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For the first time ever, Michigan-based aftermarket distributor, Motovicity, was named SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year, at the 50th annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV.
"We're honored and humbled to receive this recognition by SEMA and our peers in the industry," said Motovicity CEO Dave Ziozios, who accepted the award on behalf of Motovicity. "We owe this recognition to our customers, our employees and to our brands, for giving us this great opportunity to raise the bar for the performance aftermarket industry and our customers."
Motovicity, which carries top brands for the sport compact and modern muscle car markets, has had a successful year. At the 2013 SEMA show, Motovicity showcased an all-new booth, which highlighted the company's strength, giving visitors a virtual tour of the key pillars of the company: purchasing, marketing, sales & service, and warehousing & shipping.
"The Warehouse Distributor of the Year Award is all the more special because the winner is selected by peer manufacturers in the industry. It is the highest praise for a job well done, and Motovicity Distribution is to be congratulated for their achievement in 2013," SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting said.
Motovicity also launched the successful "Ticket to Ride" promotion, where winners of a 2013 Scion FR-S and 2013 Ford Mustang were able to document the installation of performance products that went with each car.
To receive the award, candidates must be SEMA members. Companies such as Motor State Distributing have received the award various times; however, the 2013 year belongs to Motovicity who represents more than 150 of the top performance brands in the industry.
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The span will close on April 20 and 21 from 8:00 p.m. to noon, affecting the morning commute on Thursday and Friday.
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(In the US) each of the three congresses held by the American colonies in revolt against British rule in 1774, 1775, and 1776 respectively. The second Congress, convened in the wake of the battles at Lexington and Concord, created a Continental Army, which fought and eventually won the American War of Independence.
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We were excited to discover some previously unknown correspondence of our beloved Founder-Acarya Srila Prabhupada. Sriman Pradyumna prabhu visits BRC and discovers hand written letters and drafts of articles from Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura
Jul 23 2009 BRC inauguration
Well, after 5 months of hard work in the heat and humidity of Kolkata, today we saw the auspicious inauguration of the Bhaktivedanta Research Centre (BRC) library. Taking advantage of the presence of both HH Jayapataka Swami and Bhakti Charu Swami in Kolkata for the Rathayatra festival, we conducted a successful opening ceremony of the library.
May 7 2009 Bhaktivedanta Research Centre
An exciting new ISKCON project is taking birth in Kolkata, the city of Srila Prabhupada's birth. The location is four-story building in the heart of Kolkata.
Feb 20 2009 Remembrances about Mr. PL Sethi
Sriman Rupanuga prabhu (ACBSP 1966) has recently distributed a short paper called "A Scientific Method for Evaluating Editorial Changes to Srila Prabhupada's Books."
Sep 22 2008 Sriman Sundararupa prabhu
It is with great regret that we have to acknowledge the passing of another senior member of ISKCON, Sriman Sundararupa prabhu. Husband of Sudharma dasi he had lived in Alachua FL for many years.
Sep 22 2008 In memoriam: Sriman Sadaputa prabhu
The work of a great man will touch the life of more people than he himself can know. It will edify, uplift and improve; it will set a foundation on which future generations can live a better quality of life; it will provide sustenance and positive direction to a multitude of souls. In Sanskrit such a person is called 'mahatma'.
Its clear that there are some strong feelings amongst some devotees that the US Capitol building-based design is not going to serve our purposes, and that is natural. There is hardly a building of significance in the world that does not have its detractors.
A number of concerns have been raised about the new design for the Mayapur Temple of the Vedic Planetarium. They were presented on June 10, 2008 to the first meeting of a committee formed to develop the exhibits that will be displayed in the planetarium section of the TVP
Dec 22 2007 Remembrances of a saint
I received this news with mixed feelings. On the one hand, we can be joyful at the glorious passing of such a wonderful Vaisnava. And on the other, we have to lament the loss of his sublime association. It would be remiss not to say something about the glories of Sri Vibhu Caitanya prabhu.
Recently I was involved in a conversation with several devotees regarding vaisnava clothes. Some of them were proponing the idea that sari and dhoti are actually not vaisnava clothes that devotees in spiritual world wear, giving as evidence pictures made by Sharma.
Nov 8 2007 Nirguna prabhu gets his invitation
While recounting the salient events and my own interactions with him, I don't meant to in any way minimize the experiences that many other devotees had; it is simply that I can only write about my own. It was a unique experience for me.
For the last few days his body has continued to function at a low level with his blood pressure maintaining at about 66. The doctor feels that he has perhaps 3-4 days more if he continues as he is. If his blood pressure drops to 50 then it will be the end.
Oct 11 2007 Update on Nirguna prabhu
Nirguna prabhu is in very good consciousness despite his body dwindling to practically skin and bone. He is only taking a little water, and that by shooting it into his mouth with a spray, but he is happy and looking forward to his departure.
Shyamasundara and Sundari Radhika prabhus have asked me to post an update on their progress since their accident. Shyama apologizes for not being able to answer all the inquiries sent to him, its still difficult for him to type with both arms broken!
Oct 9 2007 Update on Ragatmika dasi's surgery
Srimati Ragatmika dasi (ACBSP) underwent successful surgery today Oct, 8 2007, over several hours at the Bhaktivedanta Hospital in Mumbai. It was a major operation involving a full hysterectomy, removal of cyst-infected ovaries and exploratory surgery for possible cancer.
Oct 4 2007 AN INTERVIEW WITH PARTHA SARATHI DASA
He first shouted out the name 'Krsna!' when he was six years old. He didn't know what it meant at the time nor did his Jewish parents but it stuck with him. He first met the devotees in 1998. He is a sergeant on his fourth tour of duty in Iraq. He is in charge of '40 devotees' as he put it.
Sep 17 2007 Shyamasundar and Sundara Radhika
Shyama simply cannot move off his back. Coughing is so painfull because of his broken ribs and vertebrae that he can't do it. It could also be dangerous so he is very cautious how he eats and drinks etc. If he catches a cold at this point it could be a severe problem.
Thus we see that Srila Prabhupada delegated all the different aspects of the process of giving initiation to his disciples except one: the recommendation, the application, had to come to Srila Prabhupada and he had to send a letter back approving it.
Apr 5 2007 In Prabhupada We Trust
As Srila Prabhupada's movement glides through it's fifth decade – and into the 21 century – we ask the inevitable: How are we doing? Hari Sauri Das shares his view of ISKCON worldwide…
Prabhupada's eyes opened wide at the description of the fight. "Accha!" he said in surprise, shaking his head in wonder at the risks his men were taking on his and Krishna's behalf. Hamsaduta was laughing and shaking his head in awe and he read on.
Oct 10 2006 Please help Sujitendriya prabhu
In response to the tragic departure of Sriman Sujitendriya prabhu's wife Gauri Radhika, daughter Yamunangi (granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Srila Prabhupada) and his brother Sri Hari prabhu, some devotees have enquired where they may send funds to help him at this difficult time. Sujitendriya was already helping the widows and families of two other of his brothers when this disaster struck.
At the time of writing, 9 AM October 2 2006, the intention is to take the body of Sripada Maharaja first to Imphal, Manipur on an 11 AM flight, and thence to New Delhi this evening, and then on to Radha-kunda. It was Maharaja's wish that he be put into samadhi in Radha-kunda.
With great regret the Mayapur management wishes to inform the community of devotees about the disappearance of Srimati Gauri dasi, the granddaughter of Srila Prabhupada, her three years old daughter Yamunangi, and her brother-in-law, Sriman Sri Hari dasa.
In an age where empirical evidence is supreme and in the face of political pressure these "followers" are reluctant to assert the truth of our authorities's statements. It is therefore prudent to use scientific research where possible to convince the minds of the intelligent class that the Vedas are reliable and authentic.
In the introduction of Sri Isopanishad there is a statement by Srila Prabhupada that says that women are less-intelligent. So I distribute books. I sometimes meet ladies and they ask what actually, you know, sometimes they are immediately intimidated and they start to argue, that you say we are less-intelligent. So what would be the best way to address such issues?


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Journalism doesn't get harder than this! If you're not in the Christmas spirit already then hopefully this will help you along the way.
From what started in the office as a bit of fun has turned into a full-scale takeover of my Twitter and Facebook account.
So thank you all for your suggestions. There have been some very thoughtful efforts and some I hope you kept the receipt for!
Feel free to add some more in the comments below, Tweet me (@msnsportrob) or Facebook us.
There were some absolute crackers, but my winner is from @HarryReekieCNN:
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Manchester City are upbeat after losing £97.9 million last season.
This is despite them having probably the highest wage bill in the Premier League of £200 million (we don't actually know Chelsea's), more than 500,000 a day.
Here are a few things they are feeling cheerful about that you might have missed from their annual report:
- 97% of fans feel strongly positive towards the club (It is not clear exactly what definition they are using for "fan" but presumably feeling positive towards the club is one element)
- Manchester City paid no UK corporation tax last year and said it will pay less than the standard rate in future years because of its losses.
- Their website has been voted the best of any Champions League club, narrowly defeating Otelul Galati of Romania
- More than 1 million Americans watched their derby with United, a record.
- 69% of fans say the club has improved its childcare facilities.
- Manchester City is the third most played team on FIFA 2012 on Xbox and Playstation
Oh dear, the auto advertisement generator strikes again. Very bad place, very bad time.
Right there above a fantastic article by Bradley McGee, the former pro cyclist now directeur sportif Team Saxo Bank, about how widespread doping problems ruined his best racing years, Google Ads has dropped a link to EPO Cyclist Supplements.
It is, apparently, the "fastest way to increase your endurance and speed - guaranteed!"
Yeah, that's kind of the problem... and why it is banned.
McGee writes compellingly of how hard it was to compete clean against the high number of cyclists who were doping in the early 2000s.
As he points out in his article: "Doping will never be fully eradicated, but a continued effort to stop it from spreading is vital."
Perhaps outlawing EPO advertising could be a start.
News that Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has participated in a game of conkers has been greeted positively by a campaign for the pastime.
According to media reports, Balotelli stopped his car when he saw youths shaking a conker tree to ask why. He was unaware of the game of conkers but gave it go. Unfortunately it seems he was the loser and his conker was left in bits.
The Campaign For Real Conkers (CFRC) says that the story illustrates the great strength of the game. You can turn up and play on the spot without the need for rules or preparation.
Campaign organiser Keith Flett said: "If conkers can get the interest of Mario Balotelli it shows it's worth giving a game a go. Next time however we'd suggest that the footballer tries some gamesmanship and soaks his conker in vinegar first."
The Campaign for Real Conkers promotes free for all conker playing across the UK. It plans a free-for-all conker event in central London on 20 October where it encourages people to have a go at playing conkers without the need for rules, regulations and teams.
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American footballers are complaining that their new kit makes them look fatter than they actually are.
Nike replaced Reebok in April as the kit supplier to all of the NFL's teams and while the new uniform is 8% lighter than all previous incarnations, its sleekness has upset some of its wearers.
"I hate them. They are built for thin guys," Alex Boone, a 300-pound offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers, told The Wall Street Journal. "It makes me look like I have big old love handles."
Boone went on to moan "It makes me look fat, and I'm not fat."
Of course, while the launch of Nike's apparel focused on how it looked on quarterbacks and running backs, the blockers were almost entirely absent at the event.
Nike hit back at the claims, explaining: "We have 40 years of experience in the football business and the idea in our products is for optimal performance and we work with the athletes to find fit and function.
"The uniforms are available in a variety of sizes and cuts for different players with enhanced performance in mind."
Concerns over whether cheerleaders' – or other mid-match entertainers' – uniforms were too tight were not raised.
Tony Blair's credibility with football fans has never been particularly high but a note he scribbled on a memo briefing him on an independent review of the Hillsborough disaster in 1997 shows just how out of touch the prime minister was in terms of understanding the collective feeling within the beautiful game.
The home office memo shows a note reading "Why? What is the point?" written by the then-prime minister.
The briefing memo, written by Blair's deputy chief of staff Elizabeth Lloyd, explained why home secretary Jack Straw was to announce the inquiry.
The memo, uncovered by Liverpool Echo journalist John Siddle and tweeted by Ian Herbert of The Independent states: "There is no intention it should be another Taylor Report, but it should examine whether the new evidence warrants a new enquiry (public or coroner's) or further prosecutions.
"Undoubtedly it is a response to public pressure, especially locally. JS [Jack Straw] does not believe that there is sufficient new evidence for a) a new inquiry, b) re-opening the inquest or c) prosecution of individuals. However, he believes that this is not publicly acceptable unless it comes from an independent source."
While Blair's comment can be interpreted in numerous ways, his response provides another example of why the families of the Hillsborough victims have had to wait so long for justice.
You can see the document here
Anyone awarding the 'man of the match' accolade may soon have to pay as the trademark for the phrase goes on sale.
Bookies, pundits and managers have awarded the accolade of 'man of the match' for decades, but soon anyone using the phrase may have to pay for the privilege.
OFS Group, an intellectual property firm first registered a trademark on the expression in 2002, but now it's up for sale.
Expected to fetch a six or seven-figure price tag, bookmakers such as Ladbrokes and Paddy Power, as well as beer firms including Budweiser and Carlsberg have already shown interest.
The current owners OFS, already license the trademark for use on the packaging of KP Peanuts and McCoy's crisps, but the new buyer could effectively penalise any company which uses the phrase without their consent.
The sale of the trademark also includes the website address motm.com.
The deadline for offers is set for this Thursday, after which anyone praising a star player better watch their words.
After several injuries Scotland's women's team picked an unsuspecting substitute from the stands
It's every football fan's fantasy – you're watching your team play when injury means they're a player short. Standing in the crowds, you pull out your boots, step up to the pitch and save the day.
For Sarah Crilly watching Scotland's women's team last week, this became reality.
Unfortunately for the 20-year-old Scot though, she hadn't packed her boots or kit so entered the match in three pairs of socks and boots that were two sizes too big.
But despite the get-up Crilly fulfilled the dream when she scored the equalising goal for her country's side in the friendly against Norway.
To the disappointment of some imagining this could happen to them at the next World Cup, Crilly is not in fact an unknown fan to the Scotish women's football team.
Just one day before the game she had been asked to train with the team and currently plays for Hamilton Academical.
Semi-pro player or not however, the substitution was certainly a surprise to the young player who explained she was waiting for a cup of tea when the team administrator asked her if she'd brought her boots.
Scotland has two Euro 2013 qualifiers later this month, and we'll be watching closely to see if Crilly's football fairytale will end with a permanent place on the team.
- Rob Jones
A fan of all things competitive, Rob plays, watches and shouts on the terraces of most sports.
- Lee Harvey
Whether it's football, cricket, cycling, NFL, NBA or major league baseball, Lee will be there and won't be short of an opinion.
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Every Company Falters, Eventually
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On November 8, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) committed the sin of being "human," reporting that comparable store sales declined for the first time in nearly a decade. Unfortunate, yes. Earth shattering news, not really.
After a period of time lost in the wilderness, McDonald's got its stride back about the same time its growth trend in comparable store sales took hold. It proceeded to go on a streak of industry domination that has been nothing short of impressive. However, trends like this can't go on forever. Managements eventually take their eye off the ball and miss a target, or two or three. The real questions that need to be asked is "What happened?" and "How is management planning on dealing with the stumble?"
In McDonald's case, what happened was a mix of global economic weakness and resurgent competition from the likes of Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), which owns such fast food icons as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, and a newly christened Burger King (NYSE: BKW), back as a public company after yet another restructuring attempt.
Yum brands, though not a direct competitor, has been pushing hard into the same markets in which McDonald's is trying to expand, as well as in more mature markets where market share is the name of the game. With a unique mix of restaurants, Yum has been finding success in places from which traditional burger joints might have been virtually barred because of McDonald's presence. For example, China is a huge market for YUM in which it competes only indirectly with McDonald's because of its differentiated offerings. This gives it a toehold that others would be hard pressed to duplicate.
Burger King, on the other hand, does compete head to head with McDonald's. Its push domestically and internationally is for market share that can pretty much only come from the industry leader. Indeed with little more than a quarter of operating history under its belt, the perennial fast food second fiddle reported a comparable store sales increase. Not a bad showing for the recently reintroduced public company and proof that the scrappy upstart is a force to be reckoned with.
Competition nipping at its heels around the world and a weak global economy pretty much made it impossible for McDonald's to keep the same store sales growth trend alive indefinitely. It had to fall from grace eventually. Management has said all the right things, so now investors need to watch to see if it lives up to its own words of righting the trend. In the meantime, dividend focused investors may have a rare buying opportunity. Indeed, with the recent price weakness (the stock is down from over $100 a share at the start of the year), the stock is now yielding around 3.5%, not bad for one of the world's preeminent brands.
It Happens in Other Industries, Too
However, it is important to take the lessons learned here further. No trend lasts forever. Just ask Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) how it feels to make a mistake. That company made the ill-advised decision, some might call its choice cocky, to change its pricing in a highly inflammatory manner and, quite literally, overnight. It quickly went from gaining subscribers at a breakneck pace to losing them, even though management back peddled quite a bit on its proposed pricing scheme. The company and its shares still haven't fully recovered from the gaff, which resulted in a much more severe sell off than McDonald's mere percentage point or two, though it is off more materially than that from its highs at the start of the year. A look at Netflix's graph is actually quite frightening, since in a few months time the shares fell from nearly $300 to well below $100.
No one questions the quality of the product that Netflix provides or the implications digital media will have on the entertainment industry. What is questionable now is why anyone thought Netflix was destined to rule the world. Management's self inflicted wound was the big chink in the armor.
Netflix is a dramatic and recent example, but Wall Street is littered with similar stories. Krispy Kreme, Boston Market, and more recently Chipotle Mexican Grill are all restaurant examples where growth didn't meet the market's expectations and the stocks tumbled. In the technology space, one need only consider such one-time giants as AOL and Yahoo!. These were once companies that could do no wrong, but eventually they couldn't live up to the hype.
"Apple"ing The Story
Now for a curve ball. Who's on top today that could easily fall if things don't go perfectly? The first name that comes to my mind is Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which has actually seen notable price weakness over the last few months. To some the suggestion of a material stumble at Apple may seem moronic, as if I have no idea what I'm talking about. And maybe I don't. Maybe, just maybe, Apple will keep on growing forever.
What headwinds does this tech darling face? First and foremost its own success. There is no doubt that Apple creates great, user friendly products, but can it keep hitting home runs? No. So far, however, its misses have been relatively small. Its big successes, meanwhile, have been really big. The iPod, iPhone, and iPad were all miles ahead of the competition when they were introduced. Now, however, the competition has begun to up its game (that sounds familiar). And consumers can and often are very fickle, switching to the next new thing and rapidly dropping old favorites, like the Blackberry was dropped for the iPhone. Yes, it could happen to Apple, too.
Perhaps most concerning, however, is a fact unique to Apple. The company recently lost its co-founder and visionary leader Steve Jobs. It isn't that he was irreplaceable. No one is irreplaceable. However, being able to replace a great leader on the first try is sometimes hard. And even if a company does succeed in that, what about the next guy? Is he or she going to be as good... maybe not. To paraphrase Warren Buffett, "Eventually every company is run by an idiot."
Opportunity and Risk
To sum it up, McDonald's big task now is coming through on management's promise to regain its stride. Investors should keep a close eye on this, while at the same time considering an investment in this Dow-30 member and generally well-run company while uncertainty is high. For investors, the big task is to take this event as a warning that even great companies flounder at times. Keep your eyes out for some of the the signs, including over expansion, hubris, and management missing self imposed goals. And, yes, Apple, too, will come back down to earth some day.
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Community Resources For Green-Collar Job Training Seekers
Contact: ACOE Communications Office (510) 670-7754
The following list includes a number of free, excellent green-collar job training programs in the Bay Area that specifically serve adults facing barriers to employment.
CiviCorps is a training and employment program that teaches recycling, natural field services (restoration, maintenance, tree planting), and urban resource services (clean parks, landscaping, etc.) to young adults. Lengths of programs vary and are designed to help students receive their High School diploma, learn employment work skills, as well as $8.00 an hour. If participants have their GED or high school diploma, they can go directly into the employment programs.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Ages 18-24
• 2 week orientation (prior to working)
For more information:
Civicorp Charter School
Contact: Mr. Rodney Dunn
Phone: (510) 992-7800
Email: email@example.com
Address: 101 Myrtle Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Web: http://www.cvcorps.org/
Laney College Environmental Control Technology Department
The Environmental Control Technology Department (ECT) is a technical program offering certificates and associate degrees in Residential and Light Commercial HVAC as well as Commercial HVAC systems, with new certificates and degrees in building automation systems and energy management in development (certificate information).
Environmental Control Technology
Green Jobs programs
Green Jobs website (incl. jobs listings)
Laney College, Gateway to College
For more information:
Laney College ECT
Contact: Larry Chang
Email: email@example.com
Phone: (510) 534-1804
Rising Sun Energy Center
The Rising Sun Energy Center provides two energy efficiency training and employment programs; California Youth Energy Services (CYES) and Green Energy Training Services (GETS).
CYES is a summer training and employment opportunity for youth and young adults ages 15-22. Participants are trained to do simple energy efficiency retrofits that are free to homeowners and renters. CYES employees are paid $9/hour from the end of June through early August and operate from 9-10 satellite offices accross Alameda, Contra Costa, and marin Counties.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Ages 15-22
• Must fill out application (can be found online, www.risingsunenergy.org/jobs/html)
• Must provide copy of current resume
For more information:
Rising Sun Energy Center
Contact: Elena Foshay, Program Director
Phone: (510) 665-1501 x18
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Address: 2033 Center Street, Berkeley CA 94704
Web: www.risingsunenergy.org
The "Green Energy Training Services" (GETS) is a 80 hour energy efficiency and building performance training program for adults with barriers to employment. GETS is currently being offered through the RichmondBUILD construction trades training program.
Eligibility Requirements:
Ages 18 and up
Interested applicants may sign up at the RichmondWORKS' One Stop Center, located at 330 - 25th Street, Richmond CA 94804
For more information:
Rising Sun Energy Center
Contact: George Kopf
Phone: (510) 665-1501 x 17
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Address: 2033 Center Street, Berkeley CA 94704
Web: www.risingsunenergy.org
George P.Scotlan Youth and Family Center
The Youth Center provides training and jobs for youth to grow through constructive dynamic opportunities, and contribute to the welfare of the community at large.
For more information:
George P.Scotland Youth and Family Center
Contact: Mathew Graves, Executive Director
Phone: (510) 832-4544
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://scotlancenter.org/
Address: 1324 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Regional Technical Training Center
RTTC provides a 16-week training program in the field of Environmental Engineering. Their program is designed in collaboration with Merritt College, PG&E, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Grid Alternatives, Sun Energy, Longshore, & Warehouse Union Local 1245. It provides the training needed for employment as an Environmental Engineering Technician.
Eligibility Requirements:
• A high school diploma or GED
• Completion of application (call the number below for a copy of the application)
• Completion of a reading and math test and an interest inventory assessment
• Completion of a one-on-one interview with a staff member
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Regional Technical Training Center
Contact: Evita, Administration | Bernard Ashcraft, CEO
Phone: (510) 444-6441
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Address: 760 Maritime Street, Oakland, California 94607
Web: www.rttc.us
The Oakland Green Jobs Corps
The Oakland Green Jobs Corps provides long-term job-readiness training, ongoing support services, college credit, and on-the-job training in solar energy efficiency and green construction. The following partner organizations and schools provide the courses for the training; Growth Sector helps connect recent graduates with internships and job opportunities.
1. Laney College: a premier regional community college providing green vocational education.
2. Cypress Mandela Construction Training Program: a renowned pre-apprenticeship program that serves adults with barriers to employment.
3. Growth Sector, Inc: a workforce intermediary connecting employers, government, and community agencies.
Eligibility Requirements:
• 18 years of age
• DMV Driving Record Print Out
• Social Security Card/Right to Work Status
• Valid CA Driver's License
• Ability to pass a drug test
For more information:
Oakland Green Jobs Corps
Contact: Donna Miller
Phone: (510) 208.7350
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Address: Cypress Mandela Construction Training
2229 Poplar St., Oakland, CA
Web: www.cypressmandela.org
Spanish Speaking Citizens' Foundation
Solar Energy Efficiency (SEE) Green Careers Workforce Program
The SEE Green Careers Program is a Bay Area green jobs collaborative initiative designed to train young adults (ages 18-23) for certification as Photovoltaic Panel (Solar Panel) Installers and subsequently place trainees in entry level jobs. Collaborative partners include Spanish Speaking Citizens' Foundation (SSCF), The English Center, YMCA of the East Bay Urban Services, Rising Sun Energy Center, SunEnergy Inc., Sun's Free Solar, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Hispanic Business Education and Training Inc. (HBET). Key program activities include 160 hours of training in hard and soft skills, heath and safety training, employability skills, job placement assistance and life coaching.
Please contact Veronica sanchez-Casian for more information about upcoming training schedules.
For more information:
Spanish Speaking Citizens' Foundation
Contact: Jamila Bradshaw, Workforce Development Manager
Phone: (510) 261-7839 x 35
Email: email@example.com
Address: 1470 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
Web: http://sscf.org
Richmond BUILD and Solar Richmond
Richmond BUILD offers a 10-week construction training program in safety and CPR, power tools, framing, sheet rock, basic electrical, roofing, scaffolding, basic plumbing, basic welding, solar installation and energy efficiency for Richmond residents. In partnership with Richmond BUILD, Solar Richmond provides trainees with 5 weeks of solar panel and solar thermal training to Richmond residents.
Eligibility Requirements:
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• DMV Driving Record Print Out
• Social Security Card/Right to Work Status
• Valid CA Driver's License
• Ability to pass a drug test
For more information:
Richmond BUILD
Contact: Candra Muhammad
Phone: (510) 621-1712
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Address: 330 25th Street, Richmond CA 94804
Web: www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.asp?nid=1243
Solar Richmond
Address: 360 South 27th Street, Richmond, CA
Phone: (510) 307.8014
Web: www.solarrichmond.org
Women's Actions to Gain Economic Security (WAGES)
WAGES is a cooperative that provides training and employment programs whose mission is to build worker-owned, green housecleaning businesses to create healthy, dignified jobs for low-income women.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Women
• 18+ years of age
For more information:
Women's Actions to Gain Economic Security
Phone: 510-451-3100
Address: 1904 Franklin Street Suite 801, Oakland, CA 94612
Web: www.wagescooperatives.org
Basic Skills Training Programs
(Not Specially Green)
Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Opportunities
ITI is committed to helping members develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in today's fastest growing career fields, including HVAC, Detailing, Service and Refrigeration, Architectural Sheet Metal, Roofing, Industrial Welding, Sign Industry, and Testing Adjusting and Balancing (TAB).
Eligibility Requirements:
• Applicant must be at least 17 years of age (applicants under 18 years if age require signature of parent or legal guardian)
• High School Diploma (G.E.D. or High School Proficiency test in English translation and present at time of application)
• Must pass math test, a minimum score of 70% will be passing
For more information:
Sheet Metal Workers' Local 104 and Bay Area Industry Training Fund
contact: Keith Dias
Phone: (510) 483-9035
Email: email@example.com
Address: 1700 Marina Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94577
Workforce Development Collaborative
WDC is a program that works to create a bridge between the participants' previous work/life experience into a career. They provide basic education, soft/life skills, computer skills, GED classes, as well as basic jobs skills (providing retail/service certification), and vocational skills training to help participants achieve economic self-sufficiency in targeted industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
• 7th grade math and reading level
• Passage of drug test
For more information:
Workforce Development Collaborative
Contact: John Brauer
Phone: (510) 891.8773 ext.304
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Address: 1433 Webster Street Oakland, CA
Youth Employment Partnership (YEP)
YEP is a youth training program that connects youth and young adults ages 14-22 with services, basic education, and job skills training for a variety of careers.
Basic Eligibility:
• Oakland resident
• Low-income household
• (Eligibility requirements depend on program; please call for program-specific information.)
For more information:
Youth Employment Partnership
Address: 2300 International Boulevard, Oakland CA 94601
Contact: Michelle Clark
Phone: (510) 533.3447
Email: email@example.com
Web: www.yep.org
Youth Uprising
Youth UpRising is dedicated to being a leader in the advancement of youth leadership development as a means of affecting positive community change by ensuring that youth and young adults are supported in actualizing their potential as a result of: Conscious raising, Personal transformation and hard skills and leadership development
For more information:
Youth Uprising
Contact: Clive Harrison
Phone: (510) 777-9909 x 167
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Address: 8711 Mac Arthur Blvd. Oakland, CA
Web: www.youthuprising.org/
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is a strategy and action center working for justice, opportunity and peace in urban America. Based in Oakland, California, we promote positive alternatives to violence and incarceration through our four cutting-edge campaigns.
For more information:
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
Contact: Kalani Gage
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Address: 344 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 428-3939
Web: http://ellabakercenter.org/
Youth Radio
Since 1992, Youth Radio has served thousands of teenagers by providing free, after-school training programs in broadcast journalism, radio/web production, engineering and media advocacy and literacy. Using on air DJ opportunities as a "hook," our organization provides stable, long-term guidance for youth as they transition from middle to high school, from high school to college, and into meaningful career paths. Youth Radio is currently accepting applications for our next session! If you live in the Bay Area, are between the ages of 14 and 18, and wish to join our on-site class, download the application (http://www.youthradio.org/files/applications/YR_Applicant_Form_2008.pdf).
The classes are free!
For more information:
Youth Radio
Contact: Erik Sakamoto
Phone: (510) 251-1101 x 303
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Address: 1701 Broadway, Oakland CA 94612
Web: http://www.youthradio.org/about/youth-programs
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Douglas Ridge Rifle Club
Eagle Creek, OR
Address: 27787 HWY 224 Eagle Creek, OR 97022
Website: www.douglasridge.org
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Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event
Safety Notice:
Rifles must be cased and left in vehicle until after the Safety Briefing. Do Not bring your firearms out until instructed to bring them to the firing line. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required. No illegal firearms are allowed. Some ranges are .22 rimfire only. At ranges that allow centerfire no rifle cartridges over 8mm cal are allowed.
Range Fee: None
Camping Available:
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Milo K McIver State Park (5.5)
Barton Park (1.5)
Within 15 miles to many major chain hotels including
Best Western Sandy Inn 503-668-7100 (8.3 mi)
Howard Johnson Inn (Gresham) 503-666-9545 (11.3)
From I-205 exit Hwy 224, then east on Hwy 224 approx 11.2 miles www.douglasridge.org/directions.html
State Laws to be aware of:
It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Oregon and Federal Firearms Laws.
No steel core ammo is allowed.
We will have the capacity to shoot 200 yards!
Bring the .22lr for the instructional portion of the Appleseed and the center fire for shooting out to 200 yards.
See for yourself how what you learn at 25m translates to 200.
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Apartment Inspiration from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires' Home Hotel was opened by Tom and Patricia Rixton, two well-traveled people who spent the last 16 years trekking across Europe and Asia before they returned to Patricia's native city in Argentina. They originally designed the hotel as a guest house for friends that expanded into a full-grown business. The result is a hotel that feels like a home, with rooms that provide plenty of inspiration for apartment dwellers. Click below for a peek inside...
For more information, visit the website of Home Hotel.
Photos: Home Hotel and Tablet Hotels
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It's beautifu! Thanks!
Fantastic, warm and cosy. If only more hotels were like this!
For anyone who likes design, good food and shopping I can only recommend BsAs. I have been there half a dozen times in the last few years and it's a great city. Especially because those houses from the turn of the century have such great bones.
I live in BA and have stayed at this hotel recently and have sent friends there to stay. The guest rooms are lovely and are as represented her .I am not sure where the photographs from the kitchen are from..these are not rooms the public has access to. While its is called Home hotel it feels like a hotel, not a home, abeit a nice hotel. I think it is a bit misrepresented here.
Just raking in ideas for my place! Thanks!
Lots of potential...
It looks very cozy


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Toodyay WA
About Toodyay
Historic Toodyay – the jewel in the Avon Valley
There's a lot to discover in the historic town of Toodyay in Western Australia.
With its 1683 square kilometres Toodyay offers some magnificent examples of natural and cultural heritage in Western Australia.
The town-site of Toodyay in WA is located approximately 85 kilometres east of Perth – a pleasant hour's drive from Perth. The name is believed to be derived from the Aboriginal word "Duidgee" meaning "place of plenty" which refers to the richness and fertility of the region.
Enjoy the ambience of this historic town, take a walk in one of our many nature reserves or drive through the countryside - Toodyay will enchant you !
Our Heritage
Founded in 1836 and declared an historic town by the National Trust in 1980, Toodyay today still displays fine examples of 19th century history, with architecture reflecting the early convict era. Historic buildings include the Old Courthouse, the Mechanics Institute, Connors Mill and Newcastle Gaol. Connors Mill, with its historic machinery and Newcastle Gaol are open to the public for a minimal admission fee.
Toodyay Accommodation
Toodyay, with its architectural heritage, boasts a variety of accommodation options, ranging from top of the range retreats and cabins to quiet shady caravan parks with beautiful views. Stay in one of Toodyay's charming old style hotels or spend a night or two in one of our delightful B&B's and enjoy the clear night sky away from the city lights.
Toodyay has accommodation for every budget and taste.
Things to do
Visit the award winning Newcastle Gaol and Connor's Mill or take the "Living History" walk along the main street. Browse the quaint shops, galleries, local produce outlets and wineries or enjoy a drink on the verandah of a country pub. There are bush and river walks for the more energetic, or take a drive out of town to visit wineries, olive groves, natural attractions and local artisans. Commune with nature at The Avon Valley National Park and other conversation parks and nature reserves whilst enjoying an abundance of wildflowers during the Winter and Spring months. For the young and young at heart there's an archery park, emu farm and miniature train rides.
Sit back and have a coffee or lunch at one of our café's, tempt your taste buds with unique traditional European cuisine or enjoy a hearty country meal at one of our pubs. Duidgee Park nestled on the banks of the Avon River offers undercover areas with gas BBQ's for a wonderful family outing.
Toodyay Tourist Information
To find out more about accommodation in Toodyay contact the visitor centre:
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I actually made a point of hunting down chicken livers so that I could follow this recipe exactly (never cooked with them before, somehow!). Overall we enjoyed the dish, but it wasn't stop-the-presses spectacular and given how much time it took to put together, I'm not sure it was worth the effort, for us. We did love the chicken seasoning, and I might use that again on its own.
Blackened Chicken with Dirty Rice
sukeedog Posted: 05/26/12
steponme Posted: 05/22/13
The chicken was delicious, the rice was okay (I've had better tasting dirty rice). Served with the suggested avocado-butter lettuce salad. Good weeknight meal.
No Longer Registered Posted: 03/28/12
I omitted the chicken livers also. Quick and easy and will make again. We like spicy, so we up-ped the cayenne pepper just a little bit. Served with the avocado butter lettuce salad which complements this very well.
meganhalv Posted: 03/18/12
This recipe was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfect using the method suggested. I did omit the chicken livers. I also think the amount of coriander used on the chicken is a tad too much and might use half as much next time, otherwise this made for a really delicious, flavorful dinner.
TammieDemers Posted: 08/14/12
I loved the chicken and my husband loved the rice. To be fair I really don't like any rice so I am not giving my opinion of the rice only his.
ThriftyCupcake Posted: 05/04/12
This recipe is by far the easiest way I've ever cooked chicken. It came out tender and flavorful. I like the spices as is but can see infinite variations. We liked the rice (with livers included) but it was a lot of work for rice. The recipe took about 1.5 hours total. I can't wait to make the chicken again.
sfgirl123 Posted: 02/14/13
My husband and I thought this was delicious. I didn't use chicken livers (I cannot stand liver), so I sauteed some chicken sausage and added it to the rice at the end. It was delicious!
Waterfallaurie Posted: 10/13/12
The chicken and salad are fantastic! The rice recipe reaffirmed my dislike of liver.
chewie1968 Posted: 01/22/13
DELICIOUS! Took a little while to prepare but it was my first kick at the can. I was going to omit the chicken livers as one reviewer had mentioned that she had a difficult time finding them and another reviewer said she didn't notice a big difference in taste...there is a subtle difference in flavour when I added the liver to the rice. Perhaps it is something that a person with discernible taste buds can only notice...my husband LOVED it! It's a great change from regular steamed rice. The chicken was so incredibly moist...I didn't think the chicken would be ready after just 6 minutes in a 400 fahrenheit oven...I baked it for 9 mins and when I checked it, there was just a tinge of pink in the centre. I placed the breasts on a plate and returned to oven. I turned the oven off and left the oven door ajar, while I prepared the sauce...add a splash of white wine. Once sauce has boiled, remove from heat and add about 1/4 cup sour cream. Mix it evenly in to sauce. ENJOY!
panhandler Posted: 07/04/13
One note of caution, if you are sensitive to pepper,it is best to blacken the chicken outside on a barbeque! The fumes from the red pepper sent the whole family into coughing fits. Delicious though and worth the trouble.
brenro Posted: 07/02/14
Agree with others about the rice. More work than it's worth. However, the chicken was terrific. On a side note, the addition of garlic to onion, celery, and green pepper makes it the holy trinity.


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Combination of Multiple Handwritten Text Line Recognition Systems with a Recursive Approach
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Outrun Danger: Why Fit Women Get Blood Clots
Younger women should be especially vigilant -- those under 45 are about 30 percent more likely to have blood clots than men of the same age. The main reason: hormonal birth control, which can increase the odds of clots by two to eight times. Researchers suspect that elevated levels of estrogen and progesterone in these contraceptives may be to blame.
Jenny used a vaginal ring, as did Kara King, 38, who was diagnosed with blood clots in her left leg and lungs in 2010. Kara's first clue was a cramp deep in her calf that wouldn't go away. As someone who did aerobics regularly and walked a couple of miles a day, though, she blew it off as a pulled muscle. A week later her leg ballooned so much that she could barely see her kneecap. "My leg was turning purple and felt as if it were going to burst," says Kara, who lives in Bee Cave, Texas. She spent five terrifying days in an intensive care unit undergoing treatment. Now she can't make it through an aerobics class because her leg starts to ache, and she will be taking blood thinners indefinitely. "I'll live with the scars of this forever," she says.
Pregnant and postpartum women are at increased risk of blood clots; estrogen is probably a factor. The threat is 100 times greater in the first week after delivery and 20 to 80 times higher during the first six weeks, as the body works to patch and repair the vessels affected by the delivery.
Surgery can also lead to blood clots. People who are operated on -- particularly if they have pelvic, abdominal, hip, or knee surgery -- are 22 times more likely to get a clot, because veins can be damaged during the procedure and patients spend so much time lying in bed afterward. That was the case for Samantha Shelton, the FITNESS assistant Web editor. At age 18, she was recovering from knee surgery to repair a soccer injury when ER docs discovered seven blood clots in her left leg. Samantha learned she had another, more under-the-radar risk factor for clots: a genetic blood disorder called factor V Leiden. Such disorders affect an estimated 5 to 8 percent of people in the United States, many of whom are unaware of them. "After my diagnosis, my family got tested, and we found out it comes from my father's side," Samantha, now 23, says. "I was on the Pill because I had bad acne, and my doctor later told me that if I had been a smoker, I would have developed a clot within a month. Now I can't take anything hormonal."
In many cases, several risk factors stack up, creating the perfect storm for a clot. Jenny had two strikes against her. In addition to using birth control, she spent hours in the air, traveling to and from races. Flights lasting four hours or longer more than triple the risk of blood clots; the longer the flight, the greater the risk. Several flights in a short period up the odds as well. Back-to-back exercise and air travel may also put athletes in danger: Runners who flew more than four hours to the 2010 Boston Marathon had higher levels of an enzyme that can cause clotting compared with those who drove less than two hours, one study found.
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I had a friend who passed away at 39 and was an active runner. She had several doctor appts and didn't find it. So, without symptons, can we request any test to evaluate? CT is the best way to know.12/16/2013 01:29:05 PM Report Abuse
I echo Kristine's comments. I am a DVT and PE survivor after a left ankle-to-groin DVT and fist-sized saddle embolism in my lungs. I was 27 years old, and doctors didn't know if I was going to make it through the night. People make the assumption that you can only get blood clots because you're over weight. I'm a former college athlete and was in better physical shape at 27 than I was at 21. Know the signs.11/25/2013 01:14:40 PM Report Abuse
As a PE survivor, I want to thank Fitness for this article and bringing attention to such a serious issue. At 27, I developed multiple PEs following hip surgery. I spent the next 6 days in the hospital. Like these women, I�m a runner and had run a Half 8 weeks prior. If it can happen to fit, young women it can happen to anyone. I'm lucky to be alive. I strongly urge everyone to be aware of not only your risks, but also the warning signs. Early detection and treatment is the key to surviving.10/30/2013 07:03:54 PM Report Abuse
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