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By Gina at 3:02 PM | Labels: 365 Project, Christmas, Confessions, entropy, holidays
Our Christmas tree is half decorated. Bronwynn puts the ornaments on. Miles yanks them off. And so it stands....a few decorations up top where he can't reach. A strand of lights skirting the tree on the floor. We've hidden all the gifts because a 3-year-old can't restrain herself at the sight of bows and brightly colored packages.
We're not traveling. We're not shopping. We have no big, fancy plans.
In many ways, it's just another week. Which is at once totally freeing and incredibly lonely. Standing still while the world bustles around us.
I have no holiday agenda except to enjoy the week through my kids' eyes. And lately, those eyes have been captivated by our half-naked tree. They snuggle up together after dinner and stare through the branches at the lights.
I refuse to say "don't touch." or "don't pull on that."
Tomorrow we'll stand still for two hours, ringing a bell while last-minute shoppers do their last-minute thing, and maybe I will have an agenda...a little one...to teach these babes about giving. To plant a little seed. Or maybe I'll just sit back and watch them ring the bell and soak up the attention they'll receive from strangers. A little gift to myself. Stillness and marveling at my family.
2 comments:
- Timmi said...
I think that sounds like a great holiday. Last year it was just us and the girls. Nothing fancy. We were snowed in, so my parents weren't coming. I made a simple meal, and we just relaxed and enjoyed each other. It was magical. (I was thinking of a less cheesy word but couldn't) By far my favorite Christmas yet! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
- December 24, 2010 at 12:05 AM
- oaxacaborn said...
ok, absolutely LOVED this post. as a little kid growing up, we had simple christmases. i didn't realize how simple until years later. but what i will never forget is the magical feeling of falling asleep underneath the tree, staring up at the lights. these photos brought that back for me. thank you.
- December 30, 2010 at 12:56 AM
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Blogs, social media outlets and the internet in general have provided excellent examples of why a person doesn't need to subscribe to their weekly (FREE) paper — the information is already out there, or at least only the important information. Right? Wrong!
What you may be watching on FOX news or CBS may seem just as important, if not, more dangerous than the average letterhead in this small town, but are they really providing you with the information you need? Not necessarily.
Do you suddenly understand everything that is going on in your local City Council meetings? Do you have a complete, competent understanding of how much we have in our general fund, or how a general fund even works? Did you know that if everyone who lived in Patterson alone contributed one dollar to Seth Fairchild and Samantha Calvert — two young high school students battling cancer — they would have reached their medical goals by now?
Though the local news may not be as exciting as a filmed car chase, it is entirely relevant and usually quite in depth. Just last week, our Facebook blew up with comments from concerned citizens, patronizing the dress code of pizza robber Troy Boutelle of Modesto after a release was sent out on the Patterson Irrigator website. Although most commenters were posting less than ideal points, the picture itself received widespread recognition, resulting in six tips where onlookers have identified Boutelle.
Boutelle came out of the woodwork himself, unable to hide while his picture was plastered in the Stanislaus County Sheriff's log book.
Don't get me wrong. Network and cable news does a pretty grand job of covering national stories, but they are not generally looking towards Patterson for their coverage area — unless there happens to be a dire constraint or serious accident. And although burglaries and hit and runs make for a marketable news source, what else could be said about that community?
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But even so, traditional media has been hit hard by massive layoffs in recent years, which is both unfortunate and very unbecoming when you attempt to stay relevant. Newspapers are printing fewer stories than they did at the turn of the 20th century, while larger news sources use eight out of 10 stories that have been repeated, repackaged or previously published from other small town sources.


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It's been a deadly week in Detroit. Nine people have been murdered since Monday, and another body was just found late Friday afternoon. Detroit Police Sgt. Michael Woody joined Fox 2's Huel Perkins, Sherry Margolis and Alexis Wiley to discuss the toll these violent crimes have not only on the families and the community, but on the police as well. He says it's been one of those weeks where "we all go home and we hug our families a little tighter."VIDEO: Watch the video in the video player above to watch the discussionHe discusses how, despite the rise of crime in the past week, Detroit Police is seeing a positive turnaround. Official numbers show violent crime is down in the city, and another example is continuing decrease in response time from officers. He says police were on the scene of Wednesday night's barbershop shooting in just one minute; and police were on the scene of Friday morning's triple homicide in just four minutes. In regards to ending the violence, Sgt. Woody urges the community, "Step up, speak up, and let's end this."Three were killed and six others were injured in a shooting at Al's Barbershop on Seven Mile Wednesday night. A person of interest is in federal custody. Three people were found shot to death inside an apartment early Friday morning. No arrests have been made yet in that cast.
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The issue with the Farmer's Market is the fault of the people creating the Farmer's Market and no one else's. No one can stop it even if they wanted to because as soon as they follow all the laws and codes, get the proper permits and insurance in place that is all that needs to be done.
It is a lie and very counterproductive for adults to blame someone else for their own inability to research an issue and then implement what they want to do.
As far as the Flea Market codes, the blame for that squarely lies on the owner of the Flea Market and whoever the Clerk Treasurer was at the time of the Flea Market opening for business. I have no idea when that was so I don't know if it was the Clerk under Joe Wright or the one under Terry Dilk.
Does that make sense to everyone? Business owners and the Politicians in this city seem to think that they can circumvent whatever law they want to just because they want to. The real world doesn't work that way and neither does Beech Grove.
Update on this post. Someone just emailed me a Code Of Ordinance from the Beech Grove Code of Ordinances. Also there is a link to BOW meeting. Very interesting audio.
It seems that someone didn't do their homework...
Can someone please tell me if an elected or appointed official for the City of Beech Grove can get heat if they choose to not enforce a law? I ask this because this seems to pertain to the Flea Market and Consignment Shops in Beech Grove that existed before the last election. Should someone with state government be looking at who was in charge then and why the people in charge now have to clean up the mess?
Go visit the Clerk for the City of Beech Grove and find out which parts of these minutes are true and which ones aren't...
MONDAY, JUNE 3rd, 2013
Mayor Dennis Buckley called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
ROLL CALL: Board of Works Members Ed Bell, Sandra Seward and Mayor Dennis Buckley
present. Also in attendance, were Clerk Treasurer Dan McMillan and City Attorney Craig
MEETING MINUTES: The meeting minutes from the May 20th, 2013 were presented to the
Board. Sandra stated that the question she had at the last meeting regarding grass cutting was
actually from the mid-month April meeting, so she stands corrected. Ed Bell moved to accept the
minutes as presented. Sandra Seward seconded the motion; which was approved by unanimous
voice vote.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Mayor Buckley gave a brief description of these claims.
Corporate Claims - claims that require Board approval before payment is
Claims in the amount of $717,729.00 were presented to the Board for approval.
Sandra presented the following questions on claims:
Sandra questioned a claim for travel expenses for police. Chief Swartz explained this was travel
expenses for 4 police officers to go to Washington DC.
Sandra also questioned a claim for Deem. Tom explained it was for repairs to the cooling unit at
the Community Center.
Sandra also questioned a claim for Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald
Sandra moved to accept the claims as presented. Ed seconded the motion; which was approved
by unanimous voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS: None
Tom Hannon, Parks Director – presented to the Board, a "Letter of Request to Hire" college
student; Christopher Mauzy, to mow and complete other tasks in the Parks Department. If
approved his pay will be $10.00 per hour and he will work approximately 24 hours per week. It
is funded in the budget
Sandra asked how many college students the Parks Department usually hires for summer help.
Tom explained that he hasn't hired any college students in recent years. He currently has one
college student that has been working in the summer for several years, but he will be taking his
CPA, so Tom thinks this will end soon. In the past, he also has used school teacher, Randy
Males, but because of the new school schedule Randy will be less available this year. The Parks
Department is also going to have someone working in the Parks, on the weekends, this summer,
in an effort to deter problems from arising.
Emporium and Beautify Beech Grove Committee- presented a letter requesting permission to
host a Farmers Market in the Emporium parking lot. Sandra asked if the market will be opened
on Saturday's or Tuesdays. Julie Lockwood, secretary for Mayor Buckley, stated that the market
would be on Tuesday's from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Julie also stated that the committee has all the
necessary documentation to proceed forward, including approval from the MCHD, and approval
from the property owner. Julie further stated that this will be an actual farmer's market. They
will not try to compete with the Emporium with flea market items. Marion County Health
Department has already been out to examine the restrooms and hand washing facilities at the
Emporium, since the farmer's market will be using those. The Emporium will also provide trash
disposal for the event. Clerk McMillan questioned if the committee is a 501c3 Corporation. Julie
said that they are. Clerk McMillan also stated the City of Beech Grove will need to be named as
additional insured because of the past affiliation the committee has with the city. Julie expressed
her disagreement and opposition to the ideal that the committee would need to carry insurance.
The Clerk stated that because of the ties the Beautify Beech Grove Committee has had with the
City in the past, he does believe the committee needs an insurance policy listing the city as
additional insured. The Clerk stated that his job is to protect the city. Julie and Robin presented
other scenarios to the Board in an effort to proceed forward with the farmer's market. Julie asked
City Attorney Craig Wiley for his opinion. Craig agreed with the Clerk. Discussion continued
with the Board, Robin and Julie. Mayor Buckley recommended tabling this until the next
meeting on June 17, 2013.
Sandra commented about the carnival that was held at the Emporium and a letter that she had
received from a concerned citizen. She stated that the as a Board, she and Ed approved this with
the understanding that the Emporium would make sure all the paperwork and permits were in
turned into the city. She also commented that the concerned citizen stated that it is the Board's
responsibility to make sure all this is turned in. Sandra stated that she, herself, is not an expert on
Indian State Law; which is why they have Craig. She also questioned if the City received all the
paperwork, permits, insurance, and everything needed before the carnival opened. Clerk
McMillan stated that the city did not. Sandra asked why the City allowed it to move forward.
The Clerk asked who was going to shut it down. Clerk McMillan stated that he went to the
carnival at 2:30pm opening day and asked the gentleman where the permits were. He explained
to the gentleman that this was all approved by the Board with the understanding and agreement
that all the necessary paperwork and insurance would be on file before the carnival began. The
Clerk had already called the Marion County Board of Health and Homeland Security, so he did
know that the gentleman had applied for them. The Clerk also spoke with Chief Swartz to find
out if the background check had been completed. Chief Swartz had already been over to the
carnival and spoke to the gentleman. The Chief did state that Jessop had been shut down briefly
last year for lack of permits. The Clerk also spoke to the Fire Chief who was completing
inspections. The Clerk stated that it is not the Fire Department's responsibility to inspect rides,
but they did go over and inspect the carnival. The morning after the carnival opened the
gentleman from Jessop did present to the City the necessary permits and paperwork. Sandra
asked what learning opportunities the Board can take from this. Clerk McMillan, stated that
going forward, all permits and necessary paperwork should be in order and on file before
approving these events. Ed asked who would close these events down if need be. The Mayor
stated that if it is ride related it would be Homeland Security. Mayor Buckley also commented
that it is more relevant for MCHD to inspect concessions while they are operating. He stated that
Homeland Security does annual ride inspections in the spring and then random inspections
throughout the year. Robin apologized for the short notice on the event. Next year she will be
sure to give the Board ample notice.
COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS: None
Ed moved to adjourn the meeting. Sandra seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at
6:51pm. The next meeting will be Monday, June 17, 2013 following the 6:00pm Board of
Sanitation Meeting.
_________________________ ______________________________
Dennis Buckley, Mayor Dan McMillan, Clerk Treasurer
Prepared by: Dan McMillan


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Definition of skirt in English:
skirtSyllabification: skirt
Pronunciation: /skərt /
1A woman's outer garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs.
More example sentences
- After a swim, put on the wrap skirt over your bikini or swim suit, and go for a drink.
- She was wearing a knee-length dark blue jean skirt with a front slit and a blue backless top.
- Damien felt himself staring, she was wearing a short pleated denim skirt and her bikini.
1.1The part of a coat or dress that hangs below the waist.
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- Amy adjusted Sara's coat over the skirt of her blue dress before turning for the scarf.
- Her cerise dress had narrow skirts and large, puffed sleeves.
- Amelia wore pretty dresses with full skirts and small waists with short jackets and fanned pumps.
1.2 informal A woman or women regarded as objects of sexual desire: so, Al, off to chase some skirt?
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- He was here, with her this very instant, and he wasn't leaving to go chase some skirt.
- He was chasing skirt and snorting booze, hoovering up every kind of sin and excess he could lay his gauntlets on.
- No, he was a skirt chaser of the worse kind.
1.4A surface that conceals or protects the wheels or underside of a vehicle or aircraft.
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- Sprung armour side skirts protect the wheels and tracks.
- On the outside the 888 has new wheel arches, side skirts, chassis and an odd-looking rear spoiler.
- Side skirts and new alloy wheels complete the changes.
1.5A small flap on a saddle, covering the bar from which the stirrup leather hangs.
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- I pulled myself slowly into the saddle, arranging the skirts carefully.
- If the saddle or the blanket is too long at the skirt it too may be rubbing her at the hip bone area.
1.6 archaic An edge, border, or extreme part. Compare with outskirts.
verb[with object] Back to top
1Go around or past the edge of: he did not go through the city but skirted it
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- If you are walking, you can skirt round the edge of the crag and follow some steps to rejoin the path.
- Kook stood up and skirted the round table till he came to the small black oven that stood behind Taterra.
- He did not have the time to skirt round all the walls looking for a way out.
go around, walk around, circle
1.1Be situated along or around the edge of: the fields that skirted the highway were full of cattle
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- Along the scenic route skirting the rim we stopped at every lookout to gaze at the fantastic scenery.
- We also leased horses and went along a shaded path skirted by a stream.
- One field skirted the edge of a primary school, which was fenced off with barbed wire and guard posts.
border, edge, flank, line, lie alongside
1.2 [no object] (skirt along/around) Go along or around (something) rather than directly through or across it: the river valley skirts along the northern slopes of the hills
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- I went out of my way to walk right through a puddle, rather than skirt around it.
- Soon they were skirting along the coast towards Louisburgh as bonfires blazed along the road.
- But the solution does not lie in skirting around the edges of the problem, but rather, diving directly in.
1.3Attempt to ignore; avoid dealing with: there was a subject she was always skirting [no object]: the treaty skirted around the question of political cooperation
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- The bill was drafted in an attempt to skirt constitutional concerns.
- He skirts the road-legality issue by informing customers that his bikes are sold for recreation, not transportation.
- Media coverage of hot-button issues usually skirts this aspect of them.
avoid, evade, sidestep, dodge, pass over, gloss over
informal duck
Middle English: from Old Norse skyrta 'shirt'; compare with synonymous Old English scyrte, also with short. The verb dates from the early 17th century.
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Hey, Alan: Welcome to the Amazon Pro Sellers Mastermind! I'm looking forward to meeting you and comparing notes! See you soon! Dale
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Definition of motor voter law in English:
motor voter lawSyllabification: mo·tor vo·ter law
Another name for the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, designed to reverse declining voter registration by allowing voters to register at motor vehicle departments.
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- It is clear that the motor voter law is achieving our goal of registering more Texans.
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More than a decade ago, Tad Suwa was on the brink of fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter.
But during routine medical tests required for the academy in 2000, doctors noticed his blood pressure was high. Since then, Suwa, now a Sacramento Fire Department firefighter, has battled a nightmarish decline of his kidneys.
After a failed transplant of one of his sister's kidneys, Suwa, 41, now receives dialysis three times a week, spending more than three hours each visit hooked up to a life-saving machine that cleans his blood.
"I do have some kidney function, but not enough to keep me alive without dialysis," Suwa said.
Suwa, who possibly contracted a kidney disease from a strep infection as a teenager, is getting some special attention from Team Donate Life. The capital-area nonprofit organization raises awareness about organ donations and searches for a second kidney donor.
The group is having its second 5K run Sunday as a way to locate a donor for Suwa and others who need organ transplants. The event will have information about relatively new worldwide networks for "paired organ donations," involving sets of willing donors and recipients.
The One More Life 5K Run begins at 8:30 a.m. at Glen Hall Park in River Park.
The run is expected to draw up to 500 runners, said Jared Ellison, executive director of Team Donate Life. Last year, 100 runners participated and the event raised more than $5,000 for organ donation education.
Ellison said there are 118,000 people on a nationwide registry for organ transplants, with 90,000 of them waiting for kidneys, the organ most in need.'
About 12 people a day die needing a kidney transplant, according to the national kidney registry.
"The clock is ticking on these people," Ellison said of prospective organ recipients. "They need a transplant, or they're not going to make it. The list grows every day and people are dying. It's kind of senseless."
Kidney donations in particular have little impact on donors, Ellison said.
"We have two kidneys, and someone can donate a kidney, save a life and the donor's life goes on completely normal," he said. "If more people were educated about it, there wouldn't be anyone on the list at all."
While surgical methods and technology for transplants have improved vastly, organ donation, especially from live donors, is still shrouded in fear and mystery, Ellison said.
"When it comes to organ donation, there are lots of myths and it makes people nervous," he said. "Donors wonder if they're donating something they need, and donations often involve death of a person or loved one, which is upsetting."
Ellison said he hopes to find a willing donor for Suwa, a 10-year firefighter on medical leave.
"This education component is so important for someone like Tad," Ellison said. "Things aren't good for him."
In 1990, Suwa was diagnosed with Berger's disease, or IgA nephropathy, a disease in which antibodies attack the kidney. He had just graduated from high school and didn't realize the long-term toll the disease would take on his kidneys.
"My doctor gave me a treatment of prednisone, and I thought I was all done with it," Suwa recalled.
After a donation of his sister's kidney in August 2012, he went to a doctor's appointment a month later and was surprised that nurses there immediately helped him into a wheelchair and took him for his first dialysis session.
The donated kidney did not get enough blood flow and failed. Meanwhile, his kidney function had dropped to below 10 percent of normal.
Already, the lowered kidney function has led to neuropathy, an intense burning sensation in his hands and feet.
These days, a fatigued Suwa conserves his energy for helping around the West Sacramento house he shares with his girlfriend and their four children. After dreaming about being a firefighter since he was 11 years old, Suwa has to restrict physical activity and stick close to home because of a compromised immune system.
"It's still hard to believe that this has happened," Suwa said. "My dream came true for the past 10 years, and I desperately cling to the hope that I can soon return to helping others."
LEARN MORE: For more information on the 5K run to benefit live organ donation education efforts, go to www.teamdonatelife.com
"We have two kidneys, and someone can donate a kidney, save a life and the donor's life goes on completely normal. If more people were educated about it, there wouldn't be anyone on the list at all."
JARED ELLISON, executive director of Team Donate Life
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Female Democratic senators urged Hillary Clinton to run for president in a secret letter.
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A French term meaning "blank document." Carte blanche is commonly used in English to refer to a check that has been signed but does not have a dollar amount written in. The recipient of such a check then writes in whatever dollar amount he or she wants/needs.
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In (The) Nature (of) Sound, sounds and visuals are abstracted from nature, and combined with instrumental and other human-made sounds into a seamless environment. Viewers are invited to reflect on what nature is "about," as well as humans' interactions with nature, whether positive or negative. Musicians may also participate by playing the graphic score provided; their sounds will be integrated into the installation.
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John Mullen, Anastacia Tolbert, and Jane Wong.Hosted by Lou Oma Durand.
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"Family Secrets" at Literary Arts, 925 SW Washington St., Portland, OR
Claudia Castro Luna, Loreen Lilyn Lee, Michelle Peñaloza, and Gigi Rosenberg. Hosted by Felicia Gonzalez.
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Laurel Albina, Margot Kahn, Susan V. Meyers, and Jane Wong. Hosted by Felicia Gonzalez.
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For their fourth annual Write Out of This World Writing Contest, EMP Museum collaborated with Jack Straw Cultural Center to provide a unique award to the winners: Winners participated in a writing workshop, voice workshop, and recording session at Jack Straw, resulting in a professionally recorded CD of each writer reading her own work.
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Warranted or not, Jennifer Lopez has a reputation as a diva, and now there's a report that her over-the-top demands have caused her to miss out on a huge gig.
The New York Post reports that J-Lo was being courted to perform this Tuesday at the opening ceremony of India's Premiere League cricket tournament: an event that regularly draws some 60 million viewers. However, the organizers reportedly balked at the list of perks insisted upon by her manager, Benny Medina . Among them: access to a private plane and numerous hotel rooms to hold her enormous entourage of stylists, assistants and a personal chef.
According to the Post, officials said no thanks to the star, and instead went with one of her former duet partners, Pitbull . A source tells the Post that J-Lo "effectively priced herself out of the event," adding, "It was an idiotic move because the audience for this event is huge. It's like the Super Bowl halftime show. Last year it drew 56 million viewers."
However, a rep for the entertainer tells the Post that the reason Jennifer isn't going to perform in India is because she's simply too busy. "An offer was made to perform; the date conflicted with Jennifer's current music recording schedule for an album due this summer," explained the rep.
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by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis
The giant ham radio tower is not getting a good reception in an East Greenwich neighborhood.
Oh the radio reception is just fine; but not the reception of neighbors.
"Well it's unsightly. It sort of looks like National Gird over here," said Joan Ray.
"Kind of like a space center or something," said Carol Chisholm.
"It's just not appropriate for the type of neighborhood this is," Ray added.
"Well I think it's pretty ugly," summed up Chisholm.
The 67 foot radio tower belongs to ham radio enthusiast, James Setzler, who says he told neighbors he was replacing a smaller antennae.
James Setzler, the ham radio operator said, "Well that's the reason I tried to anticipate that and tried to inform them what I was going to be doing. And I did this starting back in February and I haven't heard a single comment from anyone until just the past couple of days."
But it's not just the tower.
The guy wires and anchoring posts stretch to the edges of the property.
At least one will be moved.
ABC6 Chief Political reporter mark Curtis said, "While critics say this tower is ugly, the bigger issue may be whether it is legal. And for now, the Town of East Greenwich is saying yes."
The town limits structures to 70 feet, but this radio tower comes in just shy, at 67 feet.
"Oh it's perfectly legal," said Setzler.
Legal yes; but neighbors are concerned it will hurt their property values.
Joan Ray, a neighbor, said, "Well we're worried. We're very worried about that. And there's no way to tell, what that's going to be."
Many neighbors have lived here over 30 years, and are hoping they can find a compromise.
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Automotive history has just been made as the 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic has been sold by Gooding and Company to a buyer that no one would like to confirm. Of course, after a purchase price of $30-$40 million, we would think that the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, Ca. (according to a person familiar with the transaction) would be ecstatic to boast of the purchase of what is considered "the most desirable classic automobile in the world".
The car was sold by the estate of Dr. Peter D. Williamson after the neurologist passed back in 2008. Williamson owned a spectacular collection of Bugattis that were sold during the annual car collector classic weekend in August 2008. The Atlantic, however, was part of a private sale that has been in the works for quite some time.
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"I am extremely pleased to have found the new buyer for the 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, one of the world's most significant and valuable automobiles that has been in a private collection and rarely seen during the past four decades," said David Gooding, president and founder of Gooding & Company, in a statement. "It has been a great pleasure to work with the Williamson Family and Trust in this important endeavor."
This car has everything going for it," said Leslie Kendall, curator of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. "In addition to technical sophistication, it was most avant-garde and futuristic car built up to that time.
Only four of the 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic were made based on the "Aérolithe" concept car of 1935. The vehicle featured flowing coupe lines and a pronounced dorsal seam creating using Elektron and Duralumin for the body panels. Out of the four that were built, only two are still in existence today; the Williamson Bugatti which won the 2003 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and one that is in Ralph Lauren's private collection.
The 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic is now the most expensive car sold by a landslide. The closest amount behind the Bugatti is the 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sold for $12.2 million in 2009 and the 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe sold for $8.7 million in 1987.
"It does sort of recalibrate things in the sense that now, it's official, certain cars have reached the level of art," said Kendall. "People will start paying attention. It's should be obvious that there are connoisseurs out there who appreciate cars just as much as they do art, fine wine, furniture and sculpture."
"When the first car sold for seven figures, nobody could believe it," added Kendall. "Then one went for eight figures, now the Williamson Bugatti. The nine-figure car is out there. It's just a matter of when."


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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
© Copyright 2014 Gwinnett Daily Post
LAWRENCEVILLE -- Gwinnett's Board of Commissioners has declared the week of Relay for Life "Cancer Prevention Week" in the county.
Chairwoman Charlotte Nash recently made a resolution that the week of April 29 through May 5 be in honor of cancer prevention, mentioning Relay for Life and its participation in a national study this year. Relay for Life will be held on May 4 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.
In the resolution, Nash "encouraged all residents to be involved in the fight against cancer."
Gwinnett's Relay, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, has been the top-grossing event in the world for a decade straight. This year, it was selected for a national cancer prevention study called CPS-3, in which volunteers ages 30 to 65 with no history of cancer can participate.
For more information, visit www.gwinnettrelayforlife.org.
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Store Manager Interview
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 days - interviewed at GameStop.
informal and easy going in a neutral coffee shop, over a light lunch which he paid for. Whole process took about an hour. In which we disceussed my background what was expected of me and where I resided prior.
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Store Manager InterviewApplication Details
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks - interviewed at GameStop in May 2008.Interview Details
Was a little disorganized, I understand the district manager was new, but I sat in an Eb games back room for 45 min before he came to talk to me.Interview Questions
Accepted OfferNeutral ExperienceEasy Interview
- Dont remember Answer Question
Store Manager InterviewApplication Details
I applied online. The process took 3+ weeks - interviewed at GameStop in January 2014.Interview Details
First I applied online, I was then called for an in person interview with the DM, then a phone interview with a DM from a different area and last a phone interview with the RM. All were very positive.Interview Questions
Negotiation DetailsI told them what I was making, they offered a bit more and I accepted.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview
- Examples of good/bad customer service, how you would handle different employee situations etc. pretty standard questions all around. Answer Question
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Store Manager InterviewApplication Details
I applied online. The process took 1 week - interviewed at GameStop in January 2010.Interview Details
Pretty straightforward interview about background and what if scenarios to start with; evolved into more detailed questions regarding handling of employee issues as well as customer issues. Finally at the end - got technical with details of familiarity with the productInterview Questions
Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview
- Wasn't familiar with all gaming platforms at the time View Answer
Store Manager InterviewApplication Details
I applied through other source - interviewed at GameStop.Interview Details
Softball interview. District manager followed a list of pre generated questions. Did not deviate from that. Seemed to be going through the motions or inexperienced at this. General questions were asked like What is best quality and worst quality?Interview Questions
Negotiation DetailsNegotiated for a slightly higher salary. Nothing difficult. Just asked and based on my experience they accepted.Accepted OfferEasy Interview
- What's your favorite video game? Answer Question
Store Manager InterviewApplication Details
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2+ weeks - interviewed at GameStop.Interview Details
Best to apply through another person, such as a store manager. First interview was with District Manager who assessed understanding of company business model, management experience, and sales skills. Second interview was with another District manager who assessed mainly product knowledge and understanding of stakeholders and customer populations. Third interview was via phone with the Regional Director who asked about preceding areas plus questions about understanding of business plan and focus toward achieving multiple and complex long-term goals. The whole process took about 2-3 weeks from the time my resume and paper application were handed to the first interviewer.Interview Questions
Negotiation DetailsTried to negotiate salary, but was offered a "yes/no" number below expectations.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceEasy Interview
- Nothing complicated or unexpected. Questions about leadership and management behavioral experiences and examples. Most interesting question was about a favorite game and a time or example (roll-play) of how to sell it and about who to sell it to. View Answer
Store Manager InterviewApplication Details
I applied in-person. The process took 5 days - interviewed at GameStop.Interview Details
Interview process was pretty straight forward. Basic questions such as "How would you handle a customer complaint?" and "Can you tell me more about your job history with so and so?" Interview lasted roughly 30 minutes.Interview Questions
Negotiation DetailsWas originally offered what I was making at my current job at the time and I declined the offer from Gamestop since there was no point in changing jobs for the same pay. About 10 minutes later I received a call back with a $5,000 increase in the offer, which I accepted.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceEasy Interview
- No difficult or unexpected questions. Answer Question
Store Manager InterviewApplication Details
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks - interviewed at GameStop.Interview Details
Interviewed two different times, once with the district manager and then with a store managerInterview Questions
Negotiation DetailsVery easyAccepted OfferPositive ExperienceEasy Interview
- Basic interview Answer Question
Store Manager InterviewApplication Details
I applied in-person. The process took 5 days - interviewed at GameStop in May 2010.Interview Details
The first interview is done by template, with very by the numbers questions regarding your work ethic and ability to provide customer service. If you are African=American or Hispanic the interviewer will ask you various questions regarding your education, and various other questions they cannot legally ask regarding your living situation and personal life. They will genuinely surprised if you have a degree from any college or university.
i wish I was joking but I've worked in almost every neighborhood in the city and literally every person of color I have worked with or trained has reported receiving this treatment at some point during the interview process.Interview Questions
Negotiation DetailsThere was none. I joined the company in 2004 as a minimum wage cashier. The next year I moved up to assistant manager. Then in 2008 I moved up to store manager. In every instance my pay was determined before any conversation had taken place, my choices in every case were either accept the pay or don't move up.
- "What is your ideal job, including hours worked per week and pay?" View Answer
The annual review scoring structure was changed in 2010 so that no matter how well you do as a salaried manager, you will never get more than a 3% raise per year.Accepted OfferNeutral ExperienceEasy Interview
Store Manager InterviewApplication Details
I applied through an employee referral. The process took a day - interviewed at GameStop.Interview Details
I knew a District Manager. All i did was make a phone call, i met with him and i was hired.. literally that simpleInterview Questions
Negotiation Detailsheres what i can pay you.. OK.Accepted OfferNeutral ExperienceEasy Interview
- Why i left intially View Answer


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Are humans irrational? If so, how can we build stronger institutions to compensate for human shortcomings in rationality?
David Ropeik argues that "The brain is only the organ for which we think we think. It's job is not to win noble prizes. And to pass math tests. It's job is to get us tomorrow. Its a survival mechanism.. and it plays a lot of tricks in order to get us to tomorrow. That worked pretty well when the risks were lions and tigers and bears… Its not as good when we need to rationalize and reason and use the facts more with the complicated risks we face in a modern age: climate change, genetically modified food, and unsustainable living on the planet.. That takes a lot more thinking. More cognitive, slow,more effortful thinking. That we are not instinctively built that way must be recognized if we are going to get beyond the risk of not being built that way."
Dan Ariely provides further evidence that humans have irrational cognitive thought in his TedTalk and offers the following, "If we have these predictable, repeatable mistakes in vision, some thing that we are good at, what's the chance that we don't make more mistakes at something we're not as good at? For example financial decision making. Something we don't have an evolutionary reason to do, we don't have a specialized part of the brain, and we don't do that many parts of the day. The argument is that in those cases we make many more mistakes.."
In another TedTalk Dan Ariely provides the following food for thought, "Are we superman or are we Homer Simpson? When it comes to building the physical world we understand our limitations and we build around it. But for some reason when it comes to the mental world when we design things like healthcare, retirement, and the stock market we somehow forget the idea that we are limited. And i think if we understood our cognitive limitations in the same way that we understand our physical limitations we could design a better world."
Do you agree with them? How do we better structure institutions that can compensate for our shortcoming?
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Nov 26 2012: Q1 Are humans irrational?
Yes, we can be.
Q2 If so, how can we build stronger institutions to compensate for human shortcomings in rationality?
I believe that human shortcomings mostly come from being below a certain point on Maslow's Pyramid.
If everyone had many if not most of their needs met then the level of irrationality of individuals and society as a whole would greatly decrease. I also believe that education on EQ would help in this area. I am sure that we can find ways to productively get the results we want. The issue is proper leadership,funding and asking the right questions.
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Whether it's cross-country, downhill or 4x, winning the 2011 Mountain Bike World Championships [32]will not come easy this year. The race venue in Champery [33], Switzerland, is tucked into the Alps near some of the steepest mountains on the planet. The courses on which riders will compete are steep, rugged and will test their skills from start to finish.
Here's a preview of each race with a selection of riders who we think may ride away with the coveted World Champion's rainbow stripes.
Cross Country: This course requires stamina, power, and technical handling. The only track close to it would be Mont Sainte-Anne [34], in Quebec. A soul-sucking climb from the start leads into an aggressive drop. Then it's a fun romp through the woods into another brutally steep climb. And, as the saying goes, what goes up, must go down. The second half of the track descends sharply and offers riders a Chinese menu worth of rocks, roots, and off-camber lines.
So who will ride away on this course? Among the women, Catharine Pendrel [35] is the favorite. She has climbing legs and technical bike-handling skills. The only rider who can match her is Julie Bresset, but due to UCI rules, the 22-year-old Bresset has to race in the U23 women's race. That leaves Pendrel, the World Cup Overall runner-up, as the favorite.
For the men, Jaroslav Kulhavy [36] has been on fire all season, but talk in the pits is that he may not have the legs for this track's punishingly steep main climb. Flyweights like Jose Hermida [37] and Julien Absalon can push him to the limit here. And descending a track this technical when you're already redlined won't be easy. The real threat to Kulhavy is likely to be Swiss riders Nino Schurter and Florian Vogel. Not only will national pride be on the line, but both riders are excellent climbers, technically proficient, and pack a nuclear reactor's worth of power.
Downhill: The Champery course is like the expressway to the bowels of Hell—it's steep and once you start down, there's no way out. Most sections feature only one line choice, which means the winner will be the rider who can stay off the brakes longest. The one factor that could change everything, however, is the weather. After a hard rain, this track's clay soil turns into brown ice—you'd have more control on a Slip 'n Slide. A light rain fell last night and thunderstorms have been forecasted for this weekend. If the skies open, things could get exciting in a hurry.
The women's competition should be a two-horse race among two French riders—Floriane Pugin and Myriam Nicole [38]. Pugin has been greased lightning all season long, but simply has not had the power to overcome Tracy Moseley's pedaling ability. But this is a track that requires very few pedal strokes, making that a non-issue. Until the Val di Sole World Cup two weeks ago, Nicole had been just a hair out of the money, so to speak, but she broke through at that race. If she can ride that wave of confidence, she might be able to steal another win. But for now, the smart money is still on Pugin.
Aaron Gwin is the hands-down favorite in the men's race. This track is perfectly suited to the Trek rider, simply because he has better brake control than any other rider. He's already won five of seven races this year and barring a mechanical, he should be the first American in a decade to win a downhill world title. Yes, there are other contenders, and a lot of talk is swirling about three-time World Champion Sam Hill [39]. But the defending champ is recovering from a significant shoulder surgery and has missed the last four races. And while Sam delivered a stunning run here in the rain four years ago, the course surface is much different this year. Back then, it consisted of fresh dirt; now it has been packed down and the loose stuff has been scraped off, which means it will take a lot of strength to keep the bike upright if it's wet and Hill many not be in top shape coming off his injury.
Four Cross: The race at Champery might be the swan song for the discipline: 4X has been rumored to be on the UCI's chopping block all season long because it can cost up to $100,000 to build a course.
At least the Champery course is fitting for a final race. The track starts with a bang: One pedal stroke and riders hit a drop and quickly head for the first turn. From there, they bump and grind through a straight and into the woods (yes, you read that right—woods!) where racers will choose between rocks and roots. The course even has multiple spots for passing. But perhaps the most exciting aspect is this: the course is so steep and rough that most riders will bring out the full-suspension bikes—Fionn Griffiths was actually practicing on her downhill rig.
This could be the year Anneke Beerten finally takes home gold. She's got the skills, and Trek has supplied her with a full-suspension bike with tight angles to slice and dice the track. Plus she has the skills to clear the course's long gap jump over a creek. BMX rider Jana Horakova could pull off the upset, and don't count out former World Champ Melissa Buhl. This course suits her style.
The men's race should go to Jared Graves [40]. Not only is he the discipline's most dominant rider, but he races a lot of downhill, so should fair well in the technical sections. This season alone, he's raced six US Pro GRT and Mountain States Cup downhill races. Tomas Slavik, Michal Prokop, Joost Wichman and Thomas Fischbach will make the race interesting, but none of them have Grave's skill set.
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