I would also like to take the time to thank john ripley of the secondstory bookshop downtown. She has been there for 34 years and done numerous book signings and is a Community Icon for the people in the community and we thank her for that. [laughter] [applause] she is also the past president of the american booksellers association. Lastly, this night would not have happened if it were for the hard work of maureen. [applause] she is a polio survivor herself. In 1957 at two years old, she contracted polio. If you know her, you know that hasnt held her back title. She had her back at all. She has been a pain to everyone here in regard to the american disabilities act. Wasthe march of dimes, she the poster child. Was also an honored guest at the white house when they signed the american with disabilities act. She is the Founding Member of the west chester polio survivor committee. Marine is going to talk and will more about our speaker and hot Nights Program will run. And how toNights Pro
Operations which will benefit certain input, but its difficult for a lot of all these companies, even caterpillar, they all have some involvement with oil and gas, especially with all the republic sans of the domestic oil and gas industry. And then theyre not that optimistic, these guys. Theyre not. Its surprising. If you look at what we hear from we talk to economist, things are better. With Capital Spending decreasing. That is the big concern. If you dont see more capital expenditure, youre fought going to see the regulation with randall stephenson, right over there. But its the same story for four or five years where some of our viewers are tired of hearing about taxes and regulation. But these guys look at it every day. They see it. The economy is still growing based on problems with government, based on government helping. We talked about all of that. Well tell you about some of the morning headlines. We have three big stories to watch this morning. An important snapshot on the jo
Famous mrs. Doubtfire house here where you can see theres a police officer, patrol car still stationed here outside. Weve confirmed the home owner, a Plastic Surgeon who specialized in femme anization procedures told investigators he believes the arsonist is a former disgruntled patient. Property damage not too bad, pretty minimal, in fact. The scorch marks on the garage door are very apparent. There was also apparently two fires set because police say the home owner smelled smoke around 8 00 last night, opened the door and saw his door mat on fire. He was able to douse the flames himself and call police who then determined this was a case of arson. Police officers have been keeping an eye on the house for safety. They say because it is a high profile and popular tourist spot. We just want to make sure that obviously, this was an intentional act. We dont want to see the suspect come back and try to finish the job, if you will so we want to make sure we have officers there protecting th
Recognizing the rim fire that grew to be californias third biggest wild tire and talented our region or the asian crash that happened at San Francisco. We saw our first responders. Im very proud of our cities Rapid Response that protected our water and power system and recognized those police and fire and the staff at the General Hospital or the San Francisco Public Utilities commission our elementary medical family who are prepared for the necklaces disfavor to come. Its not if its a matter of time when Something Like an earthquake will a happy and we need to keep strong relationships with evidentially and i want our birds back i stood on those grounds in new orleans and wondered why people didnt come back. You are welcome in this city youre a part of our lifeblood and be with us to rebuild in case third degree anything happens and thank you for everyone thats sobered with the americas cup raises. Were seeing is final races maybe extended bus the september show down continues and real
Listen and thank you for the lights they help me to find my socks in the morning thank you. The elected here and to join with argue Business Community and our folks. I recognize a lot of facts youve been working with us in a constant way and i appreciate that. We have to work better we have to continue working with our Business Community thats the way our city is and becomes for successful. Well, today, were talking about planning a successful future together. Sometimes, its not its really what we dont forecast or anticipate that calls us together and calls us for tax. I so want to begin with recognizing the rim fire that grew to be californias third biggest wild tire and talented our region or the asian crash that happened at San Francisco. We saw our first responders. Im very proud of our cities Rapid Response that protected our water and power system and recognized those police and fire and the staff at the General Hospital or the San Francisco Public Utilities commission our elemen