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Beasley, a California native, graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in sculpture and has had his work exhibited in galleries and public spaces worldwide. He specializes in large, abstract sculptures and works with a wide range of materials, including acrylic, wood, bronze, stone and steel. A 45-year retrospective of his work was exhibited at the Oakland Museum of California in 2005. He has also been commissioned to create a piece for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. Of his California Avenue proposal, Beasley said he hopes the sculpture and surrounding benches will bring a "certain presence and dignity" to the neighborhood, which he said is in need of a gathering place. The sculpture will serve as a visual "entry and exit" bridge between the train station and the city, he added.
Students, Alums Pay Respects At NIU
The man was last seen on Tuesday, hotel manager Jay Patel said. The Chicago Tribune reported that authorities found a duffel bag that Kazmierczak had left in the room, the zippers glued shut. A bomb squad was called, but investigators found ammunition inside the bag, the newspaper reported, citing law enforcement sources. Kazmierczak also left behind a laptop computer, which was seized by investigators, Patel told The Associated Press on Saturday. Mystery Surrounds Gunman As police continued their investigation into the mass shooting, details of a troubled past few close to Kazmierczak seemed to know about started to emerge. University President John Peters said Kazmierczak had a "very good academic record" and no record of trouble before his graduation last year.
Sealyham Terrier 'Charmin' Crowned at Seventh Annual AKC/Eukanuba ...
LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- And the winner is...Sealyham Terrier Ch Efbe's Hidalgo at Goodspice, known as "Charmin" of Cochranville, PA owned by Margery & Richard Good and Sandra Middlebrooks. Earning a $50,000 cash prize and the title of AKC/Eukanuba National Champion, Charmin was crowned the nation's top dog at the conclusion of the two-day competition in Long Beach, CA. Best in Show judge Miss Maxine V. Beam of Fort Worth, TX awarded the National Champion title. In total, nearly 2,500 dogs competed in conformation for prestigious titles and $225,000 -- the largest prize money of any dog show in the world. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be simulcast on Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel on February 2, 2008 from 8-11 p.m.
Jeep Rubicon Offers an Off-road Blast from the Past
In an age when more and more vehicles seem to be embracing the look and/or feel of vehicles past (just look at the PT Cruiser or the current Mustang), the basic, garden variety Jeep doesn't have to follow such trends. Nope, it continues to look pretty much like it always has, the body style millions have come to know and love since the U.S. Army was given the Willys back in 1941. Oh, it's changed, all right. In fact, for the 2007 model year the classic Jeep, now called the Wrangler, even stretches itself to add a pair of rear doors, while becoming even boxier than before. And it ups its off road ante through more ground clearance, larger wheels and tires, (optional) next-generation Command-Trac and Rock-Trac transfer cases, new electric axle lockers, and electronic-disconnecting front sway bar.
Outdoors calendar
Learn the basics of drive train adjustments and brake systems each Tuesday at Ski Country Sports on Merrimon Avenue. Call 254-2771. CASUAL ROAD BIKE RIDE: A BRBC ride meets 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. The ride lasts roughly two hours and covers 16-25 miles. No ride if inclement weather or temperatures below 40 degrees and windy. Ride meets at Fletcher Community Park on 4005 Hendersonville Road on the first Tuesday of each month. Meets at Liberty Bicycles on 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, on other Tuesdays. Call Claudia at 274-2453 or e-mail at claudianix@libertybikes.com or visit www.blueridgebicycleclub.org. Saturday LEDGES PARK ROAD RIDE: A BRBC ride at 1 p.m. each Saturday. Meet at Ledges Park for a ride along the French Broad River to Marshall for coffee.
Dogs attack, hospitalize animal control officer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A Blount County Animal Control officer has been sent to the hospital after he was attacked by two pit bulls. Authorities say the officer was checking up on the dogs after they had recently been quarantined for attacking a 15-year-old boy. The officer was treated and released from Blount Memorial Hospital. .
Food safety tips for globe-trotters
Sampling the foods of the world is one of the most satisfying aspects of travel. But while your palate may be game, your stomach isn't always up to the challenge. It's important to find a middle ground between sampling local cuisines and treating your belly well. For starters, understand that American food isn't necessarily "safer" than food abroad; it's often simply that your innards are accustomed to it. One important difference is the use of more "natural" fertilizers abroad, which can carry bacteria that could cause intestinal distress — also known as traveler's tummy. However, there are times when you may face special risks while traveling abroad. Outbreaks that have made headlines in recent years include avian influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or "mad cow disease").
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