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As a kid sitting in his grandparents' front yard, Daryl Harris remembers the first time he saw his older friends, Daniel and Rigo, nosing up their G bodies on the street. "From that point on, it had me" says Daryl with a laugh. At that time, most of his friends were into sports, but Daryl was into cars. "That's around the time when I started buying Lowrider Magazine," remembers Daryl. As a youngster that didn't have a car, Daryl would write down every single piece, part, wheel, and set up that he ever wanted in a notebook – a notebook that he still has to this day. He even wrote down prices and contact numbers. This dedication and attention to detail would shape his Lowriding career forever.
"As I got older, the homie Rigo sat me down in his car and showed me how switches worked," Daryl recalls. Rigo even took him on his first ride, and three-wheeled it, thrilling a young Daryl. "My goals in life changed at that moment," he remembers with a smile. As a youngster, Daryl had seen his share of amazing rides in both the pages of Lowrider Magazine, and at the car shows he attended. One thing that he noticed was that he didn't see too many of these show cars out on the streets riding, and even less of them out hitting switches or three-wheeling. "It really captivated me when I saw people [actually] getting out and rolling their cars," he says. Daryl believed that things were built and designed to be used, and this mentality runs deep within his family for a reason.
Daryl's mother served in the Army for twenty years, and his grandfather served in the Air Force for nearly forty years. Couple that with the fact that nearly all of his uncles and aunties also served in the military, so it's safe to say that Daryl comes from a deep military background. This gave him a sense of dedication as well as a great perspective on accepting people for who they are, not what they look like. Daryl grew up without seeing segregation, having friends from different cultures that had varied interests also played a big part in his life.
His family always knew that he would end up in the military but like most teenagers, Daryl hit a rebellious stage and was not interested in pursuing that future. Deep down, he knew that one day he would still follow that path, but at this age, all that was on his mind was for him to begin his Lowrider career. Purchasing his first Lowrider, a 1984 Cutlass Supreme at age sixteen, he spent every free minute cleaning it and polishing it. Working and saving up, he was able to get his first set of knockoffs and before long; he got his first set up. Right after high school, he started working three jobs, in order to finance his car build. With the income from these three jobs, he had enough money to build his car, but he didn't have enough time to work on it. One day his grandfather Leonard Smith sat Daryl down and told him "You can have three jobs forever, but you have to really look at what you want from life." This wisdom sank in, and this was the moment when Daryl knew he had to make a change in his life, so he joined the military.
Daryl started off as a heating and air ventilation technician in the military, and that experience, along with his added carpentry skills, gave him the knowledge to do his own welding and wiring. Having the time, money, and experience from his military job, Daryl finally began his project. Having that good foundation also gave him the chance to get out there and get some "seat time," so he could really ride. Like most new riders out there, Daryl learned from trial and error. "You get out there and you get switch happy, you break stuff and you learn from that."
As he began building cars, he really keyed in on building a car that was show quality, but could take the abuse of every day street riding as well. Always wanting a certain set of cars, he explains the time he first saw a Euro Cadillac "I remember when I saw my first Euro Cadillac, I didn't even know what it was, but I knew I wanted one." After some research, he figured out that you couldn't just buy one at a car lot, you had to build one. "I've worked real hard to have what I have, and I'm proud of that," he explains "You don't have to do dirt to have nice things in life, you just get out there and work hard in order to play hard." Not only did Daryl build himself a Euro Cadillac that he can show and hit the street with, but he also built himself one that can grace the pages of Lowrider Magazine. Good job Daryl!
Daryl Harris would like to thank God, because without him nothing is possible. He would also like to thank Kita Lealao, who was a big inspiration for bringing down the racial wall during a time in life when people were content to stay segregated, Miguel Garibay, Max Alvarado, Lil Rick, Dwight, Eric, Jason, White Mike, Rob, Vic; his Individual brothers, also get kudos for helping to keep his mind motivated, focused, and ready to ride. He would also like to thank his wife Marian, who has been there for him, and supported him 110%. "She never tried to stop my hobby, she was always pushing forward with it and I can't thank her enough for it." Daryl adds, "I also wanted to dedicate this to my grandmother."
Daryl Harris
'81 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
Sacramento, CA
Individuals C.C.
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Original 6.0 V8 Cadillac engine
Always wanting a Euro Caddy, Daryl upgraded his '81 Cadillac Fleetwood front clip to an updated 90's front clip, while also adding the fiberglass front, back and side panels for that clean look that only a two door euro Cadillac can get. The House of Kolor "Sunset Pearl" was sprayed by Ben out of San Jose. The Delgado brothers took care of the pinstripping and gold leafing.
The upgraded '90's dash was fiberglassed and painted to match the car. All the interior moldings were painted orange to complement the Cadillac pillow style interior. An ACC carpet and Nardi steering wheel was added to finish off the interior.
Sound System:
With the help of his fellow Individual club members, Daryl installed a Pioneer head unit, speakers and amps.
True Riders Hydraulics in Antioch, CA took care of Daryl's need for street hopping by installing 3 Pro Hopper pumps and 10 batteries in his Cadillac. All the reinforcements, molding and chrome, were also done at True Riders Hydraulics.
13×7 Zeniths that were powder-coated Sunset Pearl to match the luxury ride.


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Library Group Approves Design For New Wing
Hampton Union, Thursday, June 1957
The (Lane) Library Building committee held a meeting last Thursday evening at the home of the committee for the purpose of conferring with the architect Mr. Horace Bradt of Exeter.
The committee approved the design of the marker which will be placed over the entrance to the new wing and also approved samples of floor covering which it is planned to use in this new library section. A color scheme for wall and ceiling was likewise considered and given tentative approval.
There was a brief discussion of decorative plans which it is hoped can be carried out if money for badly needed renovations in the old library building is voted at the special Town Meeting which has been called for Wednesday evening, August 21 at the High School auditorium.
It was also decided that Mr. Bradt should make up a schedule of all new furnishings and equipment that are needed, and prepare specifications in order that these important requirements may be submitted to suppliers for bids.
Construction Underway For New Library Wing
Hampton Union, Thursday, July 11, 1957
wing of the Lane Memorial Library got
underway this week with the Pierce
Construction company of Stratham,
successful bidders at $28,245. It is hoped
the project can be completed by early Fall.
Construction of the new wing to the Lane Memorial Library got underway this week following the award of the building contract to the Pierce Construction company of Stratham which submitted the low bid of $28,245. The company's secondary bid of $12,810 for necessary renovations of the old library section could not be accepted because of lack of funds. The library building committee will meet with the Board of Selectmen this evening to discuss a method of obtaining the necessary funds.
Bids for building the new wing and for considerable renovation work were received at the Library Monday evening, July 1, and the low bidder, including both phases of the project, was the Pierce Construction company of Stratham. The Pierce company's bid of $28, 245.00 for constructing the new wing was $18,646.47 under the highest bid for this particular work.
For the renovation work, the Pierce Construction bid was $12, 810.00 making the company's total for the complete job, $41,055.00. The highest bid which included both phases of the work was $67,462.49. This was $26,407.49 above the Pierce bid.
On Wednesday evening, July 3, the building committee met with the architect, Mr. Horace Bradt of Exeter for the purpose of reviewing the bidding in which ten building contractors participated. Mr. Wheaton Lane, who, with his father, is donating $10,000 toward the cost of the project, met with the group.
Because of the limited funds available for the work, the committee was able to award only the base contract, which covers construction of the new wing, to the Pierce company. The contractor has agreed to allow his secondary bid for renovation work to stand until such time as the committee ascertains whether additional funds may be secured to complete the project.
Available for the work of renovating the old library building and constructing a new wing is $35,000, of which $25,000 was voted at the last annual town meeting and $10,000 given by the Lanes, father and son. Of the money available, the committee earmarked $5,000 for necessary new furnishings and equipment and $1,500 for architect's fees, a total of $6,500. This left $28,500 which is barely sufficient to cover the base bid which was awarded last Wednesday evening.
Additional $15,000 For Remodeling Library Asked
Hampton Union, Thursday, July 18, 1957
The Library Building committee met with Selectmen Hackett and Ring last Thursday evening at the town office. As a result of the conference, the Board of Selectmen have voted to issue a call for a special town meeting when an article will be considered, asking for the appropriation of $15,000 with which to make renovation of the old library building which was constructed in 1910.
The committee held that in 47 years practically nothing had been expended for the maintenance and upkeeping of the library and that now renovation work is absolutely necessary, particularly in view of the construction of a new wing which has been started.
It was also argued that it was economical and practical to do the work now since the contractor is on the job and a considerable saving of money will result. To do the work now will make it unnecessary to disturb the library routine at some future time.
The selectmen and Judge John W. Perkins, town counsel, are endeavoring to expedite the necessary preliminary work which is of a legal nature and involves a partition to the Superior Court, in order that the special town meeting may be held at the earliest possible moment -- it is hoped, during the week of August 5.
The Pierce Construction company of Stratham, contractors for the new wing now under construction, have agreed to cooperate by allowing the supplementary bid covering renovations to stand for a reasonable time.
Hold Rites For Hampton Native
Howard G. Lane, Lane Library Benefactor
Hampton Union, Thursday, July 18, 1957
December 14, 1869
July 11, 1957
Funeral services for Howard G. Lane, 87, of 380 Lafayette Road, Hampton, were held Sunday afternoon, July 14, from the First Baptist church with Rev. J. Holland Maughan, pastor, and Rev. Earl Douglass of Boston, conducting the services.
Serving as bearers were O. Raymond Garland, Percy E. Jewell, Harold G. Perkins, John W. Perkins, Clarence G. Philbrook, Kenneth N. Ross, Samuel A. Towle, Philip M. Toppan and honorary bearer, Henry B. Hobbs.
A native of Hampton, Mr. Lane was born December 14, 1869, the son of Joshua and Lydia (Garland) Lane.
He was a member of the first graduating class at Hampton Academy in 1877, a graduate of New Hampton School and of the University of New Hampshire in 1891.
Mr. Lane was town treasurer for many years and served in the General Court for two terms.
He also served as president of the Golden Rule Farm of Boys at Tilton, was president of the Hampton Co-Operative Bank and served as deacon of the First Baptist Church for many years.
The donor of the Lane Memorial Library and the Lane Building at the New Hampton School, Mr. Lane also has served as president of the board of trustees of Hampton Academy, trustee of New Hampton School and of the Daniel Webster Home at Franklin.
One of the organizers of the Hampton Beach Community Church, he was in the mining business in Duluth, Minn., and retired from the mercantile business in 1930.
The mercantile business in Hampton, which he inherited from his father under the name of J.A. Lane and Co., was begun over a century ago by his two uncles, Edwin and George Lane. Not only a general store was operated, but coastwise schooners carried farm produce from the Landing to Boston and brought back general stores such as sugar and molasses.
In politics Mr. H. G. Lane was a liberal Republican, and was an early associate of such leaders as Robert P. Bass, Winston Churchill, and John G. Winant.
Survivors include a son, Wheaton J. Lane of Princeton, N.J.; two daughters, Mrs. Eloise Lane Smith of Hampton and Mrs. Leonore L. Paneyko of Fairfield, Conn., and two grandchildren.
His wife, Mrs. Sarah Hobbs Lane, passed away in 1945.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Sturgis Funeral home, Hampton.
Commendable Action, "An Editorial"
Hampton Union, Thursday, August 8, 1957
Less than four months have passed since a special Library Building committee was authorized at the annual town meeting to survey the needs and supervise the construction of an addition to the Lane Memorial library -- and the new building is already underway.
Too often our democratic process of government is criticized for moving too slowly and this is most generally true when citizen committees are involved. Not so with the Library committee, however, which has gone about its business with dispatch and efficiency without sacrificing thoroughness.
It is true that the problem was quite evident and that the money had been made available by an understanding citizenry in March, but the promptness of the Library committee in carrying out its duties is highly commendable.
Through the cooperation of the Library Trustees and the Board of Selectmen, the special committee comprising James W. Tucker, chairman, Mrs. Olive Ring and Mr. Alan Bushold, has been able to expedite the building program to a point where it will possibly be available to school students when they return to their studies in the Fall.
Because of the amount of remodeling necessary to bring the original library up to modern standards, it is our understanding that a special town meeting will be called shortly to obtain funds to complete this work, which includes waterproofing the basement area to make it suitable for storage, a new heating system for the entire building, painting and redecorating.
It would seem most unwise and poor economy not to do the whole project at the same time when contractors are on the job and we hope the townspeople will give their continued support to a worthwhile project.
Churches, public schools and a good library are among any town's most valuable assets. Hampton has many fine churches. Our schools are among the best. It is only proper to round out the cultural aspects of our community with a completely modern library.
Additional $15,000 For Library Faces Voters August 21
Hampton Union, Thursday, August 8, 1957
A special Hampton town meeting will be held in the High School auditorium Wednesday evening, August 21, to hear the report of the Library Building committee and to vote on an additional appropriation of $15,000 to be used mainly for badly needed renovations in the original Lane Memorial Library building.
After the committee had started its work and chosen Mr. Horace Bradt of Exeter as architect for the project, a careful examination of the premises disclosed the imperative need of changes and repairs in the main building.
Good business practice and economy seemed to demand that the repairs and alterations be made in connection with the addition of a new wing, but there was not enough money available to do the job. The municipality had appropriated $25,000 and the Lane family had donated $10,000, a total of $35,000.
So the committee conferred with the Selectmen, suggesting that a special town meeting be called to raise money for this special need. The Selectmen felt that this might better be done after specifications covering these changes and repairs were submitted for bids. Their suggestion was heeded.
Contractors submitted their bids in two parts, the first part covering the construction of the new wing and the second part, the necessary changes and renovations in the old building. Pierce Construction Company of Stratham was low bidder, its figure of $41,055 for the entire project being $26,409 under the highest of ten bids that were received.
The Pierce bid of $41,055 was divided in this way: $28,245 for the new addition and $12,810 for alterations, repairs and needed new heating facilities in the old building. The committee immediately awarded Mr. Pierce the contract for the new wing, and work on this project is proceeding on schedule. Mr. Pierce agreed to keep his other bid open, pending action on a request for a special Town Meeting and on the result of that meeting.
The Selectmen have now issued the call for the meeting, to be held on August 21, 1957. The financial picture which will then be presented to the voters is, briefly, as follows: cost of completed construction project, $41,055; architect's fees and expenses, approximately, $3,300; library furnishings, new stacks, tables, desks, chairs and cases, $5,500; total $49,855. The money available is $35,000. Therefore there is a need of the difference -- $14,855, if the Library Committee is to complete its assignment in what it considers to be a creditable manner.
"The Lane Memorial Library has been a sort of municipal step-child for too many years," said James W. Tucker, chairman of the Library Building committee, "and members of our committee feel that under the circumstances it would be impractical and inefficient to build a new library wing and not to make necessary repairs and renovations in the old building which has been neglected for years. That we may report these conditions and ask for the necessary funds is the reason for the meeting on August 21."
Close Lane Library During Alterations
Hampton Union, Thursday, September 5, 1957
Because of the repairs and renovations now being made in the Lane Memorial Library, the trustees have voted to close the institution until further notice. For the time being, books may be returned during regular library hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays to the librarian or to her assistant, at the Hampton Town Office, just east of the library on the same side of (136) Winnacunnet Road.
Although work is progressing as scheduled on the new wing and on the old building, it is impossible to state with certainty as to the exact date on which the Lane Library will be reopened.
However, the contractor and everyone concerned will endeavor to finish the new wing at the earliest possible moment. When it is completed and the books moved into its new stockroom, the chief library function of loaning books will be resumed in this new and modern wing.
With the books moved out of the old Library building into this new addition, it will be possible to install new floors and redecorate the old building which will contain adult and children's reading and reference rooms. When this project is completed, the facilities of the entire building will be thrown open for public use.
In the meantime, the building committee wishes again to remind citizens that this free public library belongs to them and that their ideas and suggestions with relation to the facilities and program it should offer will be gratefully received and carefully considered. Communications of this nature may be addressed either to Dr. Harold L. Pierson or to J. W. ?Tucker, chairmen respectively of the Library Trustees and of the Building committee.
Furnishings For Library Delayed
Hampton Union, Thursday, October 3, 1957
The Library Building committee encountered its first setback this week when it was learned that because of the greatly increased demand for library furnishings and equipment, caused by hundreds of new library and library enlargement projects throughout the country, it will be impossible to have the new equipment and furnishings, now on order, in place for the reopening of the Lane Memorial Library.
Therefore, the library will be reopened without the new equipment just as soon as the work has been completed in the new wing. The old stacks will be moved to the basement of the original library building and all the books placed temporarily on these shelves, where they will be available to patrons of the library. The old checkout desk and card-file will be placed in the new wing and the library will operate on this make-shift basis until the $6,000 worth of furnishings and equipment arrives.
The new stacks should be in place by the middle of November and desks, cases, tables, chairs, etc. are scheduled to arrive by December 15. It is hoped to have the formal opening of the completely renovated, enlarged and newly equipped library during the early part of the Christmas season. And in conjunction with this official opening, it is hoped to present a showing of the paintings of Hampton's well-known artist, Mr. Arthur Johnson of Winnacunnet Road and to announce other special library programs and attractions for the winter season.
"The committee sincerely regrets," stated its chairman, James W. Tucker, "The necessity of reopening the Lane Memorial Library with the old equipment and with other obvious disadvantages, but it was believed that every essential library facility which can be made available should be put to use at the earliest possible moment. At the rate work on the Library project is now going on, it should be reopened sometime during the second week in October."
Library Opening Set For October 26
Hampton Union, Thursday, October 17, 1957
A delay in the shipment of the tile flooring to be used in the new wing and on the main floors of the old building, has caused a further delay in the work of finishing the Lane Memorial Library project, which otherwise has been practically completed as far as construction is concerned.
Painting and decorating of the reading rooms and foyer of the original building will be completed after the library has been opened which probably will be on Saturday, October 26. At that time, only the new wing and the temporary stack room which has been set up in the basement of the old building will be open for use.
The committee in charge of the library enlargement and renovation project sincerely regrets the unavoidable delay in making the library facilities available.
Library Opening Further Delayed
Hampton Union, Thursday, October 24, 1957
It was stated last week in Hampton Unionthat the trustees of the Lane Memorial Library hoped to open the new wing of the Library for the issuance of books this Saturday, October 26. However, it has not been possible to adequately care for the many details involved even in such a limited opening.
Therefore, the Library Trustees have decided to ask the further indulgence of patrons relative to opening and hope next week to be able to make a conclusive statement in this regard.
Library Addition Nears Completion
Hampton Union, Thursday, November 7, 1957
By the end of this week, work in connection with the enlargement and renovation of the Lane Memorial Library will be virtually completed. Floor tile for the new wing and for the reading rooms in the original building -- the non-delivery of which accounts for a two-week delay in the work -- arrived Wednesday morning and a crew is now busily engaged in laying it. Painters and decorators completed their work Wednesday afternoon.
The new stacks are scheduled to arrive on Friday, November 15 and it is hoped that books may be transferred from the temporary shelving which has been set up in the basement room of the old building, to their permanent places on the new stacks during the weekend. All of the other library furniture and equipment is expected to be delivered during the weekend of December 14 and placed in position immediately. Between this time and Christmas, it is hoped that the formal opening of the new library will occur.
The library trustees have arranged to have the books carefully cleaned and re-arranged during the latter part of this week and hope to be able to announce definite plans for reopening the library early next week.
Library To Open Doors Monday
Hampton Union, Thursday, November 14, 1957
The Lane Memorial Library will be open for the convenience of its patrons next Monday afternoon and evening, November 18, 1957. Both the Winnacunnet road and Academy avenue entrances will be open, with the delivery desk located at the south end of the new wing. Books are temporarily stacked in the basement room of the original section.
The new library furnishings including stacks, desks, file cases, book cases, tables, chairs. etc., will not be available until some time in December, so that it will be necessary temporarily to use the old furniture and equipment.
The Library committee and the trustees regret the necessity of opening without the new equipment. However, it was felt that there should be no delay, now that the contractor has finished his work, in putting the limited facilities now available at the disposal of the community.
Sometime after the furnishings are in place, probably the latter part of December or the early part of January, there will be a formal opening of the new library.
Library Resumes Regular Hours
Hampton Union, Thursday, November 21, 1957
In spite of the fact that she was handicapped in being obliged to use old equipment and improvised book stacks, Mrs. Margaret Noyes reported a successful reopening of the Lane Memorial Library Monday evening.
Practically every patron expressed appreciation of the newly enlarged and beautiful, modern interior.
It is hoped that the new stacks and all of the other new furnishings and equipment will be in place by the middle of December, following which a date for the formal reopening will be set.
Until further notice the library will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2:30 until 5 in the afternoons and from 7 until 9 o'clock in the evening.
LIGHT AND AIRY INTERIOR of the newly completed wing of the Lane Memorial library was opened Monday evening. The new structure costing $35,000 is completed and the renovations to the original building finished, except for the installation of the new book stacks and furniture, which is expected to arrive in late December. The new stacks will be placed in the area directly behind the desk in the lower left. Hampton Union, Thursday, November 28, 1957, p.1
Library Dedication Set For January 5, 1958
Hampton Union, Thursday, December 12, 1957
At a meeting of the library committee, held Monday evening at the home of the chairman, J. W. Tucker, Sr., it was voted to set Sunday, January 5, 1958 as the tentative date for the formal opening of the enlarged and renovated Lane Memorial Library. Short dedication exercises will be held at 2:30 o'clock, to be followed by an inspection period lasting until six.
The new book stacks arrived last Monday and their assembly is now practically completed. Books will be transferred from temporary shelves in the basement of the old building to the modern stacks in the new wing over the weekend.
The new library furnishings and equipment are scheduled to be shipped by truck from the factory on Friday of this week and should be in place before the middle of next week. After that, a definite program will be arranged for the formal opening on Sunday afternoon, January 5.
At the meeting on Monday evening, the matter of forming a Community Library Committee was discussed and was as the consensus of opinion that such a volunteer group can be of great assistance to the trustees in helping to make the enlarged library a real center of culture in the community. Citizens who would like to be included in such a group are invited to contact Dr. Pierson, chairman of the Library Trustees.
A detailed list of small matters that require attention before formal acceptance of the building, was made up by the committee for transmission to the contractor through the architect, Mr. Horace Bradt of Exeter.
A feature of the opening on January 5 will be an exhibit of many of the paintings of Mr. Arthur Johnson, a widely known local painter whose studio is in his home on Winnacunnet Road.
Dedicate Library January 5
Hampton Union, Thursday, December 26, 1957
The Lane Memorial Library, which recently has been enlarged, renovated and refurnished, will be formally opened Sunday afternoon, January 5.
There will be a very short and informal ceremony of rededication at 2:30 o'clock in which the architect, the builder, the library committee and the trustees will have a part. It is hoped that Mr. Wheaton Lane and Mrs. Eloise Lane Smith will be able to participate in these exercises.
The new stacks and the other furniture and equipment have been installed and the builder has completed his work with the installation of new convector type heating units in the two reading rooms. New shades and drapes have been hung and the library is nearly ready for the formal opening.
At present, the staff is engaged in transferring books from the temporary storage shelves to their permanent places on the new stacks and to various bookcases in the reading rooms. The project is difficult and entails considerable time and much hard work. For this reason, it has been necessary to close the library until the transfer has been entirely completed. It is not now known whether the library will be open before January 5.
Following the short exercises on Sunday afternoon, January 5, the complete plant will remain open for public inspection until six o'clock. Mr. Arthur Johnson, the well known Hampton artist, will exhibit fifteen of his paintings which will include portraits and marine studies. During the afternoon refreshments will be served by Mrs. Marvelle Mitchell, the popular caterer of Haverhill, Mass. The Hampton Garden Club is to provide floral decorations.
The public is cordially invited to attend the formal opening of the new Lane Memorial Library at 2:30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, January 5, 1958.
Rededicate Library On Sunday January 5
Hampton Union, Thursday, January 2, 1958
An excellent opportunity will be provided this Sunday afternoon, January 5, from two until six o'clock, for the citizens of Hampton to inspect the greatly increased facilities of the Lane Memorial Library on Winnacunnet Road.
The new wing and the renovations of the old building give the local cultural institution about three times the floor space which it had originally and it has been completely refurnished. Stack space has been more than doubled. The committee in charge of the project hopes that all citizens will avail themselves of this opportunity to become acquainted with their new public library.
The [Hampton] Garden Club is furnishing floral decorations for the occasion. Hampton's well known artist, Arthur Johnson, will exhibit a collection of his paintings. George Downer of Downer Electric Appliances will personally supervise the installation of high fidelity record equipment in order that there may be an appropriate musical background for the unusual event.
Refreshments will be served by Marvel Mitchell, the Haverhill caterer who has achieved a high degree of local popularity by reason of the attractiveness and excellence of her service.
At 2:30 o'clock there will be a short and informal program of rededication in which the architect, Mr. Horace Bradt of Exeter; the building, Mr. James Pierce of Stratham, the selectmen and town manager, the library trustees and the building committee will have a part.
The library will remain open until at least six o'clock to accommodate all visitors. The State Librarian and librarians from all the nearby communities have been especially invited to attend. Regular library hours will be resumed on Monday, January 6.
200 Attend Library Dedication
Hampton Union, Thursday, January 9, 1958
Last Sunday afternoon, the enlarged and modernized Lane Memorial Library was rededicated by the chairman of the Board of Library Trustees, Dr. Harold Pierson, to a broader program of cultural service to the community.
In view of the expanded facilities, Dr. Pierson expressed the hope that the Library might be opened longer hours; that a children's program be arranged and that cultural features for adults, including exhibits of arts and crafts, could be included in the projected service to Hampton.
He told of the need of a substantially increased library budget to care for all the costs involved in the larger library building and the expanded service which the trustees hope to render.
The formal opening of the new library Sunday afternoon attracted close to 200 citizens, all of whom were generous in their praise of the increased facilities, the colorful decorative scheme, the new furniture and fixtures and the unusually efficient lighting. Officials of other libraries in the area were also present.
The short program at 2:30 o'clock was opened with prayer by the Rev. William MacInnes, pastor of the Congregational church. J. W. Tucker, Sr., head of the Library Building committee, acted as chairman. He told briefly of the committee's work and introduced the builder, Mr. James Pierce, head of the Pierce Construction Company of Stratham; Mr. Horace Bradt of Exeter, the architect; Selectman Donald A. Ring and the chairman of the Library Trustees, Dr. Pierson.
The builder handed the keys of the new library to the architect, who in turn presented them to Selectman Ring. As representative of the Town of Hampton, Mr. Ring gave the keys to the chairman of the Board of Library Trustees, Dr. Pierson whose interesting speech of rededication was closely followed by the audience. The brief ceremonies were closed with a benediction by the Rev. MacInnes.
Following the exercises, refreshments were served in the adult reading room at a beautifully decorated buffet table by Mrs. Marvel Mitchell of Haverhill, Mass.
The feature attraction of the afternoon was a display on the large peg-board in the new wing, of the art work of Hampton's well-known painter, Mr. Arthur Johnson. The exhibit included portraits, landscapes and seascapes in oil and specimens of Mr. Johnson's excellent work in water colors, pastels and charcoal. Even friends of the local painter who are aware of his great talent, were amazed at this local showing of his exceptional ability and versatility. The pictures have been on display this week and may be seen during Library hours Saturday afternoon and evening.
Mr. George Downer's thoughtfulness in loaning high fidelity record equipment for the occasion made possible a background of most enjoyable music during the afternoon. The beautiful floral decorations provided by the Hampton Garden Club and other friends of the library also added greatly to the success of the program.
Mr. Wheaton Lane of the family whose generosity made possible the public library in the first instance and whose munificent gift of $10,000 sparked the activity which led to the enlargement and modernization program, as an honored guest of the occasion was greeted and thanked by many personal friends and by friends of the library.
The committee appointed last March by Moderator Edward S. Seavey, Jr., to have charge of the library project consisted of J. W. Tucker, Sr., chairman; Alan Bushold, secretary; Mrs. Bernice Palmer, Dr. Harold Pierson, Mrs. Olive Ring and Mrs. Ruth True.
A Welcome Addition, "An Editorial"
Hampton Union, Thursday, January 9, 1958
We suspect that the hundreds of Hampton citizens who attended the rededication and open house ceremonies Sunday, marking the formal opening of the renovated Lane Memorial Library, share with us the feeling that Hampton now has public library accommodations which can be considered among the finest in the state.
Members of the special building committee, the Library Trustees, town officials and Mr. Wheaton J. Lane, whose generous gift inspired the renovation, must certainly be commended for the manner in which the program was expedited and fulfilled.
The completeness of the renovation is a credit to the foresight of the building committee and Trustees who were not content with doing a half-way job even if it meant going back to the taxpayers for additional funds, which were overwhelmingly approved at a Special town meeting, in order that the building be put into first class condition for future generations to enjoy.
As stated in this column previously, a public library can be among the finest assets of any town and Hampton is certainly no exception. But it will take more than a new, modern building to effect a real contribution to this town's growth.
It was interesting to note the Library Trustees will favor an improved and enlarged program which could make the library the center of cultural activities in this community. An expansive program, such as has been outlined, will cost money without question, but we trust that the townspeople will share the Trustees views that now we have the opportunity to institute a really worthwhile library program for the people of Hampton -- and more especially its younger citizens as a valuable adjunct to the public schools.
Too long has the town's library been the "forgotten child" of municipal budget discussions. We would hope that the voters agree that in the Lane Memorial Library the town has a valuable asset, which can be measured in more than dollars.
An increased budget for this facility deserves consideration.

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The Lego Group, makers of the world's leading construction toys, today unveiled detailed product information, principle graphic design and a video short for the Lego Bionicle franchise onstage at New York City Comic Con. Featuring a range of constructible action figures, Lego Bionicle is based on a new and engaging storyline that will be available globally on January 1, 2015.
"We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the Lego Bionicle franchise, which was one of our most popular LEGO franchises and our first 'constraction' or constructible action figure line," said Michael McNally, Senior Director of Brand Relations, The Lego Group. "We are eager to introduce and immerse a new generation of children in this rich character-driven world and can't wait for fans of all ages to interact with the new story."
Can the Toa Save Okoto from the Latest Threat?
The new storyline takes place on the mythical island of Okoto, where the forces of darkness are on the move and the evil Makuta is once again materializing. He is overcome by the desire for the three mythic masks that will cast the world into darkness - the Mask of Creation, the Mask of Control and the Mask of Ultimate Power.
The desperate island inhabitants enlist six heroes - each masters of a sacred element - called the Toa- to help save their beloved island. The Toa must embark on a quest for Okoto's ancient power masks that will allow them to unlock the full potential of their elemental powers. Only when the heroes are united, will they be able to battle the forces of evil, defeat Makuta and save Okoto.
To help fans bring the exciting story to life, The Lego Group will offer a variety of exciting new Lego Bionicle sets from each of the different factions, ranging in price from $9.99 - $19.99 each.
The Bionicle website has also been updated with bios regarding each Toa hero, you can read them below:
Gali - Master of Water
Gali is friendly and peaceful. But when the situation calls for it, she can be as fierce as a raging ocean. She finds injustice intolerable and always goes out of her way to help the ones who need it. Gali's mellow ways have made her the most liked among the heroes. She is generous, a good listener and friend. Only one little thing: she just can't seem to tell a joke right! Powers: Water control and the ability to out-swim any known creature.
Kopaka - Master of Ice
Kopaka is noble and reserved. Upholding his own strict moral code he strives to be perfect and always "do the right thing". A fact that often makes him appear formal and even cold in the eyes of others. Luckily Kopaka's clumsiness and his not too solid direction sense help the other heroes remember that, after all, Kopaka is just a Toa like them. Power: Freezing touch and resistance to cold.
Lewa - Master of Jungle
Lewa is a true daredevil, a cunning rogue whose foolhardy manners have often gotten him into trouble. His rebel approach is a double-edged sword that the other heroes both love and hate. On one hand, Lewa finds new ways, on the other these ways sometimes lead to new trouble! Powers: Communes with plants and the wind.
Onua - Master of Earth
Onua is grounded and wise. He likes to spend his time alone meditating under the stars. Like an underground cave, receptive and silent. And... Snoring! Though Onua rarely says a word, the other heroes have come to respect this sleepy giant. They know that when he speaks, his crude voice caries guidance and wisdom. Powers: Night vision and the ability to create earthquakes.
Pohatu - Master of Stone
Pohatu is unyielding and fearless. Renowned for his unbreakable stamina, he is arguably the toughest of all the heroes. With firm resolution and mysterious stubbornness Pohatu strides forward as a fearless vanguard leading the way of the heroes. Well almost fearless. Pohatu does NOT like the dark. Powers: Breaks and hurls rocks with unspeakable strength.
Tahu - Master of Fire
Tahu is hot-tempered and brave. He likes to excel and thinks of himself as the most heroic of the heroes. His forgetful nature has gotten him into trouble at time, but Tahu seems to be born under a very lucky star, and somehow always come out on top. Powers: Fire control and resistance to heat.
Lego also presented a video telling the prologue of the new story, you can watch it below:


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2. Raspberry and Elderflower Creams
I've decided to do another blog cooking project from this one, as I feel it'll be the book of the moment for some time to come. I'll number the recipes, just to keep track of what I've done. There will be othr books, as always. Hope you enjoy the posts.
Here is the recipe for her paella at UKTV Food, which is served cold in cupcake cakes in the book, I served it hot one night and then cold for lunch the next day, both were lovely.
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For Corvette devotees who make the pilgrimage to Carlisle each year, the phrase "Small world, isn't it?" can take on special meaning. As it did with Alan Arthur last year, resulting in this Callaway C16 gracing his Corvette collection.
The original owner of the car (the fourth one built, by the way) had stayed at the same place near the Carlisle Fairgrounds as Arthur had. "We'd met each other before, at the 20th Anniversary of Callaway Cars at Carlisle," Arthur recalls. "We were at the same B&B, and I remembered him." What really jogged his memory was when he saw this C16 advertised for sale last year.
In case you're not familiar with it, the C16 is Callaway's ultimate expression of C6-based engineering and design, with a hand-built, highly modified 616-horsepower LS engine under its distinctive styling.
Only 25 of them have rolled out of Callaway's works since 2007. "You never see them for sale," says Arthur—who did just that last summer, while he and his wife, Jennifer, were on a motor-home holiday. "I just totally flipped out when I saw it," he says. "My wife kept saying, 'What on earth are you going crazy over?' and I said, 'You never see these for sale. Never!'"
Arthur then contacted the C16's owner. "I called him while we were in Texas, and it turned out that he lived in Arkansas." It was then that the Carlisle-weekend B&B connection was remembered, all the while fanning the flames of Arthur's desire to have a Callaway. "I've always loved them," he says, "and I've always wanted one."
Arthur and the C16's owner agreed to the sale, and on a convenient delivery point. "The easiest thing for us to do was to meet at Carlisle. He was going anyway, because it was the 25th Anniversary of Callaway Cars, [so] he'd trailer it up from Arkansas."
It wasn't long after the sale was completed that the car caught our eye. "I thought it was funny that I happened to run into [VETTE contributor] Jerry Heasley there," says Arthur, with another "small world" story. "I'd met him a few years ago at the same B&B. I said hello to him and asked him what he was doing. He said, 'I'm looking for Corvettes for the magazine.'"
As the pair perused the Carlisle grounds together, Heasley turned around and looked at one particular car—this one. Arthur picks up the story: "He said, 'What's that?' I took him over and showed it to him, and asked if he'd like to meet the owner. He said, 'Yeah,' and I said, 'You're talking to him!' And Jerry said, 'I've got to do an article on this!'"
Our Spec Sheet lists the considerable upgrades that Callaway made to the C6 to create the C16, most notably the 616-horse supercharged V-8, based on a specially machined LS2 alloy block. Every piece that went in and on it was specified by Callaway Cars after plenty of R&D work, with a result that's been likened to fine jewelry, if not fine art.
That extends to the custom coachwork, styled by Paul Deutschman just for Callaway. So elegant is the finished car that a lot of people, including one of Arthur's friends, have had trouble believing that it's based on a Corvette.
"He asked if it was a Ferrari or an Aston Martin. That's the reaction I get from everyone. When I tell them it's based on a Corvette, they say, 'You're kidding—it's too beautiful!'"
He adds that the car is as beautiful to drive as it is to look at. "I am so impressed with it," he says. "It drives like my wife's Benz. I'm just totally flipped out at how smooth, quiet, linear, and nice it is."
Arthur's advice, if you're thinking about adding a Callaway to your Corvette collection? "If you love them, you ought to get one. It's that simple." He continues: "If you're a Corvette guy, Callaway is it."
And, thanks to a "small world" of Carlisle-going Vette owners, he now has one.
|Spec Sheet
|2006 Chevy Corvette Callaway C16 coupe
|Alan Arthur; Westfield, IN
|Callaway-modified LS2 aluminum with six-bolt main bearing caps
|364 ci
|Callaway-modified LS2 aluminum, CNC-machined
|Callaway-spec stainless steel, 2.02/1.57-in
|Callaway custom hydraulic roller
|Callaway-spec Mahle forged aluminum
|Forged steel
|Fuel Injection
|Callaway-engineered electronic with high-capacity injectors and electric pump
|Power Adder
|Eaton Roots-type supercharger with integral air-to-liquid intercooler
|7 psi
|GM coil-on-plug
|Callaway Double-D with high-flow mufflers
|Callaway-modified six-speed manual
|Stock with 3.42:1 gears
|Callaway/Eibach coilover system with composite leaf springs, companion helper/tender springs, and tubular-steel stabilizer bars
|Callaway Le Mans GT four-wheel discs with 380/355mm rotors and six-piston/four-piston calipers (front/rear, respectively)
|Callaway aluminum; 19x10 in front, 20x12 in rear
|Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP; 295/30R19 front, 335/25R20 rear
|Current Mileage
|Approximately 14,000


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The Legacy of David Foster Wallace, a collection of essays that examine Wallace, his writing, and his place in literary history, has been published by University of Iowa Press.
Wallace's archive resides at the Ransom Center.
Molly Schwartzburg, former Cline Curator of Literature at the Ransom Center and current curator at Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia, contributed an essay about how Wallace's manuscripts and personal library were handled and processed after they arrived at the Ransom Center.
Other contributors include Don DeLillo, whose papers reside at the Ransom Center, Jonathan Franzen, George Saunders, Rick Moody, Dave Eggers, and David Lipsky, and Wallace's Little, Brown editor, Michael Pietsch. The book was edited by Samuel Cohen and Lee Konstantinou.


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October 21st, 2014
12 Megapixels at 187 fps with the Quad CoaXPress interface in a low power, compact design
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, October 21, 2014 -- Adimec (www.adimec.com), a world leader in application-specific, leading-edge industrial camera solutions, will announce and demonstrate several new CoaXPress cameras including a new Quad CoaXPress high-speed area scan camera, the Q-12A180 at the Vision 2014 event in Stuttgart, Germany November 4th to 6th.
The Q-12A180 camera utilizes the CMOSIS CMV12000 global shutter image sensor and is a 12 Megapixel CMOS global shutter camera that delivers images of 4096 x 3072 pixels at 187 frames per second (fps). It is equipped with the CoaXPress V1.1 Quad interface (4 x CXP-6) utilizing Adimec's new 2 Gigapixel/s platform. Lower speed Camera Link versions are also available.
At the show Adimec will highlight the first rugged full HD CoaXPress camera for high-end security. Adimec now offers a complete full HD camera portfolio for outdoor applications enabling Adimec proprietary color processing providing maximum color fidelity and sharpness. It includes a variety of interfaces, form factors and is available in 1/2" and 2/3" optical formats.
Adimec will also demonstrate enhancements to the CMOS-based Sapphire family. The S-25A30, 25 megapixel CMOS global shutter camera delivers images of 5120 x 5120 pixels at 32 frames per second (fps) with the Camera Link full configuration. This camera is designed and engineered for maximal pixel quality coming from the ON Semiconductor Vita 25k CMOS sensor.
Adimec will be in Booth #1G68 on the exhibition floor – please come and visit us for informal get-togethers during the show daily between 4 and 5 pm. Our innovation corner will offer you a view of what else we are working on.
About Adimec
Adimec specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-performance cameras that meet the application-specific requirements of key market segments, including machine vision, healthcare, and global security. Founded in 1992, the company partners with major OEMs around the world to facilitate the creation of industry-leading cameras. Its products meet a wide range of performance, size, cost, interface and application requirements and its Adimec True Accurate Imaging® technology provides new levels of precision and accuracy to vision systems. Adimec has offices around the world focused on creating customer value and satisfaction through local, personalized support. For more information, go to www.adimec.com. For more information on imaging and vision topics, check our blog.
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Every couple of years, Filmcow's occasional web series Charlie the Unicorn pops up on YouTube, regaling us with another bizarre adventure of Charlie, a grumpy unicorn, and his bubbly, homicidal unicorn pals. In the latest installment, Charlie is convinced to go to the moon, where he encounters a singing millipede—and that's just the beginning.
If you're wondering WTF you just watched, check out the earlier Charlie the Unicorn episodes. For the record, nothing quite tops the magical Liopleurodon.
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Oct 30, 2012
As the remnants of Hurricane Sandy move away today and winds subside, PPL Electric Utilities is working in full force, assessing damage from the devastating storm and making repairs at hundreds of locations across its service territory.
As of 2:30 p.m. today (10/30), service had been restored to about 70,000 customers since the start of the storm with a goal of increasing that total to about 100,000 by the end of the day. About 373,000 customers were without power at mid-afternoon across the utility's 10,000-square-mile service area in central and eastern Pennsylvania. Due to the scope of the tree and line damage, some customers could be out of service for several days and possibly up to a week or more. Restoration updates are available at www.pplelectric.com.
So far today, the company has been patrolling areas affected and dispatching priority cases for restoration.
The first priority is being given to public health and safety facilities and trouble cases reported by local 911 centers, as well as damage to transmission and substation facilities that feed large numbers of customers.
More than 4,300 people are supporting all aspects of the restoration effort, including about 2,000 from PPL Electric Utilities. About 1,600 utility workers from various states in the South and Midwest, including from the company's sister utilities in Kentucky, also are on hand to help perform repairs. And more are on the way.
Damage assessments across the region are underway, and information gathered from those patrols is a key factor in being able to establish estimated restoration times. In addition to crews on the ground, assessments also are being conducted by helicopter.
"As expected, this storm had widespread, significant impact on our system, but I can promise our customers we will be relentless in our efforts to restore power as safely and as quickly as possible," said David Bonenberger, vice president of Distribution Operations for the utility. "It could take as long as through the weekend to get everyone restored to service."
Customers who have not yet reported outages are asked to call 1-800-DIAL-PPL (1-800-342-5775) or report online at www.pplelectric.com. The outage website is adapted for mobile phones.
"If you have reported your outage, then be assured we know about it and are working on it," Bonenberger said. "Repeated calls will tie up lines for other customers trying to reach us to report their outage. Everyone who reports an outage and has signed up for PPL Alerts will get updates when more information is available."
PPL Electric Utilities remains in close contact with the state Public Utility Commission, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, county emergency management agencies and local officials, as well as regional utilities to share information and coordinate efforts.
PPL Electric Utilities reminds its customers to stay safe and be watchful for downed power lines. Please report downed power lines by calling 1-800-DIAL-PPL. Always assume power lines are energized, keep a safe distance and keep children and pets away as well.
PPL Electric Utilities, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), provides electric delivery services to about 1.4 million customers in Pennsylvania and consistently ranks among the best companies for customer service in the United States. More information is available at www.pplelectric.com.
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The Rise of Fishes: 500 Million Years of Evolution
Johns Hopkins University Press, 1995 - Science - 223 pages
Armored fishes and monster sharks, fishes with arms and fishes that breathe air--these and many other strange creatures are part of the remarkable story told in this book. In The Rise of Fishes, John Long traces the evolutionary history of fishes over the course of 500 million years, describes the discovery of extraordinary fossil remains, and explains the techniques used in their interpretation. Featuring more than 300 color illustrations, the book includes photographs of fossils from around the world as well as the author's dramatic color illustrations of what the fish may have actually looked like.
Long tells the story of how these creatures lived and developed and why their rise from the waters of the archaic seas and rivers onto land was so momentous an event in the evolution of life on earth. He combines current scientific information with entertaining stories about his own field work in Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Antarctica. Detailed, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, The Rise of Fishes is a book for anyone with an interest in evolution, fossils, or fish.
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Talk of a New York tax increase just got a little, er, hotter.
It turns out that New York Gov. David Paterson's proposal on downloads of music and software would also apply to downloading pornography, an element unnoticed in the public debate so far.
The state Division of Budget confirmed to The Associated Press that the tax would apply to skin flicks, whether they are downloaded online or purchased through pay-per-view on television.
"By taxing it you're legitimizing it,'' said Michael Long, chairman of New York's Conservative Party. "You're sending a message to the children, you're sending a message to the teenagers, if you're taxing it -- how can it be wrong? I don't know how you can sink much deeper.''
And because of recent court decisions over the relatively new area of taxing Internet transactions, the sales tax would apply only to pornographers who are located in the state. It's a break for out-of-state Web sites that wouldn't have to collect from New Yorkers.
"It's absolutely outrageous if they're profiting off of pornography,'' Long said of the state. "If they're raising funds, it's encouraging the citizens of this state to download it.''
It's difficult to tally how much people spend for online porn, but TopTenREVIEWS.com, a sight reviewing products and ranking their quality, performance and revenue, says the industry brought in $2.84 billion in 2006. The cable, pay-per-view and phone sex industries brought in $2.19 billion that year, according to the site.
Paterson's tax also applies to downloads of music and movies, so this government action on pornography likely wouldn't face the same legal challenges over indecency and freedom of speech as past measures because the tax isn't specifically targeting content.
The so-called "iPod tax'' would tax the sale of downloaded music and other "digitally delivered entertainment services'' by 4 percent.
"This is simply bringing the tax code in line with technology,'' said Matt Anderson, a spokesman for the Division of Budget. "Regardless of whether or not an item is purchased at a brick-and-mortar store or online, it would be treated consistently.''
"With all of the free adult content out there and all of the piracy that the adult industry is dealing with, the last thing any of us need is an additional tax,'' said Steven Hirsch, co-founder and CEO of Vivid Entertainment Group. The Los Angeles-based adult film production company sells its material on DVDs, online streams and through cable television with pay-per-view and video on demand.
Adult movies have a growing customer base and contribute to the economy through jobs and taxes, said Hirsch. His company wouldn't be forced to collect taxes from New Yorkers, because they don't have offices in the state, but those who do have to collect may think twice, he said.
"Some of them are based in New York and certainly this would be an incentive for them to move their operations,'' Hirsch said. "These are very difficult times and nobody can afford to lose even one customer.''
Talk of a New York tax increase just got a little, er, hotter.


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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The world's largest platinum producer said Tuesday it will close some operations, sell one mine in South Africa and cut 14,000 jobs, just months after mining strikes turned violent, killing dozens of people.
Anglo American Platinum said a nearly yearlong review found that four mine shafts needed to be closed and one mine sold because of unprofitable operations. The government's minister of mines and the National Union of Mineworkers, NUM, expressed surprise and shock at the announcement.
"The NUM will engage the company in a bid to save these jobs and appeals on workers to work together to safeguard their own jobs," said NUM general secretary Frans Baleni.
A Twitter posting from NUM was less diplomatic, saying the union has repeatedly called on workers to unite and defeat the evil nature of capitalism, which seeks to put profits first and humanity last.
Some 46 people were killed during a six-week period of violent strikes at Lonmin's platinum mine last year in Marikana, South Africa, when miners demanded higher wages. In the most shocking incident, police fired into a crowd of striking miners near the Marikana mine on Aug. 16, killing 34 people.
The labor unrest spread in South Africa, and Anglo American Platinum, known locally as Amplats, saw a more than eight-week strike that crippled the giant at its operation in Rustenburg, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) northwest of Johannesburg. The company had fired 12,000 workers and then agreed to reinstate them in October, though the miners did not return to work until November.
Amplats on Tuesday said that 13,000 of the jobs it wants to cut are in the Rustenburg region.
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said Tuesday that miners and their families would be hugely affected by the cuts. She cast doubt on a plan by Anglo American Platinum to create new jobs for those cut from the workforce.
"You can't train at the tail end of everything," she said. "Those skills are not created in a sustainable way."
Anglo American Platinum said it takes its social responsibilities to its laid-off workforce seriously and would try to create 14,000 new jobs focused on housing, infrastructure and small business development.
"The platinum business has attractive underlying fundamentals, but we are facing tough decisions to restore profitability to our operations. We must evolve to align the business with our expectations of the platinum market's long-term dynamics and address the structural changes that have eroded profitability over time," said Chris Griffith, Anglo American Platinum's chief executive.
The mining industry is a huge part of the economy in South Africa, which is the world's largest producer of platinum, gold and chromium. Most mine workers who carry out manual labor are black. The South African Institute of Race Relations says that the unemployment rate for black South Africans was nearly 41 percent in 2012, while the corresponding rate for white South Africans was 7.5 percent.


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Organizations, firms, companies, teams, regardless of what name we refer to these business entities by, are comprised of people. People are the driving force behind any business success, and that is why the key role of modern team leaders is to make sure that people feel deeply connected to the strategy and purpose of the business. Many managers today prefer to be called leaders for a reason – they do not want to have to manage, they want to lead competent, self-managing teams. But what happened to meticulous, role- and schedule-driven project management? Are people within organizations truly ready to work on multiple concurrent projects without managers in a traditional sense?
Several important trends of the 20th century contributed to redefining the role of managers and employees. The first trend is the rising level of education. The intuition is simple – the higher the average skill level of your employees, the less often they need direction on common tasks, the faster they learn and the less mistakes they make that require rework and additional training from the managers. The second trend is a shift to service-oriented economy where managers' core competencies shift to complex decision making and strategy development from the traditional day-to-day oversight of all team projects and micromanagement. The third trend is the rise of technology, which affected all sectors of the economy, industrial, service, and information alike. With all new available technology, managers themselves have by far less manual work to do, and as a result have more time to 'manage by walking around', communicate and connect with employees, monitor market trends, network and exchange ideas. These activities have become the new normal for managers who wish to develop professionally, and the expectations have shifted from 'simply' being able to build a high-performing team to the requirement of being proactive in more and more areas of the overall business growth. With this shift, business managers are more than ever expected to be charismatic, inspirational, motivating, and relationship-focused vs. technically-savvy, experienced in one particular field, or perfectly organized when it comes to project management, planning, and execution. The higher the manager – or leader – level of experience as a manager, the less connected he is to the traditional management routines: scheduling, budgeting, resource planning.
So, if the managers want to lead, who will manage? The answer lies in the new attitude towards work and in new powerful technology. The new generation of employees is a completely different species from that of our parents who valued job security and guaranteed, gradual, even if slow, professional growth. The new generation values self-actualization, job satisfaction, creativity and personal growth more than anything, although they better be accompanied by a decent paycheck and respect from peers. This new attitude implies the new level of comfort with changing jobs every year or so, higher adaptability, and, in many cases, more assertiveness when it comes to decision making at work. The new generation has no problem taking on a piece of or even all of the managers' job in the micromanagement, scheduling, project planning and other similar areas. The new generation wants flexibility and is capable of devising their own project plans based on a clear high-level team objective. On the technology side, the cloud gave us so many tools to manage our time, resources, plans, tasks, projects, deadlines, schedules, budgets, and all other activities that the challenge is not to get a tool, but to choose the best one. If you ask me, the best tools to manage work, including programs, tasks, projects, collaboration and communication processes, are those that are easy to use, can be adopted really quickly, and are integrated with everything else that a typical young worker would use to communicate or increase productivity at work. A few bonus points go to project management and productivity tools that are mobile-friendly and work well for personal use as well as at work. The best part about technology today is that you can get almost anything for free to get started.
In this new work environment where employees want to be independent, decision making is distributed across all levels within the organization, and technology is capable of replacing some of the most time consuming managerial activities, what will managers do? It seems that this is the perfect time for them to exactly what they want to do anyway – lead and inspire. These 'functions' require soft skills that may require years to develop even after you graduate from both university and business school. The ability to build strategic vision, foresee market needs that do not yet exist, analyze competitive landscape that changes faster than ever, effectively communicate with employees from all cultures and generations – these skills are no longer reserved for C-level executives, but are becoming the requirement to successful managers on all levels, within their area of focus. So, the trends are perfectly aligned in time – the roles and responsibilities of both managers and employees have evolved, but so have the tools and technology that can fully support the transformation of the modern workplaces with a help of the next generation, web-based project management software.


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November 17, 2008
California Secretary of State Debra Bowen spoke on campus on November 13, 2008 at a forum co-sponsored by the McGeorge student chapter of the American Constitution Society.
Bowen discussed the legal and political issues that arose in the November 4th general election and answered questions from the audience, which included Sacramento area attorney and law students from UC Davis and McGeorge.
Although there is no confirmation from her office yet and absentee ballots are still being counted in some counties, Bowen said she expected final figures will show a record turnout of state voters participated in the election. More than one million Californians registered to vote in the months leading up to the election, catapulting the state's total number of registered voters to an all-time high of more than 17.3 million.
"Voter interest in this historic election was enormous," she said. "It was great to see so many Californians taking an active role in their democracy."
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I have given Edward Glaeser a very hard time on this blog. I reviewed all four segments of his contribution to the Economix Blog on the New York Times regarding the costs of high speed rail. However, Glaeser has recently reviewed Anthony Flint's new book, Wrestling with Moses: How Jane Jacobs Took on New York's Master Builder and Transformed the American City, for the New Republic. I featured that book in a post I wrote last month about Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs. Given that Glaeser has promised to come back to the topic of high speed rail in the future, and I am sure to disagree with him again, I want to feature an opportunity where I agree with him.
The following is a selection from his book review:
Jacobs was right that cities are built for people, but they are also built around transportation systems. New York was America's premier harbor, and the city grew up around the port. The meandering streets of lower Manhattan were laid down in a pedestrian age. Washington Square was urban sprawl in the age of the omnibus. The Upper East Side and Upper West Side were built up in the age of rail, when my great-grandfather would take the long elevated train ride downtown from Washington Heights. It was inevitable that cars would also require urban change. Either older cities would have to adapt, or the population would move entirely to the new car-based cities of the Sunbelt.
The best way to keep cities affordable is to allow private developers to build up and deliver space. Jacobs was right that high-rise public housing is a problem, as street crime is much more prevalent in high-rise, high-poverty neighborhoods. But in more prosperous, privately managed buildings, height is not a problem. If you love cities, as Jacobs certainly did, then presumably you should want the master builders to make them accessible to more people.
Successful cities need both the human interactions of Jane Jacobs and the enabling infrastructure of Robert Moses. Anthony Flint has done a fine job describing the battles between these two great figures, but unlike the Louis-Schmeling fight, their conflict should not be resolved. An absolute victory for Moses leads to heartless cities, built to accommodate cars but not pedestrians, with high-rise buildings that are disconnected from their streets. An absolute victory for Jacobs means a city frozen in concrete with prices that are too high and buildings that are too low. New building is needed to welcome the diversity that makes urban magic. No city can survive without the personal engagements beloved by Jacobs, but no city can thrive without master builders such as Moses.
On this I agree with Glaeser (though I am not sure how much disagreement there really is), that cities of course need to be mixed between organic growth and development and top-down city planning. I am a transportation lover and advocate. No neighborhood is going to build its own subway system. Building permanent transportation networks requires the work of many bureaucrats and all of their skill and resources. Organic growth usually placates the present while bureaucrats need to solve current problems and create systems that prevent future ones from occurring. The great hope is that our governments going forward reflect the best of both Moses and Jacobs; taking into account the voice of the neighborhood and social justice while creating the larger projects that can define and shape our cities.


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Following Wednesday's vote to place Superintendent Eric D. Ely on paid administrative leave, the School Committee scheduled an executive session meeting Tuesday "to consider the discipline or dismissal of, or to hear complaints or charges" against a public officer.
Meanwhile, there was also discontent late last week at the new Southbridge Middle/High School on Torrey Road, where high school students waged an alliterative protest using fliers titled, "Bring Bishop Back."
It was an ode to former High School Principal William K. Bishop, whose position was eliminated by Mr. Ely over the summer, when the district opened the building and named Tammy M. Perreault principal of the school for Grades 6 to 12.
Mr. Ely, whose name was removed from letterhead on the latest meeting agenda, said in a text message he couldn't respond to allegations that hadn't been presented to him. He referred questions to his lawyer, who did not respond to an email Thursday.
Last week's vote was taken in response to a complaint of misconduct, but officials declined to elaborate.
Regarding the students, Acting Superintendent Terry Wiggin said yesterday he was convinced their frustration was less about the new principal and more about new policies that were perhaps poorly communicated, or existing policies that hadn't been enforced until now.
For instance, this year administrators have been enforcing a rule about limiting artwork on walls in the hallways. Limits had already been set by Mr. Bishop in the student handbook, according to Mr. Wiggin, but the rule wasn't enforced last year.
The new building, he explained, doesn't necessarily lend itself to putting up posters in hallways.
"This falls on me as acting superintendent to enforce all those policies and procedures," he said. "I think the school administration took a little bit of a hit because they were doing what they were told to do."
Mr. Wiggin said it came to his attention through the administration that "a significant" number of students came to school with the Bishop signs.
The administration deemed the signs disruptive to learning, but wanted to honor students' constitutional rights. After consulting with the district's lawyer, Mr. Wiggin said he spoke to the students during lunch and allowed them to post the signs in the cafeteria. Administrators brought them tape.
The signs were taken down after lunch periods Friday, because Mr. Wiggin said this was long enough for classmates to view and consider the message, he said.
Mr. Wiggin commended the students for understanding they have free speech and their willingness to meet with the administration to put the concerns on the table.
Mr. Wiggin, whose permanent position is district director of finance and operations, wanted to assure the community that education and performance of the district, including its accelerated improvement plan, would move forward.
"My hope is I'll have the district moving at a rate and pace that, when the interim moves in, he says, 'I can pick this up and go.' We're not pausing here, we're moving."


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Arabic Introduction
The Arabic program at Claremont McKenna College is a comprehensive program to educate students in the Arabic language and Arabic culture. The students are immersed in all aspects of the Arabic language: studying through various texts, oral exercises, and the arts. Modern Standard Arabic is taught at CMC. With this form of Arabic, the students will be able to communicate with a majority of the Middle East's Arab native speakers. Modern Standard Arabic is also the language used by the Arab media, such as Al-Jazeera and al-Arabiyya news channels, the language of modern Arabic poetry and novels, and the official language of all Arab countries.
Claremont McKenna College's motto of Crescit cum commercio civitas (Civilization prospers with commerce) drives the program to not only teach the Arabic language of the Middle East but also the many facets of its culture. More so than with commerce, with language we are able to connect and communicate with the rest of the world. Students begin class each day with a viewing of Al-Jazeera or other news channel, and recite verses of the Qur'an from memorization. The program aims to educate the students of Arabic about the Arab world and the Middle East by bringing in musicians, calligraphers, poets, and politicians of this background.
The students of the Arabic program are dedicated to learning about the culture and language of the Middle East. The goal of the Arabic program at Claremont McKenna College is to teach the Arabic language, Arabic culture, and to provide Westerners with a more accurate understanding of the Arab world in order to ensure peace in the future between the two cultures.
The Arabic program offers a major in Middle Eastern studies. Please take a moment to peruse the various Arabic information and course details listed on this website.


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Small PC server instead of hub/port replicator for ultrabook (MacBook Air)? Which OS?
Here's the project: I was thinking of instead of getting an external hub/port replicator for my MacBook Air (a good one is $100 minimum), why not get a separate, fully fledged small PC server (I'm OK with a price of up to $200, you can buy a Kangaroo PC, Intel NUC and various other boxes in the price range. On a side note, if you want a 256 GB SSD in a MacBook Air/Pro instead of a 128 GB one, that would be $200 extra, too, that $200 is better spent at peripherals, hub/port replicator -> small PC server, especially), the PC server would connect to the MacBook air via fast (ac) Wi-Fi. The PC server would connect and share Ethernet Internet and various drives, such as a HDD/SSD for files, USB flash drives, SD cards... with the MacBook Air.
First, is this a good idea at all? I'm not a UNIX expert, I understand there is a learning curve for all the three, major BSDs I might be interested in taking possibly for other, future projects.
There are also things like 'ready made' (FreeBSD based) FreeNAS (for files) and pfSense (for network) and I seem like to want a combination of these two in one box, which might or might not be a good idea.
Your thought? How would you do it? What level of expertise is needed? What's my best bet if, for the time being, as a beginner/not so technical user, I want something that 'just works'? The recommended OS can be BSD or Linux based, or else.
The one concern that jumps out at me is the desire for wireless AC. I know little about this, and would love to be proven wrong, but I suspect support for that in the BSD world is slim-to-none at this time. So that would be something to look into first (or re-assess the need). I don't have any AC equipment, so am not sure what the situation with that is on Linux either.
Sure, I'm aware of the limited availability of ac Wi-Fi yet. But it's fast and it works (where available). N Wi-Fi is not so fast, and does not always work (the 2.4 GHz band is congested). OK, as a plan B, if we are talking about any Wi-Fi, not necessarily ac, then how do you evaluate my idea?
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I can only add a few simple comments due to lack of familiarity with ready-made solutions and Mac's. Hopefully others can add input too.
Regarding non-ac WiFi, one possibility is to use a wireless NIC in hostap mode (where the device acts as an access point rather than client). This mode is not supported for all wireless devices under BSD, only some. Even where it is supported, the performance isn't always reliable, AFAIK. So if you wanted to go that route, investigate carefully first what is reported to work well. OTOH, you could just go with a commercial wireless router on your LAN which, again for non-ac, could be extremely cheap.
I'm not sure what protocols a Mac would use for sharing files. Do you want to mount a whole filesystem, with something like NFS? This may not be terribly reliable over wireless. Or do you just want to use sftp to transfer occasional files piece-meal?
Also, I think there's an inherent conflict between wanting something that "just works" and being new to Unix-like OS's. There is a learning curve, so it will take some time, that's unavoidable. But don't be discouraged, the fact that you've found this forum and asked suggests you're capable to do it! If you had an old spare PC available to experiment with BSD and Linux and gain some experience, maybe that could be a first step, and then making a decision about your project could come later but be made with greater confidence?
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Hello, and welcome!
I agree with IdOp - experiment, learn, and above all research before making an investment.
Keep in mind, each BSD is a unique OS. These are not "distributions" of a shared kernel as with Linux. You may discover that only one of them has something you require. But if the hardware you believe would be needed is not supported, there may be alternative solutions.
As an example, you stated a desire for 802.11ac. This is not possible with OpenBSD, yet. But that does not stop you from deploying an 802.11ac bridge on a subnet that is protected by OpenBSD.
So don't just do a feature comparison with a checklist. Design a solution. This is where laboratory testing can be very helpful. You can prove the validity of the design and components before investing in any new hardware.
Old hardware, spare hardware, and virtual machines can all be part of a testing (and education) regimen.
as a firewall/UTM (Unified Threat Management). I had 4GB of laptop RAM laying around and I got 16GB SSD drive for $10. I run flashrd of USB drive for about 6 weeks but running non-embedded vanilla OpenBSD is making easier to thinker with it.
I also built NAS appliance using ECS NM70-I2 (V1.0) Intel Celeron 1037U 1.80GHz Intel NM70 Mini ITX Motherboard. It runs DragonFlyBSD
I don't recommend pfSense for production use. Any product which is named after a software coded by a group they prefer not to mention is non-starter for me. On the more technical front PF has always felt as unwanted bastardized child on FreeBSD and it is on the life support IMHO (please no flames I'm entitled to my opinion). That being said if you have never managed a firewall or even if you have managed but looking the ways to improve monitoring/backup, add few trick to your repertoire you will learn a lot by installing and playing with pfSense.
with the original software (runs OpenBSD fine with few caveats). FreeNAS of for that matter anything ZFS based is not an option for home users due to high hardware requirement. Again please no flames I run multiple ZFS/(FreeNAS and TrueOS) file servers. My largest file server has currently over 144TB of data so I should know something about it. HAMMER is awesome for home use but it is not for inexperienced users. Linux lacks a decent file system but if you are OK with 90s technology (XFS is nice file system) you could use something like
Somebody mentioned WiFi. I really like this device
but as somebody pointed out the WiFi performance will be lacking comparing to a dedicated WiFi router which you can buy for about $30. Again Ubiquity has really nice WiFi mips-64 based routers/hot-spots.
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The project has changed quite a bit from the time I posted the topic starter, see here.
Some things still relevant here:
Well... Location: Kosovo, Serbia
I don't take my stance on this. I hope he wasn't banned because of his above, helpful post to me!
Thanks for your help, all!
Seriously, there's a short book which I recommend to any IT person who wants to understand networking: Michael W. Lucas wrote Networking for Systems Administrators and it is readable, helpful, and ecumenical, as it covers networking and administrative tools for BSDs, Linuxes, and Windows.
Your focus in this thread had been - and may still be - on hardware, and not on specific functions needed by the network you have not yet designed.
Each function you determine to be an operational requirement will affect your design. And any design point will have multiple options.
So, instead of writing a list of nice-to-have shiny new hardware bits, why not start with what your network is required to support? That list of requirements will inform your design, and the design and budget will inform your hardware and/or OS choices. And you will have many choices.
I'd brought up one example of choice in my previous post. There are two ways to deploy an 802.11ac capable WiFi Access Point:
But you may have more to consider than just the speed and bandwidth of Ethernet over Radio (WiFi). Wired Ethernet has similar (if fewer) choices. And you may discover you need multiple LANs, whether wired or WiFi.
These days, even small networks may require separation for different purposes. Commonly, there may be separate LANs for "DMZ servers," for backup, for management, for application servers to communicate with database servers .... the list can be long. My home network has more individual LANs than there are rooms.So, consider first what your network needs to do. That will inform your design, which will have many choices. Your design will inform your hardware, and again, their will be many choices. Considering which bright new shiny toys to acquire is the very last step in your design phase.
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The Houston Dynamo played to a 1-1 tie Sunday afternoon against the Austin Aztex of the United States Soccer Federation Division 2 in a preseason scrimmage at Carl Lewis Track & Field Complex. Houston carried an 18-5 shot advantage but needed a late goal to tie the game. The Dynamo are next in action on Thursday night, hosting the Chicago Fire in a preseason scrimmage at 7 p.m.
Against Austin on Sunday, both teams struggled to find their rhythm in the first half on a bumpy surface. Goalkeepers Pat Onstad for Houston and Miguel Gallardo-Aparicio for Austin each made two saves.
The game picked up life in the second half, starting in the 62nd minute. Brian Ching held the ball up in the box for Houston, then laid it off for an overlapping Dominic Oduro. His shot was saved by Gallardo-Aparicio, but Ching got onto the rebound and was taken down for a penalty kick. The Dynamo's all-time leading scorer took the penalty himself but fired his effort off the right post.
After Gallardo-Aparicio saved a Danny Cruz shot in the 70th minute, Austin took the lead against the run of play in the 74th minute. The Aztex floated a long ball out of the back toward the top of the penalty area, and Houston defender Bobby Boswell tried to play the ball back to second-half goalkeeper Tally Hall, but Boswell's header bounced past Hall, who was coming out for the ball himself, and rolled into the net.
The Dynamo's sustained pressure paid off in the 86th minute. An Oduro shot from the right was punched away, but Erik Ustruck tracked down a loose ball on the end line and, from a bad angle, fired a low shot just inside the far post for the tying goal. Houston finished with a 10-1 shot advantage in the second half and had five corners to Austin's none.
The Dynamo and Aztex will meet again in an exhibition match at Nelson Field in Austin next Sunday at 5 p.m.
The Dynamo will continue their preseason schedule with a scrimmage against the Chicago Fire on Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at the Carl Lewis Track & Field Complex. Houston will then play friendlies on March 17 and March 20 in California against MLS opposition before opening the season March 27. The Dynamo's home opener is scheduled for Thursday, April 1, against defending MLS Cup champion Real Salt Lake.
Austin Aztex
vs. Houston Dynamo
March 7, 2010 - Carl Lewis Track & Field Complex
Preseason scrimmage
Scoring Summary:
AUS -- Bobby Boswell (Own Goal) 74
HOU -- Erik Ustruck (unassisted) 86
Austin Aztex -- Miguel Gallardo-Aparicio, Sean Powers, Jay Needham, Kieron Bernard (Wes Allen 82), Kevin Sakuda, Lawrence Olum (Richard Edger 67), Yordany Alvarez (Michael Callahan 46), Stephan Campbell (David Shriver 67), Jamie Watson (Sullivan Silva 46), Eddie Johnson (Maxwell Griffin 46), Leonel St. Preux (Jarrod Smith 36).
Houston Dynamo -- Pat Onstad (Tally Hall 46), Ryan Cochrane, Bobby Boswell, Eddie Robinson (Craig Waibel 56), Mike Chabala (Wade Barrett 69), Brian Mullan (Danny Cruz 66), Lovel Palmer (Mike Chabala 73), Geoff Cameron (Sammy Appiah 59), Corey Ashe (Erik Ustruck 69), Cam Weaver (Dominic Oduro 46), Brian Ching (Luis Ángel Landín 69).
Misconduct Summary:
AUS -- Sean Powers (Caution) 60
HOU -- Lovel Palmer (Caution) 66
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial


text: Newborn Baby Care How to change a diaper Diapering your baby is as much a part of parenting as feeding, even though it can sometimes be challenging at first. With a good knowledge of the diapering basics, you'll be able to keep your baby dry, comfortable, and ready to learn, sleep, or play. 1. Remove the used diaper and clean between the folds of baby's skin with gentle diaper wipes, such as Pampers Sensitive Wipes. Remember to always wipe front to back. 2. Raise baby carefully by the ankles and slide a clean diaper underneath. The colorful markings should be on the front, facing you. 3. Close the diaper and adjust the stretchy tabs so it isn't too tight or too loose, you should be able to fit two fingers snuggly between the diaper and her stomach. TOP TIPS:Your baby's first poop will be a thick, greenish, almost tar-like substance called meconium. It can be tough to clean, but gentle baby wipes will help do the trick.Remember it's important to check your baby's diaper frequently, change after every poop, and after every nap or feed.Cover your baby boy's penis with a diaper or burp cloth while changing him to prevent getting a surprise shower yourself.If you start to experience frequent leaks, it might be time to move up to the next diaper size. You might also like:


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Here We Grow! Lexington Medical Center Breaks Ground on Clinical Expansion
Lexington Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. on the hospital campus in West Columbia to celebrate a significant clinical expansion that's about to begin. Lexington Medical Center is building a 545,000-sq-ft patient care tower that will make Lexington Medical Center the most modern, state-of-the-art hospital in South Carolina.
The 10-story tower will initially add 71 inpatient beds to the 414-bed hospital with the ability to accommodate more patients in the future. It will feature patient rooms, operating rooms, educational space for staff and community members, and enhanced dining options, as well as expand the hospital's Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby departments.
"Our medical staff, employees and volunteers understand and embrace the belief that Lexington Medical Center is here to serve our friends and neighbors. The hospital is woven into the fabric of Lexington County and the Midlands," said Tod Augsburger, president & CEO of Lexington Medical Center. "This clinical expansion will allow us to take care of our community for many years to come."
Lexington Medical Center is one of the busiest surgical hospitals in South Carolina, performing more than 19,000 surgeries last year. The clinical expansion will include eight additional operating rooms for a total of 31 operating rooms, and an expanded surgical recovery area. Six floors of the new tower will accommodate medical, critical care and surgical patients.
Welcoming more than 3,700 babies each year, the clinical expansion will become home to the hospital's Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby departments. In the Special Care Nursery, the hospital's tiniest patients will have private rooms, which is an innovative concept in the Midlands. Research has shown that private rooms provide more bonding opportunities for mothers and their babies, lead to better outcomes for babies' growth and lower infection rates.
Because of the growth of the hospital and its network of care, the expansion will also include Lexington Medical Center's Pharmacy department, which provides services for the hospital's inpatient departments, six community medical and urgent care centers, and nearly 60 physician practices in 70 locations.
A new parking garage will add more than 950 parking spaces to the hospital's campus and a central energy plant will support the service needs of the new tower.
The expansion is expected to be complete in 2019.


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Matrix will expand its popular Biolage brand in May with the introduction of Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong and Biolage Advanced Keratindose, two prescriptive formulas for weak, fragile hair and overprocessed hair, respectively.
Biolage Advanced is formulated with natural ingredients and breakthroughs in molecular science to both diagnose and treat two specific types of hair damage.
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Bamboo is a botanical that, in nature, regenerates itself faster than other plants or trees. As an ingredient, bamboo provides tensile strength and flexibility.
The Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong collection features three daily use products and one professional treatment. Fiberstrong Shampoo fortifies fragile areas with a paraben-free formula that cleanses and adds elasticity and shine. Fiberstrong Conditioner detangles, strengthens and protects against damage and dryness. Fiberstrong Intra-Cylane Fortifying Cream is a lightweight daily treatment that provides an anti-breakage protective layer and conditions the cuticle.
Fiberstrong includes Intra-Cylane Concentrate, a powerful, in-salon treatment that repairs and reinforces the hair with the highest, professional level concentration of Intra-Cylane.
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Biolage Advanced will be available in salons beginning in May 2013. Salon clients will then be able to visit matrix.com/advanceddiagnosis to obtain an online assessment of their hair needs, which can be taken to a Matrix salon for the correct service and at-home products. Stylists can also take a diagnostic test at this time by visiting MyMatrixfamily.com/advanceddiagnosis.
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