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CHICAGO – Crews have started work on a new air traffic control tower on the south side of O'Hare International Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that workers started moving earth for the facility this week. The tower will be 219-feet tall, need about 50 tons of steel and cost about $30 million. It is scheduled to open in the fall of 2015. That's about the same time a new runway is to be commissioned.
It's the second new air traffic control tower at O'Hare since 2008, when a tower went up on the north side of the airfield.
The new tower is a key part of a redesign at O'Hare that would put in a parallel runway system instead of the current crisscross layout.


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Kennedy Remembered for Service to Bar, Law School
August 06, 2008
Jack Kennedy J.D. '51, an active law school supporter and benefactor for many years, died March 18 at age 84.
Raised in Astoria, Kennedy served during World War II as a Navy signalman second class throughout the Pacific Theater. He maintained his semaphore skills and his enthusiasm for boating until his death.
Kennedy attended the law school's evening program, graduating first in his class. He distinguished himself as a trial lawyer, most recently practicing with Kennedy, King & Zimmer and Kennedy, Watts, Arellano & Ricks. Kennedy remained actively engaged in the practice of law until his death. He devoted countless hours of service to the legal profession, including service as president of the Oregon State Bar, founder and director of the Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund, delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates, and charter fellow of the Oregon Law Foundation. Among his many distinctions, he was a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.
With all that, Kennedy was proudest of his involvement with the law school. He served as a trustee, participated in the school's 1965 merger with Lewis & Clark College, and subsequently served as a member of the Board of Overseers and the Law School Committee. He received the law school's Distinguished Graduate Award in 1983.
He married Clara Hagans, whom he met while applying for a job at Farmers Insurance, in 1948. In addition to Clara, survivors include two sons, Jim and John, and three grandchildren.
Amazed to the end that he had the opportunity to become a lawyer, Kennedy expressed his gratitude through his involvement with the law school. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jack L. Kennedy Fund for Working Evening Law Students at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College.

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I haven't purchased a CD in ages. iTunes, Bandcamp and eMusic made ditching all that real world media hassle an easy choice for a small apartment dweller like myself to abandon. BUT, I now find myself very tempted to purchase my first album in 3-4 years, all because of the CD case it's delivered with...
Camp America's Intuition & Dreams is the creation of one-man band, Steven Cowley, and he's devised an ingenious way to get his latest album noticed. The option to download the whole album in digital format is available via Bandcamp, alongside the option for a CD in a cardboard sleeve if you prefer a hard copy. But LEGO maniacs take note, the third option is for a 125 LEGO piece set, when put together forms a working CD case to store your album within!
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Sol 2 Update on Curiosity from USGS Scientist, Ken Herkenhoff: Planning Report7 August 2012
Today I'm working as Science Uplink Representative again, planning Sol 2 activities. We now know exactly where MSL is, thanks to more good work by the MRO HiRISE team: They acquired a new image of the landing area that shows not only the rover, but its heat shield, parachute, and descent stage, all in the same image! So the MSL team is starting to plan where to drive, but I have not been directly involved in those discussions because they have been occurring during first shift. Certainly we must move out of the area contaminated by the landing rockets before analyzing samples of the soil. The plan for today includes deploying the remote sensing mast, obviously an important activity, as we cannot use the mast cameras and ChemCam instrument until the mast is deployed. Once the mast has been deployed, the navigation cameras will take a full, 360-degree panorama of the terrain around us and another panorama of the rover deck. Based on the hazard avoidance camera images received so far, the Navcam panorama should be spectacular! During one of the tactical planning meeting today, we were interrupted by the Project Manager for a surprise visit from U.S. Congressman John Culberson of Texas. He was impressed by the mission operations area and vowed to protect us from interference from NASA Headquarters, so that we can do our jobs efficiently. I'm not particularly fond of politicians, but it was an honor to hear him thank us for our efforts and we all applauded after his brief speech. Hopefully he will vote to restore funding for NASA's Mars Program in fiscal 2013! Ken


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Hair care woes
"Oh, I see, they are no longer stocking the product."
More silence.
"Well I'd like to purchase 5 of them. Oh, free shipping over $25 orders? Then I'd like another paste please."
Above is a sample of the conversation I laughed my ass to last night when the bf was on the phone with some drug store distributor. The bf made me go to all those stores with him, looking for this special tresemme hair paste.
After he hung up, he turned around to see me almost in tears typing away.
"Don't you dare tweet that!"
Oops, too late for that.
10 comments:
- Bite Buff said...
Ha, I just had to run and check- but YES that is the stuff that my BF lives and swears by. He only has one spare in the closet. Oh man, he is going to be pissed! Where did yours find it? We may need the info!
- January 19, 2010 at 6:36 PM
- Katelin said...
haha that's hilarious. but i could totally see myself doing that too, once i love stuff it's hard for me to move on.
- January 19, 2010 at 7:42 PM
- Marie said...
We almost did the same with Matt's deodorant. Luckily he found his deo at some store and bought like 5 of them (I think that's all they had left).
And boys say us girls are obsessed with our stuff.
- January 19, 2010 at 10:16 PM
- Bayjb said...
Yeah that sounds like something I would TOTALLY do too. When I want something and can't find it, I don't give up.
- January 19, 2010 at 10:50 PM
- allijag said...
LOL - love it! And the whole "don't you dare tweet that" is something i hear out of my husband all the time! :) it's a hard life being in a relationship with a blogger ;)
- January 20, 2010 at 8:51 AM
- Mel said...
LMFAO! I dated a guy who did the same thing upon learning his hair stuff would no longer be stocked. After clearing out the local stores, he ordered a CASE from the distributor. Hilarious. His entire bathroom cabinet was filled with pomade.
- January 20, 2010 at 9:55 AM
- Fizzgig said...
thats classic! i can sympathize with not being able to find your favorite product, or when its discontinued! i think it should be against the law!
- January 20, 2010 at 2:06 PM
I have done this - TWICE - for 2 different pruducts! I got a shipment last week of 20 bottles of volumizing spray!!
- January 20, 2010 at 7:21 PM
- steph anne said...
LOL that's hilarious!
- January 21, 2010 at 12:52 AM
- The Modern Gal said...
At least you can hold this over his head if he gives you a hard time for any of your own hair or makeup preferences :)
- January 23, 2010 at 12:11 PM


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British & Irish Lions
McGeechan warning for tour hopefuls
ESPN Staff
March 20, 2013
Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan insists players cannot be picked on reputation alone © Getty Images
Former British & Irish Lions boss Sir Ian McGeechan has issued a warning to those players currently sidelined with injury by insisting that form should be the key to selection for this year's eagerly-awaited tour to Australia.
Lions head coach Warren Gatland is set to announce his squad for the forthcoming tour of Australia on April 30 with the recently-concluded Six Nations set to have a significant bearing on his selection. But Ireland lock Paul O'Connell, winger Simon Zebo, Wales flanker Dan Lydiate and England prop Alex Corbisiero among those who saw little or no championship action due to injuries.
McGeechan, a key advisor to his successor as Lions coach, believes Gatland will get the tough calls right but has urged him not to select players just on their reputation. "You need to take fit players. With only a six-week preparation period you can't have players carrying injuries or players out of form," McGeechan told PA Sport.
"That's the big call for the coaches, picking fit players who are on form who can then come together, so you are working with what you want to do right from the word go with players doing every training session and available for games. You can't find form and if you are injured you haven't got the time.
"That's been the mistake in the past, in that players who have not been in form or have been injured have gone because the coach thinks he's the best player in the position based on reputation, not performance. I think the three months prior to the tour is the critical period."
Australia coach Robbie Deans recently suggested that the Lions held an advantage when it comes to preparation with the Wallabies limited to a three-week camp ahead of the Test series due to the Super Rugby season. But McGeechan does not agree. He said: "You are playing southern hemisphere countries who take it all pretty seriously anyway, they have had years to put a team together.
"They are bedded in and know what they are doing. The Lions have high-quality players but what you have to do is work out the best way of getting that talent to show in Test match conditions. Sometimes it's about not over-complicating it, it's being very clear and straightforward about what you want."
Like Gatland, Wales caretaker coach Rob Howley and England assistant coach Graham Rowntree will be on the Lions coaching staff for a second tour with the management team completed by England assistant Andy Farrell. McGeechan believes continuity is an important factor and also expects many of the players to have tackled South Africa in 2009 to also return.
He said: "When you are trying to put together a top-class, world-class Test team, if you have got that little bit of continuity you are away from first base straight away. I think Warren Gatland was the right appointment, he's an outstanding coach but he also understands the Lions and has experience from 2009. So it will be lot of similar management people and maybe a third to a half of the players. You are not starting from scratch knowing you have five weeks to be Test match ready."
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Budget means increase of 10 mills for New London
New London - The budget approved by the City Council would raise the city's tax rate by about 10.5 mills to 38 mills, but because of revaluation, not all property owners would see the same tax increase.
The council approved the first reading Monday night of an $85 million budget for fiscal year 2014-15, which represents a 5 percent increase in spending over the current budget.
The city's taxable grand list dropped nearly 25 percent as a result of state-mandated revaluation last year. The value of some properties, including many waterfront homes on the city's south side, went up. But many other properties diminished in value.
"This is one of those years that there will be a lot of flux," Finance Director Jeff Smith said. "Revaluation causes an increase in the mill rate because in order to collect the same amount of revenue, the mill rate has to go up."
The amount of tax a property owner would owe can be calculated by multiplying the city's proposed tax rate by the property's new assessed value and dividing by 1,000.
A house assessed at $100,000 last year would have generated a tax bill of $2,737. This year, a house assessed at $100,000 will generate a tax bill of $3,800.
But, because the taxable grand list decreased as a result of revaluation, many city residents could see their tax bills go down. Most downtown property owners will not see a large increase, the mayor has said.
"This is one of the few times when a property tax increase will fall largely on those most able to pay," Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio said in his State of the City address April 1. "Many of the people with the least breathing room in their personal budgets will see their taxes rise only slightly, or even fall."
The council's proposed $85,285,812 budget is nearly $2 million less than that proposed by Finizio. It includes $44 million for general government spending and $41.3 million for education.
Finizio called the council's proposed budget "a solid, stable budget ... that starts to move us in the right direction." He also lauded the council for not cutting his proposed $500,000 for fund balance replenishment and for not changing the amount of revenue the city expects to collect.
"Accurately estimating revenue is essential, and over-estimation of revenue in the past led to reoccurring deficits, the diminishing of our fund balance and was one significant factor of our current cash flow problems," he said. "The fact that revenue estimates were done correctly and conservatively is very positive."
A public hearing on the budget will be held at 7 p.m. May 7 in the auditorium of the Science and Technology Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut on Jefferson Avenue.
The council is expected to give its final approval of the budget, in what is called an appropriation ordinance, on May 27. The mayor could then sign the ordinance, or veto all or parts of it. The council would need six out of seven votes to override a veto.


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Joe Coors goes back out on campaign trail
Republican Joe Coors on Saturday resumed his first full day of campaigning since the theater shooting in Aurora on July 20.
The congressional candidate, who is looking to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter in the 7th District, attended the Buffalo Bill Days pancake breakfast in Golden and later shook hands on the parade route. He walked neighborhoods in Arvada and Westminster in the afternoon and attended a fundraiser that night.
Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Mitt Romney were the first to suspend their campaign after the shootings that left 12 dead and 58 injured. Perlmutter, who represents a portion of Aurora, also suspended his campaign, including a photo shoot scheduled for July 22.


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Voters pick Democrat for rest of McCotter's term, Republican for two-year seat
Voters in the 11th Congressional District, both the old and new districts, split on who they want to replace former U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter.
They'll get a Democrat in Congress for the rest of this year and a Republican in Congress for the two years beginning in January.
Voters picked Democrat David Curson from Belleville over Republican Kerry Bentivolio from Milford to fill out McCotter's term this year in a district that has more of Wayne County than Oakland County.
But voters picked Bentivolio over Democrat Syed Taj from Canton for the two-year term beginning in January in a redrawn district that shifts heavily into Oakland County.
Curson, 64, will join a Congress that, in the remaining weeks of the year, will try to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff," the combination of spending reductions and tax break expirations set to take effect at the end of the year, and which many fear would drive the U.S. economy back into recession.
Curson is a journeyman diemaker and UAW representative.
"Now that the election is over, I am honored and I will work hard to live up to the expectations and trust placed in me," Curson said in a statement.
"I didn't run for this office for a title. I ran to help break the gridlock in Washington and to do my part to move our nation forward; ensuring Social Security and Medicare is protected, a fair tax structure is put in place and make every effort to bring jobs to Michigan."
The UAW also sent its kudos to Curson.
"Dave Curson is a dedicated union activist, Vietnam veteran and patriot and will be a valuable asset to the United States Congress as they finish the important work of this congressional calendar," said UAW President Bob King.
Until the end of the year, the district includes the Oakland County communities of Highland, White Lake Township, Milford, Lyon and Commerce townships, part of Waterford Township, and Novi, Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake, Wixom and part of Northville.
Curson defeated Bentivolio for the partial term by a vote of 159,267 to 151,740.
However, Bentivolio was the winner against Taj for the two-year term by a vote of 181,796 to 158,889.
When Bentivolio is seated in January, the district will shift more into Oakland County and represent the Oakland County communities of Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, part of Clawson, Commerce Township, Farmington, Highland Township, Lake Angelus, Lyon Township, Milford, Milford Township, Northville, Novi, Novi Township, part of Rochester Hills, South Lyon, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford Township, part of West Bloomfield Township, White Lake Township, Wixom and Wolverine Lake, and the Wayne County communities of Canton Township, Livonia, Northville Township, Plymouth and Plymouth Township.
A military veteran, former teacher and reindeer farmer, Bentivolio's odd path to Congress, and Curson's, began when McCotter, a 10-year incumbent, didn't file enough valid signatures to get on the ballot after he abandoned his quest for the Republican presidential nomination.
McCotter opted against a write-in campaign in the primary, leaving Bentivolio the sole Republican on the ballot. Bentivolio defeated write-in candidate Nancy Cassis in the primary to move the general election ballot.
McCotter abruptly quit Congress in July after a criminal investigation into the faulty nominating signatures filed on his behalf, and a number of his former staff are currently being adjudicated.
McCotter's resignation forced a special election. Bentivolio defeated a number of Republicans in a special primary to move to the partial term election Tuesday against Curson.
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Memorial Service for Ryan Taylor
A Memorial Service for Ryan Taylor will be held on Saturday, December 2 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the University of Toronto campus, 140 St George St., Rm 728 (Bissel Building, north of Robarts library, on the same side of street). RSVP requested, only due to catering concerns.
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Agent-Based Computational Modeling and International Relations Theory: Quo Vadis?
Claudio Cioffi-Revilla
Agent-based computational modeling (ABM, for short) is a formal and supplementary methodological approach used in international relations (IR) theory and research, based on the general ABM paradigm and computational methodology as applied to IR phenomena. ABM of such phenomena varies according to three fundamental dimensions: scale of organization—spanning foreign policy, international relations, regional systems, and global politics—as well as by geospatial and temporal scales. ABM is part of the broader complexity science paradigm, although ABMs can also be applied without complexity concepts. There have been scores of peer-reviewed publications using ABM to develop IR theory in recent years, based on earlier pioneering work in computational IR that originated in the 1960s that was pre-agent based. Main areas of theory and research using ABM in IR theory include dynamics of polity formation (politogenesis), foreign policy decision making, conflict dynamics, transnational terrorism, and environment impacts such as climate change. Enduring challenges for ABM in IR theory include learning the applicable ABM methodology itself, publishing sufficiently complete models, accumulation of knowledge, evolving new standards and methodology, and the special demands of interdisciplinary research, among others. Besides further development of main themes identified thus far, future research directions include ABM applied to IR in political interaction domains of space and cyber; new integrated models of IR dynamics across domains of land, sea, air, space, and cyber; and world order and long-range models.
Capitalist Peace Theory: A Critical Appraisal
Gerald Schneider
Capitalist peace theory (CPT) has gained considerable attention in international relations theory and the conflict literature. Its proponents maintain that a capitalist organization of an economy pacifies states internally and externally. They portray CPT either as a complement or as a substitute to other liberal explanations such as the democratic peace thesis. They, however, disagree about the facet of capitalism that is supposed to reduce the risk of political violence. Key contributions have identified three main drivers of the capitalist peace phenomenon: the fiscal constraints that a laissez-faire regimen puts on potentially aggressive governments, the mollifying norms that a capitalist organization creates; and the increased ability of capitalist governments to signal their intentions effectively in a confrontation with an adversary. Defining capitalism narrowly through the freedom entrepreneurs enjoy domestically, this article evaluates the key causal mechanisms and empirical evidence that have been advanced in support of these competing claims. The article argues that CPT needs to be based on a narrow definition of capitalism and that it should scrutinize motives and constraints of the main actors more deeply. Future contributions to the CPT literature should also pay close attention to classic theories of capitalism, which all considered individual risk taking and the dramatic changes between booms and busts to be key constitutive features of this form of economic governance. Finally, empirical tests of the proposed causal mechanism should rely on data sets in which capitalists appear as actors and not as "structures." If the literature takes these objections seriously, CPT could establish itself as central theory of peace and war in two respects. First, it could serve as an antidote to the theory of imperialism and other "critical" approaches that see in capitalism a source of conflict rather than of peace. Second, it could become an important complement to commercial liberalism that stresses the external openness rather than the internal freedoms as an economic cause of peace and that particularly sees trade and foreign direct investment as pacifying forces.
Civil War Termination
Caroline A. Hartzell
Civil wars typically have been terminated by a variety of means, including military victories, negotiated settlements and ceasefires, and "draws." Three very different historical trends in the means by which civil wars have ended can be identified for the post–World War II period. A number of explanations have been developed to account for those trends, some of which focus on international factors and others on national or actor-level variables. Efforts to explain why civil wars end as they do are considered important because one of the most contested issues among political scientists who study civil wars is how "best" to end a civil war if the goal is to achieve a stable peace. Several factors have contributed to this debate, among them conflicting results produced by various studies on this topic as well as different understandings of the concepts war termination, civil war resolution, peace-building, and stable peace.
Comparative Political Regimes: Consensus and Majoritarian Democracy
Matthijs Bogaards
Ever since Aristotle, the comparative study of political regimes and their performance has relied on classifications and typologies. The study of democracy today has been influenced heavily by Arend Lijphart's typology of consensus versus majoritarian democracy. Scholars have applied it to more than 100 countries and sought to demonstrate its impact on no less than 70 dependent variables. This paper summarizes our knowledge about the origins, functioning, and consequences of two basic types of democracy: those that concentrate power and those that share and divide power. In doing so, it will review the experience of established democracies and question the applicability of received wisdom to new democracies.
Comparative Public Policy
Guillaume Fontaine
Comparative public policy (CPP) is a multidisciplinary enterprise aimed at policy learning through lesson drawing and theory building or testing. We argue that CPP faces the challenge of conceptual and analytical standardization if it is to make a significant contribution to the explanation of policy decision-making. This argument is developed in three sections based on the following questions: What is CPP? What is it for? How should it be done? We begin with a presentation of the historical evolution of the field, its conceptual heterogeneity, and the persistence of two distinct bodies of literature made of basic and applied studies. We proceed with a discussion of the logics operating in CPP, their approaches to causality and causation, and their contribution to middle-range theory. Next, we explain the fundamental problems of the comparative method, starting with a synthesis of the main methodological pitfalls and the problems of case selection and then revising the main protocols in use. We conclude with a reflection on the contribution of CPP to policy design and policy analysis.
Conflict Management of Territorial Disputes
Krista E. Wiegand
Despite the decline in interstate wars, there remain dozens of interstate disputes that could erupt into diplomatic crises and evolve into military escalation. By far the most difficult interstate dispute that exists are territorial disputes, followed by maritime and river boundary disputes. These disputes are not only costly for the states involved, but also potentially dangerous for states in the region and allies of disputant states who could become entrapped in armed conflicts. Fortunately, though many disputes remain unresolved and some disputes endure for decades or more than a century, many other disputes are peacefully resolved through conflict management tools.
Understanding the factors that influence conflict management—the means by which governments decide their foreign policy strategies relating to interstate disputes and civil conflicts—is critical to policy makers and scholars interested in the peaceful resolution of such disputes. Though conflict management of territorial and maritime disputes can include a spectrum of management tools, including use of force, most conflict management tools are peaceful, involving direct bilateral negotiations between the disputant states, non-binding third party mediation, or binding legal dispute resolution. Governments most often attempt the most direct dispute resolution method, which is bilateral negotiations, but often, such negotiations break down due to uncompromising positions of the disputing states, leading governments to turn to other resolution methods. There are pros and cons of each of the dispute resolution methods and certain factors will influence the decisions that governments make about the management of their territorial and maritime disputes. Overall, the peaceful resolution of territorial and maritime disputes is an important but complicated issue for states both directly involved and indirectly affected by the persistence of such disputes.
Counterfactuals and Foreign Policy Analysis
Richard Ned Lebow
Counterfactuals seek to alter some feature or event of the pass and by means of a chain of causal logic show how the present might, or would, be different. Counterfactual inquiry—or control of counterfactual situations—is essential to any causal claim. More importantly, counterfactual thought experiments are essential, to the construction of analytical frameworks. Policymakers routinely use then by to identify problems, work their way through problems, and select responses. Good foreign-policy analysis must accordingly engage and employ counterfactuals.
There are two generic types of counterfactuals: minimal-rewrite counterfactuals and miracle counterfactuals. They have relevance when formulating propositions and probing contingency and causation. There is also a set of protocols for using both kinds of counterfactuals toward these ends, and it illustrates the uses and protocols with historical examples. Policymakers invoke counterfactuals frequently, especially with regard to foreign policy, to both choose policies and defend them to key constituencies. They use counterfactuals in a haphazard and unscientific manner, and it is important to learn more about how they think about and employ counterfactuals to understand foreign policy.
The Decision to Vote or to Abstain
Elisabeth Gidengil
Why voters turn out on Election Day has eluded a straightforward explanation. Rational choice theorists have proposed a parsimonious model, but its logical implication is that hardly anyone would vote since their one vote is unlikely to determine the election outcome. Attempts to save the rational choice model incorporate factors like the expressive benefits of voting, yet these modifications seem to be at odds with core assumptions of rational choice theory. Still, some people do weigh the expected costs and benefits of voting and take account of the closeness of the election when deciding whether or not to vote. Many more, though, vote out of a sense of civic duty. In contrast to the calculus of voting model, the civic voluntarism model focuses on the role of resources, political engagement, and to a lesser extent, recruitment in encouraging people to vote. It pays particular attention to the sources of these factors and traces complex paths among them.
There are many other theories of why people vote in elections. Intergenerational transmission and education play central roles in the civic voluntarism models. Studies that link official voting records with census data provide persuasive evidence of the influence of parental turnout. Education is one of the best individual-level predictors of voter turnout, but critics charge that it is simply a proxy for pre-adult experiences within the home. Studies using equally sophisticated designs that mimic the logic of controlled experiments have reached contradictory conclusions about the association between education and turnout. Some of the most innovative work on voter turnout is exploring the role of genetic influences and personality traits, both of which have an element of heritability. This work is in its infancy, but it is likely that many genes shape the predisposition to vote and that they interact in complex ways with environmental influences. Few clear patterns have emerged in the association between personality and turnout. Finally, scholars are beginning to recognize the importance of exploring the connection between health and turnout.
The Diversification of Deterrence: New Data and Novel Realities
Shannon Carcelli and Erik A. Gartzke
Deterrence theory is slowly beginning to emerge from a long sleep after the Cold War, and from its theoretical origins over half a century ago. New realities have led to a diversification of deterrence in practice, as well as to new avenues for its study and empirical analysis. Three major categories of changes in the international system—new actors, new means of warfare, and new contexts—have led to corresponding changes in the way that deterrence is theorized and studied. First, the field of deterrence has broadened to include nonstate and nonnuclear actors, which has challenged scholars with new types of theories and tests. Second, cyberthreats, terrorism, and diverse nuclear force structures have led scholars to consider means in new ways. Third, the likelihood of an international crisis has shifted as a result of physical, economic, and normative changes in the costs of crisis, which had led scholars to more closely address the crisis context itself. The assumptions of classical deterrence are breaking down, in research as well as in reality. However, more work needs to be done in understanding these international changes and building successful deterrence policy. A better understanding of new modes of deterrence will aid policymakers in managing today's threats and in preventing future deterrence failures, even as it prompts the so-called virtuous cycle of new theory and additional empirical testing.
Don't Expose Yourself: Discretionary Exposure to Political Information
Gaurav Sood and Yphtach Lelkes
The news media have been disrupted. Broadcasting has given way to narrowcasting, editorial control to control by "friends" and personalization algorithms, and a few reputable producers to millions with shallower reputations. Today, not only is there a much broader variety of news, but there is also more of it. The news is also always on. And it is available almost everywhere. The search costs have come crashing down, so much so that much of the world's information is at our fingertips. Google anything and the chances are that there will be multiple pages of relevant results.
Such a dramatic expansion of choice and access is generally considered a Pareto improvement. But the worry is that we have fashioned defeat from the bounty by choosing badly. The expansion in choice is blamed for both, increasing the "knowledge gap," the gap between how much the politically interested and politically disinterested know about politics, and increasing partisan polarization. We reconsider the evidence for the claims. The claim about media's role in rising knowledge gaps does not need explaining because knowledge gaps are not increasing. For polarization, the story is nuanced. Whatever evidence exists suggests that the effect is modest, but measuring long-term effects of a rapidly changing media landscape is hard and may explain the results.
As we also find, even describing trends in basic explanatory variables is hard. Current measures are beset with five broad problems. The first is conceptual errors. For instance, people frequently equate preference for information from partisan sources with a preference for congenial information. Second, survey measures of news consumption are heavily biased. Third, behavioral survey experimental measures are unreliable and inapt for learning how much information of a particular kind people consume in their real lives. Fourth, measures based on passive observation of behavior only capture a small (likely biased) set of the total information consumed by people. Fifth, content is often coded crudely—broad judgments are made about coarse units, eliding over important variation.
These measurement issues impede our ability to answer the extent to which people choose badly and the attendant consequences of such. Improving measures will do much to advance our ability to answer important questions.
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Warren Street Office Space & Serviced Offices
Commercial property to let: Private offices (Serviced or Unfurnished) & Co-Working in Warren Street, London.Warren Street Offices to Rent
Serviced & Unfurnished Offices to let in Warren Street
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 65 people/100 sq ft to 6,500 sq ft
The Fitzroy Square business space has rooms in different sizes. The workspace feels light and airy feeling du to the large windows and high ceilings. There is also great attention to detail in the contemporary decor and facilities are top-of-the-range. The all-include licence fee includes broadband, CAT 5/6 cabling and telephone systems as part of the rental price. Extra benefits include air conditioning and lifts. Clients are also offered the use of a lounge for relaxation and a well-equipped kitchen for self-catering. Meeting rooms are available to hire on a flexible basis when needed.
Nearby attractions include Regent's Park and Madame Tussauds London. The property is also within a couple of minutes' walk of Warren Street and Euston Square tube stations for speedy access across the capital. London Euston and King's Cross mainline rail stations are both within a half mile radius for national train journeys. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 70 people/100 sq ft to 7,000 sq ft
Facilities include free use of meeting rooms, comfortable lounge areas and free tea and coffee amenities. Wi-Fi, telephone systems, and utilities are included and there is CCTV and 24 hour access to the building.
The offices are well connected for transport; Warren Street, Euston, Great Portland Street and Goodge Street underground stations are all within a 5 minute walk, offering Victoria, Northern, Circle, Metropolitan, and Hammersmith & City line trains between them. For mainline travel, Euston is a 5 minute walk away, or Kings Cross station is a 15 minute walk away. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
The Tottenham Court Road accommodation has recently been refurbished in a sharp modern style. Benefits include an air-conditioning system and a spacious decked roof terrace which is perfect for the midday sun. The unbranded space offers tenants use of kitchenettes, a break-out area and an in-house cafe and restaurant. Management are based on-site and can assist where needed. Optional provisions of telecoms, ISDN, DDI, CAT 5/6 cabling and telecoms can be made.
Fitzrovia is a thriving area with a vast array of bars and restaurants notably on Charlotte Street, Percy Street and Rathbone Street. Goodge Street Station is accessible within a minute of leaving the offices and serves the Northern Line. Euston and Euston Square stations are only five minutes away on foot. The Circle, Victoria, Northern, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines are provided. In addition, a network of national rail links and the London Overground service can be accessed. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 70 people/100 sq ft to 7,000 sq ft
The Business Centre grants its tenants 24 hour access to the premises and on-site car parking. Staff and clients alike will enjoy the in-house restaurant and cafe facilities. An impressive collection of meeting rooms are provided and can be hired whenever needed. Video conferencing studios are also featured in the layout and are ideal for the needs of a modern business. Excellent technical and IT facilities are available as optional features in this flexible rental. These include CAT 5/6 cabling, broadband, voicemail resources and telephone systems.
The property is also a short walk from the prime retail and business area of Oxford Street. Great Portland Street Station can be reached in minutes on foot and offers the Hammersmith & City and Circle lines. Alternatively, Regent's Park provides Bakerloo line service while Warren Street houses the Northern line. Both stations are a matter of minutes away on foot. Euston Station is also close by and serves a network of regional and national train links Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 45 people/100 sq ft to 4,500 sq ft
The reception area provides an excellent first impression to your visiting clients. On top of this, the in-house admin staff can assist your company by performing a range of secretarial duties at your request. Round-the-clock access privileges are granted to all tenants at this Whitfield Street property. Break-out space and an air conditioning system are just some of the benefits of the workspace units. If required, a high-spec IT infrastructure can be installed and can be maintained by onsite support services. Further optional features can include telephone systems and advanced data cabling.
The building is close to the trendy Charlotte Street and a number of transport links. Goodge Street Station is seconds away after leaving the building and provides the Northern Line. Alternatively, Euston Square Station is a five minute walk away. Here, the Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan lines are offered. Euston mainline train station is also a short walk or a quick tube journey away. A wealth of attractions, restaurants, bars and hidden gardens can be found nearby at this prestigious address. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
As well as providing you with the option for co-working space in areas such as Euston, Kings Cross and London Bridge, these offices to let feature five meeting rooms (in a variety of sizes) and a number of break-out areas. Staff will enjoy secure bike storage for their commuting needs, as well as on-site kitchen utilities and showers. The business centre is accessible 24 hours a day and comes equipped with CCTV monitoring.
A 3 minute walk north takes you to Euston Road which is serviced by a number of bus routes as well as 3 Underground stops (closest is Great Portland Street) that are just a short walk away. The nearby tube stops offer links to a variety of different underground lines. Great Portland Street (for Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines), Warren Street (for Northern and Victoria lines) and Regent's Park Station (for Bakerloo) are all within five minutes' walking distance of the office. The area is also home to a sample of restaurants and cafes. More options are also available on Marylebone High Street if you wish to travel a few minutes further afield. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 40 people/100 sq ft to 4,000 sq ft
Round the clock entry to the W1 based workspace is granted to all rental clients at this Business Centre. The office plan provides an open desk layout which can be modified and customised to fit your exact business needs. Shower rooms are offered and are of great convenience to those who cycle to work. Additionally, break-out areas and a collection of meeting rooms can be provided. Optional extras that may be fitted in the office units include telecoms, data cabling and broadband. Tenants may also secure the provision of video conferencing equipped studios and voicemail resources.
The great central location of the West End business space ensures excellent transport links are in close proximity. Great Portland Street is two minutes away on foot and serves the Hammersmith & City and Circle lines. Regent's Park is at a similar distance and provides travel on the Bakerloo line. The area also offers a plethora of restaurants, cafés, bars, clubs and pubs. The location close to the world famous shopping areas of Oxford Street and Regent Street is of great convenience. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 55 people/100 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft
The building offers two wood panelled boardrooms and delivers meeting space for up to 15 people. Space can be divided or combined to form an open plan layout if required. Kitchen areas, a lounge and a security entrance system are just some of the benefits of the configurable layout. Impressive telephony and data systems are available upon request. Provisions can be made in the form of handsets that incorporate DECT -walk-around technology. Additionally, clients can acquire video conferencing capabilities and CAT 5/6 data cabling.
A Great Portland Street location places this business accommodation within easy reach of a number of transport links. Regent's Park is reachable in around a minute and provides Bakerloo line access. Great Portland Street is at a similar distance and serves the Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Circle lines. Alternatively, Oxford Circus Station is nearby and offers Victoria, Bakerloo and Central line service. The Eurostar departs St. Pancras, whilst National Rail Stations at Marylebone and Euston are also in close proximity. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 60 people/100 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft
The property can offer a choice of offices across 6 floors of this popular W1 Business Centre, from small executive office space to extensive and customized office space for large enterprises. As well as your own trendy office in Soho, you'll have full use of the comfortable break-out areas, tea points, and Wi-Fi access and reception area at no extra cost, as a valuable addition to the serviced office solution. Optional extras such as secretarial services, onsite postal facilities and photocopying and fax capabilities are open to selection in the flexible rental agreement.
Surrounding the Soho office rental accommodation is a cosmopolitan blend of cafes, shops and restaurants. Transport to and from the business centre is very convenient. Goodge Street and the Northern line underground service is a two minute walk away, whilst Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines) and Oxford Circus (Bakerloo, Victoria and Central line service) Underground stops are also close by. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 100 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Facilities inside this complex on Newman Street are of the highest quality. The latest in business technology is provided and you'll be impressed by the stylish decor throughout the property. Meeting rooms and break-out space are featured in the layout and are ideal for your formal and informal requirements. Staff will also enjoy catering facilities, bike storage and showers, while there is even a tranquil roof terrace.
Ideally located for commuters, this commercial venue sits within a few minutes' walk of several tube stations. The Northern and Central lines are provided at Tottenham Court Road Station. Alternatively, Oxford Circus Station offers Bakerloo and Victoria line access. These can both be reached in a couple of minutes on foot, while buses provide another option. Being based so close to the world-famous Oxford Street places you and your staff within reach of plenty of amenities and retail choices. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Facilities include 24 hour access, super-fast Wi-Fi, meeting rooms with video conferencing facilities, private phone booths and free printing. The community is managed by a dedicated on-site team that curates a range of social and business events, including yoga, beer and pizza nights, weekly breakfasts and monthly massages. In addition, there is secure on-site bicycle storage.
The building is superbly located for travel links; Goodge Street is a 6 minute walk providing the Northern line; Oxford Street is an 8 minute walk away providing the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria line services; and Great Portland Street is a 9 minute walk which provides access to the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 100 people/40 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
The serviced offices are supplied with high-speed internet, phone handsets and printer facilities. Office cleaning and maintenance are provided, and there is a manned reception to greet guests. Additional admin support is available, such as help with mailing, photocopying and call answering services. There is a communal kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities, lounge areas to enjoy a relaxing break, and meeting rooms are available to hire by the hour.
The office space is set in a fantastic location for transport links. Great Portland Street Underground Station is a 5 minute walk away and provides Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan line travel. Alternatively, Oxford Circus Underground Station is less than an 8 minute walk away which hosts the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 75 people/100 sq ft to 7,500 sq ft
Based in W1, the property is secured by an entrance system and offers in-house catering facilities. Management are based on-site and can provide assistance as and when needed. The workspace itself offers a configurable desk plan and a collection of executive meeting rooms. Telephone system, high-spec internet connections and data cabling may be supplied upon request. Additionally, tenants have the choice to equip the space with video conferencing capabilities.
The renovated period rental is positioned between Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street stations. The location offers convenient connections on the Central and Northern Underground lines. Alternatively, the Piccadilly line can be taken from Russell Square, which is just a bit further afield. Clients will also appreciate the international and UK trains available at King's Cross and Euston Stations. Both stations can be reached via one of the numerous local bus services. The world famous Oxford Street is close by and offers an impressive range of renowned shopping options and restaurants. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
These offices in Langham Place are stylish and modern however also offer eco-friendly features. Solar heating, rainwater harvesting and green roofs are some of these. The W1 based property is home to a top-notch screening room, editing suite and even a library. All of these facilities can be booked by clients as and when needed with little hassle. Access is also provided to dining areas, kitchens and lounges. Meeting rooms are available to book by the hour or as a full time fixture and can accommodate between 2 and 100 people. There is also a penthouse space available at your request. Other optional features can include broadband connections, voicemail sets and data cabling. The in-house gym gives tenants the chance to escape work stress through yoga, pilates or suspension training.
Oxford Circus Station is less than five minutes away by walking and offers Victoria, Bakerloo and Central line access. Alternatively, Great Portland Street provides the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. High-end shopping options and other amenities can be found in the immediate vicinity. On top of this, the famous Oxford Street is also close by. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 40 people/100 sq ft to 4,000 sq ft
Telecoms and IT infrastructure can be pre-installed at your request and make moving in as quick and easy as possible. There are no line rental or handset charges and clients can choose a broadband package that suits them from a range of options. Additional facilities include meeting rooms and kitchenettes.
The area close to this Weymouth Street property has great small-town community sensibilities. There are many independent shops that supply everything from antique wines to Scandinavian homeware. The West End location means that anything not available in the immediate vicinity can easily be found nearby. Harley Street is located just off of Weymouth Street. Because of this, there are several health services providers based in the area. Regent's Park Station is only a three minute walk away and places you in close access to the Bakerloo Line. Alternatively, the Hammersmith & City and Circle lines can be taken with a slightly longer walk to Great Portland Street Station. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
The property in Soho has a host of features to make for a comfortable working environment. Firstly, the self-contained units feel really spacious because of the building's large windows letting in lots of natural light. Second, there is around-the-clock security and access so clients can come and go as they wish. The building has air conditioning and a kitchen and there is free car parking for staff and tenants. Optional extras include top-of-the-range IT services.
Located on Wells Street in the heart of Soho, the offices to rent are in the heart of a very popular and trendy area of London. There are plenty of bars and restaurants in the neighbourhood. Top-end hotels and some of the capital's finest West End theatres are within walking distance. The building is also convenient for public transport links. Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road tube stations are less than a half-mile away. Covent Garden is also a short walk from the premises, as is Oxford Circus and Fitzrovia. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 65 people/100 sq ft to 6,500 sq ft
This business space in W1 offers lounge area, disabled facilities and video conferencing studios. A collection of meeting suites are provided and are available to hire when needed. Clients may choose to pay to use the offices on a flexible hourly basis or can rent the facilities full-time. If required, the space may be fitted with broadband connection, CAT 5/6 cabling and ISDN. Additional benefits include 24 hour secure access, a staffed reception and elevators.
The offices are a short walk from Oxford Circus Station and its Bakerloo, Victoria and Central line access. Naturally, tenants will be in the immediate vicinity of the world famous Oxford Street. The location therefore offers a wide range of shops, restaurants and other amenities. Tottenham Court road is also close by and serves the Northern Line. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 230 people/80 sq ft to 10,000 sq ft
The offices come supplied with free tea and coffee. The premises offers fast, secure internet access or a dedicated telephone line and includes wired connection and private Wi-Fi for your business. Your data and connectivity is secure from others in the building. The property boasts décor to impress your clients, modern offices to work in, comfy informal workspace and calm meeting rooms.
New Cavendish Street has all a business needs, boasting a fashionable location with a village vibe. Close to the buzz of the West End but with serene Regent's Park nearby for that all-important downtime. Tenants can easily commute by tube, having Bakerloo, Circle, Northern, Central, Victoria, Hammersmith & City and Jubilee underground lines all within walking distance. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Facilities include a configurable desk plan, break-out areas and a communal kitchen. The 24 hour accessible space is fitted with high-speed broadband and an air-conditioning system. In addition, the building features lifts and is equipped for disabled access. Extras such as meeting rooms and an in-house postal service are able to be included in the package.
The property is an imposing structure just north of Oxford Circus. The Oxford Circus station is under ten minutes away, offering Bakerloo, Central and Victoria line service. The Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines are also accessible at the nearby Great Portland Street. The Regent's Park is within five minutes' walk and provides a scenic lunchtime spot for your staff. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 60 people/40 sq ft to 2,400 sq ft
Just outside your door will you find a number of fashion boutiques, eateries and design studios which can keep you entertained on lunch breaks or after hours. The area is very well served by transport links, with Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Circus and Goodge Street underground stations only a short walk from the centre, giving you access to Northern, Central, Bakerloo and Victoria lines. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 55 people/100 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft
The rental property in the West End of London is fitted with broadband and CAt 5/6 cabling, telephone systems and leased lines. There is a boardroom on the site and the building has been made comfortable with air conditioning. A security entry systems enables clients to come and go as they please.
These Fitzrovia offices to rent are set in a thriving area of London, busy with shops and restaurants. This quarter of the city is also known for its culture. The British Museum is a short stroll away and there are plenty of theatres nearby. The neighbourhood also benefits from excellent public transport services. Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street tube stations are only a few minutes' walk from the premises. London Charing Cross is less than a mile away for connections with the national rail service. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Individual workstations can be connected to a wide range of telecoms and data services. Offices can benefit from fibre optic and CAT-5 data cabling at your request. Convenient services can be offered from the staffed reception lobby if required. Administrative staff are able to answer phones and take messages should your business require this. Shower rooms and break-out lounges are provided by the configurable layout. Video conferencing and voicemail provisions can be made if required.
Clients moving to this Fitzrovia office building will value its close proximity to a selection of hotels, shops, cafes and bars. Oxford Circus Tube station is only a 5 minute walk away and serves Bakerloo, Victoria and Central line access. Alternatively, the Northern Line is offered at Goodge Street which is only a bit further away. London City Airport is within 9 miles of the site and is ideal for international businesses. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 65 people/100 sq ft to 6,500 sq ft
The exterior of the Business Centre features an ironwork frontage, while the building is home to a variety of businesses. The bright interior provides strong technical facilities and well-equipped conferencing rooms. Staff can enjoy use of the on-site gym and shower facilities, while the space is regularly visited by a cleaning service. The flexible rental agreement can provide voicemail and IT services, in addition a range of other optional extras. The offices are available with CAT 5/6 cabling and are able to be partitioned to suit your needs.
Close to the West End of London, the property is a 2 minute walk from Oxford Circus underground. The Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines are provided here, making it a great Central London rental solution. Bond Street is just ten minutes away on foot, providing additional Jubilee line service, while local bus services are aplenty. Available from Regent Street, bus travel to and from the office is provided, amidst a range of shopping amenities. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 55 people/100 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft
Benefits of the Business Centre include a high quality reception area and good natural light throughout. If required, the secretarial staff in the entrance lobby can assist with some of your day-to-day duties. Notably, the team can support you by answering calls, handling post and performing signage duties. Facilities provided by the layout include lounge areas and top-of-the-range video conferencing studios. Optional features such as leased lines, CAT 5/6 cabling, telecoms and ADSL broadband are available on request.
Luxury amenities such as wine bars, coffee shops and restaurants are situated close to this Fitzrovia property. Oxford Street is one of the most famous shopping areas in the world and offers a great number of high-end shops and boutiques. The Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines are conveniently provided at Oxford Circus, which is less than two minutes away on foot. The Northern Line at Goodge Street is slightly further on and offers another commuting option. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 60 people/100 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft
The Fitzrovia office space to let is in one of London's most impressive areas. The building sits alongside residential and commercial properties in a quiet and leafy setting. Situated on Margaret Street, the premises are close to a fantastic range of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
Oxford Circus and Great Portland Street underground stations serve the immediate area. Between them, they offer Bakerloo, Central, Victoria, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith and City line connections to every corner of London. There are, however, plenty of local attractions that can be accessed without the need to use public transport. The British Museum is only a few streets away while Madame Tussauds London is within walking distance. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
The office property can be let furnished or unfurnished depending on the company requirements. The Business Centre has a number of meeting rooms, telephone booths and showers. Two roof terraces provide a beautiful view over the West End. The building provides secure bike storage for those who cycle to work. It is also environmental friendly as it has solar panels and wind turbines. These offices are available on a flexible contract terms.
The closest tube station is a Tottenham Court Road. To access the location leave the tube station at Tottenham Court Road and continue walking on this road in Goodge Street direction. Walk past Barclays Bank and turn left into Stephen Street after Tottenham Court Road (Stop Z5) bus station. The building will be on the left side of the road. Walking from Goodge Street station, leave station at Tottenham Court Road and continue walking. Walk past Odeon Tottenham Court and turn into the first street on the right. Oxford Circus and Holborn station are also in close proximity. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
This Soho office space to let on flexible terms offers an impressive location and an array of facilities. Accessible around the clock, the space is entirely unbranded. Offered as self-contained units, the layout features kitchen areas and optional meeting rooms. These are offered in addition to a desk plan, open to configuration. Broadband, photocopy and fax machines, and telecoms are able to be provided. On top of this, there is the optional of acquiring services for call answering and message taking.
Residing just above Oxford Street, the Business Centre enjoys nearby amenities and transport services. Oxford Circus tube station is within 5 mins walk, providing Bakerloo, Central and Victoria line service. The Northern line can be taken at Goodge Street, only ten minutes away on foot. Travelling to the offices by bus is even easier, via one of the numerous services stopping off regularly in the area. The world-renowned Oxford Street is home to a rich mix of cafes and restaurants, ideal for hosting business meetings. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 100 people/80 sq ft to 9,000 sq ft
The office is presented furnished and is inclusive of bills, internet and cleaning services. There is 24 hour access to the property, which is monitored by CCTV security. In addition, the office benefits from a private kitchen point and bathrooms.
The property is a 2 minute walk from Oxford Circus, which provides access to the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines. Oxford Street is on your doorstep, offering a great number of shops and restaurants. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 55 people/100 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft
The unbranded building allows personal signage to be displayed if desired. Good IT infrastructure and supporting CAT 5/6 cabling can be provided at your request. Kitchen utilities, elevators and a restaurant and cafe are featured inside this Business Centre. The property has disabled access and lifts as well as a nearby car park, guaranteeing ease of access. On-site management is also provided as standard. Those requiring telecoms and video conferencing gear can have their needs met with optional supplies.
Based in a prime part of Central London, the transport links to the property are substantial. There are several underground stations in a half mile radius to the office space. Oxford Circus is less than five minutes away on foot and serves the Central, Bakerloo and Victoria lines. Jubilee Line service is on offer at Bond Street Station at a similar distance from the site. The M1 and M4 are both easily accessible from the property and provide an easy route for commuting drivers. Businesses looking abroad will appreciate that Heathrow Airport is just 13 miles away from the building. There are many retail opportunities in the area and the world famous Oxford Street is just a few minutes away on foot. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 40 people/100 sq ft to 4,000 sq ft
Facilities in-house include a video conferencing studio and a luxury restaurant and cafe. The offices are accessible on a 24/7 basis and enjoy air conditioning throughout. Optional extras that can be acquired include CAT 5/6 cabling, DDI and voicemail sets. If required, the offices can be pre-installed with phone lines and internet connections.
With its central Oxford Street setting, the property is well placed for getting around the capital. Tottenham Court Road, Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus underground stations are all less than a six minute walk away. They provide Bakerloo, Northern, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Central line services. Charing Cross, Euston and St Pancras are all around a mile away and offer mainline train services to the rest of the UK. There are numerous restaurants and bars in the area for clients to enjoy during lunch hours or after work. The property is also close to several theatres. Fitzrovia is a short walk away and offers excellent retail opportunities, as does Oxford Street. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 55 people/100 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft
The building is light and airy, with modern and professional furnishings and decor. On-site management team, the staffed reception, and administrative support provide an excellent service. Staff can enjoy the use of in-house kitchen facilities and break-out areas, all accessible 24/7. Optional extras such as postal and secretarial services are acquirable, as is the use of the attached meeting rooms.
The Winsley Street Business Centre is well supplied with amenities and transport connections. Oxford Circus tube station is a few minutes away on foot, offering Victoria, Jubilee and Central line service. Similar distanced, Tottenham Court Road provides travel on the Northern and Central lines. Charing Cross station features regular mainline rail services, in addition to the Bakerloo line. The Business Centre is also accessible via a number of bus services that stop along Oxford Street. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 60 people/100 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft
This office space was designed to help companies with their day-to-day businesses. The units are provided as either furnished or unfurnished, depending on company requirements. The building benefits with welcoming reception which can provide an administrative support, if needed. There are number of meeting rooms which are equipped with advanced IT conferencing facilities. The Business Centre organises a range of Business events to promote new business relationships.
The offices are located close to the Oxford Street which provides great transport links. To access the location from Tottenham Court Road tube station, exit the station on Oxford Street. Continue walking towards Marble Arch and turn left onto Rathbone Place. Walk past the "Pret a Manager" and the entrance to the building is located on the left side of the road. The Oxford Circus tube station is minutes' walk from the location and provides more transport options. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 80 people/40 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Wi-Fi , printing facilities and utilities are included and clients have 24 hour access to the property. Other facilities include use of meeting rooms, kitchen amenities with free tea and coffee and relaxing break-out areas. The communal lounges offer a variety of configurations for professional and social events. In addition, there are bike storage and showers available on-site.
The Eastcastle Street property is located just minutes away from the bustling Oxford Street where you will find a huge variety of shops, coffee shops and restaurants. The office space is in a fantastic location for transport links with Oxford Circus Underground Station within a 5 minute walk away which provides Bakerloo, Victoria and Central line services Show more
Private Office Sizes: 2 to 60 people/150 sq ft to 4,500 sq ft
Facilities include high-speed broadband, air conditioning and heating, kitchen amenities and access to meeting rooms. In addition, there is 24 hour access to the property, allowing you to come and go as you please.
Located just minutes away from the famous Oxford Street, there are a wide range of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops to choose from. Oxford Circus tube station is a 2 minute walk away, providing direct access to the Central, Victoria and Bakerloo lines. Alternatively, Bond Street is a 7 minute walk away and provides access to the Central and Jubilee lines. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 15 people/100 sq ft to 400 sq ft
The unbranded premises can be taken furnished or unfurnished and the property benefits from a kitchen, meeting rooms and office cleaning services. On site staff are available to assist with running the office and any admin duties you might need. Optional extras include telephone systems, postal service and high speed broadband. The workspace has a large variety of different sized rooms and can be branded/personalised to meet your needs.
Located a minute away from Tottenham Court Road Underground Station, the office boasts great transport connections. Central, Northern, Bakerloo, Victoria and Piccadilly lines are all within a 10 minute walk. Oxford Street is traversed by many bus lines. The building is surrounded by stores and cafés all around and resides in close proximity to famous areas such as Soho, Fitzrovia, Mayfair and Marylebone. Located in a very busy area, your business will benefit from residing in the heart of London, surrounded by all the famous shops and restaurants. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 200 people/100 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft
Facilities include Wi-Fi, phone lines and use of printing facilities. In addition, there is access to kitchen amenities, lounge areas and meeting rooms. There a range of services provided, including a staffed reception, cleaning and maintenance, call answering, and support with administration tasks such as mail handling.
Situated on Europe's busiest shopping street, the property is a short walk from Cavendish Square Gardens and Soho Square Gardens, offering an escape from the bustle of Oxford Street. The offices are less than a 2 minute walk from Oxford Circus Underground station, which provides Central, Victoria and Bakerloo line services. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 85 people/50 sq ft to 2,500 sq ft
A trendy and artistic decor is evident throughout the entire complex and creates a highly modern feel, matched by the facilities. The property on Ramillies Street houses professional meeting rooms with video conferencing equipment. There are also comfortable break-out spaces and kitchen areas for staff to make use of. The internet and telecoms set-up is also state-of-the-art should you wish to be connected to it.
Oxford Circus Underground Station is a two minute walk from the site. From here, access is provided to the Central, Bakerloo and Victoria lines. Alternatively, Northern line service runs from the nearby Tottenham Court Road Station. Some of the city's most well-known amenities and attractions are within walking distance. The surrounding area offers hundreds of cafes, bars, pubs, restaurants and shops for your staff to enjoy. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
The Commercial Property boasts a ground floor reception, meeting rooms and optional secretarial support. All of the offices enjoy a comprehensive IT and telecoms infrastructure featuring broadband and CAT 5/6 cabling. Maintaining an original internal design, there is a good range of Office choices offering views over Soho Square. Optional features including postal and courier services can be acquired. The flexible rental can also provide fax and photocopying machines and IT services, as and when needed.
The W1 Business Accommodation is in close proximity to various underground stations and bus routes. Tottenham Court Road is minutes away on foot, and offers Northern and Central line access. In addition to Northern line service, Leicester Square provides travel on the Piccadilly line and is only a ten minute walk. Just off Oxford Street, a wide range of restaurants and shops are on offer. An eight minute walk down the vibrant street can take you to Oxford Circus, where you can take the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 85 people/40 sq ft to 6,500 sq ft
Set out over three floors which comprise of a communal bar and kitchen area, open planned desk space, a terrace and office space. Clients can also take advantage of 24 hour secure access to the building as well as ultra-fast broadband, lockable storage, event space, daily cleaning and best of all, is pet friendly.
The Oxford street office space is located in close proximity to Tottenham Court Road, Goodge Street and Leicester Square tube stations which all offer travel links via the Northern line. Based in central London has many benefits and most importantly is that there is certainly isn't a shortage of different eateries and shops on your doorstep. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 4 to 14 people/300 sq ft to 1,000 sq ft
The Soho offices are available on an all-inclusive rental agreement allowing you to focus on your business. Facilities include leased line internet, air conditioning and use of kitchen and lounge areas.
In addition, there is 24 hour access to the building and office cleaning services are included.
The property is surrounded by a wide selection of cafes, restaurants and shops. There are numerous underground stations within close proximity; Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road are the closest, providing Central, Victoria, Northern and Bakerloo line transport options within a 7 minute walk from the office building. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 60 people/100 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft
Benefits include 24 hour access and fitted security systems. If required, provisions are available for your CAT 5/6 cabling and broadband needs. Catering facilities and storage space can also be found in-house. Staff can take advantage of provided break-out lounges and shower rooms. Optional extras can also be supplied in the form of telecoms and video conferencing capabilities.
By public transport, the property can be easily accessed and offers great travel connections. Tenants will be less than ten minutes' walk of both Oxford Circus and Bond Street underground stations. Both stations run the Central line, while Oxford Circus also serves the Victoria line. Only a short walk is needed to get to Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regents Street. These locations offer some of the finest shops, restaurants and bars in the centre of London. Close to Cavendish Square, the property offers some green space for lunch breaks. This gives clients a great chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Prestigious London areas including Marylebone, Fitzrovia and Mayfair surround the area. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
The offices in the postal area of W1 are well-appointed and fitted with the latest IT infrastructure. There is broadband, ISDN and CAT 5/6 cabling throughout the building. There is 24-hour access to the property and meeting rooms are available to let on a flexible basis - per hour or per day.
This commercial property occupies a prime location on Carlisle Street in Soho. There are many shops and restaurants all around the immediate area and some of London's finest West End theatres are a short stroll away. Covent Garden and Mayfair are nearby for after-wok entertainment and top-end shopping. There are also excellent public transport links for travelling further afield. London Charing Cross, a 10-minute walk from the property, connects with the national rail network. No less than five tubes station are within a few minutes' stroll. Between them, they provide access to all areas of the capital. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 300 people/100 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft
Office space within this tall and imposing development is sophisticated in appearance. Features have been stylishly fitted, while several capabilities have been installed for technological needs. A selection of meeting rooms are featured in the Business Centre and are available to book when a formal venue is required. There is also a business lounge, convenient kitchen units and break-out space. Optional telecoms and WiFi can be installed at your request. On top of this, there are also provisions available for your video conferencing and voicemail requirements.
Transport options and retail amenities could not be better for this W1 based development. The renowned Oxford Street and its vast wealth of shopping options are just a street away from the site. In addition, Oxford Circus Station is about a minute's walk away and serves the Central, Bakerloo and Victoria lines. Cavendish Square Gardens is on the property's doorstep and is an ideal venue for a lunchtime break or afterwork stroll. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
A stylish break-out lounge is part of the layout and is a comfortable and relaxing area for staff to enjoy. The hallways and interiors are decorated with modern art and provide a sense of innovation in the workspace. Breakfast bars and a number of tables offer a venue to enjoy a lunchtime break. Business will be enhanced by sophisticated conference rooms and a high-spec internet set-up. In addition, the premises offer facilities for bike storage and for showering.
The closest Underground access is at Tottenham Court Road Station, which offers the Northern and Central lines. Alternatively, Oxford Circus Station is a six minute walk from the site. Bakerloo, Victoria and Central line service is provided here. Tenants at the development on Sheraton Street can enjoy being close to the world-renowned amenities of Oxford Street. Mainline rail links are on offer with a ten minute walk to Charing Cross Station. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Trendy interiors are presented within the building, whether furnished or unfurnished space is selected. The design is unique and features exposed brickwork as well as architectural columns and hardwood floors. Artwork has been installed throughout and offers a contemporary feel to the place. Lounge areas complement the configurable desk plan and are ideal spots for a break or lunchtime gatherings. Tenants within the workspace can enjoy a fast and reliable internet set-up.
Tottenham Court Road Station is only four minutes from the building on foot and provides the Northern and Central lines. In addition, Bakerloo and Victoria line service is accessible at Oxford Street Station. The station is only a six minute walk down the renowned Oxford Street from the site. This W1 location naturally places you within a vibrant hub of retail options and other amenities. In addition, the serene environment of Soho Square Gardens is just a matter of seconds away on foot. Show more
Private Office Sizes: 1 to 50 people/100 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft
Based in W1, the business space is air conditioned throughout and available to you for 24 hours a day. Break-out areas and kitchen utilities have been included in the layout, while the space is equipped for disabled access. Management reside on site and can provide assistance as and when needed. On top of this, IT, voicemail, call answering and message taking services can be included in the rental, if required.
Bathing in the tranquillity of the green Cavendish Square, the Business Centre is just north of the world famous Oxford Street. Transport links are aplenty, notably from Oxford Circus where the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines can be taken. The station is just 2 minutes away on foot, while Bond Street offers the Jubilee line and is only a bit further afield. A wide variety of bus services operate up and down Oxford Street, providing staff and visitors with another travel option. Naturally, the renowned location provides an impressive selection of food and shopping amenities. Show more


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GraemeL wrote:I think as adults, we should have the right to choose.
But here's the real question, to choose what? I've heard this statement time and time again, but not just when it comes to MHLs but other choices such as: not wearing safety belts, not wearing motor cycle helmets, the right to smoke and such, where do we draw the line? and who decides?
Even in the other discussion regarding driving 4wd's in the city and having bull bars fitted, the right to bare arms, where does it end?
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When the Wii was first announced I was very skeptical of Nintendo's decision making. After owning, and being severely disappointed with the GameCube, I thought this was going to be Nintendo's swan song. However, I like almost everyone else on the planet, was proven wrong. Nintendo realized that the market wasn't necessarily asking for a console with a lot of power, but a console that offered them something new and innovating. Enter the Wii and its Wiimote. The Wiimote offered endless possibilities; the accuracy that was promised was mind-blowing. This console could allow you to simulate tennis, baseball, bowling, boxing, accurately control Link, Mario, Samus, and most importantly, and I can't emphasize this enough, you could finally act out your dreams of being a freaking Jedi!!! I mean come on, a Jedi. What a brilliant idea.
There is no innovation on the Wii anymore it's all shitty shovelware.
Saying this there are some good games on the Wii or should I say there were some good ones.
I'll argue in favor of the Wii all day every day. is there a lot of shovelware for the console? Hell yes there is, But that doesn't mean there isn't a lot of great content for the system as well.
Just about every title Nintendo has released has been very good (At worst) and a worthwhile experience.
Sure, games like Wii fit aren't what hardcore gamers are looking for, but opening their console to a wider demographic wasn't a bad thing and though it doesn't suit everyone, that doesn't mean it's not worth while.
Meanwhile, I just finished NMH2 and the conduit and had a fantastic experience with each. Looking forward to many more. (including goldeneye!:)
lack of innovation...
this after other m comes out... just look at how much ideas were put into that game.
Look, you can throw out single games all you want and say that they're great. But to be fair to this writer of the article, we're discussing if the Wii lacks in innovation here. So even though Super Mario Galaxy 2 is one of the best games of all time, it's still not innovative. What is innovative is the games that pushes and uses Wii's controller mechanics in new ways. Super Mario Galaxy (the first one), Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and also Wii Sports (yes, actually)
But have we seen a lot of innovative content on Nintendo Wii lately?
I'd say no. Metroid: The other M and Red Steel 2 (note: It's a sequel, but the first one failed) are the most innovative games this year. And when we look at what the other consoles have received so far I think it's pretty clear that Wii is behind.
I don't care. Can I not say the same about Xbox 360? When was the last time an Xbox 360 game innovated? Even on PS3, I can't think of THAT MUCH innovation although Little Big Planet 1 and 2, GT5 and some other games are doing so within their space. I'm too excited about DK, Kirby Epic Yarn and Zelda: Skyward Sword to care.


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JMH Creative necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 1562 diseños de 267 diseñadores freelance.
Who You Know
Who You Know provides our clients, film and television producers, with top-quality freelance editors and designers. Our goal is simple: to connect our clients with the talent they need at a price they can afford.
But now it's time to expand, and we're looking for just the right logo to do it. As the name implies, we're embracing a play-on-words that are so often used in our industry. With our experience and relationships, we want a logo that reflects Who You Know's ability to connect the right projects with the right people in often impossible timeframes.
Our clients are creative but also forward thinking and business intuitive, so we need something that expresses our the artistic side without crossing the line into camp.. We work with members of the production community that rely on us to meet their needs with both flexibility and speed. We work within an existing space, but we're looking to branch out, bringing in new talent as well as new clients to grow the scope of our services.
Please take note of our starring system below- this should help as a guide to understanding what we are thinking!
Eliminated - Doesn't meet our goals or fit the requirements, not the direction we're looking for.
1 star - Sorry, not at all the look or feel we are looking for.
2 stars - An interesting concept but it doesn't really fit the look and feel of the company.
3 stars - Getting warm, we can see where you are going and would like to see more.
4 stars - This is a good concept and we like the logo. You are almost there.
5 stars - Love the concept and logo. You have made the final cut, fantastic job.
Accepted File Formats: Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai); Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
Play on words, play with text. We're looking for more than just a standard font.
The logo should reflect the creative nature of our industry and the tone of the name. Looking for logos that are both creative but reflect a clean, crisp feel.
Black, white, grayscale scheme.
-Playful and professional, minimalist approach
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-Text should be clean, but be creative.
If you think the winning design is going to be a different font with a different color, please don't waste your time or ours.
Film cans, film strips, question marks, faces, people, and speech bubbles are not what we're looking for, This logo may be text only or text focused with a graphical highlight. We don't feel the typical text and a logo combination will fit. The focal point needs to remain on the text element. Creativity in the text is what will win this contest, something smart that leaves a smile on your face when you see how clever it is.
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As I'm sure you can understand, providing feedback in a contest of this size is very difficult and remains almost impossible to respond to every design. We're in the mode of eliminating designs that we feel don't meet what we're looking for and use our star rating system to indicate when we think you've found the right direction. PLEASE DON'T TAKE THE ELIMINATION OF YOUR GRAPHIC PERSONALLY!
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Three Powerful Small Vacuums From Rowenta
Rowenta, makers of one of our favorite wrinkle and crease removal devices, the Precision Valet Steamer, has introduced three new small vacuums that we apartment dwellers are absolutely drooling over. The RO3486, RO6549, and RO8021 are the newest additions to Rowenta family and my, do they look swell.
These three new bagless vacuums pack a bit of power in a fairly small footprint, making them a great choice for small space dwellers.
The RO3486 Compacteo is 15 inches tall and has a powerful 1,900 watt motor. We like the HEPA H10 filter and the geek in us thinks this vacuum resembles a jetpack which makes it all that much more awesome. The RO3486 sells for $164.
The slightly smaller RO6549 is 14 inches tall and weighs 11 lbs. This vacuum has a HEPA H13 filter and is designed as part of the Animal Care series of vacuums. Vacuums in the Animal Care series are specifically designed to pick up pet hair. Just how a vacuum can be specifically designed to pick up pet hair we do not know, but we do know that we like the size and power of the RO6549. The RO6549 is priced at $191.
The 2,100 watt RO8021 packs quite a punch in a small package with its bagless cyclonic technology. As frequent allergy sufferers we love that the design of RO8021 allows for the dust containter to be emptied without any contact with the dust. The RO8021 also contains a HEPA filter and has a built-in filter cleaning system. The RO8021 sells for $259.
For more information, check out Rowenta.
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A natural disaster of epic proportion as photographed by Nashville's citizens
As the video notes, coverage of the Nashville flood on national news has been limited. Bombers, oil spills -- America has a lot going on right now. That doesn't change the fact that Nashville has been left a terrible, terrible mess by the Great Flood of 2010. I can't imagine trying to carry on with life in the midst of all the flood damage.
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Life in Christian County, Kentucky...
The folks on the Hoptown Hall Forum have been discussing Pilot Rock lately, and that reminded me that I have a photo of the Rock (above) that I should post. I took it at the end of March, just before the late freeze zapped all the leaves you see on the trees. I like this photo because it suggests how rough the terrain is around Pilot Rock.
Like the images (here and here) that I posted in January, this photo was taken from a gravel road to the northwest of Pilot Rock.
Through the Hoptown Hall discussion of Pilot Rock, I've learned of another treasure legend associated with this landmark. It is similar, but not quite the same as the story I've heard.
I am more inclined to believe the written version (which probably was researched to some extent) than the word-of-mouth version (which was told to me by people who heard it from somebody who heard it from somebody, etc.)
The photo at left was taken about six years ago with a zoom lens from the field just north of our little acreage. This view is from the southwest and I think it was taken in July. That's corn in the background, and I believe it's soybeans in the foreground.
You may wonder why I don't post any photos of the view from Pilot Rock. That's because I've never climbed it! I've never had a desire to stand up there and look off the edge of that rock. I think it would give me the heebie-jeebies.
Our 80-year-old neighbor lady, Miss M., told us about climbing Pilot Rock one Sunday with a group of people when she was a little child. She was wearing shoes with hard, slick leather soles, and she got too close to the edge and began to slip. An adult snatched her back by her skirt-tail just in the nick of time. The Good Lord had other plans for her, Miss M. told us.
Related posts:
- January Scenes from Christian County, KY
- Pilot Rock
- Treasure at Pilot Rock or Apex in Christian County
- Uniting Organizations to Save Vultures