‘Raytheon finds just what it needs in Huntsville’
Editor’s note: This column about the recent decision byTucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems to expand in Huntsville,Ala., ran Monday in The Huntsville Times. We are reprinting it herefor the Tucson audience.
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This home is a three bedroom, two bathroom. It is a great home in Cedar Creek of Opelika. The kitchen is an eat in kitchen with breakfast bar. The living room has a vaulted ceiling, with wood burning fireplace. The master bedroom has an octagon ceiling. Both bathrooms have ceramic tile. The home also has a rear patio, and comes with a 1 year home warranty from AHS. Also find me at: www.ScottELangley.com www.ScottELangley.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/ScottELangley www.twitter.com/ScottELangley www.ustream.tv/ScottELangley www.youtube.com/ScottELangley
Video: Face the Nation, 07.25.10
Bob Schieffer hosts a roundtable discussion on the state of “race in America”, in the wake of the the Shirley Sherrod controversy and the Justice Department’s decision not to pursue a voting rights case against the New Black Panther Party
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The rules of interior decorating can be as solid as a rock or as open to interpretation as the sky. But many experts agree that learning the rules can be the first step toward freely breaking those rules when necessary. Here are some of the decorating dos.
>> Do sketch your floorplan and record the room dimensions, window sizes and placement, and the location of special features, electrical outlets, and so on.
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>> Do take the time to discover your personal style by reading shelter magazines, attending showhouses, and browsing online and in stores to learn what styles and colors really appeal to you.
>> Do identify the focal point of the room (a fireplace, a view, a bed, an armoire).
>> Do define a room’s style in writing , being specific. (Not just “country French”, but “French Country with a rooster motif, chicken wire cupboard fronts, and a color scheme that includes black and gold.”)
>> Do pick a signature piece to focus your decorating decisions. It could be a beautiful fabric, an area rug, a picture, a piece of pottery, dishes, or a postcard. The item should embody both the color scheme of the room as well as the style and mood you hope to create.
>> Do coordinate fabric and flooring choices before making any major purchases, and before choosing exact paint colors.
>> Do purchase large elements first (rugs, draperies, upholstered furniture) whenever possible, and use the exact colors and style of those major pieces to coordinate all other choices.
>> Do use a mix of patterns — large-scale, small-scale, checks, stripes, geometrics, plain — when coordinating a room.
>> Do allow for natural pathways in a room (such as from the door to the closet) and try to arrange furniture with those walkways in mind.
>> Do consider the uses and function of a room before deciding on furnishings and arrangements. For example, if your dining room will also be your study, then you’ll need room for a desk, books, lighting, and files as well as the dining room table and chairs.
>> Do consider using unifying elements such as trim color, wood tone, flooring, motifs, fabrics, or materials.
>> Do use the principle of repetition when planning shapes, colors, fabrics, and patterns. One red accent in a room may look like an afterthought whereas several red accents here and there will contribute to the color scheme.
>> Do plan ahead for appropriate task, general, and dramatic lighting by using a mix of light fixtures on dimmers for maximum control.
>> Do purchase the best quality furniture you can afford . Learn more about quality construction and materials that can prolong the life of furniture and make it a better buy in the long run.
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Chamber to host Bentley, Sparks forum August 26
Alabama Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ron Sparks will face off against the Republican candidate Robert Bentley next month in Arab. The Arab Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the forum, which will give candidates time to speak before they take questions.
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Barry Moore, candidate for Alabama House of Representatives in District 91, speaks to Fellowship of Christian Students at Enterprise State Community College.
This year’s Whistle-Stop Barbeque Festival was great fun. I love great barbeque and the many different grills and smokers on parade almost made me want to buy one and hit the barbeque circuit. Some were painted black, some all stainless steel and there was one that looked like a big egg on wheels that was painted blue.
One thing all these fantastic grills had in common was that the cooks all used either wood or charcoal to cook their meat! None of the sissy electric grills or gas grills was allowed at this competition. These were real men and women who toured the country with their meat cookers hooked behind their trucks. I’ll bet their ancestors worked the cattle drives on the old Chisholm Trail out west and cooked their meals on a campfire built out of old buffalo chips.
I had visions of entering one cook-off after another until I discovered how much those steel monsters cost! Most of these started as low as $5,000 and went up from there! Way Up! That doesn’t take into consideration the vehicles it takes to haul one of these grills around the country; color coordinated and everything!
Grills of all size and description lined the spur line of N & L Railroad tracks in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. This area is now designated as a historic site and was host to some of the most beautiful barbeque grills in creation. I was almost salivating from the sight of all the unusual grills and smokers, not mention the wonderful aromas of the four categories being judged, barbequed ribs, chickens, pork and beef brisket, that were sizzling in their own juices.
There were competitors from Texas, Tennessee, California and North Carolina, in addition to eleven other states. These were folks who follow the barbeque tour, piling up points to be considered for the national title later in the year.
For back yard grillers like myself, there was a “backyard” division made up of amateurs who just love to cook meat in the open air. I didn’t enter this year because even at the non-professional level, it takes a lot of preparation to be ready for this event and by nature I’m a lazy man, not given to anything that appears to be too much like work.
Since most of these professional barbeque chefs came from other states, they had the “big rigs” of barbequing. There was one that was so beautiful it almost made tears come to your eyes.
There before me was a huge 12 foot long black grill shaped like a propane tank, resting on a black steel meshed bed attached to a dual axel trailer that had chrome fender wells. There were dual chrome pipes possibly stolen from a Peterbilt or Mack truck that graced either side of the grill itself. It was a wonderful sight to see clouds of hickory smoke boiling out of these four smokestacks as its truck driver owner fired up the logs in the pit.
All gauges, handles and trim work were of polished chrome, matching the smokestacks and wheel wells of the trailer, which perfectly matched the large black, dual wheel pickup truck that hauled it to various competitions around the country. The glittering chrome on ever accessory is what really sold me on this rig.
All around me were elaborate barbeque grills and smokers which had to have cost their owners a bundle of money. One toy that caught my eye was an actual log cabin built on a trailer with a grill on the end of the porch. The cabin itself was a concession stand where they sold barbeque condiments. Practically every contestant had their own spices to make their sauces or barbeque rubs, making each booth a little more special than the last.
Some of the barbeque rigs had sponsors for their roaming barbecue cookers displayed in banners overhead or even painted on the truck and trailer. There were familiar logos of some of the most well known outdoor companies, selling ever thing from charcoal to camping equipment.
By the end of the day I had seen enough to know that I’ll probably not be joining those barbeque geniuses on the road to the next competition. I left the cook-off smelling of barbeque smoking and with a tummy full of satisfaction.
17 July 2007 — stakes are placed at the four corners of the property.
SEC Media Days: Auburn notebook
HOOVER – On Wednesday, Alabama coach Nick Saban and Florida coach Urban Meyer hammered away at the “dirty” NFL agents who constantly try to woo college players with money, trips and women.
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Three bedroom, three bathroom duplex located on Tiger Transit route. Both sides have new carpet and are move in ready. Home Owners Association dues are $50/month for lawn maintenance. Approximately three parking places per side. All appliances in both units stay including washer and dryer. Both sides have ceramic tile in the hall, kitchen and baths, and carpet in the bedrooms and living room. Also find more home’s at: www.ScottELangley.com www.ScottELangley.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/ScottELangley www.twitter.com/ScottELangley www.ustream.tv/ScottELangley www.youtube.com/ScottELangley