I'm not saying it's dated. I just got the feeling director Roman Polanski read Beckett (I'm thinking here of Waiting for Godot) and watched a lot of Harold Pinter theatre pieces while co-writing the screenplay with Gerard Brach. (There were times when I felt I was back in my Film Studies class again. This film, by the way. was made prior to Mr. Polanski's exposure to temptation and tragedy in Hollywood.
A brilliant cast of 1960s players navigate through the psychological mind games of the screenplay. Lionel Stander, a familiar face (and voice) in 1930s and 1940s movie and radio, was forced to flee to Europe after he ran afoul of the House Un-American Activities Committee. He plays American gangster Dickey, who holes up in a castle after a botched robbery. The castle.on a bleak island, is inhabited by a retired English executive,George (Donald Pleasance) and his flirtatious (and much younger) French wife, Teresa (Francoise Dorleac). The cast also includes future star Jacqueline Bissett (billed here as Jackie Bissett) in one of her first film roles. (A pair of sunglasses hides those now famous eyes.) No one does humiliation better than Mr. Pleasance aided and abetted by the gorgeous Mlle. Dorleac (Catherine Deneuve's sister, whose promising career was cut short by a fatal car accident at the age of 25). Mr. Stander, of course, is bullish and aggressive in the role of Dickey. Mix these personalities together, stir in Mr. Polanski's caustic wit, and you have a combustible combination that is bound to blow up in your face at some point.
I signed out this 1966 film because I was intrigued by the cast of characters, I have always been a fan of Mr. Polanski's world view (Brrr!) and c) it was chosen for restoration by the Criterion Collection. If you are not already familiar with the brand (and most serious film buffs – and filmmakers – are), the Criterion Collection a) always shows great taste in cinematic art and b) lovingly restores films of its choice and packages them with interviews, booklets and other background material. So even if I am unfamiliar with a work, I know that any film, no matter how old (or obscure, to me) chosen by the Criterion folks for their distinctive and caring touch will be viewing time spent well.


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SSD Performance In Crysis 2, World Of Warcraft, And Civilization V
By Andrew Ku 2011-08-18T06:00:00Z
There are a ton of terms used to quantify storage performance. If you're a gamer, you have to be wondering how such dry terminology can apply to having fun. Rather than telling you, we're going to dissect three popular titles to show you instead.
A Gamer's Guide To SSD Performance
Page 1: A Gamer's Guide To SSD Performance
Page 2: Test Setup
Page 3: Understanding Storage Performance
Page 4: Is A Trace-Based Analysis Accurate?
Page 5: Launching Crysis 2
Page 6: Loading Levels In Crysis 2
Page 7: Gameplay In Crysis 2
Page 8: Launching World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm
Page 9: Loading A Realm In World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm
Page 10: Gameplay In World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm
Page 11: Launching Sid Meier's Civilization V
Page 12: Loading Levels In Sid Meier's Civilization V
Page 13: Gameplay In Sid Meier's Civilization V
Page 14: How Does Storage Performance Affect Gaming?
SSDs cost a lot more than hard drives; that much is well-established fact. Depending on the drives you're comparing, the difference in price per gigabyte can be as much as 30x.
So why on earth would anyone want to buy a solid-state drive, then? Shave down Windows' boot time? Fire up applications faster? Accelerate file transfers? Sure, on all accounts. But if you're a gamer, first and foremost, you want to spend your money on the components that'll give you the best possible performance. And if that means giving up CPU or graphics budget to score an SSD, you want to know if the trade-off is worth it, right?
Solid-State
Seagate OCZ
Barracuda Agility 3
1 TB 120 GB
Price Per Gigabyte
That evaluation isn't an easy one to make, though. When you read through an SSD review, you typically see a handful of measurements that try putting performance in context compared to other solid-state and magnetic products. But you generally don't get any frame of reference when it comes to gaming. Those familiar metrics include:
4 KB random writes
4 KB random reads
128 KB sequential reads
128 KB sequential writes
But what do input/output operations per second and megabytes per second really mean to the enthusiast interested in knowing how storage technology affects the launch times and game play of the latest and greatest first-person shooter?
In the lab, we've already seen situations where dropping in a cutting-edge SSD doesn't have a big effect on performance. The reasons why aren't particularly complicated. However, we thought it'd be a good idea to break down the way three popular games affect storage performance in order to give you a better understanding of how they tax your storage subsystem. Crysis 2, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, and Civilization V are all going to get tested.
It might surprise you to learn that the "one size fits all" approach doesn't apply to SSDs and it doesn't apply to games. If you want to better understand storage reviews when it comes to gaming, this information will help you make a more informed purchase.
Current page: A Gamer's Guide To SSD Performance
Next Page Test Setup
97 Comments Comment from the forums
the_krasno 18 August 2011 12:00
If it doesn't improve FPS I don't see competitive gamers adding SSD's to their rigs for nothing but main OS drive.
Longer loading times are not crucial when all you want is to frag your enemies!
Soma42 18 August 2011 12:10
This just confirmed what I knew already. I will probably upgrade to a SSD with my next build, but they are still so bloody expensive for the storage they offer. Plus, SSD are supposed to have better reliability compared to magnetic drives.
AbdullahG 18 August 2011 12:13
If only SDDs were a few cents a GB...
Gamer-girl 18 August 2011 12:27
Gameplay: Nearly all writes.
Doesn't this reduce the life of a SSD?
crewton 18 August 2011 12:43
I took WoW off my SSD for 2 reasons: space and performance. WoW is just way too big of a folder with addons and everything else it was around 35GB and like this article states the start and initial load is really the only benefit. Once you are in the world (of warcraft) it's not used.
I'd like to see how the witcher stacks up with SSD. You are constantly having to load different areas the entire game so I made sure to have that on the SSD while playing it hoping to reduce the load times. Would like to see if that really paid off or not.
Nnymrod 18 August 2011 12:58
It's all about the bottleneck, which isn't storage for actually playing a game. That said, SSDs are definitely cool, and I have one.
cngledad 18 August 2011 13:01
a comparison with a 7200rpm hdd for example will be great.
AlexIsAlex 18 August 2011 14:36
So it looks to me like game loading and level loading is not significantly hard-disk bound, if the disk is busy for such a short period of time. For example, loading a Crysis 2 level taking 58s, of which the disk is busy for 2.
Does that mean if you had an infinitely fast disk, the level loading would take 56s? In which case, where is the bottleneck for level loading? Is it CPU bound? (if so, why isn't CPU usage at 100% when loading a level?) Memory? Graphics card?
agnickolov 18 August 2011 14:38
There was supposed to be a comparison with a 1TB Barracuda, but nothing made it into the article itself. How hard could it be to display two adjacent bars on every graph instead of 1? E.g. red for the SSD and blue for the HDD.
celuloid 18 August 2011 14:52
Why don't we see how long are those loading times with HDD drive? Maybe we find out 2x faster loading is not worth 30x times more money per GB.

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Hoboken, NJ is the perfect place to be when fall arrives. There's so much to do and see that will keep you busy all season.
From art shows to festivals, there's something for everyone.
Here are the best upcoming events in Hoboken you won't want to miss.
This fall, the Barsky Gallery in Hoboken is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. The gallery is home to some of the best contemporary art out there.
The gallery also features special exhibitions year round from exciting modern artists.
If you're looking for a quiet weekend rich with art and culture, a trip to the Barsky Gallery is a great option.
This 92nd Annual Hoboken Italian Festival will take place from Sept. 6 – Sept. 9, 2018.
The annual festival, inspired by the "Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri," began in 1399 in Italy. No one will want to miss this spectacular event. It's a week filled with delicious food, music, and even amusement park rides.
The festival's famous "Feast Day" takes place on Sept. 8, 2018. The feast will be complemented with a firework display right on the waterfront.
The Fall Arts & Music Festival will take place on Sept. 30, 2018 at Hoboken City Hall.
Over 200 local artists will attend the festival to show and sell their work. Here you'll find handcrafted items such as pottery, jewelry, candles, soap, and much more.
Many restaurants and vendors will accompany the artists selling a wide range of international cuisine. Festival-goers can also enjoy live musical performances, games, and family activities.
The annual Masked Ball is back! W Hotel Hoboken will host the event on Oct. 26, 2018. Proceeds benefit the Hoboken Historical Museum.
The ball is perfect for those who want a night out filled with music, dancing, and other entertainment. There will be a silent auction and a prize giveaway. It's also a great way to support the local Hoboken community.
Don't miss one of the best things to do in Hoboken in the fall. The Hoboken Harvest Festival comes to Pier A Park on Oct. 20, 2018.
This festival celebrates everything autumn. Everyone will find something fun to do during the festivities. Participants can enjoy pumpkin painting, pony rides, mazes, and a carriage ride.
There will also be inflatable rides, a petting zoo, and activities for children. The event is free for all families and attendees.
There's plenty to do in the Hoboken area. It's a vibrant, exciting town that's growing and drawing new people in every day. Make sure to stay up-to-date with events in Hoboken in the upcoming autumn months.
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One of the great things about living in an enlightened Western democracy is the emphasis that is placed upon individual liberty and free expression. It is something that we, who are fortunate enough to live in such a society, often take for granted. If history has taught us anything, it is that freedom usually comes at a great cost. Be it fighting against the evils of fascism and communism in the 20th century, or the American Revolution in the 18th, our past has shown us time and time again that liberty often comes at the price of human life.
Ultimately, we all know this. Anyone lucky enough to have been on a school trip to France will undoubtedly have seen the rows of graves that span the beaches of Normandy. Each one is a reminder that our freedoms only exist because of the millions who came before us, who were prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice.
This is why, amongst other reasons, freedom of speech must be protected against all those who try to stifle it. It is too precious and hard-earned to simply throw away because we don't like what some people have to say. Free speech is how we promote good ideas and discredit bad ones. It applies to all of us, not just those with politically correct views. This is largely for two reasons: firstly, it is a legal entitlement and not a privilege, and secondly, it allows us to expose regressive points of view, and challenge them to the extent that only a fool would want to subscribe to them.
In October 2009, the leader of the British National Party, Nick Griffin, appeared on the BBC One show Question Time. Based on his outwardly racist and morally repugnant views, his appearance sparked major outrage. There were protests from various organisations prior to his appearance, suggesting that giving Mr Griffin this platform would allow his hateful ideology to grow and spread across the nation. Outside the studio, demonstrators stood and protested against the BBC's decision to allow Mr Griffin to speak on the show. There was a widely held belief that this move would vastly increase support for the British National party.
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From January 2 to 5, 2014, I give workshops at the Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa. Each child can make a chess piece.
For many children, it was their first introduction to the game of chess.
Thanks! Enjoyed meeting my Queen today!
Merci! J'aimerais faire cela plus souvent. Merci pour cette belle journée!
We had lots of fun making chess pieces!
Art is fun. I like art! I had fun!


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Aaj se teri 'film' meri ho gayi!
For the very time, men of our nation are openly and boldly taking about sanitary napkins.
For the very first time, not just women, but also men are holding sanitary napkins in their hand.
And for the very first time, we have the people of India posting pictures with sanitary napkins on Instagram.
Starting with celebrities like Amir Khan and Alia Bhatt, who posted pictures with a sanitary napkin, the PadMan Challenge is going viral every day. Anil Kapoor, Raj Kumar Rao, Huma Qureshi, and various others joined the challenge. And with the direct contributions of films in the daily happenings of the social society, this influenced the youth too.
Here are the Instagram posts from Bollywood celebs who accepted the PadMan Challenge and made the film a viral movement.
Mr. perfectionist took the first step to accept the PadMan Challenge. He has been addressing social issues in his show Satyamev Jayate and this is yet another proof of his stand for change.
Mr. Kapoor and Raj Kumar Rao were just out there hanging out in a chemist's shop holding a pad. They took up the challenge very creatively. Have a look at the video they made.
Playing the role of a journalist in the film, even she did the challenge. She didn't feel weird. She felt normal. She has to be the lady who stands strong with it.
Another great picture from Instagram! The life is usual with a pad in hand. They are doing everything to promote the use of pads in rural areas. Amazing! Isn't it?
Challenged by Sonam Kapoor, even the Gunday fame actor Arjun Kapoor came to the forefront to become a contributor in the PadMan challenge. And what a picture!
The two of them were hanging out together and clicked this picture. They consider holding a pad and posing no big deal. Great inspiration!
Anil Kapoor had nominated his co-star Madhuri Dixit for the challenge. She took it very sportingly by uploading a boomerang with a sanitary napkin.
Taking up the challenge on being nominated by Madhuri Dixit, even Karishma Kapoor stood up for the social cause. Have a look at what she has to convey.
She used two very interesting hashtags - #BooToTaboo and #HeForShe with this post. It is amazing how elder members Bollywood family are turning up to this challenge.
In the middle of all heat that was set up due to the Padmavat controversy, she found time to post a boomerang on Instagram in support of the need highlighted by PadMan challenge.
Even Swara, who was in the headlines for writing an open letter to director Bhansali for the glorification of Sati and Jauhar that have deprived women of the right to live, also did the challenge. Have a look!
The challenge is a good step to spread awareness as people follow these celebs. But, managing Periods is still a major concern for a country like India, where 82% women don't use sanitary napkins. The cumulative reasons for this huge percentage include lack of awareness, lack of funds, lack of access and lack of understanding.
Realising the urgency of this issue the PadMan - Arunachalam Murunganantham started his journey to prepare the low cost best quality sanitary napkins. Much to our amazement, Mr. Murunganantham did not respond to calls of Akshay Kumar, until Twinkle Khanna convinced him to meet her.
When she met him he told her, "I knew your husband was calling me. But I don't want to talk to men. They don't understand things. Women are quick. They understand quickly." Hearing this, Akshay Kumar was sure that he is not only PadMan of India, but also a dedicated social change maker.
These pictures from Instagram are a proof that people are understanding the need for awareness about periods and menstrual cycle. They want to reach as many people as possible. And the faster it happens, the better it is.
Did you take the PadMan challenge?
But has given as another chocolate boy!
Sultan beats Baadshah once again.


From the very first time I became involved with Sunday Supper, I have wanted to work with the Idaho Potato Commission. I have watched fellow members participate in Idaho Potato Commission/Sunday Supper events, as they posted delicious recipes using Idaho® potatoes. Yet, I knew that Desserts Required was not the right fit. Until today!! When Sunday Supper posted that there was going to be an Idaho Potato Commission event and that the theme would be Fun and Scary Halloween Recipes, I was practically jumping out of my seat begging to be seen. I did not know at the time that Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash was going to be my Halloween recipe, but I was certain that this theme would be perfect for Desserts Required. Before I, actually, submitted my name for consideration I got busy in the kitchen. Chocolate Covered Potato Chips are one of my favorite treats so I knew chocolate would work, beautifully, with Idaho® potatoes.
I baked an Idaho® potato in the oven, scooped out the flesh and put it in a food processor. I added chocolate chips and cream and blended the ingredients until the chocolate was almost completely melted. Fresh raspberries were the perfect way of bringing something ghoulish into the mix. Just a few pulses and Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash is at your fingertips.
Samuel LOVES his Spuddy Buddies!
Not one content to just inhale something delicious without sharing, I shared some of it with others. My friend, Jon, described Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash as 'brilliant' and one of the best treats I have made. Give it a try and let me know if you agree!
In the meantime, please be sure to follow Idaho Potato Commisson on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.
6 ounces raspberries, minus the 1-2 used for the witches fingers.
Rub one side of each of the sliced almonds with 1-2 red raspberries. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to dry.
Brush melted chocolate onto ⅔'s of a pretzel. Place an almond slice on the tip of the pretzel. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Continue dipping and 'nailing' the pretzels until you have the desired number of Witches Fingers. Freeze for 15 minutes to set.
Bake the Idaho® russet potato for 1 hour at 350°.
Remove from the oven. Carefully, slice the Idaho® russet potato in half vertically. Scoop out the flesh and place it into a food processor. Add the cream and chocolate chips. Process until smooth. Add the raspberries. Pulse on/off just to break down the berries. Do not overblend the berries. You will want to have specks of 'blood' in the Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash.
Transfer the Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash to a bowl. Insert the Witches Fingers into the Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash with the nails pointing up. Serve extra Witches Fingers on the side.
My favorite part of Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash is the secret ingredient…Idaho® russet potato. Surprise your guests and don't tell anyone…unless they figure it out…which they won't! All they will know is that this is delicious!
If you would like chocolate bits in your Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash, blend in 6 ounces of chocolate with the cream and pulse in 1 ounce with the raspberries.
The Witches Fingers are optional. Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash is, also, delicious served with pretzels, apples and potato chips. Let your imagine go wild…it's Halloween!
I used raspberries to color the almond slices because they add a raspberry taste and I wanted the 'nails' to be painted red. This step may be eliminated.
I used honey wheat pretzel sticks because they look knobby, like a boney finger.
I used black rice to keep the extra Witches Fingers upright. Black jellybeans would also work.
Many thanks to our hostess Isabel from Family Foodie. Don't forget to check out all of the other Fun and Scary Halloween Recipes and follow the #SundaySupper Fun and Creepy Halloween Recipes Pinterest Board.
This is so cool – thank you for sharing! What a tasty and creative Halloween recipe!
Thanks so much. It was a lot of fun creating this recipe.
Now that's a big bowl of chocolate I'd head straight to in a heartbeat.
You crack me up! Thank you.
Now this is one irresistible goulash! And those fingers….so creepy! Perfect Halloween treat!
Thank you. I was going to a bit of creepy to accompany the tempting Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash.
What a clever idea! I love it and i bet it tastes amazing! Great job!
Thanks so much. This is such a fun theme!
Creepy disgusting! I love it!
I LOVE how you write!! Thank you!
This is so creative, Betsy. I had so much trouble with this one. I love how you used the potato. I would never, ever have thought to use it this way. Perfect for Halloween!!
Thank you so much. I was so excited to be able to work with the peeps at Idaho Potato Commission!
What a unique and creative dish … I have to give you props for making something sweet potatoes!
Wish I had some to try right now!
Wish you were here because I share!!
I would never think to combine chocolate and potatoes (except the potato chip thing because well duh, sweet and salty is just obvious). You are always so creative with your desserts, Betsy!
Thank you so much! You are the sweetest!!
Soooooo creative and creepy Betsy!!
Thank you…creepy is a GREAT compliment!
This is seriously CREEPY! Can't believe you got the fingers to look so realistic.
Thank you. Creepy is sooooo great!!
I was so excited to see how to put this dessert together! Potatoes in desserts are so intriguing to me, and I definitely need to put this on my "to make" list. LOVING those witch fingers as well!
Thanks so much. I had so much fun putting this 'treat' together for #SundaySupper. It was a great theme!
oh yeah…these rank high on the creep factor! I'm so very curious about how this tastes!!!
The taste is fantastic. The Witches Fingers have a great crunch to them and we all love chocolate covered pretzels. The almond slices rubbed wtih raspberries add another level to the taste. The Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash is heavenly and the Idaho Potato adds creaminess to the recipe and is, truly, a wonderful surprise ingredient.
Bizarrely fantastic Betsy! So creative. I love Halloween!
Thanks so much. Halloween is such a great holiday to let ones imagination go wild!
Betsy, these are so much fun! Ghoulish ghoulash, indeed!
You SHOULD be part of this!!! Spuddy Buddy rocks and it is so much fun to play with this ingredient combination.
Betsy, this is so creative, and what a great idea to toss in some potato. It must have been really moist, and dense. Like that. As well, I loved how you made the chocolate fingers – very clever!
Thanks so much. It was such a blast to be able to create a dessert highlighting an Idaho Potato and, yes, it is really moist and dense at the same time.
Betsy, you're blowing me away with this recipe. I can't believe that creamy luscious ghoulash is made with potato! And lady, those witches fingers are frightfully fabulous. These photos are amazing!
Thanks so much. This was lots of fun to make…and eat!
HI Betsy, so creative, never would of guessed potato as one of the ingredients.
WOOHOO!! That is exactly what I was hoping for…I LOVE delicious surprises.


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Bilbao is a municipality and city in Spain, the capital of the province of Biscay in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. With a population of 353,187 as of 2010,it is the largest city of its autonomous community and the tenth largest in Spain. With roughly 1 million inhabitants, Bilbao lies within one of the most populous metropolitan areas in northern Spain. The Bilbao metropolitan area includes the comarca of Greater Bilbao (875,552) plus satellite towns, ranking the fifth largest in Spain.
Βordeaux, France goes relatively unnoticed by tourists, but they are missing out on a thriving city filled with shops, amazing historic attractions and nestled in the heart of wine country.Bordeaux, France boasts vinotherapie (wine therapy) spas. It has a large and charming pedestrian zone. Find out more about visiting luscious and lovely Bordeaux, France.A youthful verve is present in Bordeaux, and there are numerous sidewalk cafés and bars. The food here is divine, pairing perfectly with the fabulous Bordeaux wines. Bordeaux is, quite simply, luscious, lively and lovel. Vordeaux first became associated with wine in the first century A.D., and is best known today for its incredible vintages. There are almost endless delights for the wine connoisseur
Greenwich is a district of south-east London, England, located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.Welcome to Greenwich, a World Heritage Site and home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Meridian Line.Enjoy a walk along the River Thames or in Greenwich Park before eating in one of Greenwich's restaurants. Greenwich shopping is excellent, with plenty of quirky, independent shops and street markets.
La Coruna, Spain
If there was ever a maritime city, it would be La Coruna. It was a world port-gateway for travelers for over 2000 years. The visitor can enjoy the panoramic ocean view from almost every point of the city.
Discover the captivating views of the city and harbor from the Alto do Parque Belvedere Park. Take a bike and go for a walk along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. See the fascinating marine life to the aquarium in Lisbon. Visit the charming village of Fatima, where is said that Virgin Mary had been seen by many people. Visit the St George Kasteo with multimedia reports of the city's history and breathtaking views of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
Porto is one of the oldest European centres and the second largest city in Portugal. Many archaeological ruins from the Roman times indicate its interesting history. Baroque carvings, the Douro Valley and the Porto river make the city one of the most charming cities in Europe. Its beautiful monuments by well-known architects such as Gustave Eiffel's Dona Maria Bridge make the city an atmospheric place. Do not miss to taste the sweet local wine, the famous Porto.
St.Malo, France
In the citadel of the port visitors will be amazed by the historical sites such as the Cathedrale St-Vincent and of course the labyrinthic network of lanes which are surrounded by impressively preserved walls.
Saint-Malo is a walled port city in Brittany in northwestern France on the English Channel.it is an important tourist destination, with many ancient, attractive buildings.It is also known as the "City of Corsairs" because through history, piracy took place very often here.It is considered to be the most attractive channel port in France and its cobbled streets are full of hotels, restaurants, bars and shops.Apart from the historical atmosphere that St. Malo retains,tourists can also enjoy the sun, the crystal clear waters and the beautiful sandy beaches.
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1 London (Greenwich) ------ 23:59
2 Cruising 00:00 00:00
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5 Bordeaux 10:15 00:00
7 Bilbao 12:30 19:30
8 La Coruna, Spain 13:00 20:00
9 Oporto, Portugal 09:00 ------
10 Lisbon, Portugal 08:00 00:00
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I-55 lane closed indefinitely
Lois Westermeyer
lwestermeyer@pontiacdailyleader.com
An operations engineer with the Illinois Department of Transportation said the left lane on Interstate 55 just north of Pontiac will remain closed until temporary repairs can be made to a bridge that crosses the Vermilion River. The bridge supports were damaged by heat generated when a semi-tractor trailer went off the road, rolled down the embankment and burst into flames Sunday evening.
Bruce Hucker, an operations engineer with IDOT's District 3 headquarters in Ottawa, said Tuesday that heat from the semi fire appeared to cause damage to a couple of steel beams and one concrete pier.
"We don't know the extent of the damage, but it appears the rapid heating from the fire and rapid cooling from foam sprayed on the fire compromised the structural integrity of the two beams and pier.
"There is a possibility of damage, so we are taking every precaution," he added.
The engineer said IDOT is currently putting together an emergency contract that will involve temporary repairs to allow the left lane to open. The right lane re-opened Monday afternoon.
"Once we get the emergency contract together with specifications, it will be let out for bids for the temporary repairs. Then we will look at another contract to replace the two beams and concrete pier. That will come later."
"I have no idea how long the road will be down to one lane. Once the emergency contract is let, it shouldn't be a real long process."