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Thought/Process: Year in Rear View
Now that it's over, 2007 can safely be logged as a banner year in the annals of the video game industry. Big numbers (Halo 3's one-day sales record), big surprises (the Activision/Vivendi merger) and big business moves (EA's acquisition of BioWare and Pandemic) all made headlines in 2007. It's easy for a gamer to look at the broad strokes and feel like a part of a swelling cultural movement. While much of that is true, getting caught up in the warm fuzzies of camaraderie can obscure some of the critical faculties that it takes to be a really savvy participant in gaming culture.
Looking back at the last year, the one thing that's been a steady factor in my experience has been the yawning gap between hype and hands-on. Hype's a fact of life in any entertainment business, and videogames are no exception. With first looks and previews being part of what some have called a broken editorial dynamic, the gaming press has a role in setting up expectations, too. Add in marketing and advertising campaigns and the buzz gets so loud that you often feel bad for not being a fan of games that you're supposed to like.
Most recently, I ran up against that glass wall while playing Assassin's Creed. Leading up to its release in November, game journalists had been hearing about the game for about two years. Ubisoft, the game's publisher, promised a next-gen experience like no other: adaptive group artificial intelligence on a grand scale, a cutting-edge locomotion engine and a story so good it just had to be kept secret. The development pedigree of the title -- folks from Ubi's Montreal studio would be working on the game (and they made Prince of Persia!) -- quelled any skepticism I had.
Then I got the game, played it, and reviewed it for some of the mainstream press outlets.
I felt let down, for reasons way too numerous to get into here. Still, it wasn't the first time a release I'd been looking forward to felt under-realized. The difference here was the way the hype cycle continued to rev up Assassin's Creed after its release: best-selling new intellectual property in the last five years, with 2.5 million copies sold in a month! In fact, a friend who was playing it with me liked it a lot, up until the third portion of the game. It was only then that the criticisms that I'd been making about the game began to sink in.
The distance between hype and reality is all about missed opportunities. The early demos shown at E3 in 2006 and other trade shows thereafter hinted at a core philosophy, at planning and at consequence as part of the gameplay AC was to deliver. That particular part of the promise of Assassin's Creed was exciting because death happens nonchalantly in videogames. It's often simply the means to an end. Or, it's so overplayed for maximum dramatic effect that its true weight gets trivialized. Assassin's Creed had a chance to change how people think about stealth in videogames, and this is where it really goes wrong. Coming from UbiSoft, Creed could've been the game to provide the kind of conceptual quantum leap that their Splinter Cell franchise represented when it first hit consoles. Better yet, on an even larger scale, it could've changed the way people think about death.
Judged on a hype-to-reality ratio, last year's games like Uncharted and Stranglehold break even because they deliver the kinds of experiences that the end user is led to expect. The messaging around Uncharted primed you to expect an 'Indiana Jones'-type experience, and Stranglehold teased gamers with the promise of a super-stylized guns-and-ammo orgy. In both instances, those claims were met. Games like Portal from The Orange Box and BioShock come out ahead because parts of their core experience were left to the end user to discover and make his own. BioShock's TV commercials sold it as a sharp-looking, infinitely-configurable shooter, with little hint to the compelling narrative that awaited. When you got to those creepy, gut-wrenching moments in the game, they felt like surprises, like added value. Hell, Portal as its own entity got very little hype, and only then as a tweaked-out first-person shooter. Once players got a taste of the elegant yet simple design and of GLaDOS' personality, a whole other level of engagement opened up. It may seem weird to say it now, when both games are showing up on damn near every year-end list, but neither BioShock nor Portal was oversold in terms of hype.
Other games promised you sprawling epics. Heavenly Sword tantalized would-be buyers with highly choreographed ass-kicking in the vein of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,' and Ninja Theory's PS3 debut did offer up moments of sublime martial arts mayhem, but lame puzzle-solving, iffy controls and choppy narrative flow ultimately made Heavenly Sword feel mundane.
In his book 'Reading Comics,' critic Douglas Wolk puts forth the idea of the 'superreader,' someone who's so steeped in the lore of comics that the experience of a single issue of a series resonates on multiple levels. The videogame industry's not as old as comics, but it attracts attention for the profitability of its various intellectual properties and the seductive richness of the interactive experience. The problem with hype is that it undercuts that richness.
Hype drowns out dissent. Hype dulls criticism. It creates a mob mentality, a lemming-like response that prevents a community from discerning for itself what's worth canonizing. Let's say that the gaming analogue to Wolk's superreader is a superplayer. Superplayers aren't going to be hardcore fanboys with unilateral allegiances to console or companies. Superplayers will be gamers who can see how a game creates its own context, supports that context, and fits into a larger continuum of creativity.
If too many mega-hyped titles underdeliver on their promises, nobody will want to be a superplayer. If hype continues to fog up our field of vision, no one will even be able to become a superplayer. So, while we eagerly anticipate the big-deal games of 2008 and beyond, it's worth it to weigh the hype surrounding them. Keep it in mind, not just to spare the strain on our wallets but also to judge how this industry is maturing.


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Rank: Assistant Professor
Education: MFA, Ohio University, Directing; BFA, University of Miami, Acting; BFA.
Courses Taught: Fundamentals of Acting, Advanced Acting, Stage Movement, Women in Theatre
Job Description: Bio: Jennifer joined the Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty in August, 2011. Most recently Jennifer was an Assistant professor at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL where she directed productions at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, she developed several new plays, and taught Acting and Directing in the Acting/Musical Theatre conservatory program. Additionally she was contracted as a Communications Specialist at the University of Miami School of Law where she used acting techniques to teach third year law students communication skills for the courtroom.
Professional theatre credits include work with director Mark Lamos on the Broadway production of Cymbeline (Lincoln Center), The Blonde, The Brunette & The Vengeful Redhead (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Dallas Theater Center), Compleat Female Stage Beauty (Old Globe Theatres, San Diego), and Antony & Cleopatra (Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis). Jennifer has directed Medea (Circuit Playhouse, Memphis, TN), Quills (POTS @ The Works, Memphis), and Deathtrap (Monomoy Theatre, Cape Cod). She has directed several new play readings including the premiere production of The Motherline by Chantal Bilodeau at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2009. She will be directing Janet Allard's new play, Fashionistas which is headed for a New York production in the summer 2012. University productions include Big Love, Baby with the Bathwater, Hello, Dolly!, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Electra, Tintypes, Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet, and A Doll's House. Jennifer has performed as an actor and singer in New York, Chicago and as far away as China and Croatia. She performed in Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of My Fair Lady starring Broadway actors Terrance Mann, Timothy Gulan, and Eileen Fulton with choreography by Charlotte and Christopher D'Amboise. She was directed by Ed Gracyk in the 15th anniversary production of his award winning play Come Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean which starred Tina Louise. Jennifer is an Associate Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and a member of Actors Equity Association as Jennifer Guindon.

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Mentions & Awards
February 2011: Coconut, Basil & Lime Pralines post featured on FoodPress. I forgot to make a screenshot, though…
March 4, 2011 …
…was the day I almost fell off my chair when I saw how many hits I suddenly had on my blog. Turned out it was due to a WordPress feature on my Blood Orange Panna Cotta.
Funnily, the same day a news item appeared on Spiegel Online about WordPress experiencing a DoS attack. The WP screenshot shown at the news website also showed my WP feature post, it was even highlighted. I'm sure that also helped with getting this exorbitant amount of hits.
I have to admit, though, that I have silently cursed that post a lot of times since. Why? Because I feel it's neither my best post nor my best recipe. But a lot of people still keep visiting that one post only.
The same month I received a Stylish Blogger Award, passed on to me by Melissa from Life is Grace.
July 2011
I made a little fruit & cheese experiment which went really well and was rewarded by FoodPress by being featured under "Today's Specials": Tête de Moine with Cherry Pepper Sauce.
September 2011
Featured on FoodPress under "Today's Specials" with my Nectarine & Raspberry Crumble.
Crow Worthy Award by An Older Woman from whimseytopia on my Blueberry Tartelettes post.
November 2011
Featured on FoodPress under "Today's Specials"with my Rosemary Almonds.
April 2012
Received the Liebster Blog Award from Big Hungry Gnomes
as well as the Kreativ Blogger Award from Chez Chloe
and the Versatile Blogger Award – twice – from The Tasty Thumb as well as Big Hungry Gnomes
May 2012
Received the One Lovely Blog Award from Mon Food Blog
December 2012
Received the Very Inspiring Blogger Award from Fae's Twist & Tango
Received the Sunshine Award from Fae's Twist & Tango
December 2012 & January 2013
Received the 1st and 4th star of the Blog Of The Year 2012 Award from Feed The Piglet
and the 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th star of the Blog Of The Year 2012 Award from Fae's Twist & Tango
January 2013
Received the 7 x 7 Link Award from Johnny of Feed The Piglet
February 2013
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Hot Careers in Three Booming Fields
Ready to make a career change, but not sure where to start? Here's a breakdown of some growing fields and their hot careers that you may want to pursue.
If you're thinking about going back to school to prepare for a new career or change careers, it makes sense to do a bit of research first. After all, why invest time in preparing for a career that has poor prospects?
It also helps to have a basic understanding of what is happening on a larger scale, across fields.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's 2010-2020 Projections Overview, health care leads the list in employment growth by occupational group, with employment in computer and information technology, and business and financial also showing significant increases. And just as entire fields see expansion, certain careers within those fields will also be affected positively.
To help you sift through your options, we selected a couple jobs from each field that are experiencing strong growth and will continue to rise.
Keep reading to learn more about some worthwhile careers you could pursue in three growing fields.
Hot Occupational Field #1: Business and Financial Operations
Business and financial operations occupations as a whole will grow by as many as 1.2 million jobs from 2010-2020, reports the U.S. Department of Labor. While some of these gains are expected to come from jobs lost during the recession, others could come from the regulatory microscope that is now placed over financial transactions, says the Department of Labor.
"Companies are more concerned with their internal processes, and outside agencies are increasingly called upon to check up on those processes to spot any potential problem areas," says Sara Sutton Fell, CEO and founder of FlexJobs. More checks and balances means, however, that the job prospects in this field are seeing positive returns.
Business and Financial Career #1: Accountant or Auditor
Projected Job Growth From 2010 to 2020: 16%*
Jobs Added From 2010 to 2020: 190,700*
Given the dramatic shifts across the financial sector in the aftermath of the recession, one red hot career you might want to pursue is accountant or auditor. Changes in laws and new financial standards mean that more companies are looking to hire accountants and auditors to make sure they're complying to the new regulations, says the U.S. Department of Labor.
And as international trade grows, so does the need for accountants and auditors who understand global business, adds the Department of Labor.
Click to Find the Right Accounting Program.
Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required to get started, says the Department. Certifications (such as the Certified Public Accountant) are not obligatory, but they might improve job prospects.
Business and Financial Career #2: Management Analyst
Projected Job Growth From 2010 to 2020: 22%*
Jobs Added From 2010 to 2020: 157,200*
You know what companies like when recovering from a global recession? Reducing costs. Which, in addition to improving efficiency, is exactly what you might do for companies as a management analyst, says the U.S. Department of Labor.
Keep in mind: Management analysts who can provide specialized services - such as helping companies who are expanding their business abroad or need help "greening" their business - might be especially in demand, says the Department of Labor.
Click to Find the Right Management Program.
Education: According to the Department, this career requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Because management consulting programs are not common, other fields like accounting, business, marketing, management, engineering, economics, computer and information science, or statistics are usually suitable for study.
Some employers prefer to hire people who also hold a master's degree in business administration. Additionally, a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation - offered by the Institute of Management Consultants USA, Inc. - might provide a competitive advantage on the job market.
Hot Occupational Field #2: Computer and Information Technology
Computers and information technology are everywhere today - from your laptop to your smartphone, to your favorite applications, software, and games. What's behind all of those gadgets we love? Computer and information technology professionals.
"The world of career and job possibilities for technology-savvy individuals is endless," says Farnoosh Brock, a career and business coach, and the author of "The 8 Pillars of Motivation."
While we can't put a hard figure on "endless", the future does look strong for these workers, as the U.S. Department of Labor projects 758,800 more jobs to be added from 2010 to 2020, an increase of 22 percent.
Computer and Information Technology Career #1: Database Administrator
Projected Job Growth From 2010 to 2020: 31%*
Jobs Added From 2010 to 2020: 33,900*
If you're ready to pursue a thriving career in this expanding field, look into database administration. Database administrators are the ones who keep information, such as financial data, organized and secure - something that companies are doing more and more of these days, says U.S. Department of Labor.
The Department of Labor also points out that as the use of electronic medical records increases, more database administrators will be needed to store information about patients.
Click to Find the Right Database Technology Program.
Education: A bachelor's degree in a subject connected to computers or information is needed for this career, says the Department. However, large firms may prefer candidates with a master's degree in business administration.
Computer and Information Technology Career #2: Software Developer
Projected Job Growth From 2010 to 2020: 30%*
Jobs Added From 2010 to 2020: 270,900*
Want to design the next Angry Birds or Twitter? Pursue a career as a software developer and you might realize that dream. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the rapid increase in the demand for software, new applications, and systems means that software developers will be in great demand.
Additionally, the development of computerized appliances, smartphone apps, and the expansion of cybersecurity systems will drive more opportunities for employment in this career, says the Department of Labor.
Click to Find the Right Computer Science Program.
Education: Software developers typically have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, says the Department. Experience in computer programming is a must. For certain positions, employers might prefer candidates with a master's degree.
Hot Occupational Field #3: Health Care
The U.S. Department of Labor sees the aging population and new developments in medical treatments as reasons why the field of health care will add as many as 3.5 million jobs from 2010 to 2020, an astounding increase of 29 percent.
Nimish Thakkar, a certified career management coach, believes that along with the greater health needs of the baby boomer population, an increased awareness about health issues and recent historic health care reform will help grow the health care industry at an impressive pace.
"Consider The Affordable Care Act, for instance," Thakkar says. "As legislative reforms improve affordability and availability, the health care industry will experience a cannonball-like effect, propelling overall growth and employment numbers."
Health Care Career #1: Medical Assistant
Projected Job Growth From 2010 to 2020: 31%*
Jobs Added From 2010 to 2020: 162,900*
If you're looking for a promising career that will allow you to become an integral part of a medical facility, medical assisting is it. These health professionals complete both administrative and clinical tasks in physicians' offices, says the U.S. Department of Labor.
And because the demand for preventative care will increase, medical practices will expand, making medical assistants a hot commodity. And as EHRs (electronic health records) become more widespread, medical practices will require more support from medical assistants, whose responsibilities will continue to shift and grow, says the Department of Labor.
Click to Find the Right Medical Assisting Program.
Education: Although the Department says that most medical assistants have a high school diploma or equivalent, some do graduate from formal education programs, which employers prefer. These programs may lead to a certificate, diploma, or associate's degree.
Health Care Career #2: Registered Nurse
Projected Job Growth From 2010 to 2020: 26%*
Jobs Added From 2010 to 2020: 711,900*
If you want a medical career that will allow you to provide direct care to injured or ailing patients, you might consider registered nursing. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the needs of the aging baby-boomer population and technological advances will force this career to grow.
The career is also hot because more and more non-hospital settings - such as home health care services, doctors' offices, and outpatient care centers - are employing nurses, says the Department of Labor. Registered nurses are also expected to be in-demand in facilities for long-term rehabilitation and facilities for people with Alzheimer's disease.
Click to Find the Right Nursing Program.
Education: According to the Department, registered nurses have three education options: a diploma from an approved nursing program, an associate's degree in nursing, or a bachelor's degree in nursing. Nurses must also be licensed, which involves passing a national licensing examination.
*All employment projections are from the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition.
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Here on this site you will find all the FreeBSD tutorials and howto documentation
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The Xbox 360 console supports the following analogue and digital audio formats:
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For digital output to a stereo or home entertainment system, connect your Xbox 360 E console to your HD TV using the HDMI cable. Then, use a cable (not included) to connect the digital audio output port on the television to the digital audio input port your stereo or home entertainment system.
You can use the following cables for digital output:
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20 years ago today, myself & Phil guested for the first time in the Spiders From Mars at the Hammersmith Odeon as part of the Mick Ronson memorial show, he died 21 years ago today. This gig led to the formation of the Cybernauts 3 years later when we opened the Mick Ronson Memorial Stage in his hometown of Hull, UK. - time flies ……Joe Elliott
Today listen in at 1pm (PST) as Phil will be calling in to discuss the upcoming tour amongst other items. To listen stream HERE
Great radio interview with Phil as he discusses the upcoming summer tour, his new side project DELTA DEEP, Vegas Residencies, new Leppard music amongst others items….
Joe's interview with Nikki Sixx on Sixx Sense will be airing tomorrow night, Friday 25 April in the 8pm hour PST. It will also air on the weekend on The Sideshow Countdown. For a list of affiliates see below.
Joe came into the Classic Rock Magazine Studio and gave us the inside track on delving ever-deeper into the Mott back catalogue, why he wants to give the songs a "lick of paint", and the band's plans for touring. Watch here
On this day 23 April in 1960, Def Leppard co-founding guitarist Steve Clark was born in Sheffield (UK). Steve would have been 54 today. Gone but never forgotten!
"This tribute video to Steve took me back to the days when he was THE rock star, he owned the stage. I was lucky to have known him, worked with him, but most of all we were great friends and I was proud to be taking care of his guitars. He was a diamond character, I will always remember him for the unabashed respect/love of life we shared. We all miss you pal" - Malvin Mortimer (Friend & Tour Manager)
New interview with Vivian Campbell from Gater 98.7 FM talking about new music from Def Leppard & Last In Line, upcoming tour w/ KISS, amongst other items. Listen here.
Joe Elliott & London's own QUIREBOYS are back again with another twelve MOTT THE HOOPLE songs continuing to prove their reverence for this great band! The Further Adventures Of… is available now everywhere! Released in the CD & Digital format, the iTunes Exclusive Digital Edition has two bonus song "Sea Diver" & the radio edit of One Of The Boys.
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"The new album The Further Adventures of… picks up where the live DVD left off and features the driving groove of album opener - and first single - "Rock And Roll Queen". The collection also includes the good time of rock-n-roll tune "One Of The Boys," and ballad "The Journey," plus the drum heavy song "Violence." This LP is set to bring out a rich and much loved seam of British songwriting to a whole new audience. The album was produced by Joe Elliott with co-production by Ronan McHugh. The album was recorded at Joe Elliott's own studio Joe's Garage.
Joe Elliott says, "These songs make up a huge portion of who I am and I feel incredibly privileged to have been able to record them and hopefully give them a new lease of life, which, quite frankly, is long overdue."
Morgan Fisher (keyboardist Mott The Hoople 1973/1974 and also Mott and British Lions) expresses, "It's like Joe and the boys have taken some vintage films and slapped them onto a big, bright Technicolor screen. A great, in-your-face new way to experience some of Mott's finest songs!"
Ian Hunter says, "I'm blown away by these recordings. The solo by Paul Guerin on 'The Journey' is one of the best I've heard. These songs really suit Joe's voice also. It's a whole different side to him and the project gets my approval!"
After supporting Mott The Hoople in 2009, Down 'n' Outz played the main stage of inaugural High Voltage festival at Victoria Park, London during the Summer of 2010. Following this memorable performance, they toured the UK as main support to Paul Rogers in 2011. The band is currently working on live dates for 2014/2015.
Album Tracklisting:
1.Rock And Roll Queen
2.Stiff Upper Lip
4.One Of The Boys
5.Whizz Kid
7.The Journey
8.Drivin' Sister
9.The Original Mixed-Up Kid
10.Crash Street Kidds
11.Broadside Outcasts
12.The Revenge Of The Shipwrecked Hedgehog
13.Sea Diver (iTunes Bonus Track)
14.One Of The Boys –radio edit – (iTunes Bonus Track)
Discussing the track selection process for his new Down 'n' Outz album this time around, Elliott says: "I thought, 'what's my desert island playlist of Mott stuff?' I didn't want to do Roll Away The Stone, All The Young Dudes... the obvious ones. I wanted to go deeper and make it a proper record." Read the interview HERE
Pick up your copy of The Further Adventures of... this 21 & 22 April.
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Excellent opportunity to develop prime land in Sierra Madre. Flat lot and able to accommodate 2-3 separate parcels (check with city for restrictions / requirements).. All structures need major rehabilitation. Property is sold for land value only and in as-is condition.Trust Sale no court confirmation required.Buyers, Agents and Brokers Assume Their Own liability To Access And during any showing of the Property.
Compound properties. Total of 9 Bedrooms and 8.75 bathrooms, four fireplaces, three individual kitchens, approximately5,956 square feet. First house is the main house with 3 bedrooms, 3.75 bathrooms, one kids bedrooms on the second floor. approximately 2,478 square feet, beautiful hardwood flooring, brick fireplace in the living room and oversized family room, guest suite on the first floor, master suite on the second floor, loft inside of the master suite with ladder. Second house has 2 units, approximately 1,728 square feet, downstairs and upstairs. Both units with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, individual kitchen, washer and dryer. Downstairs unit with antique fireplace in the living room. Each unit has its own entry. High-end upgrade. Third house with many recreation facilities, is approximately 1,750 square feet, decorated office, wet bar area with old-fashioned fireplace that takes you back to 1930"s, two bedrooms and one full bathroom on the second floor. Third house opens to gorgeous tropical waterfall pool area and garden, backyard with fire pit and barbecue area.
ARCADIA SCHOOLS. ******IF YOU HAVE SEEN THIS HOUSE, PLEASE COME BACK TO SEE THE NEW MASTER BATH AND RETREAT IN THE MASTER BEDROOM****** This is an exquisite traditional home, with a circular driveway, has been beautifully renovated - Offering generous views of the mountains and surrounding area. Featuring beautiful hardwood floors, vast great room with fireplace that is adjacent to the kitchen and opens up through french doors to the patio and pool area for great entertaining. Elegant formal dining room with wainscoting & designer wallpaper. Large kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances (Stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher) among a spacious eating area. This beautiful home has three sizable bedrooms, one being a beautiful master suite with fireplace, private retreat and a gorgeous new master bath. There is a separate maids room with 1/2 Bath or could be used as a pool room. SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOME.
This central air conditioned home with a guest house, suitable for growing family, consists of 5 bedrooms, one full bath and 4 three-quarter baths, was built on a double-lot, 104 ft X 190 ft, with circular drive, in 1939. The current owner enlarged and remodeled this home in 2012 with city permits. Among the enlargements, an air-conditioned storage room was added, on top of the living room, with a spiral stair case. The cheerful living room with wall of glass and adjoining formal dining room with ceiling-to-floor sliding glass doors, both overlook the tropical back yard with fruit trees, exotic plants that grow on trees, swimming pool, out door BBQ area, gazebo and a half-sized basket-ball court. The kitchen with a breakfast table is located right beside the formal dining room. The pool is heated by solar panel sitting on top of the pool house that has an indoor BBQ facility. Attached to the 2-car garage, there is the one bedroom, three-quarter bath guest house with a closet. The laundry facilities are located in this 2-car garage. There are rooms and more additional rooms that will delight you when you come and visit this home.
Three original units, all 2 bedroom/1 bath, (955 s. f. each), with 4th unit built in front, year 2000. It is 3 bedrooms/3 bath, 1720 s.f., with 3 balconies. There are eight covered parking and 2 uncovered spaces. Laundry is separate room. Tenants pay gas and electric and each has meters for gas /electric. Owner pays trash and water. Do not disturb tenants. DRIVE BY ONLY. Tenants do not know it is for sale. Property sold 'as is' condition.
Cozy home located in one of Sierra Madre's best streets* Located close to the quaint village* Move in condition* Is a duplex under Assesssor's info but is currently owner occupied.* See MLS#14194499 under Residential Income* Sold in as-is condition* All information deemed reliable but not verified* Please see remarks section for more information.
A beautiful home &/or investment property located in one of the nicest street in Sierra Madre* Close to the quaint village area* Clean, move in condition* Huge lot that would make this attractive to any builder* Ideal for 2 families or Mother in Law set up* All information deemed reliable but not verified* Please see remarks section.
Nestled in the hills of Sierra Madre, this renovated Modern Craftsman is the perfect retreat that exudes warmth and a serene living experience with city and mountain views. The home was originally built in 1925. The home is situated on one parcel that adjoins two other useable parcels, for a combined area of nearly 12,000 sq ft, and has been beautifully restored and redesigned by architect/owner Tom Pendlebury. As you enter the home you can appreciate the abundance of natural light, original and new wood-beam ceilings, open living and dining area as well as state-of-the art kitchen. The home boasts three bedrooms and three baths. One of the rooms can be easily used as studio/office with its own separate entrance. The kitchen has exceptional Craftsman character with vertical grain Douglas Fir custom cabinets and soapstone countertops that are tastefully paired with GE Monogram appliances. The rear yard features a serene bamboo backdrop and is a veritable oasis complete with an infinity-edge pool and spa, raised decking, lawn, and vegetable garden area. The resort-like back yard features a stunning pool and patio areas that are perfect for indoor and outdoor entertaining. Truly unique and unparalleled, this home embraces all the best in modern living.
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Here's the trailer for the Sundance fav "Please Give," from director Nicole Holofcener and starring Catherine Keener, Oliver Platt and Amanda Peet about a pair of earnest yuppies waiting for their neighbor to die so they can buy her apartment. This promises to be much better than "Duplex." Coming April 30.
Writer-director Nicole Holofcener's "Please Give" is a smart and funny look at guilt and fear, as well as the fact that like it or not, many of us are either waiting to die or waiting for someone else to die.
Catherine Keener stars as Kate, a New York City furniture dealer who, along with her husband, Alex, played by Oliver Platt, specializes in much the fetishized mid-century modern designs. As is the case with most such dealers, they stock their store with things bought via estate sales.
"From the children of dead people," as Alex so delicately put it.
Not only is Kate making her living off the death of others, she is literally awaiting the death of her neighbor, Andra, whose apartment she has already bought, so she can knock down the wall that separates their homes and begin remolding.
If this sounds awfully familiar, that's because it was the conceit at the center "Duplex," the painfully crass and unfunny 2003 comedy starring Ben Stiller (go figure) and Drew Barrymore. "Duplex" went for cheap laughs -- a surefire way to not get any -- by painting its protagonists as greedy monsters.
But "Please Give" is infinitely more subtle. Yes, it's a ghoulish way to live, waiting for your neighbor to die so you can build your dream closet, but it's a fairly common reality. Where Kate is filled with self-loathing, Alex shrugs his shoulders. Holofcener and Keener do a nice job of making Kate the object of deserved pity, but not scorn or derision. You don't hate for her self-absorption -- and that's really what this level of guilt is -- but you're free to laugh at her absurdity.
Platt is his usual charming and funny self, Amanda Peet (where did her career go so wrong?) and Rebecca Hall are both excellent as Andra's granddaughters, as is Sarah Steele as Kate and Alex's heavily-pimpled, jeans-obsessed teenage daughter.
"Please Give" has a numiber of plotlines woven throughout, each worth examination, but Holofcener wisely avoids trying to wrap them all up. There simply isn't time and to do so would've been forced and awkward, instead, she maintains her focus to the end.
"Please Give" is showing at the Tribeca Film Festival April 27 and 28 before going into limited release on April 30.


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Appartamento Belcuore C is a bright and sunny apartment situated in a quiet location, a few minutes from the town center. It sleeps four people. From Appartamento Belcuore C you will enjoy a fascinating view of the sea and of the small Li Galli islands . Appartamento Belcuore C is 75 square meters (810 square feet). It features a shared swimming pool, a shared terrace with a view of the sea and a shared garden.
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In the early morning of Sunday, July 15, parking lots #1, #2, and the fleet lot located behind the Campus Center will be re-striped. All vehicles must be removed by 5:30 a.m. so the painters may carry out their work. Vehicles remaining in these lots after 5:30 a.m. will be towed, at owner's expense. Don't let it happen to you! If you wish to park on campus on Sunday, please utilize Lot #3.
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The Senate has confirmed Anne Rung on a voice vote as the next administrator in the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. The office has gone since January without a confirmed leader. Yet the administration has a number of procurement reforms in the oven. Federal News Radio's executive editor Jason Miller joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive with analysis of what Rung faces as she tries to improve the federal acquisition environment.
Anne Rung confirmed as OFPP administrator
The Senate approved Anne Rung's nomination by voice vote. Procurement experts say improving the acquisition workforce and addressing concerns with strategic sourcing are among her top priorities.
Additional tools are good, but contracting officers need OFPP cover
As part of its effort to bring innovation into the federal procurement process, especially around technology, the White House added another tool to the toolbox to help change the federal culture. This post is part of Jason Miller's Inside the Reporter's Notebook feature. Read more from this edition of Jason's Notebook.
Contract performance reporting improves, but not good enough
Although agency compliance with evaluating and reporting on contractor performance has improved 17 percent overall in the past year, the majority of agencies have not met the targets set by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, according to a new audit by the Government Accountability Office.
Contractor ethics rules too reactive, compliance focused, experts say
Improving acquisition compliance and ethics may involve less rulemaking and more culture shaping according to panelists at the National Contract Management Association's World Congress conference. At the conference, agency leaders discussed the need to streamline and pursue innovative approaches to federal acquisition policies.
Senate committee approves Rung for OFPP administrator
President Barack Obama's nominee Anne Rung takes another step forward in becoming administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
Inside the Reporter's Notebook: Category management launches five pilots; more vendor past performance data
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Senators say the Office of Federal Procurement Policy needs an attitude adjustment. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee members are seeking reassurance from President Barack Obama's pick to lead OFPP that she would help deliver that change. Federal News Radio's Executive Editor Jason Miller joined Tom Temin and Emily Kopp on the Federal Drive with details on Anne Rung's confirmation hearing. Read Jason's related article.
Senators back OFPP nominee, lambast OMB over communication breakdowns
Anne Rung, President Obama's nominee to lead the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, detailed her three major priorities should the Senate confirm her. Lawmakers press Rung on improving communication between OMB and Congress, and how best to deal with the multi-sector workforce.
Anne Rung nominated to head OFPP
President Obama has tapped a senior advisor at OMB to be the administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
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A new memo details about eight major changes to the education and knowledge requirement for civilian agency contracting officers. It calls for more than just training but a deeper knowledge of acquisition roles, responsibilities and how to ensure success.
GSA's Rung takes first step toward OFPP administrator role
Anne Rung, the associate administrator of the General Services Administration's Office of Governmentwide Policy, is heading to the Office of Management and Budget by the end of May to be a senior adviser.
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A race filled with zombies is helping bring awareness to a local college.
A 5K coming up this weekend will feature zombies chasing runners as they race along a trail.
Rogers State University students in Claremore are organizing the run.
It started as a way to restore an area on campus called The Reserve, which is a series of trails that needs work.
The race will raise money to keep up the trails for the community to enjoy.
The costumed zombies will not touch any runners, just scare them.
There will be a costume contest after the fun run, so there's something for everyone.
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Winter 1992
Table of Contents
The Power of Thinking Mathematics
By Alice J. Gill and Lovely H. Billups
How many six-packs of soda will be needed to give twenty-four students and seven adults a can each at the class picnic? In a new approach to teaching math, first-graders are solving two-step problems like this one—and enjoying it.
Reach High
Building a Movement for Excellence
By John E. Jacob
The president of the National Urban League issues a clarion call for the highest standards of excellence and accomplishment for African-American children.
The Vocabulary Conundrum
By Richard C. Anderson and William E. Nagy
One of the most consistent findings of educational research is that having a large vocabulary is strongly associated with school success. But how many words do kids need to know and what is the best way to learn them?
U.S. Education: The Task Before Us
Improving the Traditional Model, Creating the New Model
After nearly ten years of education reform, where do we stand and what should we do? Here's an agenda for creating new kinds of schools and for vastly improving the ones we have.
Remembering the Forgotten Art of Memory
By Thomas E. Scruggs and Margo A. Mastropieri
"Memorizing" has gotten a bad name—some of it deserved; but the long-term retention of important factual information will always be part of the learning effort, and here are some techniques to help your students.
They Can But They Don't
Helping Students Overcome Work Inhibition
By Jerome H. Bruns
You'll recognize the profile: Students who are intellectually capable and well-behaved, but who seldom finish assignments or do homework. New research offers some insights.
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Angry employee is angry!
I'm eventually going to record a vlog about it, but I wanted to thank everyone involved with SPX and everyone who came to the show for such an awesome weekend. It was my best show ever in the many years that I've been doing this. So thank you thank you thank you from every bit of my heart. Thank you. It's my favorite show of the year and really stokes the comic fires that burn in my soul.
Now that con season is over for me this year, I'm going to start getting my comics house in order. This means getting up a proper web shop where you can order things from me and I ship them out because that's what big boys do. I'm also going to start getting book 3 together because a number of people were asking about it. Probably going to Kick Punch that like I did with book 2.
But wait! There's more! This Saturday, Super Art Fight returns to the Ottobar! This marks my return to the Ottobar since I missed show 100. I was gutted that I missed out on the SAF prom so I've been so very looking forward to coming back for the Beach Bash. Seems like our Ottobar shows are regularly selling out so you best get your tickets now or get to the venue early on Saturday. It's going to be fucking awesome!
You forgot PNG!
Bodie reaches for the door.
I can do this.
Interior of the print shop. A bored employee sits at the desk.
Uh, hi. I'd like to order some prints.
Bodie rattles off a list of formats.
I have this in a number of formats. PDF, tiff, jpeg, pcx, layered psd, flat psd, cmyk, rgb, pantone, lab color, indexed, duotone, vector, raster, paintshop pro, corel draw, indesign, publisher, apple works, power point, MS paint.
The employee turns and scowls.
No. That's not right.
Tagged: GEKIGA YUKO, bodie
Impact returns to Super Art Fight at the Ottobar this Saturday!!!
It's con season which can be kind of a hassle for creators. So here are two alternatives to trying to get into that big show.
Big shout out to Erin from Hiveworks for hooking up the new backend! Things work a little differently now. The bloggy blog will still be on the page even when you click over to make a comment on the comic. And there might be some other odds and ends that a slightly different. But overall, things should work like they have been.
The Hiveworks team is hard at work migrating the YP comic CMS into something less crazy then the Comicpress madness. As a result, you'll notice a few 404′s if you click around here as well as comments missing on some posts. Those have been sucked into the new system and will be back up once we're able to finalize the migration. Hopefully, everything will get sorted out soon.
I've been meaning to update the website for a while now, but the WordPress/Comicpress combo has too many pieces that I'd need to change in order to refresh everything. There are so many bits that are connected with so many other bits that it'd be like digging for gold to make the changes I want.
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Woodworker's Journal
With the help of a smoke jumper, she got a couple of trees and, in those pre-Internet days "got on a Greyhound bus to Seattle, where I bought four excellent chisels and mallets, and blew my $200."
When she got back to her wood, and looked at the size of the logs in comparison to the size of her tools, the idea of making a large-scale project took a back seat, and "I decided to get a little piece and carve my mom a Santa for Christmas instead of a big art school project." Still, it was daunting to get the pieces of wood off the log -- until her firefighting boss stopped by and let her know that she could have the use, for the winter, of a chainsaw that had been turned in to the government cache.
As she has continued her work over the years, Amber said, she learned woodcarving mostly by trial and error. "I talked to people who did carving. In Montana, that was mostly chainsaw bear people," she said.
After graduating, through her forest firefighting gig, she met a logger with a cabin available, and a retired woodworker -- named "Smoky" -- who wasn't using his shop anymore. "I had a free place to live and a free shop. That was almost two decades ago, and I've been making a living mostly with wood since."
She doesn't harvest her own logs anymore, because those she works with are too large. Instead, she has a hoist lift system in the new studio she moved intoabout a year ago and has a circular sawmill -- but still finds the multiple cuts she wants easier done at the sawmill yard, where there's more equipment and manpower.
"I still use some of those tools that are nontraditional," Amber said, citing pneumatic die grinders and metal carving tools. "I still use the chainsaw, and I do use routers a lot to get rid of a lot of wood," she said. "I have more chisels than I use: the six or seven main chisels I use, they're really worn."
She has also experimented with combining metal and wood, using chisel marks to resemble hammer patterns and make wood like metal, layering stains over wood to create a metallic look, or casting some wood carvings in bronze.
America the Beautiful, which includes the lyrics "amber waves of grain" -- "I thought it was cool my name was in the song. So I made up a story that it was because my grandpa had wheat fields, that was how I got my name." She also incorporated an image of a rattlesnake into the piece, recalling a childhood event where she and her cousins awakened a sleeping rattlesnake in a burnt-out church near her grandfather's Nebraska farm.
"All my pieces have their own story, and a lot of the stories are superimposed from my life," Amber said. Often, she breaks the stories down into pieces, "pare them down into a few symbols, so they're stories for anybody to enter."
For example, the first bed she made with carved horses came as a result of having spent time in the mountains of Montana volunteering in Native American youth camps, near where wildmustangs roam. "These are not Hollywood horses; they were covered with dirt and grime. I watched two stallions sparring one day, and where they had sweat hard, you could see the coat underneath." The juniper which grows near her home in Montana has a very red color, and Amber combined that with mahogany to carve the horses as she'd seen them.
That piece has a Western flair to it. At first, when people identified her as a "Western artist," Amber resented it. "I decided to do one really 'Western' piece" and then move beyond that style, Amber said -- but that didn't really happen. "I've traveled a lot, but I'm from the West. To me, Western is adventure, 'don't fence me in,' break the rules. It really is a huge chunk of who I am."
She's still making "Western" pieces, some of which she has taken to an annual show where she would bring one big piece to sell, then book commissions for the rest of the year based on the impression of that piece. A grandfather clock that incorporates carved wolves and a buffalo bench are among those pieces.
The buffalo was carved from black walnut, one of Amber's favorite woods to work with. "For really refined carving, I love mahogany or black walnut," with their tight grains, she said, although she noted that her most recentcommission is with mesquite, and she's also working on a current series of "reliquaries" sculptural pieces, which open with metal hinges like a book. As Amber carves these, she said, she's experimenting with different logs, some of which have been burnt in forest fires and some which may retain their barks. "Each one is really an adventure," she said.
For all of her pieces, Amber noted, "The process is less to do with me controlling, and more of a dance between the piece and I: whose leading whom when." She keeps her focus on the carving and the overall design of the whole piece, rather than specific joinery and construction, and "hates sanding -- most of my pieces are finished with chisel marks," but Amber said, "Wood is still my main medium. I still prefer wood over anything: the smell of wood and the look of it."


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Reports on Women and Cancer
Other NCI resources about women and cancer include:
Charting the Course: Report of the Breast Cancer Progress Review Group (PRG), August 1998 http://prg.nci.nih.gov/pdfprgreports/1998breastcancer.pdf
NCI Breast Cancer Progress Report, which documents NCI's progress in addressing the recommendations of the Breast Cancer PRG, October 2004 http://planning.cancer.gov/disease/breast.shtml
Women, Tobacco, and Cancer: An Agenda for the 21st Century, a report of a working group to identify gaps and research priorities, and to identify and prioritize needs in dissemination and application, July 2004 http://searchosp1.nci.nih.gov/whealth/reports/wtobacco.pdf
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A lot of folks didn't show up for the Phillies last night, and in some cases the no-shows were more literal than others. The starting pitcher Blanton was a late scratch, forcing Kendrick, who has been pitching out of the pen, into an unexpected start. Jason Giambi went nuts in the game, homering three times in the first five innings and driving in seven runs. The Phils, meanwhile, could muster nearly nothing offensively and fell 7-1, getting the one run they did score with the help of a four-out inning.
The Phils have now scored seven runs in their last five games.
The Phillies are 26-17 on the year after losing to the Colorado Rockies 2-1 last night. The team's split the two-game series, but the Phils have lost five of their last six.
Kendrick got the start for the Phillies and went three innings, allowing five runs on seven hits and a walk. One of the hits went for extra-bases, a double. He struck out two.
Dexter Fowler led off the game with a single to center. Jonathan Herrera tried to bunt him to second, but popped it up to Ruiz for the first out. Carlos Gonzalez fouled out to Rollins for the second out before Tulowitzki singled into center, sending Fowler to third. That brought Giambi to the plate and he hit a 2-2 pitch out to right, putting Colorado on top 3-0. Seth Smith followed that with a walk before Jose Lopez grounded to second for the third out.
Kendrick threw a 1-2-3 second, striking out Chris Iannetta, getting the pitcher Jhoulys Chacin on a ground ball to third and Dexter Fowler on a ball hit out in front of the plate.
Gonzalez doubled with one out in the third, but Kendrick got Tulowitzki on a fly ball to left behind him. Giambi was next and hit a 1-1 pitch out to right. 5-0. Smith and Lopez followed with back-to-back singles, but Kendrick struck out Iannetta to leave them both stranded.
Baez pitched a 1-2-3 fourth.
He was back for the fifth with the lead cut to 5-1 and got Ryan Spilborghs on a ground ball to short for the first out. Tulowitzki was next and he hit a ground ball to third that Polanco didn't handle for an error. It brought Giambi to the plate again and again he homered, this time hitting a 1-1 pitch out to right. 7-1. Smith singled behind him and went to third on a double by Lopez, but Baez struck Iannetta out swinging for the second out and got the pitcher Chacin to pop to Howard.
Mathieson pitched the sixth. Herrera singled with one out and moved up to second when Spilborghs followed and was hit by a pitch, but Tulowitzki flew to center for the second out and they finally got Giambi out, striking him out to leave both men stranded.
Smith singled to start the seventh with Mathieson still on the hill, but was thrown out by Gload trying to stretch it into a double. Lopez reached on an infield single, but Iannetta struck out again for the second and Chacin popped to Orr at second.
Mathieson allows three hits, but goes two scoreless innings. Smith trying to stretch his single and the throw by Gload helped him out a lot.
Stutes pitched the eighth. He allowed a one-out single to Herrera, but struck Spilborghs out behind him and got Tulowitzki on a fly ball to right for the third out.
Romero struck out Giambi and Smith to start the ninth before Lopez doubled. Iannetta flew to right for the third out.
Six innings for the pen in which they allow two runs, only one of which is earned, on eight hits and no walks. Plus they started Kendrick in the game, a guy who was in the pen to begin with. That's not what the Phillies needed given they don't have an off-day till June 2.
Kendrick threw 73 pitches in the game. Baez 40, Mathieson 40. Romero 19 and Stutes 18.
That's all bad. Don't know what the Phillies are going to do. But they're going to have to do something. Halladay tonight helps, but they'll need more. Nobody in the pen has thrown more than one day in a row, but you shouldn't be looking for Kendrick, Baez or Mathieson in relief soon.
The Phillies lineup against righty Jhoulys Chacin went (1) Rollins (2) Martinez (3) Polanco (4) Howard (5) Gload (6) Ibanez (7) Ruiz (8) Orr. Gload starts in right against the righty with Mayberry and Francisco on the bench. He's not an outfielder, but why not? Orr at second with the righty Valdez on the bench. Martinez in center again. For entertainment purposes, I really think they should have considered a third non-outfielder in left. Maybe Oswalt again.
Down 3-0, the Phillies went in order in the first and again in the second.
Ruiz blooped a single to left to start the third with the Phils down 5-0. Carlos Gonzalez strained his groin chasing after the ball and had to leave the game. He was replaced by Spilborghs. Orr followed that with a ground ball to first with Ruiz forced at second for the first out. Lee hit for Kendrick and struck out swinging for the second out. Rollins struck out to leave Orr at first.
No problem for me using Lee to pinch-hit there.
Polanco singled on a ball deflected by Chacin with one out in the fourth. Howard struck out swinging for the second out. Gload was next and he struck out swinging, too, but on a wild pitch from Chacin that allowed him to take first. Ibanez was next and delivered a ground-rule double to right-center with Polanco scoring from second to put the Phils on the board at 5-1 and Gload taking third. Ruiz popped to second to leave both runners stranded.
Again the Phils need help from the defense to put a run on the board.
Orr flew to center to start the fifth with the Phils down 7-1. Gload hit for Baez and grounded to first for the second out. Rollins followed with a walk and Martinez struck out swinging.
The Phils went in order in the sixth.
Ibanez started the seventh with a single to right. Ruiz followed with a ground out to first that moved Ibanez to second. Orr struck out swinging for the second out and, with Chacin still on the mound for Colorado, Mayberry hit for Mathieson and struck out to leave Ruiz at second.
Polanco singled with two outs in the eighth and took second without a throw. Howard grounded out to leave him there.
Gload started the ninth with a single to right, but Ibanez flew out behind him and Ruiz hit into a double-play to end the game.
One extra-base hit in the game for the Phils, the double by Ibanez. One walk (Rollins in the fifth).
Rollins was 0-for-3 with a walk in the game and 1-for-6 in the two-game set. He's hitting 266/344/358 on the season. 184/200/263 over the last eight games.
Martinez was 0-for-4 in the game and 0-for-7 in the series. He's hitting 194/237/194 for the year.
Polanco 2-for-4 in the game and 2-for-7 in the series. 335/337/427 for the year.
Howard was 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. 0-for-7 in the series, dropping his line on the year to 241/319/475. 132/233/340 over his last 60 plate appearances.
Gload was 1-for-4 with a strikeout in the game. He's 2-for-his-last-10 and hitting 313/313/313 for the year (10-for-32 with ten singles and no walks).
Ibanez was 2-for-4 with a double in the game and 3-for-7 in the series. 339/350/542 in May and 233/287/349 on the season.
Ruiz was 1-for-4 and left four men on base. 2-for-6 in the series and 218/319/333 for the season. He was hitting 351/415/568 after going 2-for-4 against the Nats on April 14. He has hit 098/240/122 in 50 plate appearances since.
Orr 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his only action of the series. 230/299/279 on the season. 9-for-his-last-50. Valdez was 2-for-3 with a double in the series and is hitting 244/277/309 on the year.
Roy Halladay (5-2, 2.21) faces lefty CJ Wilson (4-2, 3.38) tonight as the Phils host the Rangers. Lefties are hitting just .212 against Wilson with two extra-base hits, both doubles, for the year. The Phillies are 0-2 in the last two games that Halladay has started. He has thrown a complete game in both of them. Righties are hitting .190 against him for the year.
The Phils put both Blanton and Victorino on the DL. The linked article suggests that Worley will likely replace Blanton but that Domonic Brown is not likely to replace Victorino.
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IRVINE, CA — A janitor at Kaiser Permanente Hospital has been arrested on charges of suspicion of grand theft and possession of stolen property for allegedly stealing $150,000 worth of medical equipment and attempting to sell it to a used medical supply dealer, according to the Orange County Register.
Luis Curiel was arrested by the Irvine Police Department after Lee Allard, president of Pre-owned Endoscopes Inc., became suspicious because Curiel was trying to sell the equipment for prices far below its market value, the story stated.
According to the story, the equipment was worth $60,000 retail, but Curiel was selling it for only $24,000.
Allard, who met with Curiel in a hotel room where he wrote down the serial numbers to the equipment, later called the equipment manufacturer and the hospital before determining the situation was suspicious, the story noted.
Allard said: "I thought it was ridiculously low priced, so that set off a red flag, and he wanted cash only, not a business check. Also, the equipment usually comes in a carrying case, and it was just loose. I''m really glad I didn''t end up holding the bag. Let the buyer beware, and if something seems too good to be true, it probably is."
Two Olympus endoscopes, which police believe were stolen sometime in July, have been recovered; the rest of Kaiser Hospital''s missing equipment has yet to be located, the story added.
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MURRELLS INLET, SC (WMBF) – A new monument honoring the fallen soldiers in the Iraq/Afghanistan war was unveiled on Veterans Day in Murrells Inlet.
The dedication ceremony was held at noon on Monday. The monument currently has 109 names on it.
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