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Is "Thor" getting dumber, or am I?
I'm not referring to the Marvel superhero (Chris Hemsworth), a muscle-bound blond himbo whom no one has ever called a deep thinker, but to the movie franchise itself. With the release of "The Dark World," the second film in the series about the hammer-wielding Norse god — or the third if you count "The Avengers" — I'm left with way more questions than I can answer.
For example, if Thor's homeland of Asgard has the technology to defend itself from space invaders with long-range artillery and jet fighters, as we see in the film, why do Asgardian foot soldiers still run around with medieval swords and daggers?
And exactly how and when did the Bifrost get repaired? That magical bridge between Asgard and Earth was, as everyone knows, destroyed utterly at the end of the first film. It was still out of commission in "The Avengers," leading the screenwriters to offer a bogus explanation for Thor's appearance in New York City as the result of his father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins), pulling some strings. Huh? In the new film, the rainbow highway is suddenly good to go again, with no explanation.
Are Thor and his family divine or aren't they? "We're not gods," Odin says to his son Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in what may be the biggest bombshell ever to drop in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Oh really? Someone might want to tell creator Stan Lee, who has specifically referred to the Asgardians as divine beings.
But most important, why do the Dark Elves — the bad guys in "The Dark World" — look so much like angry Teletubbies?
Ow, my head.
"The Dark World" opens with Thor's villainous brother, Loki, defeated and in chains; with Thor's human girlfriend, Jane (Natalie Portman), pining for her absent lover; and with Thor preoccupied with stamping out uprisings on various of the nine realms that he and his kind rule over. So far so good.
But when Jane stumbles upon something called the Aether — a long-hidden source of destructive energy, which takes over her body like a virus — Thor must drop everything and return to Earth in order to protect her from Malekith (Christopher Eccleston). The evil leader of the Dark Elves, Malekith wants to use the Aether to — well, what exactly? Control the nine realms? Destroy them? Plunge them into darkness so he can harvest mushrooms?
Whatever it is, it isn't good.
To be fair, there's stuff to like in "The Dark World." Loki, for example — whom Thor must reluctantly team with in his fight against the Dark Elves — is simply fabulous. Hiddleston steals the show here, making wickedness and treachery look a heck of a lot more fun than virtue. Cinematically, there's also a great scene in which a flotilla of Asgardian funeral barges are lit afire with flaming arrows as they approach a waterfall. Sure, it's probably entirely CGI, but it's gorgeous all the same, especially in 3-D, and surprisingly moving.
In general, though, the action scenes are only okay. There is, however, one genuinely jaw-dropping bit of violence that startled me, especially for a comic-book movie.
Oh, and let's not forget Odin's facial hair. His white beard is magnificent, particularly the mustache, which wriggles down along the sides of his mouth in sinuous testimony to the skill of his Asgardian barber — or the film's makeup department, which numbered 67 people. Odin may not be a god, but he has divine whiskers.
See? That's the problem with "The Dark World." If I'm spending that much time studying Odin's grooming, there's something wrong with the story, which is kind of slow to get going and features too many undeveloped threads.
What's up with the jealousy, for instance, between the warrior Lady Sif (Jaimie Alexander) and Jane? After Thor brings Jane to Asgard, the two women shoot each other a couple of nasty looks. But otherwise the dynamic goes nowhere. Do something with it, or drop it.
There's some humor, too, but far too little for my taste. This is especially disappointing after the first film, which made much of the culture shock experienced by contemporary earthlings who encounter a dude who drops out of the sky looking and talking like a Rennfest staffer who takes his job a little too seriously.
And that's the real flaw with "The Dark World," which seems to have inhaled a bit too much of its own noxious Aether. The only one who seems to have gotten the memo that the whole thing is a gas is the bad guy.
★ ★
PG-13. At area theaters. Contains action violence. In English and some Elvish, with subtitles.
112 minutes.


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The football team is playing on the road this week, so the boys' and girls' soccer teams at the school will be the first to see action at the renovated stadium, where a permanent grandstand building will be constructed. The girls will play at 2 p.m. on Saturday, with the boys' game to follow at 4 p.m.
Across Willow Grove Ave., major improvements currently in progress include the installation of another artificial turf playing field, and the unification of the two separate tennis facilities employed by the old Chestnut Hill Academy and Springside School. There will also be an additional rectangular grass field in that grouping, along with refurbished baseball and softball fields.

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Netgear just announced an addition to its NeoTV lineup. The set-top box is now streaming Best Buy's CinemaNow service.
Some of you may be asking exactly what the heck NeoTV is. The Netgear-branded streaming player also goes by the name of NTV200. Similar to a Roku box, the NeoTV delivers a variety of streaming content, in up to full 1080p HD. It also boasts built-in Wi-Fi and surround sound support.
Besides CinemaNow, the NeoTV box offers instant streaming of several popular services, including Netflix, VUDU, YouTube, Pandora, Discovery Channel, G4, tagesschau, and much more. Software updates are free. However, subscriptions and/or fees may apply, depending on the service.
"Instead of driving to a kiosk or waiting for movies to arrive by mail, NeoTV provides consumers with access to one of the world's largest collections of premium movies, TV shows, music and web videos-thousands of titles instantly streamed to your TV," said Damir Skripic, Netgear's product line manager for connected entertainment. "Channels such as Best Buy CinemaNow offer an ideal, on-demand streaming experience. All you need is an Internet connection."
Other NeoTV box features include the option to connect through the built-in Ethernet cable, as well as an optical audio out (S/PDIF). There's also a free NeoTV app, for remote control functionality from an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android smartphone.
Netgear's NeoTV Streaming Player is available now at major retailers, such as Best Buy, RadioShack, Newegg, Amazon, and more. It has an MSRP of $79.99.


text: Moe Russell's Best Business Tips from 2012 December 28, 2012 01:33 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Jen Russell AgWeb Product & Project Manager Email Use these three tips to help you get the most out of your bottom line. Between extreme drought, record grain prices and fluctuating markets, one thing about 2012 is clear: It was a nail-biter of a year. How does one operate in such a volatile environment? Farm Journal columnist Moe Russell offers tips to help you achieve your business goals—and maximize your bottom line. Focus on profit. It's easy to equate size with profitability—the bigger the operation, the more successful it must be. But Russell warns that focusing on growth can get an operation into dire straits quickly. "My concern is that several generations of wealth could be destroyed if an operation implodes due to rapid growth," he says. "I feel strongly that growth should be the result of doing things right—not an objective." Read more. Bulletproof your balance sheet. Opportunities abound in agriculture, but with those opportunities come challenges. "To best manage your bottom line for the long term, you need to anticipate problems," Russell says. One way of making sure you'll be ready to ride out economic downturns is by analyzing your debt and building as much working capital as possible. Read more. Diversify your business. As the old saying goes, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." Investing in different ventures, either on or off-farm, can help your operation stay afloat during hard times because all of your money isn't tied to one area. "It might not guarantee you won't have a loss, but it will minimize your farming business risk," Russell says. Read more. Back to news


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The owner of the 244-unit Stonebrook Apartments at 6371 Winchester Road in Hickory Hill North has filed a $4.6 million loan on the property.
WRH Shelby Woods Ltd., an affiliate of St. Petersburg, Fla.-based WRH Realty Services Inc., filed the multifamily deed of trust, assignment of leases and rents, security agreement and fixture filing Dec. 30 through M&T Realty Capital Corp.
WRH president and CEO J. Mark Rutledge signed the trust deed as president of the borrowing entity, which bought the complex¬ – formerly the Shelby Woods Apartments – in 1996 for $2.5 million.
Built in 1976, the Class C multifamily property contains 257,160 square feet and sits on 13.8 acres along the south side of Winchester Road between Ridgeway Road and Kirby Parkway. The Shelby County Assessor of Property's 2013 appraisal was $4.6 million.
Source: The Daily News Online & Chandler Reports
– Daily News staff
Whole Foods Market will open its new store on Poplar Avenue in East Memphis Jan. 14 at 9 a.m.
The new store, 5014 Poplar Ave., opens next door to the current Poplar Avenue location, which closes for good Jan. 12 at 6 p.m.
The new, 42,000-square-foot store features an organic salad bar, in-store smoked barbecue and beer venue, fresh-made gelato, a scratch bakery, natural body care and nutritional supplements and a growler station with five beers on tap.
"We are expanding our offerings in all departments, and bringing in new products and new experiences for all our customers," said Jeff Turngren, store team leader for Whole Foods Market Memphis.
Whole Foods will host a grand opening celebration Jan. 14 starting at 8 a.m., including live music, free coffee and a gift card raffle with cards ranging from $5 to $500. A bread-breaking ceremony, similar to a ribbon-cutting, will start at 8:40 a.m.
The new store will also host WEVL's Rhythm & Brews, a night of barbecue, beer and live music, Thursday, Jan. 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 and include beer sampling and barbecue. All proceeds go to WEVL.
– Amos Maki
An Illinois-based real estate investment trust has acquired the Wedgewood Commons Shopping Center in Olive Branch, Miss., from Stonecrest Investments LLC.
Inland Real Estate Income Trust Inc. bought the 159,258-square-foot retail center for $33.9 million.
The property, located at the northeast corner of Goodman and Pleasant Hill Roads, consists of four buildings and an existing structure suitable for the development of an additional 10,838 square feet of leasable space, increasing the center's retail space to more than 170,000 square feet.
Wedgewood Commons is 100 percent leased, with tenants that include TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Michaels, Rack Room Shoes, AT&T, TCBY, GNC and Sport Clips. The property is shadow-anchored by a Target "P Fresh" store, the retailer's grocery-focused store format, which Inland did not acquire.
Stonecrest Investments CEO Bradley D. Smith said Stonecrest is still pursuing a 42,000-square-foot expansion of Wedgewood Commons.
"We're very bullish on DeSoto County, Olive Branch and Southaven, and we're continuing to pursue development opportunities in those markets," Smith said.
The Memphis Black Arts Alliance and its Firehouse Community Arts Center and Academy have suspended operations through March 31.
The organization is using that time to study the future of the alliance using input from stakeholders.
By March 31, according to the group, a decision will either be made to shift to new leadership and execute a new plan of action, or the group will dissolve effective June 30.
– Andy Meek
The Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is naming Beverly Robertson, president of the National Civil Rights Museum, as the chapter's 2014 Communicator of the Year.
Robertson will be honored at a PRSA event Thursday, Jan. 9, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Club.
Robertson, who also is principal of TRUST Marketing and Communications Consortium, has more than 25 years of experience in public relations and community relations, communications, strategic planning and research.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will close its Whitehaven community office at 1111 E. Shelby Drive for remodeling starting Monday, Jan. 6.
The remodeling is expected to take 45 days.
Until the reopening, customers using the Whitehaven office can use the Downtown community office at 245 S. Main St., the north office at 2424 Summer Ave. or the Millington office at 5131 Navy Road.
– Bill Dries
An early deposit from securities fees collected by the state helped keep Arkansas' December revenue above what it was forecast to be and above the previous December's, state finance officials said Friday.
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration said that the state's net available revenue last month totaled $472.1 million, which was $15.6 million above December 2012's and $2.8 million above forecast. The state's net revenue for the fiscal year that began July 1 totaled $2.5 billion through December, which was $32.2 million above forecast and which exceeded the previous fiscal year's first half total by $85.2 million.
The state's coffers were boosted by an early $5.7 million deposit from securities fees collected from brokers, which offset sluggish sales, individual income and corporate income tax collections last month.
"Otherwise we would have $4 or $5 million down," Gov. Mike Beebe told reporters at the state Capitol. "But that's within the margin of error for being on forecast for the month.
Individual income tax collections totaled $245.3 million, which is $2.3 million above last year and $1.9 million below forecast. Sales tax collections totaled $186.5 million, which was $5.6 million above last year and $4.1 million below forecast.
Finance and Administration Director Richard Weiss said that he expects state income tax collections in early 2014 to be low compared to last year after state taxpayers reported income in 2013 to avoid higher federal rates that were taking effect.
– The Associated Press
December U.S. auto sales slowed a bit from the brisk pace earlier this year, but automakers still were on target to finish 2013 with the best numbers in six years.
Nissan posted an 11 percent gain for December and Chrysler managed a 6 percent increase. But General Motors, Toyota, Ford and Volkswagen each posted disappointing numbers. Still, most major automakers reported at least a 7 percent increase for 2013, and analysts expect full-year sales to be up around 8 percent to 15.6 million when all the numbers are in. That would be the highest sales figure since 16.1 million in 2007.
"The auto industry was a consistent bright spot in the economic recovery throughout 2013," Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president, said Friday in a statement. "We expect the economy will continue to gain strength in 2014, with car sales rising to pre-recession levels."
But automakers may need to do more to lure shoppers into showrooms. Analysts say discounts rose in December, and there were signs that automakers were beginning to lower prices to match competitors. That could foreshadow better deals in the new year, especially on pickup trucks and midsize cars.
GM's December sales were off more than 6 percent as sales of its top-selling model, the Chevrolet Silverado pickup, fell 16 percent. Toyota sales were down 1.7 percent from a year ago, while Ford sales were up only 1.8 percent for the month. Volkswagen, which has struggled all year, saw sales fall 23 percent.


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The new site has been a year in the making and is a complete rebuild from the ground up. New graphics, new navigation systems, new high quality audio samples and full tracks, more robust and reliable code, new discussion board etc etc...
A great deal of effort has been taken to ensure that the Blood and Fire look and feel has been retained while adding in colour and many many new features, plus improvements on old favorites.
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We have thought long and hard about making registration on the discussion board compulsory and there are two main reasons, one to hopefully discourage the undesirable elements that ultimately led to the closure of the last discussion board and two, so that we can make the Blood and Fire experience much more interactive and personal for you. Here are some of the new features:
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San Diego [11] is a large coastal city in California. Located on the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, it is home to 1.3 million citizens and is the second-largest city in the state. San Diego has a strong military presence and is home to the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy. It is also known for its ideal climate, impressive beaches, and several tourist attractions which include the SeaWorld theme park and the San Diego Zoo. The city sits just north of the Mexican border, across from Tijuana. Though a large city, San Diego has a somewhat slower paced atmosphere -especially when compared to its northern neighbor Los Angeles- and when visiting, some may find it provides a soothing break from all the hustle and bustle.
Except for bureaucratic purposes, San Diego really doesn't have any clearly defined "districts"; instead, the city is defined by its many individual neighborhoods.
This list of "districts" is by no means an official breakdown of the city, but one that is meant to make sense from the standpoint of a visitor, based on the number of attractions and/or amenities the average visitor will find in each area.
In addition, there are many communities and suburbs in the San Diego area that are not actually part of San Diego (such as Coronado). See the San Diego County article.
The area was long inhabited by the native Kumeyaay people (also known as the Diegueño by the later Spanish settlers), who lived off the land and created a proud culture. The first time a European visited the region was in 1542, when Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, sailing under the Spanish Flag, claimed the bay for the Spanish Empire and named the site San Miguel.
In November of 1602, Sebastián Vizcaíno was sent to map the California coast. Arriving with his flagship "San Diego", Vizcaíno surveyed the harbor and what is now Mission Bay and Point Loma, renaming the area for the Spanish Catholic Saint, St. Didacus (more commonly known as San Diego).
San Diego was established in 1769 as the first Spanish mission in California, at the present site of Old Town. However, due to the poor nature of soils in the Old Town area, the mission was eventually relocated about five miles up river in Mission Valley.
In the 19th century, San Diego passed from Spanish to Mexican to American hands. In 1850, a few years after the United States gained control of California, San Diego was officially designated a city. But with much of the westward expansion to California centered on the gold rush and San Francisco, American influences were slow to come to San Diego. Eventually they did, however, and in the later decades of the 19th century the railroad came to San Diego, resulting in further growth of the city and the establishment of Downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods.
The U.S. Navy discovered San Diego in the early 20th century, and constructed a coaling station on Point Loma in 1907. Ten years later, the Naval Air Station on Coronado island was established, and in later years the Navy would take on an increasingly important role in the city's economy. Today San Diego is home to the Navy's Pacific Fleet, and is a favorite leave location for sailors.
San Diego has 1.3 million people but it isn't a major financial center or a typical corporate headquarters destination for large companies when compared to other large American cities. San Diego's prime industry is tourism and conventions and that it does well. The city is also a favorite destination for retirees.
The San Diego area can be an incredible place to visit almost any time of the year, with its mild Mediterranean climate. With coastal temperatures around 75 degrees (24°C) most of the time, the weather is ideal, with very low humidity. The climate of Southern California is rather complex, however, and temperatures change rapidly as one travels from the coast eastward. In the summer during the day, the temperature might increase as much as one degree Fahrenheit for each mile going east. In the winter, especially at night, eastern areas are usually relatively cooler. Some valleys and other areas have significantly different weather due to terrain and other factors. These are often referred to as "micro-climates".
If you're coming to San Diego expecting sunny weather, avoid coming in May or June, when San Diego is covered in clouds most days, a phenomenon referred to by the locals as "May Grey" or "June Gloom". September is usually the hottest month of the year in the daytime. Mid-September through October are labeled as the most at-risk months for wildfires, because of the long absence of any substantial rainfall. Along the beach during the warmer half of the year, it can get surprisingly cool after dark, even when it's not too cold a short distance inland. The months of March and April typically see the strongest winds. Along the coast, fog is most common September through April; it is not uncommon to experience 3-7 foggy days per month.
During the late summer and fall there is a reversal of the usual climate conditions, when hot, dry air blows from the desert to the coast. These winds are called the Santa Ana winds. Milder Santa Ana winds can result in excellent dry air conditions, but powerful ones can last days on end, significantly raising temperatures, creating tremendous fire danger, and making the outdoors unpleasant.
Visitor information
Get in
By plane
San Diego International Airport (IATA: SAN) [12] is less than 10 minutes from downtown San Diego. The descent into the airport from the east is remarkably close to downtown buildings, which can be a bit alarming for first-time visitors. It is served by legacy carriers such as American Airlines [13], Delta Airlines [14], Continental Airlines [15], United Airlines [16], and US Airways [17], as well as major low fare carriers including JetBlue [18] and Southwest Airlines [19]. The only international flights from the airport go to Mexico and Canada, plus one daily flight on British Airways to London Heathrow. Otherwise, visitors from other countries would most likely travel through Los Angeles or San Francisco. Flights on the JAL 787 Dreamliner from Tokyo-Narita begin in December 2012. Non-stops to Honolulu and Maui are also available.
Beware that even discounted coach airfares between San Diego and Los Angeles (about 120 miles/190 km) can cost nearly as much as a trip to the east coast. Flying will usually be greatly discounted or even free for connecting flights if it's part of the overall routing, but you must leave LAX within four hours for domestic flights or 24 hours international. Fixed point ground transportation between LAX and San Diego is extremely limited and taxi/van service is more costly than flying (except for groups of about six or more). If arriving at Los Angeles Airport, always know the method and cost of how you're getting to San Diego in advance. Many Angelenos, making San Diego a weekend get-a-way, opt for Amtrak (see below). Transportation options between LAX and Los Angeles Union Station (LA's major Amtrak station) can be found here.
There are a number of airport shuttle companies that handle transportation to and from the airport. They cost around $15 per person. Metro bus #992 The Flyer ($2.25) travels 10 minutes to the Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego, where you can connect to the Coaster commuter train, the Trolley, and Amtrak.
Driving out of the airport can be a little confusing. Unless you're headed to Point Loma or Harbor Island, you want to go east towards downtown. The first left turn after the airport is Laurel Street to Balboa Park. The second one is Grape Street, and this has access to the I-5 freeway. For the I-5 north freeway, stay in the left lane of Grape St., or the right lane for I-5 south. The 163 north and 94 east freeways are via I-5 south (remain in the right freeway lanes for the 163 and 94 as these exits will come very quickly). If going downtown, just stay on Harbor Drive from the airport.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (IATA: CLD) is the other commercial passenger airport in San Diego County. Commercial operations are limited to one commuter airline, United Express, which provide service to Los Angeles. The airport is in the city of Carlsbad, about 35 miles north of downtown San Diego. Exiting the airport by car, turn right onto Palomar Airport Road and proceed onto Interstate 5 southbound to reach San Diego proper. There is an AVIS car rental facility on-site.
Tijuana International Airport (IATA: TIJ) in Mexico is within the vicinity of San Diego, and may be an option as it offers numerous flights and recently additionally long-haul service from Shanghai and Tokyo. This allows many tourists from the Pacific Rim the option of bypassing Los Angeles International Airport and putting them closer to San Diego. However, closer is not necessarily easier. As this airport is not in the United States, travelers need to make sure that they have the proper documentation such as passports or visas for their respective nationality to traverse through Mexico into the United States. Also, one should be aware that border crossing from Tijuana to the United States involves very lengthy waiting lines, and as such, changing planes in Los Angeles and continuing on to San Diego is the easier option for travel.
Private pilots will prefer the nearby general aviation airports, Montgomery Field (ICAO: KMYF) in Clairemont Mesa, Gillespie Field (ICAO: KSEE) in El Cajon, or Brown Field (ICAO: KSDM) east of San Ysidro. Some air taxi and air charter firms offer specials to the San Diego area from local airports, including from many smaller Los Angeles airports and from the San Luis Obispo area.
By train
Amtrak, ☎ +1 800 872-7245, [3]. Amtrak operates from the historic Santa Fe Depot, located in downtown at 1050 Kettner Blvd. The station is the southern terminus of Amtrak's frequent Pacific Surfliner [4] route, which runs north to Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. The depot is within walking distance of downtown hotels and situated near San Diego Bay. The city operates a bus line (Route 992, the "Airport Flyer") between the train depot and San Diego International Airport.
There is also a secondary rail station located at the Old Town San Diego Historic Park. It is used mainly for travel within San Diego County, although Amtrak also serves it on weekends and holidays.
Other rail services include the COASTER, ☎ +1 800 262-7837, [20], a commuter train that runs north from downtown along the coast into northern San Diego County all the way to Oceanside where it meets the Metrolink rail service from Los Angeles and the Sprinter rail service from Escondido. Service is mostly limited to the weekday rush hours, with limited service on Saturdays, and none on Sundays. Fares are based on how far you ride; a one-way fare will be in the range of $4-$5.50. Tickets must be purchased from the ticket vending machines located at each station.
By car
San Diego is easily accessible by car using any one of the three major interstate roadways, the 5, 8, and 15 Freeways.
Additionally, there are numerous other freeways that crisscross the county, making access to most places in San Diego relatively easy. However, be advised that traffic is frequently congested during the weekday morning and evening commuting hours.
By bus
By boat
The Cruise Ship Terminal [25] in downtown San Diego currently only services excursions departing from San Diego to Baja Mexico and Los Angeles. These include dinner cruises, three-day gambling cruises and 'party excursions' to the Mexican coastal ports of Baja.
Get around
Simply put, San Diego is Southern California, so renting or having a car available will greatly increase your enjoyment to this city if you really want to "get around". If you insist on using public transportation, it can be done somewhat effectively, depending on your destinations. Some buses run late into the evening, but this doesn't apply to all routes! Trip planning is advised; read the Bus section below. Taking the bus will also significantly increase the amount of time you spend traveling from place to place and some routes have less frequent service than others.
By car
The San Diego metropolitan area is sprawling. If possible, car travel is the most efficient way of getting around the metro area. Throughout the downtown and beach communities, on-street parking is metered. Parking meters accept coins, pre-paid Parking Meter Cards, and some newer meters accept credit cards. For more information parking meters and enforcement, or to purchase a pre-paid meter card please visit the City of San Diego Parking Administration [26] website. Gas/petrol prices tend to be higher than much of the U.S. The outlying communities of El Cajon, Santee, Lemon Grove, Poway, and Chula Vista are the least expensive in the area for filling your tank.
All the major rental car companies operate at the San Diego Airport, though most require you to take a shuttle which goes behind the terminal and runway (about 2.5 miles). To get to the I-5 freeway, turn right at Sassafras Street, then cross the railroad tracks. Do not mistake the railroad crossing for Kettner Blvd./I-5 south as a few visitors have done (mostly after dark) over the years. These tracks are heavily used by Amtrak and other rail services, and there's a good chance of being hit by a train if you make a wrong turn.
By public transit
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) [27] operates bus service to large portions of the county, although service in many areas is sparse and infrequent. The weakest points in the transit system are suburb-to-suburb travel and poor links between some of the individual coastal communities, both of which often require long trips to one of the transit hubs, then back out. If you will be mainly in the areas around downtown, the bus may be suitable, but service generally gets weaker the farther you are from the central area.
There is bus service every 15 to 30 minutes or so (at least on weekdays) between downtown San Diego and a number of tourist-oriented destinations. These include the airport, the zoo, and neighborhoods such as Hillcrest, North Park, and La Jolla (about an hour ride). There is adequate service to Sea World from the Old Town Transit Center, where the trolley stops. Service from downtown to Coronado and Ocean Beach is about once every 30 minutes.
The fare is $2.25 for local/neighborhood routes, $2.25 for urban routes, and $2.50 for express routes. Transfers are not available. Day passes (which also include rides on the Trolley and a $2 discount on Coaster fares) cost $5. All downtown buses intersect with Broadway at some point. During the day all kinds of people will be taking the bus. At night some people might feel a little less comfortable, but generally not unsafe on the main parts of downtown. The MTS has offices in downtown, on Broadway.
Trolley (light rail)
The San Diego Trolley [28] is a light rail system operated by the MTS which mainly serves tourists and people living in the southern and eastern parts of the city that need to get to downtown areas. There are three trolley lines: blue, green, and orange. The Blue Line operates from the US-Mexico border at San Diego/San Ysidro and runs to Old Town, via Chula Vista, National City, and Downtown. The Green Line travels from Old Town east to Santee, via Mission Valley and SDSU. The Orange Line connects the eastern cities of El Cajon and La Mesa with Downtown (generally not as usable for tourists except for getting around parts of downtown). Trains run from at least 5AM-12AM every day. Frequency varies, but the trolley usually runs every 15 minutes, with service reduced to every 30 minutes for late-night, weekend, and holiday service.
Standard one-way fares run from $1.25 to $3 depending on how far you travel. Day passes (which include bus service) run at $5, and there are 2, 3 and 4 day passes available. Tickets have to be purchased from the vending machines at the station before you board the train. There's no formal system to check if you've purchased a ticket, but there are trolley guards that may come around and ask to see your ticket, and the fine is normally around $120 for not having a ticket.
By bike
The weather in San Diego is ideally suited for bicycle riding, and bikes are a good way to explore the beach side communities. Many of the beach side community's residents use bikes to get around their neighborhood because of the parking situation. A good lock is a necessity though. The beach areas are flat and some beach cruiser rental spots can be found along the boardwalk areas in Mission/Pacific Beach. In other parts of the city, cycling is a much more difficult with the numerous difficult-to-cross freeways, as well as the hills, valleys and older streets, but is possible for the avid cyclist. A bicycle map of San Diego is available.[29]
Like much of California and the Southwestern United States, English is the predominant language with Spanish the second most widely spoken. Store signs are written in English or both languages, and many businesses have bilingual employees that speak both English and Spanish.
See San Diego with children for travelers with children.
A couple of discount passes offer admission to a number of places:
These are just the most significant sights. More specific information may be found under the individual District articles.
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San Diego is a major technology and defense hub of California and the United States. Major industries include defense, telecommunications, technology, biotechnology, computers and scientific research. With five major military bases located within fifty miles of San Diego, defense related services and support are a key part of San Diego's economy.
San Diego is dotted with major shopping centers and upscale boutiques catering to nearly every style of dress and expression. The most well-known shopping centers in the area are Horton Plaza in Downtown, Fashion Valley and Westfield Mission Valley in Mission Valley and Westfield UTC near La Jolla. In addition to these, one can find numerous other malls and outlet centers across the city.
If you're more interested in smaller shops and more local businesses than you'd ordinarily find in your average mall, Downtown, Hillcrest, and the beach neighborhoods (Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, etc.) offer a slightly more unique shopping scene. San Diego county has some unique antique markets, with a treasure trove of high end stores, as well as a host of second hand shops, bric a brac, and vintage stores.
The district sections of San Diego offer more details on local places to eat. Food representing almost every world cuisine can be found somewhere in the city.
Like other large metropolitan areas, San Diego carries a wide variety of national and international food. Major restaurant chains are found in almost every district.
San Diego is well-known for its craft-brewing scene, with an emphasis on highly-hopped beers. Local brewers of distinction include AleSmith Brewing Company, Stone Brewing Company, Green Flash Brewing Company, Coronado Brewing Company, Ballast Point Brewing Company, and Port Brewing Company.
Bars and clubs can stay open past 2AM but are not permitted to sell alcohol after this time. Expect beer bars to be open until midnight and bars and clubs to call last call around 1:30-1:50AM A medium-sized beer generally costs $4-5 in a restaurant. The best bar scenes in San Diego are in the Gaslamp Quarter area of Downtown and in Pacific Beach.
San Diego offers a wide range of accommodations and a wide range of price levels. If one doesn't mind splurging, there are a number luxury highrise hotels in Downtown and numerous beachside (and bayside) hotels and lavish resorts along the coast in Coronado, Ocean Beach, Point Loma (along the bayside), Mission Beach/Bay, Pacific Beach, and La Jolla.
There are also many vacation rentals/beach cottages available for the traveler, most of which can be found along the shores of Mission Beach and Pacific Beach.
For travelers with a smaller budget, San Diego also has a few downtown hostels and many chain motels scattered across the city. A high concentration of the chain motels are located along Hotel Circle in Mission Valley.
The most common area code for San Diego Metropolitan area, including downtown, the southbay and the eastern suburbs is 619. North of I-8/Mission Valley uses 858, and the far northern suburbs (Escondido, Oceanside, Encinitas, etc.) use 760. Be sure to look when dialing a phone number that may be in a different area code. Most public telephones and hotel phones have the area code next to the phone number on the actual device.
There are numerous Wi-Fi hot spots in San Diego, many of which are at internet cafes. The San Diego Public Library system also offers wireless internet at many of its locations [48].
Stay safe
San Diego is considered to be one of the safest cities in California. Though crime is present, violent crime is on an overall decrease, but property crime still exists. You can now view real time crime reports of the area you plan to visit [49]. One should use the same precautions as you would in any large metropolitan area. Avoid walking in Southeast San Diego or Barrio Logan (near or under the Coronado bridge) at night. If you do or must, avoid walking down dark alleyways or approaching unknown people. Most people do not encounter any problems if they avoid buying illegal drugs or prostitution. In addition, gangs are not as present as they are in Los Angeles, but they still exist.
In an emergency (immediate danger to loss of life or limb), call 911. Be aware that if you call from a cell phone, 911 calls are currently directed to the California Highway Patrol, which can result in delays in contacting city police. (911 calls made from land-line telephones are directed to the appropriate local agency.)
In many cases, when within the city limits, it may be more appropriate to directly dial the San Diego non-emergency number, (619) 531-2000. For example, to report a crime in progress when you are not in direct danger, it is probably best to call the San Diego Police (or other local municipality) directly.
San Diego is served by a professional police force [50] as well as a county sheriff department. Additional protection is offered on the major highways by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). To report a non-emergency within city limits, call (619) 531-2000.
Fire Department
The city of San Diego fire department offers fire protection, emergency medical care, hazardous waste cleanup, and search and rescue functions. If you dial 911 for an emergency the first responders will be the San Diego Fire Department. Urban brush fires are always a risk during the summer and fall, but rarely affect tourists.
Beach Safety
Rip currents are notorious in San Diego for their strength and sudden appearance. Do not go out in the water without lifeguard supervision or at night. At La Jolla Shores, rip currents can be so strong that people standing (not swimming) in waist-deep water have been pulled out over their heads -- sometimes with deadly results (especially for non-swimmers). Except for sunbathing, avoid low tide like the plague at this beach. (This means the largest of the two daily tide cycles. Check newspaper weather page for Scripps Pier, or view the Weather Channel.) All of the major beaches have lifeguards on duty in the summertime, with only the more popular beaches having lifeguards year round.
Many of the ocean cliffs are made of a compressed sandstone and are prone to collapse, even in dry weather. If walking along the cliffs at the beach, try to be as far away from them as is practical. Obey all signs. Heavy rain may cause rising bacteria and chemical levels in the ocean waters. Care should be taken to read the newspapers or call the county health office to see if the water is safe for swimming. Generally, most people stay out of the water at the beaches for 24 to 72 hours after rain.
Access to the beaches is safely made by using any of the public stairways provided; they are well maintained (except at Black's Beach) and free. The stairs at Black's Beach are in disrepair, so use at one's own risk. Wear sturdy shoes, and don't try unless you are in very good physical condition and able to climb the 300 ft. (100m) back from the beach. Beware of the false trails going down the cliffs, as every year a few people get stuck (or worse!). The trailhead begins at the southern corner of the unpaved glider port parking lot. Take a little time to familiarize yourself with the area and observe where others are going. Though a long walk, you can also get in from the north via Torrey Pines State Beach. (Parking $8 in the lot or free along the highway.) High tide will cut off this route, so plan ahead.
The bridge that connects Torrey Pines (north of Black's Beach) with Del Mar (former Hwy US 101) is old and in need of repair. Avoid walking directly underneath, as pieces of concrete occasionally fall off. It's still considered safe enough to drive over for now. If concerned, access this area from the south via I-5 and Genesee Avenue (exit #29) which soon becomes N. Torrey Pines Rd. Always supervise children very closely at places such as Sunset Cliffs and the Torrey Pines Glider Port above Black's Beach. It may be necessary to hold their hand at all times. If you have unruly kids, don't go there.
Thefts do occur at the beach and can ruin a perfectly wonderful day. Do not leave any purses or other personal items of value alone on the beach or in an open car. Vehicle burglaries are more prevalent in most beach communities and take place in broad daylight. If possible, do not leave anything of value in your car even when locked. Most kayak and beach rental shops offer safe boxes free of charge, and will store your valuables while renting.
In addition, take caution when around certain beach areas, as you may wander (inadvertently) onto a military instillation, where security is tight and beaches are either reserved for military patrons and their families or training centers.
Also note that as of November 2009, a temporary ban of alcohol on all public beaches and coastal parks in the city of San Diego was made permanent by San Diego voters. Violators can be given up to a $250 fine, with repeat offenders fined up to $1,000 and six months in jail. The alcohol ban applies also to any sidewalk or street in the city of San Diego.
There are numerous public and private hospitals in San Diego. These range from state funded institutions such as UCSD-Hillcrest and Thorton to private, world-renowned hospitals of Scripps La Jolla and the Children's Hospital. Non-profit Sharp Health Care also owns several hospitals, and has many "Urgent Care" centers for non-serious injuries such as a broken arm (daytime and early evening only). First-rate, world-class medical care can be found at any of these hospitals, as well as interpreters for more than a dozen languages.
San Diego is home to some of the most cutting edge health research in the country. The University of California, San Diego Medical Center is known for it's world class research. Some residents head to Mexico for cheaper health care, but this can be risky, and it would be more wise to use San Diego hospitals and clinics. Many of the institutions have doctors of all nationalities so language may not be a problem for some whose English skills may not be so good.
Smoking is banned in all restaurants, bars, public offices, and other places by order of California law. Although in tobacco shops and in coffee shops where tobacco is sold, you may smoke within these premises. There is a county wide ban on smoking in all state parks and there are city wide bans in San Diego, Del Mar, and Solana Beach that forbids smoking on public parks and beaches. El Cajon bans ALL outdoor smoking in public places. A new law enacted in January of 2007 prohibits smoking within 25 feet of any MTS transit station or bus stop. Beginning July 1, 2007 those caught smoking near transit facilities will face a fine of $75.
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) � A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to eight months in federal prison after pleaded guilty to two counts of tax evasion.
Fifty-one-year-old Kevin Attar of Hampstead also has been fined $30,000.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says Attar was the 100 percent shareholder of Surge Industries, Inc., an employee services company, from 1989 until March 2004. At that time, he sold two-thirds of the business.
During the course of an Internal Revenue Service audit begun in 2006, and in an investigation, evidence was developed proving that for tax years 2003 and 2004, Attar diverted more than $250,000 of his company's income and didn't report it on his personal income.


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With Yreka High School's upcoming graduation ceremony, students are preparing speeches and planning for their futures.
Salutatorian David Neill is planning to attend the University of Oregon for civil engineering in the fall.
"I've always liked science and math," said Neill.
Neill said part of his love for engineering came from family vacations, where he was inspired by the many extraordinary sights and bridges.
Neill said he is excited about a new city and culture, and especially meeting new people.
Jon Michael Patterson will be staying local to attend College of the Siskiyous. He will begin his post high school career by studying to be a certified nursing assistant.
"My main major will be natural resources and biology," said Patterson. He plans to use his nursing career to work through the rest of his college career.
A few of Patterson's goals are to move into Fish and Wildlife or the Forest Service, obtain a masters and end with a teaching credential.
Adam Marlow will be taking a different route by joining the Army National Guard. "I've always wanted to join the military," said Marlow.
Marlow plans to attend college while in the Army and is looking to major in science.
Marlow is excited about meeting new people and the continued opportunity to further his education.
Marlow said he does fear he will get deployed while in college, but "it is a once in a lifetime experience," he said.
Steven Cone is also taking the military route, and will be joining the Army. His boot camp begins late July in Fort Jackson, North Carolina.
Afterward he will move to Virginia where he will train to be an Apache helicopter mechanic. "I've always wanted to fly," said Cone.
Cone said he looks forward to not having to worry about student loans, and getting paid while learning.
While Cone said he is looking forward to going places and seeing the world, he does fear getting deployed to a war zone.
Cody Griffith was inspired his sophmore year to study aerospace engineering. He will be attending Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Griffith said high school really helped him become a leader and is looking forward to college.
In addition to his studies Griffith will be running for the cross-country team.
He is planning on a five year college career and then hoping to work for NASA or a private company in his field.
Graduation will be held at Miner Stadium Saturday, at 10 a.m.
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Members of the Baha'i Youth Group pitch in to restore the habitat at Redwood Grove by weeding out invasive plants.
When Elham Chandler wanted to pursue a service project in Los Altos with her children several years ago, she contacted city hall. Staff members directed her to Acterra and the Redwood Grove restoration project.
Saturday mornings at Redwood Grove one might hear the sounds of spade against earth and youthful chatter and see splashes of red, tan and blue through the trees. Those are indications that members of the Baha'i Youth Group are hard at work pulling out ivy, hemlock and other invasive plants and clearing the ground to plant native shrubs. The goal is to restore the area, in particular the undergrowth, to its native habitat, according to officials from Acterra, a nonprofit environmental restoration organization.
Chandler, leader of the Baha'i Youth Group, said the group has a two-fold purpose: to protect the environment and, more importantly, to provide an opportunity for Los Altos youth to volunteer in a safe and organized manner.
"It is a challenge to pull out all the ivy," Chandler's son Jake said.
In his early teens, Jake has the work all figured out.
"You need to lift from the legs, not the back," he said.
Chandler's son Max said the work is tough but has its rewards.
"I enjoy working with my friends and being outdoors with nature," he said.
The Baha'is are a faith-based group, but Chandler emphasized that the youth service group is open to people of all faiths. In fact, group members come from a variety of backgrounds, including Jewish, Baha'i, Christian and Hindu.
The Baha'i movement originated in Iran in the mid-19th century and spread slowly around the world. The Baha'i center nearest to Los Altos is in San Jose, where Bryn Higgins is a study circle coordinator. Baha'u'llah, born in 1817, preached the "Oneness" of God and that all prophets were messengers to guide humanity forward.
"The culture of learning is very important among the Baha'is and equates with the independent investigation of truth," Higgins said. "The faith is also focused on community service."
The Baha'is, since their beginnings more than a century and a half ago, believed gender equality was essential to the advancement of civilization and the creation of a just and peaceful society. To this day, adherents face persecution in the religion's country of origin.
Chandler and her young volunteers aim to typify the spirit of the Baha'i as they maintain Redwood Grove on an ongoing basis. Recently, they planted trees in the Grove in honor of the Sandy Hook victims.


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HACC gets good news on accreditation warning check
Harrisburg Area Community College is making progress toward being taken off warning status by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The commission has 14 measures and in November placed HACC on warning status because of issues with three of them: Assessment of general education; assessment of student learning; and institutional assessment. It also suggested that HACC work on a fourth measure, institutional leadership and governance.
HACC, which remains fully accredited while on warning status, said it got good news in a 168-page report Wednesday by a commission peer review team. According to a news release, the report found that HACC met standards on all measures but assessment of general education, and on that measure was recognized for its efforts and progress to date.
"The site visitors stated that it is evident a process has been established and, with more time, outcomes can be reported," HACC's release said. "The team is simply interested in knowing that the college's efforts in this area will be sustained."
HACC President John J. "Ski" Sygielski said the college is pleased with the results of the report and has much to be proud of.
"I'm even more confident after today's report that we will be removed from warning next summer. Of course, we will continue our efforts in all areas and continue to embrace Middle States' recommendations," Sygielski said.
The monitoring report, exit report and the institutional response to the report will be considered by a commission committee and then by the commission in November. HACC will provide a follow-up report on assessment of general education by March 1, 2014.
Wednesday's report detailed many recent changes at HACC, including an overhaul in the Office of College Advancement and the HACC Foundation, which encompasses the former public relations, marketing and development departments.
In March 2012, HACC hired Linnie S. Carter as vice president of college advancement to oversee the office. In January 2013, Nancy Rockey, a longtime HACC employee who had served as vice president of college and community development and secretary of the foundation's board of directors, was charged with theft from the college. According to court records, Rockey admitted to stealing approximately $228,000 from the college between 2007 and 2012; HACC said her employment there was terminated in February 2012.
Earlier this year, the initial charge against Rockey was withdrawn, a move Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico said was because the federal authorities requested that the case be transferred to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Rockey's attorney, Adam Klein of Smigel, Anderson & Sacks LLP, said today that Rockey is cooperating with federal prosecutors, who are in the process of finalizing charges to which he expects her to enter into a plea deal in the next several weeks.
"In February 2013, an auditing firm was hired to conduct a gap analysis on the HACC Foundation and development function," the Middle States commission report said. "The firm completed the analysis in April 2013 and identified 26 recommendations to improve systems and processes, to enhance reporting, and to improve financial tracking. To date, nine of the recommendations have been completed. The remaining recommendations will be resolved by December 2014."
The report said the HACC Foundation identified problems with 133 memoranda of understanding, which are agreements that outline how charitable contributions and funds should be used, managed, and disbursed.
"Some of the previous MOUs contained language that conflicted with IRS guidelines, and some of them referenced outdated processes and procedures. In some cases, some funds had no MOUs on file," the report said. "To date, 40 of the problem MOUs have been corrected. The remaining MOU problems will be resolved this fall."
The report also said the HACC Foundation scholarship program has been revamped, as it formerly "was managed manually and revealed many challenges, including selecting recipients against IRS regulations, awarding to ineligible students, losing paper applications, and failing to market the scholarship program."
The new system allows students to search through more than 200 scholarships, file applications electronically and apply during a second scholarship award cycle, the report said, and improvements will continue to be made.


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This resource is designed to enable presenters (scientists, engineers, etc.) to easily present to an elementary and/or middle school audience and feel confident that the information they are presenting is developmentally appropriate and supports the... (View More) Next Generation Science Standards. A PowerPoint Presentation includes talking points and suggestions, a "Best Practices" document to offer helpful suggestion before, during, and after the presentation, and a list of additional resources that may be accessed by the speaker and/or the educator. This presentation is designed to take 30 to 45 minutes. (View Less)
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Learners will construct a valid scientific question that can be answered by data and/or modeling and choose an appropriate mission for their rover that will answer their scientific question. The lesson uses the 5E instructional model and includes:... (View More) TEKS Details (Texas Standards alignment), Essential Question, Science Notebook, Vocabulary Definitions for Students, Vocabulary Definitions for Teachers, four Vocabulary Cards, and supplements on writing a scientific question and possible Mission Choices. This is lesson 5 of the Mars Rover Celebration Unit, a six week long curriculum. (View Less)
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This is an activity about the Doppler effect. Learners begin by simulating the noise made by a passing siren. After learning that the change in pitch results from movement, they investigate the definition of frequency, calculate change in frequency,... (View More) and learn how this applies to light and the study of astronomy. This lesson requires a Doppler ball, also referred to as a buzzer ball. (View Less)
With this lesson plan, students observe a demonstration of cloud formation that uses a 2L plastic beverage bottle and other simple ingredients to learn the three factors required for cloud formation. A test and a control experiment are conducted.... (View More) Detailed procedure and materials, vocabulary linked to an on-line glossary, and teacher notes are provided. This activity is related to the NASA CERES Students Cloud Observations Online (S'COOL) project. (View Less)
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This is a set of materials about spectroscopy, including a downloadable PowerPoint presentation and two demonstrations or activities. Learners will read and/or hear about the science of spectroscopy, what a spectrum is, and how spectroscopy is... (View More) important to the study of our Sun. These resources can also accompany the Stanford Solar Center's Build Your Own Spectroscope activity. (View Less)
This chapter provides a series of investigations, ranging from teacher-centered to open inquiry, that involve the formation of clouds in a model cyclone, and demonstrating how the availability of heat (indicated by temperature) affects formation and... (View More) duration of the cyclone. Instructions for building the experimental apparatus is found in Appendix 6. Additional materials needed include a heat source, beaker, thermometer, and a metal pan. The resource includes background information, teaching tips and questions to guide student discussion. This is chapter 13 of Meteorology: An Educator's Resource for Inquiry-Based Learning for Grades 5-9. The guide includes a discussion of learning science, the use of inquiry in the classroom, instructions for making simple weather instruments, and more than 20 weather investigations ranging from teacher-centered to guided and open inquiry investigations. (View Less)
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In this activity, students will learn how technology can help scientists solve a problem. One of the challenges scientists face with any spacecraft is attitude control. Students will be introduced to the problem of attitude control in space through... (View More) an experiment using angular momentum, and experience two different ways scientists address this problem. Students begin by discussing the technology(ies) that powers satellites and enable(s) them to move through space. Students then engage in an angular momentum experiment. Estimated cost of this activity does not include the cost of the bicycle wheel for the angular momentum experiment. This activity is one of several in the Swift: Eyes through Time collection available on the Teachers' Domain website. (View Less)
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This is a lesson about the formation of glaciers, ice layering and stratigraphy, and the cryosphere and cryobotics. Learners will collect evidence of layering, explore the science story that layering tells, study snow and ice for insights into... (View More) climate change, and learn about the tools used to explore ice layers on Earth and in the solar system. Connections between rings of a tree and rings in an ice core will be made. Activities include small group miming, speaking, drawing, and/or writing. This is lesson 7 of 12 in the unit, Exploring Ice in the Solar System. (View Less)
Learners will investigate how water and ice exist in the atmosphere as they study water vapor condensing, find that clouds are made of tiny droplets of water, and notice that snow forms in clouds. Activities include demonstrations by the teacher,... (View More) small group miming, speaking, drawing, and/or writing. In addition to commonly found classroom materials, dry ice, an aquarium or terrarium container, magnifying glass are needed. This is lesson 6 of 12 in the unit, Exploring Ice in the Solar System. (View Less)
Learners will explore the molecular geometry and mechanics of ice. They will create a model of H2O, investigate its molecular structure and its consistent shape. Faraday's experiment is used as background. Activities include small group miming,... (View More) speaking, drawing, and/or writing. This is lesson 2 of 12 in the unit, Exploring Ice in the Solar System. (View Less)
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This is a lesson about detecting ice on the permanently shadowed craters of Mercury and the Moon. Learners will consider what might be in that ice and will examine why the polar regions of Earth, Mercury and the Moon are colder than elsewhere on the... (View More) planets. Activities include small group miming, speaking, drawing, and/or writing. This is the lesson 12 of 12 in the unit, Exploring Ice in the Solar System. (View Less)
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This is a lesson about how and why ice flows, especially in a large mass such as a glacier. Learners will experience the qualities of viscoelastic materials and view videos of glacial ice flows. They will observe ice flows and materials other than... (View More) ice flowing differently under stress, and will investigate landscape changes as a result of large scale glacial movement. Activities include small group miming, speaking, drawing, and/or writing. This is lesson 5 of 12 in the unit, Exploring Ice in the Solar System. (View Less)
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Using Mathematical Models to Investigate Planetary Habitability: Activity A Finding a Mathematical Description of a Physical Relationship
In this activity, student teams learn about research design and design a controlled experiment exploring the relationship between a hypothetical planet, an energy source, and distance. They analyze the data and derive an equation to describe the... (View More) observations. Includes student data sheets, a teacher's guide, and a tutorial on how to use the spreadsheet program Excel. This is Activity A in module 3, titled "Using Mathematic Models to Investigate Planetary Habitability," of the resource, Earth Climate Course: What Determines a Planet's Climate? The course aims to help students to develop an understanding of our environment as a system of human and natural processes that result in changes that occur over various space and time scales. (View Less)
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Coatesville's Burke a force on both sides of the ball
By NATE HECKENBERGER
Coatesville linebacker Tyler Burke has stood out in his fair share of game films, but early this season the junior was standing out for the wrong reasons.
Opposing coaches surmised that the complacency bug had bitten Burke, while others pondered if the added weight did more harm than good.
It wasn't until the week four matchup against Downingtown East that Burke found his old self, making an impact, playing fast and standing out on film like the budding star he was as a sophomore.
From there, a 2-2 Coatesville team and Burke have not looked back. With a bigger body and added expectations, Burke started slowly for some, but his performances of late have far surpassed any early season disappointments.
"You always tend to see big-time players really develop in the second half of their junior years," Coatesville coach Matt Ortega said. "Especially the marquee players, they usually turn a corner in the second half of the year. Tyler is a veteran player and has played some big games and has really produced the last couple weeks."
While many compared Burke to former West Chester Henderson and current Villanova linebacker T. J. White last year, others believed he had already surpassed that level as a sophomore.
In the offseason, Burke added about 25 pounds to his 6-foot-4 frame, getting up to around 240 pounds. At that size, North Carolina State, Maryland and Temple have already offered him a scholarship, according to rivals.com.
But that bigger, stronger frame required time to get used to, as well as his added workload playing tight end on offense.
"The first part of the season was hard on him," Ortega said. "It was a transition for him, going from one side of the ball to playing both ways. He gained about 25 pounds from his sophomore year to his junior year, and he had to play his way into shape. He definitely turned the corner in the second half, and our defense has been very, very dominant."
Burke has certainly not been the only reason for the Red Raiders' emergence, but it's clear to see that his play sets the tone. Last week in the second round of the Class AAAA District 1 playoffs, Wissahickon attempted to get the edge on a jet sweep on its first drive, but Burke hit the seam perfectly and dropped the Trojan runner in the backfield. The Red Raiders rolled from there.
Burke also had a sack against Wissahickon, not to mention a touchdown reception on offense, and halted Unionville's comeback attempt in the first round with a late interception.
"I think this is the best I've played this season," Burke said. "I definitely didn't play up to my abilities early on. Playing both ways this year, the first three weeks I was dead. As I got into shape I got used to it."
Coatesville has won eight straight games since the one-point setback to East. The defense has allowed just 11 points and 171.6 total yards per game since.
Burke benefits from two bullies in the middle in Dylan Morgan and Mike Boykin, and Joe Phillips at defensive end. Coatesville's base defense is a 4-3, but its combination of size and speed allows flexibility.
When teams try to spread the Red Raiders out, they stay in that 4-3, with two safeties. But when teams try to pound them, like Neshaminy will Friday, Coatesville slides its defensive lineman toward the strong size, and shifts safety Isaiah Flamer down just off the line on the backside. That adjustment gives the Red Raiders a 4-4, with strength to the tight end side, and extra speed on counters or waggles coming back.
Flamer had two picks against Unionville, and his secondary mates Daquan Worley, Jason Totoram and Jay Stocker have all taken their turn making plays this fall. Especially since week four.
"After the East game, our guys looked at what they did against East for the last two and a half quarters and built on it each week after," said Ortega, whose defense shut out Unionville the following Saturday. "They were embarrassed that they had underachieved to that point, and they just turned it around."
In the last 32 quarters of football, dating back to halftime against East, Coatesville's starting defense has allowed just 10 touchdowns. The offense will continue to get the publicity, and it deserves all it gets. But if Coatesville keeps advancing and helps the Ches-Mont finally clear the Suburban One hurdle, its defense will be every bit as responsible for it.
"We try to say it doesn't make us mad," said Burke of the offense getting most of the credit. "But I think we do try to play our best to get our names out there."
We all remember what happened when the Hulk got mad... Only now, the Hulk wears a black jersey with the big white number nine on it.
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(Corrects second paragraph to say Kirby is a former justice of the High Court of Australia, not chief justice)
GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Hundreds of North Korean officials are potentially liable for the worst crimes against humanity being committed in the isolated country, a U.N. Commission of Inquiry said on Monday.
Michael Kirby, a former justice of the High Court of Australia heading the U.N. Commission of Inquiry on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, was asked how many North Korean officials may have committed the gravest crimes documented by investigators.
"The potential would be running into hundreds I would think," Kirby told a news conference.
(Reporting by Tom Miles; editing by Stephanie Nebehay)
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Whilst I've never actually *chosen* a holiday destination based on the food I'd expect to get there, food is often the first thing that makes me fall in love with a place. And Vienna will certainly be remembered as one of my favourite cities for that very reason!
We were so impressed by the meals we had on our little city break there last October, whether it was in a traditional restaurant, a quirky canteen or from an outdoor vendor. The biggest benefit for us was that so much of the meat there is Organic…..Adam and I only eat free range meat, so eating out is often a bit tricky for us, although we do allow ourselves a little more freedom whilst on holidays. It wasn't just the meat that impressed us though….everything we ate was of such high quality, served with a smile (not to mention a great deal of patience with my poor German-speaking-ordering!) and I'd definitely say the food was a highlight of our trip!
To that end, I thought I'd share with you some of the places we most enjoyed eating whilst in Vienna….I hope you'll want to try them if you're ever there!
One of our most memorable meals was the incredible lunch buffet at Brandauer's Schlossbrau. A grand 'beer hall' (and huge beer garden in the warmer months!) set inside one of Vienna's last Biedermeier dance halls, this place feels both fancy and informal, with dozens of tables all over the former dance floor and even on the old velvet-draped stage. There is a wonderful beer selection (I'm afraid I can't remember which one I had, but it was the waitress' recommendation and very yummy!) as well as an incredibly good value all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Never one to turn down such a challenge, I relished the chance to try all the different traditional Austrian dishes, and I would heartily recommend doing so yourself, especially for the bargainous price of €7.50 (Monday to Friday, 11:30am to 3pm). I devoured three plates full, including an amazing potato soup, sauerkraut, schnitzel and goulash. I can imagine it pays to get there early during the summer months, especially if you'd like a pretty table outside under a chestnut tree, but it's certainly an excellent place to visit if you're going to see the nearby Schloss Shonbrunn…..Get the U4 to Shonbrunn (just about half a dozen stops from Karlsplatz going towards Hutteldorf) and visit the Schloss in the morning, and then walk off your big lunch around the Schloss grounds, zoo and very good copy of Kew!
I love a foody market, so Vienna's Naschmarkt was a must for our trip. The Borough Market sized treasure is a few minutes' walk from the centre (about ten minutes from the opera house and just over the road from the stunning Secession gallery) and is crammed with cute wooden stalls bursting with fresh produce. There are a good few sit-in restaurants and cafes there, but you'll possibly be even more tempted to buy up lots of treats from the various stalls.
And still on markets, I couldn't resist raving about the famous Viennese Christmas markets, which provided me with some of my favourite meals during our trip! There are a number of wonderful traditional dishes available at the various Chistkindlmarkts, and all of the ones I tried were AMAZING! I adored the savoury Pretzels and Langos (huge deep fried bread smothered in garlic sauce), but most of all the incredible Kartoffelpuffer (a sort of giant hash brown brushed with a yummy garlic sauce). We also enjoyed some amazing sweet things, like Lebkuchen (gingerbread biscuits), Maroni (roasted chestnuts), and the yummy marshmallow-filled pastry rolls (can't remember the name, but it was like the Hungarian Chimney Cakes, only filled like a Tunnocks Tea Cake!) as well as several mugs of the glorious Gluhwein (mulled wine). The biggest market is the one in front of the Rathaus, but you'll find Christkindlmarkts all over the city from November onwards.
Still outdoors, I just have to share in the joy of the amazing Bitzinger Wurstelstand. You can find this gem right behind the iconic Staatsoper opera house, just around the corner from the famous Cafe Sacher. Famous in its own right, this sausage stand is often frequented by smart businessmen on their way home, as well as glamourously dressed opera-goers, all yumming up the no-frills offerings. There's a good range of different sausages, sauces, breads and sides, and I just loved standing at the tall table integrated into the stand, underneath their heat lamp. This is how fast food should be!
Lastly, and probably our best meal whilst in Vienna, I can't recommend enough the delicious offerings at Shone Perle. It's a bit of a jaunt out of the main hub (nearest U-bahn station is Taborstrasse on U2), but this all-orgainc canteen style Neo-Beisl serves the most amazing food and is well worth the trip. I chose the Wiener Schnitzel (massive favourite of mine) which came with yummy potato salad, whilst Adam had the incredible Tafelspitz (prime boiled beef) which came along with a sort of giant potato rosti. Both dishes were accompanied with lovely sauces and sides, and we were delighted with the Austrian wines we chose too. I'd happily take the trip back here at the first chance….whilst the place isn't fancy or terribly convenient to the main tourist attractions, I'd say you can't beat it for quality and value.
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