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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will initiate a drawdown on Lake Bistineau within the coming week in its attempt to address the spread of giant salvinia, an invasive aquatic weed, which tends to proliferate as summertime temperatures increase.
Based on a recent aerial survey, plant coverage currently exceeds 4,000 acres, creating the need for an immediate drawdown.
Most salvinia in Lake Bistineau is currently confined to the upper reaches of the impoundment by thick standing timber.
Floating boom material has also been deployed as a precautionary measure to prevent the plant from drifting downstream. The boom also concentrates the plants, making herbicide applications more efficient.
The drawdown plans include a dewatering of 4 to 6 inches per day, not to exceed 7 feet below normal pool stage.
Following an initial drying period of 60 days, the control gates will be operated for minor water fluctuations to isolate additional salvinia plants. The gates will be closed no later than November 30, 2013, to allow the lake to refill.
The lake will not be closed to fishing during the drawdown, but caution is advised of boaters during the low water period as boat lanes will not provide normal clearance for underwater obstructions.
During the drawdown period, an estimated 8,000 acres of water will remain in the lake. Boaters will be able to access the lake from the following public boat launches: Port of Bistineau Launch, Bossier Public Launch, Grice's and Bayou Dorcheat Public Launch.
For further information regarding the drawdown, contact Evan Thames, LDWF Biologist Manager, at (318) 371-5216 or email@example.com.
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The Classic Coat Every Woman Should Own
Check out some of our favorite ways to wear and shop the classic camel coat.
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A classic peacoat in this goes-with-anything shade adds polish to roomy overalls.
On Tyler:
Givenchy Coat & Antigona Tote ($3,014); Citizens Of Humanity Quincy Overalls; Proenza Schouler t-shirt; Lanvin shoes; Karen Walker Super Duper Strength Sunglasses ($308)
This long, belted style by Max Mara elevates ripped skinny jeans and sneakers so the look is appropriate for a casual, early dinner.
On Barrymore:
Similar coat: MaxMara Camel Hair Coat ($2,290); Tory Burch Noah High Top Sneakers ($250); Blank NYC Spray On Jeans ($88) in Runaways; Lauren Moshi Taylor Batman Canvas Tote ($97)
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This sharply tailored coat, with its dramatic buttons, is suitable for topping off a minimalist ensemble.
On Lawrence:
Burberry Tailored Peplum Coat ($3,595) in Mid Camel; Thakoon Skirt & Top; EF Collection Diamond Split Dagger Necklace ($836) in 14k Rose Gold
Abaca USA/AKM-GSI
Olivia Palermo manages the proportions of this shorter, funnel-neck style by adding suede knee-high boots.
On Palermo:
Fay Funnel-Neck Coat ($797); Stuart Weitzman 5050 Boot ($598) in Black Suede
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A boxy, mid-weight style such as this one on Meredith Melling is the perfect style for wearing both on the street and indoors.
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She may be a California girl but Kim Kardashian certainly knows how to handle the chill of a New York winter, with this MaxMara Carrara coat.
Similar Style:
MaxMara Saio Coat ($3,021)
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Blogger Victoria Tornegren of I'm Next does the classic cape-as-coat with one from H&M, draped over a slouchy t-shirt and Topshop Moto Vintage Mom Jeans ($65) jeans.
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Another styling lesson courtesy of Ashley Olsen: Offset a rich caramel-hued version like this with structured, jewel-toned accessories.
Looks like a blazer, feels like a coat. Blogger Sara Strand has firm grip on how to layer this vintage version.
On Strand:
Similar coat: UNIF Hardy Boyfriend Blazer ($135); Acne Pop Pop Light Vintage Jeans ($270); Hipsters for Sisters Flat Belt Bag ($145) in Leopard
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You can balance a slim, tailored style with platform boots and chunky wool knit.
On Cotton:
Aubin & Wills Coat; Stella McCartney Bailey Boot ($740); Karen Walker Sunglasses
Not into the whole coat thing? A cropped sleeve pea coat is also a keeper and suits more petite frames.
Burberry Brit Wool and Camel Hair Double Breasted Cocoon Coat ($1,168)
A fuzzy texture, combined with a sleek, longer silhouette makes this ideal for both work and off-duty.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Rex Wool-Blend Coat ($1,065)
This boxy one-button cocoon coat is the style of the season, and will look great when paired with a midi skirt and turtleneck.
Fossil Morgan Cocoon Coat ($228) in Camel
Evocative of a men's dressing robe, a dramatic, oversized, and belted style is perennially chic as an evening coat.
Carven Camel Wool Coat ($2,275) in Camel
Classic menswear tailoring such as this is a true investment piece and you'll find yourself reaching for it not just this winter, but many to come.
Joseph Wool and Cashmere-Blend Coat ($895) in Camel
No buttons? Let a minimalist coat work its maximum charm by being your go-to for topping off sleek, architectural separates.
Theory Wool Elibeth Coat ($690) in Camel
For the biker jacket enthusiasts, this moto-inspired style adds an edge to even the most prim of pencil skirts.
Belstaff Wool-Cashmere Moto Dallington Jacket ($1295) in Camel
A wide lapel, contrast-trim sleeves and flap pockets give this a decidedly menswear feel.
Asos Knee Length Over Coat ($154.27) in Camel
With the nipped waist and slit back, there's an Edwardian element to this double-breasted style, so we suggest keeping it modern by styling it with slim cropped jeans and classic button down.
Smythe Reefer Coat ($895)
A belted waist not only slims your figure but also adds a touch of insouciance to this military-detailed coat.
Warehouse Longline Melton Coat ($165) in Camel

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Destiny's Child have made a surprise comeback during Beyonce's Super Bowl halftime show.
The singer's former bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams sprang from beneath the stage to launch into the group's hit song Bootylicious.
The reunion came after Beyonce emerged onstage singing some of Love on Top, transitioning to her hit Crazy In Love in an all-black ensemble.
She ripped off part of her shirt and skirt as she danced in sync with background dancers.
Her Destiny's Child band mates joined her for Bootylicious and Independent Woman, though Rowland and Williams were barely heard.
They also jumped in for some of Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It), where Beyonce's voice got better.
She sounded best on Halo, which she belted on a bended knee.
While it has been speculated Beyonce would be joined by her Destiny's Child bandmates, the singer refused to give away any details at a pre-match press conference.
"I can't give away any details but I will say there is nothing like our connection and the sisterhood we have, it's always a pleasure to be around them personally and professionally," she said.
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We are the first and the biggest manufacturer in the field of rice bran oil machinery in China for 22 years.Our brands LD&LD won TOP 10 Cereals&Oil Machinery Brand in 2012. We have obtained 7 patents and 13 honors for rice bran oil equipment.
Extraction Patent No.:ZL2007 20092291.7;Refinery Patent No.:ZL200820238863.2;
Specifications: 20T/D----1000T/D (daily processing capacity)
The whole production line contains three workshops: rice bran pretreatment&expansion workshop, rice bran extraction workshop,rice bran oil refining workshop
Pretreatment&Expansion Workshop
Craft flow:
Crude rice bran → cleaning → softening → expanding → drying → to extraction workshop
Pretreatment and prepressing section is a very important section before extraction.It will directly affect extraction effect.
Craft features:
1.Create good production enviroment
2.Minimize the total fat loss,increase oil yield and output and improve the quality of oil and cake&meal.
3.Comprehensively utilize impurities and offal.
4.Perfectly match extraction production line,design different production processes according to different materials.
We have obtained patent for expanding,Patent No. is ZL2007 20092291.7.
Oil Extraction Workshop
Craft flow:
solvent steam
↓ ↓
extraction → mixed oil → evaporation→ steam-stripping → crude rice bran oil
Extractor types:
Level rotation extractor, loop type extractor, chain extractor
Extraction methods:
Use organic solvent through soaking or spraying contact methods to extract oil from oilseeds.
Advantages of extraction craft:
1.High oil yield, low residual oil in meal;2.Low labor intensity;3.Good working environment;4.Good meal quality.
Negative pressure evaporation helps to improve crude oil quality.
Craft features:
1. Adopting negative pressure evaporation can ensure excellent oil quality;
2. Extraction system is highly adaptable, and can adapt to different raw material ;
3. All equipments are provided with exhaust gas absorption systems with excellent absorption effect;
4. Full energy-saving design utilizes heat energy for many times and saves steam consumption;
We have obtained patent for extraction,Patent No. is ZL2007 20092291.7.
Oil Refining Workshop
Craft flow:
crude rice bran oil → degumming&dephosphorization → deacidification → drying → decolorization → deodorization → defatting → dewaxing → finished oil.
Refining methods:
oil refining is according to the different usage and requirements, utilizing the physical methods and chemical processes to get rid of the harmful impurities and needless substance in the crude oil, getting standard oil.
Advantages of refining craft:
1. After refining the impurity of oil must be less than 0.2% ; 2.Recycling system save power and money; 3.Lower oil waste.
Craft features:
1.Continuous alkali refining shortens contact time between oil and lye,reduces grease saponification,lowers refining consumption,and improves efficiency.
2.Decolorization adopts technology of combining premixing and steam mixing bleaching,which improves bleaching efficiency,saves consumption of bleaching clay,and it's simple and convenient to operate;and negative pressure state avoids oxygen in the air from contacting with hot oil,thereby ensuring oil product quality,inhibiting acid value to rise again,and lowering peroxide value.
3.Deodorization adopts new type continuous deodorization equipment which is applicable for deacidification and deodorization of plant oil with high acid value and low-resin content,the actual production proves its most obvious advantages are strong deacidification ability,excellent hot bleaching effect,high refining rate,good oil quality and so on.
4.The process has multiple heat exchange,which makes full use of the heat energy system,effectively reduces steam consumption,and also has the advantages of adjustable production process,flexible operation,high automatic degree,environment sanitation and so on.
We had obtained patent for refinery ,the Patent No.is ZL200820238863.2.
Patent List of Rice Bran Oil Equipment
Patent Name and No.
Set of Equipment for Rice Bran Expanding and Extraction ZL200720092291.7
Equipment for Extracting Oryzanol from Soap-stock of Rice Bran Oil ZL200820238862.8
Set of Equipment for Grade 1 Rice Bran Oil ZL200820238863.2
Set of Equipment for Separating Protein from Rice Bran ZL200920089515.8
Production Methods of Refining Grade 1 Rice Bran Oil(Invention Patent) ZL200810231527.X
Production Methods of Extracting Oryzanol from Soapstock of Rice Bran Oil (Invention Patent)
Production Methods of Extracting and Separating Protein from Rice Bran (Invention Patent)
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Our company always put the interests of customers and product quality to the first place,and always adhere
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In the warranty period, all because of the quality of products has caused the damage or failure of
equipment,suppliers will take the responsibility for the free repair and replacing spare part.
Due to the damage caused by the customer,we only charge material costs for repair and replacement.
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or send specialist to the site to solve the problem within twenty four hours.
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I had been looking for a way to corral my lipsticks on my vanity in a way that would make the labels visible and still look nice. I have a silver wine coaster that I use to hold my Yankee Candles that would fit the bill, but I wanted to find another so I didn't have to take that one out of candle commission.
When I spotted this crystal wine coaster in the aisles of a local Goodwill, I knew it would do the job {beautifully}.
I like to keep my makeup out on the vanity where it is handy for the early morning race out the front door to work. With the labels facing up it will make my lipstick choice a little easier. I've got quite the collection of shades, don't I? They vary between samples, department and drugstore finds.
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Frederick W. Taylor, in full Frederick Winslow Taylor, (born March 20, 1856, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died March 21, 1915, Philadelphia), American inventor and engineer who is known as the father of scientific management. His system of industrial management has influenced the development of virtually every country enjoying the benefits of modern industry.
Taylor was the son of a lawyer. He entered Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire in 1872, where he led his class scholastically. After passing the entrance examination for Harvard, he was forced to abandon plans for matriculation, as his eyesight had deteriorated from night study. With sight restored in 1875, he was apprenticed to learn the trades of patternmaker and machinist at the Enterprise Hydraulic Works in Philadelphia. Three years later he went to the Midvale Steel Company, where, starting as a machine shop labourer, he became successively shop clerk, machinist, gang boss, foreman, maintenance foreman, head of the drawing office, and chief engineer.
In 1881, at age 25, he introduced time study at the Midvale plant. The profession of time study was founded on the success of this project, which also formed the basis of Taylor's subsequent theories of management science. Essentially, Taylor suggested that production efficiency in a shop or factory could be greatly enhanced by close observation of the individual worker and elimination of waste time and motion in his operation. Though the Taylor system provoked resentment and opposition from labour when carried to extremes, its value in rationalizing production was indisputable and its impact on the development of mass production techniques immense.
Studying at night, Taylor earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1883. The following year he became chief engineer at Midvale and completed the design and construction of a novel machine shop. Taylor might have enjoyed a brilliant full-time career as an inventor—he had more than 40 patents to his credit—but his interest in what was soon called scientific management led him to resign his post at Midvale and to become general manager of the Manufacturing Investment Company (1890–93), which in turn led him to develop a "new profession, that of consulting engineer in management." He served a long list of prominent firms ending with the Bethlehem Steel Corporation; while at Bethlehem he developed high-speed steel and performed notable experiments in shoveling and pig-iron handling.
Taylor retired at age 45 but continued to devote time and money to promote the principles of scientific management through lectures at universities and professional societies. From 1904 to 1914, with his wife and three adopted children, Taylor lived in Philadelphia. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers elected him president in 1906, the same year that he was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree by the University of Pennsylvania. Many of his influential publications first appeared in the Transactions of that society—namely, "Notes on Belting" (1894), "A Piece-Rate System" (1895), "Shop Management" (1903), and "On the Art of Cutting Metals" (1906). The Principles of Scientific Management was published commercially in 1911.
Taylor's fame increased after his testimony in 1912 at the hearings before a special committee of the U.S. House of Representatives to investigate his own and other systems of shop management. Considering himself a reformer, he continued expounding the ideals and principles of his system of management until his death.


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Quilting advice needed
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I like the straight line quilting - keep going with it, and I think the addition of some hand stitching in the perle cotton would be perfect!ReplyDelete
I'll be tuned in next week to check out your "recipe"! Congrats!
yay!!! I was wondering when your quilt would debut on Moda! Woohoo! Congrats!ReplyDelete
I think it looks good, I would carry on, decide on other colours later. The black background looks fantastic. BTW, I have your button on my blog! Looking forward to your MBS project.ReplyDelete
Same as 'what comes next' said!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the tip on fabric, I shall go and take a look.
- Alicia Thompson6 February 2011 at 18:02
Ditto 'what comes next'said as well!ReplyDelete
I am loving the straight line quilting, and I think some hand stitched accents would be perfect! I am loving this!ReplyDelete
I would keep going with the straight lines Lynne, I think that it makes the wonkyness of the blocks stand out more :)ReplyDelete
The strait line quilting is looking awesome. I'd love the idea of some running stitches randomly placed throughout with the colors that you mentioned. It's dreamy already! It can only get better from here!ReplyDelete
I am not help - I can't decide whether I do or don't like it. I do like the sound of some hand quilting. (As long as I don't have to do it because I've been doing that all afternoon!)ReplyDelete
A minor crisis of confidence? No idea why - the lines look great - simple and clean - keep going xxReplyDelete
I echo what 'emadoodle' said. The straight line quilting looks great, keep going with it.ReplyDelete
Ditto - love it so far, worry not! xReplyDelete
You could go 2 ways- continue straight line and this softens the colours, less contrast, less of an impact, although the aqua comes through strong- or go hand quilting, the pinks, greys and purples will pop more and the perle will contrast with the black well- both options will look good, depends more on what you intended...Maybe gee style lends itself more to hand stitches but I hate to inflict that on anyone!ReplyDelete
Congrats on the Moda bake, how exciting!
Definitely the straight lines. Maybe leave a few spaces where you can hand-quilt in Perle. That's what I would do!ReplyDelete
I agree with others - it looks great! Love it! Not quite so happy with mine! Advice desperately required!!!!ReplyDelete
That is fabulous and I love the straight line quilting!! I'm going to be the odd man out and say leave off the hand quilting - I think this one lends itself to simplicity - hand quilting might be like adding oversweet icing to an already perfect cake!!ReplyDelete
I've already posted on flickr, Lynne, but I thought I'd pop in here too and say I think it just looks wonderful as is, and that you're going in absolutely the right direction ...ReplyDelete
See how you feel about adding the perle once everything else is textured, I would ...
I think keep going too, it's looking really great.ReplyDelete
Congrats on the Moda recipe, can't wait to see it!
Go with your instincts Lynne. Congratulations on Moda Bake Shop. I'll look forward to seeing it next Sunday :)ReplyDelete
This quilt looks great! Don't doubt yoruself ;)ReplyDelete
Congrats on the Moda Bakeshop and I am loving your new look around here!
I love the way the quilting looks. Looking forward to next Sunday. (PS love the Orla look blog).ReplyDelete
Looks great - keep going - i'll be waiting for the Moda Bake shop unveiling :)ReplyDelete
I like the overlay appearance of the straight line stitching - did you consider playing with the length of your stitch to add interest? I think you're heading in the right direction!ReplyDelete
The straight lines complement the different angles of the blocks really well. Stick at it. One of my art teachers always stressed the 'kiss' principle - Keep It Simple Silly!'. Don't overwork it. As much as I love the idea of perle accents, you may find you don't need it at all. Less is often best. Of course I could be talking out of my @*se! :-)ReplyDelete
I think maybe you're feeling the dark threads going through the blocks are distracting from the quilt. I really love the straight line quilting though. Have you considered using a lighter grey cotton thread? You would see more of it on the black but it would leave the area in the blocks softer and more of a focus.ReplyDelete
Keep it simple - go on as planned, plain with accent stitchingReplyDelete
Wow!! Your going to be a super sonic star quilter for Moda bake shop!! That is so cool!!! I wish we could have a launch party, drink lots of champagne and get silly. As for the quilting, I like the straight lines but a little more spread out. I wonder what just a couple of lines of different colour thread would look like. It's a wonder that all these suggestions dont just confuse you more.ReplyDelete
Just read Lisa O'Neils suggestion to try a longer stitch... I like that idea!ReplyDelete
Love the straight line machine stitching. I especially like it spread a little unevenly about. Re: longer stitches, I usually use a 4.0 stitch length for machine quilting to show off the thread, but on this quilt, I'm not sure you need to show off thread - the blocks are the action on this lovely number!ReplyDelete


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Alexander Skarsgard: HBO Golden Globes After Party
Alexander Skarsgard suits up for HBO's 2012 Golden Globes Awards Party held at Circa 55 Restaurant on Sunday (January 15) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Before ending the night at the exclusive Chateau Marmont, the 35-year-old Swedish actor hit up the Weinstein party and CAA talent agency's soiree at Sunset Tower.
On Friday, Alex and his dad Stellan kicked off the awards show festivities by attending the 'W' Magazine Pre-Golden Globes party.
Next up for Alexander is the boardgame to movie adaption of Battleship which is expected to hit theaters in May. He'll be starring opposite Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, and Liam Neeson.


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Kevin Nugent 4/28/2005 9:25:55 PMFantastic image! Good title! #242491
Robert A. Simpson 4/28/2005 9:31:03 PMLove it. Great image. #1302117
Chuck Inglefield 4/29/2005 6:50:08 AMThanks for the nice comments. I debated on the title for this one for about a week before posting it. My first thought was "Outstanding Bill", but that didn't work for me. Then my sister suggested "Discrepancy" ... and then I modified that to come up with this title. I find it difficult sometimes to get good titles for photos. I would almost prefer to let a photo stand on it's own (without a title) so the viewer can see what they see without any inference from having a title. #1303301
Michael McCook 5/19/2005 5:16:03 PMNice work, Charles! Great Title too. Congrats on making the DD newsletter! #1369919
Toni Hopper 5/21/2005 10:32:23 PMCongrats! Fun photo! I sent the link to my d-i-l who loves rubber ducks! #1377037
Lori S. Aschbrenner 5/21/2005 11:35:51 PMWAY TO GO, CHUCK!! #1377548
Dorothy Neumann 5/22/2005 4:43:20 AMVery cute and creative. I think you picked a great title! Titles can really enhance what you are trying to say. #1378395
Laura Clay-Ballard 5/22/2005 5:28:27 AMcongratulations! #1378665
Rhonda Smith 5/22/2005 12:17:27 PMCongratulations ! #1381179
Michelle Abraham 5/23/2005 6:00:58 PMI love this photograph!! Congrats!! #1387106
Chuck Inglefield 5/23/2005 7:11:01 PMThank you all for the comments, I appreciate them. #1387346
Lorraine A. Cook 5/23/2005 9:38:25 PMThis is a fantastic photo, Charles!
Love the title you selected too...Congratulations!!<:) #1387683
Kerby Pfrangle 5/24/2005 6:39:49 PMCharles congrat's on this fine second place winner.
WEll done.
Kerby #1392400
Lori S. Aschbrenner 5/25/2005 3:20:13 AMComgratulations on another winner, Chuck! #1393668
Michael McCook 5/25/2005 6:42:28 AMCongratulations on this very well deserved win!! #1394603
Patrick Campbell 5/25/2005 7:51:59 AMVery nice! Congrats Charles! #1394922
Chuck Inglefield 5/25/2005 11:54:38 AMThank you all for the nice comments. I think I will hang this one in my first child's bedroom...if that ever happens. #1395885
Sherri Conley 5/25/2005 4:53:28 PMToo cute! Congrats, Chuck! #1396856
Odelia 6/8/2005 7:52:02 AMThat definitely put a smile on my face. Love the title. #1445478
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Taken at a local art fair last weekend. The kids area had a rubber duck game which consisted of all these little duckies floating around in kid sized pool. The man was curious why I would want to take photos of his ducks, but said "go right ahead." There was full sun at the time, so in addition to coverting part of the image to B&W, I cloned out/ or healed out a few hot spots as well. Other than that, the photo is displayed as shot.
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Central City Group
Central City Group is a holding company that has 3 main divisions. We specialize in buying and selling damaged goods, steel and liquidated inventories. We are a conglomerate that specializes in repurposing inventories that have been affected by bankruptcies, physical damage, and over ordering. We are a full service multi-channel liquidator that provides organization with turnkey solutions for the sale of assets.
Salvage Division: Buying and Selling Damaged Products of all kinds
Steel Division: Buying and selling of excess, surplus and obsolete steel inventories
Asset Recovery: Buying and Selling of any inventory from overorders, cancellations and liquidations
Over the past decade Central City Group's principles have prided themselves in thinking outside of the box when it comes to achieving high returns for surplus, distressed and damaged inventory. This is accomplished by listening to our clients needs and creating a tailored approach to the sale of their assets.
We are targeting large insurance companies, trucking firms, steel manufacturers, steel distributors, financial institutions, banks. We would like to get new opportunities and also continue relationships that have already been formed.
Steel Division provides manufactures, distributors, suppliers, and contractors with an avenue to sell their excess, surplus and obsolete steel and metal inventories.
Our salvage arm aids the insurance industry in recouping value from damaged inventory, equipment and cargo
Asset Recovery works with banks, bankruptcy trustees, turnaround specialist, municipalities and business owners to obtain the highest returns possible for distressed inventories, equipment and miscellaneous asset.
We want the logo in the upper left hand corner. The color of the logo is dark blue and light blue.
We want to have 6 pages. From these 6 pages, we will need 2 designs.
We were planning on have 2 page designs.
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We want to have contact info on every page.
We want something that looks professional, clean, easy to navigate and dechiper what division tab you are on.
We would like the user to be drawn to the 3 division tabs, so they know what we do. We would like each division to have 2-4 pictures on each page.
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One of the more common questions we get at Super Chevy is "How do I start an engine that has been sitting?" With money getting tight these days, buying an older engine or resurrecting one that you've been storing is becoming more and more common.
The biggest damaging factor is going to be iron oxide, more commonly known as rust. Rust forms when the oxygen in water reacts with iron, forming that red stuff we as muscle car fanatics fight constantly.
Luckily, one thing that prevents rust from forming on metal is oil, which flows through almost all the important areas of an engine. So, if the engine has been sitting indoors for under two years its pretty safe to say there won't be much rust formed in the cylinders. Anything over that time we would recommend tearing it down just to be safe.
We have two motors in our stable that fit into these categories. The first engine is Danger Mouse, a long-term dyno mule that we tried multiple power recipes on. It's been stored at Speed-O-Motive (West Covina, California) in a controlled environment since the last story. We will be bringing the Danger Mouse series back soon, so we wanted to fire it up and make sure its still ready for action. DM will be our short-term storage example. We also have a sidebar if you want a little more info on the life of this mouse motor.
The second engine we have is a bored-out 283 that was rebuilt back in the late '70s, then stuffed under a bench and forgotten. The guy we got it from said it has never been fired up, but until we crack it open we wont know if he was shooting straight or not. This will be our long-term example and the procedures will reflect that.
We had Edson Gutierrez at Speed-O-Motive do all the wrenching for us and he even put Danger Mouse on the dyno to see what it makes. We found some bad stuff going on in the 283, so that one will need some machine work before it can be safely fired up.
By the end of this story, you should be able to follow the steps to safely start just about any engine- unless it was left out in the elements unprotected, that is.
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Danger Mouse was dreamt up by past Super Chevy tech guru, Mike Petralia. Here is the breakdown in his words. "When we built Danger Mouse (DM), the plan was simple. We wanted to have an engine in our stable that we could use to test and re-test every possible power combination we could think of. Our plan also included testing any of the smart combinations the readers could come up with as well, and the letters started pouring in. We built DM with the intention of running it ragged on the dyno trying to make every combination work the best way possible. So, to reach that goal, DM had to be tough enough to take the abuse we planned to dish out. Starting with a World Products four-bolt Motown block, we bored it 0.030-over and dropped in a complete Lunati rotating assembly, making it displace 355 ci. We even left the flat-top Lunati pistons 0.040-inch down the bore (as opposed to a true "zero-deck") to more closely approximate what you might have under your hood. Then we bolted some rather boring stock GM iron components to the top of it and slapped it on the dyno for its first run. After that day was finished, we were happy to report that with just a few tuning tweaks to dial it in, DM made an outstanding 308 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque in totally stock trim. Well, after more than 1,000 dyno pulls, (not all of which were recorded), with both high and low results, we've tried so many powerful combinations that we think we've found a few new recipes for perfection. If you'd like to make 480-plus hp with your stock 355-cid short-block, we've got that covered. Or how about making over 600 hp on pump gas from the same 355-cid and not sacrificing next year's vacation to do it? Danger Mouse can show you how. We've even covered the newest EFI technology too."
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Edgar Lee Shell, 82, of Grayland Street, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at his home.
Edgar Lee Shell, 82, of Grayland Street, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at his home.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel by Preacher Clyde Akers. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Mr. Shell was born Dec. 24, 1930, in Lenoir to James Robert Shell and Ethel Mae Blankenship Shell. He was retired from Vacar Battery. Preceding him in death were his parents and a son, Anthony Lee Shell, on June 8, 2009.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Byrd Shell of the home; three sons, Barry Wayne Shell of Winston-Salem and Ricky Gray Shell and Edgar Allen Shell, both of Lexington; two daughters, Diane Willett and husband Ray of Gibsonville and Teresa Jean O'Neill of Lexington; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Perman Levi Shell and wife Alice of Lexington and Gary Warren Shell and wife Kay of Winston-Salem.
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There's something special about 'Cross racing that I can't quite put my finger on. Maybe it's the awesomely tight courses with splattering mud. Maybe it's the excited fans, the Belgium frites. Oh, no, wait. It's the huge-ass drum lines!
A big cross race is the closest we get to the sidelines of a climb on Le Tour, with all the fans and fanatics squeezed into a park instead of lining a Col somewhere in the Alps.


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I am a huge Sizzla fan. I rate him in my personal Top 5. I'd love to book for a show in my town. Saying that I also have to say the last time I saw him it made me sick. I saw him headline Rebel Salute in JA. The performance was going great and the energy he built up was amazing, but then he went into a 15 min anti gay medley with BOOM BUY BUY, NA APOLOGIZE and a few others. I have heard all these songs, but never liked them. When I saw them live and the people cheering to kill gays, it simply made me sick. I have never been to a festival and all the sudden HEAR AND FEEL so much hate in the crowd. I know this next example is super extream up it is what I compared it too. I though this is what it must have been like when Hitler was talking of exterminating the Jews. Sizzla was saying such hate speeches and being praised for it. I know this wont happen in the US, but it will be in my contract just like with Capleton.
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I am a teacher in a uk college. We do not offer SAT exams but one of the students has asked me to tutor them for their SAT Maths 1 which they are planning to sit independently. I have found some good resources but have been unable to find a detailed syllabus which tells you exactly what you need to know for the exams.
For example, are logarithms included in the Maths 1 exam or not? This resource papers.xtremepapers.com...) says on page 281:
This section contains topics from advanced algebra. As such, these topics in this section are of
importance to those taking the Level 2 test. Students taking the Level 1 test can move on to
the next section.
While this link to the SAT maths 1 syllabus recommended on a yahoo answers forum
has a section on logarithms sparknotes.com/testprep/books/sat2/math1c/chapter4section11.rhtm
If anyone knows where I could find a definitive detailed syllabus I would be very grateful. The more detailed the better please (as another example are students required to solve non-linear simultaneous equations?)
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The Wall Street Journal'slengthy article detailing well-timed trades by corporate executivesmay spur regulators and lawmakers to attempt to crack down on insider trading. But it's far from clear that anything illegal is going on here.
Felix Salmon has a very good takedown of the WSJ piece. The basic problem with the article is that Journal's methodology seems bound to produce the suspicious results. It takes a look at trades made around the time a company released potentially market-moving news and finds that gains of 10 percent were twice as likely than losses at that level. But since most of these trades were probably sales (because many executives are compensated in stock and rationally seek to diversify their portfolio by reducing their exposure to their own company), that's exactly what you would expect. Large, sudden moves in a stock are more likely to be to the downside than the up. As Salmon puts it — stocks take the stairs up and the elevator down.
But, for the sake of argument, let's say there really is something at least a bit nefarious going on. Let's say that executives are using their access to material, non-public information to sell their stock prior to the announcement of bad news for their companies.
It certainly is not impossible for this to be the case.
Let's say you are an executive with a 10b5-1 plan under which you sell some shares of your stock at regular intervals. Under the rules, you are allowed to suspend your plan. So if you were in possession of market-moving positive news about your company during a particular quarter, you could change your plan to avoid a stock sale prior to the release of the information. When you had bad news, you'd simply keep to the old scheduled sales. You'd avoid a lot of losses and preserve a lot of upside if you carried out such a scheme.
This is also very likely completely legal. There's no legal prohibition on corporate insiders using non-public information not to trade. In fact, to run afoul of the insider-trading rules, you actually have to trade. There has to be a transaction coupled with the possession of non-public information.
No doubt there are some corporate insiders who buy stock while in possession of non-public good news or sell while in possession of non-public bad news. But I suspect that by far the most common use of non-public information is simply to refrain from trading. And that just isn't against the rules.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Spring Break Is Almost Over
Blogging has gone by the wayside again around here. It's springtime, and I've been gardening, traveling and keeping my kids entertained through two back-to-back, two-week-long spring breaks instead. So happy school starts up again Monday!
Spring comes mighty early in the southland. Strawberries are almost ripe already.
I've managed to fit some reading in. For my book group, I finished The Tiger's Wife, by Tea Obreht. I wanted to dislike this book merely because the writer is young, good-looking and accomplished. But I'm bigger than that, really. So I allowed myself to enjoy it quite a bit.
I've never read anything set in the Balkans before, and I found the setting rich and the novel an interesting mix of modern life and folklore. I was a little disappointed that the modern tale wasn't more filled out, but enjoyed the writer's weaving together of mythic elements and modern ones, and would happily read her next book.
Blackberries are getting there, too.
I'm almost finished reading Gary Shteyngart's Super Sad True Love Story, which I'm enjoying as a romp through a dystopian America in the near future. I'm entertained but not mesmerized; however, I'm a tough audience for dystopia, as it almost never grabs me emotionally.
And here are some future lemons. I have no idea when these guys will be ripe. But it's my first fruit from this young tree, so I can't wait!
8 comments:
- litlove said...
It is so hard to keep up with blogging in the school holidays! But my goodness your fruit and flowers are well advanced - how lovely. Strawberry plants in the UK are barely a twinkle in their grower's eyes right now. And what interesting reading you've been doing - I've heard of both of those novels but haven't read either of them. I'm in love with Willa Cather at the moment - she is just deliriously good.
- April 28, 2011 at 12:58 AM
- Ti said...
I've been wanting to read Super Sad since it came out. I heard an interview on Bookworm with the author and the premise of the book totally grabbed me.
It's weird, but I sort of like the detached quality of dystopian fiction.
Your fruit looks good! I have no fruit going but when summer hits, I like to make mint juleps. I could grow mint, that's easy. LOL.
- April 28, 2011 at 7:14 AM
- Gentle Reader said...
litlove--I love Willa Cather, too! Fell in love with My Antonia as a teenager (love books about outsiders!), and have Death Comes for the Archbishop on my night table. Here out west we read her in school :)
Every year I post pictures of my garden in springtime because it's astonishing even to me how quickly things get blooming in southern California. It's because there's never a freeze and we don't have any downtime in the garden--a boon or a burden, depending on how you look at it!
Ti--Don't you just love Bookworm? Michael Silverblatt is a hoot. Sometimes I think even the authors don't have any idea what he's asking about their books, his questions are so "deep"! But I get great ideas there, too.
Mint is easy to grow--go for it! I could use a mint julep right now--yum :)
- April 28, 2011 at 7:58 AM
- Rose said...
Gorgeous photos - like litlove, my garden is a LONG WAY behind yours. We're almost entirely at seedling stage - except for the supermarket mint I dumped in a tub last autumn and seems to have benefited from sitting under snow for a month - it's gone crazy and is turning into a bush even as I look at it.
- April 30, 2011 at 3:21 AM
- Gentle Reader said...
Rose--I love mint for that reason--it's forgiving! And it's good in a mojito :)
- April 30, 2011 at 4:11 PM
- Ilsa Setziol said...
Hey T,
Glad you are getting some garden time. Way back to our last exchange: yes, we should nosh with Julie. I'm not sure I have your current email, but will zap her to arrange.
Just finished the latest TC Boyle book. I never leave his stuff thinking he's among my favorite writers, but always enjoy the ride. Especially liked seeing how he fictionalized ecological issues that I've reported on. A good choice for folks who are interested in So Cal's Channel Islands.
Now, on to Orlando, which I've never read, despite being a Woolf devotee. xoxox
- May 3, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Gentle Reader said...
Ilsa--Would love to get together for lunch with you and Julie. I have the Boyle on my list. I feel similarly about his writing, but read him for his southern California sensibility. I've never read Orlando, either. Will have to get on that! Let me know how it goes :)
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Remember in the early 1990s when people thought the future was virtual reality? And they made all those enormous things to wear on your head? And then people got sick with Nintendo Virtual Boys? Good times!
Nobody told the folks at Tokyo's Crescent, Inc. that the 1990s are, well, over. With the help of Takahiko Akiyama's 4D Brain, Crescent recently demoed a biofeedback-based immersive digital entertainment (IDE) headset that allows players to pick up a pink gun in the virtual space and shoot hearts at a young lady, turning her into a kappa.
Akiyama has worked as CG director for Final Fantasy : The Spirits Within and created his own feature films, such as Black Night and Hinokio.
The set-up uses Crescent's HEWDD portable display, fancy software, a host of mocap cameras, and lots and lots of cables.
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Young Artist Award
to provide recognition for developing young trumpeters
ITG announces the Young Artist Award to provide recognition for developing young trumpeters. Winners will receive a one-year membership to ITG and will be featured in the ITG Journal. Nominations will be accepted only from music teachers and private instructors, and nominees must be high school students (age 18 or younger) at the date of nomination. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges.
To nominate a student, mail or email a letter of recommendation to:
David Bohnert, ITG Young Artist Awards
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Wayne State College
Letters must include mailing addresses, phone/fax numbers, and email addresses of the teacher and nominee. Entries will be accepted at any time and will be active for one year from the date of submission. Winners will be selected on December 15, April 15, July 15, and September 15.
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Frogman II
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Frogman II is a 55ft power catamaran that holds up to 66 passengers. Leaving out of Ma'alaea Harbor Slip 87, near the Coast Guard Station, Frogman II departs daily to 2 snorkel sites. (Weather Permitting.)
Molokini Crater or Coral Gardens (weather permitting.) Alternate site may be chosen at Captain´s discretion. Whale Sightings in Season!
Morning Trips Include:
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An image form a surveillance video released by the South Strabane Township Police shows a robbery Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the Citizens Bank inside the Giant Eagle at Strabane Square in South Strabane Township, Pa., by a man in a floppy hat. The suspect fatally shot a supermarket customer who ran after him and tried to stop his getaway car, police said. (AP Photo/Observer-Reporter, Mike Jones)
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania bank robber fatally shot a supermarket customer who ran after him and tried to stop his getaway car, police said.
South Strabane Township police identified the dead man as Vincent Kelley, 46, of Washington, Pa.
Kelley and his friend Jared Cameron, 21, were shopping at the Giant Eagle in Strabane Square when police said the man robbed an in-store Citizens Bank branch about 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
"I saw him with his umbrella open, and it looked suspicious. It caught my eye," Cameron said of the robber. "I just kind of ignored it for a minute and then I heard a scream from the bank."
The robber, dressed in black and disguised by a mask and a large, light-colored floppy hat, jumped back over the bank counter with a duffel bag full of money over his shoulder and Kelley gave chase, Cameron said.
"The guy pulled the gun on Vinnie right outside the store, and Vinnie didn't stop. He just kept going and I followed right behind him," Cameron said. The robber started driving away while Kelley jumped into the car and grabbed for a knife he kept on his belt.
"When he reached for his belt, the guy reached up behind his head over the seat and shot off six rounds out of his gun," Cameron said.
Kelley fell out of the car as the suspect drove away — though police believe the white compact car should be easy to identify because a red dye pack hidden in the money exploded.
"I certainly applaud a citizen's efforts to help society, but you see the ramifications," police Chief Donald Zofchak said. "It cost him his life."
Kelley's 19-year-old daughter, Sierra, said she has planned to have a Father's Day meal with him later that day.
"He's a hero for what he did today. I don't know what happened, but this is Father's Day and he's supposed to be with me," Sierra Kelley told reporters. "I want whoever did this to know how much it hurts."
Police released a photo from the bank's surveillance camera, hoping the robber's get-up might help the public recognize him, but the suspect's face cannot be seen in it. Police were reviewing the surveillance video for additional clues and said they may release it Tuesday.


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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday stated that Zionism and the rebirth of the Jewish state would not have succeeded without the backing and support of Christian Zionism.
Netanyahu was speaking at a rededication ceremony for the landmark windmill situated at the entrance to Mishkenot Sha'ananim, the first neighborhood built outside Jerusalem's Old City walls.
Built in 1858 by Jewish philanthropist Moses Montefiore, the windmill quickly became a recognized symbol of Jerusalem. But over the years, it fell into disrepair.
The windmill's restoration was made possible by the cooperation of various government bodies and private charities, but the bulk of the funding has come from the Dutch organization Christians for Israel.
Last month, Dutch experts oversaw the installation of a new dome and blades on the iconic structure, and managed to return the windmill to working order.
Acknowledging the role played by Christians for Israel in this particular project, and the involvement in general of Christian Zionists in Israel's restoration, Netanyahu said:
"I don't believe that the Jewish State and Modern Zionism would have been possible without Christian Zionism. I think that the many Christian supporters of the rebirth of the Jewish State and the ingathering of the Jewish people in the 19th century made possible the rise of...modern Jewish Zionism. We always had the deeply ingrained desire to come back to our land and rebuild it. ...That was made possible in the 19th century, by the resurgence of Christian Zionism... It's well represented here today by our Dutch friends."
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(visited by Ted Brooks and Chuck Ritchey)
20-Aug-2001 -- It was a good thing Chuck was raised on a ranch. Otherwise we probably would have been gored by the bull guarding the confluence.
We left Albuquerque around 8 AM, bound for the confluence, which lay out on the Zuni Nation off Highway 53. We had seen a satellite image of the confluence that showed what appeared to be desert shrubbery. We loaded up on fifty-eight-cent gallons of water from Ace Grocery, since it looked like we would be hiking through a few miles of said desert to make it to our destination.
As we entered the Zuni Reservation, it became apparent that this was HIGH desert and the temperature was about sixty-five degrees. Our fears of heat stroke assuaged, we stopped and asked a pedestrian if he thought it would be okay that we were running around the tribe's land. He told us to ask the people at the history museum.
We poked around the museum and found the curator, who told us that we would be better off asking the people at the tribal government office. We drove up the highway to the Zuni Tribal Offices and stopped in the forestry department.
There the ranger said that we should talk to the people in fish and game. They said we should speak to the Governor, whose assistant then told us to speak to engineering. Luckily all of these offices were under the same roof, within steps of each other.
We told the head of engineering what we were up to and she seemed intrigued. She said that we should have a guide to take us where we needed to go, but we stole a glance at the topographical map on her wall and found a tiny road that would take us where we needed to go. She told us that we should be careful as the tribe had been in the middle of a rain celebration and that this was the day they were expecting the ceremony to bear fruit. On the way out we picked up a permit to take photos on the reservation.
After we left we looked skyward and, seeing nothing but blue sky, decided to take our chances. Three miles north of the confluence, we found the dirt road that we had seen on the map at the engineering office.
There was but one problem: the road was not a road. It was more like a path, the kind of dirt causeway better fit for horses than our Honda Civic. We thought that we had probably misread the map and that this was actually just a stream that hadn't seen water since spring. Since we reasoned it didn't stand to see water anytime soon, we rambled onto our dirt trail to the confluence.
Half a mile into the drive was when the clouds appeared. Big, gray, rain-filled clouds. We decided to go for broke and kept driving. Chuck had a lot of confidence in his Civic and it was contagious. Hundreds of sheep lined the sidelines of our path and seemed to be placing bets on whether or not we'd be making it back out.
A mile out, the road curved and only a smaller road went in the needed direction. Somehow this road was even worse than that which brought us there. It had two tire-worn paths with weeds about a foot high in between. We took that road, with knowledge that the car was clearing the center of the trail by only a whisker. At two-tenths of a mile out we began to walk (Picture 2) but then stopped as a new obstacle lay between the confluence and us.
A herd of around thirty cows was gathered right where our Etrex told us we needed to go. We got out of the car and the cows retreated a bit. But when we came within fifty yards the cows stopped retreating. They acted as if they didn't want to move anymore, as if they now had some protection…
"There he is," Chuck said. 'He' was the bull who stared back at us from the intersection of 35 degrees north and 109 degrees west. "Can we outrun a bull?" I asked. "No," Chuck answered, "but if he charges, we need to run into one of these tall bushes and dodge his horns until he either gets tired or gets 'em trapped in the branches."
Meanwhile the menacing clouds were minutes away and had already started casting thunderbolts. As I began trying to think of a way to get the bull under a lightning blast, Chuck started making weird sounds. These were the kind of sounds you could only learn by being around livestock. Chuck began making hollow clapping noises with his hands and yelled his guttural sounds louder and louder. At first the cows were merely intrigued. Then they became terrified and ran way, the bull leading their exodus (Picture 3).
Our path to the confluence was now clear. We honed in on the coordinates and zeroed them out on the GPS unit (Picture 4). I must admit it looks really cool to have all those zeroes on the machine. We had to take about six photos of it, as my digital camera didn't quite seem to have enough resolution to photograph the screen in order to prove that this happened.
We photographed the area (Pictures 1 and 5), and then sprinted back to the car. Lightning bearing down upon us, we high-tailed it back to the main road and waved at the sheep as we made it back to the highway. I started randomly shooting my camera, correctly figuring that it would be easy to capture a picture of lighting in the act (Picture 6).
The rain came down quite literally in buckets, leaving Chuck to navigate the open road and me to practice my whoops and handclaps.


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Heavy rain forces Lady Bison softball games to be rescheduled
April 4, 2008
Nashville, TN - Heavy rain in the Nashville area has forced Lipscomb head softball coach Kristin Peck to reschedule this weekend's Atlantic Sun match-ups.
The double header against ETSU, originally scheduled for this afternoon, will be played Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Draper Diamond.
The double header against Campbell, will be played on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Draper Diamond.
Both the doubleheaders can still be seen on ASun.TV.
All Alumni and Family Weekend activities will happen as scheduled at the conclusion of Saturday's games.
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This past weekend was one day too long. Normally I really like a three-day weekend.
This past weekend was one day too long.
Normally I really like a three-day weekend. I like the freedom of no set schedule especially in the cold winter months. It's an easy excuse to stay in, wrap up tight in blankets and watch movies.
I always feel guilty being indoors when the sun is out. But when the temperature dips below 30 degrees, the guilt vanishes.
This weekend was long though. All the girls were really starting to get on my nerves and so was David. I love them but by day three I am kind of done.
Money is in real short supply this week and a few things reared their ugly heads and caused my stress level to go beyond its usual simmer to an all-out boil.
David was stressed as well and when we both are in similar mindsets it just never really works.
To get my mind off things, I threw myself into making a turkey dinner Sunday night.
David had gotten a free turkey at Christmastime at work. It had been in the freezer and I pulled it out last week envisioning a cozy Sunday night turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
It all was going smoothly. I had made my own stuffing and mashed potatoes. The gravy was almost done and the broccoli was roasting in the oven. I was spooning the cranberry sauce into a bowl when David started cleaning the roasting pan.
When he went to put it back on its shelf beneath our butcher block, there was an incredible crash.
I knew what it was before I even turned around.
Sharing that shelf with the roasting pan were a stack of bowls that I loved nestled into a wooden salad bowl.
One of those bowls was my Nanny's glass Pyrex bowl. I loved that bowl.
The bowl was scratched. You could tell it was an electric mixer that had left the damage, most likely preparing the chocolate mousse Nanny brought to every holiday.
I can still see her walking up the brick walk to the door, cigarette dangling from her lips, and glasses on the end of her nose, clutching that glass bowl.
I loved serving things out of that bowl.
But there it was, shattered into a million pieces, some as small as a grain of sand all over the slate kitchen floor.
I backed up and bumped right into a large glass of water and that hit the floor.
My gravy started to bubble up and I could smell the broccoli beginning to burn.
In that moment I wanted to throw the pot of gravy into the sink and run out of the room.
That one accident caused me to snap. I was mad. I was tired of setback after setback after working so hard and once again moving three steps back.
It wasn't the bowl. And the dinner wasn't all that great. It was everything coming back to me in a rush and there it was, piled on the kitchen floor in a jagged heap.
Some days all it takes is Nanny's chocolate mousse bowl to turn to dust on the floor to snap you back into your worries.
After dinner Molly climbed up on my lap and cupped my face in her tiny hands and asked: "Are you OK, Mommy?"
I smiled and said I was.
I have to be, right?


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For 17 years Dr. Jackie Vietti has led Butler Community College as its president.
For 17 years Dr. Jackie Vietti has led Butler Community College as its president. During those years, she has touched numerous lives and made a tremendous impact not just on the college, but also the community.
Community members had an opportunity to offer their thanks and wish Vietti well on her retirement during a special reception for her Monday evening.
"For me this is a really bittersweet moment," said Karla Fisher, interim president. "It is sweet for her and bitter for us."
She said Vietti is the reason she is at Butler.
"She invested in me immediately an amazing amount of trust," Fisher said, with tears in her eyes.
She used a quote from "Wicked," saying "People come into your life for a reason."
"I know she came into my life for a reason," Fisher said. "I know my life has been changed for the better because of you."
Vice President for Student Services Bill Rinkenbaugh also talked about his experiences working with Vietti.
"I have had people ask what it's like working with Jackie," he said.
He said other than when she shoots the messenger, which isn't often and she always gives warning, it has been good.
He talked about the core values she has instilled in the college, which include quality, integrity, caring and service.
"We have these because of Jackie," Rinkenbaugh said.
He went on to offer some tips for Vietti on her retirement.
One was to keep his phone number handy for any technical support she may need on new devices or phones.
The second was not to leave her cell phone in a cab in Washington, D.C.
Third, he told her not to submerge her phone in liquid, particularly scotch. And finally, he told her she no longer had to set her alarm for 4 a.m. when the weatherman says there is a chance of snow to see if there will be school that day.
"You never really leave Butler," Rinkenbaugh said. "Congratulations on your retirement. We are all going to miss you."
Butler Board of Trustees President Greg Joyce also congratulated Vietti.
He said this was a day they knew would come sometime, but they were not ready to settle on this reality.
"It has been a rare privilege to work alongside Jackie," he said. "Her vision for Butler will be difficult to match."
He also pointed out that she never missed an opportunity to say "good job" to others.
"Jackie is a yes-I-can kind of person or a yes we can if the situation fits," Joyce continued.
He told the story of how Vietti was told it would be a conflict of interest for her to apply for the president's job at Butler because her current boss at the time was heading up the search committee. Later in a video, Vietti said all someone has to do is tell her she can't do something to make her do it.
"Jackie, thanks for all you've done to make Butler and the rest of our community such a great place," Joyce said. "As you always say, you never really leave Butler and we will leave the light on."
Tom Murry talked about another aspect of Butler on which Vietti had an influence.
"A significant number of people upped their physical and financial presence because of Jackie," he said.
He said he has watched the school go from a local presence, to a regional presence.
"That had a tremendous amount to do with her leadership," he said. "She was a major influence in overcoming hurdles."
"I just can't believe she's retiring," said Mayor Tom McKibban. "Can we revote on this?
"Jackie has been such a benefit, not just to our college, but to our community. Jackie, you will be missed by the city, community, students and me personally."
John Grange also talked about Vietti and her start at the college. Grange served on the search committee that hired Vietti.
"She did make the cut," he said.
She made it to the final three and they decided to have them each come in for supper to visit with them one more time. When Vietti arrived at the college, she parked on the other side of the parking lot and there was a sudden downpour when she was walking to the building.
"This wet puppy in a red jumpsuit came in," Grange recalled. "She said 'I know, I forgot my umbrella.'"
Well, she made an impact. In Grange's basement over the pool table the committee made the call to tell her she had the job.
"To this day, I think it was a good decision," Grange said.
USD 490 Superintendent Sue Givens also spoke about Vietti.
"We've been a team for the last six years," Givens said. "A true friend she has been. She has been a Batman to this very inexperienced and green Robin."
One thing Givens said she learned from Vietti, which she hopes to always remember, is leadership with grace.
Ted Vlamis, president and CEO of Pioneer Balloon, also spoke about the number of great graduates they have received from Butler.
"It's been a joy for me," said Ray Connell. "Jackie is by far my best client. It's been an enjoyable 17 years for me and you will be missed. You've touched thousands of lives."
Reiterating the number of lives she has touched, Randy Bush, Butler's international student advisor, talked about the impact she has had on the international community at Butler by her presence at their events.
"I wanted to let you know you touched a community that ripples out over an entire world," he said.
Butler Library Director Micaela Ayers said before she had heard anything else about the college, she heard that the president of Butler was the smartest woman and president of a community college.
"Thank you for being so smart," Ayers said.
Vietti also had a huge impact on the Butler Foundation.
"Jackie not only saw value and worth in the Foundation, she made it a focal point of this college," said Steve Funk, former Foundation president.
Andy Tompkins, from the Kansas Board of Regents, also attended the ceremony.
"As I was coming down I had five of the board of regents call and ask me if I was coming down," he said, "and to tell Jackie we're going to miss her."
He described her as a person who can do anything.
"On behalf of the board and staff, we thank you for all your great service," he said.
Vince Haines also thanked Vietti for having confidence in their architectural firm PKHLS to complete projects they had not done before.
One example of Vietti's dedication to the students was given by Randy Moss. He told of when his son was at the college and leaving for nationals. They were taking him a care package early in the morning before the bus left and Vietti also was there with a care package for the students.
Vietti thanked everyone for their comments and also wanted to put some rumors to rest.
"I am not sick," she said. " I am not going anywhere else.
"Here is the reason I'm retiring," she said and pointed at her granddaughter.
"Thank you so very, very much for gathering tonight to celebrate a 17-year great run. What Butler has accomplished over the last 17 years is due to the Butler family. The last 17 years is a direct tribute to each and every one of you out there, she said."
"If I have done my job, Butler will go on without missing a beat."


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*OK, so they don't actually self-destruct but they do disappear off your ereader on the due date.
Monday, 26 March 2012
Is Kindle another Betamax?
*OK, so they don't actually self-destruct but they do disappear off your ereader on the due date.
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I wish people didn't think that Kindle is the only option. It's much more likely to be the VHS of the e-reader world because everyone's already using it as a generic noun (like hoover and biro) even though it's specifically the Amazon brand name.ReplyDelete
Even though it's not the best reader on the market it'll get to the top because its name is in common usage.
OK - I'll get off my soapbox now.....
Hi AJ, I agree with you that its name is in common usage but the reason for that, as I see it, is that Amazon have managed to grab a vast area of the book market, have issued Kindle for exclusive use with their books and haven't, as yet, been challenged. The Kindle is so sedentary compared to the potential of ereaders. Its supremacy just can't last.ReplyDelete
OK - I'm getting off my soapbox now too!
How odd that I will be linking to your blog at two events this week on new media and you are talking about technology!! What a fast changing world it all is..ReplyDelete
The thing with Betamax is that it was widely agreed to be the better system, but VHS got lucrative rental deals and so flourished!ReplyDelete
On the ereader question, one of my worries is that technology will advance so quickyly that books I buy today will be unreadable in 10 years time - the way some computer programmes are useless on today's computers. No one seems to ask or answer that question. It seems daft to have to buy a book again to keep reading it. I speak as someone who loves reading books again and again!
Hi Susan, I didn't know we were meant to be linking up. How? when? where? Oh dear my technological 'know-how' seems to have gone all 'not-know-how' right now!ReplyDelete
Hi Annalisa, the only sure way to be able to read your books again in ten years time is to buy them in old-fashioned paper format, I guess.
My ereader is actually the ipad, but it is through the use of the kindle app so I guess saying it's not a kindle, is defunct.ReplyDelete
I love technology and I love seeing how far we have already come. No matter how things change though, people will not stop reading, it's just how they read that may change.
Hi Ros .. it'll be interesting to see how ereaders, technology etc develop - there'll be lots of changes that's for sure ..ReplyDelete
Glad you were able to get to the local Writer's Club - sounds fun and informative .. cheers Hilary
I love my Kindle! :)ReplyDelete
It's really exciting to see all the changes going on in the world of publishing these days :)
I do worry about Amazon taking over the world but buy most of my books through them these days.ReplyDelete
My ereader is my iPad and although I have different ereading apps on it, I find the Kindle app by far the best. We live in interesting times!
Usually my eyes gloss over when reading anything about ereaders. It just feels like another world to me. (I know, I have to catch up with the times.) But I found your post very interesting. Thanks for sharing this.ReplyDelete
I passed along the Lucky 7 Challenge to you today on my blog. Click over if you're interested.
An interesting discussion. Hope to follow your links later to find out more. I have Kindle on my desktop and laptop. Access to a book *instantly* and for 1 dollar or less is hard to pass up!ReplyDelete
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There used to be a word processor called Amipro. It was very similar to Word but better. And it didn't have all the bugs that Word has. Sadly, Amipro vanished and we have to struggle with Word. But at least we were able to convert our Amipro documents to Word format. I'm hoping we'll be able to convert our ebooks when the time comes. ~MiriamReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on technology. I'm Canadian so I have Kobo ereader but on my desktop and laptop I have Kindle app and VirtualSource Bookshelf app. It's too bad that for different publishers I need different applications...ReplyDelete
I cringe when all eReaders are called Kindle too... I use a Kobo and adore it! I don't adore that I can't buy books for it on Amazon though. That makes me a sad panda.ReplyDelete
I'm in Ohio and we have a couple decent eLibraries online, which I use all the time. But, the catch is there's always a wait for the good books. And the time limit on ours is 14 days, so if you get a thick book, Read Fast.
I haven't gotten a ereader yet and don't know when I will. The way things change technology quickly becomes old not long after it comes out. The digital movement has opened a world of possibilities that are mind boggling.ReplyDelete
I took your request to be a blog listed in my marketing series and am going with your suggestion of "nostalgia"--that's where I'll be linking to your blog. Thanks!
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Gosh, I HOPE Kindle isn't the new Betamax. (I LOVE my Kindle!) Um, and I still have some Beta tapes. And a whole bunch of VHS. And 8-tracks. And records. Crud.ReplyDelete
I use the iPad for ebooks, but only get to it at strange hours, because I share with my husband. Interesting comparison with Betamax, though I hope it will be around a lot longer. JulieReplyDelete
Hi Ros,ReplyDelete
This is a really good post and sums up the evening really well.
Even as a technophobe I too came away with a tingle and a little more understanding of all the exciting possibilities which await authors, publishers and readers.
Hi Rosalind, I am a complete novice where EPublishing is concerned. I just manage to read books on Kindle which I downloaded for my PC.ReplyDelete
It's a whole new world, but think it will be a while yet before hard copies disappear. Although I have a Kindle and totally enjoy it, I still like a REAL book in my hands. I suppose the younger generations won't be so nostalgic.ReplyDelete


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Health insurance for most young adults on New York and California's Obamacare health exchanges will cost dramatically less than what twentysomethings have said they'd be willing to spend on insurance, a new analysis finds.
The attractive prices could significantly boost enrollment in those states' exchanges and help keep premiums low for people of all ages, said Christina LaMontagne, vice president of price-comparison site NerdWallet, which did the analysis.
"Health insurance can be as affordable for young adults as their cell-phone bill," said LaMontagne.
"We expect many young adults will find the monthly subsidized prices of $101 in California or $114 in New York affordable," said LaMontagne, whose site has created a cost calculator for comparing premium pricing in those states.
NerdWallet's interviews with young adults have consistently shown they'd be willing to purchase health insurance if it cost in the range of $150-$170 per month, LaMontagne said. Those people, like effectively everyone else in the United States under the Affordable Care Act, must obtain health insurance by 2014 or pay a financial penalty.
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"Most young people want insurance, they value insurance, but they just can't afford it," she said.


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Day Two of the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships did not disappoint, with big wins in the SUP Distance Race that put out some pretty awesome imagery. Jamie Mitchell, Casper Steinfath and Fernando Stalla finished in the top three places in the Men's SUP division, with Angela Jackson, Olivia Piana and Shannon Bell as the top three finishers on the Women's side. Check out the images from Day 2:
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The Court Theatre presents events most weeks of the year and provides a wide range and variety of entertainment. There's something suitable for all ages - from full scale musicals to one person shows, plays to panto and music that covers all tastes from jazz to rock, and much, much more.
Now in its 40th ruby anniversary year, The Court Theatre at Pendley, Tring was established in 1978 and is set in a fine Victorian building dating back exactly 100 years from the date we opened it as a theatre.
Originally a riding school, The Court Theatre is set in the attractive woodland estate of Pendley Manor (once the family home of TV sport commentator, Dorian Williams) on the rural outskirts of Tring.
We have a mainline station via Euston (35 mins) a few minutes away and are only 25 minutes from both the M25 (Junction 20) and the M1 (Junctions 9 and 12).
We hope you enjoy your visit here and look forward to welcoming you at The Court soon!