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This article below is from the Austin Business Journal today. It's a recurring scenario for Austin, where those who don't like the local Austin laws or ordinances passed by Austin Lawmakers take their case to the State Legislature and push for laws that supersede or nullify local Austin laws. The Texas Legislature is forbidden by the Texas Constitution from passing laws that target specific cities, but somehow they wiggle around that by passing State Laws which in fact accomplish the same thing. Now, they are going after Austin's so-called McMansion Ordinance, which was approved last June 2006, and which limits the sizes of homes that can be built in certain areas.
I'm neither for or against the Austin McMansion Ordinance. It's one of those issues where I can clearly see both the pros and cons, but the issue was studied to death and the law was a compromise between many different factions with opposing interests. I can live with that.
Bill takes hard look at home sizes
Austin Business Journal – Wednesday, February 28, 2007
A bill recently filed in the Texas Legislature could essentially nullify an Austin city ordinance that restricts home sizes in certain neighborhoods.
Rep. Edmund Kuempel (R-Seguin) has filed House Bill 1736, which would require that cities only regulate home size on one of three criteria: impervious cover, footprint of the lot or floor-to-area ratio. An ordinance passed in 2006 by the Austin City Council limited home sizes on all three criteria–an effort to stem new construction not in keeping with the character of Austin's more established neighborhoods.
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I was reading the news short posted below, regarding falling Luxury Home prices in California, and noting that the "average" prices of "Luxury Homes" in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego range between $2M and $3M (see article below)
What is considered a Luxury Home in Austin? $750,000 and above if you talk to agents such as our fellow Keller Williams agent Dee Shultz who specializes in Luxury Homes in Austin.
$750K would get you a "move-up" tract home in many parts of California and would not be considered a Luxury Home. But in Austin, $750K will put you in a fairly impressive home. Builders I've talked to recently confirm the $750K mark. That's about the price-point where you start seeing tiled roofs and the type of expensive custom finish-outs and details that separate a custom luxury home from a mearly well built custom home in the $600,000's to $700,000 range.
What's the average sales price of an Austin Luxury Home? In Austin in 2006, 661 Homes sold for a price greater than $750K for an average sales price of $1,257,241. The highest price sale in Austin in 2006 was a home that sold for $4,525,000. At present, there are about 700 homes listed for sale in Austin at $750K or higher, which is about 10% of the total current homes listed.
From Realtor Magazine Online:
California Luxury Home Prices See First Slip Since '04
During last year's fourth quarter, luxury home prices in California declined for the first time since 2004 and sellers received fewer multiple offers, according to a report by First Republic Bank in San Francisco.
The bank tracks the price of numerous upscale homes across the state. "The housing market is softening from its runaway pace and heading toward a balanced market," says First Republic Chief Credit Officer David Lichtman. The latest index shows:
Los Angeles values slipped 0.8 percent from the third quarter of 2006 to the fourth quarter and were up 2.9 percent from a year ago. The average luxury home in Los Angeles is now $2.35 million.
San Diego values declined 1.3 percent from the third quarter of 2006 to the fourth quarter and gained 3.3 percent from a year ago. The average luxury home in San Diego is now $2.15 million.
San Francisco Bay Area values fell 1.5 percent from the third quarter of 2006 to the fourth quarter and gained 1.5 percent from a year ago. The average luxury home in San Francisco is now $2.92 million.
"Buyers stayed away and sellers pulled their homes and said they'd put them out in the spring," says Maxine Golden, a broker with Re/Max Real Estate Services in Newport Beach.
When it comes to house repairs, nothing is more frustrating than a problem which can't be remedied. One of our Buyers made a request for the Sellers to "have a licensed Plumber locate and cure leak at Master tub exterior wall as noted on inspection report".
This was a leak that was showing up outside the home, leaking from the top of the slab where the Master Tub is located. The day we were there with the inspector, the area in question was wet. We assumed it had to be a small supply line leak or a drain leak. The Sellers had no idea such a condition existed and readily agreed to have this taken care of prior to closing.
Yesterday, a day before closing, we got the documentation of the repair work from the listing agent, which included invoices from two plumbers stating that no leak could be located at the tub. The other agent explained to me that they tried real hard to find the problem but two different plumbers told them there was no leak. One invoice stated:
"tested lavs, tub and shower for slab leaks. found shower caulking to be leaking. re-sealed shower pan and tub step. after testing we found no trace of leak and believe that slab discoloration is not due to a leak"
Both plumbers had run the water, run the separate shower, filled the tub (which was a big soaking tub), drained the tub, but no leak had revealed itself and the outside area that was wet during our inspection stayed dry the entire time.
I discussed the matter with my buyer and our inspector. I was skeptical. The water had to be coming from somewhere the day we saw it. We were not satisfied with simply leaving it as an unsolved mystery. We decided to have one of my plumbers look at it before the closing today.
I met Michael for Johnny Rooter Plumbing at the house at 8:30AM this morning and he identified the problem in less than 60 seconds. In fact, he told me he knew what it was before he even showed up, based on my description. He simply unscrewed one of the screws (item 4 on the diagram) on the face plate of the tub overflow drain and held it up so we could see the rust, and said "here's your problem right here".
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The Average Sales Price for single family homes in Austin was up 4.8% from the year before, to $246,595. The number of homes sold sales was down 5.4% from January a year ago, probably due at least in part to freezing weather that shut the city down for several days, and otherwise cold weather in general. Our Median Sales Price for Jan is up 3% to $176,305 and the average price per square foot of homes sold is up 5.4% to $118. I haven't had time to get the area breakdowns done. I may start doing those quarterly.
From an anecdotal standpoint, Sylvia and I are busier than we've been since last summer. Seems like once the cold weather broke, activity literally spiked overnight and we're on pace for a personal record month – in February of all months, with many of our Buyer deals encountering multiple offers. Stats chart is below. Also, in case you missed it, the End of Year 2006 Austin Real Estate Market Summary breakdown has a lot of info and appreciation stats for the Austin Real Estate market.
Dec 2006
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I made 3 trips to the South Austin dump today, helping a dear friend clear junk in preparation for a move. It's one of the obligations of being a truck owner – helping friends with no truck get things done which require a truck.
I have a confession to make. I have a charge account at the dump. I've had one since 1995, when Sylvia and I were remodeling a fixer-upper that required over twenty 16ft trailer loads of junk and debris to be hauled from the home, the rear part of which we demolished and tore down.
I opened the commercial charge account for convenience back then, but it's been handy to have ever since. I just drive in and park on the scales, walk to the window and give my name, then stop on the scales on the way out. The bill comes at the end of the month.
I used to joke that having a charge account at the dump makes me a sophisticated redneck. (yes, I'm a Jeff Foxworthy fan).
Another confession – I enjoy going to the dump and being at the dump. Wearing my ratty old Levi's that are inappropriate for any occasion other than hauling junk. Putting on my work boots – the same old ones I had in 1995. Getting dirty and tossing worthless stuff out of the back of a pickup truck. Breathing the foul air. Getting a scratch on my un-calloused hands. Feeling like I'm doing actual physical work instead of just pecking at a computer, talking on the phone, or driving around all day showing or previewing homes.
There's something cleansing and freeing about the physical letting go of clutter and junk – even stuff that's not mine. And it's a nice break from the normal day-to-day grind of being a Realtor.
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Last week at the Keller Williams Family Reunion in Las Vegas the Austin Southwest Market Center was again named the Number One Real Estate office in the WORLD for Closed Units! That is for all real estate offices in the WORLD, not just Keller Williams!
Sylvia and I are proud to work out of the Southwest Market Center at Keller Williams in Austin. Other independent agents and Brokers we've know for years in Austin wondered why we went from being Crossland Real Estate, a small Mom-and-Pop Property Management and Sales company, to the other end of the spectrum in joining the single biggest real estate office in the world. "Why would you want to share your commissions when you've already proven you can make it as an independent Broker?" is a common question we've heard.
Well, let's look at the math. Essentially, we pay Keller Williams $18,000 per year plus $80 per deal for E&O Insurance. What do we get in return? A lot. Going back on our own means we'd have to rent an office, furnish and equip it with everything we need, plus keep our home office equipped since that's where we work from most often. Our insurance costs would be very high compared to what we pay now. We wouldn't have the free training (yes, even after 16+ years we still constantly attend trainings) and "Lunch and Learns" (free lunch AND education!).
Most of all, we'd lose the culture, camaraderie and synergy that comes with being in constant contact with so many other Keller Williams agents who are at the top of their game. When we were Mom-and-Pop, there were nice aspects of that also, but we were isolated and left to our own means when a tough problem or question came up. We mainly only bumped elbows with other agents when we were doing deals, and that's not the same as sharing ideas and information with peers. With Keller Williams, we have incredible resources at our disposal which benefit us and our clients and the constant contact with other agents helps us stay focused on our business.
Finally, the Keller Williams footprint in Austin is huge. Keller Williams sells about 1 out of 5 homes in Austin. We've had clients choose us simply because they wanted a Keller Williams Agent in Austin, and we're the ones they found when they typed a search. It's hard to put a value on that sort of intangible benefit.
Thinking about a career in real estate? Call me or Sylvia and we'll give you the scoop – the good, bad and the ugly – of working and surviving in real estate and working with Keller Williams.


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In the next installment of Activision's everlasting Call of Duty franchise, you'll be able to pick perks for yourself… and your gun.
Weapon proficiencies allow players to specificy attributes for their firearms once they've killed enough people. Check out the trailer above to see how a handful of these proficiencies work, include reduced kick, enhanced sprint, and *gulp* enhanced melee.
At the end of the trailer, the devs talk about allowing players to enjoy Modern Warfare 3 the way they want to play. I can't help but remember Modern Warfare 2's gamebreaking glitches and think that I might be forced to play the way all the exploiters and glitchers want me to play.
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Britain faces severe energy problems within
the next decade. Some of these problems may be solved within the
current framework and the PILOT vision. Other problems may not
be solved unless the Government takes action on its own. Specific
issues that fall into this category are the problem of exploring
the UKCS west of the Hebrides and the location of by-passed oil
in existing fields.
The current position for production of oil,
gas and coal in the UK is as follows:
The DTI Development of UK Oil and Gas Resources
2001 gives 2000 UK oil production at 126 million tonnes (a
decline of 8 per cent from 1999) and proven plus probable reserves
of oil as 1,010 million tonnes. The reserves-to-production ratio
for the UK is thus about eight years. The rate of discovery of
new reserves is declining and not keeping pace with the consumption.
On present trends we must expect to become net importers of oil
within about eight years.
Consumption of gas in the UK is increasing,
particularly for the generation of electricity. The DTI states
that UK gas production in 2000 was 115 billion cubic metres, while
proven plus probable reserves were 1,195 billion cubic metres.
Reserves to production ratio is thus about 10 years. We are already
beginning to import gas (1 per cent in 1998, 1.3 per cent in 1999).
BP Statistical Review of World Energy June
2001 contains figures that show UK coal production is now
only 19.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent per year (compared
with 56.4 million tonnes in 1990) and is declining at more than
10 per cent per year. UK coal is facing stiff competition from
abroad (imported coal now accounts for almost 50 per cent of our
consumption) and from gas. When uneconomic pits are closed down,
they usually fill with water, the unmaintained roadways tend to
collapse, and the reserves they accessed are sterilised. On present
trends we would expect to see the end of coal mining in the UK
within about 10 years, and all the UK coal reserves sterilised.
If nothing is done to extend the life of our
coal and hydrocarbon energy sources, we will soon have to import
the bulk of our primary sources of energy in the form of oil,
gas and coal. We will have to pay for the imports with exports.
This will essentially be a huge tax on the people of these islands
and will result in a reduction of living standards.
In the light of these difficulties, an increase
in nuclear power generation of electricity is regarded as essential.
Of course, nuclear power is not a substitute for oil, and the
problem of nuclear waste disposal has not been solved. Other alternative
sources of energy are not able to fill the anticipated gaps in
Britain's energy needs within the time frame that we expect to
face these problems.
Extending the life of the UK's non-renewable
energy resources is clearly critical to the future of the UK economy.
The Government's view is that this must take place as a co-operation
between Government and industry, with PILOT as the main forum
for this co-operation for the oil and gas industry. While PILOT
is addressing many of the major issues, there are aspects of the
situation that I feel should deserve more attention from the DTI.
Exploration in the Atlantic Margin
The area of the UK Continental Shelf west of
the Hebrides is vast: bigger than the whole of the UK sector of
the North Sea (see attached map). Much of this area has the same
potential for hydrocarbon accumulation as the North Sea itself,
but is largely unexplored. Exploration is hampered by the presence
of basalts, formed during the opening of the North Atlantic, and
covering the underlying Mesozoic sediments and possible oil-bearing
structures. Current seismic methods are unsuccessful at delineating
the structures beneath the basalt and provide little or no information
on which to plan a drilling programme. Drilling is therefore extremely
risky. Without good seismic data, the probability of drilling
dry holes is enormous.
Several oil companies, notably Conoco and Phillips,
have spent considerable sums in trying to solve the problem of
seismic sub-basalt imaging. They have met with some success, but
not enough to plan a successful drilling programme, and are giving
up. Other companies are interested in this area, but are not investing
heavily in research to solve the problem. The risk is too great.
Investment can reap better rewards in other parts of the world.
This is clearly an issue where the British national interest and
the interests of the oil companies do not coincide. In such a
situation, I believe the DTI should be proactive and commission
research to solve the problem, creating a realistic budget of
say, £10 million a year, to fund the research.
Locating By-passed Oil and Gas in Existing Fields
There are oil reserves in small fields that
are currently uneconomic to develop. There is also by-passed oil
in existing fields. These two kinds of reserves, both known as
"possible" reserves are different. The exact locations
of the by-passed oil "puddles" in existing fields are
not precisely known. If they were known, it would not be expensive
to produce the puddles, given the present infrastructure. On the
other hand, the locations of the reserves in small fallow discoveries
remote from existing fields are known, but the problem is the
high capital investment to produce them. There are billions of
barrels of by-passed oil in existing UK fields. The prize is therefore
The location of by-passed hydrocarbons in existing
fields is a technical problem.
Hydrocarbon reservoirs are partitioned, and
the existing infrastructure produces oil from some of the partitions,
but not all. Small partitions within the reservoir are often difficult
to detect. The resolution of conventional seismic reflection data
is simply not good enough to find them. One approach is to try
to improve the resolution of conventional seismic reflection data.
This is what the industry has been doing now in the North Sea
for nearly four decades. Step-change improvements in current techniques
are unlikely to occur.
However, a step change in seismic resolution
could be obtained by using seismic sources and receivers in wells
already present, or in new wells drilled especially for the purpose.
The reason this would work is that the sources and receivers would
be much closer to the target. At least a factor of ten increase
in resolution is achievable at the reservoir level (Ziolkowski,
1999). The technology to achieve this is well understood, but
has not been developed. If the technology already existed, the
incentive to use it in existing fields would be enormous.
However, there is no off-the-shelf multi-well
seismic-imaging technology. The hardware for the instrumentation
of the wells exists, but the cost of developing the complete technology
is of the order of £10 million. As a candidate for investment,
this particular technology is not high on the list of any major
oil company: competing candidates, mostly in other oil provinces
in the world, are higher on the list. This is another issue where
the British national interest and the interests of major oil companies
do not coincide and it is a clear candidate for a separate development
A number of research groups in the UK are very
interested in the problem of sub-basalt imaging, including Cambridge
and Leicester Universities, the British Geological Survey and
Veritas DGC. At the University of Edinburgh, in collaboration
with colleagues in other institutions and in companies, we have
been making a little progress in the problem of sub-basalt imaging
(Ziolkowski et al, 2001). The concept of multi-well seismic
imaging has been studied by a number of research groups and companies
around the world, particularly in the United States, but it suffers
from lack of investment. These two problems are much too important
to be left to the enthusiasm of a few poorly funded academics
and the hope that some oil companies might change their worldwide
investment priorities. There should be some serious Government
investment to get these problems solved in the national interest.
Development of UK Oil and Gas Resources, 2001,
The Stationery Office.
BP Statistical Review of World Energy June 2001,
BP plc.
Ziolkowski, A M 1999, Multi-well imaging of
reservoir fluids: The Leading Edge, 18, 1371-1376.
Ziolkowski, A, Hanssen P, Gatliff R, Li X-Y
and Jakubowicz H, 2001, The use of low frequencies for sub-basalt
imaging: Expanded Abstracts Seventy-first SEG Meeting, 9-14 September,
San Antonio, p 74-77.


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1 – ABNC Wetlands References
A. Activities and References – The ABNC Wetlands Field Guide can be used with any of the ABNC activities listed here. Copies of the bolded activities are included as examples which can use the ABNC Wetlands Field Guide.
|TEKS* Correlation for Bolded Activities
|ALPHA Program – Environmental Science
|Hands-on classes for gifted high school students.
|ALPHA Program – Water Ecology
|Hands-on classes for gifted high school students.
|Armand Bayou Habitat
|~2 hr class for all ages on habitats, bayou, plants and animals, salinity.
|Armand Bayou Park and Nature Center
|Field Survey and Guidelines for Development, March 1974. Prepared and published by the Houston Audubon Society and Preservation of Armand Bayou Committee. Limited availability.
|Bird Bonanza – Characteristics of Birds
|3 hour bird classes for K – 1st grades. Characteristics of birds and adaptations.
|Bird Bonanza – Water Birds
|3 hour bird classes for K – 1st grades. Characteristics of water birds and adaptations. Observe water birds on a pontoon ride.
|Bird Bonanza – Song Birds
|3 hour bird classes for K – 1st grades. Listen to and learn to recognize bird songs.
|Prairie Discovery
|3 hour bird classes for 3 – 4th grades. Learn about the prairie, why important, restoration and inhabitants. Take a ride or walk through the prairie to observe birds, plants, animals and other characteristics of the prairie.
|Bird Bonanza – Super Birds
|3 hour bird classes for K – 1st grades. Learn about super birds and take a field trip.
|Bird Observations
|~1 hr activity for all ages. Bird observation at the bird blind, use of binoculars, bird identification, habitats.
|Bundle up on the Bayou – Animals on the Bayou
|3 hr class for 4th – 5th grades.
Learn about animals on the bayou, go fishing.
|Bayou Studies
|3 hr class for 5t - 6h grades.
Learn about animals on the bayou, water quality and testing, observe bayou life from the Bayou Ranger pontoon.
|Bundle up on the Bayou – Pollution of the Bayou
|3 hr class for 4th – 5th grades.
Learn about pollution threats to bayous, how to stop and how recycling helps.
|CPChem Connections Fieldtrip Program – Wetlands "Nature Nursery"
|Field trip program for Pasadena 4th graders. Funded by Chevron Phillips.
|Critter Crossing
|3 hour class for 2nd – 3rd grades.
Learn about birds. Characteristics of birds, feathers, bird songs.
|Field Guide
|Guide to ABNC and trails.
|Food Chain
|1 ½ hr class for all ages.
Learn about food chains, photosynthesis, herbivores, carnivores, producers, consumers, etc.
|Insect Explorations
|1 ½ hr class for grades 2nd – 5th.
Learn about insects, habitats, food chain, insect collection with sweep nets.
|Pond Pals
|1 ½ hr class for 2nd – 3rd grade.
Learn about ponds, pond life, seining.
|1 ½ hr class for grades 2nd – 5th.
Learn about reptiles, characteristics, habitats, live reptile demonstration.
|Shake Down
|~1 hr activity for all ages. Sample collection and examination.
|The Trails I & II– Forest Ecology
|2 - 2 hr classes for grades 4th – 12th.
Learn about habitats, forest animals and plants, forest ecology, trail hike.
|The Watering Hole – Bayou Life
|3 hr class for 4th – 5th grade.
Observe bayou animals, go crabbing and explore the bayou on the Bayou Ranger.
|The Watering Hole – Water Celebrations
|3 hr class for 4th – 5th grade.
Learn how cultures depend on and appreciate water. Make a rain stick.
|Nature Discovery - Using Senses to Explore Nature & the ABNC Forest
|1 hr class for K – 1st grade. Learn about habitats, forests plants and animals. Take a forest walk.
|Water, Water Everywhere
|~2 hour class for 4th grade.
Learn about wetlands, water testing and quality, seining, water organisms.
|Wetland Bird Observation Blind - Adaptations
|~1 hour activity for all ages on birds and their adaptations.
* Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills descriptions can be found at www.tea.state.tx.us/teks.
B. ABNC Website www.abnc.org —
An improved ABNC website has been created which includes:
Information on ABNC Habitats
Stewardship link provides information on Conservation (wetlands prairie and bayou restoration) and ABNC Habitats.
link offers a virtual tour of ABNC. This will allow teachers to give students a preview of ABNC and its habitats. Alternatively, teachers that are unable to secure field trips to ABNC can use the virtual tour to teach students in their own classrooms.
Armand Bayou link takes you to a virtual tour of Armand Bayou. This tour includes information on the bayou, habitats, bayou plants and animals, ABNC's marsh restoration efforts along the bayou, etc. This paddle trail link can also be used as wetlands training for a teacher or a school class.
- SBEC for Teachers
- Field Trip Planner
- Outreach Programs
- EcoTots Classes
- EcoKids Classes
- EcoSchoolers
- Summer EcoCamp
- Winter EcoCamp
- Scouting Programs
- Hazardous Beasties Safety Training
- Wetland Education Resources


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Taiwan's Longest Escalator
I visited Fancyworld (劍湖山世界) in Douliu (斗六), Yunlin (雲林) County's largest city yesterday and this morning as part of a project I'm doing at work. Above is a shot of Taiwan's longest escalator. The amusement park is built on the side of a mountain, so this is supposed to provide a bit of respite for elderly visitors. But I thought it was as freaky as any of the rides in the park.
I took this shot of the nastiest roller coaster I have encountered in Taiwan thus far: the Flying Submarine. According to the rep. that showed us around the park, it'll hit speeds of 110 km/hr., with 5Gs to keep riders plastered to their seats. I took some shots of the drop, which starts at the top of Jianhushan (劍湖山) and ends disappearing into a hole at the base. I'm not able to realize vertical photos at Blogspot via my IMac, so I've posted them at flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrick_cowsill/2491495503/
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The Ferris wheel in the background takes about 15 minutes to complete a loop. It's Taiwan's tallest, completely dwarfing the one at the Miramar Complex in Taipei. At 88 meters, it provides quite a view of the Yunlin plain. For our loop, we lucked out, encountering very little wind.
I also picked up a couple of bags of Taiwan's very own Gookun (古坑) Coffee for a pricey NT$800 (US$25). I've often wondered why Taiwan doesn't grow (more) beans. The conditions couldn't be that much different than those of Hawaii (Kona) or Jamaica (Blue Mountain), two little islands with high elevations and tropical climates.


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Entitled to Miracles is a show about empowering you to live to your highest potential through the practice of the principles in A Course in Miracles. With daily application, you will come to know that deep down you are entitled to love because you are love. Each week through gentleness, peace, and a dash of humor, Rev. Deb shares her personal journey of a life from tragedy to peace in hopes of inspiring and encouraging you along in your own path. Topics range from deep listening to Holy Spirit, how to set boundaries, and how to embrace who you really are. Join me online via Twitter @miraclesone or my Facebook page, and let's talk about miracles! The ideas and opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect the teachings of Unity.Read more »


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Undefeated Troy High (60) retained its No. 1 position in Wednesday morning's large school (Class AA) New York State Sportswriter poll, no surprise after the Flying Horses' 40-15 win over Shaker (5-1).
Saratoga (6-0) moved up five spots to No. 20 after a 40-12 win over Albany High (0-6) while the Shaker fell from its previous spot at No. 15 down to No. 26 in the 30-team poll.
Colonie (5-1) and Shenendehowa (5-1) were again honorable mentions.
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In Class A Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (6-0) also remained at No. 5 in the poll after a 50-7 win over Amsterdam (3-3). Averill Park (51) moved up five spots to No. 15 after a 35-26 win over Queensbury.
Queensbury (3-3) and South Glens Falls were both honorable mentions.
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Timber Framing
Module 1: Intro To Timber Framing (5 Days)
Module 2: Build a Timber Frame (3 Weeks)
What is timber framing? - Unlike stick framing (also known as stud or dimensional framing) which relies on nails, screws and metal brackets to hold the building together, timber framing relies on joinery to connect the framing members. The joints are cut, fit together, and then pinned with wooden pegs to hold them in place.
This was the standard for most building before 1900 and was revived again in the 1970s. The oldest standing wooden buildings in the world used these methods. We have introduced this course because it aligns with the school's vision of building for longevity and sustainability.
Thinking of timber framing, it's easy imagine huge heavy timbers, but the exact same principles that are applied to building a large barn can be applied to a shed or small workshop. The techniques are versatile encompassing wood that can be rough hewn or smooth finished.
The goal of this class is to give you conceptual understanding of the design, history, and building process reinforced by the hands on experience of creating a small timber framed building.
Class Description
This program has two modules:
- Introduction to Timber Framing: A one week introduction to skills and concepts. If you are new to hand tool joinery or new to timber framing, we recommend that you begin with this introductory week.
- Build a Timber Frame: A three week timber frame build.
You can chose to take the intro module, the build module, or both.
Note: If you are taking this as a vocationally certified class, you must complete both modules to receive your certificate of completion.
Introduction to Timber Framing: 5 days
New to hand tool joinery or new to timber framing? We recommend that you begin with this introductory week. You'll learn:
- History of timber framing
- Design concepts
- Sharpening and maintenance of the tools
- Joinery layout and cutting
- Applications of mortise and tenon joinery for framing walls and roofs
- Building a pair of timber framers saw horses
The timber horse is a traditional joiner apprentice's project for learning and practicing the methods you will use in timber framing. Plus you'll be building an essential tool - these saw horses provide a sturdy yet mobile base to do your layout, cut, and chop the joinery which work well in the shop or on site.
Mortise and tenon joinery is the go-to joint for timber framing and much other woodworking. This versatile joint has many variations and applications. You'll practice cutting these joints by hand to better understand the design considerations for using them in timber framing.
Build a Timber Frame: 3 Weeks
You'll be part of a team building the frame for a modest sized structure (probably a small barn or workshop) which can be raised in three weeks yet is complex enough for you to fully understand the design and build process. The footprint will be between 200-400 sq ft - it will likely be 8 posts. The design is currently in process. We'll be posting drawings soon!
Holistic Planning
The frame of a building cannot be considered in isolation. Joining and raising the frame is only one portion of the entire process. Anticipating the needs of subsequent steps is what separates the novice builder from the expert.
From the very beginning of a project you'll need to take into consideration: planning for the utilities, roofing, methods for constructing walls, siding choices, and pre-finishing the beams when left exposed. You'll learn how to anticipate these needs and design the frames appropriately.
Practical Processes
Contemporary buildings that utilize timber framing techniques also employ other framing methods for parts of the building.
Like all classes at the school, what we teach is ultimately an application of a hybrid approach: rooted in traditional craftsmanship, but adapted to use contemporary methods (read tools) when it simplifies the process. We strive to teach you pragmatic methods without sacrificing quality.
- Site planning and preparation
- Materials choices
- Design orientation
- Planning for workflow and production schedule
- Ornamental style choices
- Finish choices/standards
- Production of Framing Members
- Precision layout
- Cutting joinery
- Smoothing and pre-finish
- Raising the frame: Assembly and Installation
There are required and recommended tools for this class. We strongly encourage you to bring as many of the recommended tools as possible. We are happy to answer questions about sourcing tools. SEE FULL TOOL LIST
Intro to Timber Framing: open to all levels. If you are new to hand tool joinery or timber framing, we recommend you begin with this introduction.
Build a Timber Frame: students should have some experience with hand tool joinery including sharpening as well as using saws and chisels to cut mortise and tenons. This work is physically demanding. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions about your ability to meet the physical requirements.
Class Information and Registration
Class starts at 9:00am on the first day.
This class takes place in Building 304 at Fort Worden - not the School Building. Map
Please read our What to Expect page for general information about the School.
Please also read our Registration Policy.
Module 1: Introduction To Timber Framing (5 days)
Class size: 10
$750 for students attending Module 1 only.
$600 for students who also sign up for Module 2: Build a Timber Frame.
Materials Charge: $ 100
Module 2: Build a Timber Frame (3 weeks)
Class size: 10
Cost: $1800
Materials Charge: $ 20
Modules 1 and 2 (4 weeks)
Cost: $2400
Materials charge: $120
Note: To register for both modules, please sign up for each individually. Discount will be applied at registration.
When you click on the Register link you will be able to register for the class or, if the class is full, sign up for the wait list.
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text: The Settlement Scheme is FinalizedIn July 1872 Captain Brown returned to New Brunswick with Robert Stewart, his business partner, to select a site for New Stonehaven, the proposed principal settlement of New Kincardineshire. They first visited the shores of Grand Lake, but rejected this area and several others due to poor soil quality and inadequate railway and water links to commercial markets. The promoters next turned their attention to Victoria County, where large tracts of agricultural land were still available for colonization. They chose a block of land in Perth Parish, situated east of the St. John River and bordered by the Carleton County line on the south and the Tobique River on the north. Riverboats regularly travelled this section of the river. The fact that the New Brunswick Railway Co. was negotiating with government officials to construct a line linking that area with Fredericton and Saint John made the location even more attractive.A colonization agreement was soon reached with provincial government officials, which was approved by order-in-council on 16 August. Captain Brown promised to bring out 100 Scottish families, to handle all administrative work, and to arrange for the settlers' transport to Saint John. The government, for its part, agreed to survey a total of 100 lots, 200-acre free lots for married men with families and 100-acre free lots for married men with less than two children and for single men over age 17. As well, the government undertook to clear two or four acres on each lot, to build roads, to construct 90 log homes, to transport the settlers and their luggage from Saint John to the colony, and to have land prepared for planting the first spring. Moreover settlers could negotiate alternate arrangements. Colonists who needed or wanted help in paying their steamship ticket could agree to build their own homes, instead of having a log one constructed for them. They could receive up to ₤3 per head for each family member over age 12 (two children under age 12 counting as one). Settlers who agreed to build their own homes could receive ₤12 or ₤18 when they were completed, the amount paid being dependent on the size of the lots. In addition, immigrants who were short of cash on arrival would be given work on the roads or the railway being built between Saint John and Québec.


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"Woh kehte hai yeh tera desh nahi, phir kyun mere desh jaisa lagta hai … woh kehta hai main us jaisa nahi, phir kyun mujh jaisa woh lagta hai" -Veer Zara
Kaman post is one of the highest military posts in India. It is located at Uri, Kashmir. The beauty of this place is witnessing the Barter system that happens between India and Pakistan, four days a week. The Kaman Aman Setu built by the Indian army acts like a gateway for handicrafts, spices, fruits, vegetables, travellers etc. between the two nations. As one travels to this post they are travelling along Jhelum River which is the LOC (line of control) between the two countries. This system surely brings out the hope that things can be better in the future. Here are some pictures of the place we took:
The ridge in between the mountain acts like the LINE OF CONTROL
JHELUM (LOC) between INDIA and PAKISTAN
The Gate that separates but unites the two!
Welcome to "POK"
Which other country can you just walk to?
Because we don't divide in the name of religion
Pakistan is not that far!
52 km is Gurgaon to Noida
Escape tunnels on this side.
Pakistan truck be like "I'm sexy and I know it"!
Beauty of Barter lies in the pretty trucks
Hard works of handicraft
"Kitna dete hain" is Old
"Kaise dikhte hain" is the new thing
Vroom Vroom!
Official district of POK – Azad Kashmir
This truck painting is a matter of pride for the Pakistani truck drivers.
They put in their own money to buy hangings and spend time to paint and decorate their trucks.
Salute to their Patriotism!
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A: You'll want to use hard red spring wheat for bread baking. It has a higher gluten content than soft wheat and that gluten is stronger than what is found in soft wheat. If you want to bake quickbreads, such as muffins, biscuits, pancakes, cookies, or piecrusts use the soft wheat. "Red" and "white" refer to the overall color of the bran layer of the wheat kernel. A good quality red wheat will have a deep reddish brown color. White wheat will have a creamy white bran. When ground into a wholegrain flour the white wheat provides a much lighter colored flour. "Spring" wheat refers to the time of year the seed is planted. "Winter" wheat is planted in the fall. It gets a jump start on the spring wheat as it will germinate and grow a bit before the onset of winter, go dormant, and begin to grow long before tractors get into fields. It is harvested earlier than the spring wheat. Climate pretty much dictates which wheat is planted. Generally, spring wheat is grown in Montana and the Dakotas where winters can be harsh. Winter wheat is grown in the vast Midwest.
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A: Most recipes call for white flour to increase the percentage of gluten in the dough. (White flour has a higher gluten because the germ and bran portions have been removed, leaving the gluten-containing endosperm to be ground into flour) The higher the gluten content in the dough the easier it is to bake a loaf of bread with good volume. Another factor to consider is that whole wheat flour can have large flakes of bran which tend to cut the gluten strands in the dough limiting the loaf's growth. Great River whole wheat flour would be considered fine by most bakers. The bran is milled into tiny pieces and is less abrasive creating a higher loaf. Coarse flour does add good texture and "chew", so the baker has to decide what they want in the finished loaf.
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Storage of whole grains differs from flour. While we put a two year shelf life on our whole grains the fact is that if stored properly whole grains can last for centuries. Storage in a cool dry environment free from infestation is recommended. To further extend the shelf life place whole grains in a sealed container with an oxygen deprivation packed. Refrigeration or freezing while extend the shelf life many years.
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Bob Seger digs into one of the songs from his 26-song set Thursday night at the Huntington Center.
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His voice was in fine form, he tinkered with his set list a bit from Saturday's Toledo show and Seger — who made some noise before the tour about retiring if his 66-year-old body can't take the toll of performing — seemed a long way from winding down.
The place was pandemonium after the two hour and 15 sold-out show as he expertly guided the crowd and his band through a nostalgic hits-laden 26-song set that featured a few good-natured flubs.
He announced "Her Strut" as being from the "Night Moves" album before launching into the song's grinding, horn-driven groove. The song is from "Against the Wind," which Seger noted when it was over, mentioning that a reviewer had noticed a similar "screw up" from a previous show.
"That's a senior moment for you right there," he said, laughing.
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band play at the Huntington Center for the second time in a week.
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"Old Time Rock And Roll" was given a fresh twist as a rock thumper thanks to the inventive soloing from former Godz guitarist Mark Chatfield. "Come To Poppa" delivered horny funk, "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" was swaggering garage rock, and one of the encore tunes, "Hollywood Nights" came as a full-on rave-up that was one of the highlights of the show.
Seger's the kind of frontman who seems wired into the music at a primal level. He knows where every beat and accent are in each song, gesturing with his hands and directing the 14-person band as he prowls the stage.
And his lyrics plug directly into the lives of his fans. It was fascinating listening to 8,000 people singing along to the road ballad "Turn The Page." The song is a very specific story of a rocker reconciling his life in the spotlight with the grind of touring and you wonder, what's to relate to? It's safe to say that very few people know what it's like to front a band and then go to bed at night "with the echoes of the amplifiers ringing in your head."
Seger is all smiles during his return to Toledo.
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It was followed by the playful my-baby-did-me-so-wrong romp of "Sunspot Baby" in the expertly paced set and the melancholy of "Turn the Page" was swept away with the sly humor of lines like "She left me here stranded like a dog out in the yard/Charged up a fortune on my credit card."
Seger added two songs to the setlist compared to Saturday's show — "Shinin' Brightly" from "Against The Wind" and "Real Mean Bottle" from his most recent album, "Face the Promise" — and didn't play "Betty Lou's Gettin' Out Tonight."
By the time the concert was over, Seger looked like the triumphant host of a great houseparty who's a long way from any senior moments. He's a guy you root for because you figure he's out there rooting for you, too. Let's hope he comes back around sometime soon because we'll miss him when he's gone.
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