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Minneapolis Bits & Pieces
Posted by Kris Lindahl on Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 at 1:17pm.
There are lots of little snippets of news from around Minneapolis this week – let's take a look at some of them.
Beets and Brussels Sprouts Beat Bacon in Minneapolis
Zagat has released a recent restaurant trends survey and it turns out that bacon has worn out its welcome with Minneapolis diners. In fact, half of the respondents said that bacon was no longer on their food trends list.
So, what's the number one dining trend for Minneapolis residents? Beets. Apparently we're tied with San Francisco in our love for the red root. We also love Brussels sprouts.
Other findings from the survey include that nearly 60 percent of Minneapolins say they think twice about visiting a cash-only restaurant and a whopping 90 percent of us go online to read an eatery's menu before we make a decision on whether or not to dine there.
Curbside Composting Comes to Minneapolis
So, what will you do with all that bacon? Compost it! The City of Minneapolis has decided to add curbside composting to their menu of services.
They'll launch the program in August with about 25 percent of the city's residents. They haven't announced which 25 percent but the rest of us will be in on it by spring of 2016.
Aside from your bacon, you can throw in paper stuff, like paper towels, frozen food boxes and pizza boxes.
You might as well plan on using the service because you'll pay for it whether or not you use it – an extra $3.40 a month will show up on your bill.
Celeb Home in Minneapolis up for Sale
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal announced that actor Josh Hartnett (star of TV series "Penny Dreadful") is selling his Lake of the Isles home. If you have a spare $2.4 million laying around, or want to take out a jumbo loan, the home can be yours.
It really is a lovely Victorian (128 years old to be exact), with four bedrooms and four bathrooms,4,375 square feet of living space, a gourmet kitchen and views of the lake. .
The asking price is the same price he paid for the home 12 years ago.
Hartnett was born in St. Paul and graduated from South High School in Minneapolis. He lists his demanding acting career among the reasons he is selling his home.
"Josh Hartnett SDCC 2014" by Gage Skidmore - Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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We work at PUC (Chile), iBio Millennium Institute and OpenPlant. We promote open technologies for bioengineering, science and education. We are part of the GOSH and TECNOx open technology movements.
Research interests:
i) Bioengineering tools (e.g robust characterization of genetic parts)
ii) Open source technology for research and education (and fun) (e.g. Open Educational Resources , LOOP/universal LOOP DNA fab tools)
iii) Multicellular organization (e.g. Fractals, Tractable deformation)
iv) Workshops, practicals and tech residencies (e.g. Bakubung report, open tech workshops, UK-Africa GCRF, Labfd-UST Mendoza; Comunicaciones Especulativas reGOSH-CYTED and TReND in Africa)
v) Design and architecture (e.g. Synthetic Aesthetics, RedFungi)
Resources openly shared at:
Protocols.io (CC BY protocols)
SynBioUC GitHUB (Code repos)
Open Science Framework (Projects data, notes and live updates)
Flickr Albums (CC BY images to use freely, pics of workshops, hardware tests…)
Current open/collaborative projects (you are welcome!):
- CYTED Open Science Hardware development residencies (intensive three-week dev residency in Brasil_2019, Lima_2020, Mendoza_2021 & Chile_2022). More details at: Twitter, GitLab, Crowdfunding and Facebook
- LightM with Alex Kutschera – U. of Munich at https://github.com/vektorious/lightM
- OpenVectors for uLOOP DNA assembly with Bernardo Pollak, Peter von Dassow & C. Dupont et al (JCVI) at https://osf.io/kw4fh/
- RedFungi at https://redfungiblog.wordpress.com & Biofabrication lab
- Comunicaciones Especulativas project at http://interspecifics.cc/comunicacionesespeculativas/
- Microscopes for yeast counting for beer brewers with Nano Castro (GitLab) and wool fiber inspection (gitlab link soon).
- Open hardware devices for isothermal reactions with Axel Sepulveda (repo link soon)
- Biomaker Challenge (Web)
Images from workshops and projects and from personal collection can be used under CC (BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Short Bio:
I was born in Mendoza, Argentina, and I am a Boca Juniors fan. I studied two years of Engineering and three of Biology. I worked one year at the Alvarez-Buylla lab (UNAM) before moving to Cambridge to do a PhD in Biological Sciences at Jim Haseloff ´s lab. All my education has been kindly supported by the free educational system of Argentina and international scholarships from JP II Foundation; Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Becas LIDER.
Contact details:
email: ffederici at bio.puc.cl
Departamento Genética Molecular y Microbiología – Fac. Cs Biológicas. Universidad Católica de Chile. Alameda 340. Santiago. Chile
Instituto de Ingeniería Biológica y Médica. 7mo piso Edificio Ciencia y Tecnología. Avda. Vicuña Mackena 4860, Macul. Campus San Joaquín. Santiago, Chile
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.


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Be coccidiosis aware with calves this autumn
Farmers with autumn calving herds are being encouraged to be vigilant for coccidiosis during the high-risk period, of three to four weeks post weaning, especially if the weather is mild and damp.
Phoebe McCarter, NADIS veterinary advisor, explains that coccidiosis remains a major issue across the industry and outlines how a combination of good husbandry, testing and prompt treatment with an appropriate coccidiocide can help gain control of the costly disease.
Prevention with good husbandry
"Many herds are still calved outside during the autumn, so one of the first things to consider is whether your field is likely to harbour disease risk, as coccidiosis oocysts can survive year-to-year from previous stock," she says.
"I'd also recommend fencing off any stagnant water or natural watercourses, as these can harbour higher levels of the parasite. Similarly, poached areas around troughs and feeders make for oocyst survival conditions, so frequent relocation of these is key."
Indoor calving herds have different risks to monitor for, so it is vital to ensure bedding is kept clean and dry, with sheds are cleaned down and disinfected appropriately.
Identify the species
Phoebe explains that on top of environmental pressures, periods of stress, such as weaning, castration or housing will leave calves more vulnerable to infection.
Therefore, at the first signs of disease, including weight loss, reduced appetite or a general dull appearance, it is essential to consult your vet to carry out diagnostic tests and oocyst counts, which will confirm the species and severity of the infection.
"There's no point in treating calves for coccidiosis if it turns out to be a different disease with similar symptoms, such as cryptosporidiosis. You'll end up wasting money on ineffective treatments and losing valuable recovery time," says Phoebe.
Prompt treatment
Once coccidiosis has been diagnosed, the infected calves should be promptly treated, before clinical symptoms can develop further. Administering a toltrazuril based product, such as Baycox®, will stop the disease taking hold before it becomes more serious.
"This metaphylactic approach to treatment will help calves recover quickly and avoid major impacts on production, all while developing the calf's immunity.
"As always, if you're in any doubt about coccidiosis, speak to your vet about prevention and treatment, as the disease can rapidly eat into farm profits," concludes Phoebe.
For further information on coccidiosis please visit https://www.nadis.org.uk/disease-a-z/cattle/coccidiosis-in-cattle/ and to find out more about Baycox, please contact your local Bayer territory manager.
Keep watch for the early subclinical signs of coccidiosis to be ready for immediate treatment
Signs of coccidiosis
Weight loss
Scouring (sometimes containing flecks blood or mucus)
Stunted growth
Dull and lifeless
Appearance of a 'poor doer'
Painful vocalisation
Lack of appetite
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There are tons of great smoothies to begin your day with.
If you are in the mood to blend up something yummy in the morning….here is one delicious smoothie to jump start your day.
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 apple
- 1/2 mango
- 1/4 pineapple
- 1 Kiwi
- 3 strawberries
- 30 gr. black chocolate
- 20 gr. honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 vanilla
- 1 scoop protein bmxx Taurus
Just blend it all together !!……
You' re ready!!
Reasons to Drink a Morning Smoothie
I don't know any better way to fill your body with Mother Nature's best than through a well-blended smoothie. Among all of the fruits and veggies available to you in the produce section of any grocery story, farmer's market, or fruit stand, you can pick just about anything and blend it to your heart's content.
Here's why:
- Packed with Nutrients
- Tastes Fantastic
- Tons of Energy
- Pairs Well with Exercise
- Easy to Make & Customize
- Easy to Transport
- Easy to Share
Enjoy…as always~!~ 🙂 🙂 🙂


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The laugh-out-loud, heart-tugging standalone prequel romance in the bestselling Officers' Ex-Wives Club series!
This sexy military pilot is about to meet his match in an unpredictable physics professor!
Kaci Boudreaux is every Southern mama's nightmare, including her own. This former Miss Grits would rather tromp around in boots shooting off potato guns—and her mouth—than dress pretty and play nice with the boys. Especially her chauvinistic fellow professors, her ex-husband, and those military cargo pilots she accidentally started a war with.
Lance Wheeler is every Southern belle's dream, except his ex-fiancé's. After being left at the altar, he'd love to take his C-130 and fly far, far away. But since his bird technically belongs to Uncle Sam (as does he), a distraction in the form of a feisty fireball of a physics professor will do while he's waiting for his next deployment with the Air Force.
He's into her for the fun. She's into him for the challenge. But when their secrets start slipping out, their hearts will be on the line. She needs roots. He wants to see the world. What will they do about needing each other?
March 7, 2017
The Officers' Ex-Wives Club #1
Contemporary Romance
Review copy provided by publisher
Liza's Review:
Jamie Farrell became and auto-buy author for me when I read Southern Fried Blues soon after it came out. I'm always guaranteed lots of romance and laughter with each and every book from Ms. Farrell.
While I'm not sure I'll ever fall in love with another character as hard as I have for Kimmie in Ms. Farrell's Misfit Brides series, Kaci Boudreaux really does come in a close second. Kaci is super feisty and so freaking smart, yet also loves to shoot a potato gun and was even in beauty pageants growing up thanks to her mama.
Lance Wheeler had no idea he has met his match when he meets Kaci. I absolutely loved that Lance totally got Kaci and accepted her just as she was, unlike pretty much anyone had in the past. I seriously loved them as a couple and loved how Lance worked with Kaci to help her get over her fears of flying in so many creative ways.
Lance and Kaci had amazing chemistry and could totally burn up the sheets, but I really think the fact they made each other laugh and seemed to understand each other made me fall in love with them as a couple. Yes they both made some mistakes, but I loved they found a way to make their relationship work long-term.
Her Rebel Heart is the first book in the Officers' Ex-Wives Club from Ms. Farrell, though it wasn't released first. I had no issues with reading the books out of order, but if you are one to only read books in order, you have 2 more stories already out in the series that I absolutely loved every bit as much as Her Rebel Heart.
Rating: 4 Stars (B)
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The negotiation of ASEAN-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has been accelerated to ensure that the world's largest economic block would be completed by the year-end.
"Every member has to increase their political will in order to overcome all challenges related to trade facilitation, non-tariff barrier and rule of origin," said Dr Rebecca Sta Maria, Senior Policy Fellow, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). The Jakarta-based think tank advised the ASEAN Secretariat on economic matters pertaining to the ASEAN plus eight processes.
In an exclusive interview with The Myanmar Times, Rebecca said that all parties concerned are upbeat with the ongoing RCEP negotiation.
"It is the only game in town, given the current situation of the TPP," she said.
Rebecca, a former senior Malaysian economic official, was referring to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a high-end free trade agreement with the US, which Washington was leading previously. After President Donald Trump took up his presidency last month, he ordered the US to pull out of the TPP. Now its future is in limbo. There are four ASEAN members that joined the TPP — Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Vietnam.
The RCEP is an ASEAN-led economic framework mapped out to engage the dialogue partners within the framework of ASEAN plus eight. Apart from the 10-member ASEAN, the remaining eight members are Japan, China, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia and India.
RCEP has a more holistic approach to free trade agreement because it contains many rules and measures to assist less developed countries, especially among the new ASEAN members.
At the moment, the RCEP leading economies such as China and Japan are discussing what would be the final framework. The framework represents almost half of the world's population, almost 30 per cent of global GDP and over a quarter of world exports.
The RCEP basic ideas are to forge comprehensive and mutually beneficial economic partnership agreement that will cover trade in goods, trade in services, investment, economic and technical cooperation, intellectual property, competition, dispute settlement and other issues.
Rebecca emphasised that the RCEP process is led by ASEAN, not China as many foreign reports often labelled. "It is an ASEAN idea, made in ASEAN," she added.
ASEAN has entered its 50th anniversary with the Philippine as the current chair. The grouping launched the ASEAN Community in 2015 with the hope of transforming the 645-million population into the world's fourth largest economy in the next two decades.
Source: http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/business/25157-rcep-could-be-completed-by-year-end.html
The views and opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the ASEAN Trade Union Council.
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JXATU Succeeds in Application of International DOI Registered in China
Publisher:administrator Publish Time:3/4/2015 8:59:28 AM Views:2897Times
Recently, working with the Service Center of International DOI registered in China, JXATU has become the member of of Service Center of International DOI registered in China (Academic Journals). From the 1st issue in 2015, every published paper would carry an identifier of DOI code on the top left corner. The form of the code should be 10.16185/j.jxatu.edu.cn.2015.01.001.
International DOI(Digital Object Unique Identifier)is a non-profit organization, founded by American Publishers'Association. International DOI Foundation (IDF) was set up under the cooperation of American Corporation for National Research Institute in 1994, which covers videos, reports and books. It forms the ISO international standard and the defacto standard of international digital publishing. Moreover, it is the sole permanent identifier of digital resource in the world, which is characterized as a permanent naming and the explanation of dynamic links.
Joining the service of DOI registration, analysis and links would attract more visitors to view the papers on JXATU and promote the spread, exchange and utilization of the papers at the international platform so as to improve its foreign and domestic influence of the achievements and papers published in JXATU and speed up the modernization, internationalization and digitalization of JXATU.
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In December 2015, Juniper Networks announced multiple security vulnerabilities stemming from unauthorized code in ScreenOS, the operating system for their NetScreen Virtual Private Network (VPN) routers. The more sophisticated of these vulnerabilities was a passive VPN decryption capability, enabled by a change to one of the parameters used by the Dual Elliptic Curve (EC) pseudorandom number generator.
In this paper, we described the results of a full independent analysis of the ScreenOS randomness and VPN key establishment protocol subsystems, which we carried out in response to this incident. While Dual EC is known to be insecure against an attacker who can choose the elliptic curve parameters, Juniper had claimed in 2013 that ScreenOS included countermeasures against this type of attack. We find that, contrary to Juniper's public statements, the ScreenOS VPN implementation has been vulnerable to passive exploitation by an attacker who selects the Dual EC curve point since 2008. This vulnerability arises due to flaws in Juniper's countermeasures as well as a cluster of changes that were all introduced concurrently with the inclusion of Dual EC in a single 2008 release. We demonstrate the vulnerability on a real NetScreen device by modifying the firmware to install our own parameters, and we show that it is possible to passively decrypt an individual VPN session in isolation without observing any other network traffic. This incident is an important example of how guidelines for random number generation, engineering, and validation can fail in practice. Additionally, it casts further doubt on the practicality of designing a safe "exceptional access" or "key escrow" scheme of the type contemplated by law enforcement agencies in the United States and elsewhere.
In December 2015, Juniper announced that an "internal code review" revealed the presence of "unauthorized code in ScreenOS that could allow a knowledgeable attacker [...] to decrypt VPN connections." In response to this, Juniper released patched versions of ScreenOS, the operating system powering the affected NetScreen devices, but has declined to disclose any further information about the intrusion and vulnerability.
Immediately following Juniper's advisory, security researchers around the world—including our team—began examining the ScreenOS firmware to find the vulnerabilities Juniper had patched. They found that the change that rendered ScreenOS encryption breakable did nothing but replace a few embedded constants in Juniper's pseudorandom number generator. The reason why this results in an attacker being able to decrypt connections is Juniper's design decision to use the NSA-designed Dual EC Pseudorandom Number Generator (PRNG).4,12 Dual EC has the problematic property that an attacker who knows the discrete logarithm of one of the input parameters (Q) with respect to a generator point, and is able to observe a small number of consecutive bytes from the PRNG, can then compute the internal state of the generator and thus predict all future output. Thus, it is critical that the discrete logarithm of Q remain unknown. The changes to the ScreenOS code replaced Juniper's chosen Q with one selected by the attacker.
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Friday, October 4, 2013
Tyson is growing up fast
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TUUUUUUUUUCKER!!!!!!! I has missed you!ReplyDelete
Hey, does you think maybe I could puppysit Tyson fur ya'll? I would loves him and teach him ALLLLLL kinds of stuffs!
Howevers, you is still and will always be my favorite Dane.
Word to the wise, dude... be careful how well you train that puppy. Sometimes if you train them too well, they act better than you yourself... then the parentals will be wondering what's wrong with you! I speak from experience as Pippen is a VERY good dawg and continuously makes me look bad!ReplyDelete
Sam (and Pippen)
Oh my goodness little brudder is like a ginormous baby now! BOL adorableReplyDelete
Benny & Lily
HI TysonReplyDelete
It looks like your growing up super fast :) It sounds like that you been on many exciting adventures we can't wait to hear all about them. Milo & Jet
Momma is beside herself over that little striped puppy dog. Can't imagine why. I'm glad it is working out for you. Nothing like having renewed energy, eh?ReplyDelete
If he gets to be TOOO much, send him to Master Chew Sits!ReplyDelete
I'm in awe of his weight - I mean, I just weighed in at 46.6# - and I'm 9 or so!
PeeEssWoo: Don't fret the behindness! Woo've got that puppy khard to use!
He is very cute, but he'll never be cuter than you!ReplyDelete
You are a good older brother. I wish I had one. The kitty sister just wont play with me. When I try, she starts hissing, spitting and growling. I just don't understand.ReplyDelete
He is so adorableReplyDelete
Stop on by for a visit


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Theme: A group of people are waiting in the Great Throne Room to find out if their name is in The Book Of Life. Some are rewarded, others are left out.
This is the final scene of the larger "Faith And Failure" drama on the DramaShare site.
Individual scenes are also available on the DramaShare site as standalone dramas:
Miracle Time (first scene)
Jesus Son Of God On Trial (second scene)
Bible Reference: Mark
Cast: (10)
Mary Magdalene
Woman with issue of blood
Joseph's crippled brother
extras as available
Set: Great Throne Room, can be as elaborate or plain as desired
Sound: as available
Costumes: likely traditional
Time: 5
Sample of script:
Jesus comes on stage, takes the bench, opens the Book of Life
As each person is called they come and bow at Jesus' feet
Jesus: Welcome, all of you!
I now read to you from the Book of Life.
Herein are the names of those who have been raptured with me and brought here to the Great White Throne Judgment.
To those who have been my witnesses on earth I welcome you here.
As I call your name come forth to partake in your reward.
Simon, you who were once known as the Leper, come forth, your joy awaits.
To the woman who once knew sorrow from issue of blood, now come, enjoy your great reward!
To Joseph and his brother who was once unable to walk or stand . . dance forward to your well deserved home!
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On 27 March, an estimated 250,000 made their way to London to march against the coalitions scorched earth policy of cutting public services and preparing these services to be provided in future by both private companies and charities (that last part is the real meaning of the Big Society). Sure a lot of people marching were vested interest groups, like union members, public sector employees and people who would lose out if public services were destroyed in the manner set out by Gideon Osborne.
|Picture: http://politicalscrapbook.net/2011/05/rally-against-debt/ - Count 'em
On Saturday an estimated 350 people came out of their Chelsea townhouses and made their way from their country piles to show their support for Gideon Osborne's scorched earth policy of cutting spending on public services. In fact, so deluded were these people that they called for faster and deeper cuts. Sure these people were probably Tories who's only experience of a demonstration was the Countryside Alliance marches
Saturday should really have been a humiliating experience for Guido, those Tax-dogers people, and the other right wingers who think that this government are not going far enough in their debt reduction plans. Except these people will still think that they are right, despite the fact that approximately 249,650 less people came to support their opinions.
This confirms two things. Firstly, any semblance that the so called Tax-Payers Alliance in any way represents normal tax payers has now been thoroughly disproved. Secondly, this also proves that those who support any combination of a slowing of the cuts, selection of different targets for cuts or a tightening of corporation tax rules need to really step up the media battle.
A lot of people are still convinced of the case for cuts, the alternative point of view has not been convincingly put yet. Any new campaign to convince people that the cuts are misguided, too fast and too deep needs to use Saturday as a starting point to win popular support.


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National Trial Competition Team Advancing to Nationals!
For the first time since 1995, a team will be competing at the National Trial Competition in Dallas, TX. This competition is sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyer's Association and takes place March 30th-April 3rd. The top two teams from each regional competition advance to nationals. Ben Marble, Kayla Meine, and Kayla Kemp won the regional competition hosted at UMKC last weekend. Mizzou Law sponsored two teams at the regional competition. Other team members include: Cody Holt, Derek Spencer, Corey Garr, and Alana Caruso (Alternate). Team Black (Left to Right): Kayla Meine, Ben Marble, Kayla Kemp Team Black (Left to Right): Ryan Redmon (Coach), Kayla Meine, Kayla Kemp, Alana Caruso (Alternate), Ben Marble Team Black and Team Gold (Left to Right): Cody Holt, Kayla Kemp, Corey Garr, Kayla Meine, Ben Marble, Alana Caruso (Alternate), Derek Spencer, Ryan Redmon...Read More
Intra-School Mock Trial Competition Champions
Congratulations to the 2016 Mock Trial Competition Champions! Cory Garr, Alana Caruso, Emma Tracy, & Collin Van Ostran...Read More
Intra-School Mock Trial Competition Bailiffs Needed
The Board of Advocates need your help. The Board is in need of bailiffs (timekeepers) for the upcoming Mock Trial Competition running February 22nd through the 25th. It's an exciting case, only requires a few hours of your time, and you can sign up for as many slots as you like. The sign-up sheets are located right outside the BOA office. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO EARN BOA POINTS!!!Read More
Intra-School Mock Trial Competition
The Board of Advocates is excited to announce its annual Intra-School Mock Trial Competition! We will be hosting an informational meeting on Monday, February 8 at 1 pm in room 6. The actual competition will take place February 22nd – 25th. This is the last all-school competition BOA will host. Teams will consist of four (4) members. No more than two (2) of those members can be a member that has competed in the past on either Mizzou Law's competitive trial teams (Thurgood, TYLA, Labor and Employment, or AG's Cup) or arbitration team. If your team has limited experience, you have the option to be assigned a 3L who will serve as mentor/coach. If you do not have a team in mind, you can sign up as an individual and will be placed with other individuals who are also looking for a team to join. Sign-ups will be posted today, February 1st outside the BOA office. Make sure you denote whether you opt in for a mentor/coach or not. Space is limited as we only have room for 12 teams. The problem is a criminal case and can be found attached to this email. Questions can be answered either by emailing BOA directly, or at the info meeting. Find the case here:...Read More


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Engineering consultancy Frazer-Nash has carried out an Operational Risk Assessment (ORA) for the Capability Development Group - Maritime Development Branch of the Australian Department of Defence on Submarine Escape, Rescue and Abandonment Systems (SERAS). The engineering consultancy was selected following a competitive tender process.
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A very quick post to let you know that two new pages have gone up this evening, for my two latest builds:
I haven't yet integrated these into all of the menus, but that will follow in the near future.
I've been working on a build using pencils and resin for some months. It's not quite finished yet, but today I have written the first two pages about this rather unique guitar!
To find out more, take a look at the Pencil Tele Page 1!
In March 2019, I followed a seven-day guitar building course at Ambler Guitars in Derbyshire. John Ambler has recently started running courses a few times a year, and I was eager to sign up for one of his first courses since I love his guitars.
Although you can already see the finished guitar in the picture above, you can see more photos from the seven days and a description of the course on the following pages: Part 1, Part 2. I suggest that you start with Part 1!
I haven't updated this site for a few months, but in that time I've been pretty busy! At last, I have added new pages to show all of the recent progress on my guitar builds. This covers no less than four instruments!
Firstly, I finished the crazy 12-string, and I added a page on the construction phase, and a page on the inlays and completion of the guitar. The index page also links to a series of videos that I published on YouTube, since this build included a number of unusual features.
Secondly, I completed the multiscale guitar that I dubbed Fankenstein's Monster. This guitar has a 25.5 – 26.5″ scale, and a rather unusual headstock design. I was particularly pleased with the stain on the top, and that's covered in page two of that build.
The last guitar that I finished in 2018 was the White Lace Tele. This was the second guitar that I built for the friend who had the Hybrid Tele, and it has some different features and an unusual look. Again, the finished guitar can be seen in page two of the build.
My first project in 2019 is a regular, four-string bass guitar that I call the Cocobolo Bass. Partly inspired by some of John Ambler's guitars, since I will be doing a course with him in March, this should turn out to be quite a looker!
In other news, I've recently sold a couple of guitars (my Gibson Les Paul Classic and my Yamaha bass), and I bought a Fender Rumble 200 bass amp, with a Harley Benton cab. These are rare guitar-related purchases these days, since recently I've mostly been buying tools or wood!
One of the two guitars that I'm building at the moment is my crazy 12-string, and in the last few weeks I've been working on some elaborate inlays for the fretboard. They are based on a tree of life, but a simplified version with my own designs.
The inlays are now finished, so I can get cracking with the frets and then finally putting the guitar together. Hopefully, the finished instrument will make an appearance on here in another few weeks!
Today I have finished another of the guitars that I've been working on for a few months – the Wenge 339. I introduced this guitar early in its build here…now click below to read about it and see pictures of the finished instrument!
As the second half of 2018 begins, I'm still working hard on the 12-string guitar. This is just an opportunity for a quick update on the progress, with a photo of the body as it is today.
This past weekend, I glued the neck into the body and I'm now trying to make sure that I do everything necessary before gluing on the top. Because there's no back plate, for example, I had to fix the output jack in place now, as that won't be accessible once the top is glue on – the controls will be fixed onto a removable plate on the front of the guitar, a bit like a Telecaster.
There will be a full-page update on the build in the near future…in the meantime, I hope you like this picture! 🙂
I realised that I've actually made a few guitars by now, and this deserved a new page on the main menu of this website. I've therefore made a gallery page with a photograph of each of the guitars that I have made, and links to all of the related pages.
This new page can be found under "Build Gallery" in the main menu at the top of this page. I will update it as I start or finish each guitar.
I've been very busily working on guitars both at home and on a third course at Crimson Guitars in March 2018. I didn't update this site for a while, but today I've caught up and posted pages for three guitars that I have completed this year!
First was the Padauk Strat, which was the first guitar I finished on my own.
Next the baritone "Freak" that I made as an experimental build for the course.
Finally the Hybrid Tele, which is the first guitar that I've made for someone else!
I'm currently finishing off the wenge 339 and working hard on the new 12-string build, so there will be more news soon!
Today I have decided to disable subscriber registration on this site, and I have deleted all existing subscribers. I believe that the vast majority of the nearly 2,000 subscribers were robots, and there has been no meaningful interaction on the site (e.g. genuine comments on articles), so I don't see any need to allow subscription.
I apologise to any genuine subscribers. The site will continue, primarily with documentation of my future guitar builds, so come back and check from time to time, or take a look at my YouTube channel.
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Dealing with a divorce isn't easy. Not only is it hard for the couple involved but it's especially tough on the children. Experiencing a broken marriage at a tender age can wreck them apart. The damage done is, at times, irreparable. More often than not, children carry the burden well into their adulthood. The result: Insecurities, low-self esteem, depression, anxiety issues, commitment phobia... and the list goes on.
Thirty-two-year-old Gautam Mengle has been on the receiving end of his parents' broken marriage not once, but twice. The Mumbai resident still finds it hard to fill the gaping emotional void his past has left with him.
"My parents got divorced when I was just three years old. For a good five to six years, I wasn't aware of their divorce. As a kid, I often harboured dreams of reuniting my parents but in vain. I was eight or nine when I chanced upon this paper while rummaging through a wardrobe. On asking my mother about the paper, she told me it's her divorce paper. Her words turned my world upside down. It was really difficult for me to come to terms with reality," says Gautam.
"My childhood wasn't an easy one. My mother got married for the second time and unfortunately, that too didn't work. What added salt to injury was my (biological) father's death. I didn't really get an opportunity to know his side of the story. Being on the receiving end of a broken marriage for the second time wasn't easy. I remember crying my eyes out, downing pegs of whiskey like nobody's business. But I think I started getting out of the emotional whirlpool the day I realised my role in this whole thing was to step up and take care of my mom instead of wallowing in self-pity. Now I am 32, and I am still not ready to get married. So, you know where all this is coming from. I have had two relationships in the past, but tying the knot is something which I could never convince myself to do," he adds.
Gautam's story is not a one-off tale. With the rising divorce rates around the world, there's a burning need to discuss and understand the nitty-gritty of how to deal with a divorce from a child's perspective.
Stop blaming yourself for your parent's divorce
Charvi Jain, a Kolkata-based psychotherapist says, "A very natural tendency for children is to blame themselves for the separation. It's important to not take it personally. Children also tend to think of themselves as a failure because they failed to keep their parents together. This feeling is often instilled by the extended families and relatives who expect the child to convince their parents to be together. So, first and foremost this guilt has to be tackled. Children should stop blaming themselves for the divorce. Secondly, since parents are the figures a child looks up to, their broken marriage often affects the self-esteem of the child. He/she may start harbouring negative beliefs about themselves, such as 'I am not good enough' or 'I am not lovable' etc. In such a scenario, the child concerned should be taken to a counsellor. School counsellors and extended families play a big role here."
Parents are but just humans
Piya Banerjee, a rational-emotive and cognitive behavioural therapist says, "Children often tend to put their parents on a pedestal. For children, parents are like demigods who can do no wrong. So, when parents get into an altercation or opt for a divorce, it becomes really difficult for the kids. Their world literally comes crashing down. Everything goes haywire for them. So, children need to understand that even their parents are like any other normal human being. To err is human. Even parents can go wrong. Sometimes, two people are just not compatible. So, instead of mourning the loss, children should develop a neutral perspective and try to understand their parents. Children can stay happy with their parents even after a divorce. It's all about training your mind and adjusting to the changes of life. Most importantly, it's important to get rid of the stigma."
For children, parents are like demigods who can do no wrong. So, when parents get into an altercation or opt for a divorce, it becomes really difficult. Piya Banerjee, therapist
Counselling is helpful
Hyderabad-based psychiatrist Dr Prabhakar Korada believes that counselling can help children in weathering the storm of their parents' separation or divorce. "With the influx of nuclear families, dealing with a divorce has become more difficult for children. Extended families often come to a kid's rescue in the wake of a divorce. Divorces often have a catastrophic impact on kids. Counselling at times becomes a must in case the child fails to cope with his/her parents' divorce. There are various therapies such as distrust-disorder therapy, fear-therapy etc which help people come to terms with reality and get rid of their insecurities," says Dr Korada.
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We had the chance to chat via email with Milligan and Fowler to learn more about Kid Lobotomy and how it lays the groundwork for the Black Crown imprint as a whole. Scroll down to learn what they had to say and see some exclusive concept art. IGN Comics: Peter, you've worked with Shelly Bond a lot over the years. I assume it wasn't much of a leap for you to follow her to Black Crown?
Peter Milligan: Oh, it was a leap all right. But whenever I write a new story I want it to be a leap—into the unknown, into the creative flux, into what Harold Bloom called "strangeness", which is different from weirdness.
IGN: How would you compare working on this imprint to the heyday of Vertigo? Is there a similar sensibility with Black Crown now as there was with Vertigo in the early '90s?
Milligan: I don't know about the early, mid, late or any other kind of '90s, but one similarity to working with Vertigo is the creative freedom, the feeling that the personal and the obscure are fair game.
IGN: Tess, what led you to hop on board with this project?
Fowler: Shelly Bond is a comic book battle general. When she says get on the field...you go.
Kidding aside, this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to play with the original cool music nerds of comics. Who says no to that adventure?
IGN: How exactly did the idea for this series come about? Was it something the two of you hashed out together, or did Shelly already have some thoughts in mind when you two were brought on board?
Fowler: The Boss and Mr. M already had a road map by the time I climbed in the car. But I made a good racket shortly after arriving.
Milligan: First off, there was no bloody hashing involved, mate! Secondly, it's hard to ever say exactly how an idea for a book comes about. But it's safe to say that Kid Lobotomy has a pretty unusual gestation. Shelly sent me an email out of the blue to see if I had any thoughts/ideas or inclinations, and as she is a kind, pleasant kind of soul who takes great delight in gently reaching out to former collaborators she titled the email "Hey Lobotomy".
That was the starting point, from which this madness festered and grew. It's true to say that until that moment the idea of a lobotomy was a long way from my thoughts. After a few more emails with Shelly it was pretty much all I could think about (lobotomy and a stiff drink). Lobotomy in this book becomes a kind of metaphor for everything going on – and going wrong – inside the head. Inside that ball of jelly wherein lies the mind, the self, an entire universe. There were a few things going wrong inside my own brain at this time (due to some epileptic episodes) so I took a personal interest in all this.
IGN: Kid Lobotomy revolves around a very dysfunctional family of hoteliers. Can you talk about the main cast and the struggles they're facing as the series opens?
Fowler: I would, but Peter hasn't explained it yet. I'm still hiding under my bed. This book is creepy.
Milligan: Okay. The main character is Kid Lobotomy. He's a failed rock star, a medical school drop out, a reluctant hotel manager and a Kafka obsessive with a lot of strange, dark memories. His sister is the intense and volatile Rosebud, while the man who rules the family is Big Daddy – ambitious, Machiavellian, a modern King Lear who treats the whole world as his fool. Beyond Kid's immediate family and main hotel staff – the lovely though mysterious Ottla, the ironic Gervais, the scary Night Manager - a key character in this book is the hotel itself: The Suites, that place where Kid grew up and now finds himself manager. There are skeletons buried deep in the bowels of this place, skeletons that are starting to wake up… and ring for room service. IGN: It seems pretty safe to describe Kid Lobotomy as "Kafka-esque," both because of the tone of the first issue and the fact that Kafka is mentioned several times. Was his work a major influence on this book?
Fowler: What gave it away?
Milligan: Is it Kafka-esque? There are layers of a kind of absurdist Goth-nicity and Kid is obsessed with Franz Kafka, in particular with the novella Metamorphosis, whose tale of a man who turns into a cockroach seems somehow to be a metaphor for Kid's own life. And then there's the chambermaid Ottla…though just how she's connected with the great Czech writer isn't at the beginning clear…
IGN: There's a very disorienting quality to the first issue, between the nonlinear narrative and the generally strange and grotesque subject matter. Is this a series where readers should be questioning the reality of what they see?
Fowler: That's probably safest, considering that's how I deal with the writer.
Milligan: I always suggest my readers question the reality of what they see. But you're right, we're seeing a lot of what's going on from Kid's POV and we only need to spend a few moments with this charming young man and part-time brain doctor to see that as narrators go he could be less than completely reliable.
IGN: It seems like music is an important element in terms of the plot and general punk rock style in Kid Lobotomy. Is it challenging to convey musical performances and song lyrics on the printed page without losing their overall impact?
MIlligan: Though it's hard to get across the music itself it's possible to convey the drama that surrounds it. What we might call the epiphenomenon of music. The poetry. The rush. The sexiness. The hair grease.
IGN: How closely intertwined are the various Black Crown books meant to be? Is there an actual shared universe at work, or is it more about crafting books that are stylistically cohesive?
Fowler: The books take place on a single street. They are literally not only in a shared universe but they occupy the same breathing space. Philip Bond has done an extraordinary job designing the street and the buildings it holds. And I can't wait to meet everyone who lives here with me and Mr. M and all our Kid Lobotomy pals.
Milligan: Shelly is working on the books, it's her line, so a degree of stylistic cohesion will probably stem from that. That said, I don't think the books/stories are meant to be closely intertwined. I certainly don't feel intertwined with anyone, thank you very much. Though each story takes place in and around the same street so I suppose a degree of intertwining in the future isn't out of the question.
Kid Lobotomy #1 will hit stores on October 18.
Jesse is a mild-mannered writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter, or Kicksplode on MyIGN.


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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is not a believer of 'one-size-fits-all template' when it comes to the issuance of licenses to the array of interested retail electricity suppliers (RES) that may swarm the industry's competitive regime.
In an exclusive interview, ERC Commissioner Alfredo J. Non has noted that they have been thinking of four to five re-classified RES licenses that must be issued to qualified entities.
This is in line with the full implementation of the retail competition and open access (RCOA) mandate of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) which is targeted building up by June next year.
"We have difficulty fitting them into the very stringent requirements of RES…so if we want to keep everybody in one or particular category, some may encounter difficulties. So our solution is to have four or five categories of RES licenses," Non stressed.
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Under the aggregation scheme, the retail electricity suppliers will be categorized further – primarily for those intending to serve the requirements of residential villages and the special economic zones.
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The 12th Man was the alias of Australian humorist and sometimes sports journalist Billy Birmingham. Born in 1953, Birmingham first attracted widespread attention in 1983 as the writer behind performer Austen Tayshus' comedy hit Australiana. Around the same time, he began developing the 12th Man concept, which capitalized on his consummate skill as an impressionist to lampoon the hyperbole of professional sports, in particular cricket. (Even the name is a reference to the non-playing reserve on a cricket side.) Regularly targeting famed Aussie cricket commentators including Richie Benaud, Bill Lawry, and Tony Greig, the 12th Man LPs (beginning with 1984's It's Not Just Cricket) essentially comprise a series of extended satiric narratives purporting to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the Nine Network's broadcasts. Birmingham traditionally plays all the roles, outsourcing a handful of female characters to different actresses. In 1992 Birmingham scored a hit single with the 12th Man's "Marvelous," featuring backing vocals by Aussie rockers Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham. The song was also re-recorded that same year for the smash full-length Still the 12th Man. Despite six consecutive number one efforts, Birmingham hinted at retiring the 12th Man concept after 2001's two-disc The Final Dig? He nevertheless returned in late 2006 with Boned!, which debuted atop the Aussie charts thanks in part to the single "Marvelous 2006." ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence or simply Martin Lawrence is an American actor, producer, voice actor as well as a writer. Multitalented, he came to fame after his TV breakthrough in the sitcom called- "Martin" where he played the lead role.
After establishing himself in Hollywood, he has then appeared in several popular films, most popular ones being- "Bad Boys," "Blue Streak," "Nothing To Lose," "Life and Big Momma's House." As estimated, he is currently the owner of net worth value that is around $150 Million.
Early Life
Lawrence was born to his African-American parents on the April 16 of 1965 in Frankfurt, West Germany. Being the fourth of his parents six children he was raised by his mother. His parents divorced when he was just eight years old and so it was very rare that he got to see his father around. Single mother, she started working several odd jobs to keep the family running.
For his primary schooling, he joined the Thomas G. Pullen School of the Creative Arts. He then attended the Fairmont Heights High School and later Eleanor Roosevelt High School finally graduating from the Friendly High School.
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As he excelled in boxing, it became his passion and choice of career. However, it ended when an injury during the match resulted in a broken eye. It was then that he started reconsidering other options for him. He then found his way to "The Improv," a comedy club based in New York.
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This was his official debut to the acting field.
After the show ended, he found himself several small roles in films and TV series. Finally, his breakthrough role became his role as Cee in the movie- "Do The Right Thing."
He then began appearing in several more films like- "House Party," "Talkin' Dirty After Dark," as well as "Boomerang."
He was also selected to host the infamous series- "Def Comedy Jam" by Russell Simons. Lawrence also appeared in his own hit series titled- Martin at the same time. He gained more and more fame as well as millions of viewers making his way up the Hollywood scene. The show aired on Fox channel and as the ratings increased, the channel became a contender against the NBC channel and became one of the top TV networks.
Furthermore, he has appeared in several more films, and TV shows most popular ones being- "Nothing To Lose," "Blue Streak," "Big Momma's House," "Black Knight," "National Security" and "Wild Hogs."
He also appeared in various roles in the films- "College Season," "Ugly Wanda," as well as anger management. So far, he also has appeared in multiple TV shows like- "Family Matters," "Perfect Strangers," "Designing Women," "Partners" as well as "Full House."
Personal Life
|Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence
|Date of birth
|April 16, 1965
|Frankfurt, Germany
|5′ 7.5″
|Actor, Producer
|Father's name
|Mother's name
|Chlora Lawrence
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|$150 Million
|five siblings
Marriage and Divorce
Lawrence does not have a long history of dating and his love life. In 1993, he engaged Lark Voorhies but later in 1995, he married Miss Virginia, Patricia Southall. The pair has a daughter together named- Jasmine Page. However, they did not last long and soon in just two years after their marriage, they divorced.
After his relation with his first wife ended, he dated Shamicka Gibbs. Three years later, they got married in the July of 2010. The pair has two daughters together named- Iyanna Faith and Amara Trinity. Yet again, the couple did not last and Gibbs filed for divorce in 2012.
Social Reach
Famous for his acting in film and TV, he has maintained his image as well as his fan base. Also an active user of the social sites, he is also quite popular on the internet. He has over 1 million followers on his Instagram while on his Twitter, he has around 139 thousand followers.
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Twitter: @realmartymar
Net Worth
Earning from his each film and Tv roles, he has made his income worth millions. The estimated amount of his net worth is around $150 million so far.
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Rumors and Controversy
Although living the life of a celebrity he has maintained his image and reputation with no troubles so far. Avoiding the prying eyes of the media, he has not made headlines regarding any major controversies yet. On the media, there are also no negative or false rumors about him or his personal life.


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The meeting was called to order by President Kaney at 10:00A.M. Directors in attendance were: Anselmo, Colvett, Daniels, Eller, Johnson, and Pieper.
Staff in attendance: Brown, Gwozdo and Wyatt.
Minutes: Upon motion made by Johnson and seconded by Colvett the minutes of June 27, 2013 were approved as submitted.
Wyatt gave the financial report for July. She noted that at the end of June 2013, the assessment collection for homes exceeded the amount collected for the entire year of 2012. The collections for lots at the end of June also exceeded that collected at the end of June 2012. Wyatt explained that the bridge expenses will be on the August financial statement. The payment from the engineering firm is shown under income on the current statement.
Wyatt and Eller have successfully negotiated with Madison County to lower the assessed value of the lots owned by R & S thereby lowering the property taxes.
Yancey County maintains that the 2008 reassessment is good and will not allow the assessed value on the lots to be contested. Wyatt reviewed sales from 2006 forward and suspected that the sale of larger lots in the Preserve was influencing the evaluation. She contacted Yancey County with her suspicion and was told that the State allowed neighborhood comparison as currently used at Mountain Aire. The area is divided into neighborhoods and the comparison for evaluation is limited to the neighborhood. Yancey County said they would take the issue to the State. If the neighborhood concept was allowed all Wolf Laurel property owners with property in Yancey County could realize a decrease in County taxes. Eller thanked Wyatt for her handling of this issue.
Daniels announced that R & S has established a line of credit with Wells Fargo should it be required in a future emergency.
Committee Reports
Long Range Planning
Kaney reported that the Governmental Commission is making progress. It is difficult to get five different HOAs to agree. By October they hope to have a consensus of what they want to recommend.
Pieper reported
- Mediation of the Millns lawsuit occurred on August 7 with the parties agreeing to settle with the lots being uncombined for assessment purposes and the defendant making a substantial payment to satisfy delinquent assessments
- Additional collection suits have been filed in both Madison and Yancey Counties.
- The Martin container case is scheduled for mediation on September 25, 2013. A representative of the Association with appropriate authority will attend.
- Recently the Association received a letter from a representative of The Ridges POA demanding that R&S perform or pay for capital improvements, repairs or maintenance to roads belonging to Blue Mountain and to The Ridges. President Kaney advised the representative that this Board would discuss the demand at our next meeting on August 22, 2013. However, on August 20, 2013, before the Board had an opportunity to consider and respond to the demand, a letter was received from Asheville legal counsel advising that The Ridges was preparing to sue the Association. There is no basis to support the demand. Under the circumstances with the threat of litigation, the Board will forward the matter to its legal counsel.
- The Association has confirmed agreement with the WL POA concerning waiver of certain rights R&S acquired in its purchase from BMDC in regard to the BMDC/WLPOA purchase and sale agreement of October 26, 2010. Also, the WL POA has agreed to add the Association as an additional insured under its insurance policy to cover any liability for theft from the package receiving house at the gate and has waived any interest in acquiring the office building from BMDC.
The Board declined the tender of Richard King of his lot (WL Estates Lot 76).
Eller reported as with everything, cost continues to go up. He will have definite cost information available for the formulation of the 2014 budget.
Public Relations
Warren reported that the new website is essentially completed. A few items for the ARB to be added. An e-mail announcement will be sent in the next couple days.
Brown reported
- The bridge is complete.
- The ditch and shoulder work on McKinney Gap and Big Bald Rd. is 50% complete and if the weather co-operates should be finished by the end of September. The rain has pushed us back so ditch and shoulder Wolf Laurel Rd. probably will have to wait.
- The widening of the road on McKinney Gap Rd. at the blind curve has been halted by a large rock face, although we have made some improvement.
- The Black Bear project has begun. A consultant has been hired for twenty hours a week. He will give daily updates.
- The equipment is in good condition with exception of the grader which needs a new hydraulic pump.
- An area of paving at the bridge needs to be cut out and replaced. This work is under warranty so will be no additional expense to R & S.
Gwozdo reported
- Security is running smoothly. We are responding to the normal seasonal complaints. New calls this season are reports of coyotes.
- We have new lighting at the Gate. This not only improves vision but also enhances the video from cameras. The new lights will reduce the cost of bulb replacement.
- A Board Member asked if the coyotes were close in. Coyotes have been sighted all over the mountain, in yards, in the village and along the roads. They have been seen during the day as well as at night. They are not protected except by the Wolf Laurel Covenants.
- A Board Member asked if we had determined what rights we had under the Covenants regarding loud noise. The process is the same for any violation of the Covenants. A warning is issued for the first offense. If there is a second offense a fine can be levied. When a report is made to the Gate usually someone goes to the residence. Most times the people comply. If the noise continues the County Sherriff is called. Neither Yancey nor Madison County enforces the noise ordinance but they will respond to check for drugs and underage drinking.
Colvett reported
- There have been no new or major construction applications since we last met. We have approved a few minor renovations and permits.
- There has been much discussion regarding the homeowner who cut trees along the golf course. He properly applied for and was granted a permit from the ARB. He also received permission from the Country Club.
- The ARB has no authority for property owned by the Country Club or the POA.
- In the near future ARB will post the address of all approved applications and a brief description of the project on our website.
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Election: Eller announced that today he and Anselmo had tallied the ballots received to date. The number of property owners who have voted so far is over 30%. An e-mail will be sent to remind property owners of the dead line for receipt of ballots. The ballot box will be closed at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2013. The winning candidates will be certified by the secretary and announced the following day.
Anselmo, who is retiring from the Board, expressed his appreciation and enjoyment in working with the Board and staff. Board Members thanked him for his assistance to the ARB Committee in formulating the guidelines, his partnership with Pieper on Legal issues, and his many other accomplishments. He will be missed.
Questions and Comments from the Floor
- A property owner adjacent to a reserve lot owned by R & S produced photos of drainage area blocked by fallen trees. This is causing a mosquito problem. Kaney and Jason will visit the site.
- A suggestion was made that the lots owned by R & S be made public either by e-mail or website.
- Kaney agreed and requested that Eller give a list of lots to Johnson for the website.
Meeting adjourned.
Next meeting will be announced.
Respectfully submitted,
J Lewis Daniels,