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Back to University Catalog 2004-2005
Quality Assurance
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science with Measurement Science Option
Master of Science
William Trappen, Program Coordinator
Program Office: EE 1300, (310) 243-3880
Program Description
Quality Assurance is an interdisciplinary profession
by management personnel who are responsible for planning and assuring the quality of products and services. The career opportunities in this rapidly growing field are excellent. Quality Assurance professionals are generally members of a senior corporate team in such areas as product management, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and materials management.
The degree programs are supported by local members of the American Society for Quality.
The B.S. in Quality Assurance (BSQA )and the B.S. in Quality Assurance with Measurement Sciences option incorporate an interdisciplinary approach that blends the basic sciences, technologies, management principles, quality concepts and statistics. Skills and knowledge in these areas are obtained in the context of a well-rounded learning experience consistent with the University's mission and the needs of industry. The coursework develops problem-solving skills with a customer-focus. An ability to implement continuous improvement of processes, products, and services is a key goal of the Quality professional. For students interested in technical areas of Quality and metrics, an option in Measurement Sciences is offered.
Online and on-site versions of the degree are designed to serve working adults in related quality fields who wish to complete a four year degree. The online and on-site BSQA programs are designed primarily as upper division transfer programs for students who have completed the majority of their lower division general education courses. On-campus attendance is not required to complete requirements in the online BSQA and BSQA Measurement Science programs.
The Master of Science in Quality Assurance (MSQA) is designed to prepare professionals in quality, engineering, science, and/or management for career advancement. Quality Assurance professionals are generally members of a senior corporate team in such areas as product management, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and materials management. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs and interests of the working professional.
The program of study provides theoretical knowledge and analytical techniques, as well as management and communication skills that will enable the student to function in an active, decision-making capacity in the implementation of assurance policies and practices. A unique feature of the MSQA program is that it gives students the ability to customize their program of study to include their areas of interest. During the course of the program students will acquire knowledge and skills in the following areas: managing a quality organization; planning and implementing a quality assurance program; troubleshooting and solving quality problems; incorporating quality concepts and human factors techniques in the design of manufacturing operations; performing vendor surveys and assessing vendor quality; developing and analyzing statistical process control charts; developing and analyzing acceptance sampling plans; design of experiments; design and engineering of reliable products and processes; performing process capability studies; performing quality cost analyses; understanding and working with human behavior in the organization; performing reliability, maintainability, and safety systems reviews; performing quality system audits; and performing statistical studies and analyzing statistical reports.
Online and on-site versions of the degree are available to serve working adults. The degree program is supported by local chapters of the American Society for Quality.
Bachelor of Science in Quality Assurance
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree
See the "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.
Elective Requirements
Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.
General Education Requirements (54-60 units)
See the "General Education" requirements in the University Catalog and the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.
United States History, Constitution and American Ideals Requirement (6 units)
See the "United States History, Constitution, and American Ideals" requirements in the University Catalog. Courses used to satisfy this requirement do not apply to General Education.
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" in the University Catalog.
Minor Requirements
Single field major, no minor required.
Major Requirements (74-81 units)
Degree Requirements (74 units)
A. Lower Division Requirements (31 units)
BIO 120. Principles of Biology (4)
CHE 110. General Chemistry I (5)
MAT 131. Elementary Statistics and Probability (3)
MAT 191. Calculus I (5)
PHY 120. Elements of Physics I (4)
PHY 122. Elements of Physics II (4)
QAS 200. Fundamentals of Quality (3)
QAS 220. Fundamentals of Measurement (3)
B. Upper Division Requirements (43 units)
PHY 333. Analog Electronics (3)
QAS 312. Interpretation of Technical Documentation (3)
QAS 325. Technical Communications (4)
QAS 330. Statistical Quality Control and Inspection (3)
QAS 331. Manufacturing Processes (3)
QAS 335. Quality Auditing (3)
QAS 355. Safety and Reliability (3)
QAS 360. Lean Manufacturing (3)
QAS 427. Quality Improvement (3)
QAS 445. System Failure Analysis (3)
QAS 450. Value Based Quality (3)
QAS 496. Internship (3) or
QAS 498. Directed Research (3)
QAS 499. Senior Project (3)
QMS 428. Purchasing and Procurement (3)
Measurement Science Option (81 units)
A. Lower Division Requirements (38 units)
BIO 120. Principles of Biology (4)
CHE 110. General Chemistry I (5)
MAT 131. Elementary Statistics and Probability (3)
MAT 191. Calculus I (5)
MAT 193. Calculus II (5)
PHY 120. General Physics I (5)
PHY 132. General Physics II (5)
QAS 200. Fundamentals of Quality (3)
QAS 220. Fundamentals of Measurement (3)
B. Upper Division Requirements (43 units)
PHY 333. Analog Electronics (3)
QAS 312. Interpretation of Technical Documentation (3)
QAS 325. Technical Communications (4)
QAS 330. Statistical Quality Control and Inspection (3)
QAS 332. Electrical Metrology (3)
QAS 340. Measurement Uncertainty (3)
QAS 347. Dimensional Metrology (3)
QAS 350. Physical Metrology (3)
QAS 427. Quality Improvement (3)
QAS 445. System Failure Analysis (3)
QAS 450. Value Based Quality (3)
QAS 496. Internship (3) or
QAS 498. Directed Research (3)
QAS 499. Senior Project (3)
QMS 428. Purchasing and Procurement (3)
Master of Science in Quality Assurance (33 units)
Admission Requirements
To be admitted into the Master of Science in Quality Assurance Program, students must meet the following requirements:
1. Meet all CSU Dominguez
Hills graduate admission
2. A baccalaureate degree in an engineering discipline, or engineering-related field from an accredited institution.
3. The baccalaureate degree should have included the following:
Semester Units
Calculus (integral and differential) 6
Chemistry (general) 3
Physics 3
Mathematical Statistics & Theories of 6 Probability (upper division)
Principles of Computer Technology 3
4. A grade point average of at least 2.75 in the last 60 semester units of upper division course work attempted.
5. Good standing at the last institution attended.
6. Meet all other university admission requirements.
NOTE: Individuals from other undergraduate disciplines who demonstrate exceptional promise may be admitted to the program, pending completion of additional undergraduate prerequisite coursework or other demonstrations of competence as determined by the Quality Assurance Academic Program Committee. All special admissions are subject to approval by the Quality Assurance Academic Program Committee.
Degree Requirements
1. Complete 33 semester units of approved graduate work.
2. Complete at least 21 semester units in residence.
3. Successfully complete the major courses listed below.
4. Complete all coursework with a grade point average of at least 3.0 (B).
5. Complete a culminating project/thesis.
6. Successfully complete the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
7. Complete all other requirements for the degree as described in the current University Catalog.
A. Required Core Courses (30 units)
QAS 510. Advanced Probability and Statistics (3)
QAS 511. Quality Function Management and TQM (3)
QAS 512. Reliability (3)
QAS 513. Statistical Quality Control and Sampling (3)
QAS 514. Advanced Experimental Design (3)
QAS 515. Human Factors in Quality Assurance (3)
QAS 516. Measurement and Testing Techniques (3)
QAS 518. Quality Project Management and Productivity (3)
QAS 598. Directed Research (3)
QAS 599. Project/Thesis (3)
B. Electives (3 units)
QAS 521. Process Control and Capability (3)
QAS 522. Applied Systems Reliability,
Maintainability and Safety (3)
QAS 523. Software Reliability (3)
QAS 525. ISO 9000 and the Audit Function (3)
QAS 526. Supplier Quality Assurance (3)
QAS 527. Quality Measurement (3)
QAS 594. Independent Study (1-4)
QAS 595. Special Topics by Directed Study:
Quality Assurance Applications (3)
NOTE: Additional courses may be selected subject to advisor approval. Advisor approval is required for all elective courses.
Course Offerings
The credit value for each course in semester units is indicated
for each term by a number in parentheses following the title. Departments may indicate the term in which
they expect to offer the course by
the use of: "F" (fall), "S" (spring) or "EOY" (every other year).
Lower Division
QAS 200 Fundamentals of Quality (3) FS.
A study of the fundamentals of Quality with an emphasis on the current international standards, planning, organizations, methods and tools. Emphases the works of leading international Quality theorists, especially Juran and Deming.
QAS 220 Fundamentals of Measurement Science (3) FS.
Prerequisites: MAT 131
Introductory overview of the fundamentals of measurement with emphasis on application of measurement science concepts to quality management.
Upper Division
QAS 312 Interpretation of Technical Documentation (3) F.
Prerequisites: MAT 153, QAS 200, QAS 220.
Interpretation of basic engineering drawing concepts, including all related common symbolism and formatting. Emphasis on dimensions, tolerances, and configuration management. Introduction to Military and Federal Specifications/Handbooks, ANSI, IEC, and ISO documents, specifications and recommended practices issued by private organizations.
QAS 325 Technical Communications (4) F.
Prerequisites: ENG 110, THE 120
Technical communications, written and oral, and how they differ from non-technical writing and speech. Emphasizes methods for the positive and unambiguous transfer of technical ideas so that they can be clearly understood by the reader or listener.
QAS 330 Statistical Quality Control and Inspection (3) S.
Prerequisites: MAT 131, QAS 200, QAS 220.
Introduction to the application of statistical methodologies to the analysis and solution of quality and management problems (including probability concepts, control charts, and sampling). Focus will be on application of these tools to the inspection process.
QAS 331 The Manufacturing Process (3) S.
Prerequisites: QAS 312
Introduction to the fundamentals of manufacturing, where the conversion of raw materials and sub-assemblies into more useful entities adds value to the converted materials in the most efficient manner, using the least amount of time, money, space and manpower.
QAS 332 Electrical Metrology (3) S.
Prerequisites: MAT 131, PHY 132, PHY 333, QAS 200, QAS 220
Electrical measurement concepts, circuits and devices; applications to DC and AC measurements. Theory of coupled circuits in magnetic and capacitive environments, and electrical laboratory practices, with analysis, construction, and troubleshooting of circuits. Documentary control procedures for calibrations and other measurements.
QAS 335 Quality Auditing (3) S.
Prerequisites: QAS 200
The fundamental principles for preparing and planning, conducting, reporting and closing quality audits. Quality audit tools and techniques are introduced, with an emphasis on generally-accepted quality audit practices that support business performance.
QAS 340 Measurement uncertainty (3) F.
Prerequisites: MAT 131, MAT 193, QAS 200, QAS 220.
Theoretical versus actual measurements. Probability and statistical concepts to define accuracy, precision, error, uncertainty, and bias. Differences between measurement accuracy and measurement error; random and systematic error; uncertainty interval; tolerance limits; accuracy ratio; relative errors; and propagation of measurement errors.
QAS 347 Dimensional Metrology (3) F.
Prerequisites: PHY 132, QAS 200, QAS 220.
Measurement of length, angularity, relative position, flatness, parallelism, concentricity, squareness, and threads. Lasers and optical tooling in large-scale measurements; also gauges, comparitors, and measurement machines. Measurement uncertainties pertinent to dimensional metrology; sources of error; the effect of the measurement environment.
QAS 350 Physical Metrology (3) S.
Prerequisites: PHY 132, QAS 200, QAS 220
Theoretical and practical applications of measurement principles as applied to various physical properties. Measurement of pressure, mass, force, torque, temperature, humidity, flow, and rotational motion. Identifying sources of error, techniques to minimize errors and maintaining measurement traceability.
QAS 355 Safety and Reliability (3) F.
Prerequisites: MAT 131, MAT 191, QAS 200, QAS 220
Reliability, maintainability, and safety technology with practical industrial applications. Basic models; metrics; testing; methods of implementing improvements; accelerated life testing. Failure mechanisms for chemical, electro chemical, electronics, electro-mechanical and opto-electronics systems. Introduction to software reliability. Focus on qualification for ISO 9000.
QAS 360 Fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing (3) F.
Prerequisites: QAS 200, QAS 220.
Deals with the strategies and practices of lean production, as well assess with areas of waste, iterrelationships among the various components of a system, theories of leadership and management of people, and process variation.
QAS 427 Quality Improvement (3) F.
Prerequisites: QAS 330, QAS 335
Quality factors involving customer satisfaction, demonstrating that meeting quality needs requires and active role by all the major sectors of an organization. Operational and statistical techniques most often used to monitor, control, and improve the quality of products or services.
QAS 445 Systems Failure Analysis (3) F.
Prerequisites: QAS 340.
Integrates Quality, Manufacturing and Procurement efforts to identify and eliminate the root causes of failures in systems, sub-systems and components, emphasizing fault tree and Pareto analyses. Hardware and statistical analysis, design of experiments, and technical data package evaluations.
QAS 450 Value Based Quality (3 ) S.
Prerequisites: QAS 200, QAS 220 and consent of instructor.
Used value received, as perceived by the customer, as the primary measure of quality in the development of cohesive enterprise-wide quality management systems. A systemic approach to establishing the correct things to do and a measurement -based process for implementation.
QAS 494 Independent Study (1-3) FS.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Independent study of a particular problem under the direction of a member of the Quality Assurance Department. Repeatable course.
QAS 495 Selected Topics in Quality Assurance (1-4) FS.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
intensive study of an issue, concept,
or theory in Quality Assurance that is of special interest to both the faculty member and the students. Repeatable course. Three hours of lecture per week.
QAS 496 Internship in Quality Assurance (3) F.
Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level courses in the major.
Assignment in an off-campus internship with a cooperating organization, to be selected in consultation with the program coordinator. Emphasis on the role of professionalism and ethics in the life of the quality professional.
QAS 498 Directed Research in Quality Assurance (3) FS.
Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level courses in the major.
Directed research on one or more topics to be selected in consultation with the program coordinator. Emphasis on the role of professionalism and ethics in the life of the Quality professional.
QAS 499 Senior Project (3) S.
Prerequisites: QAS 496 or QAS 498.
A capstone project focusing on the role of leadership in relation to professionalism and ethical standards in the field of Quality.
QAS 510 Advanced Probability and Statistics (3) FS.
Prerequisites: undergraduate calculus, Probability and statistics.
A study of measures of central tendency and dispersion, important discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling theory, hypothesis testing and estimation. Linear regression and correlation will also be covered. The uses of statistics in testing, inspection, and production will be identified.
QAS 511 Quality Function Management and TQM (3) FS.
A study of the functions and responsibilities of the quality organization. TQM concepts, quality functions deployment, and the tools for continuous improvement are analyzed for sequence of use and development.
QAS 512 Reliability (3) FS.
Prerequisite: QAS 510.
Overview of reliability engineering. Use of mathematical models of predictions, confidence assessment, and systems reliability. Emphasis on practical applications for product or system design.
QAS 513 Statistical Quality Control and Sampling (3) S.
Prerequisite: QAS 510.
The application of advanced statistical methodologies to the analysis and solution of quality and management problems, including probability theory, control charts, sampling, regression analysis and the design of experiments. Focus on statistical process control and related quality technologies.
QAS 514 Advanced Experimental Design (3) FS.
Prerequisite: QAS 510.
Analysis of statistical experimental design strategies. Planning of experiments for the best strategy and objectives.
QAS 515 Human Factors in Quality Assurance (3) S.
A comprehensive survey of human factors engineering theory, research and applications which are of particular relevance to quality assurance. A systems framework will be utilized, emphasizing feedback and interrelations among system components, including the human operator. Emphasis will be placed on operator constraints in the design of work processes, workplaces and instrumentation.
QAS 516 Measurement and Testing Techniques (3) FS.
Prerequisite: QAS 510 or consent of instructor.
In-depth discussion of equipment, principles and techniques of measurement assurance.
QAS 518 Quality Project Management and Productivity (3) FS.
An indepth examination of current theory and techniques in human resource management as it applies to quality assurance. Emphasis is placed on design and performance aspects of a system-wide quality assurance function. Topics include descriptions of human resource management techniques as well as procedures for evaluating their overall effectiveness and contribution to production quality. Issues and techniques pertaining to effective recruitment, selection, training, motivation and performance evaluation of quality assurance personnel will be consideration.
QAS 521 Process Control and Capability (3) FS.
Prerequisites: QAS 513 and QAS 514.
Detailed study of procedures and methods for performing machine and process capability studies, trouble shooting production and test problems, and maintaining continuous production and process evaluation in manufacturing operations.
QAS 522 Applied Systems Reliability, Maintainability and Safety (3) FS.
Prerequisite: QAS 512.
Advanced and detailed analysis of appropriate reliability models, life-cycle reliability prediction and assessment, accelerated test models and techniques, test parameter variation studies, test tailoring and program plans for various reliability test types, maintainability concepts, prediction and assessment techniques, and safety programs.
QAS 523 Software Reliability (3) FS.
Prerequisite: QAS 512.
A study of the theory and applications of reliability concepts as they relate to software design and implementation.
QAS 525 ISO 9000 and the Audit Function (3) S
Prerequisite: QAS 511 is recommended.
A study of the ISO 9000 series of quality system standards with emphasis on manufacturing and service industry applications. The studies address the standards interpretation, documentation and implementation including preparation for and creation of internal and external audits.
QAS 526 Supplier Quality Assurance (3)
Prerequisite: QAS 511.
Encompasses a study of the fundamental quality requirements attendant to the successful procurement and delivery of end item products or services. It includes the basic supplier issues of specifications, site inspection, selection, rating, certification, and related quality audits.
QAS 527 Quality Measurement (3) F
Prerequisite: QAS 511.
Study of Quality Metrics and their application throughout the life cycle of a product or service in a business entity. The study includes Quality Standards, Customer Satisfaction, Quality Tools, Continuous Improvement, Cost of Quality, Supplier and System auditing.
QAS 594 Independent Study (1-4).
Prerequisites: Instructor and Program Coordinator approval; QAS 510, QAS 511 and a minimum of five QAS courses recommended.
Independent research or special project to be conducted in consultation with an instructor.
QAS 595 Special Topics by Directed Study: Quality Assurance Applications (3) FS.
Prerequisites: Completion of 18 units toward degree.
A course of study designed cooperatively by student and instructor, and approved by the Program coordinator, in which students apply quality assurance theory and principles to a particular occupational setting relevant to their professional interests and aspirations. Examples include the following: food manufacturing and processing, chemical and pharmaceutical products, aerospace industries, consumer-commercial products, service Industries, and software industries. Additional topics can be developed to meet student needs.
QAS 598 Directed Research (3) FS
Prerequisites: Completion of 18 units toward degree.
Directed reading and research, designed cooperatively by student and instructor and approved by the program coordinator, emphasizing application of Quality Assurance theory and principles to a particular occupational setting. CR/NC grading.
QAS 599 Project (3) FS.
Prerequisites: Completion of all other coursework in the degree program.
The goal of all students enrolled in this culminating experience course is to complete a project under the guidance of an assigned instructor. It is the culminating learning experience of the program, and includes a significant written report. To meet the standards established by the faculty, the project must demonstrate a rigorous scientific approach to the quality profession. CR/NC grading.
QAS 600 Graduate Continuation Course (0) FS.
Graduate students who have completed their coursework but not their thesis, project, or comprehensive examination, or who may have other requirements remaining for completion of their degree, may maintain continuous attendance by enrolling in this course. Signature of graduate program director required.


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By: Nick Kosmider on April 8, 2013 - 5:54pm - Add new comment
I wasn't sure we were in the right place when our Avalanche-Journal staff pulled up to Grande Communications Stadium in Midland on Saturday afternoon.
The air was filled with the tantalizing smells of the kind of smoky BBQ I've come to know and love during my time in West Texas. We're not talking a couple hot dogs being cooked on a mini charcoal grill.
This was full-blown tailgating, campers lined up in droves with thousands taking in the game-day atmosphere, complete with bouncing castles and cooperative sunshine.
By: Nick Kosmider on March 28, 2013 - 11:03pm - Add new comment
As reports rolled in Thursday that Texas Tech officals were meeting with Tubby Smith in Lubbock about the school's open basketball head coach position, point guard Josh Gray made it clear he would like as his coach next season.
"#WalkerOrNothing," the freshman wrote on Twitter late Thursday evening, "nuff (sic) said."
"How you going to break up a family? That's disrespectful..I rather not be around that situation."
By: Nick Kosmider on March 28, 2013 - 4:48pm - Add new comment
Texas Tech has reached out to Southern Miss coach Donnie Tyndall about interviewing for its open basketball coaching position, according to a report by the website HoopDirt.com, which covers the college coaching scene.
A message left for Tyndall by the Avalanche-Journal was not immediately returned.
A Southern Miss official told the A-J he had not heard anything regarding Tyndall and a potential interview with Tech.
By: Nick Kosmider on March 26, 2013 - 4:19pm - Add new comment
New Mexico State coach Marvin Menzies said he was in Lubbock on Tuesday but has no interest in pursuing Texas Tech's open basketball coaching position, the Las Cruces-Sun News reported Tuesday evening.
An El Paso news station had earlier reported Menzies arrived in Lubbock to speak with Tech officials about the job.
Menzies told the newspaper, though, he plans to remain the head coach of the Aggies, a team he has led to three NCAA Tournaments in three seasons as its coach.
By: Nick Kosmider on March 24, 2013 - 8:24pm - Add new comment
Eric Ward felt like he had unfinished business to attend to.
That more than anything, the Texas Tech wide receiver said Sunday, is why he decided to return for his senior season instead of taking his chances in the NFL draft.
"I just want to get better at things I think I need to work on," said Ward, who caught 82 passes for 1,053 yards and 12 touchdowns last season. "Just fundamental things, keeping consistent and working on my hands."
By: Nick Kosmider on March 20, 2013 - 10:13pm - Add new comment
As fans of college basketball turn eager attention to the true start of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, Texas Tech will be continuing to search for the coach it hopes can return the Red Raiders to that stage – one they haven't graced since 2007.
In the week since Tech's season ended with a 28-point loss to Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals, athletic director Kirby Hocutt has been busy interviewing a handful of potential candidates for the job created by Billy Gillispie's resignation six months ago.
By: Nick Kosmider on March 18, 2013 - 8:06pm - Add new comment
The Texas Tech basketball program is in the middle of a search for a permanent coach for the second time since 2011, when Billy Gillispie was hired to replace Pat Knight.
Gillispie left after one season, and Chris Walker served as the interim coach this season. He is one of the candidates for the job, according to Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt, but it's been less clear as to who else may be in the picture.
By: Nick Kosmider on March 14, 2013 - 11:39am - Add new comment
The situation was eerily similar.
After grabbing the rebound off a missed free throw in a game against West Virginia, the final seconds ticking away, Chris Walker called a timeout.
Rewind to Feb. 16. Tech was pushing the ball up the court with about 10 seconds left when Walker called time, the Red Raiders trailing by two points. It appeared as if Tech may have had numbers, but Walker said he didn't want to see the game end with his team turning the ball over, having been unable to get off a final shot.
By: Nick Kosmider on February 6, 2013 - 1:11pm - Add new comment
Contact between Tech's new coaching staff and current players has been limited to this point, per NCAA rules, but Tech quarterback Michael Brewer said he can sense the energy the young coaches will bring just by being in the football building.
By: Nick Kosmider on February 5, 2013 - 5:05pm - Add new comment
Chris Walker may still have an interim tag in front of his name, but that hasn't stopped the Texas Tech basketball coach from working hard on the recruiting trail.
As a result of that effort, Keith Frazier, a five-star guard out of Dallas Kimball, is expected to make an official visit to Lubbock later this month when Tech hosts Oklahoma State, the Avalanche-Journal has learned.
Frazier, a 6-foot-5, 185-pound hyper-athletic guard, is the 22nd ranked player in the country, according to ESPN, and he is one of the top remaining unsigned players in the 2013 class.


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I am just wondering if there are any "programs" that takes you from white belt to blue from blue to purple and so on.
I mean certain techniques, balance or flexibility exercises... or maybe at yours dojos are programs or special classes for certain "colors"?
I am a fresh blue belt and I would like to improve my game...


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I owe California Teacher Guy an apology.
CTG is one of the most ardent supporters of Grammar Wednesday (along with Kizz, who also sends me great material and ideas for this feature). A few weeks ago, he sent me a great GW post, but in the hustle of the last weeks of school – both for my college and for my daughters – I forgot about the email and posted something else last week.
Here's what I missed:
My Dear Mrs. Chili,
Today we had to take a defective reverse osmosis system back to the
store where we had purchased it. That's when I noticed the printing on
the box–and thought immediately of you. Knowing when to use "its" or
"it's" is something a lot of people still need help with. Perhaps
you'll help them–again!
It occurs to me that this could also be a good candidate for The "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotation Marks, as well.
Okay – once more;
ITS – no apostrophe – is possessive. In this case, "best" is a quality that belongs to drinking water, so we need a possessive pronoun; drinking water at its best.
IT'S – with the apostrophe – is a contraction that means it is or it has. It's best if you only drink water that has been properly treated.
Sorry, CTG. Please don't stop sending me stuff.


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Colorado / Re: Riding up Mt. Elbert and Lincoln« on: October 26, 2012, 06:06:00 pm »
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I know that a bunch of Colorado is very friendly towards cyclists, and I'd never judge an entire state (or even an entire city) by the experiences of just a couple days or a couple rotten people, but it has had a lasting impact on me. I'm wondering, has anyone else has experiences similar to these?


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I'd like to run XBMC-PVR with TVHeadend on a Debian Squeeze system. Since there are no new (debian multimedia only holds dharma) pre-build packages I tried to build it on my own.
First I got the source with
Quote:git clone https://github.com/opdenkamp/xbmc.git
and then I built it successfully according to the readme.linux. XBMC runs !
BUT - where do I find the TVheadend server ?
I thought a special version of tvheadend is necessary and is part of the package ? The regular package from lonelycoder repository doesn't work with XBMC-PVR, does it ?


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Cheers to these unique gadgets for wine lovers
Updated 10:05 am, Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Drinking wine never goes out of style, but there are oodles of gadgets to make imbibing even more fashionable. Wondering which bottle stopper is worth it? How about the wine opener that lights up? Looking for something unique? Check out these new products that will make a nice addition at home or as a gift. Either way, you'll reap the rewards from the liquid in the bottle.
You've heard the saying, "He drinks like a fish." But what type of fish? These guppy wine charms from Umbra come in different colors to allow guests to easily ID their glasses. A slit ring fits snugly around a wine glass stem. Use the large guppy topper to save some for later. For a more definitive statement, check out the Ours & Mine charms and topper. These stoppers cost $10 at www.umbra.com.
Food & Drink Channel
Follow the light
Wine Enthusiast's Electric Blue Push-Button Corkscrew makes opening wine bottles a breeze. A blue light shines as the cork is removed. The recharging stand pulls double duty as a night-light, and an indicator light signals when it's fully charged, which allows for eight hours use. Not recommended for synthetic corks. It's currently on sale for less than the $29.95 retail price at www.wine enthusiast.com.
Cap it off
Finally, there's a way to cap an open a bottle of wine with no spillage. Developed by two winemakers, CapaBunga's reusable silicone caps, made to resemble the bungs that seal barrels during winemaking, lets you lay a bottle on its side or even turn it upside down with no leaks. The caps are available with a variety of phrases written on top. A two-pack is available at www.capabunga.com for $7.95.
Chill out
Corkcicle, meet your industrial cousin VinOice. This chill rod keeps wine cold for about an hour without having to put it on ice. Simply store or pop the stainless steel rod in the freezer at least 30 minutes prior to use. A gravity pour spout opens by tilting the bottle forward. Order for $28 at www.vinoice.com.
Drink up
The Queen glass by Lolita is perfect for the royal admirer in your life. The painted glass is accented with sparkling baubles. Even better, the base includes a Queen drink recipe. Nearly 100 varieties are available for $24 apiece at www.designsbylolita.com.
Flipping out
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All signs point to the Packers sticking with Evan Dietrich-Smith, who's a restricted free agent. Late in the season, when a team source was relayed Aaron Rodgers' belief that Dietrich-Smith is the center of the future and asked if the team shared that belief, the source said, "If that's what Aaron said, then that'll probably lead you in the right direction."
While things might have changed in the last several weeks, it's a good bet that Dietrich-Smith will be given a significant restricted free agent tender and have his hand on the ball when the Packers begin offseason practices.
Nonetheless, the depth at the interior line positions is practically nonexistent. Dietrich-Smith was the primary backup at all three interior positions, starting games at left guard before replacing Jeff Saturday at center. With Saturday having retired, the backups at the interior spots are a pair of undrafted free agents: Don Barclay and Greg VanRoten. Given that precarious position, the Packers almost certainly will draft an interior linemen – and possibly could do so with a premium pick.
The center class is one of the strengths of this draft. Alabama's Barrett Jones and Wisconsin's Travis Frederick are the headliners. Either or both could move into the first round, where the Packers hold the 26th selection.
"I'd love to play in Green Bay," Jones said during his media session here at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. "I'll play wherever they ask me but definitely it would be awesome to play for a team with that kind of tradition."
Jones has many of the traits the Packers covet with their offensive linemen. First, he offers tremendous versatility. Jones started at center, guard and tackle, with Alabama winning national championships with him at each position. Plus, as the leader of the offensive linemen, intelligence is a prized commodity in a center. Jones, the Rimington Award winner as the nation's top center as a senior, was an Academic All-American, the winner of the William V. Campbell Trophy (aka the Academic Heisman) and boasted a 4.0 GPA.
The one knock on Jones, at least for the here and now, is his health. He sustained a Lisfranc foot injury – the same injury that ended running back Cedric Benson's season – but played in the SEC Championship Game as well as the National Championship Game before having surgery. He won't work out at the Combine or at Alabama's pro day.
The injury could allow Frederick to be the first center off the board. In the long and strong history of Wisconsin offensive linemen, nobody ever started the first game of the season as a true freshman until Frederick arrived in 2009. He started two games at center and two games at guard in 2009, redshirted in 2010, and started mostly at guard until replacing center Peter Konz for three games in 2011. This season, Frederick was the Big Ten's first-team center.
As with Jones, intelligence is not an issue. Frederick was working on a double major before heading to the NFL a year early.
"Intelligence is very important, especially at Wisconsin," Frederick said. "At Wisconsin, the center made a lot of the calls — the run calls, a lot of the pass calls and Mike (middle linebacker) declarations and things like that for the entire line. So at that point, you have to be able to make those calls quickly and decisively so you can get everybody on the same page and continue to move forward and have success."
Cal's Brian Schwenke is the solid No. 3, with USC's Khaled Holmes fourth and Notre Dame's Braxston Cave fifth.
Schwenke never played center in his life until his senior season, when he was forced into the lineup because of injuries. A two-year starter at guard, he felt right at home in the middle, earning first-team honors in the Pac-12.
"From what I've heard, it's a big mental game," Schwenke said. "It's your career now. You don't have school anymore, so it's now football. I don't think that will be a problem for me, because I love football. But that's kind of what I've heard is the biggest step. I mean, the talent, everyone's good. There's no guys that are kind of good, or the guys who are bad on the team any more. So everyone's very talented."
Holmes also offers versatility and intelligence, not to mention an athletic pedigree with a father who played at Michigan, a brother who played for the Dolphins and Troy Polamalu as his brother-in-law. He started at guard as a sophomore before moving to center for his final two seasons. He also was first-team all-Pac-12, was named one of six finalists for the Rimington Award and was a second-team Academic All-American. Holmes majored in classics, meaning his authors of choice growing up were Plato and Homer, then added a communications degree for a second major.
"My favorite story was the 'Twelve Labors of Hercules,'" Holmes said. "It helped me develop my mind and, in that regard, it helped me (improve) my understanding of the game."
Cave was a three-year starter. As a senior, he was second-team All-American and a finalist for the Rimington Award. He wasn't great in drills at the Senior Bowl but performed well during the game.
"I like to think of myself as one of the best centers in the country," he said. "We'll leave that up to teams to decide."
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and Andy Roddick, they spend their time dancing.
In an Instagram post, the Sports Illustrated model and her tennis playing hubby are seen engaging in a little fancy footwork, throwing in a little twerking for good measure.
Including her friends on Friday date night, Brooklyn Decker went to Pink Taco in Hollywood with hubby Andy Roddick and co-stars of "Friends with Better Lives," James Van Der Beek and Kevin Connolly (April 5).
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And thanks to the modern convenience of Twitter, we can all share the joy of Christmas Eve with famous folks the world over.
Making for an emotional, and not so happy ending, Andy Roddick was seen exiting from his professional tennis career at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York City on Wednesday (September 5).
The 30 year-old tennis ace announced last week in a press conference that this would be the final event of his career, which turned out to be unsuccessful after a 6-7 (1), 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-4 loss against Juan Martin del Potro.
He's spent nearly a decade trying to claim that ever-elusive second Grand Slam singles title, and now Andy Roddick seems to be down to his very last opportunity.
The American ace made a surprise announcement during his press conference at the U.S. Open in Flushing, NYC on Thursday (August 30), as he revealed his plans to retire from tennis after tournament's end.
She's usually the center of attention, but yesterday (March 1) Brooklyn Decker was happy to be a spectator at her husband Andy Roddick's tennis match.
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model sat court side as her beau participated in the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships, looking beautiful in a yellow low-cut top.
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In this inspirational and practical Liber Astrum, the author draws
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Top Gear = Driving Fun
A couple of years ago, whilst channel surfing through the television programs offered by my local cable TV company, I stumbled across what turned out for me to be a very entertaining show: Top Gear (www.topgear.com), a UK-based, BBC-produced program about driving cars. Sadly, when my cable TV supplier no longer aired the show, I assumed Top Gear had simply died from poor viewership. Though I missed the driving fun and automotive antics of the crew, I clicked my TV remote back to my perennial home improvement favorites. Little did I know that Top Gear was not only surviving, but was thriving. Lucky for me, I recently discovered that the video streaming service I subscribe to allows me to view many Top Gear episodes as part of my subscription.
The Top Gear crew (Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May) combine performance car test drives, celebrity time trials, automotive challenges, and a bit of British humor to make a very entertaining show about the joys, and occasional challenges, of driving cars. But not just any cars – somehow they manage to get their hands on many of the elite, high-end performance and luxury cars of modern times. Think Porsche, BMW, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Ferrari, Astin Martin, Rolls Royce, Mercedes…the list goes on, and so does the driving fun. If I can't afford to own and drive any of these dream cars, at least I can watch someone else push automotive performance well into triple-digit speeds.
What does Top Gear have to do with system simulation? Well, nothing and everything. Nothing, since driving a high performance automobile is far removed from the design technology that made the vehicle possible. And everything, since passenger car performance topping out near the 200 MPH mark, combined with production units that number well into the 1000s or higher (think reproducibility), isn't possible without a significant amount of modeling and simulation during the design process.
So if you like cars, especially the brands and models that go fast, watching an episode or two of Top Gear is well worth your while. If you're like me, chances are you'll become an instant fan.
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Did you receive a new camera for Christmas? Millions of folks did… and regardless of whether it's a DSLR or a point-and-shoot style device, one should consider what accessories are going to help create the best images, keep the camera in the best condition, and help make the most of the photography experience. Here's a list of some accessories you should consider for your new camera:
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- Spare Memory Cards – one can never have too many memory cards, and if you run out while shooting you'll be faced with the unfortunate task of having to delete images in the field. If your camera uses SD cards, I like the SanDisk Extreme 30MB/s SDHC cards. If your camera uses Compact Flash (CF), get the SanDisk 16GB 60MB/s Extreme Compact Flash Card.
- Backup Hard Drive – Don't risk losing your images if your computer's hard drive crashes. Get the habit of routinely copying photos to a backup drive (and ideally storing that backup drive at an offsite location such as your office, a family member's house, or even a safe deposit box). The Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1 TB Portable External Hard Drive works great – I've used this exact model for several months.
Camera Cleaning
- Rocket Blaster – the best way to clean a lens or other electronic gear is without touching it at all. The Giottos Rocket Air Blaster is the standard for easily getting rid of dust with a puff of air.
- Lens Pen – a lens pen offers a soft surface on one end for easily cleaning off minor lens dirtiness along with a soft brush for whisking away dust or debris. Regardless of the brand of camera, I like the Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System.
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloths – don't risk lens damage by using paper towels, tissue, or clothing to wipe off a lens. Grab a basic set of Cables Unlimted Ultra Absorbent Microfiber Cleaning Cloths or get one in a neat little pouch.
Digital cameras often come with "starter" software, but if you really want to enjoy your images, I recommend the following software, purchased in this order:
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Want to learn more about photography? Here are some recommendations for ways to increase your knowledge.
- Books are great. Here are some I can recommend:
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- Photography and the Art of Seeing by Freeman Patterson
- Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera by Bryan Peterson
- The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Book for Digital Photographers by Scott Kelby
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- A good camera strap – the straps that come with cameras are okay at best and painful at worst. A small investment in a good padded camera strap will result in your neck thanking you for years to come. I like the Op/Tech Pro Loop Strap.
- Spare battery – most cameras use a lithium-ion battery that can be recharged from a wall outlet. Look into a spare battery to keep with you so that you won't miss a shot due to a lack of power.
- A good camera bag. I like the Lowepro Classified 160AW for a shoulder bag and the Kata DR-467i is a great backpack for carrying a camera, a lens or two, and a laptop. I have both of these items and love them.
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by Joseph Smith Sr.
Another WSOP World Championship $10,000 buy-in event determined a champion following the elimination of second place finisher Jeremy Ausmus. This scheduled 3 day event signed up 264 players, each posting the $10,000 buy-in for a seat and an opportunity to become part of poker history.
Among the entrants was 2009 WSOP Main Event Champion, Joe Cada. Cada holds the record for being the youngest poker player to win a WSOP Main Event at the age of 21-years-old. He collected $8,547,044 after topping a field of 6,494 players. He also received the very special WSOP Championship bracelet reserved for Main Event winners.
Joe Cada now has another championship bracelet following his sterling performance tonight at the 2014 WSOP.
The following lists the six final table players' order of finish and prize money awarded.
Joe Cada -------------------$670,041
Jeremy Ausmus ---------- $414,104
Max Silver --------------- $273,646
JC Tran ------------------- $185,971
Erick Lindgren ----------- $129,192
Dario Sammartino ------- $91,670
Congratulations to Joe Cada for claiming his second WSOP gold bracelet and collecting $670,041 after winning the World Series of Poker No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed Championship event #32.Submitted by ppnadmin on June 17, 2014 - 8:47am


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The proposed Loop 375 Border Highway West Extension Project will provide:
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How long do they last?Most essential oils will last approximately one to two years or more if properly stored. To preserve your oils, always store them in a tight container in a cool place. Heat will cause the oils to evaporate and the light will alter them chemically, reducing their effectiveness. Citrus oils are an exception; they will start to oxidize after a year. They can be preserved longer with refrigeration or adding vitamin E. There are some oils, such as Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood, that only get better with age. What is steam distillation?Steam distillation is the most common way to extract an essential oil. The plant material is placed in the chamber of a still and subjected to concentrated steam; the steam passes through the aromatic capsules of the plant, causing them to release the essential oil. The aromatic steam now carrying the essential oil droplets then passes through a tube surrounded by cold water which causes the steam to condense back to water. Because of a difference in weight, the essential oil and distilled water separate and the oil is siphoned off. The water is collected after this process is referred to as a hydrosol or floral water. The quality of the final products are dependent on the quality of the plant material and the distillation equipment used as well as the skill of the person distilling. What is cold pressed?Typically employed on citruses, the essential oil is mechanically pressed out of the rind of the fruit. This method is also known as "expression." What is an absolute?The exquisite fragrance of some flowers is spoiled by heat using steam distillation, therefore, other means of extraction are used. An absolute is one of those means and is obtained by immersing the flowers in a solvent (usually hexane) which produces a waxy substance known as a concrete. The solvent is then removed from the concrete resulting in a thick oil known as an absolute which contains the essential oil properties from the flowers. Can I use essential oils internally?No. Wyndmere Naturals never recommends internal use of essential oils. Essential oils are very concentrated and, therefore, can be potentially toxic if taken internally. Also, ingesting oil is very dangerous because some of the oils are skin and mucous membrane irritants. Wyndmere's oils are considered therapeutic and research indicates the concentrated nature of pure oils is more effective when used in a room diffuser or applied topically after diluting 1%-3% in a carrier oil. Can I use essential oils if I'm pregnant? Yes, however you should do so with caution. It is suggested avoiding the use of essential oils during the first trimester, and then use only a 1% dilution (or less) for the duration of the pregnancy. Oils that are suggested as safe are Geranium, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Neroli, Tangerine and Ylang Ylang. Are essential oils safe to use on children or the elderly? Yes, but it is suggested that no more than 1% dilution be used due to children and elderly sensitivities. Examples of oils which are safe to use on children are Chamomile Roman, Lavender, Myrtle, Neroli, Petitgrain and Rose. They can be diffused into a child's bedroom, added to the bath, or combined with a carrier oil or unscented lotion and massaged very gently into the skin. Quality AssuranceThe therapeutic quality of an essential oil is affected by many factors. The quality of the plant material is extremely important. Plants that are indigenous to an area are generally of higher quality than those commercially grown elsewhere. The weather and environmental growing conditions affect the quality of the harvest. Oil quality even varies within a growing season if there are multiple harvest times. The elevation at which the plants are grown can affect quality and yield, for example when growing lavender. How and when the plant is harvested and how long it sits before being distilled are also critical factors. For example, the essential oil from Melissa officinalis is lost if the plant sits more than a few hours. Quality begins with the plant itself. Plants that are thriving in their native habitat, harvested under the proper conditions and extracted by talented and capable distillers will produce the highest quality essential oil. Wherever possible, Wyndmere purchases essential oils extracted from plants that are indigenous and either grown organically, ethically wildcrafted or pesticide free. The company imports oils that are specifically used in hospitals, hospices and by aromatherapists. The oils have been consistently purchased from the same growers since the company's inception. The oils are purchased frequently to ensure freshness and bottled in small batches so they don't sit in a warehouse for long periods of time before being shipped to you. The product labels are informative and include the common name, botanical name and the country of origin. Wyndmere believes customers should know everything about the essential oils they are using for their health and well-being. Wyndmere does not test any of its products on animals, nor do the products contain any animal ingredients.In addition to the health and vigor of the plant, the talent and capability of the distiller is also an important ingredient in essential oil production. In fact, it is probably more important than the quality of the equipment. The role of the distiller is to extract the oil in a manner which keeps it as close to the chemical composition of the plant as possible. Some brilliant oils can be obtained from some of the most basic equipment if the plant material is excellent and the operator conscientious. Wyndmere is a green company; they recycle and reuse wherever possible.


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Sound Transit set an all-time annual ridership record in 2012 with 28 million boardings on its commuter trains, buses and light rail.
Average weekday boardings topped 93,000 for the year.
The combined annual numbers were up almost 12 percent over 2011 and boardings on all Sound Transit services topped agency projections for the year.
Sound Transit Express regional buses accounted for 15.4 million boardings, up 13 percent from 2011; Central Link light rail had 8.7 million boardings, up 11 percent; and Sounder Commuter Rail saw 2.8 million boardings, a 10.5 percent increase.
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Wiz Khalifa talks collaboration with Adele
Listen to Wiz Khalifa on iHeartRadio | Listen to Adele on iHeartradio
Wiz Khalifa has found himself in the position to pass along an update to fans of British songstress Adele.
In an interview with "Rap-Up," the rapper revealed more about working on new material with the singer, who has spent the better part of 2013 out of the spotlight. He explained that the two met at the Grammys, when Adele ran up to his wife Amber Rose to compliment her gown.
Wiz said her people contacted him, and after sending ideas back and forth, the two were "able to knock some things out."
He didn't reveal, however, if any of the new Adele tunes would end up on his forthcoming album Blacc Hollywood.
Adele's team has kept the details of her plans under wraps, but the singer has reportedly snuck back into the studio since taking time off to give birth to her son.
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Capital Improvement Program
Good Morning Mr. Chairman, and Members of the Subcommittee. My name is Paul Chistolini and I am the Deputy Commissioner for the General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service.
The GSA's Public Buildings Service manages space in approximately 8,300 buildings. Over 1,800 are government-owned and 6,500 are leased from the private sector. More than 400 of the Government's properties have historic significance based on their age, building type, architectural style, or involvement in culturally significant events. PBS customers include all Federal departments, independent agencies and commissions, the Judiciary, and Members of Congress.
This past March, we submitted to Congress GSA's Fiscal Year 2000 Capital Investment Program, which is before you today. The highlights of the program include:
7 prospectus-level design and new construction projects estimated at $92.2 million;
13 prospectus-level repair and alteration projects budgeted at $201 million;
13 prospectus-level repair and alteration designs for future projects at $17.7 million;
An elevator program to repair existing elevators and escalators in 5 buildings for $24.2 million; and
An ongoing chlorofluorocarbon reduction and energy-saving programs each budgeted at $20 million.
Our Capital Investment and Leasing Program plays a key role in providing the necessary resources to maintain current real property assets and acquire new or replacement assets. The capital program supports several portfolio objectives:
?aximizing Federal Buildings Fund (FBF) income;
?inimizing the drain of unproductive assets;
?reserving the historical and cultural assets placed in GSA's trust; and
?anaging other diverse responsibilities integral to the management of the nation's largest real estate portfolio.
All proposed projects across the country are evaluated in the context of the entire national portfolio. We consider three options when evaluating our client agency requirements. These include the construction and acquisition of new facilities, repair and alteration of existing facilities, or leasing space from the private sector. Generally speaking, we consider a number of factors when evaluating and prioritizing our capital program:
?conomic justification in terms of financial return and present value cost;
?roject timing and execution;
?hysical urgency based on building conditions;
?ustomer urgency; and
?istoric preservation and community considerations.
REPAIR AND ALTERATION Our first capital program priority is the repair and alteration of our existing inventory to ensure that its value and condition does not decline. More than 43% of our owned buildings are over 50 years old, and 5 1 % are between the ages of 21 to 50 years old.
With the limited resources of the FBF and an increasingly aging inventory, we use a ranking process and several tools to help us determine resource allocation. For instance, we consider the following criteria when evaluating repair and alteration projects:
?rotecting the safety and health of tenants in owned and leased assets;
?ltering vacant space in owned assets to relocate client agencies from leased space into Govemment-owned space when available; and
?ompleting planned phased modernizations (follow-on phases of multi-phased projects).
A specific tool we use is a return on investment (ROI) methodology to determine the financial impact of each repair and alteration project. ROI determines if a project adds or detracts from the net income the building contributes to the FBF after project completion. Using a ROI methodology in evaluating projects assists our efforts in strengthening the longterm fiscal health of the FBF.
When evaluating repair and alteration projects, we also closely examine proposed project scopes to ensure that they meet client agency requirements and facility needs. We work to determine if any possible changes in project scope can be made to realize cost savings, without jeopardizing the project's goals. Refining project scopes may free up additional funding for more projects.
Additional criteria we consider when prioritizing major repair and alteration needs in the context of our entire national portfolio include:
?bility to award projects within the fiscal year;
?rgency of a project's execution, such as imminent system failure and health and safety issues;
?mminent nature of tenant requirements; and
?ssurance that the leasing of swing space is appropriately timed with project execution to avoid duplication of costs.
By applying these criteria to our decision-making process, we prioritize our major repair and alteration projects and ensure that the most important ones in our national portfolio are funded.
NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ACQUISITION Our proposed fiscal year 2000 program requests a modest new construction and acquisition program, including: five border stations; demolition to allow for the construction of a new U.S. Mission to the U.N.; and additional funding for the FDA consolidation in Montgomery, MD. This year we are also requesting a fiscal year 2001 advance appropriation to the FBF for the ATF Headquarters project and the FDA consolidation. This program--excluding the advance appropriation requested as an appropriation to the FBF--will be funded entirely by FBF revenues.
Finally, we are evaluating various options to increase funding resources for new construction and reduce our need to lease space to meet our clients' needs. With the 50th anniversary of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (Property Act), we have been studying the impact that additional asset management tools would have on the government's management of real property, and are preparing legislation to amend the Property Act to help the Federal government to more efficiently manage its diverse portfolio of assets.
Mr. Chairman, this concludes my formal statement. I would be glad to answer any questions you may have about our proposed Fiscal Year 2000 Capital Investment Program.


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Join the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce for a "Salute to Public Safety" on Feb. 21.
The luncheon will honor men and women from the Fire, Police and Sheriff's department's.
The Chamber teamed up with the cities of Chino and Chino Hills and the Chino Valley Medical Center to host the event.
Join the luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Vellano Country Club, 2441 Vellano Club Drive, Chino Hills.
Check in is at 11:15 a.m.
Advance, paid registration is required.
Cost: $40 for Chamber members or $50 for non-members.
Checks can be mailed to CVCC, 13150 Seventh St., Chino, CA. 91710.
Information: 909-627-6177.


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LISTEN: Bride & Brother from the famous YouTube video!
With over 2 million views on YouTube, many people around the world have been touched by bride Andrea's special dance on her wedding day.
In an emotionial and heartfelt gesture, Andrea's brother Nick surprised her by singing the already tear-jerking "Butterfly Kisses" while she danced with various family members to remember their late father, who passed away right before the wedding of pancreatic cancer.
In case you missed it, make sure you have some tissues handy:
105.9 KGBX's Cheryl Kay & Kyle were able to track down the siblings, and interviewed them about the video that has brought tears to the eyes of people everywhere. Listen to what they had to say about their father, and their special moment below:
Check out how their story has touched the lives of the radio station's listeners and viewers of Nick and Andrea's video:


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Three Dimensional Kits Make Israel´s Case Crystal Clear (INN) ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS) By Arutz Sheva Staff 05/29/12)
Source: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/156280#.T8Rr5rBo2uk
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A NY attorney creates a kit that shows Israel´s point of view, how Israel is crucial to world security and shows up the water theft lie.
Mark Langfan, a successful New York attorney and staunch supporter of Israel, came to the conclusion one day that the truth about Israel must become accessible and easily understood.
Not one for letting things stop at the idea stage, the talented attorney created an original and easy to grasp visual method that can - in minutes - explain the problems Israel faces when it talks of "defensible borders", expose the truth about the Palestinian Authority water resources canard and prove the way Israel´s safety affects the world.
He then invested time and money and created a one-of-its-kind 3- dimensional topographic raised-relief map system of Israel, accompanied by special plastic devices that make his subject matter clear as a bell.
He has published fliers, kits, map sets and booklets explaining his methods and how to use the graphics in the kits to best advantage.
Over the past 20 years, Mr. Langfan has briefed many congressional and Senate offices, the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Israel Desk, and even The New York Times Editorial Board using his topographic map of Israel.
The enthusiastic Langfan is currently visiting Israel, where he has briefed Ambassadors, MKs, Government officials and Spokespeople, using his unique maps and vast store of knowledge to show how the problems can be easily comprehended, especially highlighting the strategic threats of seceding from the West Bank.
Last week Langfan was invited to give a special briefing in the Knesset, by MK Yaakov Katz (National Union), attended by key party activists, public figures and leaders of Judea and Samaria including Dani Dayan, Chairman of the Yesha Council and the Ambassador of Costa Rica, H.E Mr. Rodrigo Carreras. Arutz Sheva was there.
Langfan uses his map to level the playing field in a sea of political jargon and slogans. Much of his presentation focuses on the issue of water, which is key to understanding the conflict, as he explained.
People dont realize that close to half of the water in Israel comes from underground aquifers in Judea and Samaria. Many of the key "settlements" like Ariel and Kedumim were built along the line from which water runs down westward towards the coast in order to protect this vital source. Israel gives Palestinian Arabs much more water than demanded by the peace agreements .
"Transferring control of these areas to the Palestinians could seriously harm the natural equilibrium and drastically effect Israel, this is aside from the direct security threats involved.
Langfans Israel map system provides decision- makers with a scientifically exact topographic chess board on which to understand and game out various options for peace and to better understand the code in which Middle Eastern leaders actually talk.
Terms such as Settlement blocs, Jordan Valley, contiguity and the Mountains of the Golan Heights become crystal clear and easily understandable. Arutz Sheva has published several articles about his method, but the kits are necessary in order to fully explain the vital points he raises.
Langfan´s system has proved an extremely beneficial tool in explaining the vital threats to Israel´s security in clear visual terms. When it comes to defending Israel, Langfan has proven that pictures really do speak a thousand words. (IsraelNationalNews © 2012 05/29/12)
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Information from your City Offices | Public Notices | Meetings/Events this Week | Things Happening Around our Community
City's Disaster Preparedness Awareness Event is Saturday, October 13th at the Bay Model and Marinship Park from 1100 am to 2 PM.
The goal of this Disaster Preparedness Awareness Event is to educate the public regarding the importance of and methods for preparing themselves, their families, and their communities to best handle disasters and emergencies that they may encounter. The public will also have the opportunity to learn what steps the City of Sausalito is taking in the realm of disaster preparedness and emergency management.
Citizens will have the opportunity to speak with public safety professionals and view first hand emergency equipment from law enforcement, fire, and other organizations. A helicopter from the California Highway Patrol is scheduled to land at 1:00 PM.
This event is free to the public. Those that attend will be eligible to win raffle prizes such as sports memorabilia, certificates for dinners, disaster preparedness equipment/supplies, and other items of interest. The raffle will be held at approximately 1:45 PM and participants must be present to win.
SAUSALICIOUS! - A community event celebrating local education, art, music and delicious Sausalito Restaurants
In celebration of Willow Creek Academy's 11th Anniversary, Willow Creek Foundation and the City of Sausalito Parks & Recreation Department present Sausalicious!.
Come and view over 20 local artists in their studios and enjoy some of Sausalito's best restaurants; Plate Shop, Osteria Divino, Sartaj India Cafe, Saylor's Restaurant, Sushi Ran and many more offering some of their best dishes to celebrate this wonderful community event. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
Where: 10 Liberty Ship Way, Artist Studio's Bay 2, Sausalito
When: Saturday, November 10th
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Cost: $25 per person
Willow Creek Foundation and Sausalito Parks & Recreation will stage a Silent Auction to benefit children's programs with many coveted auction items such as special getaway vacation packages, Jazz by the Bay tables & picnics, 49er 50yardline tickets, dinners and gift certificates to all your favorite places. All proceeds benefit Willow Creek Academy and Robin Sweeny Park Playground.
Arias in the Afternoon
Arias in the Afternoon with the San Francisco Opera Singers returns. This two-hour free program is once again sponsored by the Arques Charitable Education Trust and produced by the Sausalito Parks & Recreation Department. Come enjoy the San Francisco Opera in the beautiful and picturesque setting of Gabrielson Park. Reserved V.I.P. tables will go on sale September 4. These pre-set tables will include a chilled bottle of champagne and fresh strawberries.
Event Date: October 21, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Place: Gabrielson Park
Cost: Residents: $75 Non Residents: $85.
Met Opera Discussion Group
At each meeting, host Tom Wilhite offers his preview of an upcoming opera from the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Tom presents background on the composer and opera and gives commentary on audio and video selections from past performances. Meetings coincide with HD simulcasts screened at Sausalito's CineArts theater. No advance registration required!
Fall/Winter Schedule - All meetings held at 7 pm in the Edgewater Room of Sausalito City Hall
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Otello by Verdi
Project Announcements - Parking Lot 1 Fire Line Upgrades start October 11, 2012.
Bay Pacific Pipeline will begin demolition of sidewalk at the corner of Tracy Way and El Portal on 10/11/2012. This work will allow another contractor to install modern back flow valve on the fire line serving Parking Lot 1 and the Ferry Terminal. Valve replacement work will commence during the week of 10/15/2012. Replacement sidewalk will be installed as soon as is practical and safe to do following the completion of the plumbing work.
The Historic Landmarks Board and the Planning Commission are in the process of jointly reviewing a Design Review Permit to allow accessibility improvements, including but not limited to the removal of the band stand, installation of an at-grade paved surface and installation of five-foot wide paths around the fountain at Plaza Vina Del Mar located in the 700 block of Bridgeway (APN 065-074-01). On Monday morning, October 15th at 7:30AM at the Plaza Vina del Mar, the Historic Landmarks Board and the Planning Commission will be conducting a study session to review proposed materials and colors. The meeting will then be continued to Wednesday, October 17th at 6:30PM in the Council Chambers for a joint public hearing for the final review and approval of the proposed accessibility improvements. Public participation and comment is encouraged. You can participate and/or comment by attending the study session and/or the public hearing or you can provide a comment letter to the Community Development Department. For more information on the project, you can access the Staff Report or contact Heidi Burns, Associate Planner, at 289-4135 or email@example.com.
SAUSALITO CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES NIGHT will be held Monday, October 15 from 7-9 PM in the Community Room of the Spinnaker Restaurant. The doors will open at 6:30 PM.
The event is moderated by the League of Women Voters and sponsored by the Sausalito Woman's Club. All candidates for the Sausalito City Council have been invited to participate.
The format for the evening includes a prepared statement from the candidates. They will also respond to two questions that reflect current issues. In addition, audience members are encouraged to submit written questions that will be posed to the candidates by the moderator.
Please join the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and residents at "Celebrate Sausalito" Awards Gala on Friday, October 26th at 6pm at The Spinnaker restaurant.
The theme this year is "Everyone's a Star" so we encourage you to come as your favorite Hollywood Celebrity, walk the red carpet and pose for the camera. Top billing includes 3 Course Dinner with Wine Music & Dancing with Jim Gabbert of TV 20 Fame, Academy Awards for Business, Silent Auction (versus silent film!) MGM Grand Raffle.
Single Ticket Price - $135
Sponsor Tables of 10 - $1,250
Don't miss your stage call! Celebrate Sausalito has sold out for the last 4 years, so make your reservations now! Reserve by calling the Chamber at 415-331-7262 Ext 10 or Book online at www.sausalito.org
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I did a class-length video for hip flexibility and then I found this awesome 17-minute long routine: Morning Wake-up/Evening Energy Boost. I loved it! It was definitely intermediate level, since she didn't take too long explaining the common poses (downward dog, warrior I, warrior II, and so on) and she included some new, harder poses I've never tried!
The instructor Tara goes really fast, so the 17 minutes fly by and your heart rate is up immediately. It definitely was an energy boost. Doing this video was the first time that I've tried the camel pose and it was hard! I can't wait to do this routine more and more so that part isn't so hard.
Enjoy! Let me know if you like it, too!