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Homeowners over 55 are often reticent to downsize, lest they incur severe property-tax penalties. Several changes in state law in the last few years have eased that burden.
Proposition 13: As a result of the passage in 1978 of Proposition 13, all California property taxes are now assessed at 1 percent of the purchase price. Each year thereafter, tax increases are limited to no more than 2 percent per year. When property is sold it is then reassessed at market value, but the rate remains at 1 percent of the purchase price and the new owner is then protected by the 2 percent cap on annual increases.
Prior to Proposition 13,the average property tax rate in California was 3 percent of assessed value and there was no limit on annual increases. In those days, if a house on your block sold for much more than you paid for your home you shuddered in fear of your next property-tax bill. Chances were, your new taxes would be based on what your new neighbor was willing to pay for his home.
Things got so bad in the late 1970s that people were actually losing their homes because of uncontrolled tax increases. This was especially hurtful to seniors and people on fixed incomes. In addition, the newcomer felt resentment from his or her new neighbors. Needless to say, this was not a comfortable beginning for the new neighbor!
Proposition 60: Many people over the age of 55, who may now be empty nesters or have more square footage than they need, do not want to sell and move because they believe their property taxes will take on a new basis. This is not always true if one chooses a county where property tax can be moved from your existing residence to the new one.
If either spouse is over age 55, when the old home is sold, Proposition 60 allows replacement of a primary residence with a new home of equal or lesser value within the same county and transfer of the Proposition 13 assessed valuation from the old home to the new property. This is allowed once in your lifetime; a spouse who has done it before "taints" both spouses.
Proposition 90: The California Association of Realtors (CAR) initiated Proposition 90, which became effective in November 1988. There are eight counties that have adopted this proposition. CAR is working diligently to increase the number of counties on the list.
What is Proposition 90? It is the same as Proposition 60 with additional counties that have adopted it. At present they are as follows: the counties of Alameda, El Dorado, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Clara, San Diego, San Mateo and Ventura.
Exceptions to the 2 percent cap rule: There are exceptions to the 2 percent cap on annual property tax increases, including:
A. If the property is sold to a new owner.
B. If additions or major remodeling enhances the value, then the tax assessor can increase your property-tax basis. Presuming that you got a building permit, the building department will notify the assessor of the addition and the assessor will increase your tax assessment accordingly. The increase will show up in future tax bills, prorated from the date of completion. There may be one supplemental tax bill depending on when the date of completion falls within the tax year.
Good news follows for homeowners 55 years of age and older who wish to move. How to go about making the process work without increasing their existing property taxes is quite easy if the rules are followed.
Propositions 60 and 90 apply if you "trade down," i.e., the new home costs less than the sales price of the old home.
If you sell the old home first and then buy the new home within 365 days of the sale of your old home, you may purchase a home that is up to 5 percent more expensive than the old home sold for.
If you buy the new home more than one year after the sale of your old home, but less than two years after the sale, you may purchase a home that is up to 10 percent more expensive than the old home sold for.
So there is relief for those who want to stay in California after selling the family home if they follow the guidelines. Let us hope that the California Association of Realtors is successful in adding more counties to the Proposition 90 list.
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Discussion in 'Odds & Ends' started by Say Chi Sin Lo, Oct 30, 2012.
So this is the David Lee we traded for. I see what you did there Warriors.
I watched the game between Bulls and Knicks tonight, Bulls played well, no doubt. But there was something fishy going on with the refs, numerous blatant no-calls.
One team's modest four-game win streak had to end last night in Toronto...tragic it was the Magic. I thought we would have been singing the "big man blues" with Big Baby out 4-6 weeks but Ayon & Vukevic stepped up, we hit 50% from the floor but bricked from beyond the arc in a three-point loss.
Meanwhile, Clippers are 12-straight and as deep-benched as I can remember despite Billups/Hill geriatric recovery pace. They will play deep into May/June.
Incredible game in GS. Playoff atmosphere in December.
Indeed it was a great game. It's always Playoffs atmosphere in the Bay.
I think this was a good loss for the Warriors, to remind themselves that while they've gotten a lot better, they lack the experience. Talented teams can come back and steal the game. We gave up a 10+ point lead in the 4th quarter.
And what's up with the refs these past few days. Yesterday it was the blatant no-calls during the Knicks/Bulls game, and today, the refs were handing out fouls to both teams like it's nobody's business.
Big day for b-ball tomorrow. Enjoy it and enjoy the holidays! Feliz Navidad!
Somebody needs to put a hand on Carmelo Anthony's face or something. It's like shooting practice for him out on Staples Center.
It's such a treat to watch Steve Nash and Jason Kidd play in the same game.
And Jason Kidd just made Kobe Byrant facepalm himself, haha.
I'm glad Shane Battier and Dwyane Wade didn't get flagrant fouls because Russell Westbrook tried to sell the flagrant.
They got all ball and Westbrook fell because he was holding onto the ball throughout the block.
Westbrook needs to stop overreacting to getting grazed and make the play worse than it really is.
Worst uniform idea of all time. Fugly to the max, yet they were hawking them on air.
No thanks.
Even the Pitts Steelers prison throwbacks thought these NBA unis were bad
Your Bulls wasn't competitive enough to enjoy.
Both Lakers and Heat game was more exciting.
Hehehehe, I saw this picture on SI, and I just had to do it. Go for it guys.
KL: "Daddy..."
AK: "It's ok my Love, don't cry now."
I wanna hear thoughts on which team you guys think is top in the west (regardless of their record). Some would argue the Spurs, and even though I hate them, I never count them out because they've been so consistently competitive in the playoffs through the past decade. And I still remember that game where they benched their big men, Duncan, Parker, and Ginobli I think, and their B team still almost beat the Heat (it was a 2 point game or something like that). The Lakers, and by no means am I saying they're the best in the west, are never a team to count out especially with all the talent they have ready to click. It's cool to see Nash playing again. But I'm realling digging the tenacity of the Clippers and the Thunder's young guns are still dominating even without Harden. It's no wonder why they have the best records in the west.
But personally, I'd have to say the Phoenix Suns are the best in the West.
....just kidding just kidding. I live in Arizona so I'm obliged to cheer for them. In all honesty though, I think the Clippers will make the most waves in the playoffs. Griffin is highly combustible and Paul is just a fantastic all-arounder. Can't wait to see what they accomplish.
I root for the Spurs, but even I don't want them messing with the Clippers. They're having too much fun out there.
The Clips...built to be the best season-long too! The bench, even without Billups and Hill, is the difference...keeping minutes down for the first-team so everyone will be fresh in May/June.
Is Dwyane Wade a dirty player ?
After kicking Ramon Sessions in the groin last Wednesday, the league decided to suspend Wade for one game.
Suspension makes a difference tonight, Pistons up by 15 in the 3rd qtr.
ps Pistons play the 2nd team whole 4th qtr and burn the Heat.
Big Baby is Magic MVP...we haven't won since he went down. Tonight we hit a new low in DC as we weren't very wizardly!
I am on the Clippers bandwagon. Got my ticket when they come to Portland.
Did Blake Griffin get Kia to build this brand new type of vehicle???
Wassup wit the Heat?
Royce White is Diva of the Year. Seriously, this guy is just a loon. Rockets should have known better.
The guy has had issues since he was a child. Still, he won't seek professional help (probably afraid of being called out as a fraud), thinks he is too good to play in the D-league and is refusing the assignment, wants guaranteed playing time, yet can't handle the anxiety and pressure that come with playing in the NBA.
Him, and along with DeMarcus Cousins should team up and see how much hell they can rise to a single organization.
And then be given the swift boot.
Anyone notice the Clippers become the third team to go undefeated in December? 17-0
Clips are on fire right now. But I think OKC is the cream of the crop out west.
And I dont think Royce White is being reasonable in his situation. The Rockets are trying and had already let him bus to games at the start of the year. The move him to the D-league becuase the travel is not as strenuous and he doesnt even appear to be trying to do anything to help. He seems like he is all take and no give.
Ack! Bobcats beat the Bulls.
when will the clippers lose?
at Denver Tuesday
at GS Wednesday
host Lakers Friday
Magic lose a heartbreaker in OT to the Heat. Starting to break down (six straight losses) after they made a nice run. Big Baby is sorely missed, now Jameer is hurt again. They will grind through this but pushing for a playoff spot is highly unlikely.
Kobe still got hops!
Meanwhile, Lakers are offering the Clippers a glorified lay-up/dunk session.
And Jodie Meeks looks like a mini-Antawn Jamison...
Chris Paul's crossover is the deadliest weapon in pro basketball. Completely shook Kobe on a play.
Even I felt his dagger at the end there.
Bulls! Beat the Heat even w/o D Rose. Just shows how great Thibodeau is.
Tim Hardaway, AI, Chris Paul. out of the 3 Hardaway's crossover is still the best.
Yeah I'm going to go with Tim Hardaway's crossover too.
MJ's crossover in 98 (the shot) is also in my top 3 crossovers
But hardaway's combo (killer crossover+reverse layup) was something
Other than the Knicks and Heat, the East is turrable. If a team needed to have a .500 record or better to get in the playoffs, forgetaboutit
The soap opera called "The Old and the Restless" featuring the Lakers continues to generate buzz. Mike Cassadine, oops D'Antoni, executes his "Bold and the Ugly" plan to create team chaos. Hey, he's thinking you only have "One Life to Live", so you might as well have a story to tell "All My Children".
Kobe recently told Gasol to put on his man pants, yet actually defended Gasol on the recent criticism (never mind team with Gasol in was a -20). Stephen A. Smith has been ragging D'Antoni repeatedly on his system and even Magic Johnson agrees. Phil popped the question to Jeanie over Christmas. Jim Buss has been rather silent. Kobe called the Clippers a legitimate championship contender. And the Lakers sit at 15-17, not even spending 1 day above .500 with this so-called Dream Team. Kobe still has his groove, but other than bad-back Howard there is no one that can be depended on to step up. Meeks took more shots than Nash and Gasol COMBINED, going 3-13.
At this rate, the Lakers are the NY Jets of the NBA.
Dantoni is doing Pau dirty. He still can be a great player, forcing him to be a jump shooting big instead of putting him/Dwight on the block and running more P&R w/ him and Nash is just as retarted as the Princeton O Brown got fired for.
No, the Lakers are like the Yankees of the MLB. They both are the most popular team in their respective sports, so they get scrutinize for every little thing that goes on in their organization.
And how did the Yankees do against the Tigers in the ALCS? The Yankees have spent over $2 billion in payroll the past 12 years and have just 1 world series to show. At least Hank can run a team better than Jim Buss.
At the moment, the 2013 season for the Lakers looks similar to the 2012 Red Sox. ESPN and a lot of Laker groupies were talking about a 75 win season. I think the Lakers will turn it around at some point, but folks in La-La land expected an explosive start. Oh wait there was an explosive run... by that other LA team. I'm no Lakers fan, but many of my relatives are. So I'm enjoying the drama, but I can't make it so obvious when I'm around them.
I agree, I too think the Lakers will turn it around eventually. I'm not even banking on a huge turnaround, but I see them making it into the playoffs. They can be the Western Conference "Boston Celtics", a team that's a non-factor in the regular season and coast through the regular season, then turn it up in the playoffs.
Love them or hate them, Lakers have massive talents on their roster. I'm a big fan of Antawn Jamison, D'Antoni needs to utilize him better and he can be a great anchor for the second unit. And lastly, when you have talents like Steve Nash and Kobe Byrant, you're going to win a lot of close games. Problem is, they have to keep it close first...
75 win season junk was only spouted off by MWP. Most if not all analysts still had OKC ahead of LA bc Nash can't guard Westbrook & the expected issues w/ gelling just like the Miami big 3 had their first year back.
Dwight Howard's FT shooting is a liability in any close game. You can have Kobe and Nash play lights out and get a lead but it will get whittled away by any good coach with a deep frontcourt who is willing to use Hack-a-Dwight tactics.
Dwight wants everybody to be buddy buddy. He needs to man up.
Kobe tried to be the ONE, scoring 18 of the team's 22 points in the 4th quarter. Lakers still lost though.
Stats wise the Lakers didn't do bad. They out-rebounded the Nuggets, Howard grabbed 26 boards, the team got 30 assists. But for some odd reason the Lakers, despite shooting over 50% on 2 pointers, resorted to chucking 3's (10 for 30). Left the Nuggets with a lot of fast break chances.
Lakers get to do the Texas two-step (Spurs and Rockets) next. I think they have to face OKC as well. Not looking easy.
couple of articles say the lakers likely have to go 35-14 in the remaining games to make the playoffs. they are running out of time to gel defensively and play well as a team. dwight's prolly going to the nets anyway after this miserable season.
If you watch the games, the problem's clear. They suck on defense, and Dantoni's offense just isn't working well enough with the parts they have. Nash can't guard anyone, which is no surprise, so top PGs are going to eat them alive.
Lakers have sucked on defense for a couple of years. It's usually been the "coast to the playoffs" attitude as their excuse. But this time their attitude needs to change... quickly.
D'Antoni's offense would work with a young, athletic squad of players that can manage themselves on the court. These Lakers don't fit the bill.
It doesn't help that D'Antoni's never cared for defense. In many 4th quarters the Lakers appear out of gas and their coverage slips. Brown got criticized for playing his starters too many minutes, but D'Antoni's doing the same thing. It's like he refuses to win games where his team doesn't get to 100. He wants fast tempo with many shot attempts. Almost like he doesn't care for the quality of shots for as long as they're chucked up.
I don't like the Lakers, but even I almost feel sorry for their fans in LA. I want to say "I told you so!" to them, but that would be rubbing it in. They're not a fun team to watch nor follow. Lots of mini-dramas and no real answers while the blame gets passed around like a hot potato.
While the Lakers are trying to figure themselves out, i'll be keeping more of a closer eye on the Clippers.
How can you feel sorry for the LA fans? The team has tried to acquire their team by using big market money and it hasnt worked so their fans have to go thru a season that the fans in over half the NBA cities face every year.
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text: It seems like the speculation that the villain in STID is Khan has been going on since before the movie was even planned. I have one question for those of you who still support this theory: WHY SHOULD IT BE HIM? What drove the drama in TWOK was the PERSONAL agenda Khan had against Kirk, an urge for vengeance that festered for 15 years on Ceti Alpha V after seeing his crew and loved ones destroyed. At this point in the timeline, whether original or reboot, Khan HAS NO BEEF with Kirk. If Khan is the enemy, he'll be no more original than Nero: bland villain #230975 who wants to destroy the Federation... which according to Abrams seemed to be entirely localized on the Earth, including every starship in service (if they're not in the Laurentian system, that is). If Khan is introduced in this capacity, it'll be lame. But personally, I don't think this is going to happen.


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Very briefly, The Venus Project is an organization that proposes a feasible plan of action for social change; one that works toward a peaceful and sustainable global civilization. It outlines an alternative to strive toward where human rights are not only paper proclamations but also a way of life.
The Venus Project presents a vision not of what the future will be, but what it can be if we apply what we already know in order to achieve a sustainable new world civilization. It calls for a straightforward redesign of our culture in which the age-old problems of war, poverty, hunger, debt, and unnecessary human suffering are viewed not only as avoidable, but as totally unacceptable. Anything less will result in a continuation of the same catalog of problems found in todays world.
The Venus Project presents an alternative vision for a sustainable world civilization unlike any political, economic or social system that has gone before. It envisions a time in the near future when money, politics, self and national-interest have been phased out. Although this vision may seem idealistic, it is based upon years of study and experimental research. It spans the gambit from education, transportation, clean sources of energy to total city systems.
Many people believe what is needed is a higher sense of ethical standards and the enactment of international laws and treaties to assure a sustainable global society. Even if the most ethical people in the world were elected to political office, without sufficient resources we would still have many of the same problems we have today. As long as a few nations control most of the worlds resources and profit is the bottom line, the same cycle of events will prevail.
As global challenges and scientific information proliferate, nations and people face common threats that transcend national boundaries. Overpopulation, energy shortages, global warming, environmental pollution, water scarcity, economic catastrophe, the spread of uncontrollable disease, and the technological displacement of people by machines threaten each of us. Although many people are dedicated to alleviating those conditions, our social and environmental problems will remain insurmountable as long as a few powerful nations and financial interests maintain control of and consume most of the worlds resources and the monetary system prevails.
If we really wish to put an end to our ongoing international and social problems, we must declare Earth and all of its resources the common heritage of all of the worlds people.
Earth is abundant and has plentiful resources. Our practice of rationing resources through monetary control is no longer relevant and is counter-productive to our survival. Today we have highly advanced technologies, but our social and economic system has not kept up with our technological capabilities. We could easily create a world of abundance for all, free of servitude and debt based on the carrying capacity of the earth´s resources. With the intelligent and humane application of science and technology, the people of the earth can guide and shape the future together while protecting the environment. We dont have enough money to accomplish these ends but we do have more than enough resources. This is why we advocate a Resource-Based Economy.
What is the Venus Project?
To transcend these limitations, The Venus Project proposes we work toward a worldwide, resource-based economy, in which the planetary resources are held as the common heritage of all the earth's inhabitants. The current practice of rationing resources through monetary methods is irrelevant, counter-productive, and falls far short of meeting humanitys needs.
Simply stated, a resource-based economy utilizes existing resources - rather than money - to provide an equitable method of distribution in the most humane and efficient manner. It is a system in which all goods and services are available to everyone without the use of money, credits, barter, or any other form of debt or servitude.
To better understand a resource-based economy, consider this. If all the money in the world disappeared overnight, as long as topsoil, factories, personnel and other resources were left intact, we could build anything we needed to fulfill most human needs. It is not money that people require, but rather free access to most of their needs without worrying about financial security or having to appeal to a government bureaucracy. In a resource-based economy of abundance, money will become irrelevant.
We have arrived at a time when new innovations in science and technology can easily provide abundance to all of the worlds people. It is no longer necessary to perpetuate the conscious withdrawal of efficiency by planned obsolescence, perpetuated by our old and outworn profit system. If we are genuinely concerned about the environment and our fellow human beings, if we really want to end territorial disputes, war, crime, poverty and hunger, we must consciously reconsider the social processes that led us to a world where these factors are common. Like it or not, it is our social processes political practices, belief systems, profit-based economy, our culture-driven behavioral norms that lead to and support hunger, war, disease and environmental damage.
The aim of this new social design is to encourage an incentive system no longer directed toward the shallow and self-centered goals of wealth, property, and power. These new incentives would encourage people toward self-fulfillment and creativity, both materially and spiritually.
The Monetary System that we live in today
Our current system is not capable of providing a high standard of living for everyone, nor can it ensure the protection of the environment because the major motive is profit. Businesses aren't entirely to blame; they are forced to operate this way in order to retain the competitive edge. Additionally, with the advent of automation, cybernation, and artificial intelligence, there will be an ever-increasing replacement of people by automated systems. As a result, fewer people will be able to purchase goods and services even though our capability to produce an abundance will continue to exist. This is well-documented in Jeremy Rifkin's book The End of Work: The Decline of the Global Labor Force and the Dawn of the Post-market Era (Putnam, 1995). The Venus Project offers a fresh approach that reverses the negative aspects experienced in our current applications of automation and artificial intelligence. This project eliminates the disastrous consequences that such approaches can have on our society, i.e. the displacement of millions of workers, skilled and unskilled alike.
It is not enough to criticize, point out the shortcomings of society, or advocate that people of high moral character be elected into office; this would do little to advance civilization. What is needed is the intelligent management of the earth´s resources, and a comprehensive and workable arrangement of environmental and social affairs that are in strict accord with existing resources and the carrying capacity of our planet. Even with the election of men and women of impeccable character into government, without available resources and advanced technology, war, poverty, and corruption will prevail no matter how many new laws are passed or treaties signed. It is not democracy that elevated our standard of living, it is our resources, water, arable land, and new technology. Rhetoric and paper proclamations are irrelevant in the management of human and social affairs.
On Money
If all the money in the world were destroyed, as long as we have sufficient arable land, the factories, the necessary resources, and technical personnel, we could build anything and even supply an abundance. During the Depression, there were vacuum cleaners in store windows and automobiles in car lots. The Earth was still the same place. There was just no money in people's wallets and very little purchasing power. At the beginning of World War II, the U.S. had about 600 first-class fighting aircraft. We rapidly overcame this short-supply by turning out over 90,000 planes per year. The question at the start of World War II was: Do we have enough funds to produce the required implements of war? The answer was No, we did not have enough money or gold, but we did have more than enough resources. It was the available resources and technical personnel that enabled the U.S. to achieve the production and efficiency required to win the war.
It appears that the real wealth of any nation is in its natural resources and its people who are working toward a more humane life-style through the elimination of scarcity. All social systems, regardless of their political philosophy, religious beliefs, or social mores, ultimately depend upon natural resources -- i.e. clean air and water and arable land area -- and the industrial equipment and technical personnel for a high standard of living. The money- based system was designed hundreds of years ago and was hardly appropriate for that time. We still utilize this same outmoded system, which is probably responsible for most of today's problems. I have no doubt that even the wealthiest person today would be far better off in the high-energy society that The Venus Project proposes.
The single most important aspect of the project is the social direction of all nations working together on the restoration of the environment in a resource-based economy. The aim is the common heritage of all Earth's resources by all of the world's people. This we see as the only process to end the present cycle of events of war, poverty, hunger, political corruption, and environmental degradation. The technology that we present can make it possible for the global population to obtain a very high standard of living; one higher than ever imagined possible.
We could eventually surpass the artificial boundaries that divide people. If you fail to grasp the significance consider this: in the United States when the states joined together the militias disappeared at the borders and Americans were free of territorial disputes. This same process can be applied globally where all science and technology are utilized for the benefit of all of Earth's inhabitants.
His view on religion, poining to the Christian Judeo God, completely shows me this guy is an every day average person.
Maybe he is right on politics and the whole world based economy which is actually in the bible and is talked about in detail thousands of years before today.
This is not a religion thread so I will not make it one but the only video I watched was his view on religion, which seemed atheistic(i dont know if it is) by him all of a sudden pointing to the Christian Judeo God, which most atheist point the finger to.
I'll answer his confusion. We are tempted as a test so God knows who truly loves him and will follow his word and not "lean on their own understanding" It's quite simple but complicated if u never looked at it this way...Your a father..your son is very selfish and only cares about himself, you give him the ability to do what he wants but you tell him what he should do and how he should do it to have eternal happiness which is the best gift you can ever receive, you know it and he knows it...the son still denies everything you say and goes against you by not obeying a simple command as "don't eat the tree of knowledge" becauswe he accepted temptation to achieve his own selfish desires instead of accpeting the words by the one that created him!...Your entire personality is love so you don't strike him down or kill him but you tell him he can't have..for example.. the glorious house or car you bought him and that he has to go somewhere else. You still give your son the ability to populate the earth but there has to be a consequence for the sin, that is the curse of the offspring which is us being born in sin because of the sin that was caused by the first created human being.
Jacque doesn't see it this way, instead he sees God as an angry man with a pitchfork which is a complete mis understanding. If he only knew how much the Christian God (Jesus) loved him he wouldn't even think of saying that. If he only looked extensively at the story of Jesus instead of thinking he has all the asnwers, he would see this.
I rest my case.
But I do believe America is turning into a tyranny if not already secretly.
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
Religion is all belief, no facts. Lets be fair here and not try to force feed your beliefs on something else with something that could not, never has been and never will be proven 100% factual. Science is FACTS, have a way stronger base and can give more to life than religion ever can.
I grew up in catholic all my life...in the BX with a lot of catholic cats from PR to Italians to Irish...its just a bunch of JUNK to make the mind SIMPLE. When you grow up religion, you limit yourself from reaching full potential as a human by submitting yourself to parables and fairytales of an imaginary man in the sky. Its outdated and corrupted. People are just too afraid to break away from tradition and realize they're only limiting themselves and CONDITIONING themselves to being lesser humans.
Metro, the Catholic church in my opinion actually scares kids away from knowing Christ than actually getting them to go to church and read the stories in the bible. The make the Church the center point as if the Church is more important than the bible itself, this is so wrong an un biblical. You probably experienced this since this is very common.
Many things in Catholicism are not according to scripture, which Christ, his disciples, and his apostles were strongly against.
If you ever want details I can tell you and you can tell your family of catholics so they can take a look at how they worship and represent the Christian faith. They know Christ died for them but they have major holes and question marks about doing things NOT according to the bible.
The Bible has to be the most complex book I have ever read with symbolism, parallels, literature,etc that will blow your mind away and have you studying for hours just on one verse. If you ever got into it that is, most people of the catholic faith just listen to the priest and only think of God on sundays, this is not biblical.
You study enough and you'll see like many others that science, history, and archeological findings back up scripture very accurately which amazes me.
SOme people on this forum think otherwise but I see how they all mis interpret the bible. The bible interprets itself, since they don;t know the bible, they are at a disadvantage when interpreting it. Does this make sense? So listening to someone like Jacque talk about the bible is like a baby talking about advanced mathematics.
This took me years to figure out so I don't expect you to find all this out in one sitting.
Just be open to the fact that most people mis-interpret scripture and Christ all together. People usually do their own thing and put God on the side for when they desperately need help, those are the religious people that are lose.
What is his view on the goverment's recent moves?
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
I will consider in giving the Bible a read before I open my mouth.


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Despite being injured, Dan Henderson's knee managed to set in motion one of the busiest news days in MMA history.
Henderson's withdrawal from UFC 151 ultimately prompted the event's cancellation, resulted in UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida II at UFC 152, and then finally Jones vs. Vitor Belfort at UFC 152.
But what about Henderson? In "Ask the Fight Doc," MMAjunkie.com medical columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin discusses MCL tears and how much recovery time Henderson may need.
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Doc, How long is Dan Henderson likely to be out with a partial MCL tear?
First, what is an MCL? MCL stands for medial collateral ligament.
In Dan Henderson's case, we are discussing the MCL of the knee (elbows also have MCLs). The MCL is on the inner portion of the knee at the joint level and provides stability to the knee joint in the side-to-side or medial-to-lateral plane (varus or valgus for the orthopedically inclined).
The MCL is a major stabilizer that helps prevent the knee from buckling toward the other knee when fully extended (locked straight out). It is especially important in cutting, pivoting or sustaining a blow on the outer (lateral) side of the knee.
If the MCL is incompetent for any reason, lateral motion or pivoting when throwing a kick or punch becomes painful at least (and virtually impossible in most full-speed encounters). In some sports such as football, the MCL injured knee can be reinforced with hinged-braced in some instances, and the athlete may continue to participate. But in MMA, that is not a viable option.
Tears of ligaments and most soft tissues are graded on a scale of one to three:
- Grade I: microscopic tears of fibers
- Grade II: partial tear less than 100 percent
- Grade III: complete tear/100 percent (into two individual pieces if you're lucky, but sometimes it can shred, which is a mess to fix)
Grade I tears usually require "RICE" (rest, ice, compression and elevation) to help with swelling. Down time is usually three weeks then an additional few weeks of rehab. Often this injury timeline can be accelerated with a hinged-brace that allows earlier and more aggressive bending of the knee (flexion and extension).
Grade II tears usually require six weeks of downtime, protection with a brace, and a slower course of rehab. It is not uncommon for many of these injuries to be treated with surgical repair.
Grade III complete tears usually require surgery and significant downtime.
MCL injuries can be tough customers because it is very common to have associated injuries after the ligament fails and the knee gets sloppy during the original traumatic event. They also have been known to linger secondary to inadequate or improper treatment, overly aggressive rehab related to overly ambitious return-to-play goals, or misdiagnosis of related injuries (meniscal tears and bone bruises/cartilage damage). These are all too familiar causes of the dreaded and very real "gimpy" knee that has derailed many a promising career.
How long will it take Dan Henderson to return? Depends on the grade of his injury. All we know is that Henderson is calling it a "partial" tear.
One thing that we know is UFC President Dana White will make sure he gets exceptional orthopedic care and rehab. Henderson's age is against him, but his physical conditioning is certainly in his favor.
Get well Hendo because you look much better in the octagon than sitting beside it!
Dr. Johnny Benjamin is MMAjunkie.com's medical columnist and consultant and a noted combat-sports specialist. He is also a member of the Association of Boxing Commissions' MMA Medical Subcommittee. Dr. Benjamin writes an "Ask the Doc" column approximately every two weeks for MMAjunkie.com. To submit a question for a future column, email him at askthedoc [AT] mmajunkie.com, or share your questions and thoughts in the comments section below. You can find Dr. Benjamin online at www.drjohnnybenjamin.com, and you can read his other sports-related articles at blog.drjohnnybenjamin.com.


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Stakeholders from Bennington, Windham counties discuss economic priorities
BENNINGTON - With a steadily declining and aging population, Vermont is seeking to increase the economic well-being of its residents, and perhaps attract newcomers to the Green Mountain State.
Until recently, economic growth initiatives have largely been left as the responsibility of their individual counties and regions.
With the development of the first statewide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, officials are looking to determine economic priorities within the state and begin implementing policy changes to benefit both citizens and employers.
A workshop held Friday at the Bennington Fire Department was organized to gather input from residents and interested parties within Bennington and Windham counties.
"We now have only about 630,000 people living in the state," said Jeff Lewis, executive director of Brattleboro Development Credit Corp. "That number is similar to that of a medium-sized city in the rest of the country," said Lewis. "We need to take a look at that."
Lewis, along with approximately two dozen other interested people in the area, participated in the brainstorming session, led by Lisa Gosselin, the Vermont state commissioner of economic development.
"I inherited this project and I think it's one of the most exciting things that's being done right now," said Gosselin, who has been in her post for just over a month, since it was reinstated by Gov. Peter Shumlin in an effort to advance job and economic growth.
Funded by a federal Economic Development Agency grant, the process of developing a statewide CEDS began in June, and is projected to take one year, with a draft proposal and public review taking place in early spring and a final plan adoption set for May 2014.
Traveling to every region within the state, a team of strategic planners including Abby Straus and John Findlay, put together by Mark Waterhouse of Garnet Consulting Services, located in Conn., facilitated the discussion on Friday.
Roberta Harold, owner of Harold & Associates in Montpelier, was on hand to represent the consulting firm, which previously organized the Chittenden County CEDS last year, before becoming the overseer of the larger, statewide project.
Ideas that resurfaced throughout the morning included: Reinventing collaboration with other states and regions, enhancing state infrastructure and improving opportunities in the workforce.
"Many people don't want to live in Vermont at this time in their lives because there are better opportunities elsewhere," said Lewis. "We can force rising wages but that's not going to change the trend."
Comments from participants addressed issues such as keeping the focus local, embracing globalization, rapid changes in population demographics and technology, and enhancing educational opportunities.
"People will make decisions based on their kids over other economic decisions that may make more sense," said one Bennington attendee.
Other ideas brainstormed throughout the workshop included: Finding a way to export the small-town feeling that Vermont is known for, capitalizing on the existing society of 'multi-state transplants to the area' despite navigating a declining workforce in the southern Vermont counties, and implementing a state version of FEMA to ensure help in the event of future disasters.
"The exciting thing about this is that there is potentially money in the outcome," said Harold, who noted that states which have developed clear economic strategies are more likely to receive federal grant monies in the future.
The possible designation of a Green Mountain National Park, from among the state's forests, was recommended by one man who noted, "we are within a four-hour drive of over 60 million people."
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Kelly Loop, a member of First Assembly who played in the performance for 15 years, passed away in October due to health complications at the age of 51, an unexpected passing that shocked and saddened many cast members and churchgoers.
"It was very rough on those that were closest to him, and those that worked side-by-side with him for all these years," said Ben Andrews, director of The Passion Play. "He was very close to the other Roman soldiers, as far as the play goes."
Loop played a Roman soldier in the play and brought energy, passion and laughs to the cast.
"He was very passionate about the play, very passionate," Andrews said. "He was also the one I had to keep my eye on for practical jokes, but he brought life to the entire play, before, during and after. He was a lot of fun to be around.
"Except when the lights came on, he was not the Roman soldier you wanted to get in front of."
To commemorate his passing, a collage was presented to the cast at Monday night's rehearsal, and the cast will leave his hel,met on stage throughout all the performances.
"It's sitting in the spot where he would have stood," Andrews said.
The Passion Play will be performed at First Assembly of God at 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, as well as a Sunday showing at 6 p.m. The play, which tells the stories of Jesus' crucifixion, burial and resurrection, is part of First Assembly's Passion Week.


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Secretary-General Ban welcomes meeting of leaders of Sudan and South Sudan
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomes the holding on Friday of a meeting of the leaders of Sudan and South Sudan, aimed at resolving a range of issues between their countries, according to his spokesperson.
The meeting between Sudan's President Omar Al-Bashir and South Sudan's President Salva Kiir will take place in Ethiopia – hosted by that country's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn – with the facilitation of Thabo Mbeki, the chair of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP).
"The Secretary-General encourages both Presidents to address decisively all outstanding issues between Sudan and South Sudan regarding security, border demarcation and the final status of the Abyei Area, to urgently activate agreed border security mechanisms, and implement all other agreements signed on 27 September 2012," Mr. Ban's spokesperson added in a statement today.
"The United Nations stands ready to support the parties in implementing their agreements and to assist in the resolution of all remaining disputes," he added.
South Sudan became the world's newest country on 9 July 2011. Its birth was the culmination of a six-year peace process which helped bring an end to the long-running conflict between South Sudan and Sudan, which it was formerly a part of.
However, the peace between the two countries had been threatened in 2012 by armed clashes along their common border and outstanding post-independence issues that had yet to be resolved.
In late September last year, the two countries' leaders met in Ethiopia to finalize agreements on issues being discussed under talks – held under the auspices of the AUHIP – which were designed to enable them to fulfil their obligations under a so-called roadmap aimed at easing tensions, facilitating the resumption of negotiations on post-secession relations and normalizing relations between the two countries. At the meeting, the two countries reached a key framework agreement for cooperation – particularly in security, the common border and economic relations.
The final status of Abyei, a disputed region straddling the border between the two countries, has yet to be determined – it is one of the outstanding issues of the so-called Comprehensive Peace Agreement which helped bring an end to the conflict between Sudan and South Sudan, before the latter's independence.


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Now in it's fifth year, Tom Topping's annual "The Workout" kicked off at the Wildwood Rec Center in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Saturday. As is customary each year, the juniors and seniors played on Saturday while the freshman and sophomores will hit the floor on Sunday. Standing out from the pack on Saturday was future Florida Gator and 2012 four-star prospect Michael Frazier.
Saturday standouts
Michael Frazier ( 2012, 6-foot-3, shooting guard)- A four-star prospect committed to Florida , Frazier shot the ball with pinpoint accuracy from the outside. He also handled the ball with strength and delivered some impressive passes. Not an explosive athlete, Frazier does, however, have strength and a poised presence on the court which should translate well to the college level.
Daniel Sapp (2011, 6-foot-2, shooting guard)- While Frazier was the best shooter in the building, Sapp wasn't far behind. He's not bashful about letting it fly from deep and is particularly dangerous in transition where he crosses over defenders and pulls up for three-pointers. Looks like a guy who will make a lot of three pointers in college.
Chris Bryant (2011, 6-foot-7, power forward)- A long-armed insider who bears a striking resemblance to Donyell Marshall, Bryant is very active around the rim. He uses his quickness to his advantage and chases rebounds and dunk opportunities. He's hearing from Florida State, Murray State, East Carolina and North Carolina Wilmington.
Will Cummings (2011, 6-foot-1, point guard)- Temple dipped down into Florida and got themselves a pretty good player. He's quick, shoots very well from deep and doesn't let anybody get him off kilter. He will need to add some strength, but his skill-level is ready for the A-10.
Demetrius Henry (2012, 6-foot-8, power forward)- One of the best big men in attendance, the four-star forward played like one on Saturday. He's added noticeable strength to his lean frame since the summer and controlled the glass on both ends of the floor. He ran hard in transition, faced up to make jumpers and showed good feet in the lane. He said Florida State has offered and that he's heard from Georgetown, Central Florida, Alabama, Virginia Tech and Miami.
Devon Walker (2012, 6-foot-4, combo guard)-Walker immediately impressed with his length and athleticism. A possible point guard prospect, Walker sees the floor well and has a feel for passing the ball. His ability to rebound defensively makes him a dangerous threat in the transition game. He has an offer from Liberty and interest from Louisiana Tech, Boston College and Florida International. Louisiana Tech and Boston College are scheduled to watch Walker this fall.
Isaiah Cotton (2011, 6-foot-11, center)- Coming off knee surgery, Cotton impacted the game with his shot blocking ability but is a work in progress offensively. As his conditioning improves, so will Cotton's overall impact on the game. James Madison and Bowling Green State have offered Cotton.
Matt Williams (2012, 6-foot-4, shooting guard)- A bouncy athlete, Williams shot the ball well from the outside. He also had success attacking the basket, especially going to his left hand. Williams has offers from Liberty , North Florida, Florida Atlantic and Rider have offered Williams, who is also getting interest from Central Florida, South Florida, Western Kentucky and Tulsa . All the schools that have offered and Central Florida have checked on Williams this fall.
Erik McCree (2012, 6-foot-6, small forward)- A physical forward, McCree handles the ball well has both a slasher and a passer. The left hander is also capable of making shots from behind the arc. As a 2012 prospect he has a legitimate shot at being a high major prospect. North Florida has offered and Iowa , Miami , Murray State , Central Florida, Stetson and Western Kentucky are showing interest. Central Florida has been in this fall, and Iowa , Murray State and Stetson are expected to check on him as well.
Billydee Williams (2012, 6-foot-5, small forward)- He should get plenty of open looks this winter when he teams with the nation's top prospect, Austin Rivers, at Winter Park High. A high flyer with, long arms and fairly broad shoulders he's also got an ideal build for a wing. He shoots with a high release point and has toughness to spare.
Reshawn Rembert (2011, 6-foot-2, shooting guard)- A solid wing scorer, Rembert got loose in transition over and over Saturday afternoon. He's a mid level guy who can knock down some shots, has good athleticism and he points points on the board in bunches.
Josip Mikulic (2012, 6-foot-9, center)- One of the best shooters in attendance regardless of position, he wore out the nets with his jumper. He's got good hands and while he isn't particularly quick, he actually moves his feet pretty well.
More Saturday notables
D'Andre Bullard from Apopka (Fla.) Wekiva is a nice looking combo guard prospect. The 6-foot-2 senior is long, quick and can get to the rim off the dribble. He's also a flashy passer and is a bit of a high risk/high reward type guy. He's hearing from Liberty , James Madison, Furman and Northeastern with an offer from Western Carolina. … Marc Noriela of Orlando (Fla.) Olympia is one tough customer. The 6-foot-6 junior wing is a grinder on the interior, fills the lane for dunks and will knock down some jumpers as well. His best assets are his overall athleticism and a non-stop motor. … 6-foot-6 senior wing Trevor Franklin of Orlando (Fla.) Northeast is an intriguing guy. While skinny, he is very fluid and a good ball-handler for a kid with size. His jumper looks workable and his game could blossom as he adds strength. … Darius Perkins is a little bit of an undersized shooting guard, but he's got lots of confidences and is pretty crafty. He's a good jump shooter and also makes up for a lack of height with outstanding strength. … Devin Walker will be a guy to monitor in the class of 2012. The athletic, 6-foot-3 wing hails from Winter Haven (Fla.) High and can finish well above the rim. Handles some and is a pretty good passer to boot. He could be a very versatile defender down the road. …


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Silas Connelly, a senior midfielder from Madison, Wisconsin (West) has been named the Midwest Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending September 5. the Conference Office announced the honor on Tuesday.
Connelly scored all three of Beloit's goals in a 3-1 season-opening win at Wisconsin Lutheran College. The first two goals came in the opening 24 minutes of the match and the third with 15 minutes left after WLC had cut the Buccaneer lead in half seven minutes earlier. With the three tallies Connelly has already matched his goal output from last season when he scored three goals and added two assists for the Buccaneers.


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Fossil Plant Chromosomes Look Modern
by Brian Thomas, M.S. *
As mere fragments, most fossils reveal only small hints of ancient life forms, like a single segment from a crinoid stem, or a lone hadrosaur tooth. But a fossilized fern's stem recently discovered in Sweden shows its every detail, sending some clear messages about its origin.
Publishing in the journal Science, three authors from Sweden described the spectacular sub-cellular preservation of a royal fern in Jurassic rock.1 Mineral-rich water infiltrated its tissues faster than they could even begin to disintegrate.
The team cut the fossil into thin slices and placed them under a microscope to see "membrane-bound cytoplasm, cytosol granules, [and] possible amyloplasts" within the fern cells. Equally rare were the cells' nuclei "with conspicuous nucleoli," tiny structures inside each nucleus.
They even found chromosomes frozen in various stages of cell division, including prophase, telophase, metaphase and possibly anaphase.
The researchers compared the fossil chromosomes to those of living royal ferns and found no differences. They wrote, "Here, we present direct paleontological evidence for long-term genomic stasis in this family in the form of a calcified osmundaceous [royal fern] rhizome [tiny root structure] from the Lower Jurassic of Sweden with pristinely preserved cellular contents, including nuclei and chromosomes."1
After 180 million supposed years to work its magic, how could the neo-Darwinian engine of natural selection of beneficial mutations not have made some changes to this fern? Yet the fern remains the same.
During this same proposed timespan, some furry little mammal supposedly evolved all the way to people—a fantastic story involving wholesale reorganizations of dozens of fundamentally distinct body forms—while not one chromosome of the royal fern changed at all.
The study authors wrote that this fossil comparison "represents a notable example of evolutionary stasis among plants."1 Instead of merely "notable," perhaps they should have said, "impossible."
Plus, isn't "evolutionary stasis" an oxymoron? Evolution is supposed to mean "constant change," and "stasis" means "no change." Something unscientific appears to be going on within a scientist who interprets even a total lack of evolution in an evolutionary way.
The similarity between a living royal fern and its fossil counterpart plainly presents a problem for millions-of-years. Why do these ferns look so similar? Because their ancestors were ferns that God created only thousands of years ago, according to His own eyewitness testimony.2
- Bomfleur, B., S. McLaughlin, and V. Vajda. 2014. Fossilized Nuclei and Chromosomes Reveal 180 Million Years of Genomic Stasis in Royal Ferns. Science. 343 (6177): 1376-1377.
- Genesis 1:12.
* Mr. Thomas is Science Writer at the Institute for Creation Research.
Article posted on April 16, 2014.
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Within the Potterverse it is hard to write a fanfiction with a plot you have in mind with strictly cannon characters. Most people prefer to keep cannon characters cannon and by doing such, OCs are needed to fill the other roles defined by a story.
I feel OCs when developed correctly are a wonderful addition to a story. When working with the Marauder era, in order to completely fill out a story OCs may be needed, because there is really so little information we know about that time. Sometimes it is just good to expand a writer's imagination, also.
All in all, I feel OCs have their place and I thoroughly enjoy them.


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Fungal Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs):
Beta-Glycan Responsive: Cd36, Cd5, Clec7a (Dectin-1), Itgam, Itgb2, Scarf1, Tlr2.
Mannose/Chitin Responsive: Chia, Mrc1, Tlr2, Tlr4.
Other: Colec12, Nlrp3, Nptx1, Tlr9.
Signal Transduction:
Dectin-1 Signaling Pathway: Bcl10, Card9, Clec7a (Dectin-1), Malt1, Plcg2, Raf1, Syk.
Nf?b Signaling Pathway: Bcl10, Card9, Casp1 (Ice), Casp8 (Flice), Cd40 (Tnfrsf5), Ikbkb, Il10, Il1b, Irak1, Irak4, Malt1, Map3k7 (Tak1), Nfkb1, Nfkbia (Ikba/Mad3), Stat1, Tnf.
Toll-Like Receptor (TLR) Signaling Pathway: Casp8 (Flice), Cd14, Fos, Irak1, Irak4, Itgb2, Jun, Map2k4 (Jnkk1), Map3k7 (Tak1), Mapk14 (p38 MAPK), Mapk8 (Jnk1), Myd88, Nfkb1, Tirap, Tlr2, Tlr4, Tlr9, Traf6.
Complement Signaling Pathway: C3, C5ar1 (Gpr77), Itgam, Itgb2, Lyn, Mbl2, Syk.
Nod-Like Receptor (NLR) Signaling Pathway: Card9, Casp1 (Ice), Nlrp3, Pycard (Tms1/Asc).
Inflammation: C3, Ccl12, Ccl20 (Mip-3a), Ccl5 (Rantes), Ccl7, Ccr1, Ccr5, Cd14, Cd40 (Tnfrsf5), Clec7a (Dectin-1), Cxcl1, Cxcl10 (Inp10), Cxcl11 (I-Tac/Ip-9), Cxcl2, Cxcl3, Cxcl9 (Mig), F3, Fos, Il10, Il15, Il1a, Il1b, Il2, Il23a, Il6, Itgb2, Lyn, Mbl2, Myd88, Nfkb1, Ptgs2 (Cox-2), Tirap, Tlr2, Tlr4, Tlr9, Tnf.
Phagocytosis: C3, Cd14, Cd36, Clec7a (Dectin-1), Colec12, Fcgr1a, Fcnb, Mbl2, Sftpd.
Genes Responsive to:
Candida albicans: Ccl12, Ccl20 (Mip-3a), Ccl5 (Rantes), Ccl7, Ccr1, Cd14, Cd83, Clec7a (Dectin-1), Csf1 (Mcsf), Csf2 (Gm-Csf), Csf3 (Gcsf), Cxcl1, Cxcl10 (Inp10), Cxcl11 (I-Tac/Ip-9), Cxcl2, Cxcl3, Cxcl9 (Mig), Fcgr1a, Fcgr3a, Ifng, Il12b, Il18, Il1a, Il1b, Il1r1, Il23a, Il6, Myd88, Nfkb1, Ptgs2 (Cox-2), Socs3, Tlr2, Tnf.
Aspergillus fumigatus: C3, Casp1 (Ice), Casp8 (Flice), Ccl12, Ccl20 (Mip-3a), Ccl5 (Rantes), Ccl7, Ccr1, Ccr5, Cd14, Cd40 (Tnfrsf5), Cd83, Clec7a (Dectin-1), Csf1 (Mcsf), Csf2 (Gm-Csf), Csf3 (Gcsf), Cxcl1, Cxcl10 (Inp10), Cxcl11 (I-Tac/Ip-9), Cxcl2, Cxcl3, Cxcl9 (Mig), F2rl1, F3, Fcgr1a, Fcgr2a, Fcnb, Ifng, Il10, Il15, Il12a, Il12b, Il18, Il1a, Il1b, Il1r1, Il6, Jun, Malt1, Mapk14 (p38 MAPK), Mbl2, Myd88, Nfkbia (Ikba/Mad3), Ptgs2 (Cox-2), Ptpn6, Sftpd, Socs3, St3gal5, Stat1, Syk, Tlr2, Tlr4, Tlr9, Tnf.
Cryptococcus neoformans: C3, Cd5, Ccl12, Cd40 (Tnfrsf5), Socs3.
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CSB sustainability efforts generate positive reactions
Two major sustainability efforts introduced at CSB over a year ago have generated positive reactions from students and staff.
CSB is one of only 12 colleges and universities in the U.S. to ban the sale of bottled water on campus and was the first to do so in Minnesota. In order to accommodate the change, 40 hydration stations have been installed at CSB and have been used to fill over 293,350 16 oz. water bottles from August 2011 to August 2012. There are two hydration stations in the Haehn Campus Center without counters, so the number of bottles filled is even higher.
"It's gone really, really smoothly," Judy Purman, director of sustainability, said. "It reflects well on how willing the community is to make some changes. There have been very few complaints."
In addition to the success of the bottled water policy, the removal of trays from the Gorecki Dining and Conference Center has been well received. Food waste is estimated to have decreased 30 percent, which means the amount of food purchased is also down 30 percent. Less soap and water have been used due to the elimination of washing 3,000 trays daily.
"It's been awesome," Carmen Welinski, culinary services manager, said. "Customers are now very familiar with how to maneuver and carry their food without trays. We will continue to do anything and everything possible to make the effort to be sustainable."
Most CSB students agree and appreciate the sustainability efforts of the campus.
"I think it's been accepted pretty well. I haven't heard any complaints," Maria Pugliese, a CSB sophomore, said. "I always carry a water bottle to fill up which I've seen a lot more people doing too. I'm all for sustainability efforts."


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Natural iridescence harnessed for reflective displays
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PORTLAND, Ore. Iridescent insects, butterflies and birds have long puzzled scientists with their unique ability to reflect bright colors. Nature's trick is growing nanoscale structures with dimensions that filter light being reflected without dimming light the way conventional filters do.
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta) said they have unearthed the secret of natural liquid crystals that reflect light as bright as a back-lit LCD. Separately, Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc. announced it is breaking ground on a manufacturing plant to fabricate its own reflective displays using methods similar to those recently discovered at Georgia Tech.
Professor Mark Burns and doctoral candidate Sean Langelier recently characterized the natural cholesteric liquid crystals in the colorful shells of beetles, discovering that they self-assemble into a complex arrangement of polygonal shapes whose tiny dimensions reflect only two colors of circularly polarized light.
The jewel beetle (Chrysina gloriosa) was studied in detail at Georgia Tech, where researchers discovered that nanoscale structures filtered out all but two distinct circularly polarized color bands--green light at a wavelength of 530 nanometers and yellow light at a wavelength of 580 nanometers. The nanoscale structures worked by mixing three different polygonal shapes--hexagons, pentagons and heptagons--whose percentages were varied depending on the curvature of the insect shell.
Next, the researchers said they plan to characterize the shells of iridescent insects to create unique colors not seen elsewhere in nature.
They also hope their findings about natural iridescence can be harnessed for use in miniature optical and photonic devices. To that end, Qualcomm MEMS Technologies (QMT, San Diego) have been developing what it calls an interferometric modulator (iMoD) display. Qualcomm claims the displays are as bright as back-lit LCDs, but consume power only when the display is changed. On June 2, Qualcomm announced that it was building a dedicated iMoD display facility at Longtan's Science Park (Taoyuan, Taiwan) in collaboration with Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co. Ltd., (Foxlink).
Qualcomm's iMoD display is based on an optically resonant cavity housing a Fabry-Perot etalon, consisting of a thin-film stack and a deformable reflective membrane. Normal ambient light reflects off both the thin-film stack at the top of the cavity and the reflective membrane at the bottom. Phases are controlled to selectively reinforce specific colors, thereby yielding light amplification without the filters and polarizers that cut down on transmitted light from LCDs.


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Ron Artest has been there. He's cheated on his wife. He's been vilified. He may be one of the handful of people in the world who have any understanding Tiger Woods is going through right now.
So Artest wrote Woods a letter and said not to let everything get him down.
I have made the same mistakes. Before I got married to my wife, I had a baby with another young lady, after I already had two by my girlfriend who is now my wife. We also had another baby which makes three for us and four for me. Two boys and two girls. My wife is a much better wife than I am a husband….
On the way to 2010 we had many ups and downs on the way, mostly my fault. But I really choose to work hard and play ball to support her and my kids. The same reason you are building your legacy. I have been disturbed by this because there are many people who are happy that this bad news has come out. There are a lot of sports announcers and regular reporters who are not perfect in their own homes, yet they want to bring you down. You have done so much for people, the sport of golf, and your family and you gave your wife a life that people can't even dream of.
While the feeling among the general public may be different, the reaction to Tiger's plight among professional athletes has been more along the lines of what Artest expresses. There is some empathy, with a little bit of "there but for the grace of God go I" thrown in. Many — most? — have made mistakes like Tiger and can easily picture themselves being skewered in the media for it. Few have been skewered like Artest after the Malice in the Palace brawl. While both men may have earned what they got, they can relate on a very basic level.
The letter also shows the more mature, soul-bearing side of Artest. The same one who confessed about drinking Hennessy before games and at halftime while in Chicago, and admitting that effected his play. Artest is addressing the mistakes of his past — in a very public, very Ron Artest way, but he is addressing things.
And he relates to Tiger going through a very painful and public humiliation. Ron Artest has been there.


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Hi ! My 2010 hhr 2 LT just had its 1 year birthday . I have had Nothing go wrong with my hhr within the last year . I have installed a cold air intake and a modified mass air flow sensor and Just came back from a trip to Pennsylvania about 300 miles both ways. I averaged on the highway 33.5 mpg and city 22 mpg. I was getting bad mileage about 19 / 25 when the car was brand new . Now it has 11,400 miles on it and after it hit 10,000 miles it just seemed to be different. It had more spunk and pulling power. I enjoy my Dark blue 2010 2 LT HHR. It drives smoothly and yet aggressively.
It very roomy in the front and back and No squeaks or rattles. I did some add on and it looks awesome. Would not trade it in for the world. Why are they discontinuing a great roomy car that handles great ? If they would advertize it on TV or in the papers, Maybe sales would go up. Chevrolet is wrong on this point . Why kill a car when it serves a purpose ? If they want to get rid of a chevrolet , KILL the Impala . Dan the piano man
jb66ss396 Posts: 2I'm impressed with your gas mileage. I going to check into the cold air intake and mass airflow sensor. Do these parts effect the warranty?
I have a 2009 (bought new) that I'm using 85 Ethanol.
I just bought a 2011 Malibu LT which is another great Chevy. I asked the salesman if the HHR is going away and he old me no.
I think my HHR is a great car. No complaints. My only call out is the 5 speed manual in my HHR. They should have offered a 6-speed (both for the standard and automatic) like they do for the Cruze and Malibu. A definite miss.
The cold air intake by cgs and the modified air sensor does not void the warranty. Using E85 brought down my mpg to about 19 city and 23 on the highway. When the E85 ( 108 grade ) goes back down to 1.97 / gal I'll use it . It is now 3.19/gal which doesn't make it worth the price vs fuel drop. My hhr 2.4 auto has just past the 2 year mark and I have gotten on the highway 33.5 mpg hwy and 23 aroung town ( heavy stop and go ( lights ) ). I still love it and its riding smoother and the steering is great. I use as fuel 1 fill up with premium ( 93 ) Gulf and 1/2 tank with Mid grade ( 89 ) . I do also wish GM had made a six speed to fit in the body of the hhr/cobalt.
I have a 2010 2.4 LT automatic and my lights stay on and go off in about 30 seconds . I do have installed from gm a fail safe module that if you leave the radio on or if the cigarette lighter has a gps attache to it and is left on , the module cuts the power to the circuit to reduce a dead battery after 20 minutes. Try putting in a new battery.Maybe it was defective from the factory . It happens. The hhr also has a charging system to conform to how much power you are using vs the charging abilities of the alternator in the engine.
The switch behind the brake pedal triggers a switch by the shift mechanism to release it out of park on an automatic transmission.
sandyf2 Posts: 1My son just (2 days ago) bought a used 2011 HHR with 30,000 miles on it and it is now at a dealership waiting to get the damages on fixing the ignition. Apparently this is a common problem never addressed by Chevy. The key cannot be removed from the ignition and the car cannot be turned off. The fix costs $500 to $600 at the dealer. They are well aware of the problem and no recall has been issued. I have found many posts about this. Are you aware of this?
My daughter had the same problem as your son does but with her Cobalt (apparently this car is similar to the HHR in many ways).
The dealer said that no recalls have been issued and will never be one.
The problem is caused by a heavy key chain hanging from the ignition putting a stress on the unit and eventually causing damage to it and I believe this because my daughter has a lot of "garbage" attached to her car's key chain.
There is a push button on the back of the steering colum that is suppose to release the key. I guess you can pull the battery cable off of the battery to kill the engine. I'm very lucky. I only had a noisy heater fan motor in all the 21,300 miles that I have on it. I also have done a lot of High Proformance upgrades on it . Including a jet power module attached to the computer. I must have the car that was built on a Wednesday . Good luck.
deltak Posts: 1I had my go on my 2010 HHR after I purchased it this year (2012) and 6 months into driving. It wasnt until my son left a car door slightly open and my battery died that I found this problem. Finally got the car started (by the way if the battery is going to be in the back it would be helpful to have a keyhole for the trunk or you cant open the back door to get to the battery!!!!) Brought it to the dealership (another tip if your battery dies, be prepared for many of the units that control the electronics, such as, the transmission to not work properly for a half hour...every light you could think of came on my dash stating there was a problem!) Anyways, to get on with my story, I finally got the car to the dealership and they fixed it no problem, no charge stating their was indeed a recall!!!! So make sure you find out first before being charged!!! I reside in Rhode Island by the way.
Hey Laserblue : You said that " I had my go " what went on it ? After 2.5 years finally my key got stuck in the ignition switch . Very simple replair . It took 2 hours and NO Charge ! They were very understanding with my frustrastions because it happened when I was on my service call , I repair computers . I quickly went to the dearlership " Paul Conte " in Freeport NY and they took care of it pronto . As always I was happy . My little blue HHR 2.4 has an after market Power Module and also a cold air induction system in it and it gives me the trill of a small v6 . So far that is the only problem besides the Heater FAN Motor that was ever replaced. Gas mileage has not been compromised . Stll get about 23 mpg city and about 33.5 hwy on a good day . God Bless !
Great to hear that everything was resolve so seamlessly for you, deltak! Many more happy miles with your HHR!
Sarah, GM Customer Service
Something similar happen to me with my dealer.
Didn't wait for a survey, as soon as I got home, I called G.M. directly and they called the dealer immedietly to discuss my disappointment towards the technicians and the repair shop manager...the dealer called me right back and the wind had suddenly changed it's direction. He was so polite, he apologized to me and from then on every time I go at the dealer they almost roll me the red carpet and treat my like a "king" and call me "MR." and things like; "Can we do anything else for you" or "Was everything at your satisfaction Sir"?
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SANTA ANA – Omar Navarro rushed for 117 yards on seven carries with two touchdowns as Segerstrom routed Ocean View, 61-7, in a Golden West League game at Segerstrom High on Friday night.
With the victory, the Jaguars (5-3, 2-1) remained undefeated at home (3-0) and have back-to-back wins for the first time since shutting out University on Sept. 9 in a nonleague matchup.
Segerstrom ran in the game's first four touchdowns – two by Navarro, one by Justin Young and another by Jacob Plascencia.
Plascencia had the longest touchdown run, a 74-yarder, and rolled up 116 yards on three rushes.
Navarro had the first two scores for the Jaguars on carries of 30 and 44 yards in the first six minutes of the opening quarter.
Young's 21-yard run with 4:06 remaining in the first quarter made it 20-0.
Ponpeyo Flores finished with three touchdowns, which included a 39-yard interception return and two short runs – 4 and 2 yards. The 2-yard score extended the Jaguars' advantage to 55-0.
Flores got his second interception of the evening with 2:59 remaining in the second.
The Seahawks (1-7, 1-2) avoided getting shut out for the second time this year when Daniel Valencia scored on a 2-yard run with 1:42 left.
Valencia led Ocean View with 65 yards on 22 carries.
Segerstrom outgained the Seahawks, 407-175, and limited them to 82 yards in the first half.


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Driver 'three times over limit'
A foreign lorry driver who complained of feeling unwell after stopping on the motorway is reported to have blown more than three times over the drink drive limit, police said.
The man dialled for help from an SOS telephone on the M6 at Junction 7 by Perry Barr in Birmingham today, according to the Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG).
Police said the man has been taken to hospital for further assessment and is facing a blood test to establish the level of alcohol in his system.
He is not reported to have been arrested.
A spokesman for the road policing unit posted the incident on the CMPG Twitter account.
It stated: "Foreign artic (sic) driver pulls up on the M6 near Perry Barr feeling unwell.
"Blows 116mg at the roadside, which might be a contributory factor.
"Despite being over three times the drink drive limit our main priority has to be his well-being so he will go to hospital for a thorough check."
The spokesman added: "At Junction 7 of the M6 a Belgian HGV driver stops and uses the SOS Telephone for help, officers arrive to assist the male.
"Due to the smell of alcohol they breathalise him and he provides a positive sample with a reading of 116mg (in 100ml of breath). (The) legal limit 35mg #fatal5".
The CMPG said: "When a drink driver goes to hospital we gather our evidence by means of a blood sample taken by a doctor."
Police have been running a driver awareness campaign focusing on the key causes of traffic accidents: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, fatigue, and distraction and inattention, branding them the fatal five.
A spokesman for the CMPG said "Officers remain with the 55-year-old at hospital."


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While a room's décor is often dictated by its overall style and your vision, the kitchen is a special case. Nowhere else in the home does efficiency need to lock so securely with aesthetic, and the end result means that many kitchens excel in functionality over style. After all, following a long day of work, you probably care much more that your kitchen is designed for easy meal prep than outfitted with the right drapery.
Why not consider one of the more overlooked parts of kitchen décor though? You may find some unexpected influences on your walls of all places. While you probably don't have enough floor or counter space for ceramics or statues, walls are fair game for a little character-instilling style. Consider these five great options.
1. Still lifes. Whether you're struck by the hyper realism and attention to detail of the Dutch masters or prefer the cubist-meets-impressionist apples and limes of Paul Cézanne, still lifes can be both beautiful and classic ways to adorn your kitchen walls.
2. Vintage food advertisements. From iconic Coca-Cola ads of the 1950s to the evolution of Betty Crocker in the 20th century, advertisements are a form of pop art in their own right! While plenty are available as prints, a good route to go might be picking up some older editions of LIFE magazine and flipping through until you find something in solid condition and worth framing.
3. Food photography. Thanks to iPhone and Android apps like Instagram, photos of people's meals are about as ubiquitous on Facebook as cat memes. You don't have to be a professional or even taken a single photography class to get involved either. Consider printing out a whole collection of courses in little squares - Polaroid style - and arranging them in a frame.
4. Maps. Show off your globe-hopping gastronomica with a giant wall map. Use pins to stick notes into different locales, jotting down the fine foods you tasted from these regions.
5. Radiant heat panels. As much a form of heating during the winter as it is a piece of artwork, a radiant heat panel could be just the thing you need to cozy up your kitchen without sacrificing crisp contemporary style. WarmlyYours' award-winning panels come in three styles and a plethora of colors. The best kitchen bonus? They don't jeopardize air quality like central heating's vents might, meaning your meals are prepared and eaten in the cleanest environment your home can offer.