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This story was updated at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 11, 2013.
A 14-year-old boy in White Oak is being held at the Montgomery County Detention Center on charges he killed his 7-month-old sister Friday.
Johnathan Aguiluc of the 11600 block of Lockwood Drive has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder. He is scheduled to have his bond review at 1 p.m. today.
Members of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the boy's apartment Friday morning and found Larissa Yanes unresponsive, according to a police report from the Montgomery County Police Department.
They contacted the police around 6:26 a.m. and officers were dispatched to assist them. The rescue team transported Larissa to Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, where she died from her injuries at about 6:54 a.m., before police could arrive.
While preliminary investigation revealed that injuries found on the girl's body at the time of death were not self-inflicted, Aguiluc admitted to beating Larissa in later interviews, according to the report.
Police learned that Aguiluc's mother, Gloria Yanes, had left him to watch Larissa on Thursday when she went to work at 10:30 p.m. Aguiluc admitted in an interview with the detectives to beating Larissa and then covering her mouth and nose area with his hands when she started crying. The boy said he did this until Larissa stopped crying and then placed her in her car seat, which was in the apartment.
When the mother Yanes returned home at 5:30 a.m. Friday, she thought Larissa was sleeping and did not attempt waking her until around 6 a.m. so she could feed her. Yanes discovered Larissa was unresponsive.
Aguiluc was sent to the Montgomery County Detention Center in Rockville, where he was being held without bail. No one answered the door at a residence listed under Yanes' name.
Aguiluc is an 8th-grader at Key Middle School in Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County schools spokesman Dana Tofig.


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Belle Plagne. This chalet apartment is located in the same building as Chanterelle, Morille and Girolle which is very popular due to its convenient location. All chalets are situated right on the piste in the Balcons de Belle Plagne complex making access to the skiing extremely easy. The perfect choice for ski-in/out convenience. The great advantage of this chalet apartment (aside from its ski-in/out location) is that whilst it is simply furnished, all rooms enjoy en suite facilities with their own Jacuzzi bath. Most rooms also benefit from their own balcony. Chalet Clarine has a fresh, alpine style of decor and effectively uses exposed wood to create a quintessential chalet atmosphere. This style has been used in both the comfortable, open-plan living and dining area as well as throughout the bedrooms. Being part of a complex means guests can enjoy the use of the fitness centre, sauna and massage facilities (all payable locally, open 16.00hrs to 20.00hrs) with free access to the pool (reservation required). There is also a bar and ski hire shop within the complex and other night spots and restaurants are within easy walking distance.
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Hadley's characteristically crisp take on country-house style at Cherryfields, the New Jersey home of socialite Nancy "Princess" Pyne.
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Happy Rockefeller's Fifth Avenue apartment, where the interior designer used Giacometti and Jean-Michel Frank furnishings commissioned by Nelson Rockefeller in the late '30s.
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WARNING! Beware of contractors making door-to-door or telephone solicitations offering to make repairs to roofs and other storm damage to your home. Often these contractors are high pressure salesmen, without experienced employees, who get you to contract and then they hire inexperienced, unlicensed individuals as "subcontractors". Never sign over the insurance check; do not pay with cash, or pay the total charges before the work is complete. The Home Improvement law prohibits contractors from asking for a down-payment of more than 1/3 of the total contract. See also the new guidelines section required by roofing contractors performing work to be paid from insurance claims listed below in the "General Information".
To verify a license of a Contractor; Home Improvement Contractor; Limited Licensed Electrician or Limited Licensed Plumber, you may do so from our website at "Verify a License" and you may use the following "Search Tips" or contact our office at 1-800-544-7693 should you need assistance.
To check the complaint history of a contractor, contact the Board's "Complaint Section" by telephone at 1-800-544-7693 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com Closed complaints with disciplinary action may be reviewed at: Disciplinary Action Archives
Resource for checking complaint history.
Before you hire anyone to perform any kind of construction or remodeling work to your home, be sure to check them out first before hiring. This includes making sure they are properly licensed with our Board (see section below to know "When is a License Required"). Many contractors will say and advertise that they are licensed, bonded and insured, however, this may be their county "Business License" which is easily obtainable by simply paying the $15.00 tax and nothing else; insurance does not cover poor workmanship; and a bond is rarely obtained unless the local permit office requires it. Some contractors may be licensed by our Board, but not financially covered to perform the entire project. If they give you more than one contract or several "invoices", this is often a red flag that they are trying to skirt the law to perform work over their monetary limit. In some cases, contractors may obtain a license to perform the work themselves, without having any employees, but may end up subcontracting the work to individuals (to avoid paying workers' compensation insurance and/or taxes). Always ask the contractor who will be performing the actual work and for their subcontractors references. Whenever subcontractors are hired by the contractor, they may also be required to be licensed, such as electricians or plumbers, with local government in order to obtain separate permits for inspections. Review the License Search Tips to confirm license status, limit and classification. There are more tips below to help with hiring a contractor, as well as with the Divison of Consumer Affairs brochure.
Even after checking out a contractor, you may experience problems after you have hired a contractor or if they took payment without completing or even starting work. When this happens, don't be embarrassed to report them to us. Many are con-artists who know how to manipulate and take advantage of people. These are the ones who give good contractors a bad name! You can take control by filing a complaint and getting them reported before others are harmed. As far as workmanship, absent a written warranty, there is a one (1) year implied warranty pursuant T.C.A. 47-2-314 (see link below to the LexisNexis Law website). Many problems caused by contractors may require obtaining an attorney to take civil action. Contractors accepting payment without performing the work may be prosecuted by local authorities for felony theft.
Contracting license requirements depend on the total dollar amount of the project (materials, labor and profit). Llicenses regulated by our Board are: Contractor; Home Improvement; Limited Licensed Electrician; and Limited Licensed Plumber. Their requirement to be state licensed also depends on the total cost, as well as, the county where the project is located. The following is a summary of when a state license from our Board is required:
Note: The state does not have a HVAC license for projects less than $25,000. Typically, an electrical license (LLE) is required to make connections. Check with your local government for their licensing and permits for inspections requirements.
Note - If your home was built before 1978, please check on important Lead Based Paint procedures.
For those who have experienced problems or want to report unlicensed activity, you may skip this section and go directly to the "Complaint Filing Process" for resources to report a complaint and review the steps to the complaint process. Unfortunately, the complaint process does not take the place of civil action and you may need to hire an attorney on cases where monetary judgements or consumer protection law damages are an issue. The Board's jurisdiction is limited to licensing law violations, however, we encourage consumers who have been wronged or received a judgment, to report this to us, as well as the Better Business Bureau (BBB). This offers protection to the public from unscrupulous activity. You are welcome to contact our Complaint Section Coordinator at 1-800-544-7693 or send an email (see "Staff Contacts"). You may want to consider consulting with an attorney since our Board may only take disciplinary action and cannot award judgments.
Beware of unscrupulous contractors making door-to-door solicitations offering to make repairs to roofs and other storm damage to your home, especially after a disaster. If you receive telephone offers while on the "Do Not Call" registry, you should report them to the "Tennessee Regulatory Authority". Never sign over the insurance check; do not pay with cash; and do not pay the total charges before the work is complete.
Contact the Board's Complaint Section to check on or to report a contractor at 1-800-544-7693 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com
NEW! Roofing Services Requirements Consumers have the right to cancel a roofing contract within three (3) days after a claim is denied by the insurance company. Roofing contractors whose work is covered by insurance will need to include specific language in their contracts to this effect.
FYI - Just because a contractor list a local business address does not mean they will remain until the work is completed. Many contractors may set up a short term business location at an office building with a month-to-month lease, as well as, use their building management's telephone services; or their street address provided to you may be for a rented mail box; check the license plate on vehicle; and research the contact information on the internet.
Permits - These are required to be obtained by the contractor and not the homeowner. If they insist on you obtaining the permit, or advise that one is not needed or too expensive, this is usually a sign that they are not legal to perform work. Permits have been issued in the past during a storm disaster at no cost to encourage the importance of making sure the work is performed right and according to codes.
Prime and Subcontractors - The one making the offer to the homeowner is considered the prime or general contractor and they are required to be licensed even if they hire a subcontractor to perform the work. Subcontractors work under the prime's license, unless, it is electrical, mechanical, plumbing or HVAC work; then both the prime and sub would need to be licensed as required by local and state law. Many prime contractors will categorize their employees or day laborers as "subs" to get out of providing workers' compensation insurance or paying taxes. This type of violation may be reported to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
You may check the complaint history of a contractor by contacting our office. The Board may take disciplinary action for law violations and these cases are posted online. Complaint cases with an "OPEN" status (those still under investigation) are not listed on the website, as well as dismissed complaints.
The Department compiles a list of complaints with disciplinary action for all the the Regulatory Boards in their monthy and archived activity reports. In addition, the Board provides a list showing actions from formal hearings (cases overseen by an Administrative Law Judge) with revoked and license supensions. Various lists have been compiled below for your convenience, as follows:
Revoked/Suspended Licenses (pdf)
This is a ist of "formal" action taken by the Board after the case has been closed. Decisions by the Board on open complaint cases cannot be listed until after the Board conducts a formal hearing pursuant the Uniform Administrative Procedures. This information is also included on the "Disciplinary Actions" on the website.
List of contractors (similar to "Buyer Beware" list) who have failed to respond in good faith to consumer complaints during the mediation process. This program with the Consumer Affairs Divison may also forward to the Board to take disciplinary action for contractors failing to make repairs.
Disciplinary action taken at the regularly scheduled board meetings is listed within 30 days after the case is closed. Note: Disciplinary action is not published until the case has been closed. Refer to "Disciplinary Reports" for all actions of closed cases. Note: Consumers may also check with our office to check a contractor for complaints with the "Complaint Section"; we will not have specific details of "open" cases while the investigation is in process, however, you may check their complaint history on open and dismissed cases with no disciple or letters of warnings.
Open Complaints or No Discipline
Not all cases result in disciplinary action. Depending on the complaint, many may receive a letter of warning or dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction. Cases that are still open have limited public information available. You may contact our Complaint Section Coordinator at 1-800-544-7693; or the direct line is (615) 532-3996; or by email at: Complaint Section to check the complaint history.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serves as a resource to check and also report a complaint. We encourage consumers to report to them, as well as to our Board. The BBB issues many public notifications to warn others of scams. (See alerts below.)
Licensed, Insured and Bonded - Information
While many contractors may be licensed, typically more than one license is required to perform work. Due to printing technology, always check to ensure the license certificate has not been forged with a different expiration date or name. Look for licenses by both the state and local governments (state contractor's license; county and city business license for taxes; county and city codes license for permit, etc.) As part of the licensing process, insurance obtained by the contractor may not be helpful to the consumer unless their work caused damage. For example, depending on the type of coverage, general liability may only cover third party injuries. You may want to contact your insurance agent for supplemental coverage unless the contractor has provided proof of their coverage. In addition, the contractor working on your project may not have covered themselves with workers' compensation insurance, since they may obtain an exemption. Lastly, unless a bond is issued for your project at the local level (as part of the permit), a bond may not have been obtained or even required. The Home Improvement licensees are required to provide $10,000 proof of financial responsibility and this may be in the form of a surety bond or they may obtain an Irrevocable Letter of Credit; property bond; or even a cash bond. Verify state licenses online at: http://verify.tn.gov/
Note: No one may use the license of another contractor (including relatives) and all contracts must be in the exact name as licensed.
1. Contractor has a current unexpired "Contractor's" license (may check at "License Search").
Note: Always check the license pocket card to see what "type" of license and the "name" listed, to ensure a contractor does not attempt to use someone else's license. Most licenses look the same for a security guard, auctioneer, barber, fire sprinkler, etc., however, it will identify whether it is from the "Board for Licensing Contractors". Local government licenses, such as a business tax license and a building permit for inspections may also be required.
2. Contractor has the acceptable license limit and classification:
Classification: BC-A or BC or BC-B allows "Residential" building;
Monetary Limit: The amount approved for their license is based upon their financial statement, insurance, exam and experience. The monetary limit must cover the total contract or bid price (including profit, materials and labor). Contracts cannot be split into phases to circumvent the law of the total project cost.
3. Proof of Valid Insurance - A licensed contractor must provide proof of General Liabilty insurance at the time of renewal as a condition of license; Workers' Compensation (WC) insurance is only required if they disclose having an employee (the owner of the license may register for an exemption). Therefore, you must ensure their insurance coverage is active and not canceled. For workers' comp, check with the Department of Labor's website at: WC Insurance Verification Search
4. Permits for Inspections - Always require the contractor to obtain permits for inspections and make sure it is posted at the job site. Some counties/municipalities require a performance bond as part of the permit, which offers further protection to the consumer. You may check at the Local Government Contacts for this information. Effective October 1, 2011, the Residential Building Code Program may be in place for your area!
5. Bond - A "contractor" is not required to obtain a bond at the state level in order to obtain a license (one is required for "Home Improvement" licensees). Bond requirements are typically required at the local level, in each municipality, to cover each individual project. The Board requires the contractor to supply a financial statement to ensure they have enough working capital and net worth to perform a project based on the size of their monetary limit assigned to the license. (Note: Financial statements are confidential by law and not considered a matter of public record. A subpoena with a protective order would be required.)
6.Written Contract - Require the contractor to provide a written contract to avoid any miscommunications with the start to completion date, payment terms, change orders, right to cancel without penalty and warranty information, to provide documentation should problems arise. Another concern, ensure the contract covers installation costs allowances, materials and labor. See also the law relative to recent contract requirements for Roofing Services Contracts and Insurance Payment Requirements (Eff. July 1, 2012)
See the "Complaint Resources" for information on filing a complaint with the Board and an explaination of the process. This includes reporting the contractor to our Board for license violations, or to report the complaint to the Divison of Consumer Affairs to have their office attempt mediation.
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
>>Mediation Offered by Consumer Affairs
Consumer Affairs Division (TDCI)
Contract Tips Brochure (NASCLA) [pdf]
Codes Adoption (TDCI - Division of Fire Prevention)
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Federal Government Assistance (FEMA) for Storm Victims
Felony Theft (Amended) (Eff. July 1, 2012) [pdf]
Homebuyer Education (THDA) - Mortgages, Foreclosures, & Tax - Information on Programs
Insurance and Bonds - Requirements for Licensing [pdf]
Insurance Division's Consumer Resources (TDCI)
License Search Tips [pdf]
Law References for Consumers [pdf]
Lead Based Paint Removal (TDEC)
Mold - Clean-Up Resource (Department of Health)
One-Year Implied Warranty (T.C.A. § 47-2-314 / Other: T.C.A.§ 28-3-202)
Permit - Contractor is Required to Obtain [pdf]
Residential Construction Performance Guidelines (NAHB - Adopted by the Contractors Board)
Tennessee "Do Not Call" Registry
Tennessee Emergency Management (TEMA)
Warranty - One (1) Year Implied
Workers Compensation Insurance Verification (Labor & Workforce Development)
>>NEW! Workers' Comp Exemption Registration (Not all licensees have workers' comp!)
>>NEW! Roofing Services Requirements [Eff. July 1, 2012]
>>Roofing Services/Public Adjuster Insurance License [Eff. June, 2007]
>>Lien Protection from Unlicensed Contractors (see also TCA 62-6-128)
>>Theft and Fraud Prosecution (Public Chapter 1055)
>>>>Theft and Fraud Law Amendments
>>Unlicensed Contractors - Limited to payment (T.C.A. 62-6-103)
>>State Residential Building Code Program (Eff. 10/1)
>>Contractor is Required to Obtain Permit [pdf]
>>Lead Based Paint Removal - Important Requirements to Ensure Safety of Health!
Notice: Contractors taking money without performing work may be prosecuted by law enforcement as theft pursuant T.C.A. 39-14-105 (see "Theft and Fraud" law). Unlicensed contractors are prohibited by law from filing a lien aganist a residence (see T.C.A. 62-6-128; and pursuant T.C.A. 66-11-150. Unlicensed contractors may only be paid for documented expenses and not the contract price, in the court pursuant T.C.A. 62-6-103.
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cause of her location in proximity to Phil Jackson...
cause of her location in proximity to Phil Jackson...
Man, those are nice. I'm guessing 36 DD's?
Why in the world would they have her move?
I don't get it!
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38 DD's :cp:
Shouldn't they have just made PHIL move???
More like 40 DD's
In the words of the Mikey from Look Who's Talking.......
Yeah, lunch!
its amazing, i thought i was the only one hoping they would keep panning back to phil.:roflmao:
oh yeah the FCC blows
uh actually i believe they moved her BEHIND jackson, she had worse seats
They just interviwed her on the radio. Turns out she has two young kids (MILF!) and she's married. They didn't ask her what her bra size was. :mad:


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Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Michael Cuddyer came on as a pinch-hitter in the top of the ninth and delivered a go-ahead RBI single to propel the Rockies to a 4-3 victory over the Brewers in the first of three games at Miller Park on Friday.
It was 3-3 in the ninth when Jason Giambi led off the frame with a single and was lifted in favor of pinch-runner Eric Young. Young quickly moved to second on a throwing error from John Axford (0-1) before advancing to third on a sacrifice fly from Marco Scutaro.
Cuddyer then stepped to the plate in place of Dexter Fowler and smacked a 1-1 curveball back up the middle, scoring Young for the go-ahead run.
"I got a curveball up and I was just looking for a sacrifice fly," said Cuddyer about his go-ahead RBI. "It's nice to come through early for my new team."
Matt Belisle (1-0) fanned both Brewers he faced in the eighth to record the victory while Rafael Betancourt worked around a one-out double in the bottom of the ninth for his fourth save of the year.
Starter Jhoulys Chacin surrendered three runs on four hits with six strikeouts over seven innings for the Rockies, while Troy Tulowitzki had two hits and knocked in a run and Todd Helton added a solo shot. Colorado has now won three straight.
Norichika Aoki had two of Milwaukee's five hits, including his first major league home run, an inside-the-park homer in the fourth. Shaun Marcum lasted six innings in the start and allowed three runs on eight hits for the Brewers, who took two of three from the Dodgers earlier in the week.
Colorado used a two-out rally to strike in the top of the first, as Carlos Gonzalez ripped a single to right field and quickly swiped second. Tulowitzki followed with a double, plating Gonzalez for the early 1-0 lead.
The Rockies added another run in the fourth when Tulowitzki opened the frame with a single and Ramon Hernandez followed with a ground-rule double to left. After an intentional walk loaded bases, Chacin made the Brewers pay with a single to left. Tulowitzki scored on the play but Hernandez was thrown out at the plate for the final out of the frame.
Milwaukee got it's first hit of the game in grand fashion in the fourth, as Aoki scorched a line drive the other way that fell just under the glove of a diving Gonzalez in left, allowing Aoki to round the bases for the inside-the- park homer.
"I wasn't expecting to get a home run there," remarked Aoki through a translator. "I was just running as hard as I could."
Colorado tacked one on in the sixth as Helton crushed his second home run of the year into the seats in deep left-center field for a 3-1 edge.
Aoki's second hit of the game -- and the Brewer's second -- sparked a rally in the sixth as he legged out a one-out double before Ryan Braun was plunked and Aramis Ramirez struck out for the second out of the inning.
Corey Hart then kept the inning alive with a single to left field to score Aoki before Mat Gamel continued the two-out rally with a single back up the middle, scoring Braun from second to tie the game at 3-3.
Saturday's matchup will feature lefty Drew Pomeranz for Colorado against right-hander Marco Estrada for Milwaukee. Chris Narveson was slated to start for the Brewers, but was placed on the 15-day disabled list earlier on Friday with a tear in his left rotator cuff...The Brewers won six of nine versus the Rockies last season, winning four of five at home...Colorado went 3-for-11 with runners in scoring position and stranded 10 men. Milwaukee finished 2- for-7 with RISP and left five on base.


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RIP Joe Pa we love you and will miss you. you were and always will be the greatest coach in the history of the college game and thank you for all your contributions to the people of Pennsylvania and beyond.
The media took his passion and that took his life! RIP JoePa!
Hrm, I thought this thread was about Bobby Bowden.
(RIP Joe).
I love Penn state and use to worship the ground he walked on but being a new parent and looking at what he turned a blind eye to will never sit well with me. You know darn well he knew what was going on, HOW COULD YOU NOT. HIM AND HIS STAFF PUT A BLEMISH ON PENN STATE FOREVER!
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"My family loves it when I make this variation of French toast that my grandma once made for me. It's a GREAT substitute for sticky cinnamon rolls and a lot less hassle ... ENJOY!"
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butter, divided
1/2 cup
1/8 teaspoon
8 slices
1 cup
brown sugar
1/2 cup
I boiled the water before adding it to the brown sugar and this was FANTASTIC!!! I halved the recipe because of the mixed reviews but there was nothing wrong with this recipe at all. I didn't find it any sweeter than french toast with syrup. I added 1/4 tsp of vanilla to the carmel sauce after it cooked and 1/2 tsp cinnamon to the egg mixture. Other than that, I didn't change anything and I ended up eating all four pieces myself ( I even ate one cold and it was GREAT!!!) If your brown sugar turns hard, if you add boiling water it will eventually disolve into a delicious carmel sauce. Be patient and keep stirring...it's worth it!
I didn't read the reviews on this one before I made it, I just thought wow, that's not a bad idea and went to throw it together. I suggest you read the reviews first.
I've never actually made caramel before, so I just followd the directions exactly...
After I was done making the bread I put the brown sugar in the pan, over a medium heat. It took quite a while to start melting, and before it reached the consistency I was waiting for it began to smell like it was burning. When it was nearly all melted, I added the water (which was room temperature). The sugar instantly hardenend (makes sense). Obviously, there was no way to dip anything in this rock hard sheet of sugar that was floating in water, so I waited and stirred. Pretty quickly, it began boiling and the sugar was slowly melting back into the water. By now it definitely smelled funny. I thought, maybe that's the way it's supposed to smell (remember, I've never made caramel before). I continued cooking it until the sugar was basically all melted/combined with the water. Then I dipped a piece of french toast in it and tasted it; It tasted funny, too.
In the end, we had french toast the old fashioned way last night, with syrup. I think I should have read the reviews first, but regardless, seems like a lot of extra work for something that (aside from the burned taste) was not that great a substitute for good old-fashioned syrup.
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[color=blue]An Excellent recipe[/color]:-DMy husband made it for me on mothers day and I was very impressed. Very sweet, would go great with ice cream for dessert!!!
I found the best way to make the carmel sauce was after cooking all the french toast,add another tbsp of butter to pan then add the brown sugar stirring constantly. When it starts to melt ( in about a minute over medium heat, no higher) SLOWLY add the boiling water to the pan a little bit at a time. You can even try to add small amt of extra butter to thicken it a little. i ended up not using all of the water and just added what I needed to get it to the consistency I wanted. When all of the sugar is melted, you can gently boil it for another minute. The key is to keep the flame no higher than medium and stir constantly.
it was edible but nothing to write home about. the caramel sauce is very tricky and can burn in an instant. plus it is a sticky mess to clean off your pan. i will not make again..sorry
This was really good and very easy to clean up. It only took a couple minutes to make (and eat) I halfed the recipe. I found no problem with making the caramel, unlike others that reviewed it. It's a keeper.
Absolutely awesome!! My son LOVES this French toast. We just think it is great!!
Good but messy! Be sure you make this in a non-stick pan!
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Bayonne Bridge
The Bayonne Bridge, a historic civil engineering landmark designed by Othmar H. Ammann, is the fourth longest steel arch bridge in the world, and was the longest in the world at the time of its completion. It connects Bayonne, New Jersey, with Staten Island, New York, spanning the Kill Van Kull. Construction began in September 1928 and was completed in 1931. The primary purpose of the bridge was to allow vehicular traffic from Staten Island to reach Manhattan via the Holland Tunnel.
Today, because the bridge is only 151 feet above the water, larger container ships often cannot cross under it to reach our marine terminals – Port Newark, Elizabeth and Howland Hook in Staten Island. Shippers who rely on our ports for access to a regional transportation network are forced to use other smaller, less-efficient and less environmentally friendly ships to bring goods into our region.
"Raise the Roadway" has significant long-term benefits:
The construction of the new roadway and demolition of the existing roadway represent a significant investment in our region. Early estimates show that from 2014-2018, the project will support nearly 2800 jobs and $240 million in wages throughout the construction industry.
The new conceptual design highlights safety and design improvements: wider lanes, shoulders, a median divider, and the potential for future transit options. We have completed final engineering design and project staging to confirm how the mainspan and approach will physically be raised while maintaining traffic and access in both directions. Click here to watch a video of our proposed design and construction staging.
The expansion of the Panama Canal is expected to result in a shift to larger, cleaner, more-efficient ships servicing our region and other East Coast markets. In order to ensure these new ships can reach our ports, the clearance limitation must be addressed.
To that end, in December 2010, the Port Authority announced its decision to take action to "Raise the Roadway" of the Bayonne Bridge to 215 feet. The 64 feet of additional air draft under the bridge will allow the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to welcome larger, more efficient vessels to our ports, which will in turn result in cleaner air in our region.
Throughout the project, Port Authority representatives will be meeting with community groups, neighborhood associations, elected officials and city and state agencies to update them on our progress.
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The Bayonne Bridge: An Engineering Marvel
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Gov. Chris Christie (at podium), visited the Bayonne Bridge in September to praise the Port Authority's plan to increase the clearance height to permit taller ships to enter the port. Christie is joined by (left to right) Bayonne Councilman Terrance Ruane, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, State Sen. Sandra Bolden Cunningham, Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, and U.S. Rep. Albio Sires.
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"This [port] industry will remain a vital part of New Jersey's economy and the region's economy for the foreseeable future now as we replace this bridge." – Chris Christie, New Jersey Governor
"The Bayonne Bridge has been a major priority of mine and I have advocated for the raising of the bridge to help save over 250,000 jobs. I applaud the teamwork necessary from the Port Authority, Mayor Mark Smith and his administration, the State of New Jersey, and the entire Congressional Delegation." – U.S. Rep Albio Sires
"The bridge is critical to the circle of mobility in the region." - Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith
"Today's announcement is part of two very important initiatives of the Christie Administration – job creation and ensuring our regional competitiveness." – Kim Guadagno, New Jersey Lt. Governor
"I come before you today, [representing] the tens of thousands of ILA workers and their families, to thank Governor Christie for his valuable leadership in urging the Port Authority to authorize one billion dollars for the capital budget to address the Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance limitation." - International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) International Executive Vice President Harold J. Daggett
"We are committed to getting projects like the Bayonne Bridge to market quickly while protecting our environment at the same time. Raising the Roadway will allow larger container ships, burning less fuel per container and deploying the latest ballast water and other environmentally friendly technology, to enter our port. I look forward to welcoming post-Panamax ships to our shores in 2015." - Pat Foye, Port Authority Executive Director
"Raising the Bayonne Bridge is the most critical infrastructure project facing the Port Authority and the region. That is why this project is the top priority of the Port Authority, and we are confident that when the Panama Canal opens, that first ship through the canal will then pass under the new Bayonne Bridge to call on the Port of New York and New Jersey—the premier destination of cargo on the East Coast." - David Samson, Port Authority Chairman
"This project is a prime example of how the Port Authority is working to cut red tape and expedite reviews that delay the delivery of important projects. Every day that we can move this project forward is good for our port and good for the region." - Scott Rechler, Port Authority Vice Chairman
"Thanks to the hard work of Port Authority staff – and our federal, state and local partners – we will be able to Raise the Roadway ahead of the Panama Canal. This critical infrastructure project will create more than 6,300 construction jobs and ensure the 279,000 jobs supported by the port will continue to flourish." - Port Authority Deputy Executive Director Bill Baroni
"[The board's actions] shows the Port Authority's commitment to ensure larger, more modern ships can continue to access the East Coast's largest port and in turn continue to operate as an economic engine for New Jersey and the entire region." – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez
"The Bayonne Bridge height restriction is a critical issue to both Staten Island and New Jersey's economy. I am pleased to see that the Port Authority's "raise the roadway" solution does not cause anyone to lose their home and that the Port Authority will be working with the Staten Island community to make sure we are comfortable during and after construction. I am also pleased that the Port Authority is open to exploring mass transit options across the future Bayonne Bridge." - Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro
"Raising the height restrictions of the Bayonne Bridge is necessary in order for our North Shore maritime industry to remain vital for future generations. Therefore, I am happy to hear that the PA's 'raise the roadway' solution takes into account Staten Island residents concerns regarding their property and potential traffic conditions during construction. This project will also create jobs for residents. I know the PA will respect our neighborhoods and traffic issues during construction." - Council Member Debi Rose (49th District, Staten Island)
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Bayonne Bridge Shuttle Service
The Bayonne Bridge's pedestrian walkway is closed for the duration of the "Raise the Roadway" construction project.
As an alternative means of transportation for pedestrians and cyclists who traverse the Bayonne Bridge on the shared-use walkway, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey operates a free, weekend shuttle service during the peak usage months of May through October.
Click here to view the Bayonne Bridge Shuttle Service's route and schedule.
Staten Island - Summer 2015, English / Spanish
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Winter 2014, English / Spanish
Bayonne Bridge: A Landmark by Land, Sea, and Air
Bayonne Bridge Interesting Facts
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), as the lead agency, has prepared a Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) for the Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program.
Public meetings on this program were held by the USCG in February 2013 in Bayonne, Staten Island, and Newark, during a 60 day public comment period on a Draft Environmental Assessment. After reviewing all public comments, the United States Coast Guard has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). A Notice of Availability, the FONSI, the FEA, and a project summary translated in Spanish and Portuguese can be found on the Federal Register website.
The Port Authority is committed to addressing this issue as expeditiously as possible. Our goal is to have the navigational obstruction removed by year end 2015.
In April 2013, the Board of Commissioners awarded $1.29 Billion to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge. This includes a $743 Million award to Skanska Koch/Kiewit Joint Venture for construction of the Project.
The Port Authority remains committed to the completion of the Bayonne Bridge project. In April 2013, the Board of Commissioners awarded $1.29 Billion towards completion of the Project.
No. This project will be funded entirely by the Port Authority of NY and NJ.
No. The new CFC is intended to finance landside transportation access (road and rail) and post 9/11 incremental security costs.
The Raise the Roadway solution leaves the iconic Bayonne Bridge arch in place while raising the roadway to meet the navigational clearance needs. As part of this effort, we will be upgrading the roadway to be more consistent with modern design standards, improving safety and security, considering innovative traffic management techniques to balance vehicular demand and more efficiently manage congestion, and plan for a more sustainable, transit oriented transportation network in the future
No. As the Raise the Roadway solution is a bridge modification and rehabilitation solution, the majority of the new roadway can be constructed within the footprint of the existing structure. No private property takings will be required. Additionally, temporary use of land for construction access may be necessary.
Our traffic modeling and environmental alternatives screening efforts found that the Raise the Roadway solution will result in the least disruptive community impacts for the range of alternatives evaluated. A Traffic Management Plan was developed in consultation with local transportation agencies to coordinate construction signage and incident response. As we move forward with the project, we will also identify mitigation plans for any potential community or neighborhood impacts, both short and long term, and will include updates on our Port Authority Web site. We will conduct comprehensive outreach during construction to keep residents informed of day-to-day construction activities, and work with local government officials for buy in.
Every effort has been made to minimize the numbers of disruptions as a result of this project. The roadway will be open to traffic throughout the construction period. However, to ensure the safety of the travelling public, necessary work will require overnight closures from 9 PM to 5 AM on most weeknights, from 12 AM to 8 AM on most weekends, and up to 8 weekend closures per year.
In preparing for a more sustainable regional transportation network, the Port Authority's designs for this program will not preclude transit in the future.
We encourage you to sign up to receive regular project updates by clicking on this link. Updates will also be made frequently to this website. .
It does not. The schedule for the new Goethals Bridge assumes construction of a new bridge south of the existing bridge. The existing Goethals Bridge will remain open in both directions, throughout the construction period. Following completion of the new Goethals Bridge, the traffic will crossover to the new span. Therefore, we do not anticipate that construction on the Bayonne Bridge will impact progress on the Goethals Bridge program, and project schedules will continue to be closely coordinated and updated.
Construction is scheduled to start in May 2013, the navigational obstruction is scheduled to be removed by the end of 2015, and construction is scheduled to be completed in May 2017.
The goal behind including an LBE program in the Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Project (BBNCP) is to actively pursue local businesses to offer them the opportunity to work and to be part of a major construction effort/milestone in the region's history, while enhancing the local economy.
Because of both the localized impact and the reconstruction of the Navigational Clearance Program, team members agreed it was necessary to better define what geographic area was considered local in relation to the Bayonne Bridge. The method selected was to look at not only where customers were originating from, but also the counties in which they reside. An analysis of origin and destination data was helpful to determine that following counties constitute the majority of affected customers:
The Port Authority carefully identified key areas of construction that could be subcontracted in order to inform local businesses, specifically, what work would be available to them. In addition, this LBE Program uniquely seeks to expand the types of services, work and procurement opportunities beyond traditional construction work.
The key to success for LBE participation is reaching out and interfacing with the business community in the local areas. We want to put in motion this effort and lead the initial dialogue by hosting the first meeting with LBEs (in each county), at which all pre-qualified Contracting teams will be required to attend. During the fall of 2012 outreach events were held for local business in Richmond County, NY and Hudson, Union, and Essex counties in New Jersey. This purpose of this initial outreach effort was three-fold:
For additional information about doing business with the Port Authority click here. To learn about our M/WBE certification and small business opportunities click here.
Call 855-265-5482.
Call Tai Johnson at 718-390-3003 (Bayonne) or 718-390-2532 (Staten Island).
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THE ANNOUNCEMENT: In this photo taken from Egyptian television, Vice President Omar Suleiman makes the announcement that Hosni Mubarak stepped down from office.


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Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), Plasma
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
The activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) test reflects the activities of most of the coagulation factors, including factor XII and other "contact factors" (prekallikrein [PK] and high-molecular-weight kininogen [HMWK]) and factors XI, IX, and VIII in the intrinsic procoagulant pathway, as well as coagulation factors in the common procoagulant pathway that include factors X, V, II and fibrinogen (factor I). The APTT also depends on phospholipid (a partial thromboplastin) and ionic calcium, as well as an activator of the contact factors (eg, silica), but reflects neither the extrinsic procoagulant pathway that includes factor VII and tissue factor, nor the activity of factor XIII (fibrin stabilizing factor).
The APTT is variably sensitive to the presence of specific and nonspecific inhibitors of the intrinsic and common coagulation pathways, including lupus anticoagulants or antiphospholipid antibodies. Lupus anticoagulants may interfere with in vitro phospholipid-dependent coagulation tests, such as the APTT, and prolong the clotting time. Lupus anticoagulants are antibodies directed towards neoepitopes presented by complexes of phospholipid and proteins, such as prothrombin (factor II) or beta 2 glycoprotein I, but these antibodies do not specifically inhibit any of the coagulation factors. Clinically, lupus anticoagulant represents an important marker of thrombotic tendency. In contrast, patients with specific coagulation inhibitors, such as factor VIII inhibitor antibodies, have a significant risk of hemorrhage and often require specific treatment for effective management. Both types of disorders may have similar prolongation of the APTT.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
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Detection of coagulation inhibitors such as lupus anticoagulant, specific factor inhibitors, and nonspecific inhibitors
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Since activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) reagents can vary greatly in their sensitivity to unfractionated heparin (UFH), it is important for laboratories to establish a relationship between APTT response and heparin concentration. The therapeutic APTT range in seconds should correspond with an UFH concentration of 0.3 to 0.7 U/mL as assessed by heparin assay (inhibition of factor Xa activity with detection by a chromogenic substrate). In our laboratory, we have found the therapeutic APTT range to be approximately 70 to 120 seconds.
Prolongation of the APTT can occur as a result of deficiency of 1 or more coagulation factors (acquired or congenital in origin), or the presence of an inhibitor of coagulation such as heparin, a lupus anticoagulant, a nonspecific inhibitor such as a monoclonal immunoglobulin, or a specific coagulation factor inhibitor.
Shortening of the APTT usually reflects either elevation of factor VIII activity in vivo that most often occurs in association with acute or chronic illness or inflammation, or spurious results associated with either difficult venipuncture and specimen collection or suboptimal specimen processing.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
For diagnostic activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) testing, other than heparin therapeutic monitoring, specimens should not have any residual heparin present.
Mild coagulation factor deficiency may not result in prolongation of the APTT.
APTT testing will not detect all lupus anticoagulants or coagulation inhibitors.
Mixing studies may be indicated to further evaluate specimens with an unexplained prolonged APTT.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
28-38 seconds
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Miletich JP: Activated partial thromboplastin time. In Williams Hematology. Fifth edition. Edited by E Beutler, MA Lichtman, BA Coller, TJ Kipps. New York, McGraw-Hill, 1995, pp L85-86
2. Greaves M, Preston FE: Approach to the bleeding patient. In Hemostasis and Thrombosis: Basic Principles and Clinical Practice. Fourth edition. Edited by RW Colman, J Hirsh, VJ Marder, et al. Philadelphia, JB Lippincott Co, 2001, pp 1197-1234
3. Olson JD, Arkin CF, Brandt JT, et al: College of American Pathologists Conference XXXI on laboratory monitoring of anticoagulant therapy: laboratory monitoring of unfractionated heparin therapy. Arch Pathol Lab Med 1998;122:782-798


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Hurricane Sandy threatened the East Coast late last October and the typical hurricane warnings and watches were issued. However, when Sandy struck the New Jersey coast on the evening of Oct. 29, it was no longer officially a hurricane. The storm killed 130 people, according to the National Weather Service.
Since then, changes have been made to extend warnings and watches from the National Hurricane Center even after a storm is no longer technically a hurricane.
This could end up costing homeowners in St. Mary's County more if they sustain storm damage and their insurance company uses the expanded National Weather Service terminology to impose higher deductibles.
When Hurricane Irene hit the region starting on Aug. 27, 2011, only St. Mary's County on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay was posted under a hurricane warning by the National Weather Service. That designation kicked in higher homeowner insurance deductibles in the policies offered by some companies. Instead of a $500 or $1,000 deductible for damages, some insurance companies said homeowners were responsible for paying between 1 to 10 percent of the insured value of a home for much higher out-of-pocket costs before insurance payments kicked in.
One homeowner on Whiskey Creek Road in Hollywood faced around $30,000 in damages not covered by insurance after Irene, Gerald Gardiner Jr., manager for the St. Mary's County Department of Emergency Services and Technology, said.
Homeowners in neighboring Charles and Calvert counties did not face those higher deductibles because those counties were under a hurricane watch during Irene, not a warning.
Gardiner said the expansion of these storm designations by the National Weather Service does not alter the liability homeowners may face when a hurricane warning is issued. He said the state of Maryland "can't change the insurance companies' policies, but they can make it more noticeable" in the insurance documents.
Requiring homeowners to pay a bigger share of the tab for storm damage could be a byproduct of the expanded National Weather Service designations, but the motivation was public safety.
Officially, a hurricane has sustained winds of 74 mph or more, feeding off warm ocean water. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 each year.
A storm like Sandy, which became a post-tropical cyclone, still had the destructive effects of a hurricane as it moved north. With the change in issuing watches and warnings, the National Hurricane Center will continue to monitor and advise on such a storm, along with the regional offices of the National Weather Service, Gardiner said.
When Sandy was no longer a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center stopped issuing statements on the storm, leaving the regional weather offices to follow it, he said.
For local residents posted under a hurricane watch or warning "there will be no change" in how they should respond, Gardiner said. It still means to prepare for a storm.
A posted hurricane watch means hurricane force winds of 74 mph or stronger are expected in an area within 48 hours. A hurricane warning is posted when those winds are expected sooner. "The warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and waves continue, though winds may be less than hurricane force," the National Weather Service announced.
A watch or warning also can be in effect for a storm that is no longer tropical.
"Hurricane season starts June 1, and it's not too soon to start preparing, and one of the ways to prepare is to check your insurance policy," Gardiner said. The weather right now is "nice and quiet."
He advised insurance policy holders to review who is responsible for fallen trees on a yard or house, or neighbor's yard and house.
"If you have questions, ask your agent. If you're not satisfied, shop around," he said.


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Coaches MAP - January
Goal setting
This months M.A.P. is about goal setting. I would encourage you to take a peek at the parents and players M.A.P. — it'll give some descriptions of goal setting as well as some suggestions on how to implement.
But of course the question is…how can you as a coach help your athletes reach their goals? Here are some helpful links on how bosses, coaches and/or supervisors help people set and reach their goals. They are full of little nuggets…enjoy:
- ·This is a great link about leaders developing other leaders. It is about business but there are some great nuggets in here for developing people in general. http://www.marshallgoldsmithlibrary.com/docs/articles/HelpPeopleAchieveGoals.pdf
- ·I really like this one. It talks about why people DON'T reach their goals…and then turns around and gives you ideas on wy people reach their goals…check it out and take what you like.
- ·Here is another business one. AS you read it substitute boss for coach employee for athlete and business for team…it has some real nuggets in there for helping people reach their objectives.
- ·I love this one. It is simple and has vitla messages for us as coaches – in termso f who we are this year and how we can help others reach their goals. …again a business one but very good.


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10 Best Backyard Science Experiments to Try This Summerby Lindsay Hutton
Just because school is out doesn't mean brain drain needs to set in. Transform your backyard into your very own science lab and have a blast with these awesome summer science experiments. As you conduct your experiments, ask your child what they think will happen, and then discuss your observations and results when you are finished. Also, check out our favorite science and math toys and mobile apps.
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Aw, Han is all sorts of nerdy adorable!
Congrats Han on his first win! What a wonderful debut.
Aw, Han is all sorts of nerdy adorable!
Congrats Han on his first win! What a wonderful debut.
This year's 'Cutting Edge 2013 plus' , a japanese magazine for figure skating fans, has an interesting article about Han Yan and Nang Song. Somebody already translated it into Chinese (I found it in TIEBA), but no English translation. How I wish I could translate it into English, but.....
That's cute. Han has great skating skills and very good jumping techniques, great speed in and out, powerful and assured. His spins are good too. So just pay more attention to the arms, more refined and more extended, he would be the whole package.
Does he have an entirely Chinese coaching team? Where does he get choreography from?
Lori Nichol
Hanee's interview from BTV
rough translation of Hanee's answers.
He is very glad not because of competition result but his coach and his approach to figure skating (emphasize on whole package, skating skills, performance etc) is appreciated by international judges of SENIOR Men.
His new programs (especially LP) have a lot more contents in it than his former programs, and he felt very difficult, and still hard for him to handle now, but he think he will be better next time.
Thanks yyyskate. Looking forward to a more developed LP as the season progress. It's a bit bare right now compared to his SP. It is good that he is challenged. He is still young and on a learning curve. The seniors didn't get there overnight and I am sure Han Yan's time will come to be always standing on the podium. This kids has the right attitude.
You can see how much he loves photo sessions.
even when waiting for the medal ceremony
It was a great Sp considering Hanee is having a fever. Congratulations, please rest well and wish you good luck in tomorrow's LP.
Have a good rest indeed, Hanee. You can do it. You need a bronze to qualify for GPF (does he?). I am not sure.
I have been watching and rewatching a lot of the men's skates throughout this GP series. Heard in one commentary (Eurosports Brittish at NHK) that Daisuke has qualified for GP Final even though he came 4th in Skate America while Nobunari who came 2nd and 3rd in series have to wait. Both Nobu and Dai garnered 24 points from the rankings of 2/3 and 1/4 if you know what I mean. Perhaps having a Gold in one of the GPs give you precedence. In any case, I'm hoping for Silver or Bronze here if he skates like he did at COC. All the best to Han!
I do not know how qualifications are calculated but I think besides how one fare, it is also dependent on the score of other skaters. I vividly remember coming across a post where it was stated that Han Yan needs a fourth place or better to qualify for GPF. How does it work, gardenernaga?


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This is a directory of the tree species that are most likely to thrive as street trees in San Francisco.
Because San Francisco has a variety of micro-climates and conditions, the location of your property is a big factor in choosing a suitable tree. A tree that thrives in the Mission neighborhood, for example, may not thrive in the Sunset.
Click any species below to see photos and detailed information about it.
Want help identifying an existing tree in your neighborhood? Try the Urban Tree Key, or try looking it up on the Urban Forest Map.


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The College of Nursing will be well represented at the National level as two senior nursing students were elected to serve on the 2014-2015
National Student Nurses Association Board of Directors. Rebeka Rivera and Craig Reuscher, both rising seniors at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, were voted into office and installed at the 62nd NSNA Convention in Nashville. Ms. Rivera will serve as secretary/treasurer, and Mr. Reuscher as director of the Southern Election Area. More than 3,000 students, speakers, faculty members, consultants and exhibitors participated in this year's Annual Convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. The convention featured leadership and career development activities, as well as opportunities to listen to renowned nursing leaders, hear about job opportunities and network with other students.
What do students expect when selecting their nursing program of study? Faculty at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing believe they expect a supportive, caring, and compassionate environment of learning, high level of resources to support their education, opportunities to expand their learning both globally and through research, and innovative technology to enhance their learning. Faculty also believe we meet these expectations on every level.
A few weeks ago, new students arrived to campus. With a 10.4% increase in overall enrollment from fall 2013 to fall 2014, the College of Nursing boasted the largest percentage increase in enrollment among all schools on the Atlanta campus.Some came to begin their study of nursing hoping to commence their professional careers in a few years, while others entered graduate coursework to advance their nursing career. What makes this school distinctive is plain and simple; it's the experience! From the time of recruitment through their completion of study, each student is cultivated, nurtured, educated, and supported to reach their highest potential. We maintain the motto, 'if we admit you, we commit to you.' Undergraduate students have numerous opportunities to engage in professional leadership through student organizations. The College remains one of the few programs in Georgia and the southeast with 100% school enrollment in the National Student Nurses Association. Graduate students are mentored by faculty in coursework and faculty assist with arranging their clinical experiences with the brightest and most experienced clinical preceptors in the state of Georgia. The Ph.D. degree program was the fourth nursing research doctoral program in the state and it has grown to become the largest Ph.D. in nursing degree program.
Some of the highest compliments we could receive came from the graduating class of 2014. When students were asked on an exit survey if they could do it all over again, would they still pick Georgia Baptist College of Nursing as their number one choice, greater than 91% answered YES! When asked if they would recommend this program to others, greater than 95% responded, YES. When asked if they were confident in their ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, greater than 97% responded, YES! The pride of our students and our alumni cannot be easily expressed in words. Yet, students and graduates most readily express their pride by their actions:excellence in care, innovative research, and leadership within the profession.
In summary, we are true to our mission: to excel in teaching, scholarship, leadership, practice, research, and service, while embracing the core values of the College. We are committed to our mission and we live by it each and every day. It's all part of the experience.Read more
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GREEN GUIDE TO PREFAB: The History of the Mobile Home and Its Influence on the Modern Prefab
Last month we kicked off our Green Guide to Prefab series with an article exploring the history of prefabricated housing. Now we're back with another article in this series to take a look at mobile homes and their influence on the development of prefabricated housing. Although the words 'mobile home' today often conjure up images of sprawling trailer parks outside cities, these compact homes-on-wheels were, in fact, part of a design revolution that gave way to a low-cost, portable option for single-family home ownership. Read on for the second installment of our Green Guide to Prefab, where former Lindal Cedar Homes CEO, and green design consultant Michael Harris schools us on the history of the mobile home and how it helped shape modern prefabricated housing.
The Preassembled Prefab: Born On a Truck Chassis, Matured Into Cost Effective Homes
Motel Rooms on Wheels Evolve Into Primary Homes for a Mobile Society
A new type of factory-produced house evolved in the 1930s and 1940s – while architects and manufacturers were creating factory-cut and site-built systems, mobile homes metamorphosed from "weekend caravans" — or motel rooms on wheels — into practical homes able to hit the road. These mobile homes offered an alternative to traditional homes at a modest scale and affordable price.
When major weekend caravan producers shifted production to full-time homes on wheels, they sought to provide the lowest cost antidote to the mammoth housing shortages of the Great Depression and WWII, when hundreds of thousands of soldiers returned to their parents and spouses and wanted a home of their own. They also understood that relocating several times might be required if they were to find steady employment.
It is no surprise that the mobile home industry's roots are in the Midwest – near cities where automobiles and trucks were produced. The mobile homes were built on chassis with wheels, clad in polished or enameled sheet aluminum with small sliding windows, and were sold completely finished with bathrooms, complete kitchens, wood paneling and furniture.
An Affordable Approach to Single Family Home Ownership
By the 1950s, hundreds of producers had sprung up across the country with names like Skyline, Fleetwood and Champion, selling 10 by 60 foot mobile homes for $4,000. These same companies have continued to refine their products and remain leaders among the nearly 100 mobile home producers today.
Mobile home owners didn't typically purchase home sites – instead they tended to rent small "pads" with utility hookups in mobile home "parks." The homes typically remained on wheels, sometimes with decorative skirting to conceal them. Affordability – not modern design and customization – was the primary design goal at the time.
While architects and producers of kit houses managed to create a new design paradigm aimed at efficiency and affordability, mobile home producers were the most successful in reaching that goal and they became the largest segment of the prefab industry. By 1970, mobile homes accounted for over 10% of new homes, with total production of over one million units.
The Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards
Over time the popularity of mobile homes began to decline – fewer homeowners hooked their homes up to a vehicle and drove them elsewhere. Also, since they are classified as vehicles, mobile homes could not be financed with mortgages and this became a problem for consumers planning to purchase land and finance their homes. Mobile home parks were also viewed as a blight by some communities, and fatal fires and accidents drew focus upon the fact that the construction of mobile homes was not regulated by any building codes or safety standards.
In 1974, Congress enacted the Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act (the HUD Code), and the mobile home industry was reborn as the "manufactured" housing industry. The wheels and chassis came off the units, which were placed, single or double wide, on permanent foundations. Sheet aluminum siding was replaced with aluminum clapboards, and windows were upgraded to double-hung windows which often came with shutters. Thus it was that prefab construction developed from caravans to mobile homes to modular houses that took on the appearance of conventional ranch homes. Home mortgage financing became available for modular houses, granting them legitimacy and giving buyers access to long-term home financing.
In order to capture more of the new home market, producers created systems that enabled flat roofs to fold up to form moderately pitched roofs once a home was installed on-site. Producers also developed systems for stacking modules together to look like traditional homes, drawing attention away from their modular construction.
Affordability was still the primary goal, and the crowing achievement of the modular producers. In 1995, they produced over 300,000 homes and captured over 20% of the new home construction market.
In keeping with the times, modular homes continued to grow in scale and complexity (I have seen a single family home composed of 35 stacked and connected modules!), and costs have risen with the inclusion of more upscale finishes and amenities. Still, the advantage of dramatically reduced on-site construction time and predictable cost continue to attract many consumers.
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August 13, 2012 at 11:18 am
That's a nice analogy. Prefab homes are preferred by lots of people in today's generation. One of the reasons is it does cost lower than the off-site built homes.
February 19, 2012 at 12:22 am
Being a blogger about mobile home living and remodeling, I thought I knew a lot about them. There is a very interesting history about the people who designed the original (non RV) concept. Great article!
January 29, 2012 at 3:58 am
This information is important for conservation of the eco-system (through green, prefab housing.
World leaders should be advised to read this and leave their comments. How many world leaders read INHABITAT?
Those who read it should be given prizes
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