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Beattie will offer a presentation to athletes, parents, coaches, and others about concussion, just in time for the new sports and school season to start.
As people become more aware of the dangers of concussion, treatment of this brain injury has also become an important topic.
Hawthorn Medical Associates, an affiliate of Steward Health Care, opened the new Comprehensive Concussion Clinic on July 1.
It is headed by sports injury specialist Dr. Chad Beattie, a member of the medical staff of St. Anne's Hospital's Center for Orthopedic Excellence.
The clinic, located at 535 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth, is offering a multidisciplinary approach to concussion diagnosis and treatment.
Services include medication, therapy and neuropsychology, along with ImPACT testing, a computerized system that measures aspects of cognitive functioning, according to the center's web site.
To increase concussion education, Beattie will offer a presentation to athletes, parents, coaches, and others about concussion, just in time for the new sports and school season to start.
Beattie will present "Concussion Myths and Facts" in easy to understand terms on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Fairhaven High School Performing Arts Center, 12 Huttleston Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Beattie will explain what a concussion is, how second concussions can be more damaging than the first, how concussion can and cannot be diagnosed, the value of ImPACT testing in helping return athletes to play, and more.
Beattie said getting the information out about concussion, and having a dedicated clinic will lead to much needed treatment.
He said there was an "issue with access to care for patients in this area" suffering concussions.
"This applies not only to our local school athletes, but our fishermen, emergency response workers, dancers, cheerleaders and 'weekend warriors,'" Beattie said.
He said people are "yearning for up-to date education and treatment which we can provide."
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Beattie said the new clinic will offer more efficient access to care.
"Concussions have been occurring for as long as humans have been running, hunting and playing sports. As science and technology have advanced, so has our ability to study and research traumatic injuries to the brain and finally the science has caught up," Beattie said.
"National media attention involving the NFL, NBA, NHL and other professional sports leagues also changes the scope on how the general public views medical conditions," he continued. "As this continues to be a hot topic in the national press, it will likely continue to fuel research."
Up-to date research shows that concussions need to be taken seriously.
"Although a complete and full recovery is the norm for most people, proper diagnosis and management is key in making sure this happens in a timely fashion," Beattie said.
A facet of treatment that has changed recently is putting an end to "complete rest" until all concussive symptoms resolve. Beattie said that while traditionally, a patient was told to rest until all symptoms were gone, "we now know that an early, guided, return to aerobic activity can actually enhance recovery and speed up symptoms resolution."
Beattie said certain sports are known to have a greater risk for concussion, such as men's football, ice hockey and soccer, and women's soccer, basketball and cheerleading.
Beattie said there is currently no consensus in the medical community on how best to prevent concussion. He said it is best for athletes to follow the safe play rules of the sport and to wear a helmet, though there is no particular brand of helmet yet shown to prevent concussion. There is also limited evidence that neck/ cervical muscle strengthening may help prevent concussion.
For information or an appointment at the Comprehensive Concussion Clinic, call the hot-line at 508-961-2900, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To learn more about "Concussion Myths and Facts," visit saintanneshospital.org.


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The energy policies with the most juice tend to fit on T-shirts and bumper stickers.
* Drill, baby, drill.
* Love your mother.
* Gone fission.
* Go green.
We face a well of energy challenges. Greenhouse gas emissions. Homeland security issues. Economic stability.
The answer is blowing in the wind. But it's also under the sea. And in the ground. It's powered by the sun, too.
Real energy policy is comprehensive. Even the world's clean energy leaders, who gathered here for a conference last November, acknowledge the logic in a pragmatic approach: Invest in a variety of cleaner sources, from natural gas and nuclear to wind and solar, and gradually wean ourselves off dirtier fossil fuels, specifically coal and oil.
Our power provider is adopting, if not embracing, that approach. Georgia Power filed an update to its long-term energy plan with state regulators last week.
The report reflected an ongoing shift by the utility. CEO Paul Bowers two years ago referred to it as putting more "arrows in the quiver." Moves include converting some coal plants to natural gas, equipping other coal facilities with state-of-the-art environmental controls, expanding nuclear power capacity, installing more solar panels and purchasing wind-generated power from other states.
As Chief Brody might say, you're gonna need a bigger bumper.
Finding diversity
Coal produced 70 percent of Georgia Power's electricity five years ago.
Today, the number is half that. And the percentage will continue to dwindle with last month's announcement that the utility will retire 15 coal- and oil-powered generators in the next three years.
Natural gas is the new coal. Georgia Power has added three blue-flame turbines in recent years and now gets 47 percent of its fuel from the resource. The utility did not offer future projections in last week's report, but the number is sure to climb at a summer-power-bill pace.
Natural gas is cheap. The expansive natural gas fields discovered in the Midwest and other regions have driven down prices, and the mining companies are constantly improving the efficiency of their extraction methods.
Natural gas will be, at a minimum, a bridge fuel.
Georgia Power's new nuclear reactors won't come online until 2017, meaning fission will continue to make up less than 20 percent of the power portfolio in the short term.
As for solar, Georgia Power has upped its commitment. Last week's energy plan called for 210 megawatts of additional solar capacity, 209 megawatts more than the utility proposed in a 2010 plan. But efficiency remains an issue. One megawatt powers about 430 homes, and the freefall in the cost of solar panel materials is soon to end, according to industry groups.
Wind, oddly enough, is not easily harnessed. The earth's original energy source won't fill Georgia Power's sails. Wind turbines won't rise off the Tybee beach any decade soon, and conditions aren't consistent enough elsewhere in the state to make a wind farm viable.
So for now, gas is the gas.
Risk management
Georgia Power appears to be as prudent as it is practical in its current energy outlook.
Bowers' "arrow in the quiver" comment came 14 months ago during a Rotary Club luncheon, and he admitted the drivers for diversifying the utility's energy portfolio were not entirely altruistic. Broadening the range of resources will make it easier for the utility to adapt to energy policy changes enacted by Congress or regulatory agencies.
"When it comes to energy policy right now," Bowers said, "you have to manage your risk."
The government's approach is no secret. The Environmental Protection Agency's tightening of mercury and air toxin limits prompted Georgia Power's decision to shutter the 15 coal and oil generating units. It was more cost efficient to retire the generators and make up that power from other sources than to retrofit the plants with the requisite environmental controls.
The cap-and-trade debate could shape future use of fossil fuels. And nuclear energy remains a radioactive issue, especially after Fukushima's tidal wave.
Energy tax incentives, be they for fossil fuels or renewable sources, are constantly evolving.
Only the energy flexible will survive.
Sounds like something that belongs on a bumper sticker.
Adam Van Brimmer's column appears each Monday. He blogs several days a week at www.savannahnow.com and also is a social media regular @avanbrimmer on Twitter and Daddy Warbucks on Facebook.

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Linux.FR has an interview with Lennart Poettering of PulseAudio and systemd fame (among others). Regarding PulseAudio: "I can understand why people were upset, but quite frankly we didn't really have another option than to push it into the distributions when we did. While PulseAudio certainly wasn't bug-free when the distributions picked it up the majority of issues were actually not in PulseAudio itself but simply in the audio drivers. PulseAudio's timer-based scheduling requires correct timing information supplied by the audio driver, and back then the drivers weren't really providing that. And that not because the drivers were really broken, but more because the hardware was, and the drivers just lacked the right set of work-arounds, quirks and fixes to compensate for it."
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DIAMOND – Joe Pape was speeding down Broadway Street in Coal City.
It was about noon Sunday, and Joe, his wife Lisa, and their two children were coming home from church. They left early when they heard the tornado sirens go off.
"Coming down Broadway, you could see the clouds, black clouds, forming over the subdivision," Pape recalled. "When we pulled into the driveway, we could see the funnel."
As the Pape family rushed inside their house in Diamond Estates subdivision at 830 Crystal Lane, Joe felt a pang of regret.
"I saw the funnel and thought, 'Oh God. What did I do?' I brought us right into the lion's den," he said. "If I would've known how bad it was, I would have never left church."
With only 20 seconds to spare, the Pape family made it to their basement. As Joe Pape listened to his windows breaking and his house's "breathing," he said a silent prayer – "God, please let us get through this."
A few minutes later it was over, and the Pape family walked upstairs to find their house nearly destroyed. Windows, siding, porch, fence, cars, garage – all of it damaged. Joe thinks it could be months before everything is repaired.
The Pape home is one of about 220 buildings in Diamond and Coal City that were damaged by the EF2 tornado that began at 12:22 p.m. Sunday three miles south/southwest of Coal City and ended 11 minutes later four miles north/northeast of Wilmington, according to the National Weather Service.
The tornado's path reached 12.9 miles and had maximum wind speeds of 122 mph.
Four people were injured by the storm's power, three were hospitalized. By Monday night one had been treated and released, said Diamond Mayor Terry Kernc, and the other three were in good condition.
Three of the four injuries occurred at a farm house at Berta and Spring roads, just down the street from Coal City Fire Protection District's Station 2. This location was the fire department's first call after the storm, according to district spokesman Nick Doerfler.
Firefighters on duty at Station 2 just before the tornado hit could see it coming from the firehouse, Doerfler said. Luckily the station received no damage, but was running on a generator for power Monday. The command center for emergency response was set up there.
Of the 220 homes, Nicor suspended gas service to 29 residences by about 5 p.m. Monday, Doerfler said.
Cost estimates on the damage in the Diamond and Coal City area were not yet available, he said.
Diamond Estates subdivision was one of the worst-hit areas and all day Monday it was filled with homeowners, family, friends and strangers who came to volunteer their time to help with clean up efforts.
"We'll get through it," Joe Pape said. "All of this can be fixed or replaced. My family is safe. That's all that matters."
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damaged areas
Mayor Kernc took Gov. Pat Quinn for a brief tour Monday afternoon down Laura Lane in Diamond Estates.
Quinn toured the state's most damaged areas. He declared seven counties disaster areas, including Grundy County. As of Monday afternoon, statewide there had been six deaths as a result of the 20 to 30 tornadoes that touched the ground Sunday, he said.
As they walked, Kernc bragged about her residents and their commitment to each other during this time of need.
"That spirit of Grundy County, Diamond, Coal City and Illinois is what it is all about," Quinn told her.
"My people are amazing people," Kernc replied.
Quinn held a news conference with local officials on the front lawn of a house on Laura Lane where the second floor of the home was exposed after a portion of the roof and walls had been blown off.
"The whole idea is survival and recovery, that's why we are here today," Quinn said to the crowd of storm survivors and media.
He thanked God for the first responders and all of the people who came together to get through the aftermath of the tornado.
Throughout Illinois' history, Quinn said the state has never seen as many tornadoes in the month of November as this year.
He said the state would be doing all it could to assess the damage in order to apply for federal funding to assist with rebuilding. He encouraged residents to keep good records of their damage.
Kernc advised residents to take video and photos of all their damage for their insurance and then take debris and damaged materials to the street curb and it will be removed by the village. Village Hall is available to anyone in need of a phone, fax or copy machine.
Village officials also advised everyone before using a contractor to make sure they are registered with the village to avoid any scams.
In 1990 Kernc's home in Plainfield was destroyed by a tornado and she said seeing this in Diamond breaks her heart.
"I know what these people are going through," she said.
Grundy County Board Chairman Ron Severson, Coal City Mayor Neal Nelson and Will County Executive Larry Walsh also spoke at the news conference.
Nelson said no lives were lost to this tornado because of the early warning of sirens and news media notifications.
"It's amazing how fast things can come together, it's only been 25 hours," he said.
Clean up efforts continue
A curfew was put in place Sunday and Monday nights for Diamond Estates in order to protect the houses in the overnight hours, Grundy County Sheriff Kevin Callahan said. Extra patrols will be in the area and no one will be allowed into Diamond Estates unless they live there.
No incidents were reported in the subdivision last night, he said.
Grundy County deputies were limiting traffic all day Monday on Route 113 into Diamond. Route 113 was still closed from as of 7 p.m. Monday from Fifth Avenue to Interstate 55, Doerfler said. The hope was to have it open sometime Monday night.
ComEd employees also were working after the storm Sunday and all day Monday.
Anne Pramaggiore, ComEd CEO, was in Diamond surveying damage and working with local officials. At 1 p.m. Monday, Diamond and Coal City still had about 130 homes without power, she said, and 70 poles down. A ComEd incident command center has been set up in Diamond since Sunday.
It was hoped that power would be returned by Tuesday with a temporary fix, she said, but it would take days to fix the system entirely.
Coal City School District 1 schools were closed Monday due to lack of transportation. The Illinois Central School Bus barn was hit by the tornado causing extensive damage to its fleet, forcing school to be canceled.
But Tuesday school is back in session, Superintendent Kent Bugg said. All routes will be as scheduled, except special education transportation routes are being altered. Those parents have been notified.
Illinois Central called in other buses for help, Bugg said. The buses are being stored in the west parking lot of the high school where a room for drivers is also available. In addition, a bus dispatch center has been set up at Coal City Middle School. Bus phone numbers have not changed, Bugg said.
School is back in session, but the "Heroin is in your Neighborhood" informational event scheduled for Wednesday at Coal City High School has been postponed until Jan. 15.


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Vampires and Werewolves. They are two of the most well known and popular paranormal creatures today. Bones from Night Huntress (Chapter 32 anyone? *wink*) or Alcide Herveaux from the Sookie Stackhouse series, etc. This hop is all about the vampires and werewolves! Are you a vampire lover or werewolf lover?
If you had to choose would you cuddle up with your sexy dangerous vampire throughout the long nights or would you rather a sexy testosterone filled dominate werewolf that let out the most interesting of growls at *ahem* fun moments?
I have to admit it is a hard choice I know! I do so love both! But if you had to choose: vampires or werewolves?
Most of you know, I am always a werewolf fan! BUT- every once in a while, there's a vamp that comes along and steals a little piece of my heart 🙂 so now is your chance to tell me whose side your on!!
Here's some more awesome people participating!!
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Ok, now that I've shown you the players, lets play the game! Let me tell you why I'm always a werewolf fan…
•wolves are my all time favorite animal. I love them heart and soul, so why wouldn't I wanna be able to change into the animal I love most 🙂
•I'm always cold- I know I live in the freaking hottest place ever- but I'm still always cold… Weres are usually hotter than most and vampers are cold… Not a good combination for me LOL
•I enjoy nature and outside and I hate politics and I'm very family oriented… Vampers are solitary and always about espionage and conspiracies hahaha I'd be the first vamp killed as cannon fodder!
•I am surrounded by animals- by choice- so of course a wolf pack is cooler than a buncha people who wanna bite me… Plus I can save a wolf's life but I don't do people… Unless you eat doggie treats! HA!!!
• I'm average, simple and chubby cuz I like my culture's food- this would be unacceptable for a vamp- they are always pretty!! I do NOT primp, hell I don't fix my hair or wear makeup unless its a major special occasion!
•last but not least, I don't want to live forever! I happen to like mortality because it makes life and it's little surprises mean so much more… Trust me, I will be the crazy granny, with an oxygen pump, a mixed drink, and a heavy purse who beats up people with it when I'm old- DO YOU want that as a vampire who could live forever… I don't think so!! And I'll probably wear the fuzzy slippers and have blue hair with rollers!! Hahahahahaha
So… Do you need any more reasons for me to chose the werewolf side? Lawd I'm scared if you do!! LOL so… I'm ready to give something away. I'd like for your comment to tell me which side you chose and why. It doesn't have to be elaborate. I'd also like for you to tell me if you're US or international… Because I'm also going to let you chose your winnings 🙂 so you can say… you're Bob from England and you wanna win Guilty Pleasure by Laurell K Hamilton bc you just love Jean Claude cuz he's the best vampire!! Lol I'm personally a Richard and Jason fan, but even I love me some Jean Claude. I'm going to try to make it easily accessible for everyone like a book from the Book Depository or amazon or if it's new and in hard back maybe a digital copy! So go forth and comment and then go to more sites participating and comment there too!!! 🙂
Good luck everyone and happy reading!! Later Gators!!


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CHAPEL HILL – Council member Gene Pease announced early Thursday morning he will not seek reelection to the Chapel Hill Town Council.
***Listen to the Interview between Pease and WCHL's News Director Ran Northam***
"I just feel that it's time for me to slow down a little in my public life and focus on some other things in my career right now," says Pease.
Pease says family commitments on the west coast, an increased workload at his company—Capital Analytics Inc—and a second book due to his publisher are the reasons for his decision. He has served on the council for four years; his term ends at the end of the year.
"Although I've enjoyed it—I feel like I've helped accomplish some things—I just don't have the time I had four years ago," Pease says.
Pease served on many different advisory boards before being elected to the council. He was the chair of the Citizens Budget and Finance Committee from 2004-05, president of the Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation from 2006-09, and vice-chair of the Horace Williams Citizens Committee from 2005-06, among others.
During his time on the council, he was also the liaison to multiple advisory boards.
"You know, kind of the non-glamorous, if there's any glamour to the job, because those are the kind of behind the scenes stuff that the public doesn't see, that to me were very rewarding being part of those boards and helping them move their missions along." says Pease.
This announcement makes two seats open without incumbents as Laurin Easthom previously announced she will not seek reelection this year either. Sally Greene—who was appointed by the council to fill the seat left vacant by Penny Rich—will seek reelection.
Pease comments on some of the goals the Town Council is currently working on and hopes the new members of the Town Council will continue the progress.
"I hope we see through the comprehensive plan 2020, and actually have the political will to rezone some of the small areas we are working on" Pease says.
Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt's second term ends this year as well. He announced he will run for a third.


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Adam Podlesh's sneaky special-teams gem wasn't "Devin Hester" flashy, nor was it original.
But the Bears' punter, understandably, couldn't help but flash a smile when talking about it.
Podlesh dusted off some of the footwork that he displayed at Sutherland High in Pittsford, N.Y., some 10 years ago and showed it off on a sunny Sunday at Soldier Field.
The Bears finally got a couple of big plays from their special teams during their 28-10 victory over the visiting Vikings. And, no, they weren't compliments of Hester, who left the game in the second quarter with a concussion.
Podlesh provided one, after Julius Peppers had blocked a 30-yard field-goal try earlier in the game. The former speedy running back in high school who's in his sixth NFL season ran for a PAT conversion on a fake after Michael Bush's 1-yard touchdown run extended the Bears' lead to 16-3 with 4:01 left in the half.
According to STATS, the only other Bears punter to score points in a game was Bob Parsons, who played tight end early in his career.
The last time Podlesh had visited the end zone with ball in hand was when he was starring at Sutherland as a fullback/linebacker and, yes, punter.
"I just wanted to get it," Podlesh said with a smile of his first 2 NFL points. "I went back to my glory days playing running back in high school."
The play went just like the Bears drew it up. Patrick Mannelly long-snapped the ball to Podlesh, who sprung from his holder position and followed a Gabe Carimi block into the end zone. No Viking was close to Podlesh when he sprinted across the goal line.
"The Vikings had a look that let us run this play," Podlesh said. "They showed it a couple of times (earlier in the game), so we figured that we'd make it an automatic afterward. We wanted to do it on an extra point."
Thank Baltimore.
"We originally saw the Baltimore Ravens do it," Podlesh said. "I think they did it last year. They had that in their repertoire. We saw that it worked well with certain looks."
Podlesh even had an admittedly good day punting the ball for the second straight game, averaging 43.3 yards on 4 punts and landing fourth-quarter boots at the Minnesota 18- and 10-yard lines.
He had been struggling enough in the first half of the season that the Bears recently tried out other punters.
Podlesh, who signed a five-year, $10 million, free-agent contract with the Bears during the 2011 off-season, had been bothered by a hip-flexor injury during the preseason.
"(Special-teams coach) Kevin (O'Dea) and I have been working on a few things, and they've really paid off -- breaking down fundamentals and doing a diagnostics check, if you will, with me," Podlesh said.
"We found a couple of things that, if we improved on, could see some good results, and that's what happened."
As for the fake PAT kick, Podlesh said the Bears had been practicing it. They just hadn't found the right opportunity to run it.
Once he trotted out for the conversion, he communicated with kicker Robbie Gould that the play was on. He then just let his ol' running back instincts take over.
"I wasn't really nervous because everything happened so quickly," he said. "We said if they show the front, we're going to run it. We went out there, saw the front and I said, 'Hey, Robbie. We're running it.' He said, 'OK, OK.' We just snapped the ball and ran with it. I didn't really have a whole lot of time to think."


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No. 11: Silicon Graphics International
Headquarters: Fremont, Calif.
Snapshot: SGI servers are specifically designed for high-performance computing jobs for high-end technical and enterprise computing. It also sells servers for data storage, computing servers and infrastructure software along with big data analytics services.
The company was founded in 2009 when Rackable Systems bought the assets of Silicon Graphics. SGI has approximately 1,500 employees worldwide. It's ranked No. 11 by IDC when it comes to server market share for units shipped in 2012.


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January 13, 2010 > Washington Urgent Care Offers Free H1N1 Vaccinations
Learn How to Protect Yourself Against the Flu
This year seasonal influenza has been joined by another flu strain called H1N1 influenza, also know as the "swine flu." Both types of flu are caused by a virus and can result in mild to severe illness. The best way to protect yourself from these flu strains is to get a vaccine. In December, Washington Hospital conducted a free H1N1 flu vaccination clinic to individuals in high risk groups. In an effort to help improve and maintain the health of our community, Washington Urgent Care is now offering everyone the opportunity to get a free H1N1 vaccination. The same offer also applies to the Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic. The vaccine is available free of charge for anyone ages 6 months and up. (See the highlighted box below for location and hours)."I really want to encourage all residents to take advantage of this free vaccine to protect themselves from H1N1 influenza," says Dr. Sarkis Banipalsin, medical director at Washington Urgent Care. "The flu is very unpredictable and it's vital that people in our community take preventive actions against H1N1 and the seasonal flu."Dr. Banipalsin recommends that people follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) "Take 3" Steps to Fight the Flu."1. Take time to get a flu vaccine. The CDC recommends a yearly seasonal flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal influenza.2. Take everyday preventive actions. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough and immediately throw the tissue away after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water. You can also use an alcohol-based sanitizer to clean your hands. 3. Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor recommends them. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body."Flu viruses spread from person to person when people who are sick with the flu cough or sneeze and someone nearby breathes them in," adds Banipalsin. The viruses can also get on surfaces like door handles and counter tops."Banipalsin says it's also important to maintain overall good health to reduce your chances of getting sick. "Get plenty of rest and sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods," he advises. "And quit smoking. According to the CDC, research studies have shown an increase in influenza infections among smokers compared to nonsmokers. There is also a higher mortality rate from influenza for smokers compared to nonsmokers."Flu Care If you or your child does get sick with the flu, there are steps you can take to help reduce its severity and prevent it from spreading to others. Monitor your health. Flu symptoms usually come on quickly and generally include fever (over 100 ¡F), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, extreme tiredness, diarrhea and vomiting. If you or your child gets sick with flu-like symptoms, stay home from work and school, Banipalsin advised. "Get plenty of rest and make sure to drink lots of water and other clear liquids," he said. "You can treat fevers with over-the-counter medications. Stay home and rest until you can make it at least 24 hours without a fever, without taking any fever-reducing medications." Antiviral medications are available that can reduce the severity of the flu, but they are mostly recommended for those at high risk from serious complications, Banipaslin said. Those include pregnant women, people with chronic medical conditions or weakened immune systems, people younger than 19 and on aspirin therapy, and people over age 65. If you are in one of the risk groups, he recommends calling your healthcare provider if you experience flu-like symptoms. While most healthy people can care for themselves at home, Banipalsin said you should seek medical care if you have difficulty breathing, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, or severe or persistent vomiting. Free H1N1 VaccinationsLocation: Washington Urgent Care (Located on the second floor of Washington West at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont.Hours/Days: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Call: (510) 791-CARE (2273) or visit the Washington Urgent Care webpage: www.whhs.com/about/urgent-care for updated information.Location: Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic Hours/Days: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Call: (510) 608-3203 or visit www.whhs.com/community/wow-mobile-health-clinicfor locations, to make an appointment, or to find out more information.For more information about the flu, visit www.cdc.gov/flu.


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This fall's election may present a prime opportunity to increase restaurant revenues on Sundays in Valdosta. The City Council is calling for a referendum on Sunday alcohol sales for restaurants and hotels.
Since reaching metro status, many local restaurants have sent letters asking the council to address the ordinance against Sunday alcohol sales. This Thursday their requests for a public referendum will be considered.
Local restaurants have waited five long years since folks voted not to allow the sale of alcohol on Sundays in Valdosta. Now, thanks to a number of factors, local restaurant owners feel this community is ready to vote again.
John Moon, a restaurant owner, says, "It's not up to the businessmen to say we want it or have to have it. It's up to the community to say they want it."
For many years this city has allowed Sunday alcohol sales, and many restaurant owners in Valdosta feel they are losing valuable revenues to these Remerton restaurants on Sunday.
Restaurant owners say Sunday sales would create jobs as well as improve the city through increased tax revenues. Local officials say placing this referendum on the November ballot will help guarantee significant community feedback.
John Fretti, Mayor of Valdosta, says, "To have this on the presidential ballot is probably the best opportunity for everyone to get in front of it."
Local restaurant owners say just giving folks the option to drink on Sunday will bring in more customers and revenues than the actual sale of alcohol itself.
The council must take action on the referendum after the second reading August 19 in order to have the referendum placed on the ballot.


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AKVIS Sketch is a program for conversion of photos into pencil sketches and watercolor drawings. It can make any photo look like a black-and-white or color drawing, and it can imitate the techniques of graphite or color pencils, charcoal, or watercolor painting. The program works in an entertaining way. It allows you to observe the conversion of a photo into a drawing or watercolor in real time, and even lets you interrupt the process when the required result is achieved. Its special effects can be used to create a blend of a drawing and a photo, imitate motion, or add a "time machine effect" by swirling the background. It can accentuate certain parts of an image by blurring the rest of it.
SVG for Adobe Creative Suite is a plugin that provides complete support for the SVG format for Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop. Adobe's support for SVG is limited and requires conversion to EPS. SVG images are converted on the fly and are separated into layers automatically, depending on figures, opacity, and effects.
AKVIS HDRFactory creates HDR images from a series of photographs taken at different exposures or from a single photograph. This technique generates stylized images with fabulous colors and unique effects. The software also includes an efficient deghosting tool for removing artifacts that sometimes appear when combining photos with moving objects. It can also be used for photo correction.
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Montreal faced Chicago in the semi-final. But shock of shocks, when the dust had settled, the upstart Black Hawks had eliminated the reigning champions, collecting four wins in six games. Bobby Hull had 2 goals and 5 assists against Montreal. Pierre Pilote had 6 assists. Stan Mikita tabulated 3 goals and an assist. Both Bill Hay and Ed Litzenberger contributed a goal and 2 assists.
In Game 3, much of the excitement resulted after Alex Delvecchio's goal tied the game at 1 mid-way through the second. A hamster was tossed onto the ice at Detroit's Olympia and as it scurried across the frozen surface, Gordie Howe rescued it by picking it up and carrying it to safety. Detroit scored in the third to win the game by a score of 2-1.
Chicago's firepower ramped up for Game 4, a 6-3 Hawk win. Stan Mikita collected 2 goals and an assist while Pierre Pilote had a goal and 2 assists to fuel the Black Hawks cause. The juggernaut continued into Game 5 with Chicago spanking Detroit 5-1. The Chicago Black Hawks had won the Stanley Cup! It had been a long, woeful wait since 1938 when the Black Hawks last won the Stanley Cup. In fact, during the Original 6 era (1942-1967), Chicago's Stanley Cup victory of 1961 was the only time a team other than Montreal, Detroit or Toronto had won Lord Stanley's Cup!
Captain Ed Litzenberger accepted the Stanley Cup on behalf of his teammates from NHL president Clarence Campbell. It was an exciting time for the Hawks. With a nucleus of players like Hull, Mikita, Hay, Hall, Pilote and Litzenberger, it appeared as though the franchise was perched to win several more championships. To this day, they have yet to win again.
At noon, Ed Litzenberger arrived in Innerkip from his Toronto home and a crowd had already gathered. For over four hours, Eddie posed for photographs and happily signed autographs and, when all was said and done, Florence Bosher had close to $500 to be put towards her new leg.
When Litzenberger was asked about the best player he had ever seen, he remarked, "A lot of players had one or two areas that they excelled in. For example, Camille Henry of the Rangers had an extremely accurate shot. But when it cam to best all-around player, I'd definitely have to say Gordie Howe."
Ed Litzenberger debuted with Montreal in 1954-55 and was selected the NHL's rookie of the year. After being sold to Chicago in 1954, Litzenberger was a 30-goal scorer for the Black Hawks three years in a row in the late 1950's; a time when few players scored 30 or more goals in a season and an era when his team was consistently missing the playoffs. In 1956-57, Eddie finished fifth in league scoring. The next season, he finished sixth. In 1958-59, he finished fifth again.
After captaining the Black Hawks to a Stanley Cup win in 1961, Litzenberger was traded to Detroit. Don't feel sorry for 'Litz' — just before New Year's Eve 1961, the Toronto Maple Leafs claimed him on waivers and he won the Stanley Cup for a second straight season, except wearing a different sweater from the previous spring. In fact, Toronto was in the midst of a mini-dynasty and celebrated three Cup wins in a row. Eddie Litzenberger was a key component in those wins, giving the Neudorf, Saskatchewan native the distinction of winning the Stanley Cup in four consecutive seasons.
Pierre took the Cup to Wyevale, Ontario on Sunday, August 28. A small community southwest of Midland, Wyevale is the current home of Pierre and his wife Anne. Their four children, Pierre, Denise, Renee and David joined them for the celebration.
Lord Stanley's trophy was taken to the North Simcoe Anglers and Hunters Club at 1:00 that afternoon. Pierre's kids had made displays chronicling their Dad's remarkable career — newspaper clippings, photos, artifacts. One letter provided much amusement to readers. It was an invitation for Pierre, along with Cup-winning teammates Bobby Hull and Glenn Hall, to attend the 1961 groundbreaking ceremony of the original Hockey Hall of Fame on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. "I never dreamed at the time that I'd ever be in the Hall of Fame myself," Pierre smiled. His daughter noted that her Dad's induction had taken place August 28, 1975 — exactly 30 years to the day from their celebration that day. The Hockey Hall of Fame stayed in that location until 1993 when it moved to its present location at the corner of Yonge and Front Streets in Toronto.
The Hall of Famer then commented on today's hockey activities. "I see the players are now going to go back to work. As far as I'm concerned, the players make way too much money. I'm not mad at them — no sir. In fact, I'm mad at my mother. She should have had me later in life. Then, maybe I could've earned that same kind of money. Man, would we have a party then!"
Each of the Pilote children then spoke emotionally about their Dad and his impact on their lives. By the end of the evening, there wasn't a dry eye in Wyevale.
On Friday, the Stanley Cup Journal visits Montreal and best friends Dollard St. Laurent and Phil Goyette. We look forward to your return visit!
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The Next show
Pallavi and I are showing our paintings at the Next shop in Delhi, from 1st April to the 15th. Please come.
Posted by Prashant Miranda at 12:05 pm
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- bhumika said...
Hi Prashant,i got to know of your blog from masalachai. i was absolutely enchanted by your paintings and i'm sure i'll be keep visiting for more. keep up the great work and good luck for the exhibition.
- March 27, 2008 7:36 am
- Heipel said...
Ah that I could make your show in India! Good luck with the show!
- March 30, 2008 8:53 pm
Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium?
Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!
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Property values near pre-recession levels
- Written by oyd Hara, King County Assessor
Property tax bills for 2014 were mailed to King County residents on February 14, and should arrive at taxpayer mailing addresses shortly thereafter. Total property valuations are approaching pre-recession levels at $340.6 billion, (2008 total property value was $341 billion) up 7.6% overall from 2013 ($314.7 billion).
"Property values for King County have continued to show signs of strengthening as we emerge from the Great Recession," said King County Assessor Lloyd Hara. "Of the 86 residential geographic areas in King County designated by the Department of Assessments, we saw a residential valuation decrease only in 10 areas for the 2013 assessment year."
Commercial real estate valuations have also reflected this upward trend, the overall valuation for commercial property in King County has increased from $110.1 billion in 2013 to $120.3 billion in 2014.
In some parts of King County, up to 50 percent of your 2014 property taxes might be voter-approved tax measures. In the majority of cases, an increase in property taxes is due to voter-approved property tax measures. These are typically school, fire, or other levies or bonds. Find out your tax levy rate and more property related information by visiting eReal Property Search on the King County Assessor's website at www.kingcounty.gov/assessor.
2014 property taxes in King County have increased 5.64 percent overall, from $3.72 billion to $3.93 billion. However, your property tax increase will vary depending on where your property is located and what voter-approved levies were passed.
Countywide, voters approved a six-year temporary lid lift for the renewal of the Parks levy at a rate of $0.18 cents per $1,000 of all taxable assessed value that would generate $63 million in revenue, and a six-year renewal of the Emergency Medical services (EMS) levy at a rate of $0.335 cents or less per $1,000 of all taxable assessed value.
Some property owners who are seeing property values decline but property taxes increase may be wondering why that is.
Washington State operates under a revenue or "budget-based" property tax system in which taxing districts, such as counties, cities, ports and fire, library and school districts submit their annual adopted budgets or revenue requests to the assessor. The assessor then determines the taxing rate that is necessary to generate enough revenue to meet the adopted budgets.
The tax rates are based on the value of residential, commercial and personal property in each county, which is established by the assessors. Washington voters in 2001 initially approved Initiative-747, which imposed a 1 percent cap on revenue per year unless voters approve additional levies and bonds.
State and local schools receive 53.8 percent of property tax revenue collected in King County. Cities and other local governments, such as fire districts and hospital districts, receive about 26 percent of the property tax collection (there are 161 local taxing districts in King County). King County government receives approximately 17.8 percent, and the Port of Seattle receives just under 2 percent of the property tax.
2014 property taxes are levied against assessed property valuations established the previous year. For example, the property tax bill for 2014 is based on values that were established as of January 1, 2013 (July 31, 2013 for remodels and new construction).
Property values for 2014 are being established by King County Assessor's Office appraisers right now and throughout this year, and will be used for the 2015 property tax bills.
"Our goal is always to make sure our property valuations are accurate, fair and equitable, so that each property owner pays only their fair share of property taxes – no more nor no less than they are required to by law," Hara said.
The assessor or his staff members are available for community meetings.
In King County, Treasury Operations, not the assessor, collects the property taxes on behalf of the state, cities and taxing districts, and then distributes the revenue to the correct government. Homeowners who do not pay their property taxes through a mortgage lender can pay quickly and easily online at www.kingcounty.gov/propertytax. Residents can also pay using check, cash or by credit card (convenience fee added) in person at King County Treasury Operations, 500 Fourth Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, Washington.
Payments by check may only be made in person at any of the six King County Community Service Centers located throughout the county.
For a listing of Community Service Centers and their business hours and contact information, visit www.kingcounty.gov/CSC. To avoid interest and penalties, first half property taxes must be paid or postmarked by April 30, 2014. Second half property taxes must be paid or postmarked by October 31, 2014.
Property tax relief programs in King County include:
• Senior & Disability Exemptions: (206) 296-3920(206) 296-3920
• Current use reduction for farm and agriculture or forest land: (206) 263-2374(206) 263-2374
• Current use reduction for open space or timber: (206) 205-5170(206) 205-5170
• Remodeling/home improvement exemption: (206) 263-2338(206) 263-2338
• Destroyed property reduction: (206) 263-2332(206) 263-2332
• Deferral of taxes: (206) 296-3920(206) 296-3920
For property tax questions, call King County Treasury at (206) 296-0923(206) 296-0923. For assistance with tax matters, contact the King County Tax Advisor at (206) 477-1060(206) 477-1060. The number for the King County Assessor is (206) 296-7300(206) 296-7300 or visit www.kingcounty.gov/assessor.


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Mount Olive started strong, running up a nine point lead after the first 10 minutes, but Coker would bounce back, starting with a Johnny Jackson three-pointer and foul, cutting the lead to only five. Then a quick two points by Abram Ludd and another
The lead bounced back and forth for awhile, before senior Michael Pierce took control of the Coker offense and scored 10 of his 12 first half points. At the end of the half into Coker entered the locker room with a 31-25 lead. Coker capitalized off of
The second half brought a renewed Trojan team to the floor, as they shot 57 percent from the field, but Coker managed to hang with them for the majority of the half. The Cobras got into foul trouble with nine minutes remaining and that's when
With the loss Coker drops to 3-12 overall, and 2-7 in the CVAC, while
Coker's point leaders were Pierce and Jackson, each scoring 17 points, while Pierce added nine rebounds.
As for the Trojans, Coffield had 17 points, while Melvin Creddle added 11 points and 7 boards and Chris Bartley gave Mount Olive 12 points and three rebounds.
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Cleveland sewer workers find 2-foot alligator
CLEVELAND (AP) — Workers in Cleveland have rescued a 2-foot alligator before it froze to death in the city sewer system.
The Plain Dealer of Cleveland reports that the workers found the reptile near a sewer outfall behind a pump station Thursday. They think it was probably dying from the cold.
The men put the alligator in a garbage can filled with warm water to revive it. The animal is recovering and will be kept until a permanent home can be found — with the help of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
They said that despite the popular urban legend about alligators living in sewers, they've never heard of one being found.
They think somebody probably dumped it in response to the new state law that requires owners to register exotic animals.
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WEDNESDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- Disabled people are twice as likely to be attacked at work as other employees, and they also are more likely to be insulted, ridiculed and intimidated on the job, a new study finds.
British researchers interviewed nearly 4,000 employees and found that the 284 participants with a disability or long-term illness had higher rates of 21 types of ill treatment than other workers.
This abuse often came from co-workers and managers, and included being given impossible deadlines and being ignored, gossiped about or teased, according to the study, which was published March 5 in the journal Work, Employment and Society.
Among the people with disabilities or long-term illnesses:
Those with a psychological or learning disability usually suffered more abuse than those with physical disabilities or long-term physical-health problems. Among those with a psychological or learning disability, about 21 percent had suffered physical violence, about 44 percent had been insulted and nearly 57 percent had been shouted at.
The analysis of data from the British Workplace Behavior Survey found that the workers with disabilities or long-term illnesses said managers were responsible for 45 percent of the more serious incidents of ill treatment, customers or clients for 28 percent, and colleagues for 18 percent.
"Up to now, researchers have generally assumed that ill treatment in the workplace was causing disabilities and health problems," lead researcher Ralph Fevre, a professor in the School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University in Wales, said in a journal news release. "Our work suggests ill treatment happens to employees who already have disabilities or health problems."
"Any one of these forms of ill treatment could have an adverse effect on their productivity and, in turn, shore up assumptions about the lack of productive worth of people with disabilities," the researchers wrote. "The efforts employees with disabilities make to escape ill treatment may also exacerbate their marginalization in less productive and less well-paid jobs, or even lead to their withdrawal from the labor market altogether."
More information
The U.S. Office of Disability Employment Policy provides advice on how disabled people can find and excel in a job.
-- Robert Preidt
SOURCE: Work, Employment and Society, news release, March 5, 2013
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RICHMOND, Va. – In the past two games, the University of Delaware women's lacrosse team outscored opponents, 33-12, and both the sides of the field were honored Monday by the Colonial Athletic Association as Casey Lyons (Georgetown, Ontario, Canada) was named the Offensive Player of the Week while Tori Zorovich (Massapequa, N.Y.) earned Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Lyons earned CAA accolades for the second consecutive week while Zorovich was recognized for her on-field performance for the first time in her career.
In wins over Virginia Tech (17-3) and Temple (16-9), Lyons combined for 13 points off of seven goals and six assists. The sophomore has tallied at least five points in four straight games, a feat that has not been accomplished when Karen Emas posted at least seven points in five straight games for the 1983 National Champion Blue Hens.
Lyons leads Delaware and is 17th nationally with 33 points on a league-leading 22 goals and 11 assists and has scored at least one point in all eight games played this season.
Zorovich tallied two wins in 118:10 minutes of play with 16 saves while allowing just 12 goals. The senior held the Hokies scoreless in the second half of play Wednesday, the first time UD held an opponent without a goal for a half since 2007.
Zorovich is 4-0 on the season with 32 saves and 7.88 goals allowed per game.
Towson's Gabby Cha earned CAA Rookie of the Week honors.
The Hens host Monmouth at 6 p.m. this Wednesday at Delaware Stadium and will honor their seven seniors as a part of Senior Night ceremonies. Delaware continues play Saturday with a 1 p.m. draw at George Washington.


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The driver of a pickup truck lost control of the vehicle and slammed into a house on Alabama Road South in Lehigh Acres Monday afternoon.
A witness says the driver, 18-year-old Alex Marino, was southbound when he drove off the right side of the road, went through several front yards and bushes before hitting the house at 203 Alabama Road South.
Homeowner Barry Walinski says he saw the accident on the news before he got home. He says the damage is much worse in person.
"I didn't think the whole house was caved in. So yea, it's pretty serious actually," said homeowner Barry Walinski.
The truck stopped when it hit a trailer holding an air boat.
Troopers say the truck left 131 feet of skid marks before hitting the grass.
"The truck went though the trees, bounced off his house and into that next yard into boat. It was just like, 'screech - smash!'" said neighbor Debra Daddio.
Marino was taken to Lehigh Regional with minor injuries. Troopers say alcohol was not a factor; but he was charged with careless driving and a seatbelt violation.
"The kid had some blood on his neck and his head. Thank God no one was in Dana's house," said Daddio.
The crash caused $20,000 in damages to the home. The tenant, a graduate student who has lived in the home for three years, was not home at the time of the trash but when he heard about the crash, he rushed home and slept outside the home all night to make sure no one would steal anything.
Property owners are now waiting for construction crews to arrive and secure the home.
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TRENTON — The Greater Trenton area on Friday began bracing for a winter storm as meteorologists predicted several inches of snowfall could hit the region on Saturday.
"It looks like somewhere close to 2 to 3 inches of snow for most of the area," Anthony Gigi of the National Weather Service said on Friday evening. "It's almost like a sunrise to sunset event."
The predictions say the snow will begin trickling in about 7 a.m. Saturday and continue to fall till about 5 p.m. Saturday. On Friday, municipalities throughout the state prepared for the expected snow.
Hamilton Township, for example, pre-treated main roads with salt brine on Friday, and Mayor Kelly Yaede said the township throughout the weekend would closely monitor bridges and overpasses, which are the first areas to freeze during winter storms.
"Although current forecasts are predicting only light snowfall and modest accumulation, I would encourage residents to continue monitoring weather forecasts and to exercise extreme caution if they will be traveling on Saturday," Yaede said.
"Hamilton Township will be prepared for whatever effects this winter storm may have on our community and will work to maintain the safety our families and fellow neighbors."
Gigi said residents should exercise caution, because during any snow event "there's always going to be slipperiness."
Major roads and highways throughout the state have been pre-treated with brine, which is a mixture of rock salt and water that helps prevent ice from bonding to the road surface.
Gigi said the prediction is for the snow storm to be "more of a nuisance-type event. It's not a high-impact event. Exercise common sense when you are driving and you will be fine."
Temperatures are expected to be in the low-to-mid 30s on Saturday.


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Office Space to Rent in Courtland Avenue, SW16
We have a variety of serviced offices available to rent in Courtland Avenue, SW16. Each office space is offered at the best rates and suited to your individual needs and requirements.
We have a variety of serviced offices available to rent in Courtland Avenue, SW16. Each office space is offered at the best rates and suited to your individual needs and requirements.
A brand new set of affordable, serviced office suites located in Streatham, South London. Providing all the amenities small businesses expect to enjoy when going to the office everyday - comfortable, quiet facilities, secure reception, phone answering, postal acceptance and deployment, Internet and phone access, etc. The monthly fee includes rent, business rates, utilities (electricity, heat, water rates, etc.). Phone service and fast Internet access come with each office and are charged on a very affordable, tiered level depending upon the size of the office and the amount of download volumes. Staffed reception and biometric/PIN access to the building are all a part of the service to you and are also included in the monthly fee.
Affordable, commercial property from 120 sq ft (11 sq m) to 400 sq ft (37.2 sq m). Short, flexible leases offer customers the opportunity to expand or contract as their requirements demand. Lease terms are fully inclusive of business rates, service charges and utilities and free secure parking is available. Deliveries and collections can be overseen on tenants' behalf. Storage and warehouse facilities are also on-hand, facilitating short term fluctuations in stock, or again allowing customers to increase or decrease their space in-line with business demands or staff requirements. Storage spaces can be rented from as little as one week to as long as required.
Found in a beautiful part of West Dulwich, this centre is an old Pye Electronics building, now transformed into a hub for creative businesses wanting to capitalise on our flexible lease terms, and a bustling community. The light and airy studio and workshop spaces with white-washed walls and fantastic paned windows currently house a range of companies from coffee roasters to jewellery makers, artisan food start ups to tech recruiters.
This modern glass fronted property has an excellent location and professional working environment. Features include a number of outstanding services and facilities including fully furnished offices, meeting/conference rooms, instant occupancy, simple, flexible agreements and 24 hour security and access.
This newly refurbished Grade II Listed building has been converted to provide modern office requirements, with allocated parking to the front and rear of the building.
40,000 sq ft of managed workspace in a purpose-developed building, comprising studios, offices, workshops and light industrial units, a total of 90 units in all. 24hr access seven days a week, with loading bay, large car-park and a manned reception. All monthly charges are inclusive of rent, service charges, utilities and business rates.
Modern offices from 145 sqft to 3000 sqft located within walking distance of West Croydon station. The centre is fully serviced and benefits from air-conditioning and shared boardroom facilities, parking, telephone answering,secretarial services, AV equipment, 24 hour access, access control systems, alarms, CCTV, kitchen facilities and postal services.
This business centre comprises of 26 serviced offices ranging in sizes from 160 square feet to 700 square feet as well as five light industrial units. Flexible 'easy-in easy-out' licences on 1 month notice with onsite maintenance and a manned reception service during office hours to meet and greet your visitors and receive deliveries.
This contemporary business centre provides Grade A flexible working environment in the remarkably well-connected business hub of Croydon. The workspace is on the second floor is noticeably light and the large windows complement the wonderful ambience . Also, there are plenty of opportunities to make a good network in the business lounge and breakout areas. The triple-height amazingly built reception area gives the warm welcome to clients with its café community vibe. You'd be hard pressed to find any London borough that's better connected to all points of the compass – an up point for clients, and to attract working staff from afar.
Floor 1 price per month: Office 1* - 370 sq/ft, 6 man, £885. Office 2* - 380 sq/ft, 6 man, £900. Office 3 - 345 sq/ft, 6 man, £850. Office 4 - 390 sq/ft, 7 man, £1050. Office 5 - 112 sq/ft, 2 man, £285. Office 6 - 132 sq/ft, 2 man, £310. Floor 2 price per month: Office 7 - 160 sq/ft, 3 man, £450. Office 8 - 296 sq/ft, 5 man, £750. Office 9 - 160 sq/ft, 3 man, £450. Office 10 - 228 sq/ft, 4 man, £600. Office 11 - 213 sq/ft, 4 man, £585. Office 12 - 125 sq/ft, 2 man, £300.
Below you can see the nearest areas to Courtland Avenue, SW16 where you can find serviced offices:


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Across from Prado
Built by King Alfonso XIII in 1910, this grandiose Madrid hotel is located opposite the Prado Museum and steps from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, the Bourse stock exchange, and Retiro Park.
Fitness center
The fitness center is well equipped for workouts and offers luxe services like algae-based facial hydration; less arduous options include afternoon tea and shopping in the Ritz Boutique.
Free WiFi
Hotel Ritz by Belmond's 167 guestrooms are individually decorated and furnished with handmade carpets, antique furniture, and ample wardrobes; all have free WiFi, TVS, minibars, and air conditioning.
Languages Spoken
- English
Hotel Ritz
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The Hotel Ritz by Belmond's experienced team of chefs, butlers, and conference managers assists at the range of meeting rooms (capacity for anything from two to 500 people), all five with natural daylight and ISDN connections for video-conferences. A 17th-century Parisian tapestry hangs in meeting room Alfonso XIII, with its 5.7-meter-high ceiling. Salon Real is the largest room, with a capacity for up to 250 people, theater-style. Beneath a large chandelier, the Ritz logo intertwined with the symbol of Madrid – a bear and strawberry tree – is inlaid in the parquet floor.
The business center offers secretarial services, telephones, fax, photocopiers, three computers, printer, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge).
Ritz Fitness Center is located on the mezzanine floor (next to the hairdresser) and equipped with cardiovascular equipment and free weights (complimentary). Sauna, massage, sunbed, manicures, pedicures, and facials are also available (surcharge). Special treatments include eye-lash dyeing, makeovers, and algae-based facial hydration.
The barber and hairdresser are located between the ground and first floors. Photographs of former clients – from the Spanish royal family to astronauts and assorted stars are on show.
- Express check-in
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Elevator/lift
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Porter/bellhop
- Year Built 1910
- Express check-out
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Coffee shop or café
- Free self parking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Sauna
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Health club
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Luggage storage
- Hair salon
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Designated smoking areas
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 162
- One meeting room
- Wedding services
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Phone
- Minibar
- Turndown service
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Daily housekeeping
- Satellite TV service
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Room service (24 hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Pillow menu
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Goya Restaurant - Informally-dressed guests will be handed a jacket by staff to fit in with the regal atmosphere of this 570-metre high restaurant overlooking the Stock Exchange, with tear drop chandeliers, large draped windows, silver patterned fabric walls, and silver service. Although international cuisine does feature, Spanish specialties are always on the lunch and dinner à la carte menu. Cocido Madrileno (chickpeas, chicken, vegetable, beef and pork stew) is served every Tuesday and Thursday. Although the menu changes daily, Paella is always available on request.
Velazquez Bar - Cocktails and snacks are served in a relaxed atmosphere in this intimate, wood-paneled bar.
Lobby - Snacks and drinks are served all day but afternoon tea and scones with homemade jam and clotted cream accompanied by live piano music at the Ritz is, for some, as important as a trip to the Prado Museum. The setting is a huge room with two crimson handmade carpets, scattered with sofas and armchairs in maroon, caramel, blue, and green. A white marble statue is set in a scarlet alcove. Large plants attempt to reach the gilded high ceiling but don't quite make it.
Ritz Garden - In spring and summer, snacks, drinks, and à la carte dining from the adjacent Goya restaurant kitchens is served on the terrace garden, with sculptures, pond, and shade to protect from the heat of the sun. Afternoon tea moves from the Lobby to this prime spot, along with live piano music. There is space for 400 people.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
- Manicures and pedicures
- Facial treatments
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 82.5 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
- Up to 18 kg
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between EUR 24 and EUR 38.50 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 133 per person (one way)
- Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 82.5 per night
Hotel Name
- Hotel Ritz Belmond
- Hotel Ritz Belmond Madrid
- Ritz Belmond
- Ritz Belmond Madrid
- Madrid Ritz-Carlton
- Ritz Madrid
- Hotel Ritz Madrid
- Hotel Ritz
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Orders place all assets of Michelle and Marcus Schrenker under the control of a receiver as requested by Secretary Rokita's Indiana Securities Division
(Indianapolis) – Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita issued the following statement today following orders issued by Hamilton County Superior Court Judge Richard Campbell that appoint a receiver to oversee all Schrenker assets:
"Judge Campbell's ruling will allow my office and the receiver to continue identifying and preserving any assets that have been built up through ill-gotten gain. We continue to hear from victims in this investigation, and I will continue to seek justice for them. Commissioner Naylor and our team of attorneys and investigators as well as the deputy attorneys general deserve thanks for a job well done to date. Unfortunately, there is still much more to do."
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MELBOURNE – Ben McGlynn was determined that whatever part he would play in Saturday's AFL grand final, it would be the right one.
The Sydney small forward was the hard-luck story of their AFL premiership, ruled out of the grand final because of the hamstring injury he suffered earlier this month.
Once the former Bendigo Pioneer knew last Tuesday he would not be fit, he gave himself some time to cope with one of the lowest moments of his playing career.
Then it was back to work, supporting his team-mates.
"I went home and had my night by myself, just in terms of dealing with obviously missing out," he said.
"I rocked up on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and I was really just positive for the boys.
"I knew I could have an influence on them – good or bad."
Coach John Longmire and several team-mates have made a point of acknowledging McGlynn and the large role he played in the Swans' fifth premiership.
McGlynn said the recognition had been humbling.
As the premiership players were introduced to the fans at Lakeside Oval yesterday morning, McGlynn stood off to one side.
Club legend and triple Brownlow medallist Bob Skilton walked up and gave him a massive hug.
McGlynn was still wearing the suit from Saturday night's club dinner, tie askew, and obviously had enjoyed the celebrations immensely.
Team-mates occasionally looked over from the stage with big grins, ordering him to "get out of the suit".
"I didn't have time to get home and change," McGlynn happily admitted.
"I love being suited up... a special occasion, you want to look your best."
McGlynn is a self-described poor spectator and his partner Hannah at one point had to tell him to tone down his behaviour.
But during the frenetic last term, McGlynn had a good feeling.
He said Sydney had learnt from a couple of close losses ahead of the finals.
"I was pretty-much relaxed during the last quarter, I knew we were going to win... I was confident," he said.
McGlynn said the disappointment of missing this grand final would definitely be a spur next season.
"It's very hard, but I'm so happy for the boys, I love every one of them," he said.
"This is going to drive me next year... I just want to be a part of what the boys are experiencing."


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pedros and vinny's is back!
pedros and vinny's has added an EXPRESS BURRITO!
it is a long walk that can not happen everyday
but maybe if I roll across town on the bike I can grab a burrito
this same concept opens up the bulgolgi cart as well
that is wonderbread grabbing a burrito
it has been a while since I have seen wonderbread


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A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit now before the federal courts, alleging that the Wyndham hotel chain failed to make reasonable efforts to protect consumer information, offers a cautionary tale to all executives. The concern: How do companies decide what constitutes "reasonable protections" of sensitive data -- and how do they know if they're meeting that standard?
The lawsuit promises to bring attention and context to a set of voluntary national cybersecurity guidelines released in February by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), designed to help executives address those questions, as InformationWeek Government contributing writer William Jackson reports this week.
The case against Wyndham Worldwide and three subsidiaries involves the theft of hundreds of thousands of consumer debit- and credit-card numbers, after hackers allegedly broke into Wyndham's corporate computer system and systems of several individual hotels from 2008 to early 2010. (This theft pales in comparison to the massive breach of Target's point of sale systems late last year, which affected as many as 70 million customers.) The case is as much about whether the Federal Trade Commission has the authority to police Wyndham as it is about the company's security practices.
In her April 7 decision to let the case proceed, US District Judge Esther Salas ruled that the FTC indeed has the power to regulate corporate data-security practices -- and made it clear that executives had better take their companies' data-security precautions more seriously.
[NIST's cybersecurity framework gives critical infrastructure operators a new tool to assess readiness. Read Protecting Critical Infrastructure: A New Approach.]
But what constitutes reasonable protections and the role the new federal cybersecurity framework might play? Although protecting consumer data and the nation's critical-infrastructure facilities might seem to be two different endeavors, they share a common need to assess and protect against risks.
Back in December 2008, around the time hackers were finding their way into Wyndham's computer systems, former Defense Information Systems Agency director Harry D. Raduege and a federal commission filled with security experts delivered a report to President Obama that laid bare how vulnerable the nation's privately held critical-infrastructure systems were to cyberattacks.
Some industries were deemed better prepared than others. Companies in charge of the nation's energy and water supplies, those operating communications and transportation networks, and those in a dozen other industries, including healthcare and banking, were said to be ill-prepared to protect their operations from increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks. The risk of economic catastrophe loomed large. Moreover, there existed no clear baseline across all those industries to establish a set of protections.
For better or worse, Congress has been unable to agree on a legislative remedy, leading President Obama to issue an executive order last May calling for industry leaders and NIST to hammer out a set of cybersecurity best-practices, resulting in the framework NIST released for infrastructure operators in February.
The guidelines give industry executives something their counterparts at Wyndham probably wish they had: a template for assessing their security
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WILMINGTON, Mass. – Now that he's moved from the Carolina Hurricanes to the Bruins, Joe Corvo has some catching up to do.
He not only has to learn a new system and city, but he has a ways to go to once again be the most tatted-up player on his team.
"I didn't think that I'd ever meet somebody with more," Corvo said today about his well-decorated new teammate Andrew Ference. "But he definitely has me beat. We'll have to talk and see which guy he uses."
Corvo, who skated in an informal practice with most of the rest of the team today at Ristuccia Arena, says he's fitting in well with the Bruins' tight-knit squad. He said he knew the Bruins had interest in his services and that a trade to Boston hinged on Tomas Kaberle leaving the Stanley Cup champions for the Hurricanes.
Once the deal went down, Corvo was psyched.
"But it was obviously a great surprise. I was just happy to kind of be in a market again where everybody's so crazy about hockey and hockey's so important. It'll just be fun to play," he said.
Training camp hasn't opened yet, but people are already wondering how the Bruins are going to improve their putrid power play, which for portions of the playoffs was an out-and-out laughingstock. That's an area Corvo will be expected to excel where his predecessor Kaberle failed.
"From what I hear, it's some power-play time, some shots on the power play and getting it to guys, just moving the puck, skating the puck, trying to bring a little of the offensive flair to it and making plays with some of the guys on the team, the skill guys," said Corvo about what he's expecting to bring to the Bruins.
Because the Hurricanes failed to reach the playoffs, Corvo's 2010-11 season ended a couple month earlier than the Bruins'. So, he said, he actually skated a little in July before really getting back to work the last couple weeks upon arriving in Boston.
While the conditioning portions of camp shouldn't be a problem, Corvo might find himself behind the curve a bit when it comes to Boston's defensive system. Often newly acquired defensemen have struggled at the start of their Bruins careers. Corvo says he hasn't inquired about the Bruins' system just yet, but he's confident he'll be able to get up to speed over the course of camp.
"I found when I got traded briefly to Washington, they play a completely different system. And then it was a pretty short time that I had to get used to it and it was a little difficult," he said. "But seeing as I have more team here and starting with the team fresh in the season, it won't be a problem at all."


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LA Noire received critical praise and a lot of attention for its facial animation tech, but its launch was amid buzz of studio troubles. Now studio head Brendan McNamara has commented on Team Bondi's shuttering, blaming it on poor project timing. He also talked about his relationship with Rockstar, and compared his reputation to a sandwich spread.
He says the closure was because the studio hadn't signed another project, which he attributes to "a lot of bad press about what it was like to work with us and our conditions. That, obviously, didn't come at the right time." He also says that penning a deal for a game is a long process, and the team was focused on Noire right up until it was finished.
Since Rockstar published LA Noire, it would seem like an obvious choice to have them publish Team Bondi's follow-up game. But, that wasn't in the cards. Calling the situation "volatile," McNamara says the publisher might not have wanted to chip in as much as they'd had to before.
"I think their real problem is when they're coming to the end of things, the whole company has to focus on that game," he said. "We had lots of help from Rockstar in Leeds. We had QA, the whole world, in different parts of Rockstar, working on the game. We had the whole PR team... That's a difficult thing for them to do across many projects. I'm probably speaking for them when I shouldn't be."
Meanwhile, he's gained a reputation himself for his management style. "People are entitled to their opinion," he said. "I'm perfectly happy for people to say they don't like working with me or I'm a bully or I'm this or whatever. The part that annoys me is people do it anonymously. I'd rather they just ring me up and tell me to f**k off, right?
"Vicky, who runs our studio, says I'm like Vegemite. People either love you or hate you. And there's a lot of people who don't like Vegemite."
McNamara is currently pitching a new game to publishers.


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It seemed to me, w/ Mes getting the nod when Cingrani got the call that the Reds were preparred to give Mes the Cingrani, Bailey & Leake part of the rotation (ie 3/5) until Johnny came back, then go from there. Now he's getting 4/5ths of the starts on a likely basis. Its time for Mes go grab the position by the reigns and live up to his top prospect status and future ML regular. It appears that is exactly what Mes is going to do.
As far as Corky goes, he's an organizational man. I doubt anyone from the front office, to the scouts to Corky himself views Corky as a ML regular, but I think they recognize a guy that has coaching potential down the road, a guy who has dealt w/ being a mentor to catching prospects in the past, a guy who by all acounts is good in the clubhouse. His call up is both a reward and the realization that when Hannigan comes back, Corky is going to clear waivers and go back to AAA. That may result in 5-6 starts over the next month if everything goes as planned prior to Hannigan's return. Sometimes doing things like this has long term benefits beyond the current season. If corky didn't have some sort of long term value to the organization, the 2 would have parted ways some time back and no one would have thought otherwise.
remdog (04-22-2013)
I guess I figure that Mez has had plenty of rest over the last 1.5 years, that he should start as many games as possible.
I bet if he was asked, he'd want to start every game.
IMO, a tired (but not exhausted) Mez is at least twice as good as Corky.
Obviously, if Mez feels he needs a breather, he should get one, but I hope we don't see 3-4 Corky starts over the next 15 games.
"One person has a more positive outlook [about Dick Williams], and I would guess that was meant as a joke." RedsTeamGo
Nov. 13, 2007: One of the greatest days in Reds history: John Allen gets the boot!
"One person has a more positive outlook [about Dick Williams], and I would guess that was meant as a joke." RedsTeamGo
Nov. 13, 2007: One of the greatest days in Reds history: John Allen gets the boot!
bigredmechanism (04-23-2013),pahster (04-24-2013),RedFanAlways1966 (04-24-2013),Roy Tucker (04-23-2013)
Yeah, i'd put this one on Walt. They tried to keep Olivo with the $100k bonus but that didn't. Walt needed to work the waiver wire or last cuts or something to have a better 3rd catcher option.
For a time, I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.
reds44...we get it. no need to beat the dead horse 42 different ways, eh?
Hard to fault anybody here. Most teams don't have a world beater as their second Catcher and I certainly can't find fault that the 3rd guy on the depth chart is pretty iffy. Corky is familiar with the staff and is a good influence on Mesoraco. I know most don't look beyond the stat line, but I find it hard to believe that the Reds would find a 3rd catcher who would be much of an upgrade and worth passing on the other things Corky brings to the team. With Mes shouldering the load now, having Corky around is probably pretty helpful. I do think Corky should have made a better effort to stay in better shape, but we're talking 3rd catcher on the depth chart here who is stashed in AAA. Anybody better probably is on a major league roster somewhere. By mid-season, the next guy in line may well be Tucker Barnhart. It just seems pretty low on the list of things to worry about.
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Original URL: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/01/09/priory_of_sion/
419ers check into Priory of Sion
The Knights Templar of scammers
Posted in Policy, 9th January 2007 14:33 GMT
It's good to see that, after a temporary lull in which the Lads from Lagos seems to have been suffering a creativity crisis, the inventive 419 email is back with a bang. Try this strange offering, courtesy of John Dudmesh:
Dear Beneficiary,
The Priory Of Sion Society of Edinburgh under the jurisdiction of the all Seeing Eye, Master Nick Cobb has after series of secret deliberations and random ballot as selected you to be a beneficiary of 2007 first quarter foundation laying grants and also an optional opening at the round table of the Priory Of Sion Society.
These grants are issued every first quarter of the year around the world in accordance with the objectives of the Priory Of Sion Society as stated by King Francis Aurthor I in 1815 which is to ensure the continuous freedom of man and to enhance mans living conditions.
We will also advice that these grant funds awarded to you which amount to $350,000.00 be used to better the lot of man through your own initiative and also we will go further to inform you that the open slot to become a Priory Of Sion is optional.
I hope you understood and for more information's on what you are to do to make claims of your grant funds awarded to you, do contact the Grant Claims Office Co-Secretary, Name: Barr. Richard Salter, E-mail: email@example.com, and do send along your personal information's (Names, Residential Address,Occupation,Tel/Fax Numbers Sex, Age and Country) for the procurement of the necessary document that will enable you make claims of your awarded funds promptly.
Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Judith Ernest.
Priory Of Sion Society of Palmerston Place Lane, Edinburgh
Spooky. Those of you who like a good conspiracy will be aware that the Priory of Sion was allegedly founded in the 11th century, subsequently established the Knights Templar as its military wing and has since cast a dark shadow over world affairs (see The Da Vinci Code for more fuel for your black helicopters).
In fact, and entirely appropriately, the Priory of Sion was a hoax perpetrated in 1956 by one Pierre Plantard, who reckoned he could put together a sort of masonic order to back his claim to the throne of France - an entertaining concept worthy of the great 419 fantasy architect MARIAM ABACHA herself.
Still, $350k and a place at the all Seeing Eye's round table is not to be sniffed at, even though we suspect the latter is more of an ordinary square affair in a downtown Lagos internet cafe. ®


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Francisco Cruz, the youngest ever winner of the FIFA Interactive World Cup, was happy for his friend Alfonso Ramos despite defeat in the semi-final of their Champions Trophy encounter.
The Portuguese gamer suffered a heartbreaking loss against the Spaniard, who went on to win the Golden Controller after victory against great rival Bruce Grannec in the final.
Cruz was more than a match for Ramos in their last four encounter, but eventually went down 2-0 in extra-time after a scrappy goal opened the scoring in the first additional period.
Ramos then added another on the break in the closing stages, and whilst his opponent admitted it was a tough loss, he was pleased to see his rival claim overall glory.
"It was a tough loss against Alfonso. Neither of us had a good chance in the 90 minutes, and then he scored a scrappy goal in extra-time. Sometimes it happens," he told GiveMeSport after the tough loss.
"We are friends and get on well together, but that doesn't make it hard to play against him. We always have good games and this time he came out on top.
"I'm happy for him that he won the whole tournament. He wanted it and played really well in the final against Bruce (Grannec) as well as against me."
Cruz, who failed to reach the FIWC finals in Madrid earlier this year, was playing FIFA 14 for the first time at Gamescom in Germany.
And, the Porto fan was suitably impressed with the latest version in EA's franchise, believing a number of small changes have made a big difference, particularly in the shooting department.
"I really liked this game. I think there are a lot of little improvements that make a big difference," he added.
"The first touch is much harder on FIFA 14, and unless you have one of the very best players, you can't try and make quick moves when controlling the ball.
"I think the shooting looks good as well, and the finesse shot might be the best way (to score) this year. But I will keep playing when it comes out and see what else I can find. On first look, I am a big fan. It seems more real."
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