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Fine furnishings and a restrained palette give a Dallas home a fresh, classic look.
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Remember those days when Dallas and big hair were uttered in the same disparaging breath? (For Dallasites who shunned the oversized 'do, self included, those were fightin' words.) That was the same time the city took an equally unflattering rap for design with a capital D--as in, over Done. Well, hang on. Big D may be done with overdone. Or so it appears from its newest wave of interior design. Retro and its leaner lines are rampant, and where they're not--as in the home of Ann Stordahl and husband Kelly Austin--a different sort of restrained aesthetic, classic yet fresh, prevails.
It's no coincidence that Ann, a former model and now Neiman Marcus executive vice president of women's ready-to-wear, chose Julio Quiñones as her designer. Named by Traditional Home in 2009 as one of 20 young designers to keep an eye on, Quiñones is riding the crest of Dallas's new design wave. (See the home he designed for former Dallas mayor Laura Miller here.) His sensibility is everything a fashion maven could desire: a celebration of strong lines with a beautiful drape and shape; an homage to dressmaker detailing; intuitively tactile; tightly edited; sharply nuanced, especially with color; and more concerned with the sum of the parts than with any single detail.
Ann's respect is reciprocated. "I love clients who work in fashion and art because they are so open-minded," says Quiñones. Ann happily jumped into the decorating game with both feet, while Kelly, a businessman, was content to observe from the sidelines
"When we moved here from San Francisco, we wanted to bring the California look with us," Ann recalls. This 1924 Spanish Colonial just 10 minutes from the Neiman Marcus flagship store downtown offered an appealing familiarity. It was washed in sunlight, thanks to a tasteful update by previous owners, and it still maintained its original charm, including a pristine Rookwood-tile fireplace in the living room.
But nothing's perfect. "When we bought it," says Ann with a slight tilt of her head, "the walls were orange." Contrasting moldings stepped up the visual temperature even more.
One of Quiñones's first jobs was to chill the palette. "I painted all of the walls and moldings the same light natural linen for a monochromatic background," he notes. Khotan and Oushak rugs place pale, pearly color underfoot in the living and family rooms.
The designer continued to calm the living room by camouflaging a pair of bookshelves on either side of the fireplace with tall panes of antiqued mirror. Not only do the mirrors hide the distractions of the shelves and their contents, they add shots of sparkle imperative for interest in a room so subtle.
The first furnishings he bought for the house were the living room's exuberantly grained olive-wood Parsons tables. "I knew Ann liked burl woods and simple lines," says Quiñones. "I only chose pieces that had interesting woods, shapes, and textures."
To get the right shape, he designed the living room sofa himself. With a top and arms that roll back in well-defined curves, its silhouette is exquisite. "I designed it so that the arm and back would look good in profile, because that's what you see when you first walk in."
Surprisingly early in the decorating process, Quiñones committed to a pair of tomato-red lamps that he ultimately used to bookend the living room's sofa table. "In a room that's mainly taupe, I thought we needed that little pop," he explains. In fact, the lamps are really the room's only pop. Fabrics are neutral or subdued, and windows are left undressed. Color comes from the art, which includes several canvases by Ann's favorite painter, Rufino Tamayo.
"When we moved to Dallas in 1992, I was thrilled to learn that Stanley [Marcus] knew the artist, and that one of his paintings hangs in the executive offices at Neiman's," says Ann.
In the dining room, the pop of color is even smaller--a bright, almost periwinkle blue on a pair of 19th-century Sèvres candelabras on Ann's Biedermeier-style table. "One of the things I asked Julio to do was to create a look that was sort of eclectic, interspersing antiques that I've collected from my travels," explains Ann.
In the living room, a Regency-period mahogany desk teams with an 18th-century Italian chair. "That chair reminds me of something Ann would wear--like the sharp heel of a shoe. I like a chair with attitude," says Quiñones. He used an ebony finish to up the attitude of an old daybed. "You can make a piece more modern with a dark stain so it doesn't look so grannyish," he notes. Linear custom floor lamps and sleek tub chairs add more modernity to the mix.
Music is a big part of Ann and Kelly's lives, so incorporating her piano (she subs as her church's organist) and their stereo system into the family room design was a must. Quiñones hid subwoofers behind decorative metal inserts on the bookcase wall. "The living room is my favorite space, but this is where we live," says Ann.
Interior design: Julio Quiñones, Julio Quiñones & Assoc., 2525 Butler St., Dallas, TX 75235; 214/350-6437, julioquinones.com.
Landscape architect: Boyd Heiderich Bargas Inc. 1708 N. Griffin St., Dallas, TX 75202; 214/871-1530, bhbg.com.
Photography: Werner Straube
Olive-wood Parsons tables, custom tub chairs, and a 19th-century velvet bergère are elegantly eclectic. Antiqued mirrors flanking the Rookwood-tile fireplace hide bookshelves. Undressed windows maximize the flow of natural light between this front room and the family room behind it.
Sources including previous slide:
Sofa (custom); table behind sofa: Julio Quinones & Assoc., 214/350-6437.
Sofa fabric ("Lucerne"/Beige #F2826-02, discontinued): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, cowtan.com.
Pillows on sofa ("Midas"/Gild #1069-01): Classic Cloth, 785/434-7200, classicclothfabics.com.
Trim ("Metallic Brush Fringe" #983-33545-013): Samuel & Sons, 212/704-8000, samuelandsons.com.
Small coffee tables (antique, Italian oyster burled tables): Modern One, 323/651-5082, modern1.com. Bench by sofa (vintage, Art Deco bench): Duo Antiques, 214/679-6300, duoantiques.com.
Tub chairs by sofa (custom): Julio Quiñones & Assoc., 214/350-6437.
Chair leather ("Gotham Leather"/Putty #L21108): Coraggio Textiles, 800/624-2420, coraggio.com.
Round tables beside tub chairs ("Brass Drink Table" #9369): Baker, 800/592-2537, bakerfurniture.com.
Area rug (Afghan rug, Agra): Abrash Rugs, 214/573-6262, abrashrugs.com. Fire screen (custom): Julio Quinones & Assoc., 214/350-6437.
Fireplace tiles: original Rookwood tiles.
Daybed: owner's collection.
Daybed fabric ("Coriolan" #MLF1190/15 by Lorca): Osborne & Little, 877/322-7420, osborneandlittle.com.
Daybed pillow fabric ("Fiori"/Moss on Green Tea #2106-01): Rose Tarlow Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com.
Table in front of daybed ("Thomas Pheasant Textured Bronze Side Table" #TB-41G): McGuire, 415/241-1228, mcguirefurniture.com.
Upholstered chair by daybed; art behind daybed (antique French advertising poster by Sierrethiriot); art over fireplace (Promenade du Dimanche, by Gustave Auguste Corlin): owner's collection.
Chair fabric ("Wimbledon"/Terra-Cotta #0963116): S. Harris, 800/999-5600, sharris.com.
Floor lamps (custom); mirrors flanking fireplace (custom): Julio Quiñones & Assoc., 214/350-6437, julioquinones.com.
Sconces on mirrors ("Aspen Iron Wall Lamp" #S2030BR-NP): Visual Comfort & Co., 713/686-5999. Available through Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Desk (antique Regency sofa table); desk chair (antique): Nick Brock Antiques, 214/828-0624.
Desk-seat fabric ("Clouds"): Nancy Corzine, 212/223-8340, nancycorzine.com.
Art behind desk (Hombre Con Baston, by Rufino Tamayo, 1979, etching): Latin American Masters, 310/271-4847, latinamericanmasters.com.
Paint ("Manchester Tan" #HC-81): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
The red lamps were originally 19th-century Japanese jars.
Red lamps (antique, Japanese jars made into lamps): Nick Brock Antiques, 214/828-0624, nickbrockantiquesonline.com
Homeowner Ann Stordahl was drawn to the 1924 Spanish Colonial-style home for its light-filled California look, which is especially apparent in the glass-walled family room. The custom sofa is covered in a Jim Thompson fabric, and the upholstered chair by the grand piano is by Rose Tarlow Melrose House.
Sofa (custom): Julio Quiñones & Assoc., 214/350-6437.
Sofa fabric ("City Lights"/Sandpiper #3089/04): Jim Thompson, 800/262-0336, jimthompsonfabrics.com.
Pillow fabric ("Lambert"/Calcaire #910071-07): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Fringe ("2-inch Delicat Silk Cut Fringe" #986-37475/14): Samuel & Sons, 212/704-8000, samuelandsons.com.
Tray table (antique, Robsjohn Gibbings table): Sputnik Modern, 214/887-6221, sputnikmodern.com.
Lamp on tray table (estate sale find); piano (K. Kawai); art on wall behind piano (The Messenger No. 1, by Ronald Chase); area rug: owner's collection.
Lamp on piano (Murano): Duo Antiques, 214/679-6300, duoantiques.com.
Coffee table (antique, "Jansen Table"): JF Chen, 310/559-2436, jfchen.com.
Upholstered chair near piano ("Edwin Chair" #3005): Rose Tarlow Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com.
Chair fabric ("Furrows"/Glacier #92514-06): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Designer Julio Quiñones increased the airiness with glass-doored cabinets and down lights on a wall of bookcases. He hid the stereo's subwoofers behind a pair of metal grills. The coffee table is an antique Jansen. Beside it is a Regency-style antique caned armchair. The matching pair of chairs is by Ironies, with fabric from Glant.
Wooden chair by coffee table (antique, Regency-style mahogany and cane): The Mews, 214/748-9070.
Pair of chairs opposite sofa (#337-01-PI): Ironies, 510/644-2100, ironies.com.
Chair fabric ("Couture Circolo No. 5"/Taupe #9704/04): Glant Textiles, 214/828-0624, glant.com.
Glass-topped end table (antique, Bagues): Nick Brock Antiques, 214/828-0624.
Hanging pendant light (Art Deco): Lost Antiques, 214/741-4411.
Chest (antique coffer): The Mews, 214/748-9070.
Paint ("Grant Beige" #HC-83): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
Understated elegance continues in the dining room, where even the graceful Visual Comfort chandelier is subtle. The chairs, like the Biedermeier-style table, were already owned by the couple, but Quiñones refreshed them with a Rose Tarlow linen. Sconces are handblown-glass antiques. The windows were left bare.
Table and chairs; art (Crows and Lights, 2000, by Nadara T. Goodwin): owner's collection.
Chair fabric ("Velours Strié"/Biscuit #2332-01): Rose Tarlow Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com.
Chandelier ("Marigot Chandelier" #CHC1413R): Visual Comfort & Co., 713/686-5999. Available through Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Area rug (Afghan rug, Khotan): Abrash Rugs, 214/573-6262, abrashrugs.com.
Server (antique, French sunburst sideboard): Sabina Danenberg Antiques, 561/533-5992.
Sconces (antique): Debris Antiques, 214/752-8855.
Paint ("Manchester Tan" #HC-81): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
An Ann Sacks tile backsplash was added behind the range. Otherwise, the room was left as is, with its original cabinets and floor.
Cabinetry; flooring: original to house.
Cabinetry hardware (tenon and mortise pulls #8604515): Emtek, 800/356-2741, emtek.com.
Cabinetry finish: custom dark mahogany gel stain.
Backsplash tile ("Savoy Brick Offset"/Bronze #V0454): Ann Sacks, 800/278-8453, annsacks.com.
Rug runner: owner's collection.
Range; wall oven: Viking, 888/845-4641, vikingrange.com.
Paint ( "November Rain" #2142-60): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
Banquette (custom); chairs (custom): Julio Quiñones & Assoc., 214/350-6437, julioquinones.com.
Fabric ("Wimbledon"/Taupe #0963136): S. Harris, 800/999-5600, sharris.com.
Pillows on banquette: Restoration Hardware, 800/910-9836, restorationhardware.com.
Chair fabric ("Garden Trellis"/Caribbean, Pearl #2904/03): Rose Tarlow Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com.
Chandelier; Mercury-glass lamp on table; dining table (Travertine marble): owner's collection.
Round wood table (antique, Moroccan): Nick Brock Antiques, 214/828-0624, nickbrockantiquesonline.com.
Michael Jon Designs mohair plush covers the custom headboard in the master bedroom. An antique sunburst mirror decorates the grasscloth-covered wall above it. Bedding is Horchow Home. Rose Tarlow draperies are finished with trim from Samuel & Sons. Velvet on the bench is from Coraggio.
Bed (custom); bedside tables (custom): Julio Quiñones & Assoc., 214/350-6437.
Headboard fabric ("Mohair Super"/Bone): Michael Jon Designs, michaeljondesigns.com.
Bedding: Horchow Collection, 877/944-9888, horchow.com.
Bench at end of bed: owner's collection.
Bench fabric ("Royal Silk/Mohair Velvet"/Bellini #U13050): Coraggio Textiles, 800/624-2420, coraggio.com.
Sconces (Dorchester Swing-Arm Wall Light" #CHD 5101): Visual Comfort & Co., 713/686-5999. Available through Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Mirror over bed (antique sunburst mirror): The Mews, 214/748-9070.
Drapery ("Fleurette"/Taupe on Natural #2701-01): Rose Tarlow Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com.
Trim (#977-31336/OPEC): Samuel & Sons, 212/704-8000, samuelandsons.com.
Area rug; chair: owner's collection.
Wallpaper ("Grasscloth" #V21000, Asiana Art Collection): American Blinds, americanblinds.com.
Julio Quiñones designed the custom bed in the guest bedroom, using Cowtan & Tout fabric on the headboard and fabric from Coraggio Textiles for the canopy.
Bed (custom): Julio Quinones & Assoc., 214/350-6437.
Headboard fabric ("Jaspe"/Aqua #10966-05): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, cowtan.com.
Canopy fabric: Coraggio Textiles, 800/624-2420, coraggio.com.
Bedding: Horchow Collection, 877/944-9888, horchow.com.
Sconces ("Dorchester Swing-Arm Wall Light" #CHD 5101): Visual Comfort & Co., 713/686-5999. Available through Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Art behind bed (Near Dusk, Baltea Village, by Steven J. Cook): Steven J. Cook, 214/521-9297.
Bedside table (antique, 2-drawer table): The Mews, 214/748-9070.
Area rug: Horchow, horchow.com.
Paint ("Manchester Tan" #HC-81): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
In a powder room, a vintage wood pedestal supports a bowl sink with a Phylrich faucet. Mini-basket-weave flooring is Ann Sacks. The custom sconce was designed by Quiñones.
Wood pedestal for sink (vintage): Nick Brock Antiques, 214/828-0624, nickbrockantiques.com.
Countertop (limestone/Storm): Escobar Marble & Granite, 214/905-5045.
Candle sconce (custom): Julio Quiñones & Assoc., 214/350-6437.
Flooring ("Mini Basketweave" #AS2394-7): Ann Sacks, 800/278-8453, annsacks.com.
Toilet: Kohler, 800/456-4537, kohler.com.
Toilet-paper holder (Ashfield Single Post" #BPH-Y1pY): Pfister, 800/732-8238, pfisterfaucets.com.
Faucet ("Revere and Savannah"/Antique Bronze #DWL100-11B, by Phylrich): Doralfe-Phylrich, 800/749-5742, phylrich.com.
Paint ("Storm Cloud Gray" #2140-40): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
Homeowner Ann Stordahl. "I wanted to keep the original, unpretentious character of the house and just crank up its sophistication a little with a better selection of furnishings to accompany the great art," she says.
Ann Stordahl and Kelly Austin's Spanish Colonial house in Dallas.
Designer Julio Quiñones, named by Traditional Home in 2009 as one of 20 young designers to keep an eye on, is helping Dallas redefine design with his mastery of mixing clean lines and classic styles. Just one look at the windows in the Stordahl-Kelly house gives a clue that something fresh is going on here: A traditional Dallas home without acres of fabric at the windows? That's not been the city's norm, but Quiñones gets away with it.
Another difference is this: Pieces aren't valued simply by hefty price tags. Quiñones enjoys "junking" as much as he does shopping for fine antiques. A really good day is when he finds a lamp or a chair for next to nothing, knowing he can transform it into a pièce de résistance for a client's home. He keeps design real--and without sacrificing what also makes it refined.

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Fighting allegations that he neglected his public duties and had an affair with his secretary, Ho Hung-jung (
Wang accused Ho on Tuesday of being absent from work earlier this month when Typhoon Khanun threatened the nation -- a time at which Ho would normally have been manning the city's disaster command center -- because he was on vacation with his secretary in Bali. The charges drew a firestorm of media attention and rocked the city government.
Accompanied by his wife and staff members, Ho announced his resignation yesterday morning, while stressing that he was only doing so in order to protect his family and the city government's reputations.
"I did nothing wrong," Ho said at a press conference yesterday. "But Wang's accusations have already hurt my family and affected the city government's reputation, so I decided to turn in my resignation."
Ho acknowledged that he did go to Bali with his secretary, surnamed Chang, but Ho denied that he and Chang stayed in the same room. He also said that his staff applied for leave for him.
Ho's wife Lin Wen-shu (
"I trust my husband 100 percent. How can you ask him to prove something he never did? If people can just accuse anyone without proof, then there is no justice in society," she said.
The bureau's human resources department chief, Feng Ai-weng (馮艾雯), also defended Ho, saying that Ho followed standard procedure in asking for leave.
Ho filed a lawsuit against Wang for slandering him in the Taipei District Court in the afternoon. Wang filed a countersuit, saying that Ho had brought a false charge against him. The two encountered each other at the court at the same time, and Ho's wife angrily told Wang not to hurt her family with groundless accusations.
But Wang was unmoved.
"Apparently Ho is clueless about the mistakes he has made," Wang said. "Instead of eating crow and re-examining himself, he blames the disclosure of the matter on me." Wang said that he is not interested in, nor is he responsible for, Ho's personal life. His criticism against Ho is purely related to his performance in the public sphere, he said.
Wang said that he learned of the matter about 10 days ago but did not release the information until Tuesday. He never mentioned the name of Ho's secretary, but only questioned why Ho conducted a "business" trip with his secretary to a resort island at a time when he should have been overseeing the city's response to Typhoon Khanun.
Although Ho said he would resign from his post immediately after the rumor came out, the controversial issue spread to the Taipei City Council, with both pan-blue and pan-green city councilors questioning Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou (
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) councilor Hsu Chia-ching (
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) councilor Chin Li-fang (秦儷舫) asked Ma to pay more attention to internal problems in the city government.


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RICHMOND, Va. – It was the match-up everybody wanted. Two teams tied atop the Colonial Athletic Association standings, a 20-game home winning streak, the league's best player and the league's hottest team all in front of a nationally-televised audience.
Thursday night did not disappoint for anyone wearing Black & Gold as the Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball defended their home base with an 82-67 victory of Charles Jenkins and the Hofstra Pride to grab sole possession of first-place in the CAA.
The victory extends VCU's winning streak to eight games and moves their record to 17-5 overall and 9-1 in conference play. It also stretches the Black & Gold's home winning streak to 21 games, the fourth-best active mark in the country.
"I'm proud of the way our guys continue to focus on what we do best and continue to execute our style of play," Head Coach Shaka Smart said. "This is the position we wanted to be in at this point and for the rest of the year, it's never a bad thing to be in first place."
In front of over 7,200 at the Verizon Wireless Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, senior Ed Nixon controlled Jenkins, the country's third-leading scorer, holding him to 20 points and just 2-of-7 in the second half. Nixon also added 14 points, six assists, four rebounds, two blocks and one steal.
"That's one of the best defensive efforts you'll ever see against Charles," Hofstra Coach Mo Cassara said. "Nixon worked his tail off all night and really caused us problems in all aspects of our offensive sets."
Along with Nixon, senior Jamie Skeen poured in a team-high 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting and freshman Juvonte Reddic notched a career-high 13 points and five rebounds. Junior Bradford Burgess (pictured, left)recorded his second double-double of the year with 15 points and a game-high 14 rebounds.
"All year, but particularly during the last couple weeks, our depth has really been a key factor in our success," Smart said. "Every night we have different guys stepping up, on both the offensive and defensive end. It makes our jobs as coaches a little easier when that is happening."
With the teams battling back and forth to start the contest, Skeen scored eight of the game's next 14 points to lead a 11-3 VCU run to take a commanding 29-20 lead with 7:35 to play in the first half.
Jenkins would get hot and bring the Pride within five, but sophomore Troy Daniels banged home two three-pointers as VCU closed out the first half on a 15-5 run to head into halftime with a 48-33 lead.
The Rams would never let up, keeping the lead above 13 for the entire second-half and stretching it out above 20 points on four different occasions. It was Nixon's defensive effort that highlighted the second stanza as he stifled Jenkins to just five points and 2-of-7 shooting.
"He is an unbelievable player and I knew that I had to be locked in for all 40 minutes," Nixon said. "It's not like I did this by myself, defense takes effort from all five guys and that's what we were able to do tonight."
VCU put together its most complete effort of the year on the glass, out-rebounding the Pride, 39-30, led by Burgess' 14 boards. The Black & Gold were also extremely efficient on the offensive end, dishing out 18 assists, while turning it over just seven times.
Jenkins led all scorers with 20 points, while also dishing out five assists and grabbing three rebounds. Greg Washington was the only other Hofstra player in double-figures with 15 points and six rebounds.
The Black & Gold complete their four game in eight day run with a Homecoming match-up against UNC Wilmington on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.


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ADT Alarm System Review – Beware the stuff isn't all that it is cracked up to be!
The ADT Alarm System is one of those companies that seems to be a bit off. What I mean by that is they do a lot of that come on stuff "AWESOME ALARM SYSTEM JUST $59/Month" and then you find out well there are all these hidden fees… which leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It gets worse though… the equipment they install in your home is lightweight cheapo depot stuff that can be unreliable. For $1000 install fee you get the following:
- ADT 24/7 Burglary & Theft Monitoring – Ok, this is useless all they do is let you know that something happened at your house and call the police. They don't go out there and do anything. This is a useless thing, most alarms you buy will let your phone know via text of phone call automatically and you can call the police just as fast as they can. So this falls into the "Useless, lets put it on the list because it's a reason to buy and sounds expensive list".
- Remote Web & Mobile Access – ALMOST ALL modern alarms you would get for your house have this feature without a monthly fee. Give me a break.
- Lighting & Thermostat Control – Ok nifty, and umm… home automation stuff is sold at Walmart (and it's almost the same stuff ADT sells and installs). This stuff is easy to install yourself, but even if you hire someone to do it, the price will be significantly lower than having ADT do it.
- Email & text Alert Notification – BUCK ROGERS TECHNOLOGY!! Wait!! Every other alarm made after 2000 does that too!
- Quality Service Plan – For real? You want to pay extra monthly fees for that? You can buy the home automation stuff at walmart for $10-30 bucks, and your alarm will come with a warranty… I'm sorry no value here in my opinion.
- Fire & Smoke Monitoring – Again, a feature you can get with a camera/dvr/motion detection system, add on? Yes but still cheap enough to install.
- Small Appliance Control – Is that even important? Ok, if it is, again the home automation stuff is everywhere and cheap. It doesn't really "Control" it, it just turns the power off to the appliance.. this is brain dead easy to install it's usually just a dongle that goes between the plug and the outlet.
- Remote Real-Time Video – Another feature that almost EVERY video/dvr/motion detection system has. ADT's offer comes with 2 cheap $20 dollar-ish cameras that they mark up. You can have a 4 camera system w/dvr for $199 and still have a tone of money left to buy lighting/thermostat/fire/smoke/appliance control. The cameras handle the motion sensing now so you don't even need to have motion detection separately anymore.
- Remote Arm/Disarm – Again, something anyone who has a modern system has (modern defined as anything in the last 5-10 yrs depending on model).
- 1 home Control touchscreen – The give you a cheap $75 tablet to control your system at home. Why bother, you can integrate your iphone/android phone/or tablet to do the same thing, it's better and your gear is likely a lot faster/fun to use.
What you get in the "box" of the ADT Alarm System for $1000:
- Cheap Tablet that controls the touchscreen
- 1 cheap thermostat
- 1 cheap on/off "appliance" module.
- 1 Cheap "light Control" (again they make it sound like you are going to be turning off everything in your house, but the reality is they give you one gadget that works on one thing, same with appliance module, motion detector etc..)
- 2 Cheap indoor video cams (they look like baby monitor cams)
- 2 Door/Window Sensors – Yes that's right, you can have one on both your doors or one door and one window. Are you securing an outhouse? Seriously? For the $2 these things cost you would think they'd throw in enough to do all your windows and doors.
- 1 Motion Detector – huh? Why bother? Your cat or dog is going to set it off anyway.
Harry Hamlin from LA Law was on the Today Show a few years ago and he had a few choice words about ADT and their system. His store got robbed while he was on live TV and he had ADT. http://www.today.com/id/39517415/ns/today-entertainment/t/lisa-rinna-harry-hamlin-react-live-tv-burglary/#.UY_bSxwo5zk
If you want to throw your money away on ADT gear and their awful monthly fee then you should. Me personally? I'd go out and get some gear at the store, install it myself, or pay a local handyman $15 an hour to do it for me. I might even spend $1000-$1500 and go all out… but I would save a lot of money every month avoiding their monthly service, and I'd have all my windows and doors secured, at least 4 cameras (probably 8) (indoor and outdoor so I can get video of the robbers, their vehicles, and any vandals). Most of the new systems will stream video right to your phone (and record it to your phone for evidence), you can have them stream the video to dropbox as well, so your whole house could be cleaned out and you will still have the evidence on your dropbox account.
Sorry ADT Alarm System – you just don't have what it takes. I give them a 1 out of 5 stars. It is just that bad.


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(CNN) -- Google users around the world were rocking out to Queen on Monday -- except for in the U.S., where search engines will remain quiet until Tuesday.
Monday would have been the 65th birthday of Queen singer Freddie Mercury, the flamboyant, four-octave frontman who penned such enduring hits as "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Are the Champions."
To commemorate the day, Google added an animated doodle to its search page -- an appropriately over-the-top video clip set to Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" that shows Mercury morphing into a space traveler, a bicyclist and a king on a throne flanked by lions and mustachioed bears.
As a nod to Queen's '70s-and-early-'80s-heyday, parts of the video have a retro, arcade-game style.
The doodle was showcased on Google's homepages around the world -- except for in the U.S., where, out of respect to the Labor Day holiday, the page remained unadorned.
Google planned to display the doodle in the U.S. Tuesday.
"Freddie was fully focused, never allowing anything or anyone to get in the way of his vision for the future," writes Queen guitarist Brian May in a guest Google blog post accompanying the doodle. "He was truly a free spirit. There are not many of these in the world. To achieve this, you have to be, like Freddie, fearless -- unafraid of upsetting anyone's apple cart."
Mercury was born September 5, 1946, in Zanzibar, which is now part of Tanzania, and moved to Britain as a teen-ager before joining Queen in 1971. He led the band through its 15-year run of radio smashes ("We Will Rock You," "Another One Bites the Dust") and operatic live shows. He died in 1991 at age 45 of an AIDS-related illness.
Earlier this year readers of Rolling Stone voted Mercury their second-favorite lead singer of all time, behind Robert Plant.
Google has been increasingly brightening its plain-wrapper homepage in recent years with colorful doodles, including animated clips honoring the birthday of silent-screen star Charlie Chaplin and a playable game to mark the 30th anniversary of the Pac-Man arcade classic.


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The Bed and Breakfast Battle in Hawaii
Illegal vacation rentals have vexed Kailua and North Shore residents for years. A new city bill purports to solve the simmering issue, but it still won't be enough. The real problem? The city can't enforce the current law. We tell you why.
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Kathleen Pahinui has lived in Waialua for more than 20 years and has served on the North Shore Neighborhood Board for a decade. She's helped fight against resort development and rallied for bike-path improvements. But there's another problem she says is changing the character of the community. "You know these people are breaking the law, you know what's going on and there's nothing that can be done. We need to take back our neighborhoods," she says. You might think she's talking about meth labs, cockfighting rings or backroom gambling, when, in fact, what she's fed up with are … illegal vacation rentals. Pahinui estimates there are 400 illicit operations on the North Shore.
On the other side of the island, in Kailua, Sharon Price says there are eight illegal rentals on her street alone. She and her neighbors noticed them a long time ago (Price has lived in the neighborhood for 24 years). Some residents have recorded license-plate numbers and taken incognito photographs, documenting the unlawful activity. Pahinui says they then turn over the information to the city, but officials don't follow up. In the past, City Council bills to update the law and expand the number of permits allowed have been introduced—most recently in 2009—but none have passed.
For neighborhood advocates such as Pahinui, illegal B&B establishments and transient vacation units (TVUs), such as houses or condos, are real problems the city hasn't successfully tackled in decades. "If someone is breaking the law, they should pay the consequences," she says. "Right now there are no consequences."
The city Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), the office tasked with overseeing the regulations, has been shoddily enforcing the law for years and, as a result, the number of illegal rentals has skyrocketed. The lack of enforcement also stunts what could be a more viable alternative to Oahu's traditional tourism model, especially given a recent assessment by Richard Lim, the new director of the state Department of Economic Development and Tourism, who stated that tourism "has been essentially flat for decades."
Every year, tens of thousands of tourists seek homelike accommodations, whether on Oahu, Kauai, Maui or the Big Island. There are 826 legal TVUs and only 49 legal B&Bs on Oahu, not even 1 percent of the island's 25,500 hotel rooms. The city's failure to effectively implement the 22-year-old regulations also means that it loses out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines every year, as well as tens of thousand of dollars in taxes and fees if more B&Bs were to be legalized. It all starts with enforcement, however, something the city seems to be acknowledging. In August, DPP officials started working toward introducing a new City Council bill this fall that could make it easier to bust illegal rental owners. In the meantime, neighborhood advocates stand united against proposals calling for B&B expansions, while some legal B&B owners are tired of having their legitimacy questioned.


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BRIDGEPORT, Pa. – Freshman Yoshi Andersen has been named the Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division Co-Rookie of the Week, the league office announced Thursday.
The Laguna Beach, Calif., native had one of her best weekends of the year, totaling eight goals, five assists and 10 steals to help Harvard finish third at the CWPA Southern Division tournament.
Andersen delivered five goals, three assists and four steals in the opener against Mercyhurst. In game two against Brown, she tallied another four thefts, one goal and one assist. Andersen ended the weekend with two goals, one assist and two steals versus George Washington in the third-plce game.
The freshman has totaled 55 goals, 39 assists and 48 steals in her inaugural collegiate campaign.
It is the second weekly CWPA award for Andersen, who was also honored on Feb. 4. Harvard has now own a total of nine awards with three players of the week, three rookies of the week and three defensive player of the week honors this season.
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Ray Allen rightfully made headlines two years ago when he passed Reggie Miller to become the NBA's all-time leader in career 3-pointers. The NBA isn't the only pro basketball league in the U.S., though, and when former USC player Larry Ayuso set the Baloncesto Superior Nacional career record last night in San Juan it brought Puerto Rico to its feet in praise. (Especially the two characters you see in the above video.)
Ayuso was born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents and while his professional basketball career has taken him far and wide (D-League stint in Iowa, Euroleague) he's been a fixture of Puerto Rican basketball for nearly two decades; he scored 15 points for Los Doce Magníficos in their famous 2004 Olympics upset of a Tim Duncan-led Team USA.
Ayuso's BSN record of 1,120—set last night in a 100-94 loss to Santurce—isn't exactly within sight of Ray Allen's 2,857. But Allen's had 1,227 games to tally that mark, whereas the considerably shorter BSN summer season means Ayuso reached 1,120 in only 374 games. That's 2.99 threes a game, a significantly higher average than Allen's 2.33.
Other than in Olympic and World Baseball Classic years sport in Puerto Rico is something all but ignored here on the mainland, which is unfortunate; several NBA players have ascended to the league after growing into their abilities in the BSN. Coaches, too, often get a start in Puerto Rico—Phil Jackson, most famously, coached Piratas before finding work with the Chicago Bulls. [WAPA]


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As soon as I made this dish, I wondered why I hadn't made it sooner.
I eat kelp noodles all the time—with pad thai sauce, with cheesy red pepper and hemp sauce, with black beans and smoky Southwestern sauce—but it hadn't really occurred to me to treat them more like salad than noodle dish. Last week, torn between a craving for raw kale and kelp noodles, I decided not to choose. I shredded the raw kale, combined it with the kelp noodles, and smashed half an avocado into them, along with some lemon and sea salt. It was the most delicious lunch I'd had in a while, and the easiest by far.
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Smashed Avocado, Kelp Noodle, and Lemon Bowl (raw, vegan, gluten free, soy free)
Serves 1-2
1/2 large avocado
12 oz kelp noodles
3 cups thinly sliced raw kale (lacinato or curly)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Juice of half a lemon
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: whatever veggies you'd like to add to the bowl
Mix the kelp noodles, parsley and raw kale thoroughly. Smash the avocado and lemon into the bowl with a fork, then use your hands to "massage" it all together.
Season to taste and serve.
If smashed avocado on greens is my salad fix-in-a-pinch, chickpeas tossed with a little bit of macadamia, hemp, or flax oil, sea salt, and pepper is my protein fix-in-a-pinch. I would serve—and did serve—this with a cup of chickpeas prepared just so. But it would also be fine to toss some lentils into this dish, to serve it with a cup of soup, some sprouted grain toast, or some tasty raw crackers.
Hope this dish inspires you all to throw together something this simple, this nourishing, and this rewarding for your lunch soon. By the way, the 12 oz. I recommend is exactly one bag of Sea Tangle kelp noodles. It's four times the recommended serving, but I find that it's very easy for me to eat that much; kelp noodles aren't very filling! As always, use your intuition about how much you need.
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ON ARCHITECTURE- Vanishing vendors? Mall vendors unsure about their future
While the City has directly addressed the concerns of almost everyone regarding the $7.5 million Downtown Mall re-bricking– pedestrians, preservationists, disgruntled would-be contractors, developers, architects, shop owners, handicapped people, restauranteurs, the homeless, motorists, local property owners, and shoppers– they have yet to meet with those most affected by the project, which began in earnest last week: the outside vendors.
Last month, vendors were told they would have to give up their prime locations and move to the East end of the Mall in front of City Hall for the duration of the project. While restaurateurs voiced their concerns about temporarily losing valuable outdoor café space, prompting the city to scrap a proposal that would have kept them closed until the completion of the project in May, and would have reduced the allowable size of cafés to 700 square feet, Mall vendors have remained mostly silent.
In addition to herding vendors East, city planners introduced a proposal to reverse a decision made three years ago, which created pricer assigned and less-pricy unassigned spots for vendors, and makes all vendor spaces on the new Mall surface available on a first come, first serve basis. In addition, the planners wanted to 'revise' the vendor location map, which leaves many of the Mall's vendors wondering where they'll be able to set up when the re-bricking is finished.
And as one established vendor has realized, location is everything.
Terry Mills, owner of Designer Alternatives, whose has occupied the same familiar spot at Central Place since 2005, says her customers have come to identify her business by the spot she occupies. Given the circumstances, she understands the necessity of relocating the vendors during the project, but she's worried about what will happen to her business after its over.
Like the patio shrinking proposal, this one concerning the vendors appears to be another attempt to create fairness. As chief city planner Jim Tolbert explained to City Council ahead of a December 16 meeting, creating the assigned spaces was "well received by those who were the oldest existing vendors and were able to purchase assigned spaces, but has been a source of problems for newer vendors who were not in the small group who were able to lease an assigned space."
But Mills thinks the return to making spaces available on a first-come, first-serve basis is a big mistake.
"The city should treat this like a real business," she says. "No first-come, first-serve, no lottery system– just charge appropriately for the good spots, and if the vendors will pay, then fine."
Like the restaurant folks, who argued that established places like Miller's and Sal's deserved special consideration when the City proposed shrinking café spaces, Mills thinks that established vendors also deserve consideration.
Mills claims the first-come, first-serve system made an already difficult job– maintaining an outdoor store in all kinds of weather– even harder. To get a good spot each day, vendors were forced to struggle with other vendors each morning, which she says sometimes led to arguments– even fisticuffs– and forced her to arrive hours earlier than she does now just to get a decent spot.
"So far, the city hasn't been clear about what they want to do with vendor spaces," says Mills, "and how they want to allocate them."
Indeed, City Councilors deferred making any decisions on the proposals Tolbert presented until spring.
As a result, Mills says vendors are beginning to suspect that the City would like to get rid of them, especially at Central Place. "Vendors," she says, "are scared to speak out."
Indeed, several of the vendors we spoke to declined to comment, and appeared nervous that a reporter was asking them questions. But vendor Pema Sherpa Turner, originally from Nepal, said she hopes she will be able to return to her paid spot once the project is finished. "On the Mall, good," she says, pointing down the Mall from her temporary location in front of the Transit Center, "down here, not so good."
But Mayor Dave Norris promises that vendors will have their say. "I imagine there will be a good bit of discussion with vendors before we make a decision, and I look forward to hearing that feedback as we work to find a good solution."
As previously reported, the City decided to waive café fees for restaurants (which is costing the city $50,000, according to Tolbert) for the duration of the 2009 season, and Tolbert says the city plans to waive fees for vendors as well, though only for the first quarter of 2009. Still, he says no plans have been made yet to meet with vendors to discuss how spaces will be allocated.
Meanwhile, vendors like Mills remain skeptical about the city's plans for them and harbors doubts that she will be able to return to her prime spot in front of the Central Place fountain.
Indeed, as the Mall appears to be evolving into a place for high-end franchises and other businesses–the upscale Landmark Hotel will be finished this year (one hopes); and, according to Florida-based Murray Costello Construction Company, it will commence construction on an Urban Outfitters shop in the Hardware Store building February 1–are its migratory outdoor vendors becoming an endangered species?
Though Mills hopes not, she says she's noticed a trend. "There used to be alot more vendors on the Mall than there are today," she says.


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Since he was just a tiny green eyeball, Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal: Parental Guidance) has dreamed of being a scarer. In Monstropolis, scarers are rock stars. They sneak into human children's bedrooms at night — via an enchanted closet door — to frighten them. The screams of kids make the electricity that runs the monster world.
At Monsters University, the premier scaring school of Monstropolis, Mike hits his first impediment. Dedicated though he is to learning scaring, he's not particularly frightening. He's all technique and no talent.
His nemesis in class is James P. Sullivan (John Goodman: The Internship), a huge, horned, furry monster with a natural aptitude for roaring and teeth-bearing but no interest in studying. Their competition pits hard work against raw talent.
Their enmity draws the attention of Dean Hardscrabble (Helen Mirren: Hitchcock). Thus to salvage their freshman year, Sully and Mike must join loser fraternity Oozma Kappa, teach their new brothers the secrets to a good scare and win the annual Scaring Games.
A sequel to 2001's wildly successful Monsters Inc., Monsters University is a mash-up of Animal House and Revenge of the Nerds for the juice-box crowd. Not as original or as poignant as the original, Monsters University is still a worthy prequel that kept all ages laughing at my screening.
Thanks to some clever writing from Dan Scanlon (who also directed) and Robert L. Baird, Pixar continues its tradition of creating works that are hilarious for every age group. Kids will giggle at the silly antics of Mike and Sully and squeal at the slapstick humor. Adults will laugh at this monstrous version of college, especially if they went to a campus with Greek Week.
Pixar excels in the details, and this movie is no exception. From unique monster designs that give their world a diverse and whacky appearance to the weird activities of the art club, Monsters University convincingly builds on the world established in Monsters Inc. Not a frame goes by without a visual joke or reference. The building design is especially fun, featuring houses and classrooms styled to be sinister without traumatizing younger viewers.
A few minor issues keep this film from earning a 4.0. The character of Sully, who was a loveable lunk in the first movie, is a bit of a bully in this prequel. In fact, the character becomes downright unlikable and his ultimate redemption is a bit hollow.
Also, I'm still not sure I buy the film's primary conceit: That Sully is a scarier creature than Mike. Perhaps I'm not up on scary stories to tell in the dark, but a disembodied, fanged eyeball would frighten me far more than a fluffy blue bear. There's a reason Sully dolls are everywhere you look in Disney stores while Mike is left in the stockroom.
Still, the chemistry between Goodman and Crystal is magic and you can see, even when they're warring, that Mike and Sully will be an excellent team. Crystal especially adds new layers to Mike's personality, making the walking eyeball a sympathetic nerd who dreams of being that thing that goes bump in the night. Mirren is an amazing addition to the cast, oozing condescension and menace with every syllable she utters. The most interesting part of the film, however, is the end, which gives this tale of scholastic scaring a new twist.
For both grownups and kids who check the closet before bed, Monsters University is a grade A comedy.


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SEVEN, Volume 3 is a volume of SEVEN, a scholarly journal published by the Marion E. Wade Center.
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- "What Happened to Dorothy L. Sayers that Good Friday? "
- by E.L. Mascall
- "The Emperor's Clothes Invisible? An Open Letter to Richard Webster"
- by Kathleen Nott
- "The Dogma in the Manger (1954)"
- by Dorothy L. Sayers
- "Notes Towards a Reply (1982)"
- by Kathleen Nott
- "Meaning and The Mind of the Maker"
- by D.J. Taylor
- "George MacDonald and the World of Faery"
- by Marion Lochhead
- "G.K. Chesterton and the Myth-Making Power"
- by Leo A. Hetzler
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Learn how to stick to your New Year's resolution.
Hi there Forever friends!
I hope you all have had a great Christmas and a really Happy New Year! This time of the year many people make New Year resolutions. Often these are about living a healthier life, losing weight and/or get fitter, being more active etc. These are all great things to promise yourself, but it's not always as easy to stick to them! Here is some advice that can help you on your way!
- Start easy and increase gradually
- Discipline
- Find yourself a training buddy
- Buy some new healthy cookbooks
- Be nice to yourself
- Stick to the plan!
One common fault we make is going for the "all or nothing" strategy. For example; we promise ourselves to never eat sugar again or to go to the gym every day, but often that promise won't last. Maybe one, two weeks tops, then something comes in our way. We lose motivation, we get sick or something else happens and then we have to start all over again. My advice is to make small changes, one at a time, and increase gradually. Your body will adapt better to your new habits that way.
It may sound like a cliché, but sometimes discipline is the only thing that prevents you from failing when you lose motivation. Some days you'll feel really motivated and some days you won't. That's how life works! I really think that exercise should be fun, but you need to accept the fact that not every workout you do will be fun. Some days you just need to do the work out. Not because it will be fun but because you have discipline and because you know it's good for you. And when it feels really tough remember: You'll never regret the workouts
you did…only the ones you didn't do!
It's much more fun to exercise if you are doing it together with someone else who encourage you to do your best. Also, it's so much more difficult to skip a workout
if someone else is there waiting for you…
It's very easy to be stuck in your old, and sometimes not so healthy, eating habits. Buy yourself some new healthy cookbooks to get inspiration in the kitchen and find yourself new and healthier favorite dishes!
Even if you make a mistake or take a step backwards – be nice to yourself. Don't brood over it, accept it and move on!
Last but not least – make up your mind and stick to the plan.
You can do it!
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Phillies finalize one-year deal with Burnett
Contract worth $16 million plus bonuses for righty, who solidifies top of rotation
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- A.J. Burnett drove up Sunday morning to Bright House Field with a boat hitched to the back of his pickup truck.
He guided the rig around the ballpark with a horde of photographers in pursuit, unhitched the boat, parked the truck, grabbed his Pirates equipment bag and strolled to the Phillies clubhouse. His new teammates watched while they stretched on Mike Schmidt Field at Carpenter Complex. Marlon Byrd, who played with Burnett last season in Pittsburgh, shouted hello. Jimmy Rollins, who played against Burnett for years, simply watched and smiled.
"A beautiful thing," Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said. "He's the belated Christmas present and Valentine's Day present that I've been waiting for. A little late, but I'll take it."
The Phillies announced Burnett, 37, has signed a one-year, $16 million contract, which includes a $15 million salary for 2014, plus a $1 million buyout on a mutual option for 2015. If the mutual option is exercised, he will make $15 million in 2015. Burnett also has a player option. If he exercises that, he receives $7.5 million. There are escalators in the deal that could increase that salary to $12.75 million based on games started, etc. He can make as much as $33.5 million the next two seasons if the mutual option is exercised and he starts 30 games each of the next two seasons.
There also is a partial no-trade clause, in which Burnett must approve trades to nine specified teams.
"This is the first time in my career I made a decision that wasn't about A.J. Burnett," Burnett said. "It was about my wife. It was about my kids. It was about playing somewhere where I'm at home and can still do what I love. And that feels good. It feels good. It was a no-brainer."
Burnett insisted the decision to join the Phillies centered on family, not a deal reportedly worth $4 million more than Pittsburgh's offer, and Citizens Bank Park's proximity to his Maryland home.
He lives about a 1 hour, 30 minutes from Philadelphia.
Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock lives just two miles from Burnett. Proefrock's son, John, and Burnett's son, A.J., are close friends and played together this winter on a recreation league basketball team.
Burnett was the head coach. Proefrock was his assistant.
"We lost five one-point games," Burnett said. "How do you explain it to the kids when they are all bawling?"
Proefrock said he treaded gently concerning Burnett's future in baseball.
"He told me right after the [2013] season he wasn't going to play," Proefrock said. "I didn't really bug him about it at all. I always joked and said, 'Hey, if you change your mind, let me know.' But it wasn't until two or three weeks ago … and I felt really uncomfortable talking to him about it. His agent texted me and said A.J. wanted to talk about Philadelphia. So after one of our games he took his boys home and I went over to his house and spent about an hour and a half talking about Philly and what we had to offer. He had a tough decision to make. He had a lot invested in Pittsburgh."
Burnett said last season if he did not continue his career in Pittsburgh he planned to retire.
"I did not stick to that obviously," he said. "The decision I made took forever because of my family. That would be the reason I wouldn't play, because I've got a 12-year-old and a 9-year-old and a wife, and boys crave their dad at this time in their life. That's one of the reasons why I'm here four days late."
"He's right on time," Sandberg said.
Burnett shares an agent with Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee, although the two never spoke before he agreed to terms. He also is friends with Roy Halladay, who retired in December. Halladay is in camp as a guest instructor. Halladay reached out to Burnett during negotiations, at one point texting him that his house was available in Philadelphia, but they also never spoke.
The Phillies seem ecstatic with his arrival. If everybody is healthy, Burnett projects to slot atop the rotation with Cole Hamels and Lee. Burnett went 10-11 with a 3.30 ERA in 30 starts last season with the Pirates. He led the big leagues in ground-ball-to-fly-ball ratio (2.62), which should help at cozy Citizens Bank Park. Burnett also led the National League with 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings.
He has made at least 30 starts for six consecutive seasons.
Burnett's $16 million salary could push the Phillies to a franchise-record payroll following an 89-loss season in 2013. They finished 2012 at a record $174.5 million, according to figures sent from the Commissioner's Office to teams for luxury-tax purposes. That figure includes the average annual value of contracts, more than $10 million for benefits and extended benefits, bonuses and more.
Figure Burnett's $16 million salary into the mix, and the Phils' payroll alone is about $174 million, with the luxury-tax threshold now at $189 million.
"I think more than anything else we had a unique opportunity," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "If you were to tell us what pitchers were going to be available, if he were part of the original mix he probably would have been at the top of the ticket as far as the type of pitcher we were looking for to add to our rotation. We got great backing from our partners and the ownership group in order to make this move at this time. It's obviously late and it's a significant commitment, but it's a commitment that was worth it for our organization because we're trying to win. We're trying to win a World Series. That's our job and we believe we have the players to do that. I think we added to it."
Asked if he has payroll flexibility moving forward, Amaro added, "The season will dictate. The players will let us know what we should do."
The rotation had its share of concerns following Hamels and Lee, and now Hamels is behind schedule after feeling discomfort in his throwing shoulder around Thanksgiving, which resulted in left biceps tendinitis. Hamels said he is not worried, is pain-free and expects to be pitching in a regular-season game in April.
But Kyle Kendrick had a 6.45 ERA in his final 14 starts last season before finishing the campaign on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. Roberto Hernandez signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal in December, but he has a 5.19 ERA over 67 appearances (59 starts) the past three seasons. Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez, Jonathan Pettibone and others will also be getting looks as starters this spring. (Pettibone has tightness in his right shoulder and did not throw Sunday.) Sandberg called the No. 5 starter's job an open competition, although Hernandez is the heavy favorite based on his salary and the fact he has no options.
Burnett at least improves the rotation's depth.
"Health seemed to be the thing last year," said Burnett, when asked about joining a team that finished fourth last season in the NL East. "So with guys healthy I think this team can put up against anybody. Then you add the three starters, three top of the line guys we've got, it's an extra two wins a series you plan on taking with those guys you're throwing up every day. So the family was the main decision, but on the other hand I wasn't just going to play to play. I went to an organization that has a history and that obviously does what they want and can do to win."
Burnett will wear No. 34, which Halladay wore the past four seasons. The Phillies planned to hold the jersey for at least the season, but Halladay gave his blessing for Burnett to wear it.
To make room for Burnett on the 40-man roster, left-hander Joe Savery has been designated for assignment.


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With Firmness in the Right Frederick L. Neumann University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign One of the earliest memories I have is, as a child, climbing a set of stone steps in the fading twilight of an early spring evening toward a marble build-ing filled with light. As my father assisted me up the last step I remember being startled by an enormous statue of a bearded man sitting in a large chair whose kindly, though wrinkled, face seemed to be looking down just at me. I do not recall much that happened subsequently except that I could not get that initial view of the statue out of my mind. I do remember that there was some writing on the walls that my father and brothers said something about, but I could not take my eyes off of that statute. I have returned to the Lincoln Memorial several times since then and have been similarly affected. Learn-ing his story and reflecting on the words on the walls that surround his statue have only added to my original sense of awe. I am not a native of Illinois, but one does not live there for very long with-out noticing the shadow that the Great Emancipator still casts over the Prairie State. Lincoln remains somewhat of a folk hero as well as a revered resident. The nose on his weather-stained bust in Oak Ridge Cemetery is as bright as gold, rubbed shiny by countless visitors who use it as a sign of friendly re-spect toward this humble man of the people. One of the attributes of Lincoln that has attracted me to him is his writ-ing. We have probably never had another president who could write as mov-ingly as he. In this day of ghost writers, it is difficult to know who really originated a presidential turn of phrase that may catch our fancy. Hark back then to the days when presidents wrote their own material. Certainly there was Jefferson, but his prose, while brilliant, was not of the earthy nature or straightforward metaphor of Lincoln. Teddy Roosevelt was another of our literary presidents, but, again, his prose did not reach to the depths of Lincoln's. Among American writers of any connection, it is hard to match the Old Testament grandeur of Lincoln's style or the rich resonance of his expression. Despite all the attention given to his Gettysburg Address, Lincoln had many other memorable pieces of prose. Today, I would like to focus on his second inaugural speech. The speech was delivered near the end of the Civil War, when reconstruction loomed as the new challenge. It was not long before the assassination that would keep him from carrying it out. The particular words I want to recall deal with what Lincoln thought should be the nation's perspective toward that future. In particular, I have 9
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Types of Electrical Services a Reputable Electrician Should Offer – Old Brookville
If you're in need of electrical services on Long Island, look no further than MJ Electric. For more than 20 years, their professional electrical contractors have been meeting the needs of Nassau and Suffolk County homeowners and business owners with efficient, reliable, and affordable services. Whether you need an electrical repair, a service upgrade, or any other type of electrical work, you can count on the experts at MJ Electric.
Are you a business owner that's in need of a commercial electrician? Are you a homeowner who requires the skill and expertise of a residential electrician? If so, there's no doubt that you're going to want to hire the most reliable, knowledgeable, and experienced contractor.
Before you hire any just any electrician, it's a wise idea to do some research so you can learn more about prospective professionals. In addition to finding out about reputation, professionalism, and qualifications, you should also learn about the type of electrical services the electrician offers; after all, you want to make sure that the expert specializes in the work you need to have done.
While specialties will vary, here's a look at the primary services that reputable electrical companies should offer…
First and foremost, any qualified electrician should offer troubleshooting services. With this service, an expert will inspect your electrical system to find the root cause of your power issues.
Once the cause is identified, the electrician will determine what type of repairs and upgrades are necessary in order to either get your system back up and running or to properly upgrade it.
Typically, troubleshooting involves the use of an array of electrical tools, as well as the training, experience, and knowledge that the professional possesses. Additionally, an important aspect of troubleshooting should include a price quote and an estimated timeframe to complete the job.
Circuit Repairs
When an active wire and an inactive wire connect with one another, a short circuit occurs. When that happens, a high volume of current flows through the active wire into the inactive wire, which can either result in a blown fuse or a tripped circuit.
Short circuit repairs are a basic service that all professional electricians should offer. They're relatively easy to fix and generally, they don't require a lot of time; however, it's a job that's better left to an expert.
Circuit Breaker Repair and Replacement
Circuit breaker repair and replacement is another basic service that a professional electrical contractor should offer. Circuit breakers can trip when circuits short out or when a ground fault occurs. These two issues can lead to a temporary loss of power on the line that the circuit controls. If there has been a massive power surge, the breaker can become permanently damaged, in which case it needs to be repaired and replaced.
Rewiring and Wiring Upgrades
Over time or with exposure to harsh conditions, electrical wires can lose their insulation or become otherwise damaged. A damaged wire is a serious hazard, as it can lead to a fire. When wiring is damaged, it should be replaced. Additionally, many properties feature antiquated electrical systems that feature wiring that isn't up to code, which can also be a serious hazard.
An expert electrical contractor will specialize in rewiring or wiring upgrades for all types of electrical systems to ensure that your electricity continues to operate properly and reduce the risk of potential hazards.
Wiring Extensions
If electrical wiring isn't long enough, it's unable to provide a reliable connection. When electrical wiring is stretched out, there's an increased risk of snapping, which can increase the risk of fire and other serious hazards. A reputable commercial electrician or residential electrician will perform wiring extensions to ensure that electrical systems have a reliable connection and to reduce the risk of serious danger.
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Lastly, a professional electrician should offer new system installations. This includes the installation of new electrical wiring in residential properties, as well as commercial spaces. An expert contractor will have a thorough understanding of the type of system that needs to be installed and will ensure that the system is properly installed to provide adequate, reliable, and safe power to the necessary receptacles.
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Overview of Midyear Programs
There are many opportunities available for midyear students to take part in during their fall semester before arriving at Brandeis. For the adventurous, Brandeis works with fall off-campus study programs that are tailored specifically to meet your academic and social interests. A fall semester in Europe is a wonderful time to explore different places and cultures.
The Office of Study Abroad at Brandeis University encourages Brandeis Midyears to consider one of these programs as part of their planning for their fall semester before starting classes at Brandeis in January. These programs with Arcadia University and CET Academic Programs have been designed with Brandeis Midyears specifically in mind. On these programs, Brandeis Midyears can not only have a unique first semester of college in another country but they can continue to make progress towards their Brandeis degree. These and other highlights of these programs include:
- Earn a full semester of transfer credit
- Complete your first-year University Writing Seminar (UWS) requirement
- Fulfill other General University School Requirements
- Start or continue Italian language in order to complete the Foreign Language Requirement (Florence Only)
- Engage in a new culture and experience living in a major metropolitan city
- Connect and form bonds with other entering Brandeis Midyears
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Brandeis midyears may attend a fall program in London through the College of Global Studies at Arcadia University.
Midyears will enroll in four courses including a first-year writing seminar. Courses will be offered by the Arcadia center and two local institutions in areas such as history, art history, literature, psychology, international relations, and economics; participate in research workshops and discussion groups; and tour renowned libraries.
In addition, you will participate in excursions in and around London and engage with your local environments through guided community service opportunities. Scholarships are available.
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Launch your Brandeis career in Florence, Italy. CET Academic Programs, a leading study abroad program provider, offers Brandeis midyear students the chance to spend their fall semester in Florence.
Students take five courses while studying and living in one of the world's most captivating cities. Classes include "Beginning Italian," a first-year writing seminar and three electives in fields such as art history, political science and economics. The program brings learning outside the classroom by arranging an extensive array of fully and partially sponsored activities.
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Chef Dave's Grilled Strawberry And Goat Cheese Dessert Pizza
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- 1 packet active dry yeast - (1/4 oz) 2 1/4 tspns
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 pound fresh strawberries rinsed, patted dry, hulled, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 8 ounces goat cheese room temperature
- 3 tablespoons honey plus
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Armagnac or brandy
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 8 fresh mint leaves torn into pieces
Servings 1
Step 1
To make the crusts, in a medium bowl, combine the yeast, water, and 1 tablespoon of the flour. Whisk to blend. Let sit until the mixture becomes slightly foamy, about 5 minutes.
Combine the remaining flour and salt in a large bowl and stir to blend. Add the yeast mixture, 2 tablespoons of the oil, and the cream. Stir well with a heavy wooden spoon until it begins to come together and pull away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 4 to 5 minutes into a smooth, but slightly sticky dough. Oil a clean bowl with 1 teaspoon of the oil and turn the dough in the oil to lightly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise until doubled in size in a warm, draft-free place, about 40 minutes.
Lightly grease a baking sheet with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oil. Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and form into balls. Place on the greased sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
Combine the strawberries, orange liqueur, and sugar in a medium bowl, and toss to coat evenly. Clean a grill very well with a brush, and lightly grease with vegetable oil. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Combine the goat cheese and 3 tablespoons honey in a bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll each ball into a 10-inch round on a lightly floured pizza paddle or large chopping board. Transfer to the grill and cook on 1 side until golden brown, turning with a spatula to mark evenly, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the grill and place, cooked-side up on a pizza paddle or large chopping board.
Spread half of the goat cheese mixture across each piece of crust using a rubber spatula. Spread half of the berries across the top, leaving the liquid in the bottom of the bowl.
Transfer the pizzas to the grill, cover, and cook until golden brown, rotating with a spatula to keep from burning, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to serving plates, sprinkle each with a pinch of black pepper and half of the mint leaves. Drizzle each pizza with 1 teaspoon of the remaining honey and serve.
Alternately, place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 500 degrees.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll out into a 10-inch round on a lightly floured pizza paddle or large chopping board. Make "dimples" with your fingertips on the top of the dough. Spread half of the goat cheese mixture across the pizza using a rubber spatula. Spread half of the berries across the top of the pizza, leaving the liquid in the bottom of the bowl. Repeat with the remaining dough, goat cheese, and strawberries.
Transfer to the pizza stone (or 2 heavy baking sheets) and bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle a pinch of the black pepper and half of the mint leaves over the top of each pizza, and drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of the remaining honey. Serve.
This recipe yields 2 (10-inch) pizzas.
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General Off-Topic Board / Re: Guys: How Would You Feel if Fiance Wouldn't Change Her Last Name?« on: April 19, 2010, 05:52:39 PM »
Whatever you do, don't make your kids hyphenate their names. I worked with a married girl who had a triple name. (Dad's last name -Mom's last name - husband's last name.)
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*shows no longer on the air have their Renew/Cancel Index "frozen" at the point they left the schedule.
- 😳 – certain to be cancelled by May, 2014
- 😥 :cry:- more likely to be cancelled than renewed by May, 2014
- 😐 😐 😐 – toss up between renewal or cancellation by May, 2014
- 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 – more likely to be renewed than cancelled by May, 2014
- – certain to be renewed by May, 2014
The Renew/Cancel Index is the ratio of a scripted show's new episode adults 18-49 ratings relative to the new episode ratings of the other scripted shows on its own network. It's calculated by dividing a show's new episode Live+Same Day adults 18-49 average rating by the Live+Same Day new episode average of all the new scripted show episodes on the show's own network. The network's average ratings in the calculation are not time weighted (ex. hour long shows are not weighted twice what 30 minute shows are).
(F) -Fridays: Shows airing on Fridays were renewed with significantly lower than average Indexes.
How have the Renew / Cancel Index Worked Out In Past Seasons? See all the Renew / Cancel Index predicted renewals and cancellations from recent past television seasons.


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To make configuring your snom phone easy you can use the web interface to configure the device. To do this you will need to know the IP address of your phone.
Once you know the IP address you can enter it into your web browser to view the web interface (please note you may be prompted for a username and password - please see this guide for assistance if you purchased the phone from Gradwell).
For example, in this picture below we have found the IP address of the phone to be 192.168.1.10 and entered this in the address bar of the web browser (where you would usually type a website name).
Finding the IP address on your snom 300
Press the down key on the silver navigation button on your phone.
Keep pressing until you see Information and IPAdr on the display
Press the tick button to display the IP address on the display.