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376th Friday Blog Roundup
This is how we ended up with the Lego Robotics set within 12 hours of swearing that we would not purchase a Lego Robotics set.
- The twins fell in love with the Lego WeDo Education set at their after school robotics class.
- I told them I'd look up the cost of the product online.
- I nearly fell off the bed when I saw the cost and explained that we would not be purchasing the parts and software for use at home.
- Talked on the phone with my brother-in-law about how it would be insane to lay out the money for a robotics set. Unless… of course… my niece might use it down the road… but no… it really is insane.
- Told Josh that we should think about getting them the product a few weeks from now if they're still this geeked out about it. Maybe we could find a used set.
- Lie in bed and think about how my daughter couldn't really assert herself and get enough hands-on time in the class because there are only 3 girls and she is two years younger than the other girls and it's hard to interact with older girls when you're that young.
- Start imagining two roads, one in which my daughter is the world's saviour in the Robot Apocalypse all because she got a head start on making robots back when she was in first grade, and another where she is at the mercy of the robots all because we didn't give her the tools back when she was excited to learn.
- Dream about the damn robot set.
- Wake up and spend the entire time in the shower going through various reasons for why the robotic set will help the twins. Some schools use this set in their gifted and talented math or science classes. The twins really love doing computer programming, and this is a natural extension of that. The ChickieNob was so geeked out excited by the Lego program, and she really excelled at understanding how the robot worked even though she was having trouble getting actual hands-on time with the project. They both fell in love with gears and spent breakfast talking about various things one can do with gears. If their teacher is game, I can bring it to their school and work with small groups to teach the kids in their grade robotics during recess so every kid gets a fair shot. I can have their friends come over and geek out together over this — especially the ones who didn't get in the robotics class. I can pass along this set to another child when we move onto the next level so it will continue to be loved.
- Go downstairs and sit Josh down on the sofa. Outline all the reasons why I think we should get this now.
- Josh understands that I have now spent 12 hours obsessing over this and agrees that the price is worth it both to educate the children and to stop me from worrying about this.
- Order Lego robotics set and then obsessively write about it in the Roundup.
Josh says that the tone I use when discussing the wasting of time, money, or resources is akin to the way people discuss murder. I really don't like squandering things: tangible or intangible.
This purchase came at the crossroads of wasting opportunity (not educating our kids when they are obviously so geeked out about this — it almost feels like we're driving out their potential by not embracing it) and wasting money (holy crap, those Lego robot kits are expensive and we only have the elementary school set. One day, we'll need to get the middle school set and then the high school set and by the time we're done, we'll have spent thousands of dollars. And at the same time, they're still taking these robotics classes and we're paying for the classes, so at some point, it becomes redundant). Which created a perfect storm of anxiety: is it more wasteful to make the purchase or not make the purchase?
And to make it more insane, while it's an extraordinary amount of money for a toy, it isn't an extraordinary amount of money in the grand sense of the word. It's the equivalent to one month of guitar lessons.
But the mantra in my brain was: what if we didn't use this tool enough? I truly hate to waste anything.
So you should also expect a post or two about Lego robots; a tutorial or something like that. Because apparently, when you write a blog post about something, it becomes less wasteful.
Am I the only one with waste anxiety? Please tell me that other people spend this much time worrying about spending money or not spending money.
P.S. I plan to play with it after they go to sleep and make my own robots. It really is that cool.
I make horrible food choices. I feel like I need to see that in print so I remember it. Melissa, you make horrible food choices. I was thinking about tattooing it on my hand, but then I realized that I hope one day to make good food choices. And tattoos are permanent.
This is but one example. On Monday, we went to a Tex-Mex restaurant. I told myself before we walked in the door not to eat the chips. I ate the chips. And then wasn't really hungry for my meal. But ate my meal too since I ordered it. So it was food I didn't need, but it all goes back to that waste thing: the food wasn't going to still be good if I took it home (it wasn't something that traveled well) but I had put myself in a position where I wasn't really hungry anymore. Horrible food choices. I wish they made a tattoo that lasted for a year or so, that you could renew like a library book.
And now the blogs…
But first, second helpings of the posts that appeared in the open comment thread last week as well as the week before. In order to read the description before clicking over, please return to the open thread:
- "Two Years Gone" (Remembering Funny)
- "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" (Certainly Not Cool Enough to Blog)
- "Cold Peace" (Stirrup Queens) – thank you!
- "Guilt-Free Infertility 2.0" (This is More Personal)
Okay, now my choices this week.
Cablearms has an aching post about ifs. The refrain at the end gutted me, and this is but a small part of it: "If I cry enough today, tomorrow and the day after, would my tears dry up and make me numb from all the pain? If I open myself up to the pressing reality that I can never bear a child, will it make it easier for me to move on?" They're questions without answers, but so much is said in the asking of them.
Hapa Hopes has a post about her "person" — the one you go to when "things are shitty, it's the person you call to vent to and cry to. He/she is your emotional stronghold. Your person gets you." Her post is about her person, but she also invites you to write a small ode to your own person. The post just made me smile, and it was a good reminder to let someone know how much they mean to you.
Feigning Fertility has a letter to a woman she encountered at the gas station; the hidden story behind the exterior the outsider can see. It is just an amazing, amazing post; filled with humility and empathy and incredibly reserves of strength.
Lori Does Maryland has a post about how bravery comes in all forms. She doesn't consider herself brave for living every day without her son, Matthew, because she doesn't see his loss as a choice. But choosing to cycle again, choosing to do it while her husband is on a fleet, where if the IVF cycle works she will be parenting two children on her own close in age. It's an eye-opening post into the life of a military family.
Lastly, The Hardest Quest gives a gorgeous bit of advice about living without regret. I don't just love it because the American in me sighs over the beauty of the French in the post, but because by the end of the post, she had me considering places in my life where I may end up with regrets rather than the more livable remorse. Just a fantastic post.
The roundup to the Roundup: How I ended up with a Lego robotics set. I hate to waste things. I make poor food choices. And lots of great posts to read. So what did you find this week? Please use a permalink to the blog post (written between January 13th and January 20th) and not the blog's main url. Not understanding why I'm asking you what you found this week? Read the original open thread post here.
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- 1 Stephanie { 01.20.12 at 7:36 am }
Ha! I laughed out loud at number 7. Really, you should think bigger…without the kit, not only might ChickieNob be at the mercy of the robots…the whole of HUMANKIND might just roll over and surrender without her to lead us.
- 2 BigP's Heather { 01.20.12 at 8:49 am }
I have big food waste issues (and anything waste issues, really – which is why I purge often because I don't want to be a hoarder) and I have to remind myself that regardless if it goes into the trash or I eat it when my body doesn't need it – either way, it is wasting it. But one way it ends up on my hips and the other does not. Sometimes, it is better to throw away the food.
I do stress about money since I don't generate any income…
- 3 loribeth { 01.20.12 at 9:01 am }
LOL… too funny. Although I was looking at plain old Lego sets as a potential Christmas present for someone a few weeks ago, & holy cow, even the non-robotic stuff is incredibly expensive. I couldn't believe what a simple box of plain ol' Lego bricks costs these days.
I have a split personality when it comes to spending money. I will happily drop $60 on a jar of face cream. I will buy half a dozen T-shirts in multiple colours at Old Navy at $6 a pop ( as I did recently). I buy stacks of books (that I haven't read yet) without a thought.
But I can be notoriously cheap in other ways. For example, we have a nine-year-old, humungous old-style 32″ Sony TV set in the living room (& we still have the 25-year-old 19″ Sony that it replaced in the basement, which takes a little longer to warm up these days but otherwise still has a perfectly good picture). Dh is dying for a new flat screen HD, & I suppose I will cave eventually (they have come down so much in price lately) — but I really struggle with getting rid of a perfectly good TV set, just because it isn't the latest & greatest (particularly when I know I probably couldn't even give it away). I hung onto my original cellphone until I couldn't get a battery for it — it wasn't THAT old (at least in my mind), maybe four years or so, but you should have seen the expression on the store clerk's face when I pulled it out of my purse.
And it's not just the big stuff. I hate it when dh pours the last little bit of milk down the drain because it's recycling day & he wants to take the carton out to the curb. Right now, I 've got a pile of stuff in the basement, waiting for some boxes so that I can pack it all up & take it to Goodwill. Dh wants to know why we can't just throw it out ("nobody wants our junk"), but I just can't do that. I wear socks until they get holes in them, & although I'm not cheap enough to darn them (lol), if I wear a hole in one sock of the pair, I'll save the good sock until another sock in another pair wears out (I usually buy the same brand, same colours) & then I have a new pair. ; ) Stuff like that drives dh nuts. ; )
I'm guilty of stockpiling stuff when it's on sale or there's some kind of promotion going on (I'm a sucker for those gifts with purchase at the cosmetics counter.) And then the food goes bad or the skin care products go past their expiry date because I've got such a stockpile I haven't used it all yet, & then I feel guilty because THAT's wastage. :p You get the idea. ; )
- 4 loribeth { 01.20.12 at 9:28 am }
As for links to share:
Mrs. Spit had a great post that I kept returning to this week, about a recent evening when she wound up feeling like an outsider in her own home:
Bon at Crib Chronicles writes beautifully and had a couple of great posts recently. The first one is a little outside your time frame, but I'm sharing it anyway because I only just read it and it's a topic that I know is near & dear to your heart, Mel. ; ) It's an exploration of the divide between personal & monetized blogs, & there's a great conversation going on in the comment section . Bon was recently interviewed for CBC Radio on the subject & there is a link to a podcast on her post:
More recently, she wrote about her upcoming move (she's looking for tips!):
- 5 a { 01.20.12 at 11:20 am }
Loribeth, through the miracle of Craigslist (I know, you're Canadian, but I'm sure you have the equivalent, right?), you could probably sell both your 32″ and your 19″ TVs. We sold a 27″ tube TV last year because some guy needed something while his new flat screen was being repaired. And people like that sort of thing for their kids to play video games.
I'm not a fan of wasting, but we waste a lot of food. OK, not a lot, but enough to irritate me. At restaurants, though, I assume that some portion of what I order is going home with me, so it's not a big deal if I don't finish stuff. I also have a problem not filling up on the chips…because they're usually freshly made and delicious!
Think of the Lego set not as a toy, or a teaching tool, but as an investment in their future. You would be AMAZED at the stuff they have at the national competitions. My nephew is on a team at his high school and they were one of the teams that won the competition last year. They have virtual reality helmets to go with your Lego robots. And between the section of Lego robots, and the giant kits sponsored by tech companies, there was a whole section of college booths with scholarship opportunities.
- 6 Gil { 01.20.12 at 11:25 am }
I ponder new purchases much like you do Mel. Especially pricey items. I immediately say no. Then continue to wonder about the benefits. Is it really worth it? Can I convince myself (in whatever fashion!) that it's actually an investment?! Talk it over with Hubby to see if he is on board. It's a long process. Days can come and go between the "I'd like to buy that" statement and the actual purchase. For our house, we visited it SIX times before finally making an offer. Oh yeah. I take my time.
Thanks for the shout out in the Roundup. Peut-être je devrais écrire plus souvent en français pour toi? (Maybe I should write more often in French for you?) Hee hee!
Je t'embrasse! (aka Hugs!) – Gil
- 7 Jules { 01.20.12 at 11:39 am }
YES! I too have waste anxiety! Especially if it's an item that I'm not sure if I'm going to LOVE it or just really LIKE it. But I find that if I keep thinking about the item over and over again for days that I just need to get it because I will never be able to stop thinking about it! I also hate those baskets of tortilla chips they put out. I feel compelled to eat them and I'm not sure why — maybe it's just force of habit? Sometimes I have to literally push the basket out of my reach at the table so I won't eat them anymore!
- 8 It Is What It Is { 01.20.12 at 1:01 pm }
I hope you used the 10% off coupon from the recent Lego catalog (or found the equivalent sale price). That would make me feel good for you.
- 9 geochick { 01.20.12 at 2:05 pm }
I personally am totally excited that the Chickienob is geeked out over the robotics set!
- 10 Bionic Baby Mama { 01.20.12 at 2:11 pm }
i have anxiety about all forms of waste, yep. this is also why i can't throw anything out — i might need it, and rebuying it is horribly wasteful. to tell you the truth, i don't even feel that bad about it; it's that engrained.
about those food choices, do you ever read the fat nutritionist? i really like the way she begins by praising your instincts and choices about food, rather than by reinforcing all these bad beliefs we have (or i do, anyway) about ourselves and food. i find letting go of some of the shame and anxiety really helps me, paradoxically, actually do the things i thought i was going to use shame and anxiety to accomplish.
- 11 Queenie { 01.20.12 at 2:33 pm }
I swear you are psychic. I TOTALLY obsess over wasting money. I've been obsessing all week over whether we buy a Volvo or not. We have a chance to buy one for an insanely good price, but I have been obsessing over whether it's worth it and why a less expensive car isn't just fine. But then I look at all of the safety features, and all of the reasons it makes sense. And then I look at the price, even with the ginormous discount. And then I circle back to all of the reasons to buy it. Sigh. I'm driving myself crazy. But I desperately need to spend my money wisely, and to get good value for money.
When I walk in the door of a Tex-Mex place, I just assume that I'll eat at least two baskets of chips and salsa, and order accordingly. It's unhealthy, but I'm an addict.
- 12 Kimberly { 01.20.12 at 3:40 pm }
I think the lego robotics set is pretty awesome. I've considered getting them for my hubby cause hes just that sort of geek who would drool over it. He still proudly geeks out over regular legos. Also (maybe to ease your mind), my husbands best friend and his girlfriend are in college and are taking a trade in electrical engineering. They are currently spending part of their semester using these for projects. They are paying lots of money to work with these towards a project they will get credit for and need to pass, in order to graduate. And it relates entirely to their trade. We actually talked about them at length the other night while having a board game night.
Does this help ease your internal arguments? 🙂
- 13 KH99 { 01.20.12 at 4:16 pm }
I loved the glimpse into your mind and thought process! I could feel the anxiety on the screen. It sounds like a very useful, non-wasteful purchase (also sounds very cool!). We are very wasteful in our house, and I want us to be more mindful, so maybe the great carpet beetle incident of 2012 will help us live better.
- 14 HereWeGoAJen { 01.20.12 at 4:54 pm }
I would have bought the robot thing too. Matt and I sometimes debate about things like this and we always decide that we are going to buy it anyway, so we might as well buy it now.
- 15 Mo { 01.20.12 at 6:22 pm }
I want that lego set!!
I'm just as bad with waste. That's why I have a hard time buying pretty shoes. I know I'll barely wear them and I can't grasp why you need to spend MORE money on something you generally will wear less often.
Oh – and chon has a great post about surviving IVF:
- 16 Emily { 01.20.12 at 11:05 pm }
I totally worry about spending money. I hate it especially when it is on something for myself. It takes me a long time to think it over and usually ends with my Hubby pushing me or just buying it.
- 17 JustHeather { 01.21.12 at 9:20 am }
I can't wait to see some pictures of these Lego robots! I've loved the regular Legos for as long as I can remember and I've warned hubby that we will have to buy some someday. Legos are just so cool and give so much to everyone who plays with them! Good luck with the robots, I'm sure ChickieNob will be the bestest.
- 18 Her Royal Fabulousness { 01.21.12 at 11:00 am }
The kids in my school do a whole project with the Lego Robotics stuff. It's amazing what they can do and they love it. They work in pairs to design, program, and build. You really see the parts of the project that challenge kids and theY BUILD SUCH COOL STUFF.
I can justify spending any amount of money on someone else, but not on us. I am super freaked about money and spending because we are trying so hard to pay off debt and save for a house. But I am married to a total gadget freak and this becomes a regular argument. Ugh.
- 19 Lori { 01.21.12 at 10:49 pm }
Hey, thanks so much for listing my post! I was tickled! And…since I'm pretty hormonal these days (hello, 225 units of Bravelle and 150 of menopur, day 7!), that really touched my heart!
I laughed about your obsession list because I so can relate, and have the pressure of being (as many friends call me) "someone who could talk you into or out of just about anything," …which means that every time I decide it MUST be bought (with extensive evidence to follow), I then decide, 36 seconds later, that it must not (again, with the proper back-up for why not!). In the end, my husband does much like yours…but yours is a lot more benevolently motivated.
Mine just wants to shut me up. Ha ha!
Again, thanks!
- 20 Magpie { 01.22.12 at 8:33 pm }
We tried to sign our kid up for a Lego/robot class -after school – and not enough people signed up. I was kind of bummed.
- 21 Persnickety { 01.25.12 at 2:17 am }
OH yes- I worry about wasting money, and put the brakes on major purchases. Unlike my spendathon husband.
He does listen to me- He has been ot-quite-nagging for a new tv for close to two years, so about 8 months ago I brought home a water cooler bottle (empty) and told him that the new tv would be funded from change in the bottle. It was amazing how much accumulated, and when the tv went "pop" and died, the new tv was mostly paid for (we spend about $100 more than was saved to get a low energy usage one rather than a plasma of the same size).
I think the obsess about whether to get it phase is needed though- if you had just bought lego set when you first thought about it, you would now be wondering if it was the right thing, and did you waste money.
- 22 Her Royal Fabulousness { 01.26.12 at 7:35 am }
This is a GREAT post with an analogy with donor eggs 🙂
- 23 coffeegrljp { 02.12.12 at 6:09 am }
I loved points 6, 7 and 8 on your list leading up to the Lego set purchase. Sounds like something that would go on in my brain. And yes, I obsess about small-ish purchases like this and the potential for waste/excess. I'm usually pretty good about making the right decision to purchase or not, but I still regret leaving behind that gorgeous coat in Florence almost 10 years ago. It really wasn't that expensive and I so rarely splurge on myself; that "splurge" would have been a once in a lifetime purchase that was worth it. Should have done it.


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Atari officially pulls out of E3
Ghostbusters publisher will attend but not exhibit at key industry event
Publisher Atari has pulled out of E3 next month, deciding to attend the event rather than exhibit.
Last week it was revealed that in the UK and Europe, the company would no longer be publishing its key 2009 release Ghostbusters: The Video Game, and would be handing the title over to Sony as a PlayStation exclusive for a limited time.
"Atari has made the proactive decision to attend but not exhibit at this year's E3 event," said a spokesperson for the company.
"Although we feel E3 benefits the entire games business, we are very focused around other selling and marketing initiatives for our upcoming Ghostbusters, Champions Online and other to be announced titles."
The latest decision from Atari casts doubt on the company which hopes to transition from a traditional games publisher to an online business, with the help of new executives David Gardner and Phil Harrison.
Upcoming titles from Atari include Tekken 6, a new title from Q Entertainment with the working title of QJ and Ready 2 Rumble Revolution for the Wii.
Its release of a console version of The Witcher: Return of the White Wolf has been put on hold following an ugly dispute between developers CD Projekt and Widescreen Games.

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I love baking bundt cakes. They just make me smile inside and out. The multiple designed pans available, the unique flavor combinations you can create, and the beauty of a well drizzled glaze all come together in perfect harmony of happiness.
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I'm glad I decided to try something new for this month's theme. I already thought my bundts were all starting to look the same, and now with this flavor combination, I definitely made something completely different, right down to the pink Wilton vanilla melts and glittery white sanding sugar.
Because a glittery cake with a little more white chocolate drizzled on top would be completely awful…said NO ONE EVER!
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NFLPA Plans To Appeal Ruling Concerning In Saints' Worker Compensation Claims
The NFLPA plans to appeal a district court's rulings that eight former Saints have to file worker compensation claims in Louisiana, and not California, to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. The disclosure was made in a letter sent Thursday to the 9th Circuit by law firm Gibson Dunn, which is representing former Pro Football HOFer Bruce Matthews in his worker compensation case there. Counsel for the NFLPA did not respond for comment after the New Orleans court ruled July 12, so it has been unclear whether the case would be appealed. The NFLPA had earlier this year dropped a similar appeal in another appeals court. The NFL had recently filed with the 9th Circuit citing the New Orleans decision as evidence that Matthews should not be able to use California worker compensation law in his case (a lower court ruled he must use Tennessee law). "I write in response to the July 25, 2012 letter submitting the oral decision in New Orleans Saints, L.L.C. v. Cleeland, which the players intend to appeal to the Fifth Circuit," wrote Gibson Dunn lawyer Andrew Tulumello. "The NFL is affirmatively trying to restrict every player in the league from seeking workers' compensation benefits outside the NFL's preferred, hand-selected states." Gibson Dunn has become a top outside counsel in recent years for the NFLPA. The NFL wants players to file comp claims in the home states of their teams, and contracts increasingly require that. The NFLPA position is that the right to file in California cannot be contracted away. California has a very liberal workers compensation law that is seen as the most generous in the country.


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Corkery, Padraig (2005) Reproductive Technologies - The Irish contribution to an international debate. Furrow, 56. pp. 353-357.
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Since the birth of Louise Brown in 1978 there has been much discussion worldwide on the ethics of reproductive technologies. Professional ethicists and the public at large have addressed significant questions concerning the nature of human parenthood, the status of human life at its earliest stage of the development and the role of science in the area of human reproduction. Societies have, in general, argued that reproductive technologies have societal consequences and should therefore be regulated by society through the civil law. Many societies set up interdisciplinary groups to assist in the forming of legislation in this area. The commission set up under the leadership of Dame Warnock in Britain is probably the best known example of the work of such a group and their influence on the formation of legislation.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A city firefighter pleaded guilty to drug possession and resigned from the fire department, officials said Monday.
Justin Moran, 31, lost his $59,619-a-year job last week, when he pleaded guilty to seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct in City Court, according to prosecutors. City police arrested Moran and his girlfriend, Janel M. Sweet, 30, in February on charges of having crack cocaine and hypodermic needles in their Leonard Road home.
"The defendant was intoxicated by drugs with small children present and was dangerous," Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III said Monday in announcing Moran's resignation.
A six-year veteran of the department, Moran had been on "involuntary medical leave" for about a month prior to his arrest, according to police. He is to be sentenced in August and is expected to receive three years probation, court-ordered drug treatment and an order of protection barring him from seeing his two children and another child of a woman he lives with, Murphy said.
Moran and Sweet were originally charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, criminal possession of hypodermic needles, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of a child, all misdemeanors. Sweet's case is pending, but she will receive the same disposition as Moran — minus the resignation, Murphy said. He said prosecutors required Moran to leave his job.
"We were concerned that if (he) were to continue to be a fireman, he might respond to a fire or be driving a fire truck," Murphy said.
Child Protective Services recommended that Moran not have contact with his children, Murphy said. Moran must comply with all orders of probation as part of the plea.
"The firefighters and I are sorry he has gotten himself in this situation," Murphy said. "They must be able to rely on their fellow firefighters at the scene of a blaze for their own safety and cannot be distracted or worried about a fireman acting under the influence."
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Yuexiu Property maps growth path
After taking aggressive step of injecting core asset into reit platform, Guangzhou developer continues to pursue nationwide expansion
Yuexiu Property failed to attract much attention from investors in the past few years despite revealing in 2009 its plan to be a nationwide developer.
That was until about six months ago, when the company announced the aggressive step of injecting its core commercial asset - Guangzhou International Finance Centre - into its 35.58 per cent-owned Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust for 13.44 billion yuan (HK$16.7 billion).
"It was a very bold move, but a very successful one," said Zhu Chen, a deputy general manager of Yuexiu Property.
The transaction had unlocked the values of the two companies and let them grow, Zhu said.
In July last year, when the proposal was first discussed internally, all the senior executives thought it would be very difficult to achieve, he said.
The injection plan, as expected, attracted controversy when it was announced. The proposal, initiated by the core management team led by chairman Lu Zhifeng, was to inject Guangzhou IFC into Yuexiu Reit, whose assets amounted to less than 7 billion yuan. Market observers described it as a snake-eats-elephant deal, a Chinese idiom referring to the small taking over the big.
To partly finance the deal, Yuexiu Reit raised about HK$3.2 billion through an issue of new units in September. That resulted in an immediate dilution of distribution per unit for investors.
But Zhu said it was a win-win deal for both companies. The concern among Yuexiu Reit's unitholders arose from their misunderstanding of Guangzhou IFC, he said. "They thought Yuexiu Reit would buy a low-return property, and as a result that was not good for the company."
Guangzhou IFC is the 10th-tallest building in the world and is a premium mixed-use commercial development with a total gross floor area of 457,357 square metres. The project comprises a 58-storey grade A office building, a five-star hotel with 344 rooms, a luxury serviced-apartment tower comprising 314 units, a six-storey shopping centre and 1,700 parking spaces.
"It is a prime property in the core area of Guangzhou," Zhu said.
Yuexiu Reit's portfolio had been largely upgraded after the transaction and should have huge growth potential, he said.
"The two companies provide a twin platform. Yuexiu Property will continue to inject office and retail properties into Yuexiu Reit to speed up the reit's growth. By reaping cash from the sale of assets, Yuexiu Property will be able to expand its property development business with a sound and strong cash flow," he said.
Analysts said Guangzhou IFC was still at an early stage of operations, with office occupancy at 60 per cent in July but close to 70 per cent early this month. The hotel and serviced apartments opened in the third quarter.
More than 90 per cent of the shareholders in the two companies voted for the proposal on July 23. Shares in Yuexiu Property have since risen 21.74 per cent, while Yuexiu Reit fell 2.89 per cent.
Yuexiu Property, formerly known as Guangzhou Investment, was listed in Hong Kong in December 1992 as a red chip. Its substantial shareholder, Guangzhou Yuexiu Holdings, is under the supervision of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the Guangzhou municipal government. In 2009, the firm reorganised by disposing of non-property assets to become a property developer with a name change. It is the only listed mainland developer that owns a listed reit platform in Hong Kong.
Looking ahead, "our plan is to inject one property [into Yuexiu Reit] every one to two years", Zhu said.
The second property to be injected could be Guangzhou Fortune World Plaza, with a total gross floor area of 260,000 sqmetres. Taking into account the market value of 30,000 yuan per square metre in the neighbourhood, the property's estimated value is between 7 billion yuan and 8 billion yuan. An injection could occur next year or in 2014, Zhu said.
With its improved cash flow, Yuexiu had been active in buying land, he said.
According to a CIMB Research report, the Guangzhou IFC deal has helped Yuexiu increase its cash holdings by 4.9 billion yuan and rid itself of 4.5 billion yuan of bank loans.
Zhu said the company continued to pursue its goal to be a nationwide developer and now had properties in nine cities.
It has set a target of 20 billion yuan to 25 billion yuan in contracted sales by 2015, up from its internal target of 12 billion yuan this year. In the first 10 months, the aggregate value of contracted sales was about 11.57 billion yuan, with a gross floor area of 952,200 sqmetres.
Zhu said the firm was interested in expanding in cities such as Qingdao and Dalian in the north, Kunshan and Hangzhou in the Yangtze River Delta and cities in Sichuan province in the west. In the south, it hopes to strengthen its presence in Guangzhou. It also has its eye on Hainan.
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I say don't just "end" it, end it. That is the subject of my column this weekend. Even allowing that they are false, these ads accusing Republicans of wanting to end Medicare are so effective precisely because Republicans act as if the accusation is akin to being called a pedophile. Perhaps this is to be expected, for Republicans have done their own share of Medicare demagoguery. In any event, Medicare is — and has always been — a fraudulent scheme that makes Enron look like three-card-monte. It is driving the country into insolvency and it can't be "reformed" and remain Medicare because if you leave government in place as a key player in the reformed system, you will inevitably end up undoing the reform.
It is amazing that being in favor of single-payer, government-controlled, fully socialized healthcare is a completely acceptable position in the public debate, but being in favor of ending Medicare (a position that at least has the virtue of financially viability) means banishment from polite company. When some drone scowls, "You want to end Medicare!" It can't be that the only acceptable answer is, "How dare you slander me like that! How can you question my deep and abiding commitment to our sacred inter-generational trust?" We ought to be able to say, "You're damn right I want to end it — and why do you favor a politicized pyramid scheme that is bankrupting the country?"
UPDATE: Powerline's John Hinderaker has some kind words for my column (for which I am grateful) and adds some characteristically insightful points of his own.


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Conferize Joins A Crowded Conference Content Tracking Market With A New Platfom
Say Goodbye To Ugly Newsletters, Stamplia Launches Its Email Templates Marketplace
It seems all you tech people are obsessed with making conferences work better, perhaps because you seem to go to a lot? Thus there are numerous "conference startups." There are apps to schmooze at the event itself, like Bizzabo, Presdo, Oleapark, Shpare, Schmooze, CrowdVine, Eventasaur and Omyconf, not to mention generic location-based networking apps like Highlig.ht, Sonar, Ban.jo and Intro. And there are platforms for the conference organisers to get the word out, like ConferenceHound, AllConferences, Cvent, ConferenceAlerts and Lanyrd. Today Conferize joins them, claiming to be a full service content marketing platform for the conference industry.
Its Conferize Highlight Player is designed to enable event organizers to easily present an interactive version of their event by finding the relevant multimedia content from sites like Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Slideshare and more. It's like an About.me for conferences, I guess.
It then displays everything related to the conference or event in one central place without the need for the user to jump around. Sounds quite like Lanyrd then.
Supported content formats include YouTube, Vimeo, Vine, Instagram, Twitpic, Yfrog, Twitter, Slideshare, SpeakerDeck and Prezi, as well as any live-stream service available.
Conferize monetises by offering a Highlight Player on a freemium basis to event organizers, speakers, venues and members of the press. It can then be shared to a site.
Conferize was founded by Martin Ferro-Thomsen, and launched at DEMO.
Ferro-Thomsen says "the idea for the new Conferize came from watching the flood of tweets from TC Disrupt last fall. We wanted to follow the best and most engaging stuff in a visual and fluid way that was more true to the conference format, and not just a gazillion tweets organized with a timestamp."
Taking a look at the service it does seem pretty comprehensive. However, we feel Lanyrd has the platform head of steam right now, while Bizzabo and Shpare look like the ones to watch in the apps space. That said Conferize looks slick and probably serves a slightly different purpose, and it runs automatically whereas Lanyrd is much more manual and only presents links — no previews.


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ESCALON — A 58-year-old Escalon woman motorist was killed shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday on Mariposa Road at Carrolton Road in a head-on crash with a Kenworth truck.
CHP Public Information Officer James Smith said all three vehicles were driving at about 55 miles per hour at the time of the crash. Garrett Sibert, 32, of Rio Vista was driving his truck eastbound on Mariposa Road. A 2004 Chevy driven by Donald Machado, 27, of Stockton, was heading westbound prior to the collision. The Escalon motorist behind the wheel in her 2010 Honda was also westbound on Mariposa Road.
For some unknown reason the truck drove to the left and into the westbound lane and into the path of the Stockton man in his 2004 Chevy. Following the initial collision, the Escalon motorist collided head-on with the truck after it continued eastbound in the westbound lane while she reportedly attempted to make an evasive turn to the right, according to the report.
Neither of the other two drivers sustained any injuries in the crash. Alcohol was reported not to have been a factor in the collision, according to the CHP.


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Although fashion campaigns are supposed to focus on the clothes, sometimes it's all about an interesting concept or the beautiful model rocking these fashions; for the Isabel Marant Spring 2010 collection, it's about the clothes.
Granted, Canadian model Daria Werbowy is stunning, it's the Isabel Marant Spring 2010 fashions that catch my eye. Considering that their vibrant presence is made even more obvious set against a neutral palette, that should definitely be the case. I mean, it wouldn't say much about the clothes if it didn't.
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Last night, Top Chef alumni held a Hurricane Sandy Relief Dinner at Angelo Sosa's restaurant, Añejo Tequileria, in Hell's Kitchen, New York. Joining Sosa were former contestants Jennifer Carroll (Season 6), Kevin Sbraga (Season 7 winner, and owner of SBRAGA Restaurant), and Dale Talde (Season 4). All proceeds from the $100 four-course tasting menu with cocktail pairings (by mixologist Josh Wortman) went directly to the Red Cross to help with hurricane relief efforts.
I'd actually heard about the event just yesterday morning through Vancouver foodie Jonathan, of Food and Tell, and after discussing it with my roommate, we decided to make a reservation. I've never been to the Hell's Kitchen neighbourhood, and it was a great opportunity to not only check out a new restaurant and area of Manhattan with delicious food and cocktails, but also to help contribute to those who were affected by one of the worst storms in US history, especially after experiencing it firsthand.
Once we arrived, we could tell that most of the people in attendance were friends of the restaurant and chefs, and we were actually asked a few times how we had heard about the event. The room was quite sexy and intimate, with dark red lighting over the bar and deep reds making up much of the restaurant decor. Tables were packed closely together, and there was seating on high tables with stools, along the bar to one side, and on regular small tables throughout.
The first course, by Angelo Sosa, was Baby Carrots with Spiced White Chocolate and Mole. This had a definite spicy kick to it and was delicious, especially when paired with the cocktail.
Baby Carrots with Spiced White Chocolate and Mole
The Ponche Vida, with Riazul Silver, Sorel Liqueur, Rum, Lemon, and Oaxacan Spiced Pumpkin was my second favourite cocktail of the evening. I loved the hint of pumpkin in this one and could have easily had another (although I'm glad I didn't, as by the end of the night I'd had a total of 7 tequila cocktails).
Next up was Jennifer Carroll's creation, the Ora King Salmon with Potatoes, Kabocha Squash, and Warm Squid Ink Vinaigrette. Coming from the Pacific Northwest, I always have low expectations when it comes to salmon in other parts of the world, especially as I'm a huge proponent of the wild versus farmed variety. However, this was quite good regardless, although the potatoes kind of just reminded me of tater tots.
The second course was served with the Mendoza, with Herradura Silver, Passion Fruit, Grenadine, and Cava, shaken. Passion fruit is one of my favourite food items that exists, as I love it's tartness in everything from desserts to shakes from Thailand. This cocktail was no exception.
For the Third Course, by Kevin Sbraga, we had the Crispy Chicken Thigh with brussel sprouts, polenta and truffle condiment. I'd have to say I've really been enjoying my brussel sprouts lately and have eaten them at quite a few NYC restaurants over the past few weeks of my time here.
The Vida Flora cocktail was my absolute favourite drink of the evening. It was made up of Herradura Reposado, Amontillado Sherry, Orange Curacao, Lemon, and Orange Blossom, shaken. There were three distinct tastes that stood out for us, including a sweeter start, a bitter middle ground, and then the amazing floral blossom to finish things off. Once I'd had a sip of this, I was trying to think up what other creations could be made with the orange blossom.
To complete the meal, we had a divine Chocolate Pudding with Pomelo and Hazelnuts and basil leaves. This. Was. Amazing. All I know is I'd love to find out how I can get the chance to eat this again!
Another great pairing was made with the Mole Noche, with Herradura Reposado, Jack Daniels, Sorel Liqueur, Mole Bitters, and Arbol Chile, stirred. This was quite the strong cocktail, and somehow I ended up with two of them. At this point, I was definitely feeling the effects of all the tequila and warming up as we were sitting by the floor to ceiling windows and it was a very brisk evening. In fact, I was enjoying it so much that I even forgot to take a picture.
Once we had finished our meal, we sat and chatted awhile longer, and the crowd started to dwindle. We were at the later seating, and it was getting closer to 10:30 at this point. We signed the event guest book and then sidled up to the bar to enjoy another cocktail, as we still hadn't tried the Añejo Margarita, and it seemed like a good idea at the time.
Sosa came by for a quick chat at this point, and we talked with a few of the other remaining guests at the bar and bar manager Josh Wortman. Overall, it was a very enjoyable evening with great people and excellent food, all for a good cause.
I'll have to get back to Hell's Kitchen again sometime soon and check out the regular brunch or dinner menu. Although based on the cocktails I tried, I'll definitely want to go in the evening.
Añejo Tequileria
668 10th Ave
New York, NY 10036
(212) 920-4770
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No Injury Setback For Spurr
Wednesday defender Tommy Spurr will be fit and available for the weekend clash with Swansea City after suffering no injuries from the clash with Watford on Saturday.
The young left-back was forced to withdraw from the clash with the Hornets in the first half after being involved in a clash of heads, reporting spells of being dizzy to the Wednesday bench.
The 21-year-old spent the weekend in hospital as a precaution, but Spurr has suffered no injuries from the incident and has resumed training this morning.
'Tommy staying in hospital was just a precautionary measure,' Laws told www.swfc.co.uk.
'I'm pleased to say he has come back to us with absolutely no problems. He will be available for the Swansea game.'
Spurr has been one of the Owls' player's of the season this term, attracting the interest of Premier League club's such as Aston Villa long the way.
And boss Laws will be delighted to have his young defender fit and available for the weekend's clash with Swansea City.


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In Memory of
Donald Edward Allen
February 5, 1957 - August 18, 2011
ARLINGTON -- Donald Edward Allen went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011.
Memorials: May be sent to Mission Arlington or First Baptist Church Arlington.
Memorial Service will be Saturday, Aug. 27, 10:00AM at the First Baptist Church Arlington, 301 S. Center St.
Don was born in Fort Worth on Feb. 5, 1957, to Donna and Cyrel Allen. Don graduated from Lamar High School. He spent his entire working career with water utilities. After five years with the Pantego Water Co., he moved to Carson-Tahoe area of Nevada in the early 1980s. He continued his education in water treatment and was currently serving as the superintendent of Silver Springs Municipal Water Co. He was dedicated and passionate about bringing quality water to the citizens of the community. In 2010 he was named Manager of the Year at the Nevada Rural Water Association annual conference. He was honored to receive this award, but contributed his success to the loyal employees and friends at the Water Department. He also received the EPA 2010 Project award for the state of Nevada.
Survivors: Mother, Donna Allen; sister, Susan Slight; nephew, Shannon Slight; niece, Kaitlyn Slight; aunt and uncle, Lila and Lee Glazener; cousins, Alan, Pam and Holly Glazener, Scott and Erin, Emily and Kensley Glazener; and a host of faithful friends.
Memorial Service
Saturday, August 27, 2011 | 10:00am
First Baptist Church of Arlington
Arlington, Texas
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1 The Lord is my shepherd;
therefore can I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures
and leads me beside still waters.
3 He shall refresh my soul
and guide me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake.
4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You spread a table before me
in the presence of those who trouble me;
you have anointed my head with oil
and my cup shall be full.
6 Surely goodness and loving mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
1 The earth is the Lords and all that fills it,
the compass of the world and all who dwell therein.
2 For he has founded it upon the seas
and set it firm upon the rivers of the deep.
3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord,
or who can rise up in his holy place?
4 Those who have clean hands and a pure heart,
who have not lifted up their soul to an idol,
nor sworn an oath to a lie;
5 They shall receive a blessing from the Lord,
a just reward from the God of their salvation.
6 Such is the company of those who seek him,
of those who seek your face, O God of Jacob.
7 Lift up your heads, O gates;
be lifted up, you everlasting doors;
and the King of glory shall come in.
8 Who is the King of glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty,
the Lord who is mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, O gates;
be lifted up, you everlasting doors;
and the King of glory shall come in.
10 Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts,
he is the King of glory.
14 Thus says the Lord,
your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
For your sake I will send to Babylon
and break down all the bars,
and the shouting of the Chaldeans will be turned to lamentation.*
15 I am the Lord, your Holy One,
the Creator of Israel, your King.
16 Thus says the Lord,
who makes a way in the sea,
a path in the mighty waters,
17 who brings out chariot and horse,
army and warrior;
they lie down, they cannot rise,
they are extinguished, quenched like a wick:
18 Do not remember the former things,
or consider the things of old.
19 I am about to do a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert.
20 The wild animals will honour me,
the jackals and the ostriches;
for I give water in the wilderness,
rivers in the desert,
to give drink to my chosen people,
21 the people whom I formed for myself
so that they might declare my praise.
22 Yet you did not call upon me, O Jacob;
but you have been weary of me, O Israel!
23 You have not brought me your sheep for burnt-offerings,
or honoured me with your sacrifices.
I have not burdened you with offerings,
or wearied you with frankincense.
24 You have not bought me sweet cane with money,
or satisfied me with the fat of your sacrifices.
But you have burdened me with your sins;
you have wearied me with your iniquities.
25 I, I am He
who blots out your transgressions for my own sake,
and I will not remember your sins.
26 Accuse me, let us go to trial;
set forth your case, so that you may be proved right.
27 Your first ancestor sinned,
and your interpreters transgressed against me.
28 Therefore I profaned the princes of the sanctuary,
I delivered Jacob to utter destruction,
and Israel to reviling.
44But now hear, O Jacob my servant,
Israel whom I have chosen!
2 Thus says the Lord who made you,
who formed you in the womb and will help you:
Do not fear, O Jacob my servant,
Jeshurun whom I have chosen.
3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land,
and streams on the dry ground;
I will pour my spirit upon your descendants,
and my blessing on your offspring.
4 They shall spring up like a green tamarisk,
like willows by flowing streams.
5 This one will say, I am the Lords,
another will be called by the name of Jacob,
yet another will write on the hand, The Lords,
and adopt the name of Israel.
6 Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel
and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts:
I am the first and I am the last;
besides me there is no god.
7 Who is like me? Let them proclaim it,
let them declare and set it forth before me.
Who has announced from of old the things to come?*
Let them tell us* what is yet to be.
8 Do not fear, or be afraid;
have I not told you from of old and declared it?
You are my witnesses!
Is there any god besides me?
There is no other rock; I know not one.
7 Jesus departed with his disciples to the lake, and a great multitude from Galilee followed him; 8hearing all that he was doing, they came to him in great numbers from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and the region around Tyre and Sidon. 9He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, so that they would not crush him; 10for he had cured many, so that all who had diseases pressed upon him to touch him. 11Whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and shouted, You are the Son of God! 12But he sternly ordered them not to make him known.
13 He went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to him. 14And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles,* to be with him, and to be sent out to proclaim the message, 15and to have authority to cast out demons. 16So he appointed the twelve:* Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter); 17James son of Zebedee and John the brother of James (to whom he gave the name Boanerges, that is, Sons of Thunder); 18and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Cananaean, 19and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
Then he went home;
New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. http://nrsvbibles.org
The Common Worship psalter is © The Archbishops Council of the Church of England, 2000.
Common Worship texts are available at http://www.cofe.anglican.org/worship/liturgy/commonworship/
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So: She likes to have sex during her period, but you're not so into it. Here's what to consider.
For one, period sex has lots of benefits, says Moushumi Ghose, psychotherapist and sex therapist.
"It provides lots of natural lubrication to make sex so much more fun, slick, and joyful. Sure, it might get messy, but isn't that what sex is about? Just put some towels down first. Also, many women are really relaxed during their period. Their PMS is over, their hormones are flowing—why not take advantage?"
Also, if she orgasms, it can help relieve cramps.
Another plus: Lots of women feel aroused like no other time during their period, says Tammy Nelson, Ph. D., psychotherapist, and sex therapist—so it makes sense she'd be into it.
Of course, it also makes sense you might freak seeing blood on your penis, but there are other ways to have sex. Maybe she simply wants an orgasm, and you can help her out with that. She just might return the favor.
And for some real-world insight, we turned to our favorite writer/comedienne next door, Jena Friedman: "You should get into it!" she says. "Period sex is an age-old witch ritual that solidifies the bond between a woman and her prey—I mean partner. And I hear it increases relationship satisfaction and penis size." (Okay, take that last part with a grain of salt.)


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The NFL announced the regular-season schedule on Tuesday for the 2011-12 season — whenever that ends up being — and we have the Seattle Seahawks' complete schedule listed for you below.
A couple of quick notes first:
— Seattle opens with what figures to be two difficult road games, first traveling to San Francisco before a trip to Pittsburgh to face the defending AFC champion Steelers.
— The Seahawks play primetime games in back-to-back weeks at home — the Dec. 1 game against Philadelphia on Thursday night, then a Dec. 12 Monday night game against St. Louis.
— Their bye week is Oct. 16, so schedule your family outings and whatnot accordingly.
Here's the full schedule of games, which may or may not actually be played:
Sunday Sept. 11 at San Francisco 49ers 1:15 p.m. FOX
Sunday Sept. 18 at Pittsburgh Steelers 10:00 a.m. FOX
Sunday Sept. 25 Arizona Cardinals 1:15 p.m. FOX
Sunday Oct. 2 Atlanta Falcons 1:05 p.m. FOX
Sunday Oct. 9 at N.Y. Giants 10:00 a.m. FOX
Sunday Oct. 16 Bye Week
Sunday Oct. 23 at Cleveland Browns 10:00 a.m. FOX
Sunday Oct. 30 Cincinnati Bengals 1:15 p.m. CBS
Sunday Nov. 6 at Dallas Cowboys 10:00 a.m. FOX
Sunday Nov. 13 Baltimore Ravens 1:05 p.m. CBS
Sunday Nov. 20 at St. Louis Rams 1:05 p.m. FOX
Sunday Nov. 27 Washington Redskins 1:05 p.m. FOX
Thursday Dec. 1 Philadelphia Eagles 5:20 p.m. NFLN
Monday Dec. 12 St. Louis Rams 5:30 p.m. ESPN
Sunday Dec. 18 at Chicago Bears 10:00 a.m. FOX
Saturday Dec. 24 San Francisco 49ers 1:15 p.m. FOX
Sunday Jan. 1, 2012 at Arizona Cardinals 1:15 p.m. FOX
For more Seattle Seahawks news, visit the front page of the Seattle Seahawks blog.


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Just stay away!
There are other games out there this weekend you can make money but this is not the one. It can go either way.
If you don't know me, I am from New Orleans and the Saints are my team. I know when to bet them and when to stay away. This is a time to stay away. We play the 49ers the week after in the Dome so we may be looking ahead. Then again we are rolling right now so it might not matter. I think the Saints win but it won't be easy and I see it being a one score game.
Do yourself a favor and make some money on a different game. You will thank me later instead of sweating out a nailbiter.
I wouldn't even touch the over because it has all the makings of a let down performance by both offenses.


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Triple-A Tacoma first baseman Ji-Man Choi received a 50-game suspension from Major League Baseball after testing positive for methandienone, a performance-enhancing substance.
The suspension takes effect immediately. Procedurally, Choi is placed on the restricted list for the length of the suspension without pay. It does create an opening on the Mariners' 40-man roster.
Choi issued a statement in which he expressed surprise at the finding.
"A banned substance was detected in my urine sample," he said. "I do not know what I could have taken that caused me to test positive. I have not and never would knowingly use anything illegal to enhance my performance.
"However, I also understand that without an explanation I must serve a suspension and I accept that. I look forward to putting this behind me and to returning to help the Mariners ballclub once my suspension has ended."
The Mariners issued the following statement:
"The Seattle Mariners are disappointed to learn of today's suspension of AAA infielder Ji-Man Choi. The organization fully supports Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program and its efforts to eliminate performance-enhancing substances from our game.
"Per the Basic Agreement, the Mariners will have no further comment."
Choi, 22, was batting .394 through 10 games for the Rainiers with one homer and five RBIs.


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Drive Eraser and Dock for 2.5 / 3.5in SATA SSD / HDD - USB 3.0
Product ID: SDOCK1EU3P
Securely erase a SATA HDD/SSD without a host device, or dock your drive for easy access
Easy-to-use secure erasing with no host device required
Supports a serial printer (RS232) for receipt printing and erase confirmation
Fast access to files through USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)
Supports most 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDD and SSD drives
Also supports 2.5" and 3.5" IDE hard drives, mSATA drives and M.2 drives, using a compatible StarTech.com adapter
TAA compliant
9 modes of erase including: Quick and Secure Erase, Single Pass Overwrite and Multi-pass Overwrites - meets DoD (5220.22-M) standards
Supports SATA I and II
Plug-and-play installation
Supports drive hot-swapping
Built-in LCD display and menu navigation buttons
Power and activity LED
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Make the most of your SATA drives. This standalone eraser dock lets you erase your 2.5" and 3.5" solid-state drives or hard drives without connecting to a host computer, making it easy to re-use or re-purpose your SATA drive. For added peace of mind, the dock offers a printed confirmation when data has been securely erased.
The eraser dock also gives you a single-bay dock for your SATA drive with fast USB 3.0 performance, also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
Industry-recognized erase modes
Using industry-recognized erase modes, you can rest assured that the standalone eraser securely cleans, erases or sanitizes the data from your 2.5" or 3.5" SSD or HDD.
The eraser dock supports nine erase modes including Quick Erase, Single and Multi-pass Overwrites, Custom Erase, Secure Erase and Enhanced Secure Erase. The Multi-pass Overwrite (3-Pass Full Disk Overwrite) erase procedures meet the requirements of DoD (5220.22-M) standards.
Wipe sensitive data securely, confirmed with a printed receipt
The eraser dock lets you connect to an RS232 serial printer to print a record of the erase procedure and confirm that the erase has been successfully completed. This feature is ideal for IT technicians, system administrators or any departments needing confirmation when erasing sensitive or confidential information. For your reference, the printed receipt clearly shows you the time and date of erase, as well as the erase mode used.
Easy drive management and wide compatibility
For IT technicians or business professionals who need to check files or test different hard drives, the dock lets you hot-swap drives in and out as needed. The dock features a single SATA bay with a top-loading design for easy access to your drives, which makes it easy to quickly back-up or transfer data to a hard drive or solid-state drive.
With support for SATA I and II and large capacity drives (tested up to 6TB), this docking station is compatible with virtually any 2.5" and 3.5" SATA SSD or HDD drive.
The eraser dock also works with 2.5" and 3.5" IDE hard drives, mSATA drives and M.2 drives using a compatible StarTech.com adapter:
IDE hard drives: Use StarTech.com adapter SAT2IDEADP SATA to 2.5in or 3.5in IDE Hard Drive Adapter for HDD Docks
mSATA drives: Use StarTech.com adapter SAT32MSAT257 mSATA SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter Converter
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Hassle-free set-up and a compact design
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Common Customer Questions
No additional drivers or software required.
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|Ingram Micro España
|UPC Code
|Warranty Information
|2 Years
|Bus Type
|Compatible Drive Types
|Drive Size
|2.5in & 3.5in
|Number of Drives
|Erase Modes
|Quick Erase
|1-Pass Overwrite
|3-Pass Overwrite
|7-Pass Overwrite
|Custom Erase
|Secure Erase
|Enhanced Secure Erase
|Hot Swap Capability
|Max Drive Capacity
|Currently tested with up to 6TB 7200 RPM
|Maximum Data Transfer Rate
|5 Gbps
|Type and Rate
|USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
|SATA II (3 Gbps)
|Drive Connectors
|2 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
|Host Connectors
|1 - USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
|Other Interface(s)
|1 - DB 9-pin Serial Male
|OS Compatibility
|OS independent; No software or drivers required
|Special Notes / Requirements
|Receipt printing through the RS232 serial port requires a printer which supports the ESC/P printer control language.
|LED Indicators
|1 - 2-Line LCD display on top
|1 - Power & Activity LED
|1 - HPA/DCO Detect LED
|Input Current
|Input Voltage
|Output Current
|Output Voltage
|Power Consumption (In Watts)
|Power Source
|AC Adapter Included
|Operating Temperature
|0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
|Storage Temperature
|-10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F)
|Physical Characteristics
|Enclosure Type
|Product Height
|70 mm [2.8 in]
|Product Length
|140 mm [5.5 in]
|Product Weight
|656 g [23.2 oz]
|Product Width
|123 mm [4.8 in]
|Packaging Information
|Shipping (Package) Weight
|2015 g [71.1 oz]
|What's in the Box
|Included in Package
|1 - hard drive eraser and USB 3.0 dock
|1 - USB 3.0 cable
|1 - universal power adapter
|4 - power adapter plug (NA/EU/UK/AU)
|1 - quick start guide
USB 3.0 / eSATA 6-Bay Hard Drive Duplicator Dock - 1:5 HDD / SSD Cloner and Eraser
Exactly duplicate a 2.5in or 3.5in SATA hard drive to 5 hard drives simultaneously, or dock any of the 6 connected hard drives to your computer through USB 3.0 or eSATA
1.197,99 € exc VAT
1.437,59 € inc VAT
eSATA / USB 3.0 Hard Drive Duplicator Dock – Standalone HDD Cloner with SATA 6Gbps for fast-speed duplication
Clone a 2.5in/3.5in SATA drive without a host computer connection, or dock the drives over USB 3.0 or eSATA for easy access
145,99 € exc VAT
175,19 € inc VAT
4 Bay USB 3.0 eSATA to SATA Standalone 1:3 HDD Hard Drive Duplicator Dock
Duplicate one SATA Hard Drive onto three Hard Drives simultaneously
588,99 € exc VAT
706,79 € inc VAT
USB to IDE SATA Standalone HDD Hard Drive Duplicator Dock
Clone any combination of 2.5in or 3.5in IDE or SATA hard drives
263,99 € exc VAT
316,79 € inc VAT
Power Adapters (1)
DC Power Adapter - 12V, 5A
Replace your lost or failed power adapter
80,99 € exc VAT
97,19 € inc VAT
Drive Adapters and Drive Converters (3)
M.2 SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter Converter
Convert an M.2 SSD into a 7mm high 2.5in SATA 6Gbps Open Frame SSD
29,99 € exc VAT
35,99 € inc VAT
mSATA SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter Converter
Convert an mSATA SSD into a 7mm high 2.5in SATA 6Gbps Open Frame SSD
30,99 € exc VAT
37,19 € inc VAT
SATA to 2.5in or 3.5in IDE Hard Drive Adapter for HDD Docks
Use your 2.5in or 3.5in IDE hard drives in a SATA HDD Docking Station
28,99 € exc VAT
34,79 € inc VAT
Drive Mounting Brackets & Accessories (3)
2.5in Silicone Laptop Hard Drive Protector Sleeve with Connector Cap
Provide protection against shocks/impacts to a 2.5in hard drive
4,99 € exc VAT
5,99 € inc VAT
3.5in Silicone Hard Drive Protector Sleeve with Connector Cap
Provide protection against shocks/impacts to a 3.5in hard drive
9,99 € exc VAT
11,99 € inc VAT
2.5in Anti-Static Hard Drive Protector Case - Black (3pk)
Provides safe handling and anti-static protection for most 2.5in hard drives
17,99 € exc VAT
21,59 € inc VAT
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy:
- What factors impact the performance of the SDOCK1EU3P?
- Will my hard drive work in this docking station or duplicator?
- Why are my hard drives entering an idle state using this docking station?
- My hard drive eraser dock appears to be done erasing long before the estimated time has elapsed. How can I tell if the erase function is complete?
- What type of serial cable should I use to connect my SDOCK1EU3P to my serial printer?
- When should I upgrade my device's firmware?
Drivers & Downloads
Version: 2.39.4
Compliance Letter(s):
- Country of Origin (COO)
- Letter of Conformity (LOC)
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
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In radial system when number of feeders are connected in series, as shown in fig, it is desired that smallest possible part of the system should be off. This is conveniently achieved by employing time-graded protection. In this system the time setting of over current relays is adjusted in such a way that further the relay from the generating stations the lesser the time of operation. When the fault occurs on the line far side SS4 the relay OC5 should operate first and not any other, i.e. the time required to operate the relay OC5 should be less than that required for relay OC4 and so on.
In addition to this grading it is also essential to have the time of operation dependent on the severity of fault. For severe fault the time of operation should automatically be less. This is achieved by using time-limit fuses in parallel with the trip coils. Its additional advantage is that the relay will not operate under normal over-load conditions of very short duration. The graded time lag relays when connected in series require that their time-current characteristics are similar in shape. In no case they should cross each other at any point. From this point of view induction type inverse definite minimum time (IDMT) relays are most suitable. Their ratings provide complete discrimination under all fault conditions and they are most widely used.
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