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Energy and Global Warming News for July 7th: Power plant sulfur emissions plummet 24% ahead of 2010 regulations; Coral reefs face imminent destruction from climate change
Yet another reason why cap-and-trade is likely to achieve the emissions reductions deeper and faster than people project.
U.S. power plant emissions fall as regulation looms
U.S. power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide dropped sharply in the first half of the year as the electricity industry prepared for tighter regulation in 2010, Genscape said Monday.
Sulfur dioxide emissions were down 24 percent compared to the first half of 2008, much more than would be expected due to the recession and lower electricity demand, the power industry data provider said in its quarterly review of energy trends.
"The industry is clearly going through a dress rehearsal for the implementation of the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) in 2010, and judging by allowance prices as well as the fundamental data, it is a stellar performance," Genscape said.
Coral Reefs Exposed To Imminent Destruction From Climate Change
Coral reef survival is balancing on a knife edge as the combined effects of ocean acidification and ocean warming events threaten to push reefs to the brink of extinction this century, warned a meeting of leading scientists.
"¦At anticipated rates of emission increase, it is expected that 450 ppm CO2 will be reached before 2050. At that point, corals may be on a path to extinction within a matter of decades.
By 2050, the remaining coral reefs could fall victim to ocean acidification. Such a catastrophe would not be confined to reefs, but could start of a domino-like sequence of the fall of other marine ecosystems.
New climate strategy: track the world's wealthiest
To fairly divide the climate change fight between rich and poor, a new study suggests basing targets for emission cuts on the number of wealthy people, who are also the biggest greenhouse gas emitters, in a country.
Since about half the planet's climate-warming emissions come from less than a billion of its people, it makes sense to follow these rich folks when setting national targets to cut carbon dioxide emissions, the authors wrote on Monday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
As it stands now, under the carbon-capping Kyoto Protocol, rich countries shoulder most of the burden for cutting the emissions that spur global warming, while developing countries — including fast-growing economies China and India — are not required to curb greenhouse pollution.
House to vet 'model' U.S.-UAE civil nuclear agreement
The House Foreign Affairs Committee will examine the proliferation implications of a civil nuclear agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates in a hearing tomorrow.
The agreement would allow U.S. companies to sell advanced nuclear information and technology, such as reactors, to the UAE and could be worth billions of dollars. The UAE said it plans to build up to 10 nuclear reactors over the next 20 years to fill its growing need for electricity and power for desalination facilities. It is preparing to award a contract for its first reactor as early as this fall.
The UAE deal was among a string of civilian nuclear deals the Bush administration brokered, including agreements with India, Russia and Turkey. Congress approved the India deal with some additional protocols last fall, but the Russia deal was derailed by armed conflict in Georgia last summer. Turkey's agreement took effect last June.0
Duke Energy expands wind portfolio to Colo., Pa.
Duke Energy Corp. announced plans today to build a 51-megawatt wind farm in Kit Carson County, Colo.
The Charlotte, N.C.-based utility (NYSE: DUK) said it has also acquired a 70-megawatt wind farm in central Pennsylvania from Gamesa Energy USA. Financial terms of the projects were not disclosed.
Duke plans to complete construction of the Kit Carson project, located about 150 miles southeast of Denver, by the end of next year and sell electricity to the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association. Duke plans to bring two more wind farms online later this year in neighboring Wyoming, boosting the utility's wind power portfolio to more than 700 megawatts (Greenwire, April 1).
Solar companies merge technologies in bid for utility-scale production
As the race to create clean, renewable power heats up, the solar industry is focusing on a technology in hopes of producing utility-scale energy.
Concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) solar power — which marries traditional solar photovoltaic technology to large-scale concentrated solar power plants — could ramp up utility-scale solar production, advocates say, especially in niche markets. But as with all developing technologies, the effort faces significant hurdles.
Popular Calif. 'net metering' program nearing limits
A $3.3 billion program that pays California residents with solar panels on their roofs the retail rate for extra electricity fed into the grid is nearing the legal limit for how much power utilities can buy from consumers.
Eager to keep the program growing, the solar industry is pushing for the approval of a bill that would quadruple the cap. Currently, utilities are limited to buying 2.5 percent of their power capacity from consumers; the bill would raise this limit to 10 percent.
The state's three for-profit utilities oppose the bill, saying they fear the incentives come at the expense of customers who can't afford costly solar panels, according to Jennifer Briscoe, a spokeswoman for San Diego Gas & Electric Co.
Spain goes halfway on nuclear power
Increasingly unpopular Spanish Prime Minister Jos© Luis Rodrguez Zapatero sought a Solomonic solution last week when he ordered the shutdown of the country's oldest nuclear power plant for 2013, but few are pleased.
Mr. Zapatero had pledged to decommission nuclear plants once their 40-year lifespan expired, which in the case of the Santa Mara de Garo±a station would have been in 2011. But then politics and the economy got in the way.
"It's not an easy decision," he said Thursday, acknowledging that he would be "criticized by both sides."
And indeed he was. Parties to the left – vital to Zapatero's governing coalition in Parliament – attacked the decision to postpone the closure of Garo±a and questioned the prime minister's credibility and integrity.
The conservative Popular Party, already in pre-campaign mode, said it would overturn the government's decision if it wins the 2012 general elections and that it would extend Garo±a's lifespan until 2019, which is the date approved by Spain's nuclear watchdog agency in a non-binding report.
Older Cars Fouling Region's Air Quality
The recession is contributing to higher levels of air pollution in the Washington area as new car sales plummet and older, dirtier vehicles remain on the road longer, according to a recent study by regional planners.
The trend is expected to show up across the country as transportation planners use vehicle registration data collected after the economy soured to adjust local air quality forecasts required by federal law. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is believed to be the first planning agency to analyze that data.
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….450 ppm CO2 will be reached before 2050. At that point, corals may be on a path to extinction within a matter of decades.
David Attenborough joined scientists yesterday to warn that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is already above the level which condemns coral reefs to extinction in the future, with catastrophic effects for the oceans and the people who depend upon them.
"We've already passed a safe threshold for coral reef ecosystems in terms of climate change. We believe that a safe level for CO2 is below 350 parts per million," said Alex Rogers of the Zoological Society of London
I understand the principle that you are trying to demonstrate but suphur is an unfortunate example!
"In the atmosphere, sulphur dioxide gas emitted by burning coal and oil is converted into sulphate aerosols that enhance the reflection of solar radiation, thereby tending to cool Earth's surface,"
Unbelievable. Is this really what passes for government in the US?
[JR: This is what passes for govt pretty much everywhere. I already posted a very similar story on this days ago. This is not "unbelievable" — this is politics.]
The EDF's tutorial on "The Cap and Trade Success Story" boasts that "The expected market price for SO2 allowances was in the range of $650-$850 (in 2000 dollars). The actual market has been between $100 and $200 for most of the program." Question: Is that good or bad? Should the policy objective of the SO2 program have been to achieve an unsustainable cap as cheaply as possible? Or should it have been to spend as much as we were willing to spend to reduce SO2 emissions (in which case the Clean Air Interstate Rule's emission target might have been achieved much sooner without further regulatory intervention)? Does this have any implications for global GHG regulation?
'Time to ditch climate policies'
n international group of academics is urging world leaders to abandon their current policies on climate change.
The authors of How to Get Climate Policy Back on Course say the strategy based on overall emissions cuts has failed and will continue to fail.
They want G8 nations and emerging economies to focus on an approach based on improving energy efficiency and decarbonising energy supply.
[JR: This is what passes for govt pretty much everywhere. I already posted a very similar story on this days ago. This is not "unbelievable" — this is politics.]
I think US politics is more compromised by corporate interests than anywhere else in the world. Much of what happens in the US would be completely illegal in the UK, re funding of political parties by companies. And this shows in the way that legislation gets passed. The climate bills in the UK and in Scotland are relatively simple, went through without much fuss and without any visible intervention from "special interests".
As an exercise for the reader, try and find a website anywhere (apart from CP!) that has anything nice to say about W-M. THis one is particularly scathing:
Tough few days ahead for Stephen Harper in Italy:
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown suggested in an interview that Stephen Harper's government has fallen out of step with the thinking of other major nations on climate and development issues.
I believe Canada will be hit by a sledgehammer at the G8 summit for its complete inaction on climate change. Time for a fourth minister of the Environment in less than four years?
"U.S. power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide dropped sharply in the first half of the year as the electricity industry prepared for tighter regulation in 2010, Genscape said Monday.
Sulfur dioxide emissions were down 24 percent compared to the first half of 2008"
Is really an unfortunate example. From this, sulfur aerosol will plummet in the the next few months ( surelly arlready is ). The unavoidable effect will be a SUPER-FAST WARMING, thanks to the reduced solar dimming. They really want massive HEATWAVES?!( and there is on heatwave right now).
Why greenhouse warming started in the 1970s and not decades before? Because before greenhouse was offset by aerosol dimming, until the clean air regulations made by Europeans countries reduced the amount of sulfur aerosols, and then ….. a spike in NH temperatures , and super-warming in the arctic, ending decades of aerosol arctic cooling.
Expect a new and fast acceleration of global warming in next years.
At least, I hope, the heat will kill the A H1N1 influenza virus
…..Ah, this pandemic is another example of government incompetence, letting the virus spread and hope the antivirals( wich are becoming useless as the virus evolve tamiflu-resistance) reduce deaths (and farmaceutic industry win a lot of money), I repeat , hope the heatwaves do the work, because authorities will certainly do not.


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Absent Vaccine, a New AIDS Debate
With a viable AIDS vaccine still years away at best, researchers are looking to existing drugs in the fight to slow the spread of the epidemic.
The drugs appear to make transmission less likely by lowering the amount of HIV in the body, raising the possibility that the main weapon for treating the disease could be turned into an important strategy to prevent it.
A new analysis suggests that in countries such as South Africa, where the virus is rampant today, widespread HIV screening coupled with immediate treatment for those who test positive could rapidly "reduce transmission to the point where elimination might be feasible." That finding, by World Health Organization researchers, is published this week in the medical journal the Lancet.
Such aggressive testing and treatment would face huge logistical and financial hurdles. "Our health service is already strained to capacity," said Salim S. Abdool Karim, an AIDS researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa. Adding new costs "is simply not practical for policy," he said.
The treatment model described in the analysis would also require a shift in current guidelines, which don't call for using drugs until the patient's immune system begins to deteriorate.
Still, if continuing studies show that earlier treatment benefits both the individual and society, the way doctors and policy makers think about HIV treatment and prevention could be transformed.
"If we were to invest radically up front, we would have the opportunity to change the course of the epidemic," said Julio Montaner, an AIDS researcher affiliated with the University of British Columbia and the president of the International AIDS Society, a professional society for those who work in the field.
The National Institutes of Health is already funding a study designed to determine how immediate treatment for HIV patients with uninfected partners affects both the risk of transmission and the health of the infected partner. The study is scheduled to run through 2014, according to Myron Cohen, the University of North Carolina doctor running the trial.
Those findings may provide the clearest answer yet to the question at the center of the debate, Dr. Cohen said: "Can we try and treat our way out of the epidemic?"
The Lancet analysis concludes that a large front-end investment -- totaling an estimated $3.4 billion a year in South Africa within a few years of start-up, or nearly three times the amount expected under current guidelines -- could yield a reduction in new cases that would ultimately drive costs down.
"What was cost effective based on patient outcomes now becomes cost averting once you add in the ability of antiretroviral therapy to reduce HIV transmission," said Dr. Montaner, who was not associated with this analysis but has created similar models in the past. "Policy makers, if they really get it, are going to say, 'We've been treating people. But we've been missing the epidemic.'"
The Lancet analysis isn't a policy recommendation but a preliminary step designed to spur discussion and further research, said Kevin De Cock, director of WHO's HIV/AIDS Department and one of the authors of the paper.
Continuing prevention efforts, which focus largely on behavioral changes, haven't stopped the spread of the disease: An estimated 2.7 million people world-wide were newly infected with HIV last year. And with disappointing results from experimental vaccines and topical microbicides, antiretroviral drugs have "risen to the top of the priority list for HIV-prevention science," Dr. De Cock said.
And there is increasing evidence that beginning treatment earlier in the course of disease would benefit individual patients. A study presented in October at an infectious-disease conference suggested that patients who started treatment earlier than current guidelines may live longer than those treated according to the guidelines.
As the focus for their study, Dr. De Cock and his colleagues used South Africa, where about 18% of adults are infected, according to UNAIDS, and where the virus is transmitted chiefly through heterosexual sex. Most HIV-positive South Africans are unaware of their status, and fewer than half of those who should be getting drug treatment under current guidelines are receiving it.
But if annual, voluntary HIV testing for everyone 15 and older were started immediately, and drug treatment initiated for those who tested positive, transmission would plummet to less than one new case per 1,000 people a year in less than a decade, the authors concluded. Currently, roughly 15 people per 1,000 are newly infected with HIV every year in South Africa.
Whether a theoretical model would work in the real world is another question, said Mark Dybul, the U.S. global AIDS coordinator.
"You can do a mathematical model, but that's different than actually testing an entire population, getting everyone who's positive into treatment and keeping them on treatment for the rest of their life," said Dr. Dybul, who oversees billions of dollars a year in U.S. global AIDS funding. He noted that maintaining treatment is especially important because starting and stopping the use of AIDS drugs can speed the development of drug-resistant HIV strains.
Still, earlier treatment may be a sensible prevention strategy in pockets of the population where transmission is especially likely -- such as couples where one partner is HIV positive, Dr. Dybul said. He added that the U.S. is currently in talks with some African health ministries to consider collaborating on such projects.
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Report: New York Yankees likely not in on Justin Upton
While one New York team has already expressed interest in Justin Upton, the other ball club in the Big Apple isn't likely to follow suit just because of their renowned deep pockets.
Although the New York Yankees are certainly in the market for a right-handed bat, Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com reported Sunday that Brian Cashman and Co. probably won't be swapping phone calls with Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers.
The Yankees' newfound mantra of fiscal responsibility – a $189 million payroll in 2014, not a penny more – has stifled a number of potential moves this winter, including their willingness to meet the Diamondbacks' price for the two-time All-Star.
The Yankees indeed want to add a right-handed hitter but haven't picked up their pursuit of Upton in the days since he was nearly dealt to Seattle, according to major-league sources.
In addition to their desire to conserve payroll, the Bronx Bombers are not short on outfielders (Curtis Granderson, Ichiro Suzuki, Brett Gardner, Matt Diaz) and have a dearth of talented prospects in their farm system that would help consummate a trade.
So while the Yankees have been known to spend money at will in order to acquire the biggest name, don't expect Upton to trade in sedona red for pinstripes any time soon.
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This is my version of great homemade potato salad! Feel free to make adjustments to your liking.
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PREP TIME: 15 min COOK TIME: 24 min READY IN: 35-40 min
Place eggs in a medium saucepan; cover with cold water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and allow to barely simmer about 15-17 minutes. Cool eggs under cold water a few seconds to stop cooking.
Meanwhile, peel potatoes, cut into cubes and place in saucepan with water. Cook over medium heat about 8 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender; drain.
Place the chopped eggs, celery and cooked potatoes in a large bowl. In another bowl combine the Miracle Whip, salt, pepper, honey mustard, paprika and sugar; add to potatoes, eggs and celery; mix well.
Sprinkle salad with paprika; cover and refrigerate.
I use Honey Mustard to add a bit of extra sweetness and red potatoes instead of russet because they don''t get mushy as easy as the other types.
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Chiefs get a much needed Sunday off this weekend, and then get Brodie Croyle back for the game against the Tennessee Titans on the 19th. Is this week off going to help them bounce back from their humiliating 34-0 loss to Carolina? One thing I do agree with Coach Herm Edwards about.. how could they play the way they did against Denver, and do nothing the next week? That's why with no malice aforethought, I just think and want to know if you agree with me, that Kansas City has absolutely no direction.. no chemistry with these players.. and not a glimmer of hope of getting close to the playoff picture.
A Four-bucks Coffee employee who wasn't very busy today (and who could blame him?) pitched a Chiefs idea I've heard before. Why not bring Marty Schottenheimer back as General Manager, and bring formers Steelers Coach Bill Cowher out of retirement to kick this team's ***. Is there anything to this? It's the 2nd time I've heard their names mentioned together.
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Looking for karaoke in London? Head to Lucky Voice in Islington and rent a private karaoke room. Fill it with you, your mates, a few beers and lots of loud out of tune singing!
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I like this place but I didn't even do the karaoke part. I stopped in for a few drinks before dinner nearby. Yes, the drinks are a bit watered down and on the pricey side. But the plus side is that the drinks are tasty, the seats are comfortable, and they play really good music. Not a bad way to kill an hour before dinner!more
Such an awesome idea, a karaoke place! I first tried the one in soho in uni days, when I never even knew it was a thing and ever since I was hooked!
The black and pink theme is a total winner and In this branch they have a super cool and area with a dj and leather sofas, so it's perfect for a few drinks before you do karaoke. The cocktail menu is song themed, which is a cute idea! A...more
Let's just admit that whoever says "oh I hate karaoke" is lying. Once you get in there it is infectious...Great fun can be had in the private karaoke rooms here. We had an amazing night! There's even a box with props (think wigs and inflatable guitars ;)). Drinks can be ordered from your private room and they will be brought to you - great service.
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They have every song from the grease 2 soundtrack- I mean do I need to say anymore? Many hours of fun have been had here. I love that they give a discount for worthy workers, and the staff here are all super lovely and helpful. They have some great happy hour offers, and props a plenty. There are different sized booths available which is great. Even those who are not such big fans of karaoke...more
All the fun. In a padded room.
Seriously, lucky voice is a great night with tuneless friends.
Hire a room, compose a play list (you can even do this online prior to arrival), use their recommendations, dress up in the props and order bar service with the push of a button. Oh, and sing your heart out.
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Patient Comments: Low Potassium (Hypokalemia) - Diagnosis
How was the diagnosis of your low potassium (hypokalemia) established?
Comment from: heather1, 35-44 Female (Patient) Published: July 26
For the past week I've been in and out of the hospital with elevated heart rate and heart palpitations. My heart would go from 80 to 130 within seconds. I seriously thought I was having a heart attack. While the doctors were telling me it was a panic attack I know my own body knew for sure they were wrong. The ekg came back abnormal and the blood results showed I had low potassium and a little dehydrated. They kept me in the hospital for 2 days ran more tests then told me nothing was wrong with me. They claim I had a severe anxiety attack. I no longer have the heart palpitations or elevated heart rate but I don't feel myself, I have been tired for days and feel weak. I feel like I'm going crazy. I don't know what to think.
Comment from: teachem, 25-34 Female (Patient) Published: June 05
After gaining too much weight with my first pregnancy, I developed high blood pressure (130/90). So I was prescribed a diuretic when I was done breast feeding. My doctor regularly monitors my kidney function, cholesterol and blood sugar (all normal) and noticed at my last blood test that my K was only 3.4 (mildly low). He ordered that I eat a banana a day and a retest in four days.
Published: July 22
I had a very bad stomach virus, intractable diarrhea and vomiting at the same time. After two agonizing days and nights, I was so weak; I barely made it to the bathroom. I asked my husband to take me to the ER. There, they ran blood tests, gave me Iv's for major dehydration. The blood result came back with a low potassium level of 2.0. I was admitted to the hospital for five days, where I got IV potassium and saline. I started feeling better after about three days, but was still very, very weak and drained.
Published: June 18
I thought I had pulled a groin muscle. After several days of pain, I finally went to my family doctor and he put me on prednisone and a muscle relaxer. By the next morning, I could not move my arms or legs. I could wiggle my fingers and toes, and I could feel anywhere that was touched, but I simply did not have the strength to even lift my arm to scratch my nose. An ambulance had to take me to the hospital. Blood tests proved the diagnosis of low potassium. I was given a bag of potassium and another blood test was done. I was then admitted and spent three days in the hospital getting potassium intravenously and orally. I did not lose the potassium by the usual ways such as diarrhea, vomiting, sweating or diuretics. I still don't know what caused it.
Published: June 13
I began having the feeling that there was a frog jumping around in my chest, and I had occasional minor chest pains. I went to the emergency. After about six hours of palpitations, they performed an ECG, EKG, Chest X-ray and blood tests. Everything except the blood tests were normal, which led to a diagnosis of PVC's (Premature Ventricular Contractions) due to hypokalemia.
Comment from: gg, 35-44 Male (Patient) Published: July 15
The first blood test I requested in produced zero results. I went back again later for another test and got the same result. Symptoms persisted so I went back July 7. The result was low potassium in kidneys. The level is unknown. I have just done a retest yesterday. My main symptom is severe tiredness. My father died of acute renal failure. I am in my mid thirties. I have had this condition for over 10 years.
Comment from: tinytiff, 35-44 Female (Patient) Published: July 07
I recently was taken to the emergency room with my heart racing, shortness of breath, sweating and near fainting. My blood pressure was 150/130 and my heart rate was 140 lying down. I thought I was having a heart attack. The hospital did a chest x-ray, blood tests and EKG's and said I was fine except my potassium was slightly low at 3.2. I was given 1 pill and sent on my way. I still feel funny at times. I keep something with potassium with me at all times. I later found out the medication I was on Prednisone probably was the start of all this which caused sweating and frequent urination which is where my potassium was probably lost.
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NYU will construct a .25-acre playground on the Silver Towers block (just a few feet north of the current location of Rocketship Park). At almost 11,000 square feet, this new playground will be nearly four times the size of the existing playarea and will contain a variety of play equipment, landscaping, and seating, including the incorporation of the existing circular concrete seating.
Updated 12/11/15: Planning for the Toddler Playground is currently underway in tandem with the design of 181 Mercer Street (the Coles building) and Greene Street Walk.
Twelve months prior to the construction of the Bleecker Building, the City Planning Commission will convene a Task Force to determine if there is a feasible permanent relocation site for the LaGuardia Corner Gardens within Community Board 2. NYU will be reponsible for the garden's relocation costs.
If the Department of City Planning does not identify a permanent relocation site for the Garden, NYU and DCP will formulate a Garden Protection Plan. Best practices for avoiding impacts to the Garden during the Bleecker Building's construction may include temporarily relocating the Garden, protecting the space during construction, or temporarily closing it. In all of these instances, NYU would pay for the garden's reconstruction and establish a fund ("Garden Viability Fund") to increase plants' viability post construction.
NYU relocated the dog run managed by the Mercer-Houston Dog Run Association (MHDRA) to the north side of Houston Street west of 181 Mercer Street (the Coles building).
Updated 03/02/16: NYU relocated the dog run managed by the Mercer-Houston Dog Run Association (MHDRA) to the north side of Houston Street west of 181 Mercer Street (the Coles building). For more information about the dog run and membership options, visit mercerhoustondogrun.org.
Updated 02/03/16: Dog run construction nearing completion; opening expected early March 2016.
Updated 10/20/15: Construction of the new dog run is underway and construction completion is expected in early 2016. The new dog run will include design features for active dog play including a fountain and climbing boulders, as well as seating and a small storage shed.
Updated 8/11/15: After a collaborative design process between MHDRA and the project architects, the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the new dog run design in May 2015. Construction is scheduled to commence on August 17, 2015.
Updated 12/29/13: NYU and MHDRA have agreed to terms and conditions regarding the new dog run location; a formal agreement will be signed prior to the move.
The Open Space Oversight Organization ("OSOO") was established in May 2013. It is a 501 (c ) (3) organization with a mandate to review and comment on the design, maintenance, and operation of the public open spaces on the superblocks, as well as review NYU's compliance with commitments made for these spaces. NYU's maintenance obligations are memorialized in a license agreement with the NYC Dept of Parks.
Updated 12/11/15: When public open spaces are complete, OSOO will monitor NYU's ongoing maintenance of the spaces.
Updated 8/11/15: After input from CB2 and the OSOO, the designs for both the Bleecker and LaGuardia Landscapes are expected to be reviewed by the Public Design Commission in early October.
Updated 2/25/14: NYU sent an update to the OSOO to follow up from the 12/18/2013 meeting. The minutes of that meeting are also available.
Updated 2/12/14: OSOO members held two stakeholder meetings and one public forum in November 2013. OSOO members also attended a meeting in mid December to present a set of recommendations based upon those meetings to the landscape architects.
Updated 6/5/13: New York State confirmed the OSOO's not-for-profit 501(c)(3) status, and the group held an organizational meeting on May 1, 2013.
NYU will make the Sasaki Garden more accessible to the public and increase public awareness of the Garden by posting wayfinding signage.
Updated 3/4/16: In December 2015, the Superblock Stewardship Advisory Committee issued a report "Embracing a Better Quality of Life: Recommendations from the Superblock Stewardship Advisory Committee" that included a recommendation to improve access to the Sasaki Garden by making the steps less steep.
Updated 8/11/15: The Superblock Stewardship Advisory Committee will be reviewing and proposing enhancements to the superblocks in the coming year.
Updated 9/15/13: The legal challenge which had put garden access on hold has been remanded to the NYS Dept of Housing and Community Renewal for further decision.
NYU will work with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and NYC Department of Transportation to improve the planting areas on Bleecker Street between Mercer and LaGuardia. Improvements include new infill planting to add seasonal interest and variety to the understory, sidewalk re-paving, new fencing on the planting bed perimeter, and tree pruning and fertilizing.
Updated 5/20/16: Construction is complete. This space is now open to the public.
Updated 02/02/16: Construction is underway, expected completion April 2016. Please see the Bleecker Street Landscape construction page for updates.
Updated 11/16/15: Project details for the open space enhancement projects have been set.
Updated 10/20/15: The Public Design Commission approved the design of the Bleecker Street Landscape on October 5, 2015. See PDC presentation given by the Department of Transportation here. The project is currently in pre construction planning and permitting and is expected to commence in the next 6 - 8 weeks.
Updated 9/16/15: After input from the Community Board and OSOO, the design for Bleecker St Seating - now called "Bleecker Landscape" will be reviewed by the Public Design Commission in early October.
Updated 1/15/14: A landscape design for this open space is being shaped in collaboration with DPR and OSOO. OSOO-led stakeholder meetings and one public forum were held in November 2013 to gather community input and feedback on design guidelines.
Updated 7/1/13: Design guidelines and goals being shaped in collaboration with DPR and OSOO
NYU will enter into a maintenance and operations agreement ("license agreement") with the Department of Parks and Recreation for the maintenance and operations obligations for the public open spaces on the superblocks.
Updated 12/11/15: The maintenance agreement has been executed. Please view the executed License Agreement.
Updated 8/11/15: The license agreement is currently being finalized.
Updated 12/29/13: Maintenance agreement on hold pending court challenge.
Updated 7/1/13: Drafting terms are underway between NYU and DPR.
NYU will post a letter of credit with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure that maintenance funds are available for the public spaces bordering NYU property on the superblocks.
Updated 02/03/16: Letter of Credit currently being prepared.
Updated 9/16/15: Budget being developed for the open spaces. A letter of credit will be posted for more than the approved budget.
NYU will create an endowment fund, managed by the University, for the maintenance of any new privately owned public open spaces constructed on the superblocks.
Updated 03/04/16: The endowment has been established.
Updated 02/03/16: Establishment of endowment in process.
Updated 9/16/15: In process.
Updated 12/24/12: Funding has been identified for the endowment.
NYU will hire an architect, landscape architect, or engineer to inspect new landscape improvements and confirm that NYU has met its obligations according to the Restrictive Declaration. The landscape inspector will issue an annual compliance report, submitting a draft report to the OSOO for comment before it is finalized.
Updated 02/03/16: The first compliance report is to be issued by June 2017, approximately one year after public open spaces have been open.
NYU will establish a Tree Maintenance Plan for the Willow Oak grove adjacent to Bleecker Street on the southern superblock.
Updated 02/02/16: Read the Tree Maintenance Plan.
Update 9/15/2013: The oak grove tree maintenance plan was implemented by NYU in June and July 2013.
NYU will work with NYC Department of Parks and Recreation to upgrade the public open space along LaGuardia Place between Bleecker Street and W. 3rd Street. Upgrades include new paving, tree pruning, removing dead or diseased trees and replanting with small ornamental trees, and installing seating in the statue plaza area. The recently completed Adrienne's Garden is not part of the project area.
Updated 5/20/2016: Construction is complete. This space is now open to the public.
Updated 02/03/16: Landscape is currently under construction, expected completion April 2016. View the project page for more details.
Updated 11/16/2015: Project details for the open space enhancement projects have been set.
Updated 10/20/15: The Public Design Commission approved the design of the LaGuardia Place Landscape on October 5, 2015. See the PDC presentation given by the Department of Transportation here. The project is currently in pre-construction planning and permitting and is expected to commence in the next 6 - 8 weeks.
Updated 8/11/15: After input from the Community Board and OSOO, the design for LaGuardia Temp Playground - now called "LaGuardia Landscape" - will be reviewed by the Public Design Commission in early October.
Updated 1/15/14: A landscape design for this open space is being shaped in collaboration with DPR, DOT, and OSOO. OSOO-led stakeholder meetings and open public forum were held in November 2013 to gather community input and feedback on design guidelines.
Updated 7/1/13: Design guidelines and goals are being shaped in collaboration with DPR and OSOO.
NYU will make a contribution of $350,000 (adjusted for inflation) to NYC Department of Parks and Recreation for improvements at the LMNOP or Washington Square Park playgrounds.
To the extent practical, NYU will endeavor to protect mature trees in close proximity to construction. NYU will create Mature Tree Protection Plans for two construction staging areas -- on Mercer Street between Bleecker Street and West 3rd Street, and on LaGuardia Street between Bleecker Street and West 3rd Street.
NYU will fund a seasonal playground associate for Washington Square Park to offset the potential increase in park users during construction of the LaGuardia Building on the north superblock.
The north entry of 181 Mercer Street (the Coles building) along Bleecker Street will incorporate a small planting area on property under the jurisdiction of the NYC Dept of Transportation. The design of the north entry landscape will be subject to review by the NYC Public Design Commission.
Updated 2/26/16: Design of the north entry area is currently underway.
The Greene Street Walk will run along the west side of the 181 Mercer Street (the Coles building) at ground level, from W. Houston Street to Bleecker Street. The Walk is intended as a physical and visual link connecting Soho to Greenwich Village, and NYU's Washington Square campus. The facade treatment and building uses of 181 Mercer Street (the Coles building) at the ground level (i.e. building entries, amount of transparency, interior public spaces), along with landscaping and the provision of outdoor seating, will activate and enliven the walk. The intention is to draw people to the building along the Walk, and that it be well utilized for building access and for points north and south.
Update 2/26/16: Design of the Greene Street Walk is currently underway.


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... in Trier. I am anxious to see if I can find the apartment building where I lived when my Dad was stationed there in 1957. I never forgot the address or its general location. Stay tuned.
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Carlo Ancelotti May Be Offered QPR Manager's Job: Soccer Roundup
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Ancelotti for QPR?
Former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti may be offered an immediate Premier League return with promoted Queens Park Rangers, the Daily Mirror reported.
QPR coach Neil Warnock's leading boardroom ally, vice-chairman Amit Bhatia, quit his post yesterday in a move that left Warnock "exposed," the newspaper added.
Bhatia, son-in-law of metals billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, confirmed that his family's bid to buy the team from Bernie Ecclestone had been turned down. He also disagreed with an increase of as much as 40 percent in season-ticket prices.
Jose Mourinho has ruled out a return to Chelsea, the Sun reported. The Real Madrid coach "snubbed" Blues owner Roman Abramovich by saying he is not interested in replacing Ancelotti, who left last weekend, the newspaper added
Arsenal Target
Arsenal has pulled out of the race to sign West Ham's Scott Parker and is now focusing on Lille's Eden Hazard, according to the Daily Star.
Attacking midfielder Hazard is rated at 30 million pounds ($49 million), the Star added.
Ex-Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira may return to his old club as a coach, the Daily Mail reported.
He's set to be released by Manchester City in the weeks ahead after making only 16 starts for the team this season, the Mail added.
Houllier's Return
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is keen to return to work after doctors reassured him that his recent health scare wasn't connected with his job, the Daily Express said.
He expects to be back in charge for pre-season as early as July 7, the Express added.
Black Cat Crouch?
Striker Peter Crouch is a target for Sunderland manager Steve Bruce, the Sun said.
Tottenham will only do a deal if it can recoup the 10 million pounds Crouch cost two years ago when he joined from Portsmouth, the newspaper added.
Sunderland is set to open talks with Coventry goalkeeper Keiren Westwood before this weekend, the Guardian reported. He's available on a free transfer.


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Report: Nigel Bradham arrested for involvement in Miami assault
Another Eagle is in trouble with the law.
According to NBC6 in Miami, linebacker Nigel Bradham was recently arrested after an incident on Miami Beach.
Bradham, 26, turned himself into Miami Beach Police on Monday, "charged in the beating of a worker at the Hilton Bentley hotel," according to the report.
The Eagles released the following statement Tuesday afternoon: "We are aware of the recent incident involving Nigel Bradham in Miami. We have been in contact with Nigel and the proper authorities. Due to the ongoing legal process, we will have no further comment at this time."
Per the NBC report, six people began arguing with the employee about "the length of time it took to bring them an umbrella they had paid for" and the argument became physical. The victim sustained cuts and was allegedly smashed in the back of the head with a bottle. The report continues to say the six people got in a vehicle and sped away. A phone found at the scene allegedly revealed Bradham paid for the umbrella with his credit card.
The Eagles signed Bradham to a two-year deal worth $7 million ($4.5 million guaranteed) this offseason.
The linebacker is expected to be the team's starting strongside linebacker, next to Jordan Hicks in the middle and Mychal Kendricks on the weak side.
Bradham's best season came in 2014, while playing under Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz in Buffalo. That season, he had 104 tackles, 2½ sacks and an interception in 14 games.
The Eagles seem to have three decent starters, but if Bradham misses any time, it could be a big blow. The team doesn't have much in the way of depth, with players like Najee Goode, Deontae Skinner and Joe Walker as the backups.
Want to play corner for Jim Schwartz? Must worry about more than deep ball
Want to play corner for Jim Schwartz? Must worry about more than deep ball
The Eagles might not have any top-flight cornerbacks, but they certainly have a lot of guys with some talent.
Many of them are young, and all of them are battling for just several roster spots.
That hodgepodge of talent has made the corner position one of the more intriguing spots at this year's training camp. We're not sure how it'll all shake out, who will be the starters, who will be the depth players.
But one thing's for certain: Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz wants all of them to be aggressive.
"It's going to be fun to watch the corners compete," Schwartz said after practice Tuesday. "We have some guys that can cover. We have some guys that have a great opportunity here. If they'll get up and they'll challenge receivers, like I said before, if you can cover — you can't cover many people if you don't want to challenge guys. That's God's honest truth. I could play the deep ball. I'd get my ass 50 yards deep and you couldn't get one over the top of me, but I couldn't cover anything else.
"There's a fine line in there. And the fine line is you obviously have to play the deep ball in this league, but if that's the only thing you're worried about, you're not going to cover anything else."
Schwartz said he's happy with the blend of veteran and young players on the roster, before rattling off five names: Nolan Carroll, Leodis McKelvin, Ron Brooks, JaCorey Shepherd and rookie Jalen Mills.
The one notable omission from that list of names is second-year player Eric Rowe, who finished last year as a starter, but has been somewhat of a forgotten man this spring and summer. On Monday, head coach Doug Pederson mentioned some "hiccups" Rowe encountered learning the new defensive scheme (see story).
Even with Rowe buried on the depth chart for now, there are still plenty of talented, young corners fighting for jobs.
Carroll, on the other hand, isn't young. He's 29 and a returning starter from last year. Schwartz praised Carroll's smarts and said he's been a resource for younger players. But Carroll is also coming off of a fibula fracture and subsequent surgery. That's why he's one of the select vets that reported to camp early.
"This is important for him now," Schwartz said. "It's a good opportunity for him to come back before the full club gets here, just to sort of test it out and see how he's feeling. You don't want to judge too much. He might need a day here or there. It helps that he's a veteran player."
It seems Carroll, on a one-year deal, has a decent shot of being a starter opposite McKelvin. During the spring, Brooks worked outside in the base package and moved inside to the slot. At times, the rookie Mills also played in the slot.
Schwartz said corners in the slot need a different set of skills than the ones outside. They need to have the "courage" to take on big-bodied running backs and the occasional pulling guard. They also need to cover differently.
"It's very rare that you're getting the same routes," he said. "You're not getting the same routes from the slot as you are from the outside. So there's a different skill set. Some guys can play both, some guys can't. So it's our job to determine over the next six weeks where all the guys fit in that."
Tonight's lineup: Ryan Howard starts; Ichiro in CF, 4 hits away from 3,000
Tonight's lineup: Ryan Howard starts; Ichiro in CF, 4 hits away from 3,000
Ryan Howard is in the Phillies' lineup Tuesday night, batting fourth against Marlins right-hander Tom Koehler.
It's the second start in three games for Howard, who has actually been productive lately when he's gotten a chance to start. He went 2 for 3 on Saturday and had a homer in three of his previous five starts. Over that span he's gone 6 for 21 with three home runs and five RBIs as the Phillies' starting first baseman.
One of those homers was against Koehler last week at Citizens Bank Park, a two-run shot.
Howard's struggles this season have been well-documented and he's still hitting just .165, but he and Tommy Joseph have produced from a power standpoint. The only team in the majors that has more home runs from its first basemen than the Phillies (24) is the Cubs (26).
1. Cesar Hernandez, 2B
2. Odubel Herrera, CF
3. Maikel Franco, 3B
4. Ryan Howard, 1B
5. Cameron Rupp, C
6. Cody Asche, LF
7. Freddy Galvis, SS
8. Peter Bourjos, RF
9. Jerad Eickhoff, P
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1. Ichiro, CF (four hits away from 3,000)
2. Martin Prado, 3B
3. Christian Yelich, LF
4. Giancarlo Stanton, RF
5. Chris Johnson, 1B
6. Adeiny Hechavarria, SS
7. Jeff Mathis, C
8. Miguel Rojas, 2B
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PalmerCash"A Diamond is Forever" T-shirt
A novelty T-shirt that invokes a nostalgic, iconic brand adds an interesting depth to your wardrobe. So opt for something like this "A Diamond is Forever" T-shirt and get the best of both worlds. Guys see one thing, and women hear another. And therein lies the beauty (and enjoyment) of this novelty T-shirt. With a nod to a legendary saying and the legend himself, this retro-looking T is zippy and ironic; but that also means it requires a modern touch to achieve an age-appropriate outfit. Thus, add a sharp track jacket, like this one from Armani Jeans, to balance its overall look. Together, the shirt and jacket allude to a suave, hip sense of humor the ladies will love and the guys can appreciate.
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He's twice the size of the average baby born in the Slovak Republic.
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Lloyd Joseph Lerille Jr., 59, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006.
Private services by request of the family.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Juneau Lerille; his mother, Josephine Romano Lerille; one son, Lloyd Lerille III and fiancee, Michelle; one stepson, Rodney Juneau and wife, Valerie; one daughter, Heather Carrol and husband, Timothy; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd J. Lerille Sr.
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Kenneth Libo, Scholar of Immigrant Life, Dies at 74Historians in the News
Kenneth Libo, a historian of Jewish immigration who, as a graduate student working for Irving Howe in the 1960s and '70s, unearthed historical documentation that informed and shaped "World of Our Fathers," Mr. Howe's landmark 1976 history of the East European Jewish migration to America, died on March 29 in New York. He was 74.
The cause was complications from an infection, said Michael Skakun, a friend and fellow historian.
Mr. Libo's contribution was acknowledged by Mr. Howe and the publishers of "World of Our Fathers," who listed his name beneath the author's on the cover of the book: "With the Assistance of Kenneth Libo."...
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The best moments in any sport come when one watches how competitors respond when the stakes are high.
The final race of the exhausting Louis Vuitton Cup between Emirates Team New Zealand and American entry BMW Oracle Racing was an example of a crucial test. The winner of the race would earn the top seed for the semifinals and the right to choose which of the other three teams it would race in that round.
The race between the USA and New Zealand was decided on a gradual wind shift. After the start, Oracle had the lead, but did not cover the Kiwis to the right side of the course. The wind shifted toward the right and that was the end. New Zealand took a big lead and won.
Now, Larry Ellison's BMW Oracle crew will have to race against the pesky Italian team, Luna Rosa. Talented Australian James Spithill, the helmsman of Luna Rosa, will be a tough match for Oracle helmsman Chris Dickson on the starting line.
I expect the series to go at least seven or eight races before one team earns the required five wins to qualify for the Louis Vuitton final. In two previous races between Italy and the United States, the Italians led after the start, but were eventually passed.
The semifinal series will be a grind on equipment, sails and crew. In the other bracket, New Zealand is expected to coast past the fourth qualifier, Desafio Espanol, 5-0.
There are sail limitation rules. Fewer races will save wear and tear. The ultimate challenger is going to need fresh gear when the top finisher meets Alinghi in the America's Cup, which is scheduled to begin June 23.
With the wind strength and direction all over the map, host city Valencia has proven to be a tricky place to sail. This makes reading the wind difficult to predict. Over the past 24 days, 11 were lost because of poor wind conditions. All teams have weather gurus to forecast the wind. New Zealand got it right in this race, USA did not.
If there are any new design changes available, they will be rolled out for the semifinals. The teams that lose will be finished. For BMW Oracle, that is an unthinkable outcome after operating continuously for six straight years and spending a record sum (more than $120 million).
The final result on the short 12-mile races will likely be decided by sailing skill. This is a refreshing change from the technology-driven teams we have seen over the past 20 years.
Going forward, the tougher competition in the semifinals will prepare Dickson and Oracle. New Zealand must be careful not to get sloppy against a weaker competitor. In the end, I believe the Americans and Kiwis will be in the Louis Vuitton Cup final.
Gary Jobson is a sailing analyst for ESPN. He is a former collegiate sailor and was a tactician for the 1977 America's Cup-winning yacht Courageous.


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Epoxidation of 4-Alkylidenecyclopentenones: A Route to the 1-Oxaspiro[2.4]hept-6-en-5-one Framework
Version of Record online: 30 OCT 2012
DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.201201030
Copyright © 2012 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
European Journal of Organic Chemistry
Volume 2012, Issue 36, pages 7093–7105, December 2012
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Ahmar, M., Thomé, S. and Cazes, B. (2012), Epoxidation of 4-Alkylidenecyclopentenones: A Route to the 1-Oxaspiro[2.4]hept-6-en-5-one Framework. Eur. J. Org. Chem., 2012: 7093–7105. doi: 10.1002/ejoc.201201030
Publication History
- Issue online: 4 DEC 2012
- Version of Record online: 30 OCT 2012
- Manuscript Received: 1 AUG 2012
- Synthetic methods;
- Epoxidation;
- Spiro compounds
Thanks to their lack of polarity, the exocyclic double bonds of 4-alkylidenecyclopentenones 4 are selectively epoxidized by MCPBA to give spiroepoxycyclopentenones 7, which feature the nonclassical 1-oxaspiro[2.4]hept-6-en-5-one framework. Under acidic conditions, compounds 7 undergo ring-opening to afford 4-hydroxy-4-(1-hydroxyalkyl)cyclopentenones 10.


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- Union Island, the southernmost island of the Grenadines, is a short five-minute boat ride from resort. The island's main village, Clifton, offers numerous boutiques, markets, bars and restaurants, and Internet cafes. The resort offers private tours of the island (surcharge).
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- Couples and honeymooners favor this private island retreat for its relaxed yet elegant ambiance. With just 43 accommodations, guests enjoy privacy and seclusion while also having access to a range of activities. Free of modern-day distractions, rooms do not have telephones and TVs. Children under 16 are not permitted at the resort.
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- The all-inclusive Palm Island Resort offers a range of on-site activities including snorkeling, kayaking, tennis, and trails for hiking and biking. The fitness room includes cardio and strength-training equipment, and massages are available by appointment (surcharge). The Royal Palm Restaurant overlooking the ocean serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the beachside Sunset Grill is open for lunch and dinner.
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Located near the southern tip of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Palm Island Resort is an all inclusive private island retreat featuring a free-form swimming pool with cascading waterfalls, nearby walking trails, and non-motorized water sports such as snorkeling. The resort features complimentary activities such as tennis, croquet, table tennis, cycling, and shuffleboard.
This all-inclusive resort boasts two restaurants and offers three meals a day, daily afternoon tea, weekly manager's cocktail parties, top-shelf beverages and beach barbecues.
Massages and beauty treatments are available by appointment (surcharge). Palm Island also features an air-conditioned gym with cardio equipment, a lending library with a variety of past guests' favorite novels, a boutique and a TV lounge. Complimentary Wifi is available from the lounge.
Services available for an additional charge include private picnic lunches, deep-sea fishing excursions, scuba diving, and boat trips to the nearby world-renowned Tobago Cays.
The amenities listed below are available on site; fees may apply:
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- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access in public areas - wireless
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- Shopping on site
- Swimming pool - outdoor
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Number of rooms:
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Children under 16 years are not permitted at the resort.Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
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Palm Island Resort boasts two restaurants and bars.
Palm Island Resort can organize a Romantic Picnic Lunch (surcharge) at one of four secluded beaches or a Private Beach Dining experience (surcharge) with a pre-arranged menu for guests who are looking to share an intimate meal or celebrate a special occasion.
Dress code for dining: In the restaurants, shoes are worn and bathing suits are covered. After 6:30 p.m., men wear shirts with collars and short or long sleeves (no t-shirts or tank tops), and slacks. Women wear dresses, skirts, slacks, culottes or tailored Bermuda-length shorts (no "short shorts" or cutoffs.) No jeans for men or women in the evenings. In summer, men can wear dress Bermudas.
Royal Palm RestaurantElegant restaurant overlooking the ocean. Serves a selection of Caribbean cuisine and local specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Features entertainment most evenings and a weekly Caribbean buffet.
Sunset GrillCasual open air beach side restaurant serving a variety of local and international cuisine. Open daily for lunch and for dinner by reservation.
The resort offers numerous recreation opportunities including hiking and biking trails, complimentary bicycle use, horseshoes, and snorkeling.
For an additional charge, guests can arrange a boat charter, scuba excursions, deep sea fishing, snorkeling in the Tobago Cays and private picnic lunches served at one of 4 designated picnic areas on Palm Island.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Fishing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Parasailing
- Snorkeling
- Tennis
- Windsurfing
Special Offer Details
Manager's Specials5 nights from $2699 per person
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- Breakfast, Lunch and, Dinner
- All beverages (name-brand liquors, afternoon tea, house wine by the glass, Caribbean beer, tropical coolers, and soft drinks by the glass)
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You have a rare opportunity to view some original works of Leonardo Da Vinci.
The Birmingham Museum of Art is preparing for an exhibit of Leonardo Da Vinci drawings that will be shown later this month for the first time in the United States or even outside of Italy.
The exhibit includes one of his most celebrated notebooks, Codex on the Flight of Birds, and eleven other drawings from the famous artist.
The exhibition, titled "Leonardo Da Vinci: Drawings from the Biblioteca Reale in Turin", opens September 28th and runs through November 9th in Birmingham.


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Exploration of World Wide Web Tilts From Eclectic to Mudane
By AMY HARMON
Published: August 26, 2001
Bob Dudley remembers a time not long ago when his favorite activity on a sunny weekend afternoon was surfing the World Wide Web. Drifting from one hyperlink to another, he read online diaries, investigated fishing rights, played search engines against each other to see which came up with the best results.
It was, he says, ''like going to a bookstore and browsing through all the stacks -- oh, look at this, oh, look at that -- I couldn't pull myself away.''
This summer, Mr. Dudley, a 53-year-old advertising consultant, has been spending weekends outside. The Web is still handy for checking stock quotes and news, and he used it recently to look up prices on kayaks.
But in a shift mirrored by many other Internet users, Mr. Dudley's interest in the Web is no longer driven by eclectic imagination. When he logs on now, he knows what he wants and he mostly knows where to get it.
The new utilitarian view of the Web marks a disappointment for cultural critics who see the medium as fundamentally more democratic than traditional radio, television and newspapers, because the barriers to entry are so low. The Web was supposed to subvert corporate domination of culture by giving a global soapbox -- or printing press or television station -- to anyone with a computer and a modem.
While plenty of people do publish their personal musings and pictures of their babies, new data shows that for many people, the Web has become an electronic routine. Often, Internet users stick to a half-dozen sites for news, sports scores, travel information and other things they need regularly. Many set up ''personalized portals'' that display only the categories of news, entertainment and financial information they are interested in when they log on.
Last year, about 60 percent of Internet users visited more than 20 Web sites in a typical month, according to Jupiter Media Metrix, a research firm that measures traffic online; this year the proportion is close to half. The number of people using search engines as a starting point has also dropped, a reflection of the more direct, predetermined approach to the Web.
People are spending more time online, according to Jupiter; the average user in the United States spent 20.7 hours in July, up 2 hours from last year. But their visits are concentrated in fewer places.
''We always think of the Internet as being very diverse, democratic -- that everyone goes to hundreds of sites every week,'' said Mark Mooradian, a senior analyst at Jupiter. ''In truth, that's less and less the case.''
Only 15 of the thousands of sites that provide health information attract enough traffic for Jupiter to rank them, and last month 43 percent of the visitors to those went to the top three. Visitors to news sites concentrated their attention even more heavily, with 72 percent going to MSNBC, CNN and The New York Times on the Web in July. Among map site users, 82 percent visited Mapquest.com last month, compared with the 3.3 percent who went to Randmcnally.com, the fifth-most visited map site on the Web.
In a separate survey, conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project earlier this year, 29 percent said they were spending more time online, and 17 percent less. The reason most often cited by people who said they were spending more time was that they needed to for school or work. About half of those who said they were spending less time said it simply was no longer necessary.
That America's infatuation with the Web as a haven for cybersurfing adventures has morphed into a more mundane fondness for a useful information tool is in many ways testament to how quickly it has become a part of everyday life for so many.
''I guess I feel I've found most of the things of interest to me,'' Peter Merholtz, 28, of San Francisco, wrote in an e-mail message. ''Surfing jaunts tend to feel like bicycling around the block. I'm also much more pointed in my Web use -- I typically get some durn-fool notion in my head (like pursuing semiotic and cognitive issues in cartography), fire some queries into Google, and click until either the subject seems exhausted or I am.''
What is lost, some say, is the experience of serendipity and the delight in finding things that you would not naturally seek out.
''What I worry about when it comes to the Web is that people are encouraged to drill down into their areas of concern to such a degree that they get closeted in their own reflections of themselves,'' said Joseph Turow, a professor at the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. ''That can militate against an open society. And surfing was a way out of that.''
Indeed, the Web has more than lived up to its promise as an easily searchable database of human knowledge for anyone who wants to answer a health question or get directions or find out how long jasmine tea should steep before it gets bitter.
But its impact on popular culture is harder to discern. Many of the online magazines that had grander ambitions than recording the random thoughts of individuals have vanished in recent months. So have several independent entertainment sites that showcased animations and movies that had no other outlet.
And while much has been made of the threat file-sharing sites like Napster pose to the mainstream music industry, most of the music being traded online is Top 40 hits.


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Half & Half Cake
I found this idea on Pinterest. It was perfect for this couple, because they did not want two cake, and they did not want chocolate. So the actual cake is all white, but it has the look of a Brides Cake and a Grooms cake all in one.
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Like a comfortable shoe to an active foot, the right mouse can elevate what seems like a mundane task such as moving the cursor around to something more. Athletes talk of the right shoe improving performance and it only makes sense that the right mouse …Read More »
NZXT Master Builds #1: Depths of Space by Eric Henry
In the first installment of NZXT's Master Build series, Eric "xD3aDPooLx" Henry builds a Dead Space-themed NZXT Source 530-based system complete with custom Mayhems UV yellow/green fluid inside hardline tubing, Lutro0 Customs Teleios Green Sleeve for the PSU, Bitspower 250mm reservoir, an EVGA GTX 780 …Read More »
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Thermaltake Volos Gaming Mouse
For years Thermaltake has been a popular manufacture of PC parts and accessories. The products included such things as CPU coolers, cases, and case fans. Over the last few years Thermaltake has taken a great interest in eSports and have launched a line of gaming …Read More »
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Shell scripting for system administrators: the basics
For system administrators shell scripting can be a very useful way to drastically improve workflow. Join Swayam Prakasha to find out how you can employ some fundemental tips and techniques to make your life easier…
In the previous example, we have used numbers as patterns, but patterns can be more complex, too. Please refer to the man page of sh for more details. The following example illustrates the do…while construct:
[sourcecode language="bash"]#!/bin/sh
# bash while loop
while [ $COUNT -gt 0 ]; do
echo Value of count is: $COUNT
let COUNT=COUNT-1
Starting with an initial value of ten, we print its value till it becomes greater than zero.
When we execute the above script, the output looks like:
[sourcecode language="bash"][root@localhost ~]# ./script_9.sh
Value of count is: 10
Value of count is: 9
Value of count is: 8
Value of count is: 7
Value of count is: 6
Value of count is: 5
Value of count is: 4
Value of count is: 3
Value of count is: 2
Value of count is: 1
[root@localhost ~]#
One can also execute commands inside a shell script. The following example illustrates this:
[sourcecode language="bash"]!#/bin/sh
echo `uname -o`
When we execute this script, the following output will be displayed:
[sourcecode language="bash"]GNU/Linux


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Connecticut Light & Power officials say they are expecting power to be restored to most customers in the region by midnight, but many have already got it back.
But some will still be without power for longer, because of the complexity of the work, such as access on the roads. Tree crews also are out cutting back branches on wires.
CL&P outages in southeastern Connecticut as of 9:30 p.m. Sunday night:
East Lyme, 83 - .9 percent
Groton, 3 - .04 percent
Lyme, 17 - 1 percent
Montville, 8- .1 percent
New London, 14 - .1 percent
North Stonington, 76 - 2 percent
Old Lyme, 1,373 - 25 percent
Preston, 5 - .2 percent
Salem, 3 - .1 percent
Stonington, 216 - 2 percent
Waterford, 36 - .4 percent
Norwich Public Utilities
Power was restored to all Norwich Public Utilities customers throughout the city as of 3 p.m. Saturday, NPU officials said. But three customers, including Three Rivers Community College, remained in the dark because power lines from the road to the homes or facilities were down.
At the peak of the outage, 750 NPU customers — 3.4 percent of NPU's 22,000 customers — were without power, but most were restored within 90 minutes, NPU spokesman Michael Hughes said.
"NPU would like to thank the Norwich Department of Public Works and congratulate them on the excellent job they did during a difficult time," Hughes said. "The streets are safer because of their efforts. NDPW is a great partner to NPU and we are grateful for them."
Groton Utilities
Mayor Marian Galbraith said just five customers in the Gungywamp area remained without power from Groton Utilities Saturday evening following the blizzard. Outages during the blizzard peaked at 3,500, or 28 percent of the utility company's 12,600 customers.
Groton Utilities began restoring power late Friday afternoon — as soon as they began getting calls about outages.
As of 6 p.m. Saturday, Galbraith said all major electrical feeders were up and running, and representatives had been working on repairing individual service lines.
The utility was still fielding calls for downed cable and telephone lines, which Galbraith said bore the brunt of the heavy snow. Workers were following up on each to make sure none of the wires were live, she said.
Customers still without power who have not yet reported their outages should call (860) 446-4000.
Groton Utilities: (860) 446-4000
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Hi guys,
if you check out my website you will see the WP-Polls widget running on my right hand side toolbar.
The poll loads fine and seems to work perfectly, but annoyingly I still get the 'loading' bar which appears underneath it and never disappears. Does anyone know how to get it to go away please?
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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked video released
Atlus has released a video for its DS port of Devil Survivor on 3DS. It's posted below, courtesy of GameFront. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked is slated for a summer release.
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Looking for a great race in NYC? Get Outside on Governor's Island 10k presented by The North Face is filling up fast! This 3-loop USATF certified course takes place on 172-acre Governor's Island and offering runners a flat fast course and spectacular views of New York City. Don't wait too long to sign up! http://www.getoutsidegi.com/
ACTIVE is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. ACTIVE also makes it easy to learn and prepare for all the things you love to do with expert resources, training plans and fitness calculators.


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Talented young running back should contribute in 2012
Regardless of which players general manager Ted Thompson chooses in the upcoming draft, I doubt any of them will excite me as much as a young player already on the roster. I'm referring to Alex Green, the second-year running back whose rookie season was ended by a torn ACL in week 7. According to Mike McCarthy, rehabilitation is going well. "Alex looks really good," said the coach. "Seeing him in the weight room every day, he looks like he's really progressing." That's obviously great news for the player, and it's also great news for the team. A healthy Green should make one of the most dynamic offenses in league history even better.
Green, who is blessed with both size (6'0, 225) and speed (4.44), averaged over 8 yards per carry as a senior. So why was he still available at the end of round three? There were a few reasons. Scouts were wary because Hawaii used a spread offense, which meant there were often gaping holes for Green to run through. Projecting how he'd fare in a more traditional scheme was a problem. So was his penchant for fumbling. He put the ball on the ground 8 times in 271 touches. Throw in the devaluation of the running back in today's NFL, and it isn't all that shocking that 95 players were selected before Green's name came off the board.
Even after spending a week at practice and watching every snap of every game from August through January, it's still difficult to evaluate Green as a runner. Practice is just practice. Running plays against your own teammates is hardly the same as taking a handoff against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in late December. And the preseason is just the preseason. Running behind offensive linemen and against defensive linemen who'll soon be pumping gas or flipping burgers is hardly conducive to evaluating a halfback. So what makes me so excited about Green? Take a look:
I realize it was only one play, but that screen pass was a thing of beauty. Watch how easily Green caught the ball, how quickly he turned up field and how much patience he showed. Then watch the moves he put on in the open field. There aren't many 225-pound backs who can do that. He reminded me of a combination of Dorsey Levens and Ahman Green. That's why this young man is going to be a huge addition to the offense in '12 – regardless of whether he ever carries the ball. Ryan Grant and James Starks are reliable out of the backfield, but neither has the ability to make tacklers miss in the open field. And that's exactly what an offense needs when going up against defenses that are scared to death about getting beat deep by Greg Jennings or Jordy Nelson or down the seam by Jermichael Finley.
Assuming the knee is OK and the fumbling issue is resolved, the only thing that could keep Green from making an impact next season is an inability to pick up the blitz. McCarthy won't put a back in the game on third down unless he can be counted on to protect quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Green has the physical and the mental skills needed to do the job. He has good base strength and he pays close attention to detail. His biggest problem last summer was mostly technique. While he was usually quick to locate targets in traffic, he didn't always face up defenders. If he's healthy enough to participate in a full training camp, I wouldn't expect this to be an issue once the regular season begins.
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A Walk in the Dark is a lovely indie platformer from Portugal's Flying Turtle Software
A Walk in the Dark, the lovely indie action-platformer from Flying Turtle Software, has a set of screenshots available for viewing below the break alongside a new gameplay trailer. The game features a mix of surreal environments mixed with paranormal creatures sitting for any dark fantasy story. In the game, you'll plays as a cat named Bast, as she runs, jumps and slides through various traps while trying to avoid what lies in the shadows. The game is set for release on PC sometime this year, and you can find out more about it through the official website.
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David S. Goyer Teams With Lucasfilm For Darth Vader Virtual-Reality Experience
Announced at "Star Wars" Celebration Europe, the "story-based project" comes from ILMxLab, the Lucasfilm division behind "Trials on Tatooine."
Announced at "Star Wars" Celebration Europe, the "story-based project" comes from ILMxLab, the Lucasfilm division behind "Trials on Tatooine."
With Ridley Scott's "The Martian" arriving this fall, NASA luminaries discuss how we're going to send people to the Red Planet.
Adam Nimoy, son of "Star Trek" legend Leonard Nimoy, talks science and storytelling with NASA luminaries.
The replica weapon combines a 9mm submachine gun with a 12 gage shotgun and needed a BAFTE letter to confirm that it was a legal configuration.
Available for Apple iOS and Google Android devices, the "Star Wars" app includes news, videos, sound clips and a special augmented-reality feature.
Along with a series order for the "Arrow"/"Flash" spinoff and renewal of "iZombie," the network picked up Julie Plec's outbreak drama and Rebecca Bloom's romantic comedy adventure.
Watch as Spinoff's Todd Gilchrist learns firsthand how director Gavin Hood and Digital Domain created the zero-gravity fight sequences in Ender's Game.
Disney's programming at D23 included a behind-the-scenes look at animation, a discussion of Pixar's shorts and demos of the Fantasia and Infinity video games.
Sons of Anarchy creator/showrunner Kurt Sutter wants to explore the foundation of SAMCRO, but "right now, it is just conversations."
Spinoff Online presents an exclusive clip from tonight's episode of Da Vinci's Demons, the new Starz historical fantasy created by David S. Goyer.
If there's one thing that a quick look at the current state of television and movies will tell you, it's that there's not much need for original ideas when there's so much out there ready and waiting to be adapted, updated or just outright ripped off. That's why we've decided to help in that process with a series which offers up some of the things we'd like to see being brought to big screen or small. This week's suggestion? Chose Your Own Adventure.
Now that I've admitted that I don't watch live television anymore, it's time for the second of my television-viewing-related confessions: My TiVo list is filled with multiple episodes of shows that it's very possible that I'll never quite getting around to watching. That's not just me, right…?


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Pardon me if the question is "silly". I am new to algorithmic time complexity.
I understand that if I have n numbers and I want to sum them, it takes "n steps", which means the algorithm is O(n) or linear time. i.e. Number of steps taken increases linearly with number of input, n.
If I write a new algorithm that does this summing 5 times, one after another, I understand that it is O(5n) = O(n) time, still linear (according to wikipedia).
If I have say 10 different O(n) time algorithms (sum, linear time sort etc). And I run them one after another on the n inputs.
Does this mean that overall this runs in O(10n) = O(n), linear time?


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Definition of witticism in English:
A witty remark: Maurice roared with laughter at his own witticisms
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- The acerbic Australian, equally at home dissecting serious cultural issues and Japanese endurance game shows, will be reading from his new collection of essays and dispensing bons mots, acid witticisms and Antipodean insights.
- He would start with off-the-cuff remarks and witticisms and gradually improvise a setting in which they could shine.
- This book is full of aphorisms, bon mots and witticisms, nearly all to do with the absurdity of the world in which we live.
joke, quip, witty remark, flash of wit, jest, pun, play on words, double entendre, sally, riposte, pleasantry;
(witticisms) repartee, banter, badinage;
French bon mot
rare paronomasia, equivoque, Atticism
1677: coined by Dryden from witty, on the pattern of criticism.
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The majority of the stomach is removed to limit the amount of food it can hold and reduce calorie intake.
An adjustable silicone band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach to restrict food consumption.
A secondary procedure is performed for bariatric patients that regained weight or developed a complication.
Stomach capacity is reduced and the digestive system is rerouted to curb food intake and calorie absorption.
A silicone balloon is inserted into the stomach to reduce its capacity and cause the feeling of fullness sooner.
Obesity is a rising health epidemic in our country. A chronic condition that increases the risk of serious health problems, obesity robs millions of Americans of their quality of life. Limited range of motion, difficulty finding clothes and ongoing aches and pains are just a few of the problems obese people encounter daily. Unfortunately, morbid obesity is difficult to treat through traditional weight loss methods. Bariatric surgery is one of the best options for people that struggle with morbid obesity and have failed to lose weight through diet and exercise. Bariatric surgery promotes rapid, substantial weight loss by restricting caloric intake. Surgical treatment is not a quick fix —it is a tool. To succeed, bariatric surgery patients must commit to making serious lifestyle changes after surgery.
Weight loss is a lifelong struggle that not only affects physical health but emotional and mental as well. At LIObesity Surgery we not only offer the best and most up to date options for weight loss but also the dedication to support and motivation that each patient deserves in this process. Our knowledgeable staff are invested in making this process as successful and beneficial for all patients. Bi-monthly support groups and our informational social media involvement not only allow for patients to connect with us about any questions or concerns but also contact and gain support from other patients involved in the process as well. Our main priorities at LIObesity Surgery are to assist and guide each patient towards a happier/ healthier lifestyle and lasting success.
Dr. David Buchin is a board certified general surgeon that focuses on helping people lose weight and live healthier lives through bariatric surgery. With a decade of surgical experience and expertise in laparoscopic techniques, he is the surgeon Long Island patients trust for safe, effective weight loss solutions. Dr. Buchin is the Director of Bariatric Surgery at Huntington Hospital.


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So when I click on a main product category, eg. "Games", my icons appear at the top of the page for the sub categories, which is how I want it. However, all the items that I categorised under the main category shows up below, together with all the products from all the subcategories.
I want only the main category items to be seen and only want the sub items to be seen when actually clicking on a sub category...
Its late... I might not be making sense. haha
Hope someone understands what I mean and can help me :)