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Good day, dear readers, particularly to my fellow Lagunenses. For this blogpost, I am sharing to you the story behind my discovery of our province's foundation date, as well as the ongoing process of having the date passed as an ordinance (as of this writing, the case is still pending approval). This is a historic find, so I thought that all of you deserve to know about this, especially since there is still no news yet regarding this matter.
Before anything else, please allow me to refer to our province as La Laguna, not just Laguna alone. The article La was removed from Laguna sometime during the US occupation of the Philippines. Since there is no logical reason for its removal, I refuse to address my adoptive province as such. We should always refer to it by its original, complete, and correct name: LA LAGUNA.
The discovery of the date
OK now. Last January, I revealed in my other blog, ALAS FILIPINAS, that I will be writing my first book, a coffee table book actually, about the history and culture of the Province of La Laguna. I even said bye bye for a while in my social media accounts in order to concentrate on my writing. It's going to be my first book. I don't want to screw it up. And just a few weeks ago, during our national hero's birthday, I also announced about something big that will change the history of our province. So here it is, right on this blogpost…
During the course of my research for the said book that I'm writing, I happened to stumble upon the foundation date of La Laguna. I discovered the date just last month, in the morning of 13 June, when I was about to sleep (right after my night shift). My hair was still wet because I just had a morning bath. So while drying it, I grabbed from my bookshelf one source material —a very old one: 1926— and started fumbling through its pages. Then in one of its delicate and yellowing pages, I unexpectedly found the date: 28 julio 1571.
How providential, indeed. Had I slept earlier, I would have never discovered the page/chart where 28 July 1571 appears. And I wasn't even in full-research mode!
I do not claim to be the first researcher to have encountered this chart. Perhaps other historians before me have seen this already. However, that this chart reveals when La Laguna (and perhaps other Philippine juridical entities today) was established.
This date is important to all Lagunenses, especially to the provincial government. Why? Because up to now, they do not know when their province was founded. This was revealed to me by my editor, Mr. Ronald Yu (publisher/editor/photographer at In-Frame Media Works), a few months ago after a short talk that I had with Biñán City's tourism officer designate, Ms. Jasmín Alonte, who in turn told me that their city doesn't have a foundation date too. I found out that this foundation date is a big deal. Ron explained that during the administration of former Governess Teresita "Ningning" Lázaro (2001-2010), a "bounty" was to be awarded to anyone who might find the missing foundation date. There were even individuals who went to some archive in Spain just to search for it, but to no avail. Fast forward to a few weeks ago: I learned from Mr. Peter Uckung of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) that even famed Pagsanjeño historian Gregorio Zaide was also searching for La Laguna's foundation date, but to no avail.
I never had any serious intention of hunting for that date. If historians already went to Spain looking for it, not to mention the legendary Gregorio Zaide failing to find it, then I thought that there's no chance for me to be able to come across the date.
The formulation of the case
And so going back to the morning of 13 June when I stumbled upon the date right inside our apartment unit. I actually have a collection of antique Filipiniana which I have gathered over the years (acquired or purchased from antique shops and various individuals who no longer need them), and it is in one of those volumes where I discovered the date. I didn't even gave it much importance at first glance, especially when the date says that La Laguna was given as an encomienda to Martín de Goití. It didn't state that La Laguna was a province during the date that the region was accorded to Goití.
But after a few days, it hit me.
After further research, cross-referencing through other books and documents, and much deliberation, I finally came up to the conclusion that 28 July 1571 was indeed the date when La Laguna began. Not exactly as a province but as something else. The analogy is like this: Adamson University, my alma mater, began as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry in 1932. It became a university only in 1941. However, 1932 is still regarded as Adamson's foundation year, not 1941, for the simple reason that Adamson was established on that year. It's transformation into a university years later never negated the fact that Adamson was already in existence. That was the case of La Laguna. It began as an encomienda in 1571, not exactly as a province. It only became a province, (as observed by Ron), when Bay was made the capital of La Laguna in 1581. But there is no denying the fact that La Laguna already existed, that it was already established. Just like Calambâ City. It became a city only in 2001. But that doesn't mean that Calambâ never existed before its cityhood.
Ron paid me a visit in my San Pedro home last 17 June to see the antique book where I found the date. After clarifying questions from him and clearing up other arguments, we both found out that the case for La Laguna's foundation date proved to be strong. Actually, I was already composing a scholarly paper when he visited me since I do not want the date to be misconstrued as just another date in the pages of Philippine history. It wasn't finished yet when I showed to Ron the draft of the paper.
Reporting the discovery to the governor
Ron confirmed the discovery to Governor Emilio Ramón "E.R." Ejército, especially since the book that I'm writing is the latter's project. The governor was very excited upon hearing this. We then presented my discovery to him last 18 June at the Cultural Center of Laguna (during the memorial celebration of Dr. José Rizal's 151st birthday). Before speaking with the governor, Ron introduced me to various Lagunense figures, among them Mr. Uckung, senior researcher at the NHCP, and Hon. Neil Andrew Nocon, provincial board member of La Laguna's 2nd district. Little did I know that I would be "working" with these people in the coming days.
Afterwards, Dr. Nilo Valdecantos, one of Governor E.R.'s consultants, facilitated our quick meeting with the latter (it's Governor E.R.'s policy that you fall in queue to speak to him regardless of social standing and whether you're a government official or just an ordinary civilian). The governor was already weary due to the day's activities, for right after the 151st José Rizal memorial rites, his weekly "People's Day" followed. But upon showing to him the old book where La Laguna and the date appears, his energy came back, and admitted to having had goosebumps all over! He was so amazed over the coincidence of the recently concluded La Laguna Festival, which he conceptualized, to what I have discovered. Little did I know that he had no idea that La Laguna was actually the original, complete, and correct name of the province he governs. But then, almost all Lagunenses in particular and Filipinos in general do not know that fact. And so I took that opportunity to tell him that it is perhaps high time to bring back the name. He did not respond to it, probably still elated with the find. He then said that he will endorse it to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Laguna (SPL) to have it filed as a resolution. A few days later, I received a phone call from BM Nocon's secretary, Ms. Daisy Pelegrina, requesting for documents pertaining to the date. I learned that the filing of the resolution was already on its way. The ordinance was to be authored by BM Nocon since he was the chairman of education, tourism, history, arts and culture, and public works. I told Ms. Pelegrina that I was actually composing a brief dissertation regarding the matter, and that I will just email them the paper once done.
Realizing that the 28th of July is near, Ron advised Governor E.R. that the foundation date would be one of his greatest legacies to his constituents. Therefore, it is best that the province's very first foundation date be celebrated immediately, especially since it's going to be election season next year. Midterm legislative and local elections will be held on 13 May 2013. Nobody knows who's going to win or not. Governor E.R.'s extreme popularity among Lagunenses is not always a guarantee that it will win him another term. That is why it is best that he commemorate La Laguna's very first foundation day celebration —technically its 441st— the soonest possible time while he is still governor. The governor agreed (later on, he decided to moved his first State of the Province address to 28 July to coincide with the province's very first foundation day celebration; the SOPA was originally scheduled for August).
Señor Gómez enters the scene
Shortly after finishing my paper, Ron advised me to email the paper to renowned scholar and historian Señor Guillermo Gómez Rivera to have it reviewed and validated. Ron was thinking forward: he heard from BM Nocon that the NHCP will have to review and write a recommendation on my discovery before the ordinance could be passed. No disrespect to the NHCP, but both Ron and I somehow felt that the NHCP might write a negative recommendation on my find, as the case might fall on opinionated grounds (a few days later, our hunch proved to be correct). So he thought of having it validated by another neutral party: Señor Gómez. For my editor's part, he is respectfully questioning whether the NHCP has any authority at all to have a final say whether or not a date should be declared as the province's foundation date.
Afterwards, we visited the governor's house (Don Porong Mansion) in Pagsanján on 23 June to personally present to him the scholarly paper which I wrote regarding the La Laguna's foundation date (PLEASE CLICK HERE to read my dissertation). The next day (coinciding with the Philippines' 441st anniversary), I received a positive reply from Señor Gómez which he also forwarded to members of the online group Círculo Hispano-Filipino.
¡Enhorabuena Pepe Alas! Has escrito una tesina de primera fuerza porque está muy bien documentada y, sobre todo, porque todo lo que deduces está fuertemente investido con la lógica y el sentido común que todo escritor e historiador de su propio país debe tener. Y es una tesina escrita independientemente porque se levanta por si sóla. Y está escrita magistralmente por un puro filipino como lo eres tu de espíritu y talante. Sugiero que lo pongas todo en español más tarde y lo publiques en tu blog Alas Filipinas. En horabuena de nuevo y un fuerte abrazo. Nos enorgulleces a todos los que te conocemos de cerca.
Afterwards, I also emailed the paper to Ms. Pelegrina for BM Nocon's reference since it will also serve as an aid of legislation. On the morning of 25 June, I visited Señor Gómez to retrieve from him his signed recommendation letter. I then hurried off to the capitolio in Santa Cruz and met up with Ron to submit an edited version of my paper, Señor Gómez's recommendation letter, as well as reproductions of the page where the date appears. Mr. Valdecantos again facilitated our quick meeting with the governor, and for that he had a run in with the governor's arrogant Chief-of-Staff. And while waiting for an audience with the governor, this rude power-tripper actually thought he was funny so he acted like a clown and proceeded to make fun of what I wrote and even questioned Señor Gómez's reliability (if he had said that in Malacañang, the President himself would have laughed at his total ignorance of Señor Gómez's persona). But I was glad that I was able to keep my cool (a very difficult task on my part). Anyway, after that unfortunate incident, Ron was finally able to speak with the governor; I was no longer in the mood to speak to Governor E.R. after all the insults that I've heard from his "highly respectable" Chief-of-Staff. The governor then informed us that he is endorsing the date not as a resolution but as an ordinance! Earlier that morning (during the weekly flag ceremony), we learned that the governor already announced to all employees about the foundation date, and that they will all receive an annual bonus every 28th of July (amounting at least to ₱3,000 per employee). This, of course, is good tidings for the provincial employees. However, the ordinance will still have to be passed first and foremost in order for the said bonus to take effect. Before leaving the capitol, BM Nocon informed me and Ron that we will all go to the NHCP in Ermita, Manila the next day, together with the governor himself, to report my discovery and request from their office any technical assistance as well as a recommendation and/or guidelines on the legality of declaring 28 July 1571 as La Laguna's foundation date.
NHCP visit
The next day, an afternoon, we all went to the NHCP. Our party was composed of Governor E.R., his wife (Pagsanján Mayor Maita Ejército), my editor Ron, BM Nocon, Mr. Valdecantos, and other capitolio political consultants. There were actually three agendas: the construction of the country's first sports museum (to be constructed on the capitolio grounds), the setting up of a historical marker to La Laguna's old capitol building, and the historic date which I discovered. We were received by NHCP Executive Director Ludovico Bádoy and his staff.
As expected, my discovery was met with opposition. During the meeting, Ron and I had an argument with Mr. Uckung and a colleague of his, Mr. Ogie Encomienda (of all surnames). They argued that the date I discovered cannot be accepted since it does not pertain to La Laguna's creation as a province. But that wasn't the case we wanted to present. Our argument is that La Laguna was founded on 28 July 1571, period. Whether or not it was a province, La Laguna began on that date (please see related link above to read my arguments on my paper). Finally, straight from their mouths, they agreed that my paper is correct. However, they just couldn't accept the fact that La Laguna must recognize its founding as an encomienda. In Mr. Uckung's opinion, it does not seem to be apt to celebrate La Laguna's founding as an encomienda because, according to him, the encomienda connoted "slavery". Good heavens, I thought. These people subscribe to the leyenda negra (as expected). And worse, Mr. Encomienda even suggested to us to just write an ordinance declaring 28 July as the province's foundation date, but 1571 cannot be recognized as the province's foundation year because, according to him, it is highly questionable that La Laguna was founded earlier than Manila. To Mr. Encomienda, Manila was founded on 1574! Goodness gracious. Anyway, I refused to argue about that anymore; it's a different issue and will only prolong the argument. Anyway, the meeting was at a stalemate. Governor E.R. was still excited over the date, and mandated Mr. Uckung to speed up his research to corroborate with my findings. However, right after the argument that we with Mr Uckung and Mr. Encomienda, I already knew right there and then that they will disapprove my discovery.
The SPL hearings
Ron attended the first hearing 27 June which was also attended by Vice Governor Caesar Pérez, various board members, representatives from the budget office, and other political consultants. I wasn't able to attend because of my night shift. It was during that meeting that Ron hypothesized that La Laguna could have become a province when Bay was declared as the provincial capital on 1581. The problem: the date is still missing up to now. Furthermore, that doesn't negate the fact that La Laguna already existed, but as a different political/juridical entity.
Two days later, during a meeting of the Laguna Tourism Council (facilitated by Monsignor José D. Barrión) last 29 June held at the Santo Sepulcro Shrine in San Pedro, Mr. Delto "Mike" Abárquez, chief of the Laguna Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Trade Office (LTCATO) announced to the members about the discovery of the province's foundation date.
On 2 July, the date when the ordinance was officially stamped as received by the Office of the SPL, I made my first appearance to the deliberations of the SPL. It was actually the public hearing regarding the ordinance. A lady official from the LTCATO had Mr. Uckung on the line and gave the phone to BM Nocon. The lady official seemed to be a big supporter of NHCP. Ron and I had no idea why. After the phone discussion, the public hearing began. Laguna's Supervising Tourism Operations Officer, Ms. Regina Austria, was also in attendance. I explained my case to the panel and also gave a brief lecture about what an encomienda is, and how this encomienda metamorphosed into a province (limited only to the case of La Laguna; probably not all provinces began as an ancomienda). BM Nocon also revealed that he had already distributed my scholarly paper to all municipal and city governments throughout La Laguna, as well as various educational institutions in the province which of course includes the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).
The plot thickens
The next day, I was with San Pedro Mayor Calixto Catáquiz and his friends in Rockwell, Macati discussing with him his biography which is still in developmental limbo. Ron sent me a rather alarming txt message: an anonymous person was heckling him on his cellphone, ridiculing him for his ardent participation on the 28 July 1571 issue. We already have a suspect. But why was she doing it?! I mean, what for?
The next day after that, on 4 July, there was another brief hearing at the capitolio. I wasn't able to attend due to lack of sleep (imagine doing all this while working at night!), but Ron was able to attend. LTCATO chief, Mr. Abárquez, was also there. He assisted Ron in defending the merits of the date.
Three vs one
Finally, last Friday, 6 July, I had another showdown with the NHCP right inside the Governor's Office. The governor, however, was absent during the proceedings. Unfortunately, Ron wasn't with me during that time (he had a fever). There were three of them (Mr. Uckung, Mr. Encomienda, and another one whose I wasn't able to get) against my lonesome self. Mr. Encomienda this time, had a different tune: instead of arguing that it cannot be accepted that La Laguna came first before Manila (which is erroneous because Manila was founded as the capital of the Philippines by the Spaniards on 24 June 1571), he instead referred to his notes and said that he had found another data stating that La Laguna was founded as an encomienda in 1572, not in 1571. He now forwarded the problem on how to "synchronize" both 1571 and 1572. But the answer to that is rather simple: choose the earliest date, for crying out loud. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to say that, since I have not yet verified his finding. He mentioned to me both Manuel Buzeta and Félix de Huerta as his sources. Well, I have Buzeta's Diccionario Geográfico-Estadístico-Histórico de las Islas Filipinas (co-authored with Felipe Bravo) at home. I reviewed it last night and found no mention of 1572 pertaining to La Laguna at all. I'm still to review Félix de Huerta's Estado Geográfico, Topográfico, Estadístico, Histórico-Religioso de la Santa y Apostólica Provincia de San Gregorio Magno. But regardless of whether or not the year 1572 also points to the founding of La Laguna as an encomienda, common sense will still dictate that the earliest year declared must be considered, especially if there is basis. In this case, it's 1571. Although I understand that Buzeta and Huerta's respective books were published way before Fr. Pablo Pastells' book (my source) was even conceptualized, one should not focus on the book's year of publication alone. Fr. Pastells did not simply write 28 July 1571, as was the case with what Buzeta and Huerta did. Fr. Pastells' chart itself was a primary source that was taken from the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain. The chart itself that was used by Fr. Pastells was an official document whose authenticity can never be questioned.
Also present during the meeting was UPLB professor Dwight David Diestro, co-author of the book Nineteenth-Century Conditions and the Revolution in the Province of Laguna. He had read my paper and actually supported my discovery. But he also stated his opinion that if it were him, he would rather recognize the date when La Laguna became independent from Spain. I argued, however, that independence is different from being established as a political entity. Then the mention of the encomienda again as a form of slavery was raised, until the discussion came to a point that I was already defending Spain's "creation" of the Philippines. A very debatable matter, Mr. Uckung retorted, to which I had to agree so as not to swerve from the main issue.
The questionable case of Pangasinán's foundation date
But I believe that I won that round. Why?
At the end of the meeting, I respectfully questioned NHCP's "authority to meddle" in the ordinance proceedings because of the Pangasinán case which was researched by Ron a few days prior (You may read the whole account of the case here). It turned out that La Laguna has a similar case to that of Pangasinán. In Pangasinán's case, it was also founded as an encomienda: on 5 April 1572. Later on, it was organized into a province in 1580, but the exact date is missing up to now. After thorough deliberations on the researches made by members of the committee, it was finally decided to just mix up the dates: 5 April 1580 was then declared as the foundation date of Pangasinán. Not only is it highly questionable. It was also laughable and illogical. How come the NHCP let this historical travesty go away just like that? It reminded me of Mr. Encomienda's suggestion to us when we were at the NHCP, that July 28 can be be passed as an ordinance, but not 1571. So is he suggesting that we do another Pangasinán?
I really told them, but in a respectful tone, that Pangasinán's case was mangled, and that I will never allow the same error to happen to my beloved province in case they're planning to do the same. They all kept quiet.
Sadly, nothing was concluded. BM Nocon still awaits that recommendation from the NHCP. He then said that the next meeting will be on Friday the 13th.
And so my fight continues.
Before I end this narrative —and I hope that the people over at the NHCP reads this—, I would like to remind all of you that whether or not this ordinance is passed, it will not make me famous like Myrtle Sarrosa. It will not even make me rich. Perhaps I might receive some sort of recognition, but I am not expecting it. Besides, I'm sure that most of the credit will go to Governor E.R. and BM Nocon. But that's OK. I am doing this not for myself, anyway. Not even for the governor. No matter how corny this may sound to all of you, I am doing this for the province of La Laguna. Aunque no lo creáis. Because this will give me and all Lagunenses the satisfaction of priding ourselves with a complete history of our province.
At walá pong mawáwala sa aquin cung hindí maipápasa ang ordenanzang itó. Who's going to lose? Me? My credibility? No. Never. The biggest loser here will still be the people of La Laguna who will forever miss this chance of celebrating the province's birthday.
So many things have happened since I discovered the date. It was a whirlwind experience. The coffee table book that I'm writing for the governor was even put to a halt to focus on the ordinance. But I will have to continue writing the book starting today. And whatever happens, 28 July 1571 will always remain as La Laguna's foundation date. It began as an encomienda, whether we like it or not, which later on metamorphosed into a province probably in 1581. And this logical
He dicho.
Draft ORDINANCE NO. , s. 2012
Author: Hon. Neil Andrew N. Nocon
Whereas, Laguna has been in existence for many centuries already but has failed to commemorate and celebrate its inception due to the lack of a founding date;
Whereas, since the Philippines has been declared independent on 4 July 1946, the Tagalog-speaking province of La Laguna, now simply referred to as Laguna, in the CALABARZON region is still incognizant of when exactly it came into being;
Whereas, it has become an important tradition for almost all individuals, organizations, and territorial units (places) to commemorate how they first came to be;
Whereas, no official declaration or any royal decree has been made affirming the creation or existence of Laguna as a province consisting of several reducciones or towns;
Whereas, research findings revealed that Laguna was founded as a juridical entity on 28 July 1571;
Whereas, this date appears in volume 2 of Fr. Pablo Pastells, S.J.'s Historia General de Filipinas which was published in Barcelona, Spain in 1926;
Now, therefore, upon motion, be it resolved, as it is hereby resolved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Laguna in a session assembled that:
Section 01. Title- This Ordinance shall be known as "AN ORDINANCE DECLARING JULY 28, 1571 AS THE FOUNDING DATE OF THE PROVINCE OF LAGUNA AND RECOMMENDING TO THE HON. GOVERNOR, JEORGE "E.R." EJÉRCITO ESTREGAN TO PROVIDE FUNDS THEREOF RELATIVE TO ITS GRAND ANNUAL CELEBRATION"
Section 02. Definition of Terms — for purpose of this ordinance, the following terms are defined as follows:
a. commemorate – to call to remembrance, to mark by some ceremony or observation.
b. incognizant – lacking knowledge or awareness, unaware of the new political situation.
c. juridical – of or relating to the law and its administration.
d. reducción – a colonially designed resettlement policy that the Spaniards (the friars in particular) used in Central and South America.
e. rekindle – to inflame again, to rouse anew.
f. reminisce – a narration of past incidents with one's personal experience, that which is recollected or recalled to mind.
g. reverently – showing deep sense of respect.
h. unheeded – unnoticed or disregarded.
Section 03. Objectives of this Ordinance.
1. To help establish the founding date of Laguna because this province has been in existence for many centuries already but has failed to commemorate and celebrate its inception due to the lack of a foundation date.
2. To officially declare 28 July 1571 as the founding date of Laguna and relative to its celebration, request the Provincial Governor for the provision of funds thereof.
Section 04. Information, Education, and Communication Campaign. Upon approval of this Ordinance, the province shall conduct massive information, education, and communication campaigns using quad media (print, radio, television, and internet) in the conduct of rekindling this foundation date.
Section 05. Deputation of Officials. All municipal and city officials are automatically deputized by the Provincial Governor for the strict and effective implementation of this ordinance.
Section 06. Mandate. The government through the Laguna Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Trade Office is hereby mandated to provide a program wherein activities shall be implemented for one day celebration which shall commence every 28th day of July of every year/s ahead.
Section 07. Implementation. This Ordinance shall be implemented right after the date of its approval.
Section 08. Separability Clause. If any part of this ordinance is declared juridically as unconstitutional or unlawful, such declaration shall not affect the other parts or sections hereof that are not declared unlawful or unconditional.
Section 09. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinance inconsistent with this ordinance shall be deemed repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 10. Effectivity. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.


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Tomie dePaola
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White Sox face multiple decisions in youth movement
Club's young talent must prove it's ready for big league stage
CHICAGO -- In the world known as White Sox reshaping, the team's 2014 Opening Day roster would feature members of the young core such as Matt Davidson, Marcus Semien, Jake Petricka and maybe even Micah Johnson, along with projected starters Adam Eaton, Avisail Garcia, Erik Johnson and Jose Abreu.
Unless Major League Baseball grants the White Sox seven or eight extra active roster spots or a handful of trades take place, that scenario won't happen. So there are plenty of Spring Training decisions to be made once pitchers and catchers report on Saturday, even for a team that doesn't seem to have a great deal of position battles to be fought.
Here's a look at some of those moves to be analyzed by general manager Rick Hahn, manager Robin Ventura and their staffs over the upcoming six weeks at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.
Davidson: Minors or Majors? Take a look at most publications featuring White Sox preseason outlooks, and Davidson is listed as the team's starting third baseman. Make no mistake that the 22-year-old power-hitting acquisition from Arizona will be the club's third baseman for what it hopes is many years to come, but he might not be there on March 31.
Conor Gillaspie, a 26-year-old left-handed hitter who possesses an easy swing the White Sox like, is out of options. Jeff Keppinger, a 33-year-old veteran whom the White Sox expect to be significantly better than his White Sox debut in '13 and will be used in more of a super-utility role in '14, has two years and $8.5 million left on his contract. Neither player appears to be going anywhere.
Both Hahn and Ventura talked at SoxFest about Davidson having a viable shot to win the job out of Spring Training, but it won't be based purely on offensive numbers in hitter-friendly Arizona. If Davidson is not deemed ready, or enough regular at-bats aren't available, he won't be hurt by a little more time at Triple-A Charlotte.
Semien, Johnson and Carlos Sanchez: When will their time come? Semien clearly is Major League ready, physically and mentally. Johnson is moving quickly toward the Majors, literally and figuratively, and Sanchez has boosted his status and expectations once again following a strong Winter League effort in Venezuela. One thing to keep in mind is that the White Sox aren't afraid to take the best players available regardless of their service time, but this trio certainly won't knock out second baseman Gordon Beckham or shortstop Alexei Ramirez at the outset.
If nothing else, the team has a talented group of middle infielders that hasn't been seen within the organization for the past decade.
Leury Garcia: Where does he fit? When Paul Konerko decided to return for one more season in early December, it was assumed that switch-hitting Leury Garcia would fill the final bench spot because of his infield/outfield versatility. It was the kind of versatility needed with Konerko, Keppinger or Gillaspie and a backup catcher already taking three of four reserve roles. But the White Sox acquired Eaton, moving Alejandro De Aza into fourth outfielder status, and leaving the fleet-footed Garcia temporarily out of the picture. The White Sox have high hopes for Garcia, especially if he finds a consistent shorter swing.
Adrian Nieto: Should he stay or should he go? This Spring Training should be viewed as a mixed blessing for the 24-year-old switch-hitter. Nieto has the chance to grab control of a catching position where Tyler Flowers and Josh Phegley are being given second chances after rough 2013 campaigns, and Nieto never has played above Carolina League competition in six Minor League seasons with the Nationals.
But it won't be an easy stretch for Nieto, who must learn the White Sox pitching staff and prove he's a solid game-caller to stay on the 25-man active roster. If he doesn't stay, there's a chance the Nationals could re-claim him as part of the Rule 5 process from which Nieto originally was claimed.
Closing Time: Is Nate Jones the early favorite? The White Sox can talk about open competition at the back end of the bullpen and certainly mean it, but Jones has the edge. Jones possesses the 100-mph fastball often associated with that ninth inning, and his early struggles from '13 might help his cause in '14. Jones never lost confidence and worked extensively with pitching coach Don Cooper to figure out changes needing to be made and then implementing them.
Jones standing as the clubhouse leader certainly doesn't eliminate Matt Lindstrom or Daniel Webb from the battle. In fact, Webb earned unsolicited praise on a couple of occasions from White Sox front office members and Cooper during SoxFest, so keep an eye on the 25-year-old right-hander.
Bullpen: Six or seven relievers? This solution appears to be fairly simple in that seven is the magic number.
Chris Sale and Jose Quintana are proven commodities at the top of the order, and John Danks is less of a question mark after his '13 return from arthroscopic shoulder surgery in '12. With Johnson, who is a rookie, and Felipe Paulino, who is coming off of surgeries in September and 2012, filling out the rotation, the White Sox don't want to be caught short in relief even if they go without a long man.
A strong veteran quartet of Mitchell Boggs, Scott Downs, Ronald Belisario and Lindstrom were added or brought back for '14, joining Jones and most likely Donnie Veal as the second lefty. Leaving the final spot between Webb and Petricka also leaves the bench a little thin, but pitching drives this team and the White Sox will err on the side of an extra arm.
Opening Day starter Let's finish with an easy one. Although it hasn't been 100 percent officially announced, if Sale isn't facing the Twins March 31 at U.S. Cellular Field, under what has to be 80 degrees and sunny skies based on this Arctic-like winter, then it's not good news for the team. Either he's hurt or has retired, which seem highly unlikely at this point.


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Looking for Bugatti's roots is like looking for many other exotic manufacturers' humble beginnings. It all started on the track. Etorre Bugatti entered his first race in 1899 at the ripe young age of 18. His fascination with racing led him to study engineering and take a job in an engine manufacturing plant in Alsace. He would later use that knowledge develop a lightweight racer in his basement. That car was to become the first Bugatti.
The Bugatti family would experience several tragedies over the course of Ettore's life, including the death of his brother in an auto accident at age 30. When Ettore himself died, it seemed the company was doomed. It was Bugatti's racing success that led several manufacturers to take interest in the company.
In the past century, Bugatti has continued to change hands. The company was most recently purchased by Volkswagen in 1998, riding the supercar wave established by the Bugatti EB110. Today Bugatti has just one production model: the Veyron 16.4. The car uses a 16-cylinder engine to reach the fastest top speed of any serial produced automobile at 252 mph. Of course, with a price tag over a million bucks and just 300 production models this car defines exclusivity.
Sites worth visiting
The Bugatti website exudes the Bugatti experience. The page loads with a video of a mansion, and progresses to shots of the Veyron screaming down streets and over deserts. This car is even out of reach for people who can afford the finer things in life. This is THE auto experience. Read about the company history, view pictures of every Bugatti model, and dream about driving that mammoth.
Bugatti on Wikipedia
The Bugatti page on Wikipedia takes an abbreviated look at the changes in Bugatti ownership and the models as a result. They have a nice treatment of the Bugatti racing legacy that the racing historian in you is sure to appreciate.
Around the Blogosphere
Bugatti on Autoblog
It's hard to believe there could be so much news about a carmaker that's only producing a couple hundred models of the world's fastest car. The guys at Autoblog don't miss a thing, even on Bugatti. They have some very cool videos of the Veyron racing anything from the M3 to a fighter jet.
Bugatti Veyron Blog
The name says it all. This page is devoted to finding the latest photos, videos, and news on the Bugatti supercar. The blog reads a lot like a RSS feed, with links to original news stories at other locations. Still, the videos are impressive and this might be the closest you'll find yourself to driving the 16.4.
Community Sites
American Bugatti Club
Founded in 1960, this is a club for Bugatti owners to meet up and discuss the incredible cars they own. They keep a current calendar of events and include a quarterly magazine with membership to the club. You don't have to own a Bugatti to join, but you will have to prove your loyalty to the marque.
Bugatti Page
While the page is a little rough around the edges, it is a powerhouse of the latest Bugatti information. They stay up-to-date with Bugatti news, events, and have a very nice photo gallery. Browse with patience – it may take a bit to find what you're after.
Recent News
Veyron-powered Arnage in the Works
Egmcartech has confirmed reports of a Veyron-powered Bentley Arnage prototype. The Veyron engine produces over 1,000 horses, more than double the ponies under the hood of today's Arnage.
Veyron vs. Typhoon
After wiping the floor with a pair of Cessna's, the UK's Royal Air Force asked that the Veyron be pitted against a real competitor, the Eurofighter Typhoon. Germancarblog.com has the full story and some incredible video footage.
Pur Sang Sold Out
As exclusive as the Veyron is, the VW heads devised a model that could be even further from reach. The Veyron Pur Sang shows the Veyron body in its purest form – without paint. Only five models have the exposed aluminum and carbon fiber body, and they were all purchased within 24 hours of release.


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The City of Glendora has enacted an alarm ordinance in order to reduce the number of false alarms and to improve the quality of services provided by the police department. False alarms place a considerable drain on our limited resources and delay responses to other urgent matters.
Most false alarms can be prevented with proper installation, maintenance and use. Mistakes still happen, so up to 3 false alarms in a calendar year are allowed without a penalty.
This booklet answers many of the common questions about the ordinance; however, consult the complete ordinance for specific answers.
Copies of the complete alarm ordinance are available without charge in the lobby of the police facility or can be viewed at this link. GMC 5.4.030
If you have any questions regarding the alarm ordinance, or it you would like a copy mailed to you, please contact the Alarm Coordinator at (626) 914-8268.
Click here for a fillable Alarm Permit Application form.
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What Kind of Alarms Need a Permit?
All alarms that signal, either audibly or silently, of a situation where the police are expected to respond are required to have a permit. Vehicle alarms do NOT need a permit.
How Do I Apply For A Permit?
An application must be completed and submitted to the Police Department with a $20.00 processing fee.
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Permits are valid until revoked, or there is a change in alarm user. Permits are not transferable.
Are There Any Special Equipment Requirements for Alarm Systems?
Yes. All alarm systems must have an uninterruptible power supply and all systems that have audible alarms must automatically reset the alarm in no more than fifteen minutes.
My Business Alarm System Has An Automatic Dialer That Dials My House And The Police Department-Is That OK?
No. Automatic dialers cannot be programmed to dial any city telephone numbers. In case of an earthquake or disaster all of the emergency telephone lines might get tied up with alarm calls.
I Understand There Is a Penalty For Too Many False Alarms-What Is The Penalty?
For the fourth false alarm in a calendar year there is a $40.00 assessment. There will be an $80.00 assessment for each alarm over five in a calendar year. After six false alarm assessments the Chief of Police may stop responses to any alarm system until the problem with the alarm system is corrected.
Note: This will only be done after proper notice has been given.
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First turn off or reset your alarm. Then call your alarm company and tell them that your alarm was accidentally set off. Finally, call the police department and tell us.
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Alarms activated by high winds, fires, floods, earth-quakes or other disasters will not be considered a false alarm.
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St Teresa's Church is located in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom and is situated opposite Bekonscot Model Village - a local tourist attraction. To find us couldn't be easier - just follow the signs to the Model Village and they will lead you right into our car park, which visitors to Bekonscot are also permitted to use.
The church was built in 1926, the year after St Therese of Lisieux was canonised, and so was one of the first churches in England to be dedicated to her. It is built in neo-gothic style which gives it a traditional atmosphere as you can see from the pictures of the interior. But it is small enough to feel homely and, we hope, welcoming.
Our most illustrious parishioner was Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Many of the artefacts in the church are associated with him - including a statue of Our Lady - and the tower end of the church with its Martyrs Chapel was completed as a memorial to him.
Whether for a short visit or a long stay, we hope you will enjoying being part of our 'living community of faith".
Please make yourself at home, and if you have any comments, questions or thoughts, please contact us here
St Teresa's Parish Office: 40A Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PL, UK
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AUSTRALIA'S ordinary behavioural record could haunt it during the Ashes series, with captain Ricky Ponting now close to a ban of one Test or two limited-overs matches if he continues to query umpiring decisions.
Ponting was stripped of his entire match fee - a base figure of $4900 plus a tour premium of $1960 - for showing dissent during the topsy-turvy win over West Indies in the tri-series opener at Kinrara Oval overnight.
He reacted badly when umpire Asad Rauf called all rounder Shane Watson for a wide in the 33rd over of the night, at a time when Australia was already en route to an amazing victory.
Thanks to 2-65 from Mitchell Johnson, 4-43 from Shane Watson and a solitary Glenn McGrath wicket, the Windies were bowled out for 201 in pursuit of 9-279, losing 9-29 after appearing poised for victory at 1-172 with Shivnarine Chanderpaul at the crease o 92.
As his second offence in 12 months - Ponting was fined 25 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent during the second Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong in April - it means any further infractions between now and April next year would leave him open to receiving a suspension as a repeat offender.
With that in mind, Ponting will need to keep a close rein on his emotions during the Ashes, and in the Champions Trophy that precedes it, despite the stakes being far higher there than it was in Bangladesh or Malaysia.
It is understood the International Cricket Council will not look kindly upon a third offence, making an international ban more likely than another fine.
In addition to the financial sanction, match referee Chris Broad offered a stern rebuke to Ponting about a captain's need to set an example for his team.
"A captain should set the example for his players to follow and it is not acceptable for any player, let alone a captain, to question an umpire's decision," Broad said.
Ponting today offered a string of apologies in a contrite statement that suggested he realised the seriousness of his predicament.
"Having had the opportunity to sleep on the incident I know I made a serious error of judgment," Ponting said via a statement.
"I regret the approach I made to umpire Asad Rauf and realise I shouldn't have behaved in the way I did.
"As the captain of the Australian cricket team, I understand it's my responsibility to uphold the spirit of the game and I know that through my actions last night I let myself and my team down.
"I'll be personally apologising to umpire Rauf at the first opportunity and this morning I called a team meeting to apologise to the players."
Acting Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke, who made a quick 81 against West Indies, said the team held Ponting in the highest possible regard.
"I think it's another sign of the respect everyone has for Punter, for him to apologise, I think a lot of other guys would not have done that," he said today.
"By apologising and making this statement he's showing that he wants the team to be better, he wants us to be more disciplined than everyone else."
Cricket Australia acting chief executive Michael Brown said the board was unhappy with Ponting's actions but keen to move forward.
"Cricket Australia finds this incident unacceptable and inappropriate. I've spoken to Ricky and he's expressed his disappointment at his actions," he said.
"We're very strongly committed to the spirit of cricket and we believe in playing hard but fair."
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Maddon reflects on replay challenge that wasn't
On close call, club's video coordinator advises manager not to appeal play
ST. PETERSBURG -- The instant replay challenge that didn't happen in Monday's Rays season opener sat on the front burner Tuesday.
In the third inning, Tampa Bay ace David Price threw to first base in an attempt to pick off Toronto's Colby Rasmus. Umpire Bill Welke called him safe, prompting Rays manager Joe Maddon to walk slowly to first base as the wheels went into motion on the bench and in the club's video room.
Bench coach Davey Martinez quickly called Chris "Chico" Fernandez, the Rays' video coordinator, who began looking at 12 different video screens to see if the video evidence was convincing enough to challenge the call.
"It looked like from where I was at and from where Joe was at that he was out," Martinez said. "When Chico looked at it, he said it was really close. ... It's got to be conclusive. Are they going to see it and overturn it?"
Maddon has been studying how to handle the new instant replay rules and he had one message for Fernandez before the season started: "Just be honest. Tell me what you see. Don't be afraid of being wrong, ever. ... Give us your best call and we'll go with it."
Fernandez wasn't convinced.
"I thought he was out, but it was close, and based on the guidelines, I wasn't sure," Fernandez said.
Fernandez's indifference prompted Martinez to signal Maddon to abort any plans to challenge the call and the game moved on from there.
Maddon believes the instant replay rule will bring about a positive offshoot to the game.
"I think two things are going to occur because of this," Maddon said. "The first part is that the relationship between umpires, players, managers and coaches is actually going to benefit from all of this. Because of the system being in place, there's going to be less reason to be upset or to argue.
"And then beyond that, you're going to find out how often umpires are right. I think those are the two benefits that are going to be derived from this that are going to work in the favor of the umpire. I really believe they want this, because they don't want to leave the ballpark knowing that they influenced the game with a call that wasn't right. They're all about that."
Added Martinez: "The good thing about it, the umpires are willing to work with us and give us time. Joe positioned himself to where he could see me, that was great. And it all worked out. ... You don't realize how important Chico is now."


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By Tracy Hampton, PhD, BIDMC Correspondent
Celiac disease is one of the most common autoimmune gastrointestinal disorders—its prevalence is estimated to be approximately 1% and has been increasing steadily over the last 50 years. Experts say that the majority of cases are undiagnosed due to a lack of awareness and education of the disease among primary care physicians, as well as the atypical symptoms that patients tend to present.
An abnormal immune response in patients with celiac disease damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing certain nutrients from food, which can lead to reduced bone mineral density, impaired quality of life, and even an increased risk of premature death. In some affected individuals, even small amounts of gluten in the diet can cause the body to mount an immune reaction that leads to abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Because gluten is found in so many foods—from bread to soups to salad dressings—researchers have been working to find treatments for Celiac disease that do not require patients to drastically alter their diet.
"There are three drugs in clinical testing: one tightens the barriers between the cells of the intestine to not let gluten in, one degrades gluten in the stomach like a lactaid, and one is an allergy shot–like approach to re-induce gluten tolerance by the immune system," explains Dr. Daniel Leffler, Director of Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Celiac Center, the only multidisciplinary center in New England specializing in the care of patients with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders. "BIDMC has been a major site for work done on the first two therapies, both in phase 2 clinical trials," Dr. Leffler adds.
The first agent, called larazotide acetate, prevents the opening of cell-to-cell connections triggered by bacterial proteins, gluten fragments, and other stimuli. The second, called ALV003, is an orally administered mixture of two recombinant proteases (cysteine endoprotease B-isoform 2 and prolyl endopeptidase) engineered to degrade gluten into non-immunogenic fragments by targeting certain components common in gluten. The third, called NexVax, is a vaccine that is designed to reprogram gluten-specific immune cells.
BIDMC's Celiac Center offers a web site called CeliacNow as a resource for people living with Celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. In addition to offering tips on nutritional management, the site also includes a section that highlights research efforts on treatments and other aspects of Celiac disease.
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Masterpiece Revs are Works of Art. Limited editions ( between 5 & 10 are made), signed and dated by the artist. The skins are custom sewn by artists, then sent to Revolution for completion and built with quality Rev parts, and structure. Once the lot is sold out, they are gone. Price for Kite Only ( with Carbon Fiber frame) is $ 600.00.


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The sun is going to remain over Northern Ireland this evening, tomorrow and Friday.
But according to the Met Office the good weather is going to break on Friday night and over the weekend.
Today temperatures in Northern Ireland have stayed between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius.
The Met Office forecasts tonight to be "a dry evening, rather cloudy but some bright or sunny intervals". "Tonight dry with clear spells developing though perhaps some mist near Irish sea coasts. A humid night with light winds. Minimum Temperature 12 °C," adds the website.
Tomorrow is also set to be "dry with very warm sunny spells and patchy cloud". "Across mid Ulster and western counties becoming hot mid-afternoon, but light Southeast winds keeping eastern coastal districts cooler with some mist. Maximum Temperature 25 °C," adds the Met Office.
Meanwhile on Friday it is expected to be "fine and settled" with "some very warm sunny spells, notably humid by night".
However the bad news for sun worshippers comes on Friday night and Saturday which according to the Met Office will be "cloudier with heavy showers developing".
Sunday, according to the forcaster will be "fresher and partly cloudy".


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Citrix will be rolling out their Receiver application for the blackberry platform by the end of the month according to their website. The application will allow on-demand mobile access to On-demand hosted applications through enterprise XenApp servers. Basically if your company supports this you can have the abliitywork from ANYWHERE! In High Definition!
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Sandwich for dinner, s'il vous plait.
Every now and then, you just get a yen for something. My housemate Shayla and I were walking through Propect Park after work today, which was shady and damp and beautiful in that rainy day way. We got lost for a while in the trees, taking dead-end paths by the lake, and suddenly she said "I just got the strongest craving for a tuna sandwich."
Odd, perhaps, but that reminded me of the sandwiches you get in Paris, simple baguettes with tuna and egg that hit the spot. And the dinner was on.
This can be made for one, or a group, and adjusted as needed (as usual!). Similarly, good ingredients go a long way, because you really taste what goes in there. A leaf of lettuce would work nicely. You could leave out the tomatoes, or the anchovies. You might add a cucumber, or put it on a roll instead, and make a pan bagnat. The world is your oyster.
Here's a rough outline:
1/4-1/3 of a baguette
1 egg per person, hard boiled
1/3-1/2 a can tuna, preferably of good quality, packed in olive oil
2-4 anchovy fillets, optional
2-4 black olives (nicoise or kalamata)
good mustard
good mayonaise.
veggies of choice
I like to toast the bread slightly, until still soft in the middle but a little crunchy outside. You can toast it whole, and then cut all the way or only part way through the baguette--in the latter situation, open it like a book to fill it. Spread mayonaise on one side, mustard on the other, then add tuna, flaked in big chunks. Put the slices of anchovies if using, then the egg. Add desired veggies, then the olive, sliced or whole, in a little line.
Add a simple, lightly dressed salad, and there you go. Bon appetite.


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Each room with their 4.8m high ceilings and period style furnishings will give you the relaxed feeling of being some where totally luxurious.
The Denison Boutique Hotel provides for our guests the highest quality comforts, a king size four posted bed, two person spa, 42" plasma television and wireless internet, while complemented with a high standard of friendly service.
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For Release: June 25, 2009
 Contact: Greg Knighton
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BIRMINGHAM, AL (EDPA) – The Cooperative District of Winston County has received AdvantageSite designation.
The AdvantageSite program requires that community economic development organizations provide documentation specific to a proposed industrial site, including a set of standard data related to ownership/control, environmental and geotechnical conditions, and infrastructure status.
LYNN – Winston County's mega industrial park site received a major boost this past week to go with the already ongoing development of two lots, when U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt announced $95,000 to be used specifically for road infrastructure at the park site.
"We had put a request in for infrastructure, road and sewer and water," noted county commission chairman Roger Hayes. He said county officials presented the request to federal officials in Washington, D.C. at least two years ago, with the application made in the spring 2008.
COOPERATIVE DISTRICT – Widening, resurfacing, and the addition of a third lane for turning onto Alabama Highway 13 has been completed on to Winston County County Road 9. This road work was in part made possible through a $125,000 grant secured by Senator Roger Bedford through the Alabama Department of Community and Economic Affirs (ADECA).  The remainder of the project was funded through a portion of the Cooperative District bond issue secured in June 2008.Â
Construction continues on Lots 10 and 11 of the Winston County industrial park located within the Cooperative District.   Plans are underway to secure a grant to fund landscaping and beautification work at the intersection of Winston County County Road 9 and Alabama Highway 13.
Congressman Aderholt Announces Federal Funds for Winston County Industrial Park Transportation Improvements
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) announced that Winston County will receive $95,000 for the Winston County Industrial Park road improvement project from the Fiscal Year 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The funding is included in the Omnibus Appropriations legislation that passed Congress on Tuesday evening.
The funding will be used to provide roadway improvements for the foundation base and pavement for the Winston County Industrial Park roads.


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great hotel , ideal city centre location. The only problem was, the beds were a little too hard. Oh and you must use the roof bar, staff great, cocktails great, views are amazing.
Easy to find, easy to drive from the hotel to the autostrada or to the city center. Nice place to relax and also to use as starting point for excursions. Staff is very friendly and professional!
No room available for us at 23:00. Sent to a different Hotel to be collected back in the morning. Had to leave the car at the hotel and pick even earlier than anticipated.
Alles eher demodiert und lotterig (Badezimmer). Einrichtung der Zimmer wird dem 5-Stern-Standard nicht gerecht! Sehr dürftig (Sideboard, Schrank, etc,).Bett aber OK Restaurant und Bar ist aber OK
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During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Catania Beach. 2 bathrooms and a TV are available in the holiday home.
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It's Jonathan Rhys Meyers at the Season 3 premiere of The Tudors last night in New York looking overcooked, dehydrated, and quite possibly cranked.
His face…
Is it cracking? It's so dry it's cracking. And his lips – freaks me out when mouth and skin are the same colour with just a white outline around the lips. Like Burn Guy. And the only thing missing is a gooey blob of vaseline around the edges to keep from splitting.
He's gross.
He went from pretty to androgynous to f-cked up but still kinda hot to totally not and it's a shame too because he can actually act and so the gossipmonger has to ask: does Xenu have anything to do with it?
JRM was fine up to his involvement in Mission Impossible. Then, perhaps because he told the GMD he wasn't into dudes, slowly but surely it started going to sh-t. I'm just saying Xenu doesn't like to be denied. Can't imagine Tom Cruise takes rejection well either.
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The Howard Payne College Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, January 30, 1970
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Welcome to Rain Harvesting Systems: Find resources on water harvesting and rain collection, rain barrels and rain tanks, the latest drought and rainwater harvesting news, and much more. Contact us today for a free estimate on having a system installed at your house!
RHS Newspaper & Websites:
"Home gutter system conserves water"
Loomis News
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Santa Cruz Sentinel
"Boulder Creek couple exhibits ways to harvest the rain"
San Jose Mercury News
"Harvesting the rain: And old idea takes on new life"
Ozarks First
"Drought prompts rain harvesting"
Water Efficiency
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Home By Sunset
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Auburn Journal
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"Solution to California drought is in the clouds"
The Valley Post
"Ben Lomond home showcases green technology"
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"California homeowner adapts with rain harvesting"
ROSEVILLE, California: Gutterglove, Inc., a gutter guard manufacturer, announces that their gutter guards have received certification through Underwriting Laboratories (UL) for NSF P151 and NSF 372. They will be the first gutter guards in history to get this approval and will allow their gutter protection systems to be used in rainwater harvesting systems where rainwater can be used for human consumption by drinking.
If you think California's four-year drought is apocalyptic, try 13 years. That's how long southeastern Australia suffered through bone-dry times.
California is experiencing a historically dry winter, making efficient water use more important than ever before. Area residents interested in reducing imported water use at their home or business are encouraged to attend a free workshop provided by local water agencies on rainwater harvesting and graywater.
With California facing dire water shortfalls after the driest year in recorded state history, Gov. Jerry Brown has called on residents of the Golden State to conserve water "in every way possible."
I figured that I could buy a couple of cheap rain barrels, stick them under the downspouts of our Oakland house and be done with it. We have one 60-gallon rain barrel already that we got a few years ago, when the city of Oakland had them available at a discount. But there's a lot more to learn about rain barrels than I first realized.
The first rain in the Sacramento region in more than 50 days wasn't enough to end a drought, but one man gathered a little security from his roof on Wednesday.
Dale Shuck is saving rain for a not so rainy day.
He's using buckets to gather rain runoff from his roof.
"The reason why Gutterglove is being used by rain harvest contractors is because Gutterglove filters out all the debris," said Lenney, who is also accredited through the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association.
The Environmental Protection Agency reports the average American household uses about 400 gallons of water a day. Gutterglove presents a green alternative for consumers who want to store water for farming, fire protection or emergency reserve.
Block spent $29,000 on the system, which was made by Rain Harvesting Systems and Gutterglove. "But I see it as a long-term investment into a very critical infrastructure," he says.
Rooftop catchments: In the most basic form of this technology, rainwater is collected in simple vessels at the edge of the roof. Variations on this basic approach include collection of rainwater in gutters which drain to the collection vessel through down-pipes constructed for this purpose, and/or the diversion of rainwater from the gutters to containers for settling particulates before being conveyed to the storage container for the domestic use.
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We proudly use Gutterglove Gutterguard as the First Stage Filter in all our rain harvesting systems because of it's ability to filter out all leaves, pine needles and even sand from your gutter system and rain storage tanks. Visit their website for more information at www.Gutterglove.com
Rain Harvesting Systems installed Gutterglove Gutterguard on this 3,100 gallon rain collection system. You can clearly see from the fine stainless steel mesh on the photo that sand can't get through. Also, another benefit is that you will never have to clean out your gutters again.
Gutterglove filters out the sand from this two tank 3,100 gallon rain collection system. You can see Gutterglove on the gutter in the photo above in the lower right corner.
What isRain Harvesting?Have you ever thought about collecting the rainwater that runs off your roof? Rainwater is an easily obtained resource, and it is an excellent way to satisfy your watering needs. You can save on well water, energy, irrigation water and municipality water by storing up this precious, free liquid that comes from the clouds above.
In simple terms, "rain harvesting" means collecting rainwater. A popular and easy way to catch rain is by filtering the water through the gutters on your roof. Once the water travels through the gutter, it is directed into a holding tank, and can then be used for any water needs you have. In most cases, it is used for non-potable applications but can become potable (used for drinking) if proper filters are used.
A Rain Harvesting Systems representative can provide you with several options of how to start your rainwater collection.
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The City of Riverside recognizes the vital importance of preserving a high quality of life throughout the community and has adopted local codes and ordinances that govern the proper use and maintenance of private properties. The Code Enforcement Division's main objectives are to:
The Mission of the Code Enforcement Division is to serve the citizens of Riverside by ensuring compliance with all adopted City codes through providing effective public contact and education, building cooperative partnerships throughout our community, and enforcing the law in an equitable and impartial manner.
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Tor.com: Free wallpapers, and ebooks too!
I should say that I love all my wallpaper's equally, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit to being particularly thrilled about offering a Stanley Meltzoff wallpaper this week. Although, I don't think there is an artist in this program that would blame me. Whether he was illustrating for National Geographic, Life Magazine, or science fiction paperbacks, Meltzoff was truly a master painter. And if you don't think you are into nature paintings, take a look at his underwater seascapes — they are wondrous as anything science fiction has to offer.
I am just as happy to be able to offer Greg Manchess' Something Wicked painting. Like Meltzoff, Greg is an artist whose paintings are as much about the application of paint and mood as they are are about subject matter and composition. I got to live with this painting across from my desk for over a year and I never tired of getting lost in these rhythm of both the figures and the brush strokes. (Too bad for me, the painting was needed for an exhibition and is now back with the artist. I need to see about re-stealing it.)
Monday, April 07, 2008
TorDot Meltzoff and Manchess
Tor.com: Free wallpapers, and ebooks too!
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4 comments:
- Carl V. Anderson said...
Those are both fantastic! I love that Tor is doing this. It is so much fun.
- Frederick Paul Kiesche III said...
I had the edition of "Green Hills" that the Meltzoff illustration appeared on for years and years.
Silly me, I loaned it out once. Never got it back. Grrrrr!!!
So I am very happy to see it here!
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"For Airtricity, flexibility from our supplier is key and, at all times, Fujitsu shared ownership for delivery of this key business transition, helping to rapidly build and deploy a mixed team of business and IT specialists to react to market change,"
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To re-align mission-critical business processes and legacy systems ready for the deregulated market, Airtricity initiated a Market Opening Programme. The company chose Fujitsu to lead the analysis, design, implementation and delivery of the re-engineered processes.To ensure formal certification of the solution within the new market, it also asked Fujitsu to integrate all IT applications.
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