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Electoral Reforms Led to More Close Races, Experts Say By Joe Moore • Nov 20, 2012 Joe Moore / Valley Public Radio Now that the dust has settled after this month's general election, political observers from across the state are busy examining the results to see just what effect California's efforts at redistricting and electoral reform had in their first full test at the ballot box. Valley Public Radio's Joe Moore reports that in same cases, the result is too close to call. For most California voters, the trip to the ballot box this November looked much like it always has, albeit with longer lines at some polling places and a record number of "vote by mail" ballots. Majority of California Public School Students Improving By Amy Quinton • Oct 11, 2012 For the first time, a majority of California public schools met or surpassed academic achievement goals this year. 53-percent of schools scored at or above state achievement goals on the Academic Performance Index. That's an increase of four percentage points over last year. Branding Health Care Exchanges To Make The Sale By Pauline Bartolone • Sep 25, 2012 As states work to comply with the federal health care law, many are designing their insurance exchanges, where people will be able to shop for coverage. But just the word "exchange" sounds to many like off-putting government-speak, and some states are eager to come up with a more appealing name for these new marketplaces. Peter Lee directs California's Health Benefit Exchange. It's up for a new name, and Lee says they want it to sound fresh, dynamic and innovative. Millions of Californians May Still Be Uninsured in 2019 By Pauline Bartolone • Sep 20, 2012 Millions of Californians may still be living without health insurance five years after the full implementation of the federal health law. A UC Berkeley and UCLA study projects two to three million Californians will have new health coverage by 2019. But co-author Ken Jacobs of the UC Berkeley Labor Center is looking at the other number. "As many as 3 to 4 million Californians are predicted to remain uninsured." Judge Rejects Challenges to California's Law on Farm Animal Cages By Kathleen Masterson • Sep 13, 2012 A federal judge in Los Angeles has upheld California's law that bans the use of tightly confined cages for some farm animals. An egg producer challenged 2008's proposition 2, saying it was too vague for farmers because it didn't specify cage size. But US District Judge John F. Walter said in his ruling it wouldn't require QUOTE "the investigative acumen of Columbo to determine if an egg farmer is in violation of the statute." Bill Would Give Retirement Plan To Private Sector Workers By Amy Quinton • Sep 13, 2012 Photo used under Creative Commons from Andy Patterson / Modern Relics / http://www.flickr.com/photos/modernrelics/4461010654/ A bill sitting on California Governor Jerry Brown's desk could provide a retirement savings plan for private sector employees who don't have one. It passed on a party line vote the last day of the legislative session, after the Governor requested changes. The bill establishes a board to make sure it doesn't cost taxpayers money. And last minute changes to the bill give the legislature final authorization. Democratic Senator Kevin DeLeon (Day-lee-OWN) authored the bill. He says more than seven million private sector employees don't have access to a retirement plan. Fewer Californians Like High Speed Rail or New Pension Law By Amy Quinton • Sep 13, 2012 California High Speed Rail Authority A new survey shows that two critical issues in California – pension reform and high speed rail– are not sitting well with voters. The survey shows that more Californians are opposed to high speed rail and think the recently-signed pension legislation doesn't do enough to address unfunded costs. The survey was conducted by the California Business Roundtable and Pepperdine University. It showed that only 39 percent of voters support high speed rail. 43 percent oppose it. Report: State Unemployment Will Fall Below 10 Percent In Mid 2013 By Steve Milne • Aug 21, 2012 An economic forecast out today says California's unemployment rate will drop to single digits this time next year – sooner than originally predicted. Right now, California's jobless rate is 10.7%. It peaked at 12.5% in 2010. The rate's been inching down ever since. Economist Jeff Michael is with the Business Forecasting Center at University of the Pacific in Stockton. "We see [the] unemployment rate going into single digits in mid-2013 and in the past we've been saying the end of 2013." California Lawmakers Chipping Away at Hundreds of Bills By Amy Quinton • Aug 21, 2012 Photo used under Creative Commons from Andy Patterson / Modern Relics / http://www.flickr.com/photos/modernrelics/4461010654/ California lawmakers chipped away at the more than 500 pieces of legislation they need to vote on before the session ends this month. California Senators debated one controversial bill for more than an hour. It would give juveniles sentenced to life without parole a second chance at sentencing. The bill, authored by Democratic Senator Leland Yee, squeaked by in the Senate. Yee, a child psychologist, argued teenagers brains aren't totally developed so they make bad decisions. California Voters' 'Strong Support' for Federal Health Law Grows, Field Poll Suggests By Pauline Bartolone • Aug 20, 2012 California health leaders say they're 'heartened' with a new Field Poll that suggests state voter support for the federal health law is getting stronger. More than half of California voters polled said they support the health overhaul. More showed 'strong support' for the law than in the past two years. Thirty-seven percent of Californians oppose the law. California Health and Human Services Secretary Diana Dooley says she was struck by the partisan nature of the findings. Juveniles Could Get Shot at Parole After Key Legislative Vote By Ben Adler • Aug 16, 2012 Photo used under Creative Commons from Andy Patterson / Modern Relics / http://www.flickr.com/photos/modernrelics/4461010654/ A controversial bill that's been stuck for more than a year has squeaked out of the California Assembly. The measure would give juveniles sentenced to life without parole the chance to request a parole hearing. Six Democrats joined every Republican in opposing the bill, including GOP Assemblyman Donald Wagner. "This is breaking faith with every relative of a murdered victim who was told, don't worry, the killer will never see the light of day again. California Governor Kicks Off Campaign to Raise Taxes By Amy Quinton • Aug 16, 2012 Amy Quinton / Capital Public Radio Governor Jerry Brown says Californians have two choices; vote yes on Proposition 30 in November, or see schools and higher education lose billions of dollars. The Governor kicked off the campaign for his tax initiative in front of a Sacramento high school. Governor Brown says his tax initiative is needed to stave off deep budget cuts, which could include shortening the school year by three weeks. The November ballot measure would increase sales taxes by a quarter cent for four years and increase taxes for seven years on those who make more than $250,000 dollars annually. California Revenues Fall $475 Million Short By Amy Quinton • Aug 13, 2012 Photo used under Creative Commons from Andy Patterson / Modern Relics / http://www.flickr.com/photos/modernrelics/4461010654/ California State Controller John Chiang released his monthly revenue report today. Revenues fell way below projections for July, but state finance officials say it's not so bad. The controller says July revenues were $475 million short. The State ended the last fiscal year with a cash deficit of $9.6 billion. As of July 31, that cash deficit totaled $18 billion, and is being covered with temporary loans from special funds. State Controller John Chiang called the collections "disappointing." Republican Senator Tom Harman says he's concerned the state will run out of cash soon. Judge Rules In Favor of Current Death Penalty Ballot Language By Amy Quinton • Aug 13, 2012 California voters won't see much change in the language of Proposition 34. A judge sided with those who want to repeal the death penalty that the November ballot language is not misleading. Sacramento Superior Court Judge Timothy Frawley upheld his previous decisions on the death penalty ballot measure. He ruled that the ballot's title and summary written by the state's attorney general is not misleading. But he did order one slight change in the ballot's arguments about savings that would result from eliminating the death penalty. Cal ISO Calls Statewide Flex Alert For This Weekend By Bob Moffit • Aug 10, 2012 Joe Moore / Valley Public Radio People use more energy when it's hot, and California's power grid operator has issued a Flex Alert because of the current heat wave. Cal-ISO is the state's Independent System Operator. 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California Lawmakers Call for Audit of Mental Health Services Act By Pauline Bartolone • Aug 9, 2012 Some California lawmakers are calling for a closer look into a state fund for county mental health programs. The Mental Health Services Act has brought in more than $8 billion since it was enacted in 2004. Republican State Assemblyman Dan Logue says he requested an audit of the funds after he heard reports of money spent on activities not clearly connected to mental health. "If the basics are being sacrificed for programs that have proven and have shown no benefit whatsoever, then there needs to be a reevaluation of where these funds go." Pages« first ‹ previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 next › last »


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There is SOOOOO much material to choose from!!! I decided to go to my very oldest Cohort… Mind you … we have been cohorting since we were 12… there is a history here (see how she got here nickname)… I dare you to ask your best friend! or child… or S/O… I hope you have as many good stories as I do. If you do it… share it… post the link in my comments!
It has been too long since I have shared one of our chats… Also… yes… we know hashtags do not work in chats…
Well the year had finally come that St. Patricks Day fell on a day that smallest child was at her Mom's for the holiday… I knew last year it was coming so I put in a little extra effort into the prank until the St. Patricks Day eve was upon us and we got a tearful call from that co-parent… She hadn't realized how much smallest child was looking forward to it… smallest child could be heard in the background screaming "If there is no Leprechauns, then there is no Santa, no Easter Bunny, no Tooth Fairy… " and so on… we thought she had reached the age of not believing and treated her accordingly… only to realize at the last moment that she might still need/want to believe… we figured it out when she was berating her Mom with lines such as "You are ruining my childhood!" … Soooo what is any stepmother supposed to do that has created this monster? I put in a quick call on the Leprechaun line… they managed to pull off a miracle… and her childhood was saved!
(You may want to visit our Leprechauns past visits… they are quite evil)
I have had people bemoan my Leprechaun Loyalty in the past… there was the one year a wee lass at school didn't believe in my smalls Leprechauns
And if that is a bit of the stretch from the original prompt I apologize … But you can't talk about being tricked without a little Leprechaun story!
Write a poem inspired by the last conversation you had with your child
I slide out from behind the wheel… I think I am going to be ill…
He gets in & adjusts the seat … His expression makes it clear he thinks this is neat!
I buckle in tight … the inside of my cheek I begin to bite!
He puts the vehicle into gear… and smiles to himself over my fear.
Out onto the road he drives… I think I am breaking out in hives.
The first stop sign is not far… I almost go through the windshield of the car.
Im screaming and I know it… it was only yesterday he got his first zit!
He begins to get a feel for the road… he is in now in driving mode
I let him park in the driveway… that was enough for one day!
"Mom you are the best!" … He smiled and beamed with pride.
"Son, Let's give driving a rest"… That was the day I almost died.
Truth be told… I can make any story I want to tell fit one of her amazing writing prompts if I want to tell it bad enough… and this story is dying to be told!
So my cute grandchildren (Tiny and Tinyest) and my angel girl graced our home with their presence for a weekend last month due to a spider infestation at their residence… it was so much fun to have them there… but I learned right after they left that something had been left behind! I tried to rectify it… but finally resorted to this….
Dear Tiny Boy…. I've got your blankie. Don't worry… it's quite safe…and it will stay that way only if you do exactly as I say… First of all, no contact with the Feds… No contact with the newspapers or TV… Now… on Day after next, you must phone me (look, I know for sure that you know how…Don't waste time pretending that you don't! You are too phone savvy… Remember – I have your blankie!)
Phone me at precisely 8am (this is gonna be run like a military operation!),
and invite me – nicely – to go with you on a date. Don't play games with me; you know the kind of date that I like!
The date must – repeat, must – take place on a Sunday … If you value your blankie you will do what I ask (sorry, demand!).
At the conclusion of said date, you will receive your blanket in the same condition as when you left it. I shall not repeat these instructions.
Any funny business and the blanket gets it!
Well… it didn't go exactly as planned… but he is 2… so I cut him some slack when my phone rang and PROMPTLY 8 am the next morning and was asked for a date that Saturday… I quickly accepted … and am now waiting to accept the "Worlds Funnest Grandma" award that is surely coming after this!
Mr. Amazing: Hello
Me: Hiya
Mr. Amazing: Did I directly or indirectly make you grumpy with me?
Me:Nope… Im not grumpy
Mr. Amazing: Okay, I love you
Me: I love you too
Mr. Amazing: you seemed grumpy, but it could have been my imagination
Me: I am always grumpy when sleeping… I butchered the shit out of my bangs this morning… thought you should know
Mr. Amazing: OMG – ROFL
Me: bahahahaha I should have cut them last night
Mr. Amazing: how bad are they?
Me: ummmm on a scale from 1 – 10? they are fucked up bahahaha I was on cold medicine, didnt have my contacts in, the mirror was foggy from the shower, I used house scissors… and magic happened
Mr. Amazing: OMG
Me: #everythingisawesome
Mr. Amazing:
LOL I loooove you!
Me: ROTFLMAO! They arent that bad
I mean… they are bad… but I didnt call into work and run to the salon or anything be nice or I will try to straighten them up with these scissors at my desk…. which I have also done before
Mr. Amazing:
Mr: Amazing : Straighter than a catholic priest, wait… straighter than that LOL, they are fine I was picturing a butcher job half way up your forehead, I was scared for you.


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The Democratic and Republican parties—which cannot seem to agree on anything else these days—have conspired to construct and defend a duopoly that closes competition to all other political alternatives. As a result, every current state governor and every one of the 535 members of Congress (save Maine Senator Angus King and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders) was elected on one of the two party tickets. Governance in Washington is increasingly deadlocked between two parties that are being dragged to the extremes, while new alternatives that might fashion creative policy options and broader governing coalitions are stifled from competing. The political parties have become rigid and resistant to change, and have lost their capacity to find necessary and imaginative solutions to major problems.
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Hillary Clinton's advisors are annoyed by accusations that she's only adopted economic populism to keep up with Elizabeth Warren. "Mrs. Clinton was the original Elizabeth Warren, her advisers say," reports The New York Times, "a populist fighter who for decades has been an advocate for families and children." In the Clinton administration, boasted Democratic Strategist Anita Dunn, "she had this reputation as being the very left-wing, liberal, Elizabeth Warren type."
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02/10/2015 RobFuller, Ingatestone
A few years ago I visited this hotel... It was not great and had a poor restaurant... I arrived and checked in - things weren't starting great as I was given a room with the extractor motors right out... more
A few years ago I visited this hotel... It was not great and had a poor restaurant... I arrived and checked in - things weren't starting great as I was given a room with the extractor motors right outside the window... I asked to be moved and was... To the same room I stayed in 2 years ago.., dejavu ... But the restaurant? What a surprise... Marco Pierre White New York Italian ! And the guys working there! Really good - Gilles the chap that served/ entertained the restaurant was fantastic, my risotto was perfect washed down with Morretti and topped off with obligatory tiramisu and a cheeky espresso... Mr M P White? Thanks - the hotel is ok but the restaurant, for a best western? Well it was a real surprise... Well done . And as for breakfast... I stayed at a Marriott the next 2 nights- and the food and breakfast in the yew tree was twice as good- breakfast was outstanding. less
The tip is...avoid the tip!
29/09/2015 Mike P,
I know Yew Lodge pretty well and as we were using the airport we thought it would be good to use the Park and Stay facility that the hotel offers. It was reasonably priced at £109 for the the overnigh... more
I know Yew Lodge pretty well and as we were using the airport we thought it would be good to use the Park and Stay facility that the hotel offers. It was reasonably priced at £109 for the the overnight stay, which included the accommodation, the courtesy bus to the airport and the parking for 8 nights. We were only there from 8.30pm until 4am, when we left for the airport.
It was a decent room, but with a noisy extractor fan in the bathroom and we had the bar manager banging on the door within 15 minutes of getting to the room, as obviously one of the adjoining rooms had complained. Hardly our fault.
We had a fairly expensive meal in the bar area (the same menu and cost as the Marco Pierre White restaurant) and our holiday was getting off to a nice start, until I saw the bill the next morning when a £4 odd tip had been automatically added to the bill, without our knowledge or permission, not a lot I know, but it's just the principle of the thing, so disappointing and when challenged the receptionist just said 'Oh it's something that we do'.
On our return to East Midlands, we rang for the courtesy bus after collecting our baggage and were told 'The bus is on it's way', the 5 minute journey took half an hour apparently!! And we were collected an eternity after the patrons of the other hotels. All in all I think we will try the Hilton next time, which was £20 cheaper too. less
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28/09/2015 Trevor M,
Marco's is the restaurant attached to this hotel. Food very poor quality, expensive and no better than you would expect from Wetherspoons, but 5 times the price!
Very, very disappointing, Marco must ... more
Marco's is the restaurant attached to this hotel. Food very poor quality, expensive and no better than you would expect from Wetherspoons, but 5 times the price!
Very, very disappointing, Marco must try harder, much harder. Starter had no flavour (crab cakes) and my main (burger) was uneventful and burned chips. less
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28/09/2015 DaveKG2015, Leicester, United Kingdom
My wife, our 6 year old daughter and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at this hotel. As well as excellent value (which is offered all year round and not a special offer), the hotel is clean, spacious and ve... more
My wife, our 6 year old daughter and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at this hotel. As well as excellent value (which is offered all year round and not a special offer), the hotel is clean, spacious and very well equipped. Our room was spacious and comfortable, the spa facilities were excellent and the food in the Marco Pierre White restaurant was outstanding. The staff were friendly, polite and helpful and very attentive. I wouldn't hesitate this hotel for a family break or for couples seeking an escape. First class! less
26/09/2015 MamabelleHarpenden, Harpenden
Reasonable hotel with great facilities. The restuarant was good and Gilles was such a wonderful character. The spa and pool were superb and my massage was excellent. Great value for money. All the sta... more
Reasonable hotel with great facilities. The restuarant was good and Gilles was such a wonderful character. The spa and pool were superb and my massage was excellent. Great value for money. All the staff were kind and courteous. There were two weddings on that night but we never heard anything. less


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Highlights included the tamales from El Cholo, mac and cheese from Twohey's, hot wings from Alondra and craft beer and steak pie from Lucky Baldwin's Pubs. A favorite were the spring rolls from One Veg World and tacos from Del Frisco's Grille. Green Street Restaurant's signature zucchini bread and Dianne Salad were also highlights among guests at the Taste of Pasadena as was Celestino's gazpacho and delights from The Walrus and the Hedgehog.
POP Champagne and Dessert Bar delighted guests with their freshly squeezed Mimosa. Another crowd pleasing cocktail was served by Magnolia House. It was The Forbidden from White Horse Lounge that was the libation of the event. Creator Jason Yu began the cocktail with an absinthe wash and lemon rind that was set afire. The remaining ingredients were shaken together and served chilled.
Desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes and Rita's Italian Ice were favorites along with fresh beverages from Nekter Juice Bar.
Restaurants participating were:
- Alondra Hot Wings
- Celestino Ristorante
- Clearmans Galley
- Del Frisco's Grille
- Du-par's
- El Cholo Café
- Green Street Restaurant
- Hope Café & Catering
- Lucky Baldwins Pubs
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- One Veg World
- Papa Nacca's Jerky
- Pasadena Sandwich Company
- POP Champagne & Dessert Bar
- Rita's Italian Ice
- Stonefire Grill
- The Walrus and the Hedgehog
- Twohey's
- White Horse Lounge
Businesses represented as table sponsors were:
- Arthur Murray Pasadena
- Bowlmor AMF
- Eagle Star Security
- Mary Kay Cosmetics
- Dance Syndicate
SIP-tember: a Celebration of the Cocktail is presented by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. The City of Pasadena sponsors Pasadena Restaurant Week events. The Rose Bowl very generously provides space for the Taste of Pasadena on the Court of Champions under the iconic neon sign.
SIP-tember: a Celebration of the Cocktail and the Taste of Pasadena are Pasadena Restaurant Week events presented by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.


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"The losers from a world without patent litigation would, in the end, be consumers," said Haber. Inventors won't innovate unless they can ensure they are paid for their invention, he argued.He may argue that, but he's wrong. Like, really wrong. Actual research shows that the leading reasons for innovating have absolutely nothing to do with patents. Rather, people and companies tend to innovate because (1) they need something themselves or (2) they see a need in the market. And the "ensure they are paid for their invention" makes no sense. If they have an invention people want, then they can sell that product and make money that way. You don't need patents for that. Yes, some others may enter the market as well, but that's called competition, and that's a good thing.
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Haber has spent his academic life investigating the political institutions and economic policies that delay innovation and improvements in living standards. Much of that work has focused on how regulatory and supervisory agencies are often used by incumbent firms to stifle competition, thereby curtailing economic opportunities and slowing technological progress.Regulatory agencies used by incumbent firms to stifle competition is basically the definition of the patent system. Yet, instead, Haber has been spending the last few years preaching the wonders of patent trolling, insisting that lots of litigation is just fine and that there's no evidence that it's harming consumers. That's ridiculous. Tons of studies have shown the massive costs of patent trolling on innovation.
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Now our vacation began. The room on the 8th floor was beautiful and we had a lovely view of the pool area. It was a one bedroom with a sofa bed in the living area for the kids. The kitchen was well appointed with stainless steel appliances (in good shape). We also now had two bathrooms instead of the one bathroom in the first unit. The master bath was absolutely gorgeous with a large shower and a separate tub. The bed was very comfortable. In addition, there was a large walk-in closet with shelves and drawers. This is what I expected from a resort of this calibur and we were very pleased.
The resort itself is lovely. Our kids loved the two pools, though they spent most of their time at the infinity pool (there is no sign stating that children aren't allowed and there were lots of them in the pool). We also spent a day down on the beach. As much as we loved the beach, it's a shame that they charge $30 a day for two lounge chairs and an umbrella. Our 14 year old daughter also wanted somewhere to sit so we ended up paying $45 to spend the day on the beach. Considering the level of this resort and our room cost, it seems overboard to charge so much for the beach accessories.
The hotel has lovely outdoor seating areas that have heat lamps on at night as well as some fire pits. We had a wonderful breakfast in the main restaurant each morning and got to sit by the windows with beautiful ocean views. The exercise room was well outfitted with lots of equipment (treadmills, elipticals, yoga mats, free weights etc.).
Other than our bad check-in experience, our only other complaint is the $20 per day valet fee. The hotel has no self-parking so you basically have no choice but to pay that steep rate if you have a car (which most people do). Plus, you have to tip the valet's every time you take your car in and out.
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