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What more can we say about this wonderful mare? Well, let's have a look in "7 clicks" — just for fun.
CLICK #1: "…I think I remember saying to Chris (Waller), 'Do you really like her?' " (one of the triad of Winx owners, Peter Tighe)
So it was that the daughter of Street Cry-Vegas Showgirl came to the stables of one of Australia's outstanding trainers, Chris Waller. Owners Peter and Patty Tighe, Debbie Kepitis and Richard Treweeke were overjoyed at their purchase.
But had they asked Coolmore Australia's stud manager, Peter O'Brien, who had attended the filly's birth, he would have told them that from the outset Winx showed signs that she was going to be a late developer, even though she looked a really good individual in other ways.
During her days at Coolmore, Winx was easy to notice: she stood within 10 minutes of her birth, showed a great deal of independance very early on, and was blessed with a kind nature.
Peter O'Brien's understanding that it would take Winx some time to mature and show what she really was all about proved timely: Winx's cavalry charge to the top of the world's standings only started in earnest in 2015, when she was a four year-old.
It is likely that, had she gone to anyone other than Chris Waller, Winx would never have been given the time she needed to become the mighty mare we know today. And Winx's owners were also prepared to wait, trusting in their trainer's knowledge and experience.
CLICK #2: A surprise in Winx's tail female
Winx's dam, Vegas Showgirl, started thirty-five times, winning seven and retiring with earnings of $59,700 AUD. It is fair to say that she was not a household name, but she did win twice as a three year-old making her a solid, if not assured, broodmare prospect. Examining Vegas Showgirl's tail female, what leaps out is Obeah in the third generation.
A grandaughter of 1943 Triple Crown winner, Count Fleet, Obeah raced for Harry and Jane Lunger out of Henry Clarke's Delaware Park stable. Notable wins came in the Blue Hen Stakes and the Delaware and Firenze Handicaps.
But North American racing fans know Obeah best for one reason and one reason alone: she was the dam of the brilliant, ill-fated Go For Wand:
Pedigree influences up to the fifth generation carry some influence — although how much, exactly, is almost impossible to determine. But it's a safe bet that North American fans of Winx will be delighted to learn that a small part of her DNA comes through Count Fleet and that she is a cousin, albeit a very distant one, of the beloved Go For Wand.
CLICK #3: How did Winx get her name?
According to owner Richard Treweeke, Winx's name owes much to Vegas Showgirl. In an interview done by 60 Minutes Australia (below in Bonus Features), Treweeke recounted how, when one sees a stage show in Las Vegas, the showgirls give you a "…wink, wink, wink."
So, with a slight adjustment, Vegas Showgirl's filly became Winx.
CLICK #4: What individual attributes help Winx to win — and keep on winning?
It has been speculated that Winx's heart and lungs hold greater capacity than most thoroughbreds.
But one thing — other than her steely determination to win — that gives Winx a decided advantage has to do with her racing form, or style.
Granted, Winx's running style isn't the most fluid. Rather, she can look at times as though she has egg-beaters for legs.
But this is where what we think we see can be deceiving.
For one thing, the length of Winx's stride has been measured at almost 6.8m. The stride of most thoroughbreds is about 6.1m. Exceptions are Phar Lap and Secretariat at 8.2m and the mighty Bernborough was said to have a massive stride of 8.6m.
But it's not only Winx's stride that helps her get the job done: whereas most thoroughbreds have a stride frequency of 130-140 strides per minute, Winx checks in at nearly 170 strides per minute. And she can maintain this frequency for much longer periods, notably as she kicks for home, a point in any race where most runners are tiring.
This short video of her win in the Sunshine Coast Guineas in 2015 highlights the impact of Winx's stride and its frequency. The 2015 Guineas win also marks the beginning of Winx's winning streak that now stands at 23 straight wins, 17 of which have been Group 1's:
CLICK #5 : Winx and Hugh Bowman
Hugh Bowman is a jockey at the pinnacle of his career. But his promise showed even during his apprentice days, receiving the crown for champion apprentice NSW jockey in his very first year of riding, and champion Sydney apprentice followed in 1999/2000. The 37 year-old was awarded Longines' 2017 Best World's Jockey at the end of last season, having won 10 of the world's Top 100 Group/Grade 1 races, six of which were on Winx. It was Bowman's masterful win in the 2017 Japan Cup aboard Cheval Grand at Tokyo Racecourse that sealed the Longines' title. Among the champions they beat in the Japan Cup were HOTY Kitasan Black and champions Makahiki, Soul Stirring and Satono Crown.
So strong is trainer Waller's faith in Bowman, that Winx was withdrawn from what would have been her first start of the season (in the 2018 Apollo Stakesin Sydney) when a suspension made it impossible for Bowman to ride her. Unlikely that few were surprised by Waller's decision, since Bowman and Winx are an established partnership at this point in time and no-one other than her inner circle knows the mare as well as Bowman. Famous racing pairs dot the history of thoroughbred racing worldwide and these powerful relationships underscore the importance of finding just the right fit between a jockey and a thoroughbred.
Here, in footage collected in February 2018 at a trail at Randwick,we catch a glimpse of some of the relationship between Winx and Bowman, as well as that between Bowman and Waller. The video also illustrates the complexities of conditioning a thoroughbred and, in this aspect, sheds a light on the profession that is universal.
(Note: Footage from the cam recorder picked up during Bowman's ride comes at the end of the video.)
CLICK #6: Umet Odemisioglu wanted to be an actor…
After her most recent win, in the 2018 Chipping Norton, an emotional Chris Waller noted that professional as she is, Winx loves to go home where "…she can just be a horse."
And there's no question that Umet Odemisioglu and Candice are the two of the humans that make Winx feel that she's home.
Born in Turkey, Umet is Chris Waller's foreman and one of Winx's strappers. The champion mare is one of some twenty thoroughbreds in his care.
But his path to Winx's side was an unlikely one: Umet's first love was film. He studied acting for two years in Turkey before attending what he describes as a "horse university" in Istanbul. Once he'd graduated, Umet left for Ireland, where he worked on a stud farm until his arrival in Australia in 2006. He has worked for trainer Chris Waller since 2011.
Umet has looked after Winx since she first arrived in Waller's barn as a youngster. If she were an actress, he figures Winx would be Angelina Jolie because, "…they're both sweethearts, especially Angelina with the charities. They're both box office superstars who bring in the crowds." (quoted in "Strapper Recalls Winx Journey" by Matt Kelly in G1X)
Back at home after a trial or a race, Winx doesn't like to be bothered — she likes lots of time to herself. And it is Umet who assures that the mare's down time is just that. On big days, it's Umet who brings her into the spotlight, equipped with hood that blocks out some of the sounds of the track.
Winx is no lover of the starting gate and Umet, together with Candice, as well as her trainer and jockey, each play their part in keeping her off her toes as much as they can before the gates fly open. He walks close to her, letting her know that he's there and focusing on keeping the mare as calm and relaxed as possible. And this is no easy job when you're assailed by cameras, together with the noise and movement of a huge, jostling crowd.
Winx may be used to the attention, but Umet needs to be able to anticipate what she's not used to seeing. It's a big part of keeping her safe.
(Note: To learn more about Winx's second strapper, Candice, please see BONUS FEATURES, below.)
CLICK #7: The "Paradox of Champions"
The excitement that characterizes each time a champion like Winx races is fuelled by the risk of her losing. This is what we have coined as the "paradox of champions."
All those feelings — "Can she do it again?" "Will X defeat her?" "Can she win no matter the odds?" "Is she ready for today's race?" — are underpinned by the anxiety that Winx may, indeed, be beaten. Even the speculation that her owners might consider Ascot or Hong Kong or Japan or the 2018 Breeders' Cup is underpinned, to some extent, by the lure of the risk.
It is this paradox that accounts for analogy between the careers of great thoroughbreds and the archetypal hero/heroine's mythical journey. Like the heroine of myth, Winx needs to keep overcoming obstacles, be they foreign courses or other talented thoroughbreds to guard her title of one of the very best worldwide.
At this point, no-one knows what the 2018 plans are for Winx, in what may well be the last season of a brilliant career.
But, thankfully, it seems clear that Winx herself will be foremost in making that decision.
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Must be nice. I have the Freedom Plan and only used 20% of my data and right now during prime time if I tried to download a 609mb file it would either fail right after starting or download at less than 60kbps. Its been real bad for me lately during prime time. I'm lucky if I can even browse the web sometimes. Uploading is fine but Downloading? Forget it. I now have comparable service to what I had on the Liberty plan when out of priority Data. Funny thing is, I switched off that plan because of this kind of issue. So yea, the last few weeks my Net is useless during prime time. Same story for some of my Neighbors and Friends with the same service =/
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Prime Time for me right now. Blazing fast look out
I was a little better 600kbps during primetime this evening.
I was at 250kbps most of the day.Maybe most people in Louisiana have other ways to communicate.
These numbers sound pathetic to me. I was pulling 2.5-3 MB/s fairly consistently and seldom below 1 MB/s with my Hughesnet Gen4.
It is pathetic, since most of us are paying for 25Mbps and will never see that.
It depends on location. I am in central NY and on the 12 Mbps plan I typically et between 12 and 20 Mbps during the day with speeds in the 8 to 10 Mbps during prime time in the evenings.
I downloaded a 25GB game in less than 4 hours early this morning. Pretty good for me on a congested beam, but the hours between 6AM and 8AM are usually when I get my fastest speeds.
That certainly has to be an anomaly. I'm pretty happy overall but I don't even try to d/l large files or stream video during prime time as I know it's not going to work.


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The Ndesu is fought as a boss at the end of Chapter 2-3 while still using the gatling guns in the Gambit but while stationary. The player must inflict so much damage to the Ndesu until it flinches and its plagas emerge from its body, then the player must shoot and destroy them.
The Ndesu will not be fighting Chris and Sheva alone. It will have back-up from some of the Town Majini. On the right side of the screen, there will be two armed with fire crossbows, and on the left side will be on Majini armed with a Molotov Cocktail, which all can do minor damage in comparison to the Ndesu's attacks.
When taking too many hits from the turrets, it becomes stunned. Its attacks includes:
- Stomping: While close to Chris and Sheva, Ndesu will stomp on the Gambit which causes heavy damage.
- Punch: Ndesu will try to inflict more heavy damage by swinging at the player. The player will be prompted to press the proper control buttons to successfully dodge this attack. This can also give the player somewhat of an advantage to allow the gun turrets to cool off if it is in danger of overheating.
- Pound: A trademark attack by the Ndesu. With his hands clutched together, he will perform a double axe handle attack on the Gambit. He attempted this same attack on Chris, who barely dodged this during the cutscene.
- Boulder: Ndesu displays tremendous strength by instantly digging out a boulder and throwing it at Chris and Sheva. The boulder can be destroyed by Chris and Sheva using their gun turrets.
- Pole attack: Ndesu will take a large telephone pole and attack in the same manner as with his punch, by swinging it at the player. However, Ndesu will try to slam this object on the Gambit, causing more heavy damage, so once again, the gun turrets are necessary to stun him before he can successfully execute this attack.
- Ground Pound: This attack is executed in the same manner as the pound attack, only that while distant from Chris and Sheva, Ndesu will pound the ground, causing a powerful earthquake-like impact that causes a lot of damage. The player will be quickly prompted to press the correct buttons to easily brace themselves for this attack.
- Charge: This is perhaps Ndesu's most dangerous attack as it will use its body to tackle the Gambit, which can cause the player to lose over 50% of health. This attack is hinted when Sheva says: "Something's wrong with him! Watch out!" or with Chris: "I don't like the looks of this! Keep firing!".
As mentioned before the gun turrets from both Chris and Sheva will be the key to defeating Ndesu. Once the player has inflicted enough damage in the beginning of the fight, two small plaga parasite will emerge from its body. The player must destroy them both before it's main weak point is exposed: a massive plaga parasite that will burst from Ndesu's spine. The player must inflict as much damage to this main weak spot as possible, before the parasite regresses back into Ndesu's body. This will not kill Ndesu in the first round, however, repeating this sequence once or twice, only there will be more of the small plaga parasites (four total) that must be destroyed before the main plaga is exposed again. As for the attacking Majini, it is recommended that they are destroyed while Ndesu is stunned from the gun turrets. Unfortunately, after the Majinis are killed, more will appear in their place (this is indicated by their sinister laugh or battle cry).
There will be oil canisters the player can shoot, causing an explosion to further stun and inflict heavy damage to Ndesu. This is recommended if Ndesu has four of the plaga parasites exposed and if he attacks with a boulder or pole (Ndesu will of course have to be close to the canisters for this to be effective). There will be only one canister in particular that will only be used for the Majini attacking with the crossbow.
For Ndesu's attacks there is a simple counter: Whatever he tries, keep shooting his head, and you will interrupt the attack. Be careful when he raises his arms and attempts to attack you or when he tries to tackle the Gambit as his head will shift from its initial position. The only attacks that you cannot counter by shooting his head is when he grabs a boulder or a telephone line and when you are prompted to dodge or hang on the Gambit.
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On July 20, 1968, she was united in marriage with Deane Kriegel, in Gilman. The couple lived in Gilman for a year and then moved to a farm in Sheridan Township where they farmed until 1988. They moved to Grinnell and she was employed at various businesses in the Grinnell area.
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Survivors include her husband, Deane of Grinnell; one daughter, Jennifer (Troy) Cummings of Cedar Rapids; and two brothers, Jim Carnahan and Frank "Bud" Carnahan, both of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Norma Carnahan.
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A dad accused of murdering the baby girl he adopted with his husband referred to the child as "Satan in babygro," a court heard.
Matthew Scully-Hicks, 31, is accused of killing 18-month-old Elsie just two weeks after formally adopting her with husband Craig.
The Fitness instructor and his husband first adopted the baby in September 2015 but the process was not finalised until nearly eight months later.
The prosecution alleges that Scully-Hicks 'assaulted and abused' Elsie for several months before her death and described her as a "psycho" in messages to friends.
Less than two weeks after the couple officially became Elsie's dads, she died after suffering traumatic head injuries.
The tot – described as "tiny and delicate" but with a "brash and bouncy" personality by Craig – was with her new family for less than two months when her right leg was broken in November 2015.
Matthew Scully-Hicks, formerly of Llandaff, Cardiff, and now of Delabole, Cornwall, denies murder.
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State Budget Targets to Provide More for Education, Personal Tax Relief
An agreement on spending targets by the governor and legislative leaders adds funding to the budget recommendation for fiscal year 2013, with the bulk of the new funding slated for K-12 education and a reduction in personal income taxes.
Governor Rick Snyder, Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and House Speaker Jase Bolger emphasized that there is still work to do before the budget is signed, but that the setting of spending targets is a significant accomplishment in moving the process forward.
"I appreciate all the hard work by our legislative leaders," Snyder said. "The agreement on spending for the 2013 budget makes strategic investments in Michigan's future and sends another strong signal to our citizens and job providers that we have our fiscal house in order."
The Snyder administration has been meeting with legislative leaders over the past several days to come to an agreement on spending in light of the revenue estimating conference held last week which projected an additional $300 million in available revenue. The additional revenue is a result of both an increase in revenue as well as savings from a decrease in caseloads within the Department of Community Health and the Department of Human Services.
"State government doesn't have a single dollar to spend that doesn't come from taxpayers and we must handle that money responsibly," Bolger said. "With this budget agreement, people can see the focus on funding classrooms, paying down debt, putting money into savings and providing relief to individual taxpayers."
Specific highlights if the target agreement include:
- Another $180 million is provided to invest in the school employees retirement system and for further support for K-12 schools.
- A total of $90 million in one-time funding is designated for relief in personal income taxes through a reduction in the rate, an increase in the personal exemption or a combination of the two.
- The balanced budget target agreement provides yet another deposit into the state's Budget Stabilization Fund (rainy day fund). The additional $10 million will bring the fund balance to just over $500 million, another sign that Michigan's budget is on solid footing with strong financial practices in place.
- Funding for local revenue sharing is enhanced by $20 million beyond the recommendation, with $10 million in one-time money and $10 million in ongoing funding. The additional support will assist counties and communities in balancing their budgets to provide needed services to citizens.
- An additional $60 million is invested to support home heating assistance through the Home Heating Assistance for the Vulnerable Fund, helping ensure low-income families and individuals have home heating during the cold winter months.
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How do we reserve a villa?
You can book a villa through our website sundowners.ph. If you need assistance you may contact our following hotline numbers : Globe: (0977) 859 7299 Smart: (0998) 544 8070 Landline: (02) 964 5108
When is the most appropriate time to book a villa?
Villas get fully booked easily especially for weekends, we highly suggest to book 2 – 3 months before target date to get a good spot.
What are your payment terms and conditions?
We require full payment deposit through our BPI Islands Bank Account. Additional payments are made in CASH upon Check in. No payment means no reservation. Payments are non refundable
Do you allow credit cards?
Yes we do, through paypal.
What time is the check-in and check-out?
Cliffside Villas / Private Pool Villas - Check-in : 3:00 PM Check-out : 12:30 PM
Sundowners Marina - Check-in : 1:30 PM Check-out : 11:00 AM
Is there an entrance fee?
The guests don't need to pay an entrance free when they reserve a villa.
What is your kids rate?
Children 6 years old and below are 600 php. Infants are free of charge.
Do you allow day tour only? Swimming only?
We don't allow day tour for non-renters. Our pool areas are exclusively for renters only.
Can we bring food and drinks ?
Yes that is the beauty of Sundowners, as we have a NO CORKAGE FEE policy for food and drinks. You can use the fully equipped kitchen in your villa and cook.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are allowed but will be charged 500 php per pet. Pets are not allowed to swim in common and private pool, we expect our guests to clean up after their pet.
Where is the nearest wet and dry market?
Bolinao Market is only 2 minutes away from Sundowners, right beside the plaza and the church. Tricycle ride from Sundowners to the market is 50 php.
Do you have a beach?
We don't have a beach. Only a port area for water activities. Patar White Beach is 20 minutes away from Sundowners by car.
Do you allow wedding functions and big events?
Yes, we allow given the space provided as we don't have a function room yet. You can contact +63998 544 8070 for more information regarding this.
Do you arrange tours in Bolinao?
We have tour guides for 750 php per day , non-inclusive of transportation, that can bring you to the falls, beach and lighthouse. Van rentals around Bolinao is 3,500 php per day.
Do you offer massage service?
Yes we do, our masahistas are outsourced in Bolinao and you just need to schedule a massage 3 days before travel date.
How long is the travel time from Manila?
5-6 hours
How to get to Bolinao through public commute?
Take a Victory Liner or Five Star bus from Cubao or Pasay Terminal to Bolinao, Pangasinan. From Bolinao Bus Terminal, take a tricycle to Sundowners Vacation Villas. We are only 2 minutes away from the terminal.
What is the exact address of Sundowners?
Luciente 1, Bolinao Pangasinan
Do you have a lifeguard in the pool areas?
As a house for rent service, we do not have a lifeguard on our common pool areas. Guests are to take precautionary measures when swimming. Kids and adults who do not know how to swim should wear life vests or floaters. We have life vests that you can rent for free on our pool bar area.
Is Sundowners equipped with CCTV cameras?
To ensure safety and security of our guests, Sundowners compound is equipped with CCTV cameras around its villas and common pool areas recording 24/7.
What are your safety precautions during rainy season?
Like for any open space, there are some basic rules to observe during thunder season, from May to November. These are:
- Client are advised to vacate the pool when thunder is being heard.
- Avoid touching steel handrails when thunder is threatening our site.
- When staying at the panoramic villa, evacuate the roofdeck of the Panoramic Villa.
Please observe these basics rules for your own safety.
Is Sundowners wheelchair friendly and PWD friendly
Sundowners compound is a mountainous terrain, and our villas are situated on cliffs. A lot of the areas and villa pathways are not accessible by wheelchair. People with disabilities should be guided properly and informed beforehand.
1. Sundowners Vacation Villas will not be liable for any loss or injuries inside the vicinity of our compound.
2. Sundowners Vacation Villas is a vacation house for rent service. Toiletries (shampoo, soap, tissue paper, toothbrush and toothpaste) are not provided and housekeeping services are kept to a minimum. You can bring your personal linens, towels and mattresses for additional comfort. We also provide extra mattresses and towels for free.
3. Guests can bring their own food and drinks and have full use of our kitchen amenities. Villa renters should wash all the kitchen utensils used before check out. If the client fails to do so, they will be charged 350php. You can also avail of our maid service as seen below.
4. Our helpers can assist you inside the villas until 9:00PM.
5. House pets are allowed inside the villas and inside the vicinity of our compound. We expect our renters to clean up after their pets. There will be a charge of 500php per checked in pet.
6. Other services include : (Please schedule 2-3 days before check in date)
- Car Rental (Around Bolinao Only / Inclusive of Driver and Gas ) : 3,500php per day
- Tour Guide : 750 php per day
- Massage : 500 php per hour
- Maid Service (per chore / per maid) : 350 php
7. Please keep the Villas as clean as possible. We expect all our guests to respect our facilities, greenery and fixtures inside our compound. Renters are responsible for any damage done in their villas assigned and will be billed for repairs needed beyond normal wear and tear.
8. Please bring life vests or floaters for kids swimming in our infinity pool area or seafront area. Swim and dive at your own risk. We also provide life vests for free upon request.
9. Due to Sundowners having one villa each kind, our check out time of 12:30PM for Cliffside Villas / Private Pool Villas & 11:00AM for Marina Villas are strictly implemented. Guests will be charged a penalty of 2,000php for every 15 minutes exceeded beyond contracted check out time.
10. Sundowners should be notified through SMS, Phone Call or Email if client's arrival will be after 2PM. If the client has not given any notification or warning of their late check in time, and if our efforts of reaching them has been unsuccessful, their reservation will be given to walk ins 6PM onwards.
11. Any inconveniences experienced by our guests due to unforeseen fortuitous events, calamities or act of nature, Sundowners Management will not be liable.
12. For guests who will have visitor. ID visitor should be presented on the guard. Until 7pm, exceeding overnight rate.
13. Allow us to repost your Sundowners experience by tagging us on Instagram @sundownersvacationvillas.
14. A Security deposit of Php 2,000.00 should be paid in Cash and will be given back to the client after check out once the villa is clear of any damages.
Check In Policy :
1. Sundowners should be notified through SMS, Phone Call or Email if client's arrival will be after 3:00PM for Cliffside Villas / Private Pool Villas & 1:30PM for Marina Villas.
Transfer Policy :
1. Reservation is only transferable to another date, 5 days prior to your scheduled booking before contracted reservation date.
2. If the client cancels within 24 hours before reservation, rescheduling will no longer be entertained.
3. Client can only rebook his / her reservation date ONCE. A revised contract will be sent to the client after the advise of transfer. Villa downgrade is not applicable.
4. Payment is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Additional Pax Policy :
1. Client should advise Sundowners if there are any additional pax upon check in. An additional fee per night of 1,200php for ages 7 years old and above & 600php for ages 2-6 years old. Below 1 year old are free.
|Air Conditioner
|Cable TV
|Fire Extinguisher
|Hot & Cold Shower
|Kid Friendly
|Kitchen Equipments
|Pots & Pans, Glassware, Cooking Utensils, Oven, Microwave, 2 Gas Stove, Refrigerator
|Pet Friendly
|Private Pool
|Smoking Area
|Kayak & Paddle Boards
|Car Garage
|Dining Table
|Common Infinity Pool
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|Movie Theater
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Created by the 2005 Legislature (HB 32, Stewart), the Act authorizes NMFA to issue up to $20 million in bonds backed by the State's Gross Receipts Tax to make loans to state agencies and public schools to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy measures at existing facilities. Under the program 90% of the expected energy utility bill savings are "captured" from the participating agencies' budgets to pay debt service on the bond, thereby providing incentive for the agencies to improve their energy efficiency and to keep whole the General Fund.
Energy projects must complete an investment grade energy audit that analyzes what measures can be taken to create energy savings and the costs associated with implementing the energy conservation measures. The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department must certify the need to issue Energy Efficiency Bonds based on the energy audit results.
Three separate bonds have been issued under the Act to date totaling approximately $1,150,000. Approximately $18,850,000 in authorized capacity remains.
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José Merla Laguna-Ohl Sub-Woofer Lamp
At Design Interviews
Interview with José Merla Laguna : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. José Merla Laguna : Sound it's directly related to air, sound quality it's provided by speakers with big amounts or air capacity. Hi Definition subwoofers are huge, bulky an ugly boxes that normally can't be hidden. The goal was to design a Hi Definition subwoofer that doesn't need to be hidden. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. José Merla Laguna : I wanted to show the object instead of hide it; I wanted to achieve an aesthetic, contemporary, timeless object capable to reproduce Hi Definition sound quality, which could wake up emotions in all the users of a normal family not just the buyer itself. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. José Merla Laguna : This subwoofer its part of the family Oh by Tutondo. Hi Definition sound system .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. José Merla Laguna : The product development took two years until the first production was released. Experimentation and sound quality was constantly the goal during the evolution process. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. José Merla Laguna : I work with ATEC – Tutondo as the Design Director and we developed Hi End acoustic products, this was part of the family of new products "Oh by Tutondo" .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. José Merla Laguna : The product and design its produced by Tutondo - Italy .Frank Scott: What made you design this particular type of work?. José Merla Laguna : I am passionate about sound systems and working within Tutondo let us experiment in many in product development so we manage to integrate acoustic engineering and human centered design. .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. José Merla Laguna : Perhaps the joyful play with basic geometric shapes of Sottsass .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. José Merla Laguna : The main objective of this product was to be accepted by the women who are with our costumers (mainly males), women are the decision makers behind the buyer, if they don't like the product, it will remain in the store. We made an extensive research in colors, shapes, materials, trends and emotions that could be more accepted by them. .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. José Merla Laguna : By the time it was presented there were non subwoofers with this shape in a contemporary lamp, we use the organ cane effect to reproduce deeper frequencies. OhL it's an outstanding HiFi product which made a breakpoint in the conception of a speaker. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. José Merla Laguna : OHL where Oh it's the name of the brand for HIFi speakers of Tutondo, L stands for Light but together refers to ALL you need in a home theater system. .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. José Merla Laguna : Rhino, 3D max, Fry Render .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. José Merla Laguna : You never realize the subwoofer it's inside the lamp .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. José Merla Laguna : I worked directly with the acoustic engineers of Tutondo (Ing. Umberto Nicolao and Ledi Scolaro) experts in acoustics matters, together we evolve the possibilities of sound and aesthetics into the product. .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. José Merla Laguna : Acoustic technology it's the soul of the shape, the aesthetics announce the technology. .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. José Merla Laguna : Required sound analysis and experimentation was needed. Product development its based in data analysis. .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. José Merla Laguna : The difficulty to integrate different technologies, the tube, the steel, the sound quality and the lighting system. .Frank Scott: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?. José Merla Laguna : We learn a methodology to innovate with acoustic technology .
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I know! I know! I've been a bad blogger again! We've had a nasty case of the "Oh my gosh! How much more snot can you possibly have left in you?!?" yuckies. All 4 of us.... I fought it off for 6 days before my tired body just couldn't take it anymore. {Sniffle}
While everyone has been sick, I've been doing some serious snuggling and DVR/amazon prime streaming TV catch up. I believe we've seen each episode of Super Why at least 3 times and I've got some riveting insights to share but I won't bore you with those. Except for 1... I have confirmed the dog's name is Woofster... not Webster which I think is WAY cuter and makes much more sense.... I mean, he is the character with dictionary power after all. OK, I lied... 1 more.... Phil Collins does not, in fact, sing the theme song to Super Why but someone should call his agent. He certainly had me fooled.
Speaking of amazon prime... I am LOVING it! Daniel's company gave us a Roku media player for Christmas so we linked it to our amazon prime account to stream movies and shows. It has a ton of kid's stuff and Thomas' we've never seen so that alone is worth it! I've recently become a Parenthood addict. I watched the 1st season when it came out but I'm now up to the end of season 3 thanks to multiple sleepless nights rocking Avery in the recliner. What did moms of sick kids do all night before DVR and streaming TV?!
I haven't taken any photos on my camera since Christmas since we've all looked like death but I do post the cute/funny ones to instagram so feel free to find me at "taylorwise" for an overload of awesomeness.
Lastly.... I am jumping on the "yearly word to live by" blog train. I've enjoyed reading everyone's with a cute graphic button or picture with the word eloquently scribed on their framed chalkboards but I'm on a time crunch to power blog during nap time! I'm going with "unbalanced." You're tilting your head to the side right now and going "what?" Let me explain.
I often find myself feeling inadequate... whether it be as a wife, as a mother, house keeper, meal cooker, friend, tiny business owner. I feel like I fall short a lot. I say "no" almost never and often find myself not quite drowning but barely treading water. I've always like to excel. I like being good at something. I can be a wonderful mother, a great wife, an adequate cook, clean enough to not get ecoli but straightened enough for company to not know the difference kind of woman but not at the same time.
So... this year. I will strive to be unbalanced. My kids and husband are weighted the heaviest... 1st priority. Parker goes to preschool 4 days a week in September and Avery 2 days a week. This is my last year to have them home this much and I want to soak it up! Laundry will get done after I chuff Percy to the wash down with Parker. Dishes will get done after Avery's baby dolls have been sufficiently strolled around the house in the wagon. Last year, I would have played trains for 2 minutes then run off to fold 2 shirts then come back to play with Avery then back to fold 2 pairs of pants. Everything is getting done but none of it well or efficiently. I want my kids to know I love them by the time I dedicate to them because if I've learned anything with the recent tragedies in CT, it's that we aren't guaranteed anymore days or minutes than the ones we are currently living. So, motherhood/great wife are the things I've chosen to be good at this year and everything will get done when it gets done.
Health comes next on my list. This includes being more active personally as well as continuing my path to healthier eating as a family.... and sometimes when Parker is in school... having a brief but delicious affair with a Qdoba queso burrito.
So yes... UNBALANCED. A year of weighting my priorities. A year of putting off things until nap time and bed time if my kids needs me more.
What word would you pick to represent how you want to live in 2013?
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Australian Wine Country, how I love thee. For this portion of our epic road trip from Brisbane to Sydney, we stopped off in Hunter Valley for a bit of wine tasting. And, WOW! This place is absolutely beautiful! It's such an experience! And for everyone reading this in the US, Yellowtail is not the best Australian wineries have to offer. We happened to meet a winemaker while waiting for our helicopter in Fiji and he said he was so embarrassed that Yellowtail was the one to pave the way for Australian wine imports. And it's so true! I wasn't sure if I would enjoy tasting because I didn't think I liked Australian wine! Man, was I ever wrong! If it wouldn't have cost us roughly a million dollars to send wine home, we would have gone a little crazy with our wine purchases.
The scenery was just stunning too. We had a picnic in the paddock by our Bed and Breakfast to watch the sunset and were just blown away with the beauty of this place. See for yourself!


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According to multiple reports, MLS expansion side New York City FC could be on the verge of signing two very high-profile attacking players: English attacking midfielder Frank Lampard and Spanish forward David Villa.
No word from the club, but reports in the UK claim that Lampard, who was told he is no longer in the plans for his longtime Premier League club, Chelsea FC, visited NYCFC owners Manchester City on Saturday to discuss a potential deal.
Lampard, 35, is part of the England squad headed to Brazil for the World Cup, where they will take on Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Italy in Group D.
He has been linked with a move to MLS for several years, particularly to the LA Galaxy, but he has never before inked a deal.
At the same time, on Saturday, reports emerged that Villa, 32, was spotted in Manchester, as well, supposedly to undergo a physical before completing a deal.
Again no word from NYCFC, but the Atletico Madrid star, who was named to the Spanish World Cup squad on Saturday, could reportedly train with Manchester City until NYCFC convene in preparation for their MLS debut in 2015.
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Marvel officially unveiled Thanos' partners in crime for Infinity War at this weekend's Disney D23 expo. Say hello to the Black Order.
The Black Order are a relatively new addition to the Marvel comic book universe, debuting in 2013's Infinity story in Avengers. They were created by Jonathan Hickman, Jerome Opeña, and Jim Cheung. From left to right in the above picture we have Glaive, Proxima Midnight, Thanos (obviously), Ebony Maw and Black Dwarf, who appears to be going by the name Cull Obsidian in the movie.
Little is known about the plot of Infinity War but the inclusion of the Black Order might provide a few clues. In the comics, Thanos dispatches the Order to Earth to retrieve the Infinity Gems from the various members of Marvel's Illuminati. While battling the Avengers they come across Thanos' son, Thane, who Thanos wishes to kill.
Earlier this month we reported that Love/Hate star Tom Vaughan-Lawlor would be possibly playing Ebony Maw, after pictures of him in a mo-cap suit assaulting Doctor Strange emerged from the set of the upcoming film.
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Prairie Sunset
Sunset on Payne's Prairie near Gainesville, Florida…
On The Lighter Side
Another version of the November 13 "Path of Promises" image and post.
Trumpet Spectacle
Digital Painting – Trumpet flowers.
Path of Promises
The path that never seems to end…
Storm is Brewing
Clouds and barn.
Roses of Sharon
"Painted" using Photoshop CS6…..
House On The Hill – Black and White Version
Same photo as last post but in black and white.
Fall Seed Heads With Snow Caps
This digital painting was made from a picture I took a few days ago after a light snow. The seed heads of some wild flowers had little "caps" of snow on them.


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It's easy to pick on Neil Diamond, as evidenced by the high snark factor surrounding his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year. "Hmmm. Neil Diamond. Reeeeally. Instead of (insert your candidate of choice here)." But listening to The Bang Years 1966-1968 reminded me that before he adopted that really annoying vocal tic (you know the one I mean-aaaaah), Diamond wrote and recorded some fine pop songs.
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