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Neighborly note

The members of Protect Hermosas Future state that their goal is to protect the financial future of Hermosa Beach. On the surface this seems like a very noble goal. We would all love to have a windfall that fixes our streets, our sewers and all the other issues faced by most cities in Southern California. But for me, the nobility of this group and its goal is tarnished because of one inescapable fact. That fact is that for this windfall to occur, quality of life for some of our neighbors will be put at risk. As a group, we will have to choose to put this facility very near to our neighbors homeshomes where they live, play and raise their families.

I would not want an oil pumping station anywhere near my backyard, regardless of the windfall that may result. Even the smallest risk is too much. My quality of life and that of my family is more important. Therefore, I cannot, in good conscience, make a decision that would force that risk on others. And I am certain that if the members of PHF were honest with themselves, they would not want that facility in their backyard either. How can they, in good conscience, place that burden on others?

Hey, PHF, lets find a solution to our deteriorating infrastructure that doesnt involve putting our neighbors quality of life at risk?

Rob Blair

Hermosa Beach

Contract stipulations

I have heard some residents questioning the logic of Hermosa Beach and E&B Natural Resources entering into a 35-year contract should the oil ban be lifted. I would suggest that the length of a contract between two parties is determined by capital investment on the part of the applicant, in return for certain guarantees by the property owner. This is not a marriage, and it is not a mortgage, as some have compared it to. It is a business.

With more than $200 million in infrastructure, E&B needs the assurance that they can complete the goals of their project: recovering the expected resources from Hermosas uplands and tidelands. Hermosa Beach needs the assurance that they will, in turn, receive substantial income streams and lucrative benefits over this duration.

Agreements, by definition, involve the needs of both parties. I want to make sure the needs of my city, Hermosa Beach, are in a tough, enforceable contract for the anticipated duration of this project.

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IF THE timber roof bearers of the Old Fernvale Bakery cafe today could talk, what a story they would tell.

One of the many ex-servicemen who battled the hardships of post-war Queensland and yet managed to build one of Fernvale's most respected and successful businesses in the town's main street.

Harold Norman Prain, known as Curl Prain, was a young man of 27 when he was demobbed from the 2nd/34th Australian Corps Troops Supply Column, in 1946 after having serviced in two theatres of war - the Middle East and New Guinea.

He returned to the Glamorganvale Hotel where his young bride Lorraine lived with her parents, Walter and Annie Spreadborough who were then the licensees of the hotel.

"Curl immediately started to make plans for our future," the now 89-year-old Mrs Prain recalled of her late husband.

"He had noted that there was no mechanical workshop or service station between Ipswich and Esk and decided that Fernvale was an ideal spot for such a business."

Curl sought property in Fernvale and paid 600 pounds in cash for a corner block of land which sat at the corner of the Brisbane Valley Hwy and Simpson Rd, as it is known now.

It was owned by the Ehrich family late of Fairney View.

"There were also two blocks of land in separate deeds at the back adjacent the local hall," Mrs Prain said.

"The house wasn't in good state - most of the windows were broken.

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Theres a little something for everyone in one mans plans to develop the former Valhalla restaurant property.

Alex Kashef, the current owner of the property that once belonged to former Sausalito mayor Sally Stanford, has included several new additions in the latest environmental study for the seven-unit condominium project at 201 Bridgeway.

The revisions include the reconstruction of a public boardwalk, the creation of public beach access ramp at the foot of Main Street and a bus pullout on Second Street. The study also includes concessions to nearby property owners, including a new garage for a neighbor.

Its going through the planning stages right now, and I feel like Ive given an arm and a leg, Kashef said. I wish they would leave me an arm and a leg so I could actually finish it.

Between the bus pullout, boardwalk and access ramp, Kashef said he has spent $100,000 on plans and studies for public improvements. He has yet to build anything.

Since I am improving the property, which is an abandoned building no one else can do anything with, I am required to improve my sidewalks, Kashef said.

Community Development Director Jeremy Graves said when a developer subdivides property, cities are allowed to ask the developer to make improvements to the frontages.

The project subdivides the parcel into seven residential parcels plus a common area parcel for the parking area and garage. The parcel, where the Valhalla sits, happens to have three frontages along Bridgeway, Main and Second streets.

Those frontages already have improvements, Graves said. What city staff is asking the developer to do is update those improvements to be consistent with todays codes.

Graves said the new Federal Emergency Management Agency maps will show that both the Bridgeway boardwalk and the Main Street boardwalk are too low.

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Segall's still got it, Half Japanese back after 13 years and New Pornographers an indie supergroup

CU's Radio 1190 is spinning some of Ty Segall's newest on rotation. (Courtesy photo)

Ty Segall is back and better than ever. On his newest release, Manipulator, the prolific West Coast garage-rocker has cleaned up his sound and slapped on some silver lipstick to give his style of gritty psych-rock a shiny glam-rock finish.

Though this release doesn't have the lo-fi dirt of his earlier LPs, each track pulses with punk-rock energy that would be at home in a dive bar, as well as a mosh-pit laden theater. Clocking in at 57 minutes, Manipulator is Ty's longest release to date.

With a wide-spanning spectrum of genres and influences, this newest album is a summation of every single album the young rock star has released. Tracks range from psych-folk rock, a la 2013's Sleeper, or even noise-rock jams, akin to 2012's Slaughterhouse. Without a doubt, Manipulator is Ty Segall's most accessible to date, but like any great rock and roller, the album is a solid set of tracks written by a man who truly loves rock 'n' roll music.

Many bands in the experimental-rock genre are the groups that demand to be taken seriously. Thankfully, the experimental-rock outfit Half Japanese is back after a 13-year break to bring their goofy style of indie rock to the masses. Overjoyed is everything you need to make a great Half Japanese record out of tune guitars, ferocious punk energy, and of course, Jad Fair's signature sing-talk howl.

Though the band has been releasing unconventional and primitive punk music since 1980, there is no sign of stopping the weirdness on this newest release. Even considering the album production has cleaned up since the '80s, the group is still as raunchy and primal as ever.

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Since the early-00s, The New Pornographers have become one of the bigger names in bombastic and anthemic indie pop. But with successful side-projects from Neko Case and Dan Bejar (of Destroyer), the group of Canadians has become an indie supergroup in recent years. After four years, following up 2010's Together, the group is back with its sixth studio release, Brill Bruisers. Shedding away every tinge of darkness, songwriter A.C. Newman sounds happier and more celebratory than ever. Though the side projects of this bad may over shadow The New Pornographers at times, the group embraces each other's efforts, which can be seen on the bombastic remake of "Spidyr" originally by Dan Bejar's group, Swan Lake. Even though each member is a strong musician on their own, they really flourish as one cohesive group.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 03, 2014

Worldwide filmmakers will soon vie for top honors and more than $25,000 in cash and sponsored prizes at the 12th Annual 168 Film Festival, a red carpet awards show designed as an international celebration of faith in film. The event takes place Saturday, September 12-13, at the Aratani Japanese Theater in Downtown L.A., located at 244 S. San Pedro Street. (Sept. 13: Screenings 10am-5:30pm, Red Carpet, 5:30pm-7pm; Awards Show: 7:30pm-9pm.)

In addition to $5000 cash and over $20,000 in donated services, the winning team will go from the theater to the after party in a 14-passenger, custom limousine called "America One." Owned by Spencer Clark and adorned with lavish airbrushed paintings of Elvis, Michael Jackson and other icons, the vehicle will make its debut at the 168 Film Festival before hitting patriotic celebrations across the country to celebrate our veterans.

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Additional prizes include Best Editor: $1,000 in Post Production Services provided by Roush Media; and Best Cinematographer, $1,000 in Post Production Services provided by Roush Media.

According to 168 Film Founder and Executive Director John David Ware, This years prizes are strategic. Our amazing sponsors helped us design prize packages that will bolster the winning filmmakers creativity. Its our goal to empower them to continue producing excellence.

GOLD SPONSORS:

Advent Media Helping people communicate with technology, Advent Media is a boutique production, post and web services company, which powers the 168film website.

Roush Media -- Specializes in on-set dailies, 4K post services and high quality post production services at discounted rates. Roush is providing signature Color Grading & post-production services to Best Picture, Best Director of Photography and Best Editor winners.

Hollywood Rentals Hollywood Rentals services small and large Film and TV productions with Lighting, Theatrical, Grip and Expendables. They offer rigging and striking services, power, and a 4,000 square foot stage for FX shots, camera tests, still photography, product demonstrations and industry training.

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Because medallions are usually installed well-after the initial flooring, they are not the same age. Subtle differences are only visible to a trained eye. Medallions greatly increase the already pleasing aesthetics of hardwood, providing a focal point to center other stylish features around. Medallions not only add to the beauty of the space, but add a certain amount of value.

In a recent survey, conducted by the National Association of Realtors, participants were asked about flooring preference. It came as no surprise, hardwood bested carpet, laminate, and tile. Though tile performs quite well, it still lacks the charm innate in hardwood flooring. Respondents stated tile presented maintenance challenges, particularly tedious grout cleaning. Carpet fared worse still, with study participants stating it loses its luster in just a few short years. In addition, carpet stains easily. What's more, another survey conducted by the International Association of Home Stagers found carpet, along with laminate, to be the least consumer favored flooring choices. Hardwood ranked number one in the same study.

It only requires weekly sweeping and periodic buffing to keep it looking great, making care of hardwood flooring one reason for homeowner and business owner preference. Unlike carpet, hardwood can be refinished and improved with decorative medallions. Carpet frays, mats, and must be completely replaced. Conversely, hardwood can be restored with little effort. Tile cracks and even one tile breaking can mean having to replace many others, if not the entire room or most of the home to keep its continuity.

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