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Tomorrow City Councilman Carl Stokes plans to hold a hearing on a resolution calling on the developers of the tony Harbor Point project on Baltimore's waterfront to invest at least $15.6 million into the nearby Perkins Homes public housing development. It gets at a vital issue — whether tax incentives for downtown development benefit the city's poor residents — but does so by means of a number of misconceptions.
Mr. Stokes has been a strong critic of the use of tax incentives for the construction of Harbor Point, and although we do not have a philosophical objection to such deals, we appreciate his diligence in the matter. The development proposal is an exciting one that promises to extend the success of Harbor East to one of the last undeveloped parcels on Baltimore's waterfront, but it also presents difficult questions about what level of taxpayer support is appropriate for such a site, particularly given the requirement that the prospective anchor tenant of Harbor Point, Exelon, build a new regional headquarters somewhere near the city's waterfront. Mr. Stokes' skepticism has prompted the Baltimore Development Corp. to release more details about the finances of the deal, including the projected return for investors in Harbor Point, and we look forward to a substantive discussion at a hearing later this month on the proposed tax increment financing for the development.
The resolution up for discussion tomorrow, though, is built on a shaky grasp of the facts and of the workings of the state's enterprise zone program.
Harbor Point (and neighboring Harbor East) had long been part of Baltimore's enterprise zone, which affords property and income tax abatements for a fixed period of time for new development. Half of the cost is reimbursed by the state. In 2012, the city had to renew its zone designation, and the city decided to reduce its size out of concern that the state would cut the program's reimbursement rate. Harbor Point and Harbor East were part of the 8,000 acres of land that the city left out of its renewal application. A few months later, Harbor Point developer Michael Beatty applied for re-inclusion as part of a regular process to consider expansions to the zone. The Baltimore Development Corp. held public hearings and agreed to endorse the expansion. The City Council voted 13-2 in favor of it (Mr. Stokes, for the record, voted no), and the state's Department of Business and Economic Development gave its approval.
In his resolution, Mr. Stokes says that the parcel on which Harbor Point is to be built would not, by itself, qualify as a state enterprise zone. Indeed, the state enterprise zone law sets certain thresholds for unemployment, poverty, population loss, crime or vacant or abandoned property. The city's application to expand its enterprise zone to include Harbor Point confirms that the census tract in which it is located meets none of those criteria by itself.
What Mr. Stokes' resolution does not acknowledge is that the enterprise zone's eligibility is calculated as a whole, not on the basis of one census tract or another. Baltimore has one large enterprise zone that covers the entire downtown business district, Mt. Vernon, parts of East and West Baltimore, the industrial waterfront, Charles Village and areas along many of the city's commercial corridors. According to documentation included with the city's application for the Harbor Point expansion, the zone comprises 147 census tracts, more than a quarter of which would not meet any of the state's criteria by themselves.
Where Mr. Stokes goes seriously awry, though, is in suggesting that the Harbor Point enterprise zone application was modified to exploit the poverty of nearby communities, specifically Perkins Homes, so that it could win approval. In an interview, he says he made that statement based on what he was told by city economic development officials a year ago. But a review of the documentation for the Harbor Point expansion shows that it isn't true. Perkins Homes were not part of the Harbor Point expansion; maps showing the areas added to include Harbor Point easily confirm this fact. Perkins Homes themselves are not part of the city's enterprise zone, but the census tract of which they are a part has been included in the enterprise zone eligibility calculations for more than a decade.
Mark Vulcan, who oversees the enterprise zone program for the state Department of Business and Economic Development, said in an interview yesterday that Harbor Point's eligibility did not depend on Perkins Homes or any other neighboring tract. The state law considers not just the census tracts proposed for inclusion but also nearby areas, and because of the city's overall high unemployment rate, any tract in the city (or, indeed, the entire city) could be included, Mr. Vulcan said.
The shame of Mr. Stokes' problematic resolution is that it obscures a legitimate issue. The real question is not whether the Harbor Point developers "owe" some millions to Perkins Homes but whether the city's long-established habit of including parcels like this one in its enterprise zone furthers the program's goals of lifting up impoverished communities. Backers say it does, at least indirectly, by boosting the city's tax base and creating jobs. But it is fair to ask how many of those jobs will go to people like the residents of Perkins Homes and how the taxes Harbor Point generates will benefit communities away from the glitzy waterfront. Unfortunately, the holes in Mr. Stokes' resolution make those questions too easy to avoid.


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Department of Revenue News Release
May 18, 2012New Agent Selected for Maplewood License Office
JEFFERSON CITY - The Maplewood License Office will soon have a new agent.
Deer Creek License Office Management Inc., of St. Louis, will be the new agent for the license office. The corporation was chosen as part of a competitive bidding process that is used for all of Missouri's 182 local license offices.
The winning bid for the license office was one of nine submitted. The office will stay at its current location at 3238 Laclede Station Rd. in Maplewood.
According to figures from Fiscal Year 2011, there were 125,327 transactions conducted at the office, and it generated $418,222 in agent processing fees.
Bidders have the option of returning part of the office revenues to the state. The winning bid for the Maplewood License Office includes a 7 percent ($29,275) annual return to state.
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May 4: Singer Jackie Jackson of The Jacksons is 63. Singer Oleta Adams is 61. Singer Sharon Jones of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings is 58. Country singer Randy Travis is 55. Actress Mary McDonough is 53. Comedian Ana Gasteyer is 47. Actor Will Arnett is 44. Bassist Mike Dirnt of Green Day is 42. Singer Lance Bass ('N Sync) is 35. Actor Alexander Gould ("Weeds") is 20. Actress Amara Miller is 14.
May 5: Actress Pat Carroll is 87. Actor Michael Murphy is 76. Actor Lance Henriksen is 74. Comedian-actor Michael Palin (Monty Python) is 71. Actor Roger Rees (is 70. Actor John Rhys-Davies is 70. Former MTV News correspondent Kurt Loder is 69. Drummer Bill Ward of Black Sabbath is 66. Singer Ian McCulloch of Echo and the Bunnymen is 55. Newsman Brian Williams is 55. Actress Tina Yothers is 41. Singer Raheem DeVaughn is 39. Singer Craig David is 33. Actress Danielle Fishel is 33. Singer Adele is 26. Singer Chris Brown is 25.
May 6: Singer Bob Seger is 69. Singer Jimmie Dale Gilmore is 69. Host Tom Bergeron is 59. Singer John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants is 54. Actress Roma Downey is 54. Actor George Clooney is 53. Singer-bassist Tony Scalzo of Fastball is 50. Guitarist Mark Bryan of Hootie and the Blowfish is 47. Guitarist Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters is 43. Actress Gabourey Sidibe is 31. Comedian Sasheer Zamata is 28.
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May 8: Comedian Don Rickles is 88. Singer Toni Tennille is 74. Country singer Jack Blanchard is 72. Singer Gary Glitter is 70. Drummer Chris Frantz of Talking Heads and of Tom Tom Club is 63. Country musician Billy Burnette is 61. Drummer Alex Van Halen of Van Halen is 61. Actor David Keith is 60. Actress Melissa Gilbert is 50. Drummer Dave Rowntree of Blur is 50. Drummer Del Gray of Little Texas is 46. Singer Darren Hayes (Savage Garden) is 42. Singer Enrique Iglesias is 39. Actor Matt Davis is 36. Actress Julia Whelan is 30.
May 9: Guitarist Nokie Edwards of The Ventures is 79. Actor Albert Finney is 78. Actress-turned-politician Glenda Jackson is 78. Guitarist Sonny Curtis of Buddy Holly and The Crickets is 77. Producer-director James L. Brooks is 77. Singer Tommy Roe is 72. Singer-guitarist Richie Furay (Buffalo Springfield, Poco) is 70. Singer Clint Holmes is 68. Actress Candice Bergen is 68. Singer Billy Joel is 65. Bassist Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick is 64. Actress Alley Mills is 63. Actor John Corbett is 53. Singer David Gahan of Depeche (Mode is 52. Rapper Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan is 44. Guitarist Mike Myerson of Heartland is 43. Singer Tamia is 39. Trombonist Dan Regan of Reel Big Fish is 37. Singer Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan is 35. Actress Rosario Dawson is 35. Musician Andrew W.K. is 35.
May 10: Singer Henry Fambrough of The Spinners is 76. Singer Donovan is 68. Singer Graham Gouldman of 10cc is 68. Singer Dave Mason is 68. Singer Bono of U2 is 54. Drummer Danny Carey of Tool is 53. Actor Darryl M. Bell ("A Different World") is 51. Model Linda Evangelista is 49. Rapper Young MC is 47. Singer Richard Patrick of Filter is 46. Actor Dallas Roberts is 44. Actor Todd Lowe is 42. Actor Kenan Thompson is 36. Singer Jason Dalyrimple of Soul for Real is 34. Actress Lauren Potter is 24.
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Mitt Romney Donor Retreat Kicks Off with Tote Bags, Ski Jumpers, and a Roast from Ann
(PARK CITY, UTAH) – "It will be the happiest day of my life, after the day I got married and the birth of my children."
That's how one donor described what Mitt Romney winning the presidency would mean to him–and he's a Democrat from Los Angeles.
He gave his first ever donation to a candidate just this Fall – a $500 check to Romney – and has since bundled over $200,000 through donations ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 increments for the former governor's presidential campaign, but the donor, who owns shopping centers in California, doesn't want to be publicly identified as a "bundler."
The Los Angeles donor, who once voted for Ronald Reagan, said he cast his ballot for Obama in 2008 because he liked his "rhetoric," but he's since soured on the president whom he called "arrogant" and has turned his full focus on getting Romney elected the next President of the United States.
He said he took time away from his business and family to attend this weekend because he wanted to "network" with other attendees and spend time with Romney himself.
Wealthy donors and bundlers determined to propel Romney to the White House joined a mix of GOP elite, leaders of the party, and members of Romney staff in this postcard perfect resort town for the weekend retreat beginning Friday.
For many, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to listen to the most famous and influential of the Republican party, hob nob with other wealthy fundraisers and Republican lawmakers, and of course mingle with the presumptive GOP nominee.
There could be as many as 700 attendees gathering at the exclusive retreat over the course of the weekend, and a number of vice presidential contenders will speak and socialize with the donors, including former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, and South Dakota Sen. John Thune.
As attendees entered the Chateaux at Silver Lake, the host hotel, throughout the sunny afternoon, they were handed a Vineyard Vines tan canvas tote bag with navy piping and the words "Believe in America" stitched on the side. Inside the bag was a blue baseball hat with "Romney" written over a circular American flag and a thick white binder, detailing the weekend's schedule from policy discussions to social events, along with a list of Romney's upcoming events.
In addition to the Romney swag, there was also a typed note from Romney's National Finance Chairman Spencer Zwick addressed to the attendees by their first name. "Welcome to the first Romney Victory Leadership Retreat! We are very glad you were able to join us for this special weekend. Thank you for the continued support and leadership. On to victory!" the card read.
Some were even personalized with a handwritten note from Zwick expressing appreciation to the donor and their family, signed with his initials "SZ."
Golf carts whipped attendees around the complex and to and from the Stein Eriksen lodge across the street where discussions on healthcare, Israel and the financial services industry were conducted.
The Republican strategist Mary Matalin, Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus, and a beaming Tagg Romney, the candidate's eldest son, were seen whizzing by on the carts at various points in the day. The personal touch didn't stop there. As attendees registered, campaign staffers handed everyone a schedule on a lanyard credential, gave directions, and even offered to take suitcases up for those eager to get to the events.
One of the first discussions was a lecture from former Secretary of State James Baker III. Rodger Young and his 26 year old daughter, Lauren, came from New York and Chicago respectively for the retreat (every attendee got a plus one), and he said he was so impressed by Baker he didn't expect to enjoy another one of the events so thoroughly.
Young described the speech as "positive" in tone and although he said Baker did say the country was in "significant trouble" because of the nation's "debt burden," the state of the world "internationally…isn't as bad as you think," specifically pointing out that America has "still by far the strongest military."
Baker scolded the Obama administration for "ignoring any type of bi-partisanship," according to the Youngs. Rodger Young is a business and trial lawyer who lives in both Michigan and New York. Young said he supported Romney in 2008 and originally became involved because he knows Romney's older brother Scott, who was also on hand for the weekend.
He described himself as a donor not a bundler, "yet." Young said the 82-year-old Baker told the crowd he has been around for "1/3 as long as this republic has existed" and despite its current troubles he knows the "resilience of the American people will conquer all."
Lauren praised the campaign's social media efforts, saying she thinks it is effectively targeting Republicans her age.
Friday evening, retreat goers attended a reception at Olympic Park, which sits atop a mountain overlooking picturesque Park City. Romney waved to the small group of press relegated to the bottom of the mountain as his motorcade zoomed up the mountainside.
As young Olympic hopefuls practiced their impressive ski jumping on the green jumps from the 2002 Olympics, which Romney ran, donors arrived amidst heavy security.
Reporters were not allowed into the event, but Olympic athletes did perform their ski jumping for those lucky enough to attend with their plus one.
Two donors who attended the reception said their highlight was Ann Romney's speech where she introduced her family and roasted her sons, four of whom attended.
It all starts up again early Saturday morning with donors expected to hear from Sen. John McCain, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Ann Romney, and Karl Rove, former Bush strategist and founder of the GOP superPAC American Crossroads, throughout the day.
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My Grown-up's Semester Abroad in Hong Kong
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As a young professional focused on my career, my overseas travel was limited to week-long trips, squeezed into a corporate schedule. I thought that my opportunity to spend an extended amount of time overseas had passed.
In May of last year, my wife and I decided to relocate from New York to San Francisco. With three months until her new job started, I took a deep breath and resigned from my own job so that we could spend that time living abroad in Asia.
The plan was simple: rent an apartment in Hong Kong, study Cantonese at a local language school and travel the region. Ten years after graduating from college, we were going to create our own "study abroad program" as adults.
We wanted to refresh our lives at home by immersing ourselves in a foreign culture. Consequently, we chose to live in Tai Kok Tsui, a Kowloon neighborhood far from the expatriate community in Central, and took intensive Cantonese classes at a small language school in Wan Chai.
It took no time to develop new routines. We had our favorite bakeries, became regulars at nearby cha chaan teng coffee shops and practiced our language skills in the open-air wet markets. We ferried to Hong Kong's outer islands, went to Cantonese movies and stood in line for bowls of fresh noodles.
On a flight back from Shanghai near the end of our time in Hong Kong, it struck us both that it felt like we were coming home. To have found that feeling thousands of miles from all that was familiar in the United States was a revelation. In that moment, we had accomplished our goal.
The big lesson I learned is that it really is possible to take a break to travel and live overseas. Though it was unsettling to voluntarily accept professional uncertainty, I found that the benefits – new rhythms, a broadened perspective and unforgettable memories – far outweighed the risks.
Wesley Radez is the head of business development for a San Francisco start up called Zaarly. In May 2011, he resigned from his role as business director of Virgin Mobile USA at Sprint Nextel to live and travel in Asia for three months with his wife. In addition to Hong Kong, his time abroad included extensive travel through China and Southeast Asia. Wesley will be attending "Eat, Play, Live" on February 16 and looks forward to sharing more details of his adventures abroad with fellow guests.


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Mirchi Ka Salan Recipe (Indian Spicy Food)
I think I've said it many times: my husband's late grandmother (I called her Baji) was an exceptional cook. She used to make a specialty from Hyderabad called mirchi ka salan very often for my father-in-law. He absolutely loves spicy food. I know Daddy misses Baji's cooking, so I try to make his favorite dishes as often as possible.
The dish is very spicy due to the use of a large quantity of chiles (mirchi in Urdu) and the sauce (salan) is the same masala sauce made of onions and Indian spices that is used in many other Indian dishes. For this particular dish, you don't want to go over-board and use fiery chiles such as Habaneros. I chose milder Anaheim peppers. Finally, if you're afraid of the heat, don't forget to accompany this dish with a tall glass of lassi to soothe your taste buds.
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I guess I felt the need to put that out there at the beginning of my post about Buffalo Wings. I have eaten them pretty much since I can remember. In Buffalo, you don't order pizza – you order pizza and wings…and blue cheese and pop. I have eaten at the Anchor Bar (which is where the Buffalo Wing originated) and they were really good wings. However, I thought their beef on weck was even better. Ok, I'm getting hungry again.
There are three things that make good authentic Buffalo Wings in my opinion.
1) They are deep-fried until nice and crispy and they are NOT breaded.
2) The sauce is made up of Frank's Red Hot, melted butter and vinegar. You will see different recipes out there, but this is what I consider the authentic recipe.
3) Blue cheese Dressing. A good creamy dressing with some chunks of cheese is perfect. I know people like ranch dressing with their wings (I do, too) but the blue cheese is authentic. Oh yes, also need carrot sticks and celery for dipping!
There are many variations on sauces for the chicken wing and I love to try different flavors. However, this is the only way to make authentic Buffalo Wings – it just is
dammit darnit!!
Before I give you the recipe, let's talk a little about deep-frying. If you do it right, it's really pretty safe. If you don't, it can actually be pretty dangerous….so read up please:-)
1) Make sure you are using the right type of oil. Often, people will use peanut oil because it doesn't really give the food any other flavor and it has a very high smoke point. We used canola oil, which has a slightly lower smoke point, but still fine and safe to use for frying.
2) If you aren't using a deep fryer (a Fry Daddy for you fancy people,) then find a good deep heavy pot like a dutch oven. The pot should be no more than two-thirds of the way full with oil and you should use a thermometer for checking the temperature. The ideal temp being between 350 to 375 degrees. We have a deep-frying/candy thermometer that clips onto the side of our dutch oven and it works perfectly (I would tell you that they are really cheap except I bought it for Jim for his birthday. So instead I will tell you that they are very pricey and an excellent birthday present for someone you love:-).)
3) Also, when you place the food in the oil don't add too much at once. The temperature will drop when you add it in so the more you add the more it affects your temps. This is also another reason to let your food sit for a little while before adding to the oil.
4) Make sure you dry your wings off really well. Water/moisture and hot oil do not mix. You can let your food sit for about 30 minutes or depending on what you are frying you can add a flour coating to soak up some of the moisture.
5) "The Chew" did a really nice segment on deep frying and safety. I highly recommend watching it or reading about it before you give it a shot.
6) Turn your oven on to about 200 degrees and have a plate to put your food on to keep it warm while the other batches are frying.
7) Because your oil breaks down after you deep fry with it, you really shouldn't use it again to deep fry. I put my oil in a coffee canister once it cools and then throw it away. There might be better ways to dispose of it, but that is what we do.
We also made an Asian sauce for our wings that was excellent. Its fun to change things up a bit and I really like some of the sweet and spicy flavor combos out there. I will share that recipe tomorrow.
Just remember – be safe, enjoy the Super Bowl commercials and eat more chicken!
Oh and one more thing….Chicken Wings are not healthy…..sorry.
Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Canola or Peanut Oil enough to fill your pot about 2/3 of the way
- 12 Chicken Wings discard tips and cut at the joint - you will end up with 24 wings and drummettes
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- Franks Hot Sauce
- Heat the oil in a heavy deep pot to about 375 degrees (the temp will drop when you add the wings so you want to start higher than 350.) Preheat your oven to about 200 degrees.
- You can season the wings with a little salt and pepper if you like. Carefully put them in the oil to fry in batches. Move them around so they don't stick and let them fry until they get nice and crispy and a light golden brown. We fried ours for about 10-12 minutes per batch. Remove wings from the pot and place on a plate in the oven.
- To make the sauce, melt butter on the stove top and add vinegar and hot sauce to taste. I think we added about 3 tablespoons of sauce and it was about medium.
- Place wings in a bowl and pour the hot sauce over top. Use tongs to toss the wings in the sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!


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Tulane Player Stable After Surgery on Spine
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A Tulane University football player is in stable condition after a three-hour surgery to stabilize his fractured spine.
Now his loved ones and teammates face an agonizing wait to learn how serious the injury is and whether it will leave him paralyzed.
Senior safety Devon Walker was injured Saturday in the first half of Tulane's visit to Tulsa. He and a teammate tackled an opposing receiver and it appeared their helmets cracked together.
Team Dr. Greg Stewart says it often takes days for doctors to determine the lasting effects of these kinds of injuries.
The doctor says Walker was talking with doctors while he was being treated Saturday.


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'The Sabres are now 48-24-6 and have 102 points. They only to pick up three more points, or have Philadelphia lose three points to clinch fourth place in the confrence and home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Buffalo's 48 wins this season ties the 1983-84 team for second most wins in franchise history. The record is held by the 74-75 squad with 49.'
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Polynesian Master Medallion Loom Cuff Pattern
Polynesian Master Medallion Loom Cuff Pattern
Please note: I have NOT made up this pattern. Colors have been chosen, but most certainly can be changed out. Please feel free to change the colors to suit you own palette and discerning eye. Please click on image to open in full mode, so you can see the entire length.
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18 Colors/Delica 11/0
1.9"W x 6.8"L (Length adjustable, add solid rows to extend, leave off rows to shorten)
My patterns may be made to sell, but credit need be given! This design MAY NOT be taught or reprinted in any way.
As with all my patterns, if you make a finished piece, or however many, email me the image and I will add it to my website with credit and a link to you.
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I couldn't resist posting this map of Disappearing Foods in America from the NYTimes after I found the link via Eating Asia. The related article about how Gary Paul Nabhan, a food historian, has come out with a new book on ingredients (plant and animal) once vital to American culture that are now endangered or extinct. Through publishing the book he hopes to be able to save or resurrect, through farming and breeding, these disappearing foods.
The only foods on the map I can recall ever eating are free-range American bison and California mission olives (well, the olive oil, at least.) It's possible that I've had some of the New England fruits, but I can't say for sure. (I feel so ashamed!)
Which makes me wonder what foods in China I'm missing out on, that were popular ingredients decades or centuries ago that have been lost to industrialisation. And what I'm eating now won't be around in 20, 10, or even 5 years.
On a different note, I'm in Hong Kong, after a nice leisurely train ride that was nothing like the horrendous trip I took in February. I love this place. Clean(er) streets! Good milk tea! Unresistricted internet! Ah...if only HK weren't so expensive to live in...


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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Curbside Treasure
Over the summer my kids and I went around our neighborhood to some garage sales and at the last house we spotted this old trunk "and I do mean OLD"
I went over and asked the lady how much and she said "just take it" because a long time ago she was at a garage sale and an old lady gave it to her because it was her husbands.Well I loaded it up and home it came with me and I knew exactly what I was going to do with this wonderful old box of memories.
first I set it outside in the sun for a few days to get the musty smell out.Next I sprayed it all over with Rustolium antique white inside and out.
Next I drilled 4 holes in the bottom of the trunk to attach the really cool round legs that I had left over from my old furniture.After they were liquid nailed on I proceeded to modge podge on some sheet music wrapping paper that I burned with matches to give it an aged appearence.Then I had some big sheets of styrofoam in the garage so I hot glued some red Paisley material that was in my craft room to the cut down pieces of styrofoam and slipped them into the trunk like a glove!They fit Perfectly:) WHEW!!
71 comments:
- Cassie @ Primitive & Proper said...
that looks so cute! love the new look and the rope- very cool!
- December 27, 2011 at 6:28 PM
- Pam at Antique or Not said...
How neat is that! Such a fantastic makeover; your new coffee table looks fantastic!
- December 27, 2011 at 6:40 PM
- Lakeshore Cottage Living said...
I cannot believe that is the same chest..you did an awesome job!!! And I scrolled down and want to tell you I love that little blue desk...what color did you use? I will have to go and read up on it again. Thank you for visiting my blog today. I will just have to follow you to see what else you come up with! Stop by and visit anytime! Happy New Year!! Kristine
- December 28, 2011 at 6:11 AM
- Candace @ Candace Creations said...
Wow that is an amazing transformation I love everything you did with it! It looks great!
- December 28, 2011 at 6:55 AM
- samaa @ Honey Sweet Home said...
I'm with the previous commentor on this, I cannot BELIEVE it's the same chest! You totally transformed it, it looks so cute now! I've seen a couple similar chests at Goodwill and I never gave them a second glance just because I couldn't bear the thought of cleaning up all the grime. I totally love this look :)
- December 28, 2011 at 6:56 AM
- Casandra said...
I passed up a trunk like this and now I wish I hadn't! Love the way you renovated that yucky trunk into a fab coffee table. Especially the top gives it a more polished and functional flair. Love it, want it, wish I had it!
- December 28, 2011 at 7:19 AM
- Rasonda @ Lake Cottage Dreams said...
Are you Kidding me!?!?! This is an amazing transformation. When I saw the first picture I thought there is noway... then I saw the after. You did an awesome job- its beautiful!!
- December 28, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- Brooke @ Spruce Your Nest said...
Looks gorgeous!!
- December 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM
- Linda @ It All Started with Paint said...
I expect to see this all over the linky parties -- and linky party features in the coming month! Such an incredible transformation!
- December 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM
- Linda @ It All Started with Paint said...
Oh, and I'm following now ...
- December 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM
- ReMadeSimple Kristina said...
Great transformation! Love bringing new life to old stuff :)
- December 28, 2011 at 11:35 AM
- vikki said...
I'll bet that old trunk didn't even look that good new!!
- December 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM
This is fabulous! You did a superb job of transforming this old trunk. Thanks for sharing at my Show & Tell party.
- December 28, 2011 at 2:52 PM
- Mindie Hilton said...
What a great find. Thanks for your sweet foment at bacon time
Following u with google. Join me at bt for our links on friday anything goes.
- December 28, 2011 at 3:45 PM
- Mindie Hilton said...
Oops " comment " darn smart phone :)
- December 28, 2011 at 3:47 PM
- Jodi@ underthegeorgiasun.com said...
love this!! I have a soft spot for sheet music. :o)
- December 28, 2011 at 4:22 PM
- Kimberly @ The Brown Eyes Have It said...
Now that is a great repurpose of an ugly trunk!!
- December 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM
- The Cranky Queen said...
What a great re-cycle...Going Green for 2012! Liked browsing your blog. Thanx for sharing. Tiffany...visit my blog palace sometime.
- December 28, 2011 at 5:59 PM
- Sherry said...
That's pretty darn fab! Freebies are the best projects...the most rewarding, for sure. I'm so glad to have had you stop by and leave a sweet compliment. More than happy to have come by your space. Hope to see you again soon!
- December 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM
- Holly said...
I'm in LOVE! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm your newest fan! Please stop by bellanest.blogspot.com if you get a chance! Happy New Year!
- December 28, 2011 at 8:35 PM
- Holly said...
...I love that you love Jesus too, AWESOME!
- December 28, 2011 at 8:35 PM
- Southern Junk Chic said...
Love it! I think it turned out great. Love the music sheet paper!
- December 29, 2011 at 5:22 AM
- Trish and Bonnie @ Uncommon said...
This is such a lovely transformation! Thank you SO much for sharing it with us! Happy New Year!
- December 29, 2011 at 5:29 AM
- Carrie @ lovely etc. said...
This turned out so great! And free finds are always the best.
- December 29, 2011 at 6:03 AM
- Jen Lossing, The Consigner Designer said...
This is wonderful! I just bought a very old trunk as well and am getting ready to bring it back to life. This was great inspiration. Thanks! Great job!
- December 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM
- Christine said...
She GAVE this to you? Lucky!! I love how you used the sheet music on it.
- December 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM
- Jami said...
That truck turned out AMAZING!!! Great job! So happy to have you link up to the Tuesday To Do Party at The Blackberry Vine!
Happy New Year!
- December 29, 2011 at 12:06 PM
- Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com said...
Your curbside to gorgeous table is so cute I can hardly stand it! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! I'm excited to continue being inspired by you in 2012!!! I'm glad to be following you!!! XO, Aimee
I'd love to have you make a quick stop by and enter to win my first giveaway!!! Crossing my fingers you win!!!
- December 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- Liz said...
How Beautiful! You did a wonderful job with this.
New follower from Functional Friday. :)
- December 30, 2011 at 6:07 PM
- Gayle Page-Robak said...
Wonderful redo--looks excellent! Love the music touch! I am now a follower of your blog and look forward to return visits. I invite you to join me as well at http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com
Hugs, Gayle.
- December 31, 2011 at 1:15 AM
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- December 31, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Great job! I love how it turned out! Great for storage and decorative at the same time!
Thanks for stopping by to link up for Functional Friday!
- December 31, 2011 at 11:38 AM
- Claire said...
Following you from Beneath My Heart-stop by for a visit!
- January 1, 2012 at 2:46 PM
- Alyssabeth's said...
I so... love this!!!! You did a fantastic job.
- January 1, 2012 at 6:00 PM
- Lori said...
So lovely! I could put my Song Birds on this....I love using music too! Stop by and visit, I love new blog friends. Lori
- January 1, 2012 at 8:02 PM
- Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} said...
Awesome transformation! What a darling coffee table!
- January 1, 2012 at 9:45 PM
I love it! You did a fantastic job, I love the sheet music, and the feet! Thanks for visiting my blog, I'm now a follower here!
- January 2, 2012 at 10:30 AM
- Perfect Imperfections by Jeanne said...
I love the sheep music and the feet! Great job. I just stopped by after your visit to my blog. :) I'm your newest follower! Happy New Year!
- January 2, 2012 at 10:36 AM
- Wendy@~Chez~La~De~da~ said...
Well ummmmmm I am speechless! I have passed these by a hundred times and never in a million years would have thought it could have looked like this! You know you could put your favorite song, wedding song, kids favorite lullabye a friends favorite song and give it as a gift...the possibilities are endless BRAVO!!!
- January 2, 2012 at 10:59 AM
- Jenn Erickson said...
Oh my goodness...what a beautiful transformation!
Thank you so much for being a part of "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday at Rook No. 17! I can't wait to see what you'll bring to the share-nest tomorrow!
Happy New Year!
P.S. I'm spotlighting your post on my Facebook page today.
- January 2, 2012 at 11:13 AM
- Melodee said...
your trunk is awesome and turned out so well! following you from Debbie's party:) love for you to visit me too
- January 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM
- Liz @ Here's to Handy Andy said...
This is beautiful! Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting! I'm following you back and would love for you to link your project up to our party. http://herestohandyandy.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-link-party-week-20.html
- January 3, 2012 at 9:15 AM
- MommaHen said...
love it! I shared this on my FB page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Momma-Hen/123880607653210
- January 3, 2012 at 10:22 AM
- Ashlee said...
Wow I love how that turned out! Thanks for coming by crafty cousins!
- January 3, 2012 at 10:40 AM
- The Southern Product Queen said...
Cute post! I'm having a Linky party too! I would love it if you would link up your favorite posts. Here is the link http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com/one-stop-shoppe-linky-party
- January 3, 2012 at 3:55 PM
- Katie said...
What a fantastic coffee table! I'm loving sheet music and music notes in decor right now!
Great idea! Thanks for linking up to Tell it to Me Tuesday!
I'm your newest follower!
Creatively Living
- January 3, 2012 at 3:58 PM
- Kammy Wielenga said...
wow, totally awesome job! Love the added legs and music!!
- January 3, 2012 at 6:42 PM
Wow that came out great! Love the new colors! :)
- January 3, 2012 at 6:57 PM
- Janel@hatingmartha said...
This is awesome! The paint went a long way!
- January 3, 2012 at 7:13 PM
- Barb said...
Simply gorgeous!
- January 3, 2012 at 7:13 PM
- Casandra said...
Congrats on your feature and win at Chatty Chics! Loved your project and pinned it!
- January 3, 2012 at 8:51 PM
- cathy@my1929charmer said...
Congrats on your freebie find, and transforming it into something so beautiful! Love the sheet music on it. Thanks for sharing your creativity over at Sunday's Best!
- January 4, 2012 at 9:04 AM
- Lindsay said...
Hi, I am so glad you stopped by my blog! Now I get to check out your adorable blog! This is an awesome project! SO impressive! Thank you so much for the kind comment, and I definitely appreciate you displaying my button on your sidebar--so sweet! I am excited to get to know you better through your blog. I will happily follow along!
- January 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Thanks for coming back to my Show & Tell party. Love this trunk!
- January 4, 2012 at 4:33 PM
- Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage said...
Well, Deidre, you certainly transformed that ugly duckling into a lovely swan!
Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. Hope to see you each week. Be sure to stop by tonight, and see yourself featured. ;)
Happy New Year!
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
- January 4, 2012 at 6:19 PM
- The Southern Product Queen said...
Thank you so much for joining my linky party! This post rocks!
- January 4, 2012 at 9:00 PM
- Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...
So Lovely! Thank you for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
- January 5, 2012 at 11:14 AM
- Ruth said...
This is amazing. I love, love, love it. What a fantastic job. I want one. Will have to keep my eyes open.
- January 6, 2012 at 6:36 AM
You were featured for Functional Friday!
- January 6, 2012 at 6:49 AM
- Abbie said...
This turned out AH-mazing!!! What a fantastic transformation!
Thanks SO much for linking up @ Feature Friday Free-for-all!
~Abbie (www.fivedaysfiveways.com)
P.S. I'm your newest follower. : )
- January 6, 2012 at 7:11 AM
- Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...
What a unique and creative project! I love how you transformed this old truck into something wonderful. Thanks for linking to the Open House Party this week.
- January 7, 2012 at 6:49 PM
- Korrie@RedHenHome said...
This is fabulous! I love the little feet and the sheet music.
- January 7, 2012 at 7:18 PM
- Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com said...
Adorable! I LOVE it LOTS!!! That chest is looking SO GREAT!!! Glad you linked up at Overflowing with Creativity!!!
XO, Aimee
- January 7, 2012 at 9:51 PM
- Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest said...
VERY well done, you did an amazing job. Stunning, actually - absolutely love it.
- January 8, 2012 at 3:59 PM
- stephanie said...
that looks amazing!! I LOVE it!!
- January 9, 2012 at 6:00 AM
- Barb said...
I love it!
And the fact that it cost next to nothing is amazing!
- January 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM
- Kim Sasse said...
You were featured!
Please grab a button.
- January 11, 2012 at 7:09 AM
- Dana @ Cooking At Cafe D said...
Hi Deidre,
LOVE that trunk re-do. Found stuff is so fun! And, turning it into a coffee table is brilliant.
Thanks for sharing it with us for our Friday FREE-FOR-ALL. If you get a second, I'd love it if you would grab our button for your blog! :)
Can't wait to see what else you have in store. Our new party should be up later today!
All the best,
~ Dana
Cooking at Cafe D
- January 13, 2012 at 8:58 AM
- bonniegetchell said...
WOW!! This is gorgeous! I absolutely want it now! lol :)
-Bonnie @ Revolutionaries
- January 17, 2012 at 9:43 AM
- Its So Very Cheri said...
Check out my features-you're in my TOP 10. Grab a "I've been featured" button.
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- January 21, 2012 at 5:37 AM
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
I just got an old trunk and needed some inspiration! I absolutely love the legs! I hope I can find something similar. They are a nice height and style. I love the fabric...I decoupaged the same fabric on a step up end table! Love it!
- April 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM


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23 Kan. App. 2d 559
No. 75,158
STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. JOSEPH ALFRED RODRIGUEZ, Appellant.
1. K.S.A. 21-4718(a)(1) requires a hearing to be held on every motion to depart but is silent as to whether this hearing may be combined with the sentencing hearing.
2. A sentencing court's knowledge of a defendant's criminal history is not considered to be prejudicial information when the court is determining whether a defendant's motion for a departure should be granted.
3. A defendant may agree to a combined departure and sentencing hearing.
Appeal from Lyon District Court; MERLIN G. WHEELER, judge. Opinion filed February 28, 1997. Affirmed.
Michael P. Whalen of Patton, Davis and Putnam, of Emporia, for the appellant.
Joe Lee, assistant county attorney, Rodney H. Symmonds, county attorney, and Carla J. Stovall, attorney general, for the appellee.
Before MARQUARDT, P.J., PIERRON, J., and RON ROGG, S.J.
PIERRON, J.: This is an appeal of the imposition of a presumptive sentence under the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines Act (KSGA). Joseph Rodriguez pled guilty to one count of indecent liberties with a child, a violation of K.S.A. 21-3503(a)(1). Rodriguez filed a motion to depart, which was denied by the district court. He appeals the denial of his motion. We affirm.
At sentencing, the district court noted the motion for a dispositional and durational departure and asked Rodriguez' counsel if he could incorporate his arguments for departure with his comments regarding sentencing. Rodriguez' attorney replied, "I can, Judge," and also stated there was no objection to Rodriguez' criminal history score of C.
The court denied Rodriguez' request for a durational and dispositional departure. It relied, in part, upon Rodriguez' criminal history in denying the departure request.
Rodriguez argues the district court did not have authority under K.S.A. 21-4718(a)(1) to hold a joint hearing and, furthermore, the joint hearing resulted in a prejudiced tribunal denying him of his constitutional due process rights.
K.S.A. 21-4718(a)(1) states: "Whenever a person is convicted of a felony, the court upon motion of either the defendant or the state, shall hold a hearing to consider imposition of a departure sentence."
The language of K.S.A. 21-4718(a)(1) requires a hearing to be held on every motion to depart. However, the language of the statute is silent as to whether this hearing may be combined with the sentencing hearing, or whether it must be heard independently.
In State v. Bost, 21 Kan. App. 2d 560, 566, 903 P.2d 160 (1995), this court interpreted K.S.A. 21-4718(a)(1):
|"The KSGA does not expressly state that a motion for departure must be filed prior to sentencing. However, provisions of the KSGA provide that the disposition of a departure sentence must be resolved prior to or at the sentencing hearing. K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 21-4718(a) provides that if a defendant or the State files a motion to depart, the court shall hold a hearing to consider a departure sentence. Additionally, the hearing shall be scheduled so that both parties have adequate time to prepare to argue for or against departure." (Emphasis added.)
Rodriguez' attorney stated to the district court that he was prepared to argue the departure motion. Therefore, following the analysis in Bost, Rodriguez' departure motion hearing met the requirements put forth in K.S.A. 21-4718(a)(1).
Rodriguez argues that holding a combined hearing on his motion to depart and sentencing creates an unjust result because the district court was able to consider his criminal history score in denying his motion to depart. He argues that in State v. Richardson, 20 Kan. App. 2d 932, 941, 901 P.2d 1 (1995), this court held a defendant's criminal history cannot be used as justification for a departure sentence when the sentencing guidelines have already taken the defendant's criminal history into account in determining the presumptive sentence within the grid.
The district court's ruling on Rodriguez' motion clearly illustrates why Richardson should only apply in granting a motion to depart rather than denying it.
|"Under the circumstances, Mr. Rodriguez has two prior convictions, well, that is an incorrect statement. He has two prior adjudications of offenses which had he been an adult would have been considered to be felony offenses, which are counted as convictions for purposes of the Kansas sentencing guidelines act. That tells me that Mr. Rodriguez understands in many respects the criminal justice system. He understands that to a certain degree that individuals are responsible for their own conduct. . . . Mr. Rodriguez also is of age. I think mentally that he is fully capable of understanding that he has a responsibility to individuals who are not yet of consensual age with regard to sexual acts, and did nothing to prevent that sexual act from taking place. I simply am not prepared at this point in time, based upon the testimony that's offered, to conclude that there is substantial and compelling reasons to depart from the presumed sentences. I think the legislature took it into consideration in setting the crime definition and in setting the sentencing guidelines act that there would be these sets of circumstances and something more has to be offered to me to indicate that merely going along with the conduct, in fact, make them a participant as that phrase is used in the negating factors list."
The Richardson court stated that "[a] defendant's criminal history cannot be used as justification for a departure sentence when the sentencing guidelines have already taken the defendant's criminal history into account in determining the presumptive sentence within the grid." 20 Kan. App. 2d 932, Syl. ¶ 2. In the case at bar, the district court looked at the criminal history and found the legislature had intended to sentence defendants, such as Rodriguez, within the appropriate presumed sentencing grid. Upon making that finding, the district court was cognizant of its authority to depart; however, it concluded there was no substantial and compelling reason to override that presumptive sentence and, therefore, denied the motion to depart.
Rodriguez' entire argument rests on the notion that he has a right to appeal because the district court's knowledge and consideration of his criminal history resulted in prejudice. However, even if this court could find Rodriguez is entitled to appeal under K.S.A. 21-4721(a) and (e), Rodriguez has not asserted in his brief that the district court was presented with a substantial and compelling reason to depart. "'Any point specified on appeal which is neither argued nor briefed is deemed to have been abandoned.'" State v. Vincent, 258 Kan. 694, 696, 908 P.2d 619 (1995) (quoting State v. Mims, 222 Kan. 335, Syl. ¶ 6, 564 P.2d 531 [1977]).
Finally, Rodriguez argues that his due process rights were violated because the district court's consideration of his criminal history score denied him a fair tribunal. Rodriguez argues this case is analogous to State v. Fisher, 249 Kan. 649, 822 P.2d 602 (1991). In Fisher, the Kansas Supreme Court held that a judge's comment, in which the judge said he would not give probation to anyone convicted of possession of cocaine, was evidence that the district court abused its discretion in sentencing the defendant. 249 Kan. at 652.
The major error with Rodriguez' argument is that it fails to recognize the standard of review for sentencing appeals has changed under the KSGA. The standard of review is no longer abuse of discretion. Under the KSGA, if a presumptive sentence is imposed, this court can only review claims of partiality, prejudice, oppression, or corrupt motive. See K.S.A. 21-4721(a) and (e); State v. Starks, 20 Kan. App. 2d 179, 183, 885 P.2d 387 (1994).
Rodriguez bears a heavy burden, because there is a strong legislative presumption that an imposition of a presumptive sentence is not a result of partiality, prejudice, oppression, or corrupt motive. See 20 Kan. App. 2d 179, Syl. ¶ 9.
In this case, the district court was not required to give any reasons for imposing the presumptive sentence and did not have to state any reasons for not granting a departure sentence. See State v. Mares, 20 Kan. App. 2d 971, 972, 893 P.2d 296, rev. denied 257 Kan. 1095 (1995).
Rodriguez argues that he can appeal his sentence because prejudicial information was allowed in. As previously discussed, it was not error for the district court to have knowledge of the defendant's criminal history in determining whether to grant a departure. Therefore, Rodriguez has failed to meet his burden of proof in establishing that his sentence resulted from partiality, prejudice, oppression, or corrupt motive.
Rodriguez did not object to the district court's decision to hear his statements regarding sentencing and the motion to depart at the same hearing. In fact, when asked by the district court if the defense could argue the departure motion at sentencing, Rodriguez' attorney answered, "I can, Judge."
In State v. Boyd, 257 Kan. 82, 89, 891 P.2d 358 (1995), the Kansas Supreme Court stated:
|"In the case now before the court the record clearly shows defendant participated in the proceedings and was given the opportunity on the record to voice any objections or to suggest a different response. He did not do so. The time-honored rule [is] that an issue not presented to the trial court may not be raised for the first time on appeal. . . . As the State points out, a timely objection is necessary to give the trial court the opportunity to correct any alleged trial errors. [Citation omitted.] Clearly, the defendant had the opportunity to object and to inform the trial court of his dissatisfaction with the ruling while the court still had a chance to correct any error. By failing to object, the defendant waived his right to raise the issue on appeal."
Rodriguez asserts, for the first time on appeal, that his due process rights have been unconstitutionally abrogated under the KSGA because his presumptive sentence is not appealable under the guidelines. A KSGA due process and equal protection issue was raised for the first time on appeal in State v. Lakey, 22 Kan. App. 2d 585, 920 P.2d 470 (1996). This court stated: "We note this argument was not raised in the district court and therefore cannot now be raised on appeal for the first time." 22 Kan. App. 2d at 587. Because Rodriguez failed to raise this constitutional argument at the trial level, he has waived his right to raise it for the first time on appellate review.
In any event, the claim is not well founded.


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December 19, 2001
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Well, not a complete one anyway!, It was lovely first thing this morning so i pulled her out and went for a wee blast,
typical though the sun dissapeard before long and i had to take the photographic evidence under a leaden sky.
Some of you may recognise the famous bridge in the background, if not.... shame on you .
Still needs dropped about 50mm, dont want to go the bigger wheels route so the only option is to lower the suspension a tad,
then she will be nicely fettled, just in time for laying up for Winter


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PLANS for an Eynsham to Oxford cycle path are speeding up, thanks to a £30,000 cash injection.
Bike Safe has received £5,000 from Vale of the White Horse District Council and £25,000 from the Department for Communities and Local Government, after it applied for funding.
The proposed route would follow the A420 from Swinford roundabout, outside Eynsham, to Dean Court, Oxford, where it would link up with city cycle paths.
Group chairman and Farmoor resident Ian Leggett said the money would be spent on putting together detailed plans that could be submitted to the county council.
The father-of-three said: "We have been campaigning for this for a couple of years, so we are absolutely delighted.
"If we can secure funding for construction quickly enough then this could be ready to go before the end of the year."
The group currently estimates the final cost will be about £1.25m.
Mr Leggett added: "Oxfordshire presents itself as the cycling centre of the UK but we spend far less on it than they do in London.
"That is disgraceful and needs to change."
Farmoor councillor Janet Godden, of Oxfordshire County Council, said she would champion the scheme at county level when it comes forward for consideration.
She said: "I hope it will demonstrate how this sort of path is much more than a leisure route.
"It is also a key economic one for those who wish to cycle to work and the path will make it much safer for everyone, cyclists and drivers.
"Bike Safe has shown real drive and commitment to this project, so I wish them well."
But county council cabinet member for environment David Nimmo Smith said that funding would have to come from central government and that the route length should be reduced.
He said: "To secure the funding from central government you have to show it is really on an economic route.
"Eynsham residents can already use the cycle path on the A40 if they wish to cycle into Oxford.
"It has been suggested to campaigners that they reduce the size of the route to go from Farmoor to Botley instead, as it is more likely to gain funding."
- For more information on the cycle path plans visit b4044path.org


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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Local 6 has obtained nearly two hours of footage from a small, unmanned drone that was hovering over Central Florida -- watching and recording people.
It literally fell out of the sky, crashing into a tree, where a Local 6 employee found it and turned it over.
On the high-definition GoPro camera that was attached to the drone, you can see each flight starts innocently enough. But you can see the potential for bad behavior.
In one shot, the drone races toward an apartment window, getting within feet of the glass.
In another shot, the drone hovers over a female sunbather at a pool. She's completely unaware that it's there, and she never looks up.
But the scariest shot of all shows the drone wobbling high over I-4 as cars zoom by down below. The drivers have no idea that the drone was out of control at that point, and only seconds away from crashing.
There are also shots of the pilot. By carefully analyzing the footage, we discovered exactly where he lives -- an apartment in Altamonte Springs, right next to I-4.
His name is Guimy Alexis -- a student who built the drone, and many other.
"The only thing I want to do is essentially record a flight, put some music on it, and put it on YouTube," says Alexis. "There's nothing nefarious going on."
But Alexis also admits that there easily could be something nefarious going on if the controls get into the wrong hands.
"I worry that someone will do something stupid," says Alexis. "But if someone does do something stupid, they're the bad apple, the bad egg. They're the exception, they're not the vast majority of us. The vast majority of us just do this for fun."
But what happened to Jimmy and his drone was not part of the fun. The electronics on board interfered with each other, giving the drone a mind of its own, and sending it -- of all places -- over I-4.
"It's right above me, I'm just looking at it, and it just flies off, and I can't control it," says Alexis.
He also couldn't see it, which is illegal. Under regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration, you can only fly a radio-controlled aircraft if it's in your line of sight.
Jimmy is fully aware of the rules, and insists that this was just an accident. In fact, he swears that it's never happened before.
"I was worried when it did go next to the highway, and that was a fear," says Alexis. "I don't trust it anymore, I'll tell you that much."
"I would not be surprised at all if people are abusing this technology," says State Representative Dana Young, (R) Tampa. Young created Florida's video voyeurism law last year, which makes it illegal to secretly record someone for arousal, amusement, or abuse.
Rep. Young is afraid that could happen with drones that cost as little as $300.
"From watching your investigative report, now that I know about this technology, and now that I can see that the limits are almost nonexistent, it does make me want to go back and look at the law we passed last year, and see if there are ways to tweak it," says Rep. Young.
As of now, there's only one piece of legislation in Florida that deals with this technology. It regulates how police agencies, not regular people, can use drones.
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A 62-year-old man has been arrested in Bradford this morning, on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with the investigation into the murder of Sajid Saddique. He is currently in custody.
The Bradford father-of-three, who vanished without trace seven years ago, was murdered, police revealed today.
Businessman Sajid Saddique's mystery disappearance, on Valentine's Day 2007, has always been treated as a missing persons inquiry.
But detectives have now started a murder hunt after uncovering new evidence.
The officer leading the investigation, Detective Inspector Steve Snow, told the Telegraph & Argus: "There has been a constant review of the evidence surrounding Sajid's final movements, and now new information has come to our attention.
"We are satisfied that this information, sadly, brings us to the conclusion that Sajid was murdered."
The devoted family man was 32 when he disappeared. At the time he was living in Heaton, Bradford, with his wife, Asma, and their three children, daughters then aged six and two, and a nine-month-old son.
Mr Saddique was last seen by his family on the morning of February 14, 2007, when he left the house. He told them he was attending a business meeting in Shipley and would be back in half an hour. He never returned.
On the seventh anniversary of his disappearance, Asma told how the day was just as difficult and painful. She said: "It's horrible and I just want it to pass. People say that time is a healer, but it is not. It has been seven years but nothing has changed.
"I couldn't talk about it for a long time. I spent so long trying to be strong for the children. I didn't want them to see me upset. The children are now 13, eight and seven, and they ask questions. I used to say their dad was lost and the police were looking for him.
"Now it is a murder investigation, it changes things. It's like I knew it for so long, but now it's a reality. I feel so sad.
"I think, again and again, why would anybody want to murder Saj. It doesn't make sense. He would never have hurt anybody. Justice needs to be done. No amount of time is going to bring back my husband, but whoever is responsible needs to be convicted. Saj was a deeply devoted family man, he was always there for his children.
"I urge anyone with information to come forward. I can't emphasise the impact it could have. It could make the difference. I want the police to get a result, so we can have closure. Saj needs to rest in peace. That's what we want."
Sajid's younger brother, Majid Saddique, 37, said: "It's just as hard as it was seven years ago. I miss him as much as ever. There is somebody out there who knows something, and however small they think it is, I would ask them to come forward and tell the police.
"I broke down when the police told us it was going to be a murder investigation. We want justice for my brother."
Sajid Saddique's car, a gold-coloured Volkswagen Bora, was seen on the morning of his disappearance on the top tier of the Asda supermarket car park in Manor Road, Shipley, and later recovered by police.
Mr Saddique was thought to have used a cashpoint at the supermarket that morning. At the time of his disappearance detectives said it was possible he had been abducted from the car park. Mr Saddique ran a car dealership and police said they were looking into his business dealings.