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Lori Smart is the president and founder of Rochester, NH based Smart Assistive Technologies, LLC d/b/a Smart ATI. Her firm attained 8a certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2009. SBA 8(a) certification allows a firm to participate in a nine year Business Development Program that assists eligible socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to develop and grow their businesses. The assistance includes one-on-one counseling, training, workshops and other management and technical guidance. Certified firms are also considered small disadvantaged business concerns for federal contracting purposes.
Lori Smart founded her company in 1996 with a vision to increase educational support for people with disabilities through innovative assistive technologies. Focusing on this niche segment of information technology enabled her to utilize her knowledge of software and programming to deliver a unique service that was desperately needed for people in NH with disabilities. For Lori Smart and Smart ATI this was just the beginning.
In the years that followed, the company delivered software products and training to visually impaired individuals as well as those whose access to technology was limited due to physical handicaps. Her services enabled those with disabilities to have greater access to education and employment. Smart worked with several state rehabilitative programs and eventually expanded her scope of business to provide construction services to make homes accessible and offices compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In 2006, Governor Lynch recognized Smart ATI for excellence in helping people with disabilities for more than a decade.
Her start in the SBA 8a program came in an unconventional manner. While most 8a firms land their first contract after entering the program Lori Smart discovered the 8a program as she landed her first subcontract serving the U.S. Department of Treasury in the development and presentation of an intense training program. She received an excellent performance evaluation and a letter of recommendation from the IRS Program Manager and through this experience she learned more about the potential opportunities available through the 8a program.
Following an extensive application and certification process Lori worked closely with SBA Business Opportunity Specialist Rachael Roderick of the SBA District Office in Concord, NH. As part of the 8a program Lori has focused on branching out beyond software to build upon a very positive reputation in the construction industry. To date this strategy has resulted in a growing portfolio that includes more than a dozen federal projects.
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"What am I?"
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"What am I?"
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"I'm not the one who needs saving."
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"I had a fairy tale life, really."
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"Who knows how i would have turned out with the right upbringing?"
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"As you say on your world…the Butler did it."
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"In my world I'ma hero, named the Flash."
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"What is the Trinity War."
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In an attempt to catch up on some reviews(I could explain the reasons, but most of you probably don't care) I am combining my reviews for Justice League #22 and Justice League of America #6. Justice League #22 came out a couple weeks ago and began the long talked about Trinity War. In the beginning James and I thought the Trinity was Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman. However it seems that it is Phantom Stranger, the Question and Pandora. We first saw Pandora at the end of Flashpoint #5, where she told Flash that history was shattered into three long ago. She also said "You can help me fix that, Barry Allen, but at a cost." NO idea if that is also related to the Trinity War plot. In could be that DC completely forgot they wrote it and will never address it.
To sum up the story so far, 10,000 years ago a young girl(Pandora) found a golden skull, she picked it up and unleashed the seven deadly sins onto the world. For her crime she was punished, by the Council of the Rock of Eternity, to walk the Earth forever and witness what she had done. Before the final council member dies he tells her that the box can only be reopened by only the "strongest of heart or the darkest" She tried Superman and he went crazy for a moment. Shazam went to Khandaq to scatter Black Adam's ashes. The JL flew in to see what he was doing, then the JLA flew in to see what they were doing. A fight broke out and Dr Light was killed by Superman. Superman surrendered himself to the JLA and now everyone is trying to figure out what is going on.
First of all I want to address my thoughts on the JLA, especially given recent events. Amanda Waller assembled the JLA as a means to fight the Justice League, a "just in case" measure. It was a sound idea. I can completly understand her wanting to have an AMerican Justice League in the event that SUperman and the others went rogue. What I don't get is her choice in team members. She even went so far as to assign each of them a target member of the Justice League. Let's review the roster;
Martian Manhunter – Superman. THis is one of the few match ups that makes sense. J'on is very powerful and a logical choice to take on SUperman(Shazam would have been better given SUperman's vulnerability to magic).
Catwoman – Batman. Catwoman is a poor choice. She has her own skill set and plenty of experience. However she is no match for Batman in a one on one fight, plus there is a lot of emotional baggage between the two of them.
Katana – Wonder Woman. I don't even understand the logic behind this, because there isn't any. Diana is a very powerful meta human(a goddess), Katana is a girl with a sword.
Dr Light – Firestorm. As Steve tried to explain to Waller Light is not a soldier. He accidently shot an energy blast at Wonder WOman and got himself killed.
Simon Baz – Hal Jordan. I get the logic, fight a Green Lantern with a Green Lantern. In this case it is not a great idea. For one, they have a positive past history. Two, Hal has WAY more experience. Also, and I understand Waller might not know this, but Hal WILLED himself back from the dead and is currently the leader of the Green Lantern Corps, of which Simon is a member.
Vibe – Flash. At first I wasn't sure of this one, in JLA #6 they point out that Vibe can disrupt Barry's connection to the speed force.
Stargirl – Cyborg. This is another case of being completely out gunned.
Hawkman – Aquaman. This is a good match up, both have super human strength and endurance. As long as the fight is not near the coast it is a even match.
Atom – Elemental Girl. I guess the plan was for Atom to neutralize Elemental Girl's powers at the molecular level. AS we saw all she did was beg people to stop fighting.
All in all not great with the match ups. Also let's address the lack of power on the team. Of the nine members 4 have no actual superpowers(Without a power ring Simon is just a car thief and without the staff Stargirl is just a teenager). Dr Light and Atom are useful from a scientific standpoint, but not in direct combat. Then you also factor in that most of the team is new to the meta human arena.
My personal favorite is that the JLA itself doesn't think they are a match for the Justice League. in JL #22 within 2 pages everyone on the team, except for Hawkman and Manhunter either say they shouldn't or can't fight the Justice League. The team also lacks a sense of unity. At this point I think the Teen Titans stand a better chance against the Justice League than the JLA does.
I do want to see where this whole thing goes, but in it's current state I do not see the JLA lasting very long.
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(a) A Class 4 Permit permits the use of general anesthesia/deep conscious sedation, conscious sedation/moderate sedation and anxiolysis/minimal sedation.
(b) The board shall issue or renew a Class 4 Permit to an applicant who:
(1) Is a licensed dentist in West Virginia;
(2) Holds a valid and current documentation showing successful completion of a Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR course, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course if treating pediatric patients;
(3) Satisfies one of the following criteria:
(A) Completion of an advanced training program in anesthesia and related subjects beyond the undergraduate dental curriculum that satisfies the requirements described in the ADA Guidelines for Teaching Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and Dental Students and the ADA Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists at the time training was commenced;
(B) Completion of an ADA- or AMA-accredited postdoctoral training program which affords comprehensive and appropriate training necessary to administer and manage general anesthesia, commensurate with these guidelines;
(C) In lieu of these requirements, the board may accept documented evidence of equivalent training or experience in general anesthesia/deep conscious sedation.
(c) A dentist who induces general anesthesia/deep conscious sedation shall have the following facilities, properly maintained age appropriate equipment and age appropriate drugs available during the procedure and during recovery:
(1) An operating room large enough to adequately accommodate the patient on an operating table or in an operating chair and to allow an operating team of at least three individuals to freely move about the patient;
(2) An operating table or chair which permits the patient to be positioned so the operating team can maintain the patient's airway, quickly alter the patient's position in an emergency and provide a firm platform for the administration of basic life support;
(3) A lighting system which permits evaluation of the patient's skin and mucosal color and a backup lighting system of sufficient intensity to permit completion of any operation underway in the event of a general power failure;
(4) Suction equipment which permits aspiration of the oral and pharyngeal cavities and a backup suction device which will function in the event of a general power failure;
(5) An oxygen delivery system with adequate age appropriate full face mask and appropriate connectors that is capable of delivering high flow oxygen to the patient under positive pressure, together with an adequate backup system;
(6) A nitrous oxide delivery system with a fail-safe mechanism that will insure appropriate continuous oxygen delivery and a scavenger system;
(7) A recovery area that has available oxygen, adequate lighting, suction and electrical outlets. The recovery area can be the operating room;
(8) Equipment as specified by rule;
(9) Emergency drugs as specified by rule;
(10) A defibrillator device.
(d) Before inducing general anesthesia/deep conscious sedation the dentist shall:
(1) Evaluate the patient and document, using the ASA Patient Physical Status Classifications, that the patient is an appropriate candidate for general anesthesia or deep conscious sedation;
(2) Shall give written preoperative and postoperative instructions to the patient or, when appropriate due to age or neurological status of the patient, the patient's guardian; and
(3) Shall obtain written informed consent from the patient or patient's guardian for the anesthesia.
(e) A dentist who induces general anesthesia/deep conscious sedation shall ensure that the patient's condition is monitored and recorded on a contemporaneous record. The dentist shall use a qualified monitor to monitor and record the patient's condition on a contemporaneous record and a chair side dental assistant. The documented requirements of a qualified monitor monitoring general anesthesia/deep conscious sedation cases are as specified by rule. No permit holder may have more than one patient under general anesthesia at the same time.
(f) The patient shall be monitored as follows:
(1) Patients shall have continuous monitoring using pulse oximetry and/or equipment required for the standard of care or as specified by rule by a qualified monitor until discharge criteria have been met. The patient's blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation shall be assessed every five minutes and shall be contemporaneously documented in the patient record. The record shall also include documentation of preoperative and postoperative vital signs, all medications administered with dosages, time intervals and route of administration including local anesthesia. The person administering the anesthesia may not leave the patient while the patient is under general anesthesia;
(2) During the recovery phase, the patient shall be monitored, including the use of pulse oximetry, by a qualified monitor; and
(3) A dentist may not release a patient who has undergone general anesthesia/deep conscious sedation except to the care of a responsible adult third party.
(4) When discharging a pediatric patient the dentist shall follow the current edition of AAPD Guidelines for the Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients During and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures.
(g) The dentist shall assess the patient's responsiveness using preoperative values as normal guidelines and discharge the patient only when the following criteria are met:
(1) Vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate and respiratory rate are stable;
(2) The patient is alert and oriented to person, place and time as appropriate to age and preoperative neurological status;
(3) The patient can talk and respond coherently to verbal questioning or to preoperative neurological status;
(4) The patient can sit up unaided or to preoperative neurological status;
(5) The patient can ambulate with minimal assistance or to preoperative neurological status; and
(6) The patient does not have uncontrollable nausea or vomiting and has minimal dizziness.
(7) A discharge entry shall be made in the patient's record by the dentist indicating the patient's condition upon discharge and the name of the responsible party to whom the patient was discharged.
(h) A dentist who induces general anesthesia shall employ the services of a qualified monitor and a chair side dental assistant at all times, who each shall hold a valid BLS/CPR certification and maintains certification as specified by rule.


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Online PR News – 11-July-2013 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Hardmenstore.com Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Silver Sword and Clalis at the request of the FDA.
Upon request of the FDA, Hardmenstore.com is voluntarily recalling 430 lots of Silver Sword and Clalis at the consumer level.
According to representatives of the FDA, Silver Sword and Clalis have reportedly been found to contain amounts of PDE-5 Inhibitor Sildenafil, which could cause adverse reactions and drug interactions normally associated with the active ingredient in Viagra.
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These products are intended to be used as a dietary supplement and sexual supplement. Silver Sword is packaged in a tin containing 8 doses, 2 pills per dose. Clalis is packaged in box containing a bottle of 6 pills
According to the FDA report, the affected Silver Sword and Clalis lots include those produced on or before April 2, 2013. The production date is stamped on the back of the packaging. Silver Sword can be identified by the tan and red tin labeled as Silver Sword. Clalis can be identified by its distinctive blue box. The sealed and packaged product was delivered to Hardmenstore.com as having contained only legitimate and lawful ingredients.
Aided with the information provided by the FDA, Hardmenstore.com is now notifying its distributors and customers by an email and online notice. It is arranging for a return of all recalled products. It is recommended that consumers and retailers that have the Silver Sword or Clalis supplements should stop using this product immediately, and contact a doctor if any of the side effects have been felt.
Consumers with questions regarding this voluntary recall can contact Howard Andrew by email at email@example.com from Monday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, EST.
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"As hardmenstore.com receives this product from overseas in a sealed package, representing that it contains only lawful and legitimate ingredients, we are relying on the representations of the Federal Drug Administration that the public interest would best be served by voluntarily complying with their request to get the product off the shelves. Our goal is to protect the safety of the consumer," stated Howard Andrew, on behalf of Hardmenstore.com.
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This highly acclaimed book presents a radically new view of the origins of the Holocaust. Mayer argues that the slaughter of the Jews was not part of Hitler's plan from the start, but came about only when the Nazis' massive campaign aagainst Russia foundered. Illustrated.
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"The tour actually took place that May. We sent the whole X-Men crew: Editor Ann Nocenti, penciler John Romita, Jr., inker Dan Green, colorist Glynis Oliver (not sure if Glynis actually went, I know we offered), Chris the Complainer, and, I think, letterer Tom Orzechowski. We did send you, didn't we Orz? If not, I apologize. Letterers are so under-appreciated.
If I didn't, I would'a if I could'a."
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I recently received a link to an entertaining and informative video that I thought I'd pass along to each of you for possible inclusion on your websites or Facebook pages. It is an explanation by Dr. Mike Evans on the one thing that people can do to improve their health. It gets the point across without being too heavy-handed—although, as you'll see by the video, having an artistic hand does play a heavy role in getting across the message.
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2016 In Review
There was the trip to NYC with my mom and sisters. Best. time. ever.
The November birthday trip to Pioneer Woman's Mercantile and Magnolia Market at the Silos wasn't so bad either.
The summer trip to east Tennessee with Brian's family will go down as one of my favorite.
2016 is the year I became a mom to a tween as well as a teen. Without a doubt, it has been a tough parenting year requiring a level of grace and patience I did not know I possessed.
I had long stretches of time without a visit to the cancer clinic, which I probably didn't appreciate quite enough.
In 2016, Brian and I both put some effort into healthy living and lost 19 and 25 lbs which we have mostly kept off.
Rory broke her elbow and was tough as nails.
Camden played his last season of Little League, became an all-star pitcher and made the JV boys basketball team.
Rory says her favorite part of 2016 was discovering Girl Meets World. She is obsessed. Baking is also becoming a quite an obsession for her, and I am learning to let her do it on her own.
In 2016, Brian and I implemented a date lunch every other Saturday. It lasted approximately 2 months, but we're starting off 2017 by beginning again. I also planned out a year of dates, and I think we successfully completed maybe two? And those were family dates. Definitely an area worth some work.
2016 is the year I really started reading again. I laid the groundwork last fall, but this is the first full year since my cancer diagnosis in 2011 where reading became an essential part of life. I read 60 books, abandoned 8 books, and listened to 3 audio books.
I was truly horrible at taking pictures, but here are a few that never quite made it to the blog. (I'm silently laughing when I think back to January 2016 and my plan for a Project 365)
Goodbye, 2016. Hello, 2017.


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3rd Annual Gala Day- Sunday June 29 10AM-3PM
Our re-enacted 1912 Gala Day is back. Enjoy the beautiful grounds and whimsy as the present meets 1912 meets colonial era.
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1-pound of fresh razor clams
The clams are soaked in salted water to help them emit the sand
The razor clams braising in olive oil and white wine
A whole cooked razor clam: the foot on the left should be cut off along with the guts
Cleaned and gutted, the razor clams are chopped into a fine dice
Minced garlic, scallions and red pepper are sautéed in olive until soft, about 3 minutes
Bread crumbs and minced tarragon are added to the soffrito and toasted until crisp
The empty shells are laid out on a foil lined baking sheet
Cleaned and chopped, the razor clams are nestled in the most attractive of the shell halves
Topped with the savoury bread crumb mixture, the razor clams are broiled at 425°F for 5-10 minutes until cooked though and golden brown
Aromatic and toasted, the razor clams are ready to be plated
Garnished with fresh slices of lemon and sprigs of parsley, the razor clams are plated for presentation
Steamed and Baked Stuffed Razor Clams
Serves 4 as appetizer
1 lb fresh live razor clams
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 cup diced red pepper
2-3 tbsp dry white wine
2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
1 cup breadcrumbs
zest of 1/2 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
chopped fresh parsley & lemon wedges
Quickly rinse the razor clams under cold running water to remove any sand and strain. Place a frying pan on the stovetop over high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and when hot, add the razor clams and a splash of wine and cover. Steam until all the shells open. Drain in a sieve, reserving the cooking liquor, and leave to cool.
Place the frying pan back on the stovetop over medium heat and add the remaining olive oil, scallions, garlic and red peppers and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until just softened. Add the reserved liquid and breadcrumbs, and stir until toasted and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped tarragon and lemon zest and allow to cool.
In the meantime, pre-heat the oven to the broiler setting with the rack placed in the highest position. The razor clams should now be cool enough to handle, so carefully remove the clams from the shells, keeping the shell intact. Wash the shells under cold running water, dry and set aside. Cut off the gnarly dark foot at one end and discard the dark digestive sac in the middle. Rinse under cold water then chop the meat into a 1/4-inch dice, and set aside. Repeat until each of the clams are cleaned, rinsed and diced.
Place the shells on a foil lined baking tray and spoon the chopped clams into each of the shells and top with the breadcrumb mixture and broil until they're crisp and golden, about 6-8 minutes. Carefully remove the shells from the oven and transfer to a serving plate with a garnish of chopped fresh parsley and wedges of lemon.


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SACRAMENTO — Federal Judge Gregory Hollows ruled Wednesday that Lassen Volcanic National Park destroyed evidence crucial to a lawsuit involving a Red Bluff family when it took down a retaining wall involved in a fatal accident.
The lawsuit was filed in June 2011 by Sacramento attorney Steven Campora on behalf of Tom and Jennifer Botell and family, who were involved in the accident July 29, 2009, while hiking the Lassen Peak Trail.
The family had stopped for a picture when a rock retaining wall weighing between 400 and 600 pounds gave way, resulting in the death of Tommy, 9, and injury to their daughter, Katrina, who was then 13.
A claim for the amount of $23.7 million was filed with the U.S. National Park Service, and denied in May 2011.
According to court documents, the lawsuit, which includes claims of wrongful death, personal injury-negligence and negligence-infliction of emotional distress, is seeking $24 million.
The lawsuit claims park employees failed to maintain the trail, allowing it and the rock walls to fall into a state of disrepair, and that they were well aware of the danger for several years before the accident, according to the complaint filed by Campora.
Court records show the retaining wall involved in the accident was knocked down prior to the investigation by the National Park Service and that the investigation was delayed until about three weeks after the 2009 accident.
This is something that violates a National Park Service policy that states any serious accident area must be secured and a Board of Inquiry is required, according to court records.
"Over the course of hearing several motions to compel brought by plaintiffs, it has become all too apparent that defendant has purposely destroyed material evidence in this case, specifically the retaining wall that caused Tommy Botell's death and injury to his sister," Hollows said, according to court documents from Wednesday's hearing.
"For this reason, the court must recommend sanctions in the form of a finding of negligence by the defendant in causing this death and injury."
In his deposition, Investigative Services Branch Special Agent Alan Foster — who was to conduct the investigation of the scene — said that, aside from a barrier closing the trail and a sign stating the area was closed, there was nothing to mark it as a crime scene in an effort to keep people out.
Information was also obtained that two people were allowed in the area to assess the walls for the purpose of determining their historical significance for an environmental assessment.
The court opinion states the park should have erected appropriate barriers and precautions to allow the public to use other areas of the trail if the intent of knocking the wall down was to reopen it to the public.
"No matter how the situation is considered, under either alternative the court finds that defendant unnecessarily spoliated evidence by destroying the remaining portion of the wall," Hollows said. "And, there is no doubt that the scene of the accident, i.e. the remaining part of the wall, was important for investigative purposes. Agent Foster so declared, and the court finds his evidence compelling."
Concerns were also raised on a 2009 draft report regarding the trail that was destroyed. Lawyers for the park have argued the report was not relevant to the Botell incident, and should be taken in the context of author Susan Dolan's role as a historic architect, and not a trail building expert.
A trial date of Sept. 10 has been set for the matter to be heard.
Court records show a complaint by the defense that Daniel Jones, who was the chief of maintenance in 2009, shredded all his documents, some of which dealt with visitor safety issues in the park, at the time of his retirement sometime between December 2009 and January 2010.
Court documents show the park service knew in the 1930s the trail would need heavy maintenance, and replaced many of the original retaining walls with wet mortared walls in the 1960s and 1970s.
In the mid 2000s, the trail had many locations that were deteriorating and eroding, some of it due to inadequate space for two hikers to pass.
Hikers were going off trail, causing further damage.
The Lassen Peak Trail is undergoing $895,000 in improvements that started in 2010, to repair, remove and replace the retaining walls. The park maintains the improvements were in the works long before the 2009 accident.
The terrain made it difficult to post signs or warnings and it was decided by Park Superintendent Darlene Koontz it was sufficient to warn visitors the trail was steep with loose rock and cinders and that off-trail travel was prohibited because of erosion problems.
Those warnings were posted in July 2009 on a sign at the base of the trail, in the park newsletter, on the park website and at the visitor center.


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(Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the news outlet for which Chris Daniels works. He is a reporter at KING/5.)
Early plans for an Eastside arena are focused on luring an NHL team to Bellevue and would not require public funds, Chris Daniels of KING/5 told Dori Monson on 97.3 KIRO-FM.
"From what I hear, we are talking about a private project in Bellevue," Daniels said.
Reports surfaced last week that Donald Levin, a Chicago tobacco merchant and movie producer, recently visited the Seattle area and expressed interest in a real estate development that would include an arena. Levin is the owner of the minor-league Chicago Wolves hockey team, which is an affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks.
"(Levin) did admit that he's been to Western Washington several times, he loves the area and he owns property on Vancouver Island," Daniels said.
Daniels recently interviewed deputy NHL Commissioner Bill Daly, who confirmed efforts to bring the NHL to a new facility but did not mention Levin by name.
"He said, 'Yes, there is a group that is interested in bringing hockey to the Seattle area,'" Daniels said. "He didn't want to get into too much detail."
Daniels said it was unclear if the group has set its sights on an NBA franchise to share the building. Most successful privately funded arenas are home to two franchises.
"History shows – D.C., Philly, Denver, where they've done these things – they've been filled up by an owner who owns an NBA and an NHL franchise," Daniels said.
NHL franchises, however, can be had for about half the price of an NBA team. The Atlanta Thrashers were recently sold to an ownership group in Winnipeg for about $110 million. NBA franchises run closer to $300 million or more. The New Orleans Hornets and the Memphis Grizzlies are considered the most likely franchises to move in the near future.
Last week, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the main obstacle to getting the NBA back in the Puget Sound area was the lack of a proper arena and the will of some private entity to build one. Ballmer has long been rumored to be interested in bringing a team to Seattle, but he appears unwilling to foot the bill for the facility.
"The challenge there is a real estate challenge," Ballmer said during a Seattle Rotary Club lunch at the Westin Hotel. "Honestly, the building that is KeyArena would not be able to have an NBA team that would be competitive."
Ballmer estimated that a new facility could cost as much as $500 million.
Meanwhile, Levin has been tight-lipped about his plans. And he might not be the only one considering an Eastside arena project. Daniels suggested there were other groups talking about doing the same.
The biggest question for Seattle in all of this regards KeyArena. The building, which was most recently overhauled in 1995 for the Sonics, is teetering on the verge of becoming obsolete.
A state-of-the-art arena in Bellevue could siphon off major concerts and other events that still pass through Seattle Center. Bellevue could also become a candidate to host future Final Fours or political conventions, further eroding Seattle's status as the cultural center of the Puget Sound.
The same fate could await the aging Tacoma Dome, which still attracts large concerts, and other assorted events.
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The Ferris State University softball team plays all of its home games at the FSU Varsity Softball Field.
The field, which is located on the northwest side of the Ferris State campus next to the Frank Karas Intramural Fields, was completed in the fall of 1993 in preparation for the 1994 season.
The facility also features bleacher seating for a capacity of 250 fans along with a newly-constructedly multi-level press box, which is surrounded by landscape. The press box features restrooms and a storage area. Both the home and visitor dugouts were painted in the fall of 2001.
Construction of a batting cage and pitching areas located next to the field area in 2003 have made the softball-only facility one of the finest at the NCAA Division II level.
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May 20, 2013 3 Comments
Sometimes in life, it is a good idea to go with the flow. Be spontaneous. Live in the moment. Don't worry about what is next and just let life come to you.
Solid advice. Except, not when you're the general manager of a professional basketball franchise.
Unfortunately for the Toronto Raptors, that's the way Bryan Colangelo seemed to run his operation on far too many occasions.
It appeared that Bryan Colangelo's option year would be picked up by MLSE. That is until Tom Leiweke was hired to be the President and CEO of MLSE. After keeping Colangelo in limbo, reports are that Leiweke and MLSE have decided to move the once hyped GM into a corporate, non-basketball role.
After being foolishly extended 2 years ago, Colangelo has rightly been ousted from his position.
Bryan Colangelo wasn't simply a bad general manager. What made matters worse was that, at a certain point, it became apparent that he was more concerned with keeping his job than building a true contender.
Moves were made on the fly as players would become available. They were not based around a master plan that all GM's should have. Colangelo lost sight of the big picture and focused more on doing things for the short-term. Moves that he hoped would finally bring the Raptors back into the playoffs. A first round post-season exit would not have phased him because, to the general public, it would have signalled steps in the right direction.
Jerry Colangelo he was not.
The most recent change Colangelo made to the roster was bringing in Rudy Gay, a supremely talented individual scorer. A player who should be able to bring the Raptors to the playoffs next season. The move was flawed from the beginning though. It was only done because the opportunity arose. Otherwise, why extend DeMar DeRozan, the poor man's Rudy Gay?
But Colangelo could get Rudy Gay at a steal of a price. He sold high on Ed Davis, a solid power forward with a limited ceiling.
The deal on paper was fine. It made the Raptors a better team and brought excitement to the city. However, the deal cost the team much more than Ed Davis and Rudy Gay's excessively high salary. Once again, it mortgaged the Toronto Raptors long-term future. It was, at least, another two years of mediocrity before the healing could really begin.
The brightest executive on the planet won't be able to change that.
The past year have featured some of Colangelo's other finest moments. First, it was trying to bring in Steve Nash with the reason being, well, no particular reason. The man who turned Bryan Colangelo from the son of Jerry Colangelo into ingenious NBA executive couldn't do anything to save this team. Still, Colangelo tried to seal the deal and he ended up wasting 3 years and $19 million on Landry Fields.
Welp, Steve Nash did not work out so Colangelo had to improvise as he had done time after time during his tenure. He traded a 1st round pick for Kyle Lowry who was given the keys to the franchise. Keys to the franchise? Lowry couldn't even keep his starting job.
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Kyle Lowry wasn't able to turn the keys of the franchise the right way so Colangelo had to work his magic again. He found Rudy Gay. If he hadn't used the "keys to the franchise" line at the Kyle Lowry-Landry Fields press conference, he certainly would have used it on Rudy Gay.
Luckily for Bryan Colangelo, Bryan Colangelo was always a fantastic salesman. If he sold Bentley's, I would probably buy one even though it would take me 35 years to pay it off. He and former Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Retardi..err Riccardi are very similar. In spite of poor decision after poor decision, they both had the ability to assure their bosses and the fans that there were greener pastures on the horizon. It allowed them to stay much longer than they should have.
If there was one person who could write a book entitled "how to keep your job as a general manager", Bryan Colangelo would be the author. Mike Milbury and Matt Millen would even learn a thing or two from it.
A couple of weeks ago, Bryan Colangelo presented his supposed plan to Tom Leiweke and the board of directors at MLSE. I wouldn't be surprised if Colangelo walked into the meeting with a blank piece of paper and handed it to Tom Leiweke.
From the moment when Colangelo's attempted to convince Chris Bosh into staying in Toronto with a roster featuring Hedo Turkoglu, there has been no one direction (yes, pun intended!) that the franchise has gone. Colangelo has steered the franchise as if he had a broken compass.
His talking of the talk afforded him opportunity after opportunity. He somehow turned perennial underachieving into 7 years as the decision maker for the Toronto Raptors, which makes him the longest tenured GM in the franchise's history.
Although the future is brighter for the Raptors sans Colangelo, the damage has already been done. Without any real idea of how he would go about creating a contender, Bryan Colagelo has the Raptors stuck in gear 3. Too good for Andrew Wiggins, not good enough to even sniff the second round of the playoffs.
A new general manager can only do so much.
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Law student opens access to state statutes, earns recognition for promoting democracy through technology
June 17, 2010
When Robb Shecter, a software and web developer, entered law school he turned to the Internet to look for a resource that would allow him easy access to thousands of Oregon statutes for research.
Shecter soon discovered, though, that there was no online searchable source that allowed everyone access to all of Oregon's laws—so he decided to build one. In one year, weblaws.org has grown to include statutes from Oregon, and New York, and he will tackle California next. His work has drawn the attention of bloggers, academics, and practitioners in the legal community and possibly revolutionized how citizens in Oregon and beyond can access the laws that govern them.
While a few states have their statutes online in formats that are fairly accessible, and law students and lawyers can pay fees to use commercial services, no source offered easy, free search functionality to anyone looking for information about Oregon laws.
Over the last year, Shecter's work has piqued the interest of the legal community for its usability. A comparison of weblaws.org's Oregon statutes site and the official government site is telling, for example. The legal research community is one sector helping to spread the word about the weblaws.org model.
"Online publication of state statutes is a big deal," the University of Chicago Law Library blogged. "One of the problems, along with authentication, is the user-unfriendliness of many of these online statutes. OregonLaws.org has a clean and clear design and a number of neat features, including: indented statutory provisions (yay!); easy browsing between sections; official annotations on the side of relevant statutory language; and source/citation for all provisions."
While Shecter built the site to ease legal research for law students, he has received positive feedback from practitioners who use the site for their own research and point their clients to it as a resource, as well.
"This really surprised me," Shecter said. "When I made it, I didn't know if it would help any practicing attorneys. I made it under the programmer's motto, 'eating my own dog food.' That is, ensuring that it's useful for me as a law student. And then by extension, if it solves problems I have then it will do the same for others. I had some good reasons to think that actual practicing lawyers might be underserved by the current offerings out there for legal research, but I kind of doubted this site would be useful. I was wrong!"
A New York attorney from Wahab & Medenica wrote on the law firm's blog:
"I often advise clients to look at the code when confronted with certain questions as the actual statute itself may speak to an issue more loudly and clearly than one would think. So I am now somewhat ironically suggesting one add a new New York Law repository to the list, by second year law student Robb from Oregon's Lewis & Clark Law School, if only for its sheer readability."
Promoting the democratic process
The site's capability to promote the democratic process earned Shecter a role as a presenter at Access to the Raw Materials of Our Democracy, a day-long workshop sponsored by The Center for American Progress. The event, held in June, is part of a workshop series that is examining the implications of making the law more broadly available. The workshops have examined copyright restrictions, privacy implications, and the technical underpinnings necessary to provide authenticated access to bulk legal materials.
"The site enables everyone from gun enthusiasts to bicycle commuters to participate in the legal process, and citizens can participate in better discussions about policy and the law," Shecter said. "I blogged about this and showed some examples of weblaws.org forum discussions where citizens are sharing information with each other about traffic laws and concealed handgun licensing procedures."
In addition, the site protects users' privacy when they do research by using SSL—the same security feature used for online banking services—making an individual's search untraceable.
Shecter does not fault states for the bureaucratic challenges citizens face in dealing with a governmental system, but he recognizes the power of harnessing technology to overcome them.
"It is an absurd notion that citizens don't have easy access to the laws that govern them, especially since we're expected to follow the laws," Shecter pointed out. "But of course, in the real world, I know how hard it is to build a good website, to create and publish any kind of document. Our legal system is hundreds of years old and we have practices that have evolved and accreted. It's finally possible to do things a whole new way. The transparency-in-government movement wants government to simply give access to the data, allowing people like me to innovate."
Learn more about Shecter's work
- Read a piece Shecter wrote for Cornell University Law School's law blog Vox PopuLII, "The Recipe for Better Legal Information Services"
- Read a profile of Shecter in Oregon Business Magazine, detailing his project and his place in Portland's community of web developers


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You came, you crafted, you voted, and now we have a grand prize winner for this year's Green Halloween Costume Contest! After narrowing down what seemed like and endless number of awesome homemade Halloween costumes to just 18 finalists, we left if up to you readers to decide which green-themed, hand-made costumes reigned supreme this year's Inhabitat Green Halloween costume contest. So who came out on top with the most original and inventive costume? Jump ahead for all the prized picks and even a few faves chosen by the Inhabitat editors!
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Soda Tab Monty Python Black Knight
An impressive exercise in reuse and fine craftsmanship, John Grimes takes home the grand prize for his version of the Black Knight from the hit classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The chainmail sleeves have been made entirely out of soda can tabs that he'd been collecting all year, and the helmet is a simple garbage can with hot glue on it (to give it texture). John's costume claimed 299 votes for an undisputed victory!
SECOND PLACE: Gulf Coast Mermaid and BP's "Employee of the Year"
Everyone loved the searing irony of Elizabeth Sorrell and her fiancé's take on the year's biggest tragedy, and the duo walked away with 211 votes for second place. With Elizabeth dressed up as a Gulf Coast Mermaid and her fiancé BP's "Employee of the Year," their costume also makes a statement for the possibilities of modest spending – her mermaid costume was from eBay, the fish skeletons have been cut out from used printer paper, and her poor bird was an old birthday present that turned into her dog's toy and her fiancé's costume is an assemblage of pieces he already owned. Even Flipper was recycled the day after Halloween!
THIRD PLACE: Boston Terrier Chia Pet
Echo proves that you don't have to be human to enjoy Halloween. His clever owner, David Kittle, turned him into an even more adorable Chia Pet, able to win the puppy loving hearts of you readers. With 98 votes, Echo walked away with third place!
FIRST CHOICE: Boston Terrier Chia Pet
We Inhabitat editor's also couldn't help but be enamored by this cute pup. Grabbing almost all of our top votes – three barks for this green-clad canine!
SECOND CHOICE: Floating House from Pixar's "UP"
"Up" is certainly one of our favorite movies, not only for its touching story, but its environmental message. So when we saw this amazing recreation of the house by Abby Freeman and her boyfriend, we knew they deserved a nod.
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Just as impressed as the readers by John's diligent craft. We were blown away by each the throwback to this classic Monty Python character, John's use of recycled materials, and above all, his ability to fashion body armor out of soda tabs!
With this said, we'd like to congratulate the winners and extend a special thanks to all the awesome people who participated in this year's Green Halloween Costume Contest! And if you want to look through the whole array of ingenious DIY entries, check out the Inhabitat Green Halloween website and the photo gallery below. Until next year, we bid you a Green Halloween adieu!


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I have had this unlocked Nokia 9300 (North American version) for a year and two months now, and I love it. I have used it on both T-Mobile USA and AT&T Mobility networks in the Harrisburg, PA, area, and it has been a solid performer on both.
Signal quality is limited only by signal availability from the carrier, and the phone will send and receive both calls and EDGE data on no bars, as long as the operator logo is displayed.
Sound quality is very good as long as you have your ear in the right place; otherwise, you may find yourself shifting the phone around to get good sound.
The PDA functions of this phone are first-rate, and include document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing capabilities, but do come at the price of the occasional crash: usually, the phone will bring itself out of a crash if you leave the PDA alone for long enough, but those who are less patient may end up just pulling the battery out.
The text keyboard indeed looks and acts like a miniature laptop keyboard, but the feel is a little awkward; there is little feedback when a key is pressed. The internal display is exceptionally wide and offers a fantastic web experience especially when in full screen mode. The PDA and phone portions are not very heavily integrated like one will find on traditional smartphones, and this can be either a great strength or a terrible weakness depending on your point of view.
- signal strength
- out-of-the-box applications (documents, spreadsheets, presentations, Adobe Reader, Real Player, MP3 player and such...)
- PC-sync and phone-as-modem capabilities are robust (per my testing and use)
- Many functions can be controlled from both inside and out
- sound quality takes some finesse to produce
- occasional crashes, sluggishness (150 MHz processor)
- new apps are hard to find for Symbian Series 80 OS
Overall, this phone fits me very well; I can get along with the Cons and love the Pros. Great show by Nokia!
I have yet to have a better phone.
First off I'd like to say that I've owned ALOT of phones in the past 10 years going back to my first startac being one of the most reliable I've owned. This phone blows them all away even though I have made a warrenty claim on it since I got it. first I will start with the pros.
- Edge,EDge,EDGE!!! this phone is great for browsing the web and is fairly quick for a phone not as fast as some UMTS phones, There is no UMTS where I live anyway.
- OS is extremely easy to learn and operate.
- Speakerphone. as far as clarity and volume this is the best I've ever dealt with. Unlike other phones that may be louder, but you cant always understand whats being said to you.
-GAMES!!!! There are tons of titles for this phone. I downloaded DOOM and it plays just like I remember it on the pc.
-Reception!!! unbelievable!! this phone gets service in areas where most cingular phones do not.
-Battery life. Amazing for a PDA. I talk alot and listen to music alot and I only have to charge it every 3rd day.
-Real player!!! I can watch full leangth movies on this phone!!!!! With proper software any movie can be converted to work on the 9300. with stereo headset experience is even better.
-Feels like a phone when you hold it to your ear. Instead of bulky,awkward, uncomfortable PDA. I realize it is still bigger than most phones and not what most are used to these days, but consider what it does.
-Full QWERTY keyboard is awesome. One of the most usable on a phone ever made. love the mouse.
- no camera. not a big thing for me. Until we have cameras on phones as good as they make such as 7 mega-pixel or better I dont see the absolute need. Unless you are in realestate where you might need one.
Not much to complain about with this phone. My only question would be: When is Nokia going to make a phone with windows?
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What a deal. Got the phone from cingular 2 weeks ago. I switched from verizon and an lg vx4500! Let me tell you, i don't regret it! it's a pda, yeah, but it's still great. the ringtones are unreal sounding, meaning the built in ones are not bad and slap some mp3s on here and it's over. the sound quality of calls is steller, you can hold the phone and have it feel great, not crappy like myy vx4500! best of all, the reception is steller as well! My only gripe is no vibrate! Tip for blind users, you can install talks on here so we can use it as well. way to go nokia! and we can't forget the mp3 player and the mini sd slot, 80 mb of built in memory is not to bad either! there ya go, a review of one of the best phones ever made!
Awesome Phone and PDa
I have owned many conversion devices over the years and this is the best.
--Call Quality
--Call Volume
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--Internal Screen
--Has regular phone dial pad
--PIM Features
--Key Board
--No Wi-Fi
A very classy little thing.
I must preface this with the fact that I don't own this phone yet, I just have played with it extensively at a Nokia experience center. This review is for this who won't get a chance to play with one in a store. The form factor is nice, by no means the smallest phone out there, but not at all bulky . It's roughly the size of a 6010, if perhaps a bit longer (or 'taller', depending on how one chooses to view that). The opening hinge on the side was quite smooth, and it was possible to get a range of angles for viewing. The screen is nice, far nicer than the majority of other phones. I compared it to a 9500, it was just slightly clearer. Resolution is 640X200 - by no means huge, but decent for what it is. More tech details here:
The keys do have a nice convex feel, each one is a little bump that nicely tells your fingertips which key is which. For such a small device, typing is very quick. I wasn't able to send email or use the data functions, but in testing the applications, it's clear the phone is able to move quick. Symbian is quite an effective little OS. It seemed easy to navigate for me, but I'm a mac user - dunno how it would be for someone used to Windows or Windows Mobile. I'm told that they will have the full access to the Blackberry mail server, so this device could effectively replace a BB. Might be handy if RIM is forced to stop selling Blackberries...
Overall, the phone is feature packed & very well set up for business users. Not very sexy, but who cares with everything it can do? I think I might like a camera as well, but I can't complain too much, especially since I'll be buying it from Cingular w/ an employee discount. . .
blackberry on steroids
first off this device has a phone that really works and is clear !! next the blackberry email works and it's small. i use to have the 8700c and i really love it,but my problem was the cell phone side of the device..it was choppy and a make weird buzzing noise
Get this Phone!
I bought this phone unlocked, it came from Thailand, and i was skeptical as the next about it being compatible with US carriers. Well, i have been using it with T-Mobile USA, my experience so far has been nothing short of amazing! Yes, they frown on the fact that it's not a standard phone that they provision, yet, T-Mobile has been awesome in customer service with the phone, and well, it works so great, i have little to call them about.
The keyboard rocks, you can type really fast and full emails and documents. not to mention play with excell worksheets. The battery life is not that bad either and well. They could have had the speaker option work with the lid closed, but they made up for this in many other areas. Note, if you go with T-mobile and you want fax to work, you need to ahve the CSD option activated for an extra 9.99 a month. The standard nokia software for using the phone as a modem with your laptop is really fantastic. everytime i sign on, i never get less than 115.kbs, and with edge in ny and california soon available, it will really zoom. The web browsing on the phone is great, and it feels comfortable, it really is the perfect platform, if you like the 6820 feel of typing, you'll love this phone. Anyhow, hope the us carriers get on board with it soon, but i don't care, with TMobile and this unlocked version, i'm set. :)
9300/b (US tri-bander): Sweet, sexy, superb looks, but retarded.
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Build: 4.5
Sound: 5
Radio: 5
Software bundle: IMAP/POP3 mail, Operaâs browser, Word/Excel editing/viewing, & more.
Bad news? I want to like this sweetie, I surely do, but it's.... retarded.
The keyboardâs odd to my liking, compared to my beloved Tungsten W. I surely wish changing MMCs didn't require shutown, dismantle & a 3 min. reboot.
I miss the Treo 650's backlit keys (but, compare Treoâs 1800 mah cell to the 970mah of the Nokia BP-6M. Backlighting buttons burns batteries, I sâpose). So, swing the lid in from the normal tilt, to around 75 degrees & the screen shines on the keys.
Remaining issues: 1-PopPort 2-Speed 3-Capability.
Nokia has an irrational fixation on the Pop-Port, a easy-to-loose cheesy plastic wart on the bottom, where I'd rather put my hand. Wake up & smell the Salmiakki, guys; add a four-pole 2.5mm miniphone jack, so you can sell Nokia-branded hi-fi headset-stereophones (a la the iPod White earphones). Make your users happy.
The 150MHz TI OMAP brain is the Mini-Me of CPUs, without enough oomph for quick applications. Don't know about Yurp, the land of 35-hr workweeks, but Stateside, this is the age of the Hemi. If I have to water-cool my PDA to get it faster than my decrepit Kaypro Ten, well, by gum, I'll git-r-done, even if I look like Locutus of Borg.
And, then, Applications. Dang it, if you want to climb out of the primordial ooze of wireless telephony, Transcend the featurephone & smartphone to Ascend into PDAphone-ness, it's got to DO stuff. Even PPC/WinCE/WindowsWhatever has more apps than Symbian.... and Symbian is a house divided. Do System 90 apps run on the System 80/OS 7.0 of the 9500/9300/9300i ? Do Series 60 apps run? What runs on the Series 40 of the exterior display? You just can't count Symbian apps, you have to count apps which run, which narrows things down quite a bit. It just does not have the richness, the diversity available to PalmPhone users... so I won't 86 my Treo 650 as I surely would like to.
Absolutely Awesome!
Have had this phone for the about two weeks now, and can't say enough about it. It is too cool. In an effort to keep it simple:
Keyboard: Excellent. Perfect size for even the least nimble fingered typer.
Screen: Crystal clear and nice size.
Earpiece: Very Good.
Software: Very well organized and easy to use. No manual necessary.
Reception: I'm on the Cingular network and reception is better than the Razr V3 I own.
Size: A little bigger than the newest bar phones, but not so big that you don't want to carry it. Definitely nicer to hold in your hand than a Treo.
No camera. That would be the ultimate addition if future models are sold.
No vibrate. Would be a nice feature for when you you don't want to interrupt a meeting.
I've owned a Treo 600 and a Nokia 6620. Currently own a Motorola A630, Motorola Razr V3 and a Sony Ericsson Z525a and the the 9300 beats them all, except for the camera.
If you're looking for a solid phone with excellent features this is the one for you. In my opinion Nokias are work horses that will stand the test of time. If you want a good phone and aren't interested in cameras and the like, you'll want this phone.
Nokia 9300 vs Cingular 8125
I started out with the Nokia 9300 from Cingular and then ordered the Cingular 8125. In the end I picked the 9300 over the Cingular 8125. Here are the points where the 9300 was better than the 8125:
1) Sound quality - especially with the speakerphone. The 9300 has an awesome speakerphone. I called 5 different people and the response was unanimous.
2) Symbian OS well thought out design compared to Windows mobile which will require you to use the stylus even with the keyboard out. Most everything you need to do like turn on bluetooth, IR, get to Messages is very easy on the Nokia. The 8125 is a little more laborious unless you keep a really sharp fingernail. The Windows mobile platform required me to reboot a few times because it locked up. The 9300's Symbian OS has been stable so far.
3) Keyboard longer and better for typing than 8125.
Not as good as 8125:
1) 9300 is tri band, 8125 is quad band
2) 9300 has no camera.
3) 9300 has no wi-fi
4) 9300 has no vibrate feature.
In short, if you want a better phone, get the 9300. If you want a good PDA, both quailify. If you want more bells and whistles, get the 8125. I would have loved to have a Nokia 9300i but that is not available with any of the GSM providers in the US.


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As we come up the ridge the fog thickens. Our headlights burn dimly through the milky-white morning and visibility is down to something less than 500 feet. Out of the soup, on the side of the road, a shack takes form then quickly recedes again, like some strange specter. Walden's Ridge, when the fog is thick, seems to be made of cloud. Or perhaps it is part of the clouds, the massive waves of mist breaking free of the forest and rising up through the trees, rejoining the sky.
But by the time we reach our survey site the fog is burning off and the barren clearcut has come into view. We put on our packs, set our GPS coordinates, and start the walk down the valley toward the creek. Once at the bottom we will start back up again. This will be repeated, up and down, back and forth, until we are out of time or stamina or both.
The work is hard and dangerous, though not as dangerous here as it will become elsewhere. There are sheer bluffs to be scaled and then descended again. The terrain is steep and rocky at best, impassable at worst. Yet the forest, a second or third-growth mix of oak, maple, poplar, and hemlock remains majestic, punctuated by rocky falls and cliffs.
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Mexican Chicken Salad
Summer is salad season. And, this recipe for Mexican Chicken Salad is a delicious main dish salad that's perfect for summer dining. Crispy, hot chicken tops a cool salad of mixed greens, corn, sliced black olives, tomatoes and green onion, along with a sprinkling of shredded cheese. A simple dressing of sour cream mixed with prepared salsa and taco seasonings, adds additional Mexican flair to the salad.
The oven-fried chicken gets a flavor kick from a coating of dry breadcrumbs mixed with taco seasoning. The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of seasonings, so I recommend purchasing jars rather than envelopes of this seasoning blend to avoiding using a partial packet. Although I've called for boneless, skinless chicken breast halves here, the recipe works equally well with chicken tenders. Simply decrease the baking time to 15 minutes.
I've limited the toppings on this salad to a few key ingredients, but feel free to add crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro, diced avocado and sliced jalapeno peppers to the mix. Fresh limeade or frozen Margaritas are all you'll need to complete this Mexican-inspired meal.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and place 4 dinner plates in freezer to chill. Combine sour cream, salsa and 1 teaspoon taco seasoning in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
Place the butter or margarine in a 9-inch oven-proof baking dish. Place the dish in the oven, and remove when butter is melted, about 5 minutes.
Combine breadcrumbs and taco seasoning mix in a pie plate or plastic bag. Place beaten eggs in a pie plate or shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts first into the egg, then into the seasoned breadcrumbs, coating well on both sides. Place chicken in the preheated baking dish, turning to coat both sides with the butter. When all chicken 4 breasts are coated, place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until chicken is done.
Remove chicken from oven. Divide the salad greens evenly among the 4 chilled dinner plates. Divide the corn, olives, tomatoes, green onions and shredded cheese evenly among the plates. Top each salad with a chicken breast, and pass the sour cream and salsa dressing at the table.
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Recipe Source : Vahrehvah
1.Egg plant - 1 (big)
1.(a)Frozen Peas - small cup
2.Onion - 1 (big)
3.Tomato - 1 (big)
4.Green chillies - 5 (small)
5.garlic pods - 4
6.Chilli pwdr - 1/2 tsp
7.Turmeric pwdr - 1/4 tsp
8.Garam masala pwdr - 1/2 tsp
9.Lemon - 1/2
10.Cilantro - few
For Seasoning :
1.Oil - 1 tbsp
2.Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
3.Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
4.curry leaves - few
* Pre heat the oven for 500 degrees.
* Grease the egg plant and bake it for 20 mins or untill,the skin comes off.
* Remove the skin and scoop out the flesh.
* Take a pan ,add oil,splutter with mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
* Crush the garlic pods .
* Now add chopped onions,green chillies ,curry leaves and garlic pods.
* Saute it till,it oozes out oil.
* Now dump in chopped tomatoes and sprinkle some salt.
* Cover and cook till ,tomato gets mashed up.
* Now add the chilli pwdrs and turmeric pwdr.
* Give it a mix and now dump in the frozen peas and egg plant pulp.
* Cover and cook ,till everything blends well.
* Sprinklle some lemon juice , garam masala and garnish with cilantro.
* Serve hot with pulkas,rotis or naans
Adding of lemon juice will give a tangy twist to the dish.My husband was totally surrendered to its taste.I was fully satisfied.Adding peas ,is just to add color.we can also use small egg plants to this dish.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tech and International Students
Would love to get some ideas here in relation to how you all are using tech to engage and empower these students. In my own classes, some of the things we do include letting international students use browsers in their primary language, encouraging them to use Google Translate to read the Web in their primary language (easiest to run through Chrome), and using primary and target languages on Google Maps. We also use all of the different language versions of Wikipedia, regularly translate and read news media in different languages, and use search engines from the 'country of origin'.
Another thing that I've found really enlightening is allowing international students to turn in work in their primary language. It's easy enough to use Translate to, well, translate. So let students turn in essays written in German, Korean, Urdu, or whathaveyou; of course the translation is not perfect, but it sure gives you a better idea of what's going on in a student's head than trying to make guesses based on the trouble they have writing in a target language.
This doesn't mean that English-language instruction in a US school isn't important -- of course it is for all sorts of practical reasons; all I'm saying is that we don't have to let language skills always get in the way of a student's ability to express understanding.
Getting past that language issue allows students to demonstrate their understanding of and engagement with content and concepts. And in most classes -- particularly in high school -- that's what we're going for. Furthermore, sharing primary language documents between students can help break down a lot of preconceptions students may have of one another based on language differences.
Would love to hear more ideas from all of you.
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Hi Shelly... as a foreigner for the last 17 years in 8 different languages, I can empathise. One thing that is also interesting is how different gestures mean different things to different people. IE: in France, men can greet each other with a kiss on the cheek, but they don't hug... where as in North America, (outside of Quebec) the meaning can be inversed.ReplyDelete
One other thing with foreign students, is that good ideas are sometimes lost to thick accents, so one thing that is neat is using twitter with tts - text to speech, so that comments are made with a neutral voice. ie: paste them in the text box at:
This page is also great when YOU have voice or throat problems, as your own personal Mr. Hawking voice machine.
However, a good thing to remind native English students is that they have an opportunity to learn the most important language in the world: English as a second language. There are more non-native speakers now than natives, and with emerging economies on the rise, it is important to learn how to communicate with them.
A ten minute skype connection with their class in English, or looking at the influence of ESL in such things such as Leet speak, or WOW (kekeke)might also be a good quick eye-opener.
The company I work for (www.imaginelearning.com) has some good stuff for this. What age are your students? Our stuff is mainly pre-k through 6th grade, but we make software for English learners to teach them english and literacy. The software helps them out in their primary language if they need it; it also continually assesses them, placing them where they need to be in the curriculum. The individualized instruction that a computer can give is so helpful to these types of students. I've seen shy/struggling/scared students come out of their shell time and time again as they sit at a computer with headphones, feeling unjudged, and they play and learn. Data reports show teachers and administrators the progress they make. The software is called Imagine Learning English. Let me know if you have any questions.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 15, 2010 at 6:46 AM
I like the idea of having students write in their native language, especially as a first raft. For teachers worried about "sacrificing" a English-composed draft, I'd suggest using the auto-translated texts as the starting point for revision and peer edit, since many students'conversational English far out strips their academic prose.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 17, 2010 at 12:46 PM
My old school had an absolute ban on allowing students to use Google Translate in any way, shape, or form to write or design their papers. The academic leadership did think about it, but decided it was not part of the school's overall teaching philosophy. It turned out, as well, that I couldn't use Google Translate to put primary source materials into the home language of my students.ReplyDelete
My new school does not have a large group of international or foreign-language kids, so we don't have a formal opinion about it one way or another. We'll see whether it becomes an issue as the school grows.
We've had students publish oral history books using Quark Express. http://www.dce.k12.wi.us/srhigh/socialstudies/histday/ReplyDelete
Hi Shelly! I love your blog. It's so refreshing to see someone trying hard to create an eco-friendly classroom (which is a hard thing to do!). I'm an editor for WeAreTeachers and I decided to feature your post on our Teacher Report today: http://community.weareteachers.com/t5/WeAreTeachers-Blog/The-Teacher-Report-for-November-1-2010/ba-p/1056ReplyDelete


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On Thursday, February 28th at 1pm PST, the Los Angeles indie electro band, Capital Cities, kicked off the month with an electrifying performance at the Red Bull Sound Space at KROQ. Approximately 150 local fans watched the performance from within the intimate space and many more worldwide through the live stream online at www.kroq.com/redbullsoundspace.
Capital Cities was formed by Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian, their debut EP was released on June 7, 2011 with lead single "Safe And Sound". A subsequent single, Kangaroo Court, was released on May 1, 2012. They were featured on the Pop Up #1 compilation curated by Perez Hilton that was released on August 7, 2012. The band gave their fans a treat as they performed new material, as well as their hit single "Safe and Sound", which is #8 on the KROQ playlist.
I usually don't listen to radio stations, but when I'm craving for the best pop tunes from today, I just need to ask my friends from KROQ. They really know what good pop music sounds like. RedBull and KROQ are aligned to enjoy their vision for music along with their fans: to bring the hottest bands to their new nest RedBull Sound Space. This is one of the best concert venues in California for bands to shine the right way with their fans live and through online streams. This was my first time listening to Capital Cities, and I have to say, I was dancing and singing their catchy melodies for the whole show. It was the right place to be on a Thursday afternoon, great start to a fun weekend.
I'm a fashionista, so even when the band creates a new sound in this competitive industry, I like seen also new styles; and so Capital Cities raised the bar very high. They all agreed to sound and look hot, sexy and effortless; the best combo for a hot pop band. Their neon green jackets popped on stage like if they were glowing night crickets or I call it "sexy cucubanos".
This band brought the perfection of tunes using the right amount of volume and original sounds to radio stations. One of my favorite highlights: the trumpet! It really added a sensual energy to their songs. It sounded like they really cared about contrasting the feminine and the masculine in their new material. They started the show by covering the popular song "Nothing Compares To You", it was amazing! I noticed it was a cover song when the chorus was played, they did it Capital Cities' Style, so it sounded fresh and new.
The fans and I enjoyed the Capital Cities photo booth. Giving away Capital Cities oversized sunglasses and providing all fun items to look like one of the band members. This booths are so popular now, I guess we all need one at home and at work to have fun, and to remember to smile every day; maybe this could change our life style tremendously. At the end of the show the band signed posters for fans and interact with them.
Capital Cities is definitely one of the most good looking bands out there! So stay tuned for local performances.
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Popular '90s rapper Heavy D died Tuesday, the L.A. Coroner Chief Craig Harvey told People. He was 44 years old.
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