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May 27, 2010
This post is obviously backdated. I have been keeping a running log of stuff but have resisted posting anything until I felt the time was right. If you haven't guessed it and the picture hasn't given it away, yep, Aaron and I are going to be parents!
Two days ago as I was leaving work, I noticed that my time of the month was feeling awfully late. I counted backwards and yep, I was, indeed late (I'm now 6 days late). I called 'Chele to confer. I would have purchased tests then but I got sidetracked. Yesterday I picked up a pack of tests. Drank water. Waited. Ate some honey roasted peanuts, watched TV then peed.
As Aaron put it, the test (at the time), "appear inconclusive." I had a dark pink line and another line that was lighter. Now, the box says the second line may appear lighter in color but he wasn't convinced. Mind you, the last time I took the test there wasn't a single trace of that second line there. Still, I waited till the morning and redid the test. There it was again, another line. It wasn't as dark as the first line, but very much there. I took it as a positive. I later found out the damn things are incredibly accurate after the missed period. Woohoo.
What's funny is I should have known something was up. Last week while I was out food shopping, I got the craziest craving for honey roasted peanuts. It's not like I don't eat them, but it was almost like a cigarette craving when surrounded by chain smokers. I HAD to have them. I didn't actually get on the road before I popped that bad boy open and polished the thing off. No I 'm not that big a pig, it was the small, small container. I went back and got the glass jar of them to bring home. Aaron looked at me funny when I took them out. All I could say is, "I wanted them."
So today, rather than do a good amount of work, I have been doing my homework, reading up on what to do, what not to do, etc and writing creating this post.
TheBump has been my go to site since we decided to try for kids and now I'm really happy I knew about it. Hell, I've only been a frequent visitor to its sister sites TheKnot, and TheNest since I used it to organize my wedding. Blech I wanna go home and read up on more baby stuff, but I don't think I should just bolt. At least my boss is gone for the day and so is my supervisor. My ass is heading home at 4:00. I have been getting in the office at 8:00 am all week, damn it.
May 28, 2010
Holy crap. My tummy hurts and I have to pee like a racehorse. I actually feel like I'm having really bad cramps. Apparently the cramps I'm feeling are called round ligament pain. It's basically caused by the ligaments that surround and support the uterus thickening and stretching. But wait, it gets better. Apparently this is supposed to hurt worse in the second trimester and usually worsens when you move quickly , laugh or cough. Woohoo!
Oh yeah. Aaron is finally convinced that the tests were accurate. All it took was for me to relay what the receptionist at my GYN said about the lighter pink lines and the timing. Yes, I told him the very same thing. Eh, wadda ya gonna do, right? But I digress… I called them yesterday to schedule an appointment. I'm going in on June 8th to have my first prenatal visit. Aaron's going to be going with me in case they do a sonogram.
Last night we finally had some time to talk about the baby and when we'd like to tell people about it. I think we decided to tell the families during the July 4th Weekend. After that we'll officially tell our friends. I know it's a while but Aaron's concerned about anything potentially going badly. I can't really blame him. If anything bad happens it's most likely to happen during the first few weeks. I just have to make sure I'm disciplined enough to keep my mouth shut till then. We shall see.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Let's Go Yankees!
Today I got to see, A-Rod hit a grand slam, a new angle of the stadium (I've sat in almost all of the different areas) and myself almost go cookoo for Cocopuffs over just about every food item I saw and/or smelled, except for one of the stands that was making something with curry. I normally love curry, but today, the smell was turning my tummy. THEN after Aaron who was wonderful enough to get me the biggest stadium steak sandwich I have ever seen, I turned into a friggin machine. I devoured that thing in no time, flat. Hell, I'm surprised I didnt eat the wrapping too.
Ah well, at least I'm still working out. I'm cutting back on the harder stuff or the stuff that can involve falling, like roller blading and perhaps biking, but I'm making it a point to continue walking, jogging and lifting light weights.
Ooh yeah, I've also noticed that my mood swings have been just charming over the last day or two. I learned that I can go from zero to psycho bitch on wheels and back again, in under three seconds! Woo! I can't help it or explain it. Like Dr. Banner, I try to keep it under control as best as I can, but when pushed too hard (or, not at all)... I have the strange feeling that you wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Leaping lizards! I haven't felt this sleepy in ages. I'm not sure if it's the fact that my boss is out today or what, but all I want to do is put my head down on the comfy looking keyboard. The keys have some give to them. That should make it comfortable enough, shouldn't it?
Ooh yeah, I've gotten a better idea of just how bloated I am. I tried on several different outfits that shouldn't be fitting as snug as they were this morning. All I keep telling myself is that this is happy thing. It's a good thing and that I'll have a good reason to buy bigger comfier clothes. I did this of course as I tried not to burp my breakfast back up. I feel so lady-like.
I've also noticed the first signs of "morning sickness." The symptoms aren't bad. It's mostly been heartburn and a touch of gas. I normally don't get heartburn and/or burp like that after eating a bagel and fruit. Then again I also started feeling that after dinner the other day. All I had was rice, veggies and chicken. Go figure. ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…
Sunday, June 6, 2010
What have I learned today? I learned that I can't clean the way I used to. Today was a low activity day. I went to church and went food shopping. We'll have to reexamine the logic behind sending the pregnant one to buy food at a later time. After I got back I took a nap, and then woke up feeling the need to clean. I get that way some times. I just can't sit still until things are cleaned to my nutty (Marthaesque) standards. I cleaned the bathroom swiffered (dry and wet) the floors and vacuumed the two area rugs in the living room and entryway. By the end of that, I felt like I was going to pass the hell out. Mind you, normally this is what I do when I have to clean in a hurry, like when company is coming over, or when I'm just beginning my cleaning day.
I mean I was actually out of breath and dizzy. I got a huge glass of water and sat my ass down. Aaron got a bit concerned when I told him but I think he was okay as long as I didn't actually pass out. I told him he'd have to finish the chores tomorrow. I didn't touch the laundry, I still have to dust and wipe down all the common surfaces like counters, handles, door knobs, light switches, etc. He happily agreed.
Monday, June 7, 2010
So as far as "morning" sickness (or any time sickness, really) goes I'm getting lucky. All I've really been experiencing is heartburn, a bit of reflux and burping. No nausea, vomiting or anything like that. The problem with this is that there's no rhyme or reason to what sets it off. It's not like I can say, okay, I'll avoid this kind of food or that kind of item. Nope. The other day, a simple smoothie set it off. What the frick?
Ah well, at least it's not nearly as bad as the incessant need to pee. THAT has gotten old really fast; especially when it's 2:00 and 3:00 A.M. and I have to make a mad dash for the bathroom. Coordination and I are not friends when I first wake up, particularly at that time of the morning. I'm just glad I've made it a point to keep the bathroom light on at night. Goodness knows there's a good chance I'd end up peeing in the bedroom next to the bathroom is the light wasn't there to guide my half comatose self. Imagine trying to explain that one in the morning.
Ooh, I have some other changes. Aaron decided to tell his sister, brother-in-law and his parents about our news. Once again, he's the one who wanted to wait till July but he's totally pinning it on me. His reasoning is that I'm the one who's been dying to tell people. I've kept my mouth shut. The only people who know at work are my supervisor and the office assistant and I did this in case I have an emergency and have to take off early. He's told his boss and just about all of his work buddies. But, you know, I'm the one who wants to tell everyone. Uh-huh… riiight.
His behavior is sweet though. Even though he insists he's only 98 percent sure that we're having a baby until we see the doctor (HA!), he's sure acting like an excited man who's trying to play it cool. But I think he's slowly but surely getting used to the idea of being openly excited. He even rubbed my belly to say hello to the little one yesterday. Awwww…
Tuesday June 8, 2010
It's Official We're Having a Tadpole!
Yep we went to the doctor's today. Poor Aaron hadn't slept at all but was still pretty happy to see the little dot on the screen.
Aaron worked last night but rather than being able to get some sleep he had to take his brother to a doctor's appointment in the morning and got home just in time to sit down for a bite to ear, before he had to get right back up and head out to my appointment. He was so tired he was actually shaking.
When we got there I actually thought we were going to go through the whole thing quickly. Well, the sonogram went quickly. I have no idea what the hell I was looking at, it was all kind of grey and then there was a black spot with a few white sections in it. It looked like an amorphous blob. Apparently that was the embryo. When she did a close-up, it looked like a tadpole. She then said, "Oooh look, you can see the heartbeat." I stared and leaned in but really didn't see a damn thing at first. Then she had to point it out. There was a wee little section in the tadpole that was blinking. Apparently that's the forming heart. Cute! So yeah. The little guy is now the size of a pea or an M&M. HA!
After that whole thing, we then waited around some more and argued over how long I've been off the pill. Aaron seems to think it was one month. It was two. I know this because, well, I marked it down on my calendar. Duh! So yeah, then we got into the stuff about what I can, can't, should and shouldn't be doing. Basically it all comes down to, don't be stupid and listen to your body. Sweet.
Now here's the thing. This appointment just happened to coincide with my yearly exam. I've always been in that doctor's office on my own. Having Aaron there, however, felt really odd. I mean, he has never gotten to see or have any inkling of what happens when I go to the GYN appointments. This time, however, he got to stay in the room for the whole thing. We didn't really talk about it, but I'm just not sure who felt stranger about being in that room.
Friday, June 11, 2010
The Wee One Was Displeased
Yesterday was the first day I actually came close to booting. I called in sick yesterday because since finding out the big news, I haven't used my prescription allergy medications. Then about an hour after eating breakfast, I experienced the first episode of "morning" sickness. I thought I was going to be safe with a bowl of cereal and a small bowl of fruit. Nope. The wee one was displeased.
What an unpleasant experience. I didn't actually vomit, I just wish I had. Blech. For only God knows how long, I just sat on my bed waiting, still as a statue. I wasn't sure whether I was waiting for it to go away or waiting for boot. All I knew is that if I moved I wouldn't like it.
Since the day we found out the big news till yesterday, I've been pretty lucky. My cravings have been fairly mild. The biggest thing has been anything that has the salty/sweet combination, namely, honey roasted peanuts. The only other symptom I've noticed is an uptick in heartburn episodes (I hardly ever get heartburn). Ah well. I knew it would happen at some point or the other. Like I said, I've been pretty lucky so far. Here's hoping the luck lasts.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Got Plans? The Wee One Says 'No'
I don't mind being flexible, just be reasonable. I've already come to learn that when the wee one has plans of its own, he makes himself clear. By the way, I'm calling the wee one a him, but we still have no idea what the wee one is.
So yes, earlier this week I got to find out why the term "morning sickness" is laughable. This morning I got a repeat lesson. Blech. I once again didn't boot, I just had to stay still and wait. Blech.
But yeah, like I've said before, it's really not bad in general. But when the wee one acts up or wants me to pay attention, there's just no ignoring it.
Here's a funny story. This afternoon I got a smoothie thingy from starbucks. I told the dude at the counter to use no fat milk or soy. He said, "you got it." Needless to say, I think the bastard had no idea what I was talking about. So a little while ago, I began feeling terrible. I'll spare you the details but I came back into the livingroom rubbing my tummy, grumbling, "F***ing little bastard!" Aaron immediately responded with an offended, "HEY!" I then had to explain to him that I wasn't referring to the wee one but the idiot at Starbucks.
He laughed at the misunderstanding and said that he wasn't surprised that I wasn't feeling so great. Apparently dairy may not agree with my system at this stage. He started reading the book I got him! What a good soon=to-be daddy
Thursday, May 27, 2010
It All Started With the Peanuts
May 27, 2010
4 comments:
- Cathy said...
YAY It's official!!!! Congratulations Mamma B :)
I hope your "morning sickness" won't kick your butt too badly. I am so happy for you, Aaron & your Peanut
- June 14, 2010 at 10:15 AM
- Dizzy Vizzy said...
"The fetus demands the following...." (ominous voice) is definitely the best way to describe things!! :-)
- June 14, 2010 at 10:20 AM
- Anonymous said...
Congrats to both of you!!!!
I had morning sickness for 4 months with my last one. Not fun at all. The heartburn sucks, too. You think you have to pee a lot now. Wait until it's bigger and pushes on your bladder. lol But those things will all be forgotten when the baby is born.
Omg my word verification is bongs. lol
- June 14, 2010 at 12:04 PM
- BeeOhVee said...
:) I can't tell you how often the word verifications make me laugh.
Thank you so much for the good wishes and thank you for the head's up Mejis. :)
- June 14, 2010 at 2:14 PM


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Keswick Lions get Calvert Reconnections on the road!
Brain injury survivors staying at a ground-breaking new medical facility near Keswick will be helped on their road to recovery by a specially-equipped mini bus provided by local Lions.
The UK'S first intensive rehabilitation centre for people with acquired brain injuries will open early next year at Old Windebrowe in Brundholme Road on the outskirts of the town. Called Calvert Reconnections. the neuro-rehabilitation centre will provide places for 13 guests for up to six months at a time. More than £1.8 million has been raised to pay for the facility, starting with £225,00 from the hugely-popular Go Herdwick sheep sculpture trail in 2016, since when there have been contributions from 21 different organisations- plus significant personal donations from supporters and members of the public.
Now Keswick Lions has led a successful £25,000 fundraising campaign to buy a mini-bus for the residential centre, which is part of the Lake District Calvert Trust charity. The local Lions group pledged £8,000 and approaches to Cumbrian colleagues resulted in Windermere and Ambleside Lions giving £5,000, with Kendal, Grange, Furness and Lancaster Lions all offering smaller amounts. The Lions Clubs International Foundation was so impressed with the local fund-raising bid that it agreed to provide the outstanding amount via match-funding to allow the vehicle to be bought.
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in the UK suffer life-changing brain injuries, leaving them facing a long and difficult road to recovery, often with limited support. From early 2020, Calvert Reconnections will offer specialised rehabilitation programmes for those who have suffered an acquired brain injury (ABI).
Working with leading clinicians and academics, the Calvert Reconnections centre will offer world-class ABI programmes tailored to support individuals in their recovery. Led by a multidisciplinary team, the six-month programme will transform lives, offering motivation, developing life skills, providing vocational activity and encouraging outdoor adventure – and ultimately tangible results and pathways back into everyday life.
The original building where it will be based is already fully refurbished and Paul Stafford, the centre's business development officer, said he was delighted with the Lions' "fantastic" fundraising effort which will provide the facility with its own transport option. He said: "The focus will be on delivering clinical therapies alongside experienced activity instructors utilising challenging outdoor activities to support individuals and their recovery from brain injury. This will be combined with making strong connections with the local community to seek out experiential and vocational opportunities to enable ABI survivors to achieve their true potential."
The Lake District Calvert Trust was founded in 1976 and was inspired by John Fryer-Spedding, whose vision was to enable people with disabilities to benefit from outdoor activities in the countryside. It now employs over 40 permanent staff and welcomes more than 3,500 people every year to its specialist facilities at Bassenthwaite, catering for up to 60 guests, many with profound and complex disabilities.
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Well, here we are at the second gathering of the teens and it was actually quite "cordial". There were no big conversations but most were pleasant to each other (and to me!) with the exception of little Koresh. I'm telling you, I'm not a violent person, but this kid pushes my buttons like no one ever has. They are all here for class today and their teacher came out to the front desk to me to ask me to pray because he is going to try something new in the class. He would not elaborate but from the way he was acting, I'm sure he feels that he will be met with some resistance. Yikes. So glad that I'm on THIS side of the door. I hear that youth group went well last night and so maybe we are seeing these teen relationships on the mend. I have noticed that more parents are getting involved as well as teachers and pastors. Only Koresh's parents seem to be in denial of their child doing anything wrong. Ever. Seriously, this is what they told today's teacher in a conference last week. I wonder what that's like to have given birth to the perfect child - one that doesn't lie (Ever), is never lazy (ever), never has an attitude (no matter what) - I mean, honestly, what must that be like? Have they even MET their child? As Christians, we know that there is truly only ONE perfect being, and this kid ain't it!
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1. Meet with the Pastor to discuss a compatability quiz Stephen and I took... yikes... hope we are compatible ;)
2. Pick up my wedding dress from Alfred Angelo and lug it back to Dallas for alterations.
3. Visit our venue once again to go over the layout and what our decorating options are. If you are curious, our reception will be held here.
4. Visit a restaurant my mom wants to have the rehearsal dinner at and hash out the dets.
5. Go to the lake and ride on my parent's boat (Please I hope this happens, it is the only thing that will keep me sane!!!)
6. Church and Lunch on Sunday followed by a 4 hour drive back to Dallas for a Memorial Day BBQ at a Friend's house
7. Monday= Rest Day (I will be on the couch in my pj's all day long thank you)
I also want to show you something really fun and quirky that my beautiful friend Rachael had at her wedding this past November. She had asked me to design her wedding programs and instead of just listing the bridal party's names, she wanted them illustrated as stick figures.
Such a cute and original idea that was a hit at the wedding, and was even mentioned by the officiant during the ceremony.
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CROATIA travel to Budapest to take on Hungary, looking for an easier fixture in the Euro 2020 qualifier.
Zlatko Dalic's men had to fight back from a goal down to beat Azerbaijan in their opener - and now take a Magyars outfit who suffered defeat at the hands of Slovakia.
What time does Hungary vs Croatia kick off?
This Euro 2020 qualifier will take place on Sunday, March 24.
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Goalkeepers: Peter Gulacsi, Denes Dibusz, Adam Kovacsik
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Midfielders: Balazs Dzsudzsak, Adam Nagy, Laszlo Kleinheislet, Mate Patkai, Zsolt Kalmar, Istvan Kovacs, Dominik Nagy, Dominik Szoboszlai, David Holman, Daniel Gazdag
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In this podcast, David Riedman, Captain of the Montgomery County MD Fire and Rescue Service (cohort 1401/1402), speaks about how the critical infrastructure club in the United States needs to be a little more exclusive. Born in the wake of post-9/11 frenzy, the DHS critical infrastructure protection program was designed to protect facilities "considered so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof." Based on a meta-analysis of government policies, the current critical infrastructure protection efforts may be misdirected even though it is the cornerstone mission of the department to prevent terrorism and enhance security. These findings can justify reducing the scope of the current mission by assuming a greater level of resilience within complex systems and adopting a risk-based methodology for evaluating only the infrastructure that would cause debilitating impacts on the safety and security of the nation.
Read Riedmans' thesis: How Critical is Critical Infrastructure [pdf]
Read Riedman's related article in Homeland Security Affairs: Questioning the Criticality of Critical Infrastructure: A Case Study Analysis
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My first run on the C&O Canal trail was awesome. I felt as if I'd been transported down South as I ran past the marshes and rows of wispy, willowy trees. I'm not sure why it took so long for me to run the trail. It's less than a half hour from my house, and the scenery alone makes it worth the drive. Add in the amazing solitude and the fact that it's mostly shaded from the sun, and it's just about as perfect a trail as a runner could ask for. Well, that is except for one thing…the turtles.
Don't get me wrong, I like turtles. Carrying a shell on your back at all times seems like a lot of hard work, so I admire the turtles' toughness. It's this admiration, and the fact that I don't believe in injuring harmless creatures, that I have a problem when one almost gets squashed under my foot. I make a point not to intentionally squash anything when I run — even creepy crawler bugs. I've had run-ins with a lot of ants, worms, and even lizards (when I lived in Florida), but this was the first time I almost ran over a turtle.
It was practically impossible to see him camped out in the middle of the trail. He blended in with the dirt, rocks, and gravel quite nicely. My shoe was inches from kicking the poor thing when I finally saw the faint orange streaks on its shell and realized it was not a rock. I managed to dodge the little guy just as he tucked his head into his shell. Given that he didn't have enough time to get his legs in, I suspect he hadn't seen me either.
I felt guilty for scaring him…and for almost crushing him under my Nikes. (After all, I was his neighborhood, not mine.) So guilty that I spent the rest of my run on the look out for other turtles crossing the trail. Fortunately, I didn't have anymore close encounters of the shelled kind. I may wait until winter to run the C&O Canal again, though. I just don't think I can handle having turtle-slaughter on my conscious.


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PMDG's acclaimed 777-200LR/F is now available natively for Prepar3D V4! The "Triple Seven" as it is affectionately known is one of the world's most popular long-range airliners and is the world's largest twin-engine jet.
Developed with technical input from Boeing and a team of real-life 777 crew and maintenance advisors, the PMDG 777-200LR/F is an extremely sophisticated simulation with nearly every function of its real-life systems modelled in high fidelity. Both the ultra-long range 777-200LR and the 777F freighter variants powered by massive GE90-110B1 engines are included. Numerous airline liveries and options are available for free download including all current operators of both types.
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Its been a year since the Motorola announced Moto G5 series smartphones. Now it is the time for the Moto G5 successor which is Moto G6. Along with the standard variant, the company is about to launch to two other variants including Moto G6 Play and Moto G6 Plus. It will introduce the Moto G6 series at an event in Brazil on April 19. Recently, Motorola already sent out few invites for this Brazil event. We have heard many rumors pertaining to the Moto G6 lineup and now within a month, we can get confirmed details about this series.
The Moto G6 in Dubai will inherit few features from its predecessor Moto G5 with some added tweaks that can add value to the bucks spent. Few rumors suggest that the event may not use the Moto G6 lineup by name. However, it is certain that it will be launched with the green color as seen in the press event image and is more similar to the rendered images. As known, the Moto G6 lineup will include Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus, and Moto G6 Play.
Moto G6 Design, Specs and Features
According to few sources, the standard Moto G6 is likely to carry 5.7-inches full HD Plus display with a Gorilla glass protection. Under the hood, the device may pack in 1.8GHz octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM along with 32GB of onboard storage. The rear end of the handset houses the dual rear camera of 12MP and 5MP for those depth sensing effects. As for the selfie camera, the Moto G6 in Dubai may ship in with 16MP sensor. Few rumors also suggest the device having an 8MP sensor. So, everything is just a rumor and we can get exact details only after the Moto G6 launch date UAE.
Moto G6 Play Specs
The Moto G6 Play price will be less than that of Moto G6. The play variant features 5.7-inches full HD display with a home button on the front. There is even a circular camera on the rear end and it would probably be a single camera rather than double. It would be powered by a 1.4GHz Snapdragon 427 chipset and may carry a 4000mAh battery which is higher than the Huawei Honor 8.
On the other end, the Plus variant of Moto G6 Plus Dubai may pack in a Snapdragon 630 chipset with 3250mAh battery. This is ought to be the most powerful and expensive phones of the Moto G6 series smartphones. The Moto G6 Plus may boast a 5.93-inches full HD display and may feature 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Of course, all the three handsets will run on Android Oreo out of the box. We are all aware that Moto G devices offer best quality handsets and we hope the same with the upcoming smartphones of 2018 in Moto G6 series.
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Lena Horne was an inspiration and still is
Lena Horne singing Stormy Weather in 1943 from the movie of the same name:
I was lucky enough to catch NPR's Fresh Air podcast of Terry Gross's interview with Horne's daughter Gail Lumet Buckley, author of The Hornes: An American Family.
Horne was in 22 films between 1938 and 1994. She recorded 32 records between 1942 and 2006, and won four Grammys (and was nominated for eight). There's so much more to say about her than that, though.
Horne's life is a fascinating look into the history of the United States through the lens of an immensely talented performer for whom a choice in movie roles or songs had weighty political implications. As the first Black movie star signed to a contract with a major studio (MGM), she was able only to play roles in which she could be replaced with a white actress in versions released in the southern United States.
From the NPR page excerpting Buckley's interview with Terry Gross from 1986:
Her second marriage to MGM conductor and arranger Lennie Hayton (white) preceded the legalization of interracial marriage by three years and was a secret daughter Gail didn't understand having to keep until Loving v. Virginia.
From her start singing at the Cotton Club at the age of 16 to her refusal to perform for segregated audiences during WWII, as star of film, stage and nightclub, Horne was a Black star at a crucial time before and during the civil rights movement and was in the thick of politics, often to the detriment of her career.
Her family, from her dapper gambling father to her nightclub performing mother, and 'bourgeois' Harlem grandmother who disapproved of any job for a young lady aside from teaching all influenced young Lena Horne. The snippets of the family dynamic re-aired on Fresh Air are a fascinating glimpse into a courageous life that touched many and ultimately made the world a better place.
A 1996 PBS American Masters episode was based on Gail Lumet Buckley's book, Lena Horne: In My Own Voice, which you can watch in its entirety at the website.
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I don't know about y'all, but I find myself flipping through old photos of past vacations, wistfully dreaming of jumping on a plane to Florida. I can hear the grouper sandwiches and Disney World's haunted mansion calling my name…sigh.
There's a point to these ramblings, I promise! These Murder She Wrote mysteries are the perfect escape to vacation spots all across the world! This lady rarely stays put in Cabot Cove. Oh no, she has many, many cousins, nieces and nephews and friends in very high places to visit….leaving multiple dead bodies in her wake. What a life!
In these two mysteries, our famous senior citizen sleuth is schmoozing with the wealthy elite in spooky castles. Oh how I do love a castle! There's hidden rooms, treacherous moats, money-grubbing aristocratic family members and multiple body counts. What more could you ask for? I ask you!
Without further ado, here are my thoughts on JB Fletcher's castle-themed mysteries.
Death of a Blue Blood
Move over, Downton Abbey! Castorbrooke Castle has more nefarious blue bloods and manipulative housemaids than you can shake a stick at! JB Fletcher and her sort-of boyfriend George Sutherland got more than they bargained for when they arrived at the castle for a posh New Year's Eve ball. Before the champagne is even popped, she's already stumbling upon her second dead body. I mean, at some point, she should quit acting surprised when this happens. Without fail, someone croaks when she makes an appearance at a party. I love you, JB, but if I see you entering the room, I'm out. Either way, her festive vacation soon turns into a game of Clue and it's up to JB and George to solve this thing because the local law enforcement is as worthless as a dead slug.
If you love a good old fashioned whodunit, you'll enjoy this mystery. There's even a dead body in the conservatory! There's a good chance you'll guess the killer early on, but who cares? It's all about traveling to far and distant lands (with high murder rates) alongside the ever delightful and fashionable JB Fletcher.
Blood on the Vine
In this wine-infused mystery, I get to travel to Napa Valley! I've always wanted to go there but never got around to it…maybe because my husband's more of a beer guy. Either way, I was able to experience the sites through JB's eyes as she explored the tranquil vineyards, tasted delicious wine at lovely candlelit restaurants and traversed the touristy village with her Scotland Yard detective buddy George Southerland. If you're expecting their romance to heat up amidst all the wining and dining, don't hold your breath. Let's face it, poor George is and will forever be friend-zoned. JB needs to stop stringing the poor ol' chap along. There are plenty of single grannies out there who would snatch him up in a heartbeat. Aside from that minor grievance, I absolutely loved every bit of this book. Similar to her adventures in Castorbrooke Castle, JB is surrounded by a bunch of greedy vultures who all have ample motives for killing off the infamous Bill Laddington. He made a lot of money-—and enemies—during his stint in Hollywood as a big-time movie mogul. And, wouldn't you know, just hours after JB Fletcher joins him for dinner at his winery/castle, he's floating dead in his moat! Local law enforcement, again, ain't worth a hill of beans, so she and George must solve the case…while enjoying a taste of the grape here and there. This was a fun puzzle to piece together, and I must admit that the big unveiling was a surprise this time! This book ranks right up there at the top 10 Murder She Wrote installments, definitely worth a read!


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The Filet is, by far, the most tender and rarest of all cuts of beef. Each of our USDA Prime Filets is meticulously trimmed of all exterior fat and expertly hand cut from the heart of the tenderloin where the ribbons of rich marbling produce an intense, buttery flavor.
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Letter #5750Alfonso de VALDÉS to Ioannes DANTISCUS
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Valdés didn't say his goodbyes because Dantiscus was asleep. The passport Dantiscus requested will be issued by secretary Urrias' scribe, Comalonga. He jokingly admonishes Dantiscus not to let the charms of the local girls keep him too long in Valencia. The chancellor [Mercurino Gattinara] is better. Valdés asks Dantiscus to take into his service the relative, who delivers this letter. He also asks Dantiscus to give his regards to his friends.
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VRS Stands for Voluntary Retirement Scheme. VSS stands for Voluntary Separation Scheme. Both VRS and VSS are used interchangeably. Central Government of India has designed some guidelines for Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) on the compensation rules to follow at the time of announcing a VRS/VSS package to the employees. Gujarat Model VRS Scheme Calculation is very popular that is followed by Sick or To Be Closed PSUs to settle its employees with benefits package.


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European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Annual Congress 2019
Human Milk Oligosaccharides: New Ways to Shape the Gut Microbiome in Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
The human gut is colonised by a wide diversity of microbes and they exhibit highly evolved synergistic relationships to provide essential biological functions to the host and how the gut microbiome is influenced by many factors in early life. It is important to establish a stable gut microbial community, which closely tracks host growth and immune development. The mechanisms whereby delays or alterations in the establishment of these communities can lead to microbiome immaturity, raise the risk of allergy development including cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA).
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) are multifunctional breast milk components that shape the developing gut microbiota and influence the developing immune system. Supplementing specialty formulas for the management of CMPA with HMO offers a new way to shape the gut microbiome in infants with CMPA that for any reason cannot be breastfed.
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The Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program (GDFP) is a scholar exchange program for Greek universities to host Greek scholars from the diaspora in the areas of collaborative research, curriculum co-development and/or graduate/undergraduate student mentoring and teaching. The GDFP is funded by a grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) to the Institute of International Education (IIE). The program is administered in collaboration with the Fulbright Foundation in Greece. In the pilot of the program, IIE supported 49 fellowships over two selection cycles that created collaborative, mutually beneficial engagements between Greece and her academic diaspora. Read the Impact Report from IIE's Research, Evaluation and Learning department.
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text: Sara Woodbury is a curator and art historian pursuing her Ph.D. in American Studies at the College of William and Mary. She has held curatorial positions at the Roswell Museum and Art Center, Shelburne Museum, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. She has organized or co-organized more than thirty exhibitions on American art and material culture, including the major retrospective, Magical and Real: Henriette Wyeth and Peter Hurd, co-curated with the Michener Art Museum. Her scholarly work focuses on the Community Art Center project, a Federal Art Project initiative, and the significance of travel infrastructures to its operations.


text: Digest of the Week | Fixed-Term Employment Contract May 17, 2016ONCA holds there is no duty to mitigate where fixed term contract specifies penalty for early termination Howard v. Benson Group Inc. 2016 CarswellOnt 5382, 2016 ONCA 256, 264 A.C.W.S. (3d) 665 Ontario Court of Appeal Employment --- Wrongful dismissal — Damages Appellant, employed pursuant to five-year term employment contract (Employment Contract) terminated without cause after 23 months — Appellant commenced action for breach of contract, seeking compensation for unexpired portion of contract — Subsequent motion for summary judgment granted but motion judge awarded common law damages for wrongful dismissal — Employer's right to early termination without cause was governed by Clause 8.1 which motion judge found unenforceable due to ambiguity — That finding was not appealed — Motion judge held that remaining provisions of Employment Contract did not demonstrate intention by parties to displace common law presumption of reasonable notice (or pay in lieu) in event of termination without cause — He therefore rejected appellant's argument he was entitled to contractual damages for unexpired term — Appellant's appeal allowed — Motion judge erred in holding that Employment Contract, without Clause 8.1, failed to rebut common law presumption that every employment contract includes implied term that employer must provide reasonable notice to employee prior to termination of employment by clearly specifying some other period of notice — Employment agreement which states unambiguously that employment is for fixed term ousts implied term that reasonable notice must be given for termination without cause — If parties to fixed term employment contract do not specify pre-determined notice period, employee is entitled, on early termination, to wages employee would have received to end of term — Employment Contract was sufficiently clear to oust common law presumption of reasonable notice on termination — Appellant was entitled to compensation he would have earned to end of Employment Contract — There is no duty to mitigate where contract specifies penalty for early termination — It does not matter whether penalty is specified expressly or is by default the wages and benefits for unexpired term Try a 14-day trialSign Up Now © Copyright WestlawNext Canada, Thomson Reuters Canada Limited. All rights reserved.


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Title: Krondor - The Assassins, Book Two Of The Riftwar Legacy
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The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy recently acquired 48 acres in the Roan Highlands near the Carter County border in North Carolina that was slated for development.
The Broad Branch Tract is less than 2 miles from the Appalachian Trail and the Cloudland Rhododendron Gardens. The tract adjoins Pisgah National Forest and contains a broad mix of habitat. The Conservancy plans to own and manage the property for long-term forest health and water quality.
"This tract shares a nearly one-half mile boundary with Pisgah National Forest," said Land Protection Director Michelle Pugliese. "It certainly earns the description of 'highlands,' with elevations exceeding 4,500 feet where it joins the National Forest."
Located within the North Carolina-designated Roan Mountain Massif Natural Area, the tract is forested with mature trees and potential habitat for rare plant and animal species. Approximately 75% of the property falls within the Roan Mountain Important Bird Area (IBA), as designated by the National Audubon Society.


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As I mentioned in my previous post, I'm behind on making E'beth's birthday cards. Well, I've made her 2ND birthday card. Granted it's late...but at least this one is in the same year as her birthday.
This card was inspired by ingenuity of two groovy paper crafting talents. The idea for the glazed cupcake comes from Laurie. I got the sketch for the layout from Jen's Sketch For You To Try. I'm not a photographer by any stretch of the imagination, but I thought taking a pic of a card couldn't be that difficult. Well, I have made a liar of myself...because I can't take a pic worth a damn. If anybody has tips out there, I'm listening.
If this is your first time visiting, please don't make it your last. I'm so happy you're here.
Til I craft again...
Stamps: Cupcakes (Inkadinkado), Happy Birthday (Hampton Arts)
Card stock: Kraft, White, Dark Brown, Muted Yellow, Red Sparkle
Ink: Jet Black (StazOn), Watermelon (Stampabilities)
Accessories: Color Pencils (Koh-i-noor), (Goo Gone), Watercolor pencils, Water brush, Red ribbon, Glossy Accents (Ranger), Corner Rounder, Oval Template (Fiskars), Red Rhinestone (Paper Studio)


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Memorial and Blessing of Ashes Service
We recently had a service for Pam Horns family. The service was in remembrance of her dog Fluffy Daniel Beauty who sadly was called to Spirit some six weeks ago.
Danni was the love of Pam's life, and was loved by all who met him, so on the Sunday of 9th July 2017 we at PSSC held the service for the family, which was officiated by Rev Shirley Wakefield.
The family were delighted with the Service and were grateful for finding the closure they so desperately needed. Many thanks to all who attended and to Daniel and Pam's carer for their beautiful words shared with us about the life of Daniel.
It was a truly memorable day.
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He started running in the 1950s, discovering running was something he could do on his terms. Running was independence, pure freedom. Running 100 miles a week, you start to realise where the weak spots are. And for Ron, it was the clothes. So, Ronhill made them. Developing new designs, creating innovative textiles, and collaborating with brands like Reebok and Nike.
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Don't have time to write much about the launch so here's just a quick update. We managed to get The Goat into saileable shape for the Cedar Key small boat meet. There's no clearcoat over the epoxy and the hull is just primer but all of the essential bits are there. We launched Saturday May 7th next to the Island Place condos in Cedar Key. Winds were less than 10 knots which was perfect for a first sail. On Sunday we got a bit more wind and had the boat moving nicely. This is going to be fun. Have much to learn about sailing these oldfangled rigs.
Lots of pics in the web albums and a quckie video of the first day out on the water. We're using the GoPro camera handheld which is a bit awkward without a viewfinder so the video is framed very poorly but you get the idea.
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Boston Heights Overlook
This is a publication of
Boston Heights Overlook.
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Results of the 4 October 2006 7PM meeting of the
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General Notes
Solicitor Russ Pry acted as legal counsel for the Planning Commission and BZA. Zoning Inspector David Himes and Engineer Steve Schreiber also attended.
PC #1: Boston Heights Development Company
Alnola Farms Allotment
Petition to vacate streets between Hines Hill Road and Boston Mills Road.
Boston Heights Development Company (charter #249446, agent: C.P. Chima) is the long-time owner of the land east of Route 8 to the Hudson line, bounded by Hines Hill Road, to the north, and Boston Mills Road, to the south. The property is now bisected by the Ohio Turnpike. Before the Village adopted its Zoning Ordinance in 1951, and in fact apparently before the Village itself was formed, this land was platted as a residential development: "Alnola Farms". Lot sizes in the allotment average a bit over 3/4 acres. There were a number of named streets in this allotment, none of which were ever actually constructed. The county maps previously showed these streets as vacated in 1953 -- but apparently this was not done correctly, and in fact the online maps currently show only one of these streets as previously vacated.
The company has petitioned the Village to vacate these streets, reportedly as a precursor to consolidating the property into a smaller number of parcels. This may be pursuant to sale of the property.
Part of the southern part of this property was rezoned in 2005 from OP Office-Professional to GB General Business, to allow a shopping center of the size permitted under that zoning district alongside with the remaining Office-Professional district. See this summary for further information on the extensive review process involved in this zoning change. This change was made in conjunction with a development agreement between the Village, Boston Heights Development Company, and Boston Crossing Ltd. (charter #1515465, agent: Patrick Finley), which claimed a purchase option agreement for the property. This development agreement was approved by Village Council at its May 2005 meeting, and the rezoning itself at the July 2005 meeting.
Despite this rezoning, however, the property has not actually changed owners to date. Reportedly, Developers Diversified Realty (charter #831795) is now seeking to build a larger-scale shopping center on the southern property, as it also proposed in 2000. DDR, which is associated with the Wolstein family, is a developer of large-scale, often "big-box" retail centers including Macedonia Commons. It is reported to be involved in the shopping center proposals adjoining the proposed soccer stadium just to the north of the Village.
The southern part of Alnola Farms is zoned GB General Business to the north and west, and OP Office-Professional to the south and east. It is bounded on the west by the BP Oil station and Route 8, and on the east by a large Office Park district in the City of Hudson. On the north, it is bounded by the Ohio Turnpike (I-80), and on the south by an existing residential neighborhood of similar acreage.
The northern part of Alnola Farms is zoned GB General Business. It is bounded on the west by the Liberty Harley-Davidson subdivision (next to the former hotel site, owned by Omni Turnpike LLC), and on the east by the Turnpike exit ramp loop and the Churchwell Co. property. On the north, it is bounded by E. Hines Hill Road and other GB properties, and on the south by the Ohio Turnpike (I-80).
This Month
Solicitor Russ Pry explained that this item was placed on the agenda at the request of the property owners' attorney. He added that all necessary paperwork, waivers and maps were provided to seek the vacation of these "paper streets". The Planning Commission's recommendation to Council is required to settle the matter. Dr. Mike Cheung asked about how this would affect the current platting of the property into residential-sized lots. Village Engineer Steve Schreiber explained that this was only a first step; the owners would next need to ask the County to vacate the plat. Mr. Pry added that a new plat would be required, presumably in conjunction with more detailed development plans. In response to a question from the Commission, Mr. Pry asserted that he had reviewed the request and found it to be correctly drawn. In response to a question from the audience, he also explained that portions of these roads had been vacated in 1953 and 1954 (presumably in conjunction with the building of the Turnpike). On a motion by Dr. Cheung, the PC recommended to Council that the streets be vacated as requested.
PC #2: American Pools & Fountains Ltd.
6337 Chittenden Road
Application for permit to erect sign per CO 1179, for a business in a Light Manufacturing District.
American Pools & Fountains Ltd. (charter #1373861) is a business at 6337 Chittenden Road. This property is parcel #1300349, 4.71 acres in the Light Manufacturing District, owned by MDF Development Group LLC. Although the County has this property listed for tax purposes as residential with a single-family home, it appears to be a commercial enterprise; in fact, the business' website advertises its "store" for walk-in business at this address, noting a "grand opening" in June 2005.
This company appears to be related to Color-Crete and Sunnywood Land Development, at the same address but with different state charters, phone and FAX numbers.
The company had applied to replace the existing free-standing Color-Crete sign with a new sign advertising this business' name and logo. After reviewing the matter with Mr. William Foster's at the August 2006 PC meeting, the Planning Commission deferred this matter until it receives a complete site plan for the business, which had apparently not yet been submitted or approved. This was likewise deferred at the September 2006 PC meeting.
No additional materials were received before the application deadline for this month's meeting. As no one showed up to address this application, upon a motion by Dr. Cheung, it was denied by the PC.Resolution:
PC #3: JKF Development / James H. Kurtz
6300 + 6256 Olde Eight Road
Application for approval of final plat for 11 lot subdivision in a Residential District.
James Kurtz is developing the 11-home "Brighton" subdivision on the property best known as the estate of the late Ben Matthews, along with an adjoining property. The property is near the south end of Olde Eight Road, west to the Bike & Hike Trail. The bulk of the property, at 6300 Olde Eight Rd., previously owned by Linda Matthews, comprises a 43.4A parcel (parcel #1300904) in the Hudson School District and a 1.7A parcel (parcel #1200061) in the Woodridge School District. The balance of the property, at 6256 Olde Eight Rd., is a 2.3A parcel (parcel #1300903) previously owned by Margaret Hodge and Samuel Marshall. (The Mrozik property, at 6304 Olde Eight Rd., is not included in this project). All this land is in the Residential District. Approval of the preliminary site plan was granted at the June 2006 Planning Commission meeting.
Last month, Mr. Kurtz and his engineer appeared before the Planning Commission in conjunction with his application seeking approval of the final plat for the Brighton subdivision. (Note: the final plan presented was slightly modified from the sketch shown here, which was based on the preliminary site plan. The final plan includes a public footpath from the cul de sac to the Bike & Hike Trail to the west.) Due to outstanding engineering and documentation issues, this matter was deferred until this month's meeting.
This Month
Mr. Kurtz appeared again before the Planning Commission. He noted that he had been working with the Summit Soil and Water Conservation District and the Village Engineer. Engineer Steve Schreiber reported that he now recommended approval of the subdivision improvements but also recommended tabling final plat approval until next month to allow the necessary bond to be posted. Solicitor Pry pointed out that the applicant must request a further delay, else the PC would be subject to a time limit to approve or deny the plat -- while the developer needed to come up with a $500K bond. Mr. Schreiber added that it is more typical to seek final plat approval when the improvments are near completion. Mr. Kurtz explained that he wanted to construct the subdivision's roadway before obtaining and posting the bond. He therefore agreed to request more time before a vote on final plat approval.
At the instigation of Dr. Cheung, PC Chairman John Codrea asked for statements from the public. Mr. Kurtz explained the location of the property (near the south end of Olde Eight Road, to the west). In response to a question from Ms. Mary Griffith of Olde Eight Road, he stated that the lot sizes in the subdivision would average 3.5A, ranging up to 7A.
On a motion by Dr. Cheung, the PC voted to approve the permanent improvement plan for Brighton subdivision. At the express request of Mr. Kurtz, and on a further motion by Dr. Cheung, the PC voted to defer consideration of final plat approval until next month's meeting.Resolution:
PC #4: Omni Turnpike LLC / Ernie Passeos
334 E. Hines Hill Road
Request to retain existing freestanding sign structure and banner sign on vacant land; response to warning by Zoning Inspector.
This property is the site of now-demolished high-rise hotel, variously known as the Hudson Inn, Days Inn, Brown Derby, and Yankee Clipper. Click here for a history of this hotel property. The property is owned by Omni Turnpike LLC (charter #1333582).
The hotel was closed in 1998, and after standing derelict for a number of years was found to be a public nuisance by the Village Nuisance Abatement Board on 19 April 2004. In lieu of abatement of this nuisance, the hotel was demolished in early 2005. However, the hotel's elevated free-standing sign has since remained on the vacant lot, as shown.
As the hotel and its restaurant business are long out of business, and the hotel was demolished in response to a nuisance abatement order, the Zoning Inspector has instructed the owners to remove this sign. The order is presumably based on Building Code CO 1385.09, empowering the Zoning Inspector to require removal of signs relating to closed businesses.
Last month, Ernie Passeos, representing Omni Turnpike LLC, appeared before the Planning Commission in answer to the letter received from the Zoning Inspector, as mentioned above. After an extensive discussion, the PC deferred the matter to allow clarification of the application, or re-direction to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
No additional materials were received before the application deadline for this month's meeting, and no one showed up to address the matter. Dr. Cheung asked for clarification of the position of the Planning Commission in this matter. Solicitor Pry explained that the issue arose due to a citation by the Zoning Inspector, and as no further action has occurred, the PC might consider denying the application and allowing the Village to enforce the Code. Dr. Cheung so moved, and the PC voted to deny the application (and, in the words of Dr. Cheung, "let the process proceed").
PC #5: Boston Hills Property Investment LLC / Sam Petros
Boston Hills Country Club, E. Hines Hill Rd & Ohio Route 8
Proposal for new zoning code section and re-zoning of a current Residential District, and for review of a conceptual site plan, to allow 60A of shopping center and 100 housing units as a new higher-density residential use in a Planned Unit Development.
At the PC's August 2006 meeting, Sam Petros of Petros Homes, and Boston Hills Property Investment LLC, previewed new development proposal for the Boston Hills Country Club. Mr. Petros also announced he had an agreement to buy the golf course, and would close it permanently in early October 2006.
Boston Hills Property Investment LLC (charter #1569813), a consortium of developers formed 16 Sep 2005, made an earlier series of development proposals for the golf course which were ultimately rejected by the Village; see the PC's March 2006 meeting, and Council's April 2006 meeting. The property in question is the Boston Hills Country Club, a 168 acre golf course at the heart of Boston Heights, at E. Hines Hill Road and State Route 8. The property is zoning RES Residential, which requires single-family homes on minimum 1.5 acre lots.
The application proposes splitting the 168 acres into a 60 acre commercial district to the east, along Route 8, and a 100+ acre residential district to the west, along Hines Hill and Olde Eight Roads. The plan may include several acres granted to the Village, midway along Hines Hill at a new intersection.
Two conceptual plans were submitted: one with 100 homes on lots averaging 1.0 acre, and no greenspace reservation; the
other has 100 homes on 0.39 acre lots (approx.) with a separate greenspace reservation. Neither plan is conformant
with the 1.5 acre requirement of current Residential zoning. The application includes a
proposed code for "Planned Development Area" zoning,
including new regulations and procedures which would allow
the residential developments shown here but also modify a number of other residential zoning requirements.
In addition, these PDA regulations would allow inclusion of commercial uses within (not just adjacent to) the PDA.
In addition to the "Conceptual Land Use" maps, the application also includes a proposed code for a new "Shopping Center" Zoning District, which is similar to the existing RB Retail Business district but has essentially open-ended permitted uses and virtually no limit on building floor area (square footage).
Last month, Sam Petros and Neil Brennan appeared before the Planning Commission to formally submit this application, as described above. After an extended discussion, including comments from the public, the PC deferred the matter until this month.
This Month
Mr. Petros and Mr. Brennan appeared once again to address this development proposal. Mr. Pry stated that there were no changes to the proposed development map that was passed around to the PC. Mr. Petros again explained that he was speaking for Boston Heights Property Investment LLC, which now owned the former golf course, now closed. He added that the company also now owned the southeast corner lot at Olde Eight and Hines Hill Roads, across from the golf course, and had had "discussions" with the owner of The Range driving range. He recapped his plan to build 100 houses on 100 acres, with about 30% green space, and retail on 60A. Mr. Petros also stated that he had been talking to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) -- apparently without results to his liking. He thought, however, that "everything would change" after the November election because of likely personnel changes under either new state administration. He appeared to be suggesting that the Route 8 upgrade project scheduled to start next year might not go ahead as planned, or perhaps at least not the southern part of the project scheduled to begin in 2009. He reiterated the company's request to rezone the golf course land as outlined in his proposal.
Looking at the development proposal map, Dr. Cheung recalled last month's discussion about the northern end of the would-be retail area -- specifically, that that area was probably unsuitable for commercial development due to wetlands and streams. Mr. Petros said that there were about 14A above a streamline there that might preclude actual development but expected to ask to retain the request for retail zoning in that area to maintain allowable development density. He added that the report on soils in the southern area was favorable for the kind of large-scale retail building he wanted there, with a relatively high bedrock layer that he thought would protect any underground acquifer.
However, Mr. Petros also added that he might instead change the residential to retail dividing line as plans are finalized. Dr. Cheung asked how this kind of "morphing" of the zoning districts would occur in the face of a specific re-zoning request. Mr. Petros said he wanted to work out such details in a work session with the PC before the next (November) meeting, within the next two weeks. Solicitor Pry noted that this is permissible, but it would still be a public meeting of the Planning Commission. Chairman Codrea stated that he had discussed the possibility of a work sesssion with the applicant's attorney, and had no objection -- but felt that it was not within the PC's purview to advise or negotiated. Rather, he stated, the PC should vote on the application as presented by the applicant and not conduct "horse trading". Solicitor Pry noted that the PC does have the authority to make modifications to a proposed zoning request.
Mike Bush asked for clarification of the legal process wherein the PC is asked to create entirely new zoning code language, rather than just rezone land to a different district. Mr. Pry explained that this application did indeed require modifications to the Zoning Code, which the Village Council must decide on within 90 days unless otherwise requested by the applicant, and with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Then the PC must consider rezoning the land to other zoning districts. A further discussion on the merits of a separate work session followed, including commentary from Stephen Funk, also with BHPI LLC, on the rightful role of the Planning Commission. Eventually Mr. Petros stated that he was withdrawing his request for such an additional meeting.
Moving on to public commentary: Mary Griffith of Olde Eight Road expressed concern about impacts on drinking water wells and increase in pollution. She asked that the applicant respect the existing zoning districts (for this property: RESidential, 1.5A lots). Don Polyak, of W. Hines Hill Road, stated that he was interested in hearing more of a "dialogue" between the PC and the the developer. He also was concerned about storm water handling, especially with respect to the type and density of residential development. Mr. Petros stated that most drainage from the property would tend toward Route 8, and then to the east (to Brandywine Creek) -- little to the west toward Wooded View Estates. However, he expected to build a series of detention ponds nearer the center of the property to collect and regulate this drainage. He added that the total amount of runoff must stay the same after development. Further discussion of the topography and drainage issues followed, ranging beyond the former golf course to include the southeast corner of Olde Eight and Hines Hill Roads.
Jane Robinson, of Olde Eight Road, asked whether the entire parcel could be developed with 100 homes as currently zoned. Mr. Petros said: yes, as zoned, but did not find this to be economically feasible.
PC Chairman John Codrea asked Solicitor Pry whether he had had a chance to review the proposed new zoning code language. Mr. Pry said he had looked at it only to a limited degree. Dr. Cheung noted that this language was crafted with this development proposal in mind, but that the PC must consider the Village as a whole. He thought the PC should consider whether modifications of existing zoning language might serve instead. From the audience, Ernest Tirpak asked whether the proposed retail area was really suitable for housing at all. Mr. Petros said the soils in that eastern area of the property were very suitable for building of commercial structures, as he planned. Mr. Tirpak noted the proximity of Route 8 and the planned new exit ramp to Hines Hill Road, suggesting that these made the area unsuitable for housing. He stated the the Village needed to "make choices". Another resident asked how the proposed higher-density residential zoning would apply elsewhere in the Village. Mr. Brennan pointed out that this was the reason for the 150A requirement in the proposed PDA language -- to keep their residential language from being applied elsewhere in the Village. He added that the PDA allows the developer to modify the boundary between retail and residential development (with an approved development plan). A further discussion followed on the relative wetness of the existing commercially-zoned lands east of Route 8, and the possible impact of a soccer stadium to the north of the Village. Mr. Petros assured the PC that he would sensibly buffer his new housing from his new retail areas.
From the audience, William Hinkle of Boston Mills Road pointed out that about 56 lots had been platted in the Village with the existing 1.5A residential lot size requirement -- not too far from the 60 or so that would be permitted on the applicant's 100A under existing zoning. This, he felt, demonstrated that there was no pressing reason to throw out the 1.5A requirement -- but that it might be in the Village's interest to create a well-formed Conservation Development Zoning overlay plan that would reward a developer with a slight increase in density, in return for preserving substantial greenspace. However, the 50+% bonus envisioned by the current development plan was unreasonably large compared to common CDZ plans, and not in the Village's interest. Mr. Petros replied that Conservation Development Zoning was being seen in various communities lately, and might make sense.
Zoning Inspector David Himes asked whether all of the Planning Commission was really familiar with the content of the proposal. Dr. Cheung noted that the proposed Shopping Center zoning allowed what was in his view "no holds barred" retail development. Mike Bush stated that he was not comfortable with his current level of familiarity with the language of the proposal. Chairman Codrea pointed out the time limit for action on the application, and suggested that the question be called. Dr. Cheung countered with a suggestion that the PC consider amending the proposal, and table it for now. After some further discussion, it was decided to hold a further PC work session at 6:30PM on Wednesday, 11 October 2006, and a special Planning Commision meeting at 7:30PM on Wednesday, 18 October 2006 -- both meetings to consider only this issue. Mr. Petros formally asked the Village to allow further time to consider his application. The PC therefore voted to defer the application until the next regular meeting, with further consideration at the special meetings before that.Resolution:
PC Old Business
Consideration of long-term Village planning issues per Council Res. 31-2004.
With Resolution 31-2004, Village Council asked the Planning Commission to enter into discussions with adjacent communities and to consider planning and zoning coordination, including the possibility of residential growth limitation. Previously, PC member and Council representative Dr. H. Michael Cheung announced that he is compiling a narrative that would reflect the history and intent of the Village's land use and zoning plan.
Consideration of further changes to Zoning and Building Codes
In July 2006, Dr. Cheung recommended that the Planning Commission undertake another review of the Village's comprehensive zoning plan, and asked PC members to consider what issues are worth discussing and amending. Some of the issues Dr. Cheung mentioned were the upcoming Route 8 upgrade project, and the proposed soccer stadium complex in Northfield Center Township. This matter was not discussed this month.
A final draft of the new Zoning Certificate Application was circulated and approved by the Planning Commission.Resolution:
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