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Q. The last few seasons we've had difficulty controlling our water demand and our yields due to the sand's variability in absorption and specific gravity. The quarry claims there's little it can do. Its primary working area is on the fringe of a large glacial till deposit that now has several lenses of differing sands with gradations and minerologies.
Our quality control problem is compounded because our stockpile area is rather small. So by the time the lab sends us the sample results, the plant has already used the tested material in shipped concrete. Are there tests that can provide specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate in a reasonable time period?
A. The need for prompt and accurate results in determining the specific gravity and absorption of construction aggregates has driven researchers to develop two new testing procedures. Many concrete producers may not be aware of these developments. These new procedures, primarily developed for the asphalt paving industry, have been monitored by the ASTM committee focused on road and paving materials.
Either could be incorporated into your quality control program to reduce product variability. ASTM D 7172, Standard Test Method for Determining the Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption of Fine Aggregates Using Infrared, was approved in 2006. ASTM D 7370, Test Method for Determination of Relative Density and Absorption of Fine, Coarse, and Blended Aggregate using Combined Vacuum Saturation and Rapid Submersion, was approved in October 2008.
Both methods outline procedures that use a specific proprietary automated testing system. In D 7172, technicians can determine a fine aggregate's bulk specific gravity (dry), apparent specific gravity, and absorption using a system developed by Barnstead International, of Dubuque, Iowa. Using D 7370, the methodology allows testing fines, coarse and combined aggregate for specific gravity and absorption using an instrument developed by InstroTek Inc., of Raleigh, N.C.
Both tests were initially developed to aid asphalt producers in decreasing the 15- to 18-hour testing interval AASHTO T84, Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregates, requires. D 7172 takes about one and a half hours to complete; D 7370 takes less than a hour.
Both tests have also undergone thorough, independent technical evaluations as part of the ASTM standard drafting process. For example, in 2004 National Center for Asphalt Technology representatives presented a technical paper evaluating the D 7172 test method compared to T84.
The D 7172 test method offered improved precision compared to T84. The ASTM document references this research in its precision and bias section. But the document warns that D 7172 results may differ from those of T-84, and may vary by material type.
The D 7370 procedure was tested for the Federal Highway Administration by National Center of Asphalt Technology (NCAT). Researchers reported that the repeatability and reproducibility of the test method were similar to AASHTO T166. The FHWA-IF-02-044 report is available at NCAT's Web site. Visit www.eng.au-burn.edu/center/ncat/publications.html.
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This 2007 review is representative of model years 2004 to 2009.
By Dan Jedlicka of MSN Autos
Bottom Line:
The latest SRX is more refined, with a continuing emphasis on luxury more than sportiness.
Hand-crafted interiors once were found only in exotic cars such as Aston Martins, but the 2007 Cadillac SRX crossover vehicle has one. Thanks go to Bob Lutz, the General Motors product chief who griped for years about average GM vehicle interiors.
The SRX could be called a luxury crossover vehicle or a posh tall station wagon—or maybe even a luxurious midsize SUV. I'll go with "crossover" because most crossover vehicles are based on cars, and the SRX is based on Cadillac's CTS sedan. However, the SRX has a longer wheelbase and is taller and longer overall, with a wider track.
The SRX is recognizable as a Cadillac, with vertical headlights, knife-slash taillights and sharp body character lines. It doesn't look like anything else.
Special Interior
The SRX comes with a 320-horsepower V8 and a 255-horsepower V6. The V8 has a new electronic 6-speed automatic transmission, up from five speeds. The V6 works with a 5-speed automatic. Both engines are sophisticated, and both transmissions are responsive.
A kid-size third-row seat is optional. It's power-operated to fold flush with the cargo floor when not needed.
A new sport package for both SRX trim levels has items including a unique grille and interior trim, dual polished exhaust tips and, most importantly, 20-inch wheels with performance tires—if ordered with all-wheel drive.
Two Drive Systems
The V6 with rear-wheel drive costs $37,110, and the V8 with rear-wheel drive is $43,315. All-wheel drive costs $1,900 extra for either version.
The standard sound system has been improved, and there is a Bose 5.1 digital surround sound option and a "theater" option package with Bose 5.1 digital surround, along with navigation and rear-seat entertainment systems.
Nicely Equipped
Useful options include GM's magnetic Ride Control, which provides continuously variable damping at each wheel for a smoother ride. However, the standard suspension provides a nice ride, assisted by the SRX's long wheelbase. Still, the ride doesn't match that of luxury sedans.
Key standard safety items include anti-lock brakes, front-seat side airbags and side-curtain airbags that cover the first two seating rows.
Plenty of Sky
The V8 provides strong acceleration under all conditions, but the V6 delivers only moderate performance above 65 mph because the SRX is rather heavy with all its luxury equipment; the lightest model is the rear-wheel-drive V6 version, at 4,229 pounds. The V6 also is noisier during hard acceleration than the V8.
Estimated fuel economy with the V6 is 16 mpg in the city and 24 on highways with rear-wheel drive and 16 and 23 with all-wheel drive. The V8 delivers 15 and 22 with either drive setup. The V6 only needs regular-grade fuel. Cadillac says premium fuel is "recommended but not required" for the V8.
Faster Steering Needed
The SRX doesn't have the quick, sure moves of a BMW, but handling is generally good because it's got 50/50 weight distribution and a fairly low center of gravity.
Key Stability System
It takes a little extra effort to enter or leave the SRX because it has a moderately high floor. Five tall adults fit in the first two seating rows.
The front row has supportive bucket seats and there's a comfortable split-folding, sliding second-row seat. But rear wheel openings partially hinder entry and exit, although all doors are plenty long. Gauges can be quickly read, but rather small sound and climate system controls take getting used to.
Large Cargo Area
The hood swings open on a hydraulic strut to reveal a neatly designed engine compartment with easily reached fluid-filler areas.
The SRX has been well-received. Let's see if it at least holds its own in the crossover vehicle market, which is becoming more crowded and competitive.
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It's been a while since I moved to Korea, and I'm loving it here! The people here are great and my managers have been taking such great care of me - I almost feel spoiled sometimes!Here's me appearing as a guest on one of the Korean TV shows when I first arrived ~ It was a very fun experience - Can't wait for moreMore updates coming up! Stay tuned
it's been ages since i've visited u guys here, and i've missed u all!the past year has been a roller coaster ride of emotions... my father passed away last may after he was diagnosed with stomach cancer, and my family and i have been trying very hard to adjust to a life without him. there is so much i want to say, yet at the same time i don't know where to begin. all i know is that i couldn't have asked for a better dad, and i am truly blessed to be his daughter.i miss you honey papa...~ love always ~
Had so much fun the other day in the studio, Mandy and I were invited as special guests for NTV7's new game show "開心就好", and from the moment we arrived at the studio it was non-stop craziness all the way After the recording, we wasted no time and met up with a few friends for a - Yummy Steamboat Time!!!
Finally! The long awaited November issue of Female Magazine is finally out!
In this issue:
Female Magazine's 2010 50 Most Gorgeous People: All StarsEdition!
And guess who's No. 10?
Quick update: I'm still in LA and I am really loving the change. The weather has been lovely... Home is nice n cozy and totally perfect. Hey I can see the Hollywood sign from the living room window!
Yup. This apartment Kicks. Ass.
Arrived in sunny Los Angeles a few days ago, really loving the weather here...
Definitely a great feeling to be surrounded by a whole new environment every now again, refreshes the brain and I'm feeling Goooooooooooooood
Is LA my kinda city? Hmm. Could I live here? Maybe. Yup. Definitely maybe.
Spent the last 3 days hiking in the woods, feeding mosquitoes, stumbling under waterfalls, getting wet and dirty, and sharing endless hilarious moments with my co-stars...
3 whole days in a forest shooting scenes for NTV7's drama "Our Sky" <我們的天空> - Tough? Definitely. Fun? Always. Especially since we somehow managed to sneak away for a few hours to do a little bit of "sightseeing", toilet-venturing, and animal watching ...
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It's a WRAP!!!
So. Feeling very lazy today. Lack of sleep, lack of TLC, lack of McDs, lack of Haagen Dazs, lack of creativity (blog-wise), lack of clear eyesight, therefore, the obvious lack of proper grammar and the ability to structure sentences, blah blah blah. Gee, this kind of blogging is so easy. I should do this more often. If only I could resist the urge to shower you all with projectile word vomit.
I'm kidding! No need to run.
It's quite heartwarming to find a fellow actress whose from Taiwan but has relocated to Malaysia... Coz we both miss the food there. A LOT.
I'm done for the day and finally I can go home to rest up and......and blog.
Thank u for your patience, soon I will blog about my upcoming projects and also....I'll be coming to HK & China this month! WoooooHoooooo!!!!!!!!
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how's everyone doing lately? i haven't been blogging as "compulsively" as i used to, so sorry! (but to those who end up like this --> / / when reading my long-winded blogs - You're Welcome )
I've been going through this strange emotional roller-coaster phase recently, the result of many issues, old and new put together, and have now snow-balled into what I call "The Stupid Dome of Gloom". It's so infuriating & frustrating that I have to stop myself from clawing the walls. But I might have to rely on my friends to stop me from clawing...other people. I would love to get into detail but then it will take days (knowing me ), and I might get kicked off AnD ... Nah, not worth it. Hehehe....
Regardless of all the drama, I've still been able to pull myself together and stay optimistic, because I have finally found the motivational force that I have been searching for, the strength that once guided me through the many obstacles in life, which I somehow lost along the way and wasn't able to find again... Until now.
★I found My Lucky Star...★
あなたに The nostalgic feeling of what a naive mind sees, which is pure happiness even through the rough moments in life...
Star - Koji Tamaki Where my inspiration once came from, my passion and perseverance to soldier on, against all odds...ロマン - Romance - Koji Tamaki
And how I found the most amazing and liberating way to overcome the most difficult moments I ever faced...
コール - 玉置浩二 Tamaki Koji
Thank you for brightening up my life,マイヒーロー !!!
I remember having a lot of fun at CLIVE's 1st Anniversary last year, coz I had to take part in a game with the readers, something which involved large quantities of bananas, a few guys, and lotsa condoms... It sure doesn't feel like a year's gone by already!
Went with two of my very talented and naughty friends, fellow actors Ash Nair and Hansen Lee... Bumped into friends that I haven't seen in AGES, enjoying my rare night out in town, and drinking alcohol in a very moderate way, of course...
My two boys were keeping themselves very occupied (getting phone numbers and oozing charm) while I did my CLIVE Covergirl thing... Which was playing a game of Wii with one of the readers!
My arm was so tired but it was really fun! I didn;t win the game, but for a 1st timer i think I didn't do too bad...
Hung around Zouk for a little while longer afterwards, but I was getting pretty tired already by then, and seeing that I have 2 more events to attend this weekend, we went home early. Such good kids we are..... Heehee.
Hope to get more photos from the event soon so I can post em up here... Apparently there are some really hilarious shots of me while I was Wii-ing.... Uh oh.....
Till then -
Aha! Just a few more photos from that night - Thanks to Tian Chad and Sarah (sorry for stealing your pic! )
With fellow CLIVE Cover girls and CLIVE's wonderful editor Robert Chan
Pouting for the camera with Kylie Chapman, the emcee for the night
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The Jones Report: So I went to a screening of Avatar last night...
I let out an audible groan when the guy introducing Avatar at the Scotiabank theater last night announced that it was "almost three hours long."
Goddamn it. Three hours is one hour too long for a movie, in my opinion. I've got games to play, cats to pet, and Christmas presents to open
As soon as the lights went down and the movie began, I leaned over to Victor Lucas and whispered, "Only three more hours to go."
That's right--I'm a real hoot to go to the movies with.
I enjoyed the movie. Even after those almost three hours, I was genuinely sad when it ended. I wanted more, which is downright miraculous after three hours.
My cold, cynical heart was moved--no small feat.
Man, all I kept thinking through out the thing is how creatively bankrupt those last three Star Wars movies were. I know once in awhile we like to fondly remember the third movie as being kind of good, as if George needed the first two movies to get warmed up again. After seeing this movie, it's painfully, painfully obvious that George has not only been resting on his laurels; he's been sound asleep on his laurels for 25-plus years now. If/when he sees this movie, man, is he ever going to eat his hat.
Last weekend while at the Ready At Dawn holiday party (you can read about my studio visit here), Teti admitted that he'd never seen Aliens. This news literally made Gus and I stagger around like Fred Sanford pretending he was "having the big one, Elizabeth."
Enroute back to Vancouver, all I kept thinking about was Aliens and how long it has been since I'd seen that movie. What a film! I couldn't get it out of my head, so one night earlier this week, I put my coat on and grabbed an umbrella, and with my hair sticking up all over my head and my teeth unbrushed, I hurried to the nearby Future Shop before closing time. I wanted the Blu-ray of Aliens.
There is no Blu-ray of Aliens, as some of you probably know. It's not out on Blu-ray for some inexplicable reason. You want depressing? Try walking home in the rain after coming up empty on a self-indulgent impulse trip. That's depressing.
What impressed me about Avatar is how JC (!) continues to evolve and change not only as a filmmaker, but as a human being. His movies have always used cutting edge technology, and celebrated cutting edge technology. They are exercises in the fetishization of weapons, guns, bigger guns, high tech, gun ships, bots, etc. Think about Ripley and her mech suit and her get-away-from-her-you-bitch moment. That fight is fair only because Ripley is wearing the suit. Consider Titanic (which I despised, yet I couldn't look away from all of the awesome disaster shit in the third act). The boat itself was a monumental piece of technology that's been recreated using modern-day filmmaking technology, and then is destroyed--or re-destroyed--via that same technology. It's a story that's ultimately about Nature pantsing Man. It's Nature saying, "Go ahead and build your wonder ship; this little iceberg will undo all you've done."
And that brings me to Avatar (a movie that, I have to confess, I originally thought had something to do with those awful videogames based on the animated series about a bald kung-fu boy).
All I'll say is this: Who could have predicted that, late in life, JC would become a closet tree-hugging liberal?
Bless you, JC, for growing, changing, evolving, and for adding another holy-shit experience to your already superb resume.
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Rating: 5 kitties
I give this show 5 Kitties, even though I'm a little scared what Phil will do with them. This show was fun. Ridiculously well done in its ridiculousness. The performance was silly, a little raw in places, but that just added to the fun. Everything I want in a musical.
Can Michael Come Out and Play?
Moving by Jen Zalar
Rating: 5 kitties
I may or may not have cried. Here's a clue- I have a heart. This is simply a beautiful show. If you don't see this, you are missing out.
A Nice Guy's Guide to Awkward Sex
The cast was nice. by Jen Zalar
Rating: 5 kitties
This is it. The goods. You think this was a show? This IS how the stand up scene works. I met my fiancée while we were both doing stand up. And it was seriously every bit as awkward as this portrays. The performances were flawless, and there can never be enough mime. And the script was totally honest. Which is what stand up is all about.
A Sad Carousel
Bury me at... by Jen Zalar
Rating: 5 kitties
I love meta, I love ridiculous, and I love the ribald. It's like this show was made just for me. A fantastic show for anyone who meets the above (especially the ribald part) and can keep up with the changing pace.
Down Devil's Backbone
Oh, the drama! by Jen Zalar
Rating: 4 kitties
In a festival where comedy sells, I was glad to see something serious. The script was generally well-written. The acting great in some spots (the lead male was fantastic), but not so hot in others. I find it unbelievable that this production, while not a 5 kitty show, got none from some reviewers. I rounded up my 3 1/2 kitties because the writer/director called me adorable after the show, and like any performer, I respond well to flattery.


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"Initially, Tunabunny only wanted to have fun—to annoy other people, and to amuse themselves. It worked. Everyone in town wondered what the hell was wrong with Tunabunny. Who was this band who wrote beautiful songs that they could barely play? Who started playing without remembering to turn on the PA? Who were super-polite and friendly to everyone they met? Who ended their sets by knocking over all their equipment and tossing it off the stage, just because it was fun?
Their debut album, simply entitled Tunabunny, was released last year to unanimous, albeit sometimes very confused, acclaim. Renowned critic Everett True had no reservations about the band. He placed it in his top-5 albums of the year, writing, 'This music makes me deliriously happy. It clatters, it splatters, it shatters, it matters.' The band were as surprised as anybody. They went on tour in spring 2011, and people kept telling them how much they liked them. This was also surprising.
They aren't surprised anymore. As the last couple of years have passed, Tunabunny has evolved into what the crummy door guy at the local club would call 'a real band.' Realizing that they could play as well as their heroes, that they could craft heart-stopping melodies, write poetically insightful lyrics, and still have fun, Tunabunny began work on their second album. Minima Moralia is the result. It signals a Tunabunny that is more pop, yet more intense; more accessible, yet more desperate; more comforting, and yet more uncomfortable.On last year's debut album, Tunabunny was out to destroy rock music. With Minima Moralia, they intend to redeem it. And with their third album, already in progress, and due sometime in 2012, they are planning to go beyond it."


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Nicole Oulson, whose husband was shot and killed in a Wesley Chapel movie theater last month, appeared on national television Thursday a day after she took a front-row seat during the shooter's bond hearing.
Oulson joined ABC's "The View" and gave the show's hosts her account of what happened when her husband, Chad Oulson, was shot and killed during an argument over texting in the Cobb Theater.
Some of Nicole's story contradicts with witness testimony from the first portion of the bond hearing, which will continue Friday, when several eye-witnesses said Chad threw popcorn at Curtis Reeves before Reeves shot him.
"I honestly cannot say that I saw popcorn being thrown," Oulson said. "What I can say, and I have to be careful because of the investigation, is that there was a conversation. The gentleman had confronted my husband several times, which my husband ignored, and ignored, and ignored and it just got to a point where my husband spoke up and that's where…"
"He shot him," one of the hosts interjected.
A Sumter County deputy who was off duty and in the theater during the shooting testified Wednesday that he heard Reeves make several comments following the shooting, one of possible remorse or disbelief.
"He said, 'I can't,' and he pushed his glasses back. He said, 'I can't believe what I done,'" Cpl. Alan Hamilton said, adding he could hear Chad Oulson struggling to survive. "I said, 'that's not good.' And [Reeves] again leans back and says, "holy [expletive], what have I done?'"
Nicole Oulson told the hosts of "The View" she doesn't think Reeves truly feels bad.
"He got caught and he's a gentleman who's been in an authoritative figure his whole life," she said. "He's used to telling people what to do and they say, 'how high?' when he says 'jump.' He felt disrespected."
Nicole is expected to be back in court Friday when Reeves' bond hearing resumes. The State has said it still has a few more witnesses to call, possibly including Nicole. Prosecutors also plant to play surveillance video of the shooting.
The defense might also finally say what, besides popcorn, they believe hit Reeves. In the bond motion filed by Richard Escobar, he claims the retired Tampa Police Captain was hit by an "unknown" object. It appears Escobar, who is trying to convince a judge his client acted in self-defense, might say Chad Oulson's cell phone also hit the 71-year-old.
In another motion filed by the defense last week, Escobar asked the state to ensure the preservation of possible DNA on the victim's cell phone.
Legal expert Jeff Brown said the defense could be hoping to find Reeves' DNA on it, although Brown isn't sure this is a wise tactic.
"If you're going to ask for DNA testing on the phone, to be able to suggest that the phone hit the defendant by being thrown by the victim in this case, and there's no DNA on the phone, that doesn't help your case out any," he said.
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After graduating from WKU, I managed historic tax credit and low income housing tax credit projects for an investment firm in Columbus, Ohio.Later, I earned an M.A. in historic preservation from the Savannah
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Excited for the up and coming iPhone f/w 2.0? Here's a nice video giving an in depth tour of the new firmware. Also featuring some emails from my associate P_F
to be honest, i have a scientific calculator. i use that for my maths at college, i would rather use the calculator i got out of my cracker at christmas than use the iphones, its the most stupid update out of them all.
all the hype over the sdk, but we don't really know anything yet?! they arent accepting app's from any other developers than those closely linked with them at the moment. Spore looked ok, and the star wars type game thing, and yes, they both looked better than anything on installer right now (including tetris), but still not blowing me away.
Also, correct me if im wrong, but they dont have special powers to make games in the appstore run any better or any better framerate than those on installer.
I think, whatever happens with the appstore, installer/cydia will win over in the end.
Our developers have already proved they literally "pwn" apples iphone developers, and will continue to do so after the launch of the appstore or any other cruddy, yes cruddy app that apple is going to give us.
Long live the jailbreak and our own 3rd party apps!!
P.S, i would like to think Spore + any other popular appstore apps will be cracked and made available via installer anyways.........
Hey can anyone tell me if the Exchange activesync stuff actually works in the version as shown? Or is that going to be enabled in the final release?
Whoa sweet. I hate that parental controls that I seen. That is stupid, who puts that on an iPhone? Besides, iPhone shouldn't be used in little kids hands anyway, should be for the more mature audiences anyway. Overall, great video. Wonder if they will release anymore teasers like this one?
Wow I am amazed by everyone's amazement of this piece of crap firmware update.. How about flash support in Safari.. Apple blows major cojones!
Apple makes me sad and depressed.
The Dev Team makes me happy.
I must agree. No A2DP, no copy/paste, no Safari flash. Still no notes sync. WTF?
GREAT JOB! I'm happy to see this kind of footage this far out from the official release! AWESOME!
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Looks pretty cool, but I think that its stupid that we have to wait until June to try it!!!
Great video preview. Noticed that under the International keyboard settings, they've added the following keyboard support:
French (Canada)
Can't help but wonder if this is good news for those of us in Canada and elsewhere who still do not officially have the iPhone.
DragonForce, yes!! lol, oh the firmware was cool too
I don't see much honestly. If that is really all that's offered, then I would prefer to stick with the firmware I have. As far as emails, I already delete the ones I don't plan on keeping as they come in. I think the only way I would upgrade is if I could still use the 3rd party apps I already have
I am sorry, I call ******** on the entire video! Here is why:
I am not wanting to turn into some big guy who gets flamed, or gets bent over. But just things I noticed there guys.
- 1:15 - the iTunes Music store has two buttons that have no label under them. And the fifth button across the bottom is blank and the page that it pulls up is blank. Uhh, doubtful but ok.
- 4:34 - Notice his "Passcode" is off. But when entering "Parental Controls" he has to enter a passwords. Seems fishy.
- Unknown - at one point his camera flashes over his monitor and UH OH Windows. I know this is not saying much, considering the firmware could get to any one
- Why is it in the dark?? Hiding something
- 3:29 - YouTube does not work - you have to connect it to iTunes first. WAIT didn't you have to connect it to iTunes to get it on there??? Yikes
Steve Jobs said that the reason they have not implemented flash yet is because he wants macromedia to create some "special" version of flash that is best suited for the iphone and not just the version run on computers... I forgot where I read that though, somewhere on here, nevertheless
Might I add that I think stereo bluetooth needs to be added in the update, this is the only thing lacking in the ipod section, well maybe that and a larger flash drive....64 GB FTW!


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Doggie dining program receives extension
Date: June 9, 2009
by: Robin Roy | City Editor
The Sarasota County Commission was presented an opportunity at its June 9 meeting to make the county's doggie-dining program a permanent program, but instead chose to extend it for five years.
County Commissioner Nora Patterson said she preferred to review most programs, such as this, from time to time, instead of making them a permanent fixture.
The doggie dining pilot program was approved in May 2007. The county's health department monitors the program.
"The program is going very well in my opinion," said Quentin Clark, environmental supervisor for the health department.
Fourteen restaurants across the county have received doggie-dining permits, and Clark said he has received few complaints from the public.
Beckham's Osprey Grill in the Southbay shopping center was the first restaurant to receive a county permit. Owner George Beckham said he's about to renew his license, because his customers love the fact that they can take their dogs with them.
"We have dogs here most days," Beckham said.
But the county does have strict rules that licensed restaurants must follow, which include:
• Employees have to wash their hands promptly after touching a dog.
• Employees are prohibited from touching a dog while serving food.
• Hand sanitizer must be provided at all tables.
• Dogs must be on a leash.
• Dogs are prohibited on tables, chairs or other furnishings.
• Designated doggie-dining areas must be outside.
• Dogs cannot walk through the interior of the restaurant to get to the designated outdoor area.
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HOUSTON - Steven Hauschka kicked a 45-yard field goal in overtime to give the Seattle Seahawks a 23-20 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday and the first 4-0 start in franchise history.
Houston (2-2) failed to score on two possessions in overtime. The Seahawks got the win on their second drive in overtime after rallying from a 20-3 deficit.
A key play on the winning drive came when Doug Baldwin caught a 7-yard pass and Kareem Jackson was penalized for unnecessary roughness for dumping him into the ground. That got Seattle in field goal range and Hauschka's kick came four plays later.
The Seahawks rallied to tie it at 20-20 on an interception return for a touchdown by Richard Sherman in the fourth quarter.
The NFL's best defense held Houston scoreless after halftime.
Defensive end Michael Bennett was taken off the field on a stretcher in the second quarter after being injured on a hit on Houston quarterback Matt Schaub.
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I am honored to be at the White House to witness the signing of the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order. The Metal Trades Department and its affiliated unions have been advocating for and supporting this action for many years.
Our organizations have witnessed first hand the abuses of unscrupulous federal contractors wage theft of their workers and the unlawful retaliation when workers try to exercise their rights. The terms of the Contractor's federal contracts require them to obey and abide by the laws. Although the vast majority of contractors play by the rules, every year tens of thousands of American workers are not treated fairly. Many are denied overtime wages, not hired or paid fairly because of their gender or age, or have their health and safety put at risk by corporations contracting with the federal government that cut corners. Today, President Obama is cracking down on federal contractors who put workers' safety and hard-earned pay at risk.
This Executive Order means that there will be consequences that will actually deter this unlawful action.
We thank President Obama for issuing this Executive Order.
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Microsoft: Cooler than it was a year ago
A new survey shows that advertising for Windows 8 and the touch-screen Surface tablet has helped raise product awareness and brand likability.
However, Microsoft has gotten an image boost in the past year, thanks in large part to heavy promotion of its new Surface tablets.
The changing perceptions around Microsoft is reflected in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, in which half of those between the ages of 18 and 29 said the software giant is cooler today than it was a year or two ago.
Josh Johnson, a 24-year-old gaming fan, is among survey respondents who say they are seeing Microsoft in a more positive light. Microsoft has improved, Johnson said, since its release of its consumer-oriented Windows 8 products.
"Teens are telling us Apple is done," Tina Wells of Buzz Marketing told Forbes magazine. "Apple has done a great job of embracing Gen X and older (Millennials), but I don't think they are connecting with Millennial kids. (They're) all about Surface tablets/laptops and (the Samsung) Galaxy."
Indeed, powered by the increasing popularity of Samsung's Galaxy smartphones and tablets, which have become formidable rivals to Apple's market-leading product, Google's (GOOG) Android was crowned the coolest tech brand in the Reuters/Ipsos survey, receiving a 70% score.
Comeau continued, "The question I'll pose to you is this -- if the Surface Pro was selling in huge numbers, would the company not be announcing it to the world?"
In the meantime, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has been sounding a realistic note about Surface sales targets.
"Surface is a real business," Ballmer said this week in an interview with MIT Technology Review. "In an environment in which there's 350 million PCs sold, I don't think Surface is going to dominate volume, but it's a real business."
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We took a taxi from the airport to the pier and were glad that we followed the advice of other Cruise Critic members not to book our transportation through the cruise line. We did not have to wait long for a taxi and the ride cost us under $20 including tip, which was a lot cheaper than paying $15 each for the cruise bus. We also didn't have to wait for other passengers to fill the bus, so it was both a faster and a cheaper option for us. If you are not travelling alone, this is definitely the way to go.
We arrived at the pier shortly before 12:00. Embarkation was very quick and easy. We were on the ship in under half an hour. We were immediately able to grab some hot food from the grill and a cold drink from the bar. Our stateroom was ready around 1:30 as promised and we were pleasantly surprised by how spacious it was. The room was sparkling clean and the bathroom, despite being small, had tons of storage space for our stuff and plenty of towels.
One word of caution is that our luggage did not arrive at our stateroom until around 6:00. For future trips I would pack my bathing suit and shorts in my carry on so I could get changed right away without having to wait for my luggage to arrive. Not a huge issue, but would have been nice to know.
Lots of other reviews have complained about the loud decor on the ship. It certainly was not my decorating style, but I did not find it distracting or headache-inducing as some have said.
We chose the "Your Time Dining" option and were glad that we did. The only time we had to wait for a table was on the first Cruise Elegant night, and the wait was about half an hour. They gave us a pager, so we were able to head to a lounge and had a drink while we waited. We also found a tray of desserts in our stateroom that night with a note apologizing for the wait. A thoughtful touch!
We heard that they were very strict on the assigned seating times and turned away a couple who were 5 minutes late. The flexibility of the "Your Time Dining" was well worth the potential for a short wait.
We were assigned to the Chic dining room and were content with the service there. Most of the dishes were quite good, although my husband did find that the Prime Rib was quite fatty. The food was always hot and fresh and the servers were very friendly.
We also dined quite frequently at the buffet and found it to be adequate for the most part. The line-ups were very reasonable and tables were generally pretty easy to find. The food at the buffet was usually pretty hot and fresh, and if we didn't find something we liked there we always found another option elsewhere that we did like.
The food at the grill was your standard fare of hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, and chicken fingers, but it was very good and we enjoyed it on several occasions. It was always hot and fresh and we were impressed.
The best kept secret on the boat was the Tandoor Grill. If you like Indian food, then this station is a must. Be warned that it did have a bit of a kick, which we both love. I only wish that it was open for dinner and not just for lunch.
The 24 hour pizza station was also a good bet. The pizza was always hot and fresh and the quality was good enough to rival a lot of pizza joints.
We tried the deli once and the sandwiches were made fresh to order and were good. We also ordered room service a few times and were impressed that they were quick and the sandwiches were very good. We got the veggie sticks and my husband tried BLT's and turkey sandwiches, which he would order again.
We did not try the Asian grill, Fish and Chips, or Sunking Steakhouse, so I can't comment on them other than to say that the Asian grill looked to be good and was made fresh on the spot. The ice cream and frozen yogurt stations were a nice treat, especially on the hot days.
I tried out the spa on our first day at sea. Be warned that I pre-booked the spa before the cruise and paid for it at that time, then got billed again at the end of the appointment on my sail and sign card. It took two trips to Guest Services to have the duplicate charge reversed. I had the pedicure service, which was a bit pricey but had a nice window view of the ocean. The staff at the spa were friendly and professional and the service was prompt, but the sales pitch for their products was a bit annoying.
My husband used the gym facilities on a few occasions during the cruise, but found the treadmills very difficult to run on with the rocking of the boat and made sure to do most of his workouts while we were docked. The equipment was very high quality and well-maintained. He found the gym to be packed in the morning, but quiet at most other times of the day.
We were excited about the prospect of the sports bar, but were sorely disappointed with what we found. We are not smokers and it was always filled with heavy smoke. We were looking forward to taking in a few hockey games and were disappointed to learn that they did not subscribe to Versus and thus did not have any hockey available. Oh well, we found plenty of other activities to keep us busy.
The specialty coffees at the Viennese Cafe were delicious and were reasonably priced. A nice treat that I enjoyed almost every day.
We did not attend many of the entertainment events, but we did take in a few comedy shows and were impressed with the comedians that we saw. The R-rated comedy shows are popular, so get there 20 minutes early if you want a decent seat.
Housekeeping cleaned our room twice a day, and we were very happy with the service that we received. We always looked forward to seeing which towel animal we would find left on our bed every night. A nice touch!
The rest of the ship was also very clean and in very good repair. All of the staff members we encountered were extremely pleasant and helpful.
We chose to do the self-assist option for debarkation. It was so fast and easy that we ended up with too much time to kill at the airport! We did not have to drag our luggage very far or take it up or down any stairs, so if you are in decent shape and have an early flight it is a great option.
Overall we were impressed with the quality of the cruise for the price we paid and we would not hesitate to book with Carnival in the future.
We did several shore excursions, feel free to read about them in my port reviews :)


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Ford Focus Triumphs Over Toyota Corolla
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Ford (NYSE: F) Focus is giving Toyota (NYSE: TM) Corolla a run for its money and has managed to unseat the 47-year old veteran from the number one position in 2012 clocking over 1 million sales compared to 970 thousand by Corolla. Given that the Focus together with the Fiesta represent the best of Ford CEO Alan Mulally's 'One Ford' strategy, the performance of these cars would have a strong bearing on investor confidence.
Ford is promoting the new 2013 Ford Focus like never before – and why not! The car seems to have been re-born shrugging off its unimpressive exteriors and cheap looking interiors. The 2013 Ford Focus is suave and stylish with a sporty look that is almost unmatched in the compact sedan segment. And it is not just about good looks either for the car offers impressive fuel economy at 26/36 mpg (city/highway) with manual and 28/38 mpg for AWD. Fuel efficiency has been one of the determining factors sealing the fates of car makers and this has pitted Ford Focus against seasoned performers like Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.
It is true that the Corolla is still ahead of the Focus in the US. But what we find significant is that Corolla grew its sales by 21% and remained at the 8th position while in comparison Focus clocked 40% growth and moved up to the 11th slot from its earlier 18th. Overall both auto makers are outpacing the US market. The January numbers reveal that the US market has grown by about 14%. Against this, Toyota posted a 27% increase and Ford 22%.
To regain its position Toyota is planning to re-vamp the Corolla whose last makeover happened in 2008. The company is yet to announce the timing and details of the roll out, but it is obvious that the focus (no puns intended) would be on giving the Corolla a more youthful look. For the worldly wise the Corolla has always meant value for money but it is often regarded by the youngsters as plain boring! And it is this image that Corolla would attempt to shred in its new avatar.
We would also keep an eye on China as the outcome in this market would be a crucial factor in determining the tilt in 2013. And guess which car topped the charts in 2012 at this hot spot – none other than Ford Focus! Sales increased by a whopping 57% to 296,360 units. The Focus surged past from its 9th position in 2011 to become the new champion toppling the 2011 No. 1 - General Motor's Buick Excelle. In fact, China has emerged as the largest market for the Focus bigger than both the US and Europe. And what happens to the Corolla? Well, if it was harboring any desire to get into the top 10 that was not to be. It fell from 11th to 16th position. It is true that Japanese car makers suffered from the boycott of Japanese cars in China in the second half of 2012 due to the two countries being at loggerheads over the islands issue. But now that things are getting better and the outlook for Japanese manufacturers improving, Corolla would need to figure out a clear strategy for this market if it were to make a comeback in 2013.
All in all it looks like the Ford has a winner with the Focus. If the car continues it's winning run in 2013 as well it will go a long way for the stock. It will add to Ford's success story and bolster its valuations. We think that Ford makes a solid investment proposition and its many upsides including the success of the Focus make the stock very attractive at its current valuation.
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Our Loews Loves Kids program sets the standard for Santa Monica family travel, offering unique services designed to keep your children healthy and happy. From lending libraries of games to special children's menus, Loews has everything to make travel a pleasure for you and your family.
- Complimentary "Loews Loves Kids" activity book upon arrival for children under 10
- A "Kids Closet" offering items available for guests to use during their stay. These include the latest toys and gear, car seats, strollers, nightlights, and self-contained DVD players with age appropriate DVDs and more.
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The UCSF Center of Excellence for Transgender Health has released the first-of-its-kind, web-based primary care guidelines for treating members of the transgender community.
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UCSF's inter-school research day is "part of the growing recognition of the importance of interprofessional team learning and research which is key to the translational medicine of the future," according to Joel Palefsky, who is credited with organizing the event showcasing research from fellows, residents and students from all four professional schools.
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As the leading health science campus for the UC system, UCSF is uniquely positioned to offer a new master's degree program in biomedical imaging, which has greatly progressed in the last decade, increasing the speed and quality of imaging and driving a greater need for advanced education.
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In 2000, educational leaders at UCSF's School of Medicine established a new organization to ensure, highlight and uplift the value of teaching. This year, that entity, the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, celebrates its first decade.
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After experiencing hard times, Rhea Spate is now a full-time employee at the Memory and Aging Center thanks in part to the UCSF Community Outreach and Internship Program that trained her with the skills to thrive in a professional environment.
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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital ranks number four out of hospitals throughout California based on their rates of exclusive breastfeeding, when the infant only receives breast milk, according to a recent report.
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The University of California Regents heard this week that the 10-campus system expects to have a budget shortfall in fiscal 2011-2012 of nearly $900 million.
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The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) has reaffirmed UCSF's accreditation across all four schools and the Graduate Division, citing UCSF's capacity to continue achieving its goals for student success into the future.
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Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health program is supporting career development for translational and clinical researchers in a wide variety of disciplines and is launching a new seminar series on March 8.