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FRONTLINE Australian quick Ryan Harris believes his tough journey through the first-class ranks will benefit him greatly as a coaching mentor.
FRONTLINE Australian quick Ryan Harris believes his tough journey through the first-class ranks will benefit him greatly as a coaching mentor.
Western Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been rewarded for his recent strong performances with a place in the 15-man Test squad to play Pakistan.
Stand-in Australian captain George Bailey says he is confident spinner Nathan Lyon will recover from a leg complaint in time to play in Saturday's tri-series.
ZIMBABWEAN spinner Prosper Utseya must be hoping the triangular one-day series against South Africa and Australia never ends.
WARWICK pace bowler Delissa Kimmince took 1-8 off two overs as the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars recorded a nine-wicket win over Pakistan.
IT SEEMS fans may have heard the last of "the voice of cricket", Richie Benaud.
IT WILL be back to the drawing board for Australia's bowling attack after it was humbled in its first one-dayer against South Africa in Harare.
INDIAN cricket began a period of soul-searching and hand-wringing yesterday – and it may last until the next one-day series.
QUEENSLAND all-rounder Ben Cutting is thanking veteran Australian Test star Ryan Harris for earning him a spot on the plane to Zimbabwe.
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State Legislation to Boost Renewable Energy Paying off for Massachusetts
Renewable energy in the commonwealth has skyrocketed since 2007. And in 2011, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy declared Massachusetts the most energy-efficient state in the country. California had held the honor since 2006.
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California Hits Solar Power Milestone
1.255 GW of solar power is now generated from more than 122,000 rooftops across California. The migration to solar by low- and middle-income homeowners is the main reason behind the popularity of solar power in the Golden State. The data is revealed in the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) 2012 California Solar Initiative (CSI) Annual Program Assessment, which was issued a few days ago.
IKEA Lights Up Solar Installations in Three States
Swedish home furnishing retailer IKEA has flipped the "on" switch for several new locations this week, and is laying claim to the biggest rooftop photovoltaic arrays in Michigan and Virginia.
US Industry Stakeholders Set Solar PEIS Deadline
A group of 20 U.S. solar industry stakeholders have submitted a letter to Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, in which they lay out their recommendations for creating a "smart from the start" public land solar energy program. They also state that it "must" be complete by the end of fiscal year 2012.
Pepco Buys Solar Decathlon House
Pepco has purchased the University of Maryland's winning entry of the Solar Decathlon for $200,000, and plans to reassemble the environmentally conscious home on one of its properties to use as an educational site.
California Solar Plans Exceed State Goals: Regulator
The number of proposed solar projects in California last year was 4-1/2 times the level the state needs to meet its 33 percent renewable power target by 2020, a state regulator said on Tuesday.
SEIA, LSA Submit Recommendations For Solar Energy Development On Public Lands
Comments on the supplemental draft programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) for solar energy development in Southwestern states.
Weighing Tariffs on Chinese Solar Panels
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Kennewick Police DepartmentOctober 10, 2013 PIO Sergeant Ken LattinHit and Run CollisionCase Number: 13-32887Date and Time of Incident: 10/9/2013 @ 1835Location of Incident: 27th Ave. & Olympia StVictim's Name: Richard Van Heel Defendant's Name: Christopher HeckmanSummary of Incident:On 10/09/2013 at 1835 hours Kennewick Police officers responded to the area of 27th Ave. and Olympia St. for a hit and run collision that had just occurred. Richard Van Heel reported that he was driving south on Olympia St. when he attempted to make a right turn into the Yokes parking lot. Van Heel's vehicle was struck from the rear by the vehicle directly behind him.
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ANTIGO, WI (WTAQ) - An Antigo man is Wisconsin's latest million-dollar lottery winner.
Bien Ngo won the $1 million second prize in the May 18th Powerball drawing.
That drawing was for biggest undivided Powerball jackpot in history at $590 million which was claimed 84-year-old Florida woman.
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(FOX 11 / AP) UPDATE 4/17: Both drivers in the fiery Northern California crash involving a FedEx truck and bus full of students had clean driving records.
FedEx driver Tim Evans and the driver of the chartered bus, Talalelei Lealao-Taiao, were killed along with eight passengers Thursday when the truck veered across the median of Interstate 5 and smashed into the bus.
California's Department of Motor Vehicles said neither driver had a moving violation, although Lealao-Taiao's license was briefly suspended in 2004, The Sacramento Bee reported. The reason for the suspension was not immediately clear.
The Glenn County coroner has not released official identifications, but the Bee spoke with a member of Evans' extended family, and Lealao-Taiao's employer, Silverado Stages Inc., confirmed her name.
Other than an expression of grief, the company declined to comment, citing the ongoing investigation.
The bus was carrying 44 students from Southern California for a free tour of Humboldt State University on the state's far north coast. Many were hoping to be the first in their families to attend college. Five students and three adult chaperones died, along with the drivers.
Federal and state investigators expect to take months to determine what caused Evans to lose control of his truck, which sideswiped a sedan and collided with the bus. Dozens of injured students escaped through windows before the vehicles exploded into towering flames and billowing smoke in Orland, 100 miles north of Sacramento.
The sedan driver told investigators the truck was in flames before the crash, but the National Transportation Safety Board has said investigators found no physical evidence of a pre-impact fire or other witnesses to confirm that account.
A preliminary NTSB report is expected within 30 days; the entire investigation can last more than a year.
The bus's black-box-style electronic control module was recovered, and investigators will use other tools to reconstruct the truck's speed and maneuvers. Blood tests can tell whether either driver was impaired. The investigation will also review maintenance records and the drivers' medical histories.
Investigation Widens Into Deadly Bus Crash
The CHP and the National Transportation Safety Board not both investigating what caused the FedEx truck to lose control, veer across the median and slam into the Charter bus.
Investigators warning it could take months to conclude what exactly lead to the fiery crash that killed 10 and left 31 others injured.
Mark Rosekind, an NTSB member, said Friday that the agency would be gathering information over the next one to two weeks. He said it will review whether the stretch of California freeway where the bus was struck should have had a barrier along the median to prevent head-on collisions.
In addition, Rosekind said it will determine whether a fire suppression system recommended but not mandated for buses would have made a difference in the crash.
Most survivors were injured, some with critical burns or broken limbs. Those who made it out said they scrambled through a kicked-out window. One man, apparently an admissions counselor, was in flames and later died. Those who could sprinted, others staggered, in a desperate dash to the opposite side of Interstate 5 before the vehicle exploded.
"We knew we were in major trouble," said Steven Clavijo, a high school senior from Santa Clarita, who was trying to nap when he felt the bus shake before a loud boom.
After he escaped, two more explosions followed. Clavijo and other survivors watched helplessly, knowing their fellow students were trapped in the inferno.
Investigators saying they are using dental records and could be forced to use DNA to positively identified victims in the crash.
UPDATE From Gigi Graciette: EN ESPANOL
A Parent's Worst Nightmare
"It's a parent's worst nightmare."
Before you roll your eyes, groan aloud and mock my use of one of the oldest cliche around, look at the quotation marks.
I didn't say it.
It was a mom I met here in Chico today. A woman who works at the Eneloe Medical Center where eleven of the victims of yesterday's bus crash were brought.
"It's a parent's worst nightmare", she said as we talked about the crash off-camera.
And then the tears began rolling down her face. "I have two teenage daughters and I told them last night, 'I know I can't but this is why I want to keep you with me at all times.'"
Sadly for ten sets of parents, their worst nightmare became a reality yesterday when a Fedex truck, for reasons still unknown, crossed over a freeway median and slammed straight into a bus carrying high school students from Southern California to Humboldt State University up north.
A bus full of hope for a better tomorrow, dreams of a greater future and love. Lots of love, for surely all those kids - and adults - were loved, are loved by many.
The truck and the bus basically turned into one giant fireball, trapping those in the front of both vehicles.
And just like that, the truck driver and the bus driver; a college recruiter and a couple recently engaged to be married were all dead.
And along with them, five high school students and all their dreams.
The other thirty or so passengers managed to get out of the burning bus. Bruised and battered, they're lucky to be alive and yes, you can attribute that cliche to me. It's true.
Ten lives lost.
So many countless others changed forever.
It is a parent's worst nightmare....and that is no cliché.
UPDATE 12:05pm PDT: (FOX 11 / CNS) Sheriff's officials say they will work throughout the weekend to identify the bodies of those who were killed in the Orland bus crash, but note that since the bodies were severely burned, coroner's officials will be relying on medical and dental records, and possibly on DNA if those records are unavailable.
California Highway Patrol officials say investigators will be examining all of the vehicles involved in the Orland bus crash to see if any mechanical failures contributed to the wreck. It's unclear if the driver of the FedEx truck fell asleep or if there was a mechanical problem with the truck, or if another accident may have occurred that forced the truck across the freeway median. Investigators will also be looking at weather and road conditions, according to the CHP.
California Highway Patrol officials say 31 people were taken to seven different hospitals following that Orland bus crash.
California Highway Patrol officials say the investigation into that bus crash in Northern California will be a "long, tedious process'' and "we may not have some answers for months.''
Los Angeles School Police Association (LASPA)LAUSD Family Support Fund: To Benefit Those Affected By This TragedyStatements: (213) 216-4912 (English)Detective Max Gonzalez - LASPA President
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Detective Rudy Perez - LASPA Vice President
UPDATE: 10:00AM PDT: Out of the 48 students on the bus, 19 went to LAUSD schools. Each school had about 1 or 2 students on the bus. Here's the list.
UPDATE 9:30am PDT: Among the dead, 26-year-old college recruiter Arthur Arzola of Rancho Cucamonga, confirmed by the Sacramento County coroner's office confirmed. He died at the University of California, Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.
A college visit by more than 40 high school students turned tragic Thursday night when a FedEx tractor-trailer veered across a grassy highway median and slammed into their bus in a fiery wreck that left 10 people dead, authorities said. Both drivers were killed, along with three adult chaperones and five teenage students, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash happened a little after 5:30 p.m. on the interstate near Orland, a small city about 100 miles north of Sacramento.
VIDEO: Local reaction from LAUSD and families about the fatal crashSomeone kicked out a window on the bus, and many of those aboard squeezed through and ran for their lives to the other side of Interstate 5 before the vehicle exploded in flames.The 44 teenagers aboard, nearly half from the Los Angeles school district, were participating in a program that invites prospective low-income or first-generation college students to visit Humboldt State University in far Northern California.BLOG: From FOX 11 News Anchor Tony McEwing: Why Did This Happen? How Could It Happen?
Steven Clavijo, a high school senior from Santa Clarita who planned to enroll at the school, was trying to catch a nap on the bus when he felt the vehicle begin to shake from left to right and then he heard a loud boom. "We knew we were in major trouble," he said. After he escaped, two more explosions soon followed. Clavijo and other survivors looked on, knowing others were still trapped in the inferno.
Towering flames devoured both vehicles just after the crash, and clouds of smoke billowed into the sky until firefighters doused the fire, leaving behind scorched black hulks of metal. Bodies were draped in blankets inside the burned-out bus.
Three buses were traveling as a convoy and only one was involved in the crash, said Earl Perkins, assistant superintendent of operations for the Los Angeles schools district.
The bus was among three the university had chartered as part of its two-day Preview Plus program to bring prospective students from Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area to tour the Arcata campus, according to university officials. The other two buses made it to campus, and the university was providing those students with counseling.
Traci Ferdolage, an associate vice president for the university, said the Preview Plus program is designed for students planning to addend Humboldt State and others who are still undecided.
"This is a way for them to connect to the university early," Ferdolage said. "We like them to show up and be connected so they can be successful."
The bus was owned by Silverado Stages, a tour bus company based in San Luis Obispo. The company said in a statement on its website Thursday night that it was assisting authorities in gathering information.
"Our top priority is making sure that the injured are being cared for," the company said.
Crisis counselors were also being made available at Los Angeles schools. If you're part of the family who is affected by the tragedy and need information, please contact 707-826-6327.
A CHP dispatcher says the bus and truck were on opposite sides of the freeway when the truck crossed the median and slammed into the bus, causing an explosion and fire.
Investigators say the truck driver might have been trying to avoid a passenger car that was also involved in the crash, which shut down north and southbound traffic on the freeway.
"There was a small white sedan in front of the truck," California Highway Patrol Officer Lacy Heitman said. "The FedEx vehicle did sideswipe the sedan before it crossed the median."
No one in the car was injured.
A first responder who helped set up a triage at the scene said 36 or 37 people were hurt, with injuries that included burns, broken legs and noses and head lacerations.
Eleven people were taken to Enloe Medical Center in Chico. Two of those patients were listed in critical condition Friday morning, the hospital said.
At least seven people were hospitalized at other facilities. Two of them were in critical condition and five others in fair condition.
Eight crash survivors spent the night at the American Red Cross shelter in Orland, said Jordan Scott, a Red Cross spokesman.
A FedEx spokeswoman said the company was cooperating with authorities as they investigate.
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Nothing short of a rebirth in grain storage capacity is occurring throughout the heartland, and the growth spurt is creating new marketing opportunities for producers.
"This is an exciting time in the grain industry," says Joe Taets, president of the Grain Group for Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Decatur, Ill. Taets says ADM is boosting its grain storage capacity in key crop-growing regions of the world as part of its strategy to accommodate increased production.
As of early summer, ADM had made announcements to build four new elevators in the U.S. in geographical regions where the company has a limited presence.
In addition, the company is adding storage to existing facilities and continues to look for expansion opportunities at both existing and new locations, Taets says.
Like ADM, Cargill AgHorizons is a company on the move to grow its storage capacity. Cargill is investing $25 million at its Hales Point, Tenn., grain elevator in a major modernization project. In addition, Bunge North America announced plans in April to build a new facility along the Mississippi River in a Fairmont City, Ill., joint venture.
"We're seeing a boom in commercial grain storage capacity, with all kinds of construction going on," says Tom Tunnell, president and CEO of the Kansas Feed & Grain Association. In his view, more growth has occurred within the past five years in his state than at any time since the 1950s.
From February 2008 to February 2011, U.S. commercial grain capacity volume increased 15.6%, with nearly half of the increase taking place from 2010 to 2011 alone. During the past year, volume grew by 7.3%, according to data from USDA's Farm Service Agency.
Looking at key states from 2008 to 2011, Nebraska posted 36.6% growth; Illinois, 21.5%; Kansas, 11.7%; and Iowa, 10.9%.
Storage Upgrades. The boom in capacity is occurring at all levels: from the largest multinational grain companies, such as ADM, Bunge and Cargill, to co-ops and country elevators, to large grain growers who are buying their own grain elevators in order to have sufficient storage and the opportunity for new profit centers (see the "More Producers Buy Elevators" sidebar on page 26).
On the supply side, grain officials see two reasons for the increase: a ramping up of storage as crop yields continue to increase due to new seed varieties, and the replacement of inefficient elevator flat storage.
"A significant portion of grain storage capacity was constructed a generation ago and needs to be replaced or expanded," says Mike Hechtner, Central Region president for CoBank, a Denver-based agribusiness lender. Hechtner says that co-ops funded by CoBank are increasing their storage capacity.
Another important reason for storage increases is that grain stored on the ground has become a year-in, year-out occurrence. New grain harvesting equipment also is allowing farmers to get crops out of the field faster and to elevators quicker. This has created a need for elevators to be able to unload trucks faster.
"There has been a bit of a bottleneck," Hechtner adds. "We have to get producers in and out. Speed is a major reason behind the growth."
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Emily Ritz and Kacey Johansing aren't exactly strangers to the Bay's indie-folk scene — Johansing's second solo LP, 2013's Ghosts, has spread like lush acoustic pop wildfire around the city since its release, while Ritz is part of the Oakland-based experimental "noir pop" outfit DRMS, which put out the ambitious American 707 earlier this year, a hypnotically weird and weirdly delightful short film and accompanying soundtrack.
But together, they make something else entirely: Dreamy harmonies layered with guitar are shaped by odd time signatures, beats that sound like they've stopped by to visit from the electronic/chillwave world, and vibraphone apperances (they're often accompanied by Andrew Maguire, who also backs Thao Nguyen); it's music for the last hazy hour of a party, when the stragglers decide to watch the sunrise, or a long slightly stoned solo walk with a lot of things to think about, maybe, or if you have the technology to listen to music underwater, it's also be great for a swim. The duo's debut album's not out until June 3, but this single should tide you over.
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The Capital Area Transit System was put under the microscope Monday night.Together Baton Rouge held its quarterly meeting with members of CATS. The group graded CATS on the organization's progress as part of its transit reform.Overall, Together Baton Rouge gave CATS a grade of "C-" for the quarter.CATS is working towards its goal year of 2014 under the reform, but representatives say improvement is needed now."This is a smaller part of a much larger issue in our communications and that's something we have to address starting in the first quarter of the new year and it's something that we, as a board, have been pushing is to have that information out there and more accessible," said CATS Board President Jared Loftus.The meeting included some expansion announcements by Loftus; the addition of six new buses."Buses can take 12 to 18 months to come in and so were going to show that these buses are on order now," said Loftus.The buses were paid for with federal grant money and will be put on their busiest routes.CATS is expected to release its proposed 2013 budget on Tuesday.
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Date: December 31st, 2013
8:00pm Doors open
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Location: The Caribou Room & Taps Lounge at Schweitzer Mountain
Price: General Entry - $45+tax/person (21+ ONLY) - "VIP Corner" Goodbye 2013 seat - $113+tax/person
Schweitzer is saying goodbye to 2013 and kicking off 2014 with a Stella New Year's Eve celebration and concert with Strictly Business is guaranteed to make you dance your socks off! This New Year's Eve celebration, taking place on the entire upper floor of the Lakeview lodge, is for adults 21 and over and will include live music, drink specials, free late night snacks, party favors, and a special beer toast of Stella Artois at midnight. Tickets will sell out so buy yours as soon as possible!. A specially scheduled concert bus will be heading down the mountain at 1am so you can stay and party till after midnight! After stopping at the Park and Ride lot at the bottom of the mountain, the 1am bus will continue on to the Holiday Inn Express located on Hwy 95 in Ponderay so party goers who've booked rooms at the hotel can get a free ride all the way to their rooms! The Holiday Inn Express has also agreed to offer a $95 room rate for partygoers. Just use the code "SNY" when booking.
The VIP seating option is back again this year for guests looking for a more exclusive experience. For an additional charge, a limited number of guests can say goodbye to 2013 with private table seating in the exclusive "Stella Artois VIP Corner" of Taps. The Stella Artois VIP Corner guests will have their own private bar and bartender, 2 free drinks per person, exclusive appetizers, reserved seating, and their own Stella Artois delivery for the toast at midnight. Seating prices include the cost of each guest's ticket and must be purchased in advance through the Activity Center. When purchasing tickets, specify the number of VIP ticketholders in your party and you will have a table set for your entire group. Because of the limited number of tables they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't wait, they will sell out fast!
Schweitzer says goodbye to 2013 and kicks off 2014 with a New Year's Eve celebration taking place on the Kinderkamp level of the Lakeview Lodge. This New Year's Eve celebration is for 'tweens ages 7-11 and will include games, snacks, crafts, contests, jumpy balls, glow fun, midnight toast, and more!. This event is expected to sell out quickly, so get your tickets as soon as possible!
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Welbeck's 20th-minute header was only his second United goal of the season, but Carrick insists the striker is about much more than just goals.
"He is a genuinely nice lad who gives everything he has got. He is a Manchester lad and just loves the club. We all appreciate what Danny gives to the team, even if he is not scoring," continued the midfielder.
"The team is winning so it is not such an issue who is scoring. It was nice to see him get one in Madrid and even if he is playing and doing well but someone else is scoring I am sure Danny will take that."
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The Hennepin County Library Board met Wed., July 28, 2010 at Central Library.
President Therese VanBlarcom called the Hennepin County Library Board meeting of July 28, 2010 to order at 5:02 p.m.
Jill Joseph made a motion to approve the agenda which was seconded by Claudia Kelly. Motion passed.
Claudia Kelly made a motion to approve the consent agenda which was seconded by Gary Thaden. Motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment.
Library Volunteers, Hennepin County Library (HCL) Volunteer and Internship Coordinator Barb McKenzie. Ms. McKenzie reported on the success of the Library's volunteer program that included 2500 participants fulfilling 86,000 hours of service in 2009. She thanked Library and County Board members for their support and participation at four recent volunteer recognition events. Ms. McKenzie outlined the type of work done by library volunteers and added the current focus is on securing 100 Homework Hub volunteers to work in nine libraries this fall. Discussion followed.
Library and Foundation Board Representatives Group meeting. Meeting held June 24 included Dan Spiller, Lynn Carlson Schell and Stu Wilson from the Foundation; Therese VanBlarcom, John Pacheco and John Gibbs from the Library Board; and Library Director Lois Langer Thompson. The group is focused on finding ways to enhance efficiency and communication between the two Boards and will explore the type of input needed from HC Commissioners. Additional meetings are planned with County Board Chair Commissioner Opat and one other Commissioner attending (to be scheduled late September).
Strategic Planning update. President VanBlarcom updated the Board on HCL strategic planning to date and announced the outgoing president of the Public Library Association Sari Feldman will attend the Aug. 25 Board meeting to talk about the future of library service. Discussion followed. Mr. Pacheco suggested five white papers be produced on the following topics: collection; technology; HCL programs; financial information; and Friends of the Library. The suggested white papers would be a comprehensive, all-encompassing report on a single subject with touch points for the Board to consider as they explore the issues and background and lay out a strategic direction for the next three years. Ms. Thompson and Ms. VanBlarcom will further explore the suggestion in Aug. as they prepare for the Sept. 22 Board meeting discussion. Articles on big-picture library service issues have been collected for Board review and will be distributed prior to the Sept. Board work session at Brookdale Library.
Collection (eBook Launch). Lois Thompson noted the eBook launch was of interest to many people. First week statistics show almost everything went out and reserves built up. Comparisons included customers registered along with how use compares to audio music and video collections. Discussion followed. A timeframe for reviewing this collection/service has been scheduled in six months. Board members noted the value the review may have for other libraries and suggested this may be considered as a presentation by HCL staff at the 2011 MLA Conference. Collection Manager Gail Mueller Schultz added data shows customers living outside Hennepin are registering to use the collection. Ms. Kelly noted this trend is not surprising given the collection is location independent; something worth considering as we look to the future of digital copies.
June 2010 Statistics. Ms. Thompson reviewed statistics and noted the use of selected websites is being monitored.
Foundation Board meeting held July 27, 2010. President VanBlarcom and Ms. Thompson attended the meeting as ex-officios. Mr. Wilson and Ms. Thompson continue to work together to develop a more interactive process to prioritize the Library's funding needs. In 2011 we will use a hybrid of the old and new way. She recognized the framework is not in place but will be for 2012. When it is near completion, it will be brought to the Library Board. Ms. Thompson thanked Board members for their patience.
Preparation for Upcoming Library Board meetings. Commissioner Randy Johnson will attend the Aug. board meeting to present Hennepin County a Minnesota Leader. Commissioner Mike Opat will attend the Sept. board meeting to present a copy of a Minnesota Twins ballpark book and provide an update to the Library Board.
Preparation for Ms. Feldman's visit. Ms. Thompson requested information from Board members related to their needs before Ms. Feldman's visit. The meeting will include a presentation by the speaker with a question/answer period immediately following. If Board members have questions they would like to ask, please send them to Char Sohlberg or Lois Thompson prior to the August meeting. Mr. Pacheco asked Ms. Thompson to include the question, "How are larger metro area libraries benchmarked and how are they forecasting their service?"
August Events List updated. The ULC webinar, "It's the Experience that Matters" will be shown Aug. 10 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Maple Grove Library.
Capital Projects. President VanBlarcom noted the Webber Park Library is on hold. She shared Commissioners' observations on construction projects and various items that can cause delays. Delays are not unusual due to location and partnership changes -- they simply take a fair amount of time so "on hold" does not mean a project has been permanently shelved.
Legacy Funding. HCL Programming Manager Michele McGraw and MELSA Project Manager Melinda Ludwiczak provided a comprehensive overview of Legacy funding and answered questions on the law, MELSA expenditures, measuring outcomes, priorities, program and restrictions. Discussion followed. It was decided a small group would be formed to address Hennepin's Legacy Funding concerns and possible changes to the existing law. Commissioner Callison is Hennepin's representative on the MELSA Board of Trustees. Board members interested in serving on this small group were asked to e-mail President VanBlarcom as soon as possible. HCL project information is available on HCL's public website and includes a link to MELSA's website.
Claudia Kelly. The Commissioned Art Policy draft first read will be distributed prior to the Aug. Library Board meeting for discussion at the meeting. The initial committee discussion on the Collection policy will take place Thur., Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. at Hopkins Library. This meeting will include a facilitated brainstorming session to establish a framework for the broader collection policy discussion. All Library Board members are encouraged to attend.
Gary Thaden. Mr. Thaden noted the significance the HCL collection as a statewide resource and mentioned the use of legacy funding to support this important resource.
Jill Joseph. The Art Selection Committee met late June to evaluate the artists based on previously established criteria. Three finalists were selected for the exterior sculpture along with three for the interior, large art piece. Each artist will do a presentation to the Committee Sept. 1, 2010 where a decision is expected to be made. The goal is to have the art in place at the one year anniversary of the Maple Grove building opening. Ms. Joseph also reported on her attendance at the American Library Association in Washington D.C., the last week of June.
John Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs complimented President VanBlarcom on her skill in running the meeting. In response to Mr. Thaden's point about the significance of HCL's collection. He noted at the time of the consolidation, facts were presented to the legislature outlining its statewide impact. As we go into this planning process, we are reminded we are stewards of something much bigger than Hennepin County (which is significant in and of itself), we are a statewide resource. Ms. Thompson added staff at Central Library, led by Betsy Williams and Sharon Charles, are in the process of defining, "Areas of Excellence" and will begin marketing those areas, building partnerships and getting the word out to other HCL libraries. As the project progresses, this item will be brought back to the Library Board for a detailed description. Mr. Gibbs added his name is on the ballot for the Three Rivers Park District as this is his last year on the Library Board due to term limits.
Therese VanBlarcom. President VanBlarcom announced she had not received responses regarding the Board conference/travel from all members and therefore, the dollars will not be used. If you plan to attend the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) conference please notify President VanBlarcom as soon as possible. She also noted the Sept. Board meeting will be a longer work session, please note this on your calendar.
COMMITTEE REPORTS No committee reports.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS No unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS No new business.
There being no further business, Sandy Johnson made a motion to adjourn the Library Board meeting at 6:47 p.m. which was seconded by Caitlin Cahill. The motion passed. The next Library Board meeting is August 25, 2010, Ridgedale Library, Robert H. Rohlf Meeting Room (street level), 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka at 5 p.m.


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I'm "Daz" from Doncaster. I'm currently a Student, but I'm hoping to make a living at this after my course ends this July. I've been lurking for about a month now, and have finally gotten the nerve up to post some of my work (providing I've managed to figure out image hosting )
Although I feel completely in awe of some of the stuff I've seen here, I'm intending to join in with some of the "Daily Sketch Group" and "... Of the week" activities, and hopefully I'll be able to raise my game enough to earn my place here.
Any comments, feedback, advice, tips, help and general supportive nurturing words are all welcome.
Environment sketch and Storyboards for a "Horror Movie" Project (I must admit, I was a little inspired by Bengal's work when I did the Storyboards ;D )
Sketch and Pre-Production Paintings for a "Mech Warrior" style game Project
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Good start on your SB, storyboard looks really nice, so does the other stuff.
Maybe the perspective on this "Battle-mechs on bridge" piece is a bit off in the background, and theres a lack of depth, but other than that really cool stuff. Hope to see some more soon.
Wonderful digital piantings, Daz! The last two in particular look very impressive. I like the lighting in the last but one painting, and how real the very last picture looks. Did you use a ref.?
The first one, if you don't mind me saying, is the weakest. How about refining those edges and blending the colours a bit more? At the moment, it seems rather sloppy in comparison to your other works and lacks 'feeling'. The mood is [I'm assuming] meant to be dark and suspicious. Think about what kind of environments make you feel this way and why, then convey these elements into your painting.
Also, is that arrow painted on the floor or is it to show us direction? It's hard to tell. If it's painted on the floor, try shading it as appropriate (i.e. further to the back). The shade of red might be too strong too, with that lighting. If it's not, then ignore what I just said.
I like how you've created the storyboard with limited use of colours. I think you've done well in showing us the jist (I had another word in mind but lost it all of a sudden) of the story. The close-up on the girl's face could do with some working into - it's looking a bit flat around the nose and eyes, imo. Add some more shading and lighting.
As for the Mech Warrior, it looks a bit flat. Although you've drawn lines and shapes onto its body, it doesn't show, or give hints as to, how it actually functions. It doesn't look 'real' enough. Maybe because it's shaded as a whole? Try subtlly shading and lighting the plates as individuals, keeping the light source in mind. Heck, add in a bit of texture here and there - a shiney surface if it's brand new, or scratchy, worn - even dented - areas as if it's been into battle.
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Thanks for the kind words Guys
I know that colour and lighting are a couple of weak spots for me, so I try to use some kind of reference for those wherever possible (One of the reference pics for the last one was of an old World War 2 bomber outside a Hangar, I got most of the lighting from that )
The "Red Arrow" on the first one was supposed to be showing a prospective camera move. I've since had a serious "dressing down" from a friend who actually lectures in Storyboarding, but he was kind enough to lend me a book that explains the "technical aspects" such as framing, how to show various camera moves and so on
The limited colour palette was inspired (stolen? ) from some of Bengal's stuff where he's used only two colours and white on his line work, which looks very cool
I know the Mech Paintings are a little shonky *blushes* To be honest, this was the first time I'd really tried paintings on that scale (I've got a Head Tutor who's trying to coax me off relying on the line art ) but I'm learning things with each one I do, so hopefully they'll get better *knocks on wood*
I come from a traditional background, so when I paint digitally, I tend to scan the line art, and then use a traditional methodology. Starting with colour "washes" and then over painting as if I'm using thick acrylics (if that's any help??)
Thanks again
Well my first few days as a Member of Conceptart.org has consisted of entering the current "Character of the Week"
...and this "Samurai inspired Jedi Knight concept" which took about 2 hours in OpenCanvas 1.1. I worked from scratch (no scanned pencil drawing) as I'm trying to learn not to rely in linework/inks to hold my images together. Not 100% happy with it, but OK for a test a this sorta thing, enjoy...
OK, here's some more for what it's worth
Firstly a cartoonish "Riot Grrrl" type that didn't quite work. Still, maybe it'll give some of you an insight in to my methods(?) and show that we can't get it right all the time
But perseverance pays off, and I finally got a CHOW entry I'm happy with (although the background doesn't work as... *more sighs*
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you have some nice stuff, im loving the story boards and the mechs.
i noticed you live in doncaster, your not by any chance doing the games art course at doncaster colleger are you?
A couple of older pieces, but I figured I'd try the shameless nudity to ramp up my view count tactic
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Hey Daz, I think your Bengal inspired work is your strongest. Infact i think you have a very confident style of shading that you should use to your advantage. If you like Bengal, have a look at Khang Le, i love his work.
Another reason i see this working is that when you try a more painterly approach you keep in your strong line work. Which means people aren't likely to see your lovely brush work. Where as everything is in balance with the bengal style. See where it takes you.
Just my humble little opinion.
OK, here's some more
Here's me testing some painting techniques on a belated DSG
And this is my entry for this week's CHOW
Wow cool paintings... I loved the storyboard .. could you show it in high res ?...
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Nice SB you got there. I really your coloring of these sketches. That woman on the camel is really sweet. Keep em comin dude.
@Ledd: Thenkew! Click the "My Site" link on my sig, there are higher rez versions of those boards in the "College Gallery"
@gmags: Thanks for the kind words
OK, here's a quickie (about 1.5 hours in OpenCanvas) for a DSG this week
And this is the story so far (although I may start a new one) for this weeks CHoW. Every time I think "I really should work on my Enviros" Oreg draws me back in with a tasty topic
hey, this is a nice start you have going here, I'd like to see some traditional stuff... some pencils. in order to gain skill with digital media you must also work with traditional, in my opinion. Perhaps try some master studies or some life drawing... both are fun, and well worth the effort. rawk
Finally an update...
Been ground down with Essays and other lame excuses, but I managed to get a wallpaper comission for www.tenchu.de out to deadline at least.
Also trimmed this thread removing some of the more "barky" pieces from my "bad drawing" days.
oooo love the last one ... great colours and style
awesome ! i cant wait to learn some techniques =D
Pretty sweet stuff!
I love your use of color!
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Nice sketchbook that wallpaper is sweet.
Just put these two up in the "finished" forum
My latest college project was to produce a couple of "pre-production" paintings for a theoretical film project of William Gibson's "Neuromancer".
I have chosen to illustrate two scenes, the first shows the interior of the "Freeside" space-station, the second is the sanctuary of "Lady 3 Jane Tessier-Ashpool". I'd really appreciate any feed back on these, especially from any of the pros out there, as my course finishes soon and I'll be looking to get work, so any advice to get my work up to professional standards is more than welcome.
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