Runway 101 taught by the always entertaining Miss Jay Alexander, only for some reason Jay didn't seem quite as snarky as he's been in seasons past. Yes, he made fun of Lauren for walking like she has no circulation in her feet, and he poked at fun at Fatima for having a lot to learn. Outside of that, he didn't have all that much to say about the girls. I hope Miss Jay hasn't lost his flair this cycle.
The most interesting part of Runway 101 was watching this years Natasha (Anya) talk about waking up each morning and taking an hour to breathe because she is so consumed with being a model. If she's half as fun as Natasha was, she's definitely going to be a cool one to follow this cycle.
I also interesting to note that Anya is from Hawaii but the manner in which she speaks makes it sound as if she's from Uzbekistan or some other European nation. That's why I made the Natasha reference above. I was positive she was foreign (and I'm guessing she could still be).
The Celebration of Top Model Preparatory
Furanda and Joanie from cycle 6, Michele & Amanda from cycle 7 (who never did much for me I must say), and Jael from cycle 8 made an appearance during the celebration of Top Model Preparatory. Jay Manuel also revealed that the competition was headed back to New York City which caused the group to erupt in an Oprah's audience like squeal of approval.
Then, Miss Overdramatic made her entrance to another ridiculous squeal from the girls that sounded like a thousand pigs being massacred in a slaughter house simultaneously. My ears are actually still ringing.
We got another introduction, and her name was...holy what the crap? Is she really wearing that shirt out in front of the panel? Dominique is sporting more cleavage than the latest Saw movie and her tan looks as thought it was sprayed on by a pressure washer. I had to go back and double check the "who made it post," and yes, she's definitely on the list. I'm stunned.
Tonight, we already had out first altercation instigated by Fatima who called a girl named Shaya ghetto. Shalynda also got into a verbal shouting match with Fatima about Shalynda's bitchiness. Later all the girls make up once they learn that Fatima, who is from Somalia, had a female circumcision performed on her when she was just seven years old. This will make it so that she can never have sex with a man. This will also make it so JJ does not write a solitary negative thing about Fatima all season long. I can't even imagine how terrible that must have been for her.
Can I go ahead and mention that this season's "My Life as a CoverGirl" commercials are light years better than those monstrosities Jaslene was involved with last year. For one, Saleisha is smoking hot. Secondly, she actually knows how to speak. It's not going to be as fun watching them this year since I can't rip the commercials like i did last season, but Saleisha being easy on the eyes and ears makes up for it.
A couple of more points on a few of the models.
Lauren is totally this season's Heather without the whole could-go-as-Lurch-for-Halloween-without-dressing-up factor. I guarantee she's going to be the person who wins America's CoverGirl of the week the entire season since she has that awkward, everygirl appeal that people seemed to like about Heather last cycle.
And the funniest moment of the night goes to Jenah and her description of how she would pimp out her Impala SS if she won the 100K. Jenah didn't actually make it into the top 14, but I kind of wish she did. With that expression, that accent, and that description of her ride, I know she would have made for some entertaining TV.
All in all, this had to be one of the most bizarre introduction shows I've seen on a Top Model cycle. We've got an individual from Hawaii who sounds like she has a European accent, a busty, tanned potential transvestite, and an outspoken victim of female circumcision who all the girls have a great deal of compassion for. Oh yeah, and Claire also drinks her own breast milk.
I think that's a pretty good place to stop for the night.
Until next time...
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MY TOWN: Mexico City's
Miguel Calderon Prefers the City's Non-Chic Side
"I hang out with musicians mostly. Sometimes I feel like a rapper," says 34-year-old artist and Mexico City native Miguel Calderon, sporting a Black Flag T-shirt and a big grin. "I could diss so many tight-ass artist types!"
Calderon is sitting in La Covadonga, a cantina filled with the noise of clinking glasses and conversation, surrounded by an ever-changing crew of friends that includes filmmakers, set designers, writers, and, yes, musicians. "Tomorrow night will be better," he forecasts, referring to the all-night party happening directly upstairs in celebration of Mexico City's third annual film festival.
Yet Calderon never makes it out the next night. Instead, he finds himself recovering from a full night of partying, a full day of film-festival screenings, and the looming opening of his untitled ("very schizophrenic," as he describes it) solo show, now on view at Mexico City's new gallery, Kurimanzutto.
Best known outside the fine-art community for his paintings of masked bikers in the wilderness (one is prominently displayed in Wes Anderson's Royal Tenenbaums), Calderon -- who has been represented by the Andrea Rosen Gallery in New York for the past 12 years -- could be considered a bad-ass: "I like to be able to break the law without major consequences," he blurts out. "I feel I have absolutely no limitations." That's exactly why we enlisted him to be our Mexico City tour guide.
"I like going from one side of town to the other, because I often feel I'm in different countries," says Calderon, who spends more time at "random bars" than trendier, tourist-ridden spots. "When things build up here, they explode like nowhere else," he adds, referring to spots such as the sleek rooftop bars at the Condesa DF and Habita Hotel, which attract a nightly crowd of trust fund kids and fruit-juice heirs; as well as the ultra-modern, light-flooded gallery spaces of OMR and Nina Menocal, which have recently earned international buzz.
Despite the city's past reputation as a mecca for kidnappings and muggings, a new slew of boutique hotels, burgeoning contemporary art scene, and non-stop nightlife have provided a much-needed facelift. But Mexico City's 26-million-strong population and 400 colonias (districts) ensure you'll find more than just slick minimalist interiors.
So where do Calderon and his friends hang out? There's the late-night, always-crowded taqueria, El Califa, just down the street from Calderon's house: "My favorite taco is called Gaono -- yummy!" Or, he heads 20 minutes away to Downtown, "where I end up meeting criminals of all sorts." There, he spends time at El Centenario: "I've been drinking that place dry for more than 10 years." Or, Xel Ha, when El Centenario is too full: "I love this place. There's a bit more space and you can consume whatever you like." And, of course, Covadonga -- "which used to be an escape, but now it's really hip, especially on Thursdays. As you can see, cantinas rule my world."
~Alisa Gould-Simon
Go There:
See more of Miguel Calderon and Mexico City on psychopedia.com's Dusk 2 Dawn
Check out Calderon's solo show ("It has no title and is about coming up with things without trying to think about them too much"), currently on view at Kurimanzutto, Mazatlan 5 depto., t-6, col. Condesa 06140, 52 55 5286 3059, kurimanzutto.com
Condesa DF houses a rooftop sushi restaurant and basement screening room. 102 Avda. Veracruz, Condesa, 52 55 5282 3100, www.condesadf.com.
Hotel Habita screens films (like Barbarella and Sex and Lucia) on a building facing its rooftop bar, Area. 210 Avda. Presidente Masaryk, Polanco, 55 5211 5280, hotelhabita.com
El Califa, 22 Calle Altata, Condesa, 55 5271 7666
La Covadonga cantina, where you'll find Calderon most weeknights, Puebla 121, Roma, 55 5533 2922
El Centenario, Vicente Suarez 48, Michoacan, 55 5211 0276


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Bill to remove ban on pit bulls passes
The Legislature passed a bill Thursday to prevent cities from banning any particular breed of dog reacting to bans some cities have against pit bulls.
The Senate passed HB97 on a 26-2 vote, then the House concurred with Senate amendments on a 41-30 vote. It now goes to Gov. Gary Herbert for his signature.
Rep. Brian King, D-Salt Lake City, said in earlier debate that 10 Utah cities and towns have such bans in place, and said there is no sound evidence that one breed of dog is more prone to violence than another.
South Jordan especially fought the bill, noting in a hearing that it banned pit bulls since a vicious attack on a girl in 1997. It said it bans the breed because of its ability to do more damage in an attack than most dogs.
Some legislators, particularly former city officials, expressed concerns about the "heavy-handed" Legislature mandating to local governments what rules they can make and howled about lawmakers trying to keep cities on a short leash.
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Cwm Ivy circular walk
Cwm Ivy, GowerRoute details and mapDownload as a print friendly PDF
Route overview
A walk that over its 2.5 mile (4km) length goes through woodland, sand dunes, limestone grassland, saltmarsh and freshwater marsh. It also includes ancient landscape features such as the medieval sea wall, and even passes a pub - what more could you ask for!
Route details
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Start: Cwm Ivy Woods, Gower, grid ref: SS441933
Starting from the car park in Cwm Ivy, turn right onto the road and head down into the village (don't forget to put money in the honesty box first). Walk through the village until you reach the National Trust gate signed 'Cwm Ivy Wood'. Go through the gate and follow the track down the hill. The track bears to the right and on your left is Cwm Ivy Tor.
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Cwm Ivy Tor is an inland limestone cliff that has gradually become separated from the sea by the moving sands that form new dunes. The limestone grass is home to a range of spectacular flowers including bloody cranesbill, lady's bedstraw and burnet rose.
Follow the track as it bears right through a gate and alongside a plantation. On your left you will pass Burrows Cottage. Continue along the track until you reach a gate on the far side of the plantation. The twisted and bent conifers on your left are Monterey pines. Look out for holes made by woodpeckers in the dead trees.
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Once a forester's house, it is now a National Trust holiday cottage available for hire all year round.
Pass through the gate and continue for a short while on the track until you see the Medieval sea wall on your left, crossing the marsh.
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The sea wall was built to reclaim the land behind it for farming and is an impressive feat of Medieval engineering. The reclaimed land is largely made up of a freshwater pasture known as Cwm Ivy Marsh. The sea wall is regularly maintained by people on National Trust working holidays.
Follow the footpath across the wall. On your left is a tidal saltmarsh. the vegetation is grazed by graziers with commons rights. Some of the lamb reared here is sold as 'salt marsh lamb'. The unique taste of this highly flavoured meat is thanks to the area's marsh vegetation.
Once over the wall, continue on the footpath as it passes by cottages and through a series of gates. There are fantastic views here over Landimore Marsh, which is owned by us, to your left. The rocky outcrops on your left beyond the marsh, are at Bovehill (also National Trust). If you're able to spare the time, the top of the outcrops provide a fantastic spot for a picnic overlooking the whole of the marsh and have great views of Weobley Castle to the north.
Follow the path past a stone built shed alongside the track and up a hill into Llanmadoc. The Britannia Inn is on your left if you need a well earned break at this point.
From the footpath turn right and walk up the hill through the village of Llanmadoc. You will pass a sign at the top of the hill for the 'Siop y Bobl' or 'the People's Shop'. You can get light refreshments and snacks from here.
End: Cwm Ivy Woods, Gower, grid ref: SS441933
- Trail: Walking
- Grade: Moderate
- Distance: 2.5 miles (4km)
- Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- OS Map: Landranger 159; Explore 164
- Terrain:
The walk starts with a steep descent on a track and includes two moderately steep climbs along the route. The conditions underfoot range from sand and gravel to road surface and grass. Dogs allowed but be aware of stock grazing.
- How to get here:
By bus: Gower Explorer Nos 115, 116 and 119. For information, see Traveline Cymru
By train: The nearest train station is Swansea or Gowerton. Whiteford is 15 miles (24km) - 45 mins - by road from Swansea
By car: B4295 to Llanrhidian, then C road to Llanmadoc. Continue through the village till you get to Cwm Ivy. A private car park with an honesty box is on the right hand side of the road
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- Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/whiteford-and-north-gower/


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On a dark and foggy night, Benjamin Barker returns from a long prison sentence for a crime of which he was falsely accused. Upon his arrival in London he finds that everything that he once loved has vanished: his wife has been poisoned, his daughter imprisoned by the judge who, ironically, sabotaged his family and his career as a barber. With nothing left to live for, and no one else to love, Benjamin Barker is laid to rest and new man is born as "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Sparing no lives, Todd swears vengeance upon London, describing it as a "hole in the world, like a great black pit, and the vermin of the world inhabit it..."Stephen Sondheim's stage musical is interpreted perhaps better than ever in this on-screen adaptation. The film as a whole is beautifully directed, from the bloody imagery that will be forever imprinted on your memory, to the creative choreography that permeates each scene. There is a wonderful use of colors: London is portrayed as an incredibly drab and dirty world worthy of nothing but condemnation and is starkly contrasted with the outpouring of crimson blood from Sweeney Todd's victims in his barber shop.Especially effective in this story is Sondheim's use of dissonance and strange harmonies to portray a dismal world where a man has lost all hope.
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Talented Agility Dogs in Action
Relive the 2014 AKC National Agility Championship by taking a look at some of the talented dogs that competed this year. Congrats to all participants.
You can check out more video, along with photos and full results, on the Agility page at AKC.org.
America's top agility dogs will also be in Minnesota this weekend for the 2014 AKC International Team Tryouts. Don't miss any of the tryouts coverage! You can catch it here.
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The Blackstone Valley , known as "the birthplace of American industry," is an area in northern Rhode Island that is rich in history and architectural beauty. It has an amazingly diverse landscape, ranging from peaceful forest preserve to bustling city. An important geological feature is the Blackstone River , which has played a dominant role in its more than three and one half centuries of history. This region forms a key part of the multi-state Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor which begins at the Blackstone Valley visitor center.
Along this trail you will find Colonial and federal period homes, quaint villages, a National Historic Landmark, museums, hiking and biking trails, great local cuisine and more!
Rhode Island Watercolor Society
Offices, library and gallery in a restored historic "casino" in Slater Memorial Park. Membership of more than 300 artists from New England to Florida. One of the oldest watercolor societies in the United States. Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; closed holidays. Slater Memorial Park, Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket; 401-726-1876; www.riws.org
Daggett House
Furnished with unusual period antiques, including Colonial pewter used in Revolutionary War and china owned by Gen. and Mrs. Nathanael Greene and the Daggett Family. Outstanding needlework and furniture. Also, many Civil War articles including several uniforms, and pieces of the Monitor and the Merrimac. Built 1685. Open for group tours April - Mid December by appointment. Also open for many special events. Call for times and event times.Slater Memorial Park, Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket; 401-722-6931, 401-724-5749; www.tourblackstone.com
Slater Mill, A Living History Museum
Includes Slater Mill (1793), birthplace of American industry, the Sylvanus Brown House (1758), an early skilled worker's home and the Wilkinson Mill (1810) which houses an authentic 19th century machine shop and a reconstructed 16,000 lb. water wheel. Learn about the people of the early Industrial Revolution, the tools and machines they used and the place where modern America began. Open Weekends March & April, daily May 1-October 31, except Monday. Private tours available, call for hours. 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket; 401-725-8638; www.slatermill.org
Friends Meeting House (Quaker)
Oldest meeting house in New England in continuous use. Sunday meetings, 10:30 a.m. Tours by appointment. 374 Great Rd.; Lincoln; 401-245-5860
Eleazer Arnold House
Most ambitious in form and scale of the few remaining Rhode Island stone-enders. The dwelling features a huge chimney as part of its southern wall and important timber framing. This type of 17th century architecture is unique to RI. Mid Jun-Oct; and by special appt. 487 Great Road, Lincoln; 401-728-9696; www.historicnewengland.org
Considered to be one of the finest examples of federal architecture in the state, this stately 1810 mansion is unique with its curved roofline and totally stone construction. According to legend, Stephen Hopkins Smith was courting a woman who wanted to marry the man who could build her the most magnificent home in Rhode Island. Smith won $40,000 in the Louisiana Lottery and used it to build this home, but the girl refused to marry him, saying she did not want to live so far in the wilderness, although it was just 7 miles from Providence. Open Mar.-Dec. for tours and special events or by appointment; 677 Great Road at Breakneck Hill Road (Rt. 123) Lincoln; Call for opening times 401-726-0597;www.hearthsidehouse.org
Kelly House Museum
The Old Ashton's Kelly House has been refurbished to accommodate a Transportation and Industrial Museum . The Blackstone Valley 's transportation and industrial heritage illustrates the area's rich history through narrative, visual and interactive exhibits. Mid-April-Memorial Day, Thu-Mon, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Jun 1-Halloween, daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Blackstone State Park, Lincoln; 401-800-454-2882; www.blackstonevalley.org
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
Information available about activities and sites in the Blackstone River Valley which runs from Worcester to Providence . Discover opportunities for walking through mill villages, exploring canal towpaths, canoeing and visiting historic sites that illustrate the Valley as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. NPS Ranger assistance is available, with advance reservations. 1 Depot Square , Woonsocket ; 401-762-0250; www.nps.gov/blac
Museum of Work and Culture
This modern interactive museum presents the compelling and poignant story of the French Canadians who left the farms of Quebec for the factories of New England . Illustrates the remarkable cultural preservation of faith, language, and customs and recreates the unique Woonsocket origins of the rise of the Independent Textile Union which grew to dominate every aspect of city life. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ; Sun. 1-5 p.m. 42 South Main St. at Monument Square , Woonsocket ; 401-769-WORK; www.rihs.org
Smith-Appleby House
Built in 1696, this delicately restored and furnished farm house features beautiful cabinet work and an intriguing antique collection. Over the years, the House's farmlands, woodlands and orchards have been the site of a grist mill, a saw mill and a blacksmith shop. Most fascinating is the smoke room on the second floor, serviced by the huge fireplace in the keeping room. May-Oct. 220 Stillwater Rd., Smithfield; 401-231-7363; www.smithfieldhistory.org
Hannaway Blacksmith Shop
One-story, barn-like structure built in the late 19th century. Recently restored as a demonstrative blacksmith shop. Open May-Nov., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon and special events. Located on the grounds of the picturesque Chase Farm Park at 673 Great Road (Rt. 123), Lincoln; 401-724-1522; www.hearthsidehouse.org
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For the better part of a century, Jaguar products were about as recognizable as the McDonald's golden arches. Enter the 2012 Jaguar XJ, a wholly relevant full-size luxury sedan with modern amenities, impeccable craftsmanship and a sporty, contemporary design. No longer old-fashioned and eccentric, the 2012 XJ is now a viable alternative to popular luxury brand flagships such as the Mercedes-Benz S Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and the Lexus LS. With high technology and high expectations, the Jaguar XJ confidently leads the British automaker into the 21st century.
If you're the type of person who dares to be different and enjoys turning some heads on the road, the Jaguar XJ's unique combination of grace and pace will effectively divide you from the crowd.
Though quality has improved slightly in recent years, the Jaguar brand is still plagued by historically low resale values and questionable reliability, making the 2012 Jaguar XJ a precarious purchase for value-driven buyers.
For 2012, Supersport trims receive various content revisions, including a standard rear-seat DVD entertainment system in place of standard adaptive cruise control as well as a new reclining rear seat with a nifty massaging feature for the XJL Supersport.
Driving Impressions Relaxed road manners and a quiet cabin make the 2012 Jaguar XJ an ideal carrier of dignitaries and captains of business, but they also make the XJ a pleasure to...drive. The suspension's active damping system adjusts to varying road conditions, providing a sense of dynamism when cornering – while never forgetting its primary job is to protect occupants from road imperfections. The enthusiasts in us yearn for more steering feel, but the XJ's light steering efforts make this large sedan surprisingly easy to maneuver at lower speeds – however, parking can still be a challenge due to its sheer size. Our only major complaint is reserved for the brakes, which feature a light, overly-sensitive pedal that can make it difficult to stop smoothly. On the other hand, we have no complaints about acceleration. The base V8 engine offers plenty of power, but we would have a hard time not selecting one of the supercharged engine variants, which deliver an exhilarating growl and near-effortless acceleration when prodded.
Many ultra-premium audio systems attempt to dazzle consumers with clever marketing descriptions and impressive speaker counts. Audiophiles understand that when it comes to choosing the finest sound system, the proof is in the performance. Regardless of its enticing features, the XJ's available Bowers and Wilkins audio system delivers perhaps the purist sound quality in the business.
To help bolster the XJ's high-tech appeal, Jaguar engineers abandoned the conventional analog instrument cluster in favor of a high-resolution 12.3-inch LCD screen with a digital speedometer, tachometer and information window with configurable vehicle data.
Thanks to the minimal number of center stack controls, the Jaguar XJ's cabin features a clean, elegant design that separates itself from the competition with superior materials and remarkable fit and finish. Soft leather trim covers not only the seating surfaces, but the upper dash, door panels and even the headliner on Supersport models. The XJ's navigation system employs a touch-screen navigation system rather than the button and wheel-operated setups found on German-built luxury sedans. Although recent interface enhancements have certainly improved the level of user-friendliness, the touch-screen's inherent functional requirements increase driver distraction.Exterior
The Jaguar XJ's distinctive design is set off by a sloping rear roofline that shrouds its substantial mass while creating a stylish 4-door coupe appearance. The 2012 XJ is available in standard and long-wheelbase versions, with the latter providing an additional five inches of rear legroom. Considering its size, trunk space is quite restricted, and the low roofline makes it difficult for taller drivers to enter the vehicle. Wheel choices surpass the double-digit mark and range from standard 19-inch to a variety of fender-filling 20-inch alloys.
The 2012 Jaguar XJ features a full complement of the features we'd expect to find on a new flagship luxury sedan plus a few more, including a leather-wrapped dash, a digital LCD gauge cluster, active suspension dampening, blind-spot monitoring and a panoramic moonroof. The "base" audio system is a 14-speaker, 600-watt setup with hard-disk music storage. The standard safety setup reads like a bowl of alphabet soup – ABS, DSC, CBC, EBD, ETC – and includes a full complement of airbags.
In addition to two supercharged engines and a long-wheelbase version, the 2012 Jaguar XJ's list of upgrades includes adaptive cruise control, heated windshield, retractable rear-window shades and several seating options that range from massaging front seats to heated and cooled rear seats. Supercharged models feature an active differential control to better put the increased power to the ground, while Supersport models include metallic foot pedals, semi-aniline leather and a standard rear-seat entertainment system.
One engine, three flavors. The 2012 Jaguar XJ lineup features three versions of a 5.0-liter V8, two of them supercharged. Each is mated to an adaptive 6-speed automatic transmission that's easily manipulated via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The energy ultimately makes its way to the rear wheels and delivers 5.4-, 4.9- and 4.7-second sprints to 60 mph, depending on engine choice.
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By Bronyraur on Wednesday, June 24, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Fun to drive, fast, smooth, beautiful"
Cons: "slow tech in touch screen"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"This is one of the greatest cars I have ever owned. Only complaint is the archaic tech used. Very slow touch screen, etc. Seems to be an ongoing issue with all Jag models even today. But, I dont mind; this is one sexy cat!"
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By RALPH on Friday, February 20, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 15,599overall rating 6 of 10rating details
Pros: "great ride, good power,stylish look"
Cons: "not dependable to start up"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6
"Wonderful car, but has power drain. the battery will go dead any time auto not used for over 24 hours. Jaguar customer service has made effort after effort to no advail. Problem has existed for life of lease. Jaguar finally threw in towel and offered a trickle charger as answer. Wonder how that works when left in airport parking lot. I have owned or leased Jags since 1978"
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By CHATTGUY on Thursday, January 29, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 4,500overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "HYW fuel economy, interior design, powertrain"
Cons: "touch screen a little slow on some functions"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"I recently purchased the awd XJL after driving the audi A8, bmw 750li, and Mercedes S550. I have owned all 4 luxury brands over the years. The jaguar awd version was the quietest and best driving of the 2014 XJ sedans I tested. I also had multiple drives in the competitors vehicles. The jaguar is more of a drivers car and felt like a smaller coupe. It was much more nimble and fun to drive than the competitors, which felt numb and big. The BMW and Audi were nice just uninspiring, and not fun to drive. The Mercedes was an excellent car as well but made me feel older than I am. The jaguar reliability is much improved over past generations, and the v6 is an excellent choice for a daily driver. I spoke with a trusted service advisor at the jaguar\land rover dealer and the engine and car are rock solid now. My friend told me he sees the cars when they purchased and only for the 15k routine service. I have the same v6 in my 2015 Range rover and it is just as smooth. I purchased this for a daily driver and long road trips. I recently drove 1000miles roundtrip and the car was very comfortable and returned 30.2mpg at 75. Amazing for such a big car. I love the dual pane sunroof. The 2014 car was retuned for better drive and ride, so I'd buy a 2014 forward. I looked at sales numbers and 4000 cars are sold in the US annually compared to 6000 A8, and 21000 S550. I heard the same comments about reliability from friends, but comments were based on older versions. JD Power shows they have made good improvements. I am content with my purchase and the reliability of the new v6. If you want a large road car this is fun to drive, I would give this car a try."
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By Shoredock on Friday, September 26, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 10,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Elegant and distinctive design"
Cons: "$95k but worth it"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Took delivery of the car during the worst snow storm of 2014 and she plowed through the elements like the Land Rover I traded in. The V-6 is amazing with immediate power and even at 70 mph, quick acceleration to 100 in a nano second. The back seat is luxurious and comfortable for 6'3" persons. No service issues what so ever - I think the historic quality issues are behind them."
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By LFC on Saturday, August 23, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 20,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Driving Dynamics, Head turner, the GROWL!"
Cons: "slight occassional rattles from the headliner."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought this car couple of years back. It has been my everyday driver ever since. It's probably one of the best looking cars out on the road - definitely draws a lot of attention. The driving dynamics of this car is amazing. The Jaguar V8 sounds awesome. I have the base model - which comes standard with Blind Spot mointor, parking sensors/camera, all the goodies & an amazing sound system as a base. I am very picky about interior rattles or any other sound out of the ordinary. My only gripe would be sometimes there are very slight rattles from the headliner & sometimes on the driver's door. It doesn't happen always but still bothers me couple of times a month. The navigation is very good but input is extremely slow - I wish the Nav unit had a speedier processor. Excellent car nonetheless."
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By Lou on Friday, May 16, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 23,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "fun to drive and great value"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"This is a fantastic car, great to look at and fun to drive, with appointments that compare or are better than the more common luxury cars. You get great value for your buck on purchase."
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The expansion of the maritime industry into more environmentally sensitive sea areas is expected to drive a much higher level of environmental compliance worldwide as new legislation on emissions to air and water emerges. "Our investments in 'green' technologies related to both our maritime and seismic operations and our commitment to a pioneering environmental agenda will be the only alternative for a sustainable shipping company in the years to come," concludes Rønningen.
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NEW YORK -- Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol will make her acting debut on the ABC Family drama series, ''The Secret Life of the American Teenager.''
The network said the 19-year-old will play herself on an episode scheduled to shoot and air this summer. It will deal with the consequences of teen pregnancy.
The network calls Bristol Palin the most famous teenage mother in America. She was pregnant as her mother campaigned for vice president. Bristol Palin gave birth to her son, Tripp, in December 2008.
The TV series focuses on the relationships between families and friends and how they deal with teenage issues. It premiered two years ago, and its cast includes Molly Ringwald and Mark Derwin.
Publicist: Charlie Sheen enters rehab
LOS ANGELES -- Charlie Sheen's publicist says the actor has entered rehab and is taking a break from the hit CBS show ''Two and a Half Men.''
Publicist Stan Rosenfield wrote in a statement Tuesday that Sheen has voluntarily entered rehab for an unspecified reason and is seeking privacy.
The move comes roughly two months after Sheen's arrest in Colorado after being accused of holding a knife to his wife's throat and threatening to kill her. Sheen faces a felony domestic violence charge in the case.
Sheen's wife, Brooke, is also in rehab for an undisclosed reason.
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NEW YORK -- The clock will start ticking again for ''24'' when Kiefe Sutherland returns to the set Monday after surgery that shut down filming of the Fox network thriller for two weeks.
A statement released Tuesday from Twentieth Century Fox Television says Sutherland has been cleared to return to work.
The studio says no disruption is expected in the airing schedule. The show began its eighth season last month.
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The wildcat (Felis silvestris) physically resembles domesticated cats in most respects. However, while domesticated breeds show a great variety of shapes and colours, wild species are pale yellow to medium-brown with black stripes or spots. The underparts are light grey,and sometimes marked with black spots. Melanistic (all-black) individuals have been reported, but are likely to be the result of hybridisation with domestic cats. Unlike most domestic cats, their nose colouring is mostly pink.
Wildcats range from 45 to 80 cm in length, and weigh between 3 and 6 kilograms. Shoulder height averages about 35 cm and tail length is about 30 centimetres. The Asian subspecies tend to be a more slender than the European wildcat, with shorter hair and a lighter brown colouring.
Wildcats are found in a wide variety of habitats, from deserts and scrub grassland to dry and mixed forest, absent only from rainforest and coniferous forest. European wildcats are primarily associated with forest and are found in highest numbers in broad-leaved or mixed forests with low densities of humans. They are also found in Mediterranean maquis scrubland, riparian forest, marsh boundaries and along sea coasts. Areas of intensive cultivation are avoided. Asiatic wildcats are found at elevational ranges of up to 2,000-3,000 m, and are most typically associated with scrub desert.
Rodents and rabbits are the staple of the wildcat's diet across its range, with birds of secondary importance, although a variety of small prey is taken, and wildcats also scavenge.
Large home ranges (53 km² for a radio-collared female) have been reported in desert habitat, while smaller home ranges have been reported elsewhere in more temperate haibtat (1-2 km² for females in Scotland and France).
Wildcats have the same range of vocalisations as domestic cats, including purring, meowing, hissing, and growling. Except during the mating season, however, they tend to be quiet animals, vocalising only when close to each other.
Like domesticated cats, wildcats can live over sixteen years in captivity, but they rarely reach a similar age in the wild.
Wildcats typically breed only once a year, although a second litter may be produced if the first dies early. The European wildcat breeds between February and March. Gestation is from 56 to 69 days, tending to be slightly longer in the European wildcat than in subspecies living in warmer environments. In the wild, litter sizes range from one to five kittens, with three or four being the most common. The kittens weigh between 75 and 150 grams at birth. They are initially spotted, but the spots may fuse into stripes as the cat ages. The eyes open after seven to twelve days, and they begin to hunt live prey at ten to twelve weeks of age. They are fully weaned at two months, begin to live independently after about three months, and have dispersed to establish their own territories within a year, by which time they are sexually mature.
The world's population of domestic cats was estimated at 400 million twenty years ago, making the domesticated form of Felis silvestris one of the world's most numerous animals. However, domestic cats hybridize readily with wildcats, and genetic analysis of wildcat samples found that most showed evidence of hybridization. There are probably very few populations remaining of genetically distinct wildcats.
In the Near East region, wildcats occur at low density, and are threatened by habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation as well as hybridization.
In Scotland, 88% of wild-living cats may be hybrids or feral domestic cats, and in Italy and Hungary the proportion of hybrids is estimated at 8% and 25-31% respectively. On the basis of museum specimens, the proportion of hybrids in Bulgaria was estimated at 8-10%, but the extent of hybridization may have increased since specimens were collected. Wild cats of mixed origin have also been found in Belgium, Portugal, Germany (only one animal) and Switzerland. In general the genetic distance to the domestic cat is larger in the north of the range than in the south. Eastern European populations are also generally considered to be relatively pure.
Outside Europe, the extent of hybridization is considered likely to be lower, but still significant.
Assessing the status of the wildcat is difficult, because it is a cryptic species and because it may be difficult to distinguish between specimens of European wildcat and domestic cat.
Globally the wildcat population is decreasing but the species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
The most detailed population information is available about the European subspecies, F.s. silvestris, although there is still a lack of information regarding its current status and population trends. There have been no recent large-scale surveys or European regional reviews of the status of the species. The most recent information was collated for a number of European range states in 2007 and is presented below, but this is by no means a comprehensive review.
Felis silvestris is native in the following Eurasian countries:
Afghanistan; Albania; Andorra; Armenia; Austria; Azerbaijan; Belarus; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; Czech Republic; France; Georgia; Germany; Gibraltar; Greece; Hungary; Islamic Republic of Iran; Italy; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Latvia; Lithuania; Luxembourg; the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; Moldova; Mongolia; Montenegro; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Russian Federation; Serbia; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Switzerland; Tajikistan; Turkey; Turkmenistan; Ukraine; United Kingdom; Uzbekistan.
The European wildcat subspecies F. s. silvestris was formerly very widely distributed in Europe and absent only from Fennoscandia. However, severe declines and local extirpations occured in Europe between the late 1700s and mid 1900s, resulting in a fragmented relict distribution. It is extinct in the Netherlands and was considered regionally extinct in Austria, but vagrants still occur and the Italian population is spreading northwards into Austria. It is possibly extinct in the Czech Republic.
The Wildcat has a very broad distribution and is found throughout Eurasia. Five subspecies are distributed as follows:
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Wildcats are most threatened by domestic cats. Hybridization is widespread and there may be very few genetically pure populations of wildcats remaining. Feral cats compete with wildcats for prey and space, and there is also a high potential for disease transmission between domestic cats and wildcats.
Other threats include significant human-caused mortality, in Europe, especially road kills. The species is still considered a pest in Scotland and is illegally persecuted. Predator control measures in a number of European countries may result in this species being killed as bycatch.
In the past Asiatic Wildcats have been trapped in large numbers for their fur, although at present there is little international trade in Asian wildcats.
Historically, habitat loss led to dramatic declines in Europe and Russia in the 18th to mid-20th centuries. However, wildcats can do well in cultivated landscapes which increase rodent densities, although these are the areas where hybridization with domestic cats occurs and spreads.
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msadlerjr asked:
Unless things change, if 5.4 is suppose to be Ogrimmar Raid and Garrosh is the end boss for this expansion....next expansion is probably not at least year away ....does that make sense? Do you think we won't kill Garrosh, he will go on the run and we chase him down with another Big Boss #2 for 5.6? Just seems a lot of time unless they plan on having expansion at end of this year. That in my opinion is way to quick for me to be forking out another $40+ lol
I can't really speculate on what goes down in the next expansion, but yes, you're right in that it's almost certainly not far away. We should expect an alpha/beta not long after BlizzCon and the expansion itself not more than 6 months later, though that estimate relies on 5.4 being released prior to BlizzCon, which may or may not happen.
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I seem to recall that when a forsaken priest uses the light to heal others it causes the priest pain. The light hurts the forsaken.
Well now there are forsaken monks. How do monk heal spells effect the forsaken?
Good question. Worth noting here that monk healing isn't Light-based, it's herbal remedies and chi and imposition of willpower on the monk's behalf. It's a little up in the air whether all healing "hurts" the Forsaken or whether it's just Light-based healing. I would assume that if it does hurt, it hurts considerably less than the Light's "literally fire" healing.
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In Saturday's queue, Matt Rossi alluded to the notion that significant portions of 5.3's content will be temporary. I'm curious on why some people think this? Suring phasing allows it to remain forever?
Blizzard came out and said that not all the content would last in their official preview. I imagine it's because phasing a capital city for all level 90 players is a really bad long-term decision. It's best to think of this as a world event instead of a permanent content update.
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I've always loved the color auras that weapon enchants get. Do you think Blizz may someday make cosmetic ways to put those on our weapons? Say, put the mongoose enchant color on a velum on the AH, then you can throw that on a weapon to get the color.
I mean, anything's possible -- you're definitely going to be seeing more and more cosmetic options over time. That's the way the wind is blowing.
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By Bearing Manufacturer>Bearing News>RBC Bearings to Webcast First Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Results Earnings Conference Call
RBC Bearings Incorporated (Nasdaq: ROLL), a leading international manufacturer of highly-engineered precision plain, roller and ball bearings for the industrial, defense, and aerospace industries, today announced that it will host a live webcast of its first quarter fiscal year 2009 conference call on Thursday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Company will issue an earnings release before the market opens that morning.
Dr. Michael J. Hartnett, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Daniel A. Bergeron, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will recap the first quarter financial results and accomplishments. To access the webcast, go to the investor relations portion of the Company?беs web site, www.rbcbearings.com, on the day of the conference call and click on the webcast link.
If you do not have access to the Internet and wish to listen to the call, dial 877-545-1403 (international callers dial 719-325-4913). An audio replay of the call will be available from 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 7th until 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 21st. The replay can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 (international callers dial 719-457-0820) and entering conference call ID # 2974123. Investors are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes prior to the call to register. Participants may pre-register for the webcast by accessing the following address: http://investor.shareholder.com/media/eventdetail.cfm?eventid=57523& CompanyID=ROLL&e=1&mediaKey=3DD7AE11CF3C838D011073AF404079E9. (Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste it into your Internet browser's URL address field. You may also need to remove an extra space in the URL if one exists.)
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Alameda Fair's chief executive officer Rick Pickering said that winning such awards brings positive recognition to Alameda County as well as Pleasanton. Clearly, the Alameda Fair has become a flagship in its industry and will continue to be a leader in promoting strong community involvement. In recognition of his personal leadership in the fair industry, Pickering was elected to serve a second term as chairman of the California Fair Alliance (CFA). CFA represents the interests and legislative activity of more than 80-plus fairs in California. The Alameda County Fair also received International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) awards for its 2009 fair marketing programs and continues to be ranked in the top 50 fairs in the U.S.
According to www.carnivalwarehouse.com, which covers carnivals, fairs and other events, the Alameda County Fair, with a 21.5 percent increase in attendance, is the fastest growing fair in America, outpacing the top 50 fairs for 2009. Recently released attendance numbers from fairs across the country show that the Alameda County Fair is now ranked 41st on the list of the Top 50 North American Fairs. This is the highest ranking in history for the Alameda County Fair. Of particular note, 19 of the fairs larger than the one here in Pleasanton are state fairs. Unlike those, however, the Alameda fair is operated by the nonprofit fair association, without any tax funding from government.
Over the past five years, the Alameda County Fair has been host to more than 2.5 million fairgoers, 30,000 part-time employees and hundreds of thousands of exhibitors, artists, performers and participators, many from Pleasanton. In fact, the fairgrounds, centrally located in Pleasanton, is one of the city's great assets, offering numerous weekend events and attracting thousands of visitors to the fairgrounds and Pleasanton, many for the first time. Unfortunately, despite all of its activities and exhibits, it's not a major tax revenue source for Pleasanton. Big ticket items, such as RV and boat sales, are generally handled in the dealers' hometowns. Taxes, if there are any in those locations, are paid locally, not to Pleasanton.
As popular as the county fair and other events are, the fairgrounds stands empty much of the time. Except for a public nine-hole golf course, the site and its buildings are fenced off. With Pleasanton now developing its Bernal community park across from the fairgrounds, we'd like to see the fairgrounds better integrated into the community, possibly with an upgraded and expanded amphitheater that could offer regular outdoor shows, much like the Concord pavilion. A hotel and small convention center to attract professional and sales meetings could add to the weekday use of the fairgrounds and its spacious parking lots. Pedestrian overpasses could link the fairgrounds to sports fields and garden pathways across a rebuilt, more attractive Bernal Avenue, which could wind its way through the area. The Alameda County Fair generates a lot of traffic -- and awards -- for its 17-day run each year. Just imagine the possibilities much of the fencing came down and the fairgrounds became a major event center for all of the community it's in.


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Ohio's New Graduation Requirements
The Ohio Graduation Tests were a necessary cornerstone to earning a high school diploma in the Buckeye State. But now, the tests most commonly known as the OGTs are being phased out.
Thanks to the passing of House Bill 487, incoming freshmen will face different graduation requirements, including a slew of new tests.
Previously, students typically took the five-part OGTs beginning in the spring of their sophomore year. The series covers the content areas of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
But now, the state will move towards tests that are more demanding than the current standards, Ohio Department of Education spokesperson John Charlton said.
"It was fairly easy to pass," Charlton said of the OGTs. "A lot of sophomores were passing it. It's supposed to be a graduation requirement, so it seemed like it wasn't challenging enough."
Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors will still be required to take and pass the current Ohio Graduation Tests.
Things will begin to change for the Class of 2018. They'll be required to take seven new end of course tests that will directly replace the OGTs. And nope, there's no catchy acronym for these new tests.
The end of course exams will each cover physical science, English I and English II, American history and American government, along with math exams in either algebra and geometry or Integrated Math I and Integrated Math II.
To avoid overtesting, students who are enrolled in a handful of higher-level Advanced Placement classes will be able to take the exam that accompanies those courses, instead of one of the state's tests.
This fall's freshmen will face the same course requirements as previous students. They'll still have to pass four units each of English and math, three units each of science and social studies, half of a unit in both health and physical education, along with five additional electives.
Charlton said each of the exams will be administered after the completion of the corresponding course, which will ultimately work in students' favor.
"If you take algebra in ninth grade, you'd take the exam at the end of ninth grade," said Charlton. "You're taking it as soon as you complete that coursework. I think it gives the students an advantage, because the information is fresh in their minds."
After taking each of those exams, students still have one more step to complete before earning their diplomas. If they hit a certain cumulative passing score on each exam, they'll be in the clear. Charlton said the state board of education hasn't yet determined what will constitute as a passing score.
But if they take all of the tests but don't cross that cumulative score threshold, there's two other options.
One can be met by achieving a "remediation-free" score on a college admission exam, like the ACT or SAT. The Ohio Board of Regents sets that score, basing it on the basic level of education students need to begin college without needing any remediation courses. All high school juniors will be required to take one of the exams, paid for by the state.
And the second is by earning a vocational certificate, consisting of an industry-recognized credential or a state-issued license that shows graduates are prepared to take on a career.
Charlton said the new changes are intended to be be a boost from the current standards.
"We believe it measures students somewhere between an 8th grade and a 10th grade level," he said of the current Ohio Graduation Tests. "We're actually giving our students a 10th grade level graduation test, which is part of the reason that the legislature decided that we needed to do away with the OGTs and come up with a better system for requirements for graduation."
In an online statement, the Ohio School Board Association seemed pleased with the new requirements.


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This recovery of overpayments for the Economic Impact Aid (EIA) program, in the amount of $71,698, is made pursuant to California Government Code Section 12419.5. The recovery will be made through an offset to local educational agencies (LEAs) fiscal year (FY) 2012–13 first principal apportionment payment scheduled for April 2013.
To date, the California Department of Education (CDE) has made four of the five FY 2012–13 scheduled payments of EIA funds pursuant to Item 6110-128-0001 of the Budget Act of 2012 (Chapter 21, Statutes of 2012). In the third EIA apportionment for FY 2012-13, entitlements were recalculated and overpayments to select LEAs were noted. Therefore, the CDE is offsetting to recover these overpayments, the details of which can be seen at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r14/eia12result.asp under Schedule of the First Recovery.
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(Jul 08, 2013) On June 30, 2013, the other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) urged Indonesia to ratify a treaty designed to limit smog pollution across borders, the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution. The statement was part of a joint communiqué from a meeting of the foreign ministers of the ten ASEAN countries, held in Brunei Darussalam. (Joint Communiqué, 46th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam 29 – 30 June 2013, ASEAN website; Martin Abbugao, Asean Urges Indonesia to Ratify Haze Pact, JAKARTA GLOBE (July 1, 2013).)
Indonesia has signed the Agreement, but not ratified it, and is the only one of the ASEAN nations not to ratify. According to Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa, the treaty has been submitted to the current legislature, but no prediction was made as to when it might be ratified. The focus is currently on Indonesia due to the forest fires on Indonesia's
The Agreement is designed to "prevent and monitor transboundary haze pollution as a result of land and/or forest fires which should be mitigated, through concerted national efforts and intensified regional and international co-operation." (ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (June 10, 2002), art. 2, ASEAN HAZE ACTION ONLINE.) The parties agree to exchange information on fires, as well as to work to prevent forest burning and to provide mutual assistance. (Abbugao, supra.)
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