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September 26, 2013
You have made many friends through a social network you've been involved with. Continue to cultivate those friendships this week. Long distance phone calls are worth the money. Your actions will speak much louder than words this week. Prove your love and your friendship. Others might need convincing. Soul Affirmation: My imagination is the source of my happiness. Lucky Numbers: 19, 21, 30
This is no time to try to be neat. Continue with your messy thinking. Others might not know how things fit together but your faith allows you to work without a plan this week. Faith will guide you through the chaotic mental atmosphere that surrounds you this week. Soul Affirmation: I give extra attention to my mate this week. Lucky Numbers: 20, 29, 37
Call a family member and ask for advice. You know the one to call –the same person who has been level headed in the past. Your head is not as level as it should be. Move forward not on your own understanding. Allow advice to have a great affect on your decisions. Soul Affirmation: I find peace in communing with nature this week. Lucky Numbers: 29, 40, 55
Your suspicions will give you misleading information. Now is a time for trust. Base the trust on the fact that nothing is in danger. No matter what the outcome of current affairs you are going to come out wiser and better. Soul Affirmation: I release internal pressure by enjoying the beauties of the world around me. Lucky Numbers: 1, 26, 34
Ponder your intimate thoughts when you feel that you would rather have stayed in bed. Treasure the remembered image of a friend and play the image over and over to uplift your sleepy spirit. Soul Affirmation: I make a special effort to bond with old friends. Lucky Numbers: 34, 36, 39
Give yourself a break this week. Coast! You might not feel it but you are on the top of a hill. You don't have to work to move forward. Just let your momentum carry you. Smile and things will get done. Spend some time on the phone taking care of social obligations and social diversions. Soul Affirmation: I try to smile more often than usual this week Lucky Numbers: 8, 15, 20
This week you're likely to notice that your relationship with your lover has been elevated into a strong friendship as well. Play up the friendship side this week. Don't feel inhibited when the two of you are alone. Act and speak freely. You will be pleasantly surprised at the reception your lover/pal gives you. Soul Affirmation: I open myself up for a glad surprise. Lucky Numbers: 14, 23, 45
It is true that the universe provides but you are part of the universe and so you have to be a provider for yourself this week. Willful activity is the key this week. Ego matters. Pursue it because you want it and are good enough to get it. Make the changes necessary to add dynamism and excitement to your body of affairs. Soul Affirmation: This week I forgive myself for everything that has happened. Lucky Numbers: 5, 34, 52
You definitely need to ease up on your work schedule and immerse yourself in some good quality quiet time. You have forgotten what it is like to relax hiding behind all those seeming necessities. Let it go. Smell the roses take a stroll in a real or imaginary garden. Chill! Soul Affirmation: There are other fish in the sea waiting for me. Lucky Numbers: 8, 52, 54
Your popularity is at a personal peak this week! Be sure to pick and choose among your social engagements so that you gather the best from the most. Financial matters, along with family members, will stir your interests in feathering your nest. Your smart business sense will make the most of an unusual opportunity. In your personal life, let your softer emotions speak. Soul Affirmation: I focus on long-range financial security this week. Lucky Numbers: 14, 31, 42
This week is better than last for financial goals. Put on the thinking cap. Think about money. There is a solution to money problems hidden in the way you conduct your home life. Make the adjustment. Reap the reward. Soul Affirmation: I change who I am by changing where I am going. Lucky Numbers: 21, 39, 43
Think about small stuff. Be petty. Know that details are important. Look not at the bigger picture. Go to the trenches. Get fine points taken care of. Step-by-step movement will help with the grand designs that you are seeking to manifest. Soul Affirmation: I remain adaptable so I can deal with changing circumstances. Lucky Numbers: 2, 35, 45


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KEMPER COUNTY — If Mississippi Power Co. misses a May deadline to complete construction of a $4.3-billion power plant in Kemper County, it will be forced to repay $133 million in federal tax credits.
However, the company says that because of accounting rules, it wouldn't write the amount off from profit and wouldn't add it to the $990 million in overruns it's already written off.
Company spokeswoman Amoi Geter said that decision could come this week.
Mississippi Power President Ed Holland told The Associated Press recently that officials were reviewing the schedule and could push it back.
"We still think that May date is achievable," Holland said. "It's a challenge, and we're in the process of evaluating how achievable it is."
Geter says Mississippi Power received tax credits in 2009 to encourage it to build a coal-fueled power plant emitting less carbon dioxide, with a five-year deadline to complete construction.
Rainy weather and additional work have pushed back the schedule, Holland said. More than 6,000 workers are on the site, a workforce that's been ramped up as Mississippi Power has tried to stay on schedule. But Holland says there are now so many workers on site that it can be hard to squeeze them into the same spaces, creating congestion that limits productivity.
Monitors employed by the Public Service Commission have warned that some work remains significantly behind, particularly certain kinds of cabling. URS Corp., one of the two monitors, wrote in its August report that internal worst-case scenarios could call for months of delays in completing the plant and starting it up. The company hopes to start the gasifier, a key part of starting the whole plant, by December.
"The startup schedule is compressed, there's no doubt about that," Holland said. "But we think it's doable."
Lower labor productivity is one of the factors that could drive up costs even more. Southern Co. shareholders are already absorbing $990 million in overruns, and the company has warned costs could go up again. But Chief Financial Officer Moses Feagin said the $133 million in tax credits, which would be repaid from cash or by reducing future tax credits, would be only an indirect drag on future profit. He also said adding the $133 million to the $990 million in overruns would be adding "apples and oranges."
Under a settlement approved in January, Mississippi ratepayers will have to pay for $2.4 billion of the plant's price, plus pay for up to another $1 billion in bonds that Mississippi Power won't make a profit on. That's not counting the additional hundreds of millions for costs of the mine and pipeline.
The PSC voted 2-1 to approve a 15 percent rate increase to start paying off the plant's debt even before it begins operations, followed by an additional 3 percent increase in 2014. Mississippi Power has said it's likely in 2014 to seek an additional increase of at least 4 percent over 20 years to pay off the bonds.
The federal government offered the tax credits to Kemper because the new plant is designed to limit carbon dioxide emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency cited Kemper when it issued emissions rules recently. The plant will limit emissions by gasifying a soft form of coal called lignite and burning the gas to create electricity.
Southern Co. officials, however, say Kemper may not be a good model for the national rule.
"Because the unique characteristics that make the project the right choice for Mississippi cannot be consistently replicated on a national level, the Kemper County energy facility should not serve as a primary basis for new emissions standards impacting all new coal-fired power plants," Southern Co. spokesman Tim Leljedal wrote in a Sept. 20 email.
Opponents jumped on that statement as one more reason to criticize the plant.
"Kemper backers, at the highest levels, promised the public that Kemper would herald the future of the domestic coal industry and make Mississippi a leader in carbon capture technology," said state Sierra Club director Louie Miller. "Now the chickens have come home to roost."
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By this time of year, it becomes difficult to give you information that you don't already know from watching the games. So I reached out to my internet friends to get even more information. The following info is from the interesting Pro Football Focus site, helpfully given to me by PFF's Sam Monson (@SamMonson)
- Geno Atkins is easily the best DT pass-rusher in the NFL this season. He has amassed 49 total sacks, knockdowns and pressures which leads all defensive tackles (Justin Smith of the 49ers has more, but plays largely as a 3-4 end, rather than in true DT positions).
- Bengals WR A.J. Green may be a rookie star at WR, but he's also the most penalized receiver in the league with 10 penalties, 8 of which have been proceedural (false start, illegal formation, offside)
- Arian Foster may be having a better season than Ben Tate, but Tate has forced 28 missed tackles to Foster's 25, on much fewer carries.
- The Bengals have no players to play 100% of their defensive snaps. The Texans have one – Glover Quin.
- Adam 'Pac Man' Jones has been beaten for just one touchdown this season in his 262 coverage snaps.
- When not blitzed, Andy Dalton has thrown 12 TDs to 11 picks, when blitzed he has thrown 8 TDs to just 2 picks.
- The Houston D has missed 60 tackles this season. The Bengals D, 80.
Thanks to Sam for putting this together. I'm trying to do as much content as I can for this week because I can't wait for Saturday.
Back in the day….
The Texans PR media notes suggest that the last playoff game for the city of Houston took place January 16, 1994 against the Chiefs. Here's some of their notes of what was happening then:
- The number one song from Jan. 16, 1994, was "I Will Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" by Meatloaf.
- No. 1 movie was Philadelphia.
- Head coach Gary Kubiak had just finished his second year as running backs coach at Texas A&M.
- WR Andre Johnson was 12 years old. QB T.J. Yates was six years old. DE J.J. Watt was 4 years old.
- P Matt Turk was a rookie, though he was not on a roster during the regular season.
- QB Brett Favre helped Green Bay snap an 11-year playoff drought in his second year as a starter.
- Houston's population was 1.7 million. It was 2.1 million in the 2010 census.
- Average gas price was $1.00 per gallon.
- The World Wide Web was in its infancy and was comprised of an estimated 500 servers
I can barely think back to what I was doing in early 1994. It was before I was married, before kids, before I owned a house. A different world.
Quite the playoff dry spell. As the Texans note with numbers that are sad and angering at the same time, "Saturday will mark 6,565 days (17 years, 11 months, 22 days) since the last playoff game in Houston."
Makes you appreciate it more I think than some fans other franchises.
From back in 1994….
I usually don't like using YouTube embeds with ads in them, but this one is worth it. The "Clutch City" championship run was long, difficult. Important for Houston after the disappointments with the football team.
The production values of this clip demonstrate the evolution of sports television. I am not sure that these days they'd let this clip go so long:
Very 1994:
Funny seeing the computers and clothes from 1994…and tablets! Newspapers eating themselves:
Anything in the wayback machine you wish to share? Or anything Texans. Did I tell you I CAN'T WAIT?! Well, I can't. But we are going to have to.


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Paul Nets Hat Trick in Rams Win over Purchase
Farmingdale State - 3, Purchase College - 1
Purchase, N.Y. - Junior forward Ryan Paul (Sayville, N.Y./Sayville) netted his third hat trick of the season, leading the Rams to a 3-1 win over Purchase College (3-6-1, 1-3) on Tuesday night in Purchase, N.Y. Paul now holds 13 goals on the year and Farmingdale stands at 6-4-1 overall, with a 5-1 record in Skyline play.
Paul's first goal came just 6:22 into the game as he scored off a pass from sophomore midfielder Jordan Bousquet (Ridge, N.Y./Longwood) for a 1-0 Rams lead. That goal would be the only scoring until the second half.
Purchase's Nick Esposito evened the score at 1-1 early in the second, before Paul scored at the 72 minute mark for another Rams lead, 2-1, assisted by freshman midfielder Joe Brantmeyer (Center Moriches, N.Y./Center Moriches). Paul added the insurance goal 10 minutes later and the Rams held on for the victory.
Senior goalkeeper Patrick Gubbins (East Patchogue, N.Y./Bellport) made four saves in the win for Farmingdale.
The Rams will now host Skyline opponent Mount Saint Mary College on Saturday, October 10th at 1:00 p.m.


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Steven at Wilsonville Toyota helped me purchase my dream Tacoma. From start to finish, Steven was professional, knowledgeable and personable. I never felt as if I was being pressured into any decision, but did feel supported. Thank you!
We recently bought a car from Wilsonville Toyota. Steven Bailey was our sales person. He was very personable and made the experience very easy and stress free. His knowledge of the process was exceptional. Bailey is a keeper!!
This is our second vehicle from the dealership, and is the first place I will look when we need to do it again. The process is customer oriented and it helps to have great cars to sell.
JSP is amazing! I received an email on a Saturday that my lease end was coming up. He provided my options. I emailed back my dream car. Monday he sent me a video of my "future" truck. I traded up that night. Awesome communication and a ton of fun to work with. Thank you JSP! Cya in a couple years!
Steven was the best. Honestly couldn't ask for someone with more patience. He worked with me from start to finish. I gave Steven what I can afford and he worked with that price range only. Gave me a few different options. I was there for a total of 2 1/2hrs from test driving it to me leaving the dealership with a Toyota 4runner!! I highly recommend steven Bailey and Wilsonville Toyota
I was nervous about buying a car and Chris Guidi made the experience amazing! He's super friendly and honest about everything! Thank you Chris, I will be sending people your way.
Excellent stressfree experience with Wilsonville Toyota. We appreciated having a personable, professional, patient, caring, understanding salesperson as Chris Guidi. He knew exactly what we needed.
Everyone was excellent. Chris is one of the best salesman I have ever worked with. I would recommend. Wilsonville Toyota to any and all that are looking to purchase a car
Great price, very knowledgeable and helpful people who are up front and honest during the whole process. Chris worked his tail off to get me the vehicle I wanted! No Bull!
Chris Guidi was extremely kind, honest and supportive throughout the entire buying experience! The easiest buying experience by far! Highly recommend shopping at Wilsonville Toyota, and above all, HIGHLY recommend working with Chris Guidi!
Christy was very patient with and helped me with all of my concerns throughout the entire process. I appreciate her helping us ultimately get what we wanted .
Overall, everything went smoothly. Christy was friendly and accommodating. Time waiting for processing was shorter than other dealerships. Wish an estimate of fees and taxes was on sticker.
Great communication! Has always helped me as best they can. Definitely would recommend to anyone else! Always honest and reliable. The only dealer I have gone through!
Christy was great! Very patient about finding me the exact car I was looking for, even showing me cars that weren't out on the lot yet. Very easy process.
From the moment I walked in until I walked out I felt my needs were being met. I told Christy what I wanted and she made the deal happen. I was so happy I had tears of joy! Christy did a amazing job listening to my unique situation.. I will most definitely be buying another vehicle here when the time comes. Thank you Christy and Wilsonville Toyota!!
Zach was awesome and super informative with everything, no bull, mustangs great! got me through financing, and explained warranty info super well easy to understand, thanks!
Zach was very knowledgeable and I appreciated his approach very much. At no point did my wife & I feel pressured or uncomfortable. Probably the best car buying experience we have ever had. I would definitely recommend the dealership & especially Zach to any of my friends. Zach, in his approach with us, was patient, warm and friendly, personable, willing to listen to us, and most of all knowledgeable about the product we were interested in. Thank you Zach!!! What a pleasant experience buying a pick-up truck from you and Wilsonville Toyota. Evan and Shirley layton
It was a little different purchasing a vehicle during COVID, but Zach really made the purchase simply and easy. If you go to Wilsonville Toyota, go see Zach
I completed a used vehicle purchase at Wilsonville Toyota yesterday. Zach was personable, patient, and helpful. He was able to answer all questions and concerns I had, which was important to me- I've never bought from a dealership, and was about to spend 9x more than I'd ever spent on a vehicle before. The service plan offered for my used, non certified vehicle was robust and seemed fairly priced, and they were very up front about what is and is not covered. The detailers employed there did a fantastic job as well. Overall, I'm pleased with my first dealership purchase, and especially pleased with my experience with sales guy Zach.
Zachary was the one that helped me when I came in. I went in looking for a car to replace my old used one. He listened to what was on my wishlist for a car, and helped me find something that fit my lifestyle and what I needed. He answered any and all questions that I had throughout the process. When it became time to sign papers and get financing. Zachary helped me get me the best option. He was able to help me stay in my monthly price range I wanted to stay in. I left Wilsonville with a new super reliable care, and a smile on my face!
Great communication! Has always helped me as best they can. Definitely would recommend to anyone else! Always honest and reliable. The only dealer I have gone through!
I just bought my first car and Elliot was so helpful! He made the whole process so easy on me! I couldn't have done it without him!
Excellent support from Elliot throughout the entire process. His patience and knowledge helped us get the vehicle we wanted, with exactly the options we wanted. I'm going to recommend my friends & family to go directly to him for any needs. He give you that "I know a guy" kind of support, and makes it happen.
Amazing! Would never go anywhere else! Would highly highly recommend Elliott! He was extremely helpful and took the time to answer every question. Very grateful!
Great experience! Elliot is very friendly, kind and efficient. We feel we got a great deal for our trade in, and love the new Tacoma!!!! Lift and big tires coming soon! Thank you 😊 Aaron and Lori
I've bought three cars from this dealership and they're all amazing and helpful! They make sure to fully understand your needs and wants on the vehicle you're trying to buy and go above and beyond to answer your questions and to get you in out with your new vehicle!
We don't buy new vehicles very often - in fact it'd been 17 years since our last new car purchase - so we were very diligent, did our research, and talked to multiple vendors and sales people. We took our time. When we ended up at Wilsonville Toyota, we knew we had not only found the right vehicle but the right sales person at the right dealership as well. Everything just clicked into place. Chris was very knowledgeable about the specific vehicle we were interested in, patiently repeated information when it didn't quite sink in the first time, and was personable and kind. We never felt that he was trying to manipulate or pull one over on us (as happened at another dealership), or upsell us. He was respectful and helpful. We're very happy with our new truck, and with the helpful guidance we got from Chris throughout the process.
We came in with an appointment and a specific vehicle and plan. Christopher was charming, knowledgeable and efficient. This was our first experience with Wilsonville Toyoya and it was excellent.
Christopher was patient with me, even though I took three days to buy my vehicle. He explained everything from financing to warranties and didn't pressure me. It should be noted that Wilsonville Toyota actually sold me a Subaru Crosstrek I was looking for. I felt confident they only sell pre-owned vehicles that are in excellent condition. As a super sweet bonus, Christopher *delivered* my car to me. Thank you for getting me a great car at a fair price. Keep up the good work, Christopher!
My wife and I went to Wilsonville Toyota knowing exactly what we wanted, but realistically expecting to accomplish 50% of our goal. I couldn't have asked for a better experience at WT or with Chris, he was extremely personable and relaxed. I work in the automotive industry and deal with typical salesmen constantly. Chris was VERY refreshing to work with. Thanks Chris and WT team!
Austin helped me with my car he was absolutely awesome. He made Everything easy and smooth. I give him 10 stars for customer service. Thank you
Austin was great to work with. He worked hard to meet our car buying needs and made the process seamless from start to finish. We would buy here again.
Austin did a great job explaining our options and gave us a great deal. Everything worked out as expected. We are very confident Austin will do his best to handle your car buying needs. We referred our friends to him for their car purchase. Thanks for make our car buying purchase easy!
I had a great and welcoming experience at Toyota of Wilsonville. As soon as I walked up to the front door Austin greeted me asking me if I need help. "Oh yeah i do" I said. He finished up a few more minutes with his previous customer and before I knew it 3-4 hours later i was driving home in a brand new 2020 Tacoma TRD and i was soo happy! I told him my situation and how much i could pay monthly and he hooked it up with a 3 year lease and I'll pay that off and then re finance then it will be mine!!
I had a great purchase experience when buying my certified Toyota Rav4. He delivered my car and drove my trade back. Thanks again for a great buy Austin.
I had used this dealership in the past with my aging Sienna - don't love them as the service department was not very professional, but they were close to home and they advertise themselves as the "No Bull Dealership" so I thought I would give them a try. I drove over to the dealership after having called ahead to schedule a test drive (Covid times). I had to wait for about 15 minutes because the person I had scheduled it with was "busy" - even though he said he would be ready. I was handed off to a different and very young salesman, Tyson. I told him I was there to test drive the car that had (supposedly) been sterilized and was waiting for me and my daughter. Instead we walked across the street to a packed lot and wandered about as he clicked the fab in search of the car. I then had to stand in the rain to provide my license and insurance. I should have walked at that point, but I really wanted to see how the Rav4 drove. After the test drive I again had to wait for this salesman to sit with me and discuss what cars they had and what the price was. After a brief chat, the young salesman told me he could get the car I wanted in the color I wanted and would be back with me in a couple of days. Nine days later....nothing. I called to check and was given another story. Car I wanted was at another dealership, they would exchange for a car on their lot and I would hear back in a day or two. Another week went by, another story - this time a different car - but the dealership was closed due to Covid...and not sure if they could get the car. If they could contact the dealership, he wanted me to come in and sign a contract and put earnest money down sight unseen. Seriously?? After three weeks and no initiative on his part (I always had to make the call to see what was going on and then listen to him tell me how busy he was selling cars to other folks), I gave up called a different dealership and drove home my new car the same day. The exact car I was looking for in the exact color scheme with all of the options I wanted and MORE. I don't think the Wilsonville Toyota dealership was trying to fulfill my order at all now. Ironically the salesman at Wilsonville called me that night and left a message about having found "my car". I did not bother to return his call.
Tyson is a huge people person and knew exactly what we wanted. He took time to explain financial why's/comparisons. Personable salesman, was able to talk about more than just cars. Answered texts and questions even on days off and overall a pleasure to do business with. Would recommend him to anyone else, great guy who deserves a lot of credit for his expertise and friendliness.
Made the transaction simple and easy but also ensured I got what I was looking for in a tacoma. Would recommend Wilsonville Toyota and Tyson to anyone when purchasing a vehicle or building one.
Went in not knowing if I would be leaving with a truck. I went in and instantly was support by the staff. It was easy, stress free process and I left my new ride.
Tyson, did a great job explaining the monthly payments, he was patient and very engaged with my son, in crunching the numbers. He made his first car buying/ leasing experience awesome! Thank you Tyson!!
This is our second purchase from Jeff in less than a year. There is nobody better to work with. Purchasing a vehicle is not fun but Jeff does a fantastic job of making it a far less painful processs and goes above and beyond to make sure we are taken care of. I would recommend anyone wantkng a Toyota deal with Jeff Dunn at Wilsonville Toyota. Thank you Jeff
It was a great experience and the people are all friendly. We found our perfect van with Jeff and are so excited to take road trips as a family in it!
Friendly and very helpful/knowledgeable staff! The whole process was fast and efficient. Everything went smoothly and they will be getting my business again! Highly recommend.
My first impression was Jeff Dunn makes this dealership look good, but the rest of the staff makes the entire process very easy and nothing mysterious. Very straight forward. They don't shuffle you to other folks for the finance or to close the deal. You just work with Jeff and he is an Ace! He seems to be a walking Toyota encyclopedia. Shares his knowledge freely and doesn't try to oversell. He shows you the options that make sense and the advantage they will bring you. Can't recommend Jeff Dunn and Wilsonville Toyota enough. This is my 5th Toyota, the third brand new. I've owned Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes and I am back to Toyota. Thanks so much Jeff and the folks at Wilsonville. Enjoyed my fresh apple, to munch, on the way home! MY 2020 Toyota 4Runner Off-Road Premium is amazing?
Jeff was awesome, he brought the car that we purchased to our house , we did not have to go to the dealership! It was the best service, because I didn't have to waste my time at dealership for few hours.
Troy is an absolute delight! Being retired and on a fixed income, I am very cautious about buying a new car, but I knew that I was in good hands and with a very honest young man who had my best needs in mind. After purchasing my new car, he continued to help me, making sure that I was comfortable with all the new gadgets that I was not familiar with. It was just plain fun working with him and if I won the lottery, I can tell you that I would go back and buy another car, or maybe a pickup just so we could work with Troy again! Thank you Troy!
We came unsure if we wanted a new car or used 4Runner. Troy was super patient and helpful in informing us of all the trade-offs and working through all the scenarios we could think of. We thought about it for a few weeks and then came back and drove away in a fantastic vehicle! Thanks Troy!
Seamless and easy process, Troy was great and super helpful. Love the new car and would go back to Wilsonville in a heartbeat. Thanks Troy!
Troy did a great job helping us find the right car that fit our needs. We came in to see a preowned car, looked at other options and got us a nice deal on a new hybrid. He helped us from beginning to paper signing in the end. Troy is very nice, knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely return for future Toyota purchase.
Troy was great to work with and I love my new car! The experience was the smoothest I've had buying new cars since I was 19.
Azhar was wonderful to work with and the ladies in the finance department worked quickly for me early on a Friday morning so I could get back to work.
The best experience I've had at a dealership! Azhar was absolutely fantastic and extremely helpful through the entire process! Can't thank him enough!
Very personal, friendly And Easy to work with. I would definitely let family and friends know Azhar was awesome to work with. Julian also is very professional and friendly
Fantastic and fast. Azhar khan was kind and had a good attitude and helped me find the truck I was looking for the moment I got there!
We simply had the Best experience working with Azhar. We had a specific car in mind when we came in for our appointment. Azhar made our car buying experience go very smoothly with his knowledge and thoroughness. From start to finish nothing could have been improved upon. Excellent service, a nice sense of humor and so very thorough with knowledge of vehicle and the necessary paperwork.. Thank you for such a pleasant experience.
I had a great experience at Wilsonville Toyota and I really enjoyed the chance to work with JSP. He was informative, friendly, and easy to work with. My wife and I were interested in the RAV4, and he helped me look at different models and was able to answer any questions that I had. We landed on a great RAV4, and we have so enjoyed the car thus far. This was my first time going through buying a car at a dealership and I was nervous about it at first, but JSP made the process simple and straightforward. Thanks to JSP and Wilsonville Toyota! We really enjoyed our car buying experience.
JSP is amazing! I received an email on a Saturday that my lease end was coming up. He provided my options. I emailed back my dream car. Monday he sent me a video of my "future" truck. I traded up that night. Awesome communication and a ton of fun to work with. Thank you JSP! Cya in a couple years!
Not your typical salesman! I arrived with support from a 'competition' dealer and he was nothing but polite and funny! I felt like he gave me honest advice and was extremely patient with my indecisive self. Thanks for everything!
Such a positive buying experience. Second new Toyota bought from Wilsonville Toyota in the past year. Salesman John Scott is an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend him and Wilsonville Toyota
John Scott was great to work with. I had a very specific request for my new 4Runner, JSP went above and beyond to make it happen. As well, his support team was super responsive and helpful during these challenging times. The whole process was pretty painless.
Wilsonville Toyota continues to deliver on its promise! This is the 4th vehicle I have purchased from wilsonville Toyota and my second from Jenn! She delivers the customer experience anyone would hope to have when purchasing a new or used vehicle! Very personable, courteous, professional and kind! She's Makes the buying process hassle free and puts you in a position of confidence as you drive away in your newly purchased vehicle. And that's no bull!
We had a very positive experience at Wilsonville Toyota. Our salesperson Jenn Strum was professional and informative. She helped us make good choices on our new RAV4 and we love our new car!
Jenn is awesome, the best sales person I've ever had, period. Truly an enjoyable experience. Look forward to sending people her way. The dealership experience was also great. Highly recommend!
Jennifer Sturm was absolutely incredible to work with! She was kind and knowledgeable, but even more, so passionate and full of advice about every model I looked at. we compared all sorts of pricing and best options, as well as future planning! She also seemed to have lots of respect and favor among her co-workers, which says a lot as well. I would recommend EVERYONE just go straight to Jenn if they're going to visit Wilsonville Toyota.
The most amazing experience I've ever had when it comes to a new car purchase! I traded my 4Runner out less than 9 months ago. Missed my Toyota so much. I worked with Jenn who was hands down amazing! Got myself into a Brand new Tacoma! I sure hope she sticks around because I honestly don't want to ever work with anyone else. Painless. Quick. Amazing customer service!
Very personal, friendly And Easy to work with. I would definitely let family and friends know Azhar was awesome to work with. Julian also is very professional and friendly
I've always had a great experience here. The salespeople are amazing and super efficient and friendly. I wouldn't go anywhere else to purchase a vehicle.
Great car-buying experience, this was my first time buying a brand new car--Christopher & Julian made the process really easy for me and didn't try to push things on me that I didn't want. I told them exactly what I wanted and we got the job done quickly and without any stress. They even took the time out of their day to make sure as much of the paperwork was done before I got to the dealership as possible, which I really appreciated. I look forward to continuing to do business with Julian & Chris at Wilsonville Toyota in the future.
We went in to Wilsonville Toyota for another vehicle in a long history with the dealership and got the great sales experience that keeps my wife and I coming back. Sales Manager - Julian Smallwood connected use with Customer Advocate - Israel DeGyves. Isreal was personable, professional and very accommodating with our requests and needs. He worked out several options for us that worked within our budget. We left with another great Toytota vehicle and an experience we can give more positive word of mouth advertising for. Thanks Wilsonville Toyota for taking care of us again!
Very easy to work with! He listens to my needs and wants and provides the best he can. I never felt pressured in anyway. This is my third vehicle from Wilsonville toyota and I would not go anywhere else! Big thanks to Chris and Julian :) I highly recommend working with them! Samantha.
Great experience working with Tyson and Chris. Would highly recommend and will use again in the future. Got a Tacoma it was a easy process and didn't feel any pressure. No sales pitch just friendly service plus they got me the exact color and all the options I wanted for the best price! Don't have to worry about negotiating which makes it so much easier. Neil was also great working with. Thanks again!
Had a great experience! John was a great choice when pairing a sales rep to customer satisfaction. We'd definitely request him again. He was fast, had a good sense of humor and took good care of us.
There are not enough to describe my incredible experience at Wilsonville Toyota. This is a dealership that he premium products and they back up those products with excellence. The sales associate appointed to my file answered my questions, was a great advocate and worked within the parameters of every guideline I had established. Bottom line, I found a car that serves my needs, that I love, at a price I can afford with no stress. If you can't use Wilsonville Toyota I encourage you to find one who shares their standards and values. You will be looking for a long time.
Troy did such an amazing job at making sure I was heard and working to meet my needs. I love my new car a lot.
Buying a car sucks and you would think getting the numbers and info would be straight up this day and age with all of our technology and stuff. Wilsonville Toyota was the ONLY place where I have found this to be true. When I decided to stop by Bailey was waiting for us with the car we were looking for and was super helpful. There was no pressure or sleazy tactics. Even though it's not the most convenient dealership for me in NW Portland I will be making the drive down south anytime I buy a car. Thanks Bailey for your help. Jwebb
Easiest place I've ever shopped for a vehicle, the salesmen Israel was great!! Made it easy with straight forwardness and No bull! highly recommended
Best car buying experience I've ever had. Israel helped go through each option, taking the time and having the patience to help me pick the best possible vehicle to fit my needs. Israel's integrity shined through, a true professional. I love my 2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road! Thank you Israel!
We went in to Wilsonville Toyota for another vehicle in a long history with the dealership and got the great sales experience that keeps my wife and I coming back. Sales Manager - Julian Smallwood connected use with Customer Advocate - Israel DeGyves. Isreal was personable, professional and very accommodating with our requests and needs. He worked out several options for us that worked within our budget. We left with another great Toytota vehicle and an experience we can give more positive word of mouth advertising for. Thanks Wilsonville Toyota for taking care of us again!
I finally decided to leave the Mini brand to go for something that would accommodate our growing family. Israel was really helpful. I found exactly what I wanted, and the purchase experience was quick and seamless. He went above and beyond in helping me out, and I'll definitely be back the next time I need a new car.
Chris was very knowledgeable about the vehicle I was purchasing and very helpful. He explained everything in detail and answered all my questions. Chris has a great personality and sense of humor. I would definitely buy another car from him.
My new 2020 Tacoma is my second vehicle purchased with Luis's assistance in the past two years. He is knowledgeable of the inventory, respectful of the customer, and efficient in navigating the process. I was in and out within 2 hours and he made it easy. I'll be revisiting Wilsonville as long as Luis is there to help.
I was very pleased with the salesmen at Wilsonville Toyota and their no pressure approach to selling their cars. I had been to a couple of dealerships that made the experience of shopping for a new vehicle a bit of a nightmare but not with Wilsonville. They were courteous and respectful and more than willing to answer any question I had. I would highly recommend Wilsonville Toyota to anyone that is looking for a pleasant experience searching for their next vehicle.
The Sales man by the name Luis Lua is quick and get to the point. Making it a great first experience. Will return to him for further business.
Luis was very professional regarding helping us finding our new family car. He had patience with us and didn't rush us in making a decision. Very pleasant experience
Shawn helped us get into two new vehicles a Tacoma and a Camry! We had tons of questions and an unique situation with financing. Shawn not only train a new employee but also help us through our many questions. He found us an awesome deal on both vehicles! He has been great to work with theough out the whole process. We really appreciate his patience and perseverance in finding the right car and truck for our family
Wildonville Toyota found me the new 2020 Highlander Platinum that I wanted and made the buying experience so quick and easy. I also had a bra put by the service department and they have loner car so I didn't have to wait around at the dealership
Wilsonville Toyota is the best! Husband bought a tundra in 17 and now my turn for a new ride, We didn't even consider looking anywhere else. Duane took great care of us!
Jay made my experience smooth and easy. From the time I walked to the door he was already there. Jay already had the car I was looking at pulled up to the side ready to drive. We did a test drive and I completely loved the car as it was exactly the one I was looking for. Jay really did his best for me and he did his best at making me feel comfortable running numbers and going over the paperwork. I'm truly happy with my new car and the experience I got to have at Wilsonville Toyota. Jay is awesome and I'll always be thankful for car buying experience he gave me.
Jay, was a great sales representative. He showed me various models of the RAV4, and help me choose the right model as far as what was best for my budget. Not once i felt pressured to make irrational decisions or made me feel like I was washing is time since I am a very indicisive client. I highly recommend Jay he is a great guy to work with.
The best experience that I've had purchasing a new vehicle, hands down! Jay took care of us and made sure it was the smoothest process possible. Beyond great!
Just wanted to thank Wilsonville Toyota for the great customer service and for helping me look for the right vehicle for my daughter.... she loves her Subaru . Thank you Jay
Jay was superb. Prices excellent. Didn't appreciate the "mandatory" nickel and dime show at closing i.e. Clear coat sealant warranty extension baloney. Overall pretty painless.
Great experience, No hire pressure sales, knowledgeable, great communication. Taylor was great to work with and Chris was great helping when Taylor was temporarily unavailable.
Our needs were quite specific and a little difficult as we wanted a car that we came to realize was quite rare for the area. We had a different, more local dealership promise to get the car for us from another on a "dealer trade." They were unable to make this happen. My wife reached out to Wilsonville Toyota and I thought it was likely a lost cause (due to our previous experience). I was dead wrong. They got us the car we wanted, in the trim/color we wanted. Lastly, they then hauled it in from 300 miles away AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE to us AND delivered it to our house (thanks again Kristifor). He even showed my wife the basics of how to use the car. This was a nice touch since we had already made multiple visits to their dealership to help finalize the deal. If I had a critique, it would be that the dealership interactions were too slow/tedious/confusing. We were required to drive in for multiple appointments even though we were cash buyers and ready to sign as long as the car was actually "available." However, we understand that this was a more complicated deal to work and during a very busy time for them. We appreciate everyone's hard work. Thanks again, Jeremy, Kristifor, the Taylors, Boyce, and Mindi.
It was a pleasure to buy a new car with agent Taylor Rehm. He was patient , friendly and made sure we are satisfied and understand everything. We are over 80 years old and he treated us with utmost respect. Boyce remembered us too, as we stopped by today. We highly recommend Wilsonville Toyota and their staff
Taylor went above and behind to make my experience very pleasing. Taylor not only helped me get into my truck but also made things very smooth and made sure I was comfortable. This is the second car from Wilsonville we purchased and we are once again very pleased. Thank you !
He did everything professionally. I am very satisfied with working with him and would recommend him to anyone who likes working with a laid back non salelsy kinda sales person. Didn't try to push anything on us just wanted to help us get in to a car we liked and wasn't trying to push us to over our budget or put in to something we didn't want just to sell a car. Great overall experience with Taylor
I went to a couple of other dealers before I met Chris, but Chris, is by far, the best salesman I've worked with. Wilsonville Toyota was a pleasure to work with and Chris was the man that made it that much better. He took his time, answered my questions even if he didn't know right away. He worked out the best deal for me. He truly went above and beyond. He got to know me as an individual and not just a "number". Fantastic guy and I would HIGHLY recommend him.
Communication was good. mindy was professional, courteous, and helpful. We got started on a slow start... but she was wonderful to work with. I am very happy with the car I drove away with. Thanks Mindy! Josh was pleasant, courteous and helpful as well. Thanks Josh!
We have bought 8 Toyotas from Willsonville Toyota. Elliot Franzen has always treated us fairly and respectfully. That's why we keep coming back for our purchases
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When considering the relationship between fertility and disease, nitrogen fertility typically comes to mind. For example, maintaining adequate nitrogen fertility is a way to avoid the onset of dollar spot and red thread. But in the case of take-all patch, manganese is what you need to keep this disease in check.
Take-all patch disease is caused by the fungus Gaeumannomyces graminis var. avenae. This fungal pathogen attacks roots and stems of bentgrass (Agrostis spp.) during cool, wet weather. Although root and crown rot can occur throughout the growing season, you'll most commonly see symptoms of the disease during the months of April to June and September through November. Symptoms appear as reddish-brown to orange-bronze colored circular patches that are at first only 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Patches, however, are perennial and may range up to 36 inches in diameter on sites chronically affected by the disease The centers of affected patches are often colonized by weeds or resistant grasses such as fescue or Poa species. Sometimes take-all patch declines in severity on its own, but the decline may take seven or eight years to occur and, in the meantime, new infections can appear at other locations on your golf course without notice.
The disease is most commonly found on newly constructed golf courses or on older courses that have undergone renovation. Poorly drained soils or soils with high pH levels favor the development take-all patch, as do light textured (sandy) soils, low organic matter, low fertility and recently fumigated sites. Heavy applications of lime or alkaline irrigation water may also stimulate severe outbreaks of the disease. Moreover, soils with low levels of plant-available manganese are especially vulnerable to the infection.
Some notable characteristics of the pathogen provide clues about how to manage bentgrass turf to minimize take-all patch development. The optimum soil pH for growth of the G. graminis variety avenae is approximately 7.0. The pathogen has the ability to rapidly convert plant-available manganese or applied-fertilizer manganese to forms that are unavailable for plant uptake. Applications of the nitrate form of nitrogen fertilizers also encourage the disease.
Researchers recently conducted experiments over a three-year period on a golf course in central New Jersey in an effort to determine fertilizer management practices that could suppress this devastating disease. They evaluated manganese fertilizer, applied to fairway turf as a foliar spray, at several different frequencies of application and rates.
Research clearly showed that manganese fertilization can effectively suppress take-all patch. Researchers found that manganese fertilization reduced disease severity by about 70 percent.
When researchers compared different times for manganese fertilizer application, they found that one spring or fall application of manganese was equally effective in suppressing disease symptoms. In general, the application of 2 pounds of manganese per acre was as effective as the 8 pounds rate in the study. It is possible, however, that higher application rates (6 to 8 pounds per acre) may be more effective when you're treating soils that have very low soil test levels of manganese.
Surprisingly, the long-term effectiveness of manganese applications was very limited in this study. Although manganese applied within the current year was generally more effective than older manganese fertilizer applications, the beneficial effect of manganese in suppressing take-all patch generally did not persist for more than 12 to 18 months.
Manganese availability typically decreases as microorganisms convert manganese in soil to unavailable forms. Also, removing the clippings from playing surfaces can also remove significant amounts of manganese from the soil. Clipping removal on golf course fairways is estimated to remove from 0.2 to 1.7 pounds of manganese per acre each year. For these reasons, it is necessary for you to reapply manganese fertilizer. One annual application of 2 or more pounds of manganese per acre is, therefore, recommended for the most effective suppression of take-all patch. More frequent applications did not enhance control in this study.
Soil testing can help you identify sites that are likely to be manganese deficient and that are, therefore, more vulnerable to take-all patch disease. Interpretation of a soil test for manganese should evaluate both the level of manganese and the soil pH. More research, however, is needed to develop guidelines about how to best interpret soil test levels of manganese in relation to the potential occurrence of take-all patch disease.
You should view manganese fertilization as only one part of an overall soil fertility program designed to minimize the incidence and severity of take-all patch. Soil pH management and a sound nitrogen fertility program are also important factors.
For best results, you should maintain soil pH levels to between 6.0 and 6.2. Soil pH levels above 6.2 will encourage take-all patch development, while pH levels below 6.0 can result in nutrient deficiencies and other cultural problems such as increased localized dry spot. In order to monitor pH changes that may occur following the application of any soil amendment, you should measure soil pH annually. Also, be careful to avoid excessive applications of lime, and check the calibration of your spreader to reduce the possibility of over application.
Because alkalinizing nitrogen sources (e.g. calcium nitrate or potassium nitrate) can greatly enhance the severity of this disease, avoid the use of nitrogen fertilizers that contain large quantities of nitrate nitrogen. Ammonium sources of nitrogen, such as ammonium sulfate or sulfur-coated urea, acidify the soil and this helps to control the disease. Due to the potential for foliar burn during hot, humid weather, you should irrigate after you apply ammonium fertilizer. The acidity produced by the use of ammonium nitrogen also helps to improve the availability of manganese in soil.
Fungicides have proven to be effective to reduce the incidence of take-all patch when you use them in combination with good cultural management practices. To achieve optimum control, use preventive applications in the fall and early spring before symptoms appear. Of the various products currently labeled for turf, the sterol-inhibiting (e.g., Banner MAXX, Eagle, Rubigan, Bayleton), the strobilurin or QoI (e.g., Heritage or Compass), or the benzimidazole (e.g., Cleary 3336 or Fungo 50) fungicides have proved most effective for the control of this disease.
J. R. Heckman is extension specialist in soil fertility, B.B. Clarke is extension specialist in plant pathology and J. A. Murphy is extension specialist in turfgrass management, all at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, N.J.).
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There is one room in this house in which we rarely step inside. It's kept tidy for the most part. I sneak in every few weeks and feather dust it to freshen it up a bit. I never stay long. I bet it's a treasure trove of teenage angst and drama. I'd rather not find out as I am certain it would probably keep me up at night. There is also a large collection of monkeys, and their stares are a bit unnerving. Terrifying, really. However, I am enamoured by her wall of art. There are a few paintings that she has painted, but my favourite is this portrait that her best friend/boyfriend painted of her for Christmas. He absolutely adores her, and I know that he spent so much time perfecting it. I love it! She spent an equal amount of time knitting him a super long navy scarf, and he wears it every time he steps outside which is more than I can say of Mr. J who has wore the Cobblestone I knit him once in two years. They're so cute and cool and sensitive.
Happy Saturday! I'm going to hunker down and get some knitting finished. I'm excited about dinner - hummus, pitas, and fresh veggies. It's a nosh kind of night.


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Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) delegates embrace after voting to end their strike on September 18, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract, union officials said late Wednesday, ending a bitter dispute with Mayor Rahm Emanuel over school reforms that prompted the first strike of city teachers in 25 years.
The deal will give teachers an average pay raise of 17.6 percent over four years if the three-year contract is extended an extra year.
The pay increases would cost an extra $74 million a year, the district has said. Chicago teachers make an average of about $76,000 annually, according to the school district.
In addition to the pay raises, the deal establishes for the first time an evaluation system for teachers that is based in part on student performance on standardized tests. It also gives principals more authority to hire teachers for their schools and extends the length of the school day.
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel greets students as they arrive for school at Frazier International Magnet School on September 19, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.
The union got guarantees that any teachers laid off will have preference to be rehired by the district, and Emanuel dropped a demand that teacher pay be tied to merit.
A statement from the CTU said 79.1 percent of the 20,765 votes cast by teachers, paraprofessionals and school clinicians were in favor of the contract, put before them on Tuesday. Ratification required a majority vote in favor.
"This shows overwhelming recognition by our members that this contract represents a victory for students, communities and our profession," CTU President Karen Lewis said. "Our members are coming are coming out of this with an even greater appreciation for the continued fight for public education. We thank our parents for standing with their children's teachers, paraprofessionals and clinicians."
The Chicago Teachers Union agreed on Tuesday to end its strike, allowing 350,000 students to return to classes on Wednesday and ending a tense standoff. However, the contract still requires ratification by the union's 26,000 members. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports.
Members of the Chicago Board of Education must also vote approve the contract before it becomes effective. That vote is expected Oct. 17, and approval seems likely.
Biggest losers of Chicago's teachers strike? The students, critic says
"I am pleased that the members of the CTU have ratified this contract, and we can now demonstrate to our students that even when two sides start far apart, they can find common ground and reach a resolution. It's an incredibly important message to send," Chicago Board of Education President David Vitale said in a statement.
Thousands of teachers in the nation's third-largest school district walked off the job on Sept. 10 after more than a year of slow, contentious negotiations over salary, health benefits and job security.
Students were kept out of classes for seven days before CTU's members voted to end the work stoppage.
Chicago teachers agree to end strike, classes to resume
Fitch Ratings earlier this week downgraded the Chicago Board of Education's debt rating, citing the school system's increased budget pressures in the wake of the deal.
This followed a downgrade by Moody's Investors Services last week and could mean the district pays higher interest rates on any debt issues.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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I don't generally like Brad Pitt...never really have...but this picture is hot...I saw it and had to post it. I'm thinking its from the movie Mrs and Mr Smith. But I could be wrong, so don't quote me on it.
Jenna Elfman and Story
I have to say that Jenna Elfman's son, Story is so adorable. It is from the Scientology Christmas Stories pageant last night in Los Angeles. How fun would that be?
Ali Larter is so cute smiling!
I am so sad that Heroes is going to be over for now tomorrow. I really enjoy the story now!! Ali Larter hasn't had much screen time this round but hopefully next season she will be in all of the scenes....well her and Milo Ventimiglia.
Ali is looking happy at the airport.
Jessica Simpson's night out with Tony Romo
Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo went out to former assistant Cacee Cobb's birthday party last night. I really hope that she has finally found someone that she can be with now.
When your name is Britney Spears you can dress how you want for your birthday
It's actually Britney Spears birthday today but she celebrated last night!! And she was even wearing underwear!! I guess when you turn 26 you need a slamming partY!!!
P.S. Does it look like she drank alcoholic beverages?? If so....isn't she supposed to be pregnant?? LOL
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Milo Ventimiglia and his other job
Heroes is wrapping up tomorrow...but if you are a big fan of Milo Ventimiglia like me, you will still want to see more of him...or his work.
Milo has his own production company called Divide Pictures, and he has directed the series "It's A Mall World" for American Eagle. I found the series on YouTube so every week I will feature a new one. I love Milo and his work!!
Here is an interview with Milo explaining the series:
Here is the first episode!!
Milo Ventimiglia takes out the trash
Dare I say that Milo Ventimiglia looks hot even when he brings out the garbage!! YUMMY!!!
Britney Spears is pregnant ... by a guy named "Chuck"
It seems that the rumors of Britney Spears being pregnant won't stop....today she is pregnant...by a backup dancer named "Chuck".
In Touch Weekly now states that someone talked to them and said...."She's very angry that it has come out like this. She's shocked because the pregnancy is the last thing she needs right now."
Who ever this friend of Britney's is, she needs to get rid of her!!
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Slow-cooked lamb with onions & thyme
Nutrition and extra info
- Freezable
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal731
- fat39g
- saturates19g
- carbs21g
- sugars0g
- fibre4g
- protein63g
- salt0.87g
- half a leg of lamb (about 1¼kg/2lb 12oz)
A lamb is a sheep that is under 1 year old; between 1 and 2 years old you will find it sold as…
- 1kg onion (about 4 large ones)
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- handful of thyme sprigs
This popular herb grows in Europe, especially the Mediterranean, and is a member of the mint…
- 300ml red wine
- large handful parsley
One of the most ubiquitous herbs in British cookery, parsley is also popular in European and…
Firstly, prepare the lamb. Heat oven to 160C/fan140C/gas 3. Wipe the meat all over and season well. Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large heavy flameproof casserole, add the meat and fry all over on a fairly high heat for about 8 mins, turning until it is evenly well browned. Remove to a plate.
Thinly slice the onions. Add to the pan and fry for about 10 mins, until softened and tinged with brown. Add a few of the thyme sprigs and cook for a further minute or so. Season with salt and pepper.
Sit the lamb on top of the onions, then add the wine. Cover tightly. Bake for 3 hrs. You can make to this stage up to 2 days in advance, then reheat for 45 mins.
To finish off, strip the leaves from 2 thyme sprigs and chop them with the parsley. Scatter over before serving.


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Defendants reported to the Fulton County Jail today for booking on charges of racketeering, theft and making false statements. And because I'm deeply immersed in a management course this semester, I guess I have been led inevitably to wonder: Did the test-score scandal now unfolding in the Atlanta Public Schools (and, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution data analysis, likely going on in other large school systems as well) result from public schools trying to perform too much like a business — or not enough?
My sense is that under the No Child Left Behind Act (which was never funded at anywhere near the levels the Bush administration assured Sen. Edward Kennedy it would be; without that assurance, Kennedy and other Democrats would never have supported the act), test scores, which used to be used as only one tool in assessing students' academic progress, became an actual proxy for learning. Legislators convinced themselves that they were buying learning by buying test scores, and so that's what they paid for. And the Atlanta Public Schools, at least, decided to supply what its customer had said it wanted.
This was not a victimless crime. In one case, a child who changed schools was found to be unable to read. His counselor eagerly awaited his test scores, assuming they'd be low enough for the child to be given special help catching up. Instead, when the scores arrived, they showed not just scores too high for help, but scores classifying the child as gifted.
Did teachers and administrators break the law to do what they were trying to do? So they stand accused. Did they misuse money for personal gain in the process? So they stand accused. Did they lie to officials in the process? So they stand accused.
Is this different from what happened when nonbank mortgage lenders, security ratings agencies and investment banks blew up the economy in 2008? Only in that in the Atlanta Public Schools case, dozens of people stand accused.


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CE/T Advising
CE/T Faculty Advisors can request a hard copy of the CE/T Guide by contacting the Mahurin Honors College.
CE/T Third Reader Roles
This link provides a PowerPoint tutorial on the responsibilities of third readers.
CE/T Evaluation Rubric
This document shows the rubric by which student CE/T projects will be evaluated.
Tips for Faculty Mentors
- Read over the Evaluation Rubric and Criteria early. These forms provide guidance about the Mahurin Honors College's expectations for CE/Ts.
- Contact the CE/T Advisor (firstname.lastname@example.com) if you have any concerns about the process.
- CE/T students most often encounter trouble when they have not been in contact with their advisors. They may have trouble breaking a large project into manageable pieces. Have your student set small goals and meet with you to discuss progress toward completing those goals.
- If your student stops making progress or drops out of contact, let the CE/T Advisor (email@example.com) know, and the Mahurin Honors College will work to get the student back on track.
- Students are often very nervous about the defense. They do not know what to expect. The Mahurin Honors College requires that the defense last for one hour, but beyond that, the faculty mentor should lead the defense, guided by disciplinary standards. Talk with your student early about what to expect and how to prepare.
- Include your involvement in your Digital Measures report.
- Consult the faculty checklist in the back of the guide.
- To acknowledge the contributions of faculty members like you, the Mahurin Honors College offers primary CE/T advisors a professional development grant of $150 for each student who has successfully completed the CE/T process. These funds are distributed the semester after the student completed the CE/T process.
- PD funds can be deposited in your PD account, transferred to your department, or held in the Mahurin Honors College if you do not have a PD account. The Mahurin Honors College would be happy to establish a PD account for you once you have accumulated at least $500 in professional development funds. You will receive a letter with further information early in the semester when your funds will be distributed. We will need your index number if you already have a PD account.
Third Readers
A third reader will be assigned by the Mahurin Honors College to each CE/T project when the Notification of Intent to Defend form is submitted to the Mahurin Honors College by the student at the beginning of the semester in which they will defend. Third readers serve as representatives of the Mahurin Honors College. They have typically served on multiple CE/T committees, and it is their job to participate in the defense, ensure fairness, and facilitate discussions of students' Honors Distinctions and grades.Third readers generally do not contribute substantially to decisions regarding a student's letter grade unless the first and second readers cannot reach an agreement or the third reader is in the same or a closely related discipline to the student. Third readers, however, play a more substantial role in determining students' Honors designations.
Third readers should serve as a reference and provide guidance to project advisors and second readers regarding expectations for an Honors CE/T project. Third readers will assist the student and the rest of the committee if a conflict should arise and keep the Mahurin Honors College informed of any problems or concerns within the CE/T process.
Faculty Check List
View the CE/T forms list
- Review the CE/T Proposal. If the proposal meets your approval, sign the CE/T Proposal form. Instructions on how to digitally sign documents can be found in the CE/T forms list. A student must have a signed proposal form on file with the Mahurin Honors College before they can register for HON 403 and HON 404. The students can deliver this form. Some departments allow students to count CE/T hours toward the major. If you would like to pursue this option, the student must obtain permission from their department.
- Have regular appointments to meet with your CE/T students (every week or every two weeks)
- Students must present their CE/T or a portion of their CE/T at an approved conference – Check with the CE/T Advisor (firstname.lastname@example.com) for a list of possible conferences if you do not have a discipline specific conference in mind. Disciplinary specific conferences are preferred, but interdisciplinary conferences such as Kentucky Honors Roundtable and the WKU Student Research Conference are also acceptable.
- Once the committee agrees the CE/T is ready to defend, the student must submit a Draft Approval Form to the Mahurin Honors College. The Draft Approval Form requires all CE/T committee signatures, a polished copy of the CE/T to each reader, and documentation of the conference presentation. This form must be signed and submitted by the student with the supplementary draft and conference materials at least 2 weeks before the Defense.
- Before the Defense, review the Capstone/Thesis Experience Evaluation Rubric.
- Day of the Defense:
- Fill out the Final Evaluation Form and the Evaluation Criteria form.
- A member of the CE/T Committee should bring the Final Evaluation Form to the Mahurin Honors College (campus mail, or hand delivery is acceptable)
- Once the Final Submission form, the TopSCHOLAR Copyright permission form, and an electronic version of the CE/T has been submitted to firstname.lastname@example.com by the student, you will be sent an email regarding your Professional Development funds if you are the first reader. These forms are submitted by the student and no action is necessary for the faculty member.
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Bobby Abreu hit his second homer of the game, a two-out, two-run shot off Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels then pulled a trick to trap Curtis Granderson for the final out to beat the New York Yankees 6-4 Tuesday night.
The Yankees ran themselves out of their last chance. With runners at the corners, two outs and Mark Teixeira up, reliever Jordan Walden faked a pickoff throw to third base. Granderson broke from first and was caught in no man's land, and Walden's throw got him in a rundown.
The Angels, the only American League team with a winning record against the Yankees over the last decade, saddled New York with its first three-game losing streak since early June.
Abreu's drive deep into the right-field seats was only the second homer allowed this season by Rivera (1-2). The Yankees closer faltered for the second straight appearance — he blew a ninth-inning lead Sunday night in Boston.
Abreu connected for his first multihomer game this season and 16th of his career. Once a star for the Yankees, Abreu sat in a golf cart outside the Angels' clubhouse and chatted with some of his former teammates before the game while rain washed away batting practice.
Pinch-hitter Alberto Callaspo opened the ninth with a single. Erick Aybar bunted into a forceout, leaving him in an 0-for-24 slump, and stole second base. After Howie Kendrick grounded out, Abreu hit his sixth home run of the season.
Walden worked the ninth for his 26th save in 33 chances. Scott Downs (6-2) got Russell Martin to ground out with two runners on to end the eighth.
The Angels moved a season-high 12 games over .500. They have the AL's best record since mid-June.
Derek Jeter lined a two-out, two-run single over Fernando Rodney's head that made it 4-all in the seventh, and smiled wide as the Angels made a pitching change. That tying hit came right after Brett Gardner finished starter Dan Haren with an RBI single and stole his 22nd straight base.
The Angels scored four times off A.J. Burnett in the sixth for a 4-1 lead. Abreu led off with a low liner for a home run — right fielder Nick Swisher actually broke in a few steps — and three walks loaded the bases with two outs.
Jeff Mathis stepped up batting .180 and took a half-swing at Burnett's first pitch. Plate umpire Chris Guccione ruled it a strike and quickly ejected Angels manager Mike Scioscia for arguing. Scioscia came out to have his say, returned to the dugout and Mathis hit the next pitch on one hop over the center-field wall for a two-run double.
Burnett followed by throwing a wild pitch that let another run score, and was booed when the inning ended. In Burnett's previous start, the Yankees handed him a 13-1 cushion, but the Chicago White Sox chased him before he could last five innings to qualify for the win.
Granderson hit his 29th homer, giving New York a 1-0 lead in the first.
NOTES: Angels RHP Garrett Richards is set to make his major league debut Wednesday night against the Yankees. Richards was 12-2 with 3.06 ERA at Double-A Arkansas. The 23-year-old was drafted by the Angels in the first round in 2009. Richards will fill in while RHP Jered Weaver serves a six-game suspension. "We don't have a ton of information on him," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. Rookie Ivan Nova (10-4) will start for New York. He struck out a career-high 10 in his last start vs. the White Sox. … Jeter was hitting .191 with runners in scoring position and two out when he tied the game. He's now 5 for 8 lifetime against Rodney. … DH Jorge Posada was still on the bench for the Yankees. "I'm not happy," he said. "I really can't control not being in the lineup." … Burnett is 0-9 in his last 14 August starts, dating to 2008. … The Angels' Torii Hunter and Mark Trumbo each tagged up from first base and advanced on long fly balls. … Yankees RHP Phil Hughes will pitch Saturday vs. Tampa Bay. He was supposed to start this game, but got moved back after pitching in relief Sunday night at Boston. … The Yankees released Triple-A LHP J.C. Romero this week.


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Staff at global wire joining and tensioning systems manufacturer, Gripple, have pledged to run, cycle, swim or hike a virtual lap of the company offices in support of charities across the world.
Dubbed 'Grippathlon', the company's regional sites will go 'head-to-head' in a race to be the first site to reach the cumulative 15,000 miles target – the distance between Gripple's four sites around the world.
Employing close to 500 people across sites in Sheffield, Obernai, Chicago and New Delhi, the company hopes to encourage its people to actively participate, promoting mental and physical wellbeing, while supporting a host of deserving charities.
Charlotte Hill, organiser of the event, said: "we have a lot of keen sports men and women across the company, as well as some friendly regional rivalry so we thought it would be really fun to promote some healthy competition away from the day to day operations of the business."
Gripple donates 1% of budgeted profits to charitable organisations each year, with each region having it's own charities team organising donations to deserving causes and encouraging internal participation in charity events throughout the year. Alongside this work, the company organises 'people power' projects, where members of staff support local causes by donating their time, effort and expertise to renovation work.
Funds raised by the challenge will supporting initiatives such as Hesed House, a shelter for homeless people in Illinois, USA; SOS Children's villages of India, and a sensory garden project being undertaken by Gripple's UK workforce at Wooley Wood School in Sheffield, for children with severe and complex learning difficulties and disabilities.
You can support Gripple's cause by donating to the team fundraising page available here, and below.
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I have purchased Radeon HD 7000 2GB DDR5 for Warp3D on AmigaOS, and while I am pleased with enhancer
and 3D on AmigaOS side, I have quite a lot of troubles on Linux side.
a) Only Linux I have managed to install, Debian 7.2 PPC32 (I use 4.10.0 stable kernel) with KDE 4.8.4, XServer 11
fails to display any OpenGL content. Is there a way around? Added mesa via Synaptic - did not help.
b) May be kernel or the graphic card, or the new kernel - but anyway old x1000 Ubuntu CD boots, but installation fails
to boot to graphics. Net installer for TumbleWeed works but fails to enter GUI after hdd boot. Any recommended
initrd.gz ramdisk installers - my prefered method? Would love to have a bit modern and 3D Linux!
c) UbuntuMATE "live DVD" boots, but both methods (alternative and official install) fail in terms of making bootable OS.
Official one fails about hdd partitiong time and copy script copies the files, but they simply wont boot with proper setenv and kernel 4.9/4.10 with 7000HD. If intersted, I can make a shot when the kernel booting fails.
I see you boys have moved to FEDORA. Nice. Could we get a real boot DVD with small bootdvd0.0 txt script, please?
If not Fedora, latest UbuntuMATE. I know there are DD / RSYNC images for both, but:
a) Please do not gzip but tar them so that default Linux unarchive tools work, or better upload uncompressed images. Helps.
b) Is there some easy GUI like way to do it? Small Linux CD boot that can just download and gparted and rsync?
Hope x5000 users have nice Linux boot DVD by now, dont forget x1000 users. Not until we get Libre and FF for AmigaOS!
Since most of x1000 and all x5000 users have transitioned or are to Southern Islands, support to have a
3D and working newer Linux should be Amiga Linux team priority?
No 3D on Debian 7.2 and Radeon HD 7000
AmigaOne X1000 platform specific issues related to Linux only.
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We've all been there -- wishing we had a third hand while trying to simultaneously hold a beer, a milkshake and a strip or two of bacon.
Leave it to Texas Motor Speedway executive chef Joel Pena to find a solution to the problem while continuing to push the pork-product envelope.
The chef's solution -- to simply mix the three together into a concoction he's creatively dubbed, The Shake 'n Bacon Brew.
The latest news from around North Texas.
Sounds simple enough, right? Pena shows just how simple in the how-to video above. The shake only requires five ingredients, including two of which that are North Texas staples: Fort Worth's Rahr & Sons Ugly Pug Black Lager and Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream.
In building his creation, Pena mixes six ounces of the lager with six ounces of ice cream and two ounces of bacon-infused maple syrup. After blending the mixture to the desired consistency, Pena pours it into a souvenir glass before topping the shake with the final flourish -- whipped cream and bacon crumbles; the perfect marriage of sweet and salty -- and beer.
The milkshake is not Pena's first bacon-flavored feather added to his chef's cap. He is also known for creating other novelty concessions, delectables like Hawg Heaven (bacon-flavored cotton candy) and the bacon martini. Pena has even orchestrated the marriage of brisket and a doughnut. Yum.
All that adults-only fun can be had for $10. A non-alcoholic version, Shake 'n Bacon Brewless, will also be available with root beer in place of the lager -- and also in a souvenir cup.
The Shake 'n Bacon Brew, and Brewless, will debut at TMS between Oct. 31 and Nov. 3 for the AAA Texas 500 NASCAR triple-header race weekend. The shakes can be found in The Speedway Club as well as at the Pig Rig on the main concourse between Gates 3 and 4.


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Khashoggi: Human Rights Commissioner wants immunity waived
GENEVA, Switzerland - The UN Human Rights High Commissioner and the family of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi have called for a transparent and impartial investigation into Mr Khashoggi's disappearance.
The children of Khashoggi have gone one step further, in wanting an independent and impartial international commission.
UNHRC High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday urged the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey to reveal everything they know about the disappearance and possible extra-judicial killing of the prominent Saudi journalist after he visited his country's consulate in Istanbul on October 2nd. She also said diplomatic immunity protecting consulate staff and government visitors should be lifted.
Acknowledging the two countries had finally arranged for a search of the Saudi embassy in Istanbul, and the home of the Consul-General, Bachelet urged the authorities of both countries "to ensure that no further obstacles are placed in the way of a prompt, thorough, effective, impartial and transparent investigation."
"In view of the seriousness of the situation surrounding the disappearance of Mr. Khashoggi, I believe the inviolability or immunity of the relevant premises and officials bestowed by treaties such as the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations should be waived immediately," Bachelet said. "Under international law, both a forced disappearance and an extra-judicial killing are very serious crimes, and immunity should not be used to impede investigations into what happened and who is responsible. Two weeks is a very long time for the probable scene of a crime not to have been subjected to a full forensic investigation."
"Given there seems to be clear evidence that Mr Khashoggi entered the Consulate and has never been seen since, the onus is on the Saudi authorities to reveal what happened to him from that point onwards," the UN Human Rights High Commissioner added.
Bachelet noted that Saudi Arabia and Turkey are both party to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. As such, they are obliged to take all measures to prevent torture, enforced disappearances and other serious human rights violations, to investigate allegations of acts constituting these crimes, and to bring to justice those suspected of committing them.
Speaking to journalists in Geneva amid news reports that details of Mr. Khashoggi's death may surface soon, indicating that it was an accident, UN human rights office spokesperson, Rupert Colville, noted the High Commissioner's belief that "two weeks is a very long time for the probable scene of a crime not to be subject to a forensic investigation".
"The one thing we really know as a solid fact is that Mr. Khashoggi went into the consulate and he…was never seen coming out again," Mr. Colville said, adding that it seemed "very probable" that some crime had been committed.
"Enforced disappearance or murder, if that has occurred, extra-judicial killing, either way, those are very serious crimes," he added. "We all need to know what it was, how it happened and who was responsible and where the evidence leads."
Asked if the investigation underway could become a "whitewash," Colville responded: "Anyone responsible should be held accountable, and that means anyone, who committed a crime or who was involved in the planning of the crime or executing it. There should be accountability; if it's a serious crime, that's a fundamental principle of law; national law and international law," he said.
Meantime Khashoggi's family also weighed in on the stalemate on Tuesday.
"We are sadly and anxiously following the conflicting news regarding the fate of our father after losing contact with him two weeks ago, when he disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul," they said in a statement published by The Washington Post.
"Our family is traumatized, and yearns to be together during this painful time."
"The strong moral and legal responsibility which our father instilled in us obliges us to call for the establishment of an independent and impartial international commission to inquire into the circumstances of his death," the family statement said.
U.S. President Donald Trump was cautious as to where the case goes next after speaking with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. A day earlier he had a telephone conversation with King Salman. Both denied any knowledge of what happened to Mr Khashoggi, Mr Trump said.
"I think we have to find out what happened first," he said. "Here we go again with, you know, you're guilty until proven innocent. I don't like that. We just went through that with Justice Kavanaugh and he was innocent all the way as far as I'm concerned," the president said.
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Trump under fire after floating 'rogue killers' theory
Arab world comes together in show of solidarity for Saudis
TV network chief says Saudi sanctions will lead to disaster
Saudi Arabia stuns world with solid denial of accusations
Gulf indices tremble as Saudi stocks tumble
Arab leaders and media say stories about Khashoggi are false
Khashoggi 'death' reportedly recorded on Apple watch
Turkey has proof of Khashoggi's murder inside the consulate


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I found a character not in the dictionary. I've been told two stories about it. One is that it is an obscure family name from Shandong province. The other is that it means "one hidden among the mountains," which relates to the family history: One of the ancestors of the family was framed for and convicted of a heinous crime against the emperor, at a time when every family member out to seventh cousin was eliminated. The convict managed to sneak a message "run for your life" out of his jail cell. His family scattered to the mountains of Shandong. The name is pronounced qi2. If you'll forgive my ascii art, here's what it looks like:
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something like the Greek letter Pi with a stroke above, or the pharmacist's prescription symbol for "two tablets once per day" (or is it "one tablet twice per day"), or the simpler of the qi2 words that means "table," with an additional stroke above.
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Reckless wrecker: Lethal driver fined $100 in accident
Despite court-stunning testimony from a defense witness, a judge found Lethal Wrecker driver Floyd Dean guilty of reckless driving for his role in a traffic accident that nearly killed a local teacher and baseball coach. While at the conclusion of the September 18 trial Albemarle District Court Judge William Barkley levied only a $100 fine against Dean for the driving infraction, the verdict could have far greater financial implications.
Accident victim Peter Weatherly has filed a $20 million civil suit against Lethal, Dean, and Lethal's owner, George Morris. Weatherly was critically injured in the accident at the intersection of Routes 250 and 22 near Keswick.
Commonwealth's Attorney Cynthia Murray pointed out that four prosecution witnesses testified at hearings in June and July about Dean's allegedly erratic driving in the minutes before the accident, with one witness recalling Dean weaving and then crossing entirely into the lane of oncoming traffic. Another witness reported seeing Dean's head slumped over the steering wheel in the moments before the January 27 accident.
All those witnesses reported seeing west-bound Dean's tow truck collide with the back of an east-bound dump truck before hitting Weatherly head-on. Monday's trial was designed to give the defense one last chance to produce a competing view.
As detailed in the Hook's August 31 cover story, "Lethal Wreckage," Weatherly's leg and pelvis were shattered, and after he was rushed to UVA hospital, doctors discovered his aorta had ruptured. Although Weatherly says he flatlined in the ER, the trauma team was able to repair the aorta and restart his heart.
Since then, Weatherly has undergone five surgeries and racked up medical expenses that, he says, exceed $500,000. A Little League baseball coach and teacher at the Little Keswick School before the accident, the wheelchair-bound Weatherly can now take several steps with assistance– but it's not enough to get him back to work.
A truck driver named Stewart Abel was key to the dispute. He had been "driving along doing fine," prosecutor Murray said, when Dean entered his lane and hit the rear of his truck before slamming into Weatherly's 2001 Honda, which was stopped in the east-bound turn lane from Route 250 to Route 22.
Despite the accounts by Abel and the other eyewitnesses, Dean testified at an earlier hearing that Abel had actually caused the accident by entering his lane. A mirror from Abel's truck had hit him in the head, Dean testified, and "knocked me out."
To bolster his claim, Dean's Richmond-based attorney, William Tiller, summoned Lora and Thomas Hawley, a husband and wife who said their van had been two vehicles behind Dean on the morning of the accident.
The Hawleys had failed to appear at two earlier hearings, and at Monday's hearing only Lora appeared, now using the surname Lamb.
"I heard my husband say, 'Oh my God,'" testified Lamb, who claimed she was a passenger in the van driven by her husband that morning. Upon hearing his exclamation, Lamb testified, she looked up and saw Abel's dump truck veer into the Lethal Wrecker's path.
Lamb testified that although she and her husband saw the accident, they neither stopped to offer assistance nor called 911. "I lost my brother to a car accident," she explained. "I'm not good at stuff like that."
Despite hearing of Dean's testimony that a mirror had rendered him unconscious, Lamb contended that Dean must have awakened to make note of the couple's phone number printed on the side of their passing van.
Murray wasn't buying it. Unlike any other witness, Murray pointed out, Lamb has several prior convictions, including a felony, for "various crimes involving lying, cheating, and stealing."
When asked if she'd been convicted of larceny, Lamb replied, "Not yet," referring to a pending case. Murray pointed out that Dean knew Lamb's husband before the accident, having been a "classmate" at a methadone clinic.
In his closing argument, Tiller insisted that Lamb's unique account was the truth. "My colleague got it wrong," said the lawyer, nodding toward Murray. "The officers got it wrong."
Tiller pointed out certain elements of the accident scene that were never fully explained. Officers, he said, did not measure the height of the dump truck and did not photograph it before it was moved. And prosecution witnesses disagreed about its color.
Barkley didn't seem to mind. This case, he said, "begins and ends with the testimony of Stewart Abel."
After the verdict, Murray placed a hand on Weatherly's shoulder and bent to whisper, "I'm so sorry this happened to you" to the wheelchair-bound man.
Also in the courtroom was Lethal owner George Morris, who departed with Dean and Tiller. All three declined comment about the verdict, the impending civil case, and Lethal's once-planned name change to After Five Towing.
Although announced in the Hook's cover story, the new moniker now appears on hold, as a call to Lethal finds on Tuesday, September 19. "We'll always be Lethal," says a receptionist.
Weatherly and his attorney, Greg Webb, decline to speculate on the impact Dean's traffic conviction could have on the civil suit. "The finding," says Webb, "has little bearing on the [civil] case. I think we'll just have to sort it out."
That suit goes to trial in Albemarle Circuit Court on March 12.
Peter Weatherly was critically injured in a January accident with a Lethal Wrecker tow truck.PHOTO BY WILLIAM WALKER
Floyd Dean arrives September 18 at Albemarle District Court where he was convicted of reckless driving.PHOTO BY WILLIAM WALKER


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