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2.5 Days to Wander by Bike in Minneapolis
Free Cultural Bike Map and Travel Itinerary
weekend overview
If you haven't visited Minneapolis on a bike, you are in for a treat. New York City, Portland, and Chicago jostle with one another to dominate the North American bike press, but humble Minneapolis waits quietly in the northern heartland with all of the goods it takes to blow your mind. They've got natural beauty, car-free infrastructure, friendly people, top-shelf food, a well developed art scene and brewery density to compete with anyone. See our itinerary and free cultural bike map below.
Minneapolis Travel Guide
Use this guide for our complete bike friendly hotel, Airbnb, airline, train and bike rental recommendations, as well as our favorite places to grab a bite to eat, drink or photo along a bike route.
- Nice Ride (bike share)- $4 per 30 minutes or $10 for a 3-day pass with unlimited 30 minute rides. These are sturdy city bikes with front bag holder, lights, fully enclosed chain guard and skirt guard.
- Perennial Cycle- $45 daily for a Brompton folding bike includes lights, fenders, bag (optional), lock (optional), and 1 helmet.
Sun Country Airlines is based in Minneapolis and offers inexpensive, direct flights to the city. We upgraded to an exit row seat for only $10! Want to bring your bike? Simply turn the handlebars sideways and secure with a bungee, remove the pedals and pay $75 to check it as luggage. For you Brompton owners, as long as the bike fits in the carry on measuring box, we've never had problems bringing our bikes on board.
- The Grand Hotel
Reservations, (612) 288-8888615, 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis
Amenities: Bikabout map (self-guided cultural route), complimentary Public bikes
Check out our Pinterest board of Airbnbs chosen because their hosts have complimentary bikes and / or they are in bikeable neighborhoods.
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Day 1, Friday
A. Minnehaha Falls
Upon arriving at the Minneapolis airport, reset your soul and see this "City by Nature" with a stop at Minnehaha Falls. Hop on the Metro Transit's pristine light rail and 3 short stops later, you'll arrive at the Falls. You can pick up a Nice Ride across the street or walk 10 minutes to the Falls and then grab a bike after relaxing. We definitely recommend walking down the stairs to see it from the ground up.
B. Grand Rounds Scenic Bikeway
After hitting the reset button at the Falls, grab a Nice Ride and head up the Mississippi River towards downtown on the Grand Rounds Scenic Bikeway.
C. Sabo Bridge
Named after one of the city's bike infrastructure godfathers, the "Sabo Bridge" gives people biking and walking an uninterrupted and scenic connection on the Midtown Greenway.
D. Perennial Cycle 3342 Hennepin Ave S | www.perennialcycle.com | 612-827-8000
One of the best bike shops in North America, Perennial sells and rents Brompton Bicycles, the best folding bike on the market, and have a wide selection of transportation bikes and unique accessories. $45 daily for a Brompton folding bike includes lights, fenders, bag (optional), lock (optional), and 1 helmet.
E. Gold Medal Park
With picnic in bike basket, you are ready to bike up Gold Medal Park's curly-Q and take in spectacular views of the Mississippi River and downtown Minneapolis.
F. Stone Arch Bridge
The Stone Arch bridge, though best viewed from Guthrie's Jundt Terrace (Day 2), is best experienced while biking or walking across. Stop for a moment and admire the the city's unique skyline, including Mill City Museum's facade exhibiting the flour dust explosion of 1878.
G. First Avenue 701 N 1st Ave | first-avenue.com | 612-338-8388
2016 has been a rough year for music and if you're a super fan of Prince like we are, you definitely need to see the club where he got his start and which also played host to Purple Rain's live music scenes. Ride on 1st Avenue's buffered bike lane past First Avenue and cross the street to pay tribute to the master's star.
Day 2 - Saturday
H. Dinkytown Greenway
A dedicated biking and walking bridge across the Mississippi takes you from downtown to the Dinkytown Greenway, named after the University's famous neighborhood.
I. Guthrie Theater 818 S 2nd St | www.guthrietheater.org | 612-377-2224
Few locals know about or have taken advantage of the city's most spectacular vantage point that is the Guthrie's Jundt Terrace on the "Endless Bridge", a cantilever masterpiece designed by Jean Nouvel. Free entry include a cool escalator ride.
J. Hennepin Avenue Bridge
Get on the wide sidewalk of the Hennepin Bridge to get a proper experience and take a photo of this steel suspension bridge.
Day 3 - Sunday
K. Midtown Greenway
It was Minneapolis' "Mill City" heritage that paved the way for its great biking culture. When the flour and grain industry left behind a network of rail lines, visionary planners applied for a federal grant to turn them into greenways with Midtown being the widest and longest. Ride next to your friends and marvel in the quiet, convenience and scenery on this bike highway.
L. North Cedar Lake Regional Trail
This trail extends from the lake filled, southwest suburb of St. Louis Park through grassy meadows to downtown and like all the other greenways in Minneapolis, biking is separated from walking. If you're an architecture nut, you'll love the mid-century and current modern homes along the trail.
M. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden 25 Vineland Pl | www.walkerart.org
CLOSED, REOPENING JUNE 2017. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden which surrounds the Walker Art Center, is a quick side jaunt off the Cedar Lake Trail and is an oasis of nature and public art.
Eats & Drinks
- Birchwood Cafe 3311 East 25th Street | www.birchwoodcafe.com | 612-722-4474 Hidden away in a neighborhood, Birchwood like the Falls, is the perfect first meal to experience Minneapolis. Freshly baked and prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner with a curated selection of local craft beers and cocktails. The gluten free savory waffles are unbelievable. V, Veg, GF. M-F 7am-9pm / Sa-Su 8am-9pm
- Midtown Global Market 920 E Lake St | www.midtownglobalmarket.org | 612-872-4041 Stop into this multi-ethnic food court of entrepreneurial vendors and pick up picnic provisions. We gravitated towards Taco Cat because of their large number of bike couriers delivering food. V, Veg, GF. M-Sa 10am-8pm / Su 11am-6pm
- Modern Times 3200 Chicago Ave S | moderntimesmpls.com | 612-886-3882 A stellar breakfast joint with friendly service. V, Veg, GF. M-F 7am-5pm / Sa-Su 9am-5pm
- Surly Brewing Co 520 Malcolm Ave SE | surlybrewing.com | 763-999-4040 The city's largest brewery and you'll have no trouble finding bike parking with 100s of racks. This place features a gynormous outdoor area with bonfire pits, yard games and grass for laying. Forget your bike lock? You can borrow one from their host stand! Su-Th 11am-11pm / F-Sa 11-12am
- Red Stag Supperclub 509 1st Ave NE | www.redstagsupperclub.com | 612-767-7766 No trip to the midwest would be complete without the supperclub experience and Red Stag's modern menu does it justice! Plenty of meat, cheese, beer and Old Fashioneds in a spacious wood-filled dining room and bar. Veg, GF. M-W 11-1am / Th-F 11-2am / Sa 9-2am / Su 9-1am
- French Meadow 2610 Lyndale Ave S | www.frenchmeadowcafe.com | 612-870-7855 Don't let their extensive breakfast and brunch menu overwhelm you as you'll have at least 10 minutes to decide while waiting in the ordering line. Then grab a table outside in the front or side patio. V, Veg, GF. Su-Th 6:30am-10pm / F-Sa 6:30am-11pm
- Dangerous Man Brewing 1300 NE 2nd St | dangerousmanbrewing.com | 612-236-4087 Minneapolis' northeast has become the craft brew hood and Dangerous Man is the best for beer. You can also bring your own food! Tu-Th 4-10pm / F 3pm-12am / Sa 12pm-12am / Su 12-8pm
- Sociable Cider Werks 500 Fillmore St NE | sociablecider.com |612-758-0105 We feel slightly disingenuous adding Sociable to the map because we've honestly never been there (every time we visit, it's closed). But as cider nerds, we've read a ton about this creative ciderie and have no doubt that anybody with discerning tastebuds will enjoy it. Th 4-11pm / F 4pm-12am / Sa 12am-12pm / 12-9pm


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Three Democratic strategists warn that President Obama might face an "impossible headwind in November" if he doesn't change his economic messaging to the middle class. According to Politico:
Pollsters Stan Greenberg and Erica Seifert, of Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, and Democratic strategist James Carville write in a research document for Democracy Corps that their party's current frame for the 2012 race is not effective. Based on focus groups in Ohio and Pennsylvania, the strategists argue that voters are simply not convinced that the economy is on the move and it's a mistake to try and tell them otherwise.
Recent Stories in National Security
"These voters are not convinced that we are headed in the right direction. They are living in a new economy – and there is no conceivable recovery in the year ahead that will change the view of the new state of the country. They actually have a very realistic view of the long road back and the struggles of the middle class — and the current narrative about progress just misses the opportunity to connect and point forward," they write. "While we hear some optimism, this is framed mostly by the sense that this has to be rock bottom."

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A Review of Cohen's _A Vigorous Chess Opening Repertoire for Black_
Or Cohen, A Vigorous Chess Opening Repertoire for Black: Tackling 1.e4 with 1…e5 (New in Chess 2013). 319 pp., €23.95/$26.95. Reviewed by Dennis Monokroussos.
The Petroff (or "Russian") Defense isn't a big fan favorite among club players, but its poor reputation is somewhat undeserved. It is solid, yes, and at the GM level it leads to a relatively large number of draws. That's true, and therefore any GMs reading this are welcome to reject the Petroff if they are unhappy with solid openings that have a slightly higher drawing tendency. For the rest of us, it is at least worth considering the Petroff, as "drawish for GMs" need not mean "drawish for us".
In fact, the Petroff can give rise to rich and complicated positions. There are lines where Black goes all-out for an attack, where the players castle on opposite wings, and where one player or another sacrifices material for an attack or an initiative. The factors that aggressive chess fans like to see are present in many lines of the Petroff, so that's one point in its favor.
Another point is that it's manageable. Once a 1…e5 player meets 2.Nf3 with 2…Nc6, he has to worry about the Italian Game*, the Scotch** and the Ruy*** – three big systems. The Petroff cuts all of that out. That's not to say that it's anti-theoretical – it isn't – but the burden is considerably less than it is after 2…Nc6.
Another important question: how does it fare? In the databases, 2…Nc6 has a better score overall, and is at present more commonly seen in GM and super-GM games. But that's not to say that 2…Nf6 has disappeared – it hasn't. Vladimir Kramnik and Boris Gelfand haven't bothered with it lately, but plenty of other 2700+ players have. In the last few months, the Petroff has been used by Alexander Grischuk (2785), Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2761), Leinier Dominguez (2754), Ruslan Ponomariov (2751), Anish Giri (2737), Wang Hao (2735), Vassily Ivanchuk (2731), and Wang Yue (2723).
Enough about the Petroff; let's get to the book. The author, a FIDE Master named Or Cohen, offers a full repertoire based on 1.e4 e5, which means he examines not only the Petroff but White's second-move alternatives, together with the two types of Four Knights (Scotch and Spanish) that can arise after 3.Nc3. Cohen devotes 80 pages to those non-Petroff possibilities, 140 pages or so to 3.Nxe5 lines, and about 75 pages to 3.d4. He generally presents the material in the complete game format (there are 108 in all, 25(!) of which are his), but there are some short, separate analytical sections as well. Further, the games are all dense with analysis, and once the games pass the point where they are of theoretical significance the coverage rightly thins.
In light of the recently-published mega-monster book on the King's Gambit by John Shaw, I was curious to see how Cohen's analysis would stack up against it. Following Mihail Marin's choice in Beating The Open Games a few years back, Cohen recommends the declined line 1.e4 e5 2.f4 Bc5 3.Nf3 d6 4.Nc3 Nf6 5.Bc4 Nc6 6.d3 Bg4 7.Na4 0-0 8.Nxc5 dxc5 9.0-0 Qd6. After 10.Qd2 Bxf3 11.gxf3 exf4 12.Qxf4 Marin gave 12…Ne5, but Cohen suggests the novelty 12…Nd4 instead. Shaw did not consider this move, so kudos to Cohen so far! The next question, of course, is if it's good. He considers two moves, 13.Rf2, protecting the c-pawn and keeping the tension, and 13.Qxd6, resolving the tension and undoubling Black's pawns.
After 13.Qxd6 cxd6 14.c3 Ne2+ 15.Kf2 Nxc1 16.Raxc1 b5 17.Bb3 g6 Cohen recommends that Black play (or try to play) …Kg7, …Nd7 and …f5. Even so, he acknowledges that the ending is slightly better for White, and I'm inclined to agree. One interesting plan for White is 18.Rfd1 Kg7 and now the initially counter-intuitive 19.c4! The point is that after 19…b4 White plays 20.d4, and whether Black takes on d4 or maintains the tension in the center, White will double rooks on the d-file and have a small but long-lasting edge. In my opinion White should be happy with this.
The second option, 13.Rf2, leads to sharper play. His analysis continues 13…b5 14.e5 Qd8 15.exf6 (He doesn't mention 15.Bxb5, but this may offer White an advantage) 15…bxc4 16.dxc4 Re8 17.Be3 Rb8 18.c3 and now the nice tactical trick 18…Rb6! White cannot take on d4 with the pawn because 19…Rxf6 would win the queen, so 19.Bxd4 cxd4 20.Qxd4 Qb8! Black is down two pawns, but threatens two of White's pawns and enjoys good counterplay. Cohen briefly considers 21.b3 and 21.fxg7, and rightly states that Black's compensation is sufficient in both cases. I think 21.c5 is better, and may give White some chances for a small edge. Objectively, though, 13.Qxd6 looks like the best bet, when I would definitely prefer to lead the white pieces.
Of course, this is primarily a book on the Petroff, so how does it fare with respect to that opening? Let's have a quick look at a couple of lines, starting with the trendy 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.Nc3 Nxc3 6.dxc3 Be7 7.Be3 0-0 8.Qd2 Nc6 9.0-0-0 Ne5 Cohen's coverage looks good, combining Konstantin Sakaev's excellent and prescient analysis (from his 2011 work The Petroff: An Expert Repertoire for Black) with recent games that mostly confirm what Sakaev already said – at least in the main lines. In the sidelines Cohen's coverage is considerably broader and deeper, so while Sakaev's book was more impressive in charting the course of future GM play, Cohen's book seems to do a fair job of covering the current lay of the land while covering more of the loose ends amateurs have to worry about in their games.
Now for the traditional main line: 5.d4 d5 6.Bd3 Nc6 7.0-0 Be7 8.c4 Nb4 9.Be2 0-0 10.Nc3 Bf5 11.a3 Nxc3 12.bxc3 Nc6 13.Re1 Re8 14.cxd5 Qxd5 15.Bf4, and now rather than 15…Rac8, which is the main move by an overwhelming margin, chosen repeatedly by super-GMs like Kramnik, Anand, Gelfand and so on down the line, Cohen opts for 15…Bd6. He writes:
15…Rac8 is Black's main move in the position. There are 199 games on Megabase 2013 in comparison with 16 with 15…Bd6. [DM: Better numbers: 828 for the former and 76 for the latter in ChessBase's online database.] I cannot really understand the justification. 15…Rac8 is a passive and awkward move, against which White has many options. (228)
It's true that things like group-think, fashion and inertia based on no longer viable computer analysis can all contribute to even the world's greatest players making anti-positional moves, but isn't a little humility in order? Does he really suppose that Kramnik et al are unaware that unnecessary passivity and awkwardness are bad things? In the Introduction he writes this:
Throughout this book I have made extensive use of Houdini 2.0 pro x64. I think it is only fair to say that a 2400 Fide [sic] master is not privileged enough to make his own assessments of the positions of top players, and neither is he in a position to elaborate on their analyses without the usage of this 'chess monster'.
In fact his FIDE rating is 2349, and never seems to have passed 2360 (http://ratings.fide.com/id.phtml?event=2806010), but this exaggeration aside what he says is sensible and appropriately humble. In fact, in one way it's perhaps a little too humble. He's not a super-GM by any means, but he has played so many games with the Petroff over the years and studied it so thoroughly that his understanding of this opening is probably considerably higher than his rating. Even so, I don't think it's enough to justify the comment.
However, Cohen does have an explanation. He cites a 2002 Kasparov-Karpov game where Karpov got into all kinds of trouble before eking out a draw. This strikes me as unlikely: both moves were played at the time – and afterwards too. Further, while it's true that Karpov was fortunate to draw that game, which was the third in that rapid match, he lost the first game with 15…Rac8! Let's turn to the details and see what we can find.
After 15…Bd6 16.c4 Qe4 17.Be3 Rad8 18.Ra2 (Kasparov's novelty) 18…Bg6 19.Qc1 Cohen censures Karpov's 19…Na5, giving it a question mark and stating that this move "is probably the reason why 15…Bd6 is pushed aside in favour of 15…Rac8" (231). He prefers 19…b6("!") instead – as have most players to reach this position since that game. (Incidentally, 19…b6 transposes to a 1992 game between Kamsky and Yusupov, so once again the Kasparov-Karpov story comes up wanting as an historical explanation.) Here two moves have been played, 20.h3 and 20.Rd2, and these are the two moves Cohen considers.
Before we turn to them, let me mention two interesting alternatives. First, in Kasparov's own analysis in Kasparov vs. Karpov: 1988-2009, he offers 20.c5 Bf8 21.Bb5 as a possibility. Computers have come a ways since 2010, but if I were going to play either side of the position I'd investigate the idea pretty seriously.
Another untried move to consider is 20.Bf1, threatening a nasty discovery against the queen and creating the option of doubling rooks on the e-file. Black has an ingenious defense against this: 20…Qf5 21.c5 bxc5 22.dxc5 Bf8 23.Bb5 and now 23…Ne5! This dirty trick seems to equalize: 24.Nd4 Qc8 25.Bxe8 Nd3 26.Qc3 Nxe1 27.Bb5 and now part two of the dirty trick: 27…Nxg2! White must take the knight and allow perpetual check. That's not so hard to find with one's computer in the context of a correspondence game, but to find that line over the board would test most players.
Moving on to the moves that have been tried (and covered by Cohen), let's start with 20.Rd2. After 20…Na5 21.Qc3 has been played in six email games (Cohen seems unaware of the games, or at least doesn't mention them or that his proposal is a novelty), and here Cohen gives the untested 21…f6, claiming that Black has counterplay. His suggestion looks reasonable, but it isn't clear what Black is supposed to be doing to prosecute this counterplay. White will play c5, either immediately or after 22.Bd3 and taking on g6, and it seems that White maintains some pressure and a little initiative. Black has no clear way to resolve the position, and for the foreseeable future must react to whatever White does. His coverage of the other known White try, 20.h3, is a little deeper, but not much and doesn't offer much by way of guidance once the variation ends.
That said, I think his line holds up. I spent an hour or two looking at different possibilities on move 20 trying to bust his line, using different engines and trying some of my own ideas in addition to the computer's, and I didn't manage to prove a meaningful advantage. Perhaps a stronger player (or a player with a stronger computer) will do better than I did, but if your repertoire is good up to at least the IM level that will leave most of you in good shape.
Let's summarize and conclude, first this part of the review and then the review as a whole. I think his broad comments and historical proposals about 15…Bd6 vs. 15…Rac8 are questionable, and I also think that he could have analyzed the key variations in greater depth. On the plus side, it seems to me that 15…Bd6 is viable indeed, and he is to be commended for his analysis and his independence of mind. Further, those who follow his repertoire (at least for this particular variation) may enjoy the benefit of surprise, as 15…Rac8 is far more popular and well-trodden.
Overall, I have mixed feelings about the book. There's a lot of material that won't be part of the repertoire, and even though he pares down the analysis of games once they finish the theoretical phase there are still 108 games in the book. Even if each game finishes up in just a quarter of a page it's still 27 full pages that could have been given to theory or to further explanation. (My guess is that it's closer to 40 pages in total.) As for the analysis, my feelings are mixed here too. What I checked of his Petroff analysis held up to scrutiny, but his line against the King's Gambit (above) and the Bishop's Opening/Italian game (see below) is less convincing. In general, his suggestions – both the good ones and the ones that are less clear – seem to be a bit sketchy. (Again, an argument for fewer games or a different format.) The book could have been better, but if you play the Petroff you should get your paws on a copy, no question. [Note to New In Chess advertising types: please don't take the part of the last sentence starting with "if" and turn it into a marketing blurb.] If you don't play the Petroff but are curious about it, it's again a worthwhile book. For anyone who buys the book, I'd recommend some caution when it comes to the non-Petroff parts of the repertoire. If something catches your fancy then by all means give it a try; but don't take his Petroff expertise as a reason to switch everything else.
* This (the claim that playing the Petroff allows one to sidestep the Italian Game) is true in principle, but as Cohen recommends meeting the Bishop's Opening (1.e4 e5 2.Bc4) with 2…Nf6 3.d3 Nc6 (rather than 3…c6, which scores at least as well as 3…Nc6) 4.Nf3 Bc5, someone following his repertoire must know at least one important line of the Italian Game as well. About this, he is surprisingly dismissive. After 5.c3 0-0 6.Nbd2 (no mention of 6.Bb3 with Be3 before Nbd2) 6…a6 7.Bb3 Ba7 8.h3 (no mention of 8.Nf1, used, for example, by Magnus Carlsen in an impressive win over Hikaru Nakamura in the London Chess Classic in December of 2011) 8…0-0 9.Nf1 Be6 10.Ng3 he gives 10…h6, with the idea of …d5, and stops there. (That's not his main line, but his absolute main line is very bad for White.) And maybe he's right, but White's score in the database is excellent here, and at the GM level Black has been getting pounded.
Let's take another of his lines: 5.0-0 0-0 6.c3 d6 7.Bb3 h6 8.Nbd2 a6 9.h3 Ba7 10.Re1 Nh5 11.Nf1 Qf6 12.Be3 Bxe3 13.Nxe3 Ne7 14.d4 Nf4. Cohen stops here, asserting that Black has counterplay. At first glance that seems a reasonable assessment, as one looks at various sacs on h3 and imagines the black queen sliding to g6. After 15.h4, however, the promised counterplay looks a bit sketchy, my engines (Komodo TCEC and Houdini 4) think White has an edge (or very nearly so), and in the database White's score is +4-1=3, of which all but one game – won by White – was played by correspondence. This doesn't at all mean that his analysis is bad, only that it's a bit sketchy. To some extent it's unavoidable when trying to cram so much into a single volume, but I do think that the Italian game with d3 + c3 is sufficiently important to deserve more care than it received. John Emms wrote an entire book on this system in 2010 (Beating 1 e4 e5: A Repertoire for White in the Open Games – not given in Cohen's bibliography), so Cohen's attempt to dismiss it in less than a single page is rather dubious.
** The "real" Scotch (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4, and in case of 4…Nf6 5.Nxc6 rather than 5.Nc3) is avoided by Petroff players, but not the lesser, semi-toothless Scotch Four Knights (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nc6 [Black's last two moves are played in reverse order in the usual scheme of things] 4.d4).
*** Likewise, the Spanish Four Knights can arise via a normal Ruy (as an anti-Berlin line), but only rarely does. Whatever the line's merits, it shouldn't really be associated with a normal Ruy.


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Asus has pioneered the market with affordable and feature packed mobiles in the past. Continuing its legacy is the latest model Asus Zenfone 2, which has a great design, power packed software and a decent camera. Let's take a complete look on its finer aspects.
- 5 inch IPS capacitive screen
- 3 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3580
- 4 GB of RAM
- 32 GB internal memory expandable up to 64 GB
- 13 MP primary camera with dual LED flash
- 5 MP VGA front camera
- 2G/ 3Gnetwork support
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, Radio
- 3000mAh Li-on battery
- Android v5.0 ( Lollipop)
Externals: Design and Display
Asus Zenfone 2 measures about 152.5×77.2×10.9 mm and weighs around 170 grams. It is a bit chunkier than other models in this category; however, the design itself is very appealing. A rectangular shape framework with a glass pane and chamfered corners are surely a feast for the eyes. The backside seems to be metal brushed although it is made of pure plastic. The highlight here is the curvy backside, which helps to snugly hold the set in hands. The overall design does resemble the latest LG model phones; however, the curvy back remains the signature style of Asus.
Another new thing observed in the design was the placing of volume rockers right beneath the camera on the rear side. This is the first time any smartphone has envisaged such kind of design, although it seems a viable option. The power button is placed on the top center, which is not quite appealing. It makes the switching on and off of system a bit difficult. The bottom contacts the socket for charging, which is also the USB port.
The back cover is removable and once removed one can see two slots for inserting the SIM cards. A 3000 mAH Li-on battery is also placed on the backside, but this is non-removable. Probably, this is a strategy by Asus to ensure that only their products are used and are not replaced by a battery of other models. The front panel sports a 5.5-inch screen with the front camera and the LED flash sensor at the topmost part. A little chin can be seen below the back, home and menu buttons, which seem to occupy space without being of much use. It would have been better to remove it and use that space as part of the screen. The overall design seems good and regal, and the phone is available in colours of red, golden, black and silver.
The display of the screen is quite attractive. It spots a 5.5 inch screen, which is coupled with a dual flash mechanism to capture pictures in correct brightness and contrast. The 16 M palette provides the bouquet of options to capture the perfect colour. IPS panel helps to give a better viewing angle and also enhances the phone with the features of capturing proper images in dark as well as in exposed sunlight. Though some blurring is observed in the dark, the display does an overall good task. It boasts of a modest resolution of 1920X1080 pixels at approximately 403 pixel densities. The display is protected by corning Gorilla Glass 3, which saves it from scratches. So, there is no surprise as far as the display was concerned.
Internals: Hardware and Software
Running on 64 bit Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core clocked at 2.3 GHz, the hardware promises a powerful performance. The phone has been found to be very responsive, and no lag has been encountered while navigation or at the time of using a particular app.
The battery of 3000 mAH Li-on does a great job of supporting the life for more than 7 hours duration, which seems average considering its other counterparts in the market. With a 4 GB Ram, the hardware of Asus Zenfone 2 does a great job of supporting the software.
This model supports the latest version of Android v5.0 Lollipop. In addition, it has a skin of ZenUI atop it. This additional software has some great features such as floating notification, pull down animation options and a guest mode. The phone comes preloaded with loads of in-house software, which sadly cannot be uninstalled. There are, however, some useful software's such as Do It Later app, which helps to save the emails and the notes for future usage. Shortcut customizable options are also available. Overall, the software seems to be promising.
Camera and Connectivity
Camera quality is quite decent as Asus Zefone 2 boasts of the 13-MP rear camera, which has a resolution of 4128 x3096 pixels. Supported by the dual LED flash, it is capable of taking decent photos. The 5-MP front camera does a great job for capturing selfies as well as aids in video conferencing. Videos can be captured at 30 fps with 1080 pixels. The cameras use the signature Pixel Master technology of Asus, which claims to increase the brightness and the light by 400% to ensure that pictures can be easily taken in the dark conditions too.
It does a decent job. Apart from geo-tagging, auto focus, smile and face detection, the camera supports many modes such as HDR, Panorama mode, timelapse, miniature and manual mode, which is one of the core highlights of the phone. Though we did encounter blurriness of images when exposed to sunlight, the overall camera can be rated as average.
Connectivity options for Asus Zenfone 2 consist of standard Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GFs and NFC. It supports 2G and 3G network. An additional feature is a radio, which is definitely an add-on for the phone.
Asus Zenfone 2 seems like a complete package, which is spun in affordable cost. The display, hardware and software are the most appealing factors, which are sure to attract the users. The dual SIM is again a feather on the cap. However, the average camera feature along with non-removal battery seems a little flimsy. But, with the advent of 4GB RAM, Asus Zenfone 2 has surely embarked a new era of smartphones.


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Mira Sucharov writes in The Forward about a controversy that garnered international attention, in which McGill University student Noah Lew claimed he had been voted off of the board of the university's student government for being Jewish. Sucharov's analysis reveals that the opposition to him was political. Lew had been rejected because of his staunchly pro-Israel advocacy and the way this had influenced his voting record.
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Members of The Den(ver) of the Secret Nine, Doctor Watson's Neglected Patients (DWNP), the Denver-Boulder region of the Jane Austen Society of North America and the English Speaking Union watched the Littleton Cricket Club defeat the Colorado Springs C.C. at Cornerstone Park in Littleton, Colo. this past Saturday (Aug. 23).
It was a glorious summer day, not appreciably marred by a light shower and strong winds (that played havoc on our tent and patio umbrella), with temperatures in the 80s. Anglophiles of every stripe watched the game, with varying levels of comprehension, as we tried to follow the rules and the play and spot the distant scoreboard.
We pitched our tent on the east side of the cricket field, just outside the boundary and were warned we might have our tea interrupted by a fly ball. Fortunately, no lives were lost although we did interrupt game play once to chase airborne food packaging. Although the game began at 2 p.m., we gathered early so member Mike could explain the rules of cricket and we were able to inspect the pitch and the wicket. Later, we were met by Dan Ruperal with the Colorado Cricket League and also a Littleton team member who gave us a quick talk about the history of cricket in America and some more information about Twenty20 cricket, the quick-form of cricket that is played in about three and a half hours.
We planned our tea sandwiches and dessert break to more or less coincide with the inning break of the game, and enjoyed Branston pickle (surprisingly good, I thought) and cheese, egg salad, cucumber, roast beef and chicken salad sandwiches, paired with scones, chocolate madeleines, lemon bars and other delectables provided by the Serendipi-TEA Shoppe in Olde Towne Littleton. Many thanks to Jean Labo and her hard-working staff.
Member Mike gave this description of the game play:
"Littleton won rather handily. They batted first and were all out after 19.4 overs ( just 2 balls short of the 20 overs ) for about 123 runs. Colorado Springs were all out for about 70 runs after something like 15 overs."
Many thanks to Secret Nine member Larry, who's also the coordinator of the Outpatients Group of DWNP, for getting so many Sherlockians to attend. And, of course, Mike, who's a member of all four groups. This may well become an annual event and next year we hope to attract people from even more groups (about 20 attended this time).


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With some leftover carpeting of our stairs I made this special skyline rug for our sons bedroom. My sons like having a rug because it gives them a place to play. And they love that the helped invent the skyline.
Just take the leftover carpet, flip it with the nice side down. Then draw the outline of your skyline, with a pencil and ruler, preferably a metal one.
Make it a simple skyline with big buildings, because the carpet is not easy to cut with a lot of detailing.
Try to draw the straight lines with the direction the carpet has been made, that will make the cutting easier and will give less threads.
Then just cut it with a Stanley knife and metal ruler, put something under, so you don't cut your own floor.
Flip it around and cut threads with scissors if they appear. Normally the sides of a carpet would be sown all around, but that is a lot of work and I like it just simply cut. (Probably every so many months you'll have to cut some threads)
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It was extremely a stun. My sibling missing! I was in Dubai, where I was working for a worldwide organization, who declined to broaden my visa. I was really thinking about coming back to my home in Keralam; so I rushed home by the most readily accessible flight.
We have a genuinely huge homestead in the woods close Kottayam, which was purchased by my sibling long back, when I was an insignificant tyke. He is around fifteen years senior to me, and was more similar to a dad to me. I was to some degree uneasy in his quality. We have a servant of my age. This Bhagy was my play mate and at whatever point I required anything, I would advise her. She is very develop for her years and my sibling tuned in to her emphatically; I think he appreciated her.
Our home was 33% elastic, another half rice fields and the rest of the bit a bovine ranch. I won't consider it a dairy cultivate, on the grounds that it was only a cow shed. My sibling who cherished dairy animals, planted coconut trees here, where bovines could touch openly and treat the dirt. I didn't know anything about the home or its administration, as I was intrigued just in my examinations. Our mom kicked the bucket when I was four years of age. Bhagy later disclosed to me she was experiencing malignancy.
When I entered the home, Jose, our senior supervisor, educated me concerning it. They saw him keep going on the night of Christmus, when my sibling had appreciated a couple of pegs with them. He was very calm and well when he cleared out, conveying his light just like his propensity. The light was found close well by the congregation, however there was no hint of my sibling, despite the fact that the specialists, numbering around fifty, sought far and wide.
Bhagy begun crying when she saw me. I felt humiliated as she was a vivaciou tyke, prepared to chuckle with no reason. Presently she is no more a youngster, looked great looking even, with her enormous eyes, now loaded with tears. I made the most of her giggle, not this genuine face. Obviously, the issue is grave. She brought idli and coconut chutney, which I loved in particular. I was eager like a wolf and ate whatever she had brought.
Some more?, she enquired and her old brilliance returned. I was satisfied. Jose came and tarted clarifying about the issues of the domain. I stopped him: I get a kick out of the chance to see the records. Jose hurled his hands. I simply deal with the domain, don't know anything about records. My sibling never went to a school. Bhagy, who had contemplated up to ninth standard, demonstrated to me a fat note pad, recording cash exchanges, a money book. When I got some information about our indebted individuals and loan bosses, she flickered. What are they?
I expelled both and went to my room. My sibling disliked burning through cash on house or furniture. We had an exceptionally old mud house and nothing to sit on. Jose had figured out how to make an extemporized bed for me, with a few boards settled on backings of blocks. For a seat, there was a little stool (that is the thing that we call here). I noted down the things requiring prompt consideration, now that the duty lays on my shoulders.
I had brought enough cash, as I was not requested to send any cash home. My administration throughout the previous ten years was sufficient for building a porch house and beginning a genuine dairy cultivate, in view of present day idea. I expected to have a fish cultivate also. During the evening, when I was going to rest I heard a stirring clamor. Bhagy now? I called so anyone might hear, as it was very dull. The sound was heard once more. I could smell something like the sweat-soaked body of my sibling, yet did not feel any dread. Bhagy dozed in a far corner of the house. My sibling did not wed.
I rested off. When I woke up, I saw a dull shadow, darker than the night, a denser, cemented obscurity; who is it? No answer. As the shadow moved, I pursued, as though mesmerized. We achieved a well close to the congregation, when I could hear the particular sound of the shadow hopping into the well, and I lost cosciousness. I was sitting, at a similar spot, encompassed by individuals who had come, looking for me. I COULD NOT ANSWER THEIR QUESTIONS.
When I was separated from everyone else, I told Bhagy. She listened mindfully, with no remark. All of a sudden, she begun crying and fell on my shoulder. Applauded and attempted to comfort her. After some time she recovered her self-restraint, wiped her eyes and came back to her work. I seen this adjustment in her and needed to encourage her.
The following night, the shadow returned, stood exceptionally close to me and instructed me to look through the well. Bhagy is conveying my tyke, you ought to receive her as your better half: this message was transmitted to me, as though by a super power. When it moved toward becoming day, I informed Bhagy everything regarding the well, however nothing about her pregnancy. She concurred that there is nothing incorrectly in looking through the well.
So Jose and myself, joined by a bunch of work men, went and analyzed the well by embeddings a rope weighed by a stone, as they were hesitant to go into the well. After some time, the rope struck some stone or other hard substance. A courageous individual, sufficiently after pegs of a solid stuff, entered the well and brought a body which started to decay. The police was educated. A first data report was recorded. IT WAS MY BROTHER. I told the police investigator, that I need an appropriate examination of the case, come what may.
At home, both Jose and Bhagy kept on dealing with the bequest as previously, yet I begun keeping the records of the home, separate from the house hold costs. In my PC I kept up a benefit and misfortune account, however I didn't know much about these things. Bhagy once in a while came to me. She was excessively occupied, similar to an accomplished lady. I was accustomed to seeing her just as a lighthearted, innocent tyke, prepared to pull my tails and ridicule me. As it were, I figure, I didn't care for the adjustment in her. A couple of months passed. The laborers begun burrowing the establishment of my home, for which I had drawn in a qualified Civil Engineer, as I won't have the capacity to focus on it, as I was occupied with my domain.
Bhagy came to me and informed that she needs to go home. Go where? I yelled. She begun crying. I was sad. I went to her and pulled her towards me. Bhagy, do you figure I will have the capacity to oversee without you? How could you recollect this home after such a long time? Where is it? She kept mum, looking the other way, maintaining a strategic distance from my look. I am not well, she told, finally. Alright. Today itself we go to see the Doctor. A woman specialist, she adjusted. In the wake of analyzing her, the Doctor turned out grinning: I didn't have any acquaintance with you are hitched. Congrats!


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CUNY students applying for the following program must apply for TAP/APTS as well. Applicants will be directed to the TAP website after they have filed for a FAFSA online. New York State's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) provides grants to students to assist them in paying tuition. Families with New York State Net Taxable Income of $80.000 or less qualify to receive TAP grants. TAP awards range from $500 to full CUNY tuition.
Note: Due to legislative and budgetary constraints, any of the above/below information is subject to change.
In order to be eligible for TAP, there are some major requirements that students must meet. They are listed below.
In addition to the academic requirements described, they must also meet
certain residency requirements, citizenship requirements, and financial
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First Payment in 2007-08
through & including 2009-10 and
Remedial Students first payment in 2007-08 and thereafter
First Payment in 2010-11
and thereafter for Non-Remedial Students
ADA Part-Time Students Semester
2015-16 and thereafter
Equated Credits completed in prior
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Cumulative Credits Earned
Cumulative GPA
Cumulative Credits Earned
Cumulative GPA
The Academic Performance chart above illustrates the requirements. If you fail to meet these requirements, you become ineligible for your next scheduled TAP payment.If you received TAP awards at another school prior to attending LaGuardia, you must meet the academic performance for your TAP payments, based on the number of transfer credits you received.In addition to the eligibility and academic requirements described above, you must also meet certain state residency, citizenship, and financial program criteria.
Requirements for eligibility:
Application Procedures: Applicants must complete TAP application.The Higher Education Services Corporation (H.E.S.C.) determines the applicant's eligibility and mails an award certificate directly to the applicant indicating the amount of the grant.Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Awards: The Tuition Assistance Program is an entitlement program based on financial need.The applicant must:
The current definition of independent status is as follows (independent
status under the State definition does not necessarily insure
independent status for federal aid programs).
Thirty-five years or older on June 30, 2009 or
Undergraduate students may generally receive TAP awards for four years of study. Students enrolled in approved five-year programs may receive awards for more than a total of eight years of undergraduate and graduate study.Award Schedule: The amount of the TAP award is scaled according to level of study, tuition charge, and net taxable income. The income measure is the family's (or independent student's) New York State net taxable income, and (for dependent students) support from divorced or separated parents. This income is further adjusted to reflect other family members enrolled full time in post secondary study.
Application Procedures: Application is made through the CUNY Financial Aid Supplement form. This program is opened to eligible students who meet income requirements and who are taking at least 6.0 to 11.5 credits. Students must make academic progress toward a degree in accordance to the NYS TAP/APTS program pursuit and academic progress requirements and must not have exhausted TAP eligibility. Since funds are restricted, applicants are advised to apply early.
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Discovery is the companion of SEEK (four-year colleges) program, funded
by the City of New York, at community colleges to assist financially
and educationally disadvantaged students. Students who are in the CD
program may receive money for books and fees. These funds are grants and
do not have to be repaid. CD students also receive additional
counseling and tutorial services through the CD office in C-249. For
more information please visit the College Discovery website at http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/cd
Application Procedures: Application is made by completing the appropriate section of the admission form available on the web at www.cuny.edu. Students must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FASFA) and the CUNY Financial Aid Supplement form on the CUNY
Portal www.cuny.edu. Applicants must be registered as full-time students. Award Schedule: The
amount of financial assistance and other support provided to CD
participants is dependent on need as determined by the Office of Student
Financial Services within State guidelines.
You need to meet citizenship
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admissions application that you want to be considered for the CD
program when you first apply to the college. You must also meet the
academic requirements for program eligibility. When you receive your
notification of acceptance to LaGuardia, you will also be notified
whether or not you have been selected for the CD program.In
order to establish your eligibility for CD financial aid, you must file a
FAFSA and TAP applications. Student Financial Services will instruct
you what additional documentation you will have to submit. Once your
applications are processed and your CD eligibility determined, you will
receive an award letter from Student Financial Services. You must once
every academic year file your financial aid applications if you want CD
You must register and maintain
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reason, your course load falls below 12 credits or equated credits, but
not fewer than 9, you must see your CD counselor to verify your
continued eligibility for program funds. And if you are in your
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load, but you must get permission from your CD counselor first. If you
are transferring to another school, be sure to discuss your plans with
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Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia) in the San Francisco, Bay Area
Dr. Rajagopal and San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center are the Bay Area's established leaders in breast reduction. We're proud to offer gynecomastia procedures using the latest technology and medical techniques.
Why Male Breast Reduction?
Male breast reduction has become sensationally popular in the United States. Of the 68,106 cosmetic breast reduction surgeries performed in 2015, over 40% were for men: the highest percentage men have accounted for in the history of plastic surgery.
Male breast reduction (gynecomastia) is a procedure to remove tissue and fat in the breast area. Men facing challenges with the size and shape of their breasts, often from a genetic predisposition, turn to this surgery as a way to tone and tighten their body. Gynecomastia surgery both flattens and alters upper body contours through the removal of excess breast tissue. Advances in modern medicine make the surgery straightforward and often quick, with a reasonable recovery time.
KRON 4 Body Beautiful: Dr. Rajagopal discusses gynecomastia / male breast reduction:
*Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.
The Best Candidates For Gynecomastia
Surgery to correct gynecomastia can be performed on healthy men of any age. The best candidates for surgery have firm, elastic skin that will reshape to the body's new contours. You should be physically healthy, psychologically fit, and realistic in your expectations.
Gynecomastia Procedure
If your gynecomastia consists primarily of excessive fatty tissue, (this is the most common), Dr. Rajagopal will likely use liposuction to remove the excess fat. A small incision, less than a half-inch in length, is made around the edge of the areola- the dark skin that surrounds the nipple. Alternatively, the incision may be placed in the underarm area. A slim hollow tube called a cannula, which is attached to a vacuum pump, is then inserted into the incision. Using strong, deliberate strokes, Dr. Rajagopal moves the cannula through the layers beneath the skin, breaking up the fat and suctioning it out. Patients may feel a vibration or some friction during the procedure, but generally no pain.
If excess glandular tissue is the primary cause of the breast enlargement, it will be excised, or cut out, with a scalpel. The excision may be performed alone or in conjunction with Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (UAL). In a typical gynecomastia procedure, an incision is made in an inconspicuous location – either on the edge of the areola or in the under arm area. Working through the incision, Dr. Rajagopal cuts away the excess glandular tissue, fat and skin from around the areola and from the sides and bottom of the breast. Major reductions that involve the removal of a significant amount of tissue and skin may require larger incisions that result in more conspicuous scars. If liposuction is used to remove excess fat, the cannula is usually inserted through the existing incisions.
In extreme cases where large amounts of fat or glandular tissue have been removed, skin may not adjust well to the new smaller breast contour. In these cases, excess skin may have to be removed to allow the remaining skin to firmly adjust to the new breast contour. Sometimes, a small drain is inserted through a separate incision to draw off excess fluids. Once closed, the incisions are usually covered with a dressing. The chest may be wrapped to keep the skin firmly in place.
After the Gynecomastia Procedure
Whether you've had excision with a scalpel or liposuction, you will feel some discomfort for a few days after surgery. However, discomfort can be controlled with medications prescribed by your surgeon. In any case, you should arrange to have someone drive you home after surgery and to help you out for a day or two if needed. You'll be swollen and bruised for a while-in fact, you may wonder if there's been any improvement at all.
To help reduce swelling after gynecomastia, you'll probably be instructed to wear an elastic pressure garment continuously for six weeks. Although the worst of your swelling will dissipate in the first few weeks, it may be three months or more before the final results of the surgery are apparent. In the meantime, it is important to begin getting back to normal.
You'll be encouraged to begin walking around on the day of your gynecomastia surgery, and can return to work when you feel well enough-which could be as early as a day or two after surgery. Any stitches will generally be removed about 1 to 2 weeks following the gynecomastia procedure. Dr. Rajagopal may advise you to avoid sexual activity for a week or two, and heavy exercise for about three weeks. You'll be told to stay away from any sport or job that risks a blow to the chest area for at least four weeks.
In general, it will take about a month before you're back to all of your normal activities. You should also avoid exposing the resulting scars to the sun for at least six months. Sunlight can permanently affect the skin's pigmentation, causing the scar to turn dark. If sun exposure is unavoidable, use a strong sun- block.
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Jackson Memorial Middle School eighth-grade students spent March 18 exploring careers during the schools annual Career Day event.
JACKSON TWP. Jackson Memorial Middle School eighth-grader Maria Mitri loves to write. Turning that love into a career is at the top of her career to-do list. And while her focus was not changed by the school's annual Career Day March 18, the event did open Maria's eyes.
"When someone talks about an author, everyone thinks of (someone like) J.K. Rowling," she said, adding that she was looking forward to speaking with local Canton author and Career Day presenter, Stacey Trombley. "I think this event is great – it goes beneath the surface and opens us up to a lot of opportunities. And you see so many kids who never seemed interested before who are so into this."
Personally, Maria said, she gleaned a lot of information from the physical therapists at Career Day.
"I have a family full of doctors, too," she said with a smile.
Jackson Memorial's Career Day is held each year to introduce eighth-grade students to a large variety of careers, said Desiree Lopez, a sixth-grade counselor and Career Day coordinator.
"Our goal is to expose these students to multiple career fields, giving them the opportunity to inquire, interact and learn from local professionals in our community," Lopez said. "This exposure will motivate students to think about possible career options and begin planning for the high school coursework needed to reach their ultimate goal."
In the weeks leading up to Career Day, students discuss career interests in their respective social studies classes, along with charting a college and career course to best prepare them for that career.
Meanwhile, Lopez said, she contacts local businesses and "clusters" them by general field – such as advertising, business, or medical – for the expo.
"We have 50 businesses and about 75 people today," Lopez said. "They love to help and are flattered – a good number of them return each year."
Students come prepared with specific interview instructions and questions for the employers, such as required academic preparation, job expectations, work schedules, salary range and employment opportunities in the field.
This year, Lopez said, students also created their own questions to expand the discussion, with interest in technology-related jobs running particularly high. This made areas like the Glass Slate Digital/Communications Exhibits, Inc. table predictably popular spots, where students test drove virtual reality goggles, watched a silhouette-projection presentation – think sales pitch from a holographic account executive – and got hands-on experience with technology that until recently could have fallen under the category of science fiction.
Brian Walters is chief technology officer for Canal Fulton-based Glass Slate Digital, and vice president of its sister company, CEI. The technology, Walters said, has already been put to use – or soon will be – at places such as Playhouse Square in Cleveland.
As a Jackson Schools parent himself, Walters said he jumped at the chance to participate in Career Day.
"This is really great to give them a real-life introduction," Walters said, pointing out that his own childhood interest in art that eventually led to his graphic design career had plenty of detours that may have been mitigated by such early exposure to available career options.
Nathan Gilham is another of the 500 students at Career Day who now has that chance.
"It gave me an idea of what I have to do in high school to go into it," said the hopeful future engineer.
He added that he was surprised at the number of career and educational opportunities available.
"And (the presenters) have the personal experience," Nathan said.
Evidently, the presenters got as much out of the experience as the students.
"I love teaching and supporting young readers," said Trembley, whose debut young adult contemporary title, "Naked," was published last year by Entangled Teen, with her sophomore release expected later to come out this year.
Trembley's table illustrated how many authors earn a living doing what they love, even if they don't reach J.K. Rowling-level notoriety.
"Some of (the students) said they have whole stories written, and I pointed out to them that even a 13-year-old boy has been published," Trembley said.
Preparation at an early age, in fact, is the point of the entire program, according to Lopez.
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Informal uniforms – this is how Niina Leskelä & Timo Leskelä describe the basic collection of their unisex fashion label Nomen Nescio. The collection's garments are based on corporeal necessities and functionality, and in their uncompromising blackness and minimalism, they seem solemn in expression.
The name of the label implies that the garments are designed for an unknown, non-specified person. With functionality and anonymity as the base, the material quality and the ways of production become the real substance of design. For the Leskeläs, aesthetic minimalism is not only a choice of style, but a manifestation of the ecological ideals behind Nomen Nescio's production: simple design enhances the propriety of the garment thus furthering its longevity.
In the near future the basic collection will be accompanied by a seasonal one with a more experimental approach to materials and the ways in which they can be worked. Current prototypes include jacket, shorts, shoes and a backpack made out of reindeer leather.
Niina and Timo Leskelä are FCINY's artists-in-residence for the month of May 2016. During their time in New York they will shoot inspirational photographs of architecture, details and surfaces and sketch the outlines for their future collections.
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Veterinary medicine often looks to human medicine for innovation and new technological direction. There is a 5-10 year lag in the technological adoption cycles between human and veterinary medicine. Without the insurance infrastructure, Vet Med cannot support the ultra-high dollar technology that advances the human health world. Like the human sphere, veterinary medicine continues to push toward "specialization'', with pets visiting a suite of specialists including surgeons, dermatologists, cardiologists, etc for further advanced treatments. Technological innovation can have the greatest impact among these specialists marketplaces, forcing competition and lowering prices for consumers.
For example, traditional film x-rays ruled veterinary medicine until the past few years, when digital x-rays allowed the creation of 'Teleradiology', giving general practice vets the ability to connect with radiologists in a moments notice. Teleradiology truly changed the field of veterinary medicine. Now, most veterinarians rely on this diagnostic support by using technology, while 10 years ago it did not exist in the field.
Lacuna Diagnostics promises the same revolution for veterinary clinical cytology, using Whole Slide Imaging technology to allow veterinarians to send simple images of their slides for near-instant review by a pathologist. This access to specialist knowledge with simultaneously cut costs to clients (reducing shipping and handling fees) and increase patient care. With affordable digital cytology in veterinary market, we strive to improve the quality of care without the burden of additional cost.


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Residents get their say on Brentwood property
BRENTWOOD – As H.G. Hill Realty Co., which owns the Tennessee Baptist Convention Center property on the corner of Franklin Road and Maryland Way as well as the adjacent former Murray Ohio headquarters site, wrapped up the last of the two "listening sessions" with the community Thursday, future developers entered a dialogue with Brentwood residents about what they wanted to see on the property.
But traffic, density of future buildings and the desire to keep residential units out of future commercial plans were high on the list of concerns from audience members.
The development company isn't ready to file any official plans with the city, according to H.G. Hill CEO Jimmy Granbery, but he called the informal meetings to gather input from the public, many of whom are still smarting over memories of the now-withdrawn Streets of Brentwood project. Meeting attendees were encouraged to fill out index cards listing questions they wanted the owners of the highly visible property at the gateway of the Maryland Farms business area to answer.
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H.G. Hill has owned the Murray Ohio property since February 2011, when it entered into a joint partnership with GBT Realty Corp. to purchase 11 acres and demolish the long-vacant 100,000-square-foot Murray Ohio office building for $9.6 million. H.G. Hill bought out its partner in June for $1.4 million.
In October 2012, the developers revealed plans to build a 970,000-square-foot Streets of Brentwood development using the land from Murray Ohio and the Tennessee Baptist Convention Center, which was placed under contract, to include a mix of offices, condos, a hotel, retail space, restaurants and a CineBistro movie theater.
But in February 2013, the developers withdrew their rezoning request before its final reading. Several Brentwood residents, including those with homes nearby in the Meadowlake subdivision that would back up to the project, opposed the project, citing traffic headaches, its size and that the planned condos, most for rent, would put more students into Williamson County Schools.
The special zoning classification known as C-4, which allows for higher building densities and residential living amid commercial projects, also fell under fire. The Brentwood City Commission has put a moratorium on developers requesting C-4 rezoning outside the traditional Town Center area until the summer.
The property is zoned for offices, but H.G. Hill is still considering adding an office and retail mix for the site but not with C-4 zoning.
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Joel Vallie a Chicano (Mexican born in the United States) who lived in Saltillo, Mexico a good part of his life making films, commercials, TV shows and music videos. Joel Vallie first started making short comedy skits on VHS as a kid. During his teenage years, he made a couple of funny shorts but got his first break when he wrote and directed a TV pilot for a show in Mexico called La Church. That opened up the doors for him to film his first feature, a low budget film titled Corazon de Campeon.
After the success of his first film Joel would set out to write and direct his next Film Beautiful Prison, After Production he would move back to the United States and currently lives in Albuquerque New Mexico. Beautiful Prison hits Theaters July 12 2016. Joel is also the founder of a live TV show on Comcast called MEDIA GLITCH where he reviews video games.


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I'm not used to get a fully working game as a project. It's nice to start with restoration tasks instead of repair tasks. Since the control panel was in the worst shape of anything on this game, it made a good starting point. Get the tough stuff out of the way so the rest of the project is easy! The panel was in terrible shape. The overlay was chipped away on the edges and the exposed metal was severely rusted. The joystick barely moved with all of the packed in dirt and grease. Even the buttons were really scratched and faded.
The first step was to remove the control panel from the cabinet, and remove all of the controls from the panel. This was a pretty normal task, except for trying to figure out how to take apart the Monroe joystick to remove it from the panel. After trying to figure out how to take it apart for a few minutes, I noticed that there was a cloth dust ring that filled the joystick hole in the panel. It was hiding the fact that the hole was large enough to pass the ball of the joystick through the hole. Usually a joystick shaft needs to be removed from the top of the panel so the switch assembly can be removed from the bottom of a control panel. This time I could just pull the whole joystick from the bottom of the panel. I still needed to figure out how to disassemble the joystick to properly clean it, but for now I can work on the panel itself.
I've never seen this kind of dust cover before. It's a nice idea, but it looks like it held a ton of dirt and who knows what else! Probably all kinds of scary germs in it too! The other problem is that it held all kinds of moisture in it, causing the top of the joystick assembly to rust in a matching pattern. That's got to go!
Once the controls were removed, I had to remove the control panel overlay. It looked like it was falling off on its own so maybe it would be easy to remove. Usually I use a heat gun and putty knife to scrape off overlays. I tried first on the front of the panel. The overlay was so thin and cheap that it melted with little heat. Made the removal of the front very difficult. I started on the top surface next, but that was even worse. I ended up testing a razor scraper and it worked really well. The adhesive was so old and deteriorated that it scraped right off. There was a ton of dried adhesive left on the panel to deal with next. After I removed the overlay I sanded the panel down until it was really clean and ready for a new overlay. I had to sand a ton of rust and adhesive away, but it was so dry it came right off.
The front removed, but wasn't fun
What a mess!
Nice and shiny!
The next step was to clean the controls. The buttons were pretty nasty, so I pulled out three red buttons from some spare parts I had. They were in really nice shape and the red looked better with the overlay I bought. I cleaned these buttons in my small Harbor Freight ultrasonic cleaner to make them look really nice. The joystick was going to need some cleaning. It was caked with dirty grease and didn't even move properly. It was a Monroe joystick, which is almost all metal. The ball was a bit worn out, and the shaft was severely rusted. I started rebuilding it by disassembling it. It took me about an hour to figure out how to take it apart, and to actually get the lock rings off of the shaft to actually take it apart. They were really small and had to be taken off in a certain order to allow access to them. The larger one had to be removed so I could compress the joystick spring to expose the smaller lock ring. Felt like defusing a bomb or opening a puzzle box.
Hard to tell here but it actually is really dirty
Lots of metal parts to clean
Once the joystick was disassembled, I cleaned all of the parts with brake cleaner. It took a while to soak them enough to break through all of the grease. The parts cleaned up really nice and had no wear. I chucked the joystick shaft into my cordless drill so I could clean it properly. I used a pad of scotchbrite to remove all of the rust from the shaft. Then I used a soft cloth with Novus 3 to buff out the worn ball. I followed with Novus 2 to shine it up. There was some minor pitting in the surface that dulled it, but it looked 100 times better than it did before I started. After cleaning everything, the reassembly of the joystick was really easy. After reassembling, I greased the assembly with white lithium grease. It's much less dense and won't gum up like the old grease.
Right after cleaning off the shaft. Looks great!
Starting to come together. I love the all metal assembly
The next step is to install the new Control Panel Overlay (CPO). I ended up buying an NOS "alternate" CPO from Quarterarcade.com instead of a reproduction of the original design. I saw a picture of one of these CPOs installed on another collector's machine and I really liked how it looked. Had much more yellow in it which I felt was a better match to the other cabinet graphics. I applied this to the clean panel by first lining up the holes in the overlay with the holes in the panel. Then to finish I trimmed off the excess overlay. Turned out great. After applying the overlay, I reassembled the controls on the panel and ended up with a really nice, new looking control panel. Now to clean the cabinet…
Here is the new overlay. Nice!
All done. I really like the look of this panel and can't wait to put it back on the cabinet!


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Mayors steamed by W.H. no-show
America's big-city mayors are steaming over what they view as "a very dangerous precedent" set by the Obama administration in its decision to shun the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Providence, R.I., this week.
In its attempt to honor the picket line of a local firefighters union involved in a labor dispute with the city, the administration has inadvertently angered some of its staunchest supporters in urban America, who argue that by declining to send an official contingent to the three-day mayors' conference, the administration is caving in to labor and snubbing local governments at a time of economic strife.
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"It was a horrible decision," said Mayor Michael Pizzi, an independent from Miami Lakes, Fla. "No matter where Obama goes, no matter what city you go to in the United States, you're going to have some union that's having problems."
In his speech to the conference Saturday, Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, president of the USCM, suggested the administration was unwilling to make the kind of tough political choices that mayors must make every day.
"We have no choice. None of us in this room are insulated from the economic challenges faced by the city of Providence. This will not be the last time this administration will be asked to make a similar choice," said Diaz, a former Democrat turned independent who endorsed Obama in 2008. "This is why the administration is setting a very dangerous precedent. Our president has called on all Americans to sacrifice. Mayors have sacrificed before, and we will do it again. But we must not be asked to bear this burden alone. Sacrifice often means doing things that we don't want to do; doing things we don't like to do; doing things that keep us all up at night."
"This is no longer a campaign, where slogans and sound bites dominate the day. This is the time to govern, and all of us know this because this is what mayors do 24 hours a day."
For the nation's big-city mayors, once thrilled by the election of a Democratic, big-city-oriented president who's already created a new White House Office of Urban Affairs to focus on their policy agenda, the administration's decision came as a bracing rebuke at a time when they are disappointed by concerns that the cities are being short-changed on receiving stimulus funds for transportation infrastructure.
Mayor Joseph Riley of Charleston, S.C., called the Obama administration's decision "a mistake."
"It was such a surprise," said Riley, a Democrat and past president of the conference, "because we've worked so closely with them and with the White House. And obviously Vice President Joe Biden has been a longtime friend of many mayors."