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The Sequoia Scenic Railroad (SSR) is a class three railroad which runs on the line of the Sequoia Mining Railroad (SMR), which was built to connect the Central Pacific in Sequoia, California (north of Redding) with Logging and later Gold mining operations out of Gold Crecsent. It is nicked named the Volcanic Railroad due to being built through a dormant volcanic field.
A Sequoia Mining Fairbanks Morse P-12-42P departs Sequoia with a passenger train bound for Mount Seacole and has a meet with a trio of SP e60 still wearing their Amtrak paint, dating this photo to the late 70's. the SMR was a very loyal customer to Fairbanks Morse, buying their entire diesel fleet from them when the railroad dieseled in the early 50s. However the railroad faced a problem: it was too expensive for them to maintain both their new fleet of diesel locomotives and their aging fleet of GE electric locomotives, but it would be cheaper to maintain electrification as the cost for electricity was cheaper than the cost of diesel. So the president of the company came up with an idea: A duel mode locomotive, which had the additional benefit of removing the engine change at Mount Seacole. Seeing the P-12-42s that FM had built for the New Haven, the SMR commissioned Fairbanks Morse for several P-12-42P, with the P standing for pantograph. The duel mode locomotives were delivered in 1958. The SMR was extremely happy with their new locomotives, however before they could order more, Fairbanks Morse left the locomotive market. In need of more dual-mode locomotives like the P-12-42P, the SMR turned to EMD and commissioned them to build a pantograph powered version of the FL9, dubbed the FL9P. EMD eagerly agreed, with EMD sales men proposing replacing the FM P-12-42 with FL9Ps due to the FL9P’s greater horsepower. The SMR declined the offer, but were extremely happy with the FL9P. The railroad tended to put the heavier FL9Ps on freight trains and reserve the P-12-42Ps for passenger trains. (A Very Very Very big thanks to PWeiser for making the original P-12-42 and FL9!)
One of the greatest engineering achievement built on the SMR was Bridgeway, a series of closely connected bridges which covered a particularly windy section of the Sequoia River. Here is a 1947 photo of a SMR E-1 pulling a train across Bridgeway taken by an adventurous back packer, with Mount Crimea just peaking out of the tall hill next to it. The Sequoia River is one of two rivers which are near the line, the other being the Crimea Creak, which is commonly refereed to as the Crimea River.
Here is an FL9P pulling a rather short train of gold ore cars with Mt. Crimea in the background. The photo is dated September 19th 1992. The gold mine would close just five days later, and the Sequoia Mining Railroad would immediately declare bankruptcy.
The Sequoia Scenic line would lay abandonded for over ten years, until 2003 when the land was bought by an eccentric billionaire railfan named Chris Lee. His plan was to operate the line as a Tourist train between Sequoia and Mount Seacole. Thus the Sequoia Scenic Railroad was born. Here is Ex-ATSF F7 330C "Spirit of Mount Seacole" and her sister F7b pulling a passanger train out of Freedom Point station, in the shadow of Mount Nightingale, one of 4 extinct stratovolcanos along the line. Note the Ex amtrak baggage car, which has yet to be repainted into SSR paint scheme. In the spring and summer the baggage car would carry passenger luggage to the resorts at Mount Seacole; In the winter they carried skis and snowboards, so that passangers could get off, put on their skis and immediately start down the slopes on the other side of the valley from the volcano.
SSR ex-sp SD40t-2 8310 the "Spirit of Mount Nightingale" delivers freight to the ski resorts at Mount Seacole, which can be seen looming in the background. originally the railroad had only bought one of these tunnel motors from the UP to work on MOW trains, however a contract with hotels and businesses in the area lead to the fledgling railroad buy two more. (a very big thanks to Mchawkman for making the original Sp SD40t-2)
From the Tracks of the SSR you can easily see the campus of UC Sequoia, which was establish in 1993, a year after the SMR closed. SSR Sd40t-2 number 8311 "North Highlander Spirit" was painted in UCS colors to comemorate the 20th aniversasy of the university founding. Here she is seen along side SD 1851 "Spirit of Sequoia" pulling the 2019 Winter Quarter UCS Graduation Special.
8311 has taken Ex-CSX U36B 1785 Spirit of Surilis Dome's spot behind Ex BN SD60 8301 "Spirit of Gold Crescent," still wearing her tiger stripe colors. 8301 would later be sent back to EMD to be rebuilt to SD59MX specification and repainted into Sequoia Scenic colors. The town of Gold Crescent was so named for the Crescent shaped formation of hills which envelope the town, and the for the gold which was discovered there in 1872. The Hills and a cinder cone in the center of the formation are all that's left of an extinct volcano, which in a final crescendo of an eruption several thousands years ago, blew it self apart in an explosion similar to Mount St. Helens. The area and near by Crescent forest is claimed to be haunted by Sasquatches, but the only unusually thing is the large amount of bear attacks which happen there, one of which lead to the end of logging operations is 1930. Gold Crescent is one of two calderas along the line, the second one being the one which Mount Nightingale now sits in.
Ex-Frisco USRA Mikado 4024 pulling an excursion, with Surilis Dome in the background. 4024 is one of four steam locomotives operated by the railroad. She and Ex SP MT-4 4350 are operated less than Fellow USRA Mikado Ex-Up 2497 and EX-sp P-10 2491, due to 4350's large size and 4024's nasty tendency to slip while underway.
On a clear day, from the summit of Mount Nightingale, you can see the entirety of the SSR. In the photo taken by and unknown hiker on date unknown, you can see the valley leading up to Mount Seacole, and the edge of the caldera which Mount Nightingale sits in.


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois reported an additional 43 deaths Sunday from COVID-19 and the largest one-day increase in coronavirus infections with more than 1,600, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker said even those numbers show signs that the state might be nearing the peak of the outbreak.
In a Chicago news conference which concluded his fourth straight week of daily briefings, Pritzker noted that the increase of 1,672 cases is in part because of increased testing.
Sunday’s count was the lowest in a week. He said the numbers show that people are abiding by social distancing and other preventive measures. Illinois now has 20,852 known cases of COVID-19, and 720 people have died because of its complications.


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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2010 Week 11 Hansard (Thursday, 21 October 2010) . . Page.. 4941 ..
Commissioner of Taxation that volunteer brigades do not meet the strict PBI criteria, Taxation Ruling (TR 2003/5) specifically mentions bush fire brigades and states “Search and rescue teams which consist of volunteers, and voluntary organisations such as bush fire brigades which have as their central purpose the provision of direct relief to persons in distress, may qualify as public benevolent institutions even where they are government sponsored. This will be so where they are not arms of government and subject to government control.”
(2) The ACT Rural Fire Service continues to be funded as part of the Emergency Services Agency within the Department of Justice and Community Safety.
(3) I do not intend to make representations to the Commissioner of Taxation about this matter. The Australian Taxation Office ruling clearly notes that where voluntary organisations such as bush fire brigades are subject to Government control that the PBI provisions do not apply. In addition, the Emergency Services Commissioner has advised that our Bushfire Volunteer Brigades would not benefit from PBI status as they are volunteers and as such are not remunerated for the work they carry out. Any provisions relating to PBI status would only apply to full time public servants.
Housing—affordability(Question No 1058)
Ms Bresnan asked the Chief Minister, upon notice, on 26 August 2010 (redirected to the Minister for Land and Property Services):
(1) What work is being done to ensure that the ACT Government Affordable Housing Action Plan remains evidence based.
(2) What are the ACT Government’s definitions of ‘affordable housing’ and ‘housing stress’ and what data does the ACT Government gather on an ongoing basis to monitor these measurements, at the median and at different percentile levels.
(3) Does the Government use gross income or disposable income when defining affordable housing and housing stress and, if gross is used, why is this used rather than disposable.
(4) What are the latest updates that the ACT Government has for the data and tables that were provided in the Affordable Housing Steering Group Report of 2007, most especially tables 2.2, 3.1, 3.2.
(5) Which housing groups, based on households income levels and income percentiles, are shown to still be suffering housing stress, and which groups are suffering increased housing stress.
(6) How do these households referred to in part (5) compare to households that earn the median income level.
Mr Stanhope: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1. The Affordable Housing Action Plan falls under the responsibility of the Department of Land and Property Services in consultation with the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services, and ACT Treasury. Regular consultation occurs between

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A Buyer's Guide To Sofas
Sofas, armchairs, beds, and garden furniture are all big purchases you want to get it correct first time. Here’s what to ask yourself before buying a sofa.
Which Sofa Style to Choose?
Choose your sofa to fit not only the style of your home but also the rest of the furniture in the room. Find out which style and shape to choose by answering these questions:
Want an up-to-date feel? Search for a modern sofa that has a low back, small armrests, and on-show metal or wooden legs, such as the Stark range.
After a more traditional finish? Scroll arms, deep cushions, a buttoned back, and decorative turned legs are all details to look for.
Unsure of which style to choose? Opt for a classic style which can sit happily in both modern and traditional rooms, such as the George collection.
If you have a large living room space and are a fan of the contemporary look, a modular sofa such as an L-shaped or long and lean sofa is a flexible buy that will see you through several house moves.
Working with a smaller living room? Opt for a compact sofa, such as our Portland two-seater with neat arms.
Not sure which size to get? Choosing one in proportion to the room’s size is important. So, don’t be tempted to squeeze a three-seater into a space more suited to a two-seater.
Trying Out Your Sofa
If you can, try out the sofa first. Look for signs of whether it's well-made. Your sofa should feel solid, its frame shouldn’t twist when you lean or push on it and, if two of you are sitting at once, it shouldn’t sag. Don’t be shy in the shop – sit down and try it out.
Buying on the internet is harder, but you can compare a sofa’s dimensions against your existing lounge furniture and find out what materials the sofa is made from to give you a good idea. And the sofas we offer at Out and Out are of excellent quality and built to last!
Find Out How the Sofa Is Made
High-end sofa frames are made from hardwoods, dowelled, glued, and screwed together. Individual coil springs might be hand-tied into the base and back. Mid-price versions use zigzag or serpentine springs. When it comes to the padding, quality modern sofas use wool, felt, hair or cotton wadding.
More affordable frames are possibly glued and stapled. Instead of springs, the cushions may be supported by webbing, and padding made of heat-resistant foam. Make sure your sofa fabrics follow the UK Fire Rated Standard; simply ask your retailer if the fabric is "UK Fire Rated" and they should know exactly what you mean, this will protect both you and others!
Soft Cushion Choices
Just as you pay for quality when it comes to the frame, cushion fillings range, from expensive to inexpensive too. Feather and down-filled cushions will be soft and welcoming, but when you get up, they'll need plumping. Cheaper foam is firm and supports your back, it’s good for a cushioned seat but will compact over the years. Combinations such as feather and polyester fibre, or fibre-wrapped foam are mid-priced and keep their shape better than feather cushions.
Which Upholstery Fabric to Pick?
Before you choose an upholstery colour or pattern, think about its longevity. If you are looking for a particular style, then choose a colour that will breathe life into your living area. You might want a particular design now, but you may not love it a few years when you have redecorated or moved to a new house. The best way around this is to buy a sofa in a colour that doesn’t date as much, such as grey. You can then combine your grey sofa with an accented side or coffee table that can be changed more cost-effectively.
Upholstery is created to be hardwearing. However, lighter colours will highlight any dirt much quicker than darker colours, so if you have young children, wipeable or washable covers are a sensible buy. Leather is also a practical material, as it comes in super-smooth versions as well as distressed, antiqued finishes for a unique look.
Fixed or Loose Covers?
Fixed covers look smart and formal. However, because the cover cannot be removed, ensure that it has been pre-treated with a stain-resistant coating. Loose sofa covers, if not well made, will have a more relaxed look, but most can be washed (although some must be dry-cleaned), which is vital for families and pet owners.
This, however, could potentially lead to fading, so make sure you wash the cover and cushions at the same time, or the sofa will begin to fade in different degrees. Remember, if you can buy a second set of loose covers, you can extend the life of your sofa.
Will the Sofa Fit?
You may have checked the sofa will fit into your living room, but have you checked whether you can get it in your house? Some sofas arrive in pieces to be assembled on site. Measure first and check when you order what will happen if you need to return your sofa. Most reputable companies will accept that sometimes the dimensions don't fit and will support you.
How Long Before My Sofa Arrives?
The Out and Out Sofa Range are available, in stock and will be shipped to you within 3-5 working days. If a sofa or armchair is not in stock you will be contacted to arrange the next available delivery date. It should rarely take longer than 8-10 weeks for any company to organise your new purchase!
Head to our sofa pages to see our full range.
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Physical Education Home Page
Welcome to the Miller Mustangs Physical Education Website!
We will be using this site to share information about our program and alert families to local activities in our area that offer the opportunity for physical activity and fun! Please use this site as a tool for you and your student to discuss the physical activity they are receiving in school as well as what they would like to be involved in outside of school!
I have been a P.E. teacher in the district for 14 years. I have taught at the elementary, middle school and high school levels during that time. I coached Varsity Volleyball for 5 seasons before beginning my family. I believe that the purpose of this class is to help students find activities that they enjoy participating in that will keep them healthy and active. I was a student in the Kingston School District and played Varsity Volleyball and Softball. I played volleyball in college and still continue to play. I also enjoy running and have developed fall and spring running programs for the students at Miller. I believe it is a great way to stay fit and enjoy running with my students and seeing their progress!
I have been a teacher in the district for 28 years. I have been a middle school teacher for the majority of my career. I have coached Varsity Basketball for 20 years and currently coach Varsity Golf. I formerly coached JV Baseball and all levels of Football. I believe the purpose of our program is to teach students to respect the importance of health and fitness through a healthy lifestyle. I personally enjoy watching current and former students compete in all sports offered in Kingston.
I have taught PE in the district for 4 years and this is my 3rd year at Miller Middle School. I first began coaching for the district in 2013, and currently coach JV soccer and Varsity Lacrosse. I am a fitness Enthusiast and personal trainer outside of school and enjoy incorporating many of these elements into the classroom. I feel the importance of this program is to introduce students to a variety of physical activities, help them identify activities available to them in the community and develop the necessary skills to live a a physically active and rewarding lifestyle.

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Neighborhood: 161-green Cove Springs, St Johns River Shore
Green Cove Springs is a new destination in North Florida, soon to be accessible to the world by way of the new ''Outer Beltway Expressway'' a few miles north of this Riverfront location. This property contains a mixture of uplands, along the road, and wetlands along the river. The ''Residential Rural'' land use designation allows 1 residence to the 5 acres. There is potential for multiple homes or a family compound. There is approximately 1200' along the river in a pristine environment. Road frontage is +or - 560' along the scenic river road of CR 209. See ''Documents'' for County Tax Map. Wetland study in the ''Documents''

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If you are considering getting married in Latvia, then you definitely must know that marriage in this country is definitely not as prevalent as you may think. This country houses a unique tradition and tradition. Here are a few facts about Latvian marriage. The country is very conservative with regards to marriages. Girls in Latvia will be traditionally not so competitive and don’t look for a man that will be able to contend with them.
The bride-to-be is the most important person in the relationship. In Latvia, the groom’s family is very important. Besides the husband, the bride’s family is also very essential. In many European countries, the bride is the central part of the spouse and children. Therefore , it has the crucial to make sure your spouse is completely dedicated to her marital life and does not own any other charming interests. The groom’s is also very important.
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Should you be looking to get married in Latvia, consider this suggestions: If you’re serious about your marriage, don’t underestimate how much Latvian women like gifts. Of course, they have a very romantic idea of romance and are also looking for a excellent gentleman. In addition to gifts and flowers, Latvian females enjoy activities and outdoor activities, including handbags. In Latvia, a bride’s bridal bridal bouquet will be stored by her maid, or ‘liga’, for the first anniversary of wedding ceremony.
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Before choosing a Latvian female, you should know what she likes in a man. Most Latvian women are incredibly traditional in their morals and just like a man who also values the marriage. During the past, a bride may have had multiple affairs ahead of, and the woman may have them in the same romantic relationship. However , the Latvian woman would https://latvian-women.net/ experience preferred a male who was completely committed and did not have any other romantic interests.


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October 3, 2016–The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council has submitted to the FCC a position paper warning against converting 700 megahertz band narrowband spectrum to broadband use.
“NPSTC understands that some jurisdictions have expressed potential interest in converting the 700 MHz narrowband spectrum to broadband use. Doing so would result in a mix of narrowband and broadband operations across different jurisdictions in the same block of 700 MHz band spectrum,” according to the federation. “Based on information currently available, NPSTC recommends against mixing broadband and narrowband operations in the same spectrum, as doing so can negatively impact both public safety communications reliability and interoperability.
“Based on recommendations from the public safety community and direction from Congress, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules for the 700 MHz spectrum that provide the opportunity for both reliable broadband and narrowband operations with nationwide interoperability in each set of operations,” the paper added. “Although Section 6102 of Public Law 112-96 provides that the FCC may allow flexible use of the narrowband spectrum, it does not require the FCC to do so. Furthermore, for interoperability, the FCC designated Project 25 (P25) as the technology required for narrowband interoperability channels and Long Term Evolution (LTE) as the technology for broadband operations.” – Paul Kirby, email@example.com


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Researchers uncover earliest tobacco use in the Pacific Northwest
(Phys.org)—Native American hunter-gatherers living more than a thousand years ago in what is now northwestern California ate salmon, acorns and other foods, and now we know they also smoked tobacco—the earliest known usage in the Pacific Northwest, according to a new University of California, Davis, study.
"The study demonstrates that tobacco smoking was part of the northwestern California culture very early ... shortly after the earliest documented Pacific Northwest Coast plank house villages," said the study, published in the 限外令大幅放宽的另一面：境内房地产投资退潮.
Testing organic residues extracted from pipes, researchers from the UC Davis Department of Anthropology and the Fiehn Metabolomics Laboratory of the UC Davis Genome Center confirmed tobacco was smoked, and likely grown in the region, by at least A.D. 860.
Perhaps more importantly, the researchers say that additional studies may help them better understand the origins of nicotine addiction and the human management, geographic range extension and cultivation of tobacco. Indeed, as part of a second study, the authors have recently detected nicotine in ancient pipes from an 800-year-old site in the modern city of Pleasanton, Calif.
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1. What big brother is eating isn’t noodles, but loneliness.
Apple CEO Tim Cook
“中国政府将GDP增长目标设定为7.5%，并努力将通胀保持在可控水平，很令人欣慰。这不仅会保持中国经济的繁荣，还将促进地区经济和全球经济的发展，印尼也将从中受益。”Imron Cotan, Indonesian ambassador to China
Prior to this recent testing, which used sensitive gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, researchers were unsure of the historical use of tobacco on the Pacific Northwest Coast. It was unclear, for example, whether European traders had brought tobacco to the area much later, or if some other plant had been smoked in the pipes, Tushingham said.
Will Smith had a very successful career in the late 80s and early 90s as the second half of rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. But in spite of his financial success, Smith did not manage his money well. It's a pretty classic tale, really. New fame, lots of money, no future plans, and lots of fancy toys added up to a lot of overspending. This lack of oversight and fiscal irresponsibility landed him on the brink of bankruptcy. He owed the government back taxes that he had not paid.
"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. ('MGM') today announced that the secured lenders voting in the Company's solicitation process have overwhelmingly approved its proposed plan of reorganization ('Plan'). MGM will now move expeditiously to implement that Plan, which will dramatically reduce its debt load and put the Company in a strong position to execute its business strategy. MGM is appreciative of the lenders' support."
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A fourth terminal has just been completed and is due to open in the second half of 2017.
英国大选就是个教训。民调也不过是戛纳的“外卖餐点”：预测是傻瓜才干的事。一整周，坊间盛传托德?海因斯的女同性恋恋爱故事《卡罗尔》将斩获金棕榈最佳影片奖，或者拉斯洛?杰莱斯László Nemes 处女作《索尔的儿子》Son of Saul将折桂。最后几天，共识则是来自台湾的导演侯孝贤（Hou Hsiao-Hsien）指导的《刺客聂隐娘》（The Assassin）将问鼎大奖。且据英国博彩分析，《龙虾》是个难缠的对手。但是，最终宣布雅克?欧迪亚Jacques Audiard's 《流浪的迪潘》Dheepan获奖时，大家一致惊讶表示：“真的吗？”所有的评论员、影评人小组、内部八卦、数据统计、上帝都知道，只是少有人提及罢了。好吧，这就是生活。
23% of wealthy Chinese women work in real estate and 18% of them are involved in finance and investment, followed by manufacturing accounting for 14%.
In this Jan. 7, 1997, file photo, Steve Jobs, chief executive of Pixar, speaks at the MacWorld trade show in San Francisco.
That Teach First was able to overcome such conditioning is testament to the power of a scheme that has become both a rival to UK private sector recruiters and a finishing school for them.
The image of a smooth-talking, chain-smoking and sexist James Bond may be a thing of the past as the latest 007 novel gives him a politically-correct makeover.
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Volume 14, Number 5
You may know--especially if you're a Giants fan--that weekend Caltrain service has been suspended for the next 22 months so that the tracks can be upgraded.
The reason for the construction is something new: "Baby Bullet" or Express Service trains. These trains will travel from San Jose to San Francisco in under 55 minutes with only 4 to 6 intermediate stops. Along the way they will have to pass slower trains, and one of the construction project's main goals is to create several passing tracks. Limited operation will begin next year, and full operation is planned for Summer 2004 when up to 17 trains a day will run on weekdays.
Imagine being able to get to San Francisco in 40 minutes, to SFO in 30 minutes with no parking hassles, or to downtown San Jose in 12 minutes during commute hours! When these dreams come true, Old Mountain View will be an even more desirable place to live and work.
But Baby Bullet trains won't stop in Mountain View unless local residents and businesses get involved. We need to let Caltrain officials know that we deserve to be one of the stops. Millbrae has been chosen as an Express station because of its connection to BART, but the other stations haven't yet been selected.
We are likely to find ourselves in a head to head, winner take all competition with Palo Alto to be the northern Santa Clara County stop. Palo Alto has several advantages: more riders board there, it has more political influence, and its residents may spend more for lobbying if it comes to that.
While Palo Alto has the second-most boardings after San Francisco, we're number three -- ahead of even San Jose! That's a big deal, and is one of the keys to being selected. Our other big advantage is our connection to the Light Rail system. We're one of only two stations where Caltrain and Light Rail currently connect.
Our city won a similar battle in the late 1980's when the Light Rail line was being planned. It seemed certain that it would terminate in downtown Sunnyvale, but we prevailed thanks to a strong lobbying campaign by residents and elected officials, plus $15 million pledged by the City Council to fund part of the construction.
The battle for high-speed Express Service will be much more important than the fight for low-speed light rail. Better train service can help revive our city's economy by making office buildings that now stand empty more attractive to new businesses. When the economy revives and the freeways become completely jammed again, having the Express Service stop here will be a big plus for Mountain View.
What you can do
A sample letter is on OMVNA's web site at http://www.omvna.org/jpb-letter.rtf
(2) Let City Council members know you want them and City staff to lobby hard for us to be chosen.
(3) When public hearings on this topic are held, attend and speak up for Mountain View.
Our city is celebrating its centennial this year. Originally founded near the intersection of El Camino and Hwy. 237, the town moved to Castro St. in the 1860's to be closer to the new railroad. What better hundredth birthday present could we give our hometown than to make sure that rail service continues to be an essential part of its future?
While driving down El Camino Real past Old Mountain View you may be surprised to see a charming Mission Revival Bungalow tucked between tilt-up commercial buildings and fast food depots. The Molinari family, Italian immigrants, built the house at 1098 West El Camino Real in 1924.
The Mission Revival style was popular in Mountain View in the 1920s. Examples of this style include the Masonic Lodge, Saint Joseph's Church and the old Mountain View High School. The Molinari House on El Camino though, with its porches, custom windows, woodwork and tilework, is an ornate example of this style for the city.
The lot beneath the Molinari House is currently for sale. With the commercial zoning of the lot, it will surely be bulldozed and replaced with a commercial structure. The house is in reasonable shape, and could be relocated without too much trouble. Several people have voiced interest in moving the house to a lot in Old Mountain View and restoring it there.
If you know of a suitable lot for sale, either vacant or with a replaceable and less charming house on it, please e-mail the Mountain View Preservation Alliance (MVPA) via firstname.lastname@example.org, or visit the website at
The next meeting of the MVPA will be Saturday, July 27, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 575 Oak Street, near Eagle Park. Please contact Jean McCloskey if you wish to attend and discuss this relocation issue.
The hot topic downtown these days is "the ordinance". The theme of my attempted summary here is that there are, not surprisingly, many more than two sides to consider.
To start, some things that I am convinced are concrete facts.
1. By the time you read this, there will have been a "second reading" July 9 before the City Council, and possibly passage, of an ordinance that goes into effect December 31, 2002, unless a counter-ordinance should be introduced and passed before then.
2. The title is: "Review of Land Use Changes in the Downtown Precise Plan Area". That defines the legal and geographic purview of the ordinance, along with the specification that additions under 5000 square feet are to be covered for the first time.
3. It pertains only to the implementation of City Code that is already in effect; it does not introduce any new criteria.
4. It might therefore be viewed as a "speed-up" ordinance, a mechanism for starting a discussion on compliance before it might otherwise start. (There are currently inadequate resources for code enforcement, though this is being worked on.)
5. The ordinance will work like this: depending on the degree and type of land use change contemplated, approval is made contingent on various levels of review. In most cases, a formal permit process will not be required. The "level of review", tiered according to the type of application, correlates with what code items must be satisfied at that level.
6. The wording and provisions of the ordinance are a great improvement over initial drafts several months ago.
Some of the angles:
1. Enormous public and private investment in the downtown area has generated pressure for other changes, which some feel will improve the payback (by attracting customers from both Mountain View and environs) as well as get us something more like a full-service shopping environment for downtown residents and employees.
2. Not all of the requested changes require expense on the part of business owners. Not all of them pertain to code violations. For those that do, the violations run the gamut. Not all of them will ever come to the fore unless there's a change of use. All of these "ifs" have made discussion difficult.
3. Discussion is also clouded by disagreements on personal aesthetic criteria, and some confusion as to what City Code does or doesn't say on the subject, despite the precision of the Down-town Precise Plan.
4. It is however clear that some types of proposed changes at whatever point they might kick in are intrinsically a hard sell for some downtown business owners. They have observed that even the more spiffy businesses are hard-pressed in the current economic environment. They feel that many building improvements, which they would need to make in conjunction with City monetary contributions, will ultimately provide the most payback for the building owners, not for their businesses. This factor, in combination with current severe economic pressures, may go far in explaining the wide gap in priorities between some business owners and some Councilmembers, and how we have gotten to where we are now.
5. They have suggested that it would be very helpful for the City to do more outreach to downtown property owners to get them to contribute more to building maintenance and improvements.
6. They feel that uneven enforcement of ordinances already on the books has been unfair to several subsets of the community as a whole (both those who have been "enforced" and those who haven't), and has therefore not improved relations between the City government and the business community. They are asking for more help from the City with enforcement of its own ordinances, in conjunction with the "peer education" activities that members of the Central Business Association are now engaged in, and have committed to devote themselves to assiduously during the six months before this ordinance goes into effect.
Come to the second meeting of the Old Mountain View Restoration Club. Bring questions about home repair and restoration work you intend to take on as well as experiences we can learn from. Our first meeting covered a lot of ground, including sanding your floor, finding a good roofer, laying brick and heritage landscaping.
The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 15, at 7 p.m. at the home of Alison Hicks at 602 Church Street. We will take a walk through this 1914 shingle Bungalow, with interior woodwork by a local miller. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to email@example.com
On June 27 the Mountain View Council Neighborhoods Committee awarded OMVNA a $1,500 grant to add an old house element to its web site. This year the Council Neighborhoods Committee encouraged projects with a Centennial theme. Our project was granted funds because of its preservation and neighborhood beautification focus.
The new pages will provide resources to assist people restoring homes in or near Old Mountain View. Resources will include local and hard-to-find old house suppliers, craftspeople, contractors, books, articles, budgeting information, web links and much more. Hopefully the site will help us all go to Home Depot a little less and patronize local suppliers and craftspeople a little more. If you have home restoration information you would like to add to the web pages please contact firstname.lastname@example.org.
Estamos buscando a voluntarios multilingües de Español y Ingles para ayudar a asegurar a familias de habla hispana somos listos también para las emergencias. Sabemos esto somos importantes, y le apreciaríamos que llama para ofrecer ayuda. Hemos encontrado los ma-teriales disponibles en Español (en el WWW), pero estaríamos muy in-teresados en voluntarios de habla hispana ayudar a coordinar y a traducir algunos materiales. Muchos gracias.
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Thanks to everyone who voted on the title for the new G. Love record. After tallying the votes Superhero Brother came out on top and will be the title of G. Love’s 10th full length release! What a trip…Superhero Brother will hit the streets on June 24th, 2008. The album features hits like “Peace, Love and Happiness”, “Wiggle Worm”, “Who’s got the Weed”, “Communication” and of course “Superhero Brother”. G. Love will shoot the video for the single in LA in the next few weeks.
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Confidence in UK housing stuck at lowest levels for five years
Confidence in UK house prices remains at the lowest levels seen since 2013, according to the latest Halifax Housing Market Confidence Tracker.
- Half (50%) expect house prices to rise, down from 58% a year ago
- Despite November Base Rate rise, fewer mortgage holders now concerned by potential rate increases than six months ago
- Deposits and job security remain the main barriers to buying a home
The survey, which tracks House Price Optimism (HPO) – consumer sentiment on whether average house prices will be higher or lower in a year’s time – has failed to break through the 2013 score despite climbing three points from October 2017 to +33.
Half of those surveyed expect house prices to rise over the next year, the same as autumn 2017 and remaining at the lowest level since April 2013 (45%). However, fewer people are now negative about the housing market, with 17% predicting a fall in prices over the next year, down from 20% six months ago, with 26% expecting prices to stay flat.
Base Rate increases not a major concern for mortgage holders
Less than a third of existing mortgage borrowers (29%) are concerned about the possibility of rising interest rates affecting their ability to meet their monthly repayments. This has fallen from 42% in 2014 and, despite the base rate increase in November 2017, compares with 36% expressing concern about affordability six months ago.
On being asked how much monthly mortgage payments would have to increase by before they would struggle to meet them, almost half (47%) said above £150 or that they would face no difficulties. Only 5% felt that an increase of £24 or less a month would be an issue, with a quarter point increase on the average mortgage (£156,000) equating to around a £17 rise in average monthly payment.
Similarly, interest rates are not considered a major obstacle by those surveyed when it comes to buying a home. Instead, the ability to raise a deposit continues to be the main issue buyers face, followed by concerns around job security and rising property prices.
Russell Galley, Halifax Managing Director, said:
“With mortgages the most affordable they have been in a decade, it is perhaps unsurprising that a proportion of people remain unconcerned by the prospects of a base rate rise. This research suggests that for the majority of mortgage holders, there would need to be multiple rate increases before the affordability of their repayments becomes an issue.
“Housing market optimism remains at a five year low and this echoes the subdued house price performance and activity levels we have seen since the end of last year, albeit set against a positive outlook for the majority who believe house prices will increase over the next 12 months. Indeed, it’s encouraging to see fewer people now predicting a fall in house prices compared with six months ago. Overall, we still expect house prices to rise in line with our forecasts for the rest of the year.”
Prospects for the economy considered gloomy
Levels of confidence in the housing market come against a backdrop of recent public concerns around the health of the UK economy. The Economic Optimism Index, a separate survey by Ipsos MORI, has the balance of people who believe that Britain’s general economic conditions will improve over the next 12 months at -32 in March 2018, down one point from six months ago (-31). While the labour market has remained robust, the unemployment rate is at a 42-year low and employment rose by a further 55,000 in the three months to February, household finances have been under pressure with inflation outstripping wage growth for most of the last year.
Baby Boomers and Midlanders most confident
When it comes to the balance of people who think the next 12 months would be a good time to buy or sell, those living in the Midlands are more positive than the rest of the country. Scots are the next most optimistic around buying (+24), whilst those in the South of England are evenly split (0).
Those under-25 are the only age group with a negative buying outlook (-14), compared with +24 among 55-64 year olds.
Across the country, selling sentiment is up by five points to +11, with both Wales (+11) and Scotland (+8) moving to a positive outlook. Only Londoners (-10) now believe that the next 12 months would not be a good time to sell a property.
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David Marks – Beach Boy Through-and-Through
The first part is the Beach Boy part – from David’s early association and friendship with the Wilson family to his “departure” from the famed California iconic group. A lot is packed into David’s brief stint with the Beach Boys, from his somewhat reluctant invitation to replace Al Jardine, up through his clash a few years later with the Wilson Clan manager, Murry Wilson.
Seems the intention of the book first and foremost is to convincing establish that David was:
- A true founding member of the group
- An accomplished guitarist (if not the most accomplished of the group)
- A stylist of the patented “Beach Boy Sound” via his Fender Stratocaster
- A tested member of the group in both the studio and on the road
- David was promptly written out of the Beach Boy history until now (actually until 2008 when this book was published)
The account begins by establishing David’s relationship with the various members of the Wilson’s. David and family resided directly across the street from the Wilson’s who lived in the California community of Hawthorne. The street they resided on was a border for the neighboring community of Englewood, and thus, while the Wilson’s attended Hawthorne High School, David would be enrolled in Englewood High.
Beyond living in such close proximity to Brian Wilson, another early influence on David was a friend of his cousin, young musician John Maus. John, along with his sister, had experienced some local chart success recording as “John and Judy”, being promoted by their mother Regina, who also composed tracks for the duo.
John Maus would later become a member of The Walker Brothers – Judy was his sister and composer Regina Maus was their mother. Early on, Maus mentored David Marks, who was captivated by the Sunburst Fender Stratocaster which Maus employed. Several informal music lessons would follow for David with Maus.
Judy, John and David made their way to American Recorders Studio in the L.A. area and cut a Marks’ composition titled “China Sea”. Marks proudly returned home with an acetate in hand of his first recording. Maus lent David his Stratocaster for the session and back the young Marks (11 years-old at the time), on rhythm guitar.
The Beach Boys Enter the Studio
So the young Marks would befriend his across-the-street neighbors – Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson – Both David and Carl would take guitar lessons from John Maus, both taking big strides toward landing that great Beach Boy sound so prevalent on the early Beach Boy hits. David spent much time casually playing with the Wilson’s in their home and around the neighborhood. So when the time came for the boys to enter the recording studio on behalf of the Candix Records, David was surprised when he was not invited to tag along. Instead, neighbor and high school classmate, Al Jardine would join the brothers along with cousin Mike Love (calling themselves “The Pendeltones) to record two tracks “Surfin” and “Lua”. The group – now calling themselves “The Beach Boys”, would be pleasantly encouraged when the single entered the Billboard Charts in early 1962 – peaking at number 75. (The two tracks were initially released on Candix 331 (Nov ’61) followed by the very hard to find and very valuable “X” label 301 (Dec ’61), before again being released on Candix 301 – numerically a little bit strange – in January, 1962 – The “331” release is credited as being the charting version on Billboard).
Jardine was a folkie at heart and didn’t place much stock in casting his lot with a surfing band, and so in short order, he turned his attention elsewhere and Marks landed firmly in the classic Beach Boy line-up.
Shown below- 1st Issue Promotional label 301 Candix followed by the commercial 1st issue – Next the “X” label #301 – 2nd issue and finally by the third issue Candix 331 – the single which charted.
After “Surfin'” the Beach Boys settled in quite nicely and launched their fantastic career with the classic hits. David Marks was firmly on board for the first three long plays, over 100 public appearances, and serving as a more-than-proficient guitarist with his surfin’ Stratocaster in hand.
The Last Wave
The end as a Beach Boy came during a road trip in the Midwest United States. The Beach Boys had been traveling on an extended tour without the guidance of Murry Wilson who remained in California for business reasons. The boys were not behaving so well to say the least, to the point where Murry was forced to fly in to join them – fire the acting road manager, and then launch an admonishing verbal assault to the band but directing a focused attach on the 15 year-old David who Murry had never been fond of.
From Jon Stebbins account: David took the assault up to appoint before finally bursting out with “‘We’ve been out here busting our butts for a month and a half!’ he shouted. “We’re making you rich. Don’t we get any credit for that?’ Murry replied in a superior tone, ‘You broke all the all the rules, my boy. You disrespected me, Andree (his wife) and your parents. You boys should all be ashamed. I set the rules, David. If you don’t like them you are welcome to leave.’ And if was at that point that David fired back the words that would change Beach Boys history: ‘OK, I quit.'”
For all practical purposes, this was the end. Marks held on for a few more months, some additional appearances, but it was over. The “Little Deuce Coupe” album was the next project. David had worked with the group on several of the tracks and was pictured on the back of the jacket. After that, he simply “vanished” from the Beach Boys, and their following would see a new face on future LP jackets and single picture sleeves. In February of 1964, the Beach Boys’ “Fun, Fun, Fun” single picture sleeve, followed by their 4th LP “Shut Down Volume 2” would both feature the “new” reluctant Beach Boy – Al Jardine.
Al Jardine – Like He Never Left
I was always very curious as to what happened to the “mystery Beach Boy”. No internet in 1963, no access to trade publications, no magazine articles – just simply “Al Jardine” out of nowhere. As of September of 1963, David was on his own. His contract with the Beach Boys would provide royalties for several years but not a fortune, and eventually he would be nudged altogether from Beach Boy earnings – missing out on what has been estimated to have been several million dollars.
David Marks – The “Lost” Beach Boy – Part 2
As is the case with seemingly every rock and roll biography, David’s tails off into a dismal journey of poor decisions, alcohol and drug abuse, broken relationships, lots of car crashes and so it goes.
But in 2016 David is still standing, having gained what appears to be a state of sobriety, a reconciliation of sorts with members of the Beach Boys (he never was really at war with anyone other than father Murry Wilson), and a coming to terms with his place in the history of rock and roll.
The book is worth the time. For me it was enlightening and entertaining to gain another inside view of America’s band, one not so much centered on the Brian Wilson saga. There are many tales shared here that are off the usual Beach Boy beatin’ path that – for me – was enough reason to read on to the end.
David’s Post Beach Boy Journey
Sifting through the pages devoted to the Marks’ set-backs, I have extracted the following information which relates to his on-again, off-again sojourn through a life in rock and roll.
After David’s departure from the Beach Boy family, which didn’t occur on a single clean-break date in time, he found his way to join a close friend, drummer Mark Groseclose, in forming a band in early 1964 known briefly as The Jaguars before utilizing some of David’s Beach Boy fame, becoming The Marksmen.
David Marks – lead guitar
Mark Groseclose – drums
Gene Fetko – rhythm guitar
Ed Gauntt – rhythm guitar
Bill Trenkle – bass guitar
Denny Murry – rhythm guitar (replaces Gauntt in August, 1964)
Greg Jones – vocals (joins briefly in 1965 before the break-up of the band)
Through recording contacts the group came to the attention of A&M Records and became the label’s first rock and roll act to record. The group recorded four tracks for A&M, one being “The Sheriff of Nothingham” a track which was vocally backed by a ‘Beach Boy Family’ female ensemble (included Brian Wilson’s wife – Marilyn) The Honeys.
“Sheriff” didn’t make it’s way onto vinyl until the year 2003 when it was released as a “garage classic” on the Sundazed label. “Cruisin” and “Kustom Kar Show” were released on A&M 730 with promotional and commercial stampings making their way to the marketplace.
David had presented “Cruisin” to Brian Wilson while still a member of the Beach Boys, but the composition failed to make it onto the Capitol label.
The two tracks failed to attract any airplay nearly anywhere, which David’s biographer attribute mainly to the British Invasion which hit at the same time.
The Raiders Beckon
In February of 1964, during David’s stint as a Marksman, he received a phone call from Paul Revere Dick, the “Paul Revere” of the band out of Boise, Idaho. David was invited to join the lineup but politely declined, sure that he was making his own way and also had difficulty picturing himself parading on-stage in Colonial-Era patriot garb.
In March of the same year the Marksmen would record two additional tracks for A&M, “Do You Know What Lovers Say” backed with “Food Fair”. Biographer Stebbins compares “Food Fair” to future Mother’s of Invention compositions, placing it “ahead of it’s time”.
In early 1964, a song co-composed by Marks and bandmate Groseclose, “Blue Roses” finds it’s way onto the “B” side of blues singer Ramona King’s minor hit “You Say Pretty Words”, via The Marksmen’s brief association with Warner Bros.
No Sunrays For Marks (sort of)
Oddly, David was also contacted during this time period by Wilson papa Murry to be recruited (with the Marksmen) for a ‘Beach Boy sound-alike’ ensemble to become “The Sunrays”. Again David declined the offer for whatever reasons but one would have to think that his recent discord with the senior Wilson would have been reason enough.
But then, oddly, in the Spring of 1965, David agrees to play guitar on a Sunrays’ session for two tracks, “Out of Gas” and “Car Party”. Future part-time Beach Boy, session man, and hugely popular in-his-own-right musician Glen Campbell joined in on the same session with David.
Onto The Band With No Name
David’s next stop was in joining a group called “The Band with No Name” in late 1965 again with his pal Mark Groseclose. They were joined by guitarist Eddie Haddad, Richard Faith on piano and an additional guitarist, Larry Puckett. Marks didn’t stay on for long, departing in early 1966.
“The Band with No Name” would be signed by Mike Curb to Tower Records and appear in a teen genre flick called “Thunder Alley” in 1967 performing the film title song. “Thunder Alley” starred (who else?) Fabian and Annette.
Warren “Lyme” Zevon & the Flies
During the Summer of 1966 David would hang out with another California band, “The Everpresent Fullness” but didn’t latch on permanently with them. It was during this time period that he would make the acquaintance of the male singer in a duo called “Lyme & Cybelle”, a singer who would go on to use his own name and obtain composing and performing notoriety, Warren Zevon. Marks and Zevon would maintain a friendship for several years until it was interrupted by a personal misunderstanding.
The two formed a very short-lived band called “The Flies” in the Summer of 1966 with guitarist Glen Crocker. Zevon was beginning to establish composing credits of sort at this time writing a few “B” sides for The Turtles. David relates another “close call” with fame, telling of Turtle lead vocalist Mark Volman frantically calling him one evening pleading for him to come into the group quickly due to Howard Kaylan abruptly quitting The Turtles.
This seems a little strange to me since Kaylan was a premier vocalist and David was not known at all for his vocal skills. Before David could even pack a bag, Mark made a second phone call saying ‘never mind’, Kaylan was back in the fold.
“The Flies” break up nearly as quickly as they formed, not recording or performing much, other than a brief stint in Hollywood
The Tender Trap & Shooting The Moon
David’s next stop along the way was in 1967 was joining Terry Hand from “The Everpresent Fullness (drums), Garrett Moore on keyboards and future Byrd John York on bass in a group called “The Tender Trap”. Again, no recording sessions, and the foursome quickly dissolved.
David’s previous association with Mike Curb led to his next musical adventure, one which would perhaps become his most creative endeavor during his up again – down again journey.
The lineup this time would be David on guitar, Matt Moore from “Mathew Moore Plus Four” on keyboards, Larry Brown on drums and working as a recording engineer for the group and Andrew Bennett on bass. Matt Moore had already released several singles on various labels in the mid 1960’s, working with his producer/composer brother Daniel Moore. Daniel would go on to pen the hits “Shambala” for Three Dog Night and “My Maria”, “The River of Love” who also charted with “Shambala” but not nearly as highly charted as the Three Dog Night version for B.W. Stevenson in the 1970’s.
It is with the output of The Moon that biographer Stebbins is most elated: “(the album Without Earth) was filled with wondrous treasures of psychedelic pop and is simply one of the most underrated works of its time. Larry Brown’s gorgeous production is filled with layers of invention. Lush voices, inventively played instruments, flourishes of tape manipulation and percussive effects and sophisticated accents fill The Moon’s sound palette with wonderful results.”
And further, “Without Earth stood tall amid the psychedelic pop class of 1967 and 1968. In it’s own way, it held up well to The Beatles, Stones, Monkees, Zombies and Pink Floyd releases during the same period.” But what The Moon sadly did lack was any chart success at all, with no appearance by the long play or the singles on the nation’s charts.
The band “Colours” was another American group who marketed to the British Invasion genre both in appearance, spelling of the band name an in their own words “They spell it the English way, and for a jolly good reason. Colours have the crystalline sharpness of the Beatles before they turned acid.”
Marks joined up with Colours for their second long play on Dot Records. Two of the band members, Gary Montgomery and John Dalton had written a couple of The Moon’s tracks on which Marks had taken the lead vocals. Danny Moore also had production involvement with Colours and a former short term Moon band member, David Jackson would join for a time furthering the Moon-Colours connection. Marks nor any of the band members are cited on the second LP jacket which was titled “Atmosphere”. Like David’s other ventures, Colours (though highly acclaimed today) failed to gain any airplay or chart action. On-line band biographies do not make mention of Marks’ participation with the group.
Bumped by Dr. John and Clapton
Colours broke up in 1969 and so David was once again searching for a platform. In late 1969 Marks joined up with Delaney and Bonnie more or less as a fill-in guitarist. Thinking he may have landed a solid gig, he first received a call from Delaney telling him that Dr. John would be handling guitar on the next appearance – services not needed – followed by another call that Eric Clapton was on hand – services terminated.
Marks landed some session work (as he often did throughout his career) with Denny Brooks, Buzz Clifford (who was a long-time friend), Michael McGinnis (of McGinnis-Flint) and others. He worked closely with a group of session men that included Jim Keltner (drums), Carl Radle and associates Danny Moore and Gary Montgomery from Colours.
Dirty Dog Days – Mundane – and Beyond
In late 1969 David would find himself working with a combo called “The Dirty Dog Blues Band” along with Glen Crocker (piano), Richard Crooks (drums) and Robert Watson (bass). The combo did some studio work on a session were backed by The Raelettes backing vocal group for Ray Charles. This work went unreleased.
David seemed to work through so many groups and temporary assemblies of musicians. In late 1972 he would be part of a Tulsa group calling themselves “Mundane Willis”. The members were all former acquaintances of David’s including Buzz Clifford, Gary Montgomery and former 1960’s Carp band leader and future actor Gary Busey – an accomplished drummer. His early 1970’s sessions joined him up with so many – Glen Clark (Byrds), Don Preston (Don Preston & The South), Stanley Hightower, as well as past band mates Skip and Terry Hand. In time Marks would come to peace within himself, successfully raising a daughter and finally coming to terms with his first band, The Beach Boys. His famous neighbors entered the Hall in 1988, David being omitted from the official induction.
But when they reunited in 2012 for a reunion tour, joining Mike Love, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson and Bruce Johnston, was the surfin’ Stratocaster guitarist from across the street in Hawthorne/Englewood, California – David Marks.


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The doctrine of extinguishment is a particularly concerning area of native title law that is unquestionably deserving of more critical attention. Extinguishment is one of the key racially discriminatory aspects of native title. Specifically, the circumstances prescribed by the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (‘the Act’) in which the extinguishment of native title may be disregarded are among the few attempts to develop a more just legal framework for the recognition and protection of native title; though they remain far too limited in scope.
In this submission to the Attorney-General's Department, AIATSIS raises two key points. Firstly, despite the benefit that would be derived from the inclusion of this provision in the Act, a significant impediment still exists in s 47C(1)(c)(ii), which makes the operation of the provision optional. The provision should apply to all claims over areas of the relevant class. Secondly, this reform should be extended to all Crown land.

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Whatever you do, don’t call the Sway an electric version of the Piaggio MP3. While it’s true the Sway does have two forward wheels and one trailing behind, the similarities end there. Oh, and unlike the MP3, the Sway is still in Beta testing. Born from the minds of yet another Silicon Valley startup, the […]
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Think back to your motorcycle safety class or the day you took your license exam. Remember the swerve drills they had you do? If you’ve ever wondered what the importance of that drill is all about, watch the video below.
As we can see, the rider of this cruiser is humming along, with a passenger riding pillion, when the unexpected happens. Whether through instinct, skill, luck, or some combination of the three, both rider and passenger (who, granted, aren’t wearing much gear besides a helmet and gloves) come through, unscathed, from what could have definitely been a fatal accident.


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Roxie! Special girl seeking a special owner. Roxie is 2 years old and was surrendered due to eviction. She came in very scared and shut down, taking us several weeks to gain her trust and build a relationship. She now loves the staff and has a lot of fun with them and her dog friends. She has stranger danger and needs a patient person to take that time to let her build a relationship before trying to handle/pet/touch her. Once she knows you she is very easy to handle and is super loving. She is not confrontational when she sees strangers on walks but will avoid and might even bolt away from something that scares her. She is housetrained. Her prior owner said she likes dogs and has lived with dogs prior. The only thing she struggles with around dogs is sharing attention with them from her person. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
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Floats pass by behind an American flag on Northern Boulevard. The New York City skyline makes a nice backdrop.
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This little boy sports Ecuadorian colors as he looks on at the parade.
Councilman Peter Vallone greets his constituents.
A group of Ecuadorian men wave their hands and flags to show their pride. Thousands of people showed up to celebrate Ecuador’s independence from Spain.
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The 1997 album of catchy psychedelic heavy rock from Anathema's Daniel Cavanagh & Trouble's Eric Wagner - on vinyl for the first time Lid was a project formed in the latter half of the 1990's by Daniel Cavanagh of UK greats Anathema, along with legendary vocalist Eric Wagner from US doom metal greats Trouble. Joining the 2 were Timothy and Tommy Reeves on bass and drums respectively. The fruits of this union emerged in 1997 with the classic sole album, 'In the Mushroom', combining the heavier rocking & melodic traits of both acts plus an element of psychedelia. Along with what could be termed stoner rock parts, there was also a notable Beatles-eque quality to some of the compositions. This release incidentally even includes a stellar cover of the Beatles classic, 'Don't Let me Down', joining the cover of The Monkees' 'Randy Scouse Git'. All in all, the album is a great ride full of hooks and uplifting classic rock anthems. 'In the Mushroom' was produced by Eric Wagner, along with Vincent Wojno (having previously worked with Eric with Trouble). The album was mixed at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CA. This edition of 'In the Mushroom' comes on 180gm heavyweight vinyl and sees the album presented on the format for the very first time.
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Roberta Moore the leader of the racist English Defence League’s Jewish division played the copyright card and got YouTube to issue a cease & desist order against a video I uploaded of her, making a hate speech against Muslims at an EDL rally in Dudley on July 17 2010.
As you can see from the capture the EDL Jewish division leader has a problem with free speech, yet funnily enough hid behind that very same rule to make her hate filled speech against Muslims in a public arena.
I’ve taken the liberty to re-upload the video for the sake of posterity, if you have a YouTube, or any other video sharing account for that matter, kindly distribute this video and let the truth ring free, as this zionist & racist machine we’re fighting will resort to every trick in the book to cover up and legitimise their hateful agenda.
In the words of Roberta Moore herself it’s: “actually the Jewish Division that exploits the EDL.”
Zionists & the EDL, two groups that act as magnets for extremist right-wing rhetoric, supporting one another through xenophobia and ethno-centric supremacy.
A BBC2 Newsnight programme titled “Inside the English Defence League leadership” clearly showed EDL spokesman Amit/Guramit Singh saying that he receives his “intelligence” on Islam “from our researchers in Israel”.
The marriage of these extremist hate preachers and nationalist thugs is not just a marriage of convenience, it’s love at first sight.
Otherwise that Masajid that was almost burned down in Bury Park, Luton a few days ago (Luton being EDL HQ) will not become the exception, it will become the rule.
The EDL have previously stated: “Burn Our Poppies, We’ll Burn Your Mosques”
And days later a Muslim community centre in Ipswich was burned down.
Muslims have to take notice of this growing menace and take political action to stop it dead in its tracks NOW!
As part of their Stop Islamophobia Week campaign, the Muslim Public Affairs Committee (MPACUK) took to the streets of the EDL’s heartland, culminating with the local police commander apologising for failing to protect two local Muslims who were hospitalised after an earlier attack by the cretinous EDL.
While Muslims stay pacified sitting in comfort in their masajids debating about the benefits of fasting in the month of Shaban, these handful of Muslims practice what Islam teaches, by standing up to their oppressor and demanding justice.
MPACUK, The Akh salutes you!
The following is taken from the MPACUK website:
Since January, the Beacontree Heath Islamic Society has been harassed by the EDL, so much so that the mosque has not been able to open for prayers.
On 18th June, two Muslim men were attacked by up to 40 EDL members resulting in one of the men having his cheekbone permanently broken.
On both occasions, the mosque has not taken any substantial action due to fear of a reaction from the EDL and the Police have only conducted the most basic of investigations and have not pursued this case the way it should have been.
MPACUK has been disgusted by the Police’s action, or rather their lack of action, and so on Saturday 9th July organised a demonstration from the mosque to Chadwell Heath Police Station to demand to know why they are not taking more effective action against extremist groups like the EDL and also how can they could justify not having enough Police officers on the ground considering that the EDL have been known to target this area over the last 6 months.
We need more action against the EDL and hold the Police to account for not doing more – join our campaign to stop Islamophobia.
Anyone considering joining the EDL, needs to watch this video.
Here are a few of the EDL members on facebook, talking about burning down a Masajid….it’s just the ranting of a few idiots on the internet I hear you say.
A Muslim-run community centre was burned to the ground in Ipswich, in what police described as a deliberate act of arson.
And here’s the typical EDL response:
The Akh is livid that racist scum like the Zionist sponsored EDL are allowed to spread fear within our communities. Their hate filled rhetoric needs to be dealt with the authorities immediately, because if it isn’t, I fear that the hot headed Muslim youth will not sit back idly and allow their community to come under continuous attack, thus perversely fulfilling the EDL prophecy.
The Akh would like to thank the following for providing the source material on tracking the EDL.
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Isn’t it interesting that America would let in the chief agent provocateur Anjem Choudry into their country without a problem but wouldn’t let in a guitar strumming sufi like Yusaf Islam or university lecturer Tariq Ramadan.
Not only that (but what a surprise that) Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News gives Choudry a platform so that he can claim he represents what all Muslims secretly wish for, thus building the anti-Islamic sentiment that sustains America’s right wing rhetoric. These two need each other like flies on stink.
Muslims in the UK have wizened upto his AP tactics and have confronted him and his goonsquad everywhere they have appeared, as documented in an earlier post “Luton Muslims Kicking Out Al-Muhajiroun”
Choudry and his agents have a long track record of causing problems and then running away leaving the locals to pick up the fight – The EDL’s rise in Luton is down to Choudry’s boys antics at a British army homecoming parade, but when it comes to fighting the thousands of far right racists like the EDL & BNP, they are nowhere to be seen.
Here’s some advice, do what you did to his mentor OBM, revoke his passport while he’s out of the country, and then see how he cries foul.
Anyone who believes that Anjem Choudry is sincere needs their head examining.
A rather timely distraction to the struggles taking place in the Muslim world?
The English Defence League in action, one simple picture says it all.
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You know you've made a warship too generic when it's only known as 'a cruiser'.
The Lorica is the single most ubiquitous cruiser design....ever. Made in 1000 CE, as one of the Turian Hierarchy's earlier cruiser designs as an official part of the Citadel Council, the Lorica found its place as a wolfpack leader and frontline combat frigate almost immediately, and proceeded to resolutely stay there for the next 1200 years.
Its armor was retrofitted, the guns were upgraded, the GARDIAN systems were replaced, and the hull design changed ever so subtly, but despite 1200 years of increasing technology, the Lorica never really changed how it looked. The original designers hit upon a winning frame, and, as a result, it's nearly impossible to tell, on outward glance, the difference between a 1500CE produced Lorica that's been well maintained, and a brand new Lorica.
Until the newer one trivially pounds the older one into so much scrap, of course.
The Lorica is so ubiquitous among Hierarchy, Mercenary and Terminus Systems forces that they are less often referred to as 'Loricas' and more often referred to as 'cruisers'.


Join us and celebrate the annual fall migration of the white pelicans that visit beautiful Grand Lake O'the Cherokees! The Pelican Festival celebrates with activities including daily pelican viewing tours, good food, entertainment, arts and crafts, festival, parade, and carnival.
Several artists exhibiting at AFO 2010 share their thoughts about the festival.
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This video shows a preview of the upcoming Poteau BalloonFest in 2012, as well as some highlights from previous Balloon Festivals.
Rattlesnake handlers April 21, 2007.
This is the snake display in Apache Oklahoma.
Blown Away- Carrie Underwood.


The world’s ability to practice medicine and treat both common and serious illnesses is at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned in a new report analyzing global misuse of antibiotics and the increasing spread of antimicrobial resistance.
“This is the single greatest challenge in infectious diseases today,” stated Dr. Keiji Fukuda, WHO’s assistant director-general for health security. “All types of microbes—including many viruses and parasites—are becoming resistant to medicines. Of particularly urgent concern is the development of bacteria that are progressively less treatable by available antibiotics. This is happening in all parts of the world, so all countries must do their part to tackle this global threat.”
Last year, in its first comprehensive look at the crisis, the WHO cautioned against the “alarming rise” of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, saying that without coordinated action by many stakeholders, the world is headed for a “post-antibiotic era,” in which common infections and minor injuries which have been treatable for decades become deadly once again.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued similar warnings, with CDC head Tom Frieden saying in 2014 that antimicrobial resistance, which costs lives as well as tens of billions in healthcares costs, “is a big problem and it’s getting worse.”
The WHO’s new report, “,” surveyed 133 countries in 2013 and 2014, asking governments about their efforts to combat drug resistance, which builds as medicines are used improperly—whether in the wrong dosages or for the wrong length of time—or to treat the wrong illness. Only 34 countries responded that they had a comprehensive plan to monitor and control how antibiotics are used.
The survey results suggested that sales of antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs without prescription remain widespread, “with many countries lacking standard treatment guidelines, increasing the potential for overuse of antimicrobial medicines by the public and medical professionals,” according to a WHO press release.
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Zabel Yesayan was compelled by her father to write down on the issue of women’s emancipation which she did reluctantly solely to please her father. She herself believed that the Woman’s Question was a more deeply rooted social concern than her contemporaries assumed. Srbouhi Dussap’sMayda left no newspaper and journal of the time detached whether praising or condemning the work. Despite its high value, the book was “gulped down” being the first novel written by an Armenian woman.
Overall, Americans, Brits, and Australians are the last word survey winners, as all three nationalities appear within the high 10 for each sexes. The research also found men prefer body type and facial options , while forty nine% of ladies included within the survey had a thing for accents. Sometimes, the garments would indicate whether or not a girl was married and what number of youngsters she had.
Who, What, Why: What Language Would Jesus Have Spoken?
– The lives and well-being of ladies and youngsters in Armenia who’ve survived domestic violence are in jeopardy due to the Armenian government’s failure to ensure their protection, Human Rights Watch stated today. ” is the first of a sequence of video montages offered by the Daring Armenian Women Project, showcasing Armenian women from everywhere in the world, who are often ignored, honoring their courage armenian women, intelligence, expertise, and resilience. The first montage, produced in cooperation with Yerevan-based mostly Bars Media Studio, is a tribute to women from history. The DAW project takes a modest step towards bringing them into the current, giving them voice, place, and company. On October 25, the montage will be launched on the Daring Armenian Women social media websites, together with a panel discussion at the American University of Armenia in Yerevan.
Armenian Women Characteristics
The Armenian women’s taraz was made of fabric corresponding to velvet, satin, and silk. The colors have been numerous and it’s common to find conventional garments in purple, blue, inexperienced, and different lively colors. Women from the jap areas would put on a pink shirt and purple velvet pants underneath their garment that was cinched with a silver belt. The outer garment featured jackets, dresses, and sleeveless garments.
Warnings & Dangers In Armenia
In 1883, Srbouhi Dussap ( ), the primary female writer amongst Armenians, published a novel entitled Mayda during which she condemned women’s subordination to men and referred to as for equality of sexes. Dussap herself had been concerned in feminist activism prior to the publication of her first novel, and a male-sponsored marketing campaign on more lively societal roles for girls existed properly before the 1880s. The actual scandal was the brand new rising image of a feminine creator who daringly used the pen and the facility of fiction to name for change within the gender order within the Armenian society.
Hasmik refused, and with the help of a women’s rights group, moved to a shelter, filed a grievance against her husband for abuse, and petitioned for custody of her youngsters. Hasmik’s former husband threatened her, saying he would by no means let her see their children again, except she withdrew her police grievance. After a extreme beating in August 2017, Zaruhi divorced her husband and moved in together with her parents. He repeatedly got here to their house, beat her and threatened to take their four kids. With the support of an area women’s rights organization, Zaruhi went to the police.
She has filed a criticism relating to the beating that caused the dying of her baby and has sued for alimony and child assist. Children witnessed abuse towards their mothers, usually for a few years, and a number of other women said their husbands committed violence towards their kids. Human Rights Watch also documented other members of the family, corresponding to in-laws, abused women.
The Best Souvenirs To Buy In Armenia
Although male reformers did try to form women’s entry into the public sphere via writing, they may not completely decide the course their writing would take. The writing New Woman appeared as a extra threatening determine to the male intellectuals than the New Woman of their imaginaries. Women used the cultural assets available to them, but these assets grew to become reshaped and reformulated as they endeavored to articulate afresh their demands on equality and women’s emancipation in writing. This attracted harsh criticism on the fashion and quality of ladies’s writing by the very individuals who had initially supported their entry into the field. Many of the distinguished feminine authors have been inspired by their male family members or relations to put in writing usually a lot to the discontent of their moms or other feminine relations.
In early instances, women lined their mouths with a cloth, particularly married women as a result of newlyweds weren’t allowed to speak to anybody in addition to their husbands. In historical past, the Armenian taraz was essentially the most well-known conventional garment. Its appearance trusted the a part of Armenia the wearer was from, their wealth, position, class, and region.
Through the lenses of poetry and music, this program explores the historic function of Armenian women in the arts, each in Armenia and its diasporic communities, over the previous a hundred and seventy years. Presented in collaboration with the Armenian General Benevolent UnionPerforming Arts Department . Panelists embody Armenian a capella trio Zulal and contemporary poet Lola Koundakjian, and moderated by humanitarian Houry Geudelekian. Behind these encouragements, nonetheless, there have been bitter thorns of criticism that girls writers encountered in ways that male authors didn’t.

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We are very proud to share “Picard’s Quarters” with everyone! It was a joy to create and helped us cut our teeth on Unreal Engine 4, which impresses us in many ways and still has tremendous potential. From start to finish, it took about a month to complete the project. We’re eager to hear feedback from the VR community on our work and we’ll also be sharing some tips for developing for VR using UE4 soon. These are some of my favorite experiences in the room:
- Getting an up-close look at all 7 custom-made PADDs featuring senior officers
- Enjoying Picard’s Ressikan flute theme in the lounge area
- Listening to the show’s opening credits by Picard’s desk
- Finding Picard’s iconic tea cup
- Closing your eyes and enjoying the soft hum of a Galaxy-class starship
RowVR will be at the SVVR Holiday party tonight, in spite of the “rain storm of the decade”. VR doesn’t wait for a little rain.

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To be great at drawing regardless of what you’re interested to draw it may be lots of individuals or it can be animations you have to user of a pencil. Truly the capacity of well and smooth controlled lines is an asset for an artist. If training the exercise that I will describe here, allow me to tell you a secret, you can improve your ability of pencil handling.
Grab a fantastic quality pencil, make certain it is not a one that is short, and ensure your wrist isn’t touching the papers tart making circles. Keep it simple make circles on the paper, the circles don’t have to be perfect. Keep on drawing on shapes over and over again. Do this exercise for 4 to 6 minutes. Once time is found by you will find completing drawings that are complex will seem easier to you.
Whatever things we see all around us can be believed to be comprised of basic geometric shapes. As an illustration of this we can think of body. With no doubt body is a structure that is complex but we could imagine body to be created using two shapes that are simple, if looked at namely cylinder and sphere. Head can be believed to be a world and arms, legs, and chest to be made of cylinders that were altered. The skillshare drawing helps you to undergo the right deeds available online.
So your job as an artist is before trying to recreate them to decompose your environment. Or in other terms you will need to train your brain to look around you at entities or things in terms of its geometric shapes.
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By MaryAnn Spoto | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
On July 10, Bart McInerney, once an esteemed baseball coach at St. Rose High School in Belmar, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of endangering the welfare of a child for sexting with many of his players. The case, pending since 2007, took a number of twists and turns over the years as McInerney was initially convicted by a jury, had his conviction overturned, was released from prison and was sued in connection with the death of one of his alleged victims.
Now sentenced for those crimes, McInerney, 51, is not going to serve any more time in prison beyond the two years he spent behind bars and he will not have to register as a sex offender under Megan's Law. Monmouth County prosecutors said they reached this deal with the approval of the victims, who want to move on with their lives.
Bart McInerney was hired as head of the baseball program for St. Rose High School in 1994. In 1995, he was named All-Monmouth Baseball Coach. The son of a teacher/track coach and a mother who was involved in the local recreation program, McInerney was president of the Spring Lake Heights Little League. He founded the Shore Challenge, an annual baseball tournament that attracted top-notch teams from across the state and he ran a summer baseball league, among his other activities.
In November 2007, McInerney iwas charged with two counts of child endangerment related to former player she coached. St. Rose fired him and the case against him began to grow as more student players came forward.
Andrew Clark, right, and his mother, Jackie Clark Dahrouge. Andrew Clark, 18, was among the first to speak out against McInerney's alleged misconduct. Distraught by the alleged abuse and teasing and harassment from his peers,, Andrew was hit by a train and killed on Jan. 20, 2008. The medical examiner ruled his death a suicide.
In Aug. 2008, the family of Andrew Clark Jr. sues St. Rose, the Diocese of Trenton and McInerney over his death.
In October 2008, McInerney is indicted on 12 counts of child endangerment involving 11 former players and a former worker at his silk screen business. Prosecutors alleged he pressured the payers to masturbate and then to describe their acts to him through text messages.
Jan. 6, 2010
McInerney's trial begins in early 2010. In the three weeks of testimony, his victims testified that he encouraged them to masturbate and pressured them to share with him details about their acts, offering money to those who disclosed their experiences. Denying he derived any sexual gratification from his actions, McInerney contended he was trying to get the teens to abstain from pre-marital sex.
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Jan. 22, 2010
Jan. 22, 2010, McInerney was convicted of 10 counts of child endangerment. Originally charged with 12 counts of child endangerment, he was acquitted of one of the charges and another had been dismissed during the three-week trial.
Patti Sapone | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
May 26, 2010
McInerney failed to show up for his May 2010 sentencing. His attorney at the time, Charles Uliano, said McInerney went to the hospital for health reasons. By the afternoon, McInerney was in the custody of Monmouth County sheriffs officers and headed to the hospital. Judge Anthony Mellaci Jr. postponed the sentencing.
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June 1, 2010
McInerney, after apologizing for his behavior with the teens, was sentenced to 18 years in prison in June 2010. He would be eligible for parole in 2014. Because he didn't show up for his sentencing a month earlier, he was being held in the Monmouth County Jail.
Oct. 10, 2012
In state prison for more than two years, McInerney has his conviction overturned by an appellate panel that says the trial judge improperly instructed jurors on the charges for deliberations. The panel said McInerney was convicted of a higher degree crime that would reflect the responsibility a parent or a legal guardian -- not a coach -- has over a child. He was granted a new trial.
Oct. 11, 2012
Less than 30 hours after a state appellate panel overturned his conviction, McInerney was released from South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton after serving slightly more than two years behind bars. The same day, he appeared in Superior Court in Monmouth County where he was released on his own recognizance to await the next step in his case.
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The Estate of Andrew Clark Jr. settles its lawsuit against McInerney and others for $900,000 over the 2008 death of Andrew Clark Jr., one of McInerney's players and an alleged victim, who death by train was ruled a suicide. McInerney was responsible for $275,000 of the settlement, while St. Rose High School, the Diocese of Trenton and another defendant were the other parties in the settlement.
June 14, 2017
A three-judge appellate panel rules McInerney, who was still facing prosecution, would have to testify at his retrial if he wanted jurors to hear his claim that he did not get sexual gratification from the test messages. He had sought to avoid testifying by asking a trial judge to declare him an "unavailable" witness, but the appellate panel rejected that request.
July 10, 2017
With his new trial set to start in two months and after an appellate panel said he could not avoid testifying, McInerney pleads guilty to 10 counts of endangering the welfare of a trial before Superior Court Judge Pedro Jimenez in Middlesex County. The case was moved to that venue because of a conflict with one of the victims. McInerney's sentencing was set for Aug. 25.
Bob Sciarinno | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Aug. 25, 2017
On Friday, McInerney was sentenced to time served. The 13-minute court proceeding ended a long and torturous chapter in the lives of his victims and their families. There were no victim-impact statements, no arguments from his defense attorney or prosecutors about what sentence should be imposed and there were no victims or their representatives present in the courtroom to witness the final chapter in the decade-old case. Now sentenced for those crimes, McInerney, 51, is not going to serve any more time in prison beyond the two years he spent behind bars and he will not have to register as a sex offender under Megan's Law. Monmouth County prosecutors said they reached this deal with the approval of the victims, who want to move on with their lives.


Dassault Falcon has developed a supplemental type certificate (STC) to install automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast out (ADS-B Out) on the out-of-production Falcon 50EX business jet. The STC is available for those aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics. List price for the STC data package is $9,995, which does not include the cost of labor, GPS receiver or transponder.
Simplex Aerospace (Booth No. 6917) received an FAA supplemental type certificate for a powerline insulator and windmill cleaning system for the Eurocopter AS350 and AS355s. Simplex’s Aerial Cleaning system includes a 180-gallon water tank, a nozzled boom that extends past the rotor tips and a power-assisted operator control. “This new system will allow operators to accomplish the powerline and windmill cleaning mission with enhanced productivity and safety,” said Simplex president and CEO Mark Zimmerman.
With support from StandardAero’s Springfield, Ill. completion facility, Associated Air Center of Love Field, Texas, has won a supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of an Aircell ATG 5000 wireless Internet package on a Boeing 757-200.
“In-flight connectivity is critical to manage the lightning-fast pace under which today’s global businesses operate,” said Associated v-p and general manager Troy Jonas.
Gulfstream’s G650 received provisional type certification from the FAA on Nov. 18, 2011, and the manufacturer expects full FAA certification shortly, allowing planned deliveries in the second quarter. The provisional certification let Gulfstream keep the production line moving, with final-phase manufacturing, including completion activity, continuing on customer aircraft so they can be delivered on schedule.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a type certificate for the Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 on February 3, paving the way for the Russian jet’s operation by airlines in Western Europe and in countries that use EASA regulations as their reference standard.
Back when David Bernstorf was involved in certifying new aircraft and developing supplemental type certificates for his employer, he joked about backing up a truck onto the parking lot of the FAA certification office and dumping the huge volumes of paper that accompany any certification program. Joking aside, all of the paper can amount to a truckload. Assembling that volume of paperwork, not to mention finding one report in the huge pile, was a frustrating endeavor.
After a year-long flight-test program powering the Thrush 510G agricultural airplane, GE Aviation received type certification from the EASA last week for its M601H-80 turboprop, a more powerful and fuel-efficient upgrade of the M601 engine the company inherited in 2008 when it purchased Czech Republic-based Walter Engines. This marks the first occasion of a GE engine receiving its initial certification from the European agency.
Transport Canada has granted Aviation Partners (API) Canadian supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for its high Mach blended winglets on the Falcon 900 series.
Wichita-based BCX Software, a recently established electronic data management firm, is developing Airworthiness Management System. AMS is an electronic data-sharing product designed to streamline and standardize the process of complying with FAA requirements for obtaining airworthiness certification.
You won’t hear John Zublin, CEO of Ikhana Aircraft Services, saying, “You only live once,” at least not when it comes to the Twin Otter. Ikhana has received an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for its RWMI DHC-6 Re-Life Fuselage program.


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