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Report: BCS semifinal sites all but set
The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, AT&T Cotton Bowl and Chick-fil-A Bowl are "overwhelming favorites" to be included in the new college football semifinal rotation, ESPN reported Thursday, citing unnamed sources.
Those three, along with the Bridgeport Education Holiday Bowl, are bidding to join the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl as semifinal hosts four times in the new system's first 12-year cycle.
The four-team-playoff system will begin following the 2014 season. The Rose and Sugar bowls will host semifinal games that year, with the championship-game venue still to be determined. Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Cotton Bowl, is expected to be selected as the site of the Jan. 12, 2015, title game, according to ESPN. Tampa also made a bid to host that game.
The Rose and Sugar bowls subsequently will play host to the national semifinals after the 2017, 2022 and 2025 seasons.
The Orange Bowl will be the site of one of the semifinals following the 2015, 2018, 2021 and 2024 seasons, joined by one of the four bidding bowls.
Two of the bidding bowls will host the semis after the 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025 seasons.
Final decisions on semifinal sites will be made in late April at the Bowl Championship Series commissioners' meeting in Pasadena, Calif.

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This promises to be an exciting finish to this year's show. Relax, have fun, and don't be shy about asking questions…or telling us we when get it wrong. (We have already been told about our ignorance of the need for a mane on the Scottish Deerhound.) That's what this is for, to share in the fun of the game and maybe learn something too. Here we go!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
This promises to be an exciting finish to this year's show. Relax, have fun, and don't be shy about asking questions…or telling us we when get it wrong. (We have already been told about our ignorance of the need for a mane on the Scottish Deerhound.) That's what this is for, to share in the fun of the game and maybe learn something too. Here we go!
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Hi! Welcome all!ReplyDelete
Good evening!ReplyDelete
Everyone has Westminster fever. We had over 9,000 hits yesterday!ReplyDelete
Hi, Rick, Welcome back.ReplyDelete
good jobReplyDelete
any further thoughts on the proposed groupings?ReplyDelete
Thank you. You got me thinking about that realignment thing. I've been reading up on it between posts.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 6:52 PM
I think the english will win the groupReplyDelete
There are going to be ten groups, with between 12 and 28 breedsReplyDelete
AKC cut comments off last week, but no word on when we can expect implementationReplyDelete
But with ten groups, that means three more group judgesReplyDelete
Tell us your name, Anonymous, I think you may be rightReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Would someone mind actually stating results as they come in, not just commenting on them? A few of us out here in our caves don't have access to TV coverage. Please if you could give all group placements and of course BIS!ReplyDelete
I plan to do that tonight.ReplyDelete
So forgive my typos as I try to keep up. lolReplyDelete
I forgot completely to post the Golden Retriever winner earlier. It was CH Toasty's Treasure Island, one of our picks.ReplyDelete
Yeah I was curious to the regrouping as I am a fan of the Northern breeds, all in general and Samoyeds in particular.ReplyDelete
There was kind of a surprise today in SamoyedsReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 6:59 PM
We are the Racine's that think Eileen and her English will win the group tonight.ReplyDelete
And here we go!ReplyDelete
That's two for RossReplyDelete
Yeah I was shocked I thought either celeste or hammy would winReplyDelete
If Night One is any indication we can expect surprisesReplyDelete
Sammy's never get a second look anyways, regrouping may actually help the breed.ReplyDelete
The winner in Samoyeds was the 2007 top SammieReplyDelete
Yeah, just didn't here much from him this year.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:03 PM
I agree that regrouping will help some and it wont change much for others.ReplyDelete
We are excited to see who wins Jrs.
Three black dogs have won groups. Is it a portent of things to come>ReplyDelete
Hi BillyReplyDelete
Lincoln, the Brussels Griffon, will be a contender if gets through the Toy GroupReplyDelete
Did any one watch any of the breed videos?ReplyDelete
Hi, Robin, did you lock that dog up? ;-)ReplyDelete
I can't keep my Scottie crated either.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Yes, the Papillons were great...I love the dog that won but it will have stiff competition in the group. But I have Papillons so maybe it's because it's my breed.ReplyDelete
Back to that black dog thing, Affenpinsher, Giant, Flat Coat. It could happenReplyDelete
LOL, they're in the yard. My Giants would try to go through the screen to get to the show ring!ReplyDelete
Its been that kind of year ;)ReplyDelete
Here comes the Sporting Group. All of our picks have made it through. The Golden, The English Setter, and the Irish SetterReplyDelete
The Weimeraner, Olive could be a spoilerReplyDelete
This is one beautiful group.ReplyDelete
The Brittany RJ is up firstReplyDelete
He's number one BrittanyReplyDelete
hi, Billy. West Coast doesn't it have it on TV until 8PM out here, and the Westminster site isn't as fast as you are. Thanks for doing this.ReplyDelete
And the Pointer is not HollyReplyDelete
German Short Hair Pointers are always niceReplyDelete
Do we have any sporting people here?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:14 PM
I like the wirehair pointerReplyDelete
C. Racine
german pointer looked real goodReplyDelete
The Chespeake Bay Retreiver is one happy dog.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Golden people...ReplyDelete
Isn't it amazing the number of retriever there are. How do you pick a favorite gun dog? Nice Curly CoatReplyDelete
I heard this Flat Coated Retriever won the Sporting show over the weekendReplyDelete
Incredible shine on the flat coat.ReplyDelete
This Golden is Treasure, Number one Golden and one of our picksReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Does a stumble cost points?ReplyDelete
Black Lab, nice sturdy dogReplyDelete
It ain't goodReplyDelete
Toller is a nice small dogReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:20 PM
isn't that lab rather "portly"?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:20 PM
That is prolly one of the best duck trollers ive seen..ReplyDelete
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This is the owner handled English Setter Ross and another Dog that could win the groupReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM
i like the golden and the Eng setter so far ;)ReplyDelete
I watched the breed video for my breed (Welsh Terrier) this morning (is wasn't available in Canada yesterday). I think they did a FANTASTIC job! Very thorough, and great angle shot at. I say "kudos" to Westminster for this!ReplyDelete
Look how the handler puts the ears over the Gordon's face, accentuates the neck and the length of earReplyDelete
Nice to see more substance on the Irish Setters.ReplyDelete
This one is called EasiReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:23 PM
This year you wanted to be number 5 in your breed...there sure are a lot of 5's out there.ReplyDelete
I can't believe West Coast isn't getting this live. What about the mountain time zone?ReplyDelete
Has it happened yet? Who is the judge checkin' out? I hate not being able to watch.ReplyDelete
The Westminster site even says Don't visit out site if you want to watch it on TV and see it happen, because you will only see it later on TV :(ReplyDelete
I love the Clumber.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:28 PM
All Clumbers look like Drew Carry to me ;)ReplyDelete
Re: Jasper - the sammy. Gorgeous dog, and spawned lots and lots of fabulous dogs. The 1 year old (on his birthday) who got the G1 in Phoenix on Sunday is his Grandson, I believe.ReplyDelete
This is the number one Black Cocker and a top tene Sporting DogReplyDelete
The ASCOB is also a top ten Sporting DogReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Is Linda going to make it two wins????ReplyDelete
The Parti is a handsome dogReplyDelete
Not in the same class as the other twoReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Good evening! This Year is All Black?ReplyDelete
The English Cocker looks more like the ones I grew up withReplyDelete
Welcome, I think maybe so.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:33 PM
The ASCOB, Dylan, is a beautiful mover! Make it two for Linda!ReplyDelete
Black and white SpringerReplyDelete
I still like the duck trollerReplyDelete
Field Spaniel is one of our rare breedsReplyDelete
Nice size for a suburban homeReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Love Robin Novack... when I was a newbie in the show world she treated me like an equal...always been grateful to her for thatReplyDelete
Irish Water Spaniel always looks like a pet Poodle to me.ReplyDelete
Sussex are another really rare breeds. Look at the shine on that coat.ReplyDelete
My Cairn just took advantage of me typing and stole my sandwich!ReplyDelete
That is the Welsh SpringerReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Vince Gill and his wife own this Welsh SpringerReplyDelete
The Racine's
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Nice to see the Sussex still going strong at his age! He looked great!ReplyDelete
Don't all the Italian breeds have a unique look?ReplyDelete
Spinone ItalianoReplyDelete
Vizlas are certainly the race horse of this GroupReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:40 PM
my corgis are snoring with my husband!ReplyDelete
This is Olive the WeimaranerReplyDelete
Another very elegant dogReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:41 PM
The topline on that Weim is incredibleReplyDelete
L. Racine
English Setter, Golden, Flat Coat, and Irish Setter.ReplyDelete
I predict Ross, maybe the Pointer, Golden, Ascob CockerReplyDelete
Isn't she special? I'd have her in the top four if she had been around longer. Bet she makes the cut.ReplyDelete
English Setter, FLat Coat, Duck Troller, WeimReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:45 PM
DYLAN KIPP WON JUNIORS!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Surprising cut!!!ReplyDelete
He pulls GSp, Englsih, Golden, Clumber, Sussex, SpringerReplyDelete
Woohoo Stump!!ReplyDelete
that's awesome!!!ReplyDelete
Wow Sussex is goign to be first, Golden second,ReplyDelete
yay for scottReplyDelete
I missed third and fourthReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:50 PM
English and Lab I thinkReplyDelete
3rd was Ross, 4th was the German Wire I think...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:52 PM
english, and labReplyDelete
Third was English Setter, Lab was fourthReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:55 PM
A stunning result in sporting groupReplyDelete
Billy must be making another sadwich lolReplyDelete
That ws a bit of a surprise. Stump is going to be like a pair of brown shoes at black tie affair tonightReplyDelete
Have you noticed Westminster has gone for the everman's dog lately?ReplyDelete
In come the ToysReplyDelete
Of the grops so far is the one to beat the standard Poodle?ReplyDelete
The judge is a Pom breeder and there is a terrific one in this GroupReplyDelete
We haven't yet seen the #1 dog in the country! Haven't seen any hype on her either!ReplyDelete
Yay Stumpy! This is fun Billy. I read last nights blog, but didn't think about it until the groups were over...how fun to do it "live"ReplyDelete
I would say YesReplyDelete
Taser has been in a slump latelyReplyDelete
He looks good tonightReplyDelete
love this Affen! He's even cuter in person. Nice natural ears and tail. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:05 PM
No wonder Taser can fly all over the countryReplyDelete
Paul does a great job with LincolnReplyDelete
This Cavalier is a DOG2WATCH, a British importReplyDelete
Long Coat ChihuahuaReplyDelete
The Scottie!ReplyDelete
Team Sadie
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:09 PM
I'm so happy for Stump, he did all of his winning when I had only been in dogs a few years, and I have always been a huge fan of his. We got home from NYC in time to watch the group on TV and I was nearly in tears watching him win that group. What a great dog and how fantastic it is to see a 10 year old dog who still looks wonderful and has been kept in great condition.ReplyDelete
I think if anyone beats Spirit tonight it will be a ToyReplyDelete
Smooth Coat Chihuahua has a fan clubReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:11 PM
The smooth Chi. has good movementReplyDelete
with all of the upsets, Spirit needs to make it through the group!ReplyDelete
I didn't like Chinese Crested originally, but they grew on meReplyDelete
Like a little AppaloosaReplyDelete
English Toy Spaniel, Bleinem & Prince CharlesReplyDelete
Want to name any possible spoilers?ReplyDelete
Very nice RubyReplyDelete
Black & White HavaneseReplyDelete
Handled by Ernesto LaraReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:15 PM
I like the corded haveneseReplyDelete
This IG has done some nice winningReplyDelete
Japanese ChinReplyDelete
well, I personally don't think Spirit should be beaten, but there are some popular dogs in the working group...the Dobe, Rottie, Pyrenees, PWDReplyDelete
I take it I have no Toy people here?ReplyDelete
LOL guess, not! bring on the working group!ReplyDelete
The Maltese used to be my breed...Go ahead, laugh. lolReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Did that one look a little low to the ground, Billy?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Bring us the PapillonReplyDelete
The Racine's
I still have a soft spot for Toys, but I would never show one myself. The dog would laugh at me.ReplyDelete
I thought it was a little long in the backReplyDelete
Toy Manchester is a neat dog, but not very popularReplyDelete
This is a very nice Min Pin, MajorReplyDelete
maybe that's what I was seeing. I think, as of now, it's probably between the Griffon and the Affen. Want to see the Pom thoughReplyDelete
was the phalene entered?ReplyDelete
This Papillon today, dog was a surprise winnerReplyDelete
This Peke is owned by Sascha RockefellerReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Yes, it got an AOM (papillon)ReplyDelete
Yes, that RockefellerReplyDelete
The Pom was bred by a 24 year old guy from BrooklynReplyDelete
And the handler is the top Pom handler. This dog could win the Group. He certainly asking for itReplyDelete
The Toy Poodle gets better with each showReplyDelete
he was a crowd pleaser for sure! nice one..ReplyDelete
Walker moves liek a dreamReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:30 PM
The Pom showed himself off!ReplyDelete
Boo the Pug has been on a roll latelyReplyDelete
Gosh, this is a tough group. Glad I don't have the job of judging this one.ReplyDelete
Gidget, the number one Shih TzuReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Looks like the Toy Poodle got freaked out by something - he had his tail tucked there for a while.ReplyDelete
Owned by the Toy breeder of the yearReplyDelete
Now the Silky could be in the Terrier GroupReplyDelete
Beautiful color on this oneReplyDelete
The Toy Fox is a little shy on the tableReplyDelete
The Yorkie looks great on the table, but can it move?ReplyDelete
The tucked tail could have cost them the group.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:37 PM
We like the Pom, Poodle, IG, and BrusselsReplyDelete
The Racine's
hmmm....Pom, Griffon, Affen, Poodle?ReplyDelete
Here's my call...Poodle, Pug, Affen, PomReplyDelete
I'm also going to go with the Pom, the Brussels, the Pug, and the AffenpinscherReplyDelete
I am sticking with the P's...Pom Poodle, PugReplyDelete
However, if he pulls the Poodle, he may put him first.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Walker didn't make the cut. :(ReplyDelete
Lincoln, Boo, the Peke, and the Pom, BonReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Brussels, Pug, Peke, ?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:41 PM
I can't belive the poodle didn't make the cutReplyDelete
He tucked his tail, that's the kiss of death at this levelReplyDelete
Robin, do you think the Tibetan Mastiff has a shot? He has a huge following in SOCAL, right, Marcia?ReplyDelete
He might pull a piece of it...he has had alot of attention being a new breedReplyDelete


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The Husband and I were recently running late for a consultation. As we lovingly bickered about the building's location — he had already turned around twice — he accidentally sideswiped a car.
I share this lovely outtake from our marriage because the person with whom we were meeting was Andrea Blackwelder of Wisdom Wealth Strategies, our certified financial planner. We were en route to discuss how to balance saving for retirement with the real-time demands of kids and life's unexpected road bumps.
The irony is not lost on me.
For many parents it's tough to prioritize the future over omnipresent children's needs, life's exigencies and, in our case, cars in blind spots.
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Lynn Clark, 44, of Denver, has almost drained her retirement account to start her portrait photography business. "As a self-employed person, I can't currently contribute to my retirement savings or my daughter's college fund. Everything I'm making goes for the basics, a few extras and the business expenses."
She says retirement still seems far away, and she and her husband laugh at the notion of retiring before age 70.
I can relate. Four years ago, The Husband started a Web development business. As we worked to build his client base, our priorities changed from our investments to keeping a roof over our head. Savings have been particularly challenging because, like many small businesses, our monthly income fluctuates.
As a financial adviser, Blackwelder's biggest advice is to save automatically and schedule savings increases.
"As hectic as the lives of parents can be, it is important to ensure that saving money on a regular basis is taking place, no matter how little. The best way to accomplish this is to create an automatic system by which savings are transferred from checking accounts to savings or investment accounts," she said.
She also advises taking money out at the beginning of the month and not the end. That way, parents are more likely to have the funds available. "If you're only able to start saving $25 each month, schedule an incremental increase every three to six months. It is better to start with a lower amount and increase it over time than to not start at all."
Denver mom Ratna Gupta says as circumstances change such as a child needing braces, she reduces the money she puts into her retirement account so she can pay off the orthodontist.
"What I need to remember is to go back to the fixed amount I had before and not get used to that money hitting my bank account every month. I have it go straight into the retirement account and adjust if necessary."
Blackwelder also recommends having a year's worth of emergency funds. "A savings account is fine for the first six months but after that, savings can be invested in low-risk mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in hopes of higher returns than that of the average savings account."Determine needs versus wants
Arvada resident Steven King says his first rule is to save for retirement before saving for college. "My three kids will be able to take out loans, scholarships and grants for college but there aren't any options for borrowing for retirement."
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Mom of four Kristen Haaijer says it's important to save and spend on kids when it really matters. "Education is our top priority. We spend some money on extracurricular activities but they must be balanced and work with the family budget. Activities such as community service, scouting and church enrich greatly but cost little."


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PACIFIC JUNCTION - More than 200 people, including dignitaries from Iowa and Nebraska, turned out for Thursday afternoon's groundbreaking ceremony for the U.S. Highway 34 – Missouri River Bridge.
The $137.8 million bridge project will link western Mills County with U.S. Highway 75 in Sarpy County, Neb., south of Offutt Air Force Base. Eighty percent of the funding for the project, that will include an overhaul of the Highway 34 – Interstate 29 interchange, will come from the federal government. Iowa and Nebraska will both kick in 10 percent.
U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, U.S. Rep Steve King and Lt. Gov. Patty Judge were among Iowa's political delegation in attendance. Gov. Dave Heineman headed the contingency from Nebraska. They all agree that when completed, the new bridge will spark economic development on both sides of the Missouri River.
"The Highway 34 bridge is an important project when it comes to growing southwest Iowa," Judge said. "You should be very proud today of breaking ground on this critical piece of your infrastructure. Bridges open up communities to travel, to trade and to business in ways that would not possible without them."
Heineman said the project is a good example of both states working together for the common good of the region.
"We have a history in Nebraska and Iowa, all across this border of ours, working together. This is another great example," Heineman said. "It's good for agriculture, it's good for rural economic development and a transportation infrastructure is very significant if we're going to improve and expand that economic development opportunity."
Mills County Supervisor Ron Kohn said he's optimistic the new bridge will bring new economic development opportunities to Mills County.
"I think it can increase the amount of business development in this area and that will help our tax situation throughout the county. That's one real positive thing about it." Kohn said. "I think new businesses coming in will mean new folks coming in, and new ideas help the community. I look forward to the development that's going to take place here."
Thursday's ceremony was especially significant for Glenwood banker Larry Winum, the workforce behind the project for the past 19 years, along with former Nebraska legislator Paul Hartnett of Bellevue.
"I'm especially happy for Larry Winum. So many good remarks were made about him – every single one of them deserved," King said. "He's been a bulldog on it. He's latched on to it. He's made sure that there aren't loose ends. He's pushed this thing all the way through.
"I know when the DOT commission sits down and somebody steps up to talk to them, they may not know what the subject matter is. When Larry Winum steps up to talk, they knew he was going to talk about the 34 bridge. That's been consistent throughout the state of Iowa, across Nebraska and out to Washington. Everybody that's here today knows who Larry Winum is."
Winum said he was gratified to see the project reach this stage, but noted that his work won't be complete until the bridge opens in late 2013 or early 2014.
"You kind of get a wide range of emotions," he said. "It's like anything, you work hard for something, you have your ups and your downs, and you wonder if it's ever going to happen. Then, finally the day comes. It's not done, but it sure looks like it's going to happen. It makes you feel good. Really, what it does, it makes you think, 'You know what, people do work together.' You don't always agree. There are challenges. You have to stay persistent.
"It doesn't happen because of one person. It happens because of a bunch of people."
Harkin ended his remarks by inviting everyone who was in attendance Thursday back to the ribbon cutting for the bridge's grand opening in three years.
"Meet me in the middle in 2013," Harkin said.
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MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Derek Griffith of Hudson, N.H., was awarded the 2012 Rookie of the Year at the recent Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS) Banquet held here.
Griffith, who turns 16 next month, finished eighth in the season standings, competing against a field that consisted of mostly seasoned veteran drivers.
Griffith was awarded a $1,000 gift certificate to AR Bodies and $300 from Jack's Competition Engines as part of the award. He was also presented a trophy for finishing eighth in the season standings, while car owners Louie Mechalides of Tyngsboro and John Griffith of Hudson, N.H., accepted a point fund check.
GSPSS founder Mike Parks thanked the Webber family, which operates both the Star and Hudson Speedways, for hosting three events to help the series get started in 2012. All three events were well attended, and will return next season as part of an 11-race schedule.
The series had six events in its inaugural season.
Bobby Cabral of Kingston, N.H., won the 2012 GSPSS championship with one win and five top-five finishes, but he will not be defending his title.
Griffith will next compete in New Smyrna, Fla., during Speedweeks. The half-mile oval holds race events nightly from Feb. 15-23.
In other local racing news, the Valenti Modified Series announced that the feature lineups will now be based on heat-race finishes rather than positions gained during those qualifying events. Teams will be allowed four tires per event rather than three.


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Luther's five match win streak came to an end tonight as Carleton defeated the Norse 3-2.
The Knights Will Corcoran (4) scored what proved to be the game winner at 79:27. The Knights held a 2-0 lead at halftime thanks to a Branden McGarrity goal at 15:17, and a Luther own goal at 25:15.
J W Slauson (5) pulled the Norse to within one at 54:12, assisted by Logan Martell (3) and Brock Arend (4). Arend (6) scored the final goal of the night at 87:12 assisted by Slauson (5).
The loss gives Luther an overall record of 9-4-0, while Carleton improved to 8-1-3.
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To Moberly School District teachers
Moberly Public School faculty members were presented "Super Grants" during the Tuesday night regular meeting of the Board of Education.
Matt Crist, president of the Moberly Public School Foundation, presented the seven grants totaling $6,420. A picture of the winners will appear later in the Monitor-Index.
Also before the meeting, Board Pres. Jeff Lawrence presented members of the girl's golf team with certificates for their state level performance.
It was announced that the Senior Citizen Appreciation Dinner would be April 5 with the play presentation of "About Maine."
It was also announced that the Missouri School Board Association spring regional meeting would be May 1 at Fulton.
Laura Beeler presented the communication arts district-wide program evaluation/reports. Jim Johnson gave the board the special programs district wide program evaluation/reports.
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"A selection of the Wisteria Lane Book Club, at least desperate housewife found it 'inspirational.'" Diana Loevy's tip on what you could say to a book club members who balk at the idea of reading Madame Bovary
Looking for a way to revitalize your book club? How about reading Isabel Allende's Zorro and having members dress up in capes or serapes? Yes, it could lead to swordfights over the guacamole. But such ideas abound in Diana Loevy's loopy The Book Club Companion (Berkley), which brims with recipes, etiquette rules, pet-care tips, decorating ideas, and fashion advice, all wrapped around reading lists full of descriptions of books that might have been written by their authors' mothers. In her several sections on four-footed intruders, she stops just short of suggesting that you shoot Fido with tranquilizing darts before your book group shows up at your place. And if you think product placement in the movies is out of control, wait until you see all her plugs for titles from the Penguin Group in this book from an imprint of – that's right — the Penguin Group. If Loevy knows the meaning of "conflict of interest," you see no evidence of it in this book.
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Loevy has a tip for groups that balk at reading Flaubert. "Selling Madame Bovary to the club: A selection of the Wisteria Lane Book Club, at least desperate housewife found it 'inspirational.'" Now there's an unbeatable endorsement for you. (You aren't going to complain just because it's ungrammatical, are you?) Elsewhere Loevy's advice is often as patrontizing as it is off the wall. She sounds almost apologetic about suggesting that book clubs may want to read Moby-Dick. "Don't you be rolling your eyes," she warns, because the novel is "brimming with meaning."
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The Boulder County commissioners were so taken aback by the conduct of anti-fracking protesters at a hearing Tuesday that they have announced a new security plan for future meetings on the matter.
The plan, outlined by the commissioners in a public statement Wednesday, calls for the removal of individuals who "elect not to participate in civil discourse," and the prosecution of people who threaten the safety of others at meetings.
The statement condemns the "bullying atmosphere" the board says was created by anti-fracking activists at Tuesday's hearing at the Boulder County Courthouse.
The meeting was held to discuss proposed oil and gas regulations, including those that would govern the drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. Its start was delayed for more than half an hour when protesters began chanting their opposition and demanding the commissioners resign if they refused to ban fracking.
Commissioners Will Toor, Cindy Domenico and Deb Gardner left the hearing room while the demonstrations were under way, even as some protesters yelled after them.
Upon returning, Domenico, chairwoman of the board, asked the crowd to "behave in a manner that is respectful" so the board would have a chance to hear everyone who wanted to speak.
"In my mind, the fundamental problem with the hearing we had last night was the behavior of a certain subset of the folks who were there that were really determined to intimidate anyone who had a different perspective," Toor said Wednesday. "In order to have a democratic process, you have to have an environment where everyone is able to safely express their opinions."
Other "troubling" behavior cited by the board in its statement included jeering of Wendy Wiedenbeck, a Denver-based community relations adviser for Encana Oil and Gas USA, during her presentation at the meeting and the "mob harassment, cursing and intimidation" some protesters engaged in as they followed Wiedenbeck to her car later.
"Suppressing alternative comments and shutting out voices through intimidation and fear is not part of the democratic process we hold dear," the commissioners' statement read. "Last night's effort by a small segment of attendees to threaten and intimidate a speaker walking to her car was nothing short of shameful. Public hearings should create a space for everyone to feel comfortable to participate."
Wiedenbeck, and Encana employee since 2004, said in an email that she has attended hundreds of public hearings on behalf of the company and has never encountered as much harassment as she did Tuesday. Even after trying to leave the area, she said, protesters followed her, blocked the path of her car and pounded on her windows.
"In my opinion, (the protesters' goal) was to intimidate and perhaps even to harm. It certainly felt that way," she wrote in her email. "It crosses a dangerous and ridiculous line when people believe that they have the right to treat another person that way. Does this group speak for the community of Boulder? I certainly hope not."
Boulder police were called to the scene after the meeting and took a report regarding the harassment, according to the city's online police blotter.
The commissioners are next scheduled to discuss the county's oil and gas rules Dec. 13, when they could vote to approve or deny them.


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Relationships may be more complicated than ever, but the eternal truth is, sex is - and should be - good. In order to help you get the most out of your sex life, you need advice from experts on both sides of the bed: Martin Downs, M.P.H., and Victoria Zdrok, Penthouse Pet and Ph.D.
My parents divorced in my early teens, and it seems like most of my relatives and buddies are either divorced or heading there. I recently married a woman I'm crazy about, but the high of being with her is spoiled by my constant fears about our relationship not working out. Can you give a few general rules that will help our relationship last?
Dr. Martin Downs says:
The first rule is, don't expect that "high" to last. Absolutely no one goes through life as husband and wife cooing at each other and making out all day. One day you're soul mates, the next, you're just her asshole husband and she's a fucking bitch. To stay happily married, you have to decide to love each other through the lows, too.
The second rule is, banish from your mind any thoughts of your marriage "not working out." Remember, when you got married, you vowed certain things. I suspect a lot of couples mumble through their wedding vows like they're reciting the Pledge of Allegiance: They don't really mean or even hear what they're saying. But think about what you promised–to stay together, no matter what, till death do you part. Or did you solemnly swear to play house until you get sick of each other?
If divorce is so common among your family and friends, you might think that's what everyone does when they're not happy. Instead, you should think of it as the nuclear option, the D-bomb. Even when you're pushed to the brink–and most couples get there sooner or later–don't be the one to drop the bomb.
I don't mean to be a total buzzkill about marriage; I just don't want you to panic and do something stupid the first time you have a real marital crisis. Most of the time, things are going to be fine, even sweet. So rule number three is, think about something else. Fussing about relationships is for single people. Married people ought to be able to take the relationship for granted. You should be thinking about what you'll be doing together next month or next year, not whether you'll still be together.
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The fact that you're trying to storm-proof your relationship is a good sign, since most men put little effort into their relationships. Most women need three things to keep them happy: attention, affection, and appreciation. Listen to your wife and express interest in what she says; show her you care by giving her cards, flowers, and other things that make most men gag; and express your love through hugs, kisses, and caresses.
You can significantly enhance your chances of relationship survival if you:
*Tackle the conflict; don't avoid it.
*Put your wife before your job.
*Give each other room for independent interests.
*Help with housework.
*Have plenty of sex.
*Keep the in-laws from intruding.
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too sad to blog
will be back in a week or so
trying to deal with the loss of my dog roscoe
pictured above are my two dogs
Roscoe and Brutus
Brutus in Black
Roscoe in Gray
Roscoe and Brutus were brothers
born of the same Australian Shepard Father
and different Golden Retriever Mothers
eight years old a piece... in great health
this weekend past Roscoe became ill
lethargic and weak.... I took him to the vet
the vet ran tests but tweedle dumb and tweedle dumber were too busy ringing up the bill to figure out what was causing his long list of symptoms
he died late Sunday night... early Monday morning
Lisa and I were there by his side when he passed
I am in great pain
gwadzilla archive with some images of the dogs
scroll down this gwadzilla archive for some more words about my dogs
I don't feel like doing much more than crying right now
-gwadzilla out
31 comments:
Joel - very sorry to hear.
- 7/11/2006
- ETJB said...
i'm sorry to hear this terrible news. i wish your family, especially you and brutus, the best.
- 7/11/2006
- hounddog said...
Hi Joel,
Always hard to loose a friend. Some of my best buddies have been dogs!
Hope you are feeling better soon.
- 7/11/2006
I'm very sorry to hear this. Hang in there.
- 7/11/2006
- the old bag said...
so, so very sorry
many thoughts
and wishes
sent your way
- 7/11/2006
- Lee said...
Very sad news... we're thinking about you.
- 7/11/2006
- airing out said...
I am so sorry.
- 7/11/2006
- zweirad said...
So sorry to learn of your family's loss. Roscoe is waiting for you and yours on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Try to think of the good times and let this heartbreak slide away.
- 7/11/2006
- Jill said...
My deepest condolences.
Thanks for the beautiful tribute.
- 7/11/2006
tough to lose a friend. be well.
- 7/11/2006
- Squirrel said...
Its crazy how big hearted folks can associate pain/sorrow. As I read the sad news I thought/felt some of your pain/sorrow as I teared up thinking of past buddies I've lost. Teri and I's hearts are with you big brutha.
- 7/12/2006
- gewilli said...
J man... my deepest sympathies...
I know what its like, its a deep deep pain. One that at moments like this when friends go through it i can dig up and start crying like it happened all over again.
revel in the joys and love that the noble dog brought to you and your family...
- 7/12/2006
- Crashmore said...
I'm very sorry to hear this. Loosing a dog like that is in many ways like loosing a family member.
Hang in there.
""If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans" ~" James Herriot
- 7/12/2006
- stupid said...
I'm so sorry to hear this.
- 7/12/2006
We are very sorry to hear such news up here in Baltimore.
I too have felt such loss.
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- 7/12/2006
- Akilles said...
Sorry for the loss. I am new to dogs - picking up our 8 week old mastiff next weekend - but doing the research on training and getting the house ready has made me feel like a dog guy already.
Be well.
- 7/12/2006
- Sooz said...
Oh geez. That's terrible. I'm sorry. It's always hard to lose a pet.
- 7/12/2006
Hi Joel,
I'm really sorry to hear about your dog. I know, from having read some of your comments from time to time, how attached you were to both of them. Just think of him being in doggy Heaven, chasing all the critters he wants and looking down to watch over all of you. He will always be with you. xoxo Meg
- 7/12/2006
- megan said...
makes my heart so sad for you and your family. these kinds of times aren't easy. dogs are the best. i am glad you had him and he had you for your time together. take care...
- 7/12/2006
- Chris & Kelly said...
So sorry to hear about your loss. The loss of a pet can only be appreciated by those who have loved a pet.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
- 7/12/2006
Hi Joel-
Hope you fee better. Very sorry for your loss of a good friend.
- 7/12/2006
- Capt. Jack Sparrow said...
I am so sorry for your loss. It's almost losing a child, when you adopt an animal into your family and life....
- 7/12/2006
- fatmarc said...
best wishes, as a dog lover, I know your pain all too well. god speed my friend, god speed.
- 7/12/2006
- ggdub said...
I think I'll have to make sure I give Rawley and Yoho extra long belly rubs tonight. Sorry for your loss. Here's a little humour:
Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
- Unknown
- 7/12/2006
- Surly Rider said...
sorry to hear man. Hope you and the family are handeling it well. How are the boys taking it?
- 7/12/2006
hey, i don't know you, and i've been a lurker on your blog for some time, but i know dogs -- you have my sympathy, man.
- 7/13/2006
- Manicmtbr said...
Sorry to hear. Glad he could be with you when it was his time.
- 7/13/2006
- random said...
sorry about your loss i know the dogs are your first born, we think of jackson the same way. think of him taking a longer walk in great place.
good thoughts
- 7/13/2006
- Chris said...
a good dog is a friend...family.
your tribute was moving and a true testament to your love for your friend.
don't let a single memory fade away.
- 7/14/2006
Hey man, I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
- 7/15/2006
- Arleigh said...
Losing a dog can be worse than losing a human. The pain they endure for us & the thoughts they can not put into words only makes it that much worse.
You & the family are in my thoughts.
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LONDON, Ont. — If you know the difference between a chimichanga and an empanada, you're probably already a fan of Mexican cuisine. If not, you may not realize what you're missing.
That's one reason a Canadian book publisher has just released a Mexican cookbook by an author from Las Cruces, N.M.
"It (Mexican food) is actually becoming extremely popular all across Canada and the States," says Martine Quibell, manager of publicity for Robert Rose Inc. of Toronto. "There is a huge demand for it right now and we're just trying to fill that market."
Kelley Cleary Coffeen, author of "200 Easy Mexican Recipes: Authentic Recipes from Burritos to Enchiladas," says her previous cookbook, "300 Best Taco Recipes," did very well in Canada.
"I think what we've seen is that Canada is very open and interested in this type of cuisine because you don't have those neighbourhood eateries, taquerias (taco shops), on the corner because the population is not reflective of that.
"So people really would like to learn how to cook good Mexican food."
In the introduction to her latest book, Cleary Coffeen writes: "Mexican cuisine is really about layering flavour upon flavour, adding freshness and spicy accents all at the same time."
You can take a basic taco — a soft corn tortilla with shredded beef, for example — "and depending what you layer it with, you can completely change the whole entree," she explains.
You can shred iceberg lettuce or change it up with a mix of greens that includes radicchio and arugula.
"There are so many different types of cheeses you can use. The basics are Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar, but you can move into Mexican cheeses and that just adds a different layer of flavour. And then of course your salsas completely change everything. You can do a green chili-based salsa or a tomato-based salsa or a citrus salsa. So that's what I mean by layering flavour."
Another thing she loves about Mexican cooking is the "simplicity in methods and variety of ingredients." It means there's lots of room for improvisation and for cooks to use ingredients that suit their tastes to "make it their own."
"What I really wanted to do in this book is give you the basics and the foundation for good Mexican cooking and then you can take it from there. If you're experimental in the kitchen, you can do some really wonderful things with all of these recipes."
And you needn't be afraid of the heat, says Cleary Coffeen. Although chilies and hot peppers are featured in some recipes, "Authentic Mexican food is rarely spicy. That's one of the very big misconceptions."
There are regions where the success of a Mexican dish is measured by the heat and New Mexico is one of them, she says. In Las Cruces, one of the chili capitals of the world, the hotter the better.
But more than heat, "taste, texture and freshness are essential" to good Mexican food, especially when it comes to selecting the right produce — buying the freshest ingredients available and not slicing and dicing until the last minute.
"Good Mexican cuisine is something that everyone can enjoy. If you want to spice up your Mexican food, you add salsa."
Melanie Wendt, co-owner of Under the Volcano, a Mexican restaurant in London, agrees. Only a couple of dishes on the menu are inherently spicy, she says.
"Everything else we make mild and then we can spice it up in a variety of ways" if that's what the customer wants. And a surprising number of people do.
Under the Volcano opened in 1974 and was not only the city's first Mexican restaurant, but it was also one of the first ethnic restaurants of any kind in the area, Wendt says.
Surprisingly, perhaps, Cleary Coffeen credits the Taco Bell fast-food chain with bringing "recognition" of Mexican food to a wider North American audience. Millions of Mexican families had moved to the United States from 1942 to 1964 to work, mainly in the produce industry in southern California, and brought with them their recipes and cooking methods. But when Taco Bell opened its first franchise in the early '60s, it "created a phenomenon that connected with a culture," not just in the American southwest but nationally and then internationally.
There has been some "Americanization" of Mexican food, says Cleary Coffeen. Burritos and fajitas, for example, were developed in the U.S. and are not traditional Mexican fare. But it's more a case of "building upon" authentic Mexican cuisine than changing it, she says.
Her book is being distributed in Canada, the U.K. and Australia, as well as the U.S., and she says she made a conscious effort to use ingredients that are readily available everywhere. In some cases, she also offers suggestions for substitutions.
"It's a part of our culture now," she says. "It's a true passion that we have for Mexican cuisine."


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Dont ask some oil country tubular goods (OCTG) buyers about whether there is looming overcapacity in North America; its already here, they believe.
Sentiment ranges from optimism about the potential for shale play business and a pickup in offshore activity to downright bearishness among some traders and distributors.
"Effectively, the North American market, including Mexico, is totally self-sufficient," one trader said. "You can get anything you want from the mills on short notice. Anyone that says different is dreaming."
Thats left some traders who dont like to carry inventory holding thousands of tons that they dont want, he said. "You have almost 2,000 rigs running. The phones should be ringing off the hook. People should be desperate. But right now prices are falling."
Buying is slow in part because there are two separate markets: the shale plays, which use "P" grades and other alloy grades of OCTG, and the commodity carbon market, which largely has been saturated by lower-priced welded OCTG from South Korea, the trader said.
Even on the seamless side, U.S. Steel Corp. and Vallourec SA alone should be able to service the high-end U.S. shale market well, especially once Vallourec completes its new OCTG mill in Youngstown, Ohio, late this year, the trader said. Plus, Tenaris SA already has seamless facilities in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and recently commissioned a new seamless mill in Veracruz, Mexico, both of which can supply the high-end seamless market in the United States, as well as Canada and Mexico.
The big mills probably saw the shale boom coming and built to what they thought needed capacity would be, he said. Assuming offshore activity picks up again, the premium seamless market in North America should be in decent shapebut if offshore continues to drag, the premium seamless market also could be at risk of big overcapacity in the North American Free-Trade Agreement (Nafta) region, he cautioned.
But the real problem isnt so much domestic capacity as it is the structure of distribution in the United States, where only a handful of distributors have alliances with domestic mills while many more depend largely on imports, the trader said. "Those people (without a domestic connection) are going to buy import. It doesnt matter how much capacity you have here. If they dont have the ability to buy that product, they have to buy it somewhere else." Even while traders might not be as busy as theyd like, offshore tons will continue to come into the market because some customers have no choice but to buy from overseas.
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She should be careful. The last time they made a film together, he cheated on his wife.
For the first time since "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" in 2005, the pair will co-star together -- this time in the character-driven drama "By the Sea," Universal Pictures announced Friday.
Jolie wrote the script and will direct the film, with Pitt producing.
I guess that means five or six of their kids will co-star.
"I am very happy to continue my relationship with (Universal Pictures chair Donna Langley) and the entire Universal team as I finish 'Unbroken' and begin work on 'By The Sea,'" Jolie said in a statement. "They have created a very special place for storytellers, and I look forward to the continued passion and support they have provided to me as a filmmaker."
In a 2012 interview with E! News, Jolie said she and Pitt had "an idea" for a movie they wanted to do together. In May, she reportedly said, "I wrote something a few years ago for Brad and me. Just for fun. Just an independent little art piece. Because we don't get to do those as much as we'd like. But it's something really small and experimental."
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Corrective Chiropractic and Stacia's Mastery and Body Mind Spirit Massage hosted a 250th birthday party Wednesday evening for the historic Fenimore house that they have occupied off Lancaster Pike for several years.
Members of the Hockessin community, patients, Hockessin Business Association members and Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce members based in Kennett Square, Pa. were among those who filled the Fenimore house and enjoyed refreshments and traded business cards in some old fashioned networking.
Dr. Chad Laurence of Corrective Chiropractic knew of the Fenimore house's history after doing some research at the Hockessin Library about the spot he chose to locate his office almost 10 years ago, he said. He learned that it was used as an infirmary to care and treat Colonial and British soldiers from the battle of the Brandywine during the Revolutionary War. And 75 years later, during the Civil War, and some argue that the home that became known as "Strathworth" was used as a part of the Underground Railroad.
"I knew the 250th anniversary was coming up so I wanted to celebrate this history with the folks of Hockessin and the local business community," Laurence said.
He pointed out that the building had returned to its use as a healthcare center with his Corrective Chiropractic and neighbor Body, Mind, Spirit Healing Massage, owned by Laurie Matamoros.
Matamoros said she too was fascinated with the history of the Fenimore home.
"I have several customers who knew the previous owners," she said. "It was used by the British during the Revolutionary War. Isn't that fascinating?"
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cheryl Kuhn said the birthday part was a splendid idea.
"I think people are not aware of this history," Kuhn said. "They learn about history when they walk in the door. And the ability to network is fabulous. That's why the chamber is here."
Woodside Farm Creamery provided ice cream flavors, Chefs' Haven of Hockessin showcased various dishes and appetizers and Robyn's Nest Catering served hot hors d'oeuvres at the. Body Mind Spirit Massage also served catered food, courtesy of Domaine Hudson.
Among those attending the part was Joe Agro, of Wilmington, who brought his twin daughters, Poppy and Olive, 4.
"I came to see Dr. Chad and it's always fun coming out with the kids," Agro said.
Another patient, Daniel Rappa, of Hockessin, brought his mother, Sherry, to the open house party.
"Growing up, my mom used to tell me about stories about how this house was part of the Underground Railroad," Rappa said. "I brought her out because she's never been here before."
Chuck and Ali Whitney, of Limestone Hills, came about because they wanted to see the home where their brother-in-law, Bobby Fenimore, grew up.
The Fenimore House was built by the Dixon family in 1763. Today the house still retains most of its historic charm, boasting polished hardwood floors, beautiful 18th century shelving and closets, 6 fireplaces, 19th century door handles and 20-inch granite walls.
Check back later for a complete photo gallery of the Fenimore celebration in Hockessin.


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U.K. Green Deal Housing Accreditation Program
With the passage of the Energy Act of 2011, the United Kingdom created a unique Green Deal program to encourage owners of residential and non-residential properties in England to upgrade their buildings to the latest in green technologies to save energy and reduce carbon emissions.
The beauty of the program—embodied in the PAS2030 technical document written by the British Standards Institute—is that it creates a new financial framework to facilitate the installation of fixed energy efficiency measures to existing properties without any upfront payments by the property owner. The installations are instead funded by a surcharge on energy bills attached to the property so that if the householder or business owner ever moves, the new owner takes on the payments. The entire program operates on a Golden Rule principle, which means that the energy cost savings as a result of the measures will exceed the actual loan repayment costs for loans, which will be structured for up to 25 years.
The entire Green Deal process is consumer-driven, based on initial inquiries made by the householder, business owner, or tenant. An advisor will visit the property to carry out an in-depth assessment of the property and recommend the relevant energy savings measures in a Green Deal Plan. The actual retrofitting of new energy-savings systems to the property will be managed by a Green Deal Provider.
The program calls for energy suppliers to deliver measures that will provide overall lifetime carbon dioxide savings of 154 million tons, equivalent to the emissions from 700,000 homes each year. It's estimated that energy investment suppliers will invest nearly £3 billion (approximately $4.5 billion). Current government estimates are that £21 billion (approximately $33 billion) in capital spending will take place under the program by 2022.
Accreditation is Crucial
One of the most critical elements of making PAS2030 successful is the law's requirement that all Green Deal Installers must be accredited for the types of equipment they install—from HVAC to boilers, insulation, lighting, solar, and many other systems. This guarantees that every retrofit meets the stringent quality control requirements of the program, but it also places a burden on each company and every installer to be accredited before they can go any work under PAS2030.
When the program launched in early 2012, installers could visit the Green Deal Manager site and download a Word document template for completion before their company could be certified. Inspectors would visit sites installed by each company to check the quality of the work done, and if approved, the Installer had to complete the Word document and upload it to the Green Deal Manager site. This wasn't an ideal solution, for a pair of reasons. First, not all installer personnel were computer literate, so some people had trouble downloading, completing, and uploading forms. Second, this approach wasn't secure. The Word document could be lost, corrupted, or otherwise unusable.
Graham Jack, owner and managing director of Green Deal Manager, sought a solution that would be much easier for people to use and would also guarantee the security of the all-important accreditation documents. He worked with one of his regular computer system supplier partners, Wimbleton Cross Ltd., based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire, to develop a system that would work. And they did.
Secure, Server-Based PDF Solution
David Owens, Managing Director of Wimbleton Cross, assessed the situation and decided on the use of the Portable Document Format (PDF) as the answer to multiple needs. He and Graham Jack decided that PDFs would allow them to create templates that met each of the 30 different accreditation documents needed, along with as many as 20 document subsets related to each of those 30, with the end result being PDFs that could be form-filled online in real time so that no one had to download or upload files. The PDFs could be secured easily as well, and as forms are updated to meet changing information needs or as Installers add to their systems accreditations, they can all be merged together so that each company's certifications are neatly contained in one file set.
"This approach was all quite theoretical until we discovered the server-based PDF tools that would let us manage the process this way," Owens said. "After assessing several different providers, we narrowed our potential vendors to Adobe Systems Incorporated and activePDF® Inc. We chose the latter because they were so much less expensive, provided the performance features we needed and their products were so easy to use."
Wimbleton Cross began about two years ago building their solution for Green Deal Manager using the activePDF Toolkit and the activePDF Portal products. It only took two days to build a prototype system and it's been running successfully now for about 18 months. "Since the activePDF products are server-based we can maintain complete control over our PDF templates to ensure security and privacy as well as make it easier for Providers to file their documents without any downloading or uploading," Owens explained.
Toolkit provides all the functionality needed for form-filling from databases. Users can append, extract and stitch pages, create cover sheets on-the-fly, attach headers and footers, embed watermarks, stamp text into PDFs and create bookmarks. It supports conversion of more than 40 image types to PDF. You also get native 40- and 128-bit PDF encryption and decryption. Portal hosts PDFs behind Green Deal Manager's firewall, enabling users to view documents while protecting them from unauthorized distribution or tampering. Users can do standard page manipulations as well as add annotations, text, shapes and callouts—while still maintaining centralized control at the server level for enforcing business guidelines and load balancing for the nationwide accreditation process. Browser-based, Portal doesn't require a separate PDF reader or any other third-party software or plug-ins, and it even lets Providers save their work in progress and come back to it later, with no loss of data.
"The system we built uses an ASP.net web application linked to a Microsoft SQL 2008 database," Owens added. "We have stored procedures that are called to load the documents from the templates. We store each Provider's documents and any changes to them by copying them into user tables. We link them to call tables that come with activePDF Portal and it stores all of the changes. It's a typical web solution in that we use our own code to call the link base to load and access the information and portray it over to the web browser. There's a UI, which is separate from our data access layer that sits on top of our true database."
In use, Installers can log onto the Green Deal Manager web site, select the area of expertise in which they're applying for accreditation, and type their information into the appropriate PDF. Since it's actually only a copy of the original template, there's no danger of anyone damaging or destroying a document and the PDFs of course are reusable. Each completed PDF is editable and viewable by everyone in the subscribed company, at the business level, and there are versions that are only applicable to the technical people who work on PAS2030 installations. If a particular Installer handles installations in related areas of technology, they can simply click on links embedded in each master technology PDF to go directly to any related technology accreditation documents.
"This last item is truly important to Installers because they don't have to interrupt their form-filling of a master document to go find and complete related documents," Owens said. "This provides tremendous flexibility, whether the candidate is a large company with thousands of installers—each of whom must be accredited—or whether you're a one-man band. It's all an easy process."
Bullet-Proof Solution for the U.K.
The Green Deal Manager solution has already been well received by the industry in general, but it will get a real performance test in the next few months, when the volume of accreditation seekers ramps up to prepare for a major installation push in the next year.
"We feel this system will stand up well to high volume demand because we currently have more than 500 concurrent users on the system at any one time and no one has experienced a problem yet. When you multiply those 500 users time 30 PDF documents and as many as 20 versions of each for all of the specialties involved—we feel the activePDF system will handle it easily. We did rigorous testing before launch and we couldn't break it. We couldn't ask for more. We know that activePDF products can produce, manipulate and manage more than one million PDFs per day.
"There were lots of software products out there that thought they could do this, but they couldn't," Owens said. "It came down to two server-based solutions, activePDF and Adobe, and no one else. The only alternatives were solutions built on the Adobe platform already, but they didn't do everything we needed and they were cost prohibitive, since it costs £25,000 just for their server. activePDF costs a fraction of that, and if we approach potential limits for the volume of users we serve, we'll just add another server and keep going."
Tim Sullivan is the founder, president and CEO of activePDF, and has more than 30 years of software development and management experience.
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Peter Gabriel, "And I'll Scratch Yours" (Real World), ***
If "Scratch My Back," the first part of Peter Gabriel's ambitious song-swap with other artists, was underwhelming, its companion album is a more satisfactory endeavor. This time out it's the artists who Gabriel covered so sleepily on "Scratch My Back" taking on his work, mostly to good and occasionally fascinating result. David Byrne certainly gets things off to a funky start with his grooving, club-ready rendition of "I Don't Remember," while Bon Iver's airy, keening tones are well fit for "Come Talk to Me" and Regina Spektor sinks into the melodic beauty of "Blood of Eden.
Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, "Wig Out at Jagbags" (Matador), ***
The broad-reaching sixth album by Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks was inspired by his recent live in Berlin and recorded in Amsterdam, but there's no mistaking it as an American rock album. The 12-songs set makes its nods to punk ("Rumble at the Rainbo"), grunge ("Scattegories") and prototypical indie rock of the Weezer/Wilco variety throughout, but with onetime Pavement cohort Remko Schouten co-porducing, "Jagbags" finds its heart in jammy psychedelia, bookended by the staccato artiness of the opening "Planetary Motion" and the trippy expanse of "Surreal Teenagers," while "Cinnamon and Lesbians" sounds like a compact Grateful Dead. Malkmus and company just keep getting better, to the point where we're barely entertaining thoughts of a Pavement reunion anymore.New & Noteworthy:
Kid Ink, "My Own Lane" (Tha Alumnia Music Group/88 Classic/RCA): The Los Angeles rapper teams up with Chris Brown, Tyga, Pusha T and others on his sophomore album.
Lecrae, "Church Clothes 2" (Reach): The Christian rapper's second mixtape follows the Grammy Award-winning "Gravity" album and features guest appearances by B.o.B., Bun B and more.
Legion of the Damned, "Ravenous Plague" (Napalm): The Dutch thrash metal group gets the year off to a cheerful start on its seventh studio album.
John Newman, "Tribute" (Universal Republic): The British singer brings his debut album Stateside after a No. 1 debut in his homeland and hit singles such as "Lose Me Again" and "Cheating."
Self Defense Family, "Try Me" (Deathwish): The New York state punk group switches its name (from End of the Year) for its fourth studio album.
Toy, "Join the Dots" (Heavenly): The psychedelic rock outfit from Britain reunite with producer Dan Carey for their second album, which came out last month in the U.K.From The Vaults
Blood, Sweat & Tears, "The Complete Columbia Singles" (Real Gone); Kutless, "Icon" (BEC/Universal)Soundtracks
Gustavo Santaolalla, "August: Osage County" (Sony Classics); Various Artists, "The Wolf of Wall Street" (Virgin)


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News..Exclusives..Relationships..Everything You Need To Know & YES The Word of God
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Between Yvonne Nelson and Iyanya
52 comments:
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 18:33
YYvonne u too dey mk noise untop manReplyDeleteReplies
D gal is simply confused. Ur waist remix cumn soon.Delete
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 18:38
oh pls.....is dat not how she was saying she was not in a relationship with iyanya and started disturbing us on twitter when they had a little issue? if u believe this girl,u will believe anything!..ReplyDelete
- Aboki na mallam09 January, 2013 18:39
How will this information help me in my GTbank interview tomorrow?ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 21:54
Go and study for your interview oh and leave the blog for now. good luck.Delete
- Anonymous13 January, 2013 11:37
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 19:11
That one na their bizness ,next pls!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 19:25
Dang girl. The H factor falling ya handReplyDelete
Happy New Year my peoplezz!!!!! Wat up! Wat up! What have i missed so far? Can someone pls bring me up to speed. Has Ladun revealed herself? Has Lucabracee come out of the closet? Who got cyber bitch slapped while i was away? Gimi all the gist mahn!ReplyDelete
I know what y'all are asking. Yup yup. The answer is Yes! I was in naija for the holidays, albeit a very short time :( but a short time well spent and well grooved **hehehehe - evil laff**Replies
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 20:18
Mwaaah. I know you have answers to all the questions.Delete
See, Naija isn't so bad. Kisses to your kids.
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 20:38
Is this really you ??? Welcome please don't disappear again pleaseDelete
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 20:46
Yaaaaaaaaaaay! And it gets better. Welcum bk Maxi darling we don miss u taya o. Wehn Lucabracee came bk I was wondering when u go return. Ur dp is beautiful. U for show us full picture of ur face na.Delete
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 20:50
Good to see you MaxiDelete
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 21:01
Welcome back. I have really missed you. How was your stay in Nigeria?Delete
ah great to see u my sista, welcome. u hav two kids? wow dats wondaful. Y is ur pics so small. I want to c u fullyDelete
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 21:56
The stories are here to read have a full read madam full of yourself. what's your own with Luca? This is a new year stop the bitchiness you this child.Delete
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 22:05
Oluwa maximus were have you been. You did us 419 and dissaper abi. Glad to see your back. Where is chocolate you bought for LL readers?Delete
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 22:22
Loooool. The faggot Luca is still sitting in his fairy closet. The blog queer don't wanna come out. How you been missy? Been a minuteDelete
#so solide crew#
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 22:37
Welcome maxiDelete
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 22:44
Anon 21.56Delete
Hater oshi...ur buzy preachn to som'n dat dis is a new year but u started by calln her 'madam full of urself'. Aunty new year make u sef try comot the log wey dey inside ur eye. I see ppl are abt to continue their maximus skin color hating in 2013. Abeg make una sofri sofri wit d obvious hate...D babe don reveal her pics...sour belle wan kill una. God4bid fr d kind of hate on dis blog. tufiakwa
- Pakistani Beauty09 January, 2013 22:58
anonymous 21:56 I can smell so much envy from your comment. And its so fucking obvious your someone popular on this blog who came to comment with an anonymous tag. smh coward. Maxi darl longest time welcome darlDelete
- Anonymous10 January, 2013 07:56
Welcome back Maxi.Delete
Luca came to Naija and got kidnapped. His rich father refused to come up with the ransome. So the kidnappers got tired of feeding and dumped him in a village in Jalingo
Well, that's word on the street but I think you and Luca came to Naija for a lil love tryst. Confess darling.
- Anonymous10 January, 2013 10:30
And the bitch is back!Delete
Hmmmmm why have all the popular commentors refused to welcome maximum back? Hmmmmm beef tins. Welcome back princess we thot you we're gone for gudDelete
- Anonymous10 January, 2013 11:39
yes Ladun has revealed herself buh she just gave us a glimpse.she hasn't fully come out just like you too.here's the link to her pictures see if you can spot herDelete
yes Ladun has revealed herself buh she just gave us a glimpse.she hasn't fully come out just like you too.here's the link to her pictures see if you can spot herDelete
yes Ladun has revealed herself buh she just gave us a glimpse.she hasn't fully come out just like you too.here's the link to her pictures see if you can spot herDelete
yes Ladun has revealed herself buh she just gave us a glimpse.she hasn't fully come out just like you too.here's the link to her pictures see if you can spot herDelete
- BONARIO'S FATHER10 January, 2013 11:54
madam anon 21,56 I think I have to agree with the rest, you are a sore hater. How can you look at her pics and call her a child? Pesin wey don born two pikinets comot you dey call child. How many you ma don born you wey bin old mama? Una get mout for dis blog sha. Eh pa @maximus I dobale dey greet you oDelete
- Nsenile10 January, 2013 13:25
Wow maximus is dat u fr ril???? Kai ppl will hate on u tire nw u showd ur picsur. Ur hotDelete
Thanks for the love, my tweedies!Delete
@Anon 07:56, hahahahahaha. Your comment got me in stitches mami
@Bonario's Father, Lmao. Go on 'wichyor' bad-self papi
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 00:15
Pakistani beauty or whatever stinking colonial name you call yourself. I am anon while you stay a paki. maxi get on with it. people go and come on this blog so what's the big deal. bonario's boyfriend, her thinking is like a child you dumb asshole. i guess you just floated from the other blog cos they found out you were gay.Delete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 00:17
Find a new word, hater was last popular in the 80s. why did she mention luca's name? once a bitch always a bitch. now shut the fuck up Anonymous09 January, 2013 22:44Delete
- Drug Addict!09 January, 2013 20:56
to think av
been making
serious noise
on this blog
asking when her
Royal blog higness
shall return. finally uv
come bk. The only gist
I hav fr u is that there
is an evil bitch commenter
called @Billie jean. the girl
needs som'n to knock some
sense into her filthy brain
I bet u can do the job Maximus
Welcome bk dear. No more run
aways plzReplies
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 21:57
you are not billie goat, then?Delete
- Drug Addict!09 January, 2013 22:50
I kept sayingDelete
I wasn't billie shit
but no one seemed
to bliv me. Now u don
bliv abi? I can now rest
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 23:05
I'll keep looking. I'm not yet convinced.Delete
Whats all thiis noise about this Iyana guy for Christ sakes? Just that one song and una no wan let us rest? Who cares about him? Who gives a shit about this Yvonne? I don't even know who she is or what she does. Enuff already. PleaseReplyDeleteReplies
- Drug Addict!09 January, 2013 22:55
Oh shut the fuck up. Forever hating low down nasty biatchDelete
dont blame the hype o, na proceeds of money laundering dey talk…let him come out publicly in front of me and swear by ogun god of thunder that he has not helped politicians and some female….do money laundry before..dont worry when govt change their noise will reduce
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 22:47
Nonya pls drown ...hater oshiiiiReplyDelete
- Anonymous09 January, 2013 23:22
But Nonya is right, in my case I don't know Iyana or even heard his song/songs but I see him all over blogs. As for Yvonne N, it takes two to love, keep searching till u find d right one, there is nothing super special about you IMO.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous10 January, 2013 08:09
every1 hatingReplyDelete
- Anonymous10 January, 2013 08:14
Oh yvonne,please go get yourself a man and stop disturbing me here,ur mates are getting married every saturday ure there saying u nt in a relationshipReplyDelete
- Anonymous10 January, 2013 08:16
@Anon 23:22, did u say u havnt heard Iyanya's song?are u beefing or u are for realReplyDelete
- Anonymous10 January, 2013 10:47
iyanya and Yvonne,what a funny combinationReplyDelete
- Anonymous10 January, 2013 10:49
long fingered Yvonne,how do u feel each time u remember you are single?its not sometin u should be proud of i must sayReplyDelete
- Anonymous10 January, 2013 10:50
YES OOOO!!!!!!!!!!yVONNE,uR wAiSt ShAlL sOOn B rEmIxDReplyDelete
- Anonymous10 January, 2013 10:57
Iyanya is dating Yvonne ans she is denying it,for what reason,is he not man enough?why do something when you know you wont be proud of it?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous10 January, 2013 11:27
LWKM,what wont i read on Ladun's blogReplyDelete
- Asaajuomo10 January, 2013 16:08
Yvonnne is ma opeke! Inyanyun bkafu oo,else i lay u wit tunda boltReplyDelete
- Asaajuomo10 January, 2013 16:11
Yvonne is ma gurl o! Inyanyun bkafu! Else i lay u wit tunda boltReplyDelete


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Circa 1900
A large lantern having opalescent white art glass panels set in an age-darkened cast bronze frame with a greek key and bellflower motif. Due to the antique nature of this fixture, there may be some nicks or imperfections in the glass.
Current height: 55"
Minimum height: 39"
Overall: 16-3/4" diameter
Can be UL listed for use in dry or damp environments.
2 Edison sockets, maximum 75 watts per socket
1 fixture total available.
On display at our Greenwich showroom.


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A state Supreme Court decision and a veto by Gov. Jay Nixon have cost Missouri cities and counties at least $43 million in lost tax revenues that they otherwise could have collected from the sale of cars, trucks and boats, according to figures compiled by a state senator.
A state Supreme Court decision and a veto by Gov. Jay Nixon have cost Missouri cities and counties at least $43 million in lost tax revenues that they otherwise could have collected from the sale of cars, trucks and boats, according to figures compiled by a state senator.
The estimate of lost tax revenues is being used by Sen. Mike Kehoe as one of his main arguments why lawmakers should enact a measure reinstating local taxes on vehicles bought from other states or sold in private deals between Missouri residents. The bill, which already has won initial Senate approval, is expected to receive a second vote this week that would send it to the House.
The legislation was prompted by a Missouri Supreme Court decision last year that said local sales taxes cannot be levied when vehicle purchases are made in another state. The ruling also applied to cars sold by one person to another, because sales taxes only can be collected from retail businesses. The court said a local "use tax" could be charged on such vehicles, but only if approved by local voters.
Almost all counties and municipalities had been collecting the tax on out-of-state vehicle sales before the Supreme Court's decision, but less than half had a voter-approved "use tax" and so have been unable to keep collecting the revenue.
State lawmakers reacted to the Supreme Court decision by passing a bill last May that would have allowed local governments to collect the tax. But Nixon vetoed the measure and said voters should have a say in whether the tax should be imposed. Some lawmakers launched an effort to override Nixon's veto over concerns that Missouri car dealers were at a competitive disadvantage, because customers were going out of state to avoid paying local vehicle taxes. The veto-override attempt ultimately failed.
Now lawmakers are trying again to re-instate the local taxes.
"Who in their right mind would think it is right for the state of Missouri that we would tax our own local businesses, but not those out-of-state," said Sen. Jay Wasson, R-Nixa.
This year's Senate bill would try to alleviate the governor's concerns. Republican Sen. Mike Kehoe, a former Jefferson City car dealership owner, said it's a "new version for the same conversation."
The bill would allow local governments to start collecting the sales tax immediately after Nixon's signature. But it would also require local governments to put a "repeal" vote on the ballot sometime between November 2014 and November 2016 in which voters would be asked whether they want to keep the local tax.
Kehoe said he thought his bill would be a "bit more palatable" to Nixon than the version he vetoed, because it lets voters decide whether to keep the tax.
One Senator said she was "a little nervous" about how the bill would allow taxes to be collected immediately without voter approval. But Minority Leader Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City, said she still wants the bill's end result.
Since the issue has been unresolved, counties and municipalities lost $43 million in revenue between April and December 2012, according to figures compiled by Kehoe's office. During that period, $1.4 billion in motor vehicle sales were not subject to local sales taxes. Missouri dealers sold $5.1 billion worth of vehicles, which were subject to local taxes.
At the time of Nixon's veto, just 43 of Missouri's 114 counties and more than 90 of the roughly 950 municipalities had the ability to continue to collect a sales tax on cars not bought at Missouri dealers. Under the Senate bill, these local governments would not have to hold a "repeal" vote and currently can collect taxes on motor vehicles not purchased from Missouri car dealers.
With Kehoe's bill still in the legislative process, some counties are looking to fix the problem on their own. At least 18 counties or municipalities have placed "use taxes" on the April ballot that would apply to vehicles sold in other states or between individuals, according to Americans for Prosperity, a group that advocates for lower taxes and limited government.
The vehicle tax bill is SB182
Legislature: http://www.moga.mo.gov


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Ballot Measure Mandates Condom Use for Adult Films
Tension is rising in Los Angeles as voters make a hard choice this Election Day. But it isn't just political leadership that has the county tied up in knots. Instead, by voting for Measure B, citizens will be rapping up a law requiring pornographic movie performers to use condoms on the set.
"The testing program is the nation's best and toughest," notes James Lee, chief spokesman for the "No on B" campaign of the industry standard, which requires STD tests every two to four weeks.
Measure B, or the "Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act" has been supported widely by the public health community but decried as a job-loser by production companies and local business organizations alike.
Pornography performers are divided, with some worrying that there will be fewer job opportunities if the measure passes, and others claiming they will feel safer with the law in place.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the largest community-based HIV/AIDS medical provider in the nation, has raised $350,000 in support of Measure B, while the pornography industry production companies have raised $111,375 to counter it, through a "No on Government Waste Committee." Calling the measure frivolous, opponents of the bill say the industry's existing testing standards are enough to keep workers safe.
But that may not be enough, said Dr. Jeffrey D. Klausner, former director of STD prevention and control services in San Francisco, who supports Measure B.
"The testing is inadequate, and misses two out of three existing sexually transmitted infections," said Klausner, who teaches Medicine and Global Health at UCLA. He notes that the permit requirement is particularly important, because it allows for the establishment of more rigorous testing standards.
But Lee says that at the end of the day, voters will be swayed by the threat of job loss over concerns about public health.
"In 1998 the industry switched to exclusively using condoms by choice after an HIV-infection was reported by a performer," Lee told EDGE. "They found sales dropped by 30 percent, because consumers of these products don't want to see condoms."
The "No on B" campaign snagged support of several area newspapers, like the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Daily News, along with political groups like the county Republican Party, Log Cabin Republicans and the local chambers of commerce. The Times editorial said the loss of jobs could cripple the local entertainment economy.
"Porn is estimated to be a $1-billion to $2-billion industry, employing thousands of sound, lighting, stage, technical and other crew members and post-production workers in between gigs in more-mainstream film and television productions," read the editorial.
The Valley Industry and Commerce Association reiterates this claim, noting that the local entertainment industry is already hurting for jobs.
"We are concerned about the potential job loss in the San Fernando County," says VICA president Stuart Waldman. "Everyone knows someone who has lost a job of some kind as the entertainment industry has increasingly left Los Angeles, so people will vote with their pocketbooks."
As for the actors, some, like Darren James and Derrick Burts, both of whom are HIV-positive, have supported the measure, while others like Jessica Drake and James Deen have been outspoken critics, noting that they fear pornographic production will leave Los Angeles if safe sex becomes the norm.
"They are split right down the middle in the porn industry," said Michael Weinstein, the president of AIDS Healthcare Foundation. "These people are dependent on their producers to work, but at the end of the day, no worker on a construction site would really prefer to dangle 30 stories above the pavement."