Selena was honored with the Young Visionary Award.
Selena Marie Gomez born July 22, 1992 is an American actress and singer.
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Friday, February 28, 2014
Selena Gomez: 1st Annual Unite4:humanity Event, Honoree
Selena was honored with the Young Visionary Award.
Selena Marie Gomez born July 22, 1992 is an American actress and singer.
“Stud Muffin” Premieres Tonight Feb. 28th
Fans of the ABC series Last Man Standing will be able to enjoy an all new episode tonight at 8pm est/pst entitled “Stud Muffin”. The Baxter’s neighbor Chuck Larabee stops by with his German Shepard, Lady, to let them know that their tiny dog, Muffin, has impregnated his dog. Chuck is very selective about who Lady breeds with because purebred German Shepard puppies are in demand, and he’s not pleased at the litter of mutts Muffin has caused. Meanwhile, Eve takes the highroad and leaves a note on the parked car that Mandy hit, but somehow Mandy reaps the benefits of her sister’s integrity.“Last Man Standing” stars Tim Allen as Mike Baxter, Nancy Travis as Vanessa Baxter, Molly Ephraim as Mandy Baxter, Kaitlyn Dever as Eve Baxter, Amanda Fuller as Kristin Baxter, Christoph Sanders as Kyle Anderson, Flynn Morrison as Boyd Baxter and Hector Elizondo as Ed Alzate.
Guest starring is Jordan Masterson as Ryan, Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee, Erika Alexander as Carol Larabee and Maz Jobrani as Jerry.
“Stud Muffin” was written by Tim Doyle and directed by Ted Wass.
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR UPGRADES TO MIDDLETOWN’S DOOLEY POND DAM
“The Dooley Pond Dam is in need of repairs,” said Governor Malloy. “Especially considering the increasingly severe weather we have been having, it is necessary that we have the infrastructure in place to withstand these demands. I’m glad we could make this happen for the residents of Middletown.”
The Class C, or high hazard, dam, located near Route 17 south of Brushy Hill Road, is currently considered in poor condition, with issues facing the spillway and water control. About a year ago, the left spillway training wall partially collapsed, resulting in concrete blocks and slabs falling into the spillway discharge channel. The water level of Dooley Pond was lowered by approximately three feet at that time, and must be maintained in a lowered condition until permanent repairs can be made.
Funds will allow for the construction of a new, higher capacity spillway, installation of protective riprap on both the upstream and downstream channel sections, and the installation of toe drains. These improvements will increase the capacity of the dam to handle the water flow from major storm events and create a safer and easier to manage structure.
“Repairs to Dooley Pond Dam will contribute to both public safety and the public’s opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy this pond,” said Commissioner Rob Klee of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which will administer this project. “This is an important investment and we appreciate the support of the Governor and the expected support of the Bond Commission for this project.”
Mayor Daniel T. Drew said, “Dooley Pond is immediately adjacent to a state highway and several residential homes. This repair is necessary and timely following last year’s lowering of the water level. I appreciate the efforts of both Governor Malloy and Middletown’s legislative delegation in seeing through this important repair.”
“It is imperative that we protect the safety of our community by making these needed repairs to the Dooley Pond Dam,” said State Senator Danté Bartolomeo (D-Meriden). “Once repairs are made to the dam, people in areas neighboring the pond and connecting streams can feel more confident in the security of their homes, and the water can be raised to a level more conducive to recreation at Dooley Pond.”
“I want to thank the State Bond Commission and Governor Malloy for seeing the value of these essential repairs,” said State Senator Paul Doyle (D-Wethersfield). “We want Dooley Pond to be fully enjoyed by the public, and this project will enable more recreational activity at the pond. This is wonderful news for our residents.”
“Investing in infrastructure is always the right thing to do,” said State Representative Matthew Lesser (D-Middletown). “This will protect lives and community assets. As climate change produces stronger storms, it’s important to make necessary upgrades to our infrastructure so we can weather them.”
“I’m delighted that Governor Malloy is prioritizing funding for much needed infrastructure repairs here in Middletown,” said State Representative Joe Serra (D-Middletown). “These are critical improvements to the Dooley Pond Dam and I am pleased the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will be addressing them with the $2.1 million in state bonds.”
A.N.T Farm "meANT to be?" Premieres Tonight Feb. 28th
Watch this Friday night at 8pm est/pst to see what happens when Chyna finds out about Olive and Fletcher are dating.
A.N.T Farm stars China Anne McClain ("House of Payne," "Grown Ups 2," "JONAS L.A.") as Chyna Parks, Sierra McCormick ("Ramona and Beezus") as Olive Doyle, Jake Short (Disney XD's "Mighty Med," "Dexter") as Fletcher Quimby, Stefanie Scott ("Flipped," "No Strings Attached") as Lexi Reed and Aedin Mincks ("Desperate Housewives," "The Middle") as Angus Chestnut. Recurring is Dominic Burgess ("90210," "Rules of Engagement") as Zoltan Grundy.
Dog With A Blog "Stan Runs Away" Premieres Tonight Feb 28th
Disney channel series Dog With A Blog fans will be able to enjoy an all new episode at 8:30pm est/pst entitled "Stan Runs Away". In this episode, When the kids and Stan have a big fight, Stan runs away.Dog With A Blog stars G Hannelius ("Den Brother," "Good Luck Charlie") as Avery, Blake Michael ("Lemonade Mouth") as Tyler, Francesca Capaldi ("A.N.T. Farm") as Chloe, Beth Littleford ("Crazy, Stupid Love," "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart") as Ellen, Regan Burns ("Wizards of Waverly Place") as Bennett and Stephen Full ("I'm in the Band") as the voice of Stan.
Stan is portrayed by Mick, a Samoyed mix, who was adopted from a shelter.
Tune in at 8:30 tonight to see if the kids will be able to find Stan on an all new episode of Disney Channel's Dog With A Blog.
GOV. MALLOY: SIX CONNECTICUT MUNICIPALITIES TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECTS
Hartford, Connecticut - Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that nearly $277 million to provide grants and loans for local and regional wastewater treatment projects in Hartford, Rocky Hill, Norwich, Middletown, New Haven, and Bristol was approved Friday by state Bond Commission. It is estimated that the projects will create or retain approximately 5,700 jobs in the manufacturing, engineering and construction industries.
“As a result of the state’s strong financial support for municipal wastewater treatment projects, Connecticut’s rivers and streams and Long Island Sound are cleaner and more appealing than ever,” said Governor Malloy, who serves as chair of the commission. “We want to build on our historic commitment to clean water with a strong new round of funding for these projects, which will improve our environment and enhance our communities while putting our citizens to work designing and constructing these critical facilities.”
A total of $94 million in General Obligation Bonds and about $183 million in Revenue Bonds were approved to finance wastewater treatment projects through Connecticut’s Clean Water Fund (CWF). The General Obligation Bonds are used to provide grants for certain portions of these projects, while the Revenue Bonds are used to provide low-interest loans of two percent over 20 years for the remainder of the costs.
Projects to be funded with this new allocation include:
The continued rollout of modernization and upgrades by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC), which provides wastewater treatment services for Hartford and several surrounding towns.
The CWF funds will support work at MDC’s water pollution control facilities (WPCF) in Hartford and Rocky Hill and allow work to proceed on a conveyance and storage tunnel in South Hartford. A major focus of the MDC project is addressing Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) after major storms that leads to the discharge of sewage into the Connecticut River.
Denitrification improvements at the Norwich treatment plant.
Pump station improvements to support the consolidation of Middletown’s treatment plant into the Mattabassett District.
Continued collection system improvements in the system operated by the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority to eliminate CSOs in New Haven.
Phosphorous removal improvements at the Bristol treatment plant.
Funds for these projects will be released from the CWF once contracts for construction have been awarded and all statutory and administrative requirements have been met.
“Connecticut’s Clean Water Fund is a model of state and local cooperation that has achieved very real results in protecting our natural resources and improving the quality of life in our state,” said Rob Klee, Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which administers the program. “Through this program we have made investments that benefit all of us now as well as future generations of residents.”
The CWF was established in 1986 to provide financial assistance to municipalities for planning, design and construction of wastewater collection and treatment projects. Since that time it has provided $2.7 billion in grants and loans for projects in 95 communities.
GOV. MALLOY: STATE FUNDING APPROVED FOR THE REMOVAL OF ENFIELD’S SPRINGBORN DAM
“The Springborn Dam is obsolete and long ago stopped serving any useful purpose. For the sake of public safety, it needs to come down,” said Governor Malloy. “Its removal will bring many benefits, including the restoration of environmental habitats that will be enjoyed by residents and fisherman alike.”
Removing the dam will eliminate a migratory barrier to diadromous fish (fish that can live in both fresh water and salt water) and Eastern Brook Trout and help restore the runs of American shad, River herring, Sea lamprey, and American eel. In addition, the funding also demonstrates a commitment by the state to restore fish passage along the Scantic River that could lead to federal funds for future restoration projects there. The sediment behind the dam is also contaminated with material from former manufacturing activities at the site so if the dam failed, contamination could be released downstream.
“The Springborn Dam is the first dam on this Connecticut River tributary and is blocking runs of migratory fish,” said Department of Energy and Environmental Commissioner Robert Klee. “When fish can get past this dam, it opens up nearly three additional miles of spawning habitat and sets the stage for a future project that will open up even more miles. Removing the dam is the most cost-effective solution to the environmental and natural resource issues at the site.”
Demi Lovato: 1st Annual Unite4:humanity Event, Honoree
Demi was honored with the Young Luminary Award.
“@Sethrogen SO impressed by you bringing humor to the awareness of the heartbreaking disease of Alzheimer’s.You are HILARIOUS and that testimony was amazing!!!” Demi tweeted earlier in the week in response to Seth Rogen’s testimony before the Senate.
Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato born August 20, 1992 is an American recording artist, actress, and philanthropist.
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