Archive for April, 2010

Port Aransas City Council Hires New City Manager
PORT ARANSAS – The city of Port Aransas will soon have a new city manager. During last night’s city council meeting, council members voted unanimously to hire Robert Bradshaw to become the city’s new manager. Bradshaw is a Corpus Christi native. He is currently the town manager of Indian River Shores, Florida but he will take his post in Port Aransas on June 7th. He will replaces former City …

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Hey everybody,

Yesterday I went skiing at the Solitude Resort in Salt Lake City, UT. It had snowed the day before and the snow plows had pushed the snow to the side of the road. The parking lot was full so I decided to park along the side of Big Cottonwood Canyon Road just like 100 or 200 other people there because of the full lot. So everyones car was stuck about 6-12 inches over the white line dividing the lane and shoulder because they could physically not park any more to the right because of the snow. Turns out when I got back from skiing (4pm) I, along with everyone else there, had received a ticket for ‘parking in the lane of travel’. The ticket only has my car description and license plate # on it, not any of my personal info (which they cal pull from CA DMV records via the plates). The ticket has no fine amount, it says I have to appear in the Salt Lake County Justice not before Jan. 5th. But, I am leaving to go back to CA tomorrow (the 2nd!). So what do I do?
I forgot to add, I have pictures of the scene and everything and have my defense prepared.

Also, according to section 77-7-21, I am supposed to appear in the correct court. Is this the closest one to my home, or closest one to me in UT, or closest one to the violation?
And yes, it was obvious the officers knew this was goign to happen and were wanting to meet their quota super fast. On the way up the mountain (12 miles in the canyon), at the base I saw 3 SLCounty Sheriff’s Expeditions at a cafe, so they just waiteed until everyone was up there and followed and nailed us.

A friend and I are looking to head to Utah for a ski trip.

We don’t know where to stay. We both like the “ski town” vacation atmosphere. I read a lot about staying in Salt Lake City but I’m concerned about it feeling too down town ish. I live in Toronto and like to get away from the city. Bars, things to do are all great!

We are hitting different resorts so let me know what you think is best.

Fayetteville, North Carolina has some of the best theater in the south. If you are a person who enjoys culture, you will find what you’re looking for in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
In addition to fine art and symphonies, Fayetteville, North Carolina is home to some wonderful theater, all within the splendor of the south. No matter what your tastes, there is bound to be something to suit you in this charming, southern city.
The Cameo Theater is located on Hay Street, which is in the heart of downtown Fayetteville. The Cameo Theater is a 1920s theater house that has been restored to magnificence. Here you can view independent and foreign films in a pristine atmosphere second to none. The Cameo Theater was recently recognized by the Sundance Film Festival where it was pictured in one of their publications. This charming theater is open every evening and the pictures change weekly. Anyone who enjoys independent or foreign film theater will love watching films in this beautiful building.
One of the most award winning live theaters in the area is the Cape Fear Regional Theater. The Cape Fear Regional Theater is located on nearby Person Street in downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina and features dramas, comedies and musical productions. The Cape Fear Regional Theater has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years and often features some guest stage and screen stars. There are even children’s matinees in this fine theater.
Both the Cape Fear Regional Theater and the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra often host productions at Campbellton Landing, an amphitheater located on the nearby Cape Fear River. Here you can stroll along the beautiful river front before and after some of the finest productions in the area. Campbellton Landing has many productions throughout the year, ranging from classical music, live theater and jazz performances.
For improvisational comedy, check out Stage Door Theatre located on Cambridge Street. Each Friday and Saturday evening, crowds enjoy the hilarious improv performances from the talented comedians at the Stage Door Theater. In addition to the wonderful improvisational revues, there are also several comedy plays performed at Stage Door Theater each year. For wonderful comedy in Fayetteville, North Carolina, visit the Stage Door Theater.
One wonderful theater in Fayetteville is the Gilbert Theater. This is a non-profit theater that promotes socially relevant theater and original plays written by local writers. You never know, you may be the first to discover new and exciting talent at the Gilbert Theater in downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Another place for great theater production is the Methodist College Monarch Theater located on Ramsey Street. Here you can see some of the most popular productions in the area at a relatively low price for admission. Some of the most noted names in show business once performed at Methodist College Monarch Theater, including screen star Julianne Moore.
For African-American inspired live theater, check out Fayetteville State University Theater. Here you can see one of the wonderful plays written by some of the best African-American playwrights in the country. Fayetteville State University Theater is located on Murchison Road and produces several fine plays a year.
For culture, art and fine theater, visit Fayetteville, North Carolina. Here you can experience some of the most culturally significant productions in a warm, southern environment.

I heard Park City is great, and that would be convenient because i’m staying in Salt Lake City. How much does the lift ticket cost at Park City? Does anybody know anything about the Canyons? Is that expensive? Where else can I go that the lift ticket isn’t too much? Also, any restaurants/ places I should check out? I’m thinking about moving there because I applied to Utah State, and I just want to see the area… locals or people that have been there…. please help!!! Any ideas/recommendations welcomed!

Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Drivers Take to the Track for the First Time in 2010 at VIR
ALTON, Va., April 23 — The VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) provided the perfect setting for the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup. For the third straight year, VIR, the home track of the Jetta TDI Cup Series, will host the first races of the season.

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U.S. Sens. want to repeal D.C. gun laws
Bill comes one week after District officials dropped efforts to secure a voting member in the House because of similar pro-gun language attached to the voting rights legislation.

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Saul Williams, born in Newburgh, New York in 1974, is an American rap artist, writer and actor known for his eclectic blend of poetry and hip-hop. He is also known for his role as Ray Joshua in the independent film ‘Slam’, which won the Grand Jury Prize for a Dramatic Film at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival.

Unlike most mainstream rap artists, who at least claim to have lived a former life of sin before turning to rap, Saul entered the world of music after pursuing an academic career. After graduating from Morehouse College with a B.A. in Philosophy, Williams went on obtain a Master’s Degree in acting from New York University. While at NYU he found himself at the centre of the New York cafe poetry scene, where he would hone his poetry reading skills and in 1996 he won the title of Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s Grand Slam Champion. Fame on the spoken-word circuit led him onto the lead role in the 1998 feature film ‘Slam’, and eventually to blend his oratory skills with his love of rap music.

After releasing a string of EPs, he released his debut album, ‘Amethyst Rock Star’, produced by Rick Rubin, to critical acclaim in 2001. Labelled everything from prog-hop to aggressive, urban chanting, Williams breathed fresh air into an increasingly stale and clichéd genre. After touring in support of the album, he released his eponymous follow-up in 2004, which attracted attention of Nine Inch Nails front man, Trent Reznor, who would select Williams to be NIN’s support band while touring Europe on the 2005 ‘With Teeth’ tour. He also supported the Mars Volta and played Lollapalooza in 2006, bringing his music to a wider audience.

His friendship with Trent Reznor led to an agreement that Reznor would produce Williams’ next album, ‘The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!’ Released last November, it is only available at niggytardust.com, where users can download mid-quality mp3s (192 kbps) of the album for free, or, if they choose to, pay $5 via credit card to support Williams directly and choose between mid-quality mp3s, high-quality mp3s (320 kbps) and lossless FLAC files.

Reznor posted on the Nine Inch Nails homepage that as of the beginning of this year, close to 155,000 people had downloaded the record, and of those, 28,322, or just over 18% had chosen to pay for it. Out of those paying, 3220 chose mid-quality mp3s, 19,764 chose high-quality mp3s and 5338 chose FLAC.

Though these figures aren’t enough to warrant a Platinum certification, the business model gives fans an impetus to do the right thing by giving them a hassle-free way to show support for Williams, with no restrictions like DRM placed on the music, and as such, it can be seen as a success, especially considering his last album sold 33,897 copies in the three years since its release.

Whether this way of releasing music will become a trend is yet to be seen, but the fact is that more people have listened to Saul than ever before, and hopefully this year will see him receive the mainstream recognition he rightly deserves.

City airport in need of boost
CEDAR CITY – Flying by the seat of their pants would be better than nothing as far as the Cedar City Airport is concerned. At least it would mean getting some air time.

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I’m an out of state student (from CA), interested in UT Austin’s engineering program

Weighted GPA – 4.28
Unweighted GPA – 3.67
class rank – 59/428 =’(

very competitive high school (because of the IB program)

ACT composite: 35
english – 35
math – 35
reading – 32
science 36
(english/writing – 31) I got an 8 on the essay =’(

SATIIs:
math IIc – 800
physics – 780
chemistry – 750

national merit commended student

Middle Years Program Diploma (9th-10th) w/ completion of Personal Project

Expecting to graduate with Full IB Diploma

IB tests: (scores out of 7)
IB math 2 SL – 6
IB economics SL – 6
IB Spanish SL – pending
IB History HL – pending
IB Biology HL – pending
IB English HL – pending

12th grade schedule: (hardest possible schedule, except math which has one level above it)
AP Calculus
IB English 2
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB Global Studies (history) HL
IB Spanish 2 SL
IB Biology 2

ECs:

Certificate of Merit – Piano – lvl. 5
6 years experience in mallet instruments
National History Day (1 year) – regional finalist, state finals competitor
Quiz Bowl B Team – two years
Science Bowl C team captain – 1 year (going at it again this year, hope to make B team)
Science Olympiad B team member – 1 year (going at it again this year)
Member of National Forensics League (debate) – 2 years
won 1st place novice public forum debate at Yuba City HS Tournament
Quiz Bowl Officer: Tournament Chair 1 year (going at it again this year)
Model United Nations Officer: Treasurer (1 year)
Co-founder of UTSAV Youth Group
President of UTSAV Youth Group
Internship with UC Davis medical center Pathology dept. 100+ hours

Community Service:

approximately 230 hours comm. service
FLASH program – (2 years) mentoring/tutoring elementary/middle school kids
Library community service – (4 years) book shelving; upgrading children’s books record-keeping system on FPL library catalog; Summer Reading Program volunteer

UTSAV Youth Group (2 years) – organized coat drive for a local women’s/children’s shelter; organized Spring Clean-Up event for local park; organized fundraiser for same shelter listed above; organized cooking event for said shelter, currently organizing Christmas toy drive

Planning to list major as Electrical Engineering

Please let me know what are my chances!!! thanks so much