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When I started TechCrunch in 2005 there was no question that Palo Alto was the center of the tech universe. San Francisco was really pretty and a nice place to see the symphony, but all the startup action was in and around Stanford University in Palo Alto.
TechCrunch eventually moved away from Palo Alto and set up shop in the southern part of San Francisco. That decision was partially due to the fact that many of the writers wanted to live in the city, but also because San Francisco leases were far cheaper than Palo Alto. Still, it felt odd to be in SF.
Just about everything important in tech seemed to happen around Palo Alto. I remember making fun of Loic and Geraldine, who run the immensely popular LeWeb conference, when they moved to San Francisco. "Just don't expect me to come visit very often," I remember telling him.
Even a few years ago larger companies like Google had lots of employees in San Francisco, but it always felt like a satellite office (because it was). There were SF based companies like Salesforce, too, but they were the exception.
Real tech stuff happened in and around Palo Alto. Where Google, Yahoo and everyone else was headquartered. When employees left to start their own companies they generally started them there. And so other startups made sure they were there, too.
Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, where all the venture money was (and mostly still is) had its own gravitational pull, too.
The venture capital is still down there. As is Google and Yahoo, and now Facebook. Y Combinator is in Mountain View, even further south. In many ways nothing has changed.
Something has changed, though. Not only are maturing startups like Twitter and Zynga based completely in San Francisco, but it feels like most of the new startups are basing themselves there, too.
Part of it might be these free shuttles all the big companies run down to Palo Alto every day. Thousands of employees working in and around Palo Alto can now easily live in San Francisco and take advantage of free transportation with WiFi. Now when they leave and start companies, they do it closer to home. Back in the old days living in San Francisco meant a grueling commute back and forth every day. These shuttles have probably led to many people moving to SF that otherwise wouldn't.
There's nothing scientific about these observations. But I take a lot of meetings as an investor (as I did as a writer). And over the last several months the vast majority of these meetings are in San Francisco, not Palo Alto.
We're fairly indifferent on where we meet people. I live in Seattle, MG Siegler is in San Francisco and Pat Gallager is in Palo Alto. AOL lets us use their offices in Palo Alto and San Francisco, and the team tends to form up in different places on different days.
Most people, though, just want to meet in San Francisco.
Specifically, most meetings are in SOMA. And a huge percentage of those meetings, especially the informal ones, are at the Creamery in San Francisco.
If I walk into the Creamery and don't see someone I know it's notable. If it's a slow afternoon in San Francisco, talking a walk to the Creamery will almost always result in something interesting happening. I think CrunchFund has probably closed (meaning the verbal agreement part) more deals there than anywhere else.
Part of why I like the bay area is because so many people there are in tech that it's the center of all conversation. Even a few years ago San Francisco didn't feel like part of the party. Somehow it stole the show.


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Aruba is cheap and looks like a fun flat water spot with hotels near by.
Main question is - I've been reading about fisherman's and it seems that many people say there is a ban from kitesurfing from 10 am to 5 pm. Is this ban still in effect?
If the ban is no longer going on. I think I could probably deal with the gusts at Fisherman's. How far of a walk is fisherman's from most hotels? Which hotel would be best to stay at and also cheap?

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Okay, so you are a band and you are gigging regularly but the venues you play in don't all have an in-house PA system installed. What do you do?
There's always the option of hiring in a PA but the costs can add up and eat into your profit. And then there's the logistics of organising it all - far better perhaps to own your own PA so you've always got it at hand and at a fixed cost too; once it's paid for all you need worry about is the odd bit of maintenance.
What type of PA to get pretty much depends on two major factors - the kind of music that you play and the size of the venues in which you play it. If you didn't already know, PA stands for Public Address. The main reason for a PA is to let voices be heard - drums can be loud, guitarists have amps, but the poor old singer needs to be heard over it all.
A PA is thus essential unless you are an acoustic band doing really intimate gigs in the back room of a pub or perhaps a totally instrumental band. However, even a band without a lead singer will probably want to make announcements. Also, putting some or all of the instruments through a PA can enhance the sound considerably, creating a better balance than relying on how the drums sound acoustically and turning up the bass and guitar amps to match.
Obviously, the bigger the venue that you are playing, the bigger the PA system you will need. As PAs get bigger the number of constituent parts increases. More and bigger speakers and amps are needed, so let's look at how a PA is made up...
What do we need?
The most basic type of PA is the easily portable all-in-one type based around a combined mixer and amp and a pair of full range speakers like the Fender Passport system. Whereas a larger PA system will have a separate mixer and power amps, a mixer amp like those in Peavey's XR range combines the two functions.
These amps with multiple input channels are easily situated onstage and will allow you to connect a microphone into each channel and set the level and EQ for each, and perhaps add reverb or any effects if they are built-in.
The output of the amp feeds a pair of full-range PA cabs that may or may not be mounted on stands, one each side of the stage and placed a little in front of the band (a vocal mic set forward of the axis is a recipe for feedback).
Now, if the venue is small and onstage instrument levels not too loud the singers may well be able to hear their voices from the PA cabinets, but really the best solution is to add monitors to the system.
Monitors are fed the audio signal via a mixer channel's aux sends and are generally wedge shaped to be unobtrusive and to project the sound up to the performer. They can be self-powered with an integral amp or run from a separate power amp.
A PA of this type with, say, four to eight channels and a couple of auxiliary sends for monitors is certainly fine for solo acts or duos, or smaller gigs where you just need to amplify the vocals. As far as power goes, something like 200 watts RMS could just do it.
One golden rule when buying a PA is to try to buy one with more power than you think you'll need. It's much easier on the listener to hear a PA system running at way under capacity than a rig that's straining to be heard and distorting as a result.
You'll never hear a band complaining that they should have bought a smaller PA, unless they are moaning about humping it about which brings us to a salient point - transportability. PAs can be heavy and bulky and the mic stands and leads all take up space too, so you'll need to have decent transport (preferably a van) to cart it all around and room to store it too.
Moving on from the smaller pub gigs to larger venues you will need something bigger and it's time to start looking at systems with a separate mixing desk, amps and speakers. This approach may be the most logical in the long term as you can add components to create a larger and more versatile system over time.
If you are primarily a function band that plays weddings and parties, it may be worth investing in some CD decks and a small lighting rig. That way you can offer a DJ service in addition to live music and charge a premium for supplying the soundtrack to the whole evening.
It's also worth considering getting all of your newly-acquired gear PAT tested by a qualified electrician. More and more venues outside of the traditional gigging circuit insist on this for health and safety reasons.
It's all in the mix
What size mixer you choose will depend on just what you intend to put through the PA. Vocals would obviously go through it, as would keyboards and acoustic guitars via DI boxes. Bass guitar is another contender for a DI feed.
Smaller guitar amps could benefit from miking rather than having to use up all of their headroom, and although there may be no need to mic up the whole drum kit for all gigs, the kick drum will usually need a little help to cut through the mix.
Add that lot up and a 16-channel mixer looks like a smart choice. If you intend to have several monitors onstage, it would be wise to find a desk with plenty of aux sends so you can work up individual mixes for each one.
Aux sends are also needed if you want to add an external effects processor such as a reverb or delay unit. You need pre-fade sends for the monitors and post-fade for the effects but some desks will let you switch between pre and post.
For amps and speakers there's the choice of separate units or powered speakers with the amps built into the cabinet. A pair of full-range speakers, designed to cover a wide frequency range may suffice but in a larger system you might wish to have separate speaker cabinets for the different frequency ranges in the front of house sound so will also need a crossover in the system to split the frequencies between them.
A two-way crossover will split the high and low, a three-way crossover will also separate the mid range. There are speaker management systems available that provide the crossover functions as well as EQ for sorting out any potential feedback problems in the room.
When figuring out costs don't forget microphones, stands and leads. For vocals there are plenty of choices including the ubiquitous Shure SM58 but if you are planning to mic up other instruments there are dedicated mics for certain jobs (a kick drum mic needs to be able to handle low frequencies and high SPLs) and you'll need DI boxes for any instruments that you wish to plug directly into a PA's mic inputs.
It's not uncommon for bands to put together their own PA system like this and operate it themselves with the mixer nestled at the side of the stage but, with lots of instruments and vocals to take care of, it may be time to employ a sound engineer and situate the mixing desk in front of the stage, connected to the rest of the system with multicore.
That all may be a step too far for many bands, however… perhaps the way to go would be to buy a small PA that you can operate yourselves for the smaller gigs and hire in a commercial PA complete with engineer for the larger ones.


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PHOENIX (AP) — Vietnam veteran Gene Stoesser has been waiting nearly two months for an appointment with a Veterans Affairs doctor to schedule his heart surgery.
The 71-year-old former Marine from Glendale went to the emergency room at the VA's Phoenix hospital on April 28 with chest pains. He said he was told he'd need surgery soon, but has yet to get an appointment.
"They sent me home to die," Stoesser said Tuesday, surrounded by dozens of other veterans at a crisis center set up by the American Legion in downtown Phoenix in a first-of-its-kind event for the nation's largest veterans group.
The move comes amid growing criticism of the VA's handling of patient care nationwide and allegations of misconduct, lengthy wait times and potential unnecessary deaths.
"All I need to do is get bronchitis or something, and that's it, I'll die," Stoesser said.
The VA, which serves almost 9 million veterans, has been reeling from mounting evidence that workers fabricated statistics on patients' waits for medical appointments in an effort to mask frequent, long delays.
The American Legion was among the first to condemn the VA after the initial charges of misconduct, falsified wait times and patients dying while awaiting appointments in the Phoenix area about two months ago. The group almost immediately called for the ouster of the agency's secretary, Eric Shinseki. He stepped down on May 30, and investigations are underway by the VA internally and by the independent Office of Inspector General.
More than 57,000 new applicants have had to wait at least three months before their first appointments, while an additional 64,000 who enrolled for VA health care over the past decade have never been seen by a doctor, according to a VA audit released earlier this week.
The audit said 13 percent of VA schedulers reported getting instructions to falsify appointment dates to meet performance goals. About 8 percent of schedulers said they used alternatives to an electronic waiting list.
"Unfortunately, we have to be here," Verna Jones, the director of veteran's affairs and rehabilitation for the national American Legion, told the crowd at the crisis center in Phoenix on Tuesday. "But fortunately, we're here to help you with the services that you deserve."
Jones addressed a packed room filled with veterans seeking help to expedite their care through the VA while many complained they felt as if they had fallen through the cracks.
"It hurts us to have just one vet stand up and say, 'I'm dying because the VA failed me,'" Jones said. "They're frustrated, they're concerned and they just don't know where to go."
The American Legion said it will operate the crisis center in Phoenix through Friday and expects to assist hundreds of veterans, possibly extending the program to other cities.
William Millar, 67, needed help getting his medical records transferred to Phoenix after he moved from Massachusetts in 2012. He said he tried several times, but got no responses.
In just over an hour at the crisis center Tuesday, he got more than he expected.
"They got my records transferred from Boston to Phoenix," Millar said later in the day. "I'm very happy with the help they gave me."
Associated Press writer Brian Skoloff contributed to this report.


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Kate Gosselin made the press rounds on Monday to promote the latest season of her TLC show Kate Plus 8.
She appeared on the Today Show yesterday morning during which she discussed her kids, ex-husband Jon Gosselin and dating.
According to Kate, her plus 8 still love having the cameras around to capture their every move. "It is a very positive fixture still in our lives," she said of the cameras. "It's normal. It's exciting. They still cheer when the crew comes in the door. I would not say that if it were not true. We just filmed this past weekend for an upcoming episode and they said that was one of their best weekends ever."
As for her two kids Collin and Alexis, who got expelled from school last year, or pulled out according to Kate's version, she says they are now doing better with home school. "They are actually starting to integrate back (into school). There were actual medical issues that we dealt with … they are doing wonderfully at home and they are reading at the top level," said Kate to host Matt Lauer.
When it comes to her ex-husband Jon, Kate attempted to take the high road stating she would like Jon to spend more time with their kids. "I wish (Jon) would see them more to be honest and so do they." Kate then added, "I'm doing what I can to reach out and communicate. What I receive back is not in my control. I'm doing the best that I can to involve him in our family."
The HollywoodLife blog however reports that Kate isn't being honest and actually makes it difficult for Jon to spend more time with the kids. Sources close to Jon tell the site Kate won't allow Jon to spend more time with the kids such as the New Year's trip to Australia which actually took place during Jon's custodial time with the kids, or the recent weekend trip she took to NYC without the kids, leaving them with the babysitters without telling Jon who would have loved to have them for that weekend.
As for dating, Kate admits it's tough when there's a plus 8 involved stating she's only been on "half a date" since her split with Jon.
"I feel like I have my life together pretty much, but let's be honest; it's going to take a strong person to wrangle this mess," she said. "If [a suitor] can pass the test, he's got to be Superman."
The new season of Kate Plus 8 premiered on TLC last night with Kate taking the kids to Australia.


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Sneaky UK Attempt To DRM Television
from the not-this-again dept
In Britain, as in the United States, this proposal isn't about piracy. It's about creating a rightsholder veto over new consumer technologies in DTV.But, of course, in an era of copyright moral panics, we'll hear over and over again about how this is all about stopping "piracy" -- even though it actually does nothing to prevent unauthorized copying.
No British commercial digital TV manufacturer would risk any innovation that might invalidate their "metadata compression parameter" license, and leave them open to litigation. And competition between devices would be limited by the byzantine requirements that DRM requires (it's notable that the BBC says the rightsholders demands came via the Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator (DTLA), a DRM consortium who would clearly benefit from mandatory adoption of its own system.)


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Eight projected starters won't make the trip to Indianapolis for Thursday's preseason game with the Colts, coach Andy Reid said today after practice. And neither will Michael Vick.
The following injured players, many of whom were expected to start this coming season, will stay back in Philly while the Eagles play their second preseason game: DE Trent Cole (shoulder), RB Brian Westbrook (ankle), CB Sheldon Brown (ribs), G Todd Herremans (foot), DE Darren Howard (groin), T Jason Peters (quad), T Shawn Andrews (back) and G Stacy Andrews (knee). That's 4/5 of the starting offensive line.
Howard's injury was a bit of a surprise. He had off-season surgery to correct a sports hernia, but Reid said the recent injury was in another area of the groin.
Reid did give some good news. Dr. Robert Watkins examined Shawn Andrews' back in Los Angeles yesterday and found no structural damage. It's just muscle related. Reid said he still had no idea when Andrews would return.
"We really have to go off symptoms and what he's feeling," Reid said.
LB Omar Gaither (knee), QB Kevin Kolb (knee), DE Bryan Smith (concussion) and Vick -- position to be defined -- are also staying home.
Reid said that he will play his first team for the first half of the game. With two inexperienced tackles filling in -- Winston Justice at RT and King Dunlap at LT -- I'm not sure if quarterback Donovan McNabb is going to make it to the half.
"I expect the guys to get in there and do their thing and play well," Reid said. "King is the one with the least amount of experience in there. He's just got to step up to the plate."
Dunlap will have to face off with Colts all-pro defensive end Dwight Freeney. Justice will take on another Pro Bowler in Robert Mathis. Yikes.
The second and third teams will take over after the break.
TE Brent Celek, meanwhile, is back from his shoulder sprain and will travel with the team.
Click here for an earlier post on the Eagles' new addition and the release of safety Rashad Baker. And here for some musings on the Wildcat.


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Los Angeles: Model Katie Price`s ex-fiancé Leandro Penna feels that her marriage to part-time stripper Kieran Hayler won`t last over a year.
Penna was in relationship with Price for almost two years, before they decided to part ways in October 2012.
She married Hayler in January this year.
When asked about Price`s marriage to Hayler, Penna told Heat magazine: "No. It won`t last. I give it a year, tops."
Price gave birth to her first child with Hayler last month. She also has three children from previous relationships, reports contactmusic.com.
Penna says that during their relationship, she always wanted to have more children.
"She told me so many times she wanted to marry me, but I didn`t want to marry her. She always said she wanted a baby with me, but I didn`t want one," he said.
"She was not someone I wanted to start a family with. Her life is a business and I don`t want my life to be like that," he added.


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Paintings are a little bit old fashioned aren't they? Still pictures that don't do anything? Where's the fun in that? Don't get me started on how much room they all take up. Well if you have a few hundred pounds to spare, you can buy yourself a digital canvas. Not only will it store artwork in one display, you can …
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We all know that Lando "Billy Dee Williams" Calrissian is a sharp dresser. Heck, even his Cloud City pad would be a dead cert for the title of "Best Intergalactic Crib" should the MTV show ever spread among the stars. But what of the rest of the Star Wars cast? With a whole empire at his disposal Darth Vader would surely …
Topman Reveal New Look- 'Chelsea Arts Club'
Topman have a new mini-collection on their online shop and the look is 'Chelsea Arts Club.' The high street label (beloved by the Brandish team,) tells that "this smart trend is influenced by a sophisticated age where actors, artists and sartorialists mixed in exclusive members clubs…the overall look is quirky."
Love The Look: Artist Terrence Koh for United Bamboo
This week's Love The Look features the wonderfully odd Terrence Koh (artist, fashionisto, sperm-collector, sculptor of crap and other bodily fluids.) Koh has just been made the face of hip label United Bamboo and the ad campaign for this season is an extravaganza of tinsel, blurry shots and classic tailoring with quirky details.
The image above and the rest of the campaign images after the jump will all debut in the Spring/ Summer issue of Fantastic Man.
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You know when relatives get Christmas presents that just get under your skin? Well, Hama beads were that present during this holiday season. Whether in my pockets, in my shoes, woven onto my laces, down my skinny jeans (don't ask!) they were everywhere.
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Jordan Askill, a designer whose work for Dior Homme and Ksubi has cemented him as a name to keep an eye on, has launched a jewellery collection at Dover Street Market (DSM.) Dover Street Market is a fashion emporium founded by Rei Kawakubo and her husband and it has become known for its artistic installations, exclusive lines and designer collaborations. In previous years, we've seen a hotel room designed by Alber Elbaz of Lanvin and a Tiki-hut check-out.


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Few things are easier than firing up the grill, whipping up a few venison kebabs and then enjoying the awesome deliciousness of delicious deer meat with just a hint of a brushed marinade for a spicy kick.
Kebabs are fun to make and anyone can help. Get the kids involved and they'll enjoy pitching in. Or set up all the fixings and let your family and friends make their own to put on the grill.
In our wonderful and popular compilation of reader-submitted recipes in "We Kill It, We Grill It" is this dandy for venison kebabs.
Kevin Naze submitted this one and calls it the "KISSed Venison Kabobs." That stands for "keep it simple, sir" and they are simple to create, but quite delicious. Give 'em a try!
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KISSed Venison KabobsFor the skewers:
1 dozen large mushrooms
2 lbs boneless venison loin
3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 orange)
4 small, sweet onions For the marinade:
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 Tbs honey
Combine all the marinade ingredients (or your favorite variation) in a plastic resealable food storage bag. Cut the loin into 1- or 1 1/2-inch cubes and refrigerate in marinade for a minimum of two hours to a mximum of one day; remove from the refrigerator after marinating and allow to come to room temperature (about 30-60 minutes) before draining. Reserve marinade for grilling process.
Cut the bell peppers into inch-size chunks, large mushrooms in half, and onions into quarters. If using bamboo skewers soak in water fo4 30 minutes prior (use a dish or something to hold them underwater), and then skewer the venison, onions, mushrooms and peppers in alternating fashion.
For grilling, scrape the grill grates a final time before spraying or brushing with oil. Grill kebabs over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, rotating 90 degrees every 2-3 minutes. Baste with reserved marinade before each turn. When done, baste a final time, flip, and wait 10 seconds before removing from the grill.
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Five-star names top five
It's not often these days when one of the nation's top players, in this case Charlotte (N.C.) Mallard Creek offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, names a final five in order as early as July for a decision not expected for months. But Humphries, a 6-foot-5, 265-pounder ranked as the No. 3 player in the country, has done just that.
"In order, they are Florida, Tennessee, Auburn, South Carolina and Clemson," said Humphries, the nation's No. 1 offensive tackle. "I've done a lot of research on these schools, visited each one and have a good feeling about each. I planned to get it down to around five by the end of the summer and I'm happy with these choices."
Humphries talks about each of his top five.
"With Florida, they are a hungry coaching staff and they really want to get back to where they were and I can feel that. When I talk to the coaches, I can see they want to prove that Florida is still on top. I speak to Verducci at least once every couple of weeks and we have a strong bond. It's also nice to know that Xavier Nixon went down there from Carolina as an offensive lineman and says great things. It's not a difference-maker, but Xavier and I are boys and it's good to know how he adjusted. I've only been down there once, but I have my only official visit set up with them for their game against Alabama the weekend of Oct. 1."
"Tennessee I've seen the most of any school, I've been there five times. I planned two of those trips and the others just happened where my sister had a couple of dance recitals near there and we took a family vacation near there as well. Coach Joseph and I get along very well and they are like Florida, they are hungry to get back to the top. I always seem to be near Knoxville for some reason."
"Auburn is obviously a great program and the defending national champs and it's like one of two pro teams in Alabama along with the Tide, fans follow them like pro teams. Coach Thigpen knows Carolina very well from playing and coaching here and he had an upbringing similar to mine with a lot of struggles so we really relate to each other. His life is like a carbon copy of mine so far. We talk all the time about stuff other than football but Auburn also has a great tradition. I've only been there once but it was really impressive."
"South Carolina feels like home to me because I was born and raised in Union which is about 45 minutes away. I was there until 7th grade so I feel a great connection to the state and to South Carolina as a program. I really like coach Elliott and he and I talk quite a bit as well. The atmosphere there is great as well. I've been there probably three times."
"Finally, Clemson was my first offer and I feel a sense of loyalty to them for being first. Coach Pearman is a really good guy and they are also close to where I grew up. I've been there a couple of times and each time I felt at home."
Next up for Humphries is setting the remaining four official visits, most of them during the season as he plans on enrolling at the college of his choice early. Humphries has offers from more than 40 college programs.


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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Derek Jeter was greeted by balloons and silver tinsel decorating the parking-lot fence when he arrived at the Yankees' minor league complex on his birthday.
The New York captain turned 39 Wednesday as he kept up his rehab program for a broken left ankle, an injury originally sustained last Oct. 13 in the AL championship series opener.
A group of around 30 fans and autograph dealers held homemade signs wishing the shortstop a happy birthday, and they cheered when Jeter drove into the complex.
U.S. Coast Guard veteran Juan Rivero brought an oversized birthday card, calling Jeter "the greatest player of my generation."
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Louis Andriessen
Andriessen was born in Utrecht in 1939 into a musical family: his father Hendrik, and his brother Jurriaan were established composers in their own right. Andriessen studied with his father and Kees van Baaren at the Hague Conservatory, and between 1962 and 1964 undertook further studies in Milan and Berlin with Luciano Berio. Since 1974 he has combined teaching with his work as a composer and pianist. He is now widely regarded as the leading composer working in the Netherlands today and is a central figure in the international new music scene. From a background of jazz and avant-garde composition, Andriessen has evolved a style employing elemental harmonic, melodic and rhythmic materials, heard in totally distinctive instrumentation. His acknowledged admiration for Stravinsky is illustrated by a parallel vigour, clarity of expression, and acute ear for colour. The range of Andriessen's inspiration is wide, from the music of Charles Ives in Anachronie I, the art of Mondriaan in De Stijl, and medieval poetic visions in Hadewijch, to writings on shipbuilding and atomic theory in De Materie Part I. He has tackled complex creative issues, exploring the relation between music and politics in De Staat, the nature of time and velocity in De Tijd and De Snelheid, and questions of mortality in Trilogy of the Last Day. Andriessen's compositions have attracted many leading exponents of contemporary music, including the two Dutch groups named after his works De Volharding and Hoketus. Other eminent Dutch performers include Asko|Schoenberg, Nieuw Amsterdams Peil, the Schoenberg Quartet, pianists Gerard Bouwhuis and Cees van Zeeland, and conductors Reinbert de Leeuw and Lucas Vis. Groups outside the Netherlands who have commissioned or performed his works include the San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Kronos Quartet, London Sinfonietta, Ensemble Modern, MusikFabrik, Icebreaker and the Bang on a Can All Stars. Collaborative works with other artists include a series of dance projects, the full length theatre piece De Materie created with Robert Wilson for the Netherlands Opera, and three works created with Peter Greenaway: the film M is for Man, Music, Mozart, and the stage works ROSA Death of a Composer and Writing to Vermeer, premiered at the Netherlands Opera in 1994 and 1999 respectively. Collaborations with film maker Hal Hartley have included The New Math(s) in 2000 and La Commedia, an operatic setting of Dante for Netherlands Opera premiered at the Holland Festival in 2008. Nonesuch Records has released a series of recordings of Andriessen's major works, including the complete De Materie, ROSA Death of a Composer and Writing to Vermeer. Commissions since 2010 include the music theatre piece Anaïs Nin for singer Cristina Zavalloni and 8 musicians and La Girò for violinist Monica Germino and large ensemble premiered at MITO SettembreMusica in 2011. The 2013/14 season brought premieres of Mysteriën by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Mariss Jansons and Tapdance for percussion and large ensemble with Colin Currie in the ZaterdagMatinee series in Amsterdam. His new opera Theatre of the World receives first performances in Los Angeles and Amsterdam in 2016. Louis Andriessen held the Richard and Barbara Debs Composer's Chair at Carnegie Hall, New York, and was awarded Composer of the Year Award by Musical America in 2010. He won the 2011 Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition for his opera La Commedia, which was released on CD and DVD by Nonesuch in 2014. Louis Andriessen is published by Boosey & Hawkes.


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Swimming Pool Blog
by Sean Griffin, January 10, 2012
Winterized Swimming Pool Maintenance
The majority of swimming pool owners would prefer to ignore their dormant swimming pool in their backyard until spring rolls around and you begin to think about taken a dip again. The winterized swimming pool will benefit from some simple and minor maintenance. Winter upkeep can ensure the pool plumbing, the pool equipment, and even the pool cover stay in good condition and will remain undamaged for years to come.
Here are some "do's" and "don'ts" when it comes to keeping an eye on your swimming pool during the winter months that are already upon us.
Water Chemistry
When it comes time to close down the swimming pool most professional pool companies will balance the water chemistry. PH, alkalinity, calcium, cyanuric acid, and sanitizer levels should be within the proper parameters. The style of cover being used will dictate the water level and also what, if any, additional chemicals will be added. A completely solid cover that doesn't allow sunlight or water to enter the pool will need far less maintenance.
Algae growth is less likely during colder months with a low ambient air temperature as well as a reduction to direct sunlight exposure. Algaecide is recommended to prevent algae growth over an extended period of time. A chlorine floater may be used to slowly disperse the sanitizer throughout the body of water. You will want to avoid adding algaecide to your pool water if there is a high concentration of chlorine. A high chlorine level will destroy the active ingredients in both copper and polymer based algaecides. Stain and scale preventatives will help remedy unsightly stains and scaling buildup while the pool water sits stagnant over the winter.
Refill floating chlorine dispensers. I usually tie off a floating chlorine dispenser with kite string so I can reel it back in every now and then and refill. A completely solid pool cover may not require a floater as sunlight will not enter the pool and deplete the chlorine as well as chlorine will not escape the pool water chemical makeup.
Test water chemistry monthly with a Taylor test kit. When the temperature rises in the spring you may consider testing more frequently. The closer you get to summer time the more likely you'll start to develop some problematic pool water.
Add algaecide as needed. The amount of phosphates and previous algae outbreak issues will dictate how frequently you will want to introduce additional algaecide.
Never super shock the pool water until you have the ability to leave some of the pool uncovered. Gassing-Off can occur underneath the pool cover and lead to the early deterioration of the pool cover. If algaecide is present in the water it will be rendered useless. Never mix any algaecide or Chlorine based products in or out of the pool water.
Pool Equipment
When a pool is properly winterized all water is removed from the plumbing lines and all of the pool equipment. Although maintenance is not required a quick visual is all the inspection needed during the winter. The presence of ice or any freeze damage is an indication of an improperly winterized swimming pool. If any cracked plumbing calls for a repair you may need to set up a space heater to thaw out your work area. This is very common when a year round portable spa develops a leak. Some winter tips for around the swimming pool equipment would include…….
Make sure there is no presence of ice around any pool equipment. You may even check for any hairline cracks.
Make sure rodents have not nested in any pool equipment. Mice are known to live inside the firewall that is within swimming pool heaters
Make sure power has remained off and the pumps are not set to come on at any point the plumbing lines do not have water. You could possibly burn out a shaft seal or melt pump components.
Pool Cover
There are several ways to cover your swimming pool in the winter months. Solid tarp style cover weighted down around the pool by water bags, mesh safety covers, and even complete solid safety covers that are secured to anchors that are permanently drilled into the decking surrounding the swimming pool. As a pool owner your goal should be to remove any fall time debris that may have accumulated on the pool cover. For mesh safety covers that allow water to drain through them and into the pool water this will prevent having concentrated sediment that contains phosphates from "mucking" up your pool water. Leaves that sit on a pool cover will deteriorate and end up in your pool water. For a solid cover a large quantity of leaves can hinder the cover pump which is vital in removing standing water. Keeping the cover clean will ensure years of use and assist in springtime cleanup.
If you have snow accumulation or layers of ice on your pool cover….DO NOT TOUCH!!! Trying to adjust your pool cover with a large weight load or with ice sheaths with sharp edges can lead to damage. Ensure your cover pump is continuing to work over time and make sure any cover hardware or water bags are replaced when they are damaged. Let snow and ice melt before removing cover or attempting to lower the water. The actual water level beneath any pool cover is designed to support the extra weight provided by frigid mother-nature.
Never adjust water level or attempt to move any style of pool cover when ice, snow, water or excessive leaves are present.
Ensure the automatic cover pump remains in good working condition and is free from obstructing debris.
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SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The six jurors and four alternates eventually picked to hear the second-degree murder case of neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman will be sequestered for the two to four weeks the trial will last, the judge presiding over the case said for the first time Thursday.
Circuit Judge Debra Nelson told a potential juror on the fourth day of selection that all panelists will be kept isolated
During the first four days of jury selection, attorneys have asked potential jurors about the hardships they would face if they were kept away from their families during the trial. And some have said they also worried about their safety if they served.
Defense attorney Don West explained to one jury candidate that if picked she would have limited contact with her family, would be monitored by court security outside the courtroom and would have to live in a hotel for the duration.
"You would not be able to participate in day-to-day routine activities," West said. "You will be limited in contact with the outside world."
Zimmerman, a 29-year-old former neighborhood watch volunteer, is pleading not guilty to second-degree murder, claiming he shot unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in self-defense. A 44-day delay in Zimmerman's arrest led to protests around the nation. They questioned whether the Sanford Police Department was investigating the case seriously since Martin was a black teen from the Miami area. Zimmerman identifies himself as Hispanic.
Attorneys started off Thursday with a pool of 20 potential jurors who they wanted for a second round of questioning. They needed an additional 10 candidates before they could move past the first round of asking questions about what potential jurors knew about the case from news coverage or social media.
By mid-afternoon Thursday, attorneys had interviewed 29 potential witnesses over four days.
Attorneys need to find six jurors and four alternates. In Florida, 12 jurors are required only for criminal trials involving capital cases, when the death penalty is being considered.
Potential panelists included a recent high school graduate who said classmates at his central Florida high school claimed to be friends with Martin even though Martin was from the Miami area. But the overwhelming opinion of his classmates and friends on social media was that "George was guilty," although he made it clear he had never voiced his opinion.
When asked if he thought race played a role in the case, he said, "For sure."
"It just got people really riled up," he said.
Following him was a middle-aged white woman who appeared to already have made up her mind. Her impression was that Martin's prior use of marijuana and an image of a gun found on his cell phone were indications that "he was going down the wrong path." She also said she believed Zimmerman was just "looking after his neighborhood."
"I believe every American has a right to defend himself," said the woman, known as Juror E-81. "I think the more people armed, the better."
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Atheists/agnostics - what made you leave religion?
RE: Atheists/agnostics - what made you leave religion?
I picked up a Bible and read it. That's all it took to realize that religion is illogical nonsense.
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RE: Atheists/agnostics - what made you leave religion?
(02-06-2012 02:09 PM)Vosur Wrote: I picked up a Bible and read it. That's all it took to realize that religion is illogical nonsense.
Took me a couple of reads, Vosur, but I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed. I still read the Red Letter Version of the New Testament. But I interpret it for myself. Which is to say, I interpret it properly.
There is but one truly serious philosophical problem. - Camus
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RE: Atheists/agnostics - what made you leave religion?
I think that for most of us it's not one thing that made us atheists, but a bunch of things put together.
I used to be a sikh, and went to the temple almost everyday. My parents pray ~2 hours per day and my grandparents ~5 hours a day, so I learned about sikhism since birth. I find it to be one of the open and good religions, only because its only a couple hundred years old. Sikh literally means learner, and oh did I ever learn that god doesn't exist so I don't know if that makes me a sikh or not...anyways back to the point.
I learned about religion and went to religious camp in the summer (6am-6pm for a weekish), and was critical about some minor things, like why did god make it so its uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time cross legged when we were supposed to? and why were all these things we were supposed to do not instinctive? We learned that we are not supposed to turn our back on guru granth (holy book), and the granth was god, and god was everywhere and using really simple logic you get you cannot turn your back on anything? Little logical failures in religion made me wonder, but not doubt. I also found the people who were called "most religious" or whatever, when looked at closer were the least moral people that were bullies (even to me for being with a girl that one of them liked) and apparently did drugs and stuff, which were all against sikhism to start out with so it was all confusing. Oh and some girl liked me only for my religion..which sucked for me in the end, but also for her cause I turned atheist. Then I came across Carl Sagan's Cosmos, and was amazed by it and it made me think so much more and that in addition to more research online made me an Atheist. Another important factor is the state of the world with hunger, fighting, war, terror, famine, hate, territoriality, greed, earthquakes, cancer, diseases etc, and if god did exist he did a pretty bad job at this place.
RE: Atheists/agnostics - what made you leave religion?
I grew up in the church, was a peer minister, thought about becoming a chaplain when I joined the military. But in the back of my head I always wondered about some of the flaws/inconsistencies in the bible. I always wondered if Hitler asked for forgiveness at his last moment wouldn't he then go to heaven? So what's the point of having hell? etc.
What really made me stop and re-evaluate my beliefs was a year in Iraq (I was US military). Seeing that kind of poverty, watching young kids get maimed and killed in a war over oil, the US troops praying for god to help them kill the "bad guys" and keep them safe. It all just REALLY stopped making any sense. I was also wounded in an explosion. After being home I prayed and prayed for god to help me deal with my shit and help me get better, and (shocker) nothing happened. Life still sucked. So one day I decided that no one could fix my situation but me. So I got to work. That lead me to start reading about atheism. And that made a LOT of sense to me. Over the last few years I have slowly started thinking of myself as a atheist and recently started admitting it to friends and family when the subject comes up. My teenage niece recently died of cancer, watching her slowly died reaffirmed that I can't/won't believe in a god that would let that happen to anyone, especially a child. I've come to the conclusion that the world is a crazy, fucked up place some days.
RE: Atheists/agnostics - what made you leave religion?
For me it was the bible with it's crazy stories. All my prayers did nothing.
And by my nature I loved getting answers to questions.
Science had everything the religion I was brought up with didn't.
Answers that made sense.
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25-06-2012, 09:16 AM (This post was last modified: 25-06-2012 09:20 AM by RealityIsAnOpinion.)
RE: Atheists/agnostics - what made you leave religion?
I knew at a very young age that I didn't believe. It was obvious to me that science and Christianity were not compatible. I saw a huge separation between what was taught in my science class (my favourite subject in school) and church on Sunday. And one day after church I had about a 2 hour conversation with my mother that started with my asking "If Adam and Eve were put on Earth after 5 days, where were the dinosaurs?" I don't remember where the conversation meandered after that but I remember it ended with my mother saying that I must have faith and explaining what faith was.
That was it for me. I think I was 8 or 9 years old. It was quite a few years after that that I had the guts to say that I wasn't going to church any longer.
Everyone has the right to an opinion and to defend that opinion without ridicule.
RE: Atheists/agnostics - what made you leave religion?
Great question.
I was raised in a little 'ol town in Oregon called Damascus (of all names) where 99.8% of the population was Lutheran. Lutheranism being generally the least insane variant of Christianity, I wasn't really pressured to be like everyone else, nor did our family ever go to church, my dad being a pantheist and my mom being an atheist. We lived right next to the church, so for the sake of convenience I went to preschool there. I don't know if I ever really bought into the whole thing entirely, prayers being the mindless chants we had to say before we got our fruitsnacks. Damn, I loved those fruitsnacks.
I never really thought too much of religion. It was just something that people did. In Middle School, I figured it out, though. With people going around with "Jesus Loves You" sweaters and crosses around their necks, I wanted to know what the heck it was all about. My best friend, a hardcore Christian, decided to help me with my conversion, and handed me a bible with post-it notes in the good bits. I wasn't one to skip through a book, so I tried to read the whole thing.
I think it was around the murdering babies part that I became an atheist.
I spent the next few months researching all I could on the internet, mostly Dawkins and Hitchens, with some watching of TAE and TTA. Proudly being cliche here, it opened my eyes to a whole new world of skepticism and science. I debated with my Christian friends a lot, and despite not converting a single one of them (not that I set out to, but it would've been nice) I got a lot of insight into why people flock to religion. You guys probably already know why, having had probably very similar debates with theists. The fear of death is one that comes up often. I can't comprehend not being me, I am me, I have no state of not me to compare my me consciousness to, although one may be before I was born. That's a really friggin' scary thought that I, t one point, just won't exist anymore. The idea of everlasting life in the clouds with floating naked babies is pretty appealing compared to the alternative.
But I like to view reality based on reality. Not a fanciful notion of something that just can't happen in reality.
P.S. What the hell is gd doing up there with loads of naked babies, anyway? He's either a pedophile, or he's fryin' 'em up and eating them. Take your pick, Christians.
Mario is f***ing real.
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RE: Atheists/agnostics - what made you leave religion?
(26-06-2012 02:40 AM)MrArrogant Wrote: P.S. What the hell is gd doing up there with loads of naked babies, anyway? He's either a pedophile, or he's fryin' 'em up and eating them. Take your pick, Christians.Both. Infanticidal eroticism.
Skepticism is not a position; it is an approach to claims.
Science is not a subject, but a method.
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RE: Atheists/agnostics - what made you leave religion?
What's up everyone first of all I'm glad I found a site that shares similar thought processes as my own. I abandoned religion at an early age, because I refused to live my life according to how some book told me I had to. I thought to myself, if this god dude was some omniscient being who sees all and knows all created me then he would've known beforehand that I would reject him. How is that even plausible? Some may state the freewill arguement, but that doesn't compute either because if that were the case, he again knew beforehand the outcome of my existence and again that isn't plausible. Its simple really, if you claim to be omnipotent and the knower of all things and you create something that you ultimately know will defy you and you will ultimately damn your creation to an eternity of despair, then you are not omnipotent. How can that be divine? Not to mention that I am a vet of the Iraq war and while deployed I saw Jihadists murdering their own people. I saw three children get blown to pieces by an incoming mortor. I saw a pile of bodies on the side of the road decay into sun bleached bones. Now tell me this, would a god create a species knowing full well that it was doomed to be bent on it's own destruction. I dispise the notion of god and I'm sickened by the blind faith of the followers of this absurd supposed deity.
RE: Atheists/agnostics - what made you leave religion?
Good thread!
I was raised in the church. If there was service, we were there. I think my problems started when I was around 12 or 13. My parents had divorced when I was 4, and my mother remarried when I was 8. My step father used me as a punching bag. I remember praying night after night for something to change. Nothing happened. Learning that jesus said ask and ye shall receive, I did that, yet got nothing. It was at that point I started to doubt it all. I have always been independent, and a free thinker anyways, so questioning all of this was just natural for me. I started seeing other "christians" for what they really were. A bunch of hypocrits! I think the final straw for me was when we found out our preacher was gay.
You see, my mom would always take me to preachers or youth leaders when i was bad for counseling. I remember shortly before finding out about the preacher, I was taken to him because my mom found a Penthouse mag in my bedroom. The preacher lectured me about the sins of this. So here he has lectured me, preached about it, and yet he does exactly what he says was a sin. I decided I really needed to know what was in the bible for myself instead of listening to what others told me was in it.
As I read the bible (from cover to cover by the way), I began to notice some things. First and foremost was OT god and NT god were two different beings. Either that or he was bi-polar! OT god killed, maimed and destroyed at a whim. NT god was all love, peace and suffer not the children. So how can this be? Either he hates us, or he loves us. Which is it? Then there were the contradictory passages. I began to see the flaws in the bible. If the bible was flawed, and it was supposed to be god's word, then it meant he was flawed. And if god was flawed, then he could not be the end all be all being.
Of course maybe it had to do with the fact that I refused to feed the ego of some invisible being who was so full of himself (itself?) that it required some tiny spec on this rock to worship it. After all, didn't god have a multitude of angels singing his praises constantly? I had no powers like they did, so what the fuck did it matter if I worshiped the dick or not?
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text: Student Profiles Gina Campelia '07 Gina Campelia '07 Major: Student-Designed Major in Biomedical Ethics Hometown: Acton, Massachusetts Why did you choose to come to Bowdoin? Of all the schools visited, Bowdoin was really the only one that just felt right. I happened to visit on a beautiful fall day and I really enjoyed walking around the campus with one of the captains of the lacrosse team. Everyone I met just seemed so welcoming and so happy to be at Bowdoin. In the end, everything seemed to come together for me, so I applied early decision at the last minute. Why did you choose your major? My major is odd because it is self-designed. I had always been fascinated in bioethics, but I didn't realize that I could actually make an academic career out of it. So after questioning a few professors about what to do, I was led into a major that combines the two most central pieces of bioethics (philosophy and biology). What has been a course you especially enjoyed at Bowdoin? While I've enjoyed many courses at Bowdoin, I'd have to say that my favorite was a first-year seminar with Government Professor Jean Yarbrough on ancient political philosophy. That class really influenced many of my later class choices, as it inspired me to continue on an academic path that I truly enjoyed, even if the courses were more difficult. What professor or professors have especially inspired you during your time at Bowdoin? It's hard to believe how many wonderful professors I have had at Bowdoin. Three professors really stand out to me. Professor Yarbrough really helped me find something about which I could be really passionate. Philosophy Professor Scott Sehon taught some of the most difficult classes that I have had at Bowdoin, but also the most interesting. I could not help myself from taking more of his classes each semester. Finally, Philosophy Professor Lawrence Simon, who is the lead advisor on my honors project, has really helped me to push my writing and my arguments to much higher levels. Have you engaged in any independent research while at Bowdoin? The only independent research that I have worked on is my honors project, which is a combined project with the biology and philosophy departments. The goal of the project is to determine whether any strong moral objections can be made to the practice of sex selection through the use of specific scientific methods. I became interested in this topic largely through current newspaper articles related to preimplantation genetic diagnosis for the purpose of sex selection. It seemed to be a very timely and pressing matter, so I thought it would be perfect for an honors project. Professor William Steinhart of the biology department and Professor Simon, my advisors for the project, have both helped me take my work to a more sophisticated level. What extracurricular or work experiences have you had at Bowdoin? I have been a part of the track and field team at Bowdoin since my first year and I have been a captain of the team for the last two years (four seasons). The track team has been an amazing part of my life at Bowdoin and I would not trade that experience for anything. I still look forward to practice everyday, even when practice means a bunch of fast 800s on the track. I have also worked on and off campus, spending the majority of my work experience at Bowdoin helping Coach Peter Slovenski in the track and field office. Off campus, I have worked as a waitress at 111 Maine Café, a restaurant in downtown Brunswick. Did you study abroad during your time at Bowdoin? I studied abroad in Copenhagen during the fall of my junior year. I chose Copenhagen largely because of a class in medical ethics that was offered there. It was an amazing experience, especially because I was able to be in a country that is so different than the one I'm used to. I also happened to be in a program with some other Bowdoin students whom I had not known very well prior to going abroad, and it was really nice to get to know them better and return to campus having shared a major experience. What have you done during your summers? I spent the summer after my first year at home in Acton, Massachusetts, working as a nanny and a medical assistant. I spent the following summer in Baltimore where I was a waitress and had a part-time internship at a women's gynecology clinic. The women's clinic was a very interesting experience for me for a number of reasons. First, I was able to help initiate fundraising efforts for underprivileged women, so that they can have access to the same medical resources as many other women. Secondly, in women's health clinics that provide abortions there are always many ethical issues involved, such as how far along in the development of the fetus should the clinic provide abortions. I spent last summer at Bowdoin working for Coach Slovenski at his day camp and waiting tables at 111 Maine Café. What is your best Bowdoin memory? I have a lot of wonderful memories and can't really think of one in particular. However, my favorite time of year at Bowdoin is pre-season for track and field. We get back to campus for the last two weeks of the winter break and all we do is train and do a ton of great team activities such a pool tournaments, bowling, roller skating, and volleyball tournaments. It's a time when I can really feel relaxed and just have a lot of fun with my best friends without worrying about many of the commitments that take over when the semester starts. What are your plans for after graduation? My plans have not been exactly finalized. However, I do know that I will be working part-time through an internship with the Director of Clinical Ethics at Maine Medical Center. I am very much looking forward to it. What advice would you give to a prospective student or first-year about the Bowdoin experience? Do not be afraid to push your comfort zone in both academics and extracurricular activities. I would not be where I am now without challenging myself to take classes that were difficult or that I knew very little about or without going abroad to a place about which I knew next to nothing. What quirky or fun thing did you wish you knew before you came to Bowdoin? Sometimes I wish I knew how crazy (in a good way) the track team would be, Coach Slovenski in particular. Sometimes I wonder where he comes up with all the wild team activities that bring the team so close together. On the other hand, these things have been such a wonderful part of my college experience that it might have been better being surprised by these things all the way along. Story posted on May 07, 2007 « Back | More Student Profiles | Go to News Home


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Restaurant Review
El Norteño
Still smokin'—and not because of the fire
Long adored by locals for its Mexican (not New Mexican) eats, the summer's smoky demise of El Norteño's Zuni location was mourned by many. But fear not, the place is back--in the Northeast Heights space vacated by Le Café Miche--to satisfy all your mole and ceviche cravings.
El Norteño's new strip mall digs hardly resembles the French café that previously made its home there. Gone are all traces of Euro-inspired finery. The wine cellar now stands empty and walls are adorned with pieces of Mexico. Instead of being greeted with a tempting amuse bouche, chips and salsas are presented. In spades. When I expressed thanks for the generous setup (guacamole and salsa with endless chips on the house), I was told, "If you come all the way out here, we have to pamper you!"
The mission to reward diners for venturing "all the way out here" continues throughout the meal. Servers never cease to check on their tables, chips never stop coming and plates arrive and depart promptly. Each server we had was engaging. One was patient enough to offer gentle corrections as my friend practiced her Spanish, and another joined our conversation on upcoming travel plans.
Bright colors and flavors are all over El Norteño's menu. There are the everyday offerings of burritos and tacos, but diners would do well to venture past these familiar dishes. Try the chicken mole enchiladas. The mole's blend of chile and spices delivers both complexity and comfort. And doused over simple chicken enchiladas, it's deeply satisfying.
Mexican food, by design, is a cuisine most at home ... well, at home. This is where El Norteño shines.
Pollo en salsa chipotle is an equally tasty chicken dish. Smoky and with no small amount of zing, the chipotle salsa is exciting and exotic; when served alongside moist chicken, the sauce's slightly vinegar bite causes taste buds to stand at attention.
Pescado Norteño pairs mild white fish with zesty flavors. The flaky fish holds up well under the rich creaminess of the sauce, heavy-handed as it was on my plate. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas provides an excellent method to deal with the overabundance.
Perhaps my favorite menu item is the carnes asadas. A slab of flank steak, admittedly a difficult cut of meat, is served perfectly grilled. Trading flavor for tenderness, the meat is heavily seasoned and marked with loads of texture. The dish is simple yet endlessly gluttonous when topped with pico de gallo.
Entrées are served alongside white rice cooked in broth with no evidence of overcooking. The beans are rich and full-flavored. As good as these accompaniments are, I can't help but come back to a different combination: people and food. Mexican food, by design, is a cuisine most at home ... well, at home. Bringing it to a restaurant requires bringing the comfort and care of home along. This is where El Norteño shines.
Dutifully duplicating recipes day after day is one thing, but many restaurants fall short when they fail to reach beyond just cooking well. Cuisine is so much more than what's served on the plate. It's when food, atmosphere and people connect that a meal becomes a three-dimensional experience. That's how El Norteño strives to translate more than just the flavors of Mexico.
The Alibi recommends:
• Carnes asadas
• Pollo en salsa chipotle
• Chicken mole enchiladas
• Attempting to see just how endless the chips and salsas are
El Norteño, 1432 Wyoming NE, 299-2882. Hours: Mon-Sun 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Price range: $5.99 (bean burrito) to $8.99 (seafood items). Ambience: Like your best friend's mom's dining room. Credit cards, large parties, catering. In addition to the Wyoming restaurant, the original Zuni location is planned to re-open in February.


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Reds, Giants get NLDS started at AT&T ParkOct 6, 2012 - 2:02 PM
Giants two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum wasn't at his best and Reds slugger Joey Votto missed some time due to injury. But, both clubs were able to overcome the odds and will meet on Saturday in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at AT&T Park.
Even though the Reds had a better record than the Giants, they are scheduled to play the first two games of this best-of-five set by the bay because of the new format, then return for the final three at Great American Ball Park.
Cincinnati, which was edged by Washington for homefield advantage, catapulted itself to the NL Central crown with a strong July and August, and held off upstart Pittsburgh and rival St. Louis for its second division title in three seasons. The Reds went 16-13 in September and October, and clinched the division title with a win over Los Angeles on Sept. 22.
Jay Bruce was asked if he was shocked the Reds were the first team to lock up a division title.
"It's not a shock at all because we've been taking care of business here for a while," Bruce said. "We kind of knew it was coming. We've worked really hard this year like we did then (2010). We deserve this and we deserve a lot more. We're going to go get it."
Bruce led the team with 34 homers, 89 runs scored and 99 runs batted in, Brandon Phillips batted a consistent .281 and Ryan Ludwick shined in his first season with the club, hitting .275 with 26 homers and 80 RBI. Had Votto played a full season, the numbers would have been even more impressive. Votto was bothered by his left knee that was surgically repaired twice this summer and had to undergo a procedure to have torn meniscus cartilage removed.
It wasn't just hitting that kept Cincinnati on an even keel. The club was fourth in the majors and third in the National League with a 3.34 earned run average and the bullpen was spectacular with an MLB-best 56 saves. Reds' relievers also led the majors with a sizzling 2.65 ERA and went 31-22.
Johnny Cueto gets the nod for Game 1 of the NLDS after his best season as a pro. Playing for the only club he has ever known, Cueto went 19-9 with a 2.78 ERA in a career-high 33 starts and worked a career-best 217 innings. His numbers are certainly worthy of some votes for the Cy Young. Veteran Bronson Arroyo and Mat Latos will start Games 2 and 3, respectively, for the Reds.
"We've been planning this for a while. It didn't take a genius to see how we planned it," Reds manager Dusty Baker said of the NLDS rotation. "What you see is what it is right now."
Baker, who had the Giants on the doorstep of a championship back in 2002, is back on the bench after missing some time with an irregular heartbeat and mini-stroke.
Reds closer and Cy Young candidate Aroldis Chapman posted 38 saves in 68 games and led the bullpen with 71 2/3 innings pitched. Chapman had 122 strikeouts for a bullpen that averaged about nine Ks in a nine-inning span. Sean Marshall appeared in 73 games, while Jonathan Broxton seemed re-born in his first stint with Cincinnati. The bullpen will come in handy if the Giants are seeing the ball well at the plate.
Cincinnati was 4-3 against the Giants in the regular season, winning two of three at Great American Ball Park from April 24-26 and splitting a four-game set at AT&T Park from June 28-July 1. The Reds are 18-14 in this series at Great American Ball Park and have won seven of the last eight meetings there.
"If you're going to rely on season series, I think you're going to be in trouble," Votto said. "The playoffs can be so random. Anything can happen so quickly. I think we're excited to go out there and play against them. They are a very good team. We respect them. We look forward to hopefully moving on to the next round."
San Francisco is no slouch and won't lay down to the Reds. It won the NL West for the second time in three years and looks to duplicate what happened back in 2010, when they won the World Series.
Much like the Reds, the Giants used a solid summer and dominated September (19-8) to nail down the division title on the same day Cincinnati took the NL Central. The Giants unseated defending champion Arizona and moved past the rival Los Angeles Dodgers to overtake the division lead.
"Every bit of this season was amazing," starting pitcher Matt Cain said.
Cain draws the start for Saturday's playoff opener and led the team with a career-low 2.79 earned run average and 193 strikeouts. He finished tied with Madison Bumgarner in wins, going 16-5 in 32 starts, and even hurled the first perfect game in team history on June 13 against Houston. Cain, though, lost both of his starts to the Reds this season and is 4-5 in 10 career starts.
Giants MVP candidate Buster Posey has flip-flopped between catcher and first base to save his knees, and knows how important the rotation is.
"They're our rock," he said. "We have five guys who every time they step on the mound, you feel really good about your chances."
That last sentiment couldn't be said for Lincecum, however. Lincecum suffered through his worst season since his rookie campaign in 2007, when he went 7-5 in 24 starts, and finished this season with a 10-15 record in a career high- tying 33 starts. Many wondered what was up with the right-hander, who started 3-10 with a 6.42 ERA before finishing 7-5 in his last 12 decisions. Either way, the Giants are hoping it was just an aberration and Lincecum will bounce back during this crucial moment.
Posey battled back from a leg injury to win the National League batting title with a .336 average. Last May, Posey was involved in a gruesome collision at the plate, forcing the Giants to move him to first base at times as a precaution. The move worked and Posey's legs are better for it.
"To come off a devastating injury like he had and bounce back and not just have a good year but win a batting title is truly amazing to me," Bochy said. "It really demonstrates the talent that this guy has. I couldn't be happier for him -- not just in coming back, but being the force that he is."
Posey also led the Giants with 24 home runs and 103 RBI, and may not have won the prestigious batting honor had outfielder and All-Star Game MVP Melky Cabrera not been busted for testosterone. Cabrera is serving a 50-game suspension and was disqualified in the batting race. He will not play for the Giants in the postseason either. He was hitting .346 with 11 homers and 60 runs batted in before violating the league's substance-abuse policy.
"While I am disappointed that I won't have the chance to join my team in the playoffs, I wish my teammates the best in the postseason and I'll be rooting hard for them to bring another world championship to San Francisco," Cabrera said in a statement.
As life goes on, so will the Giants. They came together when Cabrera was suspended and still have strong bats in the lineup. Besides Posey, Pablo Sandoval, Angel Pagan, Brandon Belt and Marco Scutaro are worthy candidates to lead the offense on any given night. The addition of Hunter Pence paid off when he was acquired in a trade from Philadelphia, and his quirky style meshed well with his new teammates. Pence is always trying to improve and now he has a chance to shine in the "new season."
"I'm pushing to get better, pushing to go strong into the playoffs," Pence said. "You can't relax or change your mindset. My mindset is to get better and get ready and go into the playoffs focused."
Oct 7 1:06 AM
- With Buster Posey batting, Joaquin Arias scored on an Aroldis Chapman wild pitch with two out. On the play, Xavier Nady advances to third and Marco Scutaro advances to second. Runners on second and third and Buster Posey at the plate.
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Reds 5, Giants 1 Top 9, 2 OutsOct 7 12:49 AM
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Best Buy Co. says that weaker than expected traffic until the week before Christmas and low demand in Canada and Europe put a crimp in its December sales.
The largest U.S. electronics retailer said Friday that revenue in stores open at least two years fell 1.2 percent. The measure is considered a key gauge of a retailer's financial health because it excludes stores that open or close during the year. That's an improvement from a 4 percent drop in the same period last year.
Still, Best Buy reaffirmed its annual guidance. December is a crucial month for retailers since the holiday period can account for up to 40 percent of annual sales. Best Buy is opening smaller stores and beefing up its online presence as it faces tough competition from discounters and online retailers.
"Based on our performance in December we continue to expect to achieve our annual guidance, despite customer traffic that was lower than expected until the last week before Christmas, which resulted in December revenue that was slightly lower than our expectations," said CEO Brian Dunn.
Citi Investment research analyst Kate McShane said results likely improved during the second half of the month as "it appeared the company tried to be more competitive on price and shoppers delayed purchases until the last moment."
Tablet computers, smart phones, appliances and e-readers were strong sellers. But TVs, digital cameras and video consoles and games were weaker.
Total revenue was flat at $8.4 billion. Online revenue rose 26 percent.
Domestically, revenue edged up less than 1 percent to $6.5 billion. But revenue fell nearly 2 percent to $1.9 billion. Revenue in stores open at least two years fell in Canada and Europe.
The company reaffirmed its annual adjusted profit guidance to $3.35 to $3.65 per share. Analysts expect $3.41 per share.
Shares rose 78 cents, or 3.3 percent, to close at $24.22 Friday. Its shares are still near their 52-week low of $21.79 in early October. They are down 33 percent from their high of $36.13 set almost a year ago.


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Charlotte Anguiano and Katie Carnes, who'll turn 16 next week, to win U.S. Equestrian Foundation Betsy Fishback Sportsmanship Awards at the National United States Pony Finals in Lexington, Ky., this month. Standing out among riders from across the country, they were selected in a process that accounts for character, conduct, integrity and showmanship.
They are the best of friends, brought together by a shared passion for a sport that often pits them against one another. But before, after and, they say, even during competition, they support one another, entering the arena with a personal drive to win while hoping for the best for the other.
It's perhaps that spirit that led two teenagers out of Tuscaloosa's Westminster Farm, 14-year-old Charlotte Anguiano and Katie Carnes, who'll turn 16 next week, to win U.S. Equestrian Foundation Betsy Fishback Sportsmanship Awards at the National United States Pony Finals in Lexington, Ky., this month. Standing out among riders from across the country, they were selected in a process that accounts for character, conduct, integrity and showmanship.
That two winners came from the same barn is somewhat rare.
"Both are deserving of the award," said Ashley Morrison, Westminster Farm's owner and the girls' trainer. "Our kids know a lot of other kids, and they are always cheering them on, taking pictures of the other girls, telling them congratulations and wishing them good luck. They tend to be very supportive. I think that had a lot to do with them both winning."
In fact, when Anguiano received her award, she wasn't even there to compete. She says she just went to cheer on her friends who were, including Carnes.
"It meant a lot," Anguiano said. "Katie won hers the day before, and we were so happy for her. I was surprised when I won too because I was just there to support my friends and help out."
Carnes' award marked a bright spot in a challenging year. Last September she was a patient in Children's Hospital in Birmingham, battling a serious illness when her father, Benjamin Carnes, suffered a fatal heart attack. Over the next six months, she also lost her grandparents, Barbara and Aubrey Buchalter.
It was her horse Wally, an 11-year-old German riding pony whose show name is Carnival, who helped lift her through the heartache.
"I got Wally two weeks before my father died. He, and all my ponies and horses, and my relationship with the Lord, my mom, my boyfriend, they all made it better," said Carnes, a sophomore at American Christian Academy.
"I competed at Washington International Horse Show and Pennsylvania National right after my grandmother died in October. They're the most elite horse shows you can go to. They only take like the top 30 in the whole country, so there was no question that I was going to go. Doing that and just coming out here (to the barn) is my therapy, I guess you would say."
Anguiano, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ariel Anguiano, moved to the area with her family three years ago and began training at Westminster. She and Carnes compete in the hunter jumper large pony division. Both grew up around horses, getting their first ponies by the time they were 5. Carnes said her mom, Kathie Carnes, grew up here showing Tennessee Walking Horses. Katie Carnes started entering shows when she was about 9. Anguiano started when she moved here.
"You'd think we'd be really competitive," said Anguiano, a ninth-grader at Tuscaloosa Academy who competes on Fendi, a Welsh thoroughbred cross whose show name is Farnley Designer, and a quarter horse named Charming Charlie. "We're always proud of each other. If one does better than the other, we're never mad. I want to do my best, and I want her to do her best."
Said Carnes, "We feel like we've known each other forever, but it's only been three years. Within the last year, after my dad died, we've become really close. We compete against each other, but it doesn't affect us. I think it helps us, really, because we support each other and push each other to do our best. This award was really special. I feel like I can face anything after this year."


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Falls man takes plea in assaults on women
LOCKPORT – A Niagara Falls man who had been charged with assaulting three women – two of his girlfriends and one of their mothers – settled the case by pleading guilty to two felonies Wednesday.
Marquan D. Florence, 23, of LaSalle Avenue, admitted to first-degree criminal contempt and second-degree strangulation. He faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced June 26 by Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas.
Florence had been indicted on 22 counts accusing him of violating restraining orders by roughing up the women on 12 dates between March 18, 2012, and Sept. 22.


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Today's post is brought to you by Anna Mikuskova, the designer of the whimsical North Wind cardigan. In it, she shares her inspiration for this beautiful sweater; the happy coincidence of a stitch dictionary and a wonderful Johnny Depp film. You can find this post on Anna's blog as well. Plus, in case you missed it, we did a Style Friday with this sweater just a bit ago; check it out.
The Winter issue of Twist Collective came out a few weeks ago and I am thrilled that my design North Wind is part of such a wonderful collection. I could not wait for the issue to come live and see the photos of the project that I had spent months working on. How is Twist going to style it? In what kind of setting, what story? Is the cardigan going to fit the model?
North Wind started more than a year ago with a single cable. It was beginning to get chilli after a beautiful sunny summer and I had a warm and cozy cardigan on my mind. I wanted a classic piece with a lot of cables but also something a little different, perhaps a sideway construction? As I was browsing through Vogue Knitting Stitchionary, the chart for Fudge Swirl Braid caught my attention. I was on a yarn diet and I had to turn to my stash for an appropriate material. I needed yarn that would show the cables well but would not result in a heavy fabric that could stretch the body of the cardigan, yarn with an excellent stitch definition, light body and a good drape. The cherry red Rowan Kid Classic that I had bought years ago with no project in mind, seemed to be a good candidate and I started swatching. But as I was knitting this bright red mohair yarn, I got a new idea. I remembered a scene from the movie Chocolat when the heroine Vienne and her daughter Anouk travel from town to town wearing matching red capes. What if I make a handknit version of a cape? A casual hoodie I could wear with jeans and at the same time a cardigan I could put over a skirt or dress?
I rewatched the movie and worked out the remaining details, A-line shape, large hood, oversized buttons. I usually prefer more understated pieces when knitting for myself but this time I decided to have fun and create a very playful garment. I casted on and happily watched the bold cables form the body of the cardigan. And then I lost it. The several skeins worth of work, needles, notes, my project bag, everything vanished, probably after accidently falling from my always overstaffed handbag. After several weeks of intense search, I finally buckled down and bought additional skeins of the same yarn (so much for yarn diet) and casted on again. I finished it just when the mood boards for Winter Twist Collective landed in my email. And when I saw that magic was one of them , everything fit into place.


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I am using the chromium browser to display the following web page:
I want to print off this maths worksheet for my son, but all I ever get out of my printer is a blank page. The web page appears to be produced using flash.
I have been to the software centre and re-installed the flash plugin, but that did not help. I don't seem to have problems printing anything else. Firefox isn't any better.
Can anyone tell me what else I might try?
I'm using '11.04'.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Remove 404 Not Found nginx (Uninstall Guide)
After a bit more investigation we found out that 404 Not Found, nginx was caused by Trojans/spyware that were also displaying ads and online surveys on infected computers. We successfully removed malware from the infected computer but we still had the annoying redirect. The problem was modified Windows Hosts file and this particular IP 184.108.40.206 which returned the 404 error. So, to fix the 404 Not Found, nginx problem completely you first have to scan your computer with anti-malware software and delete additional lines from Windows Hosts file manually or overwrite it.
404 Not Found nginx removal instructions:
1. Download recommended anti-malware software (direct download) and run a full system scan to remove this virus from your computer.
NOTE: in some cases the rogue program may block anti-malware software. Before saving the selected program onto your computer, you may have to rename the installer to iexplore.exe or winlogon.exe. Launch the program and follow the prompts. Don't forget to update the installed program before scanning.
2. Check Windows HOSTS file.
Go to: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc.
Double-click "hosts" file to open it. Choose to open with Notepad.
The "hosts" file should look the same as in the image below. There should be only one line: 127.0.0.1 localhost in Windows XP and 127.0.0.1 localhost ::1 in Windows Vista/7. If there are more, then remove them and save changes. Read more about Windows Hosts file here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972034
3. If the problem persists, please read this web document and follow the steps carefully: http://deletemalware.blogspot.com/2010/02/remove-google-redirect-virus.html
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23 comments:
- Anonymous said...
- September 12, 2011 at 7:12 AM
- OMEGA said...
Actually Microsoft has a download that lets u reset the hosts file back to default. I used that to get rid of the 404 error. All u have to do is download and run! then BAM no more virus!
The website is here all u have to do is click fix it for me and download.
- September 19, 2011 at 4:51 PM
- Melissa said...
Thanks OMEGA worked a treat :)
- September 24, 2011 at 8:05 PM
- Anonymous said...
where do u go to get it
- October 10, 2011 at 2:36 PM
- Anonymous said...
tried installing Mozilla 8.0 on a Dell with Windows XP OS and now got a message about a 404 error. Had trouble installing Mozilla too until the proxy setting was changed and that seemed to fix that problem but now this popped up, any suggestions on how to fix this or do we have a virus problem we're dealing with?
- November 20, 2011 at 8:43 AM
- Anonymous said...
thanks I am sorted now am able to open the u tube for very long i have been finding for the solution
- November 23, 2011 at 3:46 AM
- Rons said...
oh thank you soooo very much! it worked. i apparently had malware and the website to remove malware: http://delmal.is3.revenuewire.net/stopzilla/download worked like a charm!!!
thanks again...i am able to see youtube, facebook and other stuff...
- November 23, 2011 at 8:59 AM
- Anonymous said...
- December 3, 2011 at 7:39 PM
- Anonymous said...
Great post OMEGA. It worked out very well!!
- December 26, 2011 at 3:10 PM
- Anonymous said...
I tried it, restarted my computer and it still does it...!!
- January 1, 2012 at 5:23 PM
- Anonymous said...
I tried OMEGA's suggestion and restarted and it did not work for me at all. Still the same 404 message!
- January 10, 2012 at 4:36 PM
- Anonymous said...
I have tried the Microsoft 'Fix It' 50267 tool and it worked brilliantly. I had been trying for weeks to get rid of 404 not found. Thanks Microsoft
- January 15, 2012 at 8:09 AM
- Anonymous said...
Works perfect, thanks! But it did not solve my windows update problem, still cannot display the page when I go to Tools -> Windows Update (XP Pro)
- January 16, 2012 at 11:16 AM
- Anonymous said...
very very very good
- February 9, 2012 at 12:11 PM
- Anonymous said...
great it works...!!!!!!!!!!!
- February 10, 2012 at 11:05 PM
- MGM said...
It works!!
- February 17, 2012 at 2:09 AM
- Anonymous said...
how do you save it?
- May 15, 2012 at 7:54 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thanks omega, and to be sure just scan with malwarebytes to remove any viruses causing this
- August 8, 2012 at 3:23 AM
- Anonymous said...
yasalı siteleri acmıyor 404 hatası veriyor
- December 30, 2012 at 3:25 PM
- glo said...
Hi... mmm.. I have a MacBook and I have the same issue in every browser I've tried: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera... This instructions are only for Windows, is there any way I can fix this in my mac? Also I thought it was not possible to catch a virus with this machines, but I have no clue about malware, is that possible? Thanks!
- March 24, 2013 at 12:26 AM
- Anonymous said...
So um, after the malware is removed, trojan, whatever,can we go back to the website we think we got it from? Does it affect all computers or just a couple of specific types of computers?
- September 21, 2014 at 5:44 PM
- Admin said...
Yes, you can go back to the website but make sure your operating system is fully up to date as well as your antivirus software. As far as I know it affects all Windows computers. Not sure about Macs.
- September 22, 2014 at 10:08 AM
- Ruzinetta said...
Somebody could me explain how can i remove Nginx from my Mac os? I can't find the solution on the web. Thank you !!
- October 9, 2014 at 2:12 AM