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Activity note: Hotel check-in 3:00PM
Afternoon: Program Registration: 4:00 p.m. Come to the meeting room to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule that reflects any changes, and other important information. The meeting room location will be posted in lobby, on an LED board across from the Security Desk. If you arrive late, please ask for your envelope when you check in.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. In the Tick Tock Diner just off the lobby of our historic hotel, we'll have our first meal together and order from a select menu. This 24-hour diner features American cooking and "comfort food." Dinner in the diner is included even if you arrive late. You may eat later but please attend Orientation first. Or, get "take out" and bring your plate to the meeting room.
Evening: Orientation: 6:15-7:30 p.m. In a hotel meeting room, the Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the program theme, the up-to-date daily schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Dinners are early in order to have plenty of time available for engaging in evening activities as a group and individually. We will be walking a lot and using the New York City subway system that involves going up and down flights of stairs, long corridors, and often crowded conditions. It's what New Yorkers do every day! Periods in the daily schedule designated as "Free time" and "At leisure" offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. After orientation, we will walk over to the Empire State Building. From the 86th floor observation deck, we'll have a bird's eye view of the Manhattan street grid and all five boroughs with New Jersey in the distance (weather permitting). It's a great way to orient yourself to New York's geography and get your first "big picture" look at the city. The Empire State Building is just three blocks away. Our group leader will escort you there but you will return when you please, on your own. You can enjoy the views until 2AM.
Activity note: Taking the New York City subway; going up/down flights of stairs; crowded conditions. Walking approximately 5 miles; city streets and sidewalks.
Breakfast: In the hotel meeting room, we'll have bagels, muffins, bananas, hard-boiled eggs, cold cereals, cream cheese, jelly, butter, plus milk (regular/low-fat), orange juice, coffee/decaf, tea, water. During breakfast, we will register with the MTA for a senior citizen MetroCard (if you are 65 or over). A representative from the MTA will take your picture and a copy of your driver's license to process your permanent MetroCard application. They will give you a temporary card to use for the week, enabling you to ride for half price. A few weeks after you return home you will receive a permanent card in the mail — your official invitation to come back to New York and ride around for half price. If you have a permanent NYC senior citizen MetroCard, please bring it with you.
Morning: We'll be joined by a local expert for a lecture on the history and architecture of New York City. We'll begin to gain an understanding of all the five boroughs it comprises — the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island — each with its own history, personality, and appeal.
Lunch: Voucher at Rock Center
Afternoon: Our first stop is Radio City Music Hall, an Art Deco masterpiece, where we will have an expert-led exploration that takes us behind the scenes of its famous music productions. We'll marvel at the art, architecture, engineering, and see hydraulic lifts from the early 20th century that still move the many stages. We'll then stroll to Rockefeller Center with our expert. This remarkable complex is the legacy of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. It opened in 1933 in the depths of the Great Depression as both a business venture and a manifestation of the belief that public art is an act of good citizenship. The art deco motifs and sculptures were intended to signify human development in spirit, science, industry, and more. We'll also stop at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Completed in 1879, the cathedral is a symbol of the success of New York's immigrant Irish Catholic population.
Dinner: At a neighborhood Chinese restaurant, we'll have a family-style meal with choices of soup, appetizers, and entrées; coffee, tea, water included, other beverages available for purchase.
Evening: Setting the stage for our field trip in the morning, we'll be joined by a former Ellis Island National Park ranger for a presentation on the Statue of Liberty National Monument that includes Liberty Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. We'll learn about historic preservation and restoration at both.
Activity note: Taking the subway to the ferry for traveling to/from the islands. Walking approximately 5 miles; city streets and sidewalks.
Breakfast: In the Tick Tock Diner, we'll order from a select menu.
Morning: We'll head straight out this morning to take best advantage of our time on Liberty and Ellis Islands where you may explore both iconic islands at your own pace to see and do what interests you most. We'll begin by boarding the ferry to Liberty Island. The Statue of Liberty — officially "Liberty Enlightening the World" — was a gift to the people of America from the people of France, our oldest ally. It was the biggest event in the country on the Fourth of July 1884. Years later, these words of poet Emma Lazarus were added: "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" IMPORTANT: Our tickets provide access to the pedestal and the museum inside where audio guides tell the statue's incredible story. If you wish to climb to the crown, tickets must be purchased by YOU in advance. Only four tickets will be allowed per household (or credit card holder). Names on the tickets are non-transferrable at any time. The credit card holder must be present to pick up tickets. There are 162 narrow and tight steps from the top of the pedestal to the crown. There is no elevator access. We'll then take the ferry to Ellis Island.
Lunch: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. Both Liberty and Ellis Islands have cafeterias, with larger facilities and selections available on Liberty Island.
Afternoon: Next, we'll explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. From 1892 when the immigration station opened until it closed in 1954, more than 12 million people coming to America passed through Ellis Island. This was their "golden door" to new lives. Today, the descendants of these immigrants make up almost half of all Americans. The museum tells the story of where people came from and what their experience was like. Museum exhibits chronicle Ellis Island's role in the context of centuries of immigration to America. We'll re-group on Ellis Island to take the ferry back to Manhattan.
Dinner: A characteristic local restaurant.
Evening: Elective: We'll walk over to what may be New York's most acclaimed new park, the High Line. Written about in Smithsonian, National Geographic, and AARP Magazines, the High Line Park is built on an historic freight rail line elevated above the streets — a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. We'll stroll above the traffic below with an expert leading the way.
Activity note: Taking the subway; walking approximately 2-3 miles.
Breakfast: In the meeting room.
Morning: Our group leader will consult with the group about some of the lesser known areas of New York that you will be able to explore during your free afternoon. We'll then set out on an expert-let exploration of the Theater District and Times Square. There are 40 theaters in and around the area known worldwide as Broadway. There is also a TKTS discount ticket booth in Times Square, operated by the Theatre Development Fund, a not-for-profit organization supporting theatre and dance productions that enables diverse audiences to attend live performances. Most of us know Times Square from televised events on New Year's Eve. The name comes from the old location of the New York Times. The Times Tower, built in 1905, was then the second-tallest building in the city. The first New Year's Eve event was staged to celebrate its opening. Like the newspaper, times changed and Times Square went through ups and downs. Today, the not-for-profit Times Square Alliance works to cultivate the creativity and energy that have made this iconic public space a symbol of New York.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in Bryant Park, just like a native (weather permitting), before heading out on your own for the afternoon.
Afternoon: Free time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and give directions. Elective: Our expert will lead an excursion up to Harlem. The number three destination for foreign tourists, Harlem's history and 19th century architecture may surprise you.
Dinner: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and give directions.
Evening: At leisure. Take in a show, explore on your own, or enjoy some R&R at the hotel.
Activity note: Taking the subway; walking approximately 3-5 miles.
Breakfast: In the Tick Tock Diner.
Morning: An art historian will provide an overview of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We'll get tips on navigating its galleries. On the way, we'll traverse Central Park as our expert talks about its history and points out areas of interest. Some 42 million people visit Central Park each year. Its 843 acres are managed by the private, not-for-profit Central Park Conservancy, formed in 1980 to improve and restore the park to prime condition after a period of decline. Central Park today is America's greatest and grandest public green space, providing respite and inspiration for residents and visitors alike.
Lunch: On your own to enjoy what you like. At the Metropolitan, there are choices from the cafeteria to the elegant Petrie Court Café. There are also numerous restaurants and other eateries in the vicinity of the museum. Your badge allows re-entry.
Afternoon: A variety of docent-led explorations are available to take you through the collections of your choosing. The Met, founded in 1870, is one of the world's greatest museums with a collection spanning more than 5,000 years of creativity. Its artistic treasury from every corner of the world includes paintings, arms and armor, costume, decorative arts, musical instruments, photography, works on paper, and much more. There are 26,000 objects from ancient Egypt, the largest collection outside Cairo; 2,500 European paintings, one of the most extensive collections anywhere; and the most comprehensive collection of American decorative arts, paintings, and sculpture in the American Wing. The Beaux-Arts façade and Great Hall of the iconic flagship building — designed by architect and founding museum trustee Richard Morris Hunt — opened in 1902. Today, tens of thousands of objects are on view at any given time.
Dinner: We'll enjoy a plated farewell dinner with coffee, tea, water included; other beverages available for purchase. Share favorite experiences with new Road Scholar friends during our farewell dinner.
Evening: Take an excursion to the Oculus, our new transit hub designed by Santiago Calatrava and 911 Memorial. As its website states, the Memorial is "a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993." Twin reflecting pools — each nearly an acre in size — sit where the Twin Towers once stood. Returning to the hotel, prepare for check-out and departure after our closing session in the morning.
Activity note: Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon.
Breakfast: In the meeting room.
Morning: As a final highlight, we'll be joined by a New Yorker who's in touch with what's happening around the city for a closing discussion. The session will end by approximately 10:30 a.m. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures. Best wishes for all your journeys!


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Per ESPNEWS!
Per ESPNEWS!
Here's the story on their site. NHL has agreed to terms including a salary cap. They still might play this season - though it hasn't been determined yet.
What if this wasn't a rhetorical question?
All models are wrong. Some of them are useful.
Oh, joy! They have time to get in, what 20 games? If they award the Stanley Cup at the end of this "season", it will be a farce. Just cancel the season and move on.
I'd be curious to know what percentage of the U.S. population actually cares whether they come back or not.
Help stamp out, eliminate, and do away with redundancy.
ESPN is changing their tune now. Gotta love reporting these days.
Dear ESPN and all other media outlets,
Stop sucking!
What if this wasn't a rhetorical question?
All models are wrong. Some of them are useful.
No thanks, save the league by playing the game.Just cancel the season and move on.
I care, I care a lot.
Maybe this way the Blue Jackets will have a chance to make the playoffs.
All they need to do is get hot for a couple of weeks, and blammo! Nationwide Arena hosting NHL playoff games.
That would be sweet.
Bring on the season!
"Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field?" ~ Jim Bouton
hockey should just fade away like members only jackets, leg warmers and big hair
or not.
This is the time. The real Reds organization is back.
NHL 2005: The year of the asterisk.
How many teams 30? how bout a big round robin tournament in place of a really short season?
Go Gators!
1995 is MLB 1981... 2005 is MLB 1994.Originally Posted by Unassisted
Burning the sucker down accomplishes nothing (as I have been saying all along) the best business is to do business. Lost of folks care about the game and are tired of the game of labor chicken both parties engageed in and they turned them off. The lack of emotion at the canceling of the season was enough to get all the kings horses and all the kings men together to see if they could put humpty back together again.
Now who as yolk on their face? Both parties, contrite little boys will cut a deal and in 60 days when they are playing playoff hockey (which any real hockey fan knows is just as important and more fun than the regular season) all will be well..... a little sour perhaps but NHL Hockey is the pinnacle and everyone likes to watch the best.
Of course I expect folks to say, who cares and ladee da.... and all that.
But most of them don't follow the game even when it's healthy, that in turn makes their opinions worthless to the game in the long run... they'll find something else to hate on when the idiots in the suits stop talking and they fire up the zamboni.
I'm not exactly a hockey fan. Growing up in the south, I was never around it. BUT, I'm glad they're working things out.
So there will be an asterick by NHL 2005. At least there will be one. And an NHL 2006.
woy, i wasn't saying I didn't think they should play. I'm 300 miles from an NHL market, so I don't have a strong opinion either way.
Until they won again in 2002, the Spurs had to put up with critics who affixed a stigma to winning a championship in the '99 strike/lockout (I forget which) shortened season. Whoever wins the Stanley Cup in '05 is going to be saddled with the same criticism. IMHO, the stigma will be both deserved and unfortunate. But champions they will be, nonetheless.
I do like the notion of a hard salary cap to keep the league solvent and protect the owners from each other. I want that for MLB, too - but I'm not hopeful it will happen in the foreseeable future.
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Aoki heads home for birth of son; Prince called up
By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com
HOUSTON -- The Brewers placed right fielder Norichika Aoki on the paternity list and sent him back to Milwaukee on Wednesday after his wife, Sachi, began having early signs of labor.
Aoki traveled home to be by her side for the birth of the couple's second child, and their first son. Utility man Josh Prince was hastily summoned from Triple-A Nashville to take Aoki's place, and, assuming no complications, Aoki is expected to be back in action on Friday night at Miller Park.
"For me, personally, it's really important that a player is there," Brewers manager Ron Roencike said. "I know it's difficult when we go on the road, depending on where we are and the flights getting back. If your wife goes into labor and it's a quick labor, you may not be there for it. I really don't want that to happen [for Aoki].
"I think your family life is so important to you and how you grow as a family in the future, but I also think if you're happy in that area, if you're good in that area, you're going to play well, too. So I think any time we can do things for the players to make it easier for their families, then we try to do it."
Major League Baseball added the paternity leave list in 2011. A player added to the list must miss at least one game and as many as three.
Prince, who was previously with the Brewers from April 6-May 2, was lucky that he forgot to switch his phone to vibrate on Tuesday night, because it rang in Des Moines, Iowa at 8:30 a.m. CT Wednesday with a call back to the big leagues. During a quick layover at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, he received a text message indicating he was in line for his first Major League start.
He arrived at Minute Maid Park about 20 minutes before the team stretched for batting practice and hurriedly prepared for his latest Major League milestone.
"It is kind of hectic," Prince said. "I think once I get out there for BP it will all slow back down and be a normal day, a normal routine. I'm just in a rush to get out there."
Prince is one of the six Brewers to have made his Major League debut this season. For his first MLB start -- Prince was the left fielder -- he had about 30 family members in the stands who made the drive of less than two hours down Interstate 10 from Prince's hometown in St. Charles, La. The group included his parents, his brothers and his grandmother, whom Prince affectionately calls, "Smurf." "I'm just very appreciative to be here and get the opportunity to play the game that I love," Prince said.
Francisco starting to flash prodigious power
HOUSTON -- Juan Francisco suddenly leads the Brewers in well-struck baseballs, a good sign for a team hoping to reap his power this summer.
Francisco, acquired in a June 3 trade with the Braves, had three hits in Tuesday's loss to the Astros, equaling his hit total from his first 11 games with Milwaukee. Just as encouraging was the nature of those hits -- a triple to center field in the third inning, a single off the tall left field wall in the fourth and a sharp infield single in the ninth.
Two days earlier in Cincinnati, Francisco was 0-for-4 with two "loud" lineouts. The day before that, he had three RBIs, including his first Brewers home run.
"Finally, with the help of a couple of teammates and the coaching staff, I've started getting better and better," Francisco said, with catcher Martin Maldonado interpreting. "I'm trying to swing at strikes, stay more focused on the strike zone and put the ball in play.
"I know I have power, but I know I can hit the ball on a line, put a good swing on the ball, it can go out. I'm more focused on line drives."
Francisco has been "great" at first base, according to infield coach Garth Iorg, a position Francisco had never played in the Major Leagues before his Brewers debut. If he continues to hit for the power Brewers officials expect him to, he could give the Brewers an option at that position or his natural spot, third base, where Aramis Ramirez has been playing on a bum knee.
If Ramirez becomes trade bait nearer the non-waiver Trade Deadline, Francisco is a potential replacement.
"Hopefully, whether it's that he's relaxing or just more comfortable and confident, whatever the case, we see the guy that we hoped we'd get when we brought him over here," manager Ron Roenicke said. "He's an intriguing guy. He's got some really ridiculous power. If we can just smooth out some of the things with his mechanics, he's a nice fit."
Amazing catch on Tal's Hill not Gomez's favorite
HOUSTON -- Kneeling on the mound of turf known as Tal's Hill and holding the baseball high in the air, the look on Carlos Gomez's face said it all: Wow.
Gomez made one of the Brewers' finest defensive efforts of the season in the seventh inning of Tuesday's loss to the Astros. Manning center field, Gomez sprinted straight back for a Jason Castro fly ball, scaled the hill named for former Astros executive Tal Smith and made an over-the-shoulder catch for the first out of the inning.
"I worked on it [in batting practice]. I got a few balls like that in center field kind of like that, and I dropped them," Gomez said. "It was good practice."
Gomez said he'd made a similar catch before, in Johnson City, Tenn., home of the Cardinals' rookie league team. That hill has since been removed.
Was it the best catch of Gomez's career? No, he said. He would pick one of his home run-robbing grabs, because they more directly affected the ballgames.
But considering the degree of difficulty, the fact Gomez made the catch about 430 feet from home plate on a hill bearing a flagpole, this one was pretty good.
"Like Jason said, 'I can't hit a ball any better than that. The only way I could hit it any better is if the pitcher threw it harder,'" Astros manager Bo Porter said. "You tip your cap because it was a great play by Gomez."
Last call
• Roenicke said right-hander Marco Estrada's rehab start had been pushed back a few days at the request of head team physician William Raasch. Estrada, recovering from a left hamstring strain, will throw another bullpen session before an assignment to a Minor League affiliate, Roenicke said.
• Another rehabbing pitcher, Chris Narveson, worked five-plus innings for Triple-A Nashville in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits with a walk and two strikeouts. He threw 80 pitches. The next step could be a return to the Brewers' bullpen or starting rotation.
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Hi again
1)I've been living in this old house for six years.
2)I've lived in this old house for six years.
The two sentences are diffrent, so they mean:
1) I'm still living in it.
2) I'm not living in it anymore.
Is that right!!!
This may mean 'you are living in this house noe or you may not.
Present perfect indicates a past action;a completed past action related to the present.
I have completed my English homework and I'm yet to complete my science homework.The action is complete.
I have studied Shakespeare.You are not studying now.
Present perfect focuses more on results and effects.
Ihave been living in this old house for six years -present perfect continuous
You are living in this house now.
Present perfect cntinuous suggests an action started in the past and not yet completed.The stress is on the continuous and on going activity.
This is followed by 'for' or 'since'.
The following sentences will be of help to differentiate.
Where are the cookies?
I have eaten all.there arn't any.
Ihave been eating these cookies.Here are some.
1)I've been living in this old house for six years.
2)I've lived in this old house for six years.
Let's take (2) first. This is present perfect tense. It means that 6 years ago, you moved into, started living in the house; and you have lived there from that moment, right up to this moment.STOP. (You might intend to keep on living there; or you could be saying this as you stand on the doorstep, taking one last look back, as you leave to move elsewhere. It refers to a period of time between some past moment, and this present moment.)
I've been living in this old house for six years.
This is present perfect continous. It has the same meaning as I outlined with present perfect above PLUS it indicates that you will continue to do so indefinitely/to some unstated time in the future.
"I have lived in this house for 6 years and been very happy here. I'm sorry to be leaving."
I have lived in this house for 6 years and hope to live here for another 60 years." - The first part of the sentence merely brings it up to the present moment, and it is the second part of the sentence which tells us about the future, that I intend to continue to live there - the tense itself does not do that.
"I have been living in this house for 6 years and so I have tenant's rights - no landlord is kicking me out!" - As at this moment, I have been here 6 years and expected that to continue...but this whole process of my continued living in the house has been threatened by the landlord who wants to evict me.
"Waiter! I've been waiting 30 minutes." - I am pointing out that as of this moment, I have waited 30 minutes PLUS that I am still waiting, and that unless I am served now or soon, it's seems like I'm going to be left here to wait and wait till I walk out in disgust. It links past, present, and future.
If you're still not sure, Sara88, say so.
Last edited by David L.; 18-Jun-2008 at 09:20.
Thanks a lot everyone who tried their best to help me. I'm really grateful.
I guess by David l post, it makes it more clear to me.
As a conclusion from your explanation David:
With the present perfect only in the sentence, like the one I provided above, we are more likely to understand that the action is already finished. But when the speaker adds some more details which show that he is intended to continue his action, we can say that the sentence in general contains a continuous action.
Am I right!!
The present perfect continious is easier.
Last edited by venkatasu; 18-Jun-2008 at 17:37.
"I've been living in this house for six years and i'm sure gonna miss it, but it's time to move on and up."
Husband: What have you been doing all afternoon, Honey?
Wife: I've been scrubbing that porch floor. It was so badly stained.
Husband: Are you all done.
Wife: Yup, I finished a couple of hours ago.
Hello Venkatasu and RJ. I've added some of my comments, in purple, to your comments. Please review them. I think they help to sort out the different uses of the present perfect.
Originally Posted by rj1948 View Post
I have lived here for six months-present perfect.
This may mean 'you are living in this house now or you may not.
Present perfect can indicate a past action;a completed past action related to the present.
I have completed my English homework and I'm yet to complete my science homework.The action is complete.
The verb 'complete', by its nature, [it doesn't hold a durative meaning] tells us that this is a finished action.
??I have completed my homework for six years.??
I have completed my homework as given by the teacher, each and every time, over the last six years. [the PP of current relevance/importance to now]
I have studied Shakespeare.You are not studying now.
As a standalone sentence, it pretty much means that the person is not studying now.
Present perfect in one of its uses, the present perfect of current relevance/adding importance to finished actions/hot news focuses more on results and effects.
I have been living in this old house for six years -present perfect continuous
You are living in this house now.
Not necessarily so.
Present perfect continuous suggests an action started in the past and not yet completed.The stress is on the continuous and on going activity.
The operative word is 'suggests', but not all uses of the present perfect continuous tell of an action that continues to the present. A finished action that was/is durative in nature can be discussed when it's finished, as a present perfect continuous denoting current relevance/importance.
This is followed by 'for' or 'since'.
The following sentences will be of help to differentiate.
A: Where are the cookies?
B: I have eaten them all. There aren't any left.
A: Where are the cookies?
B: [points] I have been eating these cookies. Here are some.
In #2, because there are still cookies present, it points towards a continuing action. BUT B may have actually stopped some time ago, say two hours prior. At that time, B could well have intended to stop completely and may have stopped, as I noted, because B felt that he/she should leave some for A.
The choice to use the continuous comes because the action was of a durative nature, a munching on one cookie after another, with differing time breaks between each cookie.
A: Where are the cookies? My cookies.
B: I have been eating my cookies. [points] Here's yours.
Here, it's possible that B ate all B's cookies; in this case, it could hardly represent a continuation.
Last edited by riverkid; 18-Jun-2008 at 18:51.
I should have prefaced my remarks with a "without context" comment. But even so, "I've been living..." and "I've lived..." are usually used when one wants to mean 'still living'. Otherwise one should just say "I lived...'.
Of course, by adding special context one can make the situation a lot more complicated.
One cause of confusion, at least in my opinion, is that people often use perfect tense when simple past would be perfectly adequate, and this can really make for a complicated and confuing situation.
Those "people" are to a large extent, BrE speakers. NaE speakers, by and large, do use the simple past for a good number of these situations.
I really don't believe that these situations, when there is a context, which is what real life provides, makes for any confusion. Further comments, more adverbial adjuncts, or shared knowledge plus ... make confusion virtually nonexistent.
But these errant ideas that have been floating around for years cause no end of confusion for ESLs. We see it here time and again. And just after it's explained to one group of ESL,s another group comes along asking about the same "problems".
We have to get ESLs looking at how each aspect of the present perfect works. We have to get them to try to discern which one is being used in the examples they cite in order for them to grasp that there isn't a one size fits all present perfect.


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Chevy Cobalt vs. Ford Focus
deftone4u Posts: 1I don't seem to share the same complaints about the cobalt. I currently own a cobalt LTZ. I have no complaints about the electronic power steering. The "auto" feature isn't as bad as it seems. The parking lights turn on automatically; day or night. The headlights turn on at the slightest hint of darkness. And the instrument panel lights turn on way before I even notice it's getting dark.
It also came with Pirelli p6's, which aren't exactly cheap tires. I do admit that the sun visors are a bit cheap. My girl friend always complains that the mirror doesn't come with a light so she can do her touch-ups of make up at night.
And the car came with leather, so I don't have that "hairball" effect. And the radio and pwr steering controls on the steering wheel is a plus.
If you're going to get a cheaper version of the cobalt, of course it won't come with much of the good stuff. Even fully loaded, the car still sells at a good price. It's a great car to own but my advice is...spend a little extra, for the extras.
wooble Posts: 1I have a 2001 Ford Focus about to hit 150,000 miles... I loved it. I've only had to pay for routine maintenance, brakes... that's it.
pjm16 Posts: 13I love that the Cobalt has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS), but if you buy new tires like i did (even though the factory tires we're new) the TPMS has to be relearned in order for the DIC(driver info center) to read the correct position of the wheel. I have learned the hard way. My dealer where i purchased the Cobalt told me only after i asked. He said that the place where i got the new tires should have done it, but didn't, and now i have to take my car back to dealership so they can "Relearn Position" of each tire!
mosfetman Posts: 1I just bought my first car on my own my parents bought me a ford ranger as my first vehicle and it kept breaking down and all i did was put money into it so i decided to get a new car and i got a 08 chevy cobalt ls and i love it even though it only has a 2.2 instead of the 2.3 in the focus it still has a good amount of power and incredible handling the only thing i dont like is that it has an extremely plentiful amount of trunk space but not a big enough opening to fit anything large and the seats in the base model are extremely light and will be easily stained so i had to get seat covers and another reason that i decided to go with the cobalt instead of the focus is because my sister has one and it is always in the shop but she didn't buy it new so it could just be cause the original owner ragged on it and it is also a older version so it really would be unfair to judge it just on those grounds
okko1 Posts: 327your owners manual has the procedure for the relearn. next time you have a tire repaired or rotated have it at the ready.
nvazn Posts: 1My 2000 Focus ZX3 151,650 miles on it, and I have been averaging 33mpg. Other then normal wear and tear the only things that have been changed are the thermostat and rear wheel bearings.
dromedarius Posts: 307I own a 2000 Focus, which isn't much different than even the new 2008s, and I rented a 2007 Cobalt and find both to be solid vehicles. I still feel they are a step down from the Civics and Corollas, especially in fuel economy, but used they are a TREMENDOUS deal. I had a 2001 Chevy Prizm which I totaled this past April, and while the Focus can't touch it fuel mileage wise, the Focus was MUCH cheaper and had a LOT more options. You can buy a lot of gas for the $3k or more price difference in used Civics/Corollas vs. Foci/Cobalts.
PS: mosfetman - Please consider using punctuation. I wanted to read your post but it was nearly incomprehensible as I am unable to decipher a 300 hundred word sentence.
ljonk Posts: 1Your Cobalt is a 2008, what was your Ranger. Was it used when you got it? Wait a while and your Cobalt will start coming apart. Check out Consumer reports which doesn't listen to any of this biased stuff we all write. They don't take money from advertisers (Ford or Chevy) and just report statistics. They show the absolute best and the absolute worst used cars (cars you need to avoid like the plague). Although Ford didn't do much better in the "best of the best" category than GM, they only had one car in the worst of the worst category. GM dominated the worst of the worst with 19 out of the total 32 cars in that category being GM. This disappointed me because I thought they'd improved over the 80's/90's era where they were really bad. Every mfr has gotten better since then, including GM. They just need to improve way more to catch up. I know more people who have GM cars who's glove box doors, sun visors, door handles, etc. have either fallen off or broken off in normal use. Sad.
Consumer Reports is not a legitimate rag when it comes to auto's. They have a flawed way of taking surveys using paid subscribers opinions only. Who knows why they are responding or not responding. What are their demographics?
CR had their big apology not to long ago about their outsourced child safety seat debockle. Seems the company that tested the seats gave 8 out of 11 bad ratings when it turns out their testing procedure was flawed.
It would follow CR when it comes to toasters, lawn mowers, or DVD's players, but for auto related information I would go to companies who that is their specialty like Car & Driver, Motor Trend, etc.
Chevrolet's recent dash glove box recall on the HHR because it may open during a crash is part of the reason why some cars/trucks don't rate as good with such minor part failure. It's not like the vehicle isn't going to start in the morning which some people corrulate with a reliability study when it has no barring. I will take a GM product against any vehicle made for longevity and the ability to get me to my destination any day.
I gave up on CR years ago. The Japanese cars are always better than GM, Ford, etc. They neglect to mention the astronomical "routine maintenance" on Toyotas and Hondas -. $300 "15,000 mile service" and so on. They also don't mention the serious oil sludge problems with Tototas that were always the fault of the owner until they finally lost a class action suit. A new Solara I bought in 2006 rode stiffly and exhibited lots of convertible flex. It was just flat uncomfortable. The Cobalt rides like a Lincoln compared to the Solara. I was lucky to dump it at 300 miles to someone who was impressed because it was a Toyota.
The subscribers of CU tend to be more environmentally conscious than the average person and that may affect their opinions on cars and other products. Motor Trend and the other car magazines admire and test cars that I have no interest in for the most part -high powered sport coupes and so on. Their comment on the Cadillac DTS is 'Elvis would love it but he's dead". This is patently ridiculous on a car that gets 28-30 mpg on the road, is capable of hauling 5 or 6 people for days at a time with no back strain, and rides "like a Cadillac". They much prefer Corvettes and Challengers. I totally ignore car magazines and I learned my lesson on the Solara. If I can't drive the model of car before I order it I won't order it until I can.
vanace Posts: 8You are soooo mistaken about the civic an corolla. I will take my focus ST any day over either. My focus has the 151 hp 2.3 and I get 36 hiway milage. Mixed driving for me back and forth to work I am getting 32-35 in the summer time. 30-31 in the winter. The japanese vehicles are over rated because of the attitude and perception of people.
As far as consumer reports : BUNK. They are human beings. They have biases just like any of us. While I agree the cobalt will fall apart on short order because it is the way gm (God's mistake) does things.... it sure isn't because CR said so!
I've rented both the Focus and the Cobalt. Both are perfectly good small cars. I bought a 2009 Cobalt because I wanted a coupe and I thought that the design was better looking -less boxy. If the reverse had been true I would have probably bought a Focus. I don't expect my Cobalt to fall apart. I've seen old Cavaliers with a hundred thousand miles and more. The Cobalt is built on a platform that is used internationally and I would expect that it would last a normal lifetime (100k miles) without serious problems. It is no better or worse than the Focus which has a good reliability rating. It is my opinion that neither Ford nor GM make any particular car in their line up "better" or "worse" than any other. Cost doesn't seem to be a criteria for build quality.
100,000 miles is nothing for a Cavaliar. I have seen/heard of many people who have had 180,000 to over 200,000 miles on these cars. Like any car if its maintained it should last.
Earlier this year I saw a first generation Cavaliar still on the road and running fine. It believe it was a 1984 model year.
In the Midwest where I live, Chevy is known as a long lasting car. Buy a Chevy and it may be your last car purchase. My 1992 S10 p/u is still running strong but is rusty.
I have a 1986 Silverado 4WD short bed in my garage with 140,000 miles on it. The first owner drove it 100,000 miles, kept it in a garage, and followed all the prescribed maintenance. It runs perfectly, doesn't sqeak or rattle, has no rust, and looks good with its original black paint. I put on a new dash pad and reupholstered the bottom seat cushion, put on new pinstripes and side moldings and it looks good enough to put in a show. I'm sold on Chevrolets and you are right. With good maintenance, most cars and trucks will go 150,000-200,000 miles without major repairs.
micweb Posts: 1,617I now own both a 2009 focus and 2009 cobalt - stick shift and auto respectively. I split the driving between the two cars for my commute. Here are some of my observations:
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No longer centered around nigg-a or nigg-er, the N-word controversy opened up anew on Twitter. When singer-actress and Jay-Z pal, Gwyneth Paltrow, sent out her now infamous "N****s In Paris for real" tweet last week, she set Twitter timelines ablaze and divided the hip-hop community. Now Nas has bypassed the Twitter machine to give a full-throated co-sign of Paltrow's right to use the word.
"I would slap the s*** out of somebody for Gwyneth Paltrow," Nas told CBS Local exclusively. "She's the homie she's cool. Gwyneth gets a pass. Real people get a pass we know what this s*** is. We don't interrupt Italians when they say 'Wop' to each other. They gonna punch you in the mouth if you interrupt that. Don't interrupt us. We pick and choose."
Nas acknowledged that other black people might feel differently, but still stood by his statement. "Some might not feel the same way," he said. "Some of us will get angrier about it than others but some people get a pass. The people that I know who are cool and real n****s, Gwyneth Paltrow is a real n****, that's my homie. That's how I'm on it. Some people get a pass." [See video below]
Nas, whose new album Life Is Good is due out July 17, is no stranger to the N-word controversy. The rapper known for his political statements attempted to introduce 2006's Hip-Hip Is Dead and 2008's Untitled with titles like Nigga and Nigger respectively. When his label resisted, he relented but continued to use the N**** messaging.
Nas isn't the only prominent member of the hip-hop community to take a stand. Russell Simons, who once called on radio stations to ban the word, addressed the controversy with an editorial on Tuesday (June 5).
"I have to throw my hand up and stand up for Gwyneth. I know her intentions were not to be offensive … she was just proud of her friend, Jay-Z. My words are in defense of her," he wrote.
"I don't have a permanent answer to the n-word controversy that appeases everyone. I remember when I tried to fix it and said we should maybe beep that word and a few others on the radio, Oprah quoted me as if I said not to use the n-word. However, for the record, I have NEVER told any artist not to use that word or any word in my life and I never will; a poet can choose their own words to describe whatever they want in their art."
Q-Tip, however, disagreed with Rush. As part of A Tribe Called Quest, Tip released the controversaial song "Sucka N****s" in 1993. On the song, he rapped about the word's transformation from nigg-er to nigg-a, from a slur to "a term of endearment" among black youth. With the dustup surrounding Paltrow's message, Tip voiced his disapproval in a series of tweets.
"There's a scope of black folk that exist beyond the ones that she partied with in Paris who are still dealing w the complexities of their circumstances. black folks that dont know about giving a white person a 'pass' …"
Aside from Gwyneth's use of the word and its context, Tip took aim at her unapologetic stance.
"Listen Rush Simmons, Toure, and all Black folk who are sympathist to this gwen paltrow n***a thing," he tweeted. "She may not have meant harm, sure it was in the heat of the moment but that fact that she showed not 1 IOTA of an apologetic tone, given the historical weight of that word is not responsible of G Paltrow's part."
Paltrow's "N-Word-Gate" began last week (June 1) when Jay-Z and Kanye West lit up Paris with a Watch The Throne performance that included mega-encores for their hit song, "N****s In Paris." A-listers from the world of music and film were in attendance. But it was actress and singer Gwyneth Paltrow who caused the biggest stir.
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She sent out the message with a picture of Jay-Z and Kanye West on stage. The comment, with the picture as context, blew up on the internet. It sparked a debate with some people blaming Jay-Z and Kanye West for using the lyrics and others accusing Paltrow of crossing a line.
Singer-songwriter Terius "The-Dream" Nash took Paltrow's side in the controversy. He first claimed that it was he who sent out the tweet. "Fyi Sorry for the Fonfu I typed Ni**as in paris for real from Gwens Phone my bad I was Fkd up please excuse it! We were lit!"
As the controversy continued, The-Dream seemed to back off the claim that he was responsible. But he continued to support Gwyneth, taking heat from his Twitter timeline for his stance. For her part, Paltrow has been quiet. But with her most recent tweet (June 3) on the subject, she defended her use of the word without addressing the "for real" context or accompanying picture.
Hold up. It's the title of the song! RT@lovebscott Okay or Not? @GwynethPaltrow Tweets The N-Word: buzzlov3.com/okay-or-not-gw… say.ly/IIs3rY4
— Gwyneth Paltrow (@GwynethPaltrow) June 3, 2012
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Okay, now I have no idea what to believe when it comes to Google's share price. Note in the above picture that both Yahoo Finance and Google Finance are reporting Google down to a 52-week low — after a sudden, forty-point drop right at the end of the day. But in after-hours trading, Google is back up over $400. Initially, Yahoo even had the stock all the way down to $200. Even MarketWatch got taken in by the wild swing. What's going on?
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a resident of Danville
on Jan 2, 2013 at 5:47 pm
Hmm. This couldn't have anything to do with the controversy brewing over the General Plan, could it?
a resident of Danville
on Jan 3, 2013 at 7:29 am
I loved the quote, "We're planning on having a conversation early this year with the Town Council to determine how we'd like to continue...or look at a different outreach vehicle," Were planning? Who is planning on what. Isn't the Town Council the voice of the people? Someone in charge and it isn't the Town Council is going to determine what the public gets to know. this is very fishy and it probably does have something to do with the General Plan. How about we citizens plan a morning meeting to discuss what is taking place in our town and elect a representative to present what is discussed at town Council meetings. Let's give democracy a shot in the arm with real representative government. Maybe the Danville Express would be interested and they know how to get in touch with us.
a resident of Danville
on Jan 3, 2013 at 1:19 pm
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Good afternoon,
Thanks for the questions regarding the temporary hiatus for the monthly "Morning with the Mayor" meeting. We appreciate the concerns regarding outreach and availability and it's for that very reason that the meeting format is being reexamined.
The reality of the situation is that over the years that the meetings have been held, the turnout among residents has been consistently low. As a means of expanding that audience, the Town began recording the monthly gathering and hosting it online so that residents could access the information through that medium and at their own convenience. Thus far, the response has not been high enough to continue without making some changes. Thus it was decided to not have the meetings in January and February.
During the temporary hiatus, the Town Council will meet with staff to discuss methods of information outreach and citizen engagement as we continue to try to reach out to the broadest section of our populace that we can.
The Town of Danville is always looking at ways to broaden our communications with residents, whether it be through the addition of social media, an e-news subscription service, an online newsletter or continued use of press releases to the media. Placing the program on hiatus does not mean that we will not continue working to get information to our residents in as many formats and through as many channels as possible.
In addition, Town staff are available by phone or e-mail and Town Council members regularly attend the Saturday Farmers Market for the purpose of meeting residents and getting input.
In regards to the question of whether this decision was made due to the ongoing discussions about the General Plan Update, I can say that there is no correlation between the two.
The General Plan Update has been an ongoing process for over two years. Mornings with the Mayor was designed to give residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, to discuss programs, projects, issues and concerns. But, it was never intended to serve as a public hearing process or a method of gathering public input about the Draft 2030 General Plan.
The Town continues to work on reaching out to the community and providing information regarding this process. Details of the Draft General Plan Update, along with a schedule of the public hearings being held to gather citizen input are available at:
Web Link
The Draft General Plan Update will next be discussed at the Planning Commission meeting on January 8, 2013 and then at their January 22, 2013 meeting. The Town Council is scheduled to hear public testimony and consider recommendations at meetings on February 5, 2013 and March 5, 2013. We encourage citizens to examine the information on the Town's website, get informed on the process and take part in the hearing process.
I hope this helps. For further information, or if there are any suggestions of communication channels we might try, feel free to contact me.
Thanks and have a great day.
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a resident of Diablo
on Jan 4, 2013 at 11:25 am
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A reasonable response from Geoff that even contains a few truths to make it plausible. My tendency is not to believe much that comes from politicians - including the local variety. Whatever the truth may be, it is inescapable to connect the suspension of the Morning with the Mayor program to the increasingly contentious conversation regarding the proposed amendment of the Danville General Plan.
Experience has taught me to "follow the money" when government activity is involved (much like the rest of life) and the clear impression of the current Danville town council is that they are following the money (additional tax and fee revenue from developers) in pursuing the increased density levels proposed in the General Plan.
Regardless of your perspective on the Morning with the Mayor program, if you are concerned about the General Plan revision you need to get involved in (a) understanding the impact of the proposed changes and (b) becoming active in the process if you dislike them (see www.sos-danville.com for more info). Note: If you support the General Plan changes, you need do nothing as the town council is too attracted to the money to do anything other than approve the proposed changes...
a resident of Danville
on Jan 4, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Mr. Gillette,
With all due respect, if the goal of the Town Council an Mayor is communication, wouldn't it have been wiser to find the replacement for the meetings with Mayor before cancelling them? Isn't cancelling the meetings before you have something to replace them counterproductive? You say that you want to improve communication but cancelling the meetings ends the communication, even if the audience is small, with nothing to replace it. Your explanation just doesn't seem logical which of course makes the action seem suspicious in light of the growing controversy on the General Plan. I encourage your efforts to find more effective ways to reach our residents but I do suggest that you reinstate the meetings with the Mayor until there is something to replace it.
a resident of Danville
on Jan 7, 2013 at 10:49 am
The Town Council, Planning Commision and ABAG have been persuaded to accept U.N. Agenda 21 which promotes transportation hubs, cluster developments and high density thus indirect U.N. usurpation of local autonomy. And as previously mentioned, there is the money. Those in favor of the proposed General Plan want to control the flow of information and comment on this controversial issue. One need only ask how does the taxpayor/homweowner/resident benefit from further development to form an opinion.
a resident of Danville
on Jan 7, 2013 at 3:59 pm
Mr. Gillette, I agree with 'Concerned in Danville', that you should not have cancelled the meetings until you had another idea. Or, you could have been more forthright in your explanation. Instead of cancelling until further notice, why didn't you just say that due to low attendance, the meetings with the mayor weren't worth the effort? Maybe you could have said that if at least 25 people showed up in January, then the meetings would continue. My gut reaction was that the General Plan was the reason, and I still think that, because of the timing of the cancellation.
a resident of Los Cerros Middle School
on Jan 8, 2013 at 9:31 am
I agree with the comments above. In fact, I know several people that haven't ever attended the Morning with the Mayor event that were planning on attending in January to bring up the draft 2030 General Plan, which they oppose for numerous reasons. Come on, Danville government, if the real reason for suspending the program is lack of attendance, you would have waited until the review period for the General Plan is over because you would have realized two things: 1. Attendance might actually go up during this important review period; as I said, I know several newbies that were planning to come to the Jan. 4th Morning with the Mayor; and 2. It would look very suspicious to cancel the event just when many people have a reason to show up; there were 250 people at the Nov. 27th Planning Commission hearing on the draft General Plan, and there were over 300 at the Dec. 8th hearing! The people want to talk and Danville's government obviously does not want to listen if it can avoid it.
a resident of Danville
on Jan 8, 2013 at 12:29 pm
Did anyone notice something very telling in Mr. Gillete's response here? They've cancelled Mornings with the Mayor, in which Danville residents actually get to voice their concerns and be heard, in favor of "e-news subscription service, an online newsletter or continued use of press releases to the media" -- all vehicles which Gillete concedes are designed to "get [highly scripted] information to [not from!] our residents in as many formats and through as many channels as possible." It's all about spin control. 300 Danville residents start showing up at meetings up in arms, and suddenly Mornings with the Mayor are cancelled. Mr. Gillete "can say that there is no correlation between the two," and we can laugh at that absurd statement. C'mon, Danville Town Staff, do you think we're THAT dumb?!? There's a Planning Commission meeting tonight, folks -- let the Town know this habit of running roughshod over its citizens STINKS!
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At that point, what was the worst that could happen?
Well, all of whatever that was did, in fact, happen. And while the team's best player over the past five years was the No. 1 scapegoat, Washington had himself one awful week as a manager.
Bullpen failures have a way of rendering any manager incompetent. One group of fans will tell you a manager stays with his pitchers too long while another insists he doesn't wrestle them off the mound soon enough.
But what do we make of a manager who keeps sending a starter out into the fires of relief duty?
Rangers fans were surprised to see Derek Holland first out of the pen Wednesday when Ryan Dempster was coughing up a 5-1 lead in the fourth inning. Holland allowed two inherited runners to score before settling down and would have avoided further damage in that inning if not for Josh Hamilton's infamous dropped ball.
Holland allowed one more earned run before leaving after 38 pitches in the 12-5 loss. This was three days after throwing 113 pitches (and giving up four runs in the first inning) in the Rangers' final victory Sunday.
Friday night, with Yu Darvish still under 100 pitches and trailing only 2-1, Washington turned to the bullpen once more. Incredibly — if for no other reason because it was the seventh inning — he signaled for Holland.
Again there were runners on base, which is an uncomfortable starting point for closers, much less starting pitchers who haven't been used regularly in relief in two years. Holland threw a wild pitch before giving up a run-scoring single. He made a throwing error.
Holland wasn't disastrous, but he couldn't stop the bleeding. Pitching coach Mike Maddux, who held court for the media in the clubhouse Saturday morning (manager audition, anyone?) defended the decision by saying Holland "profiles" as a reliever.
That he was Washington's choice had to do with three factors.
One, Washington had no faith in his left-handed relievers, having ridden rookie Robbie Ross into the ground. Two, Mike Adams' injury had shrunk the bullpen by an inning. Three, Washington tends to see everything in old-school terms of righty vs. righty and lefty vs. lefty, despite the fact that the man who had become his best set-up man, Koji Uehara, has been nearly unhittable from either side.
Washington defiantly said he had made the right choice.
"You make moves and if the players get it done, great move. Players don't get it done, you're left open," Washington said. "I'm left open."
The Washington dilemma that confronts GM Jon Daniels and president Nolan Ryan goes well beyond choice of relief pitchers.
One of the traits that made Washington successful was his loyalty to veteran players. Media or fans would be howling for change, and Washington stayed the course. The absence of that bond between players and manager can undermine everything (see Bobby Valentine).
In 2010 and 2011, those players delivered. This year they did not. Daniels did not call up Mike Olt to sit on the bench. He sat. Daniels did not call up Jurickson Profar to sit. He sat.
Meanwhile, Michael Young had the worst offensive season of his career. Elvis Andrus and Craig Gentry were better not only at getting on base (by far), they supplied more power.
Washington remains steadfast in old-school baseball ways. His style is not a reflection of the organization's thinking. At some point, this will matter.
There are two ways to address Washington's situation, and it's very simple.
Does his track record suggest he deserves the job? Of course. Keep in mind he was one Nelson Cruz catch away from "outmanaging" Tony La Russa, who was on the hook for his own Game 5 bullpen issues in the last World Series.
Is he the right man to lead a team that's going to undergo not radical but significant change for 2013?
That's a different question. Unlike the first one, you can't simply look at the playoff trips and put a checkmark next to Washington's name.
Persistence is a great quality. Washington has it in abundance.
Defiance is one that gets you fired. Washington has that one, too.
At some point, the charm of his "That's the way baseball go" wears off, and it doesn't necessarily have to be after the winning has stopped altogether. It can be when the winning has slowed a bit, and your bosses question your willingness to adhere to their wishes.
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No it's not the title of a horror film, Children of the Earth is actually one of the many common names for Stenopelmatus fuscus. Other names lovingly given to this insect are Jerusalem Cricket, Potato Bug, Skull Insect, and my personal favorite, Devil's Baby! Earlier this week Sam Easterson found one in his front yard and captured this picture and footage.
Are you Looking at Me?These crickets are very common in Los Angeles. Consequently, my colleague Brian Brown, the Museum's Curator of Entomology, and I get calls about them all the time. I most often get calls after heavy rains, when these crickets come up from the depths of their soily abodes. They are stellar diggers (Check out their fossorial front legs, modified for digging) and live most of the summer months deep underground to escape the heat. Aside from their enlarged digging legs, their most obvious feature is their highly-domed head, which gives them an alien-like look. To continue the alien theme, these large heads contains multiple "brains!" To be scientifically correct they are actually cerebral ganglia, or masses of nerve tissue, which control the action of the chewing mouthparts, eyes, and antennae. Maybe I should propose a new name for this cricket, Alien's Devil Child?
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Photos From the 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2′ Premiere
The premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2″ was last night at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Members of the cast were on hand, including Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, as well as the author of the hugely successful "Twilight" book series, Stephanie Meyer.
"Breaking Dawn Part 2″ appears to be the final installment in the "Twilight" film franchise, unless filmmakers decide to revisit Meyer's story for spinoff films. The latest movie is directed by Bill Condon and will be released in theaters this Friday.
Click on the slideshow tab after the jump to see images from the premiere's red carpet.


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Saturday saw swell really filling in along the entire Eastern seaboard. Though things didn't light up as big as was expected--Bill was downgraded to a category 2-- it was still a good kickoff to the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season.
Above we've got the photographic evidence courtesy of our Jersey Senior Photog Seth Stafford from The Spectacular Disaster Tour while at a stop in North Carolina along with a second helping of the Sunshine State from Tupat "The Ultimate Grueler." Today Bill looks to be slamming into Nova Scotia, but should still be providing long period groundswell for the Northern states. To stay on top of the swell call, head to Magic Seaweed. For our Round 1 photos of Hurricane Bill, head here. Stay tuned for the final wrap-up from Bill once we get all the gold together.
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Defense is the Name of the Game
- 6-5 Mets
It was a weird game tonight. Chris Young did really well, allowing 1 hit over 5 and a third innings. He did walk a few guys. The bullpen was not good tonight. Finally, after a long string of quality innings, Mike Adams gave up a big 3-run homer that erased our 2-1 lead. Hampson and Hensley gave up runs. The defense was amazing, for both sides. There were some key catches that, if not made, would have changed the game. There was also a bizarre play in the eighth. Padres were throwing the ball all over the place and it cost a run. On the offense side, we hit three home runs. We had 11 hits to New York's 6!! Kouz with his 16th homer, and Adrian with his 27th. In the top of the 9th, Hundley and Hairston got on with one out. Jody Gerut comes up and hits a three-run bomb. So, now it's only 6-5 Mets. But of course, with one out, we wouldn't score again. So, it's just another loss. We have 70 losses. I don't want to depress anyone, but if Arizona wins tonight, we will be 16 games back. Since I've gone and depressed you, I have something to be thankful for: We aren't Seattle. They are 27 games behind. Some comfort, right? Anyway, there's a new game tomorrow. Cha Sueng Baek vs. Pedro Martinez. I think we need to make a trade. Go Padres!!


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, September 6, 2013, 11:07 PM
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Arduous educational journey for chronically ill student
Original post made on Sep 6, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, September 6, 2013, 11:07 PM
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a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Sep 6, 2013 at 2:47 pm
Good job interviewing people, that's great. A suggestion for improvement is that next time you should make sure that the quotes you get are relevant, true, and make sense in the context of the story.
Is it relevant, for example, that children survive leukemia and cancer now when they used to die to a story about Crohn's disease? No. Is that the reason that this child got terrible service from PAUSD, because cancer survival rates are up? No. That quote from the former principal of the Packard Hospital School has literally nothing to do with this situation.
That's a nonsequitor that helps to fuzz out whether or not PAUSD is responsible for providing a reasonable education for kids who are chronically or acutely ill.
The relevant fact is that PAUSD never even referred this family to the Hospital School and their kid had to get a GED. Really? That's a violation of his rights under the ADA and the IDEA. Did no one at the Weekly think of that and ask Tabitha for comment on that issue: hey what about reasonable accommodations and the rights of the disabled?
Instead we get a random theory about how cancer survival rates have somehow made it hard for PAUSD to do its job.
What about all the kids who are in the hospital due to eating disorders, depression, and other mental health issues? Did cancer survivability rates force all them to get GEDs too?
Does anyone at all even understand that there are laws that govern these issues. Dear family of this child: sue. He had a right to an education despite his disability. He didn't get it. That's disability discrimination.
a resident of Greater Miranda
on Sep 6, 2013 at 3:58 pm
"The Palo Alto district's Hospital School "is a fantastic service, but it doesn't happen anywhere else," she said. "PAUSD and the Hospital School have been affiliated since 1924, there's a long history, but it's just something Palo Alto does."
Um, evidently it's not actually something Palo Alto does, per your own story that says that the family was never even referred to the hospital school, had a bad experience, and never graduated from high school.
Is there any way we could ever get a story about education that doesn't pat PAUSD on the back? Hey good job running this thing that no one else has even though according to the story 98% of the students aren't from PAUSD, so everyone has it, and anyway this kid didn't get it, but only Palo Alto has it because PAUSD is uniquely great. Somehow. That is not supported by this story.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Sep 6, 2013 at 4:38 pm
I have to agree. This article left me wanting to know more too.
It appears that the family was OK but not elated with the mix of education services it received (1-on-1 tutoring 1 day/5 hours a week at home AND live teachers who supervised online instruction and independent study) but says that the family would have preferred to have had their son attend Packard's Children's Hospital school instead.
It would have been helpful if the article reported what the Packard School is, which I understand is pretty much the same as what he was getting from PAUSD - live teachers who serve as a resource for high school students who are self-studying. It is only available while students are in the hospital there or out-patients under Packard doctors' care staying at the Ronald MacDonald house because they live far away. Others are to go back to their regular school once released from the hospital.
Was Packard Hospital a long-term option for this teen? The article implies no by its focus on the student managing his illness at home and in the regular high school. Confusing.
Out of curiosity, I just googled Chrohns. Chrohns is a terrible, chronic condition that, for most, comes and goes. The Chrohns Foundation lists the accommodations schools can make to help students manage their illness:
At School
- Unlimited passes and classroom seating near the door
- Allow small snacks and supplies that can be eaten/used as needed.
- Test and project accommodations with test "stop the clock" breaks
- Rest time and place at school as needed
- Medication schedule
Out of School
- An extra set of books for home
- Allow the student to make up or get help with assignments, at home or while in the hospital.
a resident of South of Midtown
on Sep 6, 2013 at 5:07 pm
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a resident of Palo Alto Hills
on Sep 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm
My. IEEE attended Castilleja for several years. When she was stricken with cancer, she missed so much school that they held her back a year.
The real clincher came when the original cancer was cured, but she developed secondary leukemia as a result of the curative chemotherapy. This necessitated a bone marrow transplant and five months of isolation.
Would Castilleja allow her to keep up by telecommuting to school? NO! They kicked her OUT!
Another reason why PAUSD is superior to private schools!
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Sep 6, 2013 at 10:20 pm
I found this to be a very meaningful story, though the article confused me at points. I want to send my support to the boy and his family, congrats on moving onward despite your obstacles!!
a resident of Barron Park
on Sep 6, 2013 at 11:35 pm
From what I can tell, the key failing of the district was not directing the family to the hospital school, and instead leaving them to navigate a patchwork of services that ultimately didn't add up to the education he was entitled to.
Tabitha Kappeler-Hurley, the district's new $150k PR person, basically confirmed that. When she was asked about the resources available to very sick children, she didn't mention the hospital school either. Since she presumably asked whoever at the district is supposed to know this, it seems that that person is still in the dark.
The key question to Tabitha would be, why didn't the district arrange for hospital school. Did that question get asked? If so, what was her answer?
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Sep 7, 2013 at 9:27 am
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a resident of Crescent Park
on Sep 7, 2013 at 9:33 am
It's not Tabitha's fault, she's just repeating what she's told to say. Garbage in garbage out, as engineers say.
a resident of JLS Middle School
on Sep 7, 2013 at 1:06 pm
I know everyone is tired of hearing about the Finnish model, but there really is something to doing whatever it takes for each child. (In the Finnish model, it turns out not to be the most expensive way, but it gets the best results.) In our problem-solving, high-tech culture, simply putting the energy into problem-solving and doing what it takes for each kid to succeed would fit.
I truly think the teachers in our district foster such a culture and themselves are willing to go the extra mile, as this article pointed out. Unfortunately, there is no support from the district, which encourages a very different culture, and they can even be antagonistic when a 504 is in the mix.
I'm so sorry that this young man had to go through this, Crohn's is awful. I wish him the very best in his university education.
a resident of Greendell/Walnut Grove
on Sep 7, 2013 at 2:46 pm
Here we go again with the PAUSD bashing. The story is too sketchy to derive enough real information about what the district did that might be crafted into a sharp enough tool to once again chop away at those who work there because of what to happened to this clearly determined and worthy young man. Instead of using every education related event to hack away at the district, and who ever writes for PA Online, how about turning our efforts toward fixing school funding in California, so that every student has the benefit of a good education? All this squabbling is really the result of the enormous budget shortfalls, which, here in Palo Alto have been patched again and again by things like PIE, and parcel taxes, and extra fees, and cutting corners. The attacks have already resulted in the wasting of what meager resources there are.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Sep 7, 2013 at 5:21 pm
@ Parent, how about the 150K spent on the PR officer be spent instead on services for such ill children as this one, who appear to be striving to get ahead for their own and society's sake. There is money. I don't think the story reflects very favorably on PAUSD and it does reflect well on the student and his family. Sorry you are displeased about that.
a resident of Greendell/Walnut Grove
on Sep 7, 2013 at 5:34 pm
Anonymous, Yes, the 150k salary is being spent as the result of the constant attacks under which district employees must try and perform their jobs. As a volunteer in this community, some of the projects I have worked on have also come under attack from people who have no idea what they are talking about, but are very happy to sling blame and criticism rather than do anything constructive. I can say from experience that it is very hard to do anything while under this kind of siege. It is destructive, and it will not improve things for the students or anyone else. The district is not perfect. Its employees have their faults, but the attacks only distract people from doing the jobs you are complaining about. [Portion removed.]
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Sep 7, 2013 at 5:56 pm
I want to try this at work. "Hey manager, you can't criticize my poor performance even though I make almost 300k per yea because if you do I'll get flustered and do even worse. And that will be your fault. But I do have idea. Hire me a PR person and she will help me make sure that you do t notice when I screw up the next time." Problem solved.
a resident of Greendell/Walnut Grove
on Sep 7, 2013 at 6:06 pm
Hey Grateful, And yet, you aren't the manager.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Sep 7, 2013 at 6:19 pm
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a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Sep 7, 2013 at 6:30 pm
The hospital school is actually run by PAUSD. Unless the student in question was hospitalized for long periods of time, it probably wasn't the best choice for him. You can look at what they offer here: Web Link
I also find it hard to believe that the parents of this child did not know about this program. All it would take is a question about what do we do about school when my child is ill.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Sep 7, 2013 at 6:44 pm
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a resident of Greendell/Walnut Grove
on Sep 7, 2013 at 6:47 pm
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One of the best catches I've seen! Congrats to Arroyo on his 100th win as a Red.
One of the best catches I've seen! Congrats to Arroyo on his 100th win as a Red.
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Did not quite make up for Gomez catch against Votto, but a nice setup for a potentially winning trip. A split tomorrow and win Wednesday sets this up nicely. Reds long West Coast trip last year they were 2 and 2 at SF, 1 and 2 at LA and took 3 of 4 in SD
Great way to start this huge road trip! What a great catch too!
Reds Fan Since 1971
I just watched the replay again. I didn't notice this the first time, but the pitch Arroyo threw on that final out was actually a really good one. It was up and in. How on earth Francouer hit it that far is a mystery. Great catch by Robinson making Bronson's 100th Reds win extra sweet.
Just reading the SF newspaper account and it mentioned this was Lincecum's first outing since his no hitter - way to go, Reds, stepping up and emphatically protecting Johnny Vander Meer's legacy!
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Man, I watched the condensed game when I woke up this morning... Usually a 5-10 min task. Felt like 20 min trying to condense everything. Made me a little late this morning.
Last night had more tremendous baseball highlights than I can remember. Robinson's was 3rd or 4th best....but very Gomez like.
Great play to save the shutout and rob Frenchy.
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Picture-perfect experience at FanFest
Impressive and interactive artwork draws much interest
By B.J. Rains / MLB.com
He hands his paint brush to a young fan watching his work to help work a little on Clemente's arm. Farley gladly takes a moment to rest his own arm, knowing that his next project will be a special one for the onlookers in St. Louis -- a portrait of Joe Torre playing for the Cardinals.
Farley, named the official artist of Major League Baseball in 2003, travels across the country to events such as FanFest to both sell his paintings and give fans the chance to watch him at work.
"These live performances are a lot of fun because you get the fan interactions, and you actually learn a lot, too," Farley said. "It's fun having the fans come up to you and tell you a story about their favorite player or a memory that they have. It's fun to hear those."
Farley painted the 40 most memorable moments for MasterCard in 2003, and he is currently working on a coffee table book that will show the history of baseball through pictures. He has painted the World Series live from the bullpen and has done the official World Series posters for Major League Baseball.
His work is so impressive that several players have called and ordered portraits and paintings for themselves.
"It's something special for them," Farley said. "A lot of them have a closet full of trophies, but I think this is a unique way to honor their achievements. The players all love them."
Twenty yards away at another booth selling sports artwork, collector Dana Alan Yarger tells a similar story about a painting he sells of Pujols. A few years ago, he says, Roger Clemens purchased 17 paintings from his company, Art of the Stars, to put on the walls of his foundation in Texas.
Clemens purchased a painting done by Stephen Holland of Pujols, but had the photo shipped to St. Louis for Pujols to sign when he found out the painting wasn't autographed. The photo was brought into the clubhouse and as soon as Pujols saw it, he called his agent and ordered one for himself.
"Art really takes people back," Yarger said. "It's not a dormant thing on the wall. It's a piece of your life and how you look at things. Especially when you look at art through the eyes of the artist."
One of Yarger's most treasured paintings for sale at his booth is one of Babe Ruth by legendary sports artist Opie Otterstad. The painting is based on the famous photograph of "The Babe" surrounded by a large group of kids, but Otterstad added a twist.
"Instead of painting all of the kids' faces, he put faces of Hall of Famers when they were young," Yarger said. "Stan Musial, Nolan Ryan, Juan Marichal, Mickey Mantle, Brooks Robinson -- it took him seven years of research to do this painting. People, especially these old-time card collectors that know the cards from the 50's or 60's, they walk up and recognize these guys in a second."
Most of Yarger's paintings sell for anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000, but both the Pujols and Ruth paintings sell for less than $2,000. He also sells paintings of Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, the Boston Red Sox and many more.
But while his artwork is impressive and features meaningful stories behind them, fans don't get the opportunity to actually help paint them as they do in front of Farley's "Play Ball 2009" exhibit. It makes not only for a memorable experience for the fans, but for Farley as well.
"They come up and I'll hand them the brush, and it's an interactive kind of thing," Farley said. "They love it, and so do I."
B.J. Rains is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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List of Deals
Pacific Power & Light Company was incorporated in 1910 through the merger of several financially troubled electric utilities in the Pacific Northwest. At the time of its formation, Pacific had a total of 14,344 electric, gas, and water customers and first-year revenues of $832,200. It was difficult for small electric companies at that time to raise enough capital to expand or improve service. Due to this, holding companies began to appear in the United States. Holding companies bought smaller firms and integrated them into regional electric utilities. They also provided capital and expertise to the smaller companies. Electric Bond & Share was the holding company that owned Pacific.
Pacific successfully marketed and sold electric appliances to help increase electricity sales, although the Depression slowed the company's sales until 1941. Except for the worst years of the Depression, rural electrification was an important source of company growth. By 1938 Pacific's system included 10,000 farms, and by 1941 Pacific was in a solid financial position, with income of $740,000 on sales of $6.7 million. It had 73,000 customers, including 4,400 electrified farms. The next year Pacific joined the newly formed Northwest Power Pool, formed with several other regional power companies to coordinate resources when capacity was stretched.
One of the biggest New Deal projects was the development of regional hydroelectric systems, such as the Pacific Northwest system, which included the Bonneville Dam and the Grand Coulee Dam. Such projects stimulated the regional economy and allowed the company to buy a share of the low-cost hydroelectric power that the dams would produce. In 1950 Electric Bond & Share spun off Pacific as an independent, publicly traded company. Pacific pushed aggressively to build itself into a self-sufficient organization, moving to secure its power supply. The Pacific Northwest area was booming, and Pacific was unsure it would be able to renew its contract to buy cheap government power, so it began building its own hydroelectric-generating stations. The company completed the Yale Dam in 1953, but still generated only 50 percent of its power. That generating dearth lead to Pacific's first major merger, with Mountain States Power Company. The companies merged in 1954, creating a company twice as large as it had been, with service territory spread over five states. The merger also brought Pacific two small telephone companies, one in Oregon and one in Montana.
In the late 1950s and early 1960s Pacific bought coal leases that gave it more than one billion tons of reserves. In 1961 the company merged with California Oregon Power Company (COPCO). With this acquisition, Pacific jumped to 411,000 customers from 318,000 and reached annual revenues of $90 million. During the 1960s Pacific struggled to integrate the COPCO system and meet demand, which was growing at 7 percent a year. The region's hydroelectric potential was already tapped, so the company added thermal-generating plants.


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Most of our major issues all on the screen at once, amazing.
Most of our major issues all on the screen at once, amazing.
These guys are tired as hell, This season is going to kill players
The only way Dumbtoni knows how to win is run the court with 5 all-star guards and chuck up 3's all game. D'Antoni and family need to GFO NY!
I haven't seen us run any plays in 11 games its sad
Reggie basically just told Antoni to adjust to his personnel. Gotta love it.
Real Talk
Man obviously I am a pro- Fire D'antoni guy but this specific lost wasn't his fault. Both stars got in foul problems and once Melo was gone the only thing holding the Knicks afloat offensively was lost. This also let the grizzlies focus all their defense on STAT because who else can shoot???? Then Shumpert goes Shoot crazy (and this is D'antoni's fault) and needed to be benched for a bit. Now who is running point TD. Now that can of worms is open again
Now overall this is D'antoni's fault for sucking at coaching but where is our depth. Any team in the league would own the knicks without Melo because this team HAS NO DEPTH or SET PLAYS FOR PLAYERS BESIDES MELO & STAT
Shot chucking doesn't help either.
I love how memphis are a bunch of duches and keep playing their starters
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CHARLES BARKLEY said it best on TNT braodcast of the KNICKS VS, MEMPHIS
THE KNICKS are not a very good team starting with their terrible shot selection of the point guards...I don't care if Barkley is a Knick hater...I won't sleep well tonight because the Knicks still SUCK...
The BENCH is good for 10 points
And poor TD ...can't buy a hoop
Landry passes directlt to the other team...
and on and on and on
This game made me feel gross. No good. No good.
Antoni's weak coaching bares itself when the star goes out, with Melo gone the Knicks had nothing going on.
no pick n rolls, no ball movement, just no plays whatsoever. Memphis is missing Z-Bo, their #1 player,
but they don't rely on him to have a cohesive offense and great defense. hands up, in the passing lane.
ball movement, lots of assists. a playoff team in action.
A D'amntoni team without a star PG and/or a star player who takes 1/2 the shots is a sh*t team.
disgusting game. f*ck ferengi miller!


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The NY Times' "Fourteen Actors Acting" Really Pretentious
The clip of James Franco kissing himself from the NY Times series "Fourteen Actors Acting" is just the start; the whole thing couldn't be more pretentious. Now, for your entertainment, the most ridiculous moments from the set.
It's got Matt Damon yelling at no one and Robert Duvall shaving, plus Tilda Swinton crying and crying, set the score of a Hitchcock knock-off. Yes, please.
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Starting in Enumclaw after a breakfast at Charlies ride up past Mt. Rainier and on to Mt. St. Helens...
Here is a great route to a lesser "occupied" viewing area known as Windy Ridge.
Gets ya up real close and personal like.
How many States can have rides to an Active Volcano? Not too many!