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113- www. energy- future. com 6.6- Understanding oil and gas to 2020, by which time the EU aims to have achieved emissions cuts of 20%, com-pared with the 1990 level. The credits traded are known as " allow-ance" units, each representing a tonne of CO2. The sheer number of credits generated by the EU ETS means the most straightfor-ward way to trade them is to set up big ex-changes as intermediaries, much like stock and bond markets. Trading on these ex-changes determines the price at which al-lowances change hands. The biggest estab-lished so far is London's European Climate Exchange ( ECX). Several other nations have their own schemes in development. Australia - one of the world's largest CO2 emitters per cap-ita because of its high reliance on coal for power generation - hopes to introduce its own trading scheme in the next few years, for example. But the big prize for cap- and-trade proponents would be to get the world's largest economy, the US, on board. Going it alone The reluctance of the government of George W Bush to adopt emissions- cutting policies prompted several states to attempt to go it alone. California - one of the world's top- 10 economies on its own - together with six other US states and four Canadian prov-inces decided in 2008 to set up their own trading scheme. However, it may no longer be necessary: President Barack Obama, who is supportive of climate- change meas-ures, wants to introduce a US- wide scheme, similar to the EU ETS. These national and regional initiatives, and others that will follow, are all well and good, but unless the countries involved co-operate by merging their schemes or mak-ing the credits from one tradable in the oth-ers, emissions trading is unlikely to max-imise its potential. International negotia-tors are putting a lot of effort into resolv-ing how this can be done, ahead of the Copenhagen climate change summit in late 2009, where emissions trading will be one of the hottest topics. Already, one of the main problems for reg-ulators is deciding how to calculate emis-sions from movable sources, such as planes or ships, which may start their journey in one part of the world and end up in another, with different emissions regulations. How should the cost of emissions be allocated between the regions? What about the emissions made in international waters or airspace? The EU is working towards including emissions from all flights landing in or de-parting from the region in the ETS, from 2012. But that has already caused a clash with the US, which, under the Bush admin-istration, threatened retaliatory trade sanc-tions if US airlines landing in Europe were required to fork out to cover the cost of some of their emissions. A solution to that problem may yet be found, but it illustrates the complexity of getting everybody on board the same low- carbon bandwagon. ?? One of the main problems for regulators is deciding how to calculate emissions from movable sources, such as planes
114- www. world- petroleum. org 6.7- Understanding oil and gas Biofuels: explained With the world's largest economies pushing increased usage, biofuels are here to stay The internal combustion engine is a part of virtually everybody's life - like it or not, it's here for the foreseeable future ( see p20). But we need to cut down on the amount of harmful carbon emissions it produces. That's where biofuels come in: they offer the prospect of reductions in carbon emis-sions without the need to replace or radi-cally alter existing transportation infrastruc-ture. Hydrogen and electricity are interest-ing alternatives for powering vehicles, but they require a complete redesign of the way vehicles work and can't be used with exist-ing cars, whereas biofuels can. Biofuels are created by processing veg-etation high in sugars or vegetable oil into bioethanol and biodiesel. These can be blended with, or even used instead of, con-ventional gasoline and diesel - and they produce much less pollution when burned than conventional refinery fuels. In the EU, one of the world's biggest vehi-cle markets, nations are being asked to raise the amount of renewable energy - mainly biofuels - used for transport to 10% of total fuel consumption by 2020, compared with an average of well under 5% now. That's a significant increase. Similar measures are being implemented, or targeted, around the world; this will require billions of dollars in financial incentives, but proponents believe the environmental benefits will be worth all the effort and money. The biofuels industry is already well es-tablished in the major economies. The US, the world's biggest biofuels manufacturer, produces bioethanol from maize ( known lo-cally as corn) cultivated across the Midwest. Germany produces biodiesel from rape-seed, among other feedstocks. Brazil, the world's biggest ethanol exporter, pioneered the production of ethanol from sugar cane, taking full advantage of its ample land re-sources and sub- tropical climate; it has also developed flexible- use, or flex- fuel, cars that can run on any ratio of gasoline and biofu-els. China, India and other fast- developing economies in the Asia- Pacific region are also turning to biofuels as part of their ef-forts to find viable new transport fuels. According to the US Department of Energy, total annual biofuels production across the world could increase more than sixfold by 2030, from 12 billion US gallons in 2005 to 83 billion US gallons in two decades' time. Fuelling change? Exactly what form biofuels in use in a dec-ade's time will take remains to be seen, but a big change seems to be in the offing. The main biofuels on the market today - so-called first- generation biofuels - are bioeth-anol and biodiesel, which can be made from a variety of raw materials, but are generally derived from crops such as maize, sugar cane, palm oil and rapeseed. However, there are doubts over whether they make a positive contribution to the environment: in Biofuels are created by processing veg-etation high in sugars or vegetable oil


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The 2014 Avalanche PeeWee A and B Classic Tournament is February 21-23, 2014. Below is the weekend schedule.
PeeWee A Tourney Schedule
Friday, February 21, 2014
8:30 pm – Monroe vs. Dubuque
Saturday, February 22, 2014
9:30 am – LaCrosse vs. Elmbrook
2:00 pm – Elmbrook vs. Monroe
3:30 pm – Dubuque vs. LaCrosse
Sunday, February 23, 2014
11:00 am – Monroe vs. LaCrosse
12:30 pm – Dubuque vs. Elmbrook
PeeWee B Tourney
Friday, February 21
5:30 pm – Monroe vs. Stoughton
7:00 pm – Janesville vs. Dubuque B
Saturday, February 22
8:00 am – Elmbrook vs. Sun Prairie
11:00 am – Dubuque C vs Southwest
PeeWee B tourney is bracket play. See posted bracket for additional games and times.
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Papa Murphy's Pizza
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•Weisman went to the archdiocese for guidance after Homberg's allegations, telling officials that Merzbacher may have brought a gun to school and may have been "interacting inappropriately with the students." Merzbacher was placed on leave, but reinstated after Weisman said she conducted an internal investigation.
•Weisman witnessed Merzbacher choke, punch and kick a male student, Steven Melnick, in class, and "merely responded, 'Oh John, stop it.'"
Later, Weisman and the archdiocese also failed to report the sexual abuse to law enforcement, records allege, when a former student — Elizabeth Ann Murphy — raised it on at least three occasions. Murphy claims she told Weisman in 1979 and 1987, and notified archdiocesan priest George Moeller in 1988.
Five years later, Murphy confided in another former student, Bill Mannion, who happened to be a priest at the time but has since left the position. Mannion contacted the archdiocese on her behalf in 1993, and Murphy reached out to a lawyer, who called prosecutors. That led to a criminal investigation, Merzbacher's conviction and his lengthy sentence.
Although more than a dozen students were named in Merzbacher's criminal cases, only the case involving Murphy went to trial. After Merzbacher was convicted and sentenced, the cases involving other named victims were dropped by prosecutors.
Principal's neglect ignored
Archdiocesan officials declined requests for an interview about the Merzbacher case but said in a statement, "No one in authority at the institutional level (the Archdiocese as opposed to the local/school level) knew of any allegation of child sexual abuse by Merzbacher until 1988" when Murphy confided in Moeller.
The four-page statement from Caine, the archdiocesan spokesman, said archdiocesan officials did not alert authorities — police or the Department of Social Services — at that time because the archdiocese mistakenly believed it was mandated to report "only when the alleged victim was still a child."
Moeller said the same thing during Merzbacher's trial in 1995. He testified that Murphy came to him and he encouraged her to report the incident and offered counseling.
"That's part of our expressing a concern and reaching out to people," he said, according to a court transcript. When asked if he investigated Murphy's claims, he said he did not.
"I didn't do anything further, you know, after, after that, after that meeting," Moeller said in court.
A December 1993 attorney general's opinion, stating that all claims must be reported, cleared up the confusion. It acknowledged that the Maryland statutes "could reasonably be construed to apply only if the alleged victim were still a child," but added that "in the end, [they were] more convinced that the better construction of the language is that reporting is required whenever an act of prior child abuse or neglect occurred, no matter the present age of the victim." From that point on, the archdiocese has "always reported every allegation of child abuse we receive regardless of how long ago the alleged abuse occurred," Caine said.
Weisman, meanwhile, had left the South Baltimore school and become principal of the School of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in 1982. A statement signed by Archbishop William E. Lori in the Catholic Review newspaper last month — similar to the one Caine issued to The Sun in September — publicly acknowledged for the first time that Weisman's actions regarding Merzbacher led to her forced retirement from the Cathedral School.
In his statement to The Sun, Caine wrote that Weisman was barred in 2002 from holding "any position within the Archdiocese that involves overseeing the safety of children." Since then, he added, she has not held any assignment within the Baltimore Archdiocese and is not eligible for future work there.
That year, the Boston Globe published a series of award-winning articles exposing sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. They led to sweeping reforms and a bishops' "Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People" that prompted "a broader evolution ... of responding to child abuse cases," Caine wrote in a follow-up email.
The shift led an independent review board within the Baltimore Archdiocese, charged with reviewing the handling of sexual abuse cases, to expand its focus beyond the "perpetrator ... into an examination of how others must be accountable for creating safe environments and enforcing the Archdiocese's policies and procedures," Caine wrote. That ultimately resulted in the removal of Weisman, who had denied any knowledge of Merzbacher's abuse during a school assembly before parents in 1994.
The nun's provincial superior at the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Baltimore, Sister Kathleen Cornell, declined to answer questions or to make Weisman available for an interview. In a brief statement, Cornell said she recently met with Weisman about the allegations, in response to renewed complaints from former students, and that the past principal, along with other sisters "who know of the case," are "deeply saddened by the suffering of all of the victims of John Merzbacher."
None of the statements explains the interaction between Weisman and archdiocesan officials over the years.
Baltimore church lawyers learned of allegations concerning Weisman's failure to report abuse cases as early as 1994, in criminal filings and related civil suits. The lawsuits, which sought a collective $140 million from Merzbacher and the archdiocese, the oldest in the nation, detailed the worst claims in a series of depositions given over several years.
Other officials were aware of these allegations during Merzbacher's 1995 trial, said P. McEvoy Cromwell, who chaired the archdiocese's independent review board at the time and in 2002. No action was taken against the school principal, he said.


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Bookmarked: Modern Furniture and Decoration
Two pounds of pages and pages of day-glo space age decor. Robert Harling's 1971 Modern Furniture and Decoration is a flashback exploration of the plastic fantastic era in all its eye squinting inducing glory. There's something really wonderful about how adventurous interior decorators and furniture designers set out to be in the late 60's and early 70's. Acrylic, fiberglass, moulded plastics and organic geometrics were boldly paired with primary colours that still resonate today as being "modern". Love it or hate it, this book's 208 pages are filled with unforgettable interiors.
Bookmarked, is an opportunity for ATLA and our readers to revisit some of the triumphs, follies and ideas from decor publications and books from the past. If you've got a great decor photo/image or design idea from an out-of-print source, please send it to la(at)apartmenttherapy(dot)com, including the title and publication information.
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I will have to agree that many of the interiors of the late 60's through the mid 70's were way over done and way too busy to be practical, but I do love many of the interiors from that period, as well as the more restrained, but still very exuberant modern interiors of the 50's, early 60's.
But like everything else, many people get carried away and what they come up with is just not practical at all.
That said, I do find that there is indeed a place for a great supergraphic design in a well done interior, combined with punches of wild fabric with the walls and flooring in more subdued colors such as tans, browns, whites along with strong punches of bright colors such as red, blue, yellow etc to keep it lively.
But then again, I have a distinct feeling that I'll eventually end up with a place that's a combination of mid century modern, pop/op modern of the 60's-70's with elements of the more restrained 80's perhaps and the occasional antique/unique pieces thrown in for good measure.
My favorite photo of '70s decor. Gloria Steinem, 1970, in her Upper East Side brownstone. Check out the interplay of the diamonds of that window gate with the wallpaper!
It's from New York Magazine, which has a great slideshow of other celebrities in their homes, as well.
That picture of the red and white kitchen looks like it could have come straight out of the Ikea catalog of today.


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Creationism, Ayn Rand and gun control: Actual laws proposed this month
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal wants Republicans to stop being the stupid party — but apparently the memo hasn't gotten out to state legislatures around the country.
February has been a banner month for truly silly and anti-intellectual bills in state capitals across the country. Well, mostly across the South and Midwest. Some of these bills are based on the idea that birth control is poison, and that students should not fail for arguing in biology class that dinosaurs and humans coexisted. Others would stop gun control efforts by making it a felony to try to enact gun control.
This is not the Onion: Here are some of the actual proposals.
America's Secular Revival - Five signs that, despite the GOP's efforts, religion's impact on U.S. politics will soon decline
4. Hate group that exploited religion to bash gays hemorrhaging funds
As Americans increasingly reject the politics of hate, the right-wing groups that thrive on it are facing tough times.
While many practicing Christians live their faith without trying to impose their values on others, the aggressive Christian extremism of organizations like Focus on the Family has always been charged by the demonization of people who are not like them.
Unfortunately for FOTF, many Americans just don't hate gay people enough to keep them afloat. In 2008, FOTF had to cut its staff by 18 percent. Last week, FOTF had to do another round of cuts, again citing a drop in donations (though it claims the lower funding is a result of tough economic times). On the issue of gay rights, Focus on the Family CEO Jim Daly said:
"We're losing on that one, especially among the 20- and 30-somethings: 65 to 70 percent of them favor same-sex marriage," Daly said in the interview. "I don't know if that's going to change with a little more age—demographers would say probably not. We've probably lost that."
It's important to note that the religious right is still exceptionally powerful, as evidenced by the prominent role right-wing Christianity still plays in American politics. It is a powerful movement with lots of followers, smart P.R. and tons of organizational muscle. But as Sarah Seltzer pointed out, "The Christian right is far from dead, but it's good to see one of its biggest wedge issues losing its power to wedge."
How Homeland Security scammed us all - The terrorist threat continues to be exaggerated to spawn a massive & costly Security State
The Los Angeles Times examines the staggering sums of money expended on patently absurd domestic "homeland security" projects: $75 billion per year for things such as a Zodiac boat with side-scan sonar to respond to a potential attack on a lake in tiny Keith County, Nebraska, and hundreds of "9-ton BearCat armored vehicles, complete with turret" to guard against things like an attack on DreamWorks in Los Angeles. All of that — which is independent of the exponentially greater sums spent on foreign wars, occupations, bombings, and the vast array of weaponry and private contractors to support it all — is in response to this mammoth, existential, the-single-greatest-challenge-of-our-generation threat:
- "The number of people worldwide who are killed by Muslim-type terrorists, Al Qaeda wannabes, is maybe a few hundred outside of war zones. It's basically the same number of people who die drowning in the bathtub each year," said John Mueller, an Ohio State University professor who has written extensively about the balance between threat and expenditures in fighting terrorism.
Planned Parenthood firebombed, right wing silent
A potential incident of domestic terrorism this week got a yawn from most of the press — and the political right.


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[quote]theremover said...
I say this with the utmost respect,
but quite frankly, you have to be very stupid (maybe just accidentally did something stupid) for your account to get hacked.
Computer security is a very basic principle. It requires no special skills or knowledge per se, it's almost strictly common sense. No "hackers" can randomly pick someone and use some secret bag of tools to gain access to their account. People who are hacked are people that were targeted because of a glaring weakness.[/quote]
More bullcrap from the unenlightend... ever heard from the man in the middle atack? ever heard of remote exploits or bots?. Yes people get randomly hacked and yes WE do have a bag of tricks its called zer0 day exploits. You should read some before making these amusing but unfounded claims. And yea in care yer wondering, I am a white hat hacker and penetration tester so I know what the .... i'm talking about.


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Chambres et des appartements dans le centre-ville Cozy B & B, à 5 minutes à pied de la gare centrale. * Réservation en ligne * Près de tous les principaux sites touristiques. Nous offrons vérification de disponibilité en ligne et réservation en ligne (réservation sécurisée et confirmée immédiatement) sur notre site. Vous pouvez choisir de notre lit et salles de petit déjeuner et / ou nos appartements, tous situés dans le centre-ville. Vue d'ensemble des distances de marche: Central Station 5 minutes; Commerces et restaurants 1 minute; excursions en bateau Canal 1 minute; Location de vélos 1 minute; Red Light District 2 minutes; proche Gay Scene 1 minute; quartier du Jordaan 5 minutes; Maison d'Anne Frank 10 minutes; Palace 5 minutes à la place du Dam et la reine; Madame Tussauds 5 minutes.
La chambre est confortable et très spacieux (25 m2 ou 260 sqr pi), et dispose d'une salle de bain privée. De plus, la chambre est équipée d'un lit double confortable, d'un réfrigérateur, de la télévision par câble, sèche-cheveux, radio-réveil et une cafetière / théière, dont plus de café assez libre et supllies de thé. Le petit déjeuner est dans notre cuisine des adhérents en self-service bien garni, où vous pourrez prendre votre petit déjeuner comme vous l'aimez, quand vous le souhaitez.
Nous avons différents appartements, s'il vous plaît visitez notre site Web pour plus d'informations.
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3,6 sur juillet 27, 2012
Tutto ok a parte le scale molto ripide. La posizione è eccezionale anche se all'inizio della quartiere a luci rosse e c'è parecchia confusione nella strada sotto. Cucina attrezzatissima con tutti gli elettrodomestici e sempre rifornita di cibo per la prima colazione e per fare panini.
5 sur avril 17, 2012
Just returned from another wonderful stay in the lower room apartment and yet again cannot fault the room we have used these apartments for years now as the service received from the host Cees is excellent the breakfast included has an excellent choice and something to suit everyone and can be taken up to 2pm and you can help yourself to tea and coffee 24hrs so all adds up to great value for money right in the heart of all that is going on a real home from home feel always
4,0 sur juin 10, 2011
The innkeeper, Cees, was available and very helpful. However, apartment was not as represented in the photos on the internet which showed a well cared place. It was in poor condition, with stained carpets, damaged wall etc.
4,0 sur avril 12, 2010
I was there a few year ago, very good location, good breakfast and also friendly reception. Perfect for a couple and young people.
4,2 sur novembre 14, 2009
We stayed in Sept 2009; the room was nice and clean. Breakfast was self serve but full of great choices. Located right in the heart of center city, you can walk everywhere. The place is quaint and quiet even though it is in the middle of everything. The stairs are steep and kind of tight so if that's a problem, beware. Otherwise a great place to stay, computer with internet access onsite, travel books in the kitchen, a good value, and Cee's is very helpful host!!
3,6 sur octobre 03, 2008
Friendly reception, great Breakfast choice, excellent location, lived up to the description given. I would recommend to others. regards, Mike Brownbridge (UK)
4,8 sur juillet 07, 2008
This place was rented for us as a gift; it was the best gift ever! We loved every moment it was such a retreat; can't wait to stay again!
3,6 sur mai 13, 2008
i stayed in amsterdan for 4 days i like this hotel so much. the hotel is near central station this is very important and the breakfast was very good
5 sur juillet 02, 2007
Everything was wonderful, especially so after having our luggage lost for the first two days of our vacation. They helped us locate the luggage through the airport help line, speaking Dutch for us and providing a calm in a growing storm. We stayed with them on our return as well, checking in quite late. Nothing was a problem for them.
5 sur mai 19, 2007
I stayed in the loft bed and breakfast with the private bathroom. The hospitality given by the 2 hosts was fantastic as they were very gracious and accomodating, nothing was too much trouble. It was centrally located with a small walking distance to the Central station, red light district,Dam Square and the canals. The rooms were spotlessly clean, roomy with all amenities that you would need to make your stay a pleasant experience. There was free internet access which was great and a tv in the bedroom with access to many European stations including English speaking. We travelled in April so the weather was perfect with most days in the early 20's. The kitchen and the food provision for breakfast was excellent, an added bonus when you don't have to worry about getting up early to go and get something to eat. This was excellent value for money and I would thoroughly recommend to anyone wishing to stay in Amsterdam for a few days.
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Gavin named a KANSAS! Creator of Culture
Hufft Projects is a design collective. Our studio combines all sorts of creative people from diverse backgrounds, people who are comfortable filling many roles. Gavin Snider is one of these creative types. Operating under the catch-all title of designer, Gavin tackles architecture, graphic design, blogging, PR and marketing here at Hufft Projects. Outside of the office, you may have seen him wandering the streets, pen in one hand and a sketchbook in the other. He stops to draw historic buildings and modern architecture, grain elevators and railroad tracks, rolling hills, open skies and the occasional sea monster. His architectural experience and illustrations inform one another.


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Ask the Naturalist: Wild Turkey vs. White-Tailed Kite?
September 25, 2014 by David Lukas
The surprise appearance of a wild turkey in another bird's nest has one reader wondering.
For the past decade, the Applied California Current Ecosystem Studies expedition has monitored the ocean waters just west of the Bay Area. Recently, researchers took the boat in search of krill, the base of California's marine life.
Three Bay Area counties —Santa Clara, Sonoma and Santa Cruz — have found a way to put these values of nature onto a balance sheet.
The early fall king salmon spawning run on the Sacramento River is taking place between Red Bluff and Redding, but prolonged drought has led to reduced flows from Lake Shasta and high water temperatures downriver, which could deal many egg nests a death blow.
Fisherman Kirk Lombard encourages his seafood customers to eat small and eat weird. The monkeyface eel is both.
San Francisco's Ocean Beach, already struggling with foot traffic and free-roaming domestic pets, faces a serious erosion problem.
In a single agricultural field on the San Mateo County coast, the entire known world population of Ornduff's meadowfoam is thriving.
September 25, 2014 by David Lukas
The surprise appearance of a wild turkey in another bird's nest has one reader wondering.
September 19, 2014 by Bay Nature Staff
Where to find some shady hikes in our state parks on sunny fall days? Guest naturalist – and BN publisher David Loeb – had some suggestions.
September 13, 2014 by Alison Hawkes
"I hear lion attacks are rare. Why would a mountain lion attack a child in the midst of a large group, as we've seen in the Santa Cruz Mountains last weekend?"
Check out our 424 parks and 373 trails — with more trails listed every week! Find trails and parks great for views, wildflowers, birding, kids, and more.
A morning outing to Lands End provides about as much wilderness as can be found in San Francisco; the beauty is so stunning, it's easy to miss the ghosts. But walk a few minutes under the thick mantle of Monterey cypress and they'll appear. Prop yourself against the crumbling walls of a concrete pillbox on […]
Tucked into West Marin's San Geronimo Valley, just a few hundred feet from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, you'll find a meadow circled by bay trees, madrones, and enormous old-growth redwoods–some of them 250 feet tall. This is Roy's Redwoods preserve, a 377-acre park that's been home to a ranch, a commune, and even Ewoks for […]
Hike by Matthew Bettelheim, originally published in the January 2007 issue of Bay Nature magazine Calling the Sunol Regional Wilderness's Little Yosemite area a scenic gorge is like calling Yosemite a pretty valley. This little gem, tucked away along a stretch of Alameda Creek, has been made accessible to the public by an […]
This trip is a great way to experience the Bay Trail by bike along the shoreline of San Mateo, Foster City and Redwood City. Begin in the Eucalyptus groves of Coyote Point Park and follow a wide paved trail to Shoreline Park, across an award-winning bicycle/pedestrian bridge, around Seal Point Park for expansive views of […]
We can't control the rain. But that doesn't mean there's nothing we can do. Bay Nature Publisher David Loeb on California's drought.
Each week, BayNature.org features an individual, a public agency, a nonprofit, or a business in our local nature community.
Connecting with Environmental Journalist Jon Christensen
September 24, 2014 by Beth Slatkin
Got a burning nature question about SF Bay Area nature? Ask us and we'll get to the bottom of it!


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Five-year effects of an anti-poverty program on marriage among never-married mothers
AbstractUsing data from an experimental evaluation of the New Hope project, an anti-poverty program that increased employment and income, this study examined the effects of New Hope on entry into marriage among never-married mothers. Among never-married mothers, New Hope significantly increased rates of marriage. Five years after random assignment, 21 percent of women assigned to the New Hope condition were married, compared to 12 percent of those assigned to the control group. The New Hope impact on marriage was robust to variations in model specification. The program also increased income, wage growth, and goal efficacy among never-married mothers, and decreased depression. In non-experimental analyses, income and earnings were associated with higher probability of marriage and material hardship was associated with lower probability of marriage. © 2006 by the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
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Critic & User Reviews
Very Good
Needed more work...
posted by Ekuriox (FORT WORTH, TX) Aug 23, 2013
Member since May 2003
7 out of 7 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
You play as William Carter a CIA agent that has been chosen by a government division that does not exist to the public: Xcom.
William Carter has been given the duties as a field agent that endeavors tasks into an alien invader that is trying to attack and control Earth.
The story is very clever and classic but it breaks its cohesiveness... They say the public doesn't know about the alien invasions, but the aliens are jamming signals and terra forming the planet, which makes the whole, "Not telling the public" , sense-less . Now if it was smaller instances and aliens were NOT actively flying around and terra forming .. It would be pliable but with tearing massive chunks of land... Creating massive floating monoliths that float.. Everyone would see and run off telling everyone else.
The tiny maps are annoying also... They place you in towns and in open areas, but its not at all open ... You are constantly in a pinched area and it makes the gameplay a chore and repetitive.
The idea of the game is good though and it is fun... There should have been multiplayer.. An they should have outfitted the commander differently -- Having different perk abilities - It looked like this was an idea in one point -- Because they give you a option to outfit abilities and perks, BUT you have no control or ability to change the perks.
IT could have been a 10 if they would have added better graphics and edited the story a lot more. Other then that its an very good game but has some rough parts that you will notices right-away. Most important though it is fun and interesting story. They did put a lot of detail into characters and that era's retro perspection on things. 2k sure likes the 50s era.
Good Game
posted by TheMissingCard (CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA) Oct 15, 2013
Member since Apr 2013
2 out of 4 gamers (50%) found this review helpful
Not Impressed
posted by Mbus489 (OVID, NY) Oct 12, 2013
Member since Apr 2009
1 out of 6 gamers (17%) found this review helpful
Better than expected!
posted by electrixynapse (MISSOULA, MT) Jul 11, 2014
Member since Aug 2013
plays like a long demo
posted by neverwhere (EMERYVILLE, CA) Feb 4, 2014
Member since Feb 2014
In summary an unpolished gem that needs a bit more work that would have made it amazing and more immersive. out shone by it's namesake in x-com enemy unknown.
Let down
posted by detjim (TAYLOR, MI) Jan 19, 2014
Member since Mar 2013
Really Bad
the bureau
posted by wwhite737 (ROANOKE, VA) Dec 11, 2013
Member since Mar 2012
Slow, boring, and misrepresented commercially.
posted by KrimsonKoukatsu (GILBERT, AZ) Dec 10, 2013
Member since Jun 2011
Really Bad
Not good
posted by JayCruz11 (SPRINGFIELD, MA) Nov 25, 2013
Member since Oct 2013
Not bad but needs work
posted by killkilla (CANTON, MI) Nov 20, 2013
Member since Feb 2011
Above Average
Fizzled out
posted by Billy1234744 (SAMSON, AL) Oct 26, 2013
Member since Feb 2012
Above Average
The Bureau
posted by Breazy (PORT ORCHARD, WA) Oct 9, 2013
Member since Oct 2013
posted by Turdule (SAN DIEGO, CA) Sep 15, 2013
Member since Mar 2011
Big improvement from XCOM :Enemy Unknown
posted by Cookies42Nite (STOCKTON, CA) Sep 7, 2013
Member since Jul 2012
But still, a very fun game.
Very Good
Great game from out of nowhere
posted by Bigbad (SARASOTA, FL) Sep 3, 2013
Member since Oct 2003
Above Average
posted by onb0ardruid (PLYMOUTH, MI) Aug 22, 2013
Member since Aug 2013
Very Good
Not really Xcom But fun
posted by prunk09 (CHESTERFIELD, MI) Aug 22, 2013
Member since Jul 2013
With that being said. this didnt really feel like XCOM. Yes you control your squad set up ambushes and flank your enemy. but in a live action way. Much like Mass Effect you are controlling your squad through a hub and kinda like Fallout you have a hit percentage way of setting up your moves. But the battles do often become very intense and keep it from feeling repetitive.
Every battle requires different strategies and use of cover to move on to the next battle. The only real issue i have with the gameplay is that you have a main character that just cant die. Unlike previous XCOM Games you had your squad and if they died they would be permadead. If your character dies. then you restart at a checkpoint. and usually if my squad mates do go down and i cant revive them im not going to make it to the next checkpoint anyway.
It has a well done 1960s look throughout the game. and several well done maps and areas to play through. however the problem through UDK games is often really repetitive hallways and textures throughout the entire game.
The Music and the voice acting in the game are a real hit to me. The characters are all very bland and at some point i just had to hit mute on my tv cause i coudlnt stand listening to the same "Eery repetitive loops" during missions.
But Overall XCOMis a fun game with some replay value. The Story is a bit odd.. and doesnt really match up to what we've seen in previous games. but overall there are at least 4 endings (From what i can tell) i beat the game once already. plan on playing through a few more times. if u like Tactical shooters then you'll enjoy this. Just dont think of it as XCOM though.


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1. Mozambique Travel AlertPosted on 18 September 2014 | 7:25 am
The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Mozambique that general elections will take place on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.
Official campaigning began on August 31. As with all elections, the U.S. Embassy in Maputo urges U.S. citizens to exercise caution during the election period, review recent Security Messages on the Embassy's website, and carefully consider whether travel is necessary during this period, namely in the week prior to the elections and the days following. This Travel Alert will expire on October 31.
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The U.S. Embassy is closely monitoring election activity throughout Mozambique, and will provide updates as the situation warrants on the Embassy website and via Facebook and Twitter. U.S. citizens should regularly monitor these sites and local media outlets for updates. U.S. citizens should also be aware of their surroundings and exercise good judgment in the coming weeks. General information on preparing for emergencies is available on U.S. Embassy Maputo's website.
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2. Potential Implications for Travel Because of Ebola in Parts of West AfricaPosted on 28 August 2014 | 6:41 pm
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to screening procedures, travel restrictions, and reduced aviation transportation options in response to the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
This Travel Alert will expire on February 27, 2015.
Due to an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the West African nations of Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued Level 3 Travel Warnings for those three countries advising against non-essential travel and provided guidance to reduce the potential for spread of EVD. The CDC also issued a Level 2 Travel Alert for Nigeria to notify travelers of the Ebola outbreak in that country. The Bureau of Consular Affairs' website prominently features an Ebola Fact Sheet and links to the CDC Health Travel Warnings, Travel Alert, and general guidance about Ebola.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and CDC have also published and provided interim guidance to public health authorities, airlines, and other partners in West Africa for evaluating risk of exposure of persons coming from countries affected by EVD. Measures can include screening, medical evaluation, movement restrictions up to 21 days, and infection control precautions. Travelers who exhibit symptoms indicative of possible Ebola infection may be prevented from boarding and restricted from traveling for the 21-day period. Please note neither the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs nor the U.S. Embassy have authority over quarantine issues and cannot prevent a U.S. citizen from being quarantined should local health authorities require it. For questions about quarantine, please visit the CDC website that addresses quarantine and isolation issues.
The cost for a medical evacuation is very expensive. We encourage U.S. citizens travelling to Ebola-affected countries to purchase travel insurance that includes medical evacuation for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Policy holders should confirm the availability of medical care and evacuation services at their travel destinations prior to travel.
Some local, regional, and international air carriers have curtailed or temporarily suspended service to or from Ebola-affected countries. U.S. citizens planning travel to or from these countries, in accordance with the CDC Health Travel Warnings and Health Travel Alert, should contact their airline to verify seat availability, confirm departure schedules, inquire about screening procedures, and be aware of other airline options.
The Department is aware that some countries have put in place procedures relating to the travel of individuals from the affected countries, including complete travel bans. Changes to existing procedures may occur with little or no notice. Please consult your airline or the embassy of your destination country for additional information.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling or residing abroad enroll in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP enrollment allows you to receive the Department's safety and security updates, and makes it easier for the nearest U.S. embassy or U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you do not have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Regularly monitor the State Department's website, where you can find current Travel Warning and Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution, and read the Country Specific Information for your destination countries. For additional information, refer to the "Traveler's Checklist" on the State Department's website. Current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from within the United States and Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook.
3. Russian Federation Travel AlertPosted on 22 July 2014 | 7:25 am
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens in Russia to the ongoing tensions along the border with Ukraine and the potential for increased clashes between pro-Russian groups and Ukrainian forces.
This supersedes the Travel Alert dated June 12 to provide updated information on the security situation along Russia's border with Ukraine and will expire on October 21, 2014.
The U.S. government currently has no information concerning active armed clashes inside Russia or that there are any threats specific to U.S. citizens. However, all U.S. citizens located in or considering travel to the border region of the Russian Federation, specifically the districts immediately bordering Ukraine in parts of Bryansk, Kursk, Belgorod, Voronezh, and Rostov Oblasts and Krasnodar Krai, should be aware that the tensions described in the State Department's Travel Warning for Ukraine have the potential to jeopardize the safety and security of U.S. citizens traveling or living in those regions
A state of emergency, declared by the Russian government, is in effect in the Rostov Oblast bordering Ukraine. The situation along the border is unpredictable and could change quickly. Armed, pro-Russian groups are reportedly traveling illegally across the border into Ukraine and could increase the potential for clashes in Russia near the border, and pose a heightened risk for kidnapping and hostage taking. There have been some claims of artillery falling on the Russian side of the border. Given the volatility of the situation, U.S. citizens are strongly advised against traveling by land from Russia to Ukraine through this region.
Following the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in eastern Ukraine, the Federal Aviation Administration has prohibited flight operations by U.S. operators within the Simferopol and Dnepropetrovsk flight information regions managed by Ukraine. The International Civil Aviation Organization has also advised air operators of a potentially unsafe situation in the Simferopol region. U.S. citizen travelers in Russia should be alert to the potential for disruptions to commercial air traffic into and out of Russia and throughout the region, including flight cancellations or changes.
U.S. citizens considering travel to the border region in Russia should evaluate their personal security situation in light of these current political tensions, and the possibility of violence or anti-U.S. actions directed against U.S. citizens or U.S. interests. U.S. citizens who choose to remain in areas where Russia has declared a state of emergency or other border regions should maintain a low profile and avoid large crowds and gatherings.
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens in Russia to avoid all public demonstrations, whether properly authorized by local officials or not, and avoid any large crowds and public gatherings that lack enhanced security measures. U.S. diplomatic facilities in Russia have been the target of frequent demonstrations. Demonstrations related to the conflict may appear anywhere throughout Russia, at any time. These demonstrations may increase the possibility of confrontation and violence. Review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including local events, and monitor local news stations for updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Russia enroll in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://step.state.gov/step. STEP enrollment allows you to receive the Department's safety and security updates, and makes it easier for the nearest U.S. embassy or U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you do not have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Regularly monitor the State Department's website at http://travel.state.gov, where you can find current Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution, and read the Country Specific Information for the Russian Federation. For additional information, refer to the "Traveler's Checklist" on the State Department's website. Current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from within the United States and Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook.
The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow assists U.S. citizens in Russia. The Unit can help you with passport issuance and renewal, absentee voting, notarials, and registering a child born abroad. It also provides emergency services for U.S. citizens in the event of a disaster or in case of illness, arrest, death, or destitution while in Russia.
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U.S. citizens with an emergency during regular office hours (M-F 9am-6pm, excluding Russian and U.S. holidays) are welcome to visit the ACS unit at the U.S. Embassy, 21 Novinsky Blvd., Moscow. Tel: (+7) (495) 728-5577 - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., weekdays.
For after-hours emergencies, call (+7) (495) 728-5000 after 6:00 pm, and on weekends and holidays.
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4. 2014 Hurricane and Typhoon SeasonPosted on 29 May 2014 | 6:41 pm
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the upcoming Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Season in the Atlantic begins June 1 and ends November 30. The Typhoon Season will last through the end of 2014, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in hurricane- and typhoon-prone regions begin preparations for the upcoming seasons now. This Travel Alert expires on December 1, 2014.
The Atlantic Basin, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Carribean Sea: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects to see a near-normal or below-normal hurricane season this year with a 50 percent chance of a below-normal season, a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season, and only a 10 percent chance of an above-normal season. NOAA predicts a likely development of El Nino during the summer or early fall and a 70 percent chance of 8 to 13 named storms, of which three to six are predicted to strengthen to a hurricane (with top winds of 74 mph or higher). Of those, one to two are expected to become major hurricanes (with top winds of 111 mph or higher, ranking Category 3, 4, or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale)). NOAA recommends that those in hurricane-prone regions begin preparations for the upcoming season now.
The Eastern Pacific: Hurricane season began May 15 and ends November 30. NOAA expects a near- or above-normal season, with a 50 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season, and a 10 percent chance of a below normal season. NOAA predicts a 70 percent chance of 14 to 20 named storms, of which six to eleven are expected to become hurricane strength. Of those, three to six are expected to become major hurricanes (Category 3, 4, or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale).
Western and Central Pacific: Typhoon season begins June 1 and ends November 30. NOAA's Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) predicts a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season, a 40 percent chance of an above- normal season, and a 20 percent chance of a below-normal season. CPHC expects four to seven tropical cyclones to affect the central Pacific this season. For information on typhoon warnings, please consult the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Honolulu, the National Weather Service's Central Pacific Hurricane Center, and the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center (RSMC) Tokyo - Typhoon Center.
During and after some previous storms, U.S. citizens traveling abroad encountered dangerous and often uncomfortable conditions that lasted for several days while awaiting transportation back to the United States. In the past, many U.S. citizens were forced to delay travel (including return travel to the United States) due to infrastructure damage to airports and limited flight availability. Roads were also washed out or obstructed by debris, adversely affecting access to airports and land routes out of affected areas. Reports of looting and sporadic violence in the aftermath of natural disasters have occurred. Security personnel may not always be readily available to assist. In the event of a hurricane, travelers should be aware that they may not be able to depart the area for 24-48 hours or longer.
If you live in or travel to these areas during the hurricane or typhoon season, we recommend you obtain travel insurance to cover unexpected expenses during an emergency. If a situation requires an evacuation from an overseas location, the U.S. Department of State will work with commercial airlines to ensure that U.S. citizens may depart as safely and efficiently as possible. Commercial airlines are the Department's primary source of transportation in an evacuation; other means of transport are utilized only as a last resort, are often more expensive, and will provide you with fewer destination options. U.S. law requires that any evacuation costs are your responsibility. For those in financial need, the U.S. Department of State has the authority to provide crisis evacuation and repatriation loans . For more information, please visit the Emergencies Abroad page on our website.
If you live in or are traveling to storm-prone regions, prepare for hurricanes and tropical storms by organizing a kit in a waterproof container that includes a supply of bottled water, non-perishable food items, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, any medications taken regularly, and vital documents (especially your passport and other identification). Emergency shelters often provide only very basic resources and may have limited medical and food supplies. NOAA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have additional tips on their websites.
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We strongly encourage U.S. citizens to enroll with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate through the U.S. Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). By enrolling, you will receive the most recent security and safety updates during your trip. Enrollment also ensures that you can be reached during an emergency. While we will do our utmost to assist you in a crisis, be aware that local authorities bear primary responsibility for the welfare of people living or traveling in their jurisdictions.
Additional information on hurricanes and storm preparedness can be found on the Department's "Hurricane Season - Know Before You Go" webpage. You can get updated information on travel to your destination from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada or, from outside the United States and Canada, 1-202-501-4444. We also encourage you to check the Country Specific Information and the website of the U.S. embassy or consulate with consular responsibilities for the territory you will be visiting. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan of the Bureau of Consular Affairs' page on Facebook as well.


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In subject matter alone, Definitely, Maybe is a lot like "How I Met Your Mother: The Movie." A cleverly structured story told by a father, in which he challenges his daughter to identify her mother from among three different love interests, would be more than enough to sustain a good date movie released just in time for Valentine's Day. Yet writer-director Adam Brooks isn't content with something so conventional. In fact, he's also managed to make Definitely, Maybe a period piece involving the presidency of Bill Clinton. Going well beyond expectations, Brooks uses the politician's tumultuous career as a metaphor for how the bloom comes off the rose in any courtship, making Clinton a narrative touchpoint -- from fresh-faced candidate to weary veteran strung up by his own semantics. It's an apt metaphor, as Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds) is divorcing his wife, meaning the story within the story will have an unhappy ending. If this sounds too ambitious or a bit of a bummer, that's underestimating Brooks' bright writing and finesse with his attractive and charming cast. The role of romantic leading man suits Reynolds just fine; in fact, the actor seems relieved to abandon the over-the-top schtick of his past roles. Whether Will's in the arms of April (Isla Fisher), Emily (Elizabeth Banks), or Summer (Rachel Weisz), the exchanges are lively and funny. What's more, Brooks does a decent job creating suspense over the identities of both his wife and his true love. Most viewers will pick up on where the clues point -- conventionally structured as those clues must be -- but that doesn't make the journey any less enjoyable. Fisher, Banks, and Weisz see to that, with a little help from a precocious Abigail Breslin as Will's daughter, and an acerbic Kevin Kline as a boozy college professor.
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As widgets are integrated in WordPress 2.2, I've updated this theme which should fix all the problems mentioned in the comments.
I took Eli's great adoption 2813 of Paul and Neil's 281, added the widgets and Chris option to display posts from all categories on the frontpage.
1. Download 2813 widgetized, unzip and upload it to your WordPress theme-folder.
Please be patient, I'll release a new version of my adoption in late september.
2. Download the widgets-plugin, upload and activate it.
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3. Open home.php under themes/2813widgetized/ and look for showposts=3 on line 4 – change the "3″ to the number of posts you want to display on the frontpage.
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If you could choose any historical figure to give a TED Talk, who would it be and why?
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Lomita, California
|Lomita, California
|City of Lomita
|Nickname(s): "The Friendly City"
Location of Lomita in Los Angeles County, California
|Coordinates: 33°47′36″N 118°18′58″W / 33.79333°N 118.31611°W
|United States of America
|Los Angeles
|Incorporated (city)
|June 30, 1964[1]
|• City Council
|Michael Savidan, Henry Sanchez Jr., Ben Traina, James Gazeley, and Mark Waronek[2]
|• Total
|1.911 sq mi (4.949 km2)
|• Land
|1.911 sq mi (4.949 km2)
|• Water
|0 sq mi (0 km2) 0%
|95 ft (29 m)
|Population (2010)
|• Total
|• Density
|11,000/sq mi (4,100/km2)
|Time zone
|• Summer (DST)
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Lomita is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 20,256 at the 2010 census, up from 20,046 at the 2000 census. The word "lomita" is Spanish for "little knoll."
Lomita was originally part of Rancho San Pedro, granted by the Spanish Empire to Juan Jose Dominguez by King Carlos III of Spain in 1784.
Lomita established a sister city relationship with Takaishi, Osaka, Japan in October 1981.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all of which is land.
Lomita originally spanned 7 square miles (18 km2). However, over time, much of this area was annexed by neighboring cities. A notable example is "Lomita Fields," now Zamperini Field (the Torrance Municipal Airport).
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lomita has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[6]
The 2010 United States Census[7] reported that Lomita had a population of 20,256. The population density was 10,601.3 people per square mile (4,093.2/km²). The racial makeup of Lomita was 11,987 (59.2%) White (43.4% Non-Hispanic White),[8] 1,075 (5.3%) African American, 174 (0.9%) Native American, 2,923 (14.4%) Asian, 140 (0.7%) Pacific Islander, 2,680 (13.2%) from other races, and 1,277 (6.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6,652 persons (32.8%).
The Census reported that 20,089 people (99.2% of the population) lived in households, 57 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 110 (0.5%) were institutionalized.
There were 8,068 households, out of which 2,479 (30.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,409 (42.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,160 (14.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 481 (6.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 491 (6.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 55 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,420 households (30.0%) were made up of individuals and 822 (10.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49. There were 5,050 families (62.6% of all households); the average family size was 3.12.
The population was spread out with 4,378 people (21.6%) under the age of 18, 1,743 people (8.6%) aged 18 to 24, 5,699 people (28.1%) aged 25 to 44, 5,904 people (29.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,532 people (12.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.
There were 8,412 housing units at an average density of 4,402.5 per square mile (1,699.8/km²), of which 3,738 (46.3%) were owner-occupied, and 4,330 (53.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%. 9,183 people (45.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 10,906 people (53.8%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the 2010 United States Census, Lomita had a median household income of $62,899, with 11.3% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[9]
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 20,046 people, 8,015 households, and 5,033 families residing in the city. The population density was 10,572.7 inhabitants per square mile (4,073.6/km²). There were 8,295 housing units at an average density of 4,375.0 per square mile (1,685.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 66.16% White, 4.18% African American, 0.70% Native American, 11.41% Asian, 0.52% Pacific Islander, 10.79% from other races, and 6.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.20% of the population.
There were 8,015 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $51,360, and the median income for a family was $53,003. Males had a median income of $41,582 versus $31,353 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,748. About 9.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure[edit]
Fire protection in Lomita is provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department with ambulance transport by McCormack Ambulance.[citation needed]
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the Lomita Station in Lomita.[11]
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Torrance Health Center in Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles, near Torrance and serving Lomita.[12]
In the state legislature Lomita is located in the 28th Senate District, represented by Democrat Ted Lieu, and in the 53rd Assembly District, represented by Democrat Betsy Butler. Federally, Lomita is located in California's 43rd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +26[13] and is represented by Democrat Maxine Waters.
The United States Postal Service Lomita Post Office is located at 25131 Narbonne Avenue.[14]
- Lomita Railroad Museum, Opened in 1966 by Irene Lewis, the Lomita Railroad Museum is a small museum in Lomita devoted to the steam engine period of Railroading. Mrs Lewis, along with her husband Martin, operated "Little Engines of Lomita" which sold kits for live steam engine locomotives. Her engines also appeared in movies, including "The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)" and "Von Ryans Express (1965)". This operation inspired Mrs. Lewis to earn a mechanical engineering degree late in life and to build the museum as a showplace for her products. When built, the museum was the first of its kind west of Denver. The museum was designed to replicate the Boston & Maine's Greenwood Station in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The Museum was donated by Mrs. Lewis to the City of Lomita in honor of her late husband, Martin Lewis, in 1967. On display are a 1902 Baldwin Locomotive, a Southern Pacific tender, a 1910 Union Pacific caboose, and a Santa Fe caboose. The Museum also houses a full-size replica of a 1920s water tower that was constructed in 2000. The museum also incorporates a small public park, which accommodates a Union Pacific boxcar and a Union Oil tank car. The Museum is open Thursday through Sunday.
Mrs. Lewis's little engines were featured on a Lawrence Welk show saluting senior citizens. Mary Lou Metzgher operated the train, and a song about railroading.
- 5 Star Comics, Comic store owned by professional wrestler Rob Van Dam. He moved the store from Lakewood to Lomita. (Now closed)
Lomita residents are within the Los Angeles Unified School District. The area is within Board District 7.[15] As of 2008 Dr. Richard Vladovic represents the district.[16]
Elementary schools that serve Lomita include:
- Eshelman Avenue Elementary School
- Lomita Math/Science Magnet (Kindergarten zoned only - 1-5 is magnet only)
- President Avenue Elementary School (1-5) (in Los Angeles)
The Nishiyamato Academy of California (西大和学園カリフォルニア校 Nishiyamato Gakuen Kariforunia Kō), a Japanese elementary and junior high school, is located in Lomita.[17] The school opened in April 1992; at the time it was located in Rolling Hills Estates. It was founded by Ryotaro Tanose, a Japanese Diet member, as a branch of the Nishiyamato Gakuen Junior and Senior High School (Nishiyamato Academy) in Kawai, Nara Prefecture, Japan.[18]
Notable residents[edit]
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- Ted Lilly, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher
- Descendents, hardcore punk band
- Jim Thorpe, Native American athlete
- Chad Qualls, Miami Marlins pitcher
- Erv Palica, Major league pitcher, born to Montenegrin Serb parents
- Deane McMinn, figure skating judge and USFS team manager, killed in the crash of Sabena Flight 548
- ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date" (Word). California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ "City of Lomita - Council Members". Retrieved 2007-01-18.
- ^ U.S. Census
- ^ "USPS - ZIP Code Lookup - Find a ZIP+ 4 Code By City Results". Retrieved 2007-01-18.
- ^ "Number Administration System - NPA and City/Town Search Results". Retrieved 2007-01-18.
- ^ Climate Summary for Lomita, California
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Lomita city". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0642468.html. Missing or empty
- ^ http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0642468.html. Missing or empty
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Lomita Station." Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Retrieved on January 21, 2010.
- ^ "Torrance Health Center." Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. Retrieved on March 18, 2010.
- ^ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
- ^ "Post Office Location - LOMITA." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
- ^ Board District 7 Map. Los Angeles Unified School District. Retrieved on November 24, 2008.
- ^ "Board Members." Los Angeles Unified School District. Retrieved on November 24, 2008.
- ^ "平日校 学園概要" (Archive) Nishiyamato Academy of California. Retrieved on March 6, 2014. "2458 Lomita Blvd., Lomita CA 90717"
- ^ Hillinger, Charles. "Students Get a Japanese Education at 2 Palos Verdes Schools." Los Angeles Times. September 29, 1994. Retrieved on March 6, 2014.
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"Later this year, we've got the best product pipeline that I've seen in my 25 years at Apple."
Eddy Cue.
Don't get too excited for new hardware @ the WWDC 2014. We'll have to wait a bit longer.
I think this is a bold statement on Apple but this is not, objectively, entirely false. Apple is an hardware company that as the best operating system to run on their device. They do some cloud stuff but besides iTunes, the App Store, they are behind the curve, not ahead of it.
As John Gruber is saying, I too think that Google just bought themselves a capacity to create great hardware, in-house. They bought Mr Fedell.
What is missing from the iPad is not in hardware but in software.
So Jony Ive is now responsible for everything that a user see… and touch. So rumors are saying that he now sit on iOS design meetings in order to offer and give advices.
Design is one example of the increased "collaboration across hardware, software and services" that Apple said it was aiming for when Cook pushed senior vice president and mobile software chief Scott Forstall out of the company last year.
So we could expect Apple to take a very global approach with how they design not only their hardware but the software that runs on it. I find it so much surprising for a company where integration is such a big mantra that they didn't up to now really care to blend the hardware with software in order to perfect this notion of complete integration.
Rene Ritchie of iMore:
The "iPhone 5S" problem is the idea that Apple has become predictable coupled with the perception that the next big thing might just come from somewhere else.
Agreed. But it's also important to remember that the lack of huge, sweeping changes every year is a strength in some ways as well. Ritchie hits on the economies of scale aspect. Another: consumers (and to some extent, developers) already know and understand what they're going to get with the iPhone. With some of these other new devices, it's a total crapshoot. It's "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" versus "new".
Of course, not changing things or adapting is a recipe for disaster long term. But it's not really that Apple isn't changing things, they're just doing so methodically and sweating out the details as ticks lead to tocks.
I do definitely agree that it hurts Apple in some ways to be too predictable with release cycles. But I also think it would be a mistake to get too cute there. Release things when they're done. Not too soon, not too late. Product perfection will always trumps timing.
This is only one side of the medal. iOS is another story. They have to move faster because that have to, because they can too.
And this is why CES is becoming less and less relevant. It is the software, stupid, not the hardware!
This is why we rush to buy faster iPhones with bigger screen. This is why the iPad is so obvious. They better express the software running in them.
This is why running an app on the iPad takes the whole screen. The device disappears and becomes the app itself.
While looking at www.apple.com for the iPhone 5 one thing came up to my mind. It is surprising to see the visual space Apple reserve for the physical device compared to the software side. It seems Apple reserve nearly all the space for physical device details and show less and less about the software. I would tend to think that Apple could balance the visual cues between the hardware details and the software to follow their design philosophy. After all, what makes the iPhone so cool and enjoyable to use it the balance and integration of the software with this hardware.


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