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Rapid and reliable toxicity assessment of oil sands process-affected waters (OSPW) is needed to support oil sands reclamation projects. Conventional toxicity tests using whole animals are relatively slow, costly, and often subjective, while at the same time requiring the sacrifice of test organisms as is the case with lethal dosage/concentration assays. A nonlethal alternative, using fish cell lines, has been developed for its potential use in supporting oil sands reclamation planning and to help predict the viability of aquatic reclamation models such as end-pit lakes. This study employed six fish cell lines (WF-2, GFSk-S1, RTL-W1, RTgill-W1, FHML, FHMT) in 24 h viability assays for rapid fluorometric assessment of cellular integrity and functionality. Forty-nine test water samples collected from the surface of oil sands developments in the Athabasca Oil Sands deposit, north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, were evaluated in blind. Small subsample volumes (8 ml) were mixed with 2 ml of 5× concentrated exposure media and used for direct cell exposures. All cell line responses in terms of viability as measured by Alamar blue assay, correlated well with the naphthenic acids (NA) content in the samples (R 2 between 0.4519 and 0.6171; p < 0.0001) when data comparisons were performed after the bioassays. NA or total acid-extractable organics group has been shown to be responsible for most of the acute toxicity of OSPW and our results further corroborate this. The multifish cell line bioassay provides a strong degree of reproducibility among tested cell lines and good relative sensitivity of the cell line bioassay as compared to available in vivo data that could lead to cost effective, high-throughput screening assays.
KeywordsFish cell lines Toxicity Naphthenic acids Alamar blue Oil sands
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- 2. Department of Biology, University of Waterlo, Waterloo, ON, Canada, N2L 3G1
- 3. Department of Integrative Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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Approximately 300 soldiers of the Fourth Brigade Combat Team of the First Infantry Division, will arrive Tuesday afternoon after 15 months in Iraq. More than 3,200 soldiers have returned from the deployment since April 10.
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Bazedoxifene (Conbriza®, Viviant®) is the first third-generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) and it is approved for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in the EU and Japan. Bazedoxifene contains an indole-based core binding domain that binds with high affinity to estrogen receptors and exhibits favourable effects on bone and lipid profiles, with no clinically relevant endometrial or breast stimulation. Oral bazedoxifene once daily reduced the incidence of new vertebral fractures in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis in a large, well designed trial of 3 years' duration; both bazedoxifene and raloxifene were significantly more effective than placebo. Neither bazedoxifene nor raloxifene reduced the incidence of nonvertebral fractures in the overall study population; however, bazedoxifene, but not raloxifene, reduced the rate of nonvertebral fractures in high-risk patients. Moreover, data from patients who continued to receive the drug during a 2-year extension phase of this trial indicate that bazedoxifene continues to provide protection against new vertebral fractures for up to 5 years. Bazedoxifene also increases bone mineral density and reduces the levels of bone turnover markers. Bazedoxifene was generally well tolerated and did not detrimentally affect the reproductive tract or breast tissue in clinical trials, thereby demonstrating a favourable risk-benefit profile. A pharmacoeconomic analysis conducted from an EU perspective predicted bazedoxifene to be cost effective in some EU countries.Therefore, bazedoxifene presents another useful option for the treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis, especially in those at high risk for osteoporotic fracture.
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DAY 1: Our 8th Copper Canyon trip began in San Carlos, where we hoped to find some overwintering species still lingering. Desert and grassland forays produced Cassin's, Brewer's, and Clay-colored Sparrows, Lark Bunting, and Gray Vireo. An attempt for Ridgeway's Rail in the mangroves around Estero Soldado not only triggered several return calls but prompted an individual to trot across an open space directly in front of us. Checking a nearby rocky headland, one of the clients managed to spot a Black Turnstone-a bird we had not seen on this route for many years. Another desert stop on our way south led us to several Black-tailed Gnatcatchers and a Gilded Flicker. On our way to Alamos, we stopped at Bahia Guasimas. Besides numerous shorebirds and a flock of Black Skimmers, we encountered a bold group of Large-billed Savannah Sparrows at a local eatery. They were outcompeting the local House Sparrows for leftovers. Go figure. DAYS 2-4: Our stay in the Alamos area started with a morning hike up Aduana Arroyo close to town. The first fig tree we encountered was loaded with fruit and birds. Rufous-backed and White-throated Thrushes, Yellow Grosbeak, and Squirrel Cuckoo got us off to a great start. Further up the drainage we heard Russet-crowned Motmot. It stayed concealed for a while until appearing at eye-level directly across the arroyo from us. What an impressive combo of colors. Heading for a spring higher up we found Rufous-bellied Chachalaca, Elegant Trogon, Five-striped Sparrow and Scrub Euphonia along the way. At the spring, one of the clients noticed a bird working furtively in the underbrush that turned out to be the previously reported Fan-tailed Warbler. Very early for that breeder but fascinating to watch it work the leaf litter. Our morning was capped off with great looks at a group of 18-20 Lilac-crowned Parrots that kept circling and landing near us. Largest flock of that species I have ever run into. Later in the day we headed east to the Reserva Monte Mojino, a conservation and research effort of Nature and Culture International. Arriving at Rancho Palo Injerto close to sunset, we watched a pair of Military Macaws search the high cliffs for a perfect roosting spot. After sunset, we were treated to views of both Elf and Western Screech Owls, plus several vocalizations from a hidden Buff-collared Nightjar. Next day as we departed camp we heard the loud song of a Bright-rumped Attila which some of us managed views of. At the trailhead for the Rio Sitorijaqui, we heard but could not locate, one of the local Laughing Falcons. Later in our hike, we were followed by the local sheriff's posse of Black-throated Magpie Jays. We two-leggeds certainly stirred up a lively conversation among the jays. Then one of our target species, Ivory-billed Woodcreeper, came in nicely to tape. On our return walk, after seeing a Rose-throated Becard, we were treated to great views of the local macaws as they flew in the valley below. Before we departed Alamos the next day we were fortunate to get close to a local band of Purplish- backed Jays, a flock of White-fronted Parrots, and even a pair of Mexican Parrotlets-a species that often blends perfectly into the foliage around it. DAYS 5-8: We boarded the Chihuahua al Pacifico train early for our ride up through Barranca Septentrion to the high country. Afternoon birding in pine/oak turned up some regulars such as Painted Redstart, Mexican Chickadee, and Olive Warbler and some trip one-timers such as Pygmy Nuthatch and Townsend's Solitaire. Next day we traveled over Mesa de Arturo, adding specialties such as Crescent-chested Warbler, Mountain Trogon (stunning bird), and Spotted Wren. We then descended a vertical mile into the Barranca de Urique, the deepest of the five canyons in the region. Late afternoon birding along the Naranjo Road brought brief but clear views of Orange-billed Nightingale Thrush and, after a lengthy search, close views of a persistently calling Colima Pygmy Owl. Our next day journey was on foot into Arroyo Hacienda just west of the town of Guapalaina. Birding was a bit slow until we reached a fruiting fig that enticed us to sit down and watch the show. And what a show. Over the next hour the parade of birds using the tree included Flame-colored Tanager, Brown-backed Solitaire, Gray Silky, Elegant Trogon, White-throated Thrush, Rufous-capped Warbler, Streak-backed Oriole, Yellow Grosbeak, Varied Bunting, and our most sought after bird in this location-Golden Vireo. Later, within the towering walls of the slot canyon, we added close looks at Blue-throated Hummingbird. The final day in the highlands was spent mostly on foot, walking the Rio Cuiteco near Bahuichivo. This lovely, shaded canyon is one of my favorite birding spots in the state of Chihuahua. We began by having an escort of several pairs of Rufous-capped Brushfinches. Slate-throated Redstarts were everywhere and we had several encounters with White-striped Woodcreepers and Tufted Flycatchers. After much tape playing, I was able to coax in a male Gray-collared Becard who hung around to put on an impressive crest-flairing, tail fanning show. Later we persisted in finding the Russet Nightingale Thrush at its usual spot. We were then graced with a close and boisterous Gray-crowned Woodpecker here at what I believe is its northwest most location. Although we searched in vain for Hooded Grosbeak, a species seen here thrice before, we managed to call in a new species for the location-Rusty Sparrow. The confiding individual came up on a rock 6 feet away and even sang for us. Further up the creek we were surprised by a spirited pair of American Dippers. DAY 9: Having returned to the lowlands by train the evening before, we had a few spots to bird around El Fuerte before heading to the coast. A reserve just outside town gave us great looks at Bare-throated Tiger Heron, Northern Jacana, and even a bold Virginia Rail. As we drove west through ag fields, we stopped and found White-collared Seedeater and several male Orchard Orioles in full breeding plumage. Continuing on to the coast we came into the town of Yavaros at almost high tide. Good fortune for us as this extremely shallow bay can place bird viewing at an untenable distance. Right away, amid the hundreds of Marbled Godwits, we found a dozen Red Knots-a shorebird species in steep decline. The array of Willets, Whimbrel, Western Sandpipers, Semipalmated Plovers, Ruddy Turnstones, and the godwits was impressive. At our lunch spot from the restaurant back deck, we noted 7 species of gulls including about 35 Bonaparte's all still in winter plumage. Before heading north ourselves, we found dozens of Wilson's Phalarope in saline impoundments on their northbound journey from alkali lakes high in the Andes. I am humbled by the annual journeys of some species of shorebirds. DAY 10: Last day in Mexico and our plan was to venture out from San Carlos into the Sea of Cortez. This was the second time for a "pelagic" trip and, I suspect, not the last. As we cleared Bahia San Francisco from the San Carlos marina, we encountered large flocks on the now rain spattered surface that turned out to be migrating Red-necked Phalarope. We then began to see Black Storm Petrels, but always just a single bird. It's lazy, somewhat bat like flight is distinctive. Several shearwaters appeared, mostly Black-vented but one larger Pink-footed banked in as well. The rain was steady now but we were undeterred. Soon we found our most sought after pelagic (and a life bird for yours truly)-Craveri's Murrelet. Three individuals allowed us to come quite close before one dove and the other two flew. Odd to see an alcid this far south. After several distant viewings of Least Storm Petrel (seemingly the size of a martin), we turned for shore. A small cluster of birds ahead caught our eye so we sped in that direction. At first it seemed to be simply a gathering of Heermann's Gulls, but as we closed, a larger all dark bird took flight. When I saw white in the primaries, I knew we had a jaeger. Fortunately, one of the local birders had joined us and took photos of everything we saw. After forwarding the pics to Steven Mlodinow, I received confirmation of my original thought that the bird was a dark morph, first year Pomarine and, coincidentally, my 600th Mexican bird. What a great birding note to end our Mexico trip on-and our first trip that we exceeded 300 species.
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Posted on January 29, 2016 by
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Returning to the west coast of Sonora for some mid-winter r&r has become an annual tradition. The combination of scenic bays, mangrove lined estuaries, desert arroyos and native palm slot canyons is hard to beat from a recreation and birding point of view. The ocean regulars are always entertaining. Pacific and Common Loons feed close to shore, Blue-footed Boobies do their perfectly vertical, kamikaze dives, Brown Pelicans effortlessly skim the waves even flying into the wind, and prehistoric-looking Magnificent Frigatebirds hang high overhead, watching the terns and gulls every move, waiting for the right time to harass and plunder. The nearby estuary hums with life forms of all kinds, not the least of which are the winged kind. American Oystercatchers with their blazing red-orange bills wait for the tide to expose their rocky feeding areas. Reddish Egrets run willy-nilly in their quest to stir up small fish. Long-billed Curlews, masters of the Western short grass prairies in the summer, switch to probing down crab holes in their winter haunts. Great Kiskadees loudly forage in the mangroves. Ospreys scan the shallows for their next meal and, when successful, retire to a nearby cactus spire to dine. The desert birding is surprisingly diverse, especially in winter with various western US songbirds taking advantage of the frost-free conditions. Gray Vireo, Green-tailed Towhee, Cassin's, Grasshopper, and Brewer's Sparrows are among the species that find this southern portion of the Sonoran desert to their liking. Mixed in are permanent residents such as Black-tailed Gnatcatcher, Bendire's Thrasher, Gilded Flicker, and Rufous-winged Sparrow. The vocalizations and antics of the local Cactus Wrens are the signature of this habitat. The volcanic coastal mountain ranges hold astonishing pools of water in their deeply incised canyons. Canyon Wrens reverberate the walls with their iconic songs, White-throated Swifts scour the heights for insects, and Northern Cardinals blaze the surprisingly lush understory. Montane species from the distant Sierra Madre, such as Painted Redstart, escape winter's chill by finding refuge here. I look forward to returning to these places with clients in two months, knowing I will be treated to new sights and sounds brought by the advance of spring.
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SONORA, EL FUERTE, COPPER CANYON April 08-16, 2015
Posted on April 30, 2015 by
Bill West
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Our 7th Copper Canyon trip happened a bit later (due to the Easter date). As a result we missed a few regular species that had already headed north but were treated to some migrants we usually don't get a chance to see. Case in point, our short trip offshore from San Carlos provided some first ever (for this trip) encounters. Following a large flock of Bonaparte's gulls, we started seeing the familiar wing pattern of Sabine's Gull. Three adults were mixed in the flock (a life bird for several clients and the local birder who was our boating host). A bit further out we steered toward a group of terns and gulls feeding actively. Soon we spotted almost a dozen Black-vented Shearwaters with several larger shearwaters mixed in which turned out to be Pink-footed. To cap a superb two hours of pelagic birding, we saw several fly by Least Storm Petrels and a lone Black Storm Petrel. Several close breaches by local rays were a highlight as well. Continuing on to southern Sonora, we explored the tropical deciduous forest east and south of Alamos including the Reserva Monte Mojino managed by Nature and Culture International. Their effort to preserve tracts of uncut forest along the headwaters of the Rio Cuchujaqui is well worth supporting. Our birding highlights included Rusty-crowned Ground Sparrow, Bare-throated Tiger Heron, Crane Hawk, and the best and most prolonged views of Lesser Roadrunner I have ever had. Night birding at El Pedregal Lodge produced Buff-throated Nightjar, Elf Owl, and great looks at Western Screech Owl. Moving into northern Sinaloa, we reached El Fuerte in late afternoon, with enough light to bird from the balcony of Hotel Rio Vista, aka Hotel Oriole as we quickly saw Black-vented, Streak-backed, Hooded and Orchard. Morning had us westbound on the Copper Canyon train. The 4.5 hour ride takes one through the most spectacular scenery of the western Sierra Madre. Departing the train up in pine/oak habitat, we headed to the Hotel Paraiso del Oso outside Cerocahui. Late afternoon birding revealed some local regulars including White-striped Woodcreeper, Elegant Trogon, and Slate-throated Redstart. At night we had brief vocal contact with Whiskered Screech Owl but the bird would not venture closer. We awoke to a steady downpour, unheard of in spring in this part of Mexico so we were grounded until early afternoon. When we did venture out, activity was good on Mesa de Arturo with Crescent-chested Warbler and Olive Warbler topping the list. Looking down into a cloud and mist filled Barranca de Urique was a first for me. Next day we retraced our steps over the mesa for our descent into Urique. Close looks at Mountain Trogon highlighted that part of the trip, while the descent itself turned up White-eared Hummingbird, Spotted Wren and several Thick-billed Parrot vocalizations. Unfortunately, we could not locate the birds. Once a mile lower in the town of Urique, we returned to subtropical habitat. We headed north on the Naranjo road and, at an arroyo crossing, were surprised by an adult Tropical Parula-first one I have seen in the state of Chihuahua. Nearby, a Five-striped Sparrow came in very close giving us a head on view that left no doubt as to how it got its name. Our following morning venture took us south of Urique to Arroyo Hacienda. Immediately I could hear Military Macaws in the distance. We located a group across the valley feeding (often upside down) on fruit. What a show. For the next 20 minutes we enjoyed various numbers of macaws flying out over the valley and back to the original feeding area. 22 individuals in all. Maybe these spectacular birds can survive the omnipresence of humans after all. We started our hike and saw a small group of parrots fly over that turned out to be Lilac-crowned (another Chihuahua first for me). Two members of the group got to view 13 of these magnificent birds perched close up. Further up the canyon, the Brown-backed Solitaires were singing-one of the most memorable songs in the bird world. We then lucked out with close encounters with Golden Vireo-the 5th year in a row the birds have been in this location. Northernmost outpost for this species that I am aware of. Following lunch, we ascended out of the canyon, pausing at the mirador one last time to see the vast and grand view of the western end of the Copper Canyon. Our last day in the high country was a survey of the Rio Cuiteco north of Bahuichivo. This lush canyon is one of my favorite birding spots in Chihuahua. We quickly found Hooded Grosbeak and the dazzling Flame-colored Tanager but had to effort to lure out Gray-collared Becard. Finally a feisty male zoomed in, followed by his very different looking mate. We were unable to find Gray-crowned Woodpecker (first miss in the last 4 trips) but did have nice views of Rufous-capped Brushfinch and Russet Nightingale Thrush. Warblers were on the move including numbers of Hermit and Townsend's headed to the Pacific Northwest. The afternoon return train ride to El Fuerte was as glorious as ever. Before breakfast on our last full day of birding, we headed to a nearby park along the Rio Fuerte. White-collared Seedeaters have settled in here as they spread up the west coast of Mexico following land clearing. Grayish Saltator gave us good looks as well. As we returned to the hotel, we had to stop to let about a dozen Elegant Quail cross the road. Our boat float on the Rio Fuerte was delightful. On the far shore, a guamuchil bush was fruiting so we had close up looks at a wide variety of birds including Great Kiskadee, Social Flycatcher, Northern Beardless Tyrranulet and Yellow Warbler. Nearby a newly returned Tropical Kingbird teed up for us. Further downriver, Felipe, our good natured guide, pointed out Red-billed Pigeon and Groove-billed Ani. Common Blackhawks and Ospreys are common here and certainly a treat to view up close. Just before our boat pull-out we managed to stir up a pair of Northern Jacanas and got to watch them dancing across the lily pads. We then headed to the coast at Huatabampito. After lunch on the ocean (watching the Sanderlings play wave tag), we checked the nearby estuary. Tide was mid way out so we had great scoping from the dunes out on the mudflats. Both Black-bellied Plover and Ruddy Turnstone were in breeding plumage and Dunlin were in mid molt. Another first for the tour showed up as a pair of Least Terns came in and did some courtship moves for us. Gull-billed Tern was here as well. After checking the flats at Yavaros, with literally hundreds of Willet, Marbled Godwit, and Western Sandpiper, we blitzed north to San Carlos, getting to the beach wall behind our condo literally at sunset. Another memorable Mexico trip fittingly capped off!
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It's looks like cloud from ff7 then goku
This is how I feel now since i just got a Cloudchaser plush.
Cloud is soo cute. I want a Cloud Chaser doll too xD
Krillin:Uuhh,Goku,what happen to you?You're a plushy now....
Goku:im a wha..WHAT!? IM A PLUSH TOY!!!!!!????
Poor Goku......
Goku:im a wha..WHAT!? IM A PLUSH TOY!!!!!!????
Poor Goku......
You do such a marvelous job on cloth folds, I am envious. And the eyes and manes are beautifully shiny. You have a very strong style, its very distinctive, this is very nice.
So not into anthro ponies, but i like this picture, especially the message of it.
Thank you for giving me a response to say to happy-hating people
Love your style.
I don't know why I like this so much, but I do.
couldn't have said it better! XD
Goku with a Grump face
I've seen soldiers in the US my bring plushies to work... still don't have the slightest clue to why...
Aww, it's got a little Grump face...
i still sleep with my sutffed animaqls while i am seventeen, you are never to old for stuff like this :]
why couldn't it be me............
Looks like a Grump.
so cute! and I like her comeback! "ill never be too old for happiness"
switch the species and it still mens the same thing. "ill never be too old for ponies"
Is the face on the plush... Arin... Hanson? Otherwise known as Egoraptor? If so, am I first to recognize this?
I love this so much xDDD
As long as Plushies are made I will always love'em.
Superb! I feel the exact same way!
DAWWWWW!!!! That's likely what I'll turn into when I get Snowdrop...
Lol, lil game Grump face on Son-Goku
non-brony: aren't you too old to watch a kid's show?
lil old me: Am I too old to enjoy things?
they both look awesome! But I must say Cloudchasers mane and tail looks epic!


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Wildflowers Inn is a beautiful old Victorian Style Inn with all the modern amenities. Located in North Conway New Hampshire, Wildflowers Inn has the best views of Mt. Washington in the valley. All 9 rooms(3 rooms have 2 person jacuzzi's)have private baths, fireplaces, tvs, cd players and air conditioners. Our 6 person outdoor hot tub offers breath taking sunsets views over Mt Washington. Each day starts with a full 3 course, cooked to order, country breakfast. In warm weather the breakfast is served on our large deck.
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Bob and Emily welcomed us like family. Common areas of inn very spacious, with lovely mountains view from the deck. Plenty of fresh cookies to nibble on, plus coffee and hot water for tea any time. Breakfast muffins are delicious, and I'm still hoping Emily will share her recipes! Our room, suite 9, was perfect: king size bed with plenty of towels and a large jacuzzi tub near window to see Mt Washington or the tv. Just what was needed to end our day on the motorcycle.
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Myself and my husband stayed here for the 2nd time and wouldn't think of staying anywhere else! Bob and his wife are amazing people and they make you feel like your home. Oh....the French toast OMG!!! out of this world!! The rooms are amazing (suit 9 is our favorite) you ask for anything and its right there better then what you were expecting. The inn is beautiful. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Hosts very friendly and accommodating. Complimentary breakfast delicious and very filling. Loved the blueberry muffins. This was our second stay and we loved our room with the fireplace...very cozy. Would recommend!
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Wildflowers Inn is a great place to stay in North Conway! The inn is an awesome value for being located right near the center of town and right near Cranmore Mountain Resort. Bob and Emily really go out of their way to make sure that everyone has a pleasant and comfortable stay! The breakfast is delicious, and the dining area has a perfect view of Mount Washington. I definitely recommend booking here!
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We had another fabulous stay at the Wildflowers Inn, this past weekend. As always, Bob and Emily Koch were amazing hosts. Our room is always immaculate and everything was in good working order. The beds are so amazingly comfortable. It made it tough to get up each morning. Emily's home cooked breakfasts on the side porch are absolutely delicious. Especially, with the amazing views of the mountains. Each day as we return to the inn, there are fresh baked goodies waiting under the glass dome in the entry way. We're already looking forward to our next stay with them. Ann and Scott
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My husband and I stayed here for a four day weekend in the fall. The entire experience was far better than I even anticipated. The hosts were friendly and knowledgable and served an delicious menu of rotating options every morning. Each morning we woke up to the smell of bacon wafting through the halls and each evening ended with munching on the delicious homemade cookies they bake fresh every day. Our room was lovely and the fireplace was a wonderful addition. Also the porch and breakfast area has the most perfect view of Mt. Washington! We definitely plan on going back!
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Bob and Emily have a lovely home, and are incredibly gracious and friendly hosts. My husband and I visited for two nights, and had a cozy, third floor room with a separate sitting area and fire place. Breakfast consisted of fresh fruit, an amazing homemade muffin, juice, coffee/tea, and your choice of entrees each day (a savory, a sweet, and "eggs your way", plus sausage and/or bacon and fantastic home fries)--great to have variety--and was quite tasty. Additionally, there are always fresh baked cookies waiting in the entry hall as a snack. The common rooms are also warm and inviting, and though we didn't end up taking advantage of it, it was nice to have the pool table as an option for whiling away the time. The only (very minor) criticism we would have is that the breakfast room is quite chilly--granted we were there over two of the coldest days of winter, and I'm not sure I'd want it warmer if it meant losing the massive picture windows with views of Mt. Washington--just be sure to bundle up a bit for breakfast. We would absolutely stay here again!
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Negotiations over Amphithe-ater Public Schools pay-and-benefit packages ended speedily this year, with a boon unprecedented in recent years - a 7 percent raise for everyone.
The district's governing board approved, at its regular meeting April 13, a package that gives all employees a 5 percent raise and advances them one step on their salary schedules, which amounts to an additional 2 percent in pay.
"This is the largest overall increase that any of us can remember in recent years," said John Lewandowski, union president of the Amphitheater Education Association. "Even when we had our red shirts and marched five years ago, we got 5 (percent)."
In addition, teachers will have an extra paid planning day before school begins, and eligible employees will have the option of selecting health insurance that is free to them, because its premium falls below the district's $200-a-month contribution level. Also, employees in hard-to-fill positions will receive a stipend of $2,000 to make the district more competitive.
In recent years, negotiations have ended more than a month later than this year - usually sometime in May.
Lewandowski credits the speedy work and the pleasing results to a new pre-negotiations method, in which he and Superintendent Vicki Balentine spent a year looking into nooks and crannies of the district's budget, trying to find usable money.
"We started official negotiations only three weeks ago, but we did all of our homework prior to that," Lewandowski said.
Much of the district's additional money this year - an estimated $1 million - came from a phaseout of its costly Early Retirement Program, said Constance Cigliani, the district's chief financial officer. Another estimated $1 million was freed up by the district's discovery that its past health insurance carrier was over-charging.
About $400,000 was freed up because the district's newest high school, Ironwood Ridge, is up and running, now, with its first batch of seniors this year, Cigliana said. Also, the district's student population has grown, and the district receives about $3,000 per student from the state
Balentine and Lewandowski determined all of this before negotiations started.
"We're trying to show the district and the association working together," Lewandowski said. "We wanted to go into the negotiations and have all that behind us."
Another change, this year, was that teaching and non-teaching employees, both under the auspices of the Amphitheater Education Association, met at the negotiation table together. In the past, the two groups have had separate negotiation sessions, and then have had to confer with each other to see how, for example, a bus driver's lowered health insurance costs would affect a teacher's salary.
The old way, "one group would have to meet with the administration, come back to the executive board and tell us what's going on, and then the other group would do that," Lewandowski said. "This has streamlined the process. You're not going back and forth, because everyone's right there in the room."
Associate Superintendent Todd Jaeger said he was pleased with the new process.
"I think it was a great opportunity for everyone to hear one another's concerns and needs," he said. "Everyone got to deal with the big picture, and ultimately we got a very good result for employees and for the district."
In the past, Amphitheater pay-and-benefit package negotiations have not gone so smoothly.
"If you look at the history of the district over the last five years, quite honestly the relationship between the district and employees deteriorated up until two years ago," Lewandowski said. "Recently Dr. Balentine and I have worked very hard with our respective groups to make things better, and we're at a point now where that's working well."
As recently as 2002, the pay-and-benefit package negotiations were contentious. That year, the school board voted for a modest pay raise of 2 percent, after the union rejected that offer from the district. Each side accused the other of not being willing to compromise.
Last year, employees received a raise of 3 percent plus one step on their salary schedules, which amounted to an additional 2 percent in pay, but much of that was eaten up by employees' payout for the Early Retirement Program.
Though most of the blame was put on state cuts in education funding, some employees still cast a distrustful eye on the governing board, questioning whether the district was in as dire financial straights as was claimed.
"There are still people who will remember the old days, who will say, 'How can you get along together? They're on the other side,'" Lewandowski said. "I have to say, 'No, we're all in this together.'"
This year's raises and perks left little room for dissatisfaction.
This package still awaits ratification from the Amphitheater Education Association, but Lewandowski said it has the association's full support.
"We're excited about the 7.1 total," Lewandowski said. "There's no increase in state retirement this year, so 7.1 is going to be 7.1."
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"Bowl season has proved that SEC, Pac-12 were country's best
conferences this year"
The SEC will finish the BCS era with at least NINE BCS National Championships!
The PAC will finish the BCS era without a single BCS National Championship -- the ONLY AQ conference never to have won a Crystal Football National Championship trophy during the entire BCS era.
BCS National Championships
SEC - NINE (or ten)
Big 12 - two
ACC - one (or two)
Big East - one
Big Ten - one
- 8:23 p.m. Jan. 6, 2014
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Duckhunter is back, wow, we're special. I was worried about you, Duck, you
completely disappeared after Coach K taught Rose how college basketball is
played. LOL!
Yep, the Pac-12 is, by far, the elite among the elite.
Go Utes!!
- 9:00 p.m. Jan. 6, 2014
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Perhaps this article should have waited for the just concluded National Championship game, where a SEC team lost (gasp!). Thank GOODNESS that I don't have to hear about how great the SEC is...at least for a couple of months, anyhow. Congrats 'Noles on a hard-fought win!
- 10:12 p.m. Jan. 6, 2014
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@Steven Jarvis..."If Chris B. has his way and the "big boys"
don't schedule teams outside of the top tier conferences Utah likely will
never make a bowl again. Utah can't get six wins without playing
"lesser teams." Nothing restrains Utah or any team from doing this
except for common sense."
LOL, what point are you trying to make? The Y would have 1-2 wins max with Utah's schedule. Bronco and the cougies are the prime example of a coach and team that can't beat anybody besides whats expected. They only reason most cougie fans, coaches and administration is happy with independence is so the cougies can go to the kraft fight hunger each year or something along these lines. If the cougies were in any of the larger conferences they would be stuck with 1-2 win seasons every year.
- 8:39 a.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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So Duckhunter,
Yes, the team you like went to a bowl game, but in doing so they got beat by another team from that Pac 12 Conference you just love to put down. Ouch!
- 9:56 a.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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What was that again about the SEC being the most dominant best awesomest
greatest conference? Then why didn't Auburn win last night? ACC >SEC
- 9:58 a.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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Interesting that the conference champions of "the two best conferences" both lost their bowl games.
- 10:11 a.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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Yeah, the SEC team lost last night but I don't understand why you are gloating. Is this like your comments about the Utes where you dream up a game that doesn't exist to claim the Utes would lose? I'm sorry, bro, I just don't get it.
- 11:09 a.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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I think it is silly that everyone on this board tries to act as if the
head-to-head record is the only thing that matters. Obviously it is a
significant part of the formula, but let's not end the conversation with
the Utes being the top team solely because of head-to-head records.
Now, I am not saying that USU or BYU was better than the Utes this season, but it is closer than many make it out to be. The fact of the matter is that it is nearly impossible to determine who was the best team when they all played each other so early and then so many different things happened to each team. All 3 teams were quite competitive this year and the overall state of the football programs in Utah is improving.
- 1:02 p.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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"but let's not end the conversation with the Utes being the top team
solely because of head-to-head records...they all played each other so
How about we end the conversation with the end-of-year Sagarin Ratings?
34. Utah
- 3:14 p.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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The point is, Utah for all their talk, haven't be able to walk the walk, since joining the PAC.
Bronco is 9-9(50%) versus PAC teams.
Kyle is 13-21(38%) versus PAC teams.
The record speaks for itself.
BYU would be far more competitive in the PAC than the Utes have been.
- 3:44 p.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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I haven't spent much time "putting down" the pac12, it is a good conference. I have spent a great deal of time mocking utah "fans" that seem to think simply being in the pac12 makes utah good. But my point about the pac12 is valid, they did not have a single top quality OOC win this year. A couple of pac12 teams beat some good teams but none of them beat any top teams unless you want to call what the pac12 refs did to give asu a win over wisconsin a win over a "top" team.
The pac12 didn't do anything OOC against the other top 5 conferences to show they were superior to most of them. If I am missing something here by all means show me those game results and I'll be more than happy to agree with you.
- 4:33 p.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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anti BCS--
"The point is, Utah for all their talk, haven't be able to walk the walk, since joining the PAC.
Bronco is 9-9(50%) versus PAC teams.
Kyle is 13-21(38%) versus PAC teams.
The record speaks for itself.
BYU would be far more competitive in the PAC than the Utes have been."
First of all, when did bm ever play PAC-10/-12 in a back-2-back, wk-in/wk-out grind of a schedule? There's a distinct reason our final SOS ranking is #3 and byu's is #38 and why at 5-7 we finished ranked higher by Sagarin than byu did at 8-5. This is something byu fan just simply can't get around.
Even playing against 7 different PAC-12 teams randomly, spanning 3 years, bm's merely 2-5, getting smashed by the 3 teams over .500, twice at home, and only beating 2 teams at the bottom of the standings. Finally, he's 0-3 against Coach KW during this same 3-YR period-of-time.
Imagine playing Oregon State/The U/UCLA/Stanford/at Arizona/at USC/ASU/at Oregon/at WAZZU all back-2-back = byu's winless!
- 4:40 p.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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Highland, UT
Welcome back from Tulsa. It is fun discussing conference issues isn't it? I guess that you miss that when you have no conference to play in.
- 5:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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"How about we end the conversation with the end-of-year Sagarin Ratings?
34. Utah
After all of the chest-beating by Utah fans about Utah's vast "PAC 12 superiority", the Utes only managed to finish ONE place ahead of BYU and only seven places ahead of USU in Sagarin's final rankings.
Other polls were far less impressed with the Utes:
CBS Sports
#71 Utah
#37 Utah
Real Time RPI
#70 Utah
Composite of 65 Polls
#52 Utah
Bottom line:
Both BYU and USU had winning records and played in a bowl;
Utah once again finished with a losing record and was left on the outside looking in at the bowls.
- 6:08 p.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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LOL at how you slice and dice records.
Despite your spin, Bronco has won 50% of his games versus PAC 12 teams, including wins over Oregon and Washington, teams Kyle, at only 38%, has never beaten.
Unlike Kyle, with a PAC 12 South title there for the taking, Bronco WOULD NOT have lost at home to a 10-loss team that hadn't won a road game in 4 years.
One thing Bronco was consistently good at in conference play was NEVER losing to conference bottom dwellers like New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado State, and UNLV.
Kyle lost to every one of those teams including a horrible 2-10 UNLV team that only beat one other team all season, 2-10 Utah State.
- 6:15 p.m. Jan. 7, 2014
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Can't give me a single pac12 win over a "top" team huh? That's because there isn't one. lol
- 11:31 a.m. Jan. 8, 2014
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Shouldn't Ute fans focus on being the best in the PAC 12, rather than the
best in Utah?
Sure, the Utes beat USU the first week of the season, and BYU later in September. But they ended up with a losing season and out of the bowls. If success in Utah is all you are after, then congratulations are in order for last year.
For me, I am thrilled that USU had a third successful season! Winning their division and beating a ranked opponent in a bowl is a great season any anyone's book!!!!
- 11:35 a.m. Jan. 8, 2014
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So now that the Utes are ranked ahead of BYU in the Sagarin Rankings, you quickly dismiss these rankings and look elsewhere. All that i have heard for the last two years is how BYU is better because of the Sagarin rankings. Now that they don't fit your agenda; you quickly look else where. Just admit it, Utah won on the field, played a tougher schedule and were ranked higher in the always referenced Sagarin Rankings. I know the truth hurts. Especially when your rival had a horrible year, yet they are still a better team.
- 12:01 p.m. Jan. 8, 2014
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"So now that the Utes are ranked ahead of BYU in the Sagarin Rankings, you quickly dismiss these rankings and look elsewhere."
The Utes being ranked ONE spot higher than BYU in the Sagarin Rankings is hardly a ringing endorsement for a big boy conference school over a lowly independent.
The consensus of other legitimate polls shows that the vast majority of pollsters still rank BYU higher than Utah.
Even Sagarin's Predictor ranking favors BYU beating Utah on a neutral field:
#32 Utah
And Sagarin's Pure_ELO ranking, which is the ranking used by the BCS, ranks Utah even lower:
#65 Utah
- 2:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 2014
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