Two fences have been removed from the cross-country course at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in deference to the conditions.

Fence 20 (La Bolee Des Vignettes an apple cart, pictured below) and fence 23 (Le Hibou Du Lion, an owl hole,pictured top), have both been taken out of Pierre Michelets track. It is expected that the route will be altered and the distance and 11min 30sec optimum time shortened by these changes.

All the riders have mentioned the soft ground when asked about the course and combined with the long track, big fences and hilly terrain, it is expected to be a taxing test.

The weather has been dry and sunny today (Friday 29 August) at Haras du Pin, although some riders are concerned these conditions will actually leave the going more sticky and tiring.

I dont think sun at this stage will help itll do nothing but become tacky, said Oliver Townend this morning.

But Tina Cook said she thinks the terrain looks like it will drain well. I hope it rides well and the rain stays away, she said.

Paul Tapner said he was in favour of the changes: I thought the fitness requirement of the course was too much. If there are not so many tired horses finishing tomorrow that can only be a good thing and it wont really affect the competition.

End of day dressage update and more reaction to the course changes

Stay up to date with the latest news from Haras du Pin on HorseandHound.co.uk and dont miss our full eventing report in Horse & Hound magazine, on sale Thursday 4 September

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Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) August 29, 2014

Total Fence Inc. (http://www.TotalFenceInc.ca), the leader in residential, industrial, and commercial fence and deck installation in the Greater Toronto Area, is announcing its advice that all homeowners should consider changing their fences before the beginning of the winter season.

People dont realize how difficult it can be to install a fence during the winter months, says Tony Defeo, owner of Total Fence Inc. So many more factors come into play because of the cold weather conditions.

Defeo explains that the task can be difficult, even for professional fencing companies in Toronto, which is why Total Fence Inc. encourages homeowners to seriously consider replacing their old fence while the weather is still warm or cool.

If the ground is frozen, its likely the stake wont stick deep enough into the ground, he notes. Companies also have to be careful installing fences in the winter because of the ice and slippery conditions.

Defeo adds that installing a fence also has to be done in a dry environment, which means no slush. A different set of tools is also needed during the cold months for proper fence installation.

It just makes more sense and makes things a lot easier to install a fence right now, Defeo concludes. The warmer temperatures and dry climate make the ideal conditions for installing a fence in Toronto or across the GTA. If homeowners have the option, they should definitely replace their old fence now.

Total Fence Inc. is the leader in residential, industrial, and commercial fence and deck installation in the Greater Toronto Area. With the technical expertise and experience to handle jobs of any size, from small backyard decks to custom carpentry, pergolas, ornamental iron fences, acoustic sound barrier fencing, and industrial chain link enclosures, Total Fence Inc. provides residents of the GTA and surrounding areas a complete range of affordable fence installation and repair services to suit their personal tastes and needs. For more information on Total Fence Inc., visit the companys web site at http://www.TotalFenceInc.ca or contact Total Fence Inc. by e-mail at info(at)totalfenceinc(dot)ca or by calling (416) 239 5362.

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Published: Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 1:43 p.m.

A glimpse of life for an African-American family man struggling for justice and fair treatment in 1950s America comes through in Fences, an award-winning family drama that kicks off the new season at the Actors Warehouse on Friday.

Written by award-winning playwright August Wilson and directed by Carol Velasques Richardson, Fences explores the life and relationships of Troy Maxson, a complex 53-year-old husband and father who is embittered by the hardships, injustices and unfairness he has endured in his life.

Wilson writes with a sense of commitment to the African-American way of life, commitment to the African-American life and spirituality, Richardson said.

Wilson (1945-2005) is an acclaimed American playwright who wrote about the African-American experience. Fences, which is one of a series of three plays called The Pittsburgh Cycle, won a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award. James Earl Jones originated Maxsons role when the play opened in 1987, earning him a Tony Award for best actor. A production of Fences featuring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis won three Tony Awards in 2010 for Best Revival of a Play, Best Actor and Best Actress.

Richardson said Fences, which is set in 1950s Pittsburgh, explores manhood, family and self-identity. Richardson said Maxson, played by Stan Richardson, is the voice of the play, while Rose, played by Rhonda Wilson, is the glue that keeps the family together.

Maxson has had a hard life. He escaped an abusive father, spent time in prison, found success in the Negro Baseball League and then was denied by racism the opportunity to achieve his dream of playing in the major leagues.

This is a timeless piece people will enjoy, Velasques Richardson said. They will recognize the language and the costume of people sitting in the yard together, telling stories, playing cards and dominoes. Wilson does a beautiful job of capturing the feeling of family and community.

Maxson is a very challenging role; a character who is fueled by his unfulfilled dream of playing baseball in the major leagues, and his feelings that the color barrier kept him out of baseball, Stan Richardson said.

He is a very complex character dealing with a lot of demons from his past, he said.

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Compiled from Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety reports.

Commercial burglary--Aug. 18, 8:45 a.m. W. El Camino Real. An unknown person made entry into Round Table Pizza by prying open a door and stole cash.

Vandalism--Aug. 18. Santa Rosa Street. An unknown person spread paint along vehicles, fences, sidewalks and the roadway. About 20 vehicles had paint on them. Many of the vehicles appeared to have not sustained permanent damage and the paint was able to be removed, while others were still assessing the damage.

Commercial burglary--Aug. 15, 2:10 a.m. W. El Camino Real. An unknown person entered BevMo by breaking the front glass door and stole liquor.

Commercial burglary--Aug. 15. E. Arques Avenue. Between Aug. 7 and Aug. 14, an unknown person broke into a storage locker at Super Space Storage and stole numerous miscellaneous property. The investigation identified a person of interest who was located on Aug. 15 and arrested. A large amount of the stolen property was recovered and returned to the victim. The person responsible was booked into county jail.

Petty theft--Aug. 14, 3:23 p.m. E. El Camino Real. An unknown person stole keys from an unlocked locker at Fitness 19 and then stole a purse from the same person's car. The purse contained a Bank of the West debit card, a Wells Fargo debit card, $40 cash and keys to her residence and car.

Auto theft--Aug. 13, 5:20 p.m. Caribbean Drive. While patroling Baylands Park, an officer located a car that was reported stolen out of San Jose. Both occupants were arrested. The driver of the vehicle was also in possession of methamphetamine. Both suspects were booked into county jail, and the vehicle was returned to its owner.

Auto burglary--Aug. 12, 9:20 p.m. N. Mathilda Avenue. An unknown person broke the rear passenger's side window of a 2014 Toyota Corolla and stole two laptop computers valued at $2,200.

Graffiti--Aug. 12, 2:48 p.m. W. Olive Avenue. An unknown person carved gang graffiti into the southwest men's bathroom door.

Recovered vehicle--Aug. 12, 2:33 p.m. 500 block of E. Washington Avenue. A stolen 1992 Honda Accord was recovered.

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Mt. Emmons overlooks the town of Crested Butte. This town is in a dither over secretive plans to have a beer company take over the town and literally paint it blue for an upcoming weekend as part of an online and television ad campaign.

CRESTED BUTTE Fences are going up around town and so are anger levels in preparation for a huge Bud Light town-takeover beer bash next week that the Crested Butte Town Council has yet to officially approve.

David Daniels, marketing director for Anheuser-Busch's Bud Light brand, confirmed that the "activation" for the company's secretive "Are You Up for Whatever?" ad campaign began Tuesday. It started the day after the council held an 8-hour public hearing that started Monday evening and ended in the wee hours Tuesday morning with no resolution but with a temporary permit for Anheuser-Busch to start building its faux Whatever town.

Part Two of the town meeting is set for Thursday evening when the council is going to vote on a major special event permit for the event.

"Yes, fencing is already going up. That is part of our operational agreement ...that we could have availability this week," said Daniels, who attributed public concerns to a lack of understanding over "the scope and scale of the activation."

Crested Butte resident Sarah Steffens is one of many locals not happy about that activation.

"Just today I took my son to the skate park and we could not get water or use the bathroom facilities because they were blocked off," she wrote in an e-mail Tuesday.

Bud Light has been building up buzz about a fictional town called Whatever since the last Super Bowl. TV commercials and social media videos have teased about a mysterious town the company is creating and have urged Bud Light fans to apply on-line for a visit to Whatever.

More than 100,000 have done so, and more than 1,000 of them have been chosen to be flown to Gunnison and bused to Crested Butte for a giant bash Sept. 5-7. The event will also bring in 300 workers, VIPs, performers and special guests.

"We believe our consumers like us to do big and bold things," Daniels said about the company's first-ever takeover of a town.

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PETERSBURG, Va. Restoring the ironwork in Blandford Cemetery, some of which was created as far back as the 1700s, requires painstaking care to ensure that these connections to the past stand for years to come. The Historic Blandford Cemetery Foundation is now on the second phase of a project to repair the ironworks that was started in the fall of 2012.

The pieces of art wrap around the plots of the Petersburg cemetery in fences of spear points, medallions, chains and tassels. More ornate pieces portray the gartridge boxes and muskets and sabres of wars past. Figures of kneeling and mourning children are set in the center of gates that open to the plots.

Almost every plot is unique.

Pat Rowland, spokeswoman for the Historic Blandford Cemetery Foundation, emphasized the importance of the cemeterys ironworks not falling victim to time.

We are in danger of losing our heritage and history, she said. You cant find anyone to do cast iron like this. This is a lost art.

Rowland said that much of the nations historic ironwork was lost during the world wars when it was melted down for use in weaponry.

While many have said that the work should be protected, continuing the project to preserve the ironwork requires more funding.

The first phase of the project was completed a year ago and the second phase should be completed this month. Both phases were funded through a $100,000 bequest from the estate of Patrick Henry Booth, a life-long resident of Petersburg. The Cockade City Garden Club also funds the project annually and has given about $5,000 in all. Booths bequest is the largest individual donation in the history of the foundation and came with the request that the money be spent on the restoration and preservation of the ironworks.

Jay Freeman, president of the Historic Blandford Cemetery Foundation, said that $50,000 more was needed to restore the rest of the ironwork. The project prioritizes ironwork that is most visible to the visiting public.

Most of the ironwork dates back to the 19th century, just before the Civil War, with some dating back to the 18th century.

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