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MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the research process so they can complete research projects confidently and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the research process itself–including tips on how to navigate and maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an academic assignment with endnotes and bibliography. This text examines the impact of drug-taking behavior on our society and our daily lives. The use and abuse of a wide range of licit and illicit drugs are discussed from historical, biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Emphasis on the Biopsychosocial Model throughout the book, conceptualizing drug-taking behavior as a complex interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors. The most comprehensive review of psychoactive drugs of any undergraduate textbook on the market. Exceptional coverage of steroid abuse and inhalant abuse. "Quick Concept Checks," self-gradable questions interspersed throughout the chapters, help assess student understanding of text material. "Portraits" take students into the lives of individuals who have either influenced thinking about drugs in our society or been impacted by drug use or abuse. "Drugs…in Focus" tell fascinating stories about the role of drugs in our history and present-day culture. "Health Line" features provide helpful information regarding specific aspects of drug-taking behavior and new medical applications. "Health Alert" features provide emergency information about drug abuse situations or recognition signs of serious drug misuse or abuse. "Point-Counterpoint Debate" features, located at the end of each of the five sections of the book, examine the principal pro and con arguments on important drug-related controversies in a simulated-debate format. "By the Numbers…" features at the beginning of each chapter provide pithy and provocative statistics relating to drug use and abuse, such as the percentage of people reporting drug abuse as a cause of family trouble (24%), estimated number of illicit drug users worldwide (185 million), or the number of outdoor marijuana plants in the U.S. seized by the DEA in 2003 (1.1 million). Extensive coverage of important theoretical perspectives on drug abuse: The Family Systems Model (Chs. 1, 17, and 18). Public Health Model (Chs. 1, 2, and 18). Harm Reduction Model (Ch. 2). Positions opposing the Disease Model of alcoholism and other forms of drug abuse (Ch. 10). The use of Drugs in our lives and drug-taking behavior, legally restricted drugs in our society, legal drugs in our society, medicinal drugs, treatment, prevention, and education. Drugs and Behavior
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SPOKANE-- KREM 2 News has learned more about an ex-marine who Spokane police shot and killed this past week in Hillyard.
Jeremy Groom died in the parking lot of the Special K bar on North Market Street. Family members tell KREM 2 News it all seems so surreal.
Alechia Norman says she is trying to keep herself together. Saturday night, she learned about her brother's death.
Norman says Groom joined the U.S. Marine Corp right after high school. He operated tanks, traveled the world, and then left the military to become an electrician.
He spent four years with the Marines and then started his family. Groom leaves behind three children: a 9-year-old, a 4-year-old and a newborn.
Norman says she wishes she had a reason for the shooting and why Groom did what he did that night to explain to his children.
A good friend of Groom's says Saturday Groom had been having an argument with his girlfriend at the bar. The friend says he tried to intervened and that's when Groom pulled the gun on him, but he doesn't think Groom had any intention to shoot him.

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Nicole Churco, office manager, Schuylerville, New York
In high school and college Nicole played soccer and ate high-calorie meals to stay fueled. She burned off all that pasta and pizza on the soccer field, but when she hung up her cleats, she didn't change her diet. Five years later Nicole weighed 210 pounds.
Turning Point
Last February, Nicole made plans to visit her hometown. The realization that she would have to face people who knew her 70 pounds lighter was a wake-up call. "It struck me how my weight was hampering my life. I wasn't excited to reconnect with old friends, because I was unhappy with my body," Nicole says. She took a Day One picture of herself, posted it at her desk at work, where she often snacked, and set a goal to reach 150 pounds.
Smart Steps
Nicole first vowed to tackle her oversize portions -- no small feat, because her mom served up heaping helpings. "I had to teach myself what three ounces of chicken looks like," Nicole says, so she started using a food scale. She also cut back on processed and fast foods, red meat, and cheese.
Although she was no longer involved in organized sports, Nicole had stayed active by Rollerblading, hiking, and walking her dog. "I didn't change my fitness routine much; my weight loss is a testament to the impact of a nutritious diet," she says. But Nicole noticed that the more pounds she dropped, the easier and more fun workouts were.
Sweet Success
Five months later Nicole had gone from a size 16 to a 6. "Now when I shop I like what I see in the dressing-room mirror," she confides. Good thing, because she'll be trying on a lot of dresses: Her boyfriend of five years just proposed. "I'm marrying an amazing man who loves me for who I am," she says.
What Worked for Me
Skinny side dish: "Black beans sautéed in olive oil with onion, garlic, and cumin."
On my fitness bucket list: "To hike all 46 of the Adirondack High Peaks, some of which are more than 5,000 feet tall."
Produce pick: "Kiwi -- I peel, chop, and add it to my morning oatmeal."
Most embarrassing music I work out to: "Any '80s hair band. Bon Jovi is my favorite."
Stay-slim strategy: "I took a picture every time I lost 10 pounds. Having physical proof of my transformation kept me motivated to reach my goal."


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Remember when everyone assumed that the Raptors would be horrible this year, perhaps even the worst team in the NBA? I do. I remember the talk that they were so talent-starved without Chris Bosh, and so poorly coached by Jay Triano, that they'd be in the running to set records with their futility this season.
Well, that hasn't exactly happened. While the team is certainly not good, Triano has done a highly underappreciated job at getting a "talent-starved" roster to compete harder than they did for most of last season, and he's got their defensive rating up from last year when everyone assumed it would drop further (even if it's only gone from worst to third-worst, it's an improvement).
Though he's still routinely criticized outside of Toronto, he's got his team sitting above Charlotte, New Jersey, Washington and the Clippers in the standings, teams many felt might challenge for a playoff spot this season, and he's done it without the benefit of the All-Star talents those teams possess. While their "success" in the standings can be attributed as much to the wretched play of most of the Eastern Conference as anything, that they aren't scrapping the bottom of the NBA two months into the season is both noteworthy and remarkable.
Oh, and it's also undesirable.
The spot the Raptors find themselves in right now is just about the worst spot they could hope to be in, and that puts a lot of pressure on Bryan Colangelo to make some hard choices as we wind into the lead-up to the trade deadline.
The problem is that, with an 11-20 record, the team is not good enough to make a serious run at the post-season, but they are also not bad enough to ensure a quality draft pick (an essential rebuilding tool) in June. They are trapped in the same cage of mediocrity that they found themselves in with Bosh in toe; good enough to beat the truly awful teams – and thus buoy their record – but not good enough to challenge the serious teams. Indiana, for example, has spent many years in this spot and they are no closer to fleeing today it than they were four years ago. It's a very hard trap to escape if you sit in it for too long.
Which winds us back to Colangelo's tough choice: break it down or build it up.
Before we delve into the merits and demerits of both strategies, allow me to say that I am never, ever in favor of outright tanking. I think it sets a terrible precedent in the locker room that is far harder to eradicate than most fans assume. Losing is a habit and it's never one that an organization should willingly invite on their watch (even though many do anyway).
But back to the 'break it down, build it up debate'. To break it down would be to jettison the useful veteran players in trades (Jose Calderon, Leandro Barbosa, Reggie Evans and Peja Stojakovic) with an eye towards clearing cap space and acquiring young players, while also hoping that further diluting the talent pool results in fewer wins and a better draft pick.
Most would see this as the obvious route today. The Raptors aren't making any substantive noise right now, so why prop the team up so they can win 30 games and wind up with another low lottery pick? Going this route affords guys like DeMar DeRozan, Ed Davis, Linas Kleiza, Jerryd Bayless and Julian Wright more minutes to develop with, while also losing enough to perhaps add a meaningful piece to their ranks. With all of those positives, why not go that route?
Well, one reason why not is that it could stunt the development of those same young players. Young teams need skilled veterans to lean on for experience, to show them the way, to get on them when they aren't playing their best. They also need some good players around them to make the game a little easier for them, to prevent them from picking up bad habits by trying to (or having to) play above their abilities night after night after night.
It's easy to say that more minutes equates to faster development, but what about the discouragement that can come from being outplayed every single night, and the negative attention that can bring to a player? Also, how does a coach discipline a young player when a team doesn't have useful players to replace them with when they aren't satisfying the demands of the coaching staff? People cite Oklahoma City as an example of what can happen when youth is free to learn on the fly, but that team had key veteran pieces like Nick Collison, Kevin Ollie and Chucky Atkins to help prop up the youth both on the court and off. Plus, even if the Raptors strip the team down further, there is no guarantee that they'll become worse than Detroit, Cleveland, Minnesota or Sacramento (they're that bad) to help guarantee a top-five or top-three draft pick.
The alternative would be to use the assortment of assets the team has at its disposal (their $12.5-million traded player exception, Stojakovic's $15-million expiring contract, Barbosa and/or Evans, redundant young players like Sonny Weems) to bring in serious roster upgrades to make a run at a playoff spot. Names like Stephen Jackson, Marcus Camby, Troy Murphy, Andre Iguodala, Anderson Varejao, Gerald Wallace, Andre Miller, Tayshaun Prince, Andray Blatche and J.R. Smith have already been casually tossed into trade conversations, and the right combination around key Raptor pieces could easily place the club into the post-season picture. They are only a game-and-a-half out of the eighth spot right now, and some aggressive moves could quickly move them into the top-eight.
However, to take on additional roster strength usually means taking on salary, which is not desirable on the eve of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that could dramatically reshape the salary cap and the restrictions that surround it. Taking on salary now, when the team doesn't have to, could cripple future flexibility, and it is unlikely the Raptors could make substantial enough moves to put them into the top of the Eastern Conference picture in the next six weeks. Colangelo has talked often about the team's financial flexibility going into next summer and it's not clear how eager he'd be to torpedo that flexibility to make a push for a post-season spot in 2011.
The distillation of all of this is basically that the roster as assembled today is actually doing the worst thing to the organization that they could do, but there is no obvious way to change course. They are winning more than expected, which is great in many respects, but they aren't winning enough to matter. Outside Andrea Bargnani, Jerryd Bayless and Ed Davis, one assumes that the bulk of the roster is available for the right price, but what that price is remains a mystery.
There is no one, single way to play this out, and that is why the team will be highly judicious in how they manage the roster over the next several weeks. Once January hits you're going to start seeing rumor mills heat up and players begin changing cities and the pressure on the Raptors to take a step into the future will be applied heavily during that time. Whether that step involves paring down or building up depends on the long-term goals (and options) available to Colangelo as the deadline approaches, but eventually he's going to have to choose one route or the other.
Winning 30-to-35 games per year is the most crippling trap an NBA team can find itself in and Colangelo is going to have to be proactive in assuring that the Raptors don't get caught it in this time around.
It's great that the Raptors aren't as bad as everyone figured they'd be but now they have to either make themselves that bad or get good enough to matter.
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The Zero XU has received a pretty significant upgrade for 2013 as is fitted with an all new powertrain. The new Z-Force motor offers 91% more torque and twice the power. The motorcycle's range has been also improved, with 81% to be more exact to a total of 76 miles.
Another important fact is that the Zero XU is now available with the world's first modular power pack system. There are two configurations available namely the ZF2.8 (one module) and ZF5.7 (two modules). The Zero XU can be charged to 95% at CHAdeMO charging stations in an hour or less using an optional accessory. The electric motor can propel the motorcycle to a maximum speed of 77 mph.
Other notable features include Nissin brakes, a new swingarm and wider triple clamps, optimized fork and shock internals and a module locking system.
Hit the jump for more information on the 2013 Zero XU.
The Zero XU powertrain has been entirely revamped for 2013 and, as with all 2013 Zero Motorcycles models, uses a new Z-Force™ motor. Offering 91% more torque and twice the power, the Zero XU gets around the city quickly with 81% more range that yields 76 miles of city riding. Now featuring the world's first truly modular power pack system, the Zero XU is available in two configurations: ZF2.8 (one module), ZF5.7 (two modules). The lockable modules can be individually added or removed, regardless of state of charge, in less than a minute. As with the rest of the 2013 lineup, the Zero XU can be charged to 95% at CHAdeMO charging stations in an hour or less using an optional accessory.
From the new red bodywork to the revised black frame, the Zero XU now looks more contemporary. In addition, Nissin brakes, a new swingarm and wider triple clamps increase overall control and stiffness to improve ride quality. Offering a new level of personalization, the Zero XU works with mobile devices, via Bluetooth, to allow you to view a customizable dashboard of detailed riding information and adjust the performance characteristics of the motorcycle.
The Zero XU is an innovative, lightweight, electric motorcycle that blends industry leading technology, performance and practicality to deliver the ultimate urban-crosser. A low seat height, no-shift operation, removable power pack modules and optional onboard storage allow riders of all kinds to negotiate the city with a new kind of freedom.
Ride the way you want. Relax and leisurely wind your way from one destination to the next. Or…twist the throttle, fly around corners and cut through traffic. Designed for utility and pure enjoyment, the Zero XU transforms the city into a motorcycle amusement park.
It is ideal for the day-to-day…but built for dynamic individuals who may want to occasionally push the limits.
Built around Zero's lightweight aircraft grade aluminum frame, the Zero XU is styled to be minimalistic, strong, eye-catching and comfortable. With a removable power pack, and the option of a stand-alone charger, riders who live anywhere can charge anywhere. As with Zero's entire model line, the Zero XU costs only cents to recharge and, with its maintenance-free powertrain, it is one of the most economical motorcycles to own and operate.
The Zero XU features the world's first truly modular power pack system. With slots for two power packs, you can operate the Zero XU with either one or both slots filled. Giving you the ability to charge without a street-level outlet, the modules can be charged either on the motorcycle or elsewhere using an optional accessory. The modules also work with optional CHAdeMO and quick-charge accessories to reduce charge times from 0-95% down to one hour.
The Zero XU can be purchased with either one module (ZF2.8) or two modules (ZF5.7). Compatible with the Zero FX and Zero MX, the modules can be swapped between any one of the three motorcycles.
- World's first fully modular Z-Force™ quick-swap technology allows you to easily upgrade from 2.8 kWh (max) to 5.7kWh (max) in seconds
- State of the art new power pack configuration and cell chemistry
- Cells last 2,500 full charge-discharge cycles before hitting 80% capacity, yielding as much as 170,000 miles on the original power pack
- Isolated power systems and 12 volt system for running accessories
- Modules can be fully removed from the motorcycle and transported to charge anywhere (this requires the purchase of the stand-alone charger in the quick-charge option)
- Modules can be used interchangeably with the Zero FX and Zero MX
- Module locking system for increased security and peace of mind
- Charge from 0-95% at CHAdeMO charging stations in 1 hour or less using an optional accessory
- Onboard charger that uses a specially developed and optimized charge profile
The Zero XU leverages the same advanced Z-Force™ technology as the fastest motorcycles in the 2013 lineup. Compact, efficient and powerful the motor provides exhilarating acceleration and is remarkably efficient. Completely air cooled, the motor is designed to provide a fantastic riding experience minus the need for any regular maintenance. When slowing down, the motor generates electricity that is channeled back into the power pack to help extend ride times.
- Designed from the ground up by Zero Motorcycles to be the world's most efficient, powerful, compact, brushless and sealed air-cooled motor
- Produces up to 28 hp and 42 ft-lbs of torque
- Requires no routine maintenance
- Operates with such high efficiency that it does not require any complex cooling system
- Increased torque and broad power band for much stronger acceleration
- Quad-level regenerative system recharges the power pack when decelerating
- Re-gen level is increased during brake application vs. "neutral" deceleration
- Both braking and "neutral" re-gen levels are set higher in Eco vs. Sport mode
- Eco mode re-gen levels can be customized using the Zero Motorcycles App
The Zero XU charging system is integrated into the motorcycle and can be plugged in at any standard outlet. No additional equipment is required for standard charging. This allows you to conveniently charge in your garage, at the office or when you stop at one of your favorite places while enjoying a day out. Plug the Zero XU in during the evening, or while at the office, and it is ready to go when you are. Those interested in fast charging can reduce charge times from 0-95% to as little as one hour using the CHAdeMO accessory.
The Zero XU power pack modules can be removed from the motorcycle and charged separately using an optional accessory. This makes it possible to charge the modules anywhere you take them and thereby eliminates the necessity of a street-level outlet.
The Zero XU is built around an incredibly robust dirt bike frame that has been refined for the city. Aircraft grade aluminum is exclusively used in the construction of the lightweight and rigid frame. The result is a fun motorcycle that is ideal for withstanding the rigors of urban streets.
- Extremely rigid and lightweight black aircraft grade aluminum frame
- Entire frame is shot-peened and anodized for resistance to corrosion and abrasion
- Large cylindrical swingarm cross tube for increased stiffness and suspension response
The wheels and tires on the Zero XU are built to last. With rugged construction and tires that steadfastly hold the pavement, you can feel confident while maneuvering through urban obstacles. For maximum stopping power, the Zero S features robust and easy to modulate brakes with a new Nissin system.
- Standard sizes for aftermarket tire options
- Straight-pull spokes for long term durability
- Nissin brakes are precise, easy to modulate and require little effort
The Zero XU uses a highly tuned suspension system to absorb rough surfaces in the city. Taking advantage of the motorcycle's low weight, the inverted front fork is robust, light and responsive. On the rear, a rigid double diamond swing arm keeps the wheel planted using an adjustable shock.
- Optimized fork and shock internals
- Aluminum stanchions for reduced weight and superior control
- Front adjustments: Compression and rebound damping
- Rear adjustments: Spring preload and rebound damping
- Comfortable riding position and optional on-board storage:
- Low seat height for improved rider confidence and better handling via a lower center of gravity
- Tall handlebars for increased control and better responsiveness (with adjustable risers to allow for rider customization)
- Optional storage for greater around town utility
The dash is designed by Zero to quickly and accurately provide essential information on speed, charge and motor temperature. The Zero XU allows you to set the motorcycle's performance to either Sport or Eco. Want more information about the motorcycle while riding or at home? Try the new Zero Motorcycles app.
- Sport / Eco switch to allow you to select motorcycle performance
- Exceptionally accurate charge indicator
- Ergonomic and durable switch gear (for operation of lights, turn signals, etc.)
- Keyed ignition switch and steering lock for improved security and peace of mind
- Soft and more comfortable seat to accommodate longer rides
Using the new Zero Motorcycles app you can see detailed information about your motorcycle such as the time until charged, average watts per mile, total charge cycles and much more. When parked the app allows you to set custom parameters for top speed, maximum torque and maximum regenerative braking. While riding, your phone transforms into a customized dash that provides detailed real-time motorcycle information. Synced using Bluetooth, the app works on iPhone and Android mobile devices.
- Bluetooth enabled connectivity for both iPhone and Android mobile devices
- Adjustable motorcycle performance to enable sportier or more economical riding (customized setting is available through the 'eco' mode setting on the Zero XU)
- Customizable display reports precise state of charge and real-time power usage while riding
With silent operation and no shifting, you can simply focus on enjoying the ride. Featuring a clutchless direct drive, the Zero XU is geared for city riding and increased efficiency. Using a maintenance-free belt system, the Zero XU is able to achieve minimal frictional losses. This increases its overall range and channels power more efficiently into speed. The result is a motorcycle that is great to ride and requires no routine powertrain maintenance.
- Sophisticatedly simple "just ride" direct-drive system means no clutch, no shifting and no need to carry a heavy and complex transmission
- Maintenance-free and virtually silent belt drive system
- Clutchless single speed that simplifies operation
- Geared for rapid acceleration and maximum efficiency
- Adjustable rear axle to modify belt tension
|38 miles (61 km)
|76 miles (122 km)
|Highway, 55mph (88 km/h)
|24 miles (39 km)
|48 miles (77 km)
|29 miles (47 km)
|59 miles (95 km)
|Highway, 70mph (112 km/h)
|17 miles (27 km)
|35 miles (56 km)
|24 miles (39 km)
|48 miles (77 km)
|Max torque
|42 ft-lb (57 Nm)
|42 ft-lb (57 Nm)
|Max power
|27 hp (20 kW) @ 4,000 RPM
|28 hp (21 kW) @ 4,000 RPM
|Top speed (max)
|77 mph (124 km/h)
|77 mph (124 km/h)
|Top speed (sustained)
|65 mph (105 km/h)
|65 mph (105 km/h)
|Z-Force™ 75-5 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor
|Z-Force™ 75-5 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor
|High efficiency, 250 amp, 3-Phase brushless controller with re-generative deceleration
|High efficiency, 250 amp, 3-Phase brushless controller with re-generative deceleration
|Est. pack life to 80% (city)
|85,000 miles (137,000 km)
|170,000 miles (274,000 km)
|Power pack
|Z-Force™ Li-Ion intelligent modular
|Z-Force™ Li-Ion intelligent modular
|Max capacity
|2.8 kWh
|5.7 kWh
|Nominal capacity
|2.5 kWh
|5.0 kWh
|Charger type
|650 W, integrated
|650 W, integrated
|Charge time (standard)
|4.1 hours (100% charged) / 3.7 hours (95% charged)
|7.8 hours (100% charged) / 7.4 hours (95% charged)
|CHAdeMO charge time (accessory)
|1.5 hours (100% charged) / 1 hour (95% charged)
|1.5 hours (100% charged) / 1 hour (95% charged)
|Quick 2x charger time (accessory)
|1.9 hours (100% charged) / 1.4 hours (95% charged)
|3.3 hours (100% charged) / 2.8 hours (95% charged)
|Standard 110V or 220V
|Standard 110V or 220V
|Clutchless direct drive
|Clutchless direct drive
|Final drive
|132T / 25T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt
|132T / 25T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt
|Front suspension
|38mm inverted, aluminum slider forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping
|38mm inverted, aluminum slider forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping
|Rear suspension
|Piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping
|Piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping
|Front suspension travel
|5.12 in (130 mm)
|5.12 in (130 mm)
|Rear suspension travel
|5.79 in (147 mm)
|5.79 in (147 mm)
|Front brakes
|Nissin 2 piston hydraulic, 221x4.5 mm disc
|Nissin 2 piston hydraulic, 221x4.5 mm disc
|Rear brakes
|Nissin 1 piston hydraulic, 221x4.5 mm disc
|Nissin 1 piston hydraulic, 221x4.5 mm disc
|Front tire
|Rear tire
|Front wheel
|Rear wheel
|Wheel base
|55.1 in (1,400 mm)
|55.1 in (1,400 mm)
|Seat height
|31.1 in (790 mm)
|31.1 in (790 mm)
|Low seat height (accessory)
|29.1 in (739 mm)
|29.1 in (739 mm)
|25 degrees
|25 degrees
|3.4 in (87 mm)
|3.4 in (87 mm)
|17 lb (7.7 kg)
|17 lb (7.7 kg)
|Curb weight
|225 lb (102 kg)
|267 lb (121 kg)
|Carrying capacity
|355 lb (161 kg)
|313 lb (142 kg)
|Equivalent fuel economy (city)
|512 MPGe (0.46 L/100 km)
|512 MPGe (0.46 L/100 km)
|Equivalent fuel economy (highway)
|230 MPGe (1.02 L/100 km)
|235 MPGe (1.00 L/100 km)
|Typical cost to recharge


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Queuing for Auckland Food Service Automation: Contextual photographs
I have set my operations management students a deceptively simple queuing problem. The images here establish some context for the problem. As you will see, the number of kiosks that vendors choose to locate temporarily at The Cloud depends on their expectation of crowd numbers. Crowd numbers vary considerably from day to day, event to event.
The problem
Auckland Food Service Automation wishes to establish how many automated food service machines should be installed at The Cloud, an events facility in downtown Auckland.
The client requires that:
People are expected to arrive at the food service area at rate of 40 people per hour. The machines process requests at 25 per hour.
Given the above data determine whether the client's expectation can be met with no more than three machines.
With the number of machines you establish are required to meet the client's expectation, determine:
Sensitivity analysis:
For each of the preceding measurements, what is the impact if the rate of people arriving per hour increases to 50 people per hour?
For each of the preceding measurements, what is the impact if the machines process requests at 30 per hour?
A visit to The Cloud
Barlow, J. (2006). Models for Production Operations: Queueing Models. In Excel Models for Business and Operations Management (2nd ed., pp. 353–369). John Wiley & Sons.
Begin, T., & Brandwajn, A. (2012). A tool for solving Ph/M/c and Ph/M/c/N queues. In Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on Quantitative Evaluation of SysTems, QEST12. Retrieved from http://perso.ens-lyon.fr/thomas.begin/Publis/QEST12.pdf
Brandwajn, A., & Begin, T. (2011). Numerical Solutions for Queueing Systems. Retrieved from http://queueing-systems.ens-lyon.fr/
Heizer, J., & Render, B. (2014). Queuing Models (Part 4 - Module D). In Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management [Global Edition] (11th ed., pp. 771–800). Pearson Education.
Hillier, F., Hillier, M., & Lieberman, G. (2000). Introduction to Management Science: A Modeling & Case Studies Approach. McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Multiple Channel Queueing Model Solved Examples Help for Queueing Models, Management, Homework Help. (n.d.). Transtutors.com. Retrieved November 1, 2012, from http://www.transtutors.com/homework-help/industrial-management/queuing-models/multiple-channel-queuing-model-solved-examples.aspx
Perros, H. (n.d.). Queueing Theory - A Primer.


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JANESVILLE (WKOW) -- Janesville Police executed three search warrants and arrested multiple people in connection to an ongoing heroin investigation Friday morning.
Sgt. Jim Holford says the police department seized two vehicles, 10 long guns, one pistol and a quantity of illegal drugs. They searched residences on Tyler Street, Kellogg Avenue and Spruce Street.
Holford says they were looking to make contact with 15 people. Janesville police say eight people were arrested. "This is unusual for our community -- it's a fairly significant investigation" he says.
At least nine children were referred to child protective services as a result of the searches.
Holford says they've been investigating some of the individuals for several months. "Those investigations, although parallel, came together about a week ago that allowed for this operation," Holford says.
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Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 3,981 People
My First Time - About An Hour Ago...Just shaved my **** and balls for the first time about an hour ago. I'd never thought about doing it before and then following others experiences and the positive experiences that I read from EP mates I thought that I'd give it a try. Now my **** and balls are completely bald and...
ben1815 41-45, M 7 Responses 5 Feb 24, 2013
Smoothdidnt realise it would feel so good to be smooth, not hairy wished I had done it years ago feels so much more comforable and i like it on other people so much better when you are taking them in your mouth
christinemelody 56-60, T 5 Responses 7 Aug 19, 2012
Clean And Fresh Is Right.I don't shave my pubic area but I do keep it trimmed as short as I can get with one of those cheap hair trimmers. Works great and this keeps me fresh and clean without the itchy scratchy stage. I've even started doing my legs for the smooth feel when I wear stockings...
quister 56-60, M 6 Responses 3 Sep 17, 2013
My Clean Shaved *****Right now I'm of 28 years and since my 18 years I'm getting my bikini wax done. At the initial stage it was paining but now I'm totally comfortable with this. I go the waxing parlor, and that man do it so perfectly. I think his hands some kind of magic, it never hurts whenever he...
katedepp 26-30, F 36 Responses 46 Jun 29, 2013
Shave My BodyI like the soft feel of my body without any hair. A shave weekly all me genital area as well as around my nipples and underarms. I wonder what others do about this hair invasion of our bodies!
softngentle 41-45, T 1 Response 104 Nov 1, 2012
Shave It CleanI am one who enjoys that certain area of the body shaved smooth. It all started one day when I had made a hook up with this guy for some M2M play. Well I was surprized when we had gotten naked to find he was so hairy it was hard to see his manhood. We showered together and it...
Bostonbeansucker 56-60, M 2 Responses 1 May 26, 2013
NudistHubby and me are both nudists. We shave each other . Thats real fun. Love a clean person
johnnudiecouple 31-35, F 6 Responses 5 Aug 17, 2012
It's Still There To Be Beautiful And Enjoyed.Naturally beautiful either with or without a soft sensual layer of sexy fur. Variety is the spice that makes life life. The sexy tanlines that can accent soft bare skin, a wonder to behold. The gentle folds of skin that reflect the light back from a tenderly applied layer of oil...
friendswithbenefits 51-55, M 1 Response 4 Sep 9, 2012
Bare EssentialsI had my first with another girl when i was only 6. I didn't have any hair "there" and neither did she. I still love "bald little girl type" ***** even tho I am 24.
gurlskissin 22-25, F 7 Responses 9 Aug 10, 2012
Unpleasant Surprise On The Tips Of Your FingersSo there was this country girl I had been talking to on the internet and one day we agreed to have coffee. She was cute! Short and curvy, nice firm butt, pouty lips, big eyes, firm, not too big ****... If you saw my groups you have an idea of what was on my mind. And we talked...
xptomaluco69 18-21, M 2 Responses 1 Jun 10, 2013
Over 15 Years Now!I don't understand how this isn't something that everyone does now a days? I guess some people still like the bush thing but to me that is sick! We aren't living in the cave days anymore! Hair is nasty!!! It's not clean! Get rid of it...How you do it is your business but clean...
SmallFatGuy 36-40, M 1 Aug 7, 2013
A Friendly ShaveAbout the same time I started thinking about being bi and wanting to try my first blow job, I bought a shaving kit which consisted of special soap, a brush and a cup. I started to shave with it and was very happy with the results accomplished. At this point I started to advertise...
Jthihi 61-65, M 12 Responses 6 Sep 17, 2012
My Butterfly Is Shaved Smooth As A Baby'S Bottom..Twenty years ago I shaved my pubic hair off, I wasn't too hairy to start with so keeping it clean and smooth wasn't really an issue. I stated off just shaving my labia so that my inner labia would be free to slip from between my outer hairless clean shaven labia. Then this felt...
deleted 26-30 3 Responses 2 Jan 26, 2013
First Hairy ****I've only been queer for about six months now and the only ***** I've sucked belonged to my gay friends. This weekend in a rest area, a guy in there was showing off his **** at the urinal. I was watching as he whipped it around and stroked it a bit. He looked at me and ask...
deleted 26-30 1 Oct 4, 2013
Both my wife and I have completely hairlessbodies. We do it for each other and for ourselves. There is something so sensual about seeing my wife's silky smooth bare skin that drives me wild. She says it is the same for her.
artonthebrain 41-45, M 2 Responses 9 Apr 10
Continuing To Shave - Ouch !I only started to shave my **** and balls about a month or so ago and usually do it a couple of times a week when having a bath. It's great to lather up, shave and leave myself all smooth and hairless. However after yesterday I'm a bit annoyed as I managed to nick my shaft and I...
ben1815 41-45, M 4 Responses 0 Apr 1, 2013
Just Got Brazilian WaxedEvery time I go I get skin irritations. What do you do to keep things smooth, prevent ingrown hairs, etc.? lotions? exfoliants? Tips please.
deleted 26-30 3 Responses 2 Mar 20, 2013
Keeping Things SmoothMe and my friend love to (fore)play and since we're both circumcised we can take hours of mutual edging without c-umming. But one of the things that sets us off almost immediately is the feeling of our bare dicks rubbing against each other and our bellies. We rub together until...
Mark2990 22-25, M 1 Response 7 May 5, 2013
A New LookMy wife only started shaving her ***** only after we'd been married for 6 years or so. She took her lead from her older sister who didn't shave or wax either, but her two younger sisters and all her younger friends did. Even had some funny conversations when we had all our...
scubascooby 41-45, M 16 Responses 13 Aug 21, 2012
I Love It!!!I had never shaved until I was 42. My hubby decided he wanted me to shave. So I surprised him. And now I wouldn't have it any other way!! I love being soo smooth. So sorry I didn't do it sooner!
deleted 26-30 3 Responses 7 Sep 13, 2013
Impailed Shave!My ex-wife Judi reconnected with me agreeing to be my mistress. On the top of her list she told me that my pubic hair had to go. One Saturday night she promised he was going to shave me in a most unusual way. Taking me into the bathroom she handed me a ***** ordering me to...
magic7 61-65, M 10 Oct 12, 2012
Smooth Feel GoodI like to be fully shaven so i feel clean and smooth all over. It makes your penis and balls feel so soft and gives more pleasure having sex. Because i don't like getting stubble i prefer to shave 3 times a week. For the ones that have some problems with irritations; always use...
sismonique 56-60, T 4 Responses 2 Apr 1, 2013
I Like It CleanI shave my **** and balls. I love the silky smooth feeling.
Galahad727 56-60, M 1 Response 4 Jul 15, 2012
Mad SexIn sex I like crazy. my penis hard and bulky .. Once you get enough .. you make a habit .. Would you like to see .. Immerse yourself in my arms ... you will feel yourself above the clouds .. I want to see you .. but naked and sexy .. Meil add to your list .. firstname.lastname@example.com...
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Shave It BareI just love to shave my pubic hair off so it feel smooth while I play with my balls and ****, awesome
larrycurly2 51-55, M 4 Responses 5 Feb 15, 2013
WetterI began shaving smooth when I first got involved with someone anatomically female. We had been friends for long enough I had heard his views about pubic hair...when I figured out we would be spending the night together I made sure I was clean shaven....I was not prepared for how...
wickedlittlepixie 41-45, F 8 Responses 11 Sep 11, 2012
Why I ShaveI like to keep my **** & balls shaved slick because it makes my smallish **** look bigger. I recently let my pubes grow out, and realize that I really do need to keep it shaved. I'm not certain my wife has noticed the difference.
swimdad 56-60, M 1 Response 0 Jun 29, 2013
Both Of UsBoth of us are clean shaved. (We used to shave but most of our pubes have been waxed off.) Men **** stars shaved their ***** to look bigger until the early nineties. Some women shaved their public area into shapes and dying that hair as a novelty. Now many are clean for...
CrazyWaterSpring 51-55, M 4 Responses 6 Jan 9, 2013
Smooth As SilkIt is a sweet surprise when you get a clean shaved female.I love going down south of the boarder and I enjoy staying there for a good amount of time.Breakfast,lunch,or dinner even as a snack when the area is smooth as silk I always will be back.....
bignatbreastluver 46-50, M 1 Jun 11, 2013
Nothing BetterThat having a clean shaven/trimmed genital area. Makes for much better Oral foreplay during sex. Honestly, male or female, do any of us really want all that hair in our mouths!?? I know I don't!! I like everything down under shaven or trimmed to the lowest setting possible. I...
SexyRed33 31-35, F 10 Responses 17 Jun 27, 2013
My 16th Birthday– Permanently. No More HairI was asked what I would like for my birthday present and I said that I would like to get the permanent laser hair removal from around my **** and balls.I was asked if I was serious about this and I said yes I have actually done a lot of research on it and have located a place...
HightlightBear 41-45, M 5 Responses 6 Sep 9, 2012
She Kept Me Shaved-now My Sis-in-law DoesAs nudist we always kept our genitals shaved. It became a common practice to us. My head is shaved bald, my face is always freshly shaved and my genital area gets its treatment as well. Whenever my wife would shave her legs she would continue all the way up to her genital area...
ownit 61-65, M 5 Responses 6 Jul 27, 2012
WaxingI have to have a full body wax. I did it once, loved the feeling and now hate it any other way
timbothirroul 61-65, M 1 Response 1 Nov 21, 2013
Feels So GoodI shave mine of often. I stimulates so much more. And a bonus if the female is clean shaven too. I refuse to I down on a woman if it is not clean and hair free
closetnudist101 41-45, M 0 Apr 9, 2013
All The TimeI stay stbble free. Love being smooth.
deleted 26-30 7 Responses 10 Jan 30, 2013
Shaved SmothedI sometimes shave but i use nair every few weeks unless it gets stubbly then i shave i like it when its smoothe in my pantys it feels so good
roamer648 66-70, M 1 Response 3 Jul 31, 2012
I Am Sooo HappySo I just shaved it all of and I feel soo much happier and freer then ever I love the feel of it I wish I would have done it sooner it would have been a lot less hair but now all I need to do is keep the garden from getting to many weeds
82fd 26-30, T 1 Response 4 Sep 8, 2012
I love a girl that is baldand smooth;). It feels so good to touch and feel. And it looks amazing to see a girl that is perfectly bald.
scottjd27 22-25, M 2 Responses 7 Jun 23
Clean Shaven Looks An Feels BetterI have always kept myself clean shaven. It just looks and feels so much better and when being licked guys have appreciated not having to pick any hairs out of there teeth. I also like a guy who is either clean shaven or at least trim, makes sucking so much better and appealing. I...
apantygirl 22-25, F 5 Responses 6 Dec 4, 2012
DependsFor myself I love it! For other women. Its almost a must in order for me to have fun with it..or at least nicely trimmed. On a guy I could go either way. Shaved is nice and sleek...but sucking a hairy ****, theres just something primal about it!
daddyssecretslut 18-21, F 6 Responses 5 Oct 13, 2012
Veteran ShaverI have been shaving my pubic area since 1988, and currently use a Norelco BodyGroom razor. If I want an extra-close shave, I will use a Gillette Mach 3 razor and Neutrogena men's shaving creme.
pipermac 56-60, M 0 Apr 18, 2013
Although some so-called expertsand Doctors seem to favour hair, - they shaving can cause rashed and infections due to cut etc, I have been doing it for years and it is the cleanest way to be. Genitalia and right through to the back in both men and women means keeping things clean and making sure you wash as...
Thesoutherner 66-70, M 3 Responses 2 Sep 16
Waxing ... The TreatmentLove the feeling after being waxed totally clean. I love the salon treatment too ... so intimate.
exploreforfun 56-60, F 7 Responses 6 Oct 17, 2012
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I am a clean shaven woman. Normally I shave twice a week. My man loves me to be shaved so I do it for him. I am all nice and smooth now after my shaving experience this morning...
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We're so used to plush terry cloth towels in our bathroom that when we received a set of striped hammam towels from UK-based Toast, we were skeptical on how they would hold up. While we wouldn't use them every day, we definitely can see how great these would be for traveling.
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Corporate America backs gay rights
Plugged In: Gay rights are good business, no matter the politics.
NEW YORK (FORTUNE) — This spring, shareholders at such big companies as ExxonMobil [1] (Research [2]), Ford [3] (Research [4]) and American Express [5] (Research [6]) are voting on whether gay and lesbian people deserve protection against discrimination in the workplace.
But even as battles over gay rights flare up in the corporate world, there's no doubt about who's winning the war.
More than 80 percent of companies in the Fortune 500 now ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Some 249 of the Fortune 500 offer health and other benefits to the same-sex partners of their employees. That's up from just 28 a decade ago.
Last year, Wal-Mart [7] (Research [8]), America's biggest employer, agreed to support a network for its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) workers, joining such firms as Citigroup [9] (Research [10]), DuPont [11] (Research [12]) and IBM [13] (Research [14]). All these trends are moving in one direction — toward more rights for gay and lesbian people.
This is remarkable, given the setbacks that gay rights have taken in the political arena, especially around the issue of gay marriage.
"Corporate America is ahead of government in providing equal treatment for GLBT people because it knows that fairness is good for business," declares Joe Solmonese, president of Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest gay and lesbian civil rights group.
For the past four years, the Human Rights Campaign has ranked big companies on gay rights issues. It looks at non-discrimination policies, domestic partner benefits, advertising in gay media, philanthropy and support for gay employee groups. This year, 101 companies received the highest possible 100 percent rating — up from 56 last year and 13 when the survey was first done in 2002.
These firms aren't just on Wall Street or in Hollywood. For the first time, this year's top performers includes oil and gas companies (BP [15] (Research [16]) and Chevron [17] (Research [18]), a chemical company (Dow Chemical [19] (Research [20]) and a defense firm (Raytheon [21] (Research [22]).
That's not to say that the debate over gay issues in business is settled. Shareholder groups that favor gay rights, led by New York City's pension funds and socially responsible investors, filed resolutions this year at more than 20 companies, asking them to expressly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. Most agreed, but some — notably ExxonMobil, the biggest company in America by revenues — oppose the idea.
ExxonMobil says the resolution is unnecessary because it has existing "zero-tolerance" policies that ban "discrimination or harassment for any reason, including sexual orientation."
Gay rights advocates say the policy should be made explicit. Zack Wright, a lawyer with the Pride Foundation, a Seattle nonprofit that supports GLBT causes, says, "What is a gay employee supposed to do if he or she is discriminated against? If it's not written down, there's nothing they can do."
Other companies opposing resolutions that ask them to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation include Leggett & Platt [23] (Research [24]), a diversified manufacturer based in Carthage, Missouri, and Amsouth [25] (Research [26]), a regional bank based in Birmingham, Alabama.
Meredith Benton of Walden Asset Management, which filed with Leggett & Platt, says, "You want to be sure you have access to the best and brightest employees. That is most sucessfully done when you have an inclusive workplace."
Meanwhile, shareholders filed resolutions asking American Express, Bank of America [27] (Research [28]) and Ford to consider taking sexual orientation out of their anti-discrimination policies.
Yes, there's a backlash underway. The Amex resolution, which was defeated Monday, says, among other things, that "domestic partner benefit policies pay people who engage in homosexual sex acts, which were illegal in this country for hundreds of years, and have been proscribed by the major traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Mohammedism for a thousand years or more."
Interestingly, at Amex, the supporters of the anti-gay resolution could muster only 2 percent of the vote. Backers of gay rights at Exxon last year got 29 percent. This year, Exxon shareholders vote May 31.
Why are more companies embracing gay rights? Among other things, they want to attract gay consumers. Gay purchasing power in the U.S. has been estimated at $641 billion a year by one gay-friendly research firm.
To encourage its 600,000 members to support gay-friendly companies, the Human Rights Campaign has created a "Buying for Equality" guide [29] that puts companies and brands in green, yellow and red categories. So, for example, PepsiCo's [30] (Research [31]) Aquafina bottled water gets a green light, while Nestle's [32] (Research [33]) Poland Spring gets a stop sign. Best Buy [34] (Research [35]) is favored over Circuit City [36] (Research [37]), Banana Republic [38] (Research [39]) over L.L. Bean. Even dog foods get rated. (Iams yes, Alpo no.)
But consumer power cannot explain why defense contractor Raytheon gets a perfect score from the HRC. (Gays are not a big market for cruise missiles.) There, the issue comes down to attracting and engaging workers. No company wants to make any of its people feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Daryl Herrschaft, director of the HRC's workplace project, says, "To any reasonable business person, the evidence is almost undeniable that this is the right thing to do."
One interesting thing about this quiet revolution is that it's gaining momentum even as as opponents of gay rights push back. Recall that last year both Microsoft [40] (Research [41]) and Ford got caught up in gay-rights controversies — a local minister urged Microsoft not to support a non-discrimination law in the Washington state legislature and religious conservatives lobbied Ford to remove its ads from gay publications. In the end, both firms came down on the side of gay rights.
It's not clear whether the Microsoft and Ford executives made cold business calculations or whether they followed their hearts. In the end, it probably doesn't make much difference.
Plugged In is a daily column by writers of FORTUNE magazine. The columnist, Marc Gunther, can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com [42].
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Fortune provides Out & Equal with relevant LGBT workplace-related articles. In an ongoing effort to build relationships with other community-minded organizations, Out & Equal encourages its audience to frequent the Fortune website [44] for additional newsworthy stories.
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Shire said the U.S. is still reviewing plans for a new plant for the Vpriv and Replagal genetic-disorder therapies that are part of a strategy of winning market share from Sanofi. A decision is expected "in early 2012," Dublin-based Shire said today in a statement.
Fourth-quarter earnings excluding some items surged to $1.51 per American depositary share compared with $1.03 a year earlier, the company said. Earnings beat the median estimate of $1.38 per ADS from eight analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Gross margins will be "marginally lower" this year, reflecting costs from the acquisition of Advanced BioHealing Inc., Shire said.
A production disruption at Sanofi (SAN)'s Genzyme unit in 2009 handed Shire a sales and market-share windfall for genetic- disorder treatments Vpriv, a treatment for Gaucher disease, and Replagal, for Fabry's disease. Newer drugs, including Intuniv for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Firazyr for hereditary angioedema, have helped Shire cut dependence on Adderall XR, which generated more than one-third of annual sales before competing generic products came on the market in 2009.
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A FEW YEARS AGO, I began to notice that the panhandlers I'd been seeing near my workplace in Harvard Square seemed more plentiful, younger, more troubled. There were lots of new "passing through, need food" signs, and even whole families begging — some are still there. I used to hurry by them, but then I began to stop. Each face tells a story, I realized, and I would try to capture as many as I could through a series of oil paintings.
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If you really like romantic walks on the beach, then San Diego's the place to head for Valentine's Day weekend, with its 70 miles of coast, most of it sandy beaches, along the Pacific and the bays. To see the beach from the other side, take a romantic cruise. There are a number of options departing from around the Big Bay.
The San Diego Maritime Museum will get a jump on the day with a Sweetheart Sail from noon until 4 Sunday, February 9. It's a family-oriented event. For information: (619) 234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org.
Hornblower has both a Valentine's Day dinner cruise on Friday and a weekend champagne brunch cruise on Saturday. The evening outing includes four-course dinner, champagne and dancing during a three-hour excursion. Brunch includes a full brunch, champagne, dessert buffet and narrated tour during two hours of cruising. For details: (800) 467-6256 or www.hornblower.com.
The Flagship group has its own line of evening cruises February 14 and 15. Their 2 ½-hour excursions feature champagne, three-course dinner, entertainment, dancing and specialty chocolate truffle gift. For more information: (800) 442-7847 orwww.flagshipsd.com.
If you're a landlubber at heart, then two trips from San Diego Beer & Wine Tours may catch your fancy. Their Valentine's Winery Chauffeured Tour picks you up at your hotel and squires you to three area vintners where you sample five to eight of each's wares. The six-hour tour includes farm-to-table dinner and a wine-appreciation presentation. Their "Love Train" is a five-hour that includes lunch and tours of coastal wineries and breweries. Departs at 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information: (858) 551-5115 or www.sdbeerwine.com.
What better way to get your valentine's heart racing than a brisk 10k? That's what they think over in Coronado where the fourth annual Valentine's Day 10k and One-Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, February 16. (Bonus: Coronado is the only hill-free part of San Diego County.) The rubber meets the road starting at 7 a.m. Event packages include T-shirts, finisher's medal and discounts throughout Coronado. There are both couples' and individual entries, some prize money, raffles and post-race partying. To learn more go to www.coronado10k.com.
If you're more attuned to performing arts than to performance sports, then some of the month's arts may be calling to you.
Boz Skaggs, 7:30 p.m. February 8, Balboa Theater downtown: (619) 570-1100 (www.sdbalboa.org).
Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale," evenings (except Mondays) with weekend matinees starting February 8 at the Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park: (619) 234-5623 (www.theoldglobe.org).
The Who & The What, a world premiere that starts its run February 11 at La Jolla Playhouse, on the University of California San Diego campus: (858) 550-1010 (www.lajollaplayhouse.org).
KuumbaFest, Horton Plaza downtown. Three-day celebration of African-American heritage February 14-16:www.kuumbafest.com.
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Winter Showcase, two inspiring concerts from young musicians on Saturday, February 15 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Copley Symphony Hall, downtown: (619) 233-3232 (www.sdys.org).
Colin Mochrie And Brad Sherwood – Two Man Group, 7:30 p.m. February 20, Balboa Theater downtown: (619) 570-1100 (www.sdbalboa.org).]]>
Thursday, Jan. 23 – Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014
The Farmers Insurance Open
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La Jolla, California
It's about time for pro golf's elite to get teed off with San Diego. At the end of January, the Farmers Insurance Open marks the sixty-second edition of the tournament originally known as the San Diego Open. The defending champion is Tiger Woods who has won the championship seven times. The Farmers Insurance Open consistently attracts a world- class field. Other past champions include Phil Mickelson (three-time winner), Bubba Watson (Masters Champion), and Brandt Snedeker (FedExCup champion). The Farmers Insurance Open, San Diego's prestigious annual PGA TOUR golf tournament, is played at Torrey Pines Golf Course, January 20-26, 2014. For more information and to purchase tickets please call (858) 886-4653 or visit www.FarmersInsuranceOpen.com .
The Open has become a PGA tradition, dating back to 1952, when heavyweight boxing champ Joe Louis was an invited guest and became the first African-American to play in a Professional Golfers' Association tour. Since then the tourney has expanded with ever- growing purses ($6.1 million with a $1.09 million first-place finish this year, vs. $10,000 and $2,000 in '52), more challenging courses (Torrey Pines is its sixth different venue) and outliving even some if its sponsors.
Over the years many legends of the links have won the Open, including included hometown heroes Gene Littler (the only amateur to win), Craig Stadler and Phil Mickelson (three times). Other golf greats taking the tourney have included Gary Player, Billy Casper, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, who holds a record seven wins. Among the 156 golfers answering this year's challenge are a number of returning victors. Not only are Woods and Mickelson committed, but also former Open champs Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson, Ben Crane and Nick Watney. Who are looking to add another win.
There's a preview to the action on January 22 (Wednesday) when the Zurich pro-am pairs PGA vets with amateurs. The action begins in earnest the following day and continues through Sunday (January 26), the scheduled end of the match.
Once more, the action centers on the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course. While the PGA excitement is happening on the northwest edge of the city of San Diego, there is action everywhere.
While golf is one of San Diego's consuming passions (with 90 courses in the county), it's far from the only pastime in a city where fun is par for the course. In addition to the area's famed attractions (such as the SeaWorld, Legoland, Zoo and Safari Park), you can putter around any number of other events.
January is the height of the southern migration of California gray whales, thousands of which pass San Diego as they migrate 6,000 miles from arctic waters to Mexico's Sea of Cortez and coastal lagoons, where they bear their young.
The Big Bay Whale Festival is a free, one-day family festival on January 25 with a wide variety of interactive and hands-on displays to learn about the California gray. The free festival on San Diego Bay's Embarcadero will feature over 50 vendors providing giveaways, food and entertainment. It's part of a month-long celebration known as Big Bay Whale Days. Many waterfront businesses offer discounted whale watching and bay cruises, admission specials to waterfront museums, and money-saving offers at bayside businesses. Numerous whale-watching boats, both scheduled vessels and chartered yachts, depart from Shelter Island as well as nearby Harbor Island and the Embarcadero.
If whale-watching seems a bit ambitious but you still want to test your sea legs, there are any number of cruises around both the Big Bay and Mission Bay. In addition to sightseeing cruises there are Sunday champagne brunch, sunset, dinner and even dinner dance excursions. Of course, if a taste of the good life without leaving dry land appeals to you, then so will San Diego Restaurant Week (January 19-24). The celebration features discounted prix fixe two-course lunches ($10-$20) and three-course dinners ($25-$45). More than 180 area restaurants participate, and no tickets are necessary. For details: www.SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com
The two primary sponsor groups for this year's Shelter Island 5k are Shelter Island Hotel Group and CertaPro Painters of North San Diego. Shelter Island Hotel Group is comprised of four beautiful bayfront hotels. Kona Kai Resort & Marina, Bay Club Hotel & Marina, Island Palms Hotel & Marina and Humphreys Half Moon Inn & Suites. Please check them out on our website to learn more about these fantastic hotels. CertaPro Painters of North County provide professional interior and exterior painting services in Central San Diego, East County and South County, including: Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Carmel Valley, Carmel Mountain, Scripps Ranch, Escondido, San Marcos, La Jolla, Del Mar, Sorrento Valley,Coronado,Point Loma, Solana Beach, Downtown San Diego,Clairemont, Poway, Valley Center, El Cajon, Lemon Grove, Alpine, and other surrounding areas.
Also new this year is the opportunity drawing for our race participants to win a Hawaiian Vacation! Each $50 donation, purchases one opportunity to WIN this great prize and all proceeds of this entry goes to Homes for Our troops. Drawing will be held during the champagne breakfast after the race. You do not have to be in attendance to win.
Race starting location will be at the Holiday Inn Bayside and will end at Humphreys Half Moon Inn on Shelter Island. Some of the features of the race include:
Registration is open until October 21st at $45 per adult, $14 per child. Late fee is $48 adult, $18 per child. US Military Active duty Fee is $23 until October 21st.
Shelter Island is located on The Big Bay only minutes away from San Diego's most popular attractions like SeaWorld, Old Town State Park, Seaport Village, the Downtown Gaslamp Quarter and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Join us for this special 5K Event on Shelter Island, San Diego Bay's Marina Resort Oasis!
San Diego's Shelter Island is well known for many things, including it's beautiful waterfront views, gorgeous yachts, unique architecture, exciting concerts, and tranquil, tropical resorts. But did you know that Shelter Island was first recorded on a United States coast and geodetic map as a "mudbank"?
Shelter Island was gradually formed by deposit of soil and sand from the San Diego River. The sandbar was used to dump materials from dredging of San Diego Bay for US Navy requirements in World War II which required a deepening of the harbor channel, further building it up. In the late 1940's The San Diego Harbor Commission undertook a dredging program that provided a new entrance to the yacht basin, and the dredged material was used to connect Shelter Island with Point Loma, and to further raise the island 14 feet above low tide; then another project raised it 7 feet above high tide. In 1960, the media described Shelter Island as "something from nothing", "a testimonial to human ingenuity", and "a man made wonderland of sub-tropical splendor".
Now, Shelter Island is also known as a destination for super yachts because it contains one of the few marinas in San Diego Bay with a deep enough harbor for these oversized vessels. Every September, it serves as host to YachtFest, spotlighting superyachts.
From June through September, nationally known musicians and comedians perform at an outdoor concert venue, Humphreys Concerts on the Bay, at Humphreys Half Moon Inn and Suites on Shelter Island. The other beautiful resorts on Shelter Island include Kona Kai Resort and Marina, The Bay Club Hotel and Marina and Island Palms Hotel and Marina.
Shelter Island has now become one of the most popular areas for for viewing the annual Fourth of July fireworks display over the Bay, as well as the Parade of Lights, a December tradition in which boats decorated with holiday lights parade on the Bay to be viewed from the shore.
Every November, Shelter Island hosts a 5K, which is an amazing walk/run for charity. This year, Shelter Island is partnering with CertaPro Painters to put on the 11th Annual Shelter Island 5K, which will benefit Homes for Our Troops.
From "mudbank" to one of the premier San Diego waterfront regions – the transformation of Shelter Island has been amazing over the years . No matter when you stay on Shelter Island, you are sure to enjoy the beauty, excitement, and close proximity to everything fun in San Diego.]]>
This is the first time we are partnering with CertaPro Painters, and we couldn't be more pleased. CertaPro has a National Sponsorship with Homes for Our Troops to benefit disabled veterans across the country. Homes for Our Troops is a non-profit organization that builds specially adapted homes for service members who have been severely injured in combat operations since September 11, 2001. All homes are built at no cost to the veteran through the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporate contributors.
This year's 5K will feature a champagne breakfast, high quality t-shirts for all participants, split times each mile, chip timing, computerized results, and a complimentary shuttle from the finish line back to the starting line. All details of the race can be found at www.shelterisland5k.com.
In addition, each participant will have the opportunity to add a donation of $50, to enter an Opportunity Drawing to win a 5 Night Hawaiian Vacation for Two!
For all who are unable to participate in the race, but would like to donate to Homes for Our Troops, please click here. Your donations are much appreciated by the disabled veterans and their families.
We hope to see you in November for the 5K on Shelter Island!
The nearby Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego is busy day and night with shoppers, diners and baseball fans, enjoying the al fresco patio dining, boutique shops and exciting Padre games. The convention center downtown is gearing up for the biggest citywide convention of the year, and easily the most interesting, ComicCon 2013. This show brings in a host of celebrities, musicians, theatrical performers, and makes for fun people-watching no matter where you are in San Diego.
Minutes away from Shelter island, is the World Famous San Diego Zoo, which just unveiled it's newest exhibit, Conrad Prebys' "Koalafornia Dreaming". SeaWorld just opened it's Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation show, which is sure to bring the giggles out of your kids, as well as the Manta, which is a thrilling ride, and not for the faint of heart. SeaWorld also just opened Aquatica, which is an amazing water park with a SeaWorld flair, about 20 minutes south in Chula Vista. And for all the little lego builders, Legoland also unveiled it's newest exhibit, which is the biggest Lego Star Wars model in the whole world!
As you can see, San Diego's Shelter Island is the place to bring your family or special someone for a spectacular summer getaway. And don't forget to check out the vacation packages being offered by all four of the Shelter Island Hotels: Kona Kai Resort, Spa and Marina, Humphreys Half Moon Inn, Island Palms Hotel and Marina and Bay Club Hotel and Marina.
Come visit our hotels on Shelter Island, San Diego's Marina Resort Oasis. We look forward to welcoming you!]]>
The Noble House Kona Kai Resort kicks off their beach concerts with a local rock band from Point Loma… Fish and the Seaweeds. On June 21st, guests will enjoy dancing under the stars to celebrate the Summer Solstice with the nationally known artist, Coco Montoya. Other popular artists and bands performing will include music legends Rockola, the Mercedes Moore Band, Viva Santana and more. Each weekend there will be an eclectic mix of rock, soul, rhythm and blues, guaranteed to spice up those hot summer nights. These events are open to the public, as well as to valued guests and members of the Kona Kai Resort and Marina. Most events are free!
For more information on the weekend music schedule, ticket pricing, and to get more details, check out the the events page on their website at http://www.resortkonakai.com/events/index.html.
Or "like" their facebook page to see updates on upcoming entertainment at https://www.facebook.com/resortkonakai.
Join the party this summer on Shelter Island! San Diego Bay's Marina Resort Oasis.]]>
The mission of Bannister Family House is to provide affordable lodging and supportive services for out-of-town families of patients who have come to UC San Diego Health System due to serious injury or illness. It is a "haven of hope and comfort" for weary families who share similar experiences and concerns in friendly, homelike surroundings close to the hospital.
We SALUTE our great sponsors, neighbors and friends that together make up our compassionate, fun and hospitable resort community of Shelter Island – San Diego's Hawaiian Isle.
BarryFiske LLP is a litigation law firm dedicated to its clients' individual needs and goals. Formed in May 2011, the firm's principals, Su Barry and John Fiske, joined to combine their experience, energy and work ethic to form a dynamic partnership to vigorously prosecute and defend their clients' cases and deliver the highest level of legal service. BarryFiske LLP is proud of the stellar reputation it has built in such a short period of time, which stems from the fundamental core value of providing outstanding service at the highest standards.
Su Barry and John Fiske are trial attorneys trained under some of San Diego's most decorated and notable trial attorneys. They have been involved in litigating some of San Diego's highest-profile cases, including several well publicized and eight-figure trial verdicts. BarryFiske LLP approaches each case with focused attention and defined goals in order to best serve its clients' needs.
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The song of palms, in a twilight tropic breeze. The soft hiss of outriggers, slicing the water of a blue lagoon. The majesty and mystery of the South Pacific is recreated in one of the most unique restaurants in America…Bali Hai, on Shelter Island – San Diego's Hawaiian Isle.
It's legendary paradise of the Pacific, now a romantic reality, where the sensual rhythms of the Tahitian chant blend with the delectable aromas of an island luau…whether you're enjoying an intimate dinner for two, a private party for twenty or a banquet for a hundred…it's an adventure in Polynesian pleasure.
One of the many great amenities the Bali Hai Restaurant has to offer is the boat dock out on the back side of the restaurant. Every Sunday, many boat owners in the community come to the Bali Hai and dock to have Sunday Brunch. For some, it's a Sunday ritual. If you own a boat, and are considering coming over for Sunday Brunch, we suggest you get here a little early to get a place on the dock. Sometimes boats get docked two deep on Sundays!! Good luck!!
The Bali Hai Restaurant is located on Shelter Island at:
Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, California 92106
(619) 222-1181
San Diego is America's finest city, and Willis Allen is San Diego's finest real estate firm. When you are making an important decision about your home, you shouldn't settle for anything less than the best. Willis Allen Real Estate has been helping clients unlock dreams of homeownership since 1914. While the city's landscape may look very different more than 90 years later, Willis Allen Real Estate's foundation has stood the test of time. Independent and family-owned, we have built a respected reputation for being knowledgeable, trustworthy and committed to client satisfaction.
We can help you find the right home in the right neighborhood at the right price. We invite you to get started by using our online tools for your search.
Willis Allen Real Estate
2904 Canon Street
San Diego, California 92106
(619) 266-7800
Fiddler's Green had its origins in 18th century sailing lore. Common seamen, who repaired their lines with a splicing tool called a fid, dreamed of a sailor's heaven, where after the long voyage their every desire would be fulfilled.
Today, Steve & Debi of Point Loma and their friends welcome you to their own Fiddler's Green where the best food and drink, and perhaps a touch of merriment, are offered nightly in one of the world's most renowned sailing ports.
The Theme is nautical, as you would image. When you enter the restaurant, you are greeted by a wall of half-hull boat models and when you look around, you'll see more eclectic stuff, like the Fantasy Banyan Tree with a peacock in it….You might do a double-take, when you see an old guy fishing from above the room. Very entertaining.
We are kid-friendly, and there are plenty of nautical gadgets to keep them amused. But be warned that they may ask a lot of annoying questions, like "What's this called?"
Fiddler's Green is an amazing restaurant with exceptional food, attentive service and good drinks. We hope you join us here as often as your voyages allow.
Fiddler's Green
2760 Shelter Island Drive
(between Anchorage Lane & Shafter Street)
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 222-2216
Pacific Energy is a diverse Company specializing in hotel renovation and energy conservation projects nationwide including Hawaii and the Caribbean. Involved in the energy conservation and technologies industry since 1994, the principle has been involved with large and small hotel chains overseeing and implementing extensive energy saving projects. PESF has also successfully completed numerous projects in the Time-Share, Military and Education sector.
Working with such companies as Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Starwood, Bartell Hotels and Sunstone Properties, Pacific Energy is an Interiors Renovations Specialist.
PESF can help your company save energy in a number of ways…Environmentally and Economically.
Pacific Energy Service & Facilities, Inc.
1220 Rosecrans Street. #916
San Diego, California 92106
(619) 224-0294
Over the past 41 years, Dan Levy Construction has been completing construction jobs in San Diego County and throughout the entire Southern California Region. We focus on four core values:
Quality Construction – To us, quality construction means delivering a superior product and working in a professional and cost-effective manner. Our approach is straightforward. Our workmanship is exemplary and we complete every job in a timely fashion.
Personal Service – Senior and executive management make personal contact at every job site on a regular basis, making sure the construction is meeting our high standards and that our client's needs are being met.
Creating Value – We strive to offer our customers cost effective solutions to their construction project. Whether it is a tenant improvement, remodel, or ground-up construction, we make every effort to engineer value and savings into every job.
Staff Development – Our company's success is based on the excellent staff we work with. We want to be sure all of our staff and master craftsmen are the best available; reliable and efficient, using the most recent tools and technologies to create the best construction.
When you or your business require the best in renovation and construction, please give us a call.
Dan Levy Construction, Inc.
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3435 Camino del Rio South, Ste. 215
San Diego, California 92108
(619) 284-9227
The Cabrillo Inn & Suites is located in the Point Loma area, near Shelter Island, conveniently near the San Diego airport, Point Loma Nazarene University, Rock Church, the NTC Promenade, Seaworld and Ocean Beach Park.
Hotel features include: complimentary breakfast daily, a rooftop terrace, library and the Cabrillo Inn & Suites provides local tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The staff can arrange concierge services, business services, and tour assistance. Additional amenities include a video library, and a music library. Complimentary self parking is available onsite for guests.
Guest accommodations offer ocean, sea, or city views. The 18 air-conditioned guestrooms at Cabrillo Inn & Suites include safes and complimentary newspapers. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided. Televisions are equipped with premium cable channels and free movie channels. All accommodations provide desks and direct-dial phones. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, and complimentary toiletries.
The Cabrillo Inn & Suites is your home on the road in sunny San Diego.
Cabrillo Inn & Suites – San Diego
1150 Rosecrans Street
San Diego, California 92106
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Focus on your brand, not your infrastructure
Shopify Plus is a white-glove ecommerce solution for emerging brands and high-volume businesses. Gain access to advanced features, exclusive benefits and priority support.
New to Shopify Plus?
Shopify Plus is the rock-solid enterprise ecommerce solution that scales alongside your business. Plus is an extension of Shopify's robust infrastructure that over 100,000 online stores rely on.Learn More
Already a Shopify customer?
Shopify Plus offers an additional layer of expertise to the service, stability and uptime your business has grown on. Plus provides the enhanced features and support that your business deserves.Upgrade Now
Plus is for businesses that demand the best performance and support from their ecommerce provider.
Account Management
Your dedicated Account Manager is your main point of contact with Plus. Expect regular communication as they follow up on your success and discover your needs.
Advanced API
Our modern RESTful API allows you to control all aspects of your storefront and integrate with any third-party service. Plus customers unlock early access to APIs and increased API call limits.
Project Management
Your Project Manager can help scope your project and source expert talent for smooth upgrades including design, theme updates and ERP/CRM connections.
Early access to new features
Advanced access to Shopify's latest features exposes your business to platform innovations before the rest of the world.
Top level SSL checkout
With a custom SSL certificate for your shop's checkout, your visitors will never leave your domain when making a purchase.
Dedicated Priority Support
Don't wait for the service you deserve. With Plus, you'll receive a personalized support phone number and email address for critical, time-sensitive issues.
Join other major brands already using Shopify
Our customers say it best
We needed a platform that would match our expectations in terms of shop management and user experience, but also in terms of security and privacy. That's why we chose Shopify.Martin Lansard,
Manager of ecommerce at Google
Our online store looks so good and works so well that our cases are flying off the shelf. Without Shopify, there's no way we'd be where we are today. Shopify is our secret weapon.Craig Dalton,
Co-founder of DODOcase
We tried Shopify with a couple of our other smaller-scale stores first, and we were pleased with it so we decided to go with Shopify right before the 2013 season began.Amy Robertson,
LA Lakers merchandising
Shopify Plus is an integrated enterprise solution with enhanced support and dedicated account management.
Pricing starts at $995 per month.Apply Now