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Proposed Project Descriptions for 2014 Bonds
(Bonds Referendum Information/FAQ)
Economic Development Sites/Infrastructure*: $20,000,000
(Business park land purchase & infrastructure)
Downtown Development/Merschel Plaza: $3,000,000
(Site development/Plaza development)
Revitalizing Urban Commercial Area (RUCA) Projects: $2,000,000
(Business improvement grants/loans in targeted areas)
Total :$25,000,000
Economic Development Sites/Infrastructure
The City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Economic Vitality and Diversity includes an objective to develop and redevelop commercial business park sites. City staff, in conjunction with the Utility Commission and Winston-Salem Business, Inc., has identified potential sites where future industrial or business parks could be located, including Union Cross Business Park, Brookwood Business Park, and Whitaker Park. The funds would be used for land purchase and site infrastructure development such as grading, water and sewer line construction, and road construction. Development of business parks has proven to be a successful tool for creating jobs and expanding the tax base.
Downtown Development/Merschel Plaza
One of the objectives under the City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Economic Vitality and Diversity focuses on the promotion of downtown revitalization. This project would provide funds for the development of new downtown office sites, research park sites, residential sites, and infrastructure including the further development of Merschel Plaza between Third and Fourth Streets near Trade Street. The park could include performance space, a public garden and park, and underground parking. The area is popular among outdoor event producers and has hosted iconic downtown events such as the Moonlight Madness 5k, and the National Black Theater Festival's Old School Party. The Trade Street Strollway/Overpass over Third Street also could be removed. As called for in the Downtown Master Plan, Downtown would become the city's "living room" where residents and visitors would enjoy music performances, festivals, and special events, as well as simply relaxing in a park-like setting.
Revitalizing Urban Commercial Area (RUCA) Projects
One of the objectives under the City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Economic Vitality and Diversity focuses on the promotion of commercial development in economically disadvantaged areas. This project would provide for site improvements to businesses in targeted urban commercial areas under the City's RUCA Program. Funds would be used for improvements, grants, and low-interest loans to small business owners. Of the 18 originally identified commercial areas in need of redevelopment, only eight areas have been funded to date. This project would fund additional improvements in these areas or future phases of RUCA. Individual projects would require City Council approval.
Housing/Neighborhood Development*: $6,000,000
(Housing rehab, construction, financial assistance)
Transforming Urban Residential Neighborhoods (TURN)*: $4,000,000
(Targeted assistance for residential neighborhoods)
Total : $10,000,000
Housing/Neighborhood Development
The City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Livable Neighborhoods includes objectives to improve the character and condition of neighborhoods and expand housing assistance programs. This project would provide rehabilitation and home improvement assistance for existing homeowners; financial assistance to homebuyers for acquisition of existing or newly constructed single-family units, with or without rehabilitation; and production of single-family units for homeownership, including land acquisition, interim construction loans, on-site improvements, public infrastructure improvements, and second mortgage assistance in order to make housing more affordable. In addition, this project would provide funding for new construction and acquisition and/or rehabilitation of multi-family housing that benefits lower income households and populations with special housing needs (e.g., elderly and disabled). This project also would provide for investments in the revitalization of existing neighborhoods within the city. Revitalization efforts would include improvements in public infrastructure such as roads, sidewalks, and utilities, as well as the acquisition of properties for redevelopment.
Transforming Urban Residential Neighborhoods (TURN)
One of the strategies identified under the City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Livable Neighborhoods is the development of a program for targeted residential transformation. This project would provide additional financial assistance to rehabilitate single-family, owner-occupied or investor-owned properties. Under this program, residential properties must be located in the targeted focus areas within the NRSA (Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area), have an active Neighborhood Association currently listed with the City, and leverage private dollars.
Public Safety Center Renovations: $10,000,000
(New HVAC/generator, elec./lighting/plumping upgrades)
Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center - Phase II: $7,000,000
(2nd floor forensic labs, evidence storage, classrooms)
Police District 3 Facility: $3,958,000
(Hanes Mall Boulevard/Jonestown Road)
Police District 1 Facility: $3,458,000
(University Parkway/North Point Boulevard)
Fire Station #8 Renovation (Wake Forest) : $2,580,000
(Rebuild and expand to two engine bays)
Fire Station #7 Renovation (Arbor Road): $2,000,000
(Add engine bays and additional living quarters)
Police District 2 Facility: $1,584,000
Fire Station #9 Renovation (Ogburn): $420,000
((Add engine bay and expand living quarters)
Total : $31,000,000
Public Safety Center Renovations
One of the strategies identified under the City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Safe and Secure Community is to renovate the Public Safety Center and complete the development of the Alexander Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center. The existing Public Safety Center, constructed in 1983, is three floors totaling approximately 60,000 square feet. Modernizing the mechanical and electrical systems at the Public Safety Center is required as soon as possible, as these major building systems are reaching a critical point in a critical facility. Bond proceeds would address the following facility needs: total HVAC replacement, electrical system and lighting upgrades, upgrades to the generator to meet current needs, replacement and upgrades to fire alarm and building security systems, and upgrades to bathrooms and plumbing.
Alexander Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center – Phase II
In line with the City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Safe and Secure Community, this project would provide for the continued development of the Alexander Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center, including renovating the second floor for the Forensic Services Division's crime lab, Fire Department training, and evidence storage.
Police District Facilities
In an effort to enhance the delivery of police services, reduce administrative costs, increase police presence and interactions, and assist with economic development of areas of the city, the City Council is considering the construction of three full service police district facilities. These facilities would be located away from downtown and police headquarters and in the geographic districts that the specific facility serves. They would house the complete patrol function for that specific district and be capable of housing other police operations and units as may be deemed beneficial to overall service delivery. Sites include the Lucia Building in the Waughtown area, University Parkway/North Point Boulevard area, and Jonestown Road/Hanes Mall Boulevard area. Bond proceeds would be used for the design and construction of these facilities.
Fire Station Renovations
The strategies identified under the City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Safe and Secure Community include continued modernization and renovation of fire stations. This project would provide funding for major renovations at the following stations:
Fire Station #7 (Arbor Road)
This project would involve renovating Fire Station #7 located at 100 Arbor Road. The station houses two units, Engine 7 and Rescue 1, operated by the same company personnel. The station needs to be remodeled and renovated to update the building to meet current needs. This renovation would include expanding the sitting area and living spaces in the present building. A new garage (engine bays) would be constructed at the rear of the building along with paving for a driveway. The new configuration would allow fire personnel to enter and exit off of Country Club Road instead of Arbor Road. The new garage would accommodate larger apparatus, allowing the Fire Department to move equipment or personnel to meet staffing and equipment needs. This renovation would bring the building into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and help the Fire Department meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards by allowing different apparatus to operate out of the station, as needed.
Fire Station #8 (Wake Forest University)
This project would involve rebuilding Station #8 located on Reynolda Road near Wake Forest University. Presently, the substructure underneath the cement floor is deteriorating and is causing the floor to sink in the engine room. The floor has been repaired; however, this repair is not a long-term solution. Also, the current building cannot accommodate females and is not ADA accessible. The new facility would include separate bath/shower facilities for females. The new facility also would include two bays allowing the Fire Department to station apparatus as needed. If built on the current site, this project would require the construction of a two-story facility. City staff is researching alternatives including acquiring adjacent land parcels and working with Wake Forest University.
Fire Station #9 (Ogburn Avenue)
This project would involve renovating Fire Station #9, located at 4685 Ogburn Avenue, to meet present needs. The renovation would include the addition of a new engine bay on the north end of the station to allow placement of a ladder unit and to help meet NFPA requirements. The current engine bay is not large enough to handle all current apparatus, making it difficult to move equipment or personnel to meet staffing and equipment needs. The remodel also would include an expansion of the dormitory, including a bath and shower on the back of the station, to accommodate a two-company occupancy.
Happy Hill Park Renovations: $5,000,000
(Renovator or relocate pool or water sprayground, relocate
shelter, new ball fields and landscaping)
Former Quarry Property Park Development - Phase I: $4,000,000
(Overlook, amphitheater, picnic areas, infrastructure)
Salem Lake Park Renovations/Improvements - Phase I: $4,000,000
(Marina center, training building, new playgrounds, restrooms,
water sprayground, park furnishings)
Winston Lake Park Renovations - Phase I: $4,000,000
(Aquatics center with pool, diving area and sprayground,
restrooms, concessions, shelters)
Jamison Park Development: $3,000,000
(picnic area, amphitheater, dog park, exercise equipment,
walking trails, play fields, parking)
Water Spraygrounds: $2,050,000
(Sedge Garden, Oak Summit, Old Town, Little Creek,
Griffith, Piney Grove, Hathaway & Easton parks)
Miller Park Renovations/Redevelopment: $2,000,000
(New/replacement shelters, drainage improvements, trail
Winston Lake Golf Course Renovations: $1,500,000
(cart path & bridge improvements, relocate driving range,
restrooms, picnic shelter)
Sedge Garden Recreation Center Gymnasium: $1,300,000
Hanes Park Improvements: $1,000,000
(Additional restrooms, resurface track, master plan)
Park Land Acquisition*: $1,000,000
Kimberley Park Improvements: $400,000
(Pool, Shelter, Tennis Courts, Parking Lot)
Parkland Pool and Tennis Court Improvements: $400,000
Brown & Douglas/Piney Grove Park Improvements: $350,000
Blum Park Improvements: $250,000
(Lighting, Shelter, Playground, Parking Lot)
Fairview Park Shelter: $200,000
Bowen Park Restroom Renovation: $150,000
Nichols Park, Carver H.S. Tennis Courts: $150,000
(lighting, court resurfacing)
Hobby Park Improvements: $100,000
(Shelter and Resurfacing)
Total : $30,850,000
Happy Hill Park Renovations
One of the objectives under the City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Healthy Environment focuses on the expansion of open space and recreation facilities and includes the implementation of major park master plans and parks/open space plans. This project would provide for the re-development and upgrade of Happy Hill Park as part of the overall Southeast Gateway Development Plan. The redevelopment would include renovations to or relocation of the pool and/or a water sprayground, a parking lot expansion at the Sims Neighborhood Center, relocation of the picnic shelter, new playing fields, improved landscaping, development of the property at the corner of Alder and Liberia Streets, and other improvements to the park property.
Former Quarry Property Park Development – Phase I
In line with the City Council's strategic objective for expanded open space and recreation facilities, this project would provide for the development of the former Vulcan Quarry property. The 170-acre tract is located approximately three miles southeast of the central business district. Specific improvements to the entire property were detailed in a master plan completed in FY 2012-13. Phase I would consist of many of the improvements shown in the Quarry Village Area of the master plan, including the quarry overlook, lookout mound, amphitheater, corporate and family shelter areas, and the quarry boardwalk, as well as infrastructure improvements such as site cleaning, entrance upgrades, parking, and roadways.
Salem Lake Park Renovations/Improvements – Phase I
In line with the City Council's strategic objective for expanded open space and recreation facilities, this project would provide for the development of the entire Salem Lake Park property, which is approximately 1,450 acres. Specific improvements and new amenities were identified as part of a master plan, which was completed in FY 2012-13. Phase I of the project would consist of updated and new playgrounds, a water sprayground facility, renovating and expanding lakefront activities (fishing, walking trails, picnic shelters, etc.), a new multifunctional marina center, a boat training pavilion, new restroom facilities, and other park furnishings as needed.
Winston Lake Park Renovations – Phase I
In line with the City Council's strategic objective for expanded open space and recreation facilities, this project would provide for further development of Winston Lake Park. A master plan was completed for the park in FY 2012-13, showing a total renovation cost of approximately $25 million. Phase I of that master plan would include the water works splash park (a zero-depth splash pad) and aquatics center with restrooms, bathroom/shower facilities, concessions, picnic shelters, and bleachers. It also would include an outdoor, competitive pool with diving area, a water tower/slide, and a lazy river feature.
Jamison Park Development
In line with the City Council's strategic objective for expanded open space and recreation facilities, this project would provide for the development of thirty-six acres on Meadowlark Drive acquired by the City in 1999. A master plan was completed in March 2001 and was updated in FY 2012-13. Development of the park would require site work such as clearing, grading, and the installation of erosion control measures and would include the following amenities: a picnic area, amphitheater, children's garden, shade structures, playfields/open space, development of improved parking and access to the Muddy Creek Greenway, dog parks, exercise equipment, and walking trails, as well as a small maintenance building.
Water Spraygrounds
One of the strategies identified under the City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Healthy Environment is to explore options for water spray parks. This project would provide for the installation of water spraygrounds at existing parks in the city. Installation at each site would include the spray/play equipment, filters, pumps, surfacing, and seating. Water spraygrounds are an innovative solution to providing aquatic-style fun for people of all ages that requires no operational staffing. This project would construct eight spraygrounds in the following locations:
Sedge Garden, East Ward
Oak Summit, Northeast Ward
Old Town, Northwest Ward
Little Creek, Southwest Ward
Griffith, South Ward
Piney Grove, North Ward
Hathaway, West Ward
Easton, Southeast Ward
Miller Park Renovations/Redevelopment
This project would provide for the redevelopment and upgrade of Miller Park to better serve area residents. Improvements would include, but are not limited to, installation of benches; new/replacement picnic shelters; utility improvements; correction of drainage, erosion, and flooding problems; path improvements; and bridge replacements.
Winston Lake Golf Course Renovations
This project would provide for continued improvements at Winston Lake Golf Course. The FY 2013-14 budget included funding for replacement of all nineteen greens and two pedestrian bridges at the course. Planned appropriations for FY 15-16 include funding to replace remaining cart and pedestrian bridges in need of repair. The proposed bond project would provide for several major renovations including moving the driving range back and removing the nearby road, construction of two on-course restroom facilities, construction of a large picnic shelter, replacement and reconstruction of all sand traps, repaving and replacing cart paths as needed, and other facility needs.
Sedge Garden Recreation Center Gymnasium
This project would provide for the construction of a gymnasium at Sedge Garden Recreation Center. The gymnasium would be attached to the current facility, which was designed to accommodate an expansion. This project has been requested by residents in this area of the city since 2003.
Hanes Park Improvements
This project would provide for the immediate need for an additional restroom/storage facility at Hanes Park, resurfacing of the track, and the development and implementation of a master plan for the park. Hanes Park is a highly-utilized park and is need of an additional building to provide public restroom access and on-site storage for equipment. The current restrooms at the Joe White Tennis Center are not open and available to the public when the tennis center is closed. The proposed restroom and storage building would be situated near the existing sand volleyball court.
The track was last resurfaced in 2006 and is showing significant signs of wear. The proposed project involves resurfacing the track with rubber granules and a polyurethane layer to create an impermeable, shock-absorbing top layer. This type of surface will not deteriorate due to flooding that occurs in the park. Project costs would be split with Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, and the City contribution would be $95,000.
The master plan for the park would be created in-house by the City's Planning and Development Services Department with input from the Recreation and Parks Department. A master plan was created for Hanes Park in 1991, and City Staff would use that previous plan as a starting point for a new, updated master plan. City staff would solicit input from the community as part of the process and would adhere to all historic resource commission requirements.
Park Land Acquisition
One of the strategies identified under the City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Healthy Environment is to consider funding for park land and open space acquisition. This project would create a reserve fund to be used exclusively for future acquisition of land that could be developed into future park land and open space. Funding would be available for sites throughout the City.
Recreation Facilities Renovations
Another strategy under the City Council's Strategic Focus Area for Healthy Environment is to continue to renovate and rehabilitate existing recreation facilities. The proposed bond package would provide funding for renovations to recreation facilities throughout the city. The following table shows the facilities where the City would provide the planned improvements.
Kimberley Park: pool, shelters/restrooms, tennis courts, other
Parkland Park: pool, tennis courts
Brown & Douglas Recreation Center: other
Piney Grove Park: other
Blum Park: shelters/restrooms, playground, lighting, other
Fairview Park: shelters/restrooms, other
Bowen Park: shelters/restrooms
Nichols Park & Carver HS: tennis courts, lighting
Hobby Park: shelters/restrooms, other
Street Resurfacing*: $15,250,000
(1,030 lane miles)
Sidewalk Construction and Repairs*: $10,000,000
Meadowlark Drive Widening: $5,600,000
Business 40 Corridor Improvements: $1,000,000
(U.S. 52 to Peters Creek Parkway)
Concrete Base Streets Rehabilitation: $2,700,000
Child Pedestrian Safety Projects*: $2,000,000
(Safe Routes to School)
Polo Road Corridor Improvements: $2,000,000
(University Parkway to Indiana)
STP-DA Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects*: $1,800,000
(City match for state-funded greenways and bike paths)
Greenways *: $1,000,000
(Waughtown Connector)
Old Salem Infrastructure: $1,000,000
(Sidewalks and select tree removal/replacement)
Total : $60,650,000
Street Resurfacing
The City of Winston-Salem maintains 1,013.52 centerline miles (2,180.63 lane miles) of hard surface streets and 6.62 miles of dirt streets. The benchmark for city streets is that 85% of the streets have a pavement condition rating of 85 or higher. The proposed bond funding would allow for resurfacing of approximately 203 centerline miles of hard surface streets, which would bring all City streets above a pavement rating of 85. Available resurfacing funds are applied and distributed throughout various wards to this group of streets with an overall goal of improving the commute for citizens and achieving the previous mentioned benchmark.
Sidewalk Construction and Repairs
This project would provide funding for the construction of new sidewalks and the maintenance/repair of existing sidewalks. This project also would provide for the installation of ramps to accommodate the disabled as needed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). New sidewalks are constructed based on a priority system. Ramps are installed in high priority areas and as requested by persons with disabilities. Sidewalks that are in poor condition are both a safety hazard and a mobility impediment to the disabled. If State funding is approved for a specific location, the local match amount would be 20%.
Meadowlark Drive Widening
This project would widen Meadowlark Drive from Country Club Road to the current widened segment near Robinhood Road to alleviate existing traffic congestion resulting from the additional residential development that has taken place over the last decade and the pending status of the Northern Beltway, which would divert north-south traffic.
Business 40 Corridor Improvements
This project would provide for the replacement of street lights and other aesthetic improvements along Business 40 through downtown from the US 52 interchange to Peters Creek Parkway. These improvements would be in addition to the North Carolina Department of Transportation's scheduled improvements along the corridor.
Concrete Base Streets Rehabilitation
Multiple streets throughout the city were constructed of concrete. Often, the curb and gutter was poured with the street as one contiguous unit and is not a standard height or width. The concrete base has exceeded its life expectancy. Asphalt has been applied on top of some streets in a thin layer so that a minimal gutter will remain in place to carry stormwater. Due to the thin application of asphalt, the material has deteriorated, is breaking, and popping off in a relatively short time frame. The asphalt has to be milled prior to a new layer being placed on the roadway. Cantebury Trail, Fairfax Drive, Windsor Road, and Pine Valley Road are streets that fall into this category. Staff has consulted with a contractor about rehabilitating these streets. This project would provide a one-time fix for a minimum of 15 to 20 years.
Canterbury Trail, from Windsor Road to Plymouth Avenue
Fairfax Drive, from Plymouth Avenue to Canterbury Trail
Fairfax Drive, from Canterbury Trail to Windsor Road
S. Pine Valley Road, from Country Club Road to N. Bitting Road
S. Pine Valley Road, from N. Bitting Road to Windsor Road
N. Pine Valley Road, from Country Club Road to Reynolds Drive
N. Pine Valley Road, from Reynolds Drive to Club Park Road
N. Pine Valley Road, from Club Park Road to Wellington Road
Windsor Road N., from Westview Drive to N. Pine Valley Road
Windsor Road N., from Pine Valley Road to Canterbury Trail
Windsor Road, from Canterbury Trail to Fairfax Drive
Child Pedestrian Safety Projects
The City of Winston-Salem's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program works to create safe routes for students to walk and bike to school and educates and encourages students to use active modes of transportation. Through its work with schools throughout the city, the SRTS program has identified key infrastructure improvements to facilitate more walking and biking among students. Selected projects would include some of the following elements: pedestrian signals, sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, and safety signs.
Street; School; Proposed Improvements; Ward
Shattalon Drive; North Forsyth HS; Sidewalk, curb ramps, crosswalks, rapid-flash pedestrian beacon; NE, N
Intersection of Ogburn Avenue and Motor Road; Mineral Springs ES & MS; Sidewalk, curb ramps, crosswalks, signs; NE
Robinhood Road/Muddy Creek Greenway; Jefferson ES; Sidewalk connection from Bridgefield neighborhood to Muddy Creek Greenway; NW
Intersection of Chester Road and Peace Haven Road; Sherwood Forest ES; Sidewalk, curb ramps, pedestrian signals, crosswalks, signs; W
Intersection of Miller Street and Silas Creek Parkway; Redeemer School / FTCC; Sidewalk, curb ramps, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, signs; SW
Hutton Street; Diggs-Latham ES; Sidewalk, curb ramps, crosswalks, sign;Ss
Intersection of Waughtown Street and Peachtree Street; Forest Park E;S Crosswalks, rapid-flash pedestrian beacon;SE
Intersections of Cameron Avenue and 12th and 14th Streets; Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy; Crosswalks, pedestrian signals, rapid-flash pedestrian beacon; E
Polo Road Corridor Improvements
This project would provide for improvements along Polo Road from University Parkway to Indiana Avenue. Improvements would include the construction of new sidewalks and a linear park.
STP-DA Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects (City's Match)
Through the federal Surface Transportation Program-Direct Attributable (STP-DA) program, the city has access to federal transportation money for bike and pedestrian projects. This would provide the required 20 percent local match to fund eight projects.
Projects included are (Project; Ward):
Bicycle Lanes Phases II and III*; citywide
Cloverdale Avenue Pedestrian Improvements*; NW SW
Bicycle Lanes - Phase IV; citywide
Little Creek Greenway - Phase 2A; SW
Mill Creek Greenway - Phase 1; NW, N, NE
Muddy Creek Greenway - Phase 2; NW
Muddy Creek Greenway - Phase 5A, W
Salem Creek Greenway - Extension; S, SW
This project would provide for future greenway development, including construction of the Waughtown Connector Greenway. Bond proceeds would enable the City to expedite construction by completely funding special design work with local dollars, thus not requiring the extensive review by the State if the projects are funded from State grants. Staff would coordinate with the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and Bicycle and Greenway Planning Sub-Committee to make recommendations and identify state and federal matching funds.
The Waughtown Connector Greenway would connect the Waughtown Street area and surrounding neighborhoods to the Peachtree Greenway, Reynolds Park, and the William R. Anderson Jr. Recreation Center. The Peachtree Greenway connects to the Salem Creek Greenway providing access to Winston-Salem State University, Salem College, the Gateway YWCA, Downtown via the Strollway, Peters Creek Parkway, and the Salem Lake Trail. The greenway also would allow for access around the quarry, providing the public with the opportunity for scenic views.
Old Salem Infrastructure
Most of the sidewalks within the Old Salem area are constructed of brick or rock. Many of the sidewalks have been displaced due to large trees within the area and have exceeded their life expectancy. This project would evaluate the removal of trees as recommended by a certified arborist and would replace existing sidewalks with a like material to meet current pedestrian needs and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), along with planting trees within recommended locations. Once the project is completed, maintenance cost and needs would be significantly reduced.
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Art and cooperatives in the economy
Photo by Dan Toulgoet , Vancouver Courier – Elvy Del Bianco presents rare films shot in Vancouver between 1964 and 1988 at the Waldorf Hotel in 2011.
This is one of the more interesting short talks I've listened to, and I'm posting it here in the hope that it gets wider distribution. It was presented by Elvy Del Bianco, a researcher with major BC credit union VanCity, itself a cooperative. Del Bianco's position at VanCity is quite unique; his job is to research the relationship between arts and innovation and promote a cooperative business model in an attempt to foster social capital locally. What is social capital? Well, the short answer is that it's the various benefits of cooperation. Del Bianco explains using the model of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, one of the most profitable in the EU thanks to its "lego economics" in which smaller businesses (balsamic vinegar, parmesan, even Ferrari) combine resources to leverage economic power. Culture both plays a role in and benefits from this model. It is also interesting to note that the region is not just wealthy but is one of the most democratic anywhere, with a small income gap in what is historically a left-wing Italian heartland with a long history of employee-owned companies.
Below is Del Bianco's 6-minute talk at Vancouver's Pecha Kucha, and it's well worth watching no matter where you live. The audio is a little challenging at points, and as I found out when I spoke at Pecha Kucha, you have to speak quickly if you want to fit complex ideas into a 6 minute spiel. But it's an extremely interesting talk. His comments the challenges facing arts and culture in Vancouver are interesting; he talks about condo development speculation driving unaffordability, as well as the massive, unique-in-Canada massive cuts to cultural investment on the part of BC's provincial government.
Bianco is himself an artist, having worked many years as an actor after training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He grew up in East Vancouver.

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While scouring newspaper archives I ran into this article and thought it was worth posting.
|Sacramento Daily Union, Saturday, July 19, 1862, page 8
Important Decision
It will be remembered that a few weeks ago, a slave named Edmund was arrested as a fugitive on board an upward bound steamer by officer Gilchrist, and placed in jail, in this city, it being the object of the policeman to return the negro to his master, who resides in Tennessee. It appears that the negro, who had been permitted by his master to work on the rebel fortifications at Fort Donelson, had been seized by the Federal army, and that he had been turned over to Captain Leland of New York, a member of General Grant's staff. At the time of his arrest, the negro was on his way to New York, and was traveling under a pass from General Grant. A short time after the negro's arrest, Captain Leland appeared and commenced proceeding in the United States Court, Judge Ballard, for the negro's release. The evidence was heard a few days since, his Honor Judge Ballard withholding his decision until yesterday, when he decided, in effect, that the negro is no longer the property of his master, the master having forfeited the right of property in the slave when he permitted him to be used in aid of the rebellion. The negro was accordingly released. ---Louisville Journal, June 25th.
Leslie Ann


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The Grammys 2009
Like I said last week, Coldplay is fortunate they did not perform after Radiohead. Because in their first Grammy live performance, Radiohead owned everyone's ass. And my Gwyneth introduced them! Her smugness must be killing you…
So there were some sucky sh-t performances, and then there were the ones that made you thankful for DVR.
Why is the Grammy magic number always 5? This year it was Robert Plant and Alison Kraus. 5. How great did Keith Urban look without the hair gel? His bangs flopping around while backing up Al Green and Justin Timberlake… why not go no gel more often? And why does Carrie Underwood sing better than Chris Martin? See the effect of a well cut suit? Please don't disown me for saying but a well cut suit turned even Kid Rock into something almost respectable. Gah! I'm sorry!
Gah! Bono's eyeshadow! WTF???
The photos don't do justice but if you watched the telecast, you know about the eyeshadow.
But here's my problem with the Grammys. With Paul McCartney and Smokey Robinson, and U2 opening the show, and Stevie Wonder closing the show, and T.I. and JT, and the kings of hip hop united on stage, and Morgan Freeman, and Sam Jackson, and even Granny Freeze in the audience, and so many other legends in attendance, why in the name of D List f-ckery would they allow the likes Ebola Hilton and Kim Kardashian and Phoebe Price and Bai arsing Ling and Audrina wanking Partridge in the door???
This is why the Oscars, with its many flaws, is what it is. Remains what it is. Because you can't f-cking crash the Oscars. If they don't ask you, you can't come. Period. Ebola Hilton has never been asked. Phoebe Price will NEVER be asked. By and large, the Oscars understand the brand.
Why can't the Grammys do the same?
Your emails – keep them coming! May not be able to reply but I'm reading. I'm reading!
PS. We need more Craig Ferguson
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DOVER -- Armed with a deep passion to empower women, co-founders Carrie Tyler and Kim Grenon launched a workshop series and documentary project called Shakti Revolution which will be coming to Rasamaya Movement Center Studio in Dover on Dec 1-2.
The platform aims to empower women through movement workshops, photography, writing, and film.
Tyler, an acclaimed movement teacher and specialist in women's structural issues explains, "Every woman has a story to share and a fundamental right to exist in the power of her own individual truth. We recognize that when you pull back the veil of the heart, all women have experienced the same emotions within the structure of their body regardless of race, background and culture."
The Shakti Revolution workshop utilizes yoga, meditation, music, and Thai Bodywork as tools to help women to dive deeply into their emotional body in a safe and supportive environment. The emotional themes explored in the Shakti Revolution workshops will offer structure to the Shakti interviews that participants will be invited to be involved in. The documentary project was created as a way for women to share their stories with the world and will utilize an iPad and/or iPhone to capture all photography and video footage. Grenon, a mom blogger, will offer her services as the duo's videographer.
The creators are strongly motivated to the idea of paying it forward in the world and are donating 25% of the profit from the workshop to Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS). They will also be offering scholarships to those who can't afford the workshop but would like to attend.
After landing at Rasamaya in Dover, Tyler & Grenon begin an international tour in 2013 which will take them to India, Australia, Guatemala and Turkey.
More information about Shakti Revolution workshops, tour, documentary project and charity work can be found online at ShaktiRevolution.com. If you"d like more information about Shakti Revolution, or to schedule an interview with Carrie Tyler please call 603.781.4780 or email email@example.com


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Home Oxygen Therapy in Bronchiolitis (O2-Rx)
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01216553
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified July 2011 by Meir Medical Center.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
First Posted : October 7, 2010
Last Update Posted : July 12, 2011
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|Condition or disease
|Other: Oxygen Therapy
|Phase 4
Bronchiolitis is an infection of the bronchiolar epithelium. It is associated with profound submucosal and adventitial edema, increased secretion of mucus, and obstructed flow in the small airways, leading to hyperinflation, atelectasis, and wheezing. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is responsible for the majority of cases .Bronchiolitis is the most frequent lower respiratory tract infection with high morbidity, and the leading cause of hospitalization in young children. Studies from developed countries report an incidence hospitalization of 30 per 1000 children in the first year of life and an annual mortality rate of 1.82-2 per 100,000 live births. The cost of treatment is about $2.5 billion yearly. One group from the United States estimated the annual hospital costs for bronchiolitis at $365-$691 million.
Of children who develop bronchiolitis during the first 2 year of life, approximately 1 in 10 ( 3% of all infants in the USA) will be hospitalized furthermore, a substantial proportion of infants remain in the hospital to receive oxygen until their hypoxia has improved.
The current in hospital treatment for acute viral bronchiolitis is mainly supportive, consisting of supplemental oxygen, suction and hydration . Airway edema and sloughing of respiratory epithelia cell cause mismatching of ventilation and perfusion and subsequently reduction in oxygenation (PaO2 and Spo2). Emergency Department referral (ED) and Hospital admission (HA) admission, have increased secondary to increase sensitivity of pulse oximetry for detection of hypoxia ( compared with clinical observation. The therapeutic role of bronchodilators although of questionable clinical importance is commonly used A recent review reported has shown short-term improvement in clinical scores, but no improvement in oxygenation or rate of hospitalization. Neither systemic glucocorticoids nor antibiotics appear to have any clinically significant effect on the disease course. Antiviral agents (Ribavirin) are indicated only in children with a serious underlying disorder. Trials with chest physiotherapy using vibration and percussion techniques failed to reduce the severity of the illness, length of hospitalization, or oxygen requirements, and treatment with nebulized furosemide ,inhaled interferon alpha-2a (Roferon A) ,and rhDNase proved ineffective.
Clinicians are now influenced significantly in their decision for Emergency Department referral and hospitalization of patient with respiratory disease. We hypothesized that adding short term home intermittent oxygen therapy for 7 days to other treatment modalities will reduce hypoxias and Emergency Ward referral. The aim of the present study was to compare the outcome of this combined treatment with oxygen with other medical modalities to oxygen alone and with placebo in children with RSV bronchiolitis.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Estimated Enrollment :
|135 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Supportive Care
|Official Title:
|Home Oxygen Therapy in the Ambulatory Treatment of Bronchiolitis
|Study Start Date :
|October 2011
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|May 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date :
|August 2014
Active Comparator: hypertonic inhalation + O2
oxygen for 30 minuets after inhalation of 3% saline 4 times daily
Other: Oxygen Therapy
1 lt/min oxygen via nasal cannulae intermittently for 30 minuets 4 times daily for 7 days
Other Name: O2
Active Comparator: Epinephrine & bromhexine nebulized + O2
oxygen for 30 minuets after inhalation of racemic epinephrine with bromhexine 4 times daily
Other: Oxygen Therapy
1 lt/min oxygen via nasal cannulae intermittently for 30 minuets 4 times daily for 7 days
Other Name: O2
- Home oxygen therapy in the ambulatory treatment of bronchiolitis [ Time Frame: 1 month ]Primary outcome measures of the study will be the number of emergency room visits or hospitalizations within two weeks of enrollment in the study.
- Home oxygen therapy in the ambulatory treatment of bronchiolitis [ Time Frame: 1 month ]Secondary outcome measures the change in bronchiolitis caregiver diary (BCD) score.
- daycare(patients) and work (parents) lost because of the illness. [ Time Frame: 1 month ]Number of day that patient has missed from daycare, forcing one parent to miss work
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|8 Weeks to 24 Months (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Infants, aged less than 24 months treated for acute viral bronchiolitis in a pediatric ambulatory clinic in central Israel, during the winter season (December through April) of 2011-2013. The clinical diagnosis will be based on findings of a first clinical bronchiolitis requiring oxygen for hypoxia.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Infants with chronic diseases, such cardiorespiratory disease, cystic fibrosis or neonatal asthma, malignancy or immunodeficiency will be excluded, as will be infants in severe distress (respiratory rate >80breaths/min, heart rate >200beats/min, BCD score >13, SpO2). Infants who had recovered from chronic neonatal lung disease of prematurity will be included. In addition, we will excluded infants who had received corticosteroids or bronchodilators in any form within 14 days before presentation and infants whose parents refused to participate or were unable to complete the Bronchiolitis Caregiver Diary Score.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01216553
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I also read that it would launch after FFXIII in the US (Spring 2010). Soooo, all things considered we could see beta start as early as October of this year...pure speculation...but it sure is fun to speculate
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One lunch-time, as she walked around Seven Dials in Covent Garden, she had an idea for a novel. "I thought about this girl going to work in Seven Dials, and she just happened to be clairvoyant."
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Shannon, now 21, is sitting in her mother and stepfather's living-room near Ruislip. Outside the air buzzes with the sound of Flymos and ducks swim by on the canal at the bottom of the garden.
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The idea she had back in 2011 has grown into a 480-page novel, The Bone Season, for which Bloomsbury paid in excess of £100,000.
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Over here the publicity machine for The Bone Season is whirring away: a special clock on the Bloomsbury Facebook page for the book counts down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the novel's publication day.
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In a sense, though, this is something Shannon has been gearing up towards for the past 10 years. She was 13 when she first began to write, and she knew pretty much immediately that this was what she wanted to do with her life.
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For two years she mainly wrote short stories, then at 15 she embarked on her first novel, Aurora.
"I wanted to write a sci-fi story that would appeal to young women. Loads of girls like sci-fi, but it's more culturally associated with guys."
However ropy the novel may have been – Shannon now refers to it dismissively as "Twilight with aliens" – she threw herself into it so deeply that her mother began to fear for her health.
"I spent 15 hours a day doing it at weekends. I'd eat my meals at my computer and I used to get headaches quite a lot. At night I'd turn off the computer if I heard my mum coming."
Two years later she had finished an enormous manuscript – it was more than 200,000 words long – and began sending it out to publishers. Having assumed it would be snapped up instantly, Shannon was astonished, and deeply depressed, when the rejection letters started coming in.
"I felt terribly embarrassed for a start, because I'd told all my friends that I was writing this book. When they asked what had happened I had to say something about putting in on the back burner."
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For a time she was tempted to give up writing altogether. "I just couldn't see the point anymore. But the trouble was that not writing left this weird space in my life."
By now Shannon had gone to read English at St Anne's College, Oxford – still wearing braces and still hopelessly shy. "I was really withdrawn throughout my first year. I had this paranoia that people were staring at my mouth."
At the end of her first year she wrote to the literary agent David Godwin, whose clients include the poet Simon Armitage and the Booker Prize-winning novelist Arundhati Roy, asking if she could do a two-week internship at his agency.
"David was one of the people to whom I'd sent Aurora. He'd been very kind about it and given me some feedback. By this point I'd given up any idea of being a writer, but I knew I wanted to work in books and I thought perhaps I could be an agent."
Midway through the internship came the fateful lunch-time when Shannon had her idea. She spent the next few weeks plotting the arc of her story, then as soon as she went back to Oxford she started writing in earnest.
"It became like my evening hobby. I was very rigid with myself: I would do my coursework and then, after supper, I'd write away. But whereas writing Aurora became an addictive chore, this felt different. It just flowed. I was writing about 3,000 words a day and within six months I'd finished the whole thing."
The Bone Season follows the fortunes of a 19-year-old clairvoyant girl, Paige Mahoney, who is employed to break into people's minds and fish out their secrets.
In this dystopian world – the book is set in 2059 – Oxford is a secret prison city inhabited by the likes of Warden, a mysterious yellow-eyed creature.
It is not exactly a glowing portrait of Oxford, and I wonder how much it reflects her own feelings about the place. 'Ah,' she says, laughing. "A lot of people have assumed I must have really hated it there.
That couldn't be further from the truth. It's just that there does seem something rather claustrophobic about Oxford, rather cut off from the outside world, and I thought it lent itself well to being this secret city."
Just as Shannon created a fantasy Oxford while she was living there, so she also created an alter ego for herself in her heroine. "I didn't really think so at the time, but I was probably living vicariously though Paige.
She's much braver than me, much more athletic and hotheaded, but she is about the same age and we do have quite a lot in common. I think of her as being like my little rebel sister."
By chance, just as Shannon was finishing The Bone Season the novelist Ali Smith came to teach a class on creative writing at St Anne's. "Very nervously, I sent her my first chapter. After what had happened with Aurora, I wasn't sure if I could take any more rejection.
On the day of the class I went along with my notebook, braced for the worst." But the meeting didn't turn out quite as Shannon had anticipated. "Ali just said, 'I love this. You're a natural and I think you should send it to an agent.' I couldn't believe it."
In a state of deep shock, Shannon emailed the only agent she knew – David Godwin – asking him to read it. "He said he would, and then a couple of days later I got this email saying, 'This is really good.' Then I got another email just saying, 'Come to London.'"
When Shannon arrived at Godwin's office – where she'd worked as an intern just a few months earlier – she found not only that he had read the book, but that everyone else who worked there had done so too. "It was the most bizarre experience of my life."
Shannon's debut novel: The Bone Season
Godwin agreed to represent her, and within weeks the book had been bought by Bloomsbury.
"I remember calling my mum to tell her the news and the two of us just couldn't stop screaming.' Then came the film deal. 'A few Hollywood studios were interested, but I went with The Imaginarium. They're a British company and I felt they got the book and would keep to its spirit."
Life, Shannon concedes, has changed almost beyond recognition, but she doesn't think that she has changed – at least she hopes she hasn't.
"I don't think it's affected the way I get on with my friends. The biggest change is that things are much more hectic than they used to be." When I ask whether she has a boyfriend, she simply shakes her head and says, "No time unfortunately."
If there is a blot on the horizon, it is in the shape of comparisons with JK Rowling. For the first time Shannon looks downcast.
"That has been stressful because I love and respect JK Rowling's work so much. Whenever anyone calls me the new JK Rowling I think, 'What's wrong with the old one?' And anyway, I think that anyone who reads my book will see that it is totally different."
One day, she says, she hopes to buy a flat in London, but for the time being she intends to stay at home. "I'm not really good at things like cooking yet, so it makes sense not to move. My parents have always been very supportive [her father, a retired policeman, lives nearby] and I can write here."
At the moment, she tells me, she's not thinking much beyond her degree result – she ended up getting a 2:1 – and the publicity circus surrounding The Bone Season.
But as soon as the ballyhoo has died down she intends to take herself up to the spare bedroom she uses as an office and press on with writing the second novel in the series. And then the third, the fourth, the fifth…
"It does feel odd to have the next 10 or 15 years planned out. There is quite a lot of pressure, I suppose, but most of it is self-imposed. I just want to make each book better than the one before. You see," she says, sounding at once very young and several epochs older than her years, "I know I've still got a lot to learn."
"The Bone Season" (Bloomsbury) is available to pre-order from Telegraph Books


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Boy With 18-Pound Hands Is a Medical Mystery
Kids go through growth spurts, sure, but this one is unlike any you've ever seen.
Kaleem is an 8-year-old boy in India whose hands weigh more than 18 pounds and run more than a foot long. As you can see in the video above, his hands are gigantic and completely out of proportion with the rest of his body. It's almost as if he has huge real-life foam fingers you see at sporting events.
Kaleem doesn't go to school because other kids are frightened of him and his parents have struggled financially to find the proper medical attention.
As you may expect, he is bullied because of his condition and he struggles with the simplest of tasks. Doctors are also at a loss, saying they haven't seen anything like it before, although they believe it may have something to do with his thyroid.


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Survival through Effective Preparedness
At 10pm, a man fell into a campfire sustaining serious burns to his body. The man was unconscious, had an extremely low blood pressure and was not breathing effectively. This occurred at a camp in a conservation concession in western Africa. The camp is located more than 17 hours by road from the nearest hospital and the local airstrips are not equipped to accommodate aircrafts landing at night.
Keeping staff and guests where they belong…
At 8 pm, a guest at a luxury safari lodge was walking to her room. She slipped and lacerated her arm on a rock. The wound was deep and bleeding heavily.
Difficulties with Medical Evacuations
At 7pm, a guide was on a game drive with guests. The guide was traversing uneven terrain and the vehicle overturned. The guide sustained multiple injuries – fracturing his arm, shoulder blades, ribs, pelvis, and leg.


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Camp Alcorn Army of Tenn thousand, Near Grenada
Dear Wife,"
I have not receive a single letter from you since I left and this is the fourth one that I have written to you since I have been here but you need not write to me any more untill you hear from me for I do not now where we will stop but when we do I will write to you as soon as I can. I have nothing of importance to write to you only that me and the boys are well and have been ever since we left home." It is now 9 o'clock and we just received orders to pack up and be ready to start at 8 o'clock tomorrow and we have to cook three days rations for the trip sow we will start from here tomorrow and I supose that we will gow to Union Citty." I have nothing more at presant that I can think of for there is a gradil of confusion in camps tonight and I do not expect to sleep any tonight sow fare-well for the presant and do not forget to pray for us for God only nows whether we will ever see each other again or not." But we will hope for the better."
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healthegoods needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 99 designs submitted by 30 freelance designers.
Professional looking important yet fun. Nice colors - natural, no neon. Logo may be good to DEMONSTRATE what BeerSoak is - people soak their feet in a tub to remove nail fungus. Must be able to use logo on product and not too large. Tag line location and style needed also. Tag line does not have to be in logo. Tagline phrase not required - suggestions most welcome.
Im open and in need. Short. Catchy. Memorable. Questions ok
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About BeerSoak.com - the site will provide information and products on how to treat nail fungus naturally using Beer, white vinegar and acidophilus - along with improving nutrition, diet, immune system support. The site is owned by a physician.
Basically the people buy the acidophilus from us and nutrients and soak their feet daily for about a month in the solution. To learn more about it if you need to: visit http://www.HealthEGoods.com/blog.html - youll see the most popular posts and click the one called Nail Fungus Treatment.
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Q: I think I have either milfoil or coontail. How do I tell the difference, and what chemical should I use?
Paul – Greenfield, OH
A: Invasive aquatic plants like milfoil and coontail can cause trouble in your pond or lake. Though they provide food and shelter for birds, insects, fish and other pond critters, they can form dense colonies, reducing access to open water, limiting fishing access, and interfering with boating and swimming.
Milfoil and coontail look similar and – thankfully – can be treated with similar chemicals. Here's what you need to know about identifying and managing these nuisance plants.
Milfoil Identification
When you think milfoil, think feather-like.
Many different species of milfoil and watermilfoil exist in North America. In general, milfoil is found in water that's less than 20 feet (6 meters) deep. In water less than 15 feet (4½ meters) deep, it can form dense mats over the surface. The plant is comprised of long stems with air canals and flat, feather-like, whorled leaves that are pinnately divided.
Milfoil is an important food source for waterfowl, but these nuisance plants can aggressively invade lakes, ponds and waterways. Once they're established, they're almost impossible to eradicate, and so periodic maintenance is necessary to keep them under control.
Coontail Identification
When coontail comes to mind, think of a Christmas tree.
Also known as hornwort, coontail also thrives in water less than 20 feet deep. The rootless invasive plant grows below the surface, and it has a central hollow stem and dark green leaves that are spiny, forked and bushy near the tip, giving it its "coontail" or Christmas tree appearance.
Like milfoil, coontail provides food for waterfowl and cover for young bluegills, perch, largemouth bass and northern pike, but it needs to be managed to prevent it from taking over your pond or lake.
Keeping Them Under Control
Many of the submerged weed chemicals available treat both milfoil and coontail. Depending how you use your pond, the best choices are:
- Ultra PondWeed Defense®: This liquid herbicide has short-term drinking (three days for human consumption; one day for animal consumption) and irrigation restrictions (five days).
- Navigate: A granular herbicide, Navigate is great for spot-treating problem areas. It has longer consumption and irrigation restrictions (21 days) than the others.
- Fluridone (Sonar™): If your entire pond is infested, try Sonar™. It can kill the invaders down to their roots, but expect slower results (it can take up to 90 days for full protection) and longer irrigation restrictions (30 days). Note: Sonar™ should only be used in ponds with little to no flow.
- Clipper™: To use Clipper™, you'll need to mix the quick-dissolve granules with water – but you can start using the water again for irrigation in just five days.
Regardless which one you choose, the best time to apply it is when the weeds are actively growing.
Help from the Experts
If you can't figure out which aquatic weed is growing in your pond, pull one (or more!) from the pond, snap a picture of it and send it to email@example.com or mail us a sample in a dry paper towel. We can help you identify the invader and suggest the best chemical to control it.
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Simple Pleasures {Plain Chicken Cookbook}
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Very cool Stephanie! I love them all. Happy Thanksgiving. Lets EAT!ReplyDelete
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This is so awesome!! Congratulations!!ReplyDelete
AMAZING NEWS, Steph! I am so excited for you and proud of you! Can't wait to buy my copy. :-)ReplyDelete
Congrats Steph and I'm impressed you could boil down so many of your delicious dishes to just 50. I believe you could easily do an entire book on appetizer & tailgating foods.ReplyDelete
Just ordered one for myself and one for Christmas for my cookbook-loving mother-in-law . Can't wait to get them!ReplyDelete
I see the Bacon/Cheddar/Ranch Pull apart on the cover....is the Cinnamon one in the book too? I just made it for Thanksgiving Brunch and it was delish!!ReplyDelete
Will there be a book signing anywhere? Or can we order signed copies?ReplyDelete
How excited are you???!!! Great news...Christmas gifts for all the women in my family!ReplyDelete
This is so exciting! Your blog is definitely one of my main go-tos for uncomplicated, delicious recipes. Your book is definitely going on my Christmas list! Congratulations on this step!ReplyDelete
This is so cool! I shared the link on my FB page. I'm ordering some now!ReplyDelete
Hi Stephanie....I ordered your Simple Pleasures book and it came in the mail yesterday! I love it! I enjoy following your blog and I've tried many of your recipes. I agree that many of my favorites are in the new book. Happy Holidays!ReplyDelete


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Big Bale Feeder
Great way to feed round and square bales while reducing wasted hay. It pays for itself in 1 year!
Note: We are now selling Big Bale panels, hinges and snap clips individually. This way you can design according to your situation or need.
How many panels, hinges and clips you will need? See "Customization" below.
California Residents: Proposition 65 Information
Common Uses
- 48" tall x 40" long
- 4 - 8" x 12" eating holes
- 3/8" dia support rods (outer rods & 4 vertical internal rods)
- 1/4" dia rods (other rods)
- Hot-dip galvanized
- 4 head-holes per panel.
- Folds flat—easy to store and move.
- Adult sheep can't get inside it.
- Average of 40 ewes per 6 panel feeder is advised. (Too many ewes will cause fighting for access.) 1200 lb hay bale should last about 5 days.
- More durable than feeders made with farm-store wire panels.
- Adapts to most round or square bale sizes.
- Not for use with cattle, horses or horned animals.
- Ships to you by UPS™/Spee-Dee™.
- Most need 5–7 panels.
Big Bale Feeder— 10% wastage, $231 wasted hay.
Other Feeders— 25% wastage, $577 wasted hay.
So, the $346 difference pays for a Premier feeder—in only 1 year!
See downloadable instructions above.
- Don't use them for cattle or horses. Horned sheep or goats won't damage the feeder but they may get their heads caught.
- Don't lift the feeder with the tractor loader. This puts unnecessary stress on the welds.
- Don't let panels freeze to the ground.
- Don't feed more than 40-50 ewes per feeder. Too many ewes per feeder may cause them to fight for access—which can result in poor-doing (or even dead) sheep.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Provides a strong, reliable connection that is also a 360º hinge. Surprisingly easy and fast to use.$4.50
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Use to connect wire panels and hang poultry waterers and feeders.$7.60
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Gary J from Kansas
Still liking this feeder a LOT. The only criticism is that in some instances, the weld might be a bit weak. FYI, it seems to help to position the panels so that the horizontal bars are outside so that they don't pop off.
Julie & John K from Wisconsin
Thus far, 1 month, we are liking the use of this panel feeder system. We are using it with just 11 ewe sheep—no horns. If it can help us cut down on small bale prep. that will be good. I like the extra exercise that the sheep are getting in winter as they run from the barn up a hill to the round bale. I think some kind of detachable cover for the upper openings would help keep the fleeces cleaner especially if being used for a small # of sheep. I like to keep our Navajo-Churro sheep fleeces in good shape.
Keith H from SE South Dakota
I really like the concept of these feeders. The design works great and hay loss is cut to a minimum. The only problem is they are not built heavy enough. The welds are breaking and the ewes can get inside the feeders then. If these were built heavier and of better quality they would be the best hay feeder around in my opinion.
Brittney K from Iowa
These feeders work great for "dry" seasons. During Iowa winters and muddy conditions it will get worked into the ground and take over an hour to get the unit unfroze or chiseled out. We've tried it on both dirt and concrete floors and haven't had luck on either during the thaw/freeze/snow/thaw/freeze again season. They work best on concrete and in dry weather.
Cynthia P
This feeder has changed our lives with our sheep. We have a small hobby farm to produce wool fiber, and we have reduced the vegetable matter contamination to at least 50%, if not more. Thank you so much Premier!!!!
Now, could you consider designing one for horses?? The tractors repeatedly picking up the traditional round bale feeders destroys them over time. We had a horse rip her nostril open recently due to a jagged edge caused by metal fatigue of picking the ring up to place over the round bale. The beauty of this design is it does not require a tractor.


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