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by Kate Heyhoe
In 1862 in Puebla, some 2000 Mexican troops under the command of General Ignacio de Zaragoza defeated invading French forces of over 6000 men (many of whom were "preoccupied" with stomach trouble at the time). Although the French returned to occupy the city a year later, the nation has chosen to ignore that fact to revel in the rare occurance of a Mexican military victory.
—from Wild Planet, by Tom Clynes (Visible Ink Press)
A victory is a victory, rare as it may be, and all victories deserve spirited celebrations. Personally, I never need a reason to celebrate with the wonderful foods and drinks of Mexico, but Cinco de Mayo, the Fifth of May, is an especially appropriate time to roll out the salsa, tequilas and tacos.
Kate Heyhoe
This is beach grill food. Gather some branches and build a small fire. Thread some shrimp on a skewer, slather a little achiate recado (wonderful Yucatan spice paste) on them, and lay them an the grill. You don't even need a kitchen, just a beach to put your grill on. (Your deck will do just fine, too.) Enjoy with an ice cold beer.
For the achiote recado:
l-ounce piece achiote paste
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
For the grilled pineapple salsa:
1 slice (3/4 inch thick) peeled and cored pineapple
1 Anaheim chile
1 small habanero chile, or less to taste
1 slice (1/2 inch thick) white onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1-1/2 pounds shrimp
To make the recado, put all the ingredients in a food processor and process until free of lumps: you will have about 1/3 cup. (This mixture can be stored in a tightly covered container for up to 5 days. )
Light the grill.
To make the salsa, place the pineapple, chiles, onion slice and oil in a bowl and toss. Grill until soft and richly browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Pull off the tops of the chiles. Place the salsa ingredients in a food processor or blender and purée. Set aside.
In a bowl, toss together the shrimp and recado until the shrimp are evenly coated. Thread onto skewers. Grill, turning frequently, until crusty and deep brown, about 4 minutes. Serve with the salsa.
Serves 6
The Little Dishes of Mexico
By Reed Hearon
Photographs by Laurie Smith
Price: $15.95, paperback
Chronicle Books
Reprinted by permission
Plus: 50 more Mexican recipes in Mexico section.
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Tracy Riley bought River Harbour Marina in 2004, and her hard work as the only employee is paying off
Tracy Riley won't soon forget Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, as she stood on the banks of the Beaver River in Bridgewater, Pa., watching the water rise.
The remnants of Hurricane Ivan had dumped a record 5.9 inches of rain on the region the previous day, and the usually placid tributary of the Ohio River had turned into a maelstrom 15 feet above its normal level. The torrent was ripping out the docks of Riley's marina – damage that would ultimately cost $250,000. Fortunately, all boats had been evacuated.
Four months earlier, Riley had signed papers making River Harbour Marina her own. It was a celebratory time, though she says buying the marina represented a "big step" that was somewhat "scary" because she was solely responsible for operations and making the business successful. While staring at the raging flood, it seemed to Riley that all her hard work and dreams had been swept away in a single day.
Recalling the setback four years later, Riley, 45, says it was a challenge to overcome, not a reason to quit. Revenue grew steadily after the flood – in some years by as much as 20 percent – until the marina reached 100 percent capacity last year.
Looking forward to this season and 2010, she's optimistic in spite of the sour economy.
"I'm not feeling all that stressed about the future prospects for marinas in the area, including mine," Riley says. "Boating is so vibrant here that I don't see any substantial downturn in people using their boats. … I try to keep a positive attitude about it all. Being worried only makes life more stressful."
Bridgewater is about 20 miles from the thriving waterfront of Pittsburgh, a popular destination for Riley's customers. They own a variety of powerboats – cruisers, deck boats, pontoon boats and houseboats – and they use them frequently. A strong base of recreational boating in the area was one of the reasons Riley got into the marina business, she says.
Built for business
Riley's success story began in the mid-1980s, when she and her husband, Rich Riley, founded Marion Hill Associates, a New Brighton-based commercial diving and marine construction business serving the Pittsburgh area that has since grown to 25 employees.
She learned the marine business from the ground up, and she'd worked in customer service for large corporations and in real estate. A solid foundation of marine know-how combined with a flair for customer service provided the key ingredients to successful marina ownership, which she says is essential.
"My real-estate background allowed me to be comfortable talking with the public. I see a lot of my job as a sales position, making sure customers are happy," she says. "I love being around boats. I love the water, and I love people. It's important to make them feel at home, and that's what I try to do. We're a very family-oriented marina."
Riley was familiar with River Harbour Marina when it went up for sale in early 2003. Marion Hill Associates had done construction work on it, so she had a rare perspective on its infrastructure. She saw an opportunity to grow the business, if she made some improvements. The facilities were rustic, with no showers and only portable toilets for restrooms. The marina was at 50 percent capacity at the time.
Riley approached the owner, John Miloser, but she couldn't afford the asking price for the marina. Undaunted, she worked out an arrangement whereby she would manage the marina for one year and give the profits to Miloser in a sort of "sweat equity" deal. The value of the time spent was applied toward the down payment for the marina.
"It was a trial period for me to see if this business was going to work out and if this was something I really wanted to do," Riley says. "The owner got all the profits for the first year, and I did all the work. There was very little risk for either of us."
The work was hard, but the merits of a creative business arrangement paid off. Riley says Miloser saw she was serious about running the business and that she was likely to succeed. Riley wanted to move forward, but she was unable to get a bank loan to cover the mortgage.
Instead, based on her performance during that first year, Miloser agreed to hold the paper, and the property was put in her name in 2004. She expects to have the marina paid off by the end of next year.
Riley began implementing her vision for the marina. "I wanted to make a place where women would feel comfortable," she says, "which meant we needed spotlessly clean bathrooms and showers." She added a picnic area near the docks and an entertainment room in the main building, along with vending machines.
After the flood, Riley enlisted Marion Hill Associates to do the rebuild. She added 600 extra feet of dockage for seasonal and transient customers, expanding the number of boats she could accommodate, which increased revenue. The marina has dockage for about 100 boats. Referral business flourished.
"Word of mouth was the biggest factor in the steady growth," she says. She also implemented a direct marketing campaign to improve communications with existing customers and to attract new ones.
"You need to be proactive in this business," she says. "You have to be willing to do what it takes to keep your customers coming back year after year."
Riley is the sole employee. She cleans the heads, does the books, restocks the vending machines, and maintains the docks. She says when the marina is open, from May through October, she puts in at least 40 hours per week in addition to another 40 at Marion Hill Associates, where she works as the human resources manager and business administrator. She doesn't provide boat services, so she needs no support staff. She does offer wet winter storage.
Stay in step
As fuel prices soared last year, Riley noticed that fewer of her customers were using their boats. Again, she saw an opportunity. "People spent a lot of time in the marina and didn't go anywhere, so I put cable TV hookups on the docks," she says. "Because I knew people wouldn't be going places, I wanted to give them a good reason to be on their boats and using the marina. I wanted to keep them connected to the water."
It worked. She says some customers spent their vacations at the marina.
To build a sense of community, Riley stages monthly events for customers and organizations. She says one of the most popular is the annual Pirate Fest. Customers and guests dress as pirates as they enjoy games and activities for kids and adults. At night, she shows a movie on a big screen, which people can watch from their boats. Pirate Fest, the annual Fourth of July party, and Steak & Ale Night for the Pittsburgh Maritime Club all help build good customer relations, she says.
Riley expects turnover at the marina to remain low and revenue to remain steady. Although there is room to add more docks, she says she has no plans for expansion, given the current economic climate.
"I'm taking a wait-and-see stance," she says.
This article originally appeared in the June 2009 issue.


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Former Twin Jim Thome signed $1.25 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend in a move that was surprising to many. With his age and back issues, there is little chance he will be asked to play in the field. He will be relegated to the role of pinch hitter with another player then taking over for him on the base path. Thome does provide a powerful bat off of the bench and the Phillies could be the team to lead him to the title he has sought for his entire career.
With Thome making his way back to the City of Brotherly Love, reports soon swirled that the Phillies were also pushing hard for the services of free agent Michael Cuddyer. Thome and Cuddyer have struck up quite the friendship in the past couple seasons and it's not too hard to imagine seeing the two on the same roster for next season. With Ryan Howard out for the first part of next season, Cuddyer's versatility to play first base would be critical to Philadelphia. The Phillies would provide both of these players an avenue to the playoffs and a chance at a title before they retire.
For the last few months, speculation has trickled out that the Colorado Rockies have a strong interest in Cuddyer. With the news mentioned above that came out of Philadelphia over the weekend, the Rockies might be out of the running for Cuddyer. The Phillies higher payroll means they can offer a much higher contract and the Rockies don't want to get in a bidding war with a big market club. It seems that after being the early frontrunners, the Rockies are now a long shot to land Cuddyer. The Twins might also be a long shot at this point with word coming out that even if they make the best offer to Cuddyer, he could refuse it.
Twins fans may still want to keep an eye on the Rockies even if they are out of the Cuddyer free agent sweepstakes. The top members of the Rockies organization met last week to plan out their path for the offseason. It seems that the Rockies are very interested in trading for starting pitching for next season. The Twins have a plethora of pitchers who have experience with starting games. The names of Carl Pavano and Kevin Slowey came out of their organizational meetings as possible trade candidates.
It is interesting to note that Parker Hageman release his offseason blueprint for the Twins and in it he had the Twins trading Slowey to the aforementioned Rockies for catcher Chris Iannetta. This looks like it could be a very real possibility at this point. Twins beat writer for MLB.com, Rhett Bollinger said at the beginning of last week that the Twins might be in line to non-tender Slowey and make him a free agent. Obviously if there was a team interested in a trade, the Twins could tender him a contract and then deal him to fill another need. It seems that there is very little chance that Slowey will be on the Opening Day roster of the Minnesota Twins.
Two other free agent names on the radars of Twins fans are shortstop Clint Barmes and catcher Ryan Doumit. Barmes is a tremendous defensive shortstop who can show a little bit of pop with his bat. Doumit is a switch hitting catcher who could relieve Joe Mauer behind the plate and be an upgrade over Drew Butera. Unfortunately, it seems that at this early portion of the free agent period, the Twins have failed to get in contact with either of these players. In my offseason blueprint, I had the Twins adding Barmes and it would have been nice for the organization to aggressively approach him to get a deal in place.


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Training Orientation...unsure
This is long winded, so bear with me. So, we went to our orientation night for Kain's Beginning Obedience class. The class is held by a big training company out of Rochester, so the trainer is one of many that trains off their principles.
Now, I used to train for PetSmart and actually learned from an awesome CPDT who taught me how to train using positive reinforcement, NILIF, treats, and clickers. I had a lot of success training that way, but these methods did not always work for every dog. She was extremely against prong, choke, and e-collars, so I never used them either. She also thought Cesar Milan was a weenie.
Now, this company's philosophy is focused on discipline and a lot of dominance type training. They don't use treats, only praise, and they said positive reinforcement.
I started to get weary when the trainer started talking about alpha rolling. I have never agreed with this training method. The trainer described it as a last resort method for a "correction." He also described alternate methods that do not include pinning the dog to the ground, merely holding their snout and scruff and saying "no bite, no ....etc." I searched a lot of threads on here and the general consensus is that alpha rolling shouldn't really be used except in extreme circumstances where the dog may cause harm to someone or another animal. I just don't know if this single thing should completely deter me from the class.
Also, the class recommends a choke chain, which I also have never used. I have however been cruising the forum to see if I should be using a choke or prong on Kain. He's one of those different kinds of dogs that the other method didn't always work on. He's very high prey drive, high energy, with Czech and Schutzhund in his bloodlines. I was actually looking for a training class that was different from my beliefs, thinking that he needs a different kind of training. I'd like to get him into Agility and possibly Schutzhund if he's suitable for it in the future. Do you think GSDs benefit from a different or specific kind of training?
Another couple in the class said they do not use choke collars and the trainer said it was completely fine to use a flat collar or head halter, but they DO NOT allow prong or e-collars. So at least the trainer isn't a "my way or the highway" kind of guy. He also made it clear that there will be no hitting or harming of the dogs in any way.
So I'm weary because some of these methods seem antiquated, but the trainer seems like a nice guy. He comes from a reputable dog training business and although they have their methods, he seems willing to work with people's preferences. The orientation was without our dogs, so I haven't seen any of this in action.
Thoughts? I live in a small town and this is the only training offered in an hour radius, so I'd like for it to work out as our free time is limited. I wouldn't mind driving far, it's just an hour class would turn to 3 hours with drive time and I'm unsure our schedule would allow it. [/long windedness]
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OK, so I will apologize right now for this review - you won't get my usual novel write-up. My test drive was way shorter than I had hoped and on mostly crowded streets. I can also completely kick myself for NOT trying the regen paddles or hold mode acceleration! In fairness, the "paddles" are hidden and not like traditional paddles that stick out from the sides of the base of the wheel...ok, yeah, that's an excuse.
Anyway, some of my takeaways:
Like a lot of you I have stared at pictures long enough that there were no surprises here. It looks like it looks in the pics, but it does have more presence in person. The rear haunches in particular appear beefy and overall the car has that sloped forward NHRA funny car look about it (in a good way). I really liked the head on grill view and those headlights are really slick. The side view could have a little more interest as it is a little slab-sided. Probably didn't help that it was black and dirty from all the rain we've had.
Even in black (which I find to be the least interesting of the interior color choices), it looks sharp. There is leather and suede everywhere (except in the lower section of the rear seat area side panel). The multiple layers and textures are perhaps a bit overwrought, but its nothing you can't get used to, and really a matter of taste - I love the suede headliner. I have never used CUE before, and I've read the 18 billion reviews criticizing every Caddy with it. However, I found it IMMEDIATELY usable, and the screen and graphics were very nice. Touch screen was actually easier to use than the Volt in many respects. I was a bit mesmerized by the sleek screen and general sharp look of the console. The haptic feedback feature was fine and the thing it does when your fingers get close to the screen (i.e. menu of icons pops up) was slick too. Now, admittedly, I tried many of these features out in the parking lot before I pulled away, so use "in flight" might not be as easy. Heck, even after having owned the Volt for a year I find myself hunting for "buttons" on its crazy center stack. The navigation was slick too - just a richer looking map layout than the Volt's more "cartoon like" layout.
The seats were comfortable, and reasonably supportive (as best I could tell on this limited drive) and electric of course. There was no sliding under thigh bolster like you find on BMW's sport seats, but I didn't miss it.
Visibility is typical of a sport coupe (i.e. somewhat limited), but more than tolerable. You want to feel like you are in a German gun turret at Normandy...get a Camaro.
The doors were typical of this class of car - that is to say a bit too big, and heavy. Hardly a deal breaker, but understand that's what you are getting yourself into...think more 6 series BMW and less two door Miata. As a frameless door, the windows do the little pop down a 1/4 inch and pop back up when you open and close the door (for a tight seal). For some reason, I've never liked that on a car...but that's just me.
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As noted, it was short. According to Google Maps, it was exactly 4.0 miles and a square (i.e. pull out of dealership and make right onto frontage road, turn right at first light, drive a bit on city street, another right, etc. back to dealership). All told there were 4 right turns not counting the ones out of or into the dealership. I provide this detail so you'll understand what I was up against in trying to determine anything. The salesman was a bit hesitant about a test drive at first, but I purposely go on week days so as not to waste their time when there are "Saturday buyers" walking onto the lot. I was up front with him when I said my lease wasn't up for quite a while, etc.
My first impression was when I shut the door...heavy solid thunk. I then pulled out of the parking lot and felt the next defining characteristic as compared to the Volt...the weight. You can really feel the weight difference. It is immediately apparent. I feel the weight of passengers in the Volt and its impact on performance, but this was different. It was more of that big heavy "German" feel. I had the car in Low immediately (since that's what I drive in with the Volt), and I didn't notice anything unusual which probably tells me the regen was similar (sorry, we were talking and driving so I didn't pay nearly as much attention to this). The brake pedal itself seemed to feel a bit spongy...so much so that I noted it...take that for what it is worth. When I pulled out of the dealership I hit the go pedal (dang, its in tour or whatever mode is like "Normal" I thought) so I planted it. Its kind of weird. I could tell this drivetrain felt stronger than the Volt, but with the added weight the end result was similar. The torque didn't appear to drop off a cliff quite as dramatically as the Volt, but again, hard to remember.
It is definitely quiet, and appeared to be a whole notch above the Volt in this area - maybe a notch and a half (how's that for being scientific). Unfortunately, I drove my wife's SUV to the test and wasn't able to 100% A/B against the Volt when I left. I can say it was a heckuva lot quieter than her small luxury SUV!
When I got to that first light I scrambled to find the drive mode switch (on the console, FYI) and quickly moved it to Sport (which I think is the mode that firms up the dampers and sharpens throttle response). I then proceeded to drive in slow traffic on the city street....not the best test of "sport" mode. I left it in this mode for the rest of the journey since the "drive" is one of the areas I want to address on my next ride. A railroad track was a bit bumpy as I crossed it - no more so than the Volt though - perhaps more isolated. I would have liked to drive over it again in normal mode to see if damper settings make a difference.
I did some accelerating (foot to the floor) on the last two roads and swapped lanes a few times to try and get a feel for the handling. My last impression after this (limited test) was the same as the first. This is a heavier luxury car as opposed to a more tossable fun coupe. Steering was light - since I had drive the wife's SUV which is a heavier than the Volt it might have seemed lighter than it was, but I think it is fair to say it was comparable to the Volt. The acceleration was modest and didn't really inspire me to any kind of hooliganism. Indeed, because of the weight, it probably inspired a bit less. Instead, I was more inspired to simply enjoy a nice luxury coupe.
Ultimately, the ELR is a nice car and we all know electric offers a "luxury" driving experience. In 10 years, we'll see a ton of cars with electric drive trains and they'll all have that benefit. Today, however, there are a handful and none are as luxurious as this ride. If the acceleration were stronger, the steering feedback a bit tighter and the handling sharper, I might be inclined to streeeeeetch for one of these - but those are my priorities. Not all prospective buyers might agree. In reality, I might still be inclined if the General released ridiculous lease deals. The used car market is another option, but low production numbers will probably keep the values a bit higher than I would like.
A few weeks ago I posted my test drive review of a Tesla Model S...put that car's acceleration in this body and tighten the handling and I'm trying to find a way to justify a purchase to my wife.
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Rising Tide 5 this SaturdayYou may not have heard of Mac McClelland, and thus you haven't realized what you were missing. Here is your opportunity to correct that.
Mac is the human rights reporter for Mother Jones, the famously non-mainstream journal of American progressive thought. And lately, she's been the most steadfast voice for the New Orleans region who wasn't born and raised here.
When the national news tried to say the oil spill wasn't all that bad, Mac took them to task. When they tried to say the oil had simply vanished, Mac took them to the woodshed.
And now she's brought out a Louisville Slugger to respond to the vapid scribblings of a Washington Post reporter who wants you to believe that everything's better now, especially in the Lower Ninth Ward. Oh sure, only 1/10th of the Lower Nine's pre-Katrina population is back, but it's all good, right?
Thankfully, we have Mac at bat for us. Her column at Mother Jones is worth regular reading.
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Articles about the campaign to persuade the City Council and the State Government to adopt a better plan for the redevelopment of Harold Park than that prepared by the Government Architect. Read more »
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Report of FLAG Meeting re Harold Park – 4th FebPosted on 6th February 2012
A public meeting was held on 4th Feb at St Scholastica's College Glebe. The meeting attracted over 100 residents to discuss community concerns about the Harold Park development. Read more »
Supplementary Submission to Council re Harold ParkPosted on 14th October 2011
14 October 2011 Silvia Corriera Planning Department City of Sydney Dear Silvia SUPPLEMENTARY SUBMISSION: HAROLD PARK MASTERPLAN AND DAs FOR PRECINCTS 1 & 2, D/2011/1311-2 & 1298-9 The Glebe Society submitted its response to these DAs on 26 September 2011 but noting that the date for responses to the Harold Park DAs has been extended […] Read more »
"Save Rozelle Bay Association" submission to CouncilPosted on 6th October 2011
TGSI members might also be interested in the views of another local community group. The Save Rozelle Bay Association' has special interest in this development because of its effects on Annandale, parkland and the foreshores. It has agreed to display its submission on our site. You will see that the submissions are complementary but with […] Read more »
Submission to Council re Harold Park Master PlanPosted on 29th September 2011
The Glebe Society has sent its Submission to the City of Sydney in response to the Harold Park Master Plan as proposed by Mirvac. Please note that the Closing Date for submissions to council closed on 28th September. The Glebe Society's submission follows. Read more »
Glebe Society meets with Mirvac re Harold ParkPosted on 11th September 2011
The City of Sydney Council recently received a set of Development Applications (D/2011/1311-2&1298-9) from Mirvac for the first two precincts on the Harold Park site and subsequently invited comment from the community at large with a deadline of 28 September for submissions. Broadly the proposals for precincts 1 and 2 appear to conform to what has already been approved, that is, there is little change from the plans previously agreed by Council. There are some issues that the Society considers as areas of concern but members will have their own concerns based on how much they expect to be affected. Read more »
Development Application (DA) for Harold Park now availablePosted on 4th September 2011
Mirvac has recently lodged a series of Development Applications (DAs) for the Harold Park site and these are now under consideration by the City of Sydney Council. The Society has initiated a number of activities to facilitate input from Members to the latest Council process. Read more »
Harold Park DCP: report on design principlesPosted on 22nd December 2010
This report on the design principles for the proposed Harold Park DCP was prepared by Bruce Lay to inform discussion at the public meeting held at Forest Lodge public school on 7 December 2010. Read more »
Harold Park DCP: Traffic and Parking reportPosted on 22nd December 2010
This report on the traffic and parking implications of the proposed Harold Park DCP was prepared by Christopher Hallam and Associates to inform discussion at the public meeting held at Forest Lodge public school on 7 December 2010. Read more »
Harold Park DCP: supporting arguments for resolution of 7 December 2010Posted on 22nd December 2010
Follow this link to read the supporting arguments relating to the draft submission prepared by the Glebe Society for consideration by the public meeting held at Forest Lodge Public School on 7 December, 2010. Read more »
Harold Park resolution endorsed by public meeting 7 December 2010Posted on 22nd December 2010
Follow this link to read the text of the resolution concerning the future development of Harold Park and the associated Tramsheds agreed by a community meeting attended by about 50 people at the Forest Lodge Public School on 7 December. Read more »
Harold Park site bought by MirvacPosted on 11th December 2010
Media reports on 10 December indicated that the developer Mirvac has bought the Harold Park site from the Harness Racing Club. Read more »
Harold Park redevelopment: proposed resolution for discussion at public meetingPosted on 6th December 2010
The text of the resolution to be discussed at the public meeting called by the Glebe Society at Forest Lodge Public School at 6.30pm on 7 December appears below. Read more »
Planning principles for Harold Park's futurePosted on 6th December 2010
Follow this link to read the planning principles developed by the Glebe Society through public meetings during 2010 to guide the future development of Harold Park . Read more »
Harold Park community campaign: Public meeting Tuesday 7 DecemberPosted on 6th December 2010
The Glebe Society has organised a public meeting at Forest Lodge Public School on Tuesday, 7 December, to discuss the proposed plan for the redevelopment of Harold Park. The issues are outlined below. If you wish to read the draft resolution to be put to meeting, click on the link above or browse to https://www.glebescoiety.org.au/?p=4311. If you can't attend the meeting, please email your views to Sydney City Councillors or our local member of Parliament, Verity Firth. Read more »


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I would say that Lou Ann and I have the same cooking range. Though, since her dad is a chef, I would say she would probably win in a cook off. Val gets a little more credit. She cooks at home. Like every night. Our meal was a Carribean Style Stewed Chicken with Fried bananas.
I ate things I never eat -- like parsnips. And, you guys, parsnips taste like potatos. (Or at least they did to me.)
We had a ton of fun and I think we all want to go back for another class. I am pretty sure that this is like on that A&E Show Obsesessed -- if you have someone do something they aren't comfortable with over and over again, they finally get over their fear. I think one day I may actually be able to make something.
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1- In other news, my friend Megan's post today cracked me up and also got me to think, if I was locked in a mine for 69 days, what would I be looking forward to most? (My answer was pretty lame. Pretty sure it included hot food and a cell phone.)
2- As you guys know, I moved into my new house about 6 months ago. I lived in my previous house for five years and Tommy lived there for 7. I happened to run into our former next door neighbors last night. They didn't recognize me. Like at all. Like I had to introduce myself and remind them that I lived within shouting distance from them for years. It finally clicked. Clearly, we were very close. I mean, I got these people's mail, Tommy cleaned out their litter boxes (that one I straight up refused to do), watered their flowers and said "hi" to them at least once every other week (see above - clearly, not that close). I obviously make quite an impression.
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Yamaha and John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Shift Into High Gear for Music Education
Yamaha Corporation of America was paid an inaugural visit by the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus to its Buena Park, California headquarters this past month, heralding a rekindled partnership between the two organizations.
Yamaha was a founding sponsor of the multi-million dollar Tour Bus when it made its U.S. debut in 1998, and the company supported the roving music education venture for six straight years. The company renewed a multi-year commitment this past January, with the bus rolling into the 2014 Winter NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center displaying the company's logo, and greeting trade show attendees with an extensive array of drums and keyboard instruments featured on the bus, including a Yamaha CP4 Stage Piano, MOXF6 Keyboard, and DTX900K Electronic drum kit powered by DXR12 Active Loudspeakers. When the tents are used outside the bus, instruments included are the MOXF6, DTX562 Electronic drum kit and DTXM12 Multi-pad powered by DXR12 Active Loudspeakers.
"The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is one of the most innovative ventures ever created to get students hands on with musical instruments and the songwriting process," said Dave Jewell, marketing communications manager, Yamaha Corporation of America. "Yamaha is proud to partner with the Lennon Bus as both of our organizations share a deep commitment to supporting music education initiatives in our schools."
Following Yamaha's corporate kickoff event, the bus travelled north to Pomona, bringing its interactive music education presentation to Kingsley Elementary School, where the 700-plus students formed a human peace sign with a Police helicopter capturing the students' enthusiasm on camera.
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On Fox News, Barnes and Kondracke failed to note McCain's shifting statements on abortion
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While discussing potential candidates for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, Fred Barnes and Morton Kondracke mentioned Sen. John McCain's views on abortion rights, but did not note his apparently inconsistent statements. Neither Barnes nor Kondracke mentioned that McCain told reporters in 1999 that he would "not support repeal of Roe v. Wade" or that McCain later issued a "clarification" saying he "would work toward its repeal."
On the November 25 edition of Fox News' The Beltway Boys, co-hosts Fred Barnes and Morton Kondracke ignored Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) multiple positions on Roe v. Wade while discussing potential candidates for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination. Kondracke, who is also the executive editor of Roll Call, asserted that McCain's position of opposing gay marriage and "leav[ing] it to the states" was "consistent with his position on abortion ... which is, that if Roe v. Wade is overturned, then the issue of abortion should be left to the states." Barnes, also the executive editor of The Weekly Standard, labeled this position a "false consistency" because abortion "is a national issue," but neither he nor Kondracke mentioned McCain's apparently inconsistent statements on abortion. McCain previously said he would "not support repeal of Roe v. Wade" but later said he "would work toward its repeal."
As Media Matters for America noted, the Associated Press reported on August 24, 1999, that McCain had told reporters that "in the short term, or even the long term, I would not support repeal of Roe v. Wade." However, as Media Matters for America also documented, an August 25, 1999, San Francisco Chronicle article noted that "McCain's campaign released a clarification: 'I have always believed in the importance of the repeal of Roe vs. Wade, and as president, I would work toward its repeal.' " Further, when asked on the June 19, 2005, broadcast of NBC's Meet the Press if Roe v. Wade "was incorrectly decided," McCain replied that he believed it was incorrectly decided "to some degree." More recently, on the November 19 broadcast of ABC's This Week, McCain said "I believe that we would be better off by having Roe v. Wade returned to the states. And I don't believe the Supreme Court should be legislating in the way that they did on Roe v. Wade."
Additionally, neither Barnes nor Kondracke mentioned McCain's inconsistency on legal rights for gay couples. Kondracke said that Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) and McCain "ought to be in favor of civil marriage, but they're not." As Media Matters noted, on the November 19 broadcast of This Week, McCain denied both that he was "for" civil unions and that he was "against" them. Host George Stephanopoulos specifically asked McCain: "Are you against civil unions for gay couples?" to which McCain responded: "No, I am not." Seconds later, however, Stephanopoulos asked: "So you're for civil unions?" to which McCain responded: "No." McCain said that he instead "believe[d] that people ought to be able to enter into contracts, exchange powers of attorney, other ways that people who have relationships can enter into."
Similarly, on the May 24 edition of CNN's Larry King Live, McCain said of civil unions: "I would respect the majority opinion of the people in Arizona. But a lot of times it depends on what do you mean by gay union? Does it mean that they're able to enter into certain contracts, people have a partnership? I think so. But to give it the status of heterosexual marriage is not something that I would support." McCain supported Arizona's Proposition 107, a constitutional amendment that provides that "no legal status for unmarried persons shall be created or recognized by this state or its political subdivisions that is similar to that of marriage." According to a November 8 Associated Press article, the amendment would have, in the words of the AP, "forbidden civil unions and domestic partnerships" for same-sex couples.
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BARNES: Up: Mitt Romney. He's staking his ground against John McCain and [former New York City Mayor] Rudy Giuliani [R], positioning himself as the real conservative in the presidential race. McCain said on ABC last weekend that although he opposes gay marriage, the issue should be left to the states. Romney pounced, saying, "Look, if somebody says they're in favor of gay marriage, I respect that. If someone says -- like I do -- that I oppose same-sex marriage, I respect that view. But those who try and pretend to have it both ways, I find it to be disingenuous."
KONDRACKE: Well, it is a kind of a dodge on John McCain's part to --
BARNES: Very much a dodge.
KONDRACKE: -- to leave it to the states. Although it is consistent with his position on abortion, which is -- and your position on abortion -- which is, that if Roe v. Wade is overturned, then the issue of abortion should be left to the states. So, so, he is consistent on that point. But, but look --
BARNES: That's a false consistency, Mort.
KONDRACKE: Well, I don't know why it's a false consistency. Why is it false?
BARNES: Because we have some issues are decided by the federal government and some are decided by the states. I mean, do you want -- why have national civil rights laws? Let the states decide, huh? Of course not. We don't do that. This is one them that can only be decided -- it's a national issue. It can only be decided at the national debate.
KONDRACKE: The way it ought to be decided is that both of them ought to be in favor of civil marriage, but they're not.
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Air Compressor Problem, help please
my air compressor when i start it will build up air, up to 60lbs. then the motor keeps running, but the air quits building up, it use to build to around 120lbs. i have no idea how to fix this or what could be wrong if anyone knows please post thank you
Have you drained the water out of it lately?
What make is it?
Is your compressor equipped with a line regulator and is set to a limit of 60?
Is your compressor's belly valve (air bleed/water drain valve) fully closed?
it is a magnum brand, i currently have the drain valve open to see if that helps but i think i have done that already and it didnt help... the regulator is not set at 60 it is set at 120
You prolly have a check valve sticking or going bad:furious:
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Devin Velez was sent home on Thursday night's "American Idol," leaving judge Mariah Carey in tears.
AccessHollywood.com's Laura Saltman caught up with the booted singer after show, where he remained optimistic about his future.
"I'm the least-experienced contestant here, I'm also the youngest. So, I wasn't expecting anything out of 'Idol' - I was just hoping to sing," Devin, 18, told Laura. "The fact that I've made it this far being my first audition - I think that's a really good accomplishment. I've been blessed to be here. I've met some of the most amazing people."
Adding, "I'm not going to stop singing."
Devin said he was extremely encouraged by a conversation he had with Mariah following his elimination.
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"She said, 'First of all, this isn't good-bye' and second, 'I loved seeing the artist that you are becoming,'" he shared. "Hearing that, coming from Mariah Carey - I'm not an artist yet -- and so hearing that she sees one developing? That's huge!"
While "Idol" judge Nicki Minaj told Laura she wasn't at all surprised that Devin (along with Lazaro Arbos and Burnell Taylor) ended up in the bottom three, Mariah was shocked.
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"[Devin] is just so talented," Mariah said. "He's beyond what I would have ever expected to see in a competition like this."
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Scrumptious S'Mores Cake
A twist on the childhood indulgence, this confection by Wendy Kromer combines graham cake with chocolate ganache, marshmallows, and vanilla buttercream.
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Source: Martha Stewart Weddings, Summer 2013
Split both cake layers in half horizontally, making 4 layers. Place one layer on a corresponding-size cardboard round. Brush the layer with a little of the honey syrup. Spread layer with an even, thin coating of ganache, then spread on a thicker layer of the Swiss Meringue Buttercream; stud the buttercream with a third of the toasted marshmallows. Lay the next cake layer on top of the toasted marshmallows, and continue building the tier in the same manner, ending with the fourth cake layer on top.
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best. soup. ever.. I'm Italian and I've had many versions of this soup. This is the best and easiest recipe ever...SO satisfying with a hunk of crusty bread. You HAVE to use the crushed fennel. I'm not a huge fan of fennel but it MAKES this recipe. Thank you for a great meal! — Lisa K.
Servings6 to 8 servings
- 1 package (19 ounce) JOHNSONVILLE® Mild Italian Sausage Links (or Ground Italian Sausage), removed from casing* (*Cut sausage link end to end, about three-quarters of the way through. Flip sausage link over, grasp casing and pull off.)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed or chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon dried or fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces orzo pasta, cooked
- 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- Mix meatball ingredients together and roll small meatballs the size of a marble. (If forming the meatball is difficult, cover and refrigerate first.)
- In a medium pan, cook orzo al dente, according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Prep the vegetables.
- In a large pot, sauté onion, thyme and sage in olive oil. When the onion starts to turn a golden color, add garlic, carrot and celery, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Set the vegetable mixture aside on a plate.
- In the same pot, add all the meatballs and cook for 2 to 3 minutes before stirring. (This will keep them from breaking). Gently toss with a rubber spatula to brown on all sides.
- Add reserved vegetables, chicken stock and bay leaf. Simmer gently (do not boil), until vegetables are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
- Add cooked orzo and spinach, stir together. (Adding spinach right before serving will help it maintain its rich green color).
- Garnish soup bowls with Parmesan cheese.


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Richard Epstein, "In Cautious Praise of the Commodification of Genetic Materials"
This talk was the keynote address of the conference "Contested Commodities: Reframing the Debate on Financial Incentives in the Supply of Genetic Materials," held on April 4, 2008 at the University of Chicago Law School. Richard Epstein is James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Director, Law and Economics Program at the Unievrsity of Chicago Law School. He was introduced by Michele Goodwin, Visiting Professor of Law at the Unievrsity of Chicago Law School.


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From Zachery Tristan 's Catster Photos[ View profile page ]
|"sneaking Gris's food"
Hey why not? Who wants old man food anyway?
I sure don't. Mom is about to give up and just mix Zoe and I's food with some of Gris's for us.
Heh! Way to go, training your humans, WHD, er, ZacheryTristen! In time, they'll do it your way!


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Indiana fire behavior analyst to assist in Arizona investigation
Wildland firefighters from all around the country are mourning the loss of 19 of their own.
Arizona's governor has ordered flags flown at half-staff in honor of 19 firefighters who were killed Sunday. Meantime, an Indiana firefighter is among those dispatched to help prevent this kind of tragedy from happening again.
Nineteen of the 20 members of the elite firefighting team died when a wind-blown wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, a mountain town about 85 miles northwest of Phoenix. The one firefighter who survived had been moving the team's truck at the time. The team was based in Prescott, Arizona.
The bodies of the 19 firefighters were brought to Phoenix Monday in a caravan of white vans. The medical examiner's office in Phoenix will conduct autopsies.
The fire exploded in size to about 13 square miles by this morning. It destroyed about 50 homes and is threatening 250 others in and around Yarnell.
A video shot by a student at Arizona State University shows the elite team training last year. It shows the team getting into their fire shelters, which is a last resort when trapped by a fast moving fire. Officials say all 19 firefighters that were killed did deploy these shelters.
It isn't clear if all the people in the video were part of the same team killed Sunday.
The rain has the fire level at Morgan-Monroe State Forest as minimal. That is fortunate but also makes them available to go elsewhere.
"We could be mobilized anywhere right now," said Drew Dailey, State Wildland Firefighter Coordinator for the state of Indiana.
Dailey told Eyewitness News that one Hoosier is already on his way. Stewart Turner from Upland, Indiana has been dispatched to the Yarnell, Arizona fire. Dailey says he is a fire behavior analyst.
"We train for situation awareness. Try to post lookouts to watch fire behavior. Monitor weather and utilize folks like the fire behavior analyst we have deployed from her to provide us situation awareness, where we can at all costs avoid situations just such as this," said Dailey.
The bodies of the 19-member elite firefighting crew were retrieved on Monday. Many had deployed the fire shelter that all wildland firefighters carry. Dailey demonstrated how the portable shelter is deployed.
"If situation warrants we pull this out and deploy it as a shelter. You shake it loose, get it on the ground, crawl inside there and secure the shelter to the ground. This is last resort survival. As you can tell it has worked in the past but again it is last resort survival."
So-called "hot shot" firefighters are the best at what they do. Even so, fighting wildfires is an unpredictable business. It is also a small world. Many hot shots from around the country have worked together at one time or another. They have crossed paths at some of the nation's most threatening hot spots. They also know no matter how good they are, no matter how much training they have received, their job is unpredictable.
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"While we are very good at analyzing risk and mitigating risk there is still inherent risk to be had in wildland fires," said Dailey.
Indiana already has one firefighter on the way to Arizona. With all the rain here in Indiana, he may not be the last.
Meanwhile, President Barack Obama is predicting that the tragedy will force government leaders to address broader questions about how they handle increasingly destructive wildfires.


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President George W. Bush brought his war on terrorism to the hinterlands Monday night.
In the Bitterroot, plans are underway to construct a $66.5 million laboratory for containment and study of deadly pathogens that could be used as weapons of mass destruction.
A so-called biosafety level 4 lab will be constructed on the campus of the Rocky Mountain Laboratories, a 75-year-old federal biological research lab in Hamilton. The planned 76,000 square-foot addition will be designed to handle bacterial and possibly viral pathogens such as hemorrhagic fever, and emerging pathogens requiring the stricter containment design of a level 4 biosafety lab. It will be the fifth such lab in the nation and the only one in the Northwest. Construction is slated to begin early next year and should take two years to complete.
Construction of the lab in one of Hamilton's nicer residential neighborhoods didn't sit well with a majority of the 50 or so people who attended a public scoping session Monday night. Pointed questions and general suspicions were directed at Lab Director Pat Stewart and the half-dozen contractors and designers on hand to solicit questions and comments for an environmental assessment now underway.
Safety, the small public turnout, the relative speed of the project and the brief two-week public comment period on the environmental assessment were all on the minds of speakers as they voiced their general discontent of a project that, however unsolicited and unwanted by the local population, represents an exciting opportunity for local scientists.
"It would not be beyond our imaginations that you could have a bomb go off there and we're looking at contamination of air and water," said one woman.
"Gentlemen, you're about to invest $66 million in our community. What's the rush?" asked one man.
Why not build it further out in the country, away from neighborhoods and vulnerable populations, asked another. And finally, from a frustrated questioner: "How in the world do we know what to ask you?"
Not everyone opposed the project, however. One woman chided the questioners for practicing NIMBYism. It's not fair, she said, to ask fellow countrymen in other parts of the nation to take all the risks while leaving Bitterrooters free to enjoy peace in paradise. "You can't say 'Not in my backyard anymore,'" she told the crowd.
"Why not?" one woman called out from the crowd. "We're Americans."
Lab scientists Tom Schwan and Marshall Bloom attempted to reassure the crowd, saying the chance to study pathogens not ordinarily seen at the Rocky Mountain Lab was too good to pass up. "I'm not concerned about this lab being a biosafety hazard," said Schwan. "We've got the best in the world working on this facility."


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Diaspora and Information Minister Yuli Edelstein, acknowledged to American Jews he understands their concerns regarding the rights of women and other groups in Israel society. "One of the subjects which keeps coming up at every meeting with the various Jewish communities is the subject of pluralism in Israel." He noted that the story of "Women of the Wall" repeatedly was cited. Last month Haredi worshippers protested an attempt by 200 members of the "Women of the Wall" organization to conduct a massive prayer session at the Western Wall. A month earlier police arrested a woman who was praying while wrapped in a shawl. Edelstein said many American Jews were frustrated at their inability to have a dialogue with anyone in the Israel government and their complaints are simply ignored.
Edelstein also encountered the New Israel Fund which is a liberal group that shares with J Street the view Israel is not moving sufficiently fast in working with moderate Arabs to resolve issues between Israel and Palestinians.


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Rolls-Royce Cullinan's aluminium space-frame architecture begins testing – IAB Report
Will debut in the Rolls-Royce crossover in early 2018. In February last year, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced that it is developing an all-new aluminium space-frame.
Next generation Rolls-Royce Phantom to debut in 2016 – Report
Will be based on an all new aluminum modular platform. According to a report from Automobile Magazine, Rolls-Royce will introduce the next generation Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Rolls Royce SUV will have traditional coach doors, off-road capability – Report
Will be, reportedly, as long as the Rolls Royce Phantom. In an interview with CarAdvice at the 2015 IAA in Frankfurt, Rolls Royce's Director of.
Rolls Royce to explore India's hospitality sector to grow sales – Report
Plans to sell over 100 cars per annum in India. At the 2015 IAA in Frankfurt, Rolls Royce CEO, Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes, has acknowledged that India.
Rolls Royce Wraith 'Inspired by Music' – 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show Live
Following the launch last month, the Rolls Royce Wraith 'Inspired by Music' has been unveiled at the 66th Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA 2015). The exclusive.
Rolls Royce Dawn – 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show Live
Said to have plugged the two major hassles of a convertible car. The Rolls Royce Dawn, which is essentially the drop-top version of the Rolls.
Rolls-Royce Dawn teased ahead of debut on September 8 – IAB Report
Will premiere before the Frankfurt Motor Show. Rolls-Royce will debut the Dawn convertible ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 8. Before the debut.
2016 Rolls Royce Dawn – Rendering
Basically a drop-top version of the Rolls Royce Wraith. Rolls Royce has indirectly confirmed that a drop-top version of the Rolls Royce Wraith will join.
New Rolls Royce convertible to be called 'Dawn'; launch in Q1 2016 – IAB Report
Will be based on the Wraith coupe. Rolls Royce has announced the name of its next product, which is a convertible based on the 2-door.
Rolls Royce Phantom Limelight Collection – Auto Shanghai Live
Bespoke Phantom EWB finished in a metallic blue shade. Rolls Royce has unveiled a bespoke Phanton EWB (Extended WheelBase) at the Auto Shanghai 2015. Called.
Rolls Royce's first SUV (Project Cullinan) starts testing on Phantom's body – IAB Report
Market launch expected in 2017. Rolls Royce has started testing key components for its forthcoming SUV, which is referred to as a Project Cullinan. The.
Rolls Royce Serenity – 2015 Geneva Live [Update]
Update – New gallery and press release added. Said to have the most luxurious interior. At the ongoing 2015 Geneva Motor Show, Rolls Royce has.
'Cullinan' codename for Rolls Royce's SUV, likely to use 6.8L V12 engine – Report
Will be as long as the Phantom. According to a report on Autocar UK, Rolls Royce's first ever SUV is codenamed 'Cullinan'. The name refers.
Rolls Royce SUV confirmed – IAB Report
The new vehicle will be "Effortless…Everywhere" says the company. Rolls Royce has just announced that a high bodied product which can cross any terrain, or.
Rolls Royce Ghost Series II launched in Chennai – IAB Report
Prices start at INR 4.5 crore (ex-showroom Chennai). Rolls Royce today launched the Ghost Series II in Chennai, which will soon be available to order.


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A logical thinking person in the Republican party of the United States of America might conclude after once again losing a presidential election that something was wrong with the party's message. Alas, all too many Republicans continue existing a world in which everyone goes to a Christian church on Sunday dressed in suits and dresses and all sitting in pews are white skinned folk. State legislators in Michigan, after cutting tax breaks for children are now pros posing tax breaks for the foetus in the womb!
Do these men believe in tax support for women who are need sex education and prevention of unwanted children-of course not. Once again Republicans have decided to seek laws that govern a woman's body. After all, they are white men, they believe in Jesus and they know what is best for a woman. To sum up:
Tax breaks for foetus, no tax breaks for living children
Vote for the Republican party!


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Hello! To begin to ask for excuses you for my English poor level... I am a Spanish student of Chemical Engineering. Now I am employed at the simulation of a series of chemical reactions with Mathematica.
As soon as I have programmed the problem to resolving, 23 equations with 23 variables, I use the function Nsolve, but the program returns to me the following message of mistake
General::ivar: 0 is not a valid variable. >>
I have programmed my problem of the following form:
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Victim's friend charged over courtroom uproar
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A man attending a murder hearing yesterday has been charged with wilfully causing damage after a glass balustrade was smashed in the Melbourne Magistrates Court.
Trouble broke out after magistrate Peter Couzens ordered the hearing to be closed to the public.
It is alleged that four men raided Robert D'Amico's Tullamarine home on September 1 last year to steal his marijuana crop.
Witness David Walker, who was in the Tullamarine home at the time of Mr D'Amico's death, was about to give evidence, but said he was afraid to do so with so many of Mr D'Amico's friends and relatives in court. Mr Couzens ordered the hearing to be closed to the public during Mr Walker's evidence.
Mr D'Amico's brother was the first to be removed by security guards, saying the order to close the court was "bulls---".
Detective Senior Constable Graeme Guy of the homicide squad told the court that Mr Walker had been confronted by two men before the start of the hearing. The officer said he had to physically protect Mr Walker. One was the man who later allegedly smashed the pane of glass.
Craig Galas, 31, of Keilor Park, Steve Mikhael, 23, and Ismail Muhaidat, 24, both of Broadmeadows, are all charged with Mr D'Amico's murder. The three also face charges of aggravated burglary, attempted armed robbery and drug cultivation.


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Seeing Success in Diversification
May 10, 2012
FEATURE ARTICLE | Close-Ups
American Vision Windows started selling windows, but the business has evolved in recent years, diversifying with the addition of a broad array of product lines. The expansion in product offerings, however, hasn't changed the company's focus—American Vision remains a home improvement company, working with owners to increase the energy efficiency and value of their homes.
|From left, American Vision's Chris Perez, vice president, Bill Herren, CEO, and Al Alfieri, president.
The Simi Valley, Calif.-based company—with two other California locations, in Orange and Santa Clara, and one location in Mesa, Ariz.—provides an array of products, including windows, window fashions, texture coatings, entry doors, patio doors and home automation. Its more recent additions include garage doors and a solar business. "We are dealing with home improvement customers, and windows and doors are part of a larger project," says CEO Bill Herren, who founded American Vision with his wife Kathleen in 1999.
"We're working to revolutionize home improvement, while creating jobs and opportunity," adds Al Alfieri, president. The company now operates three distinct divisions in addition to its windows business: American Vision Solar, American Vision Garages, and American Vision Interiors, for window coverings and wall treatments.
"We are providing our home improvement customers with something they need," says Alfieri. "We've diversified our product mix in a way that benefits them."
|American Vision's Simi Valley, Calif., location
The 2008 housing crash was the catalyst for much of American Vision's product diversification. "Everything changed overnight," Herren says. "We knew the home improvement business would take a hit, but I don't think any could have predicted a bottom like we have seen. The housing industry is fundamentally in a depression." In order to make it through the down economy, companies needed to redefine themselves, he continues. "The companies of tomorrow need to find new ways to survive. Garage doors, solar, mini blinds—they are helping us do it."
The addition of the new products was a natural move for the company—many customers looking to replace their windows are looking to improve their home in other ways. "When you're installing new windows, you're ripping out shutters and blinds. Customers will ask you if you offer those products as well," Herren says. "We can introduce options, and discount products that are tied together."
|A house built within American Vision's Simi Valley showroom, above, displays many of its products. A variety of its window coverings, below, are showcased on the facility's exterior windows.
The company's vast product line is on display at its large showroom in Simi Valley. Upon entering the large warehouse space, potential customers first come to a house, built within the showroom to display windows, doors and other building products, from the smallest detail to the largest. "Customers can choose the window they want, and see actual examples of installation," Herren says.
Visitors to the showroom pass walls of installed windows, racks of exterior doors, several examples of full garage doors, and a long line of the company's interior window covering options, installed over the actual exterior windows to the showroom. American Vision's line of non-window products offers numerous growth opportunities for the company. "These products make a valuable percentage of our revenue. I don't know where we would be without it," Herren reports.
He emphasizes, however, that, despite the diversification the company's main focus, and main revenue stream, remains on windows. "We are not a window treatment company. We are not a solar company. American Vision is still a window company," Herren notes. "If you get caught up being all things for all people, your window sales will go down."
The company maintains its window focus while maximizing the success of its subsidiary product divisions by focusing on the customer. The biggest obstacle for American Vision's diverse product platform is ensuring customers aren't overwhelmed, Herren says. "We train our sales representatives. We need to educate them to ensure they don't overwhelm the customer. Some customers just want to do windows, and you can't risk the window sale by pushing other products. It's all learning how to present it to the customers."
|Garage doors are one of the more recent additions to the American Vision product line.
In addition to customer considerations, the company had to consider its new vendors. While the company has strong vendor relationships with its window and door suppliers, company officials had their work cut out for them when cultivating new vendor relationships for its new product lines. "A major part of our brand is our customer care. Our repeats and referrals are in the 50 percent range, which demonstrates that," says Alfieri. "We had to find vendors—stakeholders, we like to call them—that have the same principles we do."
"Our customers saved us during the recession. They are crusading for us," Herren says. Customers have the ability to make or break a company, and American Vision seeks vendors that have the same commitment to the customer.
The company conducts interviews with potential vendors, and will terminate vendor relationships if customer care is not up to American Vision's level. "In addition to [product] quality and workmanship, we need to establish vendor relationships that benefit the customers," says Chris Perez, vice president, American Vision Solar.
While American Vision Solar fits into the company's overall home improvement mission, the division does represent a greater departure from the company's window focus, and required additional education and training for employees. Not only did American Vision need to train its installers and sales representatives about the new products, the company needed to train an administrative staff to handle items like rebates and agreements with the utility companies. In 2008, American Vision began pursuing solar. By 2009, the division was up and running, "with the product knowledge and vendor relationships and special licenses," Herren says.
The news during the last year of vanishing solar subsidies has some in the industry concerned. However, "solar is a viable thing for our customers," Herren says. "Our solar division is based in the belief that everything is moving toward alternative energy." Homeowners still have access to tax rebates and incentives—California, for example, offers the California Solar Initiative that will provide incentives through 2016 for existing residential homes. Even without rebates or subsidies, the energy cost savings make it "a wise decision for some homeowners," Perez says. "In both scenarios, homeowners are going to be making money."
"If there is one thing we know, it's that the cost of electricity is going up, and will continue to go up," Herren says. "You're not going to get rich quick with your solar panels, but you are going to get rich steadily. … It's basic math."
Adding solar to a home "makes you into a small business," says Herren, who installed a solar array on his family home. "You own a utility company at home—my little business always makes money. … With the cost of electricity on the rise, your energy savings are going to go up, because [the solar system] is never not going to produce energy."
Solar isn't for every customer—their home needs to be oriented toward the sun, and they need to have the correct utility demands. "The type of customer matters," Herren says. "We're typically looking at higher usage customers who will see the maximum savings. For them, solar is a great deal."
Two solar programs are available for customers: a lease program, or a power purchase agreement (PPA). With a lease program, customers pay a monthly lease for the solar array, along with any additional electricity required beyond what the solar array provides. With a PPA, homeowners pay a flat rate for the power their solar system generates. "The owner leases the equipment on the roof. It's easier for many owners, as they are not facing upfront costs," Perez says. Both the lease and the PPA can be transferred to a new homeowner, if the customer sells the house.
|Windows, on display at the Simi Valley showroom, still remain a mainstay of American Vision's business.
About half of the American Vision's business remains in windows, he reports, but the new product divisions align with American Vision's mission of increasing home performance and value. "The mantra for California and the rest of the country is, 'how can we shrink operating costs [of buildings,'" explains Perez. "Solar, LED lights, energy efficiency windows are all part of the solution."
Diversifying into these new businesses have kept employees on the job, Herren also emphasizes. "These divisions support our company philosophy. If a customer is interested in raising the value of their home, one product might be solar—another might be a new garage door," he says. "But most importantly, these divisions are creating jobs in a recession. Our revenue may be staying the same, but we are keeping jobs or creating jobs."


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