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Community Perspectives: Alfreda Norman

Tori Correll: Welcome to Community Perspectives.

I'm Tori Correll, Assistant District Director of Development.

Today it is my honor to be speaking with Alfreda Norman with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

Ms. Norman, thank you for taking the time to speak with me and for sharing your perspective of Dallas County with us.

What are the greatest challenges you see facing Dallas County today?

Afreda Norman: Well I think the biggest challenges that we have is just the enormity of the assets and opportunities in this city for everybody.

And just the sheer complexity of having pathways and avenues and access to all those opportunities in essence.

I mean, that is a big problem in the sense that thinking about everybody, not just one or two or some or a few, but getting everybody those great opportunities, I think that's one of our biggest challenges.

TC: What do you see as Dallas County's greatest strengths?

AN: I think our greatest strengths is kind of one of the reasons why I moved to Dallas, is this notion of the can do spirit, we can get things done.

And the notion now that I am feeling more and more of this collective think, this group thinking that the individual in and of itself coming up with ideas for solutions and decision makings isn't enough any more.

It really takes the collective group think of us all, and then when you add diversity to the group think, which is new ideas and new perspectives, it just makes us more innovative and creative.

So I think that's going to be our biggest strength is coming together, figuring out the things that we need to do better at and continue doing, and investing in the things that we know that we need to do.

Which is investing in the people of this great city.

TC: What opportunities do you see on the horizon?

AN: I think the opportunities are continued investment in people.

I think, human capital.

I think people make a city great.

And so the opportunities are, how can we really make the best investments that we can in education, and in health, and affordable homes, and neighborhoods, so that people are successful on a daily basis?

And that they can have good jobs, and continue to raise their families, and partake in their community, and in voting, and joining the PTA.

So I think the greatest opportunities we have, because we're attracting a lot of people here, so we must be doing something right, is to continue to be so mindful about how we want to make this the best place, and how we can invest to make our people great.

TC: If you could build Dallas Country from day one, what would it look like?

AN: Wow, from day one.

So I'm thinking about, you know, being on the prairie.

Back in the days when people were thinking, why is there a city here in the first place?

I think I would continue in the same vein that the city's continued to have a big welcome mat, for one thing.

To really let people know that they're welcome here.

Come one, come all, great ideas, hard working people.

Let's work together on really envisioning what we want the city to be and how great we want to be.

So I think I would continue in that vein of not being afraid to think and dream big.

And get all the folks around the table that you need to do those things.

And I think Dallas is really making a mark in Texas and in the country on thinking big, and doing big things.

TC: Do you have any other thoughts you'd like to share with us?

AN: Oh.

[LAUGH] That was not in my script.

Any thoughts?

I look forward to thinking about who needs to be around the big collective table when we're coming up with thinking about the next years.

And who do we need, who's not there to really be in this realm, or this arena of ideas, as we're envisioning features that this can be a better place for our kids.

TC: Great.

Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me today.


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Analysis of an Impact Micro Crater

NASA's Stardust was a famous mission to return comet dust samples to Earth for investigation. These samples were collected by the Stardust spacecraft first launched in 1999 and returning the samples collected from encounters with the comets Annefrank (2002) and Wild 2 (2004) in 2006. The prime intention was to collect particles in a special capture medium unharmed. Nevertheless, some dust particles particles impacted on parts of the spacecraft. To obtain a better understanding of the microscopic impact craters produced during the mission, an experiment was carried out to simulate these on Earth. The analysis of one of these artificial craters produced on a piece of aluminum foil with the XFlash® FLatQUAD is subject of this application example. (Sample courtesy: A. Kearsley, Natural History Museum, London, UK)

The first image shows an overlay of the backscattered electron image and an EDS map of Mg, S, and Ca of a crater, obtained with a conventional large area SDD on a 35° SEM chamber port. Only part of the impacted particle residue is visible to the EDS detector due to shadowing effects. Measurement conditions were 20 kV acceleration voltage, 3 nA beam current and 15 h 54 min acquisition time, to obtain a 1024 x 768 pixel map with 380 nm pixel size.

The next image shows a map of the same crater obtained with the XFlash® FlatQUAD. It shows no shadowing, the complete particle residue is mapped. Measurement conditions were 6 kV acceleration voltage, 3 h 55 min acquisition time at 175 kcps ICR, resulting in a 800 x 600 pixel map with 380 nm pixel size.

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A modern style three storey town house
The property offers accommodation including entrance hallway, living room, dining kitchen, three bedrooms, ensuite shower room, family bathroom, guest w/c.
The property offers front and rear gardens, off road parking and integral garage.
Offered as a 30% share ownership so an ideal first purchase

Key Features

  • Three Bedrooms
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  • Three Storey Modern Townhouse
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Driveway leading to lawn and path.

Entrance Hall
Double glazed door to front elevation, a central heating radiator, wood effect laminate flooring, stairs rising to first floor and doors to the garage.

W.C, wash hand basin, tiling to splash back areas and a central heating radiator.

Kitchen/ Diner 14' 10" max x 11' 7" max ( 4.52m max x 3.53m max )
Fitted kitchen to comprise of a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over incorporating a single stainless steel sink and drainer, tiling to splash back areas, electric oven, gas hob, cooker hood, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge/freezer, a central heating radiator, two double glazed windows to rear elevation and a double glazed door to the rear garden.

Double glazed window to front elevation.

Living Room 18' 2" max x 10' 2" max ( 5.54m max x 3.10m max )
Two double glazed windows to rear elevation and a central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two 7' 3" x 12' 8" ( 2.21m x 3.86m )
Two double glazed window to front elevation and a central heating radiator.

A central heating radiator, bath with mixer tap, wash hand basin, W.C and tiling to splash back areas.

Second Floor Landing
Storage cupboard and doors off to:

Bedroom One 10' 8" max x 17' 2" ( 3.25m max x 5.23m )
Double glazed skylight windows to front elevation and a central heating radiator.

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Shower cubicle, W.C, wash hand basin, W.C and tiling to splash back areas.

Bedroom Three 9' 4" x 18' 8" max ( 2.84m x 5.69m max )
Double glazed window to rear elevation and skylight window to rear elevation.

Rear Garden
Patio with lawn beyond and fenced boundaries.

Garage 8' 7" max x 16' 2" max ( 2.62m max x 4.93m max )
Up and over door access, power and lighting.

Please note that the marker reflects the centre of the postcode rather than the exact property location.

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Zinnia, Exquisite

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A full season of non-stop blooms.

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HEIRLOOM. A true magician that lives up to its name, this beauty offers a full season of color. Large, 4-5" blooms burst open a bright red, and as new ones appear every day, the older ones change to a rosy-red then a softer still rose. Each truly "exquisite", they will offer you an armful of cut flowers all season long.
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Type Some flowers and vegetables fall into subcategories that may define how they grow (such as pole or bush), what they are used for (such as slicing tomatoes or shelling peas), flower type, or other designations that will help you select the type of a class of plant that you are looking for.

Sun The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.

Full Sun

Height The typical height of this product at maturity.

36 inches

Spread The width of the plant at maturity.

8-10 inches

Ornamental Use Ways in which the product may be used in the garden for ornamental effect.

Beds, Container, Cut Flowers

Life Cycle This refers to whether a plant is an annual, biennial or perennial. Annuals complete their life cycles in one year; biennials produce foliage the first year and bloom and go to seed the second year; perennials can live for more than two years.

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    Start Indoors Start Indoors Starting seeds indoors is called Indoor Sow or Indirect Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds indoors in the spring or summer
    Transplant Transplant When to transplant bulbs or roots in the garden for spring
    Start Outdoors Start Outdoors Starting seeds outdoors is called Outdoor Sow or Direct Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds outdoors in the spring or summer
    Start Indoors Fall Start Indoors Fall Starting seeds indoors in the fall called Indoor Sow or Indirect Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds outdoors in the fall
    Transplant Fall Transplant Fall Transplant Fall-When to transplant bulbs or roots in the garden for fall
    Start Outdoors Fall Start Outdoors Fall Starting seeds outdoors in the fall is called Outdoor Sow or Direct Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds outdoors in the fall
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Zinnia may be grown from seed sown early indoors and transplanted outside after frost, or sown directly in the garden after frost, or from potted plants.

Sowing Seed Indoors:

  • Sow indoors 5-7 weeks before outdoor planting date in spring using a seed starting kit
  • Sow seeds ¼  inch deep in seed starting formula
  • Keep the soil moist at 70-75 degrees F
  • Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days
  • As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny windowsill or grow seedlings 3-4 inches beneath fluorescent plant lights turned on 16 hours per day, off for 8 hours at night. Raise the lights as the plants grow taller. Incandescent bulbs will not work for this process because they will get too hot. Most plants require a dark period to grow, do not leave lights on for 24 hours.
  • Thin to one seedling per cell when they have two sets of leaves.
  • Seedlings do not need much fertilizer, feed when they are 3-4 weeks old using a starter solution (half strength of a complete indoor houseplant food) according to manufacturer’s directions.
  • Transplant hardened-off seedlings to the garden after the frost.
  • Before planting in the garden, seedling plants need to be “hardened off”. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them to a sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them from wind and hot sun at first. If frost threatens at night, cover or bring containers indoors, then take them out again in the morning.  This hardening off process toughens the plant’s cell structure and reduces transplant shock and scalding.

Sowing Directly in the Garden:

  • Direct sow seeds in average soil in full sun after all danger of frost.
  • Prepare the soil by removing weeds and working organic matter into the top 6-8 inches of soil; then level and smooth.
  • Most plants respond well to soils amended with organic matter. Compost is a wonderful form of organic matter with a good balance of nutrients and an ideal pH level, it can be added to your planting area at any time. If compost is not available, top dress the soil after planting with 1-2 inches of organic mulch, which will begin to breakdown into compost. After the growing season, a soil test will indicate what soil amendments are needed for the following season.
  • Sow seeds evenly 12 inches apart and cover with ¼ inch of fine soil.
  • Firm soil lightly with your hand, water and keep evenly moist.
  • Seedlings will emerge in 7-10 days.
  • Thin seedlings to stand 8-24 inches apart, depending on the variety, when they are about 1-2 inches tall.

Planting in the Garden:

  • Select a location in full sun with good rich moist organic soil.
  • Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones.
  • Most plants respond well to soils amended with organic matter. Compost is a wonderful form of organic matter with a good balance of nutrients and an ideal pH level, it can be added to your planting area at any time. If compost is not available, top dress the soil after planting with 1-2 inches of organic mulch, which will begin to breakdown into compost. After the growing season, a soil test will indicate what soil amendments are needed for the following season.
  • Dig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball.
  • Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil. Fill with soil to the top of the root ball. Press soil down firmly with your hand leaving a slight depression around the plant to hold water.
  • Water thoroughly, so that a puddle forms in the saucer you have created. This settles the plants in, drives out air pockets and results in good root-to-soil contact.
  • Use the plant tag as a location marker.
  • Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.
  • Mulches also help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures. For annuals an organic mulch of shredded leaves lends a natural look to the bed and will improve the soil as it breaks down in time. Always keep mulches off a plant’s stems to prevent possible rot.
  • Keep plants well-watered during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It's best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.
  • Until plants become established, some protection from extreme winds and direct, hot sunlight may be necessary. Good air movement is also important.
  • After new growth appears, a light fertilizer may be applied. Keep granular fertilizers away from the plant crown and foliage to avoid burn injury. Use low rates of a slow release fertilizer, as higher rates may encourage root rots.
  • Pinch young plants to encourage branching unless you are growing them exclusively for cut flowers and want long stems.
  • Remove spent flower heads to keep plants flowering until fall. Zinnias make terrific cut flowers, and cutting the flowers encourages new blooms.
  • Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.
  • Remove plants after they are killed by frost in fall to avoid disease issues the following year.
  • Plant zinnias in mixed plantings with other summer-blooming annuals, or place small groups of zinnias among perennials. They are at home in cottage and children’s gardens, and they are often grown in cutting gardens.
  • Shorter zinnia varieties are ideal for containers. Take care not to overcrowd them or the flowers may be significantly smaller than they should be and the plants may be taller. Always use a commercial potting mix, do not use garden soil, and make sure the containers have adequate drainage. Container grown plants will require extra water and fertilizer, look for signs of wilt or a nutrient deficiency.
  • Cut stems before the flower is open for cut flowers.
  • Zinnias attract hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects.
Full Sun
36 inches
8-10 inches
Ornamental Use
Beds, Container, Cut Flowers
Life Cycle
Sow Method
Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
Bloom Duration
10 weeks
Flower color
Pink, Red
Zinnia, Exquisite is rated 3.8 out of 5 by 12.
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Very disappointed The zinnias are only 6 inches tall with blooms the size of a quarter. Definitely not what I expected.
Date published: 2017-07-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from They are beautiful!!,glad to have them All my neighbors and friends , 'Say they are pretty, I love your lovely Zinnia's
Date published: 2016-09-16
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Exquisite Zinnia I had grown exquisite several years ago and loved it .I convinced my garden club to grow it in our green house for our annual plant sale. In my garden , I have the results . Totally different from my past experience and the pic on the packet!! The flowers maybe 2/12 in , boring pink with large center. Disappointed and somewhat embarrassed as. I really pushed to plant an buy.
Date published: 2016-07-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love This Zinnia! On a lark, I bought 2 packets of these at our locally owned garden center (not a big box store). We have a very long growing season, and I had done a bit of research on late sown zinnia seeds. I planted these around August 22, 2015. I got great germination rates and actually had to thin the babies out. I did try to save the babies in pots, but they gave in to some sort of wilt. As of today, October 16, 2015, they are about 12" tall and blooming! We have had unusually hot and dry weather, and I have been mindful of not over watering them. When they were about 2-3" tall, I mulched around them with sheets of wet newspaper and put shredded cedar mulch over that. Prior to that, they would wilt in the afternoon heat, but would recover once it cooled off. They are very pretty. When the buds are just opening, they are a dark, hot pink color. As they open, they change to a lighter pink. After the autumn equinox, they no longer get as much sun in the afternoon. However, they are still quite lovely and appear to be flourishing. I would definitely plant these again, and much earlier!
Date published: 2015-10-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing! This was my first attempt at growing any plants from seeds so I was a little nervous but these Zinnia's were beautiful. They were tall with strong stalks, I only had pink flowers but they were beautiful. I even started them later in the season than I should have (newbie mistake) but I still had lots of tall flowers that lasted until we had several below freezing mornings! I will definitely grow these again they were a head turner on my block!
Date published: 2014-11-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Zinnias Love them, & they are like the! Beautiful shades of red or rosy pink however, unlike your online description. I'm happy, since I ONLY wanted pinks in that area, and picked these locally because the packet shows ONLY PINKS. If you want reds, try "Big Red" which I also planted in another garden........they may be even more beautiful. Will order more of both next spring! Will enter photos of both next year......too late in the season for now......they're winding down.
Date published: 2012-08-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The most 'Exquisite' zinnia I have ever grown. I have grown nearly every zinnia I have found the seeds for. These are a nuanced flower when it comes to color, going from the pretty, bright color you see in the photo, to progressively lighter shades of pink. I always pick them at their brightest, and they last a while in the vase. You get plenty of flowers per plant, and they have thrived in the Texas heat when everything else was wilting and begging for mercy or water in our frequent drought conditions. This is THE plant for difficult, hot climates. Water them occasionally, NEVER fertilize them, and be rewarded with their beauty and ease. I have even bought the seeds for these flowers just to send to my landscaping major (in college) sister. She, too, was impressed with their beauty. Try mixing them with the 'White Wedding' zinnia. That would make a lovely bouquet. I have provided a picture of some of my flowers; I hope Burpee shares it with you. The Zinnia 'Exquisite' is the one in the furthest left side of the picture. Isn't it lovely?
Date published: 2012-02-24
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Disappointing The colorful flowers on the package are enticing, but my seeds produced only pink flowers-no "rosy red" aging to a soft pink. Very disappointed. Won't buy again.
Date published: 2011-07-09
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Libraries – more views are needed

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SUFFOLK County Council wants more input from people about the future of the county’s libraries, despite having already heard from more than 1,300 organisations and individuals.

Suffolk is currently undertaking a public consultation about how it can save 30 per cent of its libraries budget and proposes to outsource 29 libraries, including those in Elmswell, Ixworth, Thurston, Needham Market, Lakenheath, Lavenham and Brandon.

Cllr Judy Terry, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet lead for the consultation, welcomed the response so far. But she said she wanted to receive more. Suffolk is looking for new and innovative ways of running libraries rather than closing them.

Cllr Terry said: “Suffolk County Council is not trying to close libraries. It is entirely wrong to suggest, or even create the perception, that this is happening.

“The days of county councils running public services as they always have are on the way out.

“We’re looking for new and creative ways of running Suffolk’s libraries, which nowadays serves a much broader function than they used to, and we need the help of Suffolk people. I’m urging everyone and anyone to let us know if you think there is a way to run your local library in a different and more cost-effective way.

“I want people to know that this is about securing the future of our libraries. We’re just looking for the right way to do it.”

Some ideas already proposed include a library being part of a community hub, being part of a local school or being part of a collectively run service by several parishes.

A series of meetings are being held about the future and to find out more go to or find out more from your local library.


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FITCH: There's soft profit growth ahead for Australian banks

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Profit growth for Australia’s major banks will be soft this year, according to rating agency Fitch in its latest banking review.

Fitch says the weaker growth mainly reflects competition, low interest rates, moderate credit growth and rising impairment charges.

The big four banks have been reporting worse than expected profit results, with cash earnings coming in at a combined $14.81 billion for the latest half-year, a fall of 2.5%.

Bad debts are also on the rise. Collectively, the big four banks have an exposure of more than $3 billion from a handful of recent high profile corporate collapses.

“Funding remains a weakness relative to similarly-rated international peers, with high reliance on offshore wholesale markets,” says Fitch.

Growing macroeconomic risks appear manageable in the absence of an economic shock, which could result from a hard-landing in China.

However, this isn’t Fitch’s base-case scenario. The agency has reaffirmed the ratings of all four major Australian banks at AA- with a Stable Outlook.

Source: Fitch

The risks include rising household debt and strong house price growth which has exceeded wages growth and continues to place pressure on housing affordability.

“Pockets of Australia’s property market may encounter potential oversupply of new residential housing and hurt house prices in those areas,” Fitch says.

“However, a stable labour market and historically low interest rates should limit the impact on the banks’ asset-quality.”

Fitch expects housing price rises to moderate to about 2% in 2016 due to tightened mortgage underwriting standards for investors and non-resident borrowers.

Some portfolios, such as resources, are likely to continue experiencing asset-quality pressure due to weak commodity prices, which Fitch does not expect to improve in the short-term.

However, the ratings agency says the banks’ exposures to mining and dairy remain manageable.

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Proof That The Housing Data Is Really Bad: A Case Study

I cover the macro housing data in my housing reports so I know that the big picture is bad. But I wanted to get a hands on feel for just how bad at the micro level. So I went out to do a little housing research this weekend in “my little town”. I found out that you can get a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, with a garage and about 1,700 square feet of living area, on a lake in many cases, in a gated community, with full recreational amenities like pool, tennis, and clubhouse, for $125,000 or less.

Prices are now down by more than 60% from the peak, and the supply of units is still crushing. I found 24 3 br 2 ba with garage in one 6 sq. mi. area for under $125,000 in West Boynton Beach, my old neighbourhood. These properties would have sold for the low to mid 300k range in 2005, and in fact, some did sell for that price. I know because I was one of them. Many of these are now priced in the $100-110K range, and some are even asking less than 100K. This was in one of the hottest retirement community markets in the country from 1990-2005.

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Above is a picture of the zip code where I sold my house in June 2005 (33467). I got $335,500, which was about 10% above the median price of 295,000. The price peak was about a year later at just under 330k, but look what happened to the sales volume from the time I sold my house. It collapsed from about 250 sales a month to around 100. At the same time, the number of listings continued to balloon, so if you got your price in 2006, you won the lottery. In 2005, everybody got those prices. In 2006, very few got lucky, and in 2007 the collapse started. With a median sale price now at 116,700 we’re starting to see a return of buying interest, but a lot of this is from investors again, buying the properties to rent them. At 110k, you can make a few bucks renting these things, but the problem is that the supply of rentals is also astronomical. There are 162 single family homes for rent. This does not include apartment complexes. At the same time, there are currently 815 MLS listings for sale in this zip.

So is this market beginning to recover? Eh, not likely. Inventory is still too high for the level of sales, which is still well below normal. And I have no idea what the shadow inventory is. And what will happen as more mortgages reset? All of the 5 year option ARMs that were issued at peak volume in 2005, just hit the wall last year. Foreclosures are on the slomo train. I suspect that this market could get slammed yet again.

Prices are already below the levels of 10 years ago. How much lower can they go? My guess is that they will reach the levels where they were when I bought my house at the bottom of the last real estate recession in 1991. That’s another 20-30% down. But I don’t really know.

Stratospheric insurance rates probably responsible for 10-20% of the total loss in value. It costs around $2400 a year to insure a house now worth $100-120k.

Municipalities are in deep trouble as lagging property assessments collapse. Primary residents have homestead exemptions of $50k on the value leaving a taxable value of just $50-75k in some cases, less in others. Lower priced housing, particularly massive older condo complexes that dominate communities like Deerfield Beach in Broward County now have countless thousands of units where the taxable value is ZERO! Houses that generated up to $6-7,000 a year in taxes in 2005 and 2006 could fall to as low as $1500 in 2012. Condos that generated $2000 will drop to zero.

Florida has constitutional restraints on how much the cities can raise tax rates to make up the revenue shortfall. Municipal governments and school systems face complete collapse over the next 24 months. Florida is a basket case now, and it will get worse.

If you want to do a study of your neighbourhood go to enter your zip, and click the More Metrics link in the left sidebar. Have fun, and by all means, report back to us. You can get the total number of current listings in your area at Just do a search for all listings in the zip code.>Lee spent over 20 years in the real estate business as a broker, mortgage broker, and commercial real estate appraiser and market analyst. You can follow Lee Adler’s housing reports in the Wall Street Examiner Professional Edition- Money, Liquidity, and Real Estate package. Click here for subscription information.

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Johnny Cash’s life story spurs musical

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Ring of Fire is a musical which tells the story of legendary singer/songwriter Johnny Cash’s battles and triumphs in life.

Love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family feature in the tale of The Man in Black.

The show, which will be staged in Derby and Crich next month, includes more than two dozen of Johnny’s hits. Classic numbers such as I Walk The Line, A Boy Named Sue and Folsom Prison Blues will be performed by a multi-talented cast.

One of seven children, Johnny was born in Arkansas in 1932, and spent his childhood working in the cotton fields of the family farm. In 1944 Johnny’s older brother Jack died in a farm accident.

Taught guitar by his mother, Johnny began playing and writing songs at the age of 12.

In 1950 Johnny enlisted in the US Air Force and was posted to Germany. He married Vivianne Liberto in 1954 and they had four daughters. His first No 1 hit was I Walk the Line, but his subsequent success took its toll; his punishing schedule, and addiction to narcotics, led to his inevitable divorce.

He met singer June Carterin Nashville in 1956. She and her family helped him overcome his addiction and they were married in 1968.

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At King Edward Hotel I had a chance to photograph a few beautiful weddings and this photo was taken during one of them. The Vanity Fair ballroom at King Edward Hotel is an amazing wedding venue. The ballroom can easily accommodate 2-300 people and the hotel staff are just amazing!

This photo was taken during the hora and I have to admit I love the dance! With Romanian origins, hora is that part of a Jewish wedding wedding where men lift the bride and groom, who are seated on chairs while everybody dances around them. The bride and groom are above everybody else and enjoy the music and the intense dances. The song that is usually played is Hava Nagila.

During this Hora at this King Edward Hotel Wedding I was in the Vanity Fair ballroom and once I saw the bride and groom on the chairs I pulled a chair form a table and jumped on it to get a higher vantage point. I asked one of the guests if I can take her chair and she responded "OF COURSE! IT IS THE HORA!!!" The lady almost felt offended if I did not stand on a chair. The hora is THAT important.

Now while hora is a perfect occasion for wedding photography, it is also a very dangerous dance for the bride, groom and the photographer. People move so fast and the emotions are so intense that there have been cases where people got hurt. A very common situation is for one of the dancers to fall and be stepped on by the dancing guests. This can lead to scary and hilarious situation. My advice for the bride and groom is to pick their chair bearers ahead of time and to do the hora before too much alcohol was consumed :-). The men who lift the chairs during a hora should be strong and sober!!!

Make sure you pick solid chairs and by no means use folding chairs - those could be recipes for disaster.

In this particular image, the groom is holding a handkerchief and laughing hysterically. His bride, is also enjoying the moment while the guests are looking at them.

As a Toronto wedding photographer, I know the value of strong candid photography and whenever such opportunity presents itself, I take plenty of pictures. Especially during the hora, when everybody is energized by the rhythms of Hava Nagila, it is, for the guests to bump into me. As such I would rather take more pictures than necessary then go home and realize that I lost most of the moment because my pictures were autofocus as a result of the guests hitting me.

Technical Aspects of This Wedding Photo

In terms of composition, the bride and groom are positioned according to the rule of thirds along the two vertical guidelines. Also, the image has depth because in the foreground we see a multitude of guests, then in the middle ground we have the bride and groom. Finally, we can see more guests in the background observing the dance while seated.

What I like the most in this image is the colour scheme. The orange tones of the tungsten light  cast by the massive chandeliers in the Vanity Fair Hall and the human faces complement beautifully the blue kipoth worn by the male guests.

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STATS: For the 2016 Census, 1986 people were living in Laurieton.

STATS: For the 2016 Census, 1986 people were living in Laurieton.

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We are unsure of the details though, as no-one, seemed to think it important to explain what happened, another patient, gave most of the details. Which were also briefly mentioned by the nurses in passing.

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Will Wuhan Use Uni-Top or SF Airlines as House Carrier?

It is almost every day that one can read of either a new cargo airline or new cargo airport coming to life in China. No wonder! - considering the enormous economic potential in this vast country and the rapid rise of exports to all parts of the world. China has countless regions, many of which are jockeying for position as independent economic areas.

The proposed new air hub is within 2h flying time of a billion people
The proposed new air hub is within 2h flying time of a billion people

Wuhan moves in on the air freight scene
We recently reported on planned developments for the central Chinese city of Wuhan which is located in the Hubei province. It seems that things are moving ahead fast there.
The Hubei International Logistics Key Hub Project which was introduced in order to develop Wuhan into a hub mirroring that in Memphis Airport, is being strongly supported by the Hubei regional government and apparently has the blessing of the top men in Beijing. The focus it seems is entirely on the collection, handling and distribution of express shipments from China to various points across the globe.

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In early December 2017 the Chinese forwarder Apex Logistics introduced a thrice-weekly B747-400F service operated by Kalitta Air between Chicago and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. The flights are geared to the carriage of e-commerce shipments from the USA to China and vice versa. Kalitta and Apex are hoping for a long-term agreement on the sector and Apex claims that operating costs at Wuhan are much lower than if they were to utilise one or the other major Chinese airports such as Shanghai.

Two Chinese carriers as possible house carriers?
Wuhan-based Uni-Top Airlines and China’s SF Airlines are putting their cards on Wuhan. Uni-Top Airlines may have the advantage of being a home carrier there, but maybe SF Airlines along with mother company SF Express might come out on top if the cooperation agreement signed by them with the Hubei government can take hold.
Uni-Top has a relatively old fleet of one B747-200F and five A300Fs. Recent reports indicate that Uni-Top will now acquire second-hand longer range B747-400F equipment and that they plan to start a four times-weekly service between Wuhan and Luxembourg. All geared towards e-commerce transport.
On the other side - SF Airlines which operates exclusively for SF Express is said to be intent on developing Wuhan as a China’s answer to the FedEx hub in Memphis. The plan is that SF and the local government work hand-in-hand in the planning and construction of Ezhou Airport, to be situated 100 kilometers east of Wuhan as a pure cargo airport in the region. The first stage with an annual capacity of 2.5 million tonnes is planned to be finished by 2025 and the second stage giving a total an annual turnover of 7.6 million tons by 2045.
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The rear differential in a 2WD Frontier is not a locker but limited slip. The 2WD was not available as "NISMO" or PRO4X4 but, the 4WD models had an option for a locking differential and had a dash mounted switch ( labeled "DIFF LOCK" ) to engage it while in 4WD.

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Monica was diagnosed in October, 2015 with Stage Four Inflammatory Breast Cancer. We quickly learned that it had spread to most of the bones in her body. She underwent radiation and three rounds of chemotherapy, but after each round of chemo resulted in life-threatening situations leading to hospitalizations, Monica, with the support of her family, made the decision to focus on quality of life and time with family and friends. She has Herceptin treatments every three weeks to slow down the progression of the cancer, and also manages her health with organic nutrition and natural supplements. She has a great healthcare team, ranging from medical specialists to family, who help her focus on her goal: quality of life and time with family and friends. In June, scans showed no sign of cancer in her bones, and we rejoiced! We knew that the breast cancer would continue to advance, and the bone cancer would return, but we had a wonderful respite for a time! In the last few months, Monica has been able to travel to family events, new places, and visits with friends. In December, 2016, we learned that the bone cancer had returned, in all the places it was before, and a few new ones. Most recently, Monica has been fighting a life-threatening septic infection. However, you know Monica, with her sassy wit, incredible strength of body and mind, and tremendous spirit. Life is good, and we continue to fight the good fight, always with the goal of quality time with loved ones! Feel free to leave a comment for Monica if you like, and stay in touch! Thanks for stopping by!

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The gas-electric F-150 is expected to return over 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. The project is still at the embryonic stage of development so further technical details are not available, but industry rumors indicate the drivetrain will be centered around the Blue Oval’s popular 325-horsepower 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine.

Raj Nair, Ford’s global product development chief, acknowledges that falling gas prices will inevitably make a hybrid pickup truck less attractive to buyers. However, he explains that building more efficient vehicles is “the right thing to do” in order to reduce greenhouse gasses in the long run.

The executive believes that a hybrid F-150 would be a better buy than Ram’s highly touted 1500 EcoDiesel because it would theoretically pay for itself much sooner. Nevertheless, Ford is keeping a close eye on the sales of diesel-powered full-size pickups.

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TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2014 /CNW/ – Infrastructure Ontario and Casey House have released a request for proposals to the six companies shortlisted to build and finance the Casey House redevelopment project. Renovation and expansion of the facility, which is scheduled to begin in late 2014, will improve health care and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS.

A request for qualifications issued in August 2013 shortlisted six companies with the construction and financial capacity to undertake a project of this size and scope. The shortlisted companies invited to bid are:

  • Bird Capital Limited Partnership
  • Eastern Construction Company Limited
  • EllisDon Capital Inc.
  • Graham Construction and Engineering LP & Harbridge & Cross Limited, a Joint Venture
  • PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
  • WCC Construction Canada, ULC o/a Walsh Canada

The redevelopment project will provide more efficient, seamless care by consolidating all programs and services under one roof. It involves renovating an existing heritage property at 571 Jarvis St. and incorporating a new 48,000 square-foot facility. The new facility will feature:

  • 14 in-patient beds, including two respite beds
  • office space for the home care programs
  • therapy rooms and community space for a new day health program
  • new space for administrative and support services, including Casey House Foundation
  • underground parking for 15 vehicles

Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care are working with Casey House to redevelop the facility.

Casey House was Canada’s first stand-alone treatment facility for people with HIV/AIDS when it opened in 1988. It is a specialty HIV/AIDS care facility that also offers community programming, including home care and outreach programs.

Infrastructure Ontario is a crown agency of the Province of Ontario that delivers large, complex infrastructure renewal projects on time and on budget. Over the last six years, the province has applied Infrastructure Ontario’s alternative financing and procurement model to 83 major projects valued at approximately $38 billion, saving taxpayers an estimated $3 billion. Infrastructure Ontario also manages one of the largest real estate portfolios in Canada, provides municipalities and eligible public sector clients with financing to renew public infrastructure, and leverages its private-sector expertise to manage major commercial transactions on behalf of the province.

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Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
“People living with HIV/AIDS rely on the care and support they receive at Casey House, and our government is committed to ensuring clients continue to have access to quality care in an expanded facility, built to meet their specialized needs.”

Stephanie Karapita, CEO, Casey House
“HIV/AIDS presents enormous health care challenges that can be very hard to address without an integrated and comprehensive approach to care. There are more people in Toronto living with this disease than ever before. This new facility will enable Casey House to introduce a new model of care for people living with HIV/AIDS. This includes a new Day Health Program, which will double our capacity to serve this vulnerable population.”

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OSPAR is the mechanism by which 15 governments of the western coasts and catchments of Europe, together with the European Commission, cooperate to protect the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic.

The OSPAR Hazardous Substances Strategy aims to prevent maritime pollution by continuously reducing discharges, emissions and losses of hazardous substances with the ultimate aim of achieving near background values for naturally occurring substances and close to zero for man-made synthetic substances.

OSPAR defines hazardous substances as those that are persistent, toxic and liable to bioaccumulate (PBT substances) or cause an equivalent level of concern as PBT substances, for example that they might interfere with the hormone system of organisms.

The OSPAR Commission has put a number of measures in place to reduce discharges from the oil and gas industry. Chemical suppliers (including lubricants) must provide national authorities with data and information about chemicals to be used and discharged offshore according to the Harmonised Offshore Chemical Notification Format (HOCNF).

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Bioaccumulation method OECD 117 is a measure of the tendency of a substance to accumulate within the tissue of living organisms, and be transferred up to the food chain. It is classified by the preferential solubility of the substance in octanol compared to solubility in water – the log Pow (octanol/water) coefficient.

A substance with a coefficient of 0 does not bioaccumulate; one with a coefficient of 6 has a high tendency to bioaccumulate. Substances with log Pow <3 are considered to be non-bioaccumulative under OSPAR requirements. Molecules with a high molecular weight (>700) do not bioaccumulate as they are too large to enter gill or cell membranes.

For all four organisms, toxicity, biodegradation and bioaccumulation data must be considered for every discrete chemical component of a product, regardless of the level present. This ensures that high biodegradability and/or low bioaccumulation performance of a product does not disguise the presence of low levels of chemicals having very poor environmental performance (e.g. lubricant additives are often strongly surface-active and stable organic compounds, which means that they have a strong potential to be toxic and to bioaccumulate).

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Daytona twin 125s

Discussion in 'Wolfman's Nascar Pit Stop' started by Phil Washburn, Feb 16, 2006.

  1. Phil Washburn

    Phil Washburn New Member

    Shawnee OK
    Well, the first one is done, and the second one at first pitstop. Ford fusion gets it's first win in the first with Sadler at the wheel. Marlin pulls a boner in the first by looking down at his switch panel under caution and spinning Jarrett out. Damaged a couple of other cars.
    My man Elliot raced his way in, but his car was way tight like a lot of them.

    Lot of guys in this second race tight also. Looks like chevy is going to take the second. We'll see.

    Waht is the impression on the rest of you guys so far? Staying with your first picks for the 500?
  2. bro_catfish

    bro_catfish New Member

    Ohio ,Coshocton County
    I listened to them in my Semi at work and Gordon won the second one
    I belive that McMurry was second and Jimmy Johnson

  3. wolfman

    wolfman Well-Known Member

    Triadelphia, WV
    Walter Flack
    1 31 Jeff Burton Cingular Wireless Chevrolet
    2 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet
    3 38 Elliott Sadler M&M's Ford
    4 5 Kyle Busch Kellogg's Chevrolet
    5 99 Carl Edwards Office Depot Ford
    6 26 Jamie McMurray Crown Royal Ford
    7 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Chevrolet
    8 43 Bobby Labonte Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge
    9 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet
    10 6 Mark Martin AAA Ford
    11 17 Matt Kenseth DeWalt Power Tools Ford
    12 45 Kyle Petty Wells Fargo Financial Dodge
    13 2 Kurt Busch Miller Lite Dodge
    14 42 Casey Mears Texaco/Havoline Dodge
    15 20 Tony Stewart The Home Depot Chevrolet
    16 16 Greg Biffle National Guard Ford
    17 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Chevrolet
    18 12 Ryan Newman ALLTEL Dodge
    19 1 Martin Truex Jr. Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevrolet
    20 7 Robby Gordon Jim Beam Chevrolet
    21 66 Jeff Green Best Buy Chevrolet
    22 41 Reed Sorenson Target Dodge
    23 21 Ken Schrader Little Debbie Ford
    24 09 Mike Wallace Miccosukee Gaming & Resorts Dodge
    25 88 Dale Jarrett UPS Ford
    26 19 Jeremy Mayfield Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge
    27 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge
    28 29 Kevin Harvick GM Goodwrench Chevrolet
    29 49 Brent Sherman Serta Dodge
    30 55 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Dodge
    31 61 Kevin Lepage Amp Energy Drink Ford
    32 40 David Stremme Lone Star Steakhouse/Saloon Dodge
    33 36 Bill Elliott Ginn Clubs & Resorts Chevrolet
    34 22 Dave Blaney Caterpillar Dodge
    35 25 Brian Vickers GMAC Chevrolet
    36 18 J.J. Yeley Interstate Batteries Chevrolet
    37 07 Clint Bowyer Jack Daniel's Chevrolet
    38 01 Joe Nemechek U.S. Army Chevrolet
    39 14 Sterling Marlin Waste Management Chevrolet
    40 32 Travis Kvapil Tide Chevrolet
    41 00 Hermie Sadler Aaron's Ford
    42 27 Kirk Shelmerdine Apex Electric Chevrolet
    43 96 Terry Labonte DLP HDTV/Tweeter Chevrolet

    Did not Qualify

    44 10 Scott Riggs Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge
    45 78 Kenny Wallace Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet
    46 4 Scott Wimmer AERO Exhaust Chevrolet
    47 23 Mike Skinner Bad Boy Mowers Dodge
    48 74 Derrike Cope MyGuardian911/Sundance Vacations Dodge
    49 52 Larry Gunselman Dodge
    50 37 Chad Blount R&J Racing Dodge
    51 50 Larry Foyt Arnold Development Companies Dodge
    52 59 Andy Belmont Chevrolet
    53 34 Randy LaJoie Front Row Motorsports Chevrolet
    54 89 Morgan Shepherd Victory in Jesus/Dutch Quality Stone Dodge
    55 92 Chad Chaffin Oak Glove Co. Chevrolet
    56 80 Carl Long Ford
    57 15 Paul Menard Menards/Pittsburgh Paints Chevrolet
    58 95 Stanton Barrett Chevrolet
  4. spoonfish

    spoonfish New Member

    Warsaw, Mo.
    You guys just as well bow :worship: and give ol' Jeff the race now LOL.
  5. Phil Washburn

    Phil Washburn New Member

    Shawnee OK
    just a shame scott riggs didn't make the field...he would have been a factor, imo. bad pitstop took him out of the 500
  6. TDawgNOk

    TDawgNOk Gathering Monitor (Instigator)

    Tulsa, Oklahoma

    You got that one right buddy!!!
  7. Phil Washburn

    Phil Washburn New Member

    Shawnee OK
    you gotta have help to win the 500, and that's why gordon won't win.....johnson is the only one that will go with gordon at the end - unless junior is out front, and then anybody will go with gordon.....

    i hope elliot is in contention at the end...kahne, mayfield, and several others would help bill
  8. screen

    screen New Member

    Sterling, Illinois
    Not so FAST!

    Those Fords are going to get together and look out!

    Also the way Hendricks motors are popin!

    On the one restart if McMurry and gone on Gordon the two other teammates would have gone too and good night Jeff! He has always run best up front but always has a problem in the pack!
  9. FRANK

    FRANK New Member

    125's were not as exciting as the Bud Shootout but it was still some great racing, Can't wait till Sunday!!:)

    oh and just a reminder, The NASCAR Craftsman Truck race is on tonight at 8:00 PM Eastern Time On Speed Channel.

    GO ERIN CROCKER GO!!!:) :) :)
  10. Phil Washburn

    Phil Washburn New Member

    Shawnee OK
    that's right Frank. trucks are going to be a good show tonite. and i hope erin does good also, tho she hasn't been that fast. maybe they'll get her hooked up for tonite.

    i am watching the bush qualifying now. doesn't look like paul tracy, from the cart series may not make the show. and he was all disappointed that he couldn't go straight to the cup series. lol....if you can't qualify for bush you ain't gonna make it in cup
  11. FRANK

    FRANK New Member

    Paul Tracy will probably only be good on them road course tracks and nuttin else, we will just have to wait and see how he pans out for all 5 of his Busch races this season.

    I do agree with you though, that if he can't even get into a Busch race then why whine about wanting to start out in Cup...hahahaha
  12. Phil Washburn

    Phil Washburn New Member

    Shawnee OK
    tracy starts 37th...must have got in on owner points....i expect him to crash out:)
  13. Fatkat

    Fatkat New Member

    Blanchester, Ohio
    Its time for Stewart to win this one. He's starting 15th but when it counts he'll be up front.:D


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Discussion in 'Fish Finder Review and Study' started by Gordhawk, Jun 29, 2006.

  1. Gordhawk

    Gordhawk New Member

    I was wondering if anyone on here has any experience with this particular depth finder. I bought a used boat & it has the Lowrance X-38 on it & I'm trying to learn how to use it to get the best results. I've read the owner's manual & either I don't know what I'm reading or the manual is not very helpful. Any help I could get with this would be greatly appreciated as I'm new to the world of depth finders.
  2. RPnKC

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    I have one that came with my boat 3 years ago. It works flawlessly, doesn't have much power, has a poor resolution screen, but again it works flawlessly. All I use mine for is bottom depth and for finding structure/holes etc. I think that a higher powered model is necessary if you want to find the thermocline, small baitfish, etc.
    I just power mine on, and then up arrow to "backlight" so I can see it in the dark. What exactly are you trying to get it to do? I have run through all of the functions, and used them all(except speed/temp) since I don't have that sensor. Will do my best to help.


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The job entails developing and implementing various deep learning algorithms for object detection and robust reactive robot control systems. Strong understanding of fundamentals in machine learning especially deep learning is necessary. Along with developing algorithms you will work with the team to maintain a data acquisition system that will be used to train and test algorithms used. The individual will work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a team of creative, high-performance engineers. Company will sponsor H1B and Green Cards.

• Minimum 2 years relevant algorithm implementation experience.
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ORONO — When Spencer Abbott walks into a hotel ballroom Thursday night for the Hockey East banquet, his sense of bravado won’t be misplaced. The same goes for his University of Maine teammates.

No one from Maine needs to pardon themselves or believe they just crashed someone else’s party.

“This isn’t to sound cocky or anything,” said Abbott. “But when we look around the room, we can say we belong.”

Put another way, and certainly not by Abbott, Maine owns the room. Four teams are left in the Hockey East tournament, which continues Friday night with the semifinals at TD Bank Garden in Boston.

Maine won two out of three games this season against each of the other three teams: Boston College, Boston University and Providence.

That’s a pre-game note, a bit of statistical trivia. Abbott knows that, too.

If you want to put a face on the 2011-12 Black Bears, use Abbott’s mug. He arrived on campus four years ago as an unheralded, unassuming, hard-working hockey player from Hamilton, Ontario. Four years later scratch the prefix off unheralded and keep the other attributes.

Sitting in the Shawn Walsh Center before a noontime capstone class in his childhood development major, Abbott seems to grimace. “My sophomore year I was just another player (at the Hockey East banquet). I don’t think anyone, other than my teammates, knew who I was.”

That is no longer true.

Off the ice, he is not demonstrative by any definition. He’s listed at 5-feet-10, 175 pounds but appears smaller. He speaks softly. His movement is economy of motion. Look closely for a swagger that’s been earned this season and you still might not see it.

Abbott leads Division I in scoring. Look at the scoring breakdown and see that he has almost twice as many assists as goals (20-39). He has been recognized as player of the month and may walk away from the banquet with Hockey East’s Player of the Year prize.

He’s a contender for the Hobey Baker Award, presented to the nation’s top collegiate hockey player.

“Growing up in Canada, I really didn’t know much about college hockey in the United States,” said Abbott. He knows more now.

Hamilton is a Canadian city. A busy place where people don’t have a lot of time for each other. Abbott wanted a slower lifestyle where he could stop and talk with anyone and make friends. “I’m not a huge fan of always being on the go.”

He needed one official trip to Maine’s campus and an unofficial, summertime visit to Northeastern to make up his mind. Vermont was at Maine for a game when Abbott was on campus. The atmosphere left a big impression. Noisy, rocking Alfond Arena was nothing like the junior hockey rinks in Ontario.

He was hooked.

He wants to play professional hockey. He wants to coach the sport when his playing days are over. That’s one reason he chose a childhood development major. Abbott has a plan he’ll get to in due time.

Tuesday, his mind was on Maine’s semifinals game with Boston University. But he wasn’t ready to completely let go of last weekend’s series with Merrimack College. Particularly Saturday night’s game when he was in the penalty box for 18 minutes. That was more penalty minutes than he picked up in the entire season.

“It wasn’t anyone’s fault but my own. Whacking and hacking in hockey is to be expected. (Merrimack) tried to get under our skin and they did. I didn’t catch on at first. My type of game is to be calm, relaxed and I was going out trying to hit people.”

Abbott and his senior teammates have never been to the NCAA playoffs. Maine had enough talent in his freshman season, he says, but some teammates were going separate ways. “It was like hockey wasn’t the most important thing in their lives.”

The team came together too late during his sophomore season, making a run to the Hockey East finals behind third-string goalie Dave Wilson before losing to Boston College in overtime. “We ran out of games to play,” said Abbott.

He can’t explain last year’s discouraging season with too many games lost in the third period. He can explain this year’s success and a 22-12-3 record after a 3-6 start.

“Everyone’s so positive. We like each other. We work together. We’ve made mistakes and lost some games. For the senior class, it’s been lessons learned.”

Brian Flynn, his roommate, close friend and fellow senior plays alongside Abbott on Maine’s first line. Joey Diamond, a junior and another close friend completes a top-scoring line.

Each trusts the other without reservations. That trust, says Abbott, doesn’t set them apart from the rest.

“This is a pretty special team. We don’t have some of the big names but all our parts work together.”

Steve Solloway — 791-6412
[email protected]