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Professor Oak's Laboratory
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|Pallet Town
Location of Professor Oak's Laboratory in Kanto.
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The famous Professor Oak's Laboratory, also called the Oak Pokémon Research Laboratory, is a Pokémon lab located in Pallet Town that is directed by Professor Samuel Oak and, in the anime, his assistant Tracey Sketchit. Its functions are to research Pokémon, unravel the mysteries of these creatures, and study their characteristics and behavior in a natural environment. Another important job is to take care of the Pokémon that belong to Pallet Town's Trainers.
The lab has many different environments for the correct development of all kinds of Pokémon. There are areas of grass, sand, rocks and lakes to promote good interaction between the different types of creatures. The laboratory has the technology to keep Pokémon healthy, and to make the largest scientific investigations in the country.
In the games
Professor Oak's Laboratory appears in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. In Generation I and the Generation III remakes, it is where Oak gives the player their starter Pokémon and a Pokédex.
The lab is a small building near the player's house that has been slightly modified in every game. In Pokémon Red and Blue the sign says "Here is the Institute of Dr. Okido." in Japanese, and "Oak Pokémon Research Lab" in the English language versions. Inside are three of Professor Oak's aides, two men and one woman, a couple of shelves full of books, a table with three Poké Balls, a computer, two blank Pokédexes, and two tips for the player. In Pokémon Yellow the lab is the same as Red and Blue, except there is only one Poké Ball on the table, and next to the table stands a trash can. Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal have the lab almost unchanged except recoloring, only adding two windows, removing a table and adding another shelf to bookshelves. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, other than the significant graphical enhancements, the laboratory also has two plants in the entrance, a mysterious machine, books on the floor, two regular machines in the corner, and a window. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the building is modified to look 3D, but still has the overall design from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
Pokémon Snap
Professor Oak's Laboratory also appears in Pokémon Snap, shown as the background of the main menu of the game. Todd Snap reports back here regularly to show his photos to Professor Oak. Presumably, the professor keeps information like the Pokémon Report, Pokémon Album, and all information on Pokémon signs in his laboratory. It appears the same way in this game that it does in the anime.
Pokémon Puzzle League
In Pokémon Puzzle League for the Nintendo 64, an area called "Prof. Oak's Labs" acts as tutorial area. Professor Oak will teach the player how to play the game.
In the anime
The laboratory debuted in the first episode, Pokémon - I Choose You!, when Ash received his Pikachu. Since then, it has been seen in many episodes, mostly in the start and ending of a region adventure, but also in Pokémon Chronicles and in the movies. The building stands out in Pallet Town for its wind turbine, the three windows of the inner balcony, and for the four windows of the second floor. Every time Ash captures a Pokémon when he has six already with him, the new Pokémon is automatically transported here. Ash also has a habit of leaving all of his Pokémon besides Pikachu here each time he leaves for a new region, starting with Hoenn.
The lab is composed of two floors. Inside the entrance door is a hallway with several doors, and to the left is a chest of drawers and the stairway to the second floor.
The living room is the space where Professor Oak hosts, eats, relaxes, and presumably studies. On a pink carpet (sometimes shown as green) are two couches and a table. To the side are a computer and bookshelves. This is where many scenes in the lab take place. There are also two science rooms full of various machines.
The Poké Ball Storage Room stores the extra Pokémon of every Trainer born in Pallet Town. This treasure of hundreds of Pokémon has been the target of attempted robberies by Team Rocket. In addition, the lab has a library, composed of two rooms. One is a study room with a large bookshelf and a pair of windows. The other, in the back, is a storage room full of books, including Oak's old sketchbook.
Upstairs is the research floor. Here are all the technological pieces, the heart of the laboratory. It includes several machines used for Pokémon testing and a table with various chemicals on it. Nearby is a blue chair. In front of it are the status screen, which shows the health and power of a Pokémon, and Professor Oak's computer, where he records his research. This computer doubles as a videophone, which he uses to communicate with other professors or Trainers. Beside the computer is the Poké Ball Transfer machine, for the transportation of Pokémon to their Trainers in a Pokémon Center. The room also includes a bookshelf, a desk with a lamp, a brown couch, and a drawing board. A few machines are connected to a glass container full of water, possibly to study aquatic Pokémon. Hanging from the ceiling is a large lamp.
The stairs lead up to an inner balcony, which has a door and the three large windows seen in most outside views of the lab.
The Oak Corral is a natural environment for Pokémon development. It is divided into regions according to type; there are areas that are perfect for Rock Pokémon, desert areas for Ground and Fire types, grassy regions, and several lakes. Sometimes the Pokémon don't get along; for this reason, some Pokémon, such as Ash's Bulbasaur, act as mediators between quarreling Pokémon.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The lab also appeared briefly in the Pokémon Adventures manga. In his search to be the best Trainer, Red went to see Professor Oak in A Glimpse of the Glow, but the laboratory, a one-floor building with a sign, was deserted and the door was open; Red entered anyway. The first view of the inside of the lab was seen in Bulbasaur, Come Home!, and was shown to have machines, tables, bookshelves, a glass container full of water and a Poké Ball storage area.
In Kalling Kadabra, Sabrina's Kadabra disguised itself as Professor Oak rampaging around the place in front of Red, then disappeared. Blue then arrived with his newly evolved Charizard, showing a picture of Silph Co. to Red.
In the FireRed & LeafGreen chapter, it is once again seen in Shapeless Attacker when Red and Blue receive a letter from Professor Oak to come and return their old model Pokédexes.
- If the player's Pokémon takes damage in his/her first battle against their rival in FireRed and LeafGreen, their Pokémon will be healed after the battle.
- Professor Oak's lab's iconic theme is not played in Generation IV, with the background music instead being Pallet Town's theme. The only way to hear the lab theme is to listen to the Pokégear radio.
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1330 Hoover St. N. Cowan, temporary power pole, $100
461 Burgess Drive #3 S. Lee, remodel kitchen, relocate subpanel from the closet to the hallway, $44,800
1317 Crane St. S. Shaw, remodel townhouse bath/kitchen and add three skylights, $60,000
1050 Menlo Oaks Drive J. Primuth, add fireplace, barbecue, replace sewer line, $30,000
1056 Sonoma Ave. A. Kay, replace furnace, $3,900
984 Monte Rosa Drive G. Smith, replace furnace, $7,520
916 Fremont Place J. Buckmaster, re-pipe three units, $n/a
210 Blackburn Ave. J. Friedrichs, repair sewer, $3,000
1034 Menlo Oaks Drive M. Daul, re-pipe water line with copper and replace gas lines, $n/a
193 E. Creek Drive G. Reichow, add 755 sq. ft. and alter 2,000 sq. ft. to a one-story house, $500,000
675 Monte Rosa Drive #811 M. Hayden, remodel bathroom, $2,000
202 Felton Drive R. Romero, photovoltaic solar system, $35,000
2140 Santa Cruz Ave. #A302 K. Dilg, replace old membrane deck and resurface with Pacific Polymer, $2,800
312 Lexington Drive M. Doolan, re-roof, $9,910
523 Oak Grove Ave. D. Tam, re-roof detached garage, $4,000
521 Oak Grove Ave. J. Zhang, re-roof, $14,000
1035 Lassen Drive K. McFarland, replace furnace, $4,800
404 Durham St. G. McKeown, add 734 sq. ft. to the rear of a home, $150,000
1040 Wallea Drive R. Quintana, add 1,375 sq. ft., including a new second story and an interior remodel of 2,498 sq. ft., $300,000
25 Hamilton Circle H. O'Brodovich, new deck extension, $20,000
420 Claremont Way J. Williams, enclose existing carport, $n/a
292 San Luis Drive A. Eaton, add 193 sq. ft. and an interior remodel of 240 sq. ft., $30,000
2323 Branner Drive M. Berry,replace 50-gallon water heater, $8000
100 Oak Hollow Way J. Lattin, replace 75-gallon water heater, $3,000
332 Arbor Road D. Patterson, install branch electrical circuit from transfer switch to garage receptacle for EV car charger, $1,000
1280 Bay Laurel Drive N. Shanker, install branch electrical circuit from garage subpanel to outdoor receptacle for car charger, $1,000
558 Hamilton Ave. F. Solis, replace wall heater and add two lights, $900
375 Ambar Way C. Cohen, install branch electrical circuit from new garage subpanel to garage receptacle for electric car charger, $1,000
1346 Hoover St. G. Milani, replace water heater, $1,539
720 Laurel Ave. B. Schar, add 196 sq. ft., including an interior remodel of 196 sq. ft., $59,000
107 Haight St. M. Tsutsumi, upgrade electrical service, $2,100
416 Sand Hill Circle D. King, remove approximately 200 sq. ft. of shake roofing, install new roof deck, modified underlayment and new shingles, $5,000
1529 Laurel Place R. Bell, replace 40-gallon water heater, $4,434
1860 Oakdell Drive R. Burmeister, convert a portion of the garage to an outdoor pavilion, $15,000
331 Oakwood Place V. Voron, re-roof family room, $2,400
176 Stone Pine Lane J. Thrasher, interior remodel of third floor of a town home, including master closet, baths and bedroom, $40,000
760 Magnolia St. J. Robinson, remodel kitchen and move bearing wall, $100,000
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2707 Greer Road K. Lui, relocate plumbing fixtures, bath door, add shower, electrical fixtures and fan, $6,040
318 Parkside Drive G. & M-A. Deierlew, remodel kitchen, $24,480
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321 Ramona St. J. Goddard, replace wood siding and painting, $3,000
450 Seale Ave. G. Maya, arbor, water feature, firepit and pavers on sand, $30,000
777 San Antonio Road L.Y. Cheung, remodel kitchen, replace shower stall, tiles and valve, $10,200
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507 St. Claire Drive C. & D. Hodson, remodel kitchen, bath, laundry room and mudroom, $75,000
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886 Ilima Court B. Dainto, add closet to bedroom, $1,200
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text: On Fri, Apr 06, 2001 at 10:11:27AM -0400, Josip Loncaric wrote: > BTW, we found that about 10% of our IDE hard drives (mostly early > Seagate 7200rpm UDMA models) had either too many bad blocks or bad > blocks in unacceptable locations (like the swap partition) and had to be > replaced. We now use a combination of Seagate and IBM drives, and over > the past two years about 20% of them have developed at least some bad > blocks that we had to map out using the 'e2fsck -c ...' command. How interesting. Centurion I and II have 2 TB of disk (mostly 5400 rpm IDE), and we've never had to manually do that. BTW you can "mkswap -c" to mark bad blocks in swap. I don't know why you'd find a bad block in swap less acceptable than a bad block in the filesystem. -- greg _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf


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The four Lexus LFA supercars posed on Lexus' 2012 Chicago Auto Show display are neat, but they're not the only piece of wild machinery to grace the automaker's display. Lexus also brought along the Five Axis Project GS F Sport concept, which officially debuted at last year's SEMA show.
On paper, Five Axis' modifications – including a widebody kit and massive 20-inch wheels (which are almost 10 inches wide) – seem a little overkill, but in person, they do an impressive job of making the new 2013 GS sedan look even more intimidating. A brake upgrade fits 15-inch rotors and six-piston calipers up front, along with 14-inch rotors and four-piston calipers out in back, while FiveAxis also bolted on a bespoke exhaust system.
Inside, the GS F Sport receives an extensive audio system makeover from Pioneer: along with one DEX-P99RS head unit, the system uses two 400-watt, four-channel amplifiers; two 1200-watt mono amplifiers; and two 10" subwoofers. Nifty stuff, but the cosmetic enhancements inside are equally interesting. Lexus mentions "unique silver textured accents," but fails to mention that incorporates more than just brushed metal accent trim: even the seats are covered in an unusual woven silver fabric that both looks and feels a little like brushed metal.
For more on the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, including videos, the latest photos, and more information, click here to visit our Chicago Auto Show homepage.


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I was on a thread the other day where several people were asking for the meaning of several abbreviated terms, and it got me thinking...would anyone find it useful to have a thread or page where all shortened terms are listed as well as a brief description of what they mean?
I'm pretty much up to date with most abbreviations (I think) but I think it could be great for new users as I went through the same problem when I joined and it took a bit of getting used to.
Note: I'm not really sure about how I go about suggesting this as a proper idea so I thought i'd put it up as a thread instead and see what others think.
Thoughts? Would it be beneficial?


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Gen Y: 'High Maintenance' or 'Going Through a Phase'?
There is a perception in the financial services arena that Gen Y consumers are predominantly digital bankers, whipping out their mobile phone or grabbing their tablet whenever they need to access their accounts or make a transaction. In reality, this is only part of the picture.
While Gen Y consumers, ages 21 to 34, are leading the digital revolution with mobile and tablet usage, they are not abandoning the traditional, higher-cost channels such as branches and call centers. In fact, they continue to be the highest users of high cost channels.
This simultaneous desire for both digital and traditional channels frustrates credit unions and paints Gen Y consumers as "high maintenance."
The 2012 Fiserv Consumer Trends survey investigated what might be behind this heavy use of traditional channels by seemingly digitally savvy Gen Y consumers.
When asked why they visited a branch, the overwhelming majority of the respondents – across all ages and income levels – said that making a deposit or depositing cash was the primary reason for their branch visit. However, significant generational differences emerged in other areas. When compared to Boomers and Seniors, Gen Y consumers were:
- 300% more likely to have gone to a branch to obtain a cashier's check or money order
- 270% more likely to have gone to a branch to open or close an account
- 233% more likely to have gone to a branch to change account information (like their name) or to have gone to a branch to sign paperwork
- 200% more likely to have gone to a branch use a notary
So are Gen Y consumers really high maintenance? Or are they simply in a season of life in which they are far more likely to make major financial purchases and decisions, get their first job, start managing their money more seriously, move and get married, occasions that prompt branch visits to obtain cashier's checks, open or close accounts, or access notaries.
The answer is probably a mix of both.
Gen Y consumers span a wide range of life stages. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average age at the time of first marriage for women is 27 and for men is 29. So, while the youngest Gen Y consumers may still be in college or living with mom and dad, many others are now employed and living on their own, or getting married and starting families. This range of potential life stages has many implications for financial habits.
Gen Y consumers do have high expectations, a more fluid lifestyle, and the full spectrum of financial needs that can make them difficult and less profitable to serve. But as their income grows, their lifestyle stabilizes, and their financial literacy matures, expect to see them outgrow some of their high cost behaviors and move the majority of their financial management habits to digital channels such as mobile.
So what can credit unions do about their high maintenance Gen Y members today? Here are three recommendations:
Next Page: Technology, Education, Awareness
1) Invest in technology. Note that many of the activities listed above currently cannot be completed online or through a mobile device, which Gen Y consumers report as their preferred methods of financial management. More robust mobile and tablet banking solutions, online account opening tools, the option to electronically sign loan documents, targeted offers, robust alert capabilities, and electronic bills and statement histories – are all important components of the digital banking experience that will enable credit unions to better service Gen Y, and all of their other members as well.
2) Awareness. "If you build it, they will come" was a great line in the movie "Field of Dreams" but in the real world credit unions need to make members aware of their products and services, how they work, and why they should care. Credit unions that offer compelling digital experiences that are too good to pass up, and let consumers know about them, will drive usage. Gen Y consumers are very vocal about their experiences, both positive and negative. A great experience is likely to motivate them to share a recommendation of their credit union and the products they use.
3) Education. Given the broad range of life stages within Gen Y, there is an incredible opportunity to help educate these consumers – not only about banking products and services – but also generally about good financial habits and behaviors. Social media provides a great platform for educational (not sales) conversations with potential members.
The 2012 Fiserv Consumer Trends survey suggests that while Gen Y consumers are indeed high maintenance, they are likely to outgrow some of their high-cost behaviors as their life stages and financial maturity evolves.
As Gen Y consumers start transitioning into a middle-aged lifestyle – the oldest Gen Y consumers are now 35 – credit unions should expect to see high-cost channel behavior transition to a primarily digital-centered banking relationship.
Leading credit unions are preparing for this shift today by investing in the technology and marketing to create compelling digital experiences for their members.
Daniel Steere is director, Consumer and Market Intelligence, for Fiserv Inc. in Brookfield, Wis.


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Photographer's Note
Le Pigeonnier en face de l'Auberge du Rempart sur la rue du Rempart Sud à Eguisheim.Symbole dEguisheim, le pigeonnier, à lentrée du chemin de ronde se distingue par son architecture du XVIe siècle.
The Dovecote in front of the Auberge du Rempart on the Rampart South Street in Eguisheim. Symbol of Eguisheim, the dovecote at the entrance of the covered way is distinguished by its architecture from the 16th century.
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jacquest (19213) 2014-01-11 11:22
Bonjour Alain,
Une très belle vue sur ce pignon vermoulu, le petit escalier étroit et le dallage. Des couleurs réussies avec de bons détails.
Bonne journée
jurek1951 (42198) 2014-01-11 11:42
Hi Alain,
great POV on wonderful houses, lovely composition, splendid light and colors, very well done,
siudzi (34141) 2014-01-11 14:12
Hi Alain,
You have found a really interesting corner to take this shot! The wooden house looks great and it is a nice subject here. Well seen and done. TFS!
Corry (4508) 2014-01-11 20:03
Bonsoir Alain
Belle prise de vue du Pigeonnier. Le point de vue donne un beau résultat. Bien fait.
jjcordier (79297) 2014-01-11 23:54
Bonne photo de ce pigeonnier original, symbole de ce très beau village d'Eguisheim.
jhm (169810) 2014-01-12 2:19
Hello Alain,
Nice detailed picture with the lovely half-timbered facades.
Also the stairway and entrance cares for a very nice picture.
Cobblestones with grass between gives a very nice feeling.
Excellent composition, TFS.
Have a nice Sunday,
timecapturer (49288) 2014-01-12 4:42
Hi Alain
this is charming, made all the more so because of your superbly chosen POV and the immaculate detailing here. The clarity, textures and colours here are just irresistible. Looks amazing. Excellent work!
Have a good week - B.
Kamilutka (8107) 2014-01-12 9:02
Hello Alain,
if it wasn't for the title and description I would think this is some kind of charming house for dwarf. Superb and interesting architecture and very picturesque too. The shot has been taken from good POV and with very nice colors and sharpness.
Thanks for sharing and have a nice evening
Sonata11 (34009) 2014-01-15 20:58
Hi Alain, this houses are so beautiful like from fairy tail. Very, very beautiful. Love it. Best regards, Barbara
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- Date Taken: 2013-05-28
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4-star TE/DE out of Jefferson City, Missouri! Announced on twitter 4 minutes ago
4-star TE/DE out of Jefferson City, Missouri! Announced on twitter 4 minutes ago
Just that also. Looked like he was considering FSU and Ohio State also. Looks like a good pickup. RTR
Welcome! RTR!
Welcome and Roll Tide Hale, we are happy you chose Bama!
High IQ on and off the field, good blocker, good size that will only fill out more at the next level, basketball player as well, will never give up on the ball coming his way. Check out his highlights, Bama got a complete TE and a very good one at that.
Welcome Hale. RTR! Much needed pickup. He will be able to follow in OJ's footsteps. He reminds me of Nick O'leary. Hope he can play like him.
We need a few lunch pail type TEs to go with OJ. OJ is great but has not yet learned the art of blocking and the other side of playing TE other than receiving.
Roll Tide! Welcome MR. Hentges.
I love seeing us get a big, physical type TE. We haven't really utilized a TE properly since '09 with Peak. Hopefully this year we'll really ride Howard and set up the offense of the future to include Hale. Welcome aboard to him, this is one exciting pickup!!
Formerly BamaBomber
Roll Tide Roll! Welcome Hale!
Bama 920-319-44 73.4% On the field
Serve no master but your own ambition.
30+ offers is pretty impressive. Smart kid to take the best one!
Welcome, Hale. Roll Tide!


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Confucius Institute at PSU Presents "Beijing Sport University Art Troupe". The performance program contains martial arts, traditional dances, and more.
When: Sunday, April 21st at 1:00-3:00 PM.
Where: Smith Memorial Student Union Room 355, the Ballroom (1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201).
Free and Open to the Public.
For more info about the performance, please visit: http://oia.pdx.edu/images/confucius/2013-4-21_Beijing_Sport_University_Art_Troupe.pdf.
If you have questions, please send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com, or call Confucius Institute at Portland State University at 503-725-9810.
About the Confucius Institute:
The Confucius Institute at PSU promotes educational exchange and cooperation between the US and the People's Republic of China. The China National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (HanBan) and PSU's Office of International Affairs jointly established the Confucius Institute as a non-degree granting entity in 2007. Hanban provides a library materials grant and resources for hosting a visiting faculty member from Soochow University in Suzhou, PSU's sister school in SW China. Hanban also provides support for community outreach and development of non-degree programs related to China and Chinese language studies.


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Town Square
Election surprises
Original post made by Tyler Hanley, digital editor of Palo Alto Online, on Nov 7, 2006
Comments (11)
a resident of Downtown North
on Nov 7, 2006 at 9:54 pm
On the national front, no surprises here; the election was about George Bush and him lame domestic and international policies.
So, now we have Dems running the House, and maybe the Senate (although at this hour - 9:49PM, PST - the latter is doubtful).
Let' see how much spine the Dems can muster, as well as how much real negotiation toward the midle takes place. Many Republican losers were *moderate* Republicans; that's worrisome to me, because Washington is becoming more and more populated by members of both houses who are on either political extreme.
The next two years will be interesting.
I'm mostly relieved because this will probably keep Bush from stacking the Supreme Court, will cripple his retro policy making, and open up investigations into his many abuses of power.
a resident of Charleston Gardens
on Nov 8, 2006 at 1:01 pm
I was thrilled to wake up this morning and hear that Measure A went down to defeat.
This was another attempt by self-serving so-called environmentalists, like Drekmeier, to limit people's private property rights. unfortunatley Drekmeier will probably be back again with another cynical land grab attempt--there is no such thing as private property when it comes to these "protectors of our environment". Witness the constant attempts to dictate to Stanford how they should use their private property.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 8, 2006 at 4:21 pm
I was disappointed that both prop. 86 and 87 failed. I think that
we still have a long way to go to win the battle against the big
tobacco and big oil companies.
a resident of Mountain View
on Nov 8, 2006 at 6:20 pm
I too am saddened that we Californians didn't pass either 86 & 87.
a resident of Fairmeadow
on Nov 8, 2006 at 6:29 pm
I am disappointed that California's did not realize the actual damage they have done in passing props 1A through 1E. They have pretty much condemned our children to pay for all the things we want. In the long run you can not finance the present by constantly borrowing against the future. If the people of California really wanted these things then they should have been happy with a tax increase to get these things.
a resident of Mountain View
on Nov 8, 2006 at 6:36 pm
On the other hand, we in the SF Bay area supported them, especially in SF county itself. At least we as a state passed 1B.
Fewer cars sitting on freeway parking lots, better public transit, and cleaner running school buses are another step in the right direction.
a resident of Mountain View
on Nov 8, 2006 at 6:40 pm
I agree, Jeff. As much as I support the projects in 1B, I would rather face more present day monies spent to get them done, even if it means raising taxes.
a resident of Menlo Park
on Nov 8, 2006 at 7:30 pm
One sad loss in the divisive Menlo Park campaign was Measure K -- a utility tax to supplement the city's flagging coffers. Although the measure appeared to be universally supported as a minor necessary evil, all the political energy in the city was devoted to either the council campaigns or the (ultimately defeated and, frankly, far less important) measure demanding a study of playing fields at Baylands. Lacking any firm effort behind it, Measure K failed by 100 votes. (The only campaign literature I remember receiving arrived at my doorstep at 5:30 p.m. election night -- 90 minutes after I'd voted. In the voter information booklet, only a PRO argument was put forth, the Measure had so little opposition. But complacency clearly threw the baby out with the bathwater.) I guess the incumbent slate (now ex-) can rejoice that they're leaving their successors a financial mess, but I don't think anyone else in Menlo Park can.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Nov 10, 2006 at 7:45 am
I was actually stunned, although I probably shouldn't have been, that so many people across the country still voted for Bush enablers. In any other western democratic country, a party affiliated with an awful leader like Bush would've lose at least half of its electoral base. In the US, the South is still solidly red with a few conservative Democrats winning locally and the new Democratic majorities in the House and Senate are slim. In Red America, tens of millions of people still believe that we are in Iraq to fight terrorism and because Saddam was behind 9/11. Many regions in this country are still incredibly uninformed, insulated from modernity and the outside world, backward, xenophobic and ignorant. This might enable a future undemocratic, emperial leader ala George Bush to make another attempt to subvert the Constitution and move this republic toward the dark ages.
a resident of Community Center
on Nov 10, 2006 at 11:34 pm
I was surprised Carol Brouillet didn't win.
a resident of Woodland Ave. area (East Palo Alto)
on Jun 2, 2017 at 12:06 am
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It also includes telepresence, visual voicemail, and other features common in unified communications (UC) and private branch exchange (PBX) systems. Virtual Communications Express, though, is aimed at smaller organizations that are a bit gun shy about a heavy-duty communications deployment.
"I think the main thrust of this is to bring PBX features to companies that don't have the budget or in-house resources to manage a full-fledged PBX or UC system," said IDC analyst Matt Davis via email. Davis sees the new service as a "market-building exercise" for Verizon, citing IDC research that shows reluctance among SMBs to embrace virtual PBX or other hosted communications services--even though those platforms are often intended for companies with limited financial and technical resources.
[ For expert tips on how to streamline data flow on your company's network, see 4 Bandwidth Management Tips For SMBs. ]
Indeed, Verizon product management director Tom Dalrymple said he'd put Virtual Communications Express in the UC category, just minus the heavy lifting. "There's no design required," Dalrymple said. "You don't have to have the Cisco-certified engineer configure it for you."
Deployment takes seven days, according to Dalrymple; if you're porting over existing numbers, that will take about twice as long, but Verizon will issue temporary numbers in the interim. SMBs looking to eliminate capital expenditures altogether can rent the phones from Verizon, though they're available for purchase as well. Pricing will range between $20 and $35 per user depending on the numbers of users and configuration, not including the phones or the Google Apps subscription. Users can be added or deleted on the fly.
There's not necessarily a technical limitation on the total number of users, but Dalrymple said the VoIP service will likely appeal most to companies with between 20 and 70 employees. While Verizon has offered service bundles with Google Apps, it's not necessary to buy the cloud suite--or broadband internet service, for that matter--directly from Verizon to use Virtual Communications Express.
The devil's advocate--or, better yet, the truly bootstrapped small business--might ask: Why not just use Skype or Google Talk alongside Google Apps? Feature comparisons aside, Verizon apparently intends to flex its customer support muscle here. "We've found in the SMB space it's really important that there be a high touch, high customer care installation," Dalrymple said, adding that an "implementation coordinator" will be assigned to each new account to oversee the process from sale to deployment.
IDC's Davis noted that the likes of AT&T and Comcast are also treading in the SMB market for cloud-based communications, adding that the challenge is to provide advanced technologies that actually deliver on ease-of-use promises. "This is where Verizon may have an advantage over companies that don't have a deep customer support capability," Davis said.
Virtual Communications Express isn't launching with any client-side mobile apps, though Dalrymple said they're in the works. Currently, a user can answer calls to their office line from their iPhone, for example; likewise, they can make calls from their mobile device via the VoIP service that appear to be from their office number on caller ID.
Dalrymple said it's "too soon to say" whether the initial Google Apps functionality will open the door for similar integrations with other cloud platforms. That's probably the prudent course, according to IDC's Davis.
"The fact that it is hosted potentially opens up an avenue for integration of other cloud-based applications and potentially creates a larger platform that can be accessed by any connected device, including mobile devices," Davis said. "But I'd want to walk before I start running if I was Verizon."
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Just 500 metres from Treze Tilias town centre, this hotel is set in a beautiful park. It offers outdoor and indoor pools, a sauna, restaurant and bar, plus tour desk. Wi-Fi is free. Featuring a balcony with garden views, the air-conditioned rooms at Treze Tilias Park Hotel offer a TV, telephone and minibar. The private bathroom includes a shower. Entertainment options are available, such as folk dance, concerts and contests. For dining, the restaurant serves Brazilian, German and Austrian specialities. The popular Treze Tilias chocolate factory is 700 metres away. Lindendorf park is 1.5 km from Treze Tilias Park. Joaçaba bus terminal is 30 km from this property. További információk
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Haus Fernanda offers pet-friendly accommodation in Treze Tílias. Haus Fernanda boasts views of the garden and is 22 km from Joaçaba. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The kitchen comes with an oven and a microwave and there is a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in this apartment. További információk
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Situated in Treze Tílias, 22 km from Joaçaba, Hospedaria Gãstehaus Enzian features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. Enjoy a cup of tea from your terrace or balcony. The rooms come with a private bathroom. Hospedaria Gãstehaus Enzian features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. További információk
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Featuring free WiFi, Hospedaria Pattis offers pet-friendly accommodation in Treze Tílias. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this guest house is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. További információk
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Hotel 13 Linden is located in Treze Tílias. With a restaurant, the hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property offers a children's playground. At the hotel, each room has a desk, a TV and a private bathroom. The rooms feature a wardrobe. Speaking German and Portuguese, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Joaçaba is 22 km from Hotel 13 Linden . További információk
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Hotel Schneider is located in Treze Tílias. Free WiFi access is available. At Hotel Schneider , guests can benefit from a garden and a shared kitchen. The property offers free parking. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and satellite channels. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include cable channels. A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast room. It has an Austrian colonial style and includes a variety of fruits, breads and cold meats, as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks. További információk
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Offering an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities, Pousada Adler is located in Treze Tílias and 1 km from Linendors Park. Buffet breakfast is included and Wi-Fi is free. With bed linens and bath towels, rooms at Pousada Adler feature a fan and TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a hot shower. Guests can find a host of lunch and dining options in Treze Tílias Town Centre, which is set 350 metres from this property. There is also a German Restaurant just 100 metres away. Surrounded by nature, this guest house is 35 km from Joaçaba Airport, located in Santa Terezinha Town. On-site parking is free. További információk


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A general introduction to building in Africa is Susan Denyer, African Traditional Architecture: An Historical and Geographical Perspective (1978). See also Also useful are Paul Oliver (ed.), Shelter in Africa (1971, reissued 1976), which includes case studies, and Dwellings: The House Across the World (1987); Nnamdi Elleh, African Architecture: Evolution and Transformation (1997); and Toyin Falola and Steven J. Salm (eds.), Globalization and Urbanization in Africa (2004). Early stages of African urbanism are discussed in Basil Davidson, The Lost Cities of Africa (also published as Old Africa Rediscovered, 1959, reissued 1970); and Richard W. Hull, African Cities and Towns Before the European Conquest (1976).
Of the regional studies, the most notable is James Walton, African Village (1956), which deals with southern and East Africa; it is brought up-to-date in Franco Frescura, Rural Shelter in Southern Africa: A Survey of the Architecture, House Forms, and Constructional Methods of the Black Rural Peoples of Southern Africa (1981). Visually impressive, though with less-substantial research, is René Gardi, Indigenous African Architecture (1974; originally published in German, 1973), which deals with savanna forms of West Africa; other . Other fine examples are to be found in Jean-Louis Bourgeois, Spectacular Vernacular: A New Appreciation of Traditional Desert Architecture (1983), with photographs by Carollee Pelos; and Jean Dethier, Down to Earth: Mud Architecture (1982; originally published in French, 1981).
Of the local studies, the early and influential one by Jean-Pierre Béguin et al., L'Habitat au Cameroun: présentation des principaux type d'habitat: essai d'adaptation aux problèmes actuels (1952), records the styles of former French Cameroun with immaculate drawings and photography. A noteworthy successor, Jean-Paul Bourdier and Trinh T. Minh-Ha, African Spaces: Designs for Living in Upper Volta (1985), examines comparatively a number of compounds in Burkina Faso. Also important is Labelle Prussin, Architecture in Northern Ghana (1969), in which the forms and functions of six compounds are compared. Four villages in eastern Botswana are discussed in Anita Larsson and Viera Larsson, Traditional Tswana Housing (1984). Also useful is are Kaj Blegvad Andersen, African Traditional Architecture: A Study of the Housing and Settlement Patterns of Rural Kenya (1977); and Suzanne Preston Blier, The Anatomy of Architecture: Ontology and Metaphor in Batammaliba Architectural Expression (1987).
Perhaps the most exhaustive anthropological study is Friedrich W. Schwerdtfeger, Traditional Housing in African Cities (1982), comparing the architecture of Zaria and Ibadan, Nigeria, with that of Marrakech, MoroccoMor. Hausa mosques and palaces are discussed in J.C. Moughtin, Hausa Architecture (1985). The symbolism of built forms is movingly described in Marcel Griaule, Conversations with Ogotemmêli: An Introduction to Dogon Religious Ideas (1965, reprinted 1980; originally published in French, 1948). Cult houses or shrines are the subject of Michael Swithenbank, Ashanti Fetish Houses (1969); while Ulli Beier, African Mud Sculpture (1963), is largely devoted to Igbo mbari houses and Yoruba palace reliefs. Studies of palaces include G.J. Afolabi Ojo, Yoruba Palaces: A Study of the Afins of Yorubaland (1966); Jacob Egharevba, A Short History of Benin, 4th ed. (1968); and James S. Kirkman, Gedi: The Palace (1963), a study of a number of Arab-Swahili centres. Of these, Lamu survives and is examined in Usam Ghaidan, Lamu: A Study of the Swahili Town (1975). A detailed study of the influence of Islamic forms on sub-Saharan architecture is to be found in Labelle Prussin, Hatumere: Islamic Design in West Africa (1986). Ruth Plant, Architecture of the Tigre, Ethiopia (1985), surveys the rock-cut Ethiopian Christian cave churches, many dating from the 13th century. Colonial influence on African town form is discussed especially with reference to Lagos in Akin L. Mabogunje, Urbanization in Nigeria (1968). Problems in rapid urban growth are the subject of Josef Gugler and William G. Flanagan, Urbanization and Social Change in West Africa (1978); while design by contemporary African architects is included in Udo Kultermann, New Architecture in Africa (1963; originally published in German, 1963), and New Directions in African Architecture, trans. from German (1969). In addition, a number of journals, including Tribus (annual), occasionally publish articles on African architecture.


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Here's the release from Senator Udall's office:
What do GPS, flat-screen televisions and the Internet have in common? Before each became commonly available consumer goods, they were developed by the military. Alternative fuels are on the cusp of similar cutting-edge development.
Last week, the U.S. Senate voted 62-37 in favor of my amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013, authorizing the Defense Department to continue its efforts to develop and use alternative fuels. I worked across the aisle to secure this bipartisan victory. Passage of this amendment, when signed into law, will ensure that our military has the resources it needs to develop and use advanced alternative fuels that bring down costs, improve mission capabilities and reduce the strategic vulnerabilities associated with a reliance on foreign fossil fuels.
The Defense Department's commitment to energy innovation is smart and strategic, especially when we consider how a heavy reliance on foreign oil increases the annual Pentagon budget. Our military consumes more than 300,000 barrels every day, so price spikes have an enormous effect on the DOD budget and mission. When the price of oil increases by a dollar per barrel, the Pentagon's annual fuel budget skyrockets by more than $130 million.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta highlighted the critical link between clean energy innovation and energy security in a recent speech: "As one of the largest landowners and energy consumers in the world, our drive is to be more efficient and environmentally sustainable. We have to be able to have the potential to transform the nation's approach to the challenges we are facing in the environment and energy security."
I could not agree more.
Over the past decade, all branches of the military have expanded their investments in energy innovation. They have made significant efforts to reduce energy consumption and increase the use of efficient energy technologies. The DOD has also worked to develop alternative energy sources such as biofuels, portable solar panels and advanced batteries. Simply put, the military is leading the way toward reducing our reliance on foreign oil – and if past success is any indicator, we can reach that goal. But we can't turn back before reaching the summit.
In Colorado, we understand the importance of a balanced energy approach. Our national security, economy and environment are all significantly affected by our energy policies, which is why I support a comprehensive approach.
As we consider the National Defense Authorization Act and look forward to 2013, I plan to continue to advocate for a smart and strategic energy policy that keeps all options on the table and makes our nation stronger and safer. As a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, I am uniquely positioned to ensure that common sense – and Western pragmatism – remain a part of our defense and energy policies.
More coverage from Dick Kamp writing for the Montrose Daily Press:
The $631 billion Defense Authorization Act that passed the U.S. Senate unanimously on Tuesday included an amendment by Colorado's Mark Udall requiring the secretary of energy to prepare a report that details the extent to which "legacy" uranium mines impact the environment and health.
Legacy uranium mines are defined as those that provided ore for the U.S. weapons program.
The report will describe and analyze the location of legacy mines on federal, state, tribal and private land; detail when mines may pose "a potential and significant radiation health hazard to the public" or other threat, and describe when "they may have caused or may cause degradation of water quality … (or) environmental degradation." It will prioritize and provide cost estimates for cleanup and reclamation of legacy mines.


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URBANA, Ohio – Three Ohioans and two Michigan residents have been arrested in connection with an Ohio woman who police say was stabbed, suffocated and dismembered in a bathtub before some of her remains were taken to northern Kentucky.
Officers say 21-year-old Jessica Rae Sacco was found dead Friday in her apartment in Urbana, about 40 miles northwest of Columbus. Authorities arrested five people Saturday, including a 25-year-old man who lived at the same address as Sacco. He's charged with murder, assault, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. His bond is more than $530,000.
Police say charges against two people from Fenton, Mich., and two from Urbana allege they failed to intervene during the killing or helped to hide it.
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Sauce Digital release Ice Riders, update Snow Fight.
London - Sauce Digital is getting into the winter spirit by announcing that Ice Riders, their latest game for iOS has been released into the App Store. To add to the icy fun, they have also released news of an update to their popular Snow Fight game - which has been submitted to the App Store and should be out soon.
Snow Fight
Snow Fight is a fantastically fun snow ball game that has had great reviews since release, in both the press and in the App Store - currently holding 4 stars. The pending update sees the addition of 22 new levels combined with iPhone 5 and retina iPad support, sure to make the experience even better.
An addictive and fun soldier command style game, the aim of Snow Fight is to conquer a smorgasbord of enemy hideouts, collecting various medals. To achieve this, players command an elite squad of snowball slinging warriors who must capture the enemy snowmen and flags.
Snow Fight is free and universal.
iTunes: http://bit.ly/sd-sn
Video: http://bit.ly/sd-sn-v
Ice Riders
Ice Riders, a stylish and fun snowboard game with line drawing and physics, has just been released into the store.
It is universal and costs $0.99.
iTunes: http://bit.ly/sd-ir
Video: http://bit.ly/sd-ir-v
The objective of Ice Riders is to draw lines of ice in the direction of various bonuses, then ride three snowboarders down the ice created in an attempt to pick up as many points as possible.
Within each level – a.k.a. grade – there are a selection of bonuses to collect. To grab them, players first draw ice towards them - then race Ice Riders down the brand new frozen track to pick them up.
As players progress, the levels (a.k.a. grades) get harder, with more bonuses in more difficult arrangements. With some, they will need to perform tricks to pick them up, such as; grabs, 180's, mid air etc. Each grade has a required number of points to achieve for progression, whether they are able to reach the target will depend on both their ice drawing and riding skills.
Players can take on individual grades 1-20, or a full campaign with no limit to the grade achievable - how far can you get?!
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Royals' Guillen back in lineup
Outfielder misses Sunday's game with pulled groin
By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com
Manager Trey Hillman filled in the blank later: Jose Guillen RF.
Guillen sat out Sunday's game because of a pulled left groin. The ailment bothered him in Saturday night's game and kept him from catching a pop fly in a crucial eighth-inning situation against Tampa Bay.
"He feels a little bit better, he's going to try to play defense and hit fourth," Hillman said.
So Guillen was back in the lineup against the Oakland A's.
That paid off promptly, as Guillen lashed a two-run homer in the first inning off A's left-hander Dallas Braden. Guillen sent the first pitch over the wall down the right-field line.
That was Guillen's first home run in July. He went into Monday night with subpar stats for the month, including a .154 average and just six RBIs.
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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secsec1 wrote:I was just thinking, i kind of see Jasper and Alice the same way i see Kate and Garrett. The boys both love the girls, so they are willing to make sacrifices to be with them. Granted Jasper has his own moral issues with killing people, but if he hadnt met Alice, i'm not sure he would have become a vegitarian. Oh, and something that was brought up on TM's. How long was Alice waiting for Jasper for? We know he was the first vision she had when she woke up, but we dont know frmo that point to the point that Jasper shows up at the resturant how long that was. any ideas?
Also, any insites on what alice was doing during the time she was waiting? do you think she was just haning out close by or what did she do till that point that Jasper walks in?
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Something tells us Gru is totally going to approve of this look.
For many high school students, the homecoming dance is the perfect chance to pick up that designer dress they've always wanted. Perhaps mom and dad will even splurge with a few accessories and beauty routine.
But for Crescenta Valley High School junior Daisy Maddox, she didn't want to dress like everyone else. Instead, she was willing to follow her friend's dare to recreate a memorable look from Despicable Me.
Just last month, close friend Ally Miller shared a message where Daisy promised to wear a "minion costume tutu dress" to the dance if she received 15,000 retweets on social media. 20,000 retweets later and the $39.67 dress designed for kids ages three to eight was all hers.
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"If I'm being completely honest, I was extremely nervous the day of homecoming," Daisy told E! News after her weekend dance. "However, my close friends all told me I was so brave for wearing the minion dress and said I would end up having a great time."
She continued, "Luckily, they were right. The dance turned out to be amazing and everyone loved my outfit."
In several pictures posted on social media, Daisy proved that the unconventional homecoming look was a hit. In fact, the dress made her feel confident for the night out.
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"Homecoming made me feel like a princess," she wrote on Twitter.
While there's still plenty of time to prepare for the next dance, Daisy is already feeling the pressure to wow the class once again with her next look.
"Yes, I do have a few ideas planned for next year's homecoming and maybe prom," she teased to E! News. "However I have decided to keep them a surprise for now!"
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Kandui Resort, one of the premiere luxury surf resorts in the world, is stoked to announce the launch of a new, interactive website found at http://www.kanduiresort.com/. With a strong visual component, clean design, streamlined navigation, and unparalleled Mentawai Islands surf travel information we have set the benchmark for the modern day surf travel website. Special thanks to Landonsea Design for helping us create an incredible online surf travel experience.
For the best surf adventure on Earth please visit http://www.kanduiresort.com/.


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Official Events Schedule for Film & Media Day at the 2013 New Mexico Legislature
From New Mexico's International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees:
Film & Media Day will be on Friday, Feb. 22nd this year. We start with a Women In Film presentation on the evening before. A full schedule can be found below.
The Halls of History at the State Capitol will be full of exhibitors from communities, colleges, and film vendors from around the state. "Breaking Bad" star Steven Michael Quezada will introduce Friends of Film, Warriors for Film workers at noon in the Rotunda to be followed by a showing of "Carmen & Ben: A Love Story," our documentary tribute to Speaker Lujan.
Background casting call will take place from 11am-4pm in the auditorium at the State Land Office, 310 Old Santa Fe Trail. The public is encouraged to attend. For casting session questions please call Hillary Baca at 974-8058.
The industry reception for legislators will follow at The Dragon Room in the Pink Adobe from 5-8 pm.
Jon Hendry said, "After ten years, Film & Media Day has become one of the biggest and most well-attended lobbying days during the session. Schools and communities from all over the state send students and businesses to meet their representatives and thank them for their continued support of this exciting industry. It's a great day to come to the Capitol, and this year you could even become an extra!"
Schedule of Events
Thursday, Feb. 21st:
NMWIF and IATSE Local 480 kick-off event at the New Mexico Federation of Labor (NMFL) Legislative Office 7pm.
Friday Feb. 22nd:
7:30am Exhibitors being to set up tables in the Halls of History
8am – Exhibitor tables continue until 4:30pm
9-10am – Mayor's Welcome Breakfast hosted by IATSE Local 480 at the NMFL legislative office, 410 A Old Santa Fe Trail
10am – Reel Working America class on lobbying at the NMFL office – open to all
11aqm -4pm – Open casting call at the State Land Office auditorium – 310 Old Santa Fe Trail
Noon –1pm – Press conference in the Rotunda with Steven Michael Quezada. We will also be screening IATSE 480 Business Agent, Jon Hendry's tribute to Speaker Ben Lujan.
1pm – Sky video systems demo of their camera drone outside on the Old SF Trail side
2-5pm – Lobbying
4:30pm – Vendors break down their displays and tables and chairs are loaded out
5pm – 8pm VIP Legislative reception at the Dragon Room, Pink Adobe, Old SF Trail
7pm – Sundance Film and CCA present, "Upstream Color" at the Lensic.
IATSE Local 480 is participating by offering discounted tickets to NM film makers, available at the Roundhouse on the day for $5, first come first served.
Contact: Linda McDill, NMWIF President
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Macramé Lace Trench Coat
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- A trench coat crafted from macramé lace and lined in silk for a smooth fit. The elegant style features signature details such as epaulettes, gun flaps and a D-ring belt.
- Coat length: 115cm/45.3in. This is based on a size UK 10 as proportions change slightly according to size.
- Outer: 53% cotton, 41% viscose, 6% polyamide
- Lining: 100% silk
- Buttons: buffalo horn
- Belted waist
- Button-through pockets
- Signature details: epaulettes, hook-and-eye collar closure, gun flaps, belted cuffs, D-ring belt, storm shield
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Several years ago, Chase Manhattan Bank embarked on an ambitious plan to develop a common back-office processing system for its overseas branches.1 The bank established at headquarters a cross-functional team of information systems, finance, and operations professionals to develop the design and lay out the implementation approach. Later, the bank added branch operations managers to meet "local" requirements. These managers retained their reporting relationships within their country organization structure, yet headquarters staff managed and evaluated their work on the project team. Conflicts were inevitable. After months of frequently fractious meetings, the headquarters staff prevailed, and a small group of branch managers reluctantly agreed to support implementing the new system on a pilot basis. Because the team concentrated on reconciling differences rather than on understanding similarities, the project was extended over several years. Ultimately, the bank achieved its objective of operating on a common infrastructure, but at high political, human, and competitive costs.
When facing a similar need, a large Korean chaebol took a different approach.2 To achieve its objective of global expansion, during the past decade the company focused on building production and marketing capabilities in many diverse geographies. Developing management control and reporting systems was lower priority and was principally the responsibility of local staff in each country. Under pressure to improve the timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting, the small corporate staff asked the functional managers in each country to make additional investments in the infrastructure of their management control systems. General guidelines were communicated at occasional meetings in Korea. Although the local managers discussed the generic applicability of these guidelines, they did not have a formal mechanism to identify substantive changes and elaborate on requirements. Local managers exercised substantial latitude in system specifications and implementation approach. Thus, although the reporting systems improved, concerns remained about the reliability and consistency of information across countries.
These two efforts are examples of infrastructure transitions, complex undertakings that require the cooperation of broad swaths of organizational resources. Not only is the economic justification for such efforts frequently unclear, but the legacy infrastructure also must remain operational during the transition. In managing these transitions, most global organizations establish teams drawn from headquarters staff and line business units, as did Chase and the Korean firm. Typically, such teams operate in a matrix structure. The way they function follows one of two patterns.


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Taylor Kitsch Interview (Video)
Video: Taylor Kitsch Talks Heartthrob Status and Friday Night Lights Movie
If you're a fan of Friday Night Lights, then you're probably rooting for Taylor Kitsch. The hot actor is trading TV for the big screen in the upcoming Disney fantasy film John Carter, based on the classic sci fi book series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Taylor plays the title character, a Civil War vet who gets transported to Mars, where he has to save the planet and its beautiful princess, played by Lynn Collins. Taylor told us what it was like to film most of the action scenes shirtless and how he enjoys being popular with the ladies — plus he gave us the latest on the Friday Night Lights movie rumors. Check out our interview and catch John Carter in theaters on March 9!


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A day after Renan Barao's UFC interim bantamweight title defense and a week before Ronda Rousey puts her women's bantamweight title on the line at UFC 157 provided two obvious topics for discussion.
The Sunday Junkie, MMAjunkie.com's weekly reader-feedback feature, saw entries this week about Rousey, Barao, Chael Sonnen, Kimbo Slice and TRT, to name just a few.
This week's winner, "Seamus" from Northern Ireland, has an intriguing solution about the controversy surrounding TRT use and who should foot the bill if expanded testing takes place. Pin it on the fighters who have exemptions, he says.
For his winning entry, Seamus wins a free one-year subscription to "Fighters Only" magazine, the world's leading MMA and lifestyle magazine.
Want to submit to next week's edition of The Sunday Junkie? Scroll to the bottom of the page for instructions.
Also, as a reminder, please be sure to include your hometown and stick within the 150-word limit (and include your submission in the body of an email, not in an attachment). Many quality submissions this week didn't meet those minimum guidelines and couldn't be considered for publication.
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If the UFC wants to go after TRT users (and can't just ban its use completely), then Dana White should be getting fighters to pay for the testing he's started to talk about. If a fighter applies for a TUE, the athletic commission can fund testing through its purse and we can see how many fighters really need it when it's hitting them harder in the pocket to actually use it. The bans for failing these tests should also be long enough to prove a deterrent for fighters and maybe the legacy of TRT in MMA is more of a minor blip than another MLB Steroid Era disaster.
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UFC 157 features the first women's MMA fight in the UFC. It is a milestone for women's MMA, and many people credit the rise of Ronda Rousey as a large part in why women's MMA is where it is now. She is a large draw for the UFC, and it is banking on her to bring in viewers. But on the opposite side of the cage to Rousey is the powerful Liz Carmouche. The "Girl-Rilla" might not have Rousey's star power, but she certainly has the KO power to knock opponents out of their senses. And if Carmouche does just that to Rousey, will the UFC be willing to invest in a weight division with only six fighters and "Rowdy" not the champ? A Carmouche win can definitely stir things up, and make the UFC reconsider its decision bringing women into their organization.
Dante Overbey
Topeka, Kan.
We often hear so many negative stigmas with the lighter weight classes, saying that their draw is not as great as their heavier counterparts. This weekend, we saw the two major promotions in the world headline their cards with bantamweight championship fights, with much success as both fights were very entertaining. Focusing on 135- and 145-pound divisions, both Bellator and the UFC have young champions with many up-and-coming stars under the age of 30, not counting the UFC's 125-pound division, which is steadily growing with some national TV exposure. Bellator champions Pat Curran (25) and Eduardo Dantas (24), and UFC champions Jose Aldo (26), Renan Barao (25) and Demetrious Johnson (26), all represent a key future in the sport and the growing respect for lighter fighters (I suppose we cannot forget Dominick Cruz, either, at 27). Couple these talented champions with many more fighters who are under 30 that could be challenging for belts soon make the future prospects of these divisions very exciting.
Sean Cowley
Hong Kong
This year, the featherweight division in the UFC has all of a sudden become one of the most competitive and talent-rich divisions in the entire organization. I remember just last year looking at the roster and thinking how the UFC really needed to bring in some more talent to challenge the 145-pound king, Jose Aldo. Now with the addition of Frankie Edgar, Dennis Siver and Clay Guida, who all dropped down from lightweight, and with Anthony Pettis also coming down for a title shot, there is all of a sudden many possible options for exciting fights both at the top-contender and championship level. Not to mention Ricardo Lamas, Chad Mendes, Chan Sung Jung, Cub Swanson and Nik Lentz all looking very impressive as of late. Also, the UFC brought in a top prospect in Conor McGregor, who was the featherweight and lightweight champ over in Cage Warriors. Big fights coming this year.
Randy "RANBX" Neidich
Mt. Vernon, N.Y.
After the main event in this weekends UFC broadcast, I'm sure it left many people questioning bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz's career. With this division being so full of talent, does anyone even remember that there is still a champion on the shelf? How long should a champion sit out before his title becomes insignificant? With an incredible talent like Renan Barao winning, and even defending the interim belt while Cruz is out injured, where does the UFC draw the line? Not only that, where should Cruz draw the line? Should he be mulling retirement after back-to-back injuries? What kind of mess will his body be 10 years from now? Until the decision becomes clearer, it seems to me Renan Barao can handle the job of champion just fine.
"The Hammer"
Ontario, Canada
U.K. fight fans saw a mixed bag of results on Saturday at Wembley Arena, but in terms of promise, they should be encouraged. With the few past U.K. shows not giving fans results they had wanted, they should be grateful they had their fair share of good outcomes. Yes, they had some of their U.K. fighters lose to opponents out-wrestling them (not for the first time), but more importantly we saw fighters show vast improvements in their games – one example being Andy Ogle. The fighter showed great grappling and control over heavy favorite Josh Grispi. Tom Watson was another standout, showing great stand up skills against Stanislav Nedkov. Jimi Manuwa also continued to the hype surrounding him with a TKO win over Cyrille Diabate. There are no U.K. fighters calling for title shots just yet, but there is progress being made, slowly and steadily.
Oliver Wise
Worthing, England
One mistake in particular caught my attention at Saturday's UFC card. In the main event, Michael McDonald was doing his contender status no harm with decent striking and impressive toughness against interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao. That is, before the fourth round arm-triangle. As Barao transitioned seamlessly to grasp McDonald's right arm and neck, McDonald's only method of survival was to create space with which to breathe. It was a situation in which millimeters played a huge part. Instead, McDonald concentrated on trying to communicate with referee Marc Goddard that he was OK by giving a thumbs-up signal repeatedly with his left hand. He thus eliminated a huge part of his defense by removing his left arm from the equation and, seconds later, he tapped. If McDonald had used that hand to create some space, he may have survived the submission and at least have given himself a chance to survive.
Darragh Murphy
Cork, Ireland
Renan Barao's impressive victory over Michael MacDonald for the interim bantamweight championship is a prime example for the necessity for the interim title label. With champion Dominick Cruz out for an indefinite amount of time, there is an obvious need for the division to go on without him. Barao and MacDonald showed that exciting title fights can be had, even with the interim tag attached. I believe that true champions should want to defend their belt, be it interim or otherwise. If you're a champion, you have to fight to keep the title. If keeping the interim belt gets you a fight with the real, champ there should be no reason to wait for the champ to heal. Waiting for the real champ seems like faulty logic to me. I just hope that Barao doesn't wait for Cruz to heal up and deprive the fans of another great interim bout.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Not to beat a dead horse about these so-called "superfights," but the most intriguing fight to me hasn't even been brought up. Is it so out of the question for two brothers to fight each other? The Diaz brothers are just crazy enough to step into the octagon and determine the alpha male of the family. Look at all the attention the Super Bowl garnered from the Harbaugh brothers. This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the UFC, and imagine the draw this pay-per-view would bring. I enjoy a Diaz brother getting beat up as much as the next guy, but having them beat on each other would be even better.
Nick Servais
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has been in the spotlight lately due to his separation from the UFC, and how he is currently looking to sign with a different promotion. He has made it clear from numerous interviews that he is frustrated with how MMA has evolved to the advantage of wrestlers. I'm not sure if he expects fights to be different at another MMA promotion, but it's clear how to take out Rampage in MMA: Frustrate him with a heavy wrestling attack. He has also expressed interest in professional boxing. I think that a viable option for Rampage would be to set up a fight against fellow former MMA star turned boxer "Kimbo Slice." Both have good hands, and not much else. Definitely would be an entertaining match up, no matter which promotion handles the ticket sales. Then they just have to agree on the rules: boxing or MMA?
Carman, Manitoba, Canada
Why is it that Mr. White so frequently launches into tirades against fighters? He often does so with venom, a short memory and is often contradicting. Cristiane Santos was told: "'Cyborg' is pretty much irrelevant right now, stay off steroids, get your career back on track and we'll talk." But obviously this does not apply to the likes of Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, Alistair Overeem, etc. They can juice up, fight for titles they little deserve and take huge pay days. Just seems strange to be so anti-drugs against some fighters, yet so accommodating to other known cheats.
Buster Simpson
Bristol, England
Many people have chosen sides on the TRT argument, while others are still in the process of weighing the significance of the facts at hand, and the fighters' and MMA pundits' respective opinions, as well. However, regardless of our opinions as fans, we likely do not know how it feels being a warrior who must leave it all in the cage, knowing in the back of your mind that either you, or someone you are fighting, may have won due to this significant factor. Most people are aware of the stance some notable standout fighters such as Michael Bisping and Jon Jones have taken, who both have fought against TRT fighters. I believe that unless the commissions act on this issue, the resolution stands primarily with the fighters by forming a fighters union, and together refusing to fight anybody who uses TRT unless every fighter is allowed to do so.
San Diego
I don't understand why everyone is so surprised. The UFC is finally giving the title shot to a deserving fighter. Silva was given the shot right after he KOd the No. 1 contender, and in my book that's all that you should need. Many title shots are given to fighters with bigger names but coming off losses, but the fighters who are putting on great fights with wins (Johny Hendricks, Chris Weidman, Dan Henderson etc.) get nothing but another fight. I suppose everyone was expecting the same thing to happen with the heavyweight division. I for one am very happy with this call but I'm sure if the Ufc didn't have all its top name heavyweights booked for fights, that Silva might have got snubbed for the shot.
Josh Miramontez
Palmdale, Calif.
Chael has said that he was a fan of MMA since UFC 1 and says he will always be a fan of this sport, whether he competes or not. So when I heard Sonnen say Jones was considerably better than Silva, it didn't come as a surprise. Not only can Sonnen talk his way into big fights, he can instigate the biggest superfight in UFC history. Sonnen has gotten under Silva's skin before, and after Silva hears his comments, I assume Silva would want to shut him up again. All Sonnen has to do now is get dominated by Jones. If Jones beats Sonnen more impressively and decisively than Silva did in his two fights with Sonnen, the gears will start running for a Silva vs. Jones superfight. Sonnen is a fighter first and foremost, but every fan wants to see Silva vs. Jones.
Hassan Siddiqui
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
In the past few weeks, there have been many outcries against the UFC giving title shots to challengers that are undeserving, or admittedly under-promoted. But I say good job to the UFC for keeping the wheels turning and the champions active. The UFC is home to nine weight classes, and between a few weeks ago and the end of April, belts will have been fought over in eight of those. People dropping weight to get a shot right away, interim belts having to be defended, No. 1 contenders coming off of a loss, title challengers whose last fight was on Facebook, and rematches where the first fight was not even close are not that bad when compared with champions sitting on the shelf for most of a year. I hope this trend continues, as it allows almost every event to have a belt or contender status on the line.
Ross "cbusmmafan" Miller
Columbus, Ohio
We've all seen what pressure does to a fighter, and there has been a ton of it heaped on Rousey. We also know that betting the future of a division on one person can have negative implications when that person fails to perform. Dana White has all but proclaimed Rousey as the second coming, but what happens if she gets knocked out, or puts on a boring performance? Never mind that White's fascination with Rousey is borderline creepy, he's telling every news outlet Rousey will take the UFC to new levels. If that's not pressure, I don't know what is. With all the buildup, a loss by Rousey could do to women's MMA what Kimbo Slice did to EliteXC.
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Naval General Service Medal, with bar for London 13th March 1806, awarded to Clerk William K. Cowley 1848
Obverse, a bust of Queen Victoria
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Naval General Service Medal, 1848 (Napoleonic Wars)
Just as in 1848 the extensive land campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars and the other conflicts of the pre-Victorian era were recognised by the issue of the Military General Service Medal, those serving in the Navy at the time were recognised with the Naval General Service Medal. As with the Army equivalent and the East India Company's related award, many of the battles for which the medal was awarded had been fought so long ago that few if any claimants survived.
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text: When TC gets back Bargnani should start at the four putting Melo at the three. His man to man defense is serviceable; and five rebounds is alright considering his play away from the basket. His help defense needs improvement but should be mitigated with TC. This puts Martin on the bench with a second team of Pablo, THJ, JR, Martin, and Stat. I guess Aldridge is there for Stats inability to play b2b. Bargnani is 7'0 250, averaging 15.4 with 1.5 blocks per in 17 games. I would assume if the kick out is there (and TC can finally learn to play offense) Bargnani can keep his average up playing at the four. Coach will probably bring him off the bench but that would be a mistake as it would change his role to just mainly a shooter when clearly he's more.


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But when it gets bad,
I take something for it.
Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake!
I may be schizophrenic,
But at least I have each other.
With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment,
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Which almost went unnoticed last week. Larry LaPrise, the man who wrote
"The Hokey Pokey", died peacefully at age 93.
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Paul,Despite the temp loss in your stone, your pie looks like it turned out pretty darn good.
politonI have been very busy lately making Sicilian style pizzas. I have a couple of questions concerning you dough and bake. You mention a stone and also show a pan in the picture. Are you putting the dough in a pan and then baking the pan on top of your stone, or are you baking the dough on top of the stone with no pan? Also, regarding your dough, I'm not too familair with Pendleton power flour but it appears to be a very high gluten flour. I have made Sicilian pies with all types of flour and have finally settled on All purpose flour as my favorite for this style. High gluten makes the final pizza too tough and chewy, I prefer the softer feel you get from ap flour. Have you experimented with different flours, or are you a high gluten fan? I like to let my doughs cold ferment for about three days when making almost any pizza including my Sicilians. The long fermentation gives the yeast time to break down the stratches into simple sugars which in turn aid in the browning of the final pizza. I never have any issue with browning when using my long fermented doughs. My typical bake would be to start the pizza (in a pan) at 500 degrees, and then reduce the heat to 475 halfway through the bake. Never need any higher temps then these to get good browning on my finished pie. Let me know your thoughts on these subjects.
PaulThanks for the update, one idea I have for you in regard to the browning of your crust concerns your pan. Those shiny aluminum pans that you picture are not great for browning. If you can get a pan made of darker material your pie should brown better. Some on this site are sold on "blue steel", I have great luck with Chicago Metallics non-stick jelly roll/cookie sheet pans. These are darker and very heavy and do a great job on Sicilian pies. BedBath&Beyond sells a 3 pan set for $20, three different sizes are included.


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Tying-Up Syndrome
- Sep 13, 2001
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Q. I just bought a Thoroughbred filly which was in race training, but retired without running because of recurrent bouts of 'tying-up.' She had been turned out for six months before I got her, and never showed any problems while on the farm. What can you tell me about this disease?
A. Tying-up is a syndrome or description of a horse with muscle damage that has many different causes. It probably is one of the most misunderstood and controversial syndromes in the athletic horse. Since there are several causes, some of which appear to be inherited, there is no single cure. Typical signs of tying-up include a horse which becomes stiff, sweats, and is reluctant to move. Researchers have learned a great deal about tying-up—or exertional rhabdomyolysis—in recent years. Unfortunately, the information has shown that some of the most common beliefs about tying-up have been proven wrong by scientific study. Thus, what was considered by some early researchers to be a problem that had one basic cause, e.g. lactic acid, is actually a broad-scale syndrome that will require continued research on a variety of fronts before every aspect is understood.
In other words, tying-up is not one disease, but several different diseases that have similar signs and different causes. Therefore, the management of a Thoroughbred that suffers from tying-up would differ from the management of a Quarter Horse that is tying-up, would differ from the management of a backyard pleasure horse that has the same symptoms.
Some horses are healthy athletes that tie-up sporadically likely due to exercise in excess of their training level, electrolyte depletion, or dietary imbalances. They respond well to rest, a gradual return to a graduated training regime, and balancing the diet. Other horses will suffer from chronic episodes of tying-up that can be debilitating. Our research suggests that there might be several inherited reasons for chronic tying-up.
Certain lines of Thoroughbreds seem more susceptible to one form of tying-up that has a basis in abnormal regulation of muscle contraction. Muscle contractions are initiated by propagation of electrical impulses along the outer cell membrane and along membranous connections extending into the cell, which then stimulate the release of calcium from intracellular membranous storage sites. Muscle relaxation requires energy-dependent pumping of calcium back into storage sites.
Our research indicates that a common cause of tying-up in Thoroughbreds is an inherited abnormality in the way calcium is regulated by membrane systems in the skeletal muscle. The narrow genetic origin of Thoroughbreds and the common lineage of the pedigrees of horses with tying-up would support the possibility of an inherited trait. The disease might lie dormant unless specific factors trigger the calcium regulatory system to malfunction. Triggering events include stress, excitement, lameness, high grain diets, and exercise at submaximal speeds.
Young fillies are most commonly affected and usually are the most nervous and high strung. Prevention of further episodes of tying-up in susceptible horses should include standardized daily routines and an environment that minimizes stress and excitement. The diet should be adjusted to include a balanced vitamin and mineral supplement, high-quality hay, and a minimum of carbohydrates (such as grain and sweet feed). Feeding less than five pounds of sweet feed and adding additional calories in the form of fat decrease muscle damage with exercise. Daily exercise is essential, either in the form of turnout, longing, or riding.
Another form of tying-up that affects Quarter Horses and related breeds, as well as warmbloods and draft breeds, is polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM). With this disorder, horses have an increased sensitivity to insulin resulting in increased storage of sugar (glycogen) in the muscle. This imbalance in sugar storage and accumulated precursors apparently disturb energy metabolism, and affected horses develop muscle cramping with light exercise. Affected horses are often calm, sedate horses that tie-up after a lay-up, especially when fed grain.
Treatment of polysaccharide storage myopathy involves supplying them with an alternative source of energy rather than sugar. Eliminating grain and sweet feed completely and feeding fats such as rice bran stabilizes blood sugar and decreases sugar storage in muscle. It is essential that horses with PSSM be turned out as much as possible and exercised often, even if only for 10 minutes every day. Horses with mild to moderate clinical signs might be able to return to full athletic performance with careful dietary and management changes, which include regular daily exercise without extended periods of inactivity.
Breeding Quarter Horses with polysaccharide storage myopathy has resulted in offspring with the same disorder. More research is needed in this area.
If your horse ties up, here are suggestions of what to do: 1) Stop exercising the horse and move it to a box stall. Do not force the horse to walk. 2) Call your veterinarian. 3) Blanket the horse if the weather is cool. 4) Determine if the horse is dehydrated due to excessive sweating. 5) Provide fluids with small, frequent sips of water to hot horses, and provide free access to water once the horse has cooled out. 6) Relieve anxiety and pain. Drugs such as acepromazine might be prescribed by your veterinarian. 7) Remove grain and feed; provide only hay until signs subside. 8) Small paddock turnout is good once the horse walks freely, usually in 12-24 hours. If the problem recurs, have the horse evaluated for a specific cause of recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis.
About the Author
Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVSMR
Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVSMR, is the Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in Equine Sports Medicine and a Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Michigan State University. She is a leading researcher on the subject of tying-up and the genetic basis for equine neuromuscular disorders.
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