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Original post made by Mayfield Child, Green Acres, on May 15, 2007
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a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 15, 2007 at 5:44 am
Do you really think that a class in the consequences of crime is going to make any difference at all in the crime level?
I suspect 2 things: The quality of home life affects the outcome in crime rate, and people who commit armed robbery and the like did not pay too much attention in school.
a resident of Midtown
on May 15, 2007 at 7:57 am
Interesting idea, but what do you give up to have this class in an already over-scheduled middle-school day? Maybe this information could be condensed into a couple of assemblies and given out as take-home material for the PARENTS!
The CA Bar Association has a great booklet called "Kids and the Law" and then an older version "When You Become 18 - A Survival Guide for Teenagers" and one for "maturing" Californians, too. They cover exactly what you're talking about in a great, readable format. I think they're provided for free - if your principal agrees, you can order a few hundred of them. PTAs used to pass them out for interested families.
Google search "Kids and the Law". Good luck!
a resident of Barron Park
on May 15, 2007 at 8:20 am
Hmmm, that's a great and helpful suggestion. These forums really work ;-)
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 15, 2007 at 8:49 am
It is family attitudes that make the big difference. I know of one incident where a student "lost" an ipod at school and rather than talk to the school, the father contacted the police and got them involved without any thought of what the affect would be. The students that "found" the ipod who were completely innocent of anything underhand (just careless with what they had discovered) were threatened with charges and the possibility of a court case.
If one family treats the police as the first course of action then this will undoubtedly make any of the peers in this situation very scared of knowing what is the right thing to do.
A class can just confuse students. However, in their senior year, they are given an assembly on turning 18 and becoming an adult in the sight of the law and the difference that this makes to their lives, although most of them probably only hear the bit about having sex with someone under 18.
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Crawford looks good for the Knicks, he's versitle, has good size, and most of all, he has potential. Besides small changes like these, I just see Thomas making a major move, possibly getting another star in the lineup. The Knicks have plenty of $$ to throw around, but they should make room anyway, by getting rid of big contracts like, Anderson, Mutombo, Hardaway, Norris, Harrington, Trybanski.
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After conquering ASICs and ASSPs, FPGAs seem to be on the path to dominating much larger markets.
FPGAs just keep finding markets for aggressive expansion. They're moving gradually toward dominating the entire PCB.
ASICs were once the primary FPGA target. Time-to-market pressures and the rising costs of ASIC mask sets were balanced against the higher cost per gate of FPGAs. Then FPGA costs fell, ASIC mask and tool costs skyrocketed, and fewer markets needed massive numbers of units.
Next came ASSPs. FPGAs started adding fixed-function features that addressed specific market requirements. Capabilities like high-speed SerDes, external memory controllers, large on-chip memory buffers, and high-performance arithmetic functions gave FPGAs all the hardware to address many ASSP strongholds. It took a while for the FPGA suppliers to develop some of the infrastructure needed to create a dominant solution (IP, drivers, software, and plain old applications expertise), but they did over time.
ASSPs have been relegated to the very highest-volume applications, such as mobile devices. FPGAs are now typically at the leading edge of the solution space for high-speed communications, networking, video, and a host of other traditional ASSP applications. I expect FPGAs to dominate these areas as more fixed-function hardware is added and extended.
Now we see processors being added to FPGAs. In some cases, the processor can run without even configuring the FPGA. The on-chip processor can manage the configuration process as part of an extended boot sequence. These processors are being targeted at the mid-range application market.
Traditional MCU suppliers don't seem worried yet, since FPGA costs are still very high compared to the vast number of sub-$5 devices out there. Maybe the suppliers should be a bit worried. Remember what happened to the ASIC companies? If FPGAs can continue carving out portions of the MCU market, profitability for the MCU companies will drop. Increasing development costs in a shrinking market will not produce a happy ending for traditional MCU suppliers.
Nothing keeps an FPGA company from going after the low end of the market, either. A device with a dedicated MCU and just a little programmable logic could customize times, analog, and serial peripherals. You'd have a single device that could replace a host of MCU peripheral combinations. You can even accelerate a portion of your algorithm by using FPGA gates. Eventually, the compiler will be able to target the FPGA gates automatically to speed up execution and reduce power. That seems like a winning combination to me.
New markets
Expanding into new markets now seems to be the core competency for successful FPGA companies. No longer are they just trying to architect the best logic module, interconnect, and place-and-route algorithm. (Anyone else remember those days?) They seem to have found the sweet spot and will continue to refine it over time. Gates are now just gates.
With the takeover of ASICs and ASSPs completed and MCUs the next clear target, what's likely to come down the road? One way to answer this question is to identify the devices that still cluster around FPGAs on a PCB. These are likely to be the next hard functions absorbed by the FPGA. The main things left seem to me to be analog and memory.
Does this process remind you of the Borg of Star Trek: The Next Generation assimilating the best parts of different species to extend their capabilities? Maybe it's just me and I'm showing a bit too much of my inner geek.
DDR3 memory looks to be too big to assimilate on a chip anytime soon. However, 3D ICs -- with one section including an FPGA, processor, SerDes, and memory controller and another section providing DDR memory -- are a real possibility. A more tightly coupled 3D interface would lead to higher performance with lower power. Such a device would truly be a complete system on a 3D chip. All you would need to do is add the software. Now, if another section of the 3D IC could implement some programmable analog, then we'd basically be done. An entire PCB would now be on a single programmable IC.
If you gave these devices an easy way to communicate with one another using a very high-speed standard data pipe, you could put multiple devices on your PCB -- all easily connected with a standard interface. Perhaps each device would implement a portion of the algorithm, with the software automatically optimizing and partitioning the application code into the available devices. That's what I want to see.
I think the next market for FPGA domination is nothing less than the entire PCB. It won't happen overnight, and there will be some missteps along the way, but watch for each new announcement from the leading programmable logic companies. Judge for yourself if it seems like the announcement takes the company one step closer to this goal.


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For the love of broccoli: Stir-fry dish satisfies
I've always enjoyed eating broccoli. One of my favorite ways to prepare the green cruciferous vegetable is to steam it until it's still a little crisp, yet tender enough for a fork to pierce into the stem. A drizzle of olive oil, a squirt of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and the broccoli can miraculously satisfy my taste buds just as powerfully as a chunk of creamy, rich dark chocolate melting on my tongue.
You may find my lust for broccoli hard to believe, especially if a bowl of the light green stalks topped with clusters of purple-tinged dark green florets on your family's meal table elicits a chorus of groans and grimaces.
Yes, broccoli can easily be overcooked, creating a dark, limp and very smelly vegetable. How could anyone hold back a gag? But when perfectly cooked, it can be addictive.
There are several good reasons to eat broccoli. So, to make it most appealing, don't overcook the broccoli. To get the most of the beneficial vitamins, don't overcook the broccoli.
Why eat broccoli? Most importantly, there are many health benefits. Broccoli is a great source of calcium, potassium, folate and fiber. It also contains plant compounds called phytonutrients that may help prevent chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Broccoli is a powerhouse of the antioxidants vitamins A and C that protect your body's cells from damage.
If you are calorie-conscious, one cup of broccoli contains only 44 calories.
Stir-frying broccoli is another quick way to cook the vegetable. To prepare broccoli, the thick stalks must be cut off. No need to discard the broccoli stalks, though. Peel them and slice them diagonally. Eat them raw like you would a carrot. The raw stalks are great with dips. And, unlike the florets, they won't leave little green bits in your teeth. You know, those bits that people notice but never mention.
An Asian-inspired sauce goes together in minutes. If you are satisfied with just enough of the brown sauce to glaze the stir-fried broccoli, you'll be able to store half of it in a sealed jar or bottle in the refrigerator to use in your next stir-fry meal.
Fresh garlic and ginger add subtle fresh and bright fragrance as well as flavor.
As with any stir-fry dish, it is imperative that you have all ingredients prepared before the cooking begins. The whole process takes just minutes.
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1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/3 cup sherry
3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
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4 chubby cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh gingerroot
4 green onions, thinly sliced, for serving
1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for serving
Wash and trim broccoli. Cut into florets. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the liquid mixture with the cornstarch. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
Place wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. When wok is hot, add 2 tablespoons oil and swirl. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Carefully add prepared broccoli. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until broccoli begins to brown. Reduce heat to medium. Add liquid mixture. Add gingerroot. Cook for just 1 or 2 more minutes, until broccoli is firm, but can be pierced with a fork. Push broccoli to the sides of the wok or skillet. Pour cornstarch mixture into the liquid in the center of the wok or skillet. Stir well. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Makes 2 to 4 servings.
Tips from the cook
--I find that half of the sauce is just enough to coat the broccoli with a little extra that seeps down into the bottom of the serving bowl. This means that as soon as I mix the sauce, I pour half of it into a jar and refrigerate it for another time. The remaining half gets thickened with just 1 tablespoon cornstarch in ¼ cup of the liquid mixture. If you like a generous amount of sauce with the broccoli, use it all.
--Most often, I don't even thicken the sauce with cornstarch. I like to eat the Stir-Fried Broccoli in Ginger-Garlic Sauce over brown jasmine rice. The rice soaks up the liquid.
--Sherry can be purchased in small bottles. You'll discover it is the "secret ingredient" that can add wonderful flavor to sauces, soups and any stir-fry dish. I always add a tablespoon or two to wild rice soup. If you prefer not to use alcohol in your cooking, replace the amount of sherry with more broth or some orange juice. The flavor of the sauce won't be quite the same, though.
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Addressing the factors contributing to violent radicalisation
This communication is the Commission's initial contribution to the development of a long-term EU strategy for addressing the factors contributing to violent radicalisation *. Combating this phenomenon, which forms part of the Hague Programme, has been a priority matter since the terrorist attacks in Madrid and London. The Commission takes stock of the measures already adopted and proposes new measures.
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council concerning terrorist recruitment: addressing the factors contributing to violent radicalisation [COM (2005) 313 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
This communication is the Commission's initial contribution to the development of a long-term EU strategy for addressing the factors contributing to radicalisation and recruitment to terrorist activities. The measures set out are a combination of:
- soft measures, such as inter-cultural exchanges among young people;
- hard measures, such as the prohibition of satellite broadcasts inciting terrorism.
All the measures and recommendations in this communication must be viewed as complementary to, and in support of, current national efforts.
Broadcast media
The [TWF] prohibits any incitement to hatred on grounds of race, sex, religion or nationality in broadcasts. Under some circumstances, this includes third-country programmes transmitted to the EU. The Commission notes that the effective application of this prohibition in third-country programmes is working quite well.
In addition, it plans:
- to organise a conference on the role of the media in radicalisation and in the fight against terrorism;
- to support cooperation between national regulatory authorities in the broadcasting field.
The E-Commerce Directive provides for the possibility of taking appropriate measures against violent radicalisation. Member States may:
- derogate from the rules governing freedom of movement to take measures, such as sanctions or injunctions, that restrict the provision of a particular on-line service from another Member State where there is a need to protect certain public policy interests;
- to oblige information society service providers to inform the public authorities immediately of illegal activities;
- to require the removal of any illegal information.
The Commission encourages Member States to make use of the enabling provisions in the Directive in the most effective way to address violent radicalisation in Europe.
Education, youth engagement and active European citizenship
Various European programmes make it possible to combat violent radicalisation:
- the Youth programme develops understanding of cultural diversity in Europe;
- the 2007 Culture programme promotes intercultural dialogue and enhances the understanding of cultural diversity;
- the Socrates programme is designed, among other things, to develop concepts of European citizenship.
In the same connection, the Commission has launched a proposal to adopt a new programme entitled "Citizens for Europe". One of the objectives of this programme, which is designed to promote active European citizenship, is to enhance mutual understanding between European citizens by respecting and celebrating cultural diversity.
Encouraging integration, inter-cultural dialogue and dialogue with religions
As regards integration, the Commission notes that policies in this field can have positive effects on preventing violent radicalisation. It is committed, therefore, under the Hague Programme to take action to promote more vigorous national integration policies. It has:
- set out its proposals in a communication adopted in September 2005;
- proposed, under the financial perspectives 2007-2013, the setting up of a European Integration Fund.
The Commission will stress that a holistic approach to integration is necessary that includes not only access to the labour market for all groups but also measures designed:
- to combat discrimination: a number of directives have been adopted in this respect. In addition, 20% of the European Social Fund budget is already being allocated to improving equal opportunities in employment for disadvantaged groups;
- to reduce social inequalities: the Commission here takes the view that Community policies may prove helpful, particularly those designed to step up the regeneration of deprived areas and neighbourhoods, to improve housing conditions, to encourage access to education and to protect against social exclusion.
As regards the cultural dialogue, the Commission plans to launch a proposal to establish 2008 as the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
As regards dialogue with religions, the Commission organises regular conferences and seminars to strengthen mutual understanding and to promote European values. For instance, a Conference of EU Home Affairs Ministers was held in 2002 on "The inter-faith dialogue - a social cohesion factor in Europe and an instrument of peace in the Mediterranean area". The aim was to discuss establishing a "European Forum for inter-faith and faith-governments dialogue".
Law enforcement authorities and security services
The Commission:
- suggests that those Member States that promote the recruitment of people from different backgrounds should also encourage other Member States to do likewise;
- urges Member States that have already attained good results to share their experiences and best practices with other Member States via EU structures, and in particular Europol and the Joint Situation Centre (SitCen).
Expert networks
The Commission is planning to allocate funds to establish a network of experts that will submit a preliminary contribution on the state of knowledge on violent radicalisation at the beginning of 2006.
It will also launch a public tender for studies in this area that will focus in particular on:
- the motivational and desisting factors for violent radicalisation;
- the socio-economic factors contributing to such radicalisation.
Monitoring and collection of data
The Commission:
- has received feedback in the form of a study from the Network of Independent Experts on Fundamental Rights about the link between violent radicalisation and fundamental rights within the legal framework of Member States;
- has taken note of the studies by the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC), notably with regard to racist violence and Islamophobia. It will ask the EUMC for studies on different manifestations of hatred towards fundamental constitutional values of the EU, such as religious freedom and equality between men and women.
External relations
Dialogue with and, where appropriate, technical assistance to third countries and regional partners must be an integral part of the EU approach to addressing violent radicalisation and terrorist recruitment.
The Commission is planning to promote development aid as an instrument for combating violent radicalisation and terrorist recruitment. Such assistance can help erode the support base for terrorist networks through a focus on reducing inequalities, providing support for democratisation and ensuring good governance.
The Commission would also like:
- to deepen the dialogue with the Mediterranean countries on anti-radicalisation measures within the framework of the institutions created by the Association Agreements. This dialogue can be based on the EU action plans adopted under the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), which includes a number of anti-radicalisation measures;
- to promote moderate Islam in the third countries where Islam is the predominant religion, with support being given to moderate Islamic groups;
- to direct the funding priorities under the European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights towards the need to fight racism and xenophobia in the content of its cooperation with third countries in the field of human rights.
The Hague Programme provides for the development of a long-term EU strategy for combating violent radicalisation. This measure forms part of a holistic approach to the preventive side of fighting terrorism. The recent terrorist attacks in London (July 2005) and Madrid (March 2004) have underscored the priority nature of addressing violent radicalisation. This communication served as the basis for the document drawing up an EU counter-terrorism strategy that was adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council in December 2005.
Key terms used in the act
- Violent radicalisation: the phenomenon by which certain individuals holding certain points of view, opinions and ideas may be led to commit terrorist acts.
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4. turned off the Anti-Spyware Scanner............ ditto..............ditto.........
5. turned off the Anti-Virus Scanner.............. ditto..............ditto.........
6. Disabled Zone Alarm Extreme Security entirely.. PRESTO! SUCCESS..ALL ATTACHMENTS SENT SUDDENLY WOULD RE-OPEN.
I confirmed my investigation check by sending a message to myself at each step, (with an attachment that I knew was working correctly at the time of SEND).
Only No.6. (Disabling the Whole Extreme Suite) worked.
I have been a Zone Alarm customer, (both free versions and pro version and the Security Suite version that preceded Extreme) for about 5 years. This type of problem has previously occurred in earlier versions of Zone Alarm. When it occurs, there is no way to defeat the bug other than to disable the program. Previously I simply went onto another competitor's software until Zone Alarm rectified the problem which they eventually did. I should add that my Email Client of choice is INCREDIMAIL PREMIUM. This is the software most used by several of my email pals and normally we open each others mails with attachments without any bother.
It looks like all I can do until Zone Alarm provides a fix, is to Disable the Extreme Security Suite each time I send an email with an opening attachment.
Any advice would be appreciated. BigDenzil
PS: I have noticed that my broadband up/downloads have slowed since my upgrade and I am also disturbed in that you cannot seem to find just what is being blocked in order to create an exception. By the way, I tried ADDING EXCEPTIONS...It made no difference to my problem.
Operating System:Windows XP Pro
Software Version:8.0
Product Name:ZoneAlarm Extreme Security


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One of the first video games I ever finished was 1985's Kung Fu, a port of a Japanese arcade game (Kung Fu Master)for the original Nintendo system. It was a side-scrolling beat 'em up about a guy fighting through five floors of a goon-filled building to rescue his girlfriend, and even though it's probably not nearly as good as I remember, it'll always have a special place in my nostalgia bank because I was so good at it back then.
Category: iOS Games
Works With: iPhone, iPad
Price: Free
Fightback is a new free-to-play fighter from developer Ninja Theory (makers of super-shiny console games like the PlayStation 3's Heavenly Sword and the recent reboot of Devil May Cry), and it's basically an updated version of Kung Fu. It even has the same 2D gameplay and girlfriend-rescuing premise and graphics and music that call back ridiculous action films from the '80s.
So needless to say, I like this game a lot.


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Team USA had two silver medals and a bronze in its collection through the first three Olympic Games to include women's water polo. Villa, age 32, and Petri, age 34, were there each time a last second goal beat the Americans. Both have said they are retiring after this Olympic Games.
Steffens, the youngest player on the team at 19, made sure her older teammates would not leave without gold again.
Mountain View native Adam Krikorian, who coached at UCLA before taking the Olympic job, was thrown into the pool afterward as the final horn sounded to send the players and USA fans into a delerium.
The game was tied at 2-2 early in the second quarter when Maggie Steffens, taking a pass from older sister Jessica Steffens, scored the goal that put the Americans ahead to stay.
That was part of a streak of seven straight goals for the U.S., which was content to run the clock out most of the fourth quarter.
Stanford senior Melissa Seidemann also scored for the Americans, who also featured Cardinal junior Annika Dries on defense.
Krikorian, who called an illegal timeout during the U.S.'s 11-9 overtime thriller against Australia that nearly cost his team, can shrug that off now as he became the first American coach to lead an Olympic water polo team, men or women, to a gold medal since 1904.
That's because his team rallied in and out of the pool. The Americans are the only country to medal in each of the four Olympic Games in which women's water polo was a sport. Of course, that didn't mean anything Thursday when players were awarded the gold.
Krikorian tried calling a timeout with one second remaining of the semifinal match. His team, however, did not have possession of the ball, which becomes an automatic penalty. Australia's Southern Ash converted the shot to tie it at 9 and force overtime.
Krikorian thought his goalkeeper, Betsy Armstrong, had control of the ball.
"Everything happened so quickly," Krikorian said. "It went through my mind that I might have blown it."
The Aussies won the gold medal in 2000 after scoring in the final three seconds of the gold medal match against the U.S.
"We looked at each other and said 'We've been through this before,'" Steffens said. "Nothing is going to affect us. We're going to be the team that finishes this. We knew that whatever it came down to, we're going to keep fighting."
Steffens, leading the way on the offensive end, made good on her word. She put the U.S. ahead halfway through the first of two three-minute overtime periods, with a skip shot.
"She doesn't play like a newcomer," Krikorian said.
Kami Craig added a goal to finish the scoring and give the Americans another shot at their first gold medal in the women's event.
"I was feeling horrible," Krikorian said. "After it happened, it took me a couple of minutes to take a deep breath and realize what I had done and get out of the funk."
But the team's response to his mistake, he said, was evidence of just how much the squad has developed since he took over in 2009.
"When you mess up, you've got to own up to it," Krikorian said. "They came over and I said, 'My bad.' This is not going to stop us. We've made mistakes before and we've overcome a lot of adversity over the last three and a half years so one stupid call by the coach isn't going to affect the team's performance."
He was right. The slip turned to gold.
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OCEAN CITY – Headlines Salon has been calling Ocean Pines home for the past seven years, bringing quality hair care and salon service to the area.
Manager Paula Myers sat down with The Dispatch to discuss what makes Headlines a successful salon, as well as what keeps the daily operations running smoothly.
Myers, who has been managing Headlines for the past three years, said, "we pride ourselves in being the best hair salon in the area." She went on to fully attribute the success to the 18 employees that make up the Headlines staff.
"Everyone gets along so well, it's a cohesive staff," Myers said, explaining that some of the girls have been with Headlines since it opens its doors.
Headlines saw a major change in staff about a year ago when it took on eight new girls who had left another local salon. Despite the influx of new help, the cohesive atmosphere remained. "We are constantly getting compliments on the spirit of the salon," she said.
As for managing the salon, Myers described the people as the most enjoyable part about her job. Whether it's the people that she works with or the clients, Myers considers them to be the most enjoyable part of her workday.
"You really get to know them and their families," she said of the clients, explaining that whether people come in weekly, monthly, or intermittently, the staff gets to know each and every customer.
Myers described the most challenging part of managing a salon as, "making sure everything runs smoothly." Myers explained that making everyone, stylists and clients, feel relaxed could be challenging, but that time management helps her to manage everyone's schedules. Although Myers admitted that no day or job is perfect, she could not pin point the last bad workday that she had. "It really is a great atmosphere," she concluded.
The most important aspect of the salon, according to Myers, is the customer service. Myers explained that excellent customer service begins the moment a customer walks through the door. Whether the customer is being greeted, offered a beverage, being prepped for the stylist or sitting in the chair, the customer service and friendly atmosphere is upheld.
The customer service does not stop with the hair cut, Myers said.
Each stylist takes the time to educate the clients on new styles or cuts and teaches them how to manage their hair once they've left the salon. Each stylist also escorts the customer out and shows them the products that they recommend.
"There's a big difference between helping and selling," Myers said, explaining that they do not force products onto customers.
Some of the products featured at Headlines are TIGI, Sexy, Phyto, Nioxin, Graham Webb and Goldwell. According to Myers, Phyto is an all-natural high-end line that can be found only in high-end department stores and salons. She also pointed out that Goldwell is their high-end color line of treatments and shampoos.
"Its not a fast food salon where we move them in and out," Myers said of the salon's customer service, concluding that as a result, they have created strong relationships with their clients.
Headlines offers a wide variety of services from hair to nail care to facial waxing. The nail care service ranges from basic manicures to foot polish change to the hot rocks spa pedicure. Packages and gift certificates are also available. Although nail care and facial waxing are available and are popular aspects of the salon, Myers maintained that hair is their top priority. "We're geared towards hair, that is our main focus," she said.
Myers noted that along with having friendly stylists they also have well educated stylists who have received and continue to receive top education. The stylists are well equipped for any hair type, but many of the girls also specialize in particular areas of hair care such as coloring, perms, or funky hairstyles. The girls also specialize in enhancing your natural look as opposed to completely changing your current style.
Myers explained that when new clients come to Headlines, they make every effort to match them up with the appropriate stylist. The new client is asked a variety of questions aiming at what kind of hair they have, what style they are looking for, what they want to do, and when they are available. New clients can also be brought in for a consultation prior to their appointment with their stylist.
"We go through the whole process and we match them up the best that we can with a stylist," Myers said. "We go that extra mile."
Myers explained Headlines is willing to work with clients and be as flexible as possible to meet the client's needs, whether it's staying open late for a customer or squeezing someone in at the last minute.
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Lindstrom joins USA's Classic bullpen
Marlins closer-to-be excited to learn from veteran firemen
After the season, the Marlins traded closer Kevin Gregg, clearing the way for Matt Lindstrom to assume the role as the club's stopper. The offseason news got even better for the 28-year-old right-hander when he was selected for Team USA's World Baseball Classic roster.
"The only real concern is to make sure I'm not just sitting around, and I'm getting my work in and preparing to help the bullpen in '09 for Florida," Lindstrom told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "There are a lot of guys in the bullpen of the USA team that are closers, and it'll be fun to talk to them about certain things, pick up advice, things to do and hopefully make a routine. Stuff like that will be really helpful, I think."
Lindstrom had five saves for the Marlins in September.
Flores ready to move on from collision: Last year, Jesus Flores was involved in a collision at the plate, which left him with a badly sprained ankle. This offseason, Flores has played winter ball in both Venezuela and the Dominican Republic in an attempt to get ready for his return to the Nationals.
"He said he is completely pain-free," manager Manny Acta told MLB.com. "He was a little tentative. He was thinking about the injury whenever there was a play at the plate. He got over it. The only reason he is still playing winter ball is because of how good he feels.
"In Venezuela, he didn't play every single day, and his team was eliminated in the [playoffs], which took away one month of winter ball. He went to the Dominican Republic to get some at-bats. He is going to split some time with Ronny Paulino."
Penny added to ex-Marlins gathering in Boston: The Boston Red Sox continue to add to their roster after signing Brad Penny. Penny was 16-4 with a 3.30 ERA in 2007 for the Dodgers and went 6-9 with a 6.27 ERA last season.
"I was trying to push something I should have rested," Penny told the Boston Herald. "Even when I was on the DL, I was throwing. I was a little stubborn and tried to push myself."
Penny is one of nine former Florida Marlins now playing for the Red Sox, who are owned by former Marlins owner John Henry. Before signing with the Red Sox, Penny said he spoke to former Florida teammates Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell.
"All three of us were really close," Penny said. "That's probably the closest I've ever been to teammates."
Kinsler keeping a busy schedule: Life has been busy for Ian Kinsler since last September. He has been rehabilitating from hernia surgery that cut his season short and is getting use to being a father to his first child, daughter Rian, who was born in December. Kinsler said tending to Rian has been harder than recovering from the surgery.
Kinsler, who had career highs in batting average (.319), runs (102), doubles (41) and RBIs (71), said there was no real rehab needed following the surgery.
"I took that last month off of the season, and then I took the normal month off I take after the season's over anyway," Kinsler told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "Right after that, I started going. It was sore at the beginning, and there was some tightness in there, and the doctor warned me and said it could linger for a little while, but as far as explosiveness or activity everything is fine."
Iannetta gets support to play in Classic: Catcher Chris Iannetta accepted an invitation to play for the United States in the upcoming World Baseball Classic after conferring with family and teammates.
"It was 50-50 when they first asked me to play," Iannetta told the Denver Post. "It sounded like a great opportunity, but I had to ask my family and my teammates what they thought. Especially, I wanted to really know what my teammates thought.
"The last thing I would ever want was to be a distraction during Spring Training."
Saito ready to put injury behind him: Takashi Saito has become the newest member of the Red Sox after agreeing to a one-year deal. Saito, who has 81 saves over the last three seasons, is coming off an elbow injury that slowed him last season.
Boston, however, believes Saito is recovered from a strained right elbow that sidelined him for two months last year.
"He's been able to throw from 150 feet, he's had good results, no pain and there were extensive physical examinations we put him through the last couple of days," general manager Theo Epstein told the Boston Herald. "He did really well."
Saito said his elbow is fine and cited the fact he was throwing 94 mph when he returned to action last September.
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Transverse Ranges > San Gabriel Mountains > Mount Akawie > Climber's Log
Mount Akawie Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|With Kratka Ridge
Date Climbed: Jan 18, 2014
|Easy cross-country from Buckhorn campground.
|Posted Mar 22, 2017 6:55 pm
Date Climbed: Nov 23, 2016
|Not really much in the way of views here. Nice walk though
|Posted Nov 24, 2016 12:46 pm
|there is a summit register now
Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2016
|easy well shaded hike up to the top, there is a summit register now.
|Posted Aug 29, 2016 12:59 am
|9 Peak Day
Date Climbed: Dec 10, 2014
|Heather and I parked below Windy Gap at 7am and then hiked up Baden-Powell, Burnham, Throop, Hawkins, Middle Hawkins, and Islip. We got back to the car at 2pm and then drove around hiking up Akawie, Winston, and Lewis. The next day we did both summits of Twin Peaks as well as Waterman.
|Posted Dec 12, 2014 1:54 pm
|17 Minutes?
Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2014
|I checked the box. Muted views and no summit register.
|Posted Aug 28, 2014 11:55 am
Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2011
|Tagged it along with Winston on a late afternoon.
|Posted Jul 2, 2013 6:46 pm
|Short & Easy
Date Climbed: Feb 13, 2011
|Hiked along with Winston Ridge
|Posted Sep 21, 2011 1:48 pm
|Short Hike
Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2011
|HOT day of peakbagging including Twin Peaks, Akawie, Winston Peak, Winston Ridge, Mt. Mooney, & Mt. Sally. Saw a rattlesnake about 100' from the summit (second rattler of the day).
|Posted Aug 28, 2011 10:17 am
|warmup hike
Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2011
|Early-morning warmup for a more ambitious day.
|Posted Jul 6, 2011 1:21 am
|easy, but nice
Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2010
|combined with the Winstons and Cooper Canyon falls for a nice outing
|Posted Apr 19, 2010 9:27 pm
Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2008
|Short hike, but a nice and tranquil place.
|Posted Jul 10, 2009 1:12 pm
|With My Awesome Son
Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2009
|Very short and uneventful hike from SR2. Also did Mt. Williamson, Winston Peak, Mount Mooney and Mount Sally.
|Posted Apr 20, 2009 10:34 am
|With my Dad
Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2009
|Tagged Mt. Williamson first, then Mt. Akawie, Winston Peak, Mt. Mooney, and finally Mt Sally.
|Posted Apr 18, 2009 11:15 pm
|Snowshoe Fun!
Date Climbed: Dec 20, 2008
|Combined this one and Winston Peak for a fun day. Fresh powder and clear skies
|Posted Dec 21, 2008 11:53 am
|Not bad
Date Climbed: Nov 10, 2007
|Part of an HPS trip to Akawie, Winston Peak, and Winston Ridge.
|Posted Apr 23, 2008 6:35 pm
|David Rosenberg
|Did with my son
Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2006
|Took my nine year old son on his first peak bagging adventure hit Akawie and Winston that day.
|Posted Apr 10, 2008 1:31 am
|Nice hike
Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2007
|With Coco, Travis, Scott and Monique. Combined with Winston Peak, Winston Ridge, and Krakta Ridge. Old truck chassis near the lower peak with an interesting worm gear differential.
|Posted Aug 26, 2007 8:35 pm
|Nice Loop
Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2007
|Climbed Winston Peak, Winston Ridge and Akawie Peak with some good people and a good dog :)
Here are my GPS Tracks viewable in Google Earth and Google Map.
|Posted Aug 26, 2007 7:04 pm
Date Climbed: May 7, 2005
|Did this little one in the snow. Also did trips to Winston Peak and nice snow climb on nw ridge of Mount Islip. This was the last spring I remember seeing good snow this late!
|Posted Aug 8, 2007 1:14 am
|Augie Medina
Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2007
|I combined this with Winston Peak and Winston Ridge for a brief outing. You can cut across to Akawie from Winston Peak as well.
|Posted Aug 7, 2007 8:58 pm


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I have a problem that doesn't make sense to me.
I will post the question, then the work I have completed on it so far after.
Find the slope of the tangent line to the sine function at the origin. Compare this value with the number of complete cycles in the interval [0, 2p]. What can you conclude about the slope of the sine function sin(ax) at the origin?
my graphing calculator shows a deffinate steeper incline at the origin. This would make me assume that the Δy/Δx would be increasing as the number of cycles increase, but my calculator shows me different when calculating the the slope from the derivatives of these functions.
when i evaluated f'(0) and g'(0) I get 1 for each of them. if the slope is visually identifiable as steeper, does that not mean the slope would also be analytically steeper? i know the domain for sin and cos are [-1,1], so i'm assuming this would reconfirm the calculators information, but the sloops do not look the same at point (0,0).
Please if anyone can see where I'm confused or going wrong, point me to the light.


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B7699-037: Pricing Strategies
2010 Spring & Summer, Menu D - 04:00AM to 05:00AM
Instructor: Brett Gordon
Pricing presents managers with one of their most powerful levers for maximizing profits and shareholder value. However, this value often lies untapped within many organizations, with managers lacking a clear understanding of how to improve on historical pricing practices within their companies and industries.
The objective of this course is to prepare students for addressing strategic and tactical pricing issues and identifying profit-boosting changes in pricing practices across a range of professional contexts – as product managers, business unit managers, management consultants, entrepreneurs, and M&A advisors.
The course will draw on a mixture of analytic marketing techniques, marketing strategy, and economic theory to describe approaches that are useful for optimal pricing decisions. Some examples of questions we will address in the course: How does a firm determine the price for a new product? How does a firm assess whether the current price is appropriate? What is value pricing? Which price segmentation strategy is optimal? How can a firm avoid a price war?
The course will use a mix of lectures, case discussions, in-class simulations, and guest speakers. Mini-cases and problems will also be employed to make students apply their learning to practical situations. The first three weeks of the course will establish a foundation for effective pricing decisions by teaching key economic, analytical and behavioral concepts associated with costs, customer behavior and competition. The rest of the course will (a) introduce students to advanced pricing techniques that aim to create additional value, including dynamic pricing, segmented pricing, nonlinear pricing, pricing structures, and promotions and (b) highlight practical applications of these approaches within a variety of specific industry contexts.


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I hope they bring her back! She is such an underrated actress, Juliard bred and anyone else wouldn't have been able to portray Esme as completely back as she did with minimal lines. Kidman would've pouted like a porcelain doll hogging the screen attention.
Reaser is good at balancing between primary roles and secondary roles. She gets your attention, but doesn't take the focus away from Rob and Kristen as the focal point. That is rare in this business, to find someone who can shine like Reaser and still be part of an ensemble cast.


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From The Yankee Beemer Site:
Anyone up for meeting in Williamstown and then heading East to Goold's?Savant:
This is traditionally YB's First Official ride of the season. It takes place this year on Saturday, April 18 2009. We usually get an attendance of 20 to 30 riders. We meet at the Shell Gas Station in Orange, MA at the junctioin of Rts 2 and 202. In addition to fuel, there's a convenience store, Dunkin' Donuts & restrooms there. Show up around 9:00am. We leave promptly at 10:00am
(usually in two seperate groups) I lead a relaxed Scenic back road rout. Someone else usually leads a more brisk & spirited route. The goal is to arrive a Goulds Sugar House by 11:00am. Once there you'll be treated th The Best Waffles, Pancakes and Corn fritters on the planet. Plus hot coffee & homemade pickles.
We ride rain, snow or shine. No whimping out. Bring appropriate riding gear. Trust me it's worth the effort. Goulds is now open for the next two months. I've already been there. The club ride is Goulds Sugar House closing week. They re-open next September.
Your tour guide,
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E3 2006 First Look Preview
By now you've heard that, in response to the
enormous popularity of the LEGO Star Wars title, LucasArts is developing LEGO
Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy. As you can imagine, it's entirely based on
the original saga George Lucas created over 30 years ago. Every ounce of content
comes from the Star Wars universe. The humor, unbeatable gameplay and
unforgettable features come from everyone's favorite building block.
Several versions were unveiled today, including a
shinier, prettier version for Xbox 360. Running in high-definition, the Xbox 360
version will undoubtedly win the contest for which version looks the best. The
PSP version, however, may surprise fans with its exclusive content: mini-games,
Challenge Mode, and a special, yet-to-be-titled mode that lets you battle all of
the bosses from the original LEGO Star Wars game. And you can only find those
features on the PSP, making the thought of owning a console version and one for
your Sony handheld almost too good to resist.
I got to wrap my hands around the PSP version for
a brief time and it played and looked great. The wide screen gives you a greater
view of the environments. The analog controls are silky smooth and easy for
anyone to pick up and play at any time. Musically the game is pure classic, and
the sound effects are definitely something you'll want to pay attention to. The
effect of seeing LEGO pieces scatter upon the destruction of one of your own is
as hilarious as it is disappointing. "Oh no, not again! I guess I'll have to
build another…"
Actually the game does that for you, replacing
characters immediately after being destroyed. I do not believe you get an
infinite number of lives, but you do get second chances.
Two to four characters can be in your party at
one time. This is an integral part of the gameplay, especially the
puzzle-solving aspect. There might be a locked door that only R2-D2 can operate.
Or you might encounter an object that only a lightsaber can penetrate. LucasArts
used the PS2 and Xbox 360 versions to illustrate this point, with beautiful and
comical effects following many of the scenarios. Chewbacca enjoys a good
arm-ripping and will do so to destroy pesky enemies (Stormtroopers, etc.). C-3PO
has been seen hopping around on one leg after losing the other. Facial
expressions are based on the simplistic, 2D faces painted on the real plastic
Speaking of plastic heads, you can choose from a
variety of heads (and hair, torso, leg, cape, and other pieces) when designing
your own character. That character will then become playable in any part of the
Star Wars vehicles can also be built for battle.
It's done automatically just by triggering your force powers after finding the
right LEGO pieces (interactive objects are highlighted with a blue [light force]
or red [dark force] hue). LucasArts showed off an impressive landspeeder, as
well as a battle between two AT-STs. First the AT-ST had to be built, and before
that the pieces had to be acquired. It was a great scene – when the vehicle was
finally completed, a Stormtrooper snuck in and took it for a spin. After taking
him out (use your Force powers) the AT-ST will be yours to control. That's when
another AT-ST arrived, looking for a fight. The results were explosive,
graphically rich, and a lot of fun to watch. Given how entertaining the game is
just to look at, and how much fun my brief moments with the PSP version were, I
know I won't be able to put down the final version when it ships worldwide (for
Xbox 360, Xbox, PS2, PSP, GameCube, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, and PC) on
September 12th.


text: I've read before about sending in old garmin gps's and for a designated fee they will either make it like new (fix it) or replace it with they call a "refurbished" unit. Well----my first 276C--may have been the first one they sold---it has been thru hell. I bought one at full price as soon as they came out. It's been on big adventure bikes---and many a single track thumper on the nastiest colorado trails--the entire TAT, CDR, Mexico, Baja etc. But this one was getting weary-----------screen started fading out---then a tree limb hit the screen and dislodged it and it filled full of water----I opened her up----dried it out---epoxied the screen back on and it worked perfect--but looked like hell. So---I bought several more used ones just so I'd never run out of these. This old one laid in the bottom of my toolbox for years. It would still work--but the screen was bad and I never used it. I sold it to a friend for $50---he finished it off and broke the antennae clean off, smashed the screen in again and he gave it back to me---I just wanted the 512mb data card. So----for shit's and giggles-------I send $170 (including shipping and handling) to Garmin and they send me what they call a refurbished one. They lied to me----this thing has got to be brand new---and with a new battery---I love Garmin. There is nary a scratch or mark on it of any kind. I think I'll put it under glass---displayed on my coffee table for me to stare at-----with all the latest security devices hooked to it in the vacuum sealed enclosure. 17,000 volts will surge thru any unsuspecting thief who breaks the vacuum. Then I'll hang em' And if you ain't dead yet----My dog JoJo will finish you off---he's just waitin' for you to stick a hand thru the door. He can hear a mouse fart at 100 yds. So---get'em while there hot--if you got an old one. I'll fee sorry for you poor souls with all of garmins new models. People that have never owned one---- and know all it can do will never know what they are missing. The "BigDog"


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I wouldn't recommend it, but I don't know what style you want to cook...http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,12340.0.html
Why wouldn't you recommend it? I want to be able to make neapolitan styled pizzas, or as close as I might come to it.
I didn't want anyone to think that I had knowledge that it (the oven) produced a superior product. I am unimpressed by their videos. If I were selling them, I would have much better (and more recent) video of the oven in operation.I'm sure that with a learning curve the oven could produce a good product. I just don't see that clearly from their site: http://www.forni-a-legna.com/forni-a-legna-english/firewoodovens-index.htmor their videos : http://www.forni-a-legna.com/forni-a-legna-video.htm
Kermit,The oven you seek is the "holy grail" for many people. I've seen many try, and fail to build them, and have not seen a commercial product that comes close. The problem is the space the fire takes up. To give you an idea I demo'd my 30" internal oven this past summer during the construction of my 42" oven. In my opinion at 30" internal with one 12" pie even though I had room for the fire and the pizza, the pizza was too close to the fire and led to an uneven bake. Many ovens try to mitigate this by placing the fire below the cooking hearth. This leads to uneven heat and will not get you anywhere near the results you are looking for. The only chance I see for an oven this small to work with solid fuel would be with a fire under the floor and forced air to bring the flame up over the top. Even then it would take a lot of trial and error to get the heat balances with the right mix of air and heat deflectors to stop the bottom from over heating.
Kermit, That oven looks promising. I agree with Chau, that guy is making some very nice looking pies in his. Do you plan to do multiple pizzas or pizza parties? That may be it's one shortfall. When people have attempted building ovens like this with no thermal mass in the dome they have reported issues with multiple pies due to the lack of stored heat.
the forno bravo primevera 60 and 70 are available on casters now. they look really nice .they also have a new lighter version of the 70 that may fit your needs.i have a 70 and really enjoy the pizza that i can bake in it.


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Aryan Douche Thinks You Want His Sperm
Want to get knocked up by a blond Frankenstein who thinks everything in life is attributable to genetics? All you have to do is pay off his college debt! This Craigslist user will provide you with his "A+" manseed if you relieve him of his responsibility to pay for the education he's received. Just what is "A+" sperm? It's "Irish/Danish. 6', blond, light green eyes, great complexion, great teeth (never needed braces), very well endowed, can eat anything—and not gain weight, natural abdominal six pack." How like a god! Also? Genetics makes this specimen, "Very much into athletics, music, the arts, business..." Plus: "I believe I have great taste." Click through for a bigger pic. By the way, maybe delete the part about being Irish? The bottle is the curse of you people. [Craigslist]


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Pirates Charities, with the generous support from Jose Mella, who designed and built the club's new Latin American headquarters, is in the process of constructing a new dining hall, finishing the construction a new main classroom and also building a perimeter wall around the school complex. Pirates Charities is also providing the school with needed educational equipment including computers, desks and overhead projectors.
To assist the school in the safe transportation of students, Pirates Charities also organized the donation of a used school bus from the School District of Manatee County, Florida, the Pirates Spring Training home. The School District also generously donated kitchen stoves and cooking equipment to ensure the children receive healthy
meals in the new dining hall.
Pirates Charities and Pittsburgh Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting announced the partnership during
the grand opening celebration of the team's new Latin American headquarters and baseball training complex in the Dominican Republic.
"When I first traveled to the Dominican Republic shortly after assuming control of the club two years ago, I was struck by the need and the opportunity we have to help make a meaningful impact on lives of our new neighbors," said Nutting. "Our partnership with Madre Laura School is an example of the organization's commitment to make a positive impact in the communities in which we work through ongoing community outreach efforts and employment opportunities."
Also, by forging a close partnership with the Madre Laura School the Pirates players can benefit from educational programs and community service opportunities offered by the school. Pirates Charities will be working closely with the Major League Baseball Dominican Development Alliance as it develops educational and community programs with the school.
The Pirates have made it a priority to develop their players in more than just baseball. The Pirates new complex facility will give the Pirates the ability to train its players in language and life in order to reach their full potential as baseball players and productive members of their communities.
"At every level in our organization, we have made the commitment to developing the whole person, not just the baseball player," added Nutting. "Just as we have done in Pittsburgh, we are proud to partner with organizations in the Dominican Republic that share our vision, such as Jose Mella, the Madre Laura School and the Major League Baseball Dominican Development Alliance."


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Twenty-six municipalities in Denton County opt for spraying
Denton County officials will conduct aerial spraying of pesticides Thursday and again Friday in municipalities that have agreed to join in the countywide effort to control mosquitoes.
As of Tuesday afternoon, 26 municipalities had opted for the aerial spraying, while 11 had opted out. County officials were still waiting for responses from four municipalities that were scheduled to meet Tuesday night.
Denton County officials held a news conference Tuesday afternoon in the Denton County Courthouse on the Square to discuss plans for this week's aerial spraying. The spraying is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday and Friday. The county will use four airplanes.
"Each area will receive two equal coats," said Bing Burton, Denton County Health Department director.
Officials will meet again today and release a news release on their final decisions. Burton said Hurricane Isaac could potentially force the county to change its plans.
The storm, depending on its path, could send rain and high winds into the area, which would make the spray ineffective, he said, adding that officials will continue to monitor the storm.
County Judge Mary Horn said she's happy to see many of the county's municipalities agree to the aerial spraying because of the health concerns the West Nile virus has presented.
On Tuesday, the county added six West Nile cases, pushing the total cases reported to 128. Burton also said a Nebraska man in his 80s, who recently visited Highland Village, was diagnosed with the virus after returning home and later died. Denton County officials will not record the case as the county's third West Nile virus-related death because the man died in his home state, and Burton said the victim could have been infected anywhere.
Horn said she is optimistic the aerial spraying will work, and she's disappointed that the city of Denton opted out of the program.
Burton said Denton has an aggressive ground-spraying program, and Denton city officials said it's enough based on their testing. However, Horn said, Denton officials have yet to give her an official statement in writing, and until they do, she hopes they'll reconsider.
"I'm sorry they feel that way; I think they should've opted in," Horn said. "Maybe they'll reconsider, maybe not."
Overall, Horn said, she's pleased a large portion of the southern county agreed to join because that's where most of the cases have been reported.
Officials will test the effectiveness of the spraying by trapping mosquitoes before and after each round, Burton said.
Last week, Horn issued an executive order, declaring West Nile virus a threat to the county, its municipalities and residents.
Because the state and federal resources are expected to be available this week, the county asked municipalities to notify the county regarding their choice to opt in or opt out.
On Monday night, several municipalities, including Oak Point, Lewisville, Shady Shores and Sanger, agreed to aerial spraying in an attempt to eliminate mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus.
The decisions were met with both positive and negative comments, officials said.
Oak Point City Manager Douglas Mousel said council members in his city did not take their decision lightly, and they made a decision that they felt was in the best interest of Oak Point and its residents.
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The following list is of area cities that have decided whether to allow aerial spraying.
Agreed to spraying: Aubrey, Castle Hills (Denton County Fresh Water Supply 1-A), Copper Canyon, Corral City, Crossroads, Dish, Double Oak, Flower Mound, Hackberry, Hickory Creek, Justin, Krugerville, Krum, Lake Dallas, Lakewood Village, Lewisville, Lincoln Park, Northlake, Oak Point, Pilot Point, Ponder, Providence Village, Sanger, Southlake, Shady Shores, Trophy Club and Westlake.
Declined spraying: Bartonville, Carrollton, Coppell, Denton, Frisco, Haslet, Hebron and Little Elm.
Officials in The Colony requested state resources for ground spraying. Dallas County cities opted out, having made their decision earlier with that county's aerial spraying.


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Clarkson University in First Phase of Green Distributed Performance-Optimized Data Center Project with NYSERDA, AMD, HP, GE and Others
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The first meeting of researchers who hope to transform the data center industry with distributed networks and renewable energy was held on the Clarkson University campus late last month.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has partnered with Clarkson University, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), HP, GE and other private businesses to demonstrate how a network of wind, solar, hydro and other renewable-powered data centers could create a new model for data center and renewable energy operations.
The kick-off meeting was held at Clarkson University under the auspices of its Center for Advanced Material Processing.
Partners from industry attended the meeting, as the outcomes of this project can have significant influence into their enterprise product portfolio and future business sector expansion.
The project, shaped around ideas from the AMD Office of Research and Extreme Concepts and Clarkson University faculty, is led by Professors Pier Marzocca and Ajit Achuthan from Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Kerop Janoyan from Civil and Environmental Engineering, Jeanna Matthews from Computer Science, and Stephen Bird from Political Science.
The interdisciplinary project makes use of a distributed network of data centers to make this high-energy-demand technology more energy-efficient and cost-effective than current methods.
If successful and deployed on a larger scale, this project could bring significant energy savings to an industry that can consume one megawatt of electricity at times of peak operation. That's enough to power about a thousand average homes.
Clarkson engineers and students will experiment with the concept of managing data through a network of servers powered by clean energy, such as wind turbines or photovoltaic (solar electric) systems.
Backers envision the creation of a clean-energy-driven Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) system that could be available on a large scale to serve any potential customer -- colleges, hospitals, corporations or any entity that requires data processing.
The distributed -- or "cloud computing" -- network is key to this project. For example, sites could be installed at wind turbine sites in Albany and Buffalo. If the wind is blowing in Buffalo, processing would be routed there. If Albany is generating more power, the processing would be routed there.
Sending data over fiber-optic networks is far more energy efficient than moving power over transmission lines, even if the data is in another part of the country. And, the distance would be invisible to the computer user doing the data processing.
NYSERDA is investing $300,000 in the project, which will leverage an additional $374,000 in private funds.
Clarkson will be supported by business partners that will contribute equipment or expertise to the project. Principal partners include AMD and HP. Other companies taking part in the project include GE Global Research Center, Niskayuna, N.Y.; Custom Electronics, Oneonta, N.Y.; AWS TruePower, Albany, N.Y.; Vento Tek Inc., Potsdam, N.Y.; Timbre Inc. Potsdam, N.Y.; Intertek, Cortland, N.Y.; ARI Green Energy, Yulee, Fla. and Ballard Power Systems Inc., Burnaby, B.C., Canada.
Given the rapid growth in demand for data processing, this innovative approach to data center design and operation could help offset the growing power loads required by the data center industry while providing a highly cost-effective way to use renewable energy sources.
An average commercial-sized data center consumes around one megawatt of electricity during normal operations. In New York State, data centers account for three percent of all electricity consumed, and demand in this sector is expected to double over the next five years.
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.
Photo caption: Clarkson University President Tony Collins (center, in dark suit) welcomes industry partners to kick off the first meeting of the green distributed performance-optimized data center project. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has partnered with Clarkson, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), HP, GE and other private businesses to demonstrate how a network of wind, solar, hydro and other renewable-powered data centers could create a new model for data center and renewable energy operations.