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Blumenthal calls Metro-North fines "a mockery"
WASHINGTON -- The nation's top railroad regulator drew withering criticism Tuesday for his agency's record of safety enforcement against Metro-North Railroad.
The Federal Railroad Administration's use of its power to fine railroads for safety violations "is a mockery of justice," said Sen. Richard Blumenthal with some heat in an interview after tangling with FRA Administrator Joseph Szabo during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee hearing.
No example upset Blumenthal, D-Conn., more than the case of Robert Luden, a Metro-North foreman and 27-year employee who was killed when a trainee controller apparently put the section of track Luden was working on back in service too soon.
A Hearst Connecticut Media investigation revealed the fatality resulted in a fine of just $5,000.
At the time of the worker's death, Blumenthal said, the railroad "failed to have in place minimal safety technology used routinely by other railroads."
"That seems to define `egregious and aggravated,' " Blumenthal said, asserting the FRA could have fined Metro-North $105,000.
Instead, a Hearst Connecticut Media investigation revealed the fatality drew only a $5,000 fine.
Blumenthal told Szabo during the hearing that recent news accounts, "most notably in the Connecticut Post," analyzing FRA's enforcement of safety problems at Metro-North showed that "penalties for the catastrophic events ... were plainly inadequate."
Szabo said, "Fines are just one of the tools we have in our toolbox."
"It's one tool, but it's a preeminent tool," Blumenthal retorted, "and when you fail to use it, it leaves you weak."
Szabo said the agency has levied more in fines in the past five years than in any previous five-year period.
"Can you give me examples where the maximum penalties were imposed?" Blumenthal asked. "Why was Luden's death not an egregious and aggravated violation?"
Szabo declined to answer immediately, saying he would refer answers to Blumenthal later for the record. "We'll get you again what we believe to be the basis for our fine," he said. "We'd be happy to work with you on some technical assistance if you want to look at legislation that addresses our penalty schedule."
"If I were in your shoes," Blumenthal replied, "I'd be advocating for more authority."
Blumenthal alluded to an effort he championed with Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., that provided $185 million in fiscal year 2014 for more inspectors for the agency.
Szabo said so far, the agency has hired 10 more people, but training them fully would take about a year. "You don't just snap your fingers and have 45 people in place," he said.
"Do you need additional enforcement resources?" Blumenthal asked.
"Sir, it's my job to ensure the safety of the industry with the resources you give me," Szabo responded.
Blumenthal pressed for an answer on whether he needed more inspectors, and after Szabo again declined to say, Blumenthal instructed him to provide an answer in writing.
Blumenthal pointed out that Szabo's agency is the subject of 56 open recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board, including 29 in which the NTSB contends the FRA has given an "unacceptable" response -- the most open recommendations of any Transportation Department entity.
"We can in fact try to improve safety every day," Szabo said. "We had fewer accidents in 2012 than we did in 2011."
He said the agency is using Deep Dive, its report on safety failings at Metro-North that led to fatalities and injuries in 2013, as a lesson to improve its work.
"We're doing good work. We need to do better. That doesn't bring back the lives of the four people who died on Metro-North," Szabo said. "I own that."
Szabo said, "I came up from the ranks. I've had my share of close calls. I think every railroader has." He added, "I've had five friends killed on duty. I've been to those funerals. I know those families. So when it comes to safety, this is very personal for me."
In response to a question about the recent Norwalk bridge failure, Szabo said, "That bridge is more than 100 years old, and that shows the problems of the Northeast Corridor." He added that the corridor is "one of the best passenger rail markets in the world. But decades and decades of disinvestment have kept it from achieving its full potential."
Blumenthal asked him if Metro-North was responding correctly to the Deep Dive report the agency produced after a string of tragedies in 2013.
"They have certainly said all the right things and I'm seeing the right things," Szabo responded. "It's going to take time to play out. ... When it comes to changing safety culture, it's a drawn-out process. They're cooperating with us."
After the hearing, Szabo said: "The senator is very passionate about railroad safety, and that's to be admired. We'd like to work with him on the penalty schedule. My job is to advance safety with the tools I have today."
Blumenthal said after the hearing that he intends to try to modify the penalty statute -- but said that "the enforcement routine is so farcical that it may be more effective to increase minimum penalties rather than increasing maximums.
"What good does it do to raise the maximum to $500,000 if they're going to fine the minimum $5,000?" he said.
As a former attorney general, Blumenthal said he rejected Szabo's argument that fine sizes are limited by what can be legally sustained.
"Any challenge in court to a $105,000 fine in Luden's death would be frivolous," he said. "You could justify a fine of $1 million."


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For Anza Rani James, SAP is truly international. It is a place where she gets loads of opportunities to improve her skills while working with teams all over the world.
As a Developer on the SAP Cloud Platform Persistence Team, Anza is responsible for development focusing on coding, testing, and quality assurance of software features. She works closely with her team on design proposals to improve persistence service functionality while actively consulting with her customers and partners.
"There's real progress happening with respect to technology here. It is the best place where you can learn more if you are open for it." Anza says. "There is a strong customer focus at SAP. Everything is teamwork. I can gain knowledge from both experienced and new colleagues."
While pursuing her Master's Degree, she came to know about interesting opportunities from her friends who were already working at SAP. She applied through the SAP job portal and got her first position as a student job in the Enterprise Support team. Since she was the resident developer in her team, Anza prepared model apps and knew from then on that she wanted to pursue her career in development.
For Anza, she knows SAP is full of opportunities and has been utilizing them since the day she started. When asking her what's so attractive about SAP, she believes it's the technology and the brand itself.
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The no-win situation is, at its core, a sad state of affairs. Seriously, no one is winning in a no-win situation. In fact, everyone could be said to be losing.
Piracy has been long held to be the dire no-win situation in the video game industry because it represents a perfect culmination of utter loss -- an infinitely copyable product that took millions of dollars to produce being distributed for free. No profit means the studio gets its windows shuttered and no one goes home employed.
Last week, I read an article on PC Gamer that talks about Runic Games's Torchlight. The game is a fantastic spiritual successor to the Diablo series that the company's CEO, Max Schaefer, served as lead designer for. Runic Games was essentially bought by Perfect World, a Chinese MMO company that seeks to release an MMO version of the popular game.
Schaefer has some different views and conclusions about how piracy effects his game. In a nutshell, Schaefer sees no problem with the millions of illegally downloaded copies of Torchlight in Asian markets. When the MMO is released, the brand recognition and audience building that piracy affords will bring in new customers for the eventual MMO, where it is harder to pirate a service. With so many games going online these days with multiplayer components requiring authentication or even a license purchase (as with used versions of PS3 and XBox 360 games), is this the right attitude to have in world where a game's success is made or destroyed based on sales? Is this line of thought able to coexist with the fickle dev studio and publisher system in place now in the industry?
Ultimately, we can learn something from Schaefer's comments, especially about audience building. And, potentially, we can see the future of World of Warcraft's distribution as the game gets a bit heavy in terms of barrier to entry.


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BART strike 'extremely likely,' union leaders say
Unions leave the bargaining table - await an improved district offer
A Monday morning BART strike began to look a lot more likely Saturday when negotiations between BART and its two largest labor unions stalled and union leaders warned that a strike is all but inevitable.
"I think it's extremely likely," said Josie Mooney, chief negotiator for Service Employees International Union Local 1021, which represents more than 1,433 BART workers, including mechanics, maintenance workers and professional staff.
Bargaining teams for SEIU and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1555, which represents 944 train operators and station agents, made the announcement at 4:15 p.m. Saturday after walking out of the Kaiser Center in Oakland, where negotiations are being held. Some of the negotiators were pulling suitcases and said they had been prepared to bargain late into the night.
But after waiting since Friday for a proposal from BART, they said they were frustrated and tired of waiting for what they had expected would be a meaningful offer from the system's leaders. Union negotiators said it seemed that BART officials were trying to string them along until hours before the 11:59 p.m. Sunday deadline when the existing contract expires.
"We have waited patiently," said Antonette Bryant, ATU Local 1555 president. "We are ready to negotiate, we are willing to negotiate."
'An improved offer'
BART spokesman Rick Rice said the transit agency was ready to resume talks when the state mediator informed negotiators that the union bargaining teams had left the building and asked BART officials to e-mail the proposal when it was ready.
"We have an improved offer that we would like to share with them and talk about," he said. "We've been working very hard on that proposal."
Late Saturday, Mooney said she had received the new proposal but that the unions still had no plans to return to the bargaining table.
Rice said the latest proposal would raise salaries by 2 percent for each of four years, reduce the contribution employees would have to make to their pensions, and lower the costs of health care premiums they would have to pay. All workers would end up getting raises under the new proposal, he said. BART employees - union and nonunion - currently make no contributions to their pensions and pay a flat $92 a month for health insurance.
Union officials have said that BART's previous proposal would cost the average employee $9,700 over four years. The unions have proposed a 5 percent annual raise plus a 2 percent yearly cost-of-living adjustment, which BART says adds up to 23.2 percent over four years.
Most BART station agents and train operators earn salaries in the low to mid-$60,000 range but also make an additional $11,000 to $16,000 annually in overtime, according to BART. BART estimates the average value of benefits at $50,000.
BART has made pension contributions and increased health insurance premiums key issues in the negotiations, along with reducing overtime. BART also says the average employee takes off 40 unscheduled days a year, though that total includes long-term absences such as disability leaves or industrial injuries.
But some of it, BART says, is due to an overtime policy that allows workers to call in sick on a scheduled day, then work an unscheduled day and get paid overtime. Union officials dispute BART's estimates and say unsafe working conditions cause many absences.
The unions have pressed BART officials to bargain over safety issues, including actions to protect station agents from assaults and rail maintenance workers from being hit by trains.
This year's negotiations seem to be proceeding more slowly than usual, with talks not really starting until May and the sides remaining far from agreement.
Negotiations are scheduled to resume at 11 a.m. on Sunday, but Mooney said the unions weren't likely to show up unless BART had something significant to discuss.
"I don't know that we're going to take valuable time away from informing the public and preparing our members for a strike unless there is a significant improvement," Mooney said.
Bracing for strike
Meanwhile, commuters and Bay Area transportation officials are planning for the possibility of life without BART. They're advising commuters to work from home, carpool or drive during off-peak hours, if possible. AC Transit buses are tentatively expected to provide extra service on transbay routes and to run a shuttle between downtown Oakland and San Francisco. But AC Transit officials advised their riders Saturday evening to consider alternative transportation Monday because system drivers are also in negotiations and could strike.
San Francisco Bay Ferry boats will offer additional service, and BART plans to run limited charter bus service from Walnut Creek, El Cerrito Del Norte, Fremont and Dublin/Pleasanton stations to San Francisco, with a transfer at West Oakland.
Michael Cabanatuan is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @ctuan


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Used to see this all the time on speccy and c64 games back in the day too.
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SOCIAL CAPITAL: A LEVER FOR SCHOOL CHANGE AND STUDENT GROWTH by Al Noel R. Rabanera _______________________________________________________________________ A Dissertation Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC ROSSIER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF EDUCATION August 2011 Copyright 2011 Al Noel R. Rabanera
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|American high schools teach students basic academic skills in an effort to produce employable, civic-minded, globally contributing adults. However, formal classroom instruction in and of itself does not always provide these same high school graduates with the practical experience and job-related knowledge required to gain a competitive employment advantage over students in other industrialized countries (Prestowitz, 2006). ❧ Entering the employment market is more complex today than in previous decades. Markets are continuously shifting, new knowledge alters employment standards and the lack of jobs in various sectors makes the journey into global employment a high-risk endeavor. Seemingly, for American high school graduates, jobs and a quality life enabled by gainful employment are even more elusive because so little high school focus is given to the relationship between skill development, information access, and the world of work. Instead, emphasis is placed on high school graduation requirements which often lack specific focus on career-based training. This is problematic because high school graduates make critical decisions about future career choices based on limited information which is easily accessible (Gasper & Omvig, 1976). ❧ A possible solution is to have high school students develop relationships with persons whom Stanton-Salazar (1997) refers to as institutional agents. Through these connections, students have access to educational resources and exposure to a myriad of career-path choices. As of now, the American high school system continues to produce graduates inadequately prepared to participate in a global economy. Therefore, access to employment information through social networks becomes crucial (Stanton-Salazar, 1997). In order to provide American high school graduates with a competitive advantage in the global economy, educational systems need to take immediate action to develop and integrate social capital in the high schools.
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My set of Field Notes notebooks finally arrived on Monday.
Opening the package, I found my three notebooks, nicely shrink wrapped together, a Field Notes pencil and pen and a white Coudal Partners sticker. The notebooks are 48 pages of graph paper with a durable cover. On seeing them, Becca's reaction was: "And they don't sell notebooks at Wal-Mart?"
Now let's skip the review part and get straight to the "Why I unabashedly love Field Notes" part.
Details. I could be wrong but you will not find notebooks in Wal-Mart with this many little details. And it's the details that make these not only great, but especially appealing to creative-types.
The back inside cover features a "Specifications" heading with all the details of the first run. They are details only a designer could love, but they are there. Plus, "FIELD NOTES only uses the Futura typeface family (Paul Renner, 1927) in its materials." Let's hear it for Futura. Said back inside cover also features a bit about the inspiration behind Field Notes, a few practical applications (my favorite being "Shady Transactions") and a 5-inch ruler printed along the edge. These little things take what could be a mundane product (honestly, it's a friggin' note pad) and make them fun every time you thumb through them.
So far I've used the notebooks in a few meetings and love them. They are the perfect size to fit in my back pocket and seem durable enough to withstand the beating of daily use. They are good for meetings where I don't want to lug a laptop or a giant yellow notepad. I've also used the ruler more than once because I keep a notebook on my desk and it's easier to crack it open and measure than to dig through the drawer to find a real ruler.
They are also great for concepting. Whenever I'm working on a new design I rarely sit down in front of my computer. Usually I start with a pencil and a piece of paper. This generally means I have tons of concept papers floating around the office. Field Notes allows me to keep everything in one convenient package.
The other thing I've noticed is that my hand writing is really bad. I need to work on that.
The CP sticker is probably going on my truck right across from the Apple sticker to balance out the creative vibe.
You can order Field Notes Brand notebooks here and I'd recommend you do so if you have ever found yourself geeking out about little design details.


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Wes, thanks for this beautiful write-up. Thanks in fact for every one of your beautiful write-ups. I continue to marvel at how much you were able to cover at the show.Someday, I hope you get the opportunity to play with Odin power cables. People flipped when, in my Nordost blog, I said that a single Nordost Odin power cable can transform the sound of a system. I have a hunch that's why they at least one was used in an otherwise exclusive Audio Note system.
Ongaku Means Ecstasy
JA caught up with me at the Blue Light Audio room and suggested we saunter down to hear the 25Wpc Audio Note Ongaku integrated amplifier ($95,000) featured in his photograph above. Yes that's a jaw-dropping price, even after four days of CES. The Ongaku has five line level inputs. It employs two NOS VT4-C (211) tubes, an original NOS Telefunken 6463, and two NOS 5R4WGB rectifiers. Audio Note builds it own silver-wired driver transformer on a double AN-Perma nickel C-core. AN tantalum resistors, Black Gate electrolytics, and another silver wired transformer (output this time) complete the innards.
The system's source was the Audio Note CDT-Three transport ($9550) and DAC 4.1x Balanced DAC ($15,500). The speakers were Audio Note's AN-E SEC loudspeakers ($51,000/pair), which have a claimed sensitivity of 95dB. Cables were Audio Note Pallas digital cable ($4275), Sooto interconnect ($7050/m), and SogoN96 speaker cables ($9635). The power cable was the only non-Audio Note product: a Nordost Odin power cable.
I have to confess the system's price tag worried methose are numbers that make even a high-end reviewer's head spin. And no, I didn't automatically assume I would like it because it was expensive. Those prices are scary. Here's the thnig, though: They system didn't sound expensive, it sounded right. No single element predominated, unless you count the complete sense of ease and the fabulous dynamic range.
I listened to one of Todd Garfinkle's MA recordings, Sheila Jordon and Harve Swartz's "You Don't Know What Love Is." Wow. It was just an exceptional singer and an acoustic bassist in a reverberant hall, but the AN system gave me all of thatthe room, the bass, and the woman, most of all the woman. Even at her current age, Jordan is a powerful singer and she almost pegged Todd's mikes on this one. My intellect tells me that there's no way a 25Wpc amplifier can control that, even on 95dB speakers, but the Audio Notes handled those passages better than any other system I'd heard at CES.
Next came Nina Simone's "Little Girl Blue" and I was practically in tears. Everything just sounded so right. I had goosebumpsand despite all evidence to the contrary, I'd have sworn my hair was standing on end,
Forget best sound of show, for sheer emotional delivery, timbral clarity, dynamic agility, and, yes, the highest fidelity, the Audio Note system may have been the best hi-fi I have ever heard. It was one of those magical moments that we audiophiles put up with all of the hassles for.
After the Audio Note demo. the rest was noise, so I quit on a winner. Not many people who come to Vegas can say that.
i think it is a fine thing that there are such objects that create such good feelings in the world. just like an old master painting, i will never own that system either, but i am glad it is there just the same. i was very pleased to read about it. thanks for offering your opinion Wes.
Nina Simone's "Little Girl Blue", especially the original version from her 50's debut album, on a great system like this would definitely be a recipe to almost bring or bring tears to one's eyes.
. Если есть возможность, то настоящие и старые (лет 20-30 назад). Так как города застраиваются и меняются, то посмотреть старые фото советских времен очень интересно.У каждого свой город и пусть каждый скинет ссылку на фотоальбом или сайт своего города.Я, как на правах первой, даю ссылку на сайт моего города Йошкар-Ола, республика Марий Эл. На сайте как фотки советских времен, так и современные. Вот, например, фото йошкар олы Жду ваши линки
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Getting an accurate measurement of your child's temperature takes practice. If you have questions about these instructions, ask your healthcare provider to show you how it's done. Then ask your provider to watch you do it.
A rectal (in the bottom) temperature or a temporal artery temperature are the most accurate. Temperatures measured by mouth, by electronic pacifier, or by ear are also accurate if done properly. Temperatures measured in the armpit are the least accurate, but they are better than no measurement. The best place to use the thermometer depends on the age of your child.
A temporal artery or armpit temperature are best because they are safe and easy to do. If the armpit temperature is over 99°F (or 37.2°C), double check it with a rectal temperature. It is good to double check with a rectal temperature because if your baby has a true fever, you should see a healthcare provider immediately.
A rectal, temporal artery, or electronic pacifier thermometer are best. Using an ear thermometer is fine after 6 months old if the user understands the technique. An armpit temperature is fine for a quick check if done correctly.
Take the temperature by mouth (orally), or use a temporal artery or ear thermometer.
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents not to use glass mercury thermometers due to safety issues with mercury and broken glass. They measure temperatures slowly and are often hard to read. If you still have one of these thermometers, ask your healthcare provider how to dispose of it.
Digital electronic thermometers measure temperatures with a heat sensor and require a button battery. They measure temperatures quickly, usually in less than 30 seconds. The temperature is displayed in numbers on a small screen. The same thermometer can be used to take rectal, armpit, and oral temperatures.
Digital thermometers come in many sizes and shapes. You can get them at most supermarkets and pharmacies, and they are available in a range of prices.
Many hospitals and medical offices now take your child's temperature using an infrared thermometer that reads the temperature of the eardrum. In general, the eardrum temperature provides a measurement that is as accurate as the rectal temperature.
The biggest advantage of this thermometer is that it measures temperatures in less than 2 seconds. It also does not require cooperation by the child and does not cause any discomfort. Ear thermometers for use at home have been developed and they cost $30 to $40. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises against using electronic ear thermometers for infants younger than 3 months because their ear canals are usually too small.
These infrared thermometers read the temperature of the blood within the temporal artery. A temporal artery crosses the forehead on each side of the head. The readings are more accurate than ear temperatures. Their main advantage is that the temperature can be taken in seconds and without awakening the child. The disadvantage is that they cost more than any other thermometer, about $60. Newer research suggests they are accurate in younger infants.
The new electronic pacifier thermometers have a heat sensor and are powered by a button battery. These pacifiers let you measure oral temperature in younger children. To get an accurate reading, the child needs to keep the pacifier in the mouth for 3 minutes without moving. This is very difficult for most babies and toddlers.
Liquid crystal strips put on the forehead have been studied and have been found to be inaccurate. They do not detect an elevated temperature in most children with fever.
Touching the forehead is somewhat reliable for detecting fevers over 102°F (38.9°C) but tends to miss mild fevers.
Temperatures can be measured in degrees Fahrenheit (F) or degrees Celsius (C). The table below shows the temperatures in degrees Celsius that are equivalent to temperatures measured in degrees Fahrenheit:
95 degrees F = 35 degrees C 96.8 degrees F = 36 degrees C 98.6 degrees F = 37 degrees C 99 degrees F = 37.2 degrees C 99.5 degrees F = 37.5 degrees C 99 degrees F = 37.2 degrees C 100 degrees F = 37.8 degrees C 100.4 degrees F = 38 degrees C 101 degrees F = 38.3 degrees C 102 degrees F = 38.9 degrees C 103 degrees F = 39.5 degrees C 104 degrees F = 40 degrees C 105 degrees F = 40.6 degrees C 106 degrees F = 41.1 degrees C 107 degrees F = 41.7 degrees C 108 degrees F = 42.2 degrees C


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SEATTLE – The MLS season opener for the Sounders FC has never lacked for drama and Saturday night when they hosted the Montreal Impact at CenturyLink Field was no different.
There, the Sounders ran into an Impact side content with defending for 90 minutes in front of the 38,998 opening night crowd. Yet it was a Davy Arnaud goal in the 35th minute that proved to be the difference in the match as the Sounders dropped their opening match for just the second time in five years in Major League Soccer.
Given 55 minutes to find the equalizer, the Sounders twice were denied by the goal frame and struggled to crack Montreal's defensive posture as the Sounders fell to 0-1-0 to start the season.
"It's disappointing because we always want to win when we're at home," Sounders FC head coach Sigi Schmid said. "At the end of the day, I think we can play better. We carried the game, but they caught us on the counter. We weren't as sharp as we needed to be."
The Sounders controlled much of the possession in the first half, but were unable to convert that possession into goal-scoring chances.
In the 25th minute, they did find themselves with a quick-strike opportunity, though. Mario Martinez cut a left-footed ball to the near post for Eddie Johnson, but his first-time shot missed outside the near post.
Then, after a quick change of possession Montreal went on the attack and Felipe Martins found Arnaud, who chipped Michael Gspurning for the goal and the 1-0 lead in the 35th minute.
"We were very open in the middle and he got the ball in the middle. I wanted to close the distance to him and most of the time he would take a second touch and shoot, but he scored a very good goal," Gspurning said. "He chipped the ball over my six-foot-six, so there's nothing more than I can do but shake his hand. It was a very good goal."
In the second half, Gspurning was put to the test again by Arnaud, this time on a ball from former Sounder Sanna Nyassi, as he sent a ball in from the left side and Arnaud nearly added another goal in the 64th minute only to have it swiped away by Gspurning for one of his four saves on the night.
In the 66th minute, the Sounders found themselves snake-bit when they found the woodwork for the first of two times in the second half. Johnson found Brad Evans at the top of the box and Evans ripped a shot past Montreal goalkeeper Troy Perkins, but it hit off the upright and back off of the foot of Perkins, but Seattle couldn't get to the rebound.
Then in the 81st minute, second-half substitute Alex Caskey took a pass in the box and dropped it to Johnson for a close-range opportunity, but Johnson lifted the shot over Perkins and off the crossbar.
Seattle continued to press for the equalizer in the second half, but wound up downed by the first-half goal from Arnaud.
"I think we finished the game well, but we didn't start the game well," defender Zach Scott said. "I don't think we came with the urgency that we should have starting the game. Our possession was good, but I think possession with intent could have been a little better."
The Sounders outshot Montreal 15-9 on the night, but were only able to force three saves out of Perkins while Gspurning made four. They held nearly 60 percent of the possession, too, but in the end were unable to get the result that they were hoping for out of their long-awaited season opener.
"Anytime you get slapped in the face like this, hopefully then you rise from that and you become a little more determined, a little more motivated, a little more focused," Schmid said. "This, maybe, is a good little wake-up call."
The Sounders won't play an MLS match until March 16 when they host the Portland Timbers at CenturyLink Field. In between, they will face Tigres UANL in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday in Monterrey, Mexico, and March 12 at CenturyLink Field.
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Impact – Davy Arnaud (Felipe Martins) 35.
Sounders FC – Brad Evans (caution) 17.
Impact – Andrea Pisanu (caution) 64.
Sounders FC – Michael Gspurning, DeAndre Yedlin, Zach Scott, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Leo Gonzalez (Servando Carrasco 84), Mario Martinez, Andy Rose (Alex Caskey 62), Brad Evans, Steve Zakuani (Sammy Ochoa 68), Mauro Rosales, Eddie Johnson.
Impact – Troy Perkins, Jeb Brovsky, Matteo Ferrari, Alessandro Nesta, Hassoun Camara (Dennis Iapichino 84), Patrice Bernier, Justin Mapp (Sanna Nyassi 46), Felipe Martins, Davy Arnaud, Andrea Pisanu (Callum Mallace 69), Marco Di Vaio.
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Three surprising sources combine to make comedy
Theater starts with the written word, comes to life in the voices of actors and endures in the memory of its audiences. Sometimes, as with Carl Sternheim's The Underpants, written in 1910, it gets forgotten until someone rediscovers it, reimagines it and breathes life into it — as comedian Steve Martin did for The Underpants in 2002.
A German farce, The Underpants seems a comedic take on Ibsen's The Doll House, which debuted 31 years earlier. The themes of women's place, marital relationships, societal appearances vs. kitchen realities and desires left wanting are shared by both works. But The Underpants takes the themes on a comic turn.
The plot? While in a crowd watching the King pass by, Louise's bloomers come undone and drop to her ankles. She quickly steps out of them, discretely hides them and while embarrassed, thinks that's the end of the matter. Not so in the Victorian era, when appearances and reputation were of the utmost importance. Gossip spreads. Theo, Louise's husband, a government bureaucrat who lives to go unnoticed, learns of the incident and fears for his job.
Almost immediately comes an unexpected turn of events: The couple hoped to rent a room in their house; now not one but two men apply. Both, it turns out, want to be near the celebrity. Seeing greater return, Theo rents the room to both to share. Suddenly Louise has an infatuated young man, Cohen, and a flamboyant artiste, Versati, in her house.
Farce takes over as entrances, exits and mistaken motivations mingle.
Amna Geko as Louise is convincing as a lonely, intelligent woman baffled by the attention her slip is causing. Nate Tyson as her husband conveys the comedy of his role. Timothy Woda as Cohen and Miguel Hemilio Valarino Salazar as Versati literally throw themselves into the overblown roles of the two boarders. Woda in particular is a gifted physical comedian and Salazar knows how to use his cape and stances for fun.
Set and lights by Sean Urbantke are interesting, if confusing. Theo and Louise's home is an open concept modern living space brightly painted with vibrant contemporary colors. In odd ambivalence, it is filled with Victorian set pieces and actors costumed by director Lars Tatom in Victorian style.
The Theatre at AACC deserves credit for sharing Martin's revival jokes. This is play you'd love to share in. Good intentions must be realized audibly as well as physically, however; actors should project rather than mumble.
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Snarky, Hip and Inspirational: The Real Story Behind Three Airline Brands
Virgin America isn't the only airline with a sense of humor.
March 29, 2013 -- The message on a gate-information board at San Francisco International explained how the airline was going to speed things up after a recent flight delay:
"Once the aircraft parks at the gate a rabid badger will be released at the rear of the aircraft to encourage people to exit forward quickly."
If you guessed Virgin America for the airline, you win the rabid badger. Virgin's hipster humor and off-the-wall sense of fun fits the carrier's witty yet welcoming style to a T.
It's not the only airline with a sense of humor, though. Quirky, even wacky identities are the hallmark of several carriers that pay good money for this branding. Let's look at three airline images then answer this question: When it comes to choosing whom to fly with, do passengers really give a [rabid badger] about image?
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The Spirit Image: Snarky (and sometimes, NSFW)
You have to wonder whether JetBlue's catchphrase, "we'll throw in a little thing called humanity" isn't a not-so-veiled dig at that meanie, Spirit. Florida-based discounter Spirit revels in an endless stream of nasty or snarky website ads targeting politicians (the former governor of Illinois' conviction was marked by screaming headlines announcing a "Slammer Sale!"); athletes (an allegedly enhanced Yankee was tweaked in the "Improve Your Travel Performance" sale); and don't forget that Secret Service prostitution scandal ("More Bang for Your Buck").
As for women, Spirit once advertised a sale called "We're proud of our Double-Ds" as in, deep discounts. Right.
These airline ads look every bit as cheap as they sound but that's the whole point. Spirit fares are cheap and they want to hammer that home.
Does the image succeed: Absolutely. Spirit is a scrappy fighter targeting those who want the cheapest airfare possible, and it works. As a certain TV money man noted during a recent on-air, love-fest with Spirit's CEO, the airline is profitable. "You are the Dollar General!" Jim Cramer shouted to Spirit's Ben Baldanza, who smiled approvingly.
Of course, you get what you pay for. Spirit fees can be high (up to $100 for a carry-on bag) while what little customer service exists is sometimes tone-deaf (Spirit once denied a ticket refund to a dying man who wouldn't live to take his trip). Do people love Spirit? Yes. Is Spirit for everyone? No.
The Southwest Image: Wacky Everyman to Soaring Inspiration
I laughed out loud at Southwest's TV ads like the one starring big-bellied baggage guys sporting a single letter per stomach spelling out the airline's signature perk, "free bags." But there's not a laugh in sight in Southwest's latest.
Instead, you get the soaring music and inspirational clichés that would be right at home in commercials for American or Delta: "The American dream just doesn't happen. It's something you have to work for."
OK, fine but where're the free bags? They aren't even mentioned.
Is Southwest changing? Of course. Businesses change or die in any industry. Southwest is one of the big boys now or, as its new ad proclaims, "America's largest domestic airline." In terms of passenger traffic, it is indeed. But is it also, as Time magazine suggests, "not really about cheap flights anymore?"
Southwest's hometown watchdog, the Dallas Morning News, recently quoted one of the airline's executives as saying changes are coming. "I'm not saying it's necessarily going to be a change fee. But we'll certainly start moving in the directions to tighten some of the restrictions on our lowest-priced fares sometime in 2013."
Yes, Southwest is growing up.
Does the image succeed? Too soon to say about the latest image, but we can state Southwest has long been a profitable enterprise and has extremely loyal customers. It also has another ace up its sleeve: extremely responsive customer service, which is in short supply these days. My bet is the airline will be just fine.
The Virgin America Image: Hipster Humor
Why just fly when you can party in the sky? That's the feeling you get with all the Virgin brands and its U.S. cousin is no exception.
Besides the aforementioned rabid badger, Virgin America message boards have variously proclaimed, "You got to fight … for your flight … to depaaaaaarty!" as well as, "BIG HUGE GRANDE delay! Holding due to weather on the east coast!! Lions, and tigers and thunder, OH My!"
Then there was the sign greeting arriving Las Vegas passengers: "Let's get our story straight: We're all in Cincinnati, right?"
Funny and smart.
Some of its customers share this warped sense of humor, including the guy who wrote to Virgin founder Richard Branson a few years back, sorrowfully recounting a lousy meal he'd had on a Virgin flight. He told Branson that peeling back the foil on his entree was like opening a box at Christmas only to find a horrible ... well, let him tell you: "It's your hamster Richard. It's your hamster in the box and it's not breathing."
Branson's characteristic response was to offer the guy a job as a Virgin food consultant.
Does the image succeed? To an extent. Virgin America has a lot of, yes, rabid fans, and while its airfare sales can be terrific, it doesn't always have the lowest prices, which can be a problem for bottom line-obsessed shoppers.
The nearly 6-year-old carrier reportedly has yet to post a profitable year but everyone who flies Virgin America tells me they love it, and its customer service, which could make a difference in the coming years, especially if the economy keeps improving.
But what the majority of shoppers seem to be saying right now is just show us the cheapest possible price. Back in the days before de-regulation -- before comparison shopping sites -- price info wasn't so readily available and there wasn't much difference anyway, hence the need for "breakout" imagery.
But do we still need "image" today? The jury is out.
Final note: Spirit is currently a contender in the annual Consumerist.com "Worst Company in America" contest -- a lampoon of the NCAA basketball tournament --- and as of this writing, is advancing nicely.
I doubt Spirit cares much because, in the end, money talks. And Spirit's profits are shrieking.
The opinions expressed by Rick Seaney are his and not those of ABC News.


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I love my name. I think it looks pretty, and it's short and easy to say (though admittedly I did take much humor when the greeks I used to play with pronounced it as "Kai")... but there is a glaring problem with the name.
"K" is used a lot. A lot a lot. It's an affirmative sound tossed all over voice chat, both as "okay" and as the shortened "k." You can imagine the difficulties this can cause for a Kae.
- "Okay." "What?"
- "K?" "....wait, what?"
- "Mmkay." "Sorry, I missed that, did you need me to do something?"
- (chorus of affirmative "k"'s resounds through the channel) "WHAT?!"
Take-away lesson from this is, I suppose, that you should be careful when choosing your name to make sure the sound of it isn't used heavily in conversations, especially if it is short.
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Downtown Denver Partnership publishes development map
On Thursday, the Downtown Denver Partnership released its first-ever Downtown Denver Development Map at the group's monthly member forum, Downtown Development Takes Off: Creating a World Class City.
Intended for developers, investors and brokers interested in downtown, the map illustrates the private and public investments that have occurred in Denver's urban core over the past five years, as well as the 20 developments currently under construction.
In all, the map lists 72 public and private sector developments or infrastructure projects in the downtown area.
The map was presented by Kiewit Building Group and published by the Downtown Denver Partnership, with support from the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District.
"We have seen a great concentration of development in the center city over the past five years signaling ongoing investment in downtown," said Tami Door, president and CEO of the partnership. "Highlighting these developments in this unique development map allows us to tell the story of growth and expansion in the urban center and share with developers and business leaders in order to continue those investments in the future."
The map includes several key facts about downtown development over the last five years:
— 6,061 residential units added or under construction;
— 2,358,628 square feet of office space added or under construction;
— 2,190 hotel rooms added or under construction;
— 42 percent of projects were residential;
— 20 projects listed on the map are currently under construction, seven of which are in the Union Station area.
Contact the Downtown Denver Partnership at 303-534-6161 to request printed copies of the map, or log on to downtowndenver.com.


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ROCHESTER — The Franklin Gallery, 60 Wakefield St., is proud to feature an exhibit called "A Wood Carver's Celebration of Birds" — more than 20 magnificent carvings of birds by Barrington artist and master wood carver George Calef. The exhibit runs through December.
George Calef, known to hundreds of Seacoast area residents for many years for his one-time ownership of George Calef's Fine Foods (1978-2006) and his work with the renowned Calef's Country Store (1952-1978), has been creating wood-carved masterpieces since 1999. The hundreds of blue ribbons and letters of appreciation from people across the country that one can find in his workshop in Barrington — including citations from Governor Steven Merrill and President Bill Clinton for his community service work — give powerful testimony to his extraordinary accomplishments as business man, master carver and ardent community service volunteer with hundreds of accumulated service hours in the town of Barrington.
Calef is known among professional woodcarvers and collectors as a master craftsman and wildfowl artist specializing in waterfowl and songbirds. He has worked as head judge at many wood carving competitions and earned awards over 13 years from a long list of organizations including the Maine Wood Carvers' Association; the Wildlife Art and Carving Exposition in Topsfield, Massachusetts; Cabela's of Hartford, Connecticut; and the New England Wood Carvers' Association. He has won First and Second Place awards at the World Wood Carving Championships in Ocean City, Maryland and published three times in Wood Carving Illustrated Magazine of East Petersburg, Pennsylvania.
He's received the President's Award in wood carving from the New England Woodcarvers in Lancaster, Massachusetts, and his carvings of a pair of purple finches (the New Hampshire State Bird) were presented to New Hampshire Governor Craig Benson and the Governor's Council in March of 2004.
Calef welcomes visitors to his workshop in Barrington, but asks them to call in advance. He is also available for commissions as master wood carver.
The Franklin Gallery and Ben Franklin Crafts are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more about A Wood Carver's Celebration of Birds and future Franklin Gallery exhibits, write to Ross, the Franklin Gallery manager, at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Diamond Painting-5D Full Square Drill Magnificent Scenery
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DIY painting, ingenuity, to do the painting with resin sequin, resin sequin unique luster is dazzling, shining in the light, is currently most popular DIY decorations.
Fortune and luck, diamond painting, embroidery home decoration, perfect decoration of your living room or bedroom to match different decorative styles.
Color: As shown
Material: Rhinestone + Canvas
Canvas size: Approx.40*30cm/15.7*11.82"
(1cm = 0.39in)
Frame: No
Diamond type: 5D Diamond Painting (Full Square Drill)
Space: Living room/bedroom/classroom/entrance
Model: Scenery09
DIY Diamond painting production steps:
1. Open the box and check if the tools for diamond painting are complete;
2. According to the resin diamond color coding, choose a color on the plate, if you paste the same color at a time, you can increase the speed;
3. Find the corresponding color code on the canvas and start pasting until it is finished;
4. After the completion, in order to make the diamond painting stable, you can put some books on the canvas for a while;
5. Finally, you can decorate your results, decorate your home, and add vitality to your home.
Precautions for DIY diamond painting:
1. Refer to the previous steps.
2. If you don't know what color to use, please refer to the color chart.
Diamond paintings are semi-finished and do not include frames.
For diamond painting, you only need DIY to stick the diamond.
This is DIY diamond painting, not finished, and you need to finish it yourself. All products are manual measurement, please allow 1-2cm deviation.
Because the light is different from the screen, the color of the item may be slightly different from the picture. Please understand.
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1 X Diamond Cloth (Rhinestones need to be Pasted)
1 Set X Diamond Drawing Tool (No Painting Frame)
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National Offer Day: Your child's Reception place at Hogsthorpe
Today is National Offer Day, when parents across the country will find out where their child has been offered a primary school place.
At Hogsthorpe Primary Academy, we are delighted to be welcoming new Reception pupils from across our local community in September 2018.
If your child has been offered a place at our school, or if you would like to send your child here, below is some more information about our commitment to your child's education.
Please contact 01754 872323 or email firstname.lastname@example.com to speak to a member of our team.
Academic Excellence - Outstanding Opportunities - Strong Community
As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we are committed to providing a world-class education for each and every one of our pupils at Hogsthorpe.
We are continually striving to excite and motivate our pupils through a rich and inspiring curriculum.
We want our children to enjoy learning and develop an understanding of the world around them, whilst highlighting the importance of aspirations and achievement.
Being part of the David Ross Education Trust means that we also have access to a range of enrichment and sporting opportunities and resources that many schools outside the Trust are unable to offer.
We create an education that our pupils embrace.
Please click here to download a copy of our prospectus.
View a film about what it means to be part of the David Ross Education Trust here.
If you would like to find out more or have any questions please do get in touch. Contact 01754 872323 or email email@example.com
We look forward to welcoming you.
If you have already received an offer for your child to join our school, please follow the instructions provided by the local authority to confirm your acceptance of the offer. We're here to help if you have any queries.


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Days Inn
901 Berry Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: (509) 933-1500
Enjoy great value on your northwest Pacific getaway at Days Inn Ellensburg hotel. Located in the heart of the beautiful Kittitas Valley, our Ellensburg, WA, hotel near Yakima River Canyon is convenient to central Washington attractions.
Our Ellensburg, WA, hotel features comfortable guest rooms with thoughtful amenities, including free Wi-Fi Internet access, microwaves and refrigerators. Start each morning with free Daybreak breakfast, then enjoy a dip in our indoor pool or hot tub. Stay active in our fitness center, play ping pong in our game room or challenge someone to a friendly game on our outdoor sports court. We offer guest laundry facilities and meeting space, and non-smoking and handicapped-accessible accommodations are available.
Cle Elum Travelers Inn
1001 East First Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Call: 509-674-5535
Welcome to the pet friendly Cle Elum Travelers Inn. Please enjoy our complementary continental breakfast or use our onsite BBQ grill. We have free ample parking with spacious rooms featuring premium cable channels complimentary high speed internet access air conditioning microwave mini fridge along with an iron and ironing board available at the front desk upon request. Just off of I90 the Cle Elum Travelers Inn is conveniently located near golfing shopping The Summit at Snoqualmie Ellensburg Iron Horse State Park Cle Elum Lake and hiking trails which are located close to our inn. Thank you for choosing the Cle Elum Travelers Inn and we look forward to serving you.
Super 8
1500 Canyon Rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: (509) 962-6888
You will get great service and useful amenities at Super 8 Ellensburg hotel off Interstate 90 near Central Washington University. Get going with our free healthy SuperStart continental breakfast with fresh waffles, yogurt, fruit, cereals and more. Check the weather with free Wi-Fi Internet access. Swim in our heated indoor pool, or relax in our spa. Fuel up day or night with free coffee available in the lobby. We offer fax and copy services in addition to free truck / bus parking and a guest laundry. Non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms are available, and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult at our pet-friendly Ellensburg hotel.
Rainbow Motel
1025 W University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: (509) 933-7100
Clean and modern 1 & 2 room units available. With color-cable television and air conditioning as well as electric heat. This is an older motel but still very friendly service and affordable prices.
The Last Resort
14254 Salmon La Sac Road
Ronald, WA 98940
Call: (509)649-2222
The Last Resort offers something for everyone. We're made up of six different ingredients, clicking around our website will help you get acquainted with us!
Escaping the bustle of everyday life? Enjoy our motel and RV sites.
Need a hot meal? Our home-cooking, family-style restaurant is sure to hit the spot!
Best Western Plus Ellensburg Hotel
211 W Umptanum Road
Ellensburg, Washington, 98926
Call: (509) 925-4244
Escape to this comfortable Ellensburg hotel and experience it all - a convenient location, abundant amenities and spacious rooms located in Central Washington.
Our location is within minutes of most corporate areas of the city, including Kittitas Valley Healthcare, Anderson Hay and Grain, Central Washington University, Vestas Wind Turbines and many more.
Our large, modern suites offer cable TV with HBO, microwave, minifridge, coffee maker, couch and desk lamp with complimentary Wi-Fi. We also have deluxe suites that offer jetted tubs or kitchenette for your extended stay needs. How does a daily full breakfast sound? Delight in waking up to make your own waffles, eggs, fresh fruit, coffee, biscuits and gravy, and so much more!
Holiday Inn Express
1620 Canyon Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: 509-962-9400
If you enjoy wide open spaces, mountain views and outdoor activities, the city of Ellensburg, Washington is an ideal destination. This Kittitas Valley city is home to Central Washington University and is near the Yakima River and the Gorge Amphitheatre.
The university gives a lot of power to the local economy, but businesses like, Anderson Hay & Grain, Ward Rugh, Inc. and Twin City Foods also thrive here. The Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg hotel is accessible right off Interstate 90, making it easy to get to and from nearby companies. If you are in Ellensburg for business we offer a 24-hour business center and a boardroom for small groups or meetings.
When it comes to outdoor activities, Ellensburg is in a prime location for things like fly fishing in the Yakima River, hiking, biking, horseback riding, skiing and snowmobiling. If you'd rather go shopping or see local art, historic downtown Ellensburg boasts many shops and galleries.
No matter why you're here, whether it's to attend a business meeting, drop off your child at Central Washington University or enjoy the outdoors, our Ellensburg hotel and committed staff is sure to make your stay comfortable. We're sure you'll enjoy amenities like our indoor pool and spa, 24-hour fitness center, complimentary Express Start hot breakfast in the morning and free cookies in the evening. Make reservations today to enjoy it all!
Roslyn Inn
102 S. 5th Ave.
Roslyn, WA 98941
Call: 253) 531-3411
Have you been needing a place to take a trip with no stress, no traffic and no worries??? Luckily we are the place for you! With our quiet town to enjoy and activities around every bend, why wouldn't you come stay at the Inns?
Lodge at Canyon River Ranch
14694 Canyon River Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: (509) 933-2100
A significant element of the landscape plan includes the reintroduction of native plants in areas near the river that had suffered from prior overuse. Located between Yakima and Ellensburg, Washington, east of the Cascade range in the center of Washington state, the 15-mile Yakima River Canyon is one of the country's most scenic and diverse natural areas. Canyon River Ranch is located 13 miles south of Ellensburg along SR 821, a designated Scenic Corridor. Less than a two-hour drive from Seattle, the area is known for the range of activities it provides, from wine tasting to river rafting.
Aster Inn
521 E 1st St
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Call: (509) 674-2551
And a little of "The Aster Inn is a jewel in the rough Cascades, providing affordable accommodations to the weary traveler". And the always popular "The Aster Inn is cool, hip, and with-it, you should stay there!"
We've sat on our corner for just about 100 years, being run by the same family throughout. Don't let that scare you, though, as all of our rooms have been recently remodeled.
Hotel Windrow - Banquet/Meeting Facility and Conference & Retreat Center
502 N. Main St.
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: (509) 962-8000
8,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space, including the beautifully restored 3,800 sq. ft. Elks Grand Ballroom
Central Washington's newest four-star boutique hotel features a variety of function spaces, 59 guest rooms, Basalt restaurant, a rooftop deck and craft cocktail bar, as well as exceptional amenities and leisure opportunities. The beautifully restored 3,800 sq. ft. Elks Grand Ballroom, along with an additional 3,000 sq. ft. of thoughtfully appointed meeting and event spaces, provide the perfect venue for your next gathering. Explore venue details and catering options at hotelwindrow.com/meetings-events.
Spruce Moose Inn
102 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Roslyn, WA 98941
Call: 509-554-2966
Originally, the offices and waiting room for the Northwest Improvement Company's local dentist, The Spruce Moose Inn is a charming, tiny, European style inn. Quiet and cozy, this hidden treasure, located in the heart of historic downtown Roslyn, Washington is something you won't want to miss!
Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center
1700 Canyon Rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: (509) 925-9800
The Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center is scenically located in Historic Ellensburg, nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and just minutes from Central Washington University. The nearby Kittitas Valley Event Center is home to a variety of annual events, including the Kittitas County Fair and the Ellensburg Rodeo, rated as one of America's top 25 professional rodeos.
Econo Lodge Ellensburg
1390 N. Dolarway Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: (509) 925-9844
Timber Lodge Inn
301 W 1st St
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Call: 509-674-5966
The Cle Elum hotel providing lodging in the town center is the TimberLodge Inn. Just a minute off of I-90 and within a block of some of Cle Elum's best restaurants the TimberLodge Inn provides great rooms with a morning breakfast, free WiFi, new spa hot tub area, and pet friendly rooms. If you are either passing through Cle Elum or Cle Elum is your final destination the Cle Elum Hotel that provides the most in lodging is the TimberLodge Inn.
Econo Lodge Cle Elum
906 East 1st Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Call: (509)674-2380
Experience the Cascade Mountains at the pet-friendly Cle Elum, Washington Econo Lodge hotel. We are located near Interstate 90 and are minutes away from points of interest such as:
Hampton Inn
2705 Triple L Loop
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: (509) 933-1600
Relax and refresh in the heart of Kittitas County at Hampton Inn Ellensburg. Set close to Seattle and Spokane, this Ellensburg hotel is just three miles from Central Washington University. Explore the downtown shopping district only minutes from the hotel. Take a trip to the Gorge Amphitheater, savor fine wine at nearby wineries, or admire Olmsted Place State Park. Visit the fascinating Kittitas County Historical Museum and discover stunning collections in the Clymer Museum of Art. Play a game on Carey Lakes Golf Course or experience a thrilling kayak ride down the Yakima River. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through one of the many nearby apple orchards.
Enjoy a refreshing night's rest in a bright and airy guest room. Choose a room with a microwave and fridge for extra convenience. Start your day with Hampton's free hot breakfast or, if you're in a hurry, grab one of our free Hampton On the Run Breakfast Bags, available Monday through Friday, for a quick, healthy meal to go. Make use of free WiFi throughout the hotel and catch up with work in the 24-hour business center. Set close to a number of businesses, this Ellensburg hotel offers a professional boardroom for up to 12 guests. Unwind in the welcoming lobby lounge with free tea and coffee throughout the day. Swim laps in the pool, relax in the whirlpool, and stay active in the modern fitness center.
Comfort Inn
1722 Canyon Rd
Ellensburg, WA, 98926
Call: (509) 925-7037
The Ellensburg, WA Comfort Inn hotel is ideally located two miles from Central Washington University and is a preferred hotel of Central Washington University Athletics. CWU football rates and packages are available.
Yearly attractions moments away from this pet-friendly hotel include:
Flying Horseshoe Ranch
3190 Red Bridge Rd
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Call: (509) 968-4578
Brew House Boarding
109 Main St.
Kittitas, WA 98934
Call: 509-968-3388
Just 8 miles from Ellensburg, on Main St. in the small town of Kittitas, WA Experience the unexpected luxury of our Themed Suites. Choose from a Western Theme or Nostalgic Early 1950's Era. Reservations start at $99 + tax per night. Mobile Sites, click the 3 stacked lines on the left to scroll down on the side bar for Availability Calendar and Online Booking.
Hotel Windrow
502 N. Main St.
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: 509-962-8000
Combining luxury and history in the heart of downtown Ellensburg.
Hotel Windrow bridges the gap between rural hospitality and urban luxury in the center of Historic Downtown Ellensburg. Central Washington's newest boutique hotel is built from the same spirit of tradition and pride that has made the Kittitas Valley a leading destination for leisure, work and education.
Hotel Windrow features 59 well-appointed, high-tech guest rooms. Guests will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Basalt Restaurant and Craft Cocktail bar at the base of the atrium lobby. Meetings, celebrations and gatherings of all kinds will take advantage of 8,000 square feet of high-tech, flexible gathering space, featuring the historic 4,000 square foot ballroom and breathtaking views from the rooftop deck. Hotel Windrow is blocks away from Central Washington University, the Kittitas County Fairgrounds, and retail opportunities in the historic downtown center.
Best Western Snowcap Lodge
809 W Davis Street
Cle Elum WA 98922
Call: (509) 674-0200
Outdoor enthusiasts here for Snoqualmie Pass can enjoy a comfortable and affordable stay at our Cle Elum hotel.
Whether you are here for recreation at Lake Easton or to visit Ellensburg 15 miles away, the hospitality of our Cle Elum hotel is unprecedented. Additionally, there's an indoor pool and hot tub, perfect for relaxing after a day of hiking, skiing or snow shoeing. With a great location to the pass, we regularly welcome athletes and recreation lovers here to discover all the Great Northwest has to offer.
Hiking, skiing, golf and snowmobiling are a way of life in this region. When the pass is closed, we're one of the only hotels close to Suncadia. We know that what you want after a long day of adventure is luxurious bedding, a comfortable room and some peace and quiet. Our Cle Elum hotel delivers it all, complete with a warm welcome and staff members who truly care about guests.
Alpine Lakes Chalet Motel
800 E 1st St
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Call: 509-674-5434
Comfortable, simple and clean, the Alpine Lakes Chalet Motel offers you a pleasant stay at a good price, whether you require a room with a queen-size bed, a room with two queen-size beds, or our suite with two queen-size beds and a full bath.
Located in unhurried Cle Elum, in central Kittitas County just off the I-90 "Mountains to Sound Parkway," they give you convenient access to the region's skiing, recreational, tourist and business opportunities.
The comforts and services we provide include free WiFi Internet access, microwave ovens, refrigerators, cable TV and coffee and tea in every room.
Motel 6
403 W University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: (509) 962-5585
Kittitas County Museum is less than 15 minutes. An outdoor pool is available at this motel. Rooms include free Wi-Fi and Central Washington State University is 10 minutes' drive away.
Cable TV and a seating area are provided in all guest rooms at the Motel 6 Ellensburg. Some rooms boast a kitchenette.
The pet-friendly motel has a launderette on site. A 24-hour reception is available for guest convenience.
Stewart Lodge
805 W. First Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Call: 877-233-5358
Nestled in the Cascade Mountains, Stewart Lodge is located in the heart of Cle Elum, Washington...a mere 90 minute scenic drive over Snoqualmie Pass from Seattle and sixty minutes across Blewett Pass to Leavenworth.
The Yakima River is one of the finest fly fishing and family rafting rivers in the United States. This famed river runs along two favorite scenic back roads that parallel I-90 (Route 10 from Ellensburg Washington to Cle Elum, Washington, West toward Seattle), and Route 97, which parallels route 82 and is a favorite "short cut" to Oregon and California. Many families stop along the way to view wildlife such as big horn sheep, elk and deer, eagles, great blue herons, all common along these routes.
In the summer, enjoy our warmer weather and adventure out for a day of hiking and biking on one of the many area trails or golf at one of the many local golf courses including Sun Country and Suncadia. Or you might enjoy strolling through the shops in Cle Elum such as Mac-A-Bee gifts or nearby Roslyn.
During the winter, head outdoors for a day of snowmobiling, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Then you could enjoy dinner at one of the wonderful local restaurants.
Lazy F Camp & Retreat Center
16170 Manastash Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Call: 509) 962-2780
We host non-profit groups larger than 5 people for retreats, meetings, and conferences; Christian summer camps for children and youth; host school groups for environmental education opportunities; facilitate an excellent challenge course program; and offer retreats for youth and adults throughout the year. We are unable to accommodate individual reservations at this time.
Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center offers a wide range of programs for people of all ages throughout Washington State and beyond! Our summer camp offers age-specific programming to youth from kindergarten through high school for an awesome Christian, co-ed, residential camping experience. Then we have programs such as Lazy Daze for our mature (often retired) summer campers, winter camp (for those who can't wait for summer to come back around), Family Camps, and a confirmation retreat (for those about to be confirmed)
Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center is a ministry of the United Methodist Church. The Camp's mission is to be a sanctuary of hospitality, renewal, and learning within God's natural world that celebrates diversity, inspires love and service, and fulfills our special partnership with local churches in the development of Christian disciples and spiritual leaders.
3600 Suncadia Trail
Cle Elum, WA 98926
Call: (509) 649-6400
Suncadia offers a wide variety of accommodation and lodging options in Washington State including guest rooms, suites & penthouses at The Lodge and The Inn along with a collection of elegant, custom vacation homes and condominiums. Suncadia Resort is also home to the Prospector Golf Course, a Swim and Fitness Center, Glade Spring Spa and other amenities. This Washington State resort features majestic architecture, panoramic river and mountain views, and all the dining options and comforts of a full-service hotel and conference center.


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World Series 2013: Bobby Valentine says he could have done the same thing with Red Sox
Say this for Bobby Valentine: He is supremely confident in himself.
In fact, he's so self-confident that he figures he could have taken this year's Boston Red Sox roster to the World Series, too. Valentine didn't get the chance because he was fired after one lousy season as Sox skipper and replaced by former Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell.
SN AWARDS: Farrell named AL Manager of the Year
Valentine made his bold claim to The Boston Globe on Tuesday. Did he make a compelling case? Here's what he said, followed by our thoughts:
"I'd like to think that if I came back for my second year that, given the changes and improvements, I would have been able to do the same thing."
Well, the first offseason change/improvement was to can Valentine as quickly as it could and disinfect the clubhouse. Then came the roster overhaul, which might have gone much differently if Valentine were still in charge.
SPECTOR: How the teams got here | #AskSpector
"(GM) Ben (Cherington) did a great job this offseason rebuilding the team. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it before. Usually a team will go after one or two free agents and hope they work out. When you're signing seven or eight guys and they all work out and blend in together as well as they did, that's amazing to me."
About the blending-in part: See, the manager has a lot to do with that; he can help create a positive clubhouse atmosphere by communicating well and getting the veterans to buy into his plan. Valentine failed to do that in 2012, so it's unlikely that Big Papi, Jon Lester and Co. would have meshed with Mike Napoli and Shane Victorino and Jonny Gomes the same way in a Valentine Year 2. Heck, who knows if Valentine would have even wanted some of those new players?
"The entire organization should be very proud of what they did. They should take a bow. It was amazing work."
Yep, and that work began with ditching Valentine after a 69-93, last-place, drama-filled season.


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I created this postcard in 2007 to express my feelings. I intended to share it anonymously at PostSecret.com, but I was inspired to share it publicly after a post in the Endometriosis Research Center's Yahoo group struck close to home.
The question was "What should people know, what do people (wrongly) think?" One of the responses was made by a mother about her daughter. Someone had said to her daughter, "Well I know people with cancer that make it to school everyday!" which was crushing.
As if dealing with a disease that has no cure and whose treatment options are dangerous and damaging wasn't enough, the lack of understanding is that much worse. I consider myself to be blessed that so many try to understand, but I see them struggle with it everyday like I'm supposed to magically get better. I watch as they can't help but become frustrated with me when I say that I am not okay, but appear fine.
My dad has been fighting cancer for about five years now. When I tell anyone about my dad the response is always something to the effect of, "Oh I'm so sorry, I'll pray for him!" or something of similar ilk. While they may not understand fully what it means to have cancer or watch someone you love deal with it, it is common knowledge that it is a horrible thing to have to go through and scary to boot.
Endometriosis is scary, too.


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Christmas Eve is right around the corner so we have rounded up some traditions that are easy and fun! Would love to hear about YOUR Christmas Eve traditions in the comments!
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Living a simple, creative life in #smalltownusa Bryson City, NC. Renovating a 1960s ranch house and an old train depot. Thank you for reading! Read more in my about section.
Ohio Girl says
Every year we spend Christmas Eve (of the day right before) baking goodies. When night falls we gather up our goodies, head to the car and go to the fast food place of chioce. As we eat our dinner on the go, and look at all the pretty lights from here to there, we deliver our goodies to unsuspecting families. I love the happiness and suprise it brings. At midnight we don our Santa hats and go deliver presents to a needy family, ring the doorbell or go somewhere else and call to let them know that Santa was there. No one has figured out yet who we are.
Now that my children are older they don't generally go but it is a tradition that I hope they will carry on with their children – and one that will begin soon with grandchildren!
Tori says
I wrote about our family tradition here: http://www.lilmrstori.com/our-new-family-christmas-tradition.html 🙂
shelley says
Lisa, You are a wonderful blessing to Ashley, her family and staff!! I love your perennial upbeat attitude, love and "can do" spirit!! You have been one of our greatest cheerleaders thru this tough past year! Thank you so much for a wonderful 2012! You have richly blest us! I give you my eternal gratitude, Ashley's devoted mom
Lisa says
Awww…thanks Shelley! xoxo


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Tutorial about the coyote, also known as the American jackal, brush wolf, or the prairie wolf. Enjoy!
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Mercedes-Benz to Sell Clean Diesel E-Class
Green Car Journal - February 26, 2004
Mercedes-Benz is set to begin selling a fuel-efficient diesel iteration of its E-Class sedan in the U.S. this spring. The new E320 CDI uses a turbocharged six-cylinder powerplant featuring full electronic fuel injection, something M-B points out was considered technically impossible on a diesel until just a few years ago. The evolution to electronic fuel injection allows the E320 CDI engine to be cleaner, quieter, and more powerful than conventional mechanically-injected diesel engines. More precise fuel delivery and an oxidation catalyst will allow the E320 CEI to pass current 45-state emissions standards. M-B is optimistic that the CDI diesel can meet emissions standards in all 50 states when low-sulfur diesel fuel becomes available here in late 2006.