| Bonds for libraries, 'COPs' for police building
Barton said when he first began considering COPs he too was "reluctant and hesitant and quite doubtful." But the public safety building just doesn't have the support, Barton said. He said his son, home from college, didn't know where the police department is, at 275 Forest Ave., while he "knew where all the libraries are." But the city will have to work hard to find the money to pay for the project, Barton said. Staff estimates the building's cost will climb by about $500,000 for each month of delay after April 2009, based on the $69 million estimate and a 10 percent increase in building materials the city has experienced over the past two years. "The key is to get us moving down the road and getting this building built," Barton said. The COPs would be issued in April 2009, when construction is slated to begin.
Q&A: Switching energy provider
Many providers offer cheaper deals to customers who pay by direct debit. How do I know which supplier is the cheapest? The easiest way to compare tariffs is to use a price-comparison website. These allow you to see how much you might save, research what is available, and make the switch online. If you don't have internet access you can call energywatch on 0845 906 0708 and they will send you a printed comparison list of all the suppliers in your area. You could also do the legwork yourself. Energywatch has a ready reckoner which gives an outline of the different costs in your area - you could use this, then go to the individual companies to get more details. Should I just worry about cost? Not necessarily. Customer service may also be important to you.
Wednesday, February 20th
CARAG — The former Music-Go-Round building at Lake Street and Fremont Avenues was demolished earlier this month to make way for construction staging for the Calhoun Square parking ramp.It’s a first step toward the Hennepin Avenue & Lake Street center’s long-awaited redevelopment planned to begin this spring. Demolition work and site clearing began Feb. 6 and was scheduled to last seven to 10 days, said the center’s general manager Gayle Siegler, who works for Minnetonka-based Capital Growth Madison Marquette (CGMM). CGMM manages the Calhoun Square property for owner BlackRock, a New York-based investment firm that bought the mall for $47.3 million last August.Development plans were scheduled to go before the city’s Plan Full Article .
We all know game-day curses aren't real. But just in case...
Sports and superstitions go together like black cats and bad luck. Tonight, perfection is on the line, and the New England Patriots must defeat the New York Giants to become only the second undefeated team in NFL history. There’s no doubt that sports superstitions are a major part of the American psyche. According to an Associated Press-Ipsos poll released last year, one in five sports fans say they try to do things to bring good luck to their favorite team or avoid jinxing them. Since history could be in the making tonight, players and fans will likely be searching for any edge they can get to win. Sometimes, that means turning to superstitions. Covers Boding well for both teams is the fact neither a Patriot nor a Giant appears on the cover of this year’s Madden NFL.
Successful Breast-Feeding
Ask your doctor if your hospital has one. Or see a lactation consultant -- you can ask your doctor or the La Leche League for a referral. You should make these preparations before you'll be ready to breast-feed, Lebbing and Bonuck advised. Just a few sessions with a lactation consultant can pay off, Bonuck said. "You will understand the normal physiology of how the milk is produced," she said. The consultant, working with a doll, can help women practice the best positions to breast-feed and get comfortable with the concept. Be sure the hospital personnel know you want to breast-feed. "Make your wishes known," Bonuck said. "Some [hospitals] have cards that say, 'Breast-feed only.' " That reduces the risk of confusion and your baby mistakenly getting a bottle of formula, Bonuck said.
ALLHIPHOP NEWS RUN DOWN
He actually said that he wanted to “post" it, but I really understand what he was saying. Anyway, he is going to Australia for something. I wonder what his passport looks like.
BIGGIE MOVIE UPDATE
I heard Jamie Hector is going to be cast in the new Biggie Movie. All of you that watch “The Wire" know that Jamie plays the cold blooded Marlo from the show. Man, that dude is ruthless on that show. I'm hearing that Jamie will be playing Biggie's best friend, D-Roc. We'll see how this develops.
HELP PUN'S KIDS!
I don't know the full status of Pun's kids and family, but I heard an interesting bit of info.
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