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The people at G&S Fastening Systems in Whitehall Township, a block east of the Fullerton American Legion, are amazing.
They deal in nuts, bolts, screws and anything else needed to hold things together. I have been going there for years, whenever I need some obscure bolt with exactly the right threads for my motorcycle, or whatever.
I'd never stumped the G&S people, but this time I was sure I'd confound them. I asked salesman Ed Stehly if he knew what safety-wire bolts were. (This is a bolt with a hole drilled through its head so it can be secured with special wire.)
"We can special-order them," he said.
How long would that take? "I would say about three days," Stehly said. (I did not really need such a bolt. I just wanted to see if they still exist.)
I was reminded of our old safety-wire bolts when I visited a friend, Bill Shimkus, who is even more amazing than Stehly, at his home in South Whitehall Township. If you have been on Haasadahl Road, you may have noticed a charming miniature village "the Wizard of Haas" constructed next to his driveway, or perhaps the other delightful structures in other parts of his yard, not to mention the artistry inside his house.
I'll get back to the bolt thing, and why it's relevant, sort of, but the reason I went to see Shimkus the other day involved the big C+ lawsuit against Lehigh University.
A student somehow found a lawyer willing to sue the school for $1.3 million because she got a C+ in a course instead of the grade she wanted. Northampton County Judge Emil Giordano gets an A+ in jurisprudence for ruling that there was no evidence the C+ resulted from anything other than poor academic performance.
Shimkus, who has been a professor of communications (journalism to us old-timers) at several colleges in the Lehigh Valley, called me after my comments about the case on Sunday. (I expressed the tongue-in-cheek hope that I might strike it rich with a $1.3 million judgment because of my own tragic educational hardships.)
Shimkus' thoughts were so cogent I talked him into writing a column of his own. It was terrific, but the timing was not so hot. On Monday, another fine column by another professor, John Bell at DeSales University, covered many similar points.
Bell wrote about the "long line of consequences born of the trend in American education to inflate grades." That, he said, reflects "the parallel trend in modern American society toward entitlement. … Just as soccer leagues give trophies to every participant, some schools have removed the F from the grading scale." Such trends, Bell said, "can come at great cost … when a society loses its ability to distinguish between mediocrity and magnificence."
Shimkus noted that he quit teaching six years ago "mainly because of frustrations resulting from trying to get support from the various school administrations — most often regarding student grades."
Writing that he refused to give A's unless students actually earned them, he recalled a conversation with "an exceptionally talented student" who discussed the attitudes of some others. "It's simple," he quoted the bright student as saying. "We pay for the course. We get an A."
When I went to see Shimkus this week, he said he talked to Bell and they saw many things the same way. "The one point he did not address was the impact on students who do deserve an A," Shimkus said. "The biggest problem is that, if everybody gets an A, there's no incentive to work hard to get a good grade. … The truly outstanding person doesn't get any recognition."
What does all this have to do with bolts?
I got to know Shimkus in the first place, years ago, because I'm the nosy type and I intruded when I saw the fantastic items he built in his yard. It turned out we had things in common, especially Air Force experiences, although he ended up as a lieutenant colonel and I was a buck sergeant.
At different times, we both worked in the Public Information Office at Kadena Air Base in Japan. That office put out the base newspaper, of which I was editor. Among other similarities, we both have hobby-clogged garages in which cars no longer fit and we both have very patient wives who listen to endless Air Force reminiscences.
Anyway, before I worked on base newspapers, I worked on nuclear weapons, and in that job, mediocrity could have decidedly undesirable consequences. As I was listening to Shimkus talk about students who expect an A because they pay for a course, I thought about safety-wire bolts.
When we reassembled weapons, we used such bolts, feeding wire through the bolt head, twisting its strands and using a clockwise pattern from bolt to bolt to provide tension to keep all the bolts tight.
Inspectors would count the number of turns in the twisted wire. Too few or too many and we'd have to do it over. For a second offense, there was hell to pay. I am proud to say I always got an A when it came to disassembling or reassembling those weapons, although I did not always get an A for all other military pursuits.
I try to picture today's students responding favorably to such a heartless demand for perfection. Instead, I see them looking for a contingency fee lawyer to sue the Air Force, assuming they survive any little fission explosion resulting from mediocrity.
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Kyocera of Japan founded its KWC subsidiary in 2000 after it acquired Qualcomm. Like Qualcomm, KWC specializes in the Code-Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology. CDMA uses a spread-spectrum technology allowing transmission of different data over the same frequency that is used, for example, in UMTS mobile phones. The Open Handset Alliance considers Wind River one of its commercialization partners. The alliance consists of 34 companies that include mobile service providers, mobile device vendors, and semiconductor and software firms and promotes commercialization of their products. This past February Wind River ported Android onto an NEC 3G chip.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
My Forenoon
I was sitting here typing, listening to the roar of the waterfall. The creek is extra swollen this morning from all the rain we got last night. Glancing out the window I happened to see a cow give birth to a calf right in the middle of the creek. I frantically tried getting hold of the owners to come take care of things but no one was answering their phones which left, guess who, to go wade through the mud and the muck and rescue the poor little thing before it drowned.
31 comments:
- Joy said...
You can now add midwife to the list of things you are. Glad mom and calf are doing fine because of your fast thinking about them and not your self. Enjoy your day.
- Thu Apr 28, 11:09:00 AM 2011
- Carmen C. said...
awww, you are a hero! What a cutie-pie:) Hope the rest of your day is a bit calmer!
- Thu Apr 28, 11:11:00 AM 2011
- This Brokedown Life said...
How did you do it? Did you have to lift it on its feet and make it walk? What a hero(ine) you are! I have lived in cattle country long enough to know that the loss of a calf (besides being sad) is $$$$$ to the owners. I am sure they are grateful to you.
- Thu Apr 28, 11:19:00 AM 2011
- The Wallace Family said...
Wow! How exciting! That is a big ole' momma and they can be quite protective. Glad you and the calf are safe! Way to be a good neighbor! :)
- Thu Apr 28, 11:32:00 AM 2011
- Joanne said...
Wow you saved a life today!!!Hooray for you!! Go ahead and prop those feet up, you deserve it! Blessings, Joanne
- Thu Apr 28, 11:38:00 AM 2011
- Magnolia Tea said...
You certainly deserve the rest of the day off, lol. Cows get me - the things they do to their calves..
- Thu Apr 28, 11:41:00 AM 2011
- Irishlady said...
WOW! That makes for an exciting morning for certain. Glad all turned out well.
- Thu Apr 28, 12:00:00 PM 2011
- Prairie Rose said...
You deserve a rest and a glass of lemonade!
You are a great neighbor and I am sure the Mama is very thankful for saving her baby:)
- Thu Apr 28, 12:12:00 PM 2011
- Sarah Forgrave said...
Wow, that's what I call a jumpstart to your day! :) Love your blog and look forward to returning!
- Thu Apr 28, 12:30:00 PM 2011
- Tiff said...
Thank goodness you were there! Do cows normally birth in such odd places?
Oh, and was it a boy or a girl ?:)
- Thu Apr 28, 12:43:00 PM 2011
- Clisby said...
I thought the same as Tiff: Isn't it kind of odd for a cow to give birth in a creek? Not that cows are particularly smart, or anything - I guess I would have thought some kind of instinct would make them head for higher ground.
- Thu Apr 28, 12:46:00 PM 2011
- The Wallace Family said...
I think it is quite odd for her to give birth in a stream, too, but on second thought, I know women who have given birth in a garage, back seat of car, etc. Maybe she was trying to head to higher ground and just couldn't make it? :) Holly
- Thu Apr 28, 12:49:00 PM 2011
- Folky Dots said...
Wonder Woman!
- Thu Apr 28, 01:35:00 PM 2011
- Mountain Mama said...
Bless you! You certainly have a mother's heart. I'm glad you were able to save the dear little calf and I'm sure the mommy is too.
- Thu Apr 28, 01:45:00 PM 2011
- Blessings from a Wildflower said...
Wow..I did not realize cows had water births...does this cow spend it's day watching birthing shows on TV?
- Thu Apr 28, 02:03:00 PM 2011
- Kathleen said...
LOL Wildflower!
Mary Ann...you certainly do know how to get some excitement into your life! Good for you!
And my first thoughts were, 'you never know what the day will bring you.' See my blog today, written before I came here!
- Thu Apr 28, 02:12:00 PM 2011
- Sisterbrenda said...
Wow praise god you saw it and saved the little one.. I say get a comfortable chair and have a very tall glass of something cool... Be bessed
- Thu Apr 28, 02:25:00 PM 2011
- Marydon said...
Ohhh, Mary Ann, how wonderful a share. That little fella & his mum are safe, you were so sweet ... birth is such a miracle to view.
Yes, do prop up those feet & sip a spell ...
Have a beautiful weekend ~
- Thu Apr 28, 02:35:00 PM 2011
- Mrs.B said...
oh wow, how sweet to witness a birth, even a cows! Glad you were able to help,
In HIS Keeping,
- Thu Apr 28, 02:47:00 PM 2011
- The imPerfect Housewife said...
Who but Y-O-U would have that kind of morning???? Hey, today's Scott's birthday, too, so that little calf is sharing his/her birthday with someone special. :D Good job, lifesaver!
- Thu Apr 28, 03:16:00 PM 2011
- Marsha Young said...
You are amazing. Enjoy your lemonade. You earned it. ...Marsha
- Thu Apr 28, 03:26:00 PM 2011
- Nicole Searfoss-Owner, Indulgent Aromas said...
This is such a sweet picture! I am always in awe every time I see something born, no matter what it is, it's amazing!!! I just stumbled onto your blog from another I followed and I am INTRIGUED!!!!! I LOVE Amish fiction novels and an so excited and curious to how much of it actually exists in the Amish world. It has actually inspired me to live a simpler lift and for that I am grateful!
- Thu Apr 28, 04:21:00 PM 2011
- Alicia said...
That is amazing. I would have had no idea what to do. Good job. What a wonderful neighbor.
- Thu Apr 28, 06:05:00 PM 2011
- Karen/My Colonial Home said...
Glad you saw this happening!
Your instincts took over no matter how hard the job...bless you and I bet mama was happy.
- Thu Apr 28, 06:08:00 PM 2011
- Karan said...
What an exciting morning you had. So glad that you were in the right spot at the right time to help the calf onto the bank. And I am sure mama was happy you were there too.
- Thu Apr 28, 07:15:00 PM 2011
- Angelle said...
A-mazing! What an unforgettable adventure.
- Thu Apr 28, 07:25:00 PM 2011
- Grammy Blick said...
Awesome! Just from looking away from the things around us all, becoming a solution. Would that we all could be so helpful sometime.
- Thu Apr 28, 11:26:00 PM 2011
- Jessica said...
lol, so my midwife was wrong when she said that mammals in the wild do NOT give birth in water ;)
- Fri Apr 29, 02:25:00 AM 2011
- Becca said...
Mary Ann to the rescue!
- Fri Apr 29, 04:08:00 AM 2011
- Toriz said...
Very eventful... Glad the calf is OK, and that its Mother is taking care of it well already!
- Fri Apr 29, 08:01:00 PM 2011
- CarmelEmery said...
It's wonderful that you were able to save the calf but my main reason for writing is the Royal Wedding.
It's my heritage and I'm enthralled. I've loved every minute of it and I am sure that Diana is looking down to her darling son and rejoicing.
The love he feels for his bride shines through. He is going to have a much better life with his chosen one than Diana ever did.
I wish them wedded bliss.
I'm an Australian of British heritage and I love my roosts.
I think we all love our heritage.
- Sat Apr 30, 04:43:00 AM 2011


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EDITOR: Your editorial suggests that fluoridating our water supply is the magic bullet to prevent cavities in children ("Confronting county crisis of oral health," Sunday).
Look at the facts about fluoride: It is one of the most toxic chemicals known to man. Studies show that it disrupts the immune system, causes genetic damage and neurological disorders, increases the risk of cancer and Alzheimer's disease and causes damage to the nervous system.
It has been banned in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Austria, France and the Netherlands.
Fluoride is a toxic by-product of aluminum manufacturing and was propagandized in the 1930s as a tooth strengthener. The manufacturers were looking for a way to dispose of their toxic waste by-products.
It would be an irresponsible, horrible decision to fluoridate our water supply. Better nutrition prevents dental caries, not making the public ingest a toxic chemical that compromises our health.
Still think it's harmless? Just read the label on fluoridated toothpaste: "Warnings: keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away."
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EDITOR: As a community resident concerned about dental health and a board member of the PDI Surgery Center in Windsor, I would like to comment on Sunday's editorial about fluoridation. I agree that fluoridation is a valuable tool in prevention of cavities, but other factors are also important, such as a healthy diet, especially limiting sugar intake, and proper brushing and flossing.
PDI has seen more than 8,000 young patients who have such severe decay they must have an anesthetic for treatment. Even though there is follow-up hygiene information for parents and patients, it is not always followed. It is important to note that fluoridating is only one tool available for prevention and that other measures must also be taken.
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EDITOR: What's next, toothpaste in the water? And let's add Vitamin D for people who don't want to go outdoors and exercise. Don't we already have enough "stuff" in our water? I hear that using a toothbrush and dental floss reduces cavities — without raising intelligent people's water bills. Personal responsibility, what a concept.
Santa Rosa


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WHAT'S PLAYING ON YOUR IPOD? Here's some of what's on heavy rotation: Michael Buble's new CD, Call me Irresponsible; OK Go's Nike Treadmill Workout Mix; John Mellencamp's latest, Freedom's Road; Joss Stone's Intro-ducing Joss Stone; and Lang Lang's Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 4.
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I think I will have a snack and take a nap before I eat and go to sleep.
Sale of All Event tickets goes on sale March 1 for the general public.
Their accomodation site is up on the website for any who want to start reserving rooms. My email from the 2015 committee also states in order to use the shuttles from each of the official hotels, you must have a room and book through the housing bureau.
AccommodationsAll three hotels are just down High Point Road from the Coliseum Complex, site of the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The Coliseum Complex will be easily accessible from the hotels via a continuous shuttle bus that will run throughout Championships week. Shuttle passes will only be available for purchase by those staying at Official hotels and booking through the event's Housing Bureau. Guests will be notified of the ability to purchase shuttle passes in a subsequent newsletter
I just called the new Hampton Inn mentioned in the email. They do have mini refrigerators in each room.
The Greensboro Coliseum is getting a major upgrade between now and Nationals. http://charlotte.news14.com/content/...r-renovations/ Padded seats are coming.


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There are good reasons for certain institutions to capture wild creatures. WS mentioned one. That…Read More said, there is the problem with over stocking of captured animals and not understanding them. Orcas are the primary example. Most orcas are not being captured for study but for profit. And when you have an 8 - 10 ton animal in an enclosed space your may have trouble - two trainers killed by the same orca. There are no recorded instances of orcas attacking humans in the wild - get one in a tank and even if the death is accidental you are still playing with fire - orcas are not dogs. They are highly intelligent creatures - actually the largest member of the dolphin family although their size resulted in their being termed "whale" many years ago and it has stuck. So I agree with both Gina and William on that subject. I am a little surprised that the Shedd is now expanding into a dog show as well. if that helps encourage people to adopt rescued dogs, great.
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Ty, the even bigger political game was that the lottery was sold to ADD TO school funding. Instead,…Read More what they did was to use the proceeds to REPLACE the existing funding. The net effect is the schools got about the same amount of money but the state got a huge windfall of new money (the old source of money that used to go to the schools) that they then used on port barrel spending to buy themselves more years at the public trough.


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Go on Tuesdays for wing night! It's amazing. Great staff, great service, great prices. We can't say enough good things about this place.
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2011 Ford Taurus SEL Review
Great driver, awesome handling, never caused any problems!
seats could be a little more comfortable
Awesome Machine — Very easy driver, fun to drive, love the styling of the vehicle, I would highly recommend purchasing one of these! The engine has plenty of power and the Taurus offers a great range of options making it very luxurious as well.
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2011 Ford Taurus SHO AWD Review
Power, sporty style, excellent features
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Power, Style And Features — This car has all the features you would want (I love cooled seats) and amazing power. I have a friend that has owned a number of Audi vehicles. He made the comment, if only owners of European cars new what was in the Ford Taurus SHO.
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2011 Ford Taurus SE Review
Attractive car
Blind spots
Fun Ride — I have had car since October. Car grabs peoples attention and I am always asked about it. Very nice styling from Ford. Does have issues w/ blind spots when backing. Also feel a little incapsulated when driving. Overall it is a fun drive with a good amount of punch in the engine.
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2013 (Outdoor Track and Field): won the 800m race (1:54.13) at the Toledo Collegiate Challenge (3/29).
2013 (Indoor Track and Field): Won the 800 (1:57.91) at the Simmons-Harvey Invite ... finished 6th in the 800 (1:53.69), and ran a leg of the second place DMR that place second at the MAC Indoor Championships. Earned second team All-MAC.
2012 (Cross Country): Finished 48th at the Jeff Drenth Memorial (17:35.41) (8/31) ... finished with a time of 28:08 at the MSU Spartan Invitational (9/14)
2012 (Indoor Track and Field): Competed in the 800m run (1:57.45) at the GVSU Big Meet (2/11) ... finished runner-up in the 800m run (1:57.25) at the Jack Skoog Meet (2/17) ... ran a leg of the 4th place distance medley relay (9:58.04) at the MAC Championships (2/25).
2011 (Cross Country): Finished in a career-best 27:41 at the 8K Spartan Invitational (9/16) ... ran (28:56) at the 8K Pre-Nationals (10/16).
2011 (Outdoor Track and Field): Finished eighth in the 800m (2:00.83) and ninth in the 1500m (4:16.91) at the Lenny Lyles Invitational (4/22) ... placed fifth in the 800m (1:59.40) at the Lyle Bennett Open (4/30) ... ran a season-best 1:56.54 in the 800m at the MAC Championships (5/12-5/14).
2011 (Indoor Track and Field): Post 4:32.14 in the mile run at the Chip Invite (1/14) ... set a career-best 1:55.09 in the 800m at the Big Meet (2/11-2/12) ... ran a leg on the distance medley relay team that took third at the MAC Indoor Championships (2/25-2/26) with a time of 10:08.23.
2010 Cross Country: Ran the Jeff Drenth Memorial in 16:18.2 (25th) ... Ran in the Spartan Invitational with a time of 28:08 (166th).
2010 (Outdoor Track and Field): Ran 1:54.14 in the 800m at the Jesse Owens Classic.
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5-star luxury hotel with a full-service spa in Washington (Georgetown)
Located in Washington (Georgetown), The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown is minutes from Veerhoff Galleries and Museum of Contemporary Art.
This 5-star hotel is close to Lincoln Memorial and White House.
Make yourself at home in one of the 86 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Pay movies and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, with wired and wireless Internet access available for a surcharge. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities include wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting/childcare.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and audiovisual equipment. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference/meeting rooms, banquet facilities, and a meeting/conference room. Parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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- General
In addition to a full-service spa, The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown features a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.
This 5-star property offers access to a business center, a technology helpdesk, and secretarial services. Event facilities include conference/meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, and banquet facilities. This luxury hotel also offers spa services, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- ATM/banking
- Audiovisual equipment
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- Number of floors - 5
- Banquet facilities
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- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Multiple large conference rooms
- Fireplace in lobby
- Doorman/doorwoman
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- Elevator/lift
- Full-service health spa
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- One meeting/conference room
- Parking limited (surcharge)
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- Limo or Town Car service available
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 86
- Secure parking
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- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
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Parking (surcharge), Secure parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking limited (surcharge)
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- Separate sitting area
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- Daily housekeeping
- Phone
- Separate bathtub and shower
- In-room massage available
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- Dining
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Degrees Bistro - This restaurant specializes in regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
24-hour room service is available.
- Recreation
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
- Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Boutique Spa. Services include massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
- Body wraps
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To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
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- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Breakfast fee: USD 35 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 2.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 45 per day
- Valet parking fee: USD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 125.00 per pet, per stay
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TUMWATER – The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is investigating two separate deaths within two weeks involving workers electrocuted by high voltage power lines. While the incidents remain under investigation, they serve as an important reminder of the hazards associated with working around power lines.
- On Sept. 6, Terry Milbrad, an employee of American Landscape, was working on a private Mercer Island residence cutting branches on a tree when he came into contact with a power line carrying 7,200 volts and was electrocuted.
- On Sept. 19, Curtis Roderick, an employee with Furrer Construction, was on an aerial lift power washing a silo in Woodland when he contacted a 7,200-volt power line and was electrocuted.
Most high-voltage deaths in Washington state do not involve power line workers, but rather people whose jobs place them near power lines, such as construction workers, roofers, tree trimmers, agriculture workers, truck drivers or mobile equipment operators.
While line workers undergo extensive training to work near power lines, most other workers who find themselves near these hazards do not have that level of training or experience, and may not recognize the dangers of electrocution if they or their equipment comes into contact with an overhead line.
To prevent electrocutions:
- Make sure workers are trained to recognize and prevent hazards.
- Maintain a safe distance from all power lines, at least 10 feet and sometimes more for voltage levels exceeding 50,000 volts.
- Keep equipment at least 10 feet from power lines and use a trained person as a spotter.
- If the work is within 10 feet, contact the utility company and see if they will de-energize and ground the power lines.
- Install electronic warning devices on cranes and other equipment that can warn you when you come too close to an energized line.
More information can be found at www.Lni.wa.gov/safety under 'e' for electrical rules.
For media information:Hector Castro, email@example.com, 360-902-6043.
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The Department of Labor & Industries is investigating two deaths in two weeks involving workers electrocuted by high voltage power lines. On Sept. 6, a landscaper was killed while cutting branches at a Mercer Island home, and on Sept. 19, a construction worker power washing a silo in Woodland died. Both men came into contact with nearby power lines. L&I urges employers to ensure workers recognize the hazards posed by power lines and stay at least 10 feet away. More information can be found at www dot Lni dot wa dot gov under the Safety page.


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Purchase Completed
On October 12, 2012 — after more than ten years of extensive due diligence and negotiations — the RTC closed escrow for the acquisition of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (Branch Line) from Union Pacific thereby placing a new transportation corridor in public ownership and beginning a new era of mobility options and opportunities.
A community event to commemorate public ownership and demonstrate potential use of the corridor called Right on Track: Rail Corridor Ribbon Cutting was held on November 17 at locations throughout the county.
Acquisition of this key transportation corridor will allow greater transportation options to the more than 80 parks, 25 schools and over half of the county's population who live in census blocks within 1 mile of the corridor.
On May 6, 2010 the RTC unanimously decided to purchase the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line for $14.2 million. On January 19, 2011, the RTC secured approval and funding from the California Transportation Commission for purchase of the Branch Line. On May 17, 2012, the RTC selected Iowa Pacific Holdings to operate freight and tourist passenger service on the Branch Line.
- Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Acquisition fact sheet
- Due diligence documents including appraisals, funding applications, inspections and agreements
- Frequently asked questions
- Maps of the Branch Line are available online at the Santa Cruz County GIS map gallery under transportation. Hard copies are available for viewing at the RTC offices and free CDs are available by calling (831) 460-3200.
- History of rail transportation in Santa Cruz County
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Many similar restaurants have burritos and tacos, Pyrogrill has what seem to be the best I've had. Everything is made fresh daily (they say and I believe it!) Food was not…
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In Short With a visit to this popular fast food chain, it's nearly impossible to resist the devilishly tantalizing sight of thickly iced and lavishly decorated pastries coupled…
400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens
Not cheap, and very themey. It would be better if I was a boy and loved sports!
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I don't usually do reviews but I had the most wonderful Southern Fried Chicken Dinner at the Equestrian Park Grill, so I just had to do this. I very much recommend this very…
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Slight glitch in their staff, said no reservation was necessary and then end up waiting over 30 minutes for a table... nice relaxed atmosphere, leaning towards an older crowd in…
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When your cat leaves you the occasional "gift" on the back steps, you probably don't think much of it. He's a cat, after all – a hunter. Catching mice, birds, even the occasional garter snake is just what he does (even if you sometimes wish he'd hide the evidence).
But Tigger may kill more than four times as much as what he brings home. Kittycams attached to house cats by researchers at the University of Georgia revealed what USA Today called "a secret world of slaughter," and while only 30% of roaming domesticated felines kill small prey – averaging about two animals a week – the feline population is responsible for a significant decline in U.S. bird species. "One in three" of those species is on the decrease, American Bird Conservancy president George Fenwick told USA Today, and "cat predation" is one reason why.
Why didn't we know the extent of said "cat predation" before? U of G researcher Kerrie Anne Loyd explained that "previous estimates were probably too conservative," because they didn't count the animals eaten or left behind by cats. But not quite a quarter of the cats' "catches" made it home, and in front of human witnesses; another 30% got eaten, and 49% were left where they were killed. Cameras presumably recorded these other deaths.
Unsurprisingly, the cameras also busted the felines engaged in naughtinesses such as crossing roadways (almost half of them), eating and drinking "things they found" (25%, and yuck), checking out storm drains and sewers (yuck squared, 20%), and squeezing into small spaces where they could get stuck (20%). The data suggests that male cats and younger cats were more likely to take risks than females and older cats.
The researchers will present the grisly results this week, at a conference of the Ecological Society of America in Portland, OR. Sixty cat owners in the Athens, GA area furnished their cats for study, affixing small video cameras to breakaway collars each morning. The cats were then let out for the day, and when they returned, the cameras were removed and the footage downloaded; each cat underwent study for a week to ten days, spending about 4-6 hours a day outdoors.
Teaming up with the University of Georgia squad: National Geographic's CritterCam team, who specialize in miniature mobile data-gathering systems that help them record wild-animal behavior. National Geographic's Greg Marshall said the collar cams were their tiniest ones to date.
Would you attach a camera to your cat, like Cooper? Do you want to know what Fluffy gets up to out there? Or is this just proof that we should keep the kitties indoors? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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The heat is on in San Antonio, but fans hope the Spurs can be on the Heat in Miami for Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Statistically speaking, the Spurs are a superior team, according to Analytic Focus researcher Gianfranco Semino, who says the Spurs as a whole have better numbers than the Heat, and the percentages go up when you take out the big three players on each team, including Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili of the Spurs, and LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade of the Heat.
Travis County District Judge John Dietz has reopened the State's school financing case in light of recent legislation that restored some of the funding taken away from school districts in 2011.
"The passage of the wealth of bills during this 83rd legislature has created a situation where in the interest we need to assay and concentrate as to whether that legislation changed the circumstances," Dietz said.
The city of San Antonio is facing a $35 to $50 million shortfall in the general fund for 2014, but outside agencies are requesting funding in the next budget before decisions are made to cut or reduce their piece of the pie.
These are items that are considered unfunded, and city leaders must figure out if the city can afford the requests.
This week of Juneteenth, we're taking a look at the 2012 voting numbers for African-Americans, and why there is a gap between younger generations and those from the civil rights era of the 1960s.
"Lost in translation," is what the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, Houston Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner, says may be happening when it comes to younger generation blacks showing up at the polls. He says critical votes cast during events like the civil rights movement are simply just history for a younger generation.
State Rep. Mike Villarreal, D-San Antonio, raised a glass Wednesday night at the Blue Star Brewing Company to toast new beer laws adopted by the Texas Legislature and signed by Governor Rick Perry.
Those bills, dubbed the Texas Freedom Beer laws, will be changing the way craft brewers are able to reach their fans.
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"Comedy Warriors," one of the most meaningful movies in this year's San Antonio Film Festival, presents the stories of our nation's war heroes in a comedy, a method that has been the key to healing for more than one wounded warrior.
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July first marks the end of a temporary reprieve from student loan rates that was passed by Congress last year -- the rates will go up to over six percent. What does this jump in rates mean for students, for the government, and for taxpayers?
Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, the author of the 20-week fetal pain abortion bill, withdrew his own bill in order for lawmakers to pass something related to abortion during the special session.
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A cozy hoodie sweatshirt is a must-have for every Aggies fan's wardrobe. While most hoodies are good for a more laidback look, maybe you'd like one that stands out. The Charm hoodie will boast your TAMU pride with a unique style. This full zip hoodie sweatshirt features the school name and logo in metallic screen print and the team name in pink. This all-black sweatshirt is perfect for showing Aggies unity during blackout games!
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Thats it, enough tip toeing...I will say it.
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The idiots who brought us those people. The same idiots who will bring us our next 'bush or reagan' (Only a DUmmie would think that Bush and Reagan have much in common aside from party affiliation.)
And while at I'm at it (hits bong) ...fuck it. One of our states can be classified as the most racist, I don't know what or where ..but if we are gonna have 24 hour cable news analyzing this election, then we need to address this large voting block called racists. They exist everywhere ...I see them everyday at work..on the road, at the store...But nobody can talk about them ? (I wonder if the DUmmie is talking about the people who are voting for BO just because he shares theor skin color.)
It's healthy to confront reality(by dwelling in the DUmp? ), don't turn away...stand right in front of it ...and accept that we live in a nation that hasn't worked through it's original sin of slavery.:eek:
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"It's like pulling teeth trying to get an answer," she said. "It's a simple question. It shouldn't take long to answer."
Siciliano said the assistance will probably equate to another $100 a month for her mom, which "is a lot for somebody on a fixed income."
She said her mother asks every month if there has been any increase in her Social Security check. Every month, Siciliano tells her no.
"If I could just get answers for my mother, I'd be happy," she said.
The Problem Solver called Januari Smith, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Human Services.
A short time later, Smith emailed back.
"It takes time for the case to be processed and for the state and federal government to get all of the proper paperwork in order," Smith wrote. "The customer should see a higher Social Security check in December, since the state is paying the Medicare premium."
Smith said Loebe will receive a refund for three months of her Medicare premium, which equates to $300.
Several days later, Loebe received a letter from the Social Security Administration saying the state will begin paying her premiums retroactive to September. Siciliano said no one has explained why the original letter said the payments would be back-dated to May, but the latest letter moves the first payment to September.
Still, she isn't complaining.
"I'm tired of fighting," Siciliano said. "I'm just glad it's going to happen. The communication is perfect (now). The lack of information was making her crazy."
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