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And he just used it. The gun reference, for those not familiar with it, is from former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson (under Bush II). Paulson, seeing that the stock and bond markets were in full panic mode in 2008, said that he needed a large amount of money to be used to provide liquidity to the markets. His view that this large and accessible amount of money, that gave him cart blanche, would be a bazooka. That is, both a defensive and offensive weapon to ward of bond vigilantes and short sellers. He even said that merely possessing this bazooka could be enough to stem the market carnage that was taking place in 2008.
Well, ECB President Trichet just fired his own bazooka - he started "cranking up" the printing presses to buy Spanish and Italian bonds that the market started deeming to expensive due to increased risk of sovereign default.
This represents an interesting development for the EU. The EU is far from a federation, and thus only the larger member countries have control over EU policy - France and Germany. But even these two countries need to answer to their electorates, so arriving at a sensible (if it even exists anymore) EU monetary and financial policy, is extremely difficult. Enter Trichet with his bazooka...
From Bloomberg this morning:
The ECB bought Italian and Spanish bonds this morning, according to five people with knowledge of the transactions, driving their 10-year yields down to 5.39 percent and 5.3 percent respectively from above 6 percent on Friday. Both reached euro-era records last week. Italy has 1.8 trillion euros ($2.6 trillion) in outstanding debt.
European stocks erased losses, led by a rebound in banks, with the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index up 0.5 percent to 240.04 at 8:25 a.m. in London. U.S. futures on the Standard & Poor's 500 Index slid 0.8 percent after earlier being down as much as 3.1 percent.Hyperinflationists will see this as excessive money printing, and they are right, to a degree. The reality is, that when central banks engage in such an action, they attempt to "sterilize" or as I like to put it "cancel out" the inflationary affects of such actions. How do they do this? They increase the amount of term deposits banks have with the Central Bank. It's a cancelling out of sorts of money in the economy. It's parked. It's basically a balance sheet exercise of shifting around numbers on a ledger.
But it also defies the laws of capitalism. Without negative economic consequences, economies become distorted and malinvestments are not flushed out of the system. Those that disagree with this point counter that to do nothing could collapse the system. They are correct. However, the same political influence that leads to debt monetization - banks that have an undue influence on governments and central banks - also controls the regulation of banks. The banks that hold this poisonous debt are not tamed. There is no governmental regulation strong enough to punish the banks, the type of punishment the darwinistic aspect of Capitalism dishes out to bad investors - banks included.
And so, yes, for today, a free lunch has been provided. Pain has been avoided - today. But the imbalances of trade between member EU countries still exist, there is no guarantee that the ECB can sterilize everything that may be needed in the future, and the Banks continue business as usual.
Yes, Trichet has successfully impacted Italian and Spanish bond yields - let's call it what it is - he successfuly manipulated the market. But there is one asset that doesn't buy all this balance sheet/ledger shifting of poisonous debt. You know what that asset is?
I have been saying for years now. Watch gold, it is the barometer of the world economy and the current debt based fiat monetary system. As more temporary band aids are applied to this systemic band aid, gold's value will only increase.
Furthermore, as banks are saved with liquidity and sovereigns are starved of liquidity, austerity will collapse economies, and thus collapse tax revenues, leading to very little change in deficit and debt to gdp targets. The EU's goals for implementing austerity - to lower deficit and debt to gdp numbers will also fail. It's been failing in Greece every few quarters. I'm in Greece now, and it is full blown debt deflation. When the economy shrinks, when salaries fall, tax revenues fall, and the debts? They remain the same or even grow. A country can only lower its debt to gdp if its economy grows and its debts get paid off. None of that is happening under austerity.
There is no solution in my opinion. As Michael Hudson has put it: "debts that can't be paid, won't be paid." Trichet may carry the game on a little longer, but eventually, one of two things will happen. The currency collapses, or the economy collapses. Or both.


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Juan Murphy is perched high above a mountain of urban detritus that just keeps growing. His job is to keep carving away so the heaving trash pile doesn't overtake him.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. − Juan Murphy is perched high above a mountain of urban detritus that just keeps growing. His job is to keep carving away so the heaving trash pile doesn't overtake him.
Not a minute goes by without a garbage truck pulling into Covanta Energy's waste incinerator in Alexandria. The trucks keep coming, often occupying all of the incinerator's five bays at once.
Mattresses, campaign signs, broken office furniture, yard waste and trash bags by the thousands are deposited in sloppy heaps. "It never stops," Mr. Murphy said.
Even when trash is thrown away, it is not gone until Mr. Murphy gets rid of the vast piles once and for all. He works in a glass-enclosed cube called the pulpit, 70 feet above the dock where the trucks spill their dirty, dripping contents.
The pulpit is the best seat in the house. From it, Mr. Murphy controls a massive steel claw that lets him hoist the remnants of American life into three chutes. Each chute leads to a searing flame pit that burns the garbage.
His challenge is keeping up with the rapid pace of garbage delivery. When he started working as a crane operator more than eight years ago, that was not so easy.
"When I first came here it took a day or two to be able to control it. But it took a week before I could keep up with receiving," Mr. Murphy said.
There are 150 trucks from Alexandria, Arlington, the District and from communities in Maryland discarding up to 1,500 tons of garbage a day at the incinerator. All of it is municipal waste. They don't burn building materials, metal or items tossed into recycling bins.
All of Alexandria's and Arlington's municipal waste is delivered to Covanta.
Levers on each side of a chair in the pulpit control the claw, or grapple. One makes it go left, right, forward and back. The other guides it up and down and controls the claw so it can grab and release garbage.
The grapple, a 6,000-pound steel spider attached to a crane by four thick cables, is capable of lifting 9 tons of garbage at once.
Grapple operators learn to make the claw an extension of their hands, said Bill Rodriguez, a shift supervisor at Covanta. Four grapple operators share the job of hoisting trash into chutes, and someone is always in the pulpit.
"Trash never sleeps," Mr. Rodriguez said.
Even when Covanta is closed and doesn't accept trash — on Sundays, Christmas and New Year's Day — a grapple operator is in the pulpit, feeding garbage to the fires that reach 2,400 degrees.
Mr. Murphy can't toss everything directly into the chutes, which sit along the back wall of the garbage pit. Wet garbage won't burn easily, and too much dense material in a single load can slow incineration. Like industrial chefs, grapple operators lift and drop the garbage, stirring it to create a good mixture.
Some items go directly into the chutes without Mr. Murphy's aid. While he is manipulating a load of garbage with the grapple, a group of workers from the Department of Homeland Security walk through a door a floor below him and step onto a landing next to the chutes. Accompanied by a Covanta employee, they feed the fires themselves with boxes of top-secret trash.
Federal employees are common visitors. Once a group deposited million of dollars of counterfeit money into a chute.
Mr. Murphy and his fellow grapple operators must constantly fill the chutes with garbage because they can't let the fires go out.
The trash is a more valuable commodity than meets the eye. The inferno it feeds turns water into steam that powers two turbines and generates electricity.
It will take only 20 minutes for a load of garbage that is dumped into the chute to be converted into electricity, Mr. Rodriguez said.
The turbines produce up to 24 megawatts of electricity an hour. Covanta sells the energy to Dominion Virginia Power, which transfers the energy to its electric grid to power homes and businesses in the region.
Electricity generated by the burning garbage will produce enough power to supply 23,000 homes at any one time.
Covanta's plant is one of just 89 in the country using solid waste to produce energy. Waste-to-energy plants nationwide generate enough electricity to supply merely 2.4 million homes.
Burning solid waste reduces the amount of trash going to landfills, but only a few municipalities do it because typically they pay more to discard garbage at a waste-to-energy facility like Covanta's than to send it to a landfill.
Covanta charges about $61 to dispose of a ton of municipal solid waste.
That is slightly more than the cost to take a ton of solid waste to a transfer station, where many municipalities take garbage to be processed before having it delivered to a landfill, and about twice the cost to take garbage directly to a landfill.
But garbage isn't generating electricity in a landfill, Mr. Murphy said.
"To me, this is much more environmentally friendly than a landfill," he said.
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Best string I have found. I play an elbow friendly racquet (Wilson BLX 3) with a Gamma Shockbuster 2 dampner. Virtually no vibration, and I can play 3 hours a day 7 days a week without problems. But any of the "soft" multifilament like Sensation would last at most 10 days. This string lasts me up to 2 months, and still feels great in terms of comfort and play. I buy half a dozen sets at a time, and get a discount when I do. Very happy with this string and a healthy elbow.
Produces spin well, but loses tension too quickly
This is a great string. It looses tension quick so I would account for that in the stringing unless you are going hybrid or per-streching them
About 15 years ago I tried many topspin strings and settled on Prince topspin. Then I discovered the Duraflex (PTD) version and it lasts twice as long -it's very forgiving and generates power when you have to. The string gives me good bite on the ball and gets it over the net but in the court. I've tried other hot-shot strings that the 'pros play with' that gave me more power but no control and also can't stand the metallic titanium feel - the guys who recommended those 'power' strings all have shoulder problems!. So back to PTD and all's well. Just ordered a dozen packs for the year.
I've been using this string for about two years and love it. I install it in a stiff frame at 45 LBS which gives a soft feel and great power. Furthermore, this setup gives great touch.
Researching a bunch of strings and differences - went with this based on reviews and price - and I couldn't be happier! Will definitely restring with this when the time comes. Strung the Duraflex on 2- Prince Tour Pro 98's and we are very happy.
If you are like me, you break strings ever 4-5 sessions of tennis. You are a heavy hitter, with huge top spin. But you also prefer your strings to have good feedback. I have tried many strings in the past few months, and came across this one on some forums. Decided to give it a try. Believe me, it gives you massive spin, good feedback for a hybrid with kevlar on it. Best of all, Im still using this and its been 2 weeks, and the strings haven't even moved. I used to think RPM blast was good at holding tensions, but this is amazing.
Very crisp feel and unrivalled amount of spin. I always put these in the mains. They will saw through any main as a cross very quickly. I don't string it any higher than 55 pounds to avoid tennis elbow.
I really like this string and have ordered it again. It has allowed me to create much more spin on my strokes and also seems to grip the ball longer, allowing more control. My only critique is that it seems to dirty and wear quicker than normal string due to its twisted filament design. Once one thin filament breaks, the rest are soon to follow. From talking to others, this seems to be a common issue with hybrid strings. Given that, I will continue to buy this.
Good strings for durability and comfort.
with this string you can feel the power of a shot and do not loose the touch for drop shots or slicing. also when loosens it breaks fast . definitely will recommend
This hybrid string combination is used by many top professional players who demand the best of all worlds of power, control, and durability! I prefer to use the gut on the mains, and this offers significant insurance for the health of all your joints associated with hitting a tennis ball. The durability is excellent as they last me 3-6 months despite playing four times per week on clay and hard courts. Midwest Sports maintains abundant inventory and the shipping is most reliable.
I have so much more power with this string but didn't lose any of the touch for drop shots or slicing. Will be using this exclusively from now on
I bought Ashaway Kevlar 360 ft Reel Tennis String Size: 16g. Excellent string to combine with multifilament like NXT.
decent string for the $. easy on the arm. good durability.
This string has given me good control and spin. I use combined with Luxilon for power with good results. Great value for the price!
This is my go to string. It balances between spin and durability.
Prince Syn Gut 17G is a great buy. I hit flat with a head light racket and this string feels soft and provides great control when strung at 58 lbs. I wouldn't say that the playing properties last as long as other more expensive strings or that it provides maximum power but you can't beat the price and it will relieve some of the stress on your arm produced by stiffer strings.
Great feel and control with good power. Holds tension well. I hit with a dense string pattern Head Prestige Mid. My practice partner hits with a more open pattern and more spin with his Pure Drive but he also likes the string a lot.
I love these strings especially combining them with a poly it lasts long and plays great!
It looks cool. It works good. The package it came in looks cooler then the one on the picture.
I use this string a lot when stringing rackets in our retirement community. It is my string of choice and plays very well for senior tennis players. The quality and price of this string is great.
Provided longer play time than expected. Good grip on ball provided better control of shots
Love the price for a quality string that lasts a while.
Prince Syn Gut with Duraflex is the best synthetic gut available. I have strung many racquets with different types of synthetic and this one definitely lasts the longest and is the perfect combination with a polyester string. I use it for all levels, from beginners who string their whole racquet with this, to highly competitive players who use a hybrid.
Solid all around string. Not hard on your arm like a poly and much more durable than the multifilaments.
This string is a bargain for the price. It won't generate the spin of a poly but it plays quite well and has good durability. It also makes a nice choice for hybrid set-ups.
I have been loyally using the PSGD since long ago. I absolutely love the feel of the strings. One thing though, is that they don't last as long as I thought they would. However, for the cheap price, you can't beat it.
Good string for the price. Soft feel.
Awesome strings.
I love these strings. Used them for years.
I like it because it is cheap and has some good feel.
Good durable string that works well as a cross string when paired with a firmer (RPM, Crossfire, etc.) main string.
Used this as a median or middle-of-the-road string to see what characteristics players want on their rackets, e.g. Firmer, softer, durability, etc.
Although this string is very stretchy, it is very powerful, long lasting, and easy on the arm. I string it at 45 lbs, ala John McEnroe.
Put this string in a few friends racquets as well as my own. Everyone loved the control.
I've used this string exclusively for about 4 years now. I like the balance between the softness of the gut and durability of the synthetic. I string the gut on the mains and the synthetic on the crosses to further decrease vibration and increase power. Try decreasing the tension on the gut 2-3 points lower than your synthetic to keep a better balance longer.
Love this string. Been playing Prince Syn Gut 17 for over a year now but just switched to the Lightening XX. Same great feel with a bit more pop. And I love supporting the breast cancer foundation with the fun pink color.
I tried various types of strings since I started to play tennis. I had tried the super expensive and the relatively inexpensive strings. The Prince Syn Gut is by far the best strings. I mixed this string with the Tecnifibre strings to get the power and touch combo that many intermediate players like. For $5, y ou can't go wrong with this.
Love it, never had an elbow problem ever since I use this string. Very good control and comfort!
Prince Synthetic Gut Duraflex is a great all around string. It's a tried and true classic and every stringer should always have a reel in stock. Works great in a hybrid or in a full bed.
While a bit pricey, I love the feel the natural gut gives and the control and spin provided by this hybrid...I'm a placement type player, prefer net action, not a baseline player, playing three times a week.
I string a lot of rackets for folks in my area. This is the most requested string even with all of the new string types available. It is very easy for the stringer and very durable and predictable for the player.
I'm pleasantly surprised with these strings. I strung them a little looser than usual for me and gained a little power and spin.
I am on the court 4+ times a week, and these 17 gauge strings have relieved my tennis elbow. I am on my fourth set, and they last about 2 - 3 months.
These strings lasted surprisingly long. I got about four or five months playing on average once a week for an hour or so each time. I hit with a lot of spin and they held up nicely. They started to fray pretty early but held on for quite awhile. The feedback is decent and they aren't too stiff for a player's string. I would get them again.
I bought these strings because of a good word from a friend of mine. They are very easy on the arm. I use the Prince O3 White racket and have a medium swing speed. With these strings, I serve effortlessly and when volleying, I have total control. The only thing that would make these strings better is if they lasted longer. I've had them for 2 weeks and play constantly and they're almost done. But, overall, I would certainly recommend these to any player.
I bought these strings because of a good word from a friend of mine. They are very easy on the arm. I use the Prince O3 White racket and have a medium swing speed. With these strings, I serve effortlessly and when volleying, I have total control. The only thing that would make these strings better is if they lasted longer. I've had them for 2 weeks and play constantly and they're almost done. But, overall, I would certainly recommend these to any player.
I tried this string in an attempt to find a string that was both arm friendly AND durable. I use a Wilson Juice 100 strung at 50#. This hybrid had wonderful feel but unfortunately only lasted about 5 hrs of singles play. That makes it too expensive for me to use. I am now trying Luxilon 4G. Report will follow.
Give me a little more power but keeps my control and spin
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Keeping a good balance between work and the rest of your life is important for everyone, but especially for entrepreneurs - who might be driven to make their company a success at all costs. But you can't operate to your full potential when your batteries are running low... it's important to take some time to relax and recharge.
Okay, so I know it's easier to take time off if you have a larger business with others able to step into your shoes for a week or two. But if you're a small-scale entrepreneur, there are still plenty of ways for you to keep a healthy work/life balance. Here are some tips that'll help:
Say NoIt's important, especially in the early stages, to learn to say no. Write down what your priorities are for your business and personal life, and keep them nearby at all times. If an opportunity arises that doesn't fall strictly within either category, simply turn it down. You only have so many hours and you can't comply with all the demands on your time.
Listen to OthersPay close attention to what your family and co-workers are telling you. If your partner is telling you that you work too much or your employees say that they need more of a helping hand from you, then it's wise to take heed. Having a healthy work/life balance is as much about keeping others happy as yourself. If your family or co-workers are miserable, then chances are that you'll follow suit. Keep those close to you happy and you'll reap the rewards.
Stay FocusedRemaining focused on what you're doing at a specific time may not be easy, especially if the bulk of your work is carried out online. It's all too tempting to check email, watch YouTube videos, or surf Reddit (my guilty pleasure). Maintaining your full attention on what you're doing and who you're with at a given moment will help you relax and maintain a happier work/life balance.
Take VacationsStepping away from the office for more than a day or two might be a logistical headache, but it's essential to fully recharge your batteries. If you're heading out of town for more than a weekend, you might need to hire someone temporarily to take care of your store for the time you are gone. If you're used to maintaining full control over your business, this might not be easy. But if you've been working non-stop to make your store a success, you deserve the chance to relax and enjoy life. Vacation is super important which is why it's unlimited for all jobs at Shopify.
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December 19 2011, 03:13PM
i think i already tried to follow this.
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December 21 2011, 08:45PM
Finding the right work/life balance can definitely be a challenge—especially for entrepreneurs. One thing I've tried to do is to find the right routine and stick with it. The structure has enabled me to set aside time each week to connect with friends and family which is HUGELY important.
February 13 2017, 04:57PM
This is really great article and help. Vacation is the best to recharge you.


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Niagara Hospice has put a call out to community volunteers to consider volunteering in the Niagara Falls, Lewiston/Youngstown and North Tonawanda areas.
"We are looking for men, women and teens who want to make a difference in the lives of Niagara County residents as they make their final journey," said Niagara Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Mandy Raff.
Volunteers are also needed at David's Path, a Schoellkopf Health Center and Niagara Hospice collaboration.
"With the establishment of David's Path in Niagara Falls, we are especially in need of volunteers from that end of the county to attend our October training there," Raff said. Volunteers are needed to visit with residents as well as assist in music and pet visits. Raff said the music and pet visits have been a huge success with area hospice patients and that more pet owners and musicians are needed for David's Path and for hospice home care patients. Volunteers are also needed to read to patients and help with arts, crafts and other activities.
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PLEASANTON — Jesse Serpa, wanted on suspicion of stabbing another man at an apartment complex in Pleasanton on Nov. 14, has been arrested.
Livermore police arrested Serpa about 6 p.m. Monday in Manteca, where he had been staying with his sister.
Serpa, a 33-year-old Livermore resident, was booked in the Santa Rita County Jail and faces one count of attempted murder. His bail has not been set.
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Sometimes you don't want big, flashy statement apparel that shouts "I AM A GEEK!" For instance, in corporate America, our t-shirts are generally frowned upon. For places that consider polos and khakis casual wear, we have an option that lets you show just a little bit of your true self any day of the week: superhero earrings.
These earrings, made from surgical stainless steel, feature Marvel and DC Comics icons. The discs are each 1/4" in diameter with a slightly domed appearance. On the die-cuts, the Punisher is 1/4" wide by 3/8" tall. The Batman is 3/8" wide by 1/4" tall. The Superman is super-sized: 5/8" wide by 1/2" tall. All have 18-gauge posts with butterfly-style, friction (push) backs.
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|(Finally sharrows clarifying that bicyclists can use the bus lane on Broadway Ave.)
There is some great new stuff, including sharrows in the bus lane on Broadway Ave., finally clarifying that the bus lane can be used by bicyclists as well (although I noted the bus lane on Santa Monica Blvd. does not yet have this). The bus lane sharrows are a long time request by Santa Monica Spoke, a concern raised at one of the group's earliest meetings with the city. 4th St, Colorado and 2nd. St. all got some sharrows in a few places as well, and 2nd. St. and Colorado have some stretches with a bike lane now.
However like many efforts at traffic engineering to accommodate bicycling in America, with these new developments there is a mixed bag of some stuff that works well, and some things that are disappointing and should probably go back to the drawing board. On the whole I think the latest round of paint to hit the streets is a welcome improvement if for no other reason than highlighting bikes belong downtown, but there are also a few places that are so problematic that the design really needs to be reconsidered. The city appears to have taken a shotgun approach to introducing bike facilities into downtown quickly, but we really need finer instruments.
One of the positive things to take note of with these recent developments is that Santa Monica is showing a willingness to think beyond the rather limiting CA MTUCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) recommendations. For example in California sharrows are recommended as tools to direct cyclists out of the door zone when adjacent to parked cars. Santa Monica is now introducing sharrows on some blocks without on-street parking, and are also placing sharrows in multiple lanes, such as instances where there are left turn lanes that a cyclist making a vehicular left may be riding in. This should help clarify and reinforce the rights of bicyclists to change lanes if they wish for making turns at intersections.
However as we'll see later in this post, experimenting with bike treatments can be a bad thing as well when the designs are not well thought out...
As of my riding about on Saturday Oct 22., the new facilities include sharrows east and westbound between 5th and Ocean Ave. This includes westbound sharrows in the bus lane, clarifying that bicyclists can in fact use the bus lane for through way travel. 2nd St. between Colorado and Broadway has bike lanes southbound and most of the block northbound, except for sharrows at the very beginning of the block northbound. Colorado now includes sharrows from 4th to Main. St., with a new strip of bike lane and dashed striping up the Main St. bridge clarifying the transition there from turning off of Colorado. From Main St. to Ocean Ave., Colorado now also includes bike lanes in both directions.
Another improvement found along all of these stretches of new bike facility development is the introduction of many more bike detection markings. I have not had a chance to test their effectiveness at each location yet, but I am hoping this is being done in conjunction with new calibrated camera based systems for traffic control. I'm also glad to see that in all but one location, the bike detection symbols are in each lane that a bicyclist may be in given the turns at an intersection.
|(Colorado Ave. At Ocean, Westbound, Bike Detection In Right Turn, Through Way & Left Turn)
Northbound Troubles On 2nd St:
|(At this intersection, if I was going through to the next block, I would position at center of center lane, not marking to the right, to ensure I was already merged into traffic flow on block ahead with parked cars and no bike lane.)
When bicyclists travel through from a bike lane to a block without one continuing at the beginning of the next block, the cyclist is placed in a vulnerable position of having to merge into faster traffic. Since our legal system places the greater responsibility on the vehicle merging, a crash in such a situation, will usually find the cyclist at fault.
As I watched this particular intersection, many through way bicyclists did position at the dashed bike lane to the right, creating conflicts with the right turning drivers that are all violating California Vehicle Code 21717, which requires drivers to safely merge into bike lanes before turning, rather than turning across the bike lane, which is illegal. Incidentally the first and only time I was struck by a car, the driver was violating CVC 21717 as they right hooked me in a bike lane on 17th St, as they were entering a driveway. I would guess 98.9% drivers (perhaps I am being too generous) have no clue such a law exists. So unless this will actually be educated to drivers, designers of bike lanes should not assume drivers will be in compliance, and be mindful of mitigating this common user error with design if possible.
Unfortunately the problems with this new 2nd St. bike lane are not limited to the intersection at Broadway. As I expected, the great mouth of parking capacity at the mall parking garage has created conflicts in trying to bring a bike route safely through the start of this block. This first effort at a solution has some serious flaws. The block begins at Colorado northbound with a sharrow, with a bike lane picking up at and beyond the parking garage entrance.
The problem is that at busy times, cars are backed up all the way to the beginning of the block, completely obstructing the lane with sharrows. Since cyclists are able to slip through traffic without being stuck, they typically will, rather than wait for all the cars to slowly process their way into the garage. I generally approach this area by taking the far outside lane and moving back over beyond the line of idling cars. Some folks however take the inside, which is discouraged by the new diagonal lines at the block start, but this is somewhat muddled by having the mid block bike lane start aligned to that area. As you can see below, this presents serious right hook potential for cyclists trying to get through on the inside.
Taking the far outside is not without it's own risks as vehicles exiting may not expect a cyclist that will be trying to merge back over from the outside lane, and the vision of both driver and cyclist will be obscured by the line of cars in the middle waiting to enter the garage. As you can see below, the woman on the bike and the driver in the red car exiting the garage have reduced visibility of each other because of the Mercedes in the middle. Since the bike lane begins here to the right, an odd and somewhat inhospitable place for it to begin, the driver may not expect a cyclist to be coming from the far outside lane. But that is the best place to ride at busy times if you want to sail past all this parking mess.
|(Here's a diagram I put together illustrating the problems of existing design and one solution of how I might approach it differently, using Portland style high visibility green zone marking for where cars may merge across bike lane)
This would narrow the street to only one through lane for cars for the first part of the block, but since many drivers are going to the parking garage, I think having a right turn pocket for that entrance would clarify and improve traffic flow for everyone including through way drivers bypassing the garage. The intensity and type of use for a street is warped severely by high capacity parking garage entrances, and bringing a bike route through such an environment successfully requires special attention in getting around queuing cars, something this new treatment appears to be lacking.
|(Lexus making unprotected left into garage across oncoming traffic, is forced to stop for crossing peds and blocks all northbound lanes.)
Keep in mind this discussion about 2nd St. is thus far all on one direction of one block, but there is still more wrong with it. Once you get past the parking garage mess, just north of it you are greeted with the parking valet mess. There is a mid block pull out pocket for mall valet parking, and the bike lane is striped right next to it. If you watch this scene for any length of time, it's apparent what a bad idea this is.
No one pulls all the way up to curb, and unlike a street parking space, where drivers often only partially open a door, for valet, doors are opened all the way and attendants stand even further left of the door. So while this turn out pocket is wider than many street parking spaces, the door zone problems are even worse than most conventional parking adjacent bike lanes. The animated graphic below illustrates this problem, and I've also captured a number of images of this problem in the attached thumbnails. This valet issue appears to be a constant problem since new people are coming and going out all the time, making an already sub-par bike lane even more compromised.
|2nd St. Southbound From Broadway Ave.
Directing cyclists to 2nd St. and to the iconic pier bridge, is some new paint on Colorado Ave. This includes sharrows from 4th St. to Main St., including sharrows both for the right lane and far left lane that turns up onto Main. From Main St. onward westbound there are new bike lanes up to Ocean Ave. and eastbound to Main, where a sharrow goes up the turn ramp and a bike lane goes straight across, followed by sharrows after crossing Main.
This intersection at Colorado and 2nd is handled pretty nicely, but I would have preferred the right lane pushed right and the bike lane widened slightly to give some breathing room in a space where cars may be on both sides. Although I know this whole corridor is getting pedestrian improvements coming with the expo line, so I wonder if they are making space for future sidewalk expansion.
Going further though, things start to get a little convoluted...
In this instance the amount of space given between the bike lane and the opening for turn lanes, is much too short, and creates a hazardous last minute swerve for through way or left turning cyclists. Riding here, I would ignore the bike lane at the beginning of the block so I could position myself to the bike lane at the end of the block well ahead of time, knowing that the driveway and the intersection are the hot spots for conflict. Even if I was making a right turn, I would not ride that far right, I would position myself be merged with right turning cars to ensure I wasn't cut off.
You can tell by change in angle and stance of the rider, the cyclist is now evading to avoid the car barreling at him as he tries to make his way to the broken continuation of the bike lane about 6 or 7 ft. to the left.
At least once you get to the intersection, it's laid out with different turning options presented for cycling, and each lane except for the far left only lane has markings for bike detection for the traffic signal.
The post office christens the new bike lane eastbound by ensuring it remains blocked with a parked vehicle (#2211096 at the Holiday Inn, 5:02 pm 10-22-11) for extended periods of time while making deliveries.
Final points of interest and concluding thoughts:
4th St. gets some sharrows between Santa Monica Blvd. and Colorado. I noticed in the approach to Colorado, diagonal hash marks are used to narrow the lane, which should discourage excessive speeding. When drivers are presented with narrower lanes, it tends to reduce traveling speed as compared to wider lanes. I'm sure there will still be speeding here, but hopefully toned down a notch.
Also accompanying all these new sharrow treatments are new share the road signs. The language of these signs are the subject of much debate in the cycling community because of their ambiguity and the tendency for drivers to interpret sharing as meaning cyclists should get out of the way of drivers. For this reason most cyclists and bike advocates I talk to much prefer the bikes may use full lane signage found in Hermosa Beach to accompany sharrows. However as far share the road signs go, you can't get much more visually dramatic than the one pictured above, near the award winning public art installation suspended off the side of parking garage #7.
Cyclists in the community are always clamoring for paint to start hitting the street, and seeing so much go down so quickly should be cause for excitement. But seeing this mixed bag of results, I worry that the city is responding to pressure to act, and not necessarily to think things through. The fact that at least one sharrow was put down incorrectly and marked hastily with black spray paint to be removed further suggests this was a rush job.
Bike lanes on the other hand reconfigure and transform space just for bicycle travel. They also carry with them certain legal obligations outlined in CVC 21208. When done well, bike lanes can become inviting spaces that can attract high ridership even on streets busy with car traffic, and can do so relatively safely. When done poorly though, bike lanes can sometimes be worse than doing nothing, if they set up conflicts zones and compel bike riders to make poor positioning choices.
I would not want to discourage the city from adopting more mileage of bike lanes, they are absolutely critical tools toward normalizing urban bicycling and building vibrant ridership and a healthier community. However with the decision to lay down bike lanes comes greater responsibility than stenciling sharrows. When bike lanes are striped they change the set of rules operating on the road, and carry the weight of the law in telling cyclists where to ride or not ride, and the reverse for drivers. Where bike lanes interact with parking and intersections, drivers may still pass through them as well, and managing these points of potential conflict is critical to both the comfort and safety of those on bike.
The effectiveness of bike lanes as relatively seamless routes of comfortable travel for bike riders is also severely compromised when they are obstructed, forcing cyclists to leave the bike lane. Which is very frequently the case with many bike lanes throughout the city, but the new bike lane on 2nd St. appears to take bike lane obstruction to new heights.
Santa Monica has now demonstrated it gets how to do sharrows, and is willing to use them in a variety of different types of street configurations. I'm happy to see progress made on that front, and appreciate the acknowledgment of multiple lane positions at intersections with turning only lanes. With bike lanes on the other hand, it appears Santa Monica still has a lot to learn in doing them successfully. Only a little over 2 blocks of bike lane were just added from what I saw, and almost all of it is pretty terrible. The bike lane going northbound on 2nd St. is almost a cruel joke.
I hope city planning and engineering staff come out to ride the new bike lanes themselves at different times of the day, including peak hours. With a notebook in hand, because they really need to come back to the table with ideas that are more than half baked. Bicyclists are vulnerable out there, and they deserve careful attention for their planned facilities. That includes bike lanes that hold up in the real world, instead of just being lines that seemed like a good idea on drafting paper.


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MIDDLEBURY — Local restaurateur and chef Michel Mahe on Oct. 31 confirmed his plans to open an as-yet-unnamed, new tavern in the former Jackson's on the River space at 7 Bakery Lane in Middlebury.
Pending the signing of a lease and the construction of a 309-square-foot addition to accommodate a handicap-accessible restroom, the new restaurant would become the fourth in Mahe's growing culinary empire. He already owns the very successful Black Sheep Bistro in Vergennes, the Bobcat Café in Bristol and the Bearded Frog in Shelburne.


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It wasn't too long ago that when Mac users wanted payroll software, they had very few options to choose from. The best products and the widest selection were only available for PC users with the widely adopted Windows operating system.
In recent years, however, that has all changed. According to StatCounter, Apple's OS X is now the third most popular desktop operating system (after Windows 7 and Windows 10), and with that growth in popularity has come an increasing number of payroll software options built for those that love their Apple hardware.
But with increased options comes increased complexity. How do you know which Mac payroll software system is the right one for you and your business?
That's where Software Advice comes in. In this guide, we'll cover:
What Is Payroll Software for Mac?
Benefits of Mac Payroll Software
Common Functionality Found in Mac Payroll Software
Important Considerations
When it comes to processing payroll, you can choose to either outsource this essential function to a third party or to process it internally. Outsourcing can bring a number of benefits—it relieves your company of the burden of processing and you don't have to hire a full-time payroll employee—but there are a number of drawbacks as well, including taking a lot of flexibility and control when it comes to payroll out of your company's hands.
Should you choose to process payroll in-house, payroll software allows you to do so in a digital environment with ease. Mac payroll software can calculate salaries and wages for your employees, withhold the right amount for taxes and benefits, enable direct deposit into worker bank accounts, generate necessary reports and more.
Mac payroll software, or payroll software for Mac, simply refers to those solutions that can run on Apple's OS X operating system. This software typically comes in one of two methods for deployment:
Payroll summary in QuickBooks Full Service Payroll
Knowing their audience, many Mac payroll software vendors have products with user interfaces (UIs) similar to what Apple users are already accustomed to, with some even including dedicated mobile apps for iOS devices (e.g., iPhone and iPad).
In a 2015 report, Software Advice found that a quarter of small business payroll software buyers still rely on manual methods like pen and paper or spreadsheets to do company payroll. Here are a few benefits that Mac payroll software offers over these simple tools:
Most Mac payroll software includes some or all of the following functionality:
|Employee profiles
|Allows users to create profiles with each employee's pay rate, hourly or salaried status, withholding information and more. Tracks the employee's accrued and used paid time off.
|Payroll processing
|Allows employee hours to be entered or imported, then automatically calculates wages based on hours and employee profiles and generates paychecks. Often includes direct deposit capabilities.
|Tax preparation and filing
|Automatically calculates, prepares and files federal and state payroll taxes. Handles payroll tax deductions. Sends automatic reminders to users when tax forms and payments are due.
|Employee forms
|Allows users to print important employee forms (940, 941, W-2, W-3 etc.) and store completed forms digitally for safekeeping. May include e-filing of forms W-2 and W-3.
Though they all perform the same function, Mac payroll software products can still differ in a lot of ways. When looking at your options for payroll software for Mac, here are a few things you should keep in mind:
Best-of-breed or suite? Many payroll products are sold on a standalone (otherwise known as a best-of-breed) basis. If you just need software to process payroll, and want to save some money, these products are your best option. If, however, you're a larger business that needs more HR functionality for things like personnel tracking, time and attendance, benefits administration or even recruiting, consider looking into more comprehensive HR suites.
Pricing model. In a perfect world, all payroll software would have a price tag tied to it that you pay upfront. Unfortunately, that's rarely the case. Many payroll products, especially web-based ones, are priced on a subscription basis where you pay a monthly or annual fee to use the software. This fee isn't a set amount either—some products base it on how many employees your organization has while others base it on how many payroll runs you do. Make sure you understand your vendor's pricing model to budget accordingly.
Employee self-service. More and more payroll products are embracing employee self-service portals, which allow employees to not only access their personal pay history but to also add or edit personal information like their home address or bank account details themselves. Look for products with user-friendly employee self-service portals to ease the administration burden on you or your payroll professional.
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It may take between 4 to 6 weeks for a child to get symptoms of scabies after coming in contact with an infected person.
In children younger than age 2, the rash caused by the mites tends to show up on the head, neck, palms, and soles. In older children, the rash is usually located on any of the following places:
These are the most common symptoms of scabies. But each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Scabies is treatable, and usually all members in a family are treated at the same time. Overnight visitors, live-in help and frequent babysitters should also be treated. Treatment will depend on your child's symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. Treatment may include:
Cut your child's fingernails to help prevent infection. In addition, it is important to wash all clothes and bedding in hot water and dry them in a hot dryer. Clothing and other objects that can't be washed should be placed in a plastic bag for at least 1 week. These items can include things like pillows and stuffed animals.
The itching may go on for many weeks after the initial treatment of the scabies. If scabies are still present after this time or if new burrows appear, call your child's healthcare provider. Your child may need to be retreated.
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The Duchess Of Cambridge today showed off her baby bump at a charitable engagement for Action on Addiction and has admitted being apprehensive about giving birth. The Duchess, currently now mid-way through her pregnancy, was visibly tanned after her holiday in Mustique and looked in excellent health as she attended her first major public engagement for quite a while.
The Duchess Of Cambridge said it would be 'unnatural' if she wasn't nervous about giving birth and was visibly happy showing off her baby bump to the mass of photographers and media personnel gathered outside.
When one person asked the Duchess whether she was nervous about having a child she said, "It's just human, isn't it?". The Duchess received many warm congratulations today as her pregnancy advances towards its later stages and with the Duchess expected to being giving birth in July.
Her Royal Highness wore a Max Mara dress which appeared to be loose fitting, maternity-style clothing.
This engagement was the Duchess Of Cambridge's first official engagement of 2013.
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That headline is perhaps the best way to describe the amazing Ark Encounter theme park that opens July 7 south of Cincinnati. Let me explain.
On January 25, a federal court ruled that it was unconstitutional for Kentucky to exclude Answers in Genesis from participating in tourism benefits.
What is the reason for such opposition to a project that will be so beneficial to the state as it brings hundreds of millions of tourist dollars into Kentucky?
We don't need another Ark to save us from a global Flood. But we do need another kind of Ark, and to take people on what we are calling "a voyage of discovery."
Today, AiG has rallied God's people to rebuild the Ark Encounter as a powerful evangelistic outreach to the world.
In what can only be described as a hit piece that resembled the worst of the British tabloid media, this well-read Newsweek article needs to be addressed by AiG.
Why are the Amish taking a lead role in building the full-size Ark at the Ark Encounter?
AiG is launching a branding campaign on the Fox News Channel and its coverage of New Year's Eve and the ball drop at Times Square in New York City.
The Ark Encounter is estimated to reach 2 million or more people a year from around the world. And they will hear the most important message: the gospel.
Reenactment actor Deks Nordquist has a passion for history and has portrayed many historical characters in documentaries, movies, and plays.
The general public will have the opportunity to visit the massive Ark Encounter construction site this summer in scenic northern Kentucky.
Scores of spectacular animals must be designed and sculpted over the next year to be displayed in the life-size Noah's Ark in northern Kentucky.
What did America's Research Group discover in its new research that now estimates even greater attendance at the coming Ark Encounter?
The life-size Noah's Ark is going to be a spectacular sight, but one aspect of the Ark's construction is more important than its impressive size.
We wanted to have some fun at the expense of the Noah movie released last year. This film featured giant rock monsters as the ones who built most of Noah's Ark.
I believe some atheists are so obsessed with what AiG is doing that they search daily for whatever they can try to use to attack this ministry.
Christians need to understand their legal rights and be prepared to defend them in a culture that is increasingly secular and unwilling to feel bound by existing law.
New kinds of Ark legends are spreading across the world. They are false.
I truly believe that a lifetime boarding pass is one of the greatest opportunities you will ever have to impact so many lives for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Despite our best efforts to dispel many myths currently swirling about our future full-size Noah's Ark, we continue to reply to misinformed critics.
No results found in Ark Encounter News.
Answers in Genesis is an apologetics ministry, dedicated to helping Christians defend their faith and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.


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Gym doubles size as it celebrates 5 years
The Perfect Workout opened to the public in August 2008 in downtown Newton. Five years later the gym has doubled in size as well as doubled in memberships.
"Some members have been here since the beginning," Rashidi said.
"I have some of the same people in my classes."
When the gym first opened owner Sharon Rashidi worked to remodel the 100-year-old building to welcome members into the one floor facility that contained a handful of machines.


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Nitric acid is a poisonous clear-to-yellow colored liquid. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing or breathing in nitric acid.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or a local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient
Nitric acid
Where Found
Substances used to clean metals (such as gun barrels)
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms from swallowing nitric acid may include:
Abdominal pain– severe
Burns to skin or mouth
Mouth pain – severe
Rapid drop in blood pressure
Throat swelling, which leads to breathing difficulty
Throat pain – severe
Vomiting, bloody
Symptoms from breathing in (inhaling) nitric acid may include:
Bluish colored lips and fingernails Chest tightness Choking Coughing Coughing up blood Dizziness
- Low blood pressure
Rapid pulse Shortness of breath Weakness
Home Treatment
Seek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Give 4 to 6 ounces of milk of magnesia, if possible.
DO NOT give water or milk if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.
If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following:
- The patient's age, weight, and condition
- The name of the product (and ingredients and strengths, if known)
- The time it was swallowed or inhaled
- The amount swallowed or inhaled
However, DO NOT delay calling for help if this information is not immediately available.
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222 to speak with a local poison control center. This hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What to expect at the emergency room
The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive:
- Medicines to treat symptoms
- Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (
gastric lavage)
- Camera down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and the stomach (endoscopy)
Expectations (prognosis)
How well a patient does depends on the amount of poison swallowed, how concentrated the poison is and how quickly treatment was received. The faster a patient gets medical help, the better the chance for recovery.


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nothing was hacked...that page is just a direct link to the final result page and it receives no info from you just by clicking on it from eplaya....other than the fact that you visited it (like any other webpage) no info was sent to burning manBounce530 wrote:I clicked that link and got the successful message, but since I'm not a computer brain, I don't know if it actually has my info, or is just the screen that is linked to the person that hacked it. If it did somehow grab my info, I'm nervous that my info could be/will be scrubbed since I was in that site before the launch.
Crap, that's what I get for being a curious clicker.
dont worry... if they really start investigating theyll see that link was referred to from eplaya and know that nothing nefarious is happening
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Join in me on this A-Z Journey into A SENSE OF PLACE where I will be:
- Featuring places connected with my own family history.
- Highlighting places with happy memories.
- Shining the spotlight on place names that appeal.
- Linking my interests in history, travel and photography.
The Anglian settlement in the Fylde. began in the late sixth century AD and is seen in the study of place names -tun, -ing, ham, meaning dwelling or village as in Poulton, Carleton, Singleton, Marton, Hambleton, Staining, Bispham and Lytham. The Norse settlement took place from c900AD and was carried out by Norsemen who had emigrated to
The Domesday Book of 1086 recorded for the Fylde 61 villages, 16 very sparsely populated and much of the area impassable wasteland. Three unnamed churches are listed, thought to be at Poulton-le-Fylde, Kirkham and St. Michael's Over Wyre.
|St. Chad's Church, Poulton-le-Fylde
where my Danson family were baptised, married and buried.
My great grandmother's sisters, Anne, Jane, Jennet and Aliice all lived in Fleetwood at some point in their lives.
FORT GEORGE, near Inverness, has no connection with my family history but it is such a fascinating place with a historic past, Did you know it was the largest single, costliest government project when it was completed in 1769. And it was never used for its intended purpose - to keep down the rebellious Scots!
Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created
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Britain's strongest ever fortification and the ultimate defence against further unrest - Fort George, the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe, Positioned strategically on a promontory jutting into the Moray Firth, it is surrounded on three sides by water. With its own harbour below the walls, the fort could be supplied by sea in event of a siege. Designed on a monumental scale, its 40 acre site houses accommodation for a governor, officers, artillery detachment, a 1600-strong infantry, a magazine for 2,500 gunpowder barrels, ordnance and provision stores, a brewhouse and a chap/
Today Fort George is a visitor attraction in the care of Historic Scotland but still functioning as a working army barracks, home to the Black Watch.
Source; Historic Scotland - Fort George.


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Five Benefits of Performing Burpees
Burpee. The name alone can send shivers down our backs. However, the main reason that we or our trainers include them in our fitness routines is because there are so many benefits associated with the burpee. They happen to be one of the most effective and beneficial exercises that we can do, but I know we may not be thinking about the benefits of burpees as we are doing them. The only thing running through our head is usually, why am I doing this to myself. Well, I am here to tell you a few of the reasons that you may be doing this to yourself.
Burns mega calories. Burpees can burn a lot of calories in a fairly short amount of time, especially since they are an intense total body workout. They are even known to boost your metabolism, which causes you to burn more calories throughout the day, long after your burpees are over.
No complicated equipment. There is no complicated equipment needed to perform a burpee. All you need is enough space to safely stretch out and some motivation. You can do them just about anywhere anytime. You can bust out a few at home, the gym, your office or outside.
Fit easily into your daily fitness routine. You can easily add a few burpees to your daily fitness routine to kick it up a notch. Burpees can supercharge your cardio routine or get your heart pumping in between your weight lifting sets. You can squeeze them in anywhere you like because they are the perfect addition to any fitness routine.
Increases strength. Burpees use every muscle in your body; therefore, as you do more burpees the stronger your entire body will become. With each rep you are working your abs, arms, chest, hamstrings, quads and glutes. So, add a few more to your routine to see how much stronger you can get.
Increases your endurance. Burpees are a great way to increase your endurance and improve your overall body conditioning. They are great at getting your heart pumping, and the fact that they involve your entire body ensures that you will quickly start seeing results.
Burpees may seem like a medieval torture device to some, but they are truly a great way to get the results that we want. You should try adding a few to your fitness routine ASAP just to see how quickly you will be able to see results. It is really amazing at how one little exercise can speed up our fitness journeys. Do not be afraid or scared off by how people respond to the word burpee. Add them to your fitness routine and see how much you can improve your results.


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Pac-12 Morning Five: 11.08.11 EditionPosted by Connor Pelton on November 8th, 2011
- We begin in Tucson, where Arizona got the regular season started with a 73-64 win over Valparaiso. After a mediocre exhibition season, this was a fine win to open up the year for the Wildcats. Kyle Fogg broke out of his shooting slump with 16 points, but the surprise of the night was freshman Nick Johnson. Johnson continued to outperform freshman teammate Josiah Turner with 14 points and six assists, while Turner had a lackluster seven points and one assist. Turner got the start,but it is becoming more evident from head coach Sean Miller that Johnson will be the second guard in the lineup in crunch time. Matching Johnson's 14 points was senior forward Jesse Perry, but even more impressive was the ten rebounds he collected. Up next for Arizona is a visit from Duquesne on Wednesday night.
- There is a serious lack of power in the Pac-12 this year after many stars left last season. As Patrick Finley points out, the top seven scorers in the league last year are now gone, not to mention eight out of the nine best rebounders. But while you may see less highlights on SportsCenter because of it, the lack of star players and exceptional talent could make for one of the best Pac-12 championship races in recent history. "I don't know if there's a team to beat," Washington coach Lorenzo Romar told reporters. When you look at it, five teams (California, Arizona, Washington, UCLA, and Oregon) could all make a serious push for the conference crown. There will surely be upsets along the way as well, considering that the next tier of teams (Oregon State, Stanford, and Colorado) have enough talent to also compete night in and night out.
- If you were ever wondering how to build a basketball dynasty, Greg Hansen has laid out the steps that former Arizona coach Lute Olson used to take the Wildcats from conference cellar-dweller to national powerhouse. Included is everything from "playing nonconference road games," to "acknowledging the fans," to "running an up-tempo offense." This is truly a great read for all Pac-12 fans, whether you want to take the trip back to memory lane or look to the future and see if your team is navigating the right steps on the road to a future dynasty.
- CBSSports has compiled its annual list of the Top 100 Best Players, and the Pac-12 is represented with a total of nine players at #'s 23, 24, 42, 46, 47, 49, 77, 85, and 88. Topping the Pac-12 portion of the list is Washington guard Terrence Ross. With the departure of Isaiah Thomas from Seattle, Ross is going to play a huge role in both the Husky offense and defense this year. Directly behind him is UCLA forward Reeves Nelson, who had a ridiculous 14 double-doubles last season. Nelson is both a threat from the perimeter and low post, making him a nightmare for opposing defenses. At #42 is a surprise pick, Bruin center Joshua Smith. Smith can certainly score, but constant foul trouble does not make him a Top 50 player in my mind. Josiah Turner, Jorge Gutierrez, Jabari Brown, Allen Crabbe, Jared Cunningham, and Trent Lockett round out the Pac-12's representation on the list.
- Arizona State will be looking to change the attitude around the program when they take the court on Friday to open up the regular season. The Sun Devils have not won a postseason game of any kind since 2009, which was also the last time they went to the NCAA Tournament. While 2009-10 was supposed to be a rebuilding year, expectations were higher going into last season. Instead the Devils finished 12-19, last in the Pac-10, reviving old doubts about the program and the direction in which it was headed. We live in a world of "what have you done for me lately," so the lack of NCAA Tournament appearances has coach Herb Sendek on the hot seat. "That's definitely not what I expected, to be a junior (without) having played in an NCAA Tournament," guard Trent Lockett said, reiterating the point. The Sun Devils will begin their quest back to relevancy when they take on Montana State at Wells Fargo Arena Friday afternoon.


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Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his matchday summary between your Whitecaps FC and the Houston Dynamo. Another great game on Saturday for Darren Mattocks. He has now produced three goals in his last two MLS league matches and his impressive separation from the defence allied with his electric pace more than justified his selection as a starter.
Houston Dynamo vs. Vancouver Whitecaps June 10th 2012 game recap
MLS Matchup Report: Houston Dynamo vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
Our man C-Mac has his finger firmly on the pulse of the Vancouver Whitecaps in their second season of MLS soccer. This time out, C-Mac gives us his match preview of the Houston Dynamo vs. Vancouver Whitecaps. Martin Renne should have a rested squad after a few days off following the hellish month of may. Sebastien Le Toux looks to get back on the scoring sheet, as the Whitecaps look to move up the table in the Western Conference.


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Section 21 is a good example of what the Lord, God of Abraham had to say when he was shooting the breeze with his mortal buds. It begins with God saying he hates freaking rivers so much, he's cursed them, but he wants Sid Gilbert and Bill Phelps to get into a canoe and get their asses down river, anyway:
3 But verily I say unto you, that it is not needful for this whole company of mine elders to be moving swiftly upon the waters, whilst the inhabitants on either side are perishing in unbelief.Then He goes on to really scaring the shit out of Brothers Phelps and Gilbert as they ready their canoe:
4 Nevertheless, I suffered it that ye might bear record; behold, there are many dangers upon the waters, and more especially hereafter;
5 For I, the Lord, have decreed in mine anger many destructions upon the waters; yea, and especially upon these waters.
6 Nevertheless, all flesh is in mine hand, and he that is faithful among you shall not perish by the waters.
7 Wherefore, it is expedient that my servant Sidney Gilbert and my servant William W. Phelps be in haste upon their errand and mission.
8 Nevertheless, I would not suffer that ye should part until you were chastened for all your sins, that you might be one, that you might not perish in wickedness;
9 But now, verily I say, it behooveth me that ye should part. Wherefore let my servants Sidney Gilbert and William W. Phelps take their former company, and let them take their journey in haste that they may fill their mission, and through faith they shall overcome;
14 Behold, I, the Lord, in the beginning blessed the waters; but in the last days, by the mouth of my servant John, I cursed the waters.Did you get that? Satan loves racing his jetski up and down the Missouri.
15 Wherefore, the days will come that no flesh shall be safe upon the waters.
16 And it shall be said in days to come that none is able to go up to the land of Zion upon the waters, but he that is upright in heart.
17 And, as I, the Lord, in the beginning cursed the land, even so in the last days have I blessed it, in its time, for the use of my saints, that they may partake the fatness thereof.
18 And now I give unto you a commandment that what I say unto one I say unto all, that you shall forewarn your brethren concerning these waters, that they come not in journeying upon them, lest their faith fail and they are caught in snares;
19 I, the Lord, have decreed, and the destroyer rideth upon the face thereof, and I revoke not the decree.
God continues by assuring Elders Sid and Bill that He isn't sending them to be killed on Lucifer's river because He's still pissed off at them. He got over his anger while he was drinking his Postum this morning:
20 I, the Lord, was angry with you yesterday, but today mine anger is turned away."Now get your sorry asses out of here."
21 Wherefore, let those concerning whom I have spoken, that should take their journey in haste—again I say unto you, let them take their journey in haste.Now turning his attention to Sid Rigdon, Joe Smith (yes, that one), and Ollie Cowdery, God tells them they're too damned valuable to risk their butts on the river. He wants them to travel by land, and, maybe, by canal if they're careful:
23 And now, concerning my servants, Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith, Jun., and Oliver Cowdery, let them come not again upon the waters, save it be upon the canal, while journeying unto their homes; or in other words they shall not come upon the waters to journey, save upon the canal.And, oh, that land of Zion is Cincinnati:
24 Behold, I, the Lord, have appointed a way for the journeying of my saints; and behold, this is the way—that after they leave the canal they shall journey by land, inasmuch as they are commanded to journey and go up unto the land of Zion;
30 And again, verily I say unto you, my servants, Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith, Jun., and Oliver Cowdery, shall not open their mouths in the congregations of the wicked until they arrive at Cincinnati;Which in those days appears to have been as wicked a place as Boise is today:
31 And in that place they shall lift up their voices unto God against that people, yea, unto him whose anger is kindled against their wickedness, a people who are well-nigh ripened for destruction.And dammit, don't you dare try to break up Ray Cahoon and Sam Smith:
35 And let them journey together, or two by two, as seemeth them good, only let my servant Reynolds Cahoon, and my servant Samuel H. Smith, with whom I am well pleased, be not separated until they return to their homes, and this for a wise purpose in me.Note: This scripture serves as the basis for the prohibition against missionaries swimming,


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Perspectives on the Gunpowder Incident
On the evening of April 20, 1775, Lord Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, sent twenty British sailors under the command of Lieutenant Henry Collins to remove all of the gunpowder from the public magazine in Williamsburg. The townspeople sounded the alarm, but not before Collins and his sailors got away with 15 barrels of gunpowder. An angry mob threatened to burn down the palace, but was talked down by Peyton Randolph. Dunmore explained that he confiscated the powder because of fears of a slave uprising; however, colonists suspected that he wanted to put down a potential rebellion against the British colonial government. Soon after this incident, Dunmore issued a proclamation promising to free all slaves who were owned by rebels and were willing to take up arms for the British.
In this lesson, students will examine the Gunpowder Incident from the perspectives of five different historical characters. They will work in small discussion groups to consider and defend their characters' actions during the episode. Students will then present their characters' point of view to the class and take notes on each others' presentations. Those notes will be used to help students as they draw comic strips depicting what they think really motivated the Gunpowder Incident.
- Feature article: Mary Miley Theobald, "The Monstrous Absurdity," Colonial Williamsburg Journal, (Summer 2006) 1-5
- Biographies sheet
- Note taking handout
- Blank sheets of paper
- Colored pencils
- Magazine Exterior Image (for lesson extension)
- Magazine Diagram (for lesson extension)
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- Read the introduction describing the Gunpowder Incident out loud to the class. Provide additional information from the feature article as needed.
- Divide the students into five groups. Provide each group with a brief biography of one of the five individuals involved in the Gunpowder Incident: Lord Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, Peyton Randolph, Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses, Patrick Henry, a Patriot leader, Joseph, a slave, and Robert Mackey, a townsperson from Williamsburg (Joseph and Robert's characters are fictional).
- Have students review the descriptions of their characters to gain knowledge about their backgrounds, motives, perspectives, and actions during the Gunpowder Incident. (You may need to define "motive" and "perspective" for students.) Discussing their character in small groups will help students draw conclusions and enable them to better share their findings with the class.
- Explain to the class that not all of the answers to the questions will be in the biography cards. They will have to make inferencesguesses based on factsabout what their character was thinking or feeling at the time.
- Each group is to present their character to the class. They should speak in character and explain what actions the individual took and why he felt it was the best course of action considering his background, motives, and perspective.
- As each group makes its presentation, the remaining students should take notes on the information presented.
- Have students draw a comic strip titled "What I Think Happened at the Gunpowder Incident." They can draw their strip from the perspective of any of the characters discussed in class, and should use their notes to inform their choices.
- Post the completed comic strips around the room so students can see each other's work.
- Once students have had a chance to view the comic strips, summarize the incident with the class and discuss the outcome of the affair.
Lesson Extensions
- Provide students with information about the Lexington and Concord gunpowder incident. Have students complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two incidents.
- Project the Magazine Exterior Image and the Magazine Diagram for the class. Point out the following features, and ask the class to come up with reasons why each of these is beneficial for a powder magazine:
- surrounded by a wall
- far from adjacent buildings
- made of brick
- weapons on upper floors of a tall, thin structure
- narrow stairs
- guardhouse
- few windows
This lesson was written by Marinanne Esposito, Key West, FL, and Kim O'Neil, Liverpool, NY.


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The prominent Mabel Fidler Building serves as the official entrance of the Ravenswood School for Girls, as well as the central hub for the campus which is located in Sydney, Australia. The glowing white structure hovers over a plinth and creates an imaginative and stimulating learning environment. Designed by BVN Architecture, the Mabel Fidler Building boasts a high performance envelope that ensures the interior is filled with light and remains cool in the summer and warm in the winter, with minimal energy use.
Before the new addition, the Ravenswood School for Girls lacked focus and direction — not to mention it had multiple entrances that caused problems keeping track of visitors. The new Mabel Fidler Building by BVN Architecture provides a clear, striking center and secure entrance for the school. The ground floor is constructed of a similar brick as the other buildings to create a connection, but the upper floors are a modern interpretation. The upper levels are clad in a polycarbonate material used for the first time on a non-industrial building in Australia. Inside, there is a daylight-filled library on the top floor, a large timber staircase, a cafe, and a space for socializing. All of the spaces were designed to be flexible and adaptable.
In designing the building, BVN Architecture incorporated both passive and active sustainability strategies. The translucent volume hovers over exterior plazas and provides shade for students to meet, study, or play. The double-skinned façade has a cavity that is kept closed during the winter to retain heat, and in the summer it opens automatically to release heat. Not completely transparent, the light that enters is diffused to reduce glare, but remains bright enough to decrease the overall energy needs of the space. Natural ventilation via operable windows is used as much as possible to reduce energy use, and a backup cooling system is only employed on the hottest of days.
BVN Architecture received the 2012 RAIA NSW Sulman Award for Public Architecture for the Mabel Fidler Building.
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