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OverviewSamurott has always been one of the most powerful Pokemon in BW NU. However, shifts in the metagame have added to its role quite significantly. During the early days of the tier Samurott was almost exclusively a boosting physical attacker; nowadays it maintains that same role but is also an incredibly threatening special attacker. The Swords Dance set is just as amazing as ever, beating physical walls such as Tangela, as well as having STAB priority in Aqua Jet. The special attacker set is great because of its ability to attack right off the bat with a monstrous STAB Hydro Pump, which comes off of Samurott's higher attacking stat. The SubSalac set is a new set created in BW2, and allows Samurott to be a deadly cleaner from the special side. It also has quite impressive bulk for an offensive Pokemon; 95 / 85 / 70 defenses are nothing to laugh at, and Samurott is significantly bulkier than other sweepers in the tier. Samurott isn't even slow; base 70 Speed is fast enough to outrun nearly every defensive threat in the metagame, as well as many offensive ones. For all these reasons and more, Samurott is one of the most defining Pokemon of the NU metagame; truly a force to be reckoned with.
This set has always been one of the best sweepers in the tier due to the sheer power it has. Swords Dance launches Samurott's Attack sky high, reaching 598 after a boost! Waterfall is a strong STAB attack, hitting anything that doesn't resist it quite hard. Priority is always great, STAB priority is even better. Aqua Jet is exactly what Samurott needs to be so effective; hitting frail Pokemon that could otherwise defeat it such as Electrode, Zebstrika, and Zangoose. Megahorn is used to hit Pokemon that resist Water-type attacks, particularly Grass-types such as Ludicolo and Tangela, though it is also useful for hitting Psychic-types like Musharna and Beheeyem harder than Waterfall. Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Unlike the Swords Dance set, the special attacker is a threat right off the bat. Unknown to some, Samurott's Special Attack is eight points higher than its Attack stat, meaning that this set is actually quite powerful. Hydro Pump is strong, 120 Base Power, boosted to 180 with STAB, is nothing to laugh at; if it isn't resisted, it is doing a lot of damage. If 80% accuracy is a bit too low Surf is an option, though it is a lot weaker in comparison and won't do enough damage most of the time until Torrent is activated. Ice Beam offers great coverage with Hydro Pump, hitting Grass-types super effectively as well as Dragon-types, both of which resist Water-type attacks. Hidden Power Grass or Hidden Power Electric are used to hit the few things that Hydro Pump and Ice Beam do not. Hidden Power Grass hits Seismitoad, while Hidden Power Electric hits Mantine. Aqua Jet is used to deal the last bit of damage to the opponent, as even with a negative nature it is strong enough to finish off threats that just survive Hydro Pump. Taunt is handy against more defensive teams, as it prevents them from inflicting Samurott with a potentially fatal status or recovering off damage. Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
This set plays like the special attacker, but can sweep easier at the expense of wallbreaking ability. The objective is to use Substitute until the Salac Berry activates, allowing Samurott to be very fast as well as have Torrent-boosted Surfs to clean up. Surf is preferred because of the accuracy, though Hydro Pump has a lot more power even if it is less likely to pull off a sweep. Hidden Power Grass hits Water-types super effectively, while Hidden Power Electric does the same. The difference between the two is that Hidden Power Grass hits Seismitoad harder, while Hidden Power Electric hits Mantine and Swanna harder. Hidden Power Grass is preferred because Seismitoad is more common. Ice Beam allows Samurott to hit Grass-types such as Vileplume, as well as Dragon-types such as Altaria super effectively; without it, they would both wall this set with ease. Team Options & Additional Comments >>>Other OptionsMost of Samurott's options have already been covered, but it does have a few more tricks up its sleeve. BW2 gave Samurott Superpower, which allows it to hit Ice-types like Lapras and Regice harder than any other move. Return is an option on the Swords Dance set to hit Pokemon such as Swanna harder, but offers no utility otherwise. Samurott has the movepool to pull off a decent support set; Dragon Tail, Knock Off, and Scald are all great moves, but Samurott is much better using its great offensive stats instead of its just solid defensive ones. Air Slash is a cool option that Samurott has, but outside of hitting Bug-types a bit harder, it is not useful. A mixed set is an option, but splitting EVs really lowers Samurott's offensive capabilities. Finally, Samurott can run a surprise Choice Scarf set, but it is quite weak and outside of surprise factor doesn't offer much over the other sets. Checks and CountersThe only true counter to Samurott is Shedinja, as it can take all of its attacks due to Wonder Guard. Outside of Shedinja, all sets have their own unique counters. Physically defensive Pokemon, such as Shelgon, Relicanth, Vigoroth, Vileplume, and Alomomola, can take on the Swords Dance set with ease, though Alomomola needs Scald in order to cripple Samurott. Though not as bulky, Altaria, Frillish, and Ampharos also do a good job, as they either resist its attacks or can tank one and OHKO back. The special attacker has a different set of counters, Water Absorb Mantine or Seismitoad (depending on the choice of Hidden Power) do the best, while Lapras, Hypno, Regice, Articuno, and specially defensive Roselia all do very well against it. Gurdurr has the bulk and strength needed to take on both sets, but can not switch in on Hydro Pump. Ludicolo is a hard counter to any set without Megahorn, as it can KO with Giga Drain easily. Electric- and Grass-types that can outspeed and OHKO are good checks. In particular, Electrode, Electabuzz, Sawsbuck, and Serperior do well against Samurott. Samurott is very susceptible to status, so a well timed burn or paralysis can mean the end of the sea otter. UnreleasedShell Armor is an interesting ability for Samurott, as it allows Samurott to set up without fear of critical hits. Despite avoiding hax, it is not as useful as Torrent because it does not help offensively. The Swords Dance set loves Torrent because it allows Samurott to go out with a bang, making it nearly unstoppable offensively when low on health. The special attacker and SubSalac set need Torrent just as much, as without it they are just not as threatening. Although Shell Armor might appeal to the more conservative player, it is just not as useful as Torrent on Samurott. |


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Coming up to Christmas, onoffice would like to offer you an early treat. Enter online to be in with a chance to win 4 tickets to Office Party at The Pleasance Theatre in Islington. All you have to do is leave your suggestion for a great place to throw an office party this Christmas in the comment box below. On 1 December we will be selecting and contacting the winner with the best idea as decided by our editorial team. About the…
Thursday, 17 November 2011 12:51
1:1 Box
The latest offering to the "private space in public environment" trend is from industrial designer David Tsai, who has created the rather intense 1:1 Box at Houston Community College, Texas. Located in a large hallway on the campus, the timber construction is lined with soft acoustic materials to drown out noise, and was commissioned as part of an artist-in-residence programme. "Our attention is easily fractured by constant updates, tweets, alerts and texts," says Tsai. "Short bursts of text can be useful, but serve…
Tuesday, 15 November 2011 11:56
shigeru ban office building
The construction of a new office building by shigeru ban architects for Swiss media company Tamedia is underway in Zurich. The Japanese practice has designed the structure for a 1,000sq m site in the city centre, overlooking the Sihl canal. An elongated glass façade will showcase an interlocking timber post and beam system free of nails and screws.
Monday, 14 November 2011 17:05
Minimalux Ballpoint
Luxury brand Minimalux has launched its first writing instrument, called Ballpoint. The "indestructible" solid brass tube is an answer to the disposable nature of the classic Biro pen. Ballpoint uses replaceable refills like the plastic version, but cuts down on waste. The pen is not plated or lacquered so the surface will develop a natural patina with age. Onoffice is curious to try out what the company touts to be an "effortless and noteworthy writing experience." Available with blue or…
Friday, 11 November 2011 10:48
Satellite wall panels
Spanish company STUA has introduced new pebble-shaped acoustic wall panels by Jon Gasca. The decorative noise reduction system, called Satellite, comes in four different shapes and colours. The panels are made of fabric-covered foam on a wooden base, and fix to the wall at different depths.
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It is a Sunday night in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Here on this Caribbean island, and on the others that make up what's known as the West Indies, life revolves around one thing -- cricket.
On this night, locals gather at historic Kensington Oval, which hosted the 2007 World Cup final. There are no national teams on display this time, but there is a local trophy up for grabs.
It's enough to draw a large crowd of boisterous fans. In the concourse, a familiar face makes his way through the crowd.
He is Franklyn Stephenson, and he is the best to have never played for the West Indies, all because of one decision he and his teammates made 30 years ago.
It left each of them -- forever -- branded a rebel.
In 1983, the West Indies cricket team was on top of the world. Team captain Clive Lloyd, from Guyana, had led them to back-to-back World Cup victories in 1975 and '79.
Overflowing with talent, the islands of the West Indies could have fielded at least two teams of world-class players. But with all the hype and success, money did not follow. Playing international and club cricket was not enough to earn a living.
At the same time, a world away, South Africa was deep in the heart of apartheid. Its government's policies had split life into different classifications for whites and so-called non-whites.
Such oppression against the non-white population intensified into violence, landing young protesters like Nelson Mandela in jail. Thousands more were arrested or killed.


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Company Updates
18 Feb 2013 - Strong interest for The Co-operative Bank's market-leading term deposit offer
The Co-operative Bank has reported a strong interest for its innovative four month 4.6 per cent term deposit offer for investments as low as $2,000.
Deposits Portfolio Manager Grant Pritchard said that the offer, for investments from $2,000 to $20,000, had proved popular with both new and existing customers.
"It's a very innovative offer and not only because it starts at such a very low rate of investment. Usually rates at this level are reserved for investors with high balances. Typically special term rates start with a minimum investment of $10,000," said Mr Pritchard.
"Offers of this kind in the market can be limited to new customers. However, in keeping with our values and commitment to act in the best interests of our customers, we've also made it available to our existing customers because that's the co-operative thing to do."
Mr Pritchard said that the offer, which is for a limited period, is being reviewed on a weekly basis.
"It's had a very strong and steady uptake. Typically people with $2,000 would be putting it into a savings account, but we're achieving our aim of enabling more New Zealanders to get a higher rate of return on their savings," he said.
Bank Term Deposits are a secure, low-risk investment option which allows you to place funds in an account where the interest rate is set for a fixed period of time.
The Co-operative Bank is owned by its customers, with all profits staying in New Zealand. It provides a full range of everyday personal banking services including transaction accounts, savings accounts, personal loans and accounts for children, and Internet, Mobile, TXT and telephone banking. It also has overdrafts, insurance and investment options and a wide range of products and services designed to help small businesses.
20 June 2012 - Media Release: The Co-operative Bank appoints a new Chief Executive
The Co-operative Bank chairman Steven Fyfe announced today the appointment of Bruce McLachlan as the new CEO of the bank.
"We're delighted to appoint Bruce McLachlan. With Bruce we have both a very experienced New Zealand banker and someone with the right qualities to lead The Co-operative Bank to become a growing force in the New Zealand retail banking market," says Mr Fyfe.
Mr McLachlan has led both business and personal banking teams at a senior level during his banking career. His appointment is subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
"Appointing Bruce as CEO concludes a momentous year for us and means that The Co-operative Bank has all the necessary foundations in place," says Mr Fyfe.
"In the past year we've achieved our banking licence, received a credit rating upgrade, changed our name and won the inaugural 2011 CANSTAR Blue Customer Satisfaction award for banking, receiving the maximum 5 stars in every category."
Gareth Fleming, the Acting CEO for the past four months, will return to his role as General Manager – Marketing and Products.
"The Board acknowledges with appreciation Gareth's commitment and performance during this period."
Mr Fyfe says The Co-operative Bank's 2012 year-end results, released today, were also in line with expectations.
The bank's underlying profit before tax was $7.2 million, compared with $7.4 million in 2010/11.
"Although the bank's pre-tax operating profit of $6.6 million is down on the previous year, we're pleased with the result, as the reduction in profit is primarily due to the one-off costs associated with bank registration and re-branding as The Co-operative Bank," says Mr Fyfe.
Deposits increased by 4% and were up by $51 million to $1.21 billion and lending increased by $43 million bringing total lending to $1.21 billion. Total reserves were up by $5.5 million on last year to $129 million. Capital Adequacy increased to 17.5% and is well in excess of the regulatory minimum of 8%.
Mr Fyfe says he is confident about The Co-operative Bank's future.
"The Co-operative Bank offers a genuine choice for customers as both a New Zealand and member-owned bank and our goal is to share our award winning banking experiences with more and more New Zealanders."
Key end-of-year results for 31 March 2012 were: | |
Operating Profit (pre-tax) | $6.6 million |
Underlying Profit (pre-tax) | $7.2 million |
Capital Adequacy Ratio | Increased to 17.5% |
Total Reserves | Up by $5.6 million to $129 million |
Deposits | Up $51 million to $1.21 billion |
Loans | Up $43 million to $1.21 billion |
18 May 2012 - Company update: Co-operative Life Limited receives financial strength credit rating
We are pleased to announce that A.M. Best has today provided Co-operative Life limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co-operative Bank, with a financial strength rating of B++ (Outlook: Stable).
Co-operative Life Limited underwrites the Life Plus, Life Care, Loan Plus, and Loan Care products which are distributed exclusively through the Bank's membership base and branch network across the country.
The rating is one notch below Best's 'excellent' rating category of A- and reflects the company's consistent profitability and sound levels of capital in relation to its underwriting risk. The business has grown its capital at an average rate of 37% for each of the last five years.
2 Nov 2011 - Media release: The Co-operative Bank lowers home lending rates
The Co-operative Bank has lowered its 6-month, 1, 2, 3 & 4 year fixed rates by up to 0.40%, effective from 2 November 2011.
Chief executive Dr Girol Karacaoglu, said The Co-operative Bank seeks to price itself competitively on a consistent basis, since it's a 100% customer-owned co-operative that exists purely for the benefit of its customers.
"Today's pricing move also reinforces our commitment to our customers, that although we've become a bank and changed our name, we're still the same place, with the same values and the same philosophies that we've had for the last 83 years."
Competitive pricing is one of the many benefits of banking with a co-operative.
"Over the next six months we'll also be introducing a number of new benefits for members, including paying a small rebate to members who do most of their banking with us. The introduction of rebates will not affect the consistency or competitiveness of our pricing strategy," said Dr Karacaoglu.
The Co-operative Bank from tomorrow will also lower some of its longer term deposit interest rates by between 0.05% and 0.20%.
26 Oct 2011 - Media release: PSIS becomes The Co-operative Bank
Effective from today - Oct 26 2011, PSIS has been granted registration as a registered bank from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
The new bank, 100 percent owned by its customers, will fittingly be called: "The Co-operative Bank" and will specialise in personal banking.
PSIS chairman Sir David Gascoigne said the decision to pursue bank registration was one that was not made lightly.
"The Board concluded that our sound financial position, size and asset-base would be better served by the regulatory regime that surrounds the trading banks. Bank registration is also about better clarifying our position in the market. It means we can officially call ourselves a bank, so everyone will understand what we do without having to explain it."
"Our main focus has been the protection of our customers' rights and privileges. Securing bank registration will not alter the way we operate, or our commitment to our customers. We'll continue to operate the business on a sound and prudent basis. And we're extremely proud of the fact that we'll remain a co-operative and retain the essence of PSIS."
"Our excellent personal service, and the fact our customers' best interests are truly our number one priority, are just some of the key reasons our customer satisfaction is 96%."
"One change that our customers will notice from today is that our name will be different, as we'll be called "The Co-operative Bank." This name better reflects our distinct difference from other banks - the fact that we're actually a customer-owned co-operative. It also moves us strongly away from a long-held misconception that we do business only with public servants. In fact, we've been open to all New Zealanders since 1995."
"In true co-operative style, our staff, along with a number of our customers, were involved in developing the name, logo and tagline of our new bank," Sir David said.
PSIS CEO, Dr Girol Karacaoglu said the co-operative model is hugely successful worldwide and this has been particularly so during the recent global economic crisis.
"At a time when investors' faith has been shaken throughout the world, co-operatives have not only survived but thrived. People have been attracted and remained loyal to the conservative governance and risk management that's part of the co-operative ethos. We exist solely for the benefit of our members, and their best interests are our number one priority."
"Becoming a member-owned bank ensures our relationship with our members remains unchanged and we're not distracted by the need to satisfy shareholder returns. We'll be a bank driven by the values and heart of a co-operative," Dr Karacaoglu said.
"Over the next 12 months we'll be implementing a number of initiatives that will further demonstrate our co-operative difference. We want to give our customers a better voice so they can have a say in how we do things and we aim to pay our co-operative customers, who are our owners, a rebate based on the level of business they do with us."
The new name will be rolled out across the PSIS Branch network over the next few weeks, starting today.
"It's taken a lot of people a tremendous amount of hard work, commitment and dedication to make PSIS the success it has been for its first 83 years and we're committed to ensuring The Co-operative Bank will forge a similar success over the next 83 years," Dr Karacaoglu said.
Two new directors - Steven Fyfe and Ross Wilson have also been appointed to The Co-operative Bank board today with effect from tomorrow.
"Both new directors bring to The Co-operative Bank a wide range of skills and an engagement with the community, business, and banking sectors that will add enormous value to the board's deliberations," said Sir David.
Mr Fyfe has recently retired from the ANZ National Bank group where he has worked for 29-years. He was a Director and Chief Financial Officer for The National Bank from 1997-2004, and more recently he was Deputy CEO of ANZ National from 2009-2011.
Mr Wilson is a solicitor and mediator who has worked in a range of roles within various trade unions since 1979, culminating in his role as President of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions from 1999-2007. Mr Wilson has served on a number of Boards including as Chair of the Accident Compensation Corporation and as a Director of Kiwi Rail Holdings Limited.
"We're delighted to have attracted two new Board Members of this calibre to The Co-operative Bank Board," said Sir David.
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An Investment Statement and the current Disclosure Statement are available from any branch of The Co-operative Bank or can be downloaded here.
Interest rates and fees are subject to change. For all lending products, The Co-operative Bank lending and insurance criteria, and fees, apply.
If a home loan is greater than 80% of the property's value, a low equity interest rate premium, will apply.


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Where is the Entrenchment Manual? I don't see any folder that contains it and no download link.
There is none.
O'really. I kind of noticed. But I figure if you are going to release an expansion you would have some info on what the heck would be in that expansion. Please tell me no one thought about this. Any one know what the deal is? Or is there a wiki out there to address this.
Advertising cover the main points. Changelogs cover the rest.
That's disappointing. I always read or at least glance through the manual before starting a game. Those here following Entrenchment development on a near daily basis might not see much value in a manual. However, the more casual SoaSE players would probably like to know more about the additions and changes Entrenchment brings. A few Entrenchment video clips posted on video game sites are not substitutes for a manual.
I beg to differ Kitkun. This expansion certainly could use a little manual or FAQ. For example, how is anyone suppose to know that TEC got a new frigate - the Ogrov, or that any of the races got these new anti-structure ships for that matter. Or, how is anyone suppose to know there are now mines in the game and this is how they work, etc.
As for advertising, most of it online has been about the TEC exclusively, and the Entrenchment "Feature List" still shows the Subspace Inhibitor, which as far as I understand it is no longer included.
Sure the paper manual that shipped with the game is now woefully out of date, but a small PDF of what people can expect from Entrenchment if they buy it would be great.
While I do read every change log, it contains a LOT of information the casual player doesn't know what to do with.
Basically, I like the game, I'll download and pay for Entrenchment, but it would be nice to have a nice, up to date description of the major new changes. Hell, maybe it will get more people to buy it....
Kitkun is just playing mr attitude. Forget him. I just can't believe they would release this with out some sort of update guide.
I posted to give as much detail as I am aware of, nothing more.
There is an update guide. I'll be putting it out tomorrow most likely. Just been really busy making sure the launch was smooth.
That's excellent to hear. I'm sure it will be appreciated. Thanks
cool, I think a manual or guide or whatever would really be usefully to newcomers. and I like them as well, even though I know my way around by now.
Thanks! That what I figured. Looking forward to the read. By the way the expansion rocks.
Kitkun is just very direct with responses Wasn't giving an attitude.
*cough* I think that would be by now. in any case, can we expect a hotfix containing the file ( as far as I could determine the current hotfix didn't contain anything in that range) or will it be more of a post with a file attachment?
thx again and when that is done, really, go get some rest. the entire team has earned it. just look at how small the hotfix list was, pretty smooth launch I'd say. congrats.
Is the updated manual out?
I only found the SINS manual in the C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\Sins of a Solar Empire also looked in the C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\Sins of a Solar Empire\Entrenchment for the new manual.
Is there a different location i should look in?
Or is it not out yet?
Just flood the forums with whats this?and whats that? questions.
Question: What's this and What's that?
See, thing is, many, probably most, people who buy the expansion, and later on the game with the expansion, are not the sort who hang out on forums.
1. Need manual as soon as possible.
2. Need something more ... I think a video of a commented game by the devs would be good and not at all hard to do. Not even a full game, or a hard game. Just play a game up to the point of building a starbase, deploying mines, other defense structures.
People who buy this game cold deserve more of an introduction than they are getting at the moment. It is too much of a throw 'em into the deep end of the pool to teach 'em how to swim.
Any status on the update guide? Some of us are a bit lost without it!
Its ok Kitkun, I still think your ok. Your post was just stating the facts...
And to the rest of you CHILL OUT. Blair will have it done as soon as he can. Untill that time go read the change logs. Those will give you a basic overview. If you want more info either wait till Blair is got it up or just ask some nice questions.
Playing the devil's advocate here, don't think anyone in this thread was particularly unchilled Seems like people are just curious when the dev blog will be written up.
I think the manual needs to be more detailed that the first, even Age of Empires II and three and has a better manual than sins
Here's *something*:
I agree that we should give them this week to get it out, as I'm sure they are busy. Yelling won't do anything.
Would have been nice though (and probably helped financially) if it was out as soon as the game got out, if not a day earlier. I still haven't bought the expansion, as I'm waiting for a description of what I'm getting and for all the small errors to work their way out with the next update.
Thanks Blair
still a manual with their history would be nice


text: The Show Catwalk Fashion Shows Spring/Summer 2011 Menswear Alexander McQueen 20 June 2010 Jessica Bumpus FOR her first outing as creative director at Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton paid respectful homage to the late designer for whom she worked with for 16 years – rekindling the eccentric and English gentleman spirit of his collections past via tops and tails, belted trench coats, theatrical frock coats and vivid prints in genetic patterns. There was the introduction of new shapes – but it was subtle. We had trousers in baggy shapes and size and they later wandered into utilitarian territory too. This collection wasn't going to be about making dramatic waves – further illustrated by Burton's decision not to take a bow at the end of the presentation. SEE THE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SHOW ARCHIVE


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Personal Information Email Tel (650) 498-5403 Tel (650) 723-3876
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Honors and Awards
- Kleinheinz Family Faculty Fellow in the Bass University Fellows Program for Undergraduate Education, Staford University (2011-2016)
- Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award, Stanford University (June 2007)
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists (1996)
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B.S.: | U Mass Amherst, Animal Science (1976) |
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My research interests are quite varied. I provide pathology support for several Stanford radiologists using MRI-guided minimally-invasive therapies for the ablation of prostate cancer (focused ultrasound, cryoablation, laser). Histopathological evaluation of induced lesions provides the radiologists with feedback necessary to optimize their procedures, and interpret real-time MR images in order to guarantee the most effective cancer treatment. I also work with several radiation oncologists who study and test hypoxic cytotoxic drugs as cancer treatments. Other interests of mine include phenotypic analysis of transgenic and knockout mice, the use of genetically engineered mice to understand host pathogen interactions, and infectious diseases of frogs.
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October 25, 2012
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Halloween doesn't get here until Wednesday, but don't tell that to Chicago's restaurant community, which has events planned Friday through the 31st. Here are a few of the most intriguing options.
Bar Umbriago. Halloween party with a DJ will take place Saturday. $40 admission includes 9 p.m.-midnight open bar; costume party (cash prizes) begins 11 p.m. 6 W. Hubbard St., 312-494-1200.
Frontier. Secret Speakeasy event will take place Wednesday. Live music, hosted bar 8-10 p.m., complimentary appetizers starting at 9 p.m. Cash prizes for best gangster costume, best flapper costume and best all-around costume. Password, required for admission, available at speakeasychi.com. 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-772-4322.
Gino's East Sports Bar. The Printers Row newcomer will host a Halloween Riot 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday. $30 "troll toll" includes appetizers, premium drinks and costume contest. 521 S. Dearborn St., 312-939-1818.
Green City Market. The market's second annual Halloween Harvest Ball fundraiser will take place 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Ravenswood Event Center (4011 N. Ravenswood Ave.). The event will be a costume party featuring food from such chefs as Jennifer Jones (Topolobampo), John Manion (La Sirena Clandestina), Mike and Pat Sheerin (Trenchermen), Mark Steuer (The Bedford, Carriage House), Paul Virant (Perennial Virant, Vie) and Jared Wentworth (Longman & Eagle). Sommelier Jason Wagner (RM Champagne, Nellcote) Jared Rouben (Goose Island Brewpubs) and Jordan Johnston (Frontera Grill) will handle the libations. Tickets, $75, available at greencitymarket.org.
Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club. Bringing a costume to Kit Kat seems redundant, but guests on Saturday are encouraged to dress up for the club's "Once Upon a Time" fairy tale character theme, and on Halloween itself the theme will be "Dead Presidents." You're free to break with the theme, of course, and the prize for best costume is $300 ($250 gift basket to the runner-up). Special Halloween cocktails, $13.50 Saturday but half-price Sunday through Halloween, include the Hpno-Haunt (garnished with a ghost Peep) and the Black Widow (garnished with a toy spider). 3700 N. Halsted St., 773-525-1111.
Nia. The Mediterranean restaurant is throwing a Halloween party Friday through Wednesday. In addition to zombie-finger appetizers and other thematic dinner specials, there will be a Halloween costume party (get your picture taken by one of the in-house photographers to enter), with a private party for 10 awarded to the winner. 803 W. Randolph St., 312-226-3110.
Niche. Halloween costume ball beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday (adults only). $20 admission includes Halloween-inspired appetizers, proceeds benefiting Anderson Animal Shelter. 14 S. Third St., Geneva, 630-262-1000.
Porkchop. Hillbillies & Hellcats Halloween party 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday, featuring food and drink specials and a costume contest (winner gets VIP table for seven, with bottle service). 941 W. Randolph St., 312-733-9333.
Rockit Bar & Grill. Rockit's second-annual Hillbilly Halloween (aka the Dukes of Hubbard) on Saturday encourages country dress and will feature fried chicken and cornmeal-crusted catfish on the menu, along with beer and Maker's Mark specials. 22 W. Hubbard St., 312-645-6000.
Sunda. On Saturday and Halloween, Sunda will host its third annual Halloween dim-sum dinner, featuring candlelight dining and specialty menu items. 110 W. Illinois St., 312-644-0500.
Tallgrass. Halloween pop-up dinner will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday. Five-course menu, $150 including wine and gratuity; costumes optional, but best costume will win a chef's tasting dinner for two. 1006 S. State St., Lockport, 815-838-5566.
III Forks Steakhouse. Supernatural Soiree takes place 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday. Dress to impress; costume contest, held on the heated rooftop lounge, begins at 8 p.m. Drink specials and a small-plates menu available. 333 E. Benton Place, 312-938-4303.
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Done with that cell? E-recyclers will take itBy GINGER CHRIST 4:30 am, November 26, 2012
The "here today, gone tomorrow" nature of the electronics industry is creating a robust opportunity for those in business to recycle that equipment.
Mario Jurcic, president of Secure IT Asset Disposition Services, an electronics recycler in Mentor, is in the process of obtaining R2 certification.
While in the past, only large corporations were concerned with data protection, today that sentiment is becoming more prevalent among businesses of all sizes, E-Scrap's Mr. Silverstein said. PRINTED FROM: http://crainscleveland.com/article/20121126/SUB1/311269983/1003/MAN&template=printart |


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For your staying in Milan, enjoy this charming, little apartment in Corso Porta Ticinese/via Torino, in the famous area "Colonne S.Lorenzo" and "piazza Vetra", in the opposite side of the ancient S.Lorenzo Abbey and its nice park.
Really peacefull, silent and typical apartment in the very historical centre of Milan. Old fashioned building (casa di ringhiera), "cotto" floor and wooden log ceiling, furnished with every confort and just reorganized. Is really near to Duomo, exactly at the end of Via Torino.
The apartment:
The flat is made of one double bedroom with a king size bed not separable, an open kitchen full equipped (small fridge, microwave, kitchenware, 4 firegas), a livingroom with table and chairs, tv lcd and a sofa bed for 2 guests. Available for 4 people max. On request, a crib can be provided.
Free wireless Internet, air condition, lcd tv, microwave, washing machine, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, kitchenware, bed linen, tablecloth, towels, independent heating, fan, coffee maker, lift.
The neighborhood
Urban part of the city in the very historical centre. Every kind of shops, restaurants and fashion/design area are nearby.
Locality and attractions
Every historical site (Duomo, Scala, Castello Sforzesco, Colonne s.Lorenzo, Sant'Ambrogio Abbey, Navigli) at walking distance. Fashion and design area are nearby: basically everything is at a walking distance
How to get there from the airport
Public bus n. 73 from airport to Duomo and then walk or take tram n. 3, get off in front of the apartment. A taxi station is next to the entrance.
How to get there from the city center
Walking distance from Duomo to via Torino - 10 min.
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"With her unique vocal style - full and rich as Diana Krall's, yet idiosyncratic as Nellie McKay's and shot-through with a keen folk-rock sensibility - Naylor remains one of the most superbly arresting vocalists around," JazzTimes
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Timothy Dunne is a vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. He leads the Research Department's Regional Issues Group and specializes in research related to applied industrial economics and labor economics.
Dr. Dunne first joined the Bank in 2006 as a senior economic advisor. He left in 2009 to serve as the Chong K. Liew Professor of Economics at the University of Oklahoma. In 2010, he returned to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and was appointed to his current position. Before joining the Federal Reserve, Dr. Dunne served as the director of research in the Office of the Chief Economist at the U.S. Bureau of the Census.
Dr. Dunne earned his BA in economics and history from the College of William and Mary and his PhD in economics from Pennsylvania State University.


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BALTIMORE, MD (April 27, 2012) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) proposed a new regulation today to require nitrogen-removal technology for all septic systems serving new construction on land draining to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Bays or in other areas where bodies of water are impaired by nitrogen. Existing regulations require nitrogen removal technology for all new and replacement septic systems in the Critical Area.
"Since 2008, we have spent more than $40 million to retrofit thousands of septic systems in Maryland, but this investment has been completely negated by new septic system installations. Septic systems are one of the few sources for which nitrogen pollution continues to increase," said MDE Secretary Robert M. Summers. "Thanks to the leadership of Governor O'Malley and the Maryland General Assembly, we made great progress during the 2012 legislative session toward limiting the impact of septic system development on Maryland's waters, farmlands and forests. By requiring technology that reduces nitrogen discharges by half or more on more new septic systems, we are one step closer toward reaching our goal of a restored and healthy Chesapeake Bay."Under the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), Maryland must reduce the nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus, along with sediments, in order to reach water quality standards by 2025. Maryland's Phase II Watershed Implementation Plan, the action plan for achieving this goal, was submitted to the EPA on March 30, 2012.
This proposed regulation was a recommendation of the Task Force on Sustainable Growth and Wastewater Disposal. It supports, enhances and reinforces the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012, which will be signed into law on Wednesday, May 2.
The proposed regulation has been submitted for approval to the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review (AELR). It also establishes minimum operation and maintenance requirements for the life of the upgraded technology to ensure that these septic systems do not fall into disrepair and damage the environment. Companies who either install and/or maintain the nitrogen-removing technologies will have to complete a course of study approved by MDE and be certified by the manufacturer.
These septic systems on new construction are eligible for funding from the Bay Restoration Fund, but funding may be limited due to the current priorities for the use of the fund. Funding from the Bay Restoration Fund has helped pay for 3,132 septic systems in Maryland to be upgraded with nitrogen-removal technology.
8:23 am on Saturday, April 28, 2012
Why are we developing in areas that aren't served by an improved sewer system anyway? Let's face it - it's sprawl that is killing the bay. Before we develop, let's use the infrastructure that already exists. This reduces drive times and doesn't destroy existing resource lands. Improved septic on new development is like treating cancer with a bandaid!
Buck Harmon
9:27 am on Saturday, April 28, 2012
I think that it's great to protect the bay from too much nitrogen.....as I see thousands of acres being sprayed with urea in heavily concentrated doses on hillsides that lead to streams. And then they follow with petro chemical herbicides to scorch the earth of living matter....followed by specially developed insecticides applied several times throughout the year.
Monsanto must back this kind of regulation on home owners. Their products are being applied to a field near you...today.
Buck Harmon
9:30 am on Saturday, April 28, 2012
Why not just mandate composting toilets for all new home construction and pass the savings on to the consumer....?
Hans-Adam III, Prince of Liechtenstein
9:49 am on Saturday, April 28, 2012
Yes the liberal radical environmentalists' war on farmers, business, property owners and homeowners is alive and well.
Why don't the environmentalists say what they really mean? They don't want any more people impacting the bay since people are a toxic scourge on nature. The environmentalist big and small property owners don'y want any new development or redevelopment to occur since restricting it will make their real estate holdings more valuable.
Buck Harmon
10:06 am on Saturday, April 28, 2012
The government leads the war on farmers by control....the government is owned by the petro chemical industry to a great degree....the government needs to be reined in with regard to control, not expanded...we all lose with the expansion of government control.
Karl Schuub
11:22 am on Saturday, April 28, 2012
This is such a difficult issue - framing it as a war on farmers or developers and such on the one hand is a war on sports fishing and fisherman, wildlife and estuaries on the other. Seems nobody gets to "win" if we want to control the continuing slide in water quality in the bay.


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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers proved one thing Friday night: Beating Miami last month was no fluke.
David West scored 30 points, Paul George added 15, and the Pacers never trailed after the first quarter as they pulled away from the defending NBA champs 102-89 in a game that was even more lopsided than the score.
"We want to be dominant at home, and we're getting there," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said. "David West was spectacular. He has a way of giving us contagious confidence. He has that look that carries over to everyone else where we're not going to lose tonight."
The rest of the Pacers (28-19) had that look, too.
They joined the New York Knicks as the only teams to beat Miami twice this season and have won three straight regular-season games over the Heat. Miami won the last three games in last spring's Eastern Conference semifinals on their way to winning the NBA crown.
And Indiana beat a team that promised to be more focused, more motivated and more physical than the first time around. None of it mattered.
Since ending a three-game losing streak Wednesday night, Indiana has won two straight by double digits and its 13-game home winning streak is the team's longest since it won 14 in a row in 2002-03.
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The Pacers still haven't played with former All-Star Danny Granger this season, though Vogel hopes to have him back on the court before the All-Star break and certainly before the next showdown between Indiana and Miami in March.
Perhaps most impressive is that Indiana has now beaten Miami in two different ways.
In January, they used a suffocating defence and a precision offence to limit Miami to a season-low point total in the 87-77 victory.
On Friday, they held Miami under 90 points again, something that hadn't happened since Jan. 8, but the Pacers won this one with an efficient offence.
Indiana shot a season-high 55.7 per cent from the field, a number that included 11 straight baskets from West after he missed his first shot of the game. Five players reached double figures and the Pacers came within three points of matching their highest non-overtime point total of the season (105).
"We have to get better and play better at both ends of the court," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "Hopefully, we will. They just outplayed us on both ends of the court."
For Miami (29-14), it was a frustrating night.
James finished with his customary 28 points and had six rebounds and three assists. Wade added 17 points, six rebounds and five assists. Bosh had 13 points and only two rebounds, partly because of foul trouble. But the rest of the team combined for 31 points, 11 from Shane Battier, and 15 rebounds.
They still got outrebounded, and the loss prevented Miami from clinching the best record in the East before the All-Star break, which would have given Spoelstra a ticket to Houston to coach the Eastern Conference All-Stars.
How tough was it? Three players -- Bosh, Battier and Udonis Haslem -- and Spoelstra all drew technical fouls.
It was enough to make Miami scratch their heads.
"I think they (Pacers) are playing some really good basketball right now. They're kind of like us, they play great basketball at home, they kind struggle on the road. It's like two different teams sometimes," James said. "But they have improved and I think the biggest improvement is Paul George. He's improving, that's why he's an All-Star."
It looked easy.
Indiana took control of the game with a 13-0 run that turned a 23-20 deficit into a 33-23 lead early in the second quarter, and the Heat never tied the score or took the lead again.
The Pacers, meanwhile, methodically extended the margin. They closed the first half on an 8-4 mini-run to make it 53-45, then opened the second half by scoring the first six points to take a 59-45 lead.
When Miami closed to 64-54 on two free throws by Mario Chalmers with 7:13 to go in the third quarter, Indiana came right back with a 12-3 run that ended with two free throws from West. That gave Indiana a 76-57 lead with 3:16 left in the quarter, and Miami never got closer than 12 again.
"It's good to beat them, but we can't overreact to this," West said after missing only three of his 15 shots. "We match up with them. I think we've got some familiarity with them because of the playoff series. But they're a tough team. They're going to adjust the next time we see them."
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A group formed to oppose the redevelopment of the Spring Grove Hospital Center has a new target—Councilman Todd Huff.
In a recently posted video, the group calling itself Catonsville Promenot criticizes the Timonium Republican for zoning changes that "upzoned 1,000 acres" of land as part of the comprehensive zoning map process completed in August.
The changes, according to the group's nearly three-minute video, could affect water quality for nearly 1.8 million residents of central Maryland.
"What's the moral of our story?" the video asks. "Is it that that Todd Huff is reckless and dangerous? Is it that the development mafia has hijacked the county? Although plausible, the real lesson is: if you value things like clean drinking water, you must understand that responsible land use isn't a partisan issue."
Huff isn't the first councilman to come under fire from the group.
In June, the group posted a video focusing on the relationship between Catonsville Democratic Councilman Tom Quirk and developer Steve Whalen. The video also highlighted campaign contributions made to a number of elected officials including County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and Dels. Steve DeBoy and Jim Malone.
The group alleges that the money from Whalen and people and businesses associated with the Catonsville developer are tilting the process unfairly in favor of more development over open space and ball fields.
Whalen wants to redevelop a parcel of the Spring Grove Hospital Center as part of his proposed Promenade project.
9:32 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
We all understand that developers like Whalen buy their permits and studies. As it has been and ans it is and as it will always be.
Should Maryland declare any SG property as surplus, and put it up for sale, does anyone believe that just anyone would be allowed to bid on it? Would the "surplus" property go to auction or some form of open bidding or is it set aside for Whalen as is suspected by many?
Someone needs to send a PIA to Senator Kasemeyer and to Deboy and Malone to see how they have been working with Whalen for many years on the Promenade.
9:08 am on Friday, November 16, 2012
Thank you Mr. Sears for reporting on the activity of concerned citizens attempting to educate Baltimore County voters. Acording to the Catonsville Promenots facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/catonsville.promenot
the group is not opposed to the redevelopment of Spring Grove, rather, it is "Advocating that Spring Grove's redevelopment should focus on the creation of a 50 acre regional park funded through adaptive reuse of the existing historic structures and expansion of UMBC's research park. They believe in protecting our limited opportunities for open space and the redevelopment of current commercial corridors."
10:10 pm on Friday, November 16, 2012
Love Catonsville. Have called it home for 25 years. BUT - we must understand what we are - and what we are not. We do not have the proper demographics or income to support any type of operation like what Whalen wants to do. It sounds great on paper - but we know what would happen. The operation would resemble Security Mall soon after opening and Whalen gets paid his money and nobody wants that.
We have a great school at UMBC. Apartments on a piece of the property with a shuttle would be a great addition. Add to that ball fields that the Catonsville, Arbutus, Landsdowne, and Woodlawn programs could use would be great also - as long as sufficient money is set aside for maintenance and security. I know the Police want some of the property, make due with what you have, like everyone else.
It will not matter though - Spring Grove is still an operating facility - and they will let you know that.
Quirk cannot be trusted.
10:11 am on Saturday, November 17, 2012
Remember Whalen sold a piece of property to the county for a courthouse near Security mall. That land could have been culled from the SG property.
Whalen makes money buy selling the county land for a courthouse and then makes money again with a sweetheart deal on land that the county could have used at SG.
A win win for Whalen and a cost cost for the taxpayers.
10:14 am on Saturday, November 17, 2012
Oh, and where in the sw county can we find state or county owned land with the same opportunity for recreational open space as we have at SG?
A county water park would be a great use of some of the land. An indoor shooting range that the BCPD and the public could use. A K9 training area for the BCPD and maybe even the MSP could be placed there. ALL better uses than another shopping area that will benefit a local developer much much more than anyone in the county.
12:50 am on Sunday, November 18, 2012
Unfortunately, unless people of Catonsville wake up, band together and do something, it is just a matter of time before Whalen will get his way with the Promanade project. He is a bully, has money, knows people in power and doesn't care about the people of Catonsville. Try navigating I-195 onto South Rolling Rd, entry to UMBC from I-195 or Frederick Rd through Catonsville down to and across the beltway at 5:30 p.m. On a week day. These areas would be access points to the Promanade. I have lived in Catonsville for 65 years and it is not what it used to be. It has gotten too crowded and has become a pass-through for other areas that are also over crowded. If the Promanade gets built Catonsville will never be the same.
8:29 am on Sunday, November 18, 2012
Dear Don, Joe, and Maryland Independent, Don is absolutely correct, but fortunately we have Catonsville Promenot starting to organinze the opposition formally. By visiting, and becoming friends with Catonsville Promenot on Facebook you become part of this. You are all needed. The purpose of this video was to show that land use isn't a partisan matter. Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, or and independent this is not a private fight and anyone can jump in. To date our group has almost 200 Facebook friends, the first video is approaching 1400 views, we have staged 3 protests (would love to have you three attend). JOIN CATONSVILLE PROMENOT. Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today.
Geoffrey Atkinson
3:05 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012
Seems to me that Spring Grove is a functioning hospital, don't see the problem with keeping it that way. That is state land and (if anything) it should be used as a state government center.
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