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I am now reading "Refactoring: Improving the design of existing code". It's quite a nice reading and, unlike my previous tries to read this book, I tend to say "of course, doh!" instead of my usual "aha!". But that doesn't mean that I fully agree with everything in this book.
One thing in particular troubles me, and it's actually a bad habit I seen with most of the managed languages programmers. They tend not to care about how many things they allocate since, well, they feel like they live in a world where memory is for free. And it's not.
The culprit in this case is the State pattern. It's one of the GoF patterns, so it must be good, isn't it? It consists of creating for each possible state of an attribute a different class. Martin Fowler's example refers to price categories for a movie, and he replaces a switch with the creation of some classes derived from a base class called Price that has one abstract method 'getCharge'. Now all he has to do is set the price code with a method like this:
public void setPriceCode (int arg)
switch (arg) {
case REGULAR: _price = new RegularPrice(); break;
case NEW\_RELEASE: \_price = new NewReleasePrice(); break;
How does a Price class look like? It's quite simple as well:
class RegularPrice...
public double getCharge (int rentalDays)
return rentalDays * 1.5;
So why do we need an object of type 'RegularPrice'? We need them because we want to calculate the charge, but we notice instantly that the getCharge call uses no members of the RegularPrice class. If this is so we could make it static; but OO programmers don't really like that because they can't really inherit when they have static methods (you can't have static virtual). So from their point of view everything is fine and dandy, and OOP. They feel like the fifth guy in the GoF.
So where's the problem? The problem is in the 'new' statement. You allocate space for an object that is in fact a marker, only used to call an implementation. An object doesn't come for free: in managed language any object already has a vtable and space for synchronization primitives that can be used on it; in this case an extra method will exist in the vtable. Even in C++, a Zero-Memory-Object would cost, since the object must have a designated address that is unique, therefore at least the minimum allocation size (4 or 8 bytes) will be allocated for the object. And please remember that memory allocation is not an O(1) operation.
Is it such a big waste?
As a programmer that lived most of his programming life among memory deficient and embedded devices, I can tell you it is. It is not only because of the waste itself (although you'll run with less bytes with each instance). It is bad because of a wasteful manner of thinking that is behind this pattern. I am pretty sure that any pragmatic programmer will understand why this is so.
So what can we do? Should we bypass the State pattern altogether? There is a good reason behind using the State pattern in this case: we don't really want to do a switch everytime we invoke this call. So we might want to use the State pattern in a modified form: we create an instance for each type (and OOP fanatics will use singletons) and we'll const-reference the objects instead of instantiating new ones everytime we need a RegularPrice, for example. Is that ok?
Still not ok, from my point of view. While OOP programmers are almost happy (they still mutter about my comments on singletons), experienced programmers recognize the danger of having an explosion of classes in your current folder. And they will feel they have to create a new namespace especially for all these micro-classes (and any coding standard will let you know that you want to have one-class-one-file). It is messy.
How would I implement this? Use lambdas instead. The first question that pops into a sane mind is 'why do I need an object for this?'. You don't, only Java allocators run in negative time and free memory the more they allocate*. So a C# programmer (I use C# because I find it quite expressive and flexible) would write:
readonly Dictionary<MovieType, Func<int, double>> PriceCalculator = new Dictionary<MovieType, Func<int, double>>
{MovieType.REGULAR, (days) => 1.5 * days},
{MovieType.NEW_RELEASE, (days) => 3 * days},
priceCalculator = PriceCalculator[movieType];
return priceCalculator (rentalDays);
Little memory has been harmed during the making of this production: the Dictionary is there for code clarity. If you don't like it, use a switch statement to assign the lambda functions to the priceCalculator and even the Dictionary memory will be spared. I'll leave the example this way to focus on code clarity over pure performance.
Will the priceCalculator invocation be efficient enough? Yes: we don't use local context, and the call will be translated in a simple function call. As fast as it gets.
So if you really want to use the State pattern, think of the consequences. I find that my approach improves readability and makes future extensions easy. What do you think?
[footnote mode="rant"]
*Java programmers are so proud of this language that they assign it never-seen-before-qualities. Java is the only language that runs faster than native code all the time and for Java memory hogging is acceptable when you compare it with the OOP purity that it brings. You'll find benchmarks in which Java beats hands down any programming language ever conceived. Java programmers tend to be funny that way.
But a lot of times, good programmers do Java. Like any good programmer, they are not language tied, and can easily switch to C#, C++, C, PHP or whatever the project needs, because good programmers transcend programming languages.
One more thing: I'm not suggesting that Martin Fowler is wrong in his refactoring approach. His intention is good, and this is just an unfortunate oversight. It's not important and it doesn't really affect the validity of the Refactoring book contents. But this issue is a sign that everything we read we have to take with a grain of salt, because even the good ones make mistakes. Sadly, I see a huge trend of 'design patterns are kings' which generates a ton of developers that read GoF and tend to use it as a weapon in the service of evil. I, for one, hated GoF when I wasn't mature enough to understand it, and ignored it. When I matured a bit as a programmer, reading GoF was a "Yup, that's how I'd do it too" experience instead of "wow!".


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So far there has been no substantial evidence to suggest that sugar and artificial food additives play any part in ADHD. There is also little evidence to show that dietary changes can help with ADHD symptoms.
ADHD is certainly not caused by bad parenting or lack of discipline.
Parenting a child with ADHD can be challenging, but specific parenting strategies with more structure, routines and positive reinforcement can help.
We know so far that ADHD is a largely genetic disorder, but some environmental factors also play a role. We still have yet to understand how these different factors contribute to developing the condition.
While ADHD is strongly linked to our genetics, there isn't a specific gene that causes it – instead there are many different genes that seem to contribute to our risk of developing ADHD.
We also know that these genes don't entirely account for the development of ADHD, so things in a young person's environment must also be involved. We don't know exactly what yet, which is why research like ours is taking place. This is also why there isn't a genetic test that can tell us whether or not someone has ADHD.
People who have a close relative with ADHD are more likely to have ADHD, or features of ADHD, themselves, than people who don't.
However, as described above, the way genes contribute to ADHD isn't straightforward. This means someone with a close relative with ADHD won't necessarily have the condition themselves, and someone with ADHD might have no other relatives with it.
The way that genes interact with other factors is extremely complicated, which is why research in this area is so important.
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Busy Weekend in Store for Covington
Lots to do here in the Mosaic City of Covington on Saturday and Sunday. Check it out:
Latonia 5K Return of the Races - Saturday 9:00AM (Registration at 8:00AM)
From the event's website:
The race will highlight Latonia's architectural heritage, friendly neighbors, and beautiful gardens. We'll start and end the event at the Latonia Shopping Plaza, formerly the site of the world-famous Latonia Race Track. The event will be held from 9:00 am until noon. Whether you plan to run, walk, amble, or wheel through the course, everyone is welcome! We are also working to create a youth component to this family-friendly race.
If you are interested in racing or helping us plan the event, please contact Amber Love at [email protected] or Rachel Hastings at [email protected]
Run for Shelter 5K Race - Registration starts at 7:30AM
From the Emergency Shelter of NKY Facebook page:
Run for Shelter 5K race is this Saturday October 20th. If you have procrastinated, no problem! Show up at Willie's Sports Cafe in Covington on Saturday at 9:30am, register and get ready to have a lot of fun running or walking down the big
hill from the top of Devou Park.
Can't make the walk but still want to help? Our shelter is looking for volunteers willing to make a weekly 1.5 - 2 hour commitment to help our staff run the shelter. We have the following shifts open:
Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays 7:30am-9:00am
Mondays 9:30pm-11:00pm
Wednesdays: 7:30pm-9:00pm
Thursdays: 9:30pm-11:00pm
Saturdays: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Email or Facebook message if you'd like to volunteer!
Devou Back Country Bonanza 9:00AM
This exciting bike event will bring some serious athletes to Covington's highest peak. From the event's website:
The 2nd annual Devou Backcountry Bonanza returns this October 20th of 2012. An event focused on family fun in the outdoors. Devou Park will play host to the areas first ever Enduro Tour! A seven stage tour of not just the trails of Devou, but of the entire park. This will be a fantastic event for all skill levels, ages, women and men alike. The Enduro format mimics the feel of a day long group tour. The Enduro Tour will consist of 4 timed stages primarily focused on descending and technical skills with 3 stages focused on the pure climbers. The Devou Downhill Race (also stage VII of the Enduro Tour) will return giving local gravity riders a place to show their speed and skills. Trail runners!!10K trail run or Enduro Trail Run Tour (same format as above) The very prestigious crowning of the 2012 King and Queen of Devou will be given to the male & female who competes in all Enduro Tour Stages and posts the lowest overall time.
Kids bounce house. Full Sag Monster Truck for all events provided by Reser Bicycle Outfitters.
After celebrations will be enjoyed at the Simpler Times Bar and Grill located in beautiful Bromley, KY
18 Pike Street. (Same as Route 8)
Event start and registration at Devou Park Trails Backcountry Parking Area.
Visit www.devouparktrails.com for directions, maps and other pleasantries.
7 – 9am – Event registration.
9:30am – Trail Running 10K 9:30am start.
9:45am – Enduro Bike Tour and Enduro Trail Run Tour. Estimated 2pm finish
3:00pm – Approximate start time of Downhill Race.
5pm-?? – After celebration, all are welcome
The goal of the Devou Backcountry Bonanza is to promote outdoor self-propelled recreation and showcase the trails in beautiful Devou Park. The event is also the annual fundraiser for the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance with all proceeds dedicated to Phase III of the Devou Park Trail expansion project. Bonanza entry donation set at $25.00
Latonia Halloween Block Party - Saturday 2:00-5:00PM
From a news release:
Latonia will once again be known as Northern Kentucky's Halloween hot spot! The block party brings together Latonia neighborhoods and businesses in the center of Latonia at historic Ritte's Corner. The Halloween Block Party is a free family event for people of all ages.
Ronald McDonald will MC the costume contests. In addition, the Latonia Baptist Church will be sponsoring children's games; the Latonia Christian Church will host a car show. Trinity United Methodist Church is participating this year. The City of Covington strongly supports the block party and provides a petting zoo and carriage rides.
Experts like Ronald McDonald have praised Latonia's Halloween party. Ronald said, "I go to a lot of Halloween parties. The Latonia event is one of the best there is because of all the activities that are offered."
"New this year, Circus MoJo will be performing on stage around 2:00 pm. They are great and you don't want to miss them," says Adam Metzger of Huntington Bank, event co-chair. "The pumpkin carving contest is new also. Please bring your pre-carved pumpkin, one per family. Three prizes will be awarded" says Tonya Monhollen of Hatfield Insurance, event co-chair.
"Prizes will be awarded for the costumes in eight age groups" said Matt Trenkamp of LaRosa's – Latonia, planning committee member. Costume contest entrants should arrive no later than 2:30 pm.
The Latonia Business Association (LBA) brought back the Latonia tradition of a Halloween Party at Ritte's Corner in 2005. "Sponsoring the free family event is the LBA's way of giving back to our community and thanking everyone for supporting our businesses," said Marvin Wischer, LBA President.
Awesome Collective of Covington - Art for Zine - Saturday 11:00AM
From the flier:
The Awesome Collective is hosting an Art for Zine get-together at Pike Street Lounge. Join us for coffee or cocktails, doodling, and collaging. We will be creating art for the Index of Awesome Zine coming out this winter! See your work published and meet other awesome people. Magazines, glue, scissors, pens, and markers will be provided. Can't make the gathering but want to be involved? Email us your 4"x6" artwork at [email protected].
Northern Kentucky Wine Festival in Mainstrasse Village - Saturday 3:00-10:00PM
$10 admission includes souvenir glass and four tastings. There will be local food, artisans, and live music. Parking is FREE at the Fifth Street visitors lot. For more information visit www.mainstrasse.org.
Devou Park Fall Fest - Sunday Noon-5:00PM
Volpenhein Pavilion and Overlook Area Noon - 5:00pm There are still spots available for food vendors~ Call the recreation office for any questions at 859-292-2151


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Tree planting is so much more than just a profession. It is an identity, a lifestyle and a responsibility. A select few people are built for tree planting life, which requires the physical and mental stamina to endure the elements, work long hours of monotonous labour, face insects and wildlife of all sizes and numbers, leave home for long periods of time and live with the bare necessities. Perceived as a bad dream to many, it is the unique and coveted life of tree planters, of which author Charlotte Gill is one.
Eating Dirt is the veteran tree planter's homage to not only planting life, but to the larger context in which deforestation and reforestation take place. It is also a journey through her planting career as it comes near to its bitter-sweet end.
Gill begins her book with the gritty reality of tree planting life -- dirty, exhausting, rugged, yet rewarding -- with a deep underlying affection. She then slips in and out of the interesting historical human and physical geographies of the areas that she has planted in. This foregrounding dimension to her writing adds depth to the scenes of her experiences, allowing readers a truly profound understanding of her reality.
It is also evident in her writing how much she reveres the intricate natural world and its processes:
In our outdoor office there is no denying the merciless absurdities of the natural world. Plants grow, and small critters graze them, and other, bigger animals snap these victims in their jaws. It's a feudal arrangement, nature's energy chain, fraught with struggle and sacrifice. After the providers come the consumers, the emptiers, the raiders of seeds and roots and fruit. The stealers of honey, the grazers of the seas. And finally, the apex carnivores, the murderers, bloody in fang and claw. Topped by Homo sapiens, the only predator on the planet that straightens its teeth with brackets, wire and glue.
Passages like this also reveal her complex understanding of the symbiosis that occurs between humans, other animals and plants. It is a truly contradictory relationship, especially in terms of tree planting.
Gill also delineates the dynamics between her fellow planters, a crew of unlikely individuals who gel because companionship is limited and their surroundings are humbling. Living among trees and planting trees for months on end create space for a tree planting lexicon -- only understood by other planters.
For instance, terms like permadirt -- grime from the earth that accumulates on planters' skin and never really seems to go away until the end of the season; cream -- land being planted with few obstacles such as stumps, rocks, steep inclines or trees and highballer -- a person who plants more trees than the other people on their crew or in their camp. This planter jargon helps solidify the group, create community and articulate the complex world of tree planting, which is unlike any other.
The book concludes with speculation about the unknowable future of all the trees that Gill has planted in her lifetime. Will they die naturally? Will they grow for hundreds of years? Will they be prematurely cut down? She will never know. But one thing is certain, being a tree planter has forever altered her perception of life on this planet.—Noreen Mae Ritsema
Noreen Mae Ritsema is a former rabble.ca intern and tree planter.
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Stratton House Hotel is a spectacular 17th Century grade II listed building now offering 30 en-suite bedrooms and a large refurbed restaurant. Situated in the heart of the beautiful town of Biggleswade, The hotel benefits from a car park and easy transport links to the A1M, M1 and M25. So whether you are looking to stay for business or pleasure the Stratton house Hotel can meet all your needs.
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Peer Effects and Stability in Matching Markets
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Many-to-one matching markets exist in numerous different forms, such as college admissions, matching medical interns to hospitals for residencies, assigning housing to college students, and the classic firms and workers market. In all these markets, externalities such as complementarities and peer effects severely complicate the preference ordering of each agent. Further, research has shown that externalities lead to serious problems for market stability and for developing efficient algorithms to find stable matchings. In this paper we make the observation that peer effects are often the result of underlying social connections, and we explore a formulation of the many-to-one matching market where peer effects are derived from an underlying social network. The key feature of our model is that it captures peer effects and complementarities using utility functions, rather than traditional preference ordering. With this model and considering a weaker notion of stability, namely two-sided exchange stability, we prove that stable matchings always exist and characterize the set of stable matchings in terms of social welfare. To characterize the efficiency of matching markets with externalities, we provide general bounds on how far the welfare of the worst-case stable matching can be from the welfare of the optimal matching, and find that the structure of the social network (e.g. how well clustered the network is) plays a large role.
KeywordsSocial Network Social Welfare Supply Chain Network Stable Matchings Optimal Match
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About TRWD
How many customers does TRWD serve?The district serves four initial contracting parties from the amendatory contract – the cities of Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield and the Trinity River Authority; 27 municipal customers with contracts that range from 20 to 40 years; 11 industrial customers; and 15 irrigation customers.
How many people does TRWD supply water to?As of 2015, the district serves 2,096,667 people. This number is a compilation of all the citizens in TRWD's service area and published in the Region C plan, which is updated every 5 years.
George W. Shannon Wetlands Facility
Where are the wetlands located?Adjacent to the Richland-Chambers Lake dam on the north side of Highway 287, approximately 25 miles Southeast of Corsicana, Texas. The wetlands are located on the Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area. GPS Coordinates: 31°58'09.8"N 96°05'01.3"W
What is the general purpose of the wetlands?The George W. Shannon Wetlands are a water supply project built to meet growing water demands in TRWD's service area. Wetlands also play a number of roles in the environment, including water purification, flood control and provide habitats for wildlife.
Who owns the wetlandsA partnership was formed between TRWD and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to create the George W. Shannon Wetlands. TRWD funded construction and currently manages the wetland system for water supply. TPWD operates the wetlands and surrounding property for recreational public use.
What is the flow of water?TRWD customers discharge water into the Trinity River from wastewater facilities. The water travels down the Trinity River where it is then diverted into the wetland system for treatment and then pumped into Richland Chambers Reservoir. Water is then pumped west through TRWD's pipeline to Tarrant County where it helps meet the demands of TRWD customers.
How do I know if the wetland is open?Contact Texas Parks & Wildlife Department at (903) 389-7080.
Can I tour the wetlands?Yes. The wetlands are open to the public year round. We recommend planning a tour from mid-February through May. There are no facilities available for 10 miles. It's recommended to bring any needed food/drinks for your group. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department requires daily registration for all visitors. A Limited Public Use Permit or an Annual Public Hunting permit can be obtained through their website.
What is the average water depth?Each wetland cell has deep water zones that are approximately 6' deep. The remaining marsh area of the wet cells are 6-12" deep.
IPL Project
Why is TRWD building the Integrated Pipeline (IPL) Project?
The water we use in our daily routines comes from a series of reservoirs scattered across the region. In fact, the two lakes that supply Tarrant County with most of its water – Cedar Creek and Richland-Chambers – are located in East Texas. Huge pipelines are used to bring water to places we need it. But over the decades, the metroplex has grown and with it the demand for more water. The number of households, businesses and people drinking from those lines has grown, too. At some point, our current two pipelines won't be enough. The IPL offers a solution by allowing access to Lake Palestine, which will be used to supply City of Dallas customers as well as access to more water in Cedar Creek and Richland-Chambers. The IPL gives TRWD and Dallas Water Utilities the ability to bring an additional 350 million gallons per day into the metroplex. Plus it provides a way for the district to bring additional supplies from two water reuse projects in East Texas.
How much is IPL going to cost?
$2.3 billion, but those costs are being shared by TRWD and Dallas Water Utilities, and building one pipeline together instead of two separate lines actually adds up to approximately $1 billion in savings.
TRWD and DWU are teaming together on the IPL, but who pays for what and how will the water supply be separated?
Since Lake Palestine is located further east than TRWD water supply reservoirs, Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) is paying the additional cost to make that connection. The cost to build other sections, the ones shared by DWU and TRWD, will be covered by both entities. And the final locations, places where the water begins its solo journey into Dallas or Tarrant County, will be the responsibility of the agency receiving the water. Though some of these costs are shared, the water in the system remains separate.
Does the IPL provide additional reliability to our system?
Yes, the pipeline is located along a separate path than TRWD's existing pipelines and operates in a whole different electric grid. TRWD takes the responsibility of managing and operating a reliable system very seriously and understands the importance of providing a reliable water supply to its customers.
When will the IPL be completed?
The first phase of the project is scheduled for completion by 2018. As the district continues to monitor water demands, new sections of pipeline won't be added to the IPL until they are needed. This gives the district time to pay down debt, which adds up to huge savings. The IPL is expected to be operational by 2021.
Lake Level Monitoring
What is conservation level?
The amount of water an entity can impound at a reservoir under its Water Rights Permit. Once a reservoir fills its conservation pool, any water above that level must be discharged unless the water is being temporarily stored for routing flood waters.
Conservation Levels for TRWD Lakes
Richland-Chambers 315.0
Bridgeport 836.0
Eagle Mountain 649.1
Cedar Creek 322.0
Conservation Levels for Non-TRWD Lakes
Arlington 550.0
Benbrook 694.0
Lake Worth 594.0
How do you decide how much water to release at each lake?
We use sophisticated computer models to inform how we operate TRWD lakes. Engineers and management work together to decide what is best for the TRWD system. Our primary concern is the integrity of TRWD dams. TRWD has a flood flowage easement to elevation 668 feet on Eagle Mountain Lake and 856 feet on Lake Bridgeport. Improvements within the flood flowage easement are located there at the owner's risk.
Why don't you pre-release when the weather predicts significant rainfall?
TRWD's flood management operations do not allow pre-releases for several reasons. (1) TRWD does not have the legal right to pre-release downstream. (2) Any water released when a lake is not above its conservation level counts against TRWD's permitted water supply amount; taking away from water that is no longer able to be used by Tarrant County citizens. (3) Frequently, the expected rainfall does not actually fall or does not reach TRWD reservoirs. The unpredictability of the weather makes these pre-releases too risky.
Why are you discharging water?
The amount of water an entity can impound at a reservoir under its Water Rights Permit. Once a reservoir fills its conservation pool, any water above that level must be discharged unless the water is being temporarily stored for routing flood waters.
What is a Flood Flowage Easement and how is it used by the district?
A flowage easement grants a reservoir operator, such as TRWD, a full, complete and perpetual right, power, privilege and easement to occasionally overflow, flood and submerge lands in connection with the operation and maintenance of a lake.
What is the current lake level?
To monitor lake elevations, visit TRWD's Lake Level Blog. Current lake elevations are also listed on the upper right corner of our website.
How long will it take for the water to recede once it has crested?
TRWD forecasters can typically provide an estimated calculation and can be reached during flood operations at 817-720-4296. Forecasted elevations are also posted on TRWD's Lake Level Blog. The blog is updated regularly when TRWD believes there is a potential threat to lake-area homes. Values are based on no additional rain.
What happens if you close a lake?
Lake closures at TRWD reservoirs are posted on TRWD's Lake Level Blog and Facebook page. Information for Lake Worth can be found on the City of Fort Worth's news page. Lake Bridgeport typically closes around 837.0 feet and Eagle Mountain typically closes around 650.5 feet. Each lake closure is evaluated individually based on forecasted inflows and outflows.
I live on a TRWD reservoir, should I ever be worried about my house flooding?
First, you should determine if you live in a floodplain. A floodplain is land bordering rivers and lakes subject to flooding and will be noted in your title policy when the homeowner purchased the house. As a naturally occurring feature of the landscape, a floodplain carries excess water when heavy rains cause streams to overflow. No matter what size or shape, all floodplains have one thing in common – they flood. To find out if you live on a floodplain and the frequency of flood risks, examine legal documents, such as your loan documents or deeds.
If the area by my house floods, will TRWD provide sandbags?
TRWD provides sandbags when resources are available. We will notify potentially affected lake area residents about their availability on our Facebook page.
Does TRWD help with cleanup after a flood, such as logs washed into lawns or floating debris?
Homeowners are responsible for their own property. If there is debris that is a hazard to navigation, TRWD will remove it. Otherwise, this is a natural occurrence. Any public assistance with cleanups will be posted on TRWD's website and Facebook page.
Notice to Purchaser InformationTRWD is not subject to the Notice to Purchaser requirements of Section 49.452 of the Texas Water Code for real estate transactions within its boundaries. The District does not provide services to household or commercial users and does not currently have any outstanding general obligation debt to provide those types of services. As of September 17, 2019, TRWD's tax rate is $0.0287 on each $100 of assessed valuation. The total amount of bonds, excluding refunding bonds and any bonds or any portion of bonds issued that are payable solely from revenues received or expected to be received under a contract with a governmental entity, approved by the voters and which have been or may, at this date, be issued is $250,000,000, and the aggregate initial principal amounts of all bonds issued for one or more of the specified facilities of TRWD and payable in whole or in part from property taxes is $1,500,000.00. TRWD has not adopted or imposed a standby fee on property in its jurisdiction. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE INFORMATION SHOWN ABOVE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY TRWD AT ANY TIME.
Open Records RequestAccording to Section 49.452 of the Texas Water Code, TRWD is not required to provide a Notice to Purchaser for real estate transactions within its boundaries. The District does not provide services to household or commercial users, and does not currently have any outstanding general obligation debt to provide those services.
How to Request Open RecordsTo request open records from the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), fill out the form and click "Submit" or submit by mail or fax. Provide a detailed description of the records requested and include the name, address, and a daytime telephone number of the person making the request. Requests submitted after 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday will be considered as received on the next business day. Requests submitted after 4:30 p.m. on Friday will be considered as received on the next business day. By Mail: TRWD, Attn: Open Records Request 800 E. Northside Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76102 By Fax: 817-877-5137 "Attn: Open Records Request"
What you need to know about Open Records RequestsInformation taken from the Office of the Attorney General website Your request must be in writing. Only written requests trigger a governmental body's obligation under the Public Information Act. Your request should be for records that are already in existence. Governmental bodies are not required to answer questions, perform legal research, or comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic basis as such information is prepared in the future. The Public Information Act allows governmental bodies to set a charge for providing copies of public records.
What Requestors can expectThe governmental body must "promptly" produce public records in response to your request. "Promptly" means that a governmental body may take a reasonable amount of time to produce the records, which varies depending on the facts in each case. The amount of records you have requested is highly relevant to what makes a reasonable response time. Please note that TRWD is required to give a response to written requests for records within ten business days. This response may range from providing the requested records, seeking clarification of the request, certifying to a date that the records could be produced or seeking an Attorney General opinion. If clarification is sought, please note that a request for information is considered withdrawn if the requestor does not respond in writing to the District's written request for clarification or additional information within 61 days. The Public Information Act prohibits the governmental body from asking why you want the records you have requested. The governmental body may, however, ask you to clarify the request if it is uncertain as to what you want, and it may discuss with you how the scope of your request may be narrowed if you have requested a large amount of information. If the governmental body wishes to withhold any of the information requested, it must: Seek an attorney general decision within ten business days of its receipt of the request and state the exceptions to disclosure that it believes are applicable. The governmental body must also send you a copy of its letter to the attorney general requesting a decision within ten business days. If the governmental body does not notify you of its request for an attorney general decision, the records you requested are generally presumed to be open to the public. Within 15 business days of receiving your request, the governmental body must send the attorney general its arguments for withholding the requested information and copies of the records that were requested. You are entitled to receive this notice; however, if the letter to the attorney general contains the substance of the information requested, you may receive a redacted copy of the letter. If the governmental body does not timely request an attorney general decision, notify you that it is seeking an attorney general decision, and submit to the attorney general the records you requested the record is generally presumed to be open to the public. If an attorney general decision has been requested, you may submit your written comments to the attorney general stating any facts you want the Open Records Division to consider.
Trinity Trails
Who maintains the Trinity Trails?Trail maintenance is a shared responsibility between TRWD and the City of Fort Worth.
What are trail hours?TRWD Trail Hours are 6am to 10pm.
Are motorized vehicles allowed on the trails?No. The trails are specifically for walkers, joggers and bikers. Motorized vehicles are prohibited.
Are dogs allowed on the trails?Yes, dogs are welcome on a leash. And don't forget to clean up after your furry friends.
Are there kayak access points on the Trinity River?Yes, and we have an easy Kayak Launch Guide you can follow.
Eagle Mountain Park
What are the hours of Eagle Mountain Park?The park is open seven days a week from dawn until dusk.
Marine Creek Lake
What are the hours of Marine Creek Lake?The lake is open from 5am to 10pm.
Twin Points Park
What form of payment is accepted at the park entrance?Cash and major credits cards are accepted. Learn more on the Twin Points Park website.
Water Quality
How is my drinking water treated?
TRWD does not treat water for drinking. The district delivers raw water to its customers' water treatment plants and storage lakes in Tarrant County where the cities then treat the water and supply more than 2 million residents.
What is the quality of our reservoirs?
Since the late 1980s, TRWD has been collecting water quality data from each reservoir, the major tributaries to each reservoir and some wastewater plants near the reservoir. Samples are typically taken quarterly, and the data is used to monitor the health of the water on a short-term and long-term scale. The reservoirs were built for water supply, and for that purpose, the water quality is in great shape. This chart shows the parameters that are monitored. Read the most recent water quality executive summary.
Is the water safe to swim in?
There is an inherent danger when swimming in a natural lake because of naturally occurring bacteria. TRWD routinely samples the reservoirs and Trinity River for E. coli bacteria. This data is used to assess the waters based on the standards set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and approved by the US EPA. Our reservoirs have shown great compliance under the standard for contact recreation, but we know at times of flooding when the water is turbid from runoff, the potential for elevated bacteria is a concern. The Trinity River is much more susceptible to a change in water quality from a small rain than reservoirs. Users should exercise caution on the river after a local rain.
What causes tastes and/or odor changes?
Geosmin, an organic compound commonly found in Texas lakes during the winter months, causes the taste and odor changes. Geosmin is not harmful to your health but does have a distinct earthy flavor and aroma. Customer cities are aware of the change and treat for geosmin; however, there are times when they cannot fully remove it. The district also performs regular water quality monitoring and posts these reports monthly.
Are there wastewater plants on our lakes?
Yes, all of the TRWD reservoirs have wastewater plants that either discharge directly to the lake or in close proximity. All these plants go through a process of treating the wastewater regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality such that no solids are discharged and the water has received some method of disinfection. The total volume of wastewater entering the reservoirs is very small when compared to the amount of water coming from rainfall in the watershed of above each reservoir.
Are the fish safe to eat from the lakes and Trinity River?
There are no fish consumption advisories for any of the TRWD reservoirs. Lake Worth, which is managed by the City of Fort Worth, has an advisory posted for channel and blue catfish and smallmouth buffalo that extends up to the segment of the Trinity River between Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain Lake (ADV-45). The Clear Fork of the Trinity River below Lake Benbrook and West Fork of the Trinity below Lake Worth continuing downstream south of Dallas do have advisories posted warning of no consumption of any species of fish (ADV-43). Please visit the Texas Department of State Health Services for maps and the latest posting of fish consumption advisories.
What is PAM, the amoeba that can kill young swimmers?
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare and usually deadly disease caused by an amoeba, Naegleria fowleri. This microscopic animal is found worldwide and is rather common, but the infection is rare. The infection occurs when the amoeba enters the body through the nose. This occurs when an individual is swimming or diving. The amoeba then travels to the brain and destroys the organ. Although the risk of contracting this disease is rare, some prevention is worth practicing when swimming in any natural body of water, including TRWD lakes and the Trinity River.
- Avoid swimming in coves that are isolated from the main body of the reservoir
- Avoid swimming when the water is really warm
- Hold your nose or wear nose plugs when diving or jumping into the water
- Avoid digging or stirring up sediment when swimming in shallow water areas
TRWD tests all the reservoirs and the river regularly for a bacteria, E. coli, that is an indicator of polluted water. While this test is not for Naegleria fowleri specifically, TRWD does not feel contact recreation is a significant problem. To whatever small degree, the risk of infection does exist and individuals wishing to use the reservoirs or the river should consider all risks involved. Click here to learn more from the CDC.
Water Supply
Daily Report for 08/07/2020
Daily Report for 08/06/2020
Daily Report for 08/05/2020
Daily Report for 08/04/2020
Daily Report for 08/03/2020
Daily Report for 08/02/2020
Daily Report for 08/01/2020
Where does Tarrant County's water come from?
During a typical year, 80 to 85 percent of the water TRWD provides to its primary wholesale customers comes from Cedar Creek and Richland-Chambers lakes. The other 15 to 20 percent comes from Lake Bridgeport, Eagle Mountain Lake and Benbrook Lake. (Benbrook Lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers).
What does conservation level mean?
The amount of water an entity can impound at a reservoir under its Water Rights Permit. Once a reservoir fills its conservation pool, any water above that level must be discharged unless the water is being temporarily stored for routing flood waters.
Conservation Levels for TRWD Lakes:
Richland-Chambers 315.0
Bridgeport 836.0
Eagle Mountain 649.1
Cedar Creek 322.0
Conservation Levels for Non-TRWD Lakes:
Arlington 550.0
Benbrook 694.0
Lake Worth 594.0
Does TRWD post information about water levels and pumping changes?
Yes. TRWD posts this information daily. TRWD's Daily Report is updated every 24 hours and lists the following data for TRWD lakes as well as Benbrook Lake, Lake Arlington and Lake Worth: Conservation Level, Lake Level, Change in Lake Level, Pumpage from Lake, Pumpage into Lake, Flood Discharge, Water Release and Evaporation.
But we have a reliable water supply, why should I protect/conserve water?
Water supplies are strained by growing populations and increasing demand. Each year, Texans spend more than $1 billion dollars on new or expanded water supply and wastewater treatment facilities. Water conservation not only saves money on your monthly water bill, it also minimizes future water shortages and costs. The district manages two water conservation campaigns: Save Tarrant Water and Water is Awesome.
Watershed Protection
What is a watershed?
A watershed is an area of land that water flows over on its way to streams, rivers and lakes. What happens in our watersheds affects the quality of water. Protecting our watersheds is an integral part of protecting water supplies and ensuring safe drinking water.
Which watershed do I live in?
What is TRWD's History with the program?
TRWD has actively supported responsible watershed management for almost 50 years, beginning with federal and local agencies in the Big Sandy Creek portion of the Eagle Mountain Lake watershed. More recently, TRWD worked diligently to gain state and federal recognition of the importance of watersheds in protecting drinking water supplies. Through this support and subsequent funding, the first in‐depth studies to identify watershed‐based stressors and solutions were conducted in TRWD watersheds. These studies were the precursor to TRWD's existing Watershed Program.
Today, the program focuses on scientifically sound, stakeholder‐driven strategies to implement sustainable and economically feasible land management and educational initiatives that protect TRWD drinking water supplies and the Trinity River within the bounds of the Fort Worth Federal Floodway System.
What are some best practices for agriculture owners?
Agricultural best management practices are structures and activities that help protect and improve water quality by minimizing the use of chemicals and controlling stormwater using techniques that reduce stormwater runoff and promote infiltration. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has developed regional lists of agricultural practices that protect soil and water from erosion and degradation. TRWD actively supports the use of these measures in our watersheds by supporting educational initiatives and implementation programs along with our state and local agricultural agencies.
What is stormwater?
When rain falls to the ground, it either soaks in or runs off. Plants provide a natural pathway along with its leaves, stems, and roots, and finally to the ground where rainwater can slowly soak in. When vegetation is replaced by rooftops, driveways, or other hard surfaces, water is prevented from soaking into the soil and is forced into storm drains and waterways. This fast‐moving stormwater has a much greater potential to create erosion and move pollutants into our streams, rivers, and lakes.
Urban areas make up a relatively small part of TRWD reservoir watersheds, but stormwater runoff from these areas can have significant impacts to water quality. Sediment, bacteria, nutrients, and toxic chemicals are some of the pollutants that routinely occur in urban stormwater.


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This is a very elegant, contemporary hand-tied bouquet. Groups of crisp white flowers are beautifully framed by loops of steel grass. It's simple in colour, but intricate in design, and the lilies give a sweet scent to the bouquet. Featuring 5 white large-headed roses, with 2 white Oriental lilies and white lisianthus hand-tied with steel grass, salal, eucalyptus and pittosporum and finished with gift wrap and ribbon.


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The revelation that Barak Obama is 43.75% Arab goes a long way to explain his political and business connections to Antoin 'Tony' Rezko, Nadhmi Auchi, Joseph Aramanda, Louis Farrahkan, and other characters he relies on as contacts, advisors, campaign organizers and political contributors. Obama needed the black vote, so he wrote a book and created a fictional African-American profile for himself. His real dealings are with his true heritage, anti-Israel Arabs.
It explains Obama's close relationship with pro-Palestinian Rashid Khalidi. Obama was a director of the Woods Fund, a Chicago-based nonprofit that describes itself as a group helping the disadvantaged, providing a $40,000 grant to the Arab American Action Network, or AAAN, for which Khalidi's wife, Mona, serves as president. AAAN's cofounder, Rashid Khalidi, was a director of the official PLO press agency WAFA in Beirut from 1976 to 1982, while AAAN President Mona Khalidi, was reportedly WAFA's English translator. During that time, the PLO committed scores of anti-Western attacks and was labeled by the U.S. as a terror group. Presently, the AAAN is located in the Palestinian neighborhood in Chicago and serves as the mouthpiece against Israel. It is a pro-Palestinian Terror Network. The Woods Fund is the same board that William Ayers served alongside Obama, which figures! The picture is getting clearer and clearer!
We are getting a better idea of just who Barak Obama really is. His statement that he would personally talk to rogue nations and terrorist sponsors can be linked with the philosophy provided by his former advisor, Syrian, Robert Malley, who advocates negotiations with Hamas and has blasted Israel for numerous policies he says harms the Palestinian cause. Obama's relations with Malley were severed after the press reported that Malley had held talks with Hamas during Obama's campaigning. Malley has been involved in anti-Israel activism and propaganda for years so it is impossible this was "news" to Obama. Obama "supposedly" severed ties with Malley because he became a liability to Obama's campaign. But, how would anyone know if his ties were really severed or not? We have become numb to Obama's lies.
His Arab heritage also explains Obama's 18 year relationship with Syrian developer and political fundraiser Antoin 'Tony' Rezko and Illinois businessman Joseph Aramandaâ"both of whom were named in a Federal investigation of bribery of Illinois state officials. Rezko was indicted and found guilty by a federal grand jury and Aramanda was named as an un-indicted co-conspirator.
Obama's stance against the Iraq war has more to do with wanting Rezko's continued ability to bilk the Iraqi Government than it did with Obama's convictions against the war. His stance was purely in Rezko's interest to extend his Iraqi bribing operations and Obama shared in these operations as an Illinois Senator by voting in funding for projects that were in favor of Rezko. Remember, in Chicago, it is tit for tat. Just think how big the tit for tat would be as President of the United States!
Enter Nadhmi Auchi, an Iraqi billionaire, who has a conviction for corruption in France. In 2004, Mr. Auchi met Rezko, Illinois Governor Blagojevich and State Senator Barack Obama, who had recently won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat.
The Times of London reported uncovering, "state documents in Illinois recording that Fintrade Services, Auchi's Panamanian company, lent money to an Obama fundraiser in May 2005. Fintrade's directors include Ibtisam Auchi, Mr. Auchi's wife." Mr. Auchi, registered the 3.5 million dollar loan to Mr. Obama's bagman, Antoin 'Tony' Rezko, on May, 23, 2005. Three weeks later, Mr. Obama bought a house on the city's South Side while Mr Rezko's wife bought the garden plot next door from the same seller on the same day. Mr. Auchi was denied entrance into the United States in 2005. Does it make you wonder what Mr. Auchi wanted for his 3.5 Million Dollars? A U.S. Visa, perhaps?
If Barak Hussein Obama can accumulate and court wealthy, anti-Israel Arab friends like these in his short political career, just think of the possibilities he will have to amass world crooks and terrorists together in our White House. Obama is promoting change. Mr. Obama, I think the proper course of action would be that you not drag our country through an inevitable, prolonged Congressional Investigation into your Arab-Gate! And, the best "change" would be that you take your anti-American wife and leave the United States and do not come back! And, take your anti-Israel Arab friends with you!


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Why You Might Need To Contact A Residential Animal Removal Business
If you have not found a way to prevent certain wild animals from coming onto your property, you will likely need professional help. You may have birds or wild animals from the force coming in, and you are not sure how to deal with the problem. The area of the country that you live in will determine the type of animals that will often make their way onto residential property. All of these problems can be resolved by a residential animal removal business that can remove them for you at a reasonable cost.
What Are Some Common Animals That Come Onto Residential Property?
If you live in the southeast United States, especially in Florida, dealing with alligators can be a common problem. If you are in the American Northwest, beavers, squirrels and raccoons are always going to be problematic. Different types of birds like blackbirds, coots and chimney swifts might be common problems in your area. Whether you are dealing with chipmunks, bats, or if there is a hive of bees that has suddenly manifested on your property, these are all issues that can be dealt with working with these companies.
How Do You Start To Evaluate Them?
You will find a couple different businesses that have websites that you can find on the web. They will show you exactly what animals they are able to handle. They will likely offer both residential and commercial services which can be beneficial for companies that are also experiencing this problem. They will also show you the different types of wildlife they are able to help you with so that you will know they can handle the problem. The evaluation process also includes looking at how quickly they can come out to your location, and how much they will charge for the services that they offer. You can get estimates from these different businesses by calling them up, and if the prices right, you can set the appointment.
Will It Take Long To Remove All Of The Animals?
The removal of the animals is simply based upon the type of creatures that are coming onto your property. If it is an alligator, for instance, it's a simple matter of finding the gator and capturing it using the proper tools that are necessary. On the other hand, if you have bats flying around, or blackbirds, it may take some time for them to get into the traps. The same is true for beavers, badgers, and even coyotes that might be coming onto your property on a regular basis.
The quotes that you receive from these different businesses can lead you toward choosing one company over another. You also need to look at reputation and location as factors to consider. They should be nearby, and if they have quite a bit of positive feedback from prior clients that have use their services, this is an indication that your money will be well spent working with one of these residential animal removal companies that is in your community.


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This dataset resulted from the study, Breast and cervical cancer between 1980 and 2010: a systematic analysis, collected data on mortality and incidence for breast and cervical cancer and examined trends in reproductive aged women (aged 15-49) compared to women aged 15-79, as well as country and regional trends, published in The Lancet.
Cancer registry data on mortality and incidence, vital registration, and verbal autopsy data were systematically collected for the period 1980–2010. Vital registration and verbal autopsy were supplemented with incidence multiplied by the mortality to incidence (MI) ratio to yield a comprehensive database of mortality rates and the Gaussian process regression was used to develop estimates of mortality with uncertainty by age, sex, country and year. Estimates of incidence with uncertainty were also generated with mortality and mortality to incidence (MI) ratios.
Results showed that there is a need to strengthen established health-system responses through policy interventions to reduce breast and cervical cancer, especially in developing countries.


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Ac Dc - Money Talks
The lyrics for MoneyTalks by AC/DC from The Razors Edge
(Young, Young)
Yeow! Tailored suits, chaufeured cars, Fine hotels and big cigars
Up for grabs, all for a price, Where the red hot girls keep on
dancin' through the night.
he claim is on you, the sights are on me, So what do you do, that's
guaranteed? Hey little girl, you want it all, The furs, the diamonds
the paintings on the wall.
Come on, come on, lovin' for the money,
Come on , come on, listen to the money talk /
/repeated twice
A French maid, foreign chef, A big house, with kingsize beds.
You had enough, you ship 'em out, The dollar's up, down, you
better buy the pound. The claim is on you, the sights are on me,
So what do you do? That's guaranteed, Hey litt
le girl, you break
the laws, You hustle, you deal, you steal from us all
Come on etc...
Money talks, Yeah! (solo)
come on, etc
money talks, talks, talks, Oh, here it comes, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Money talk!
"Pure, bloody poetry :-)"
Ripped of "The best of AC/DC " "TAB" book


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For the Pasta Layer:
- 1poundspaghetti
- 4eggs
- 4tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh parsley
- ½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
- ½cupsalted butter, cut into small cubes
For the Cream Layer:
- 8ouncescottage cheese
- 8ouncescream cheese(at room temperature)
For the Meat Sauce Layer:
- 1poundground sweet Italian sausage
- 3cupspasta sauce (your favorite homemade or store-bought)
- ¼cupheavy whipping cream
For the Topping:
- 16ouncesfresh mozzarella cheese(drained, blotted dry and sliced)
- 2tablespoonsthinly sliced fresh basil
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti to al dente as directed on package. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, parsley and Parmesan cheese. Drain the spaghetti, and put it back to the hot pot. Add the butter and the egg mixture to the spaghetti, and quickly stir with a wooden spoon until evenly coated and the eggs have formed a sauce. Pour the spaghetti into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
- Add the cottage cheese and cream cheese to the pot (off the heat) and stir with a wooden spoon until the cream cheese is melted down and the mixture is completely combined. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the spaghetti layer in the pan, and spread it into an even layer.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and brown the sausage, breaking it up while it cooks, until it's no longer pink in the middle. Remove from heat, use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to the now-empty pot, and stir in the pasta sauce and heavy cream. Spread the mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Lay the slices of mozzarella over top of the sausage layer. Bake until the filling the bubbling and the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top, 30 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with the basil. Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.