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[Adopted 12-14-2009 by L.L. No. 15-2009[1]]
Editor's Note: This local law provided that it shall take effect on January 2, 2010, subject to acceptance and filing by the Secretary of State.
Pursuant to § 7-725-a of the Village Law, the Board of Trustees herein enacts this article to regulate the review of site plan applications and the issuance of site plan approvals, denials, approvals with modifications and approvals with conditions by the Village Planning Board.
The Board finds that reasonable supervision and control over the layout and design of certain sites is necessary to provide for community health, safety and welfare. While a designated use may be appropriate for a certain zoning district or even a particular parcel, control over layout and design of the site must be effected in order to integrate the site into the surrounding community and to obviate, or at least substantially mitigate, negative effects a particular developmental proposal could or would engender. Further, the regulations provided in Chapter 183, Zoning, do not provide the type of site-specific review necessary to assure those ends. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees finds that, in the circumstances set forth below, proposals for site development or redevelopment must be reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of any building permit or certificate of occupancy respecting such development or redevelopment.
The Board also finds that the site plan review and approval process must be designed to both protect, preserve and advance the interests of the community and to encourage positive economic development within the Village. While community interests must not be sacrificed, it also must be recognized that excessive, duplicative or unnecessary administrative proceedings serve only to chill economic growth. The underlying aim of this article is to provide control over construction in a manner which prevents negative construction and encourages positive community and economic development.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
- A rendering, drawing or sketch prepared to all relevant specifications and containing necessary elements, as set forth in this article, which shows the arrangement, layout and design of the proposed use of a single parcel of land as shown on said plan. Plats showing lots, blocks or sites which are subject to review pursuant to authority provided for the review of subdivisions under § 7-728 of the Village Law shall continue to be subject to such review and shall not be subject to review as site plans under this article. However, this article shall apply in the case of any proposal which contemplates the use of a particular parcel in conjunction or interrelation with one or other parcels. In such circumstances, the term "single parcel" as stated above shall be deemed to respect all of the properties involved.
Where an approved site plan or the approval of modifications to an existing site plan is required pursuant to this article, no building permit, plumbing permit, sign permit or certificate of occupancy may be issued until such time as the site plan approval or approval of site plan modification is issued.
[Amended 3-8-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010]
Any site plan approval or approval of site plan modification issued pursuant to the provisions of this article shall become null, void and of no further effect unless a building permit for the construction upon said site plan shall have been issued within 180 days of the filing of such approval.
However, in such instance where an approved site plan requires area or use variance relief or special permission issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Board of Trustees, the one-hundred-eighty-day period shall not begin to run until the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Board of Trustees shall file its determination on an application respecting such relief, provided said application is filed within 60 days of the filing of the site plan approval or approval of site plan modification.
No parcel or part thereof may be the subject of an application for a site plan approval within one year after the determination rendered on a site plan application is filed, unless such application is substantially different from the previous application.
The Planning Board of the Village of Amityville is hereby authorized to review, approve, disapprove, approve with modifications and approve with conditions, site plans and modifications to existing site plans as required by this article.
An approved site plan shall be required for the following when such concerns commercial, industrial, multiple residence or senior citizen multiple residence development as follows:
Any application for a building permit or certificate of occupancy where there is an increase in building area or floor area, exclusive of outside storage, of 10% or more.
Any application for a building permit or certificate of occupancy which proposes the use of parking facilities located on any other parcel, whether adjacent or not.
Any application for a building permit or certificate of occupancy which proposes the use of parking facilities located on any other parcel, whether vacant or not.
Any substantial reconfiguration of a site or approved site plan.
New commercial, industrial, multiple residence or senior citizen multiple-residence development.
Substantial commercial, industrial, multiple residence or senior citizen multiple-residence redevelopment.
Any significant commercial, industrial, multiple residence or senior citizen multiple-residence redevelopment or reconfiguration of an approved site plan located within 100 feet of any waterway or designated wetland.
Any application for a building permit or certificate of occupancy which receives a positive declaration pursuant to applicable environmental quality review statutes and regulations by another involved agency.
Any change of use which increases on-site parking requirements by 10% or more if such requires providing a parking area not on an existing site plan.
Any application respecting the outside storage of material, whether or not offered for retail or wholesale sales, which occupies 10% or more of the subject property.
Any application for a building permit or certificate of occupancy which seeks to erect freestanding lighting within 100 feet of any residentially zoned or developed property, any public park or any waterway.
Any application for a building permit or an application concerning site development which fails to conform to the site development guidelines adopted by the Planning Board pursuant to § 24-22, unless waived or modified by the Planning board.
Any application for a subdivision.
Any proposed change in average grade of the subject premises of more than one foot.
An approved site plan shall also be required for any application for a building permit or certificate of occupancy which requires an environmental declaration be made and no other Village agency has jurisdiction over the issue, in which event no public hearing shall be required.
The Planning Board shall have the authority to impose such reasonable conditions and/or restrictions as are directly related to and/or incidental to a proposed site plan, reasonably anticipated uses thereof and/or reasonably anticipated community development. Such conditions and/or restrictions may be imposed as covenants and restrictions.
The Planning Board shall have authority to impose modifications as are directly related to and/or incidental to a proposed site plan, reasonably anticipated uses thereof and/or reasonably anticipated community development.
In reviewing site plans, consideration shall be given to the public health, safety, welfare and to the comfort and convenience of the public in general, of the residents of the community at large and of the immediate neighborhood in particular.
In reviewing site plan applications, the Planning Board shall give consideration to the following factors, among others:
That all proposed vehicular and pedestrian accessways, entrances and exits are adequate in width, grade, alignment and visibility; are not located too near street corners or other places of public assembly; and other similar design and safety considerations, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
That adequate off-street parking and loading spaces are provided to prevent parking in public streets of vehicles of any persons connected with or visiting the site and that the interior vehicular and pedestrian circulation system is adequate to provide safe and reasonably viable accessibility to all required off-street parking lots, loading bays and building services.
That sites are reasonably screened from the view of adjacent and/or nearby residentially zoned or developed parcels and residential streets and that the general landscaping and general character of the site is such as to enhance the character of the Village and local community and is in character with the neighborhood.
That all existing trees over four inches in diameter, measured three feet above the base of the trunk, shall be retained to the maximum extent possible. The Planning Board may require an applicant to submit a plan showing all such trees and/or all existing vegetation. If review pursuant to this article is required, no land clearing shall be conducted except pursuant to the approved site plan and not until the site plan approval has been filed.
That all plazas and other paved areas intended for use by pedestrians shall, to the extent reasonably practical, employ decorative pavements and/or shall use plant materials so as to prevent the creation of vast expanses of pavement.
That all outdoor lighting is of such nature and design and arranged so as to preclude the diffusion of glare onto adjoining properties and streets.
That building facades are compatible with the Bay Village architectural theme.
That the drainage system and layout proposal will afford an adequate solution to any reasonably anticipated drainage problems.
That plans for internal water and sewer systems are adequate.
That the site plan is in conformance with the proposed and reasonably anticipated uses of the parcel pursuant to Chapter 183, Zoning.
That the refuse containment and disposal facilities are adequate for the site and do not intrude upon adjacent property, streets or other public ways or individuals visiting or working on the site; all such facilities shall contain a concrete floor and shall be enclosed by a six-foot-high cyclone fence with self-closing and self-latching gates. The fence shall be provided with privacy slats on all sides for its full height. The Planning Board shall have the authority to approve alternative enclosures that they find to be more appropriate.
That the general health, safety and welfare of the Village and the local community is not negatively affected by the proposed site plan.
That the proposed site plan will provide development in harmony with and will have a positive influence upon the community.
No building permit shall be issued for any construction in connection with an approval site plan unless the Code Enforcement Officer has approved a stormwater pollution prevention plan in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 150 of the Code.
Various on-site structures and uses within the development or site shall be harmonious and in scale to one another and with the neighborhood. No open design foundation system shall be permitted for residential structures within the AE Flood Zones. Open design foundation systems shall only be permitted in FEMA-designated V (Velocity) Zones.
[Added 6-8-2015 by L.L. No. 5-2015]
No application for site plan review and approval shall be deemed complete for submission unless it is first reviewed and cleared by the Code Enforcement Officer. Said officer shall review each such application within 15 days of delivery of the same to the Code Enforcement Officer. If the application is found to be incomplete, the applicant will then be so notified.
If an application is still incomplete 60 days after notice from the Code Enforcement Officer of any incomplete item or items, the application shall be deemed abandoned and the application fee will be forfeited. The Planning Board may, however, grant extensions of the sixty-day time frame.
Upon acceptance of a complete application, which shall include adequate copies of the proposed site plan and all required information, a post-submission conference shall be scheduled with the Code Enforcement Officer to discuss and review the site plan submitted so that the applicant may proceed with a clear understanding of the Village's requirements in matters relating to the development of the site, including the provisions of this article and Chapter 183, Zoning. The applicant may request an informal review of the application by the Planning Board prior to the public hearing.
The Planning Board shall render its decision within 62 days from the conclusion of the public hearing.
The time within which the Planning Board must render its decision may be extended by mutual consent of the Planning Board and the applicant.
All Planning Board decisions must be filed with the Village Clerk and a copy thereof mailed to the applicant.
The applicant shall cause a site plan to be prepared by a New York State duly licensed architect, civil engineer or surveyor. The site plan shall include those of the elements listed herein which are appropriate to the proposed development and any additional information required by the Planning Board.
The site plan shall include:
The location of existing and proposed buildings and/or structural improvements.
The location and design of all uses not requiring structures, such as off-street parking and loading areas and areas designated for outside storage.
The location, height, direction, power and time of operation for any proposed outdoor lighting.
The location of any exterior signs.
The location, arrangement and proposed means of access and egress, including sidewalks, driveways or other paved areas; profiles indicating grading and cross sections showing width of roadway, location and width of sidewalks and location and size of water and sewer lines. Proposed pedestrian connections to public parking lots should also be shown.
Proposed screening and other landscaping, including a landscape plan, schedule of plantings and underground irrigation system.
The location and connection to facilities of all proposed waterlines, valves and hydrants and all drainage and sewer lines or alternate means of water supply and sewage disposal and treatment facilities.
An outline of any proposed easements, deed restrictions or covenants and a notation of any areas to be dedicated to any public agency.
Any proposed new grades, indicating clearly how such grades will meet existing grades of adjacent properties or the street.
Elevations of all existing and proposed principal and accessory structures.
If the site plan indicates only a first stage, a supplementary plan indicating the ultimate site development and all phases of interim development.
The location of any buildings, structures and vehicular and/or pedestrian entrances and exits within 50 feet of the subject property.
The zoning classification of all properties within 50 feet of the subject property.
Any other information required by the Planning Board.
Unless waived by the Planning Board, plans for all required improvements must be submitted by a New York State duly licensed civil engineer or licensed architect or surveyor. Installation of all improvements must be under the direct supervision of a registered architect or licensed engineer.
The applicant shall provide a letter from a New York State duly licensed architect or engineer certifying that all construction, improvements and work has been completed in accordance with the approved site plan, the Code of the Village of Amityville, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, as well as all other relevant laws, rules and regulations. Such letter shall be a requirement for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
The Planning Board is hereby authorized to enact rules to supplement the requirements noted in § 24-20. The Planning Board may promulgate such forms as it deems appropriate respecting applications pursuant to this article.
The Planning Board shall have full authority to interpret and implement this article.
The Planning Board is hereby further empowered to enact general guidelines and specifications for site development. Such authority includes setting guidelines for architectural design and character consistent and compatible with the Bay Village architectural theme. Any application for a building permit or certificate of occupancy must comply with such restrictions unless a site plan is approved pursuant to § 24-23.
[Amended 3-8-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010]
With regard to any particular application, the Planning Board may, when reasonable, waive any requirements indicated in § 24-20, any rule it has promulgated pursuant to § 24-21 or guidelines and specifications it has enacted pursuant to § 24-22 in the event that any such requirements are found not to further the interest of the public health, safety or general welfare or intent of the chapter or to be inappropriate to a particular site plan.
The Planning Board may require in any specific case that additional information be indicated on a site plan, notwithstanding that such is not required by § 24-20 or any rule promulgated pursuant to § 24-21 or general guidelines and specifications promulgated pursuant to § 24-22, if the Board finds such information necessary or beneficial to its review of the application.
The Zoning Board of Appeals may seek an advisory opinion from the Planning Board for examination and comment on any site plan or developmental proposal when it finds that such review and comment would be helpful in its review of any application within its jurisdiction. If the Planning Board shall determine that a site plan application is not required pursuant to the terms of this article, it shall issue a response to the Zoning Board of Appeals within 30 days. If the Planning Board shall determine that a site plan application is required, it shall so notify the Zoning Board of Appeals and the applicant within 30 days. If a site plan application is not necessary, the Planning Board may nevertheless issue comments and recommendations on the developmental proposal. However, such comments and recommendations shall not be binding upon the Zoning Board of Appeals. The time within which the Zoning Board of Appeals must make a decision shall be tolled during the pendency of any request made pursuant to this subsection.
The Planning Board may seek an advisory opinion from the Zoning Board of Appeals concerning the interpretation of any section of the Village Code within the jurisdiction of the Zoning Board of Appeals and/or concerning the necessity or nature of any variance or special exception relief which may be presented in any site plan application. In such circumstances, notice of the request shall be forwarded to the applicant, who shall have 10 days to file comments with the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall file response within 30 days after the expiration of the time frame within which applicant may submit comments. The time within which the Planning Board shall be required to render a decision on the application shall be tolled during the pendency of any request for an advisory opinion.


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Three Steps to New Year's Goal Setting
Why do we make New Year's Resolutions? Human nature is to love a fresh start. A new day, a new quarter, a new year. But if you've experienced disappointment with making resolutions that start January 1st, (or perhaps the 2nd to allow for some celebration recovery on the 1st) then read on.
Most people make resolutions that are very stoic and lack inspiration. They focus on all the NO's rather than what they want to create in the upcoming year.
"No cigarettes for me in 2017." Not too exciting, is it?
Most people leave it there, and they don't get hyper focused on the end result. The truth is, if you don't have a compelling end result that gets you so jazzed up that you are excited to wake up the next day and attack the new goal, it most likely will not last. There's a few ways to think of your end goal. Flat and two dimensional, or in an emotion-oriented way. The first way is a simple, "I am going to quit smoking because my doctor keep telling me to."
The second way is, "I am going to finally quit smoking because I'm so sick of huffing and puffing after two flights of stairs, and not being able to feel good about playing with my kids. Plus, I'd love to be able to work out with my wife without wimping out after five minutes." Imagining yourself at the point of achievement of these things will get you feeling, how? Excited, right? This is the emotional connection that we are looking for! Attaching these feelings to the thought of your goals is much more powerful than stating a goal alone.
Paired with that, you need a solid WHY. If you have a strong enough reason WHY you want this goal then, when it gets tough, you'll keep going. If not, you're going to quit. Be honest with yourself. Is it going to get tough? You bet it is. If you're going to lose 40 pounds this year, then will it be tough to eat mindfully at the upcoming Super Bowl party? Yup. Will it get challenging at your sister's wedding? Your dad's birthday? Your anniversary? Every single weekend? Yes, yes, yes, and yes. There won't ever be a year, month, or quarter that isn't filled up with situations and events that try to get you off track.
How do you combat this? Send yourself to a weight loss ranch in Arizona for a year where you do not have to face real life? Sounds expensive.
The way to counteract these events from derailing you is to prepare yourself mentally with a great big huge WHY and a healthy dose of reality. If you have a compelling enough reason that this is YOUR YEAR to succeed at weight loss, then this WHY is what you'll pull from when times get tough. Get off track a little? Get right back on because you have this big huge WHY. "I want to feel good in my skin every single day. I want to put on whatever clothes I want and know that they'll look great because I have sculpted the body that makes me feel good in those clothes. Feeling that good in those clothes will feel better than eating these French fries will right now."
Add to this the sobering awareness that you'll be saying no to certain foods at gatherings and remind yourself that your goals are more important than these temporary pleasures. This takes fortitude, but this fortitude is largely drawn not from willpower, but from having that big WHY solidly planted in your mind. If you've been failing at goals for years it is likely due to you falsely believing that willpower will get you there and what you really needed was an emotional connection to the feeling of achieving the goal, or as we've been discussing; a big WHY.
These are empowering feelings and they are motivating because they fill you up with a force which immediately puts into perspective how small and silly these temptations actually are. It takes the power right out of things that usually would derail our success. Temptations can create false worlds around us that seem impossible to defeat. Remember, FEAR means False Expectations Appearing Real. A solid WHY will squash those fears and put you back in control.
The next ingredient to include in successful goal setting for the new year is frequent review of the goal. So many people write their goal and don't think of it again for month, or months, or even the whole year. You can't make a goal in January and then remind yourself in October, and expect success. Weekly review or even better, daily review of the goal is best. Write it in your calendar ahead each week to remind yourself. Put reminders that will pop up on your phone. Get a sticky notes app on your computer screen. Sit and think of your goals each morning. Add various ways to keep them fresh in your mind, but make sure that you are reviewing the goal with emotion. It is not going to inspire you to flatly scan the words with your eyes if you aren't simultaneously reminding yourself why this goal is going to absolutely change your life forever.
The final thing to add to your goal session is a decision. This may sound odd, because you think that you did that in step one, however there's more to it than that. Most of us fool ourselves into thinking we've made a decision when actually we've just signed up to TRY it until it gets too uncomfortable. Have you truly decided that THIS is it? You ARE achieving this no matter what? Or are you just trying it? Be honest and shove fear aside. Yes, it will be scary because you know you're going out of a comfort zone to get there. If you could achieve your most important goals and stay inside your comfort zone it means the goal isn't actually new. It's something you're already doing. If it's new, it's outside your comfort zone. Accept this and save yourself added pain. Once you do that, you can actually decide what this new year will be bringing you.
Here's a three-step review of the success formula for goal setting:
1. Have a compelling WHY (emotion) with a healthy dose of reality (preparation for challenges).
2. Review the goal daily and feel the end result (think of your why every day until it becomes who you ARE).
3. Be honest: are you doing it or just trying it? (Trying it will end as soon as it gets uncomfortable. Doing it is a decision that means if you get off track, you're getting right back on.)
Go for it! You won't regret it! What you will regret is looking back at all the time wasted not achieving your dreams.

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In the Beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth. Gen 1:1
Following is a science article written to inform and to enlighten. It summarizes "new suppositions" presented at a recent American Astronomical Society function.
We were struck by how few "facts" are in the article versus conjecture. It is often said that the Bible is not "scientific" in that it doesn't try to explain how something was done; i.e. God created the Heavens and the earth doesn't attempt to explain how He created them.
Here however is a classic "science" article practically devoid of actual facts which is the opposite of what we expect science to be. So what do we learn here? We highlight speculation and or faith versus fact or actual knowledge in the article.
Solar system may be more compact than thought
January 2010 by Rachel Courtland, Washington, DC
The solar system may be significantly more compact than previously thought, according to a new computer simulation of the cloud of comets that enshrouds the solar system. The work suggests the cloud may not contain as much material as once suspected, which could resolve a long-standing problem in models of how the planets formed.
Long-period comets, which take longer than 200 years to orbit the sun, come from all directions in the sky, an observation that has long led scientists to believe that they were nudged out of a diffuse halo of icy objects surrounding the solar system – the Oort Cloud.
The objects probably formed from the same disc of material that gave rise to the planets but were scattered outwards by Jupiter and Saturn a few hundred million years after their birth.
The Oort Cloud is too dim to be seen by telescopes, but astronomers believe it has two components. Long-period comets were thought to originate in an outer portion extending from 20,000 to 200,000 astronomical units from the sun (where 1 AU is the Earth-sun distance).
Solar system models also predict the existence of an inner shell that stretches some 3000 to 20,000 AU from the sun. But researchers believed that objects orbiting inside this shell would never come close enough to the sun to produce glorious cometary displays because they would be ejected into interstellar space once they approached Jupiter and Saturn.
A new computer simulation suggests this gravitational barrier might instead be "leaky", allowing a number of objects to pass inside Jupiter's orbit. Jupiter and Saturn may actually nudge the interlopers onto elongated paths that bring them closer to the sun.
Persistent mystery
The work suggests that more than half of all long-period comets could come from this unseen "inner" Oort Cloud, which would mean that the solar system is much more compact than thought.
"There may not be nearly as much stuff as far out as we thought," says Nathan Kaib of the University of Washington in Seattle, who presented the RESULTS! on Tuesday at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Washington, DC.
"The region of the Oort Cloud that is not supposed to produce any comets may be the dominant producer of comets."
That could help solve a persistent mystery about the solar system. Hundreds of long-period comets have been catalogued, and their numbers had suggested that the outer Oort Cloud might contain about 40 times as much mass as Earth……Source:NewScientist; Excerpted.
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When the Morning Edition team arrived in Puerto Rico to report our series on the island's difficult situation, one of the first things we noticed was, strangely enough, the sound of the coquis — tiny frogs whose mating chant goes on throughout the night.
In fact, the sound of music — whether by the coquis, from stores, or blaring from passing cars — accompanied us continually. The island seems to always keep moving to the sound of various beats.
It would be too easy to arrive at a location as a journalist and shuttle from one story to the next — crime, unemployment, exodus. But Puerto Rico kept reminding us at every turn that this is, in fact, a place of tremendous beauty and soul. And part of that was the music and joy of living that the people exuded, even during their most troubled time.
We wanted to make sure we did justice to this place's name — "the island of enchantment" — and finish a series on a very difficult topic with a discussion about some of the things that make this place so charming. Undoubtedly, that is its musical richness.
In addition to hearing some of the island's traditional bomba music, we paid a visit to one of the most legendary rappers in Puerto Rico, Tego Calderon. He is responsible for some of Latin hip-hop's most danceable music, but is also vocal about Puerto Rican independence — his lyrics are some of the more politically deep ones in Latin music.
For more music from Puerto Rico, check out NPR's Alt.Latino for a special Puerto Rican music edition.
We've spent much of this week on the island of Puerto Rico hearing about hard times, massive debt, drug violence, people leaving for the mainland. Well, we couldn't end the week without talking about some of the things people love about the island, and that includes the music. One member of our traveling party was NPR's Jasmine Garsd. She hosts the NPR music program Alt.Latino. And on a Saturday night she brought me to Music Central, a salsa club.
JASMINE GARSD, BYLINE: We are kind of in an alleyway in the Old San Juan, in el viejo San Juan.
GREENE: Well, let's head into this club and see what they're playing in there.
GARSD: Yeah, let's do it.
GREENE: We were listening to a style of music that's called bomba. It's related to another style heard a lot on the island - salsa. And music is part of the fabric of Puerto Rico. Jasmine explained how Puerto Ricans have often used music to tell difficult stories in an exuberant way.
GARSD: Sometimes when people listen to those lyrics, it's this happy, upbeat dancing song about being in jail or immigrating and missing your home country.
GREENE: So an uplifting feeling but with lyrics that really tell a sadder tale.
GARSD: Often, yes.
GREENE: And as we've heard this week, people here could use a lift now more than ever.
GARSD: Music is everywhere. I mean you hear it blasting out of the cars, street centers, everywhere. You know, even to the coquis, the little frogs, making their own music.
GREENE: (Unintelligible).
GARSD: Yeah.
GREENE: When we were getting ready for this trip, you said there was one musician who we absolutely had to meet. Who is he?
GARSD: Tego Calderon. He's a rapper-slash-reggaeton artist. So - oh, there's some reggaeton.
GREENE: Nice.
GARSD: Do you hear that beat? That's reggaeton.
GREENE: Tego Calderon - he is someone a lot of people are turning to these days. We had barely met the musician outside his studio when he got stopped by a fan.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN #1: (Spanish spoken)
TEGO CALDERON: (Spanish spoken)
GREENE: A girl in a school uniform lept out of an SUV, snapped a picture with him, and then jumped right back in the waiting car.
CALDERON: It happens a lot, everywhere I go.
GREENE: Tego's 41. He was wearing a purple T-shirt and he kept pushing his long dreads away from his oversized sunglasses. We were on the sidewalk outside his studio in Santurce. It's an area of the capital, San Juan, where paint is peeling off houses. It's just a few blocks from a neighborhood that's known for drug violence. It's not the kind of place you'd go looking for an international music star, but Tego was born nearby and he wanted his studio here, to send a message that this place isn't dying.
CALDERON: It's a poor neighborhood but it's growing. There's a Wal-Mart from a block now. There's a Walgreen's. But back in the days it was very important for the music in Puerto Rico. But it fell and now we're building it up.
GREENE: Building back a place known for its rich culture and music seems to capture a lot of what this island is going through. Do we hear about this neighborhood in some of your music?
CALDERON: Yeah, a lot. There's a song called "It's Easy."
GREENE: The song is about his studio and this neighborhood. One lyric is my sacrifice and the reward.
GREENE: What do you think of people leaving and going to the mainland right now to get away from all of this?
CALDERON: Oh, we don't need them. They can leave. I don't want them here.
GREENE: As he lit a cigarette, he spoke about a community center he wants to build in the neighborhood, maybe even a school.
CALDERON: I love my island. This is where I'm from. There is where I can talk. This is where I got the power to say things.
GREENE: One thing he talks about a lot is politics. Last fall, a majority of voters here said they want Puerto Rico to become a state - almost as many voted to remain a territory. But Tego is in a vocal minority pushing for independence, for Puerto Rico to be its own country. He believes a better Puerto Rico is not going to come from outside help but from within. Tego also feels like the troubles on the island, including the wave of violence, have been exaggerated.
CALDERON: How I see it, there is a rough time. So keep it simple, stay home with your family, do what you got to do, and don't put yourself in risk being out at certain hours.
GREENE: Are you optimistic for the future of Puerto Rico?
CALDERON: I'm optimistic about the new generation, about the kids I'm raising. I think that the generation that's coming up, going to be better than us.
GREENE: And you could see that belief in the younger generation right on the walls of his studios. We walked inside from the street.
CALDERON: This is where I rehearse.
GREENE: That's your kids at work?
CALDERON: Yeah.
GREENE: Tego has four kids and they're actually featured on a song he said he'll be releasing soon. The lead singer - his five-year-old son. He's singing about how these groceries aren't that heavy at all.
GREENE: That's like the cutest thing I've ever heard.
CALDERON: It's crazy. Everybody loves that song, but I'm not forcing it.
GREENE: Sounds like your family is very important to you.
CALDERON: Yeah, it is. Everything I do for them. I don't want to be famous. I don't want to be rich. I got these kids into this world so I'm going to try to take care of them the best way I can, and that's basically it.
GREENE: That's musician Tego Calderon. And Steve, that's the final voice we'll hear on our series on Puerto Rico this week.
Well, David, thanks for the series. Took us to a place that a lot of people overlook. I heard the optimism there by Tego. And there's some beautiful images in this series. I think of the grandmother dancing with her grandson underneath the bare bulb. Beautiful images but a lot of grim news. What were your impressions?
GREENE: I think very much that - beautiful images and really a grim situation right now. I mean I'll tell you one moment that sticks with me: there was one evening near our hotel in the neighborhood of Condado in San Juan. It's, you know, there are hotels, restaurants - it feels safe. And I was, you know, having a late dinner. And it was surreal. I felt like I was sort of on a movie set, because there I was in the cafe, you know, and there was sort of a border of the cafe and cocktails and music and great food. But then police officers out on the street just guarding everything, you know, almost to make sure that this violence didn't, you know, didn't come inside. Just really strange.
INSKEEP: Constant reminder that things are scarier than they can look. Now, give us a sense of what happens next.
GREENE: Well, you know, I think everyone in Puerto Rico's waiting to see what happens next. There's a new governor. The last governor, he had a severe austerity program to try and turn things around. He laid off government workers, he sold off the big international airport, privatized the highways. And the new governor campaigned against all of that. I mean, just talking about this, it sounds like a lot of what we heard about with Greece, you know, last year. But Puerto Rico's going through these big questions about how to handle their debt, and I think everyone's waiting to see what this new governor does.
INSKEEP: Also questions about the status of Puerto Rico in the future. People have once again voted on statehood or not, and the results were a little confusing.
GREENE: Real political limbo. A lot of people want statehood. They think it could be a huge economic benefit for the island. Some want it to remain a territory and see if they can get out of these big problems. But others think that being an independent nation would just sort of free up Puerto Rico to be able to make its own decisions and that that would help a lot. So it's been really interesting to see. And Steve, one thing I do want to say. We had two photographers from NPR - one in Florida, one in Puerto Rico. They have great photos up at our website, NPR.org. And also there's a special Puerto Rico music edition of our music program, ALT.LATINO, you can listen to.
INSKEEP: Outstanding. Thanks very much, David Greene, on MORNING EDITION from NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Father of NSA leaker says he would return to US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The father of NSA leaker Edward Snowden acknowledged Friday that his son broke the law but does not think he committed treason.
"If folks want to classify him as a traitor, in fact, he has betrayed his government. But I don't believe that he's betrayed the people of the United States," Lonnie Snowden told NBCtelevision's "Today" show.
Snowden said his attorney has informed Attorney General Eric Holder that he believes his son would voluntarily return to the United States if the Justice Department promises not to hold him before trial and not subject him to a gag order, NBC reported.
The elder Snowden hasn't spoken to his son since April, but he said he believes he's being manipulated by people at WikiLeaks. The anti-secrecy group has been trying to help Edward Snowden gain asylum.
"I don't want to put him in peril, but I am concerned about those who surround him," Lonnie Snowden told NBC. "I think WikiLeaks, if you've looked at past history, you know, their focus isn't necessarily the Constitution of the United States. It's simply to release as much information as possible."
Lonnie Snowden declined to comment when reached Friday by The Associated Press.
Edward Snowden, who fled to Russia, is charged with violating U.S. espionage laws for leaking information about National Security Agency surveillance programs.


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Atlas Protection Systems is seeking a new look and presence for their web site. APS, now offers a variety of services, and would like a design which breaks the different major services into main navigation links from the home page and on the template for all pages. The home page ( what this contest is for ) should represent an all encompassing services company for the following services:
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Toyota USA is recalling a range of vehicles due to sticking accelerator pedal, acknowledging that potential accelerator pedal problems were deeper than previously admitted or denied.
According to MSNBC, As recently as November, Bob Carter, Toyota's U.S. brand chief, said there was "no evidence" to support claims that the reported safety problems could be caused by anything other than loose floor mats interfering with the accelerator pedal.
Vehicles affected by the latest recall are:
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• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• 2007-2010 Camry
• 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia
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TORRANCE, Calif., January 21, 2010 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models. This action is separate from the on-going recall of approximately 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of pedal entrapment by incorrect or out of place accessory floor mats. Approximately 1.7 million Toyota Division vehicles are subject to both separate recall actions.
"In recent months, Toyota has investigated isolated reports of sticking accelerator pedal mechanisms in certain vehicles without the presence of floor mats," said TMS Group Vice President Irv Miller. "Our investigation indicates that there is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position. Consistent with our commitment to the safety of our cars and our customers, we have initiated this voluntary recall action."
Toyota's accelerator pedal recall is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles:
• 2009-2010 Corolla,
• 2009-2010 Matrix,
• 2005-2010 Avalon,
• 2007-2010 Camry,
• 2010 Highlander,
• 2007-2010 Tundra,
• 2008-2010 Sequoia
No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by this recall action. Also not affected are Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids.
The condition is rare, but can occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn and, in certain conditions, the accelerator pedal may become harder to depress, slower to return or, in the worst case, stuck in a partially depressed position. Toyota is working quickly to prepare the correction remedy.
In the event that a driver experiences an accelerator pedal that sticks in a partial open throttle position or returns slowly to idle position, the vehicle can be controlled with firm and steady application of the brakes. The brakes should not be pumped repeatedly because it could deplete vacuum assist, requiring stronger brake pedal pressure. The vehicle should be driven to the nearest safe location, the engine shut off and a Toyota dealer contacted for assistance.
Toyota will continue to investigate incidents of unwanted acceleration and take appropriate measures to address any trends that are identified.
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Somewhere, the ghost of Carrie Nation is smiling about a new anti-alcohol ordinance in Laguna Beach. The anti-alcohol crusader, who died in 1911, attacked beer kegs with a hatchet even before Prohibition was imposed when the 18th Amendment went into effect in 1920.
On Nov. 13, the Laguna Beach City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that, according to a Register news story, "would penalize anyone over 21 who knowingly serves alcohol to underage drinkers. A first offense would require participation in a class, and further violations would elevate to a misdemeanor and $1,000 fine."
Lisette Chel of the City Clerk's Office told us that the ordinance's exact wording has not yet been approved, but should be ready for the Dec. 4 council meeting. If the ordinance is approved then, it would go into effect 30 days later.
It does seem odd that a city known, especially in Orange County, for its liberality in many areas, is taking an attitude toward alcohol more typical of Tennessee circa 1926. But the Register story noted, "The local ordinance is necessary, Laguna Beach Police Chief Paul Workman said, because of gaps in the state law relating to underage drinking. Sections on supplying alcohol to minors focus on businesses. The only law applying to behavior within a home, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, offers vague language that is difficult to enforce, he said."
Of course, given that the final wording isn't ready yet, the Laguna ordinance itself might be vague. For example, will there be exact wording to exempt wine used in religious ceremonies?
We imagine many Laguna Beach residents have been to Europe, where use of alcohol is tolerated, even encouraged, at a younger age as part of cultures that go back millennia. Yet here are some death rates from alcohol poisoning, per 100,000 population, according to data from the World Health Organization: United States, 1.6; Spain, 0.4; Greece, 0.3; Italy, 0.2.
To be fair, some European countries have higher rates: Poland, 4.5; Germany, 3.9; and Russia, 2.7.
"It's a good idea for kids to be educated in moderate drinking," Jacob Sullum told us; a senior editor at Reason magazine, he has written books on the tendency of Americans to criminalize private actions.
"It's better for families to introduce kids to alcohol than for them to learn it in college," he said. "It's unrealistic to expect kids to wait to drink until they're 21. Most are drinking before the end of high school. It's prudent for parents to have a party – say, a prom party – with moderate drinking, and take away kids' car keys, than for the kids to drink in the shadows. Of course, the other parents would OK having their kids attend the party. Instead of stamping out teen drinking entirely, parents should be able to channel it into a less-dangerous direction."
This also is a civil-rights issue for us. We don't want the Nanny State snooping around people's homes, looking for supervised teen drinking.
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It was another disappointing night for the Philadelphia Eagles and PFT Live will be covering the fallout.
Mike Florio will be talking with Howard Eskin of 94 WIP Radio in the wake of the 28-13 loss to the Saints on Monday. After the game, Andy Reid said that there was no quarterback change coming and there was a report that a member of the Eagles staff feels like they erred in firing defensive coordinator Juan Castillo. Throw in some in in-game tweets from Marcus Vick and it was just another night in the 2012 season for the Eagles.
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Kulaniakea Fisher was recognized in 2008 as a "rising star" by the Super Lawyers rating service, but those who grew up with him knew he was a rising star all along.
Kulani has had a great group of supportive friends—the kind that parents wish for their children—and they have been right there beside him, from taking AP and college classes while still in high school to staying in touch in the present.
From the Class of '93, Kulani attended Brigham Young University on a scholarship. He interrupted his studies to serve a two-year LDS Church mission in Argentina, then finished earning an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering before going on to earn a Juris Doctor degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School.
He was admitted to the bar and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2003. He joined the law firm of Workman Nydegger in 2006.
The 2008 Super Lawyers rating was based on peer nominations, peer evaluations, and independent research. However, they probably didn't know the rising star was nearly extinguished when as a young man, Kulani fell into the ocean and almost drowned while crabbing in an Oregon bay.
They probably also didn't know he loves cooking, shooting, biking, and participating in Iron Man Triathlons. And he still stays connected to his Blanding roots. Married and the father of three daughters, Kulani's family is his life; it is their light that he reflects. He currently lives and practices in the Salt Lake Valley.


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New Execution Date Set For Troy Anthony Davis Who Was Convicted Of 1989 Murder Of Savannah Police Officer Mark McPhail
Georgia Attorney General Thurbert E. Baker offers the following information in the case against Troy Anthony Davis, who is currently scheduled to be executed during the execution window starting at noon on October 27, 2008 and ending at noon on November 3, 2008.
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On October 15, 2008, the
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 1989, Officer David Owens, of the Savannah Police Department, responded to a call of "an officer down" at the Greyhound bus station on Oglethorpe Avenue (T. 759)[1]. Officer Owens found the victim, Mark McPhail, a 27 year-old Savannah police officer, lying face down in the parking lot of the Burger King restaurant next to the bus station. (T. 759). Officer McPhail's mouth was filled with blood and bits of his teeth were on the sidewalk. As he began administering CPR to the victim, Officer Owens noticed that the victim's firearm was still snapped into his holster. (T. 761).
Larry Young, who was present at the scene, told police that between midnight and 1:00 a.m. he had walked from the Burger King parking lot, which was frequented by transients and homeless individuals, to the convenience store down the block to purchase beer. (T. 797-798). Sylvester "Red" Coles saw Young leave the pool hall next door and began following Young demanding a beer. (T. 798). Coles continued to harass Mr. Young all the way back to the Burger King. (T. 799). When Young arrived at the parking lot, Harriet Murray and two unidentified men were sitting on a low wall by the restaurant. Davis and Daryl Collins, who had taken a shortcut to the parking lot, came out from behind the bank and surrounded Mr. Young. (T. 799). Mr. Coles, who was facing Mr. Young, told him not to walk away "cause you don't know me, I'll shoot you," and began digging in his pants. (T. 845). The two men seated on the wall fled, and Ms. Murray ran to the back door of the Burger King, which was locked. (T. 799). Davis, who was behind Young and to his right, blindsighted him, striking him on the side of the face with a snub-nosed pistol, inflicting a severe head injury which formed the basis of Count III of the indictment. Mr. Young began to bleed profusely, and he stumbled to a van parked in front of the Burger King drive-in window, asking the occupants for help. (T. 803). When the driver did not respond, he went to the drive-in window, but the manager shut it in his face. (T. 803, 915).
In response to the disturbance in the parking lot, Officer McPhail, who was working as a security guard at the restaurant, walked rapidly from behind the bus station, with his nightstick in his hand and ordered the three men to halt. (T. 849). Mr. Collins and Davis fled, and Officer McPhail ran past Sylvester Coles in pursuit of
Thirty minutes after the killing, Red Coles appeared at his sister's house a few blocks from the bus station. Mr. Coles asked his sister for another shirt. (T. 915). Shortly thereafter,
Pursuant to an investigation, police learned that on the night prior to the killing,
Shortly after Michael Cooper was shot, Eric Ellison and D.D. Collins picked up
An autopsy revealed that Officer McPhail was shot twice. One bullet entered the corner of his cheekbone on the left side and exited the back of his neck; the bullet blew away bits of his teeth, and his lip was impaled on his teeth. (T. 782-784). The second bullet passed through the armhole of McPhail's bullet-proof vest, and entered his chest on the left side. (T. 784). This bullet pierced the lung and the aorta, and lodged in the opposite side between the third and fourth vertebrae, at the back of the chest cavity near the spinal column. (T. 784-787). The cause of the victim's death was a loss of blood from a gunshot wound to the left side of his chest. (T. 789). The pathologist further noted that there were scrapes and lacerations on the victim's arms and legs, and an apparent injury to his right thigh, which could have been grazed by a bullet. (T. 788-789).
A ballistics expert testified that the bullet that wounded Michael Cooper could have been fired from a .38 special revolver or a .357 magnum. (T. 1291). The bullet from McPhail's body was of the same type and was possibly fired from the same weapon as used in the Cooper shooting. (T. 1292). Four .38 special casings recovered at Cloverdale, where Michael Cooper was wounded, were fired from the same gun as casings found at the scene of Officer McPhail's murder. (T. 1292).
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"In the post-Katrina era, the Category Five Hurricane Camille, which devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1969, is often forgotten. Mark Smith's Camille, 1969 provides a fresh perspective on Hurricane Camille by examining not only the human dimensions of the disaster but also the racial and political contexts that shaped both the immediate impact of the storm and the long recovery that followed."
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Thirty-six years before Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans and southern Mississippi, the region was visited by one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to hit the United States: Camille.
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It was just yesterday that people in Canada on Bell, Telus or Rogers who also owned the under-rated (and underappreciated) Samsung ATIV S were greeted with a double OS and firmware update, bringing their phones up to the coveted GDR2 status (OS build 10327).
Of course it was later revealed that some features like FM Radio (which may not be supported by the hardware) and the ability to set a pre-defined camera app were missing. Still, the additional bug fixes in GDR2 are nothing to shy away from, including the reduction in the size of Other Storage or the .WAV file support in email.
Today, it looks like those with unlocked and international ATIV S devices, which includes ourselves, are ready to get the update. By heading to your Settings > Phone Update > Check for updates, you can begin to download the OS and new firmware. You will need to be on Wi-Fi to do so and the process to download and prepare will take 5-10 minutes. Then it could take another 20 minutes or so to install the update, depending on how many apps, games and contacts you have installed.
We're curious as to what this update brings and if it is any different than what those in Canada have received. We'll follow up as soon as our update process is complete. We only have 871MB free on the device with 5.71GB being devoted to, you guessed it, Other storage. How much will we gain back? Stay tuned.
Update: Our Other Storage has now dropped from 5.71GB to a more reasonable 2.3GB post-update.
Thanks, Tumultus, for the heads up


text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - What do you do in yore free time? Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in What do you do in yore free time? Goto page 1, 2 Next Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Holidays View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message emekoJoined: 16 Nov 2005Posts: 4 Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:27 pm Post subject: What do you do in yore free time? Hi I'm Japanese girl and twenty years old. Because I work a part time job, I do not have much time, but I'm watching TV and movies in my free time. "What do you do in your free time " Back to top zooJoined: 19 Sep 2005Posts: 36 Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:36 pm Post subject: Hi!! I'm a Japanese girl ,too and 19 years old. I am reading book in my free time in recent days !! 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Friday, October 22, 2010
Link Roundup - No Toys Edition
At first, it was just gone until the next day, and I didn't have to take things away every day. Then I started making her go two days until she got it back, and she got worse at picking up her toys. So I switched it up to keeping them until she decides to help pick up, then the next morning she gets one item or group of things back. Yesterday was her first day getting something back, today was her second. Tonight, I had to take away both those things plus some random stuffed animals. Wow, three is a good time.
Let's talk about things that won't make us gnash our teeth.
So easy even I could do it :>) - Circle Skirt Tutorial at MADE.
no big dill shows us how to make a CD or DVD Envelope when you want to give them as gifts or just pretty them up.
I'm still a sucker for quiet books, and this one at Oopsey Daisy is no exception.
At first I wasn't sure about these Pipe Cleaner Covers from Pony Tails & Fish Scales, but they are really quickly growing on me. Lots of possibilities!
Rhythm of the Home has a quick and easy tutorial on turning a Sweater into a Scarf - wow!
Very cute - this Mini Purse and Toddler Wallet at seven thirty three is a very fun idea.
Pondered in My Heart has a tutorial on How To Make a Lace Chapel Veil.
Martha Stewart makes me twitchy, but these Pipe Cleaner Creatures are awfully cute.
I'm still cracking up over this Super Easy Monster Hand Puppet at Frugal Family Fun Blog. [My subtitle: This is what happens when a little one sneaks into craft supplies.]
I haven't poked around much, but the theory itself is interesting: Make 5 Dinners in 1 Hour. (It's a subscription thing, but you can check it out.)
Cheap, healthy, and delicious. Why don't I eat more of this stuff? Katie at Kitchen Stewardship is encouraging us to Try Some Squash.
Natural Health Goodies is talking about Water Kefir. I'm intrigued and afraid, especially since an IRL friend recently told me about how hers crashed and burned and resulted in everything in an entire cupboard being thrown out. Eew.
While I don't mind kneading bread, I like to have tips like this in my arsenal - How To Shape a Baguette/No Knead Bread Hack at the kitchn.
I'm glad we're still getting tomatoes out of the garden because I forgot I had this recipe for Candied Tomatoes from The Splendid Table.
Oh, mercy, can you imagine slices of this Parmesan Reggiano Bread from A Kat's Life with a delicious plate of spaghetti?
I wouldn't know fennel if it walked up to me and punched me in the nose, but these Roasted Winter Vegetables from Kitchen Stewardship sound yummy.
I wasn't so sure about this Roasted Vegetable Minestrone from The Pioneer Woman; by the end, I knew what I'll be doing with the rind of Parmesan cheese I have in the freezer right now.
Ooh, English muffins are definitely on my list of things to try making, and these Sourdough English Muffins at GNOWFGLINS.
We were not a fan of black bean brownies (Hubs said "uh, are these organic or something?") but holy wow the rest of these Special Brownies at A Whisk and A Prayer.
Two ingredients. "The Bread". The Pioneer Woman.
Yet another bread recipe, this time No Knead Dinner Rolls from Salt and Chocolate.
I think Hubs would be a big fan of this Honey Cake from Delshad Duo.
Chilly weather is just around the corner, and I'm going to give this Slow Cooker Lentil Brown Rice Casserole a try.
Here is the latest installment of Alphabet Coloring Pages at Pondered in My Heart. I've linked to previous ones before - I will be using these with Goose's preschooling; they are awesome!
Keeper of the Home tells us how to Preserve Summer's Bounty by canning, dehydrating, freezing, lacto-fermentation and more.
Yard sale season is nearly over here, so I'm tucking away the ideas from Teach Mama's What You Need From Your Local Yard Sales.
Lots of food for thought in Seeking Simplicity - Child's Play is a Job Well Done at Kitchen Stewardship.
Whew - if I can get just ONE more roundup in this week, I'll be caught up. Whoo! Happy clicking, friends!
10 comments:
- Kim said...
Poor Momma! I remember those cantankerous threes very well!
- October 23, 2010 at 6:38 AM
- Kim said...
Also wanted to say that I am surprised that you're also still getting tomatoes in October...especially in Nebraska!
- October 23, 2010 at 6:39 AM
My wife wanted to take away one of my toys when I lost my job, the XF, but I threw a tantrum and got to keep it.
You may remember I have a grandson, Joshua, born the day after Goose was. He started preschool this year and it has been interesting. His brother started kindergarten too.
My son often says Joshua is going to end up in prison for the way he tries to beat up on his older brother when things don't go his way.
Goose needs a sibling, or maybe 2 or 3. Twins or triplets would make your life very interesting now.
- October 25, 2010 at 11:04 AM
- Lenetta @ Nettacow said...
I couldn't agree more that Goose needs a sibling or six, Ray. Put a good word in with The Guy in charge of that, would you? :>)
PS - Go Rangers! :>)
- October 25, 2010 at 2:21 PM
OK, what's hubby's cell phone number, I'll give him a call. :-)
Hey, we may finally agree on something, I'm actually rooting for the Rangers. They deserve it.
- October 25, 2010 at 4:31 PM
- Zimms Zoo said...
hey i had noticed you haven't posted in awhile and i haven't seen you on FB. Just checking to see how things were going with your family member that is so sick. Praying!
- November 10, 2010 at 9:10 AM
- Lenetta @ Nettacow said...
Thanks for asking, Christy - things are going well, busy as usual this time of year. I've been meaning to at least do a daybook post, but time just gets away, you know? My father in law is doing pretty well, slowing dow a lot, but in good spirits. We had family pictures done this weekend and it was very special.
- November 10, 2010 at 2:51 PM
- Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog said...
I need to start taking away Clara's toys if she refuses to help pick up... that's a good idea!
Thanks so much for the link love!! xoxo :-)
- November 10, 2010 at 9:59 PM
- faithemmanuel said...
Thanks for your posts! You know I have you bookmarked (oneof just a few) and love looking at your links! Just popping in to say thanks! How I wish I was related to you! :)
- November 15, 2010 at 11:18 PM
- Lenetta @ Nettacow said...
Aww, that's so sweet! Thanks so much for stopping by!
- November 16, 2010 at 7:14 AM


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sorry I've been away for so long
we went on a child-less road trip to Washington!
which was a blast, until I got very sick.
luckily the boys were still at Gramma's so I could spend a few days being very sick all to myself.
It snowed here last night, which is big news because we live near the ocean and almost never get snow.
My darling babies are finally coming home today (they have been gone for a week and 2 days) and I can't wait!
admittedly, I have been a little crazy for them the last few days : )
I'll be back soon with a few fun projects and inevitably some more baked goods!


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