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A couple of notes to sate your Royals appetite before we return to wrap up our 40 man roster review:
— MLB.com released their list of the Top 100 Prospects. The Royals placed four in the top 100. Actually, that's not technically correct… They placed four in the top 47.
17 – Bubba Starling
19 – Wil Myers
31 – Mike Montgomery
47 – Jake Odorizzi
I understand we all have a fascination of Top Prospect lists and whatnot, but I have a difficult time seeing Starling as the Royals top prospect. Especially if the system is as deep as we believe it to be. Starling may be a supreme talent, but the young man has yet to swing the bat professionally. I'm not down on him and I understand how the system works, but I'd like to see some professional success before we anoint him the best prospect in the system.
— Baseball America released their top 10 online last week. Here's the top five:
Mike Montgomery
Bubba Starling
Wil Myers
Jake Odorizzi
Chelsor Cuthbert
BA also tabbed Myers as having the best strike zone discipline and the best prospect to hit for a high average while Starling is the best power prospect and is the best athlete in the system.
There was a lot of hyperbole last year about how the Royals had the best minor league system ever. After graduating no less than nine rookies last year, it's impressive that there is still so much talent in the minors. They may not have the honor of being the "Best Ever" in 2012, but there's a ton of depth.
— Speaking of the prospects, Mike Montgomery, Will Smith, Chris Dwyer, Wil Myers and Jake Odorizzi were invited to major league spring training. Montgomery was in camp last spring and had a decent showing. I suppose he'll get a long look, but ultimately I expect him to open the season at Triple-A where he'll need to show improved control over the first couple months of the season before he gets any kind of promotion.
Also invited to the major league camp were pitchers Francisley Bueno, Tommy Hottovy and Zach Miner; catchers Cody Clark, Max Ramirez and Julio Rodriguez; infielders Tony Abreu, Irving Falu and Kevin Kouzmanoff, and outfielders Greg Golson and Paulo Orlando. Kouzmanoff probably has the best shot of this group at making the team. With Betancourt under contract ($2 million still boggles the mind) but with Chris Getz having an option, the battle for backup infielders could be the most compelling of the spring.
While reports have at least 60 players in camp already, pitchers and catchers won't have their first official workout until February 20.
— The Royals with KCP&L installed an array of solar panels in the outfield experience that will provide part of the energy needed to power the stadium. Basically, it will bring enough power for refrigeration. I guess the more sun, the colder the drinks. No word if they will stop watering down the Bud Light. (Which is 98% water anyway, but I digress.)
— Latest report out of Surprise has our Clark Fosler hitting .400. He's on Kevin Seitzer's team, so we expect that average to only climb from here.


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LOS ANGELES – It's one thing to have good players come off the bench. It's another to have an entire unit ready to swarm.
On Saturday, the Clippers showed that distinction to the Phoenix Suns in a 117-99 victory at Staples Center as they extended their winning streak to five games.
"It's unique," guard Chris Paul said of the team's reserves. "I'm sure every team in the league would love to have that. A lot of teams have one or two dynamic players that come off the bench, but we come in with a group of starters."
While the final score was lopsided, the game, for the most part, wasn't. Phoenix trailed, 85-83, heading into the fourth quarter.
But with Eric Bledsoe, Jamal Crawford, Matt Barnes, Lamar Odom and Ronny Turiaf on the floor, the Clippers bench spurted ahead as Phoenix's offense floundered.
Those five, along with Ryan Hollins, were the only Clippers to see the court in the fourth quarter, a quarter the Clippers won, 32-16.
"It can be overwhelming," Barnes said. "Usually when you go to the bench, the other team thinks they can make a run. We try to come out and maintain the lead and, most of the time, increase the lead."
Before the game, Suns coach Alvin Gentry proclaimed the Clippers a championship contender.
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September 18 2013 05:36AM
Labor day is well behind us, football is up and running, and regular season hockey is just around the corner. This, of course, means it'll soon be time to get all your pals together, drink a few beers, and get drafting.
As much as fans say they won't look to draft players from their favorite teams, most of us can't help it. And is that so bad? You've got the inside track on a lot of these players, and it's time it paid off. Or maybe it's just blatant bias on your part, but either way it's all fun.
As we already know, these Leafs look quite a bit different than last year's (for better or worse), so it's time to ask the big important questions and get you set up for your hockey pool(s).
First up, the forwards.
Phil Kessel, a lock for point-per-game production?
Over the past three seasons, Kessel has played every game for the Leafs, and in his most recent two he's scored 134 points in 130 games. He's become more than just a goal-scoring threat and now looks to be one of the best play-making wingers in the entire league.
I think Kessel can be an 80+ point guy again, and though he's transformed in to a great passer, a good chunk of that production will still be goals, likely in the 35 range. He's especially valuable if you're in a pool with goals weighted higher than assists.
Kessel will go top ten in your fantasy draft.
Is David Clarkson a good fantasy pickup?
Yes, he is.
Goals are nice, Clarkson will score them. If your league tracks shots, you're in luck, Clarkson takes a ton of them. If there's a category for penalty minutes, he'll help you out there too. Tracking hits? Again...
I wouldn't expect huge point totals from Clarkson, as his career high is only 46. But if I had to project his output this season, I'd have him around 23 goals, 17 assists, and likely over 110 penalty minutes. I think Carlyle will play him a lot, and he could have well over 200 shots (the guy had 180 in only 48 games last season.)
How much Clarkson will help the Leafs this season has been debated through and through, but he should definitely help your fantasy team.
Which Leafs forwards should I stay away from?
Outside of the obvious fourth line lead-footed options, there aren't too many Leafs forwards that you should steer clear of. The Leafs are strong up front and will likely pot a good number of goals. However, you may be inclined to take Dave Bolland a bit earlier than usual because of a "new beginning" and perhaps an increased offensive role in Toronto. It's too bad he only scored 14 points in 35 games last season while playing primarily with The Patricks Kane and Sharp. I doubt in Toronto he's getting anything better than that, in terms of linemates, so don't let the Cup winning goal play games with your mind. Proceed with caution.
Are there any rookies to take, for keeper league purposes?
At forward? No, probably not.
I guess you could draft Joe Colborne and it might pay off when he gets traded to the Flames.
How high should I draft Nazem Kadri?
Kadri isn't going to score at a 0.92 point-per-game clip like he did last season. But he isn't going to fall off the face of the planet either, so he's still a dangerous offensive threat and good fantasy option. I think most people would agree with a 55-60 point projection, so take him close to players that fall in that area, somewhere between Derek Stepan and Brad Marchand.
Kadri shot a fair bit last season, registering 107 pucks on net, the most of any Leafs center and only behind Kessel and van Riemsdyk overall. He didn't see a ton of time in the penalty box, only 23 minutes, but like many players, PIM is a number that has been all over the place during his career, it's a dice roll. Something to keep in mind if you're in a pool that tracks these stats.
Should I draft Lupul before van Riemsdyk?
I won't.
Lupul can outscore van Riemsdyk, but he'll likely need to play the entire season to do so. Since Lupul is already out with back spasms, I'd go with JvR instead, especially if you believe he's about to take another jump in production, which he has done in every season over his four year career.
Any player can get injured, obviously, but you want to be careful with someone with such a long list of ailments over their career. It's probably not wise to use an early pick on Lupul, only to get 17 games from him.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Business is booming at Expert Tire in Kingsport. "We see pothole damage about three or four times a day," says store manager Mike Stanley.
Potholes can be found all year, but January through March are the worst. Stanley says, it can do a lot of damage to your car. "Warp your wheel, which will cause you to have a vibration at multiple speeds, it can also break the belt inside the tire from the impact of the damage." He says it can also wear out your brakes or cause your car to come out of alignment.
That's why Kingsport Streets and Sanitation Manager Ronnie Hammonds says, crews have been busy this year. "Since January first, we've patched about a thousand potholes."
Potholes are formed when there are cracks in the asphalt, and when water gets under it and freezes, it expands and forms a hole. "The rainy weather combined with snow, temperature fluctuations, have really made the perfect storm for potholes," says Hammonds.
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Tries from Andrew Trimble, Nick Williams and a penalty try handed Ulster a 27-19 victory over Leinster at Ravenhill on Friday.
Tries from Andrew Trimble, Nick Williams and a Penalty Try handed Ulster a 27-19 victory over Leinster at Ravenhill on Friday.
Christmas arrived early for Ulster in this pulsating game at Ravenhill, bringing some much needed festive cheer to a troubled city.
Ulster have firmly established themselves at the pinnacle of the Pro 12 and, in so doing; have exacted timely revenge for last season's Heineken Cup final defeat.
In typical fashion, it was Ulster who made the more productive start, and appeared like a team determined to make amends for last week's disappointing performance.
The home team began by carrying the ball with reckless abandon, and the opening minutes were characterised by terrific continuity and physicality.
This intense pressure from the home team yielded a penalty on four minutes, but fly-half Paddy Jackson was off radar with the kick. His effort was characteristic of a troubled evening with the boot, and the young number ten seemed to be carrying a leg injury.
All things considered, it may have been more prudent to entrust the kicking duties to Pienaar. As it was, it was the European champions who opened the scoring on 11 minutes, when the superb Ian Madigan banged over a penalty following an extremely dubious penalty decision at scrum time.
The away team were playing a higher tempo game, and their preferred mode of attack involved keeping the ball in hand. The men in blue went through phase after phase, looking to exploit holes in Ulster's much vaunted defence.
Their pressure started to pay dividends and Madigan extended the lead with another penalty on 18 minutes. But Ulster refused to panic and they thoughtfully felt their way into the game.
Jackson made up for his earlier miss on 25 minutes, when he slotted a penalty following outstanding work by the Ulster scrum. Indeed the scrum proved a very potent weapon indeed, with Tom Court in particular causing extreme difficulty for his international team-mate Michael Bent.
The scrummaging performance was a much needed boost following their under-par performance against the Saints. Pienaar levelled the scoreline on 29 minutes, having taken over the kicking duties from the unfortunate Jackson.
Ulster's scrum turned the game on its head on 37 minutes, when referee Clancy awarded a Penalty Try following an almighty shove by the Ulster eight.
The second half witnessed better fluidity from the Leinstermen, but the Ulster scrum remained utterly dominant. Rarely has a Leinster pack been humbled in such a manner. Madigan did narrow the gap to 13-12 on 42 minutes, following an appalling Ulster restart.
But the home team responded magnificently, with Nick Williams burrowing over for a try on 42 minutes, helped by the intervention of the TMO. Ulster were now 20-12 to the good. Pienaar fell short with an attempt on 63 minutes, and Madigan likewise misfired shortly after.
The final minutes of the encounter witnessed a massive rearguard effort by the home team. It is fair to say, however, that the sin-binning of Rory Best was something on an injustice. Trimble put the game beyond doubt with a well taken finish, the result of a beautiful cross-field kick by Pienaar.
Ulster's resistance could only last for so long, and McFadden scored a deserved consolation on 77 minutes. But don't let the scoreline fool you. The European kingpins had been decimated in this Christmas cracker at Ravenhill.
Can you hear that sound? It's the balance of power shifting in Irish rugby.
The scorers:
For Ulster:
Tries: Penalty, Williams, Trimble
Pens: Jackson, Pienaar
Cons: Pienaar 3
Yellow Card: Best
For Leinster:
Tries: McFadden
Pens: Madigan 4
Con: Madigan
Ulster: 15 Jared Payne, 14 Andrew Trimble, 13 Darren Cave, 12 Luke Marshall, 11 Craig Gilroy, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Ruan Pienaar, 8 Nick Williams, 7 Chris Henry (c), 6 Robbie Diack, 5 Neil McComb, 4 Iain Henderson, 3 John Afoa, 2 Rory Best, 1 Tom Court.
Replacements: 16 Rob Herring, 17 Callum Black, 18 Adam Macklin, 19 Alan O'Connor, 20 Roger Wilson, 21 Paul Marshall, 22 Paddy Wallace, 23 Adam D'Arcy.
Leinster: 15 Noel Reid, 14 Andrew Conway, 13 Brendan Macken, 12 Gordon D'Arcy, 11 Fergus McFadden, 10 Ian Madigan, 9 Eoin Reddan, 8 Jamie Heaslip, 7 Sean O'Brien, 6 Kevin McLaughlin, 5 Devin Toner, 4 Leo Cullen (capt), 3 Michael Bent, 2 Sean Cronin, 1 Cian Healy.
Replacements: 16 Aaron Dundon, 17 Heinke van der Merwe, 18 Jamie Hagan, 19 Tom Denton, 20 Rhys Ruddock, 21 Isaac Boss, 22 Andrew Goodman, 23 Adam Byrne.
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UK citizen Chris White took his daughter, Hazel, to the Braehead shopping center near Glasgow on Friday and ran into trouble when photographing her within the mall
The U.S. has had its share of photo-related issues when police officers were
arresting citizens for videotaping or photographing them
while on duty. But a recent incident in the UK took the prohibition of photography to an entirely new level when a citizen was told he was not allowed to photograph his own daughter.
UK citizen Chris White took his daughter to the Braehead shopping center near Glasgow on Friday and ran into trouble when photographing her within the mall.
According to White, he had photographed his daughter eating an ice cream while "looking cute on the back of a Vespa seat at an ice cream bar." He had uploaded the photos to Facebook.
White was then approached by a security guard, who told him to delete the photos he had taken. The security guard also mentioned that there were signs within the establishment saying that photographs were not allowed. Apparently, employees at the ice cream bar had told security that they were suspicious of White for taking pictures at their counter, and had thought that he was also taking pictures of them.
White told the security guard that he had already sent the two photos to Facebook, and that's when the
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A spokesman for the Braehead shopping center assured that the police were polite about dealing with the situation, and that the matter was handled correctly.
"Our priority is always to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all of our shoppers and retailers," said the Braehead spokesman. "The member of our security staff acted in good faith. We have a
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Superintendent George Nedley, of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde division, said a "full review" has been launched in regards to a complaint regarding White's photography incident.
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"A good car listen."
I agree with the other comment about dougless adams - he's very similar and probably more "pythonesque". Off the wall fun with good repeat gags. I am glad this is published as I missed the radio series. Thanks Audible - a good selection.
"Delightfully silly!"
Well-written, well-acted, and laugh-out-loud funny! I loved every minute of it. Take one part 'Nero Wolfe and Archie', one part 'Monty Python', and one part 'golden age adventure comic', mix well, and garnish with dry British sarcasm. Delicious!
Be aware that the last 40 minutes are outtakes and interviews, which are also quite entertaining if you know to expect them; no, there isn't a secret 'nother episode, it's the Director's Cut extras.
"Great Fun"
The radio adaption of Robert Rankin's Brightonomicon is simply brilliant. In 13 episodes Hugo Rune and his trusted acolyte Rizla, who can't remember his past, try to solve mindbogglingly difficult conundrums to prevent the end of the world. But be warned, there is Spaniel involvement.
Fans of Robert Rankin's work shouldn't miss this adaption as it works perfectly as a play.
"Absolutely wonderful"
The surprise,
I first heard it on the radio. Radio SciFi and Fantasy comedy is usually pretty dire. There are a (very) few notable exceptions and this is one of the best.
Hugo Rune - David Warner is brilliant, but then the whole cast is.
I have done (I listen to it about once a year)
"Great Performance, but the story was a little flat"
I love Rankin, no doubt. However, the story here was a bit lacking. He didn't have the humor in this one that I'm accustomed to from him. It was entertaining, but somewhat repetitive in places. What got me to finish this was the performances - fantastic! I love David Warner, so that was a definite plus. I wish he'd done more, though. Rupert Degas was fantastic, too. If you get this, just don't expect a gripping story, but it's worth a listen.
"Nonsensical amusement"
Similar to Douglas Adams, except that Douglas Adams's books mostly had plots hidden away under the jokes and bizarre characters. If you remove the jokes and characters from this, there's nothing left. But the jokes are good, and the radio production (with a cast of several skilled voice actors, music, &c.) is outstanding.
Very entertaining, and reminiscent of a Hitchikers' Guide to the Galaxy - the radio version. And good actors!
"Good story - pity about the format"
The storyline was excellent, however, the format - divided into episodes was very irritating. Each time it started and stopped I had to endure the opening credits and closing credits including cast list. This did spoil the enjoyment somewhat. The other two Robert Rankin titles available are just as funny, but are not divided into episodes.
"Brilliantly funny"
So well narrated that you can picture the scenes as you listen. Haven't laughed out loud until now when listening to my books. Will certainly listen to it again - just in case I missed anything.
"It's not an audiobook, it's a radio play"
I love Rankin and this book is excellent but this is a recording of several radio play episodes tacked back to back without even the credits removed at the end of each chapter which becomes really grating after the first couple of times.
I would have just had a skilled reader perform the book, all the fluff and sound effects detract from the quality of the story.
No - although I would have really enjoyed it if I had just listened to it on the radio during a long commute home as a purchased audiobook I expected it to be an audiobook.
I would cut out the long list of credits repeated at the end of every single damn chapter.
It's not an audiobook, it's a BBC radio play basically recorded off the radio and sold again.
I love this story! It's quirky and quite different to anything I have heard previously. I am a big fan of dramatisations of books. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys Terry Pratchett books or the Steampunk genre or who enjoys BBC Radio 7's 'Seventh Dimension'.
Rankin falls into a category entirely of his own. The randomness and humour in this story work so well that it makes all the nonsense seem to make sense. The actors are brilliant and I feel they play the parts excellently.
There is probably only a very small target audience for this kind of writing, but I urge everyone to give it a listen. You'll fall in love with it!
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I normally love Robert Rankin but this is beyond painful. It's dragging on and on and on and I'm afraid that for the first time in thirty mumble years I'm going to have to abandon a book. Also the half hour episode things with an announcer is just annoying, I could understand if this was on tape but it was done in 2008 so there was no excuse to edit those bits out of the radio version other than sheer laziness.
One of the big things that's driving me nuts is the incredibly distracting background noises, when they are in a pub or a restaurant there are the sounds of people on a three second loop, but the shameful thing is that there is no difference between them, the BBC have a fine sound effects department but for some reason they decided to give this one to the 14 year old work experience kid who knows how the computer program works.
The actors are fine, but the production is shocking.
"Rankin awful"
If you enjoy Radio 4 plays you will probably enjoy this. I don't and the format came as a shock. Enduring more than 3 minutes of credits and theme tune every half an hour was painful but not as painful as listening to some of the dreadful accents from the actors. I finally made it to the end by switching to double speed playback.
That said, if you can get past (or even enjoy, as some seem able to) this adaptation, the two lead actors are actually quite good and the story is entertaining.
I would have vastly preferred to have had the book just read by David Warner.
"The cult should be a lot bigger than this..."
Rankin is what is often called a cult author, but often it feels more like a small cabal, of which it's members are unsure of who else may be a member. An underground fraternity, recognizing each other only by veiled hints at the depravity of sprouts, or the willfulness of the common or garden bicycle.
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The Brightonomicon is a jewel at the heart of Rankin's increasingly unreliable and inconsistent world. Focussing on the most remarkable man who ever lived, Hugo Rune (played with more relish than any number of hot dogs by David Warner), accompanied by the gormless Rizla (Rupert Degas), and featuring a truly unhinged Andy Serkis as Count Otto Black, the Yang to Rune's Ying. Or vice versa.
Rune is a brilliant creation, simultaneously a true magus and charlatan of the worst sort, and the plot is little more than an excuse to showcase him and make some truly epically bad puns. And why not?
The ending and revelations will mean little to anyone unfamiliar with the rest of the Rankinverse, so it may seem to to recommend this as a starting point. So what, listen to this, then get everything else he's written, then listen again to get the in jokes.
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Yet another fabulous BBC audiobook serialisation! In this case it is a truly British story of amnesia, spaniels, free cab rides(!), aliens, conspiracy theory and (quite rightly) correct tailoring. I thoroughly enjoyed the fact it was split into episodes (gave me chance to draw breath!). Great fun and fabulously silly.
"The eye is definitely in the triangle!"
This is the first time i have listened to an audio adaptation prior to reading the book. Both are works of genius.
The Brightonomicon is off the wall humour from start to finish, one of those rare occasions when you are whisked to another dimension from which there is no desire to return. Hero's, heroics, heroism and wit abound with leading characters you wish would ocarina their way through the forbidden zones to your local watering hole and partake in the talking of some much desired toot.
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Millsite Reservoir Dam will undergo some serious reconstruction work to bring it up to dam safety requirements as required by the Utah Division of Dam Safety. The Natural Resources Conservation Service has been looking at Millsite since 2006 when the planning and investigation started. Since then a variety of alternatives have been evaluated. The three alternatives now being considered include: 1. No action where the dam would continue to operate and owners would maintain the dam as is, but this would lead to eventual decommission of the dam due to dam safety standards not being met.
2. The rehabilitation alternative which is the preferred alternative being considered and moving forward at this time and includes the rehabilitation and modification of the dam to meet current dam safety performance standards. Three separate drilling programs were needed to adequately assess the foundation of the dam for seismic/earthquake risk and to determine feasible rehabilitation design elements. A time table has been identified considering the time needed for safe construction and to minimize the impact to shareholders and other stakeholders while the dam is under construction.
The third alternative considered was the decommission alternative which would include the designed removal of the embankment in accordance with established NRCS standards and would eliminate the catastrophic flood hazard associated with a potential failure of the dam and restore the geomorphology of the stream channel.
Public comments are being taken at this time and any concerns or comments relating to the proposed rehabilitation of the Millsite dam are being accepted.
Representatives from the NRCS came to an information meeting in Ferron to take comments and address concerns from citizens and water users. The time table outlined would begin in August/September of 2014 with downstream slope excavation. Foundation excavation and backfill in the fall of 2014 as well as the current spillway removal and reconstruction. The outlet works extension would take place in winter 2014- through spring 2015. The downstream slope reconstruction would take place summer and fall of 2015 depending on available funding.
The Millsite dam is owned and operated by the Ferron Canal and Reservoir Company and provides 18,000 acre feet of storage for sediment, culinary, recreation, power generation and irrigation.
More than 11,000 flood control dams have been build in 2,000 watersheds across the nation since 1948. These dams were built with funding and technical help through the United States Department of Agriculture. Local units of government have assumed operation and maintenance of the dams after they were constructed. The Millsite Dam is one of these 11,000 dams built between 1948 and now.
NRCS personnel at the meeting included Norm Evensted and Matt Call (Utah Division of Water Resources) and they advised attendees that much has changed in the development of dams since the early days, technology has come a long way, but many things are still done the same. The rehabilitation of Millsite will be a mixture of the old that works and the new technology that provides for greater safety for residents living below a dam.
The draft plan for the rehabilitation has been written and involved in an internal review and it is now out for public comments. The project has a price tag of $24 million for the preferred alternative which is the rehabilitation. The funding will come through the NRCS for $15 million and the remainder will come from local entities as well as the State of Utah.
Evensted said the rule is that dam safety will be responsible for 95 percent of the remaining funds needed not covered by the NRCS. The remaining 5 percent of the responsibility for the upgrade will lie with the state and local entities. In-kind matches with equipment, fill dirt and other required items can be used for the remaining money needed. It's a partnership and those involved viewed it as a good deal.
Call gave an overview of the project. He said Millsite was state of the art when it was constructed. The dam is made up of some coarse materials that can erode and cause dam failure. "We have looked at removing two/thirds of that material. We will leave the dam itself intact and will strip off the existing rock face in late summer of 2014. The water level will be drained to the intake structure. It will be quite low. The upper 125 feet of softer soils will be removed from the dam."
Call said the excavation work will come in the vicinity of where the golf course maintenance sheds are currently located and they will have to be relocated. After the removal of the softer soils, back fill will be added which will confine and hold and put pressure on the first excavation. The widening of the dam will displace hole number three of the Millsite golf course. The added materials will bring the width of the dam out to where the current green is on hole three. The dam/berm will be 100 feet wide and 30 feet high. This will hold the soil in case of an earthquake event. Amy water that may move through the dam will hit the filter material and be stopped. There may be minor sink holes in the protective filter material which Call said was OK as they can be grouted in. There is a waste pile of material on the golf course which will be used for fill. Some of the materials that come from the reservoir basin will not be used for fill as well as a gravel hill owned by the irrigation company because the quality is not what it needs to be.
In the fall of 2014 the old spillway will be torn out and replaced. The new spillway will be able to handle a potential flood event of 31,000 cfs. There will be a significant increase in the size of the spillway. A labyrinth weir system with a fork extending into the reservoir will be used. The spillway will be roughly the same length but will be 120 feet wide and it is 80 feet wide now. This work will be completed throughout the winter of 2014 and must be done by spring 2015.
There will be an extension of the outlet works out about where the maintenance sheds are now. To keep interruptions to service at a minimum. By passes will be used to keep the city water flowing as well as stock watering. There will be an interruption during this time to power plant water. The power plant personnel at the meeting were instructed to have an alternative plan in place during this interruption of water to the plant.
During the spring and summer of 2015 the dam will be raised four feet. This will increase the capacity of the dam that's been lost to sedimentation over the years. This additional four feet will add 60 years life span to the dam.
The draw down in water in the reservoir will occur in the summer of 2014. One of the big reasons for leaving the dam in place is there won't be an interruption of irrigation waters while the rehabilitation takes place. The irrigation season will be shortened at the end of the season of 2014. In 2015, they will try to keep the water levels as high as possible. There will be some interruptions in water service.
There will be some impacts to the Millsite Golf Course. When the current spillway is taken out, the access from hole one to hole two will be interrupted.
Call said, "One of the big things we recognize is the impact to the golf course." Hole number three will need to be relocated and possibly temporary holes constructed elsewhere to keep golfers out of the construction zones.
Call accepted questions from the audience. One question involved the risk to the dam while materials are removed from it. Call said yes, there is a small risk and that's why the water is lowered down to reduce the risk. Once the backfill takes place it will be much better than it is now.
The new spillway will need 2,700 yards of concrete. One cement truck can hold nine yards of cement, so the truck traffic during pours will have to be dealt with and a temporary access road constructed.
There were questions asked about the silt in the reservoir. Tracy Behling from the Ferron Canal Company said they are exploring new technologies for removing silt from the reservoir. Behling said the options right now with the funding for the dam rehabilitation are a better opportunity than has ever been presented before. They are excited for this opportunity to move forward with the dam rehabilitation. It is mandated by the State of Utah that Millsite dam be brought up to code. He feels they have looked at all the scenarios and the best design has been selected which will accommodate everyone, "It's a good thing," said Behling.
Call did mention again the potential for sink holes and if a sink hole occurs on the upstream side they would put in a grout pipe and pump it full of concrete. The chimney drain design is still being used in dams, the concept was right, but the particle size is important and adjustments have been made there.
There will be additional meetings in the future to discuss the project as it draws closer to construction.
Jordan Leonard is the golf pro for Millsite Golf course. He said they are concerned about the impacts to the golf course and he expects the access to holes two, three, four, and five to be restricted during the construction phase. The safety of the golfers is an issue as well as access to the lower holes of the course. The bright side is the new back nine which won't be impacted at all. "We really need the community support during the construction phase to help overcome the impacts. We are looking at having reducing green fees during the dam construction for the front nine," said Leonard.


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2-1/8" Solid Color Shift Knob for all 1983-2004 Mustangs with a Manual Transmission.Add some custom style to your Mustang's interior with a new shift knob! These knobs are manufactured in America using the finest partek resins available, and are engineered for strength and durability. Available in 11 different colors.
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Real estate funds have lagged the market rally, but a few funds have done well.
One of the classic lines about real estate is that it will always rise in value because they aren't making any more of it. But it's not an argument that holds up for long. Real estate booms and busts have been part of the American financial landscape since the early 1800s, when a 50-acre farm was considered "cozy." And they're not making asbestos insulation any more, either, and it's not getting one bit more valuable.
The market for residential real estate, however, has been fairly good. The S&P Case/Shiller home price indices have gained about 12% in the past 12 months, buoyed by relatively low prices and mortgage rates.
But funds that invest in real estate stocks have been laggards, with the average fund rising just 7.5%, vs. 24.6% for the Standard and Poor's 500 with dividends reinvested. What gives? Quite a bit, starting with the fact that Wall Street expects interest rates to rise, pushing up mortgage rates and making real estate less affordable. But some real estate funds have done quite well this year, and they're worth looking into.
Most real estate mutual funds don't invest in residential real estate. Instead, they invest in real estate investment trusts, or REITs, which buy and sell commercial properties — hotels, apartments, office buildings, even storage units. By law, REITs have to pay out most of their taxable income as dividends, which means that they often have higher yields than Treasury securities.
How much higher? Currently, the 10-year Treasury note yields 2.52%, and the average money market mutual fund yields just 0.01%. The average equity REIT has a dividend yield of 3.68%, so it's no wonder they've been popular with income investors.
But REITs, like utility stocks and other income investments, tend to fall when investors think interest rates will rise. At the moment, you could unearth a hermit in the wilds of Borneo, and he would tell you, quite confidently, that interest rates are going to rise. Higher interest rates on an ultrasafe investment, such as a Treasury security, make other income investments less attractive. This belief, in turn, has hurt REIT shares.
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Whether it has hurt REITs enough to classify them as bargains remains to be seen. "Relative to the cost of financing, commercial real estate is still very cheap," says Scott Hastings, equity analyst for real estate securities at Delaware Investments. But, he concedes, it's not as cheap as it once was.
A few real estate funds have stood out, however. One is Baron Real Estate (BREIX), which has gained 19.5% this year, according to Morningstar, which tracks the funds. When you outperform the pack by a large margin, you have to do something different, and in this case, the strategy has been simple: Avoid REITS. Manager Jeff Kolitch says the fund has just 13% of its assets in REITs, its lowest ever. "We've always pursued a broader, more diversified approach to real estate," he says.
Several of the fund's choices play on the surge in residential real estate: Lowe's, for example, which should fare well as people fix up their homes, either for resale or their own enjoyment. Another theme in the fund is the aging of the Baby Boom generation: It owns shares in Brookdale Senior Living and Capital Senior living.
The fund even owns shares of SBA Communications, which owns cellphone towers. "The company acts like a landlord, leasing out space to mobile carriers," Koltich says. "The whole world is going wireless, and it has more exciting growth than office space."
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Another standout real estate fund has been REMS Real Estate Value Opportunity (HLPPX), which is a more traditional real estate fund that tends to hunt for undervalued stocks in the sector. "Real estate is generally fairly valued, but there are pockets of opportunity that we can take advantage of," says John Webster, president and director of research at REMS Group.
Webster thinks the residential real estate boom is still in the early innings, despite the potential for rising mortgage rates. And, he says, while the markets in coastal urban areas, such as New York, San Francisco, Boston and Washington, D.C., are fairly rich, institutional investors are turning toward Sunbelt markets, which offer better opportunities at lower prices.
Real estate funds typically don't come cheap. REMS Real Estate Value Opportunity is a small fund with $25 million in assets, and it charges 1.75% in expenses each year. Baron Real Estate Retail, with $430 million in assets, charges 1.35% a year. For those who simply want pure exposure to real estate stocks, Vanguard REIT Index fund (VGSIX) has a 0.24% expense ratio. It's up 9.4% this year.
Whatever you do, be extremely wary of non-traded REITs, which come with high upfront fees — as much as 15% — and have very limited liquidity. "Investors think it's great, because it seems like they're getting a stable 6% return forever," says Delaware's Hastings. But when they go to sell, they can find that the shares they thought were worth $10 are worth $7.
Real estate can often be a good addition to your portfolio. It's not terribly well correlated to stocks, and can give reasonable amounts of income to cushion downturns. This is not a time, as in 2009 or 2010, when prices are in the cellar. But prices aren't goofy yet, either. If you do decide to invest in a real estate fund, do so gradually by adding a set amount each month to your fund. Set a limit on how much of your portfolio you want in real estate. You don't want to have all your money in REITs when the neighborhood goes to the dogs.


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Laurier celebrates Aboriginal culture during awareness week
Feb 28/14| For Immediate Release
Melissa Ireland, Aboriginal Student Support Coordinator
Bonnie Whitlow, Aboriginal Student Support Coordinator
WATERLOO Wilfrid Laurier University invites the community to celebrate and learn about Aboriginal culture during Aboriginal Awareness Week, taking place from March 1 to March 9 on the Lauriers Waterloo and Brantford campuses.
We encourage everyone to attend an event or two and learn about who we are and what programming is available throughout the year at our Aboriginal Student Centres, said Jean Becker, senior advisor: Aboriginal Initiatives at Laurier. Through our centres the entire Laurier community has access to a fantastic amount of indigenous knowledge and initiatives.
Dozens of events are taking place throughout the week, including talks, lunches, crafts, performances, a radio documentary and educational sessions.
Some of the weeks highlights include:
- A talk by Inuk musician Susan Aglukark, Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. in the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall on Lauriers Waterloo campus. Tickets for this event are $20.
- Empowered Women: Haudenosaunee influence on the American Feminist Movement, a discussion with midwife Jeanne Shenendoah and historian Sally Roesch Wagner, Wednesday, March 5 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in GRH 207 on Lauriers Brantford Campus.
- Opera Laurier performances of Giiwedin, an Aboriginal opera composed by local talent, Feb. 28, March 1 and March 2 on Lauriers Waterloo campus. Tickets for the opera are free for Laurier students, high-school students and children, $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors and non-Laurier university students. Tickets can be purchased at the door before each performance, or in advance by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or calling 519-884-1970 ext. 4439.
For a full list of events, visit www.wlu.ca/aboriginal.
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Laurier School of Business and Economics maintains prestigious AACSB business accreditation
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Mar 31/14
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Wilfrid Laurier University has maintained its business accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).
"The renewal of this prestigious accreditation signals that we are committed to the highest standards of business education," said Dr. Micheal Kelly, dean of SBE.
Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees in business and accounting. AACSB Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education, and has been earned by fewer than five percent of the world's business programs.
"It takes a great deal of commitment and determination to earn and maintain AACSB Accreditation," said Robert D. Reid, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB International. "Business schools must not only meet specific standards of excellence, but their deans, faculty, and professional staff must also make a commitment to ongoing continuous improvement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver the highest quality of education to students."
SBE enrols nearly 5,500 students in undergraduate, MBA, diploma and graduate programs. Established in 1966, it is home to Canada's largest business co-op program. To learn more about AACSB International accreditation, visit the accreditation section of the AACSB International Web site at www.aacsb.edu/accreditation.


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Here are my current personal forecast thoughts for far southern Illinois and western Kentucky...
Friday: Some morning fog possible - then becoming sunny. Some increase in clouds during the late afternoon hours.
Highs: 54-58 degree range
Wind: South winds at 5-10 mph
Precipitation probability - 0% | Rainfall totals: 0"
Confidence in this forecast is high
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Friday night: Mostly cloudy sky conditions - a chance for a shower late.Lows: in the lower to middle 40sWind: South winds at 5 mphPrecipitation probability - 20%-40% | Rainfall totals: 0.20"Confidence in this forecast is very high.Saturday: Cloudy with showers and perhaps a thunderstormHighs: In the 58-64 degree rangeWind: South at 10-20 mphPrecipitation probability -70% | Rainfall totals: 0.25"0.50"Confidence in this forecast is highSaturday night: Cloudy with rain coming to an end from west to eastLows: in the upper 40sWind: West winds at 5-10 mphPrecipitation probability - 20% | Rainfall totals: scattered 0.10"Confidence in this forecast is highSunday - Partly sunny and coolHighs: in the middle 50sWind: West winds at 10 mphPrecipitation probability - 0% | Rainfall totals: 0"Confidence in this forecast is highSunday night: Cloudy - a chance for a showerLows: in the middle 30sWind: Northwest winds at 5 mphPrecipitation probability -20% | Rainfall totals: 0.10"Confidence in this forecast is highMonday - Mostly sunny and cool.Highs: in the lower 50sWind: North winds at 10 mphPrecipitation probability - 0% | Rainfall totals: 0"Confidence in this forecast is highForecast for your local town/city - Click HereThis forecast analysis covers far southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and northwest TennesseeHEADLINES: After a few days of quiet weather it appears we will see a new storm system approach the region on Friday night and Saturday. This system will spread showers and thunderstorms back into the area - especially on Saturday.It appears there won't be sufficient instability for severe thunderstorms. If the instability forecast were to change then it would likely be over our southern counties. I will monitor and update. The main concern would be gusty winds with the heavier thunderstorms.The rain will come to an end by Saturday night. Rainfall totals should be in the 0.30"-0.60" range. We need the rain.Another small chance of rain will arrive on Sunday night.No significant snowstorms are being tracked in the short and medium range package. I will continue to monitor a system around Christmas. Too soon to make an actual forecast on that event.
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The McCracken County Office of Emergency Management reminds you that owning a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio is the best way to receive notifications of severe weather watches and warnings.
Remember that the National Weather Service defines a severe thunderstorm as one that produces 58 mph winds or higher, hail 1" in size or larger, and/or a tornado.
Friday: Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow or ice.
Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits No
Saturday: Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow or ice.
Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? A thunderstorm possible
Sunday: Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow or ice.
Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? No
Monday: Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow or ice.
Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? No
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To view storm reports from today and yesterday - click here
.Will the Storm Prediction Center issue a tornado or severe thunderstorm watch for southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, or western Kentucky?Friday - NoSaturday - NoSunday - NoMonday - NoTo view the official Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here Alternative link - click here
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.The links above are interactive and you can move around the United States by simply clicking on the national map - or from the pull down menu where it says regions and US States..To view the interactive warning map - click here.What are my current thoughts on the chances for significant snow or ice over the next 7 daysNo significant snow or ice in the current forecast...You can listen to local emergency services, SKYWARN storm spotters, and more by visiting our scanner feed page - click here..The Weather Observatory is a strong partner with the National Weather Service - click here to visit your local NWS web-site. For the most up to date warnings/advisories hit refresh on their page..We have a number of new radars available on our Weather Observatory web-site !---We now offer St Louis, Mt Vernon, Evansville, Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau, Marion, Paducah, Hopkinsville, Memphis, Nashville, and Dyersburg Interactive City Radars. I have added all of eastern Kentucky, as well.We also have the two regional radars and now offer you three GR Earth radars.Click here for our radar page - WEATHER RADARS ------We also have a new interactive radar - you can view that radar by clicking here.