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In 1997 many of the schools in Stoke-on-Trent were in a dilapidated state and not fit for modern teaching and learning practice. The schools included buildings dating back to the nineteenth century, some of which had not been upgraded or refurbished for 50 years. Furthermore, the annual budget for maintenance of all the schools was £120,000; totally inadequate when one large replacement boiler would cost £80,000. The City Council's annual expenditure was already stretched to its absolute limit so a radical brave new way of thinking was required.
In November 2000, after three years of intense planning and negotiation, one of the first PFI partnership charters in the UK was signed to cover the refurbishment and maintenance for 25 years of all Stoke-on-Trent's 122 schools. This five-year capital expenditure scheme was very much a pioneer in PFI school projects. There was no precedence to follow and no standard contracts were available at the time. It is noted that the Treasury Task Force later issued guidance for standardizing the terms of PFI contracts.
The project cycle followed the 4ps process with independent Gateway Reviews at key points, all as the OGC Gateway Process model (www.ogc.org.uk). The different procurement options were considered before selecting the PFI approach. Feasibility studies were undertaken using the public sector comparators as the benchmark. Output specifications were developed embracing such issues as minimum temperature in classrooms. Sophisticated financial models, which included sinking funds and risk allowances, were developed and rigorously tested.
The winning bid was received from a special-purpose company called Transform Schorest of the portfolio. One of the principal reasons that Balfour Beatty succeeded in securing the contract was its innovative proposal to replace nine schools rather than refurbish them. Once the SPV was chosen there was a 12-month intense period of activity in which the architects Aedas worked with the school governors to develop acceptable designs. The construction contracts were let on a design and build basis.
The PFI Board, comprising City Counsellors, representatives from the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and 4ps together with the authority's project director, met on a monthly basis. The PFI team comprising the authority's project director, lawyers, financiers and the technical team met on a two-weekly basis. Some meetings comprised over 40 participants so one of the biggest challenges facing the project team was capturing the knowledge and expertise and incorporating the feedback into the project.
The key lessons learned from this project include the following:
A real belief in the partnering ethos by all the parties. There were difficult problems to resolve throughout the negotiation period but the parties kept talking until these were finally resolved. The original contract, with 9 new schools, was extended to a total of 17 new schools; 15 were built by the SPV contractor and 2 by other contractors.
Detailed identification and evaluation of the main risks throughout the 25-year period to be passed to the SPV. In this contract, the additional risks were estimated at 17%. Some risks were considered unreasonable for the SPV to carry and were retained by the authority, for example vandalism in school time.
The importance of teamwork with the complete integration of the key stakeholders in an open forum.
Attention to detail in the innovative contract which included
a. a clause requiring the contractor to demonstrate a 20% saving in energy consumption in each school in the first five years by 2006 and a further 5% saving by 2010;
b. an agreement on the refinancing provision with the authority retaining 25% of any profits; this was a particularly difficult point for the negotiation team with the SPV wanting to retain the whole benefit, while the authority wished to take a 50:50 split;
c. the client's involvement in securing a quality design, for example, they could comment at the point of handover and the contractor might be required to make changes at their own expense if not acceptable;
d. a stipulation that at the end of the 25-year period the estate should be in a position where there would be no major repair necessary for the next five years;
e. change or variation clauses allowing the authority to bring in other contractors to do the work if the SPV contractor's price for the variation was considered too high.
This pioneering PFI project not only provided one of the best portfolios of school buildings in England but also resulted in other positive features including employment of 500 local labour during construction; apprentices taken on by the SPV contractors and sponsorship of a local community football team. Most significantly, there has been a dramatic reduction in school vandalism and a raising of student and teaching staff morale. It is anticipated that the improved buildings will also result in improved student performance in the years to come.
The main parties involved in this pioneering project were as follows:ols (Stoke) comprising shareholders Balfour Beatty Capital Projects (50%) and Innisfree (50%). The project is unique in being the largest bundled refurbishment scheme ever attempted in England and is valued at £153 million of which £80 million is for building nine new schools and refurbishing the assessments), Hurst Setter (health and safety), Capita (M&E and structural ), Walker Cotter (planning supervisor) and Atkins Faithfull & Gould (monitoring engineer/technical advisor to the lending banks);
Service Provider: Transform Schools (Stoke) Limited; Shareholders (providing the equity): Balfour Beatty Capital Projects 50% Innisfree 50%; Funders (providing the senior debt funding): Lloyds TSB and Dexia Public Finance Bank; Subcontractor 1: Stoke Schools JV comprising Balfour Kilpatrick Limited (Design and Build) and Balfour Beatty (Design and Build); Subcontractor 2: Haden Building Management Limited (Hard FM).


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shafnutz05 wrote:Yeah, it's incredible to me that the media still fixates on violent video games.
Also Monday, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said that investigators had determined that Adam Lanza visited multiple shooting ranges over the years and "engaged in shooting activities."
Sarcastic wrote:shafnutz05 wrote:Yeah, it's incredible to me that the media still fixates on violent video games.
In and of itself, true. There are several factors that go into shaping such an individual.
My stance today and from 20 years ago remains the same. Let me explain something. When I was growing up in Poland, the cartoons we had were based on adventures and fun. Whether they were made in Poland or imported from other European makers, they didn't show any violent cartoons on TV. I was in shock when I came here and began watching American cartoons like Tom and Jerry or Road Runner and Wile E Coyote. From the moment an american child is born, they watch a cartoon character put a gun in another one's face and blast away. Or tie dynamite to another's back and blow it up. You don't think that has any effect at all? This desensitizing only continues until adulthood. Randall or Shyster blame 'culture' for why we've become such a violent country. Well, what is culture? Who sets the trends on what to wear, how to talk, latest slang words, opinions, cool toys to own. It's people in the media, the movie stars and musicians and the athletes. I have to add video games to that. It's not parents.
You may have the best parents in the world, but the moment they let go a little and, even if they don't, there is so much negative influence coming at your kid from the latest cd, or video game, or the latest movie, that overtime it very well may desensitize some impressionable kids. Even if just a little and even if most are able to overcome it, it wouldn't surprise me one bit that some individuals are bound to be affected - the ones without better supervision or perhaps with a disease or emotional problem. Normal people snap, too. If, let's say, a kid is bothered in school day in and day out. He'll go watch a movie about a massacre, or play a game, put himself in that mindframe and there he goes. This does not even include regular fights, the attacks on random people, the violent street brawls. It wasn't like this when I was growing up. You'd punch in the face a few times and that'd be it. Now a group of teens are willing to stomp on your head and turn you into a vegetable. That has to come from something. Lack of parenting, one, but also all the daily influence from multiple sources. You add the relative ease of obtaining a gun and we have a mass massacre. As Obama said, this is his 4th since he became president.
I don't know how much we can do anymore. As I told Shyster the other day, I'm not sure we can easily change this culture. Which is why I don't see any other alternative other than to make gun laws strickter and gun availability tighter. Or nothing will change.
AlexPKeaton wrote:Dropping in late to this thread. Has the possibility of a re-funding of "softer" types of mental institutions come up? It is a bit disconcerting to me that the media is talking non stop about gun control, when no amount of gun control would have prevented this from happening as he simply stole the guns from someone who would have gotten approved under even the strictest standards. Seems like the media is wasting everyone's time again for ratings.
pittsoccer33 wrote:a psychiatrist was a guest on Limbaugh's show today. she was going over just how hard it is to commit somebody to a mental health institution. basically they have a right to not take medicine and to be "crazy." there is no way to force a mentally ill person to take medicine.
CBear3 wrote:There are over 20k hits on the word "kill" on this website alone.
Tim Thomasen wrote:MWB wrote:Was his violence connected to his Aspergers? A lot of people are capable of being violent. I'm not trying to be argumentative, it just goes against the research and my personal experience working with kids who have Aspergers. I'd hate for people to think that because a persone has Aspergers they are more inclined to commit an act like this, because I don't believe that's true.
I suffer from Aspergers and high functional autism. Despite my flaws, I maintain a normal life, have friends and I do very well in school.... Just thought I share that.
tfrizz wrote:I did a short research paper on violence in entertainment (predominantly TV and video games) for a sociology/criminology class back in May. While an argument can be made for correlation - being that these violent offenders are likely to have played violent games (that's a no-brainer IMO) - there is absolutely no grounds to claim causation. If playing violent games or watching violent TV/movies caused this stuff to happen, there would be a much bigger problem with this kind of violence worldwide.
MRandall25 wrote:Truth is, there isn't 1 way to fix it. There's about 50. And they're harder to accomplish than any of us realize. But, it starts and ends with the news media.
I haven't hunted in PA in a while. but when I used to, you could not hunt deer with a semi-auto rifle. I don't know if things have changed but there really is no reason they couldn't get rid of semi-automatics. I'm not sure how effective that would be though. The only crimes that I think that this would prevent are the spontaneuos ones where there's a gun and someone just spur of the moment decides to go wacko. Anyone who is going to plan at all will find a way. They will eithor find the guns they want OR they could do worse. They could make a big bomb suit, walk anywhere there are a lot of people, and kablewie. People like that, you're just not going to stop with gun laws.Sarcastic wrote:A simple fix is to take away guns. Take away guns, people won't shoot each other. We may have a few fist fights or stabbings. But we won't have a situation where a guy walks into a school with an assault rifle that holds a 30 round magazine. He could then maybe attack one person with a knife before being taken down.
I'm not saying that's what I want to do because I wouldn't want to take guns away from serious hunters (as much as I dislike hunting), for one. But it can't continue that they are so widely available. Or sold at private sales without authorization or background check. I like those mental evaluations in China.
Sarcastic wrote:I'll have to respectfully disagree and remind that we are not looking at the majority of the population in the US but the few, the several, people who may follow through with such actions. Although we should be, because Americans are move violent than ever. I don't know if numbers would confirm that, but the kinds of acts and behavior we are seeing should. There isn't any reason that I can find, other than what I described. I'll go on a limb and say that we all here agree there is a problem with our culture. Again, I ask. Who or what creates culture.
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As the summer officially starts we are also approaching the closing months of what the United Nations (UN) officially declared as the International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding. Young leaders from around the globe have taken the past year as an opportunity to express their desire to be heard and their willingness to be active members of their communities. These efforts will not cease because classes are over or its summer time. On the contrary, children and young adults are volunteering abroad, aiding those affected by natural disaster, or participating in local community service programs throughout the summer.
In Costa Rica eight international students are rebuilding local schools as part of a civic engagement program called Global Volunteers. This is a private non-profit organization engaging volunteers in micro-economic and human development projects worldwide. As part of this program, eight students are using social media to record their efforts through blog posts and photo galleries.
In the Philippines a record number of 1,600 youth volunteers answered Habitat for Humanity Philippines' call to participate in their '1K for 1 Day' program. A diverse group of students coming from international schools, universities, and local entities built the foundation of 80 houses in one day. Ricky Jacinto, HFH Philippines' CEO, said: "It's never too early or too late for nation-building. It's time we (adults) learn from them", when referring to the youth volunteers.
On a larger scale, students from all over the world are using their knowledge and expertise to improve their communities. In Mexico, for example, more than 400 education majors are being trained to become 'Community Tutors'. With the support of local government agencies, these future educators will be tutoring more than 1,000 children in preschool, primary and secondary schools who are in risk of failing the school year.
The United States has also made a pledge to serve the country and communities this summer as part of the 'United We Serve' project. President Obama asked volunteers to develop their own projects and lay a foundation for growth. Recognizing that at least 55% of youth volunteer in the USA, this summer they are cleaning the streets, building green areas and park trails, or raising funds for those in need.
ICP also supports Summer of Service (SOS) projects engaging students in service-learning projects during the summer months. Check out the findings on participant outcomes for the 2010 Summer of Service pilots here. Additional resources for Summer of Service initiatives are available on the SOS Resource Center. A study conduct by the Corporation for National & Community Service concluded that youth who volunteer are more likely to do better in their academic development and influence other family members to engage in similar activities. These young inspiring individuals are having a positive, sustainable impact in their communities, and gaining valuable skills to incorporate in their transition to adulthood.
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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A judge has ordered Routt County Coroner Rob Ryg to release the autopsy report for a 3-year-old boy who police believe died after being neglected.
The coroner's office sought to keep the boy's autopsy report from the public for at least two to three more weeks because the Routt County District Attorney's Office argued its release could interfere with a suspect's rights to a fair trial.
According to Steamboat Today (http://tinyurl.com/q2ko989 ), the district attorney's office and investigators with the Steamboat Springs Police Department also contended release of the documents could compromise the testimony of witnesses.
In his ruling Wednesday afternoon, District Chief Judge Michael O'Hara said Ryg did not provide any evidence that the release of the autopsy report would cause substantial injury to the public interest.


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"Breakthrough Award Winning technology that delivers clean drinking water to a thirsty globe and invades the home/office bottled water industry markets in U.S. and abroad."
Watair is an Award Winning developer, manufacturer and distributor of Atmospheric Water Generation technology. The Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) provides a cost-effective solution to the global shortage of drinking water by extracting water from air and turning it into clean, healthy drinking water. Since 2001, Watair and its Research and Development Team have been developing, manufacturing and commercializing breakthrough products for water generation and filtration.


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The Town of Kearny administers one of New Jersey's thirty-seven Urban Enterprise Zones, under a contractual agreement with the State of New Jersey. The Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone Department also administers the Town's economic redevelopment projects as well as offers existing and prospective small and large businesses and investor's access to additional public and private sector financial incentives.
Since its establishment in 1985, by agreement and annual contract between the Mayor and Council and the State of New Jersey, the Kearny UEZ has invested over twenty-seven million dollars of sales and use taxes collected by qualified retailers in the KUEZ. This funding makes possible for continuing improvements to our business environment and the quality of life for residents, shoppers from our region and the people employed in Kearny's industrial businesses spread across the Meadowlands through South Kearny and the Kearny Foreign Trade Zone.


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Feed'em Soup now offers cupcake and pizza birthday parties to help it fund its mission of serving hot meals regardless of diners' ability to pay.
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My opinion of this set is mixed.
The Pros: It comes with two shadow knights, a rainbow knight and the King Mathias minifig(awsome) That's a great selection of minifigs.
The Cons: When I look back, I would never spend thirty dollars on a set with so few bricks. The design was too juniorized compared to the Shadow Knight siege tower. The colour scheme is questionable, the mega fig shields are stupid and corners are cut everywhere. For only a few dollars worth of bricks, the set would have been much better.
Playbility: 8/10
minifigs: 9/10
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Ha ha! cool Derek! Its the grigri monster by the way, weve just got this crag with loads and loads of v. high quality lines that weve just had to look for the past so many years, its a crying shame! My point is that if quotas are going to apply to all the crags I will only be bolting lines for myself (which maybe is a purer approach), but that means no more 'community service' bolting and no new easy routes, again a drag on the progress of our sport. Maybe quotas are necessary for smaller sensitive areas like Rocklands but please lets not let it apply to all crags!! Aaah the Eastern Cape... time for another road trip I think! I can remember seeing overhanging dolerite (very rare) near...
What is with this desire to go out and bolt, you all sound just like the swiss guy who goes out and stuffs things up for others and then buggers off. I think the MCSA should have a chief bolter and all lines are given to him to go and bolt, that way the dudes who need to hold a powerfull drill in their hands are forced to go else where. This is how it works in France and they have some great crags. And for those who need to bolt, there is Montagu and Oorlogskloof, to mention just a few, where bolting isn't a big issue, why are we all fighting over Rocklands when there is so much rock out there??? Most of you with this desire to hold a drill will be glad you are not living in the U.K. The big question is, is it about climbing or bolting, I don't care who bolts a route as long as there are nice properly bolted routes to climb in sport climbing areas. And I say chop all the bolts on Wolfberg, most are super bad quality and a total eye saw.
Studude! What do you mean desire to hold a drill? Surely its the desire to have more new routes? Routes that as you state you are happy to climb! I am just strongly opposed to qouta systems becoming the norm for other less sensitive areas, there are awesome crags outside of both Montagu and Rocklands that should be developed! Preferably not in dribs and drabs over the next twenty years as by then we will both be too old to get up most of them! PS I cant wait to go France as then I wont have to 'hold my drill' anymore as the crags are already developed!
I just don't get this \"crags should be developed\" idea !! There are many ways to skin a cat and maybe, just maybe, every virgin piece of rock in the country doesn't need bolts. Remember, those of us who still occasionally climb with removable pro also enjoy opening new routes. Many contributors to this forum appear to be totally one dimensional. Please, less of this \"let's DEVELOP all virgin rock\" !! The custodians of natural areas must love that word DEVELOP. Sounds very enviro-friendly.
Richard I hear your point but we are fortunate enough to have a sh*t load of rock. I doubt that all virgin rock can be bolted. However seeing that bolted sport routes will see the most ascents there will be enviromental issues to consider. I thinh erosion is probally on the walk in path and around the crag base is probally the biggest enviromental impact. Look at Lakeside Pinnacle for example. We as bolters and climbers need to mimimise these impacts so as to ensure free and easy access to crags.
Hi Greg Thanks for the offer. I didn't forget it, just decided to go a whole lot simpler. As for comments - you'll notice on the homepage of this site there is a news flash saying the plan is out for all to comment on...... It was also posted on the MCSA website and a newsflash sent out on CapeRock News..... and a news item was posted on rockaddiction.... i've had VERY few comments........ Please send me your comments
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Blues hope to bounce back against Avalancheby Brian Compton
BLUES (9-6-1) at AVALANCHE (6-7-1)
Last 10: St. Louis 4-5-1; Colorado 4-5-1.
Season series: This is the first of three meetings.
Big story: It's a nationally-televised Wednesday Night Rivalry matchup featuring a pair of Western Conference foes battling for spots in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Team Scope:
Blues: After a successful road trip that saw them reel off three straight victories, the Blues returned home and suffered a frustrating 2-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.
One can understand why it perhaps took a bit for the Blues to find their legs – they arrived in St. Louis just 12-1/2 hours prior to Tuesday's opening faceoff -- 14 hours after they were supposed to land from Vancouver -- because of mechanical issues with the team's charter flight.
"It's unfortunate what happened yesterday [with the team's travel], but we can't use it as an excuse," said goaltender Jake Allen, who suffered his first loss since being promoted from Peoria of the American Hockey League. "It happened. We're here tonight to play. We had our moments, but we weren't as consistent as we were on the road. Hopefully, we bounce back and get that back tomorrow."
Avalanche: Colorado found its offensive game Monday afternoon, when it earned a 6-5 win against the Nashville Predators at the Pepsi Center. Matt Duchene and Aaron Palushaj collected a goal and two assists each for the Avs, who entered the game averaging just 2.3 goals per contest.
"It was a crazy game out there, that's for sure," Avalanche coach Joe Sacco said. "It was entertaining for the fans, but maybe not so much for the coaches. The bottom line is we found a way to win. It was not the game that we expected. It was just one of those games."
Who's hot: Duchene has scored in four straight games for the Avalanche. He also has four assists in the past two contests … Blues center Patrik Berglund scored his team's lone goal Tuesday night, extending his goal streak to four consecutive contests.
Injury report: Erik Johnson (head), Ryan Wilson (leg) and Gabriel Landeskog (head) are out indefinitely for Colorado. … Blues winger Jamie Langenbrunner (hip) is out for the season.


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2011 Ross M. Lence Master Teacher: Michael Zuckert
Michael Zuckert is Nancy Reeves Dreux Professor and Department Chair of Political Science, at the University of Notre Dame. Professor Zuckert teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in political philosophy and theory, including American Political Thought, American Constitutional Law, American Constitutional History, Constitutional Theory, and Philosophy of Law.
He has published extensively on a variety of topics, including Plato, Shakespeare, and Orwell, and contemporary liberal theory. He is currently finishing a book entitled Completing the Constitution: The Post-Civil War Amendments and is co-authoring another book on Machiavelli and Shakespeare. He has been commissioned to write the volume on John Rawls for a series on twentieth-century political philosophy. He co-authored and co-produced the public radio series Mr. Adams and Mr. Jefferson: A Nine Part Drama for the Radio. He also was senior scholar for Liberty! (1997), a six-hour public television series on the American Revolution, and served as senior advisor on the PBS series on Benjamin Franklin (2002) and Alexander Hamilton (2007). He is currently head of the new Tocqueville Center for the Study of Religion in American Public Life.
Zuckert has received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Woodrow Wilson Center, the Earhart Foundation and the National Science Foundation, and has taught at Carleton College, Cornell University, Claremont Men's College, Fordham University, the University of Minnesota, the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and the University of Chicago.


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I was looking for some information to verify my answer to another post when I ran across a pretty cool site.
These are online courses at Del Mar College. Well, you are supposed to pay for the class and take it through the school, but they just happen to have all the information sitting right there on the web. So you may not get college credit, but you can still learn a lot. There are 9 courses there all dealing with networking in one way or another.


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Drama Desk nominated Throes Theater premieres Spalding Gray-inspired comedy with music.
May 15 - June 8 at Access Theater
Drama Desk Award nominated Throes Theater (2013's Act Before You Speak at The Flea Theater) presents the premiere of HALFWAY THROUGH THE STORY OF OUR LIFE by 2013 Financial Times/Bodley Head Prize winner Alexandra Zelman-Doring in collaboration with Benedita Pereira and Emma Meltzer. Inspired by the monologues of Spalding Gray, this comedy with music begins previews May 15 at Access Theater with opening slated for May 22.
In HALFWAY THROUGH THE STORY OF OUR LIFE three actors, three composers, and three musicians come together in this comic investigation of identity and the search that ensues when we wake to find we have been living in a dream we chose to call "reality." Why are we as we are? Who is the "persona" that builds up in and around us?
HALFWAY THROUGH THE STORY OF OUR LIFE reunites Drama Desk Award nominated composers Ana Milosavljevic, Jiri Kaderabek and Mahir Cetiz, who create original music for the production. The cast features award-winning Portuguese TV actor Benedita Pereira (Best Actress at the 2010 Portugal TV7 Dias awards for "Ele e Ela"), Emma Meltzer (Lost Tribe at Abrons Arts, Ghost Stories at HERE, and Best Ensemble winner What Every Girl Should Know at FringeNYC) and Alexandra Zelman-Doring, whose recent performances at the Edingburgh Fringe, The Flea, and 59E59 have all been widely praised. The cast also features Naum Goldenstein on clarinet, Marc Uys on violin, and Mahir Cetiz on piano. The production features lighting by Isabella Byrd and production design by contemporary artist Jeffrey Landman and Dan Spielman.
Alexandra Zelman-Doring won the 2013 Financial Times/Bodley Head Prize as well as the 2008 Glascock Poetry Prize, which boasts Sylvia Plath and James Merrill among its past winners. She studied at Brown University, Wadham College, Oxford, and holds a Masters of Fine Arts from Columbia University. Her poems/texts have been set to music by composers including Andile Khumalo and Jiri Kaderábek, and she collaborated with composer David Adamcyk on 2011's Cheval mémoire, for solo piano, electronics, and sound installation. She is the author of numerous plays including Light in the Dust, To Hold an Apple (59E59th Street's East to Edinburgh and Edinburgh Festival) and Act Before You Speak (Flea Theater). She trained at Lee Strasburg, HB studios, and Michael Howard Studios.
HALFWAY THROUGH THE STORY OF OUR LIFE runs May 15 - June 8, Tuesday - Friday at 8pm; Saturday and Sunday at 8pm & 2pm. Access Theater is located at 380 Broadway between Walker and White Streets, 2 blocks south of Canal -- accessible from the N,R,6,1,A,C&E trains at Canal. Tickets are $20, available at 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com. For more info visit www.throestheater.com.


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Agressive battle orchestral track, with little jazzy theme on brass in the middle and beautiful epic and glorious melody in the end. Great for game, film or teaser!
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A Modern Home Theater Must: Hidden Cables
You've invested a fair bit of time and money into your custom home theater, so you no doubt want it to look its best. While simply having that gorgeous black flat screen TV mounted to the wall or on a black glass shelf is stylish enough, you've also got to pay attention to the details if you want the room to maintain its clean, organized look. And that means gathering up those bundles of audio and video cables.
Hiding your home theater cables is not as complex as it might seem when you first stare despondently at that mess at the back of your TV. It just takes a few small tools, a little effort, and an eye towards the moment when your home theater is complete.
You can get cable ties from your local electronics store, in black or white, and use these to tie your cables in a bundle. You'll want to tie them every few feet, and then run the bundle along your baseboard. You can tack it to the corner, but be sure you don't pierce any of the cables themselves.
For the more daring (and for an even more concealed look), try hiding the cables under the carpet. Lift up the carpet at the edges, and tack the cables down underneath, just along the baseboard.
Or, if you aren't really a do-it-yourselfer, you can get a professional to hide your cables inside your walls and along the floor.
It just takes a few small tools, a little effort, and an eye towards the moment when your home theater sound systems are complete.
It might seem like a lot of work, but trust us: an organized, clean home theater will be a much better environment for your next family movie night.


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My attempt to hold out on riding in the snow – instead sledding, hiking, fun with the kids – is over (Winter won this round) and with Snow Tires on order, it's time to get out the big guns for cold weather.
Back in the day, I'd ride in all sorts of weather:
I stop at hail. My normal rules of winter weather are nothing under 30 degrees. With this weather in Seattle, that exception is lifted. While my body is covered, that leaves my face exposed. A reader just wrote:
I TRIED to ride my bike this morning, it was about 15 degrees. I'm proud to say that I was able to keep my temperature up but couldn't stand the wind ripping my face off. If you can send me any links, tips or products to keep my face warm that would be great! I was thinking of goggles but they'd have to fit over my glasses…
I know that feeling; especially in freezing rain. I've worn a Balaclava, but find those get too wet and freeze from exhaling – like frozen slobber face. The best thing for the face, and an old racer trick, is to coat it with vaseline.
For more cold-weather riding tips, check this post. And please let us know what you do.
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Kalamazoo Campus Murder Explored in New Book• April 13, 2011 Share:
Murder and suicide on a small campus shocked the Midwest in 1999 at Kalamazoo College. College Professor Gail Griffin will speak at 8 p.m. Thursday in Korb Classroom about her book on the experience.
Griffin's book, The Events of October: Murder-Suicide on a Small Campus details the events of 1999 on the Michigan campus. A male student shot his former girlfriend then himself in his college dorm room.
"Most important for us, perhaps especially as a college for men, is her exploration of the gender implications of the crime," English Professor Warren Rosenberg wrote in announcing the talk. "How did this relationship go so terribly wrong? In what ways did gender play a role? Neenef, the shooter, was a first generation Iraqi American. Maggie was from a family that had lived in small-town Michigan for generations. What role might cultural differences have played, if any, in the tragedy? Griffin asks these questions, and more, and seeks answers through interviews with friends, teachers, and family."
Griffin is the Parfet Distinguished Professor of English at Kalamazoo.


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From Openmoko
This page is a stub about making Openmoko pretty, waiting for openmono-look.org .
Everything is customizable already, but there is not much yet by way of ready-to-use themes for changing everything at once. Eventually, the plan is to offer readymade packages to change the phone's look and feel simply with `opkg' (or the graphical installer).
- For the eyes, one may change the boot splash screens, Customize Application Icons, and customize the windows decoration with Edje.
- For the ears, we can change Ringtones, Boot sound and Tap sound.
- By touch, we are not doing much with the vibrators and accels yet.
Where to find themes elements
A Tango variant for Illume based distros is at [1].
A GTK theme following the Tango line is at [2].
The Enlightenment exchange repository offers themes, modules and applications.
There are a few background images for the Display Locker screen in Om 2007.2.


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Watch RaeLynn Play Drums
Country firecracker RaeLynn continues to impress us with her talents. She may not have won during the second season of 'The Voice,' where she prospered under the tutelage of coach Blake Shelton, but she is more than deserving of the love fans bestow upon her. She just shared a video in which she performs with her band but guess what? She isn't the singer. She's the drummer.
In this 20-second video, RaeLynn the rhythm keeper is smashing the skins to a Rage Against the Machine song. So she isn't just a drummer in this video — she is also a rocker. How adorable does she look seated behind the kit? We love seeing the layers of RaeLynn's musical diversity as she (wo)mans the kit.
She posted the following message with the video: "Fun fact about me! Drums is the first instrument I learned! Me and my band jamming "
RaeLynn is the real deal. While she can belt with the best of them with that twangy voice of hers, she has other supreme talents and can play instruments.
The singer is newly signed to Republic Nashville and we look forward to seeing what she does with her label debut. Maybe she'll contribute percussion to a few tracks?
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Childhood experiences can leave a lasting and positive impression on one's memory. I'm "young" enough to remember the 1965 World's Fair in Queens, N.Y., which I attended with my brother and my uncle who still lives in lower Manhattan.We took the subway out and whisked through the entrance. The first place I wanted to go was General Electric's ( GE) "Carousel of Progress." It was a theater that turned from one animated scene of the future to another. I was spellbound. GE isn't as spellbinding today as it was back then, but it still captures both my attention and my imagination. For instance, on 12/12/12 (Wednesday) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved GE Capital's acquisition of MetLife's ( MET) deposit business for $6.5 billion. This "brings good things to life," and as TheStreet.com's Research Director Stephanie Link characterized this transaction, "... (I)t provides a critical addition to GE Capital's Consumer Finance business and the ability to self-fund its private-label credit card receivables." Jim Cramer, in his own commentary, wrote recently that the move "in itself is a positive, but to take it one step further, there is now a possibility that General Electric could spin out the GE Consumer Finance division at some point. "For perspective, GE Consumer Finance accounts for about 20% of total General Electric revenue. Should it make this move, the story gets more simple, as General Electric would become more of a pure-play industrial company and offer a higher multiple than the hybrid (quasi industrial/financial) seen right now." I couldn't agree more. Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link actively manage a real money portfolio for his charitable trust- enjoy advance notice of every trade, full access to the portfolio, and deep coverage of the latest economic events and market movements. GE has been a story of near-catastrophe followed by recuperation over the past five years, as the chart below of the share price and quarterly diluted year-over-year earnings-per-share growth demonstrates. The chart shows that the trend in both metrics is positive and moving higher. GE data by YCharts
GE is not only the oldest member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average but one of the largest companies in America in terms of its market capitalization, which is over $228 billion. Every day GE shares change hands at an average (three-month) volume of almost 44 million shares. Fundamentally speaking GE is chugging along at an unremarkable but steady rate of growth. Its operating margin (TTM) as of the quarter ending Sept. 30 is 9.67% and its profit margin a similar 9.37%. Hey, that's almost 10% in each of these important key financial statistics. It's year-over-year quarterly revenue growth was almost 3% and quarterly earnings rose 8.3%. The statistic that blows me away is its total debt (most recent quarter) of over $431 Billion (that "billion" with a "b"). But that doesn't stop me from owning GE shares. It is in my opinion "too big to fail."


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'Wreck-It Ralph' has game, but game's getting old
Most of "Wreck-It Ralph'' takes place inside a video game, which could probably double as a metaphor for the entire modern entertainment industry. The movie's bright and fast and reasonably funny, and if your kids are lil' gamers and you yourself pumped a few too many quarters into Frogger back in the day, you'll all enjoy it. But it's pure plastic product from plot line to the pro forma 3-D to the tidy moral lessons — ersatz family entertainment as disposable as it is diverting. It made me want to go read a book, but I'm a cranky old critic whose own children have aged beyond the target demo for Disney's rapacious mind-suck. You already know if this one's up your alley.
The idea's a solid one. The title character, voiced by character actor John C. Reilly and looking a fair bit like him too, is the villain from a classic (fictional) arcade game called "Fix-It Felix.'' Ralph's the big bully who destroys the Niceville apartment building so the Mario-like hero (voiced by Jack McBrayer of "30 Rock,'' and, again, bearing more than a passing resemblance to Kenneth the Page) can repair it. But Ralph is tired of playing the villain in an endless loop of existential defeat and pain, and he wants out.
The movie's conceit is the same as "Toy Story'' with a dash of "Monsters, Inc.'': When the lights go out in the arcade, the characters break from their routines and intermingle in the Grand Central train lobby that connects the games. Seeking a medal that will turn him into a hero in the eyes of the Niceville citizens, Ralph invades a first-person shooter in which futuristic soldiers battle giant bugs, then hops over to a Candy Land-styled racing game aimed at little girls (as is this part of the movie).
Each environment has its signature character, from the hell-for-leather lady warrior Seargent Calhoun (voiced by and resembling Jane Lynch of "Glee'') to the pixelated pixie Vanellope von Schweetz, whose gurgly-girly voice is provided by Sarah Silverman. Vanellope is a "glitch'' prone to static who comes in for Mean Girl treatment by the other racers, and she and Ralph forge a reluctant big doofus/little tyke bond. The cast rises to the occasion (which isn't terribly high), but special mention goes to the underrated comic actor Alan Tudyk, who voices King Candy as a cross between Ed Wynn from "Mary Poppins'' and Frank Morgan as the Wizard of Oz.
As with most of the movies coming out of the studio system's digital family pipeline, the details are clever and occasionally delightful, the visuals dazzling, the film as a whole drably predictable. Reilly's mopey intonations give the hero some needed soul, and there are in-jokes for daddy gamers to point out to the little ones. (Look, kids, there's Dig Dug.) One of the film's wittiest touches is the jerky 8-bit movements of the Weeble-shaped Niceville citizens, who toggle up and down in binary panic.
But little in "Wreck-It Ralph'' has the invention of TV shows that director Rich Moore has previously worked on — "The Simpsons,'' "Futurama'' — or the unexpected poetry that executive producer John Lasseter routinely puts into his Pixar movies. It's just more of the fodder designed to keep your kids attached to the life support systems of their home entertainment centers. Cranky old critic says: Send 'em outside to play instead.


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More likely a clip to be honest Chris! Not too sure how the mk4 compares to the mk6, but look under the drivers side wheel arch and into the engine bay, there may be a clip attached to the frame holding a pipe which runs towards the back of the car but past the drivers side wheel. Annoying the wife outside in that weather?! Rest in peace! It's raining up here in the North. Would love to know how you get on though Chris. As you say it is one of those things that you would never think of.
Yeah all pipes will move when moved with your hand to some degree Chris. As I say get someone to turn the steering to full lock and keep tapping it off of full lock whilst the car is on. The hydraulic pressure going through the pipes when the steering is turned to full lock will make the power steering line move, it was this movement that was knocking off of other parts of the engine. Without having the car on, and doing that motion I would never have been able to tell that it was that loose power steering line. Usually I do this stuff myself, but on this occasion didn't have a clue and ended up taking it to my mechanic in the end. He done the exact thing with the steering wheel like I suggested whilst I looked in the engine bay - I could quite clearly see this pipe battering itself off of the radiator and engine bay housing - a bit like a very angry snake! Chris - do me a favour an upload an image of your engine bay and I'll give you an idea of where to look. If not - stand at the front of the car looking into the engine, on the left hand side you will notice the power steering bottle, any line coming off of that could be your culprit (assuming it is similar to the layout of the engine bays of mk4 fiestas on google images . . .)
Yep, mine was rattling on the drivers side, keep in mind though that I have a Mk6 facelift, 07. Obviously depending on your engine layout it may be different. Take a look at this image - http://eucatparts.com/imgbank/cat/fo/0101/T010116311.jpg The line that comes down from the bottle (the one attached - not 3691) is the line that was hitting off the engine bay frame and side of the radiator. Yours may be different, but it was what was causing mine. Yes, like you say mine was more prominent when I was travelling at low speed and turning left. You'll be able to diagnose easily enough if you get a friend to turn the steering wheel to full lock and keep tapping it off of full lock whilst you look in the engine bay for any loose lines.
I had the same issue as you recently. After 20 minutes of the mechanic scratching his head it was found to be the power steering line was hitting off of items in the engine bay due to the hydraulic pressure and uneven road surface. Try turning the engine on, turning to full lock, release the pressure and then back to full lock - if you hear the noise you are describing it could be a loose power steering line. I had also thought it was the CV joint!
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Gearbox Oil
Pudd replied to Pudd's topic in Ford Fiesta ClubMarty - your link didn't work either. I've fixed my first post to ensure the links do now work.
Gearbox Oil
Pudd posted a topic in Ford Fiesta ClubHi guys, Wanting to change the gearbox oil on a 07 Ford Fiesta (facelift). Confused as to which oil is really best for the car - the internet has led me to believe many, many different things. As per my local parts desk I require ford spec WSD-M2C200-C (the guy showed me this stuff - http://www.oil-service.su/d/367604/d/image_43.jpg), however have read here that you can use the rebranded SMX-S stuff - http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/12648-fiesta-mk6-gearbox-filler/. My concern is though that the SMX-S stuff does not say that it meets that spec on the bottle. I did find two things on the castrol website though which conflict: http://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/FusionPDS.nsf/Files/EBD50B7F0C69A5C48025782000516BFB/$File/BPXE-8DHD82_0.pdf http://www.salube.co.za/downloads/tds/syntrans-multivehicle-75w-90.pdf However they both seem to be the same stuff although have different specifications. My concerns are - Is the stuff that I have (Syntrans Multivehicle 75W-90) suitable for my car? What is the definitive top up level - I've read until it dribbles out, and I've also read that it should be 10mm under the filler hole? Any help is greatly appreciated!
Fiesta Facelift Power Steering Hose Clip
Pudd posted a topic in Ford Fiesta ClubHi all, Recently took the car to the garage due to an rattle on the drivers side driving wheel. After investigation it came down to a loose power steering line. The line in question falls off of the back of the Power Steering resivoir bottle around the frame towards the bottom of the car, and then snakes along the aux belt cover to the steering rack. I noticed after further inspection that the bottom clip which is situated close to the aux belt cover (in front of the drivers side wheel) had broken. I'd rather replace the clip rather than using a zip tie (incase it rubs through) but due to my local Ford Counter not having the Facelift (for whatever reason) parts catalogue, in fact they used this one listed below (which is for the preface lift Mk6): http://eucatparts.com/imgbank/cat/fo/0101/T010116311.jpg In theory everything looks the same however it does not include the clip I am looking for. The hoses in the below taken picture are 3A713 & 3A697 from the parts picture above. Below picture is where I am talking about. The protruding panel with the two drilled holes is where the clip is meant to slide onto, the hose is then clipped onto that. And below is a few pictures of the clip in question. If anyone could help me source a new one it would be most appreciated. Thanks guys.
Advice Required Regarding A Jan 04 Fiesta
Pudd posted a topic in Ford Fiesta ClubHi all, Just need a bit of help. Basically I am looking for a Fiesta as a first time car. I went to go and see one this evening - red, Jan 04, 79k miles, £1995. Basically, the paint was in an immaculate condition. Apart from the fact that he had sprayed the bumper due to some issue. He described it as if someone had reversed in a bollard. The service history seemed a little off and on. The previous 2 services were at 25000 and a big gap to 50000. Then hasn't been serviced since. The clutch had been recently replaced. Though when selecting reverse gear it would crunch and if not properly selected the gear box would grind. All other gears however were fine and engaged smoothly. The inside was perfect and not damp in the foot wells. Nor in the boot. I got a friend to have a look as he was a previous mechanic. The oil seemed a little diluted and looked as if there was some water inside. He took off the oil filler cap, and there was blowing coming from the cap, including a smell of petrol and fumes. In fact, specs of oil hit him in the face whilst smelling the fumes. So tell me is it a dud and should I stay away from it? Cheers all Pudd


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It is a whirlwind with speeds equivalent to a tornado. Every day there is something new, something changed, something added. If I miss a day, it's catch up time until my brain is saturated with technology ... more than I ever want to know. I am somewhat addicted to blogs and Facebook and webinars and podcasts. Why? Will my genealogy research and life continue without them?
I have been researching since I was a teenager in high school. This was proper researching as my mother hired a mentor who had great genealogy knowledge and research skills to instruct me "the right way." She didn't tell me what to do, she led me in the right direction and allowed me to make my decisions (right or wrong) and evaluate the source, information and evidence, thus reaching a conclusion. I'm no spring chick ... my 70th birthday is fast approaching. I've been at this genealogy "stuff" for a long time!
After all these years of research for myself and clients, why should I care about technology and networking? The primary reason is that if I don't care, my research comes to a halt. Yes, I'm still researching and will until I can't remember my name. Of course, that may be soon as I sometimes can only remember what happened to my ancestor in 1849 instead of what I'm doing in 2013.
How much knowledge do we need to do proper genealogical research? What is proper genealogical research? That's the division point between the novice and the experienced and professional genealogist. Are we trying to educate the world? Maybe! I have learned early on that I can't get enough genealogical education. The key to success is how we educate. My local genealogy society has started a monthly study group. The topic is anything they wish to discuss with a theme each month. They are like sponges and I delight in hearing their questions and their comments that they are learning.
HOWEVER, there comes a time that I have to put to practice what I am learning, be it technology, digital imagery, or techniques for retrieving information. A few years ago while lecturing at a conference, a genealogist told me that she knew what she wanted to do with a particular source, if she just knew where to locate it. Are we just listening, sharing and relying too heavily on social media and Internet for the answers? Are we not applying any of the skills we learned from school-days? If a teacher in high school asked you to find an answer, you did it or at least attempted to do it. Why are you suddenly mentally blocked when it comes to genealogy? When is the last time you actually applied what you are learning? When I lecture I stress to those attending to go home and practice what I preach.
In some respects I envy the beginner who is entering information on a pedigree chart for the first time. They are seeing their ancestry with "new eyes" for the first time. How many of us old-timers have actually looked back to the beginning of our pedigree chart in awe? Each day I try to wean myself from the social aspects of genealogy and the webinars and podcasts and blogs and look at my own ancestry. There's a lot there, so I mainly review some of my notes with a new outlook and then apply all the new education I have received in this new 21st century world of genealogy.
My genealogy world is spinning, pulling and tugging and I am learning and whirling every day. Each day I have to say WHOA! and remember why I am doing genealogical research. That's when I practice what I have learned and continue to learn. I am sure that if I miss a new database or the latest digital information, my colleagues and genealogy friends will notify me. That's the blessings of social media. The true blessing is to actually do genealogical research.


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Hospice is designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a terminal illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. When you choose hospice care, you've decided that you no longer want care to cure your terminal illness and/or your doctor has determined that efforts to cure your illness aren't working.
Hospice care can be given in your home or in nursing facilities. Diversicare contracts with several Hospice companies who provide the hospice portion of your care. Medicare doesn't cover room and board if you get hospice care and this portion of your charges must be paid privately or in some cases covered by Medicaid.
Hospice Coverage can include the following services when prescribed by your doctor for palliative care (for comfort) of your terminal illness and related condition(s):
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- 5' x 5' UnitPremium 1st floor88
- 10' x 10' UnitEasy 1st Floor178
- 10' x 20' UnitPremium Drive Up357
A-1 Self Storage
556 W Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020BEST PRICE*59*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 4' Unit59
- 10' x 9' Unit119
- 20' x 10' Unit239
Golden Triangle Self Storage
10345 Sorrento Valley Rd
San Diego, CA 92121BEST PRICE*88*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' UnitEasy Elevator Access88
- 10' x 10' UnitEasy Elevator Access184
- 10' x 20' UnitPremium Drive Up503
StaxUP Storage - San Ysidro
2310 Via Tercero
San Ysidro, CA 92173BEST PRICE*45*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 8' UnitInside, 2nd floor45
- 10' x 8' UnitInside, 2nd floor65
- 10' x 18' UnitDrive Up, 1st floor225
A-1 Self Storage
9701 Camino Ruiz
San Diego, CA 92126BEST PRICE*49*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' Unit50% Off 1st Month**49
- 10' x 10' Unit50% Off 1st Month**119
- 25' x 10' Unit359
A-1 Self Storage
1370 N Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020BEST PRICE*49*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 4' Unit50% Off 1st Month49
- 10' x 8' Unit89
- 22.5' x 10' Unit279
Sorrento Valley Self Storage
10531 Sorrento Valley Rd
San Diego, CA 92121BEST PRICE*88*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' UnitEasy Elevator Acces88
- 10' x 10' UnitEasy Elevator Acces184
- 10' x 20' UnitPremium Drive-up480
Mira Mesa Self Storage
7044 Flanders Dr
San Diego, CA 92121BEST PRICE*83*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' UnitEasy 1st Floor Access83
- 10' x 10' UnitEasy 1st Floor Access189
- 10' x 20' UnitPremium Drive Up368
First Street Storage
1228 N 1st St
El Cajon, CA 92021
- 5' x 5' Unit24 Hour Cameras, Climate Control
- 10' x 10' Unit24 Hour Cameras, Climate Control
- 10' x 20' Unit24 Hour Cameras, Climate Control
Sorrento Mesa Self Storage
6690 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92121BEST PRICE*72*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' UnitEasy 1st Floor Access72
- 10' x 10' UnitEasy 1st Floor Access184
- 10' x 20' UnitPremium Drive-Up357
StaxUP Storage - El Cajon
1063 E Bradley Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021BEST PRICE*71*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' UnitADA Accessible, Drive Up, 1st floor71
- 5' x 10' UnitADA Accessible, Drive Up, 1st floor105
- 10' x 10' UnitADA Accessible, Drive Up, 1st floor177
Otay Mesa Self Storage
6630 Camino Maquiladora
San Diego, CA 92154BEST PRICE*55*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 10' UnitEasy Elevetor Access55
- 10' x 10' UnitEasy Elevetor Access122
- 10' x 20' UnitPremium Drive-up340
A-1 Self Storage
9893 Riverford Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040BEST PRICE*44*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' UnitFirst Month Free44
- 10' x 10' Unit142
- 20' x 8' UnitFirst Month Free199
Otay Crossing Self Storage
2098 Harvest Rd
San Diego, CA 92154BEST PRICE*77*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' UnitEasy 1st Floor77
- 10' x 10' UnitEasy 1st Floor167
- 10' x 20' UnitPremium Drive Up335
10046 River St
Lakeside, CA 92040
StaxUP Storage Lakeside
12410 Lakeside Ave
Lakeside, CA 92040BEST PRICE*50*WEB ONLY
- 4' x 5' Unit1st floor50% OFF 3 MONTHS50
- 7' x 11' Unit2nd floor50% OFF 3 MONTHS118
- 10' x 17' Unit2nd floor50% OFF 3 MONTHS200
Poway Road Mini Storage
14141 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064BEST PRICE*94*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' UnitClimate Control / Elevator94
- 10' x 10' UnitClimate Control / Elevator200
- 10' x 20' UnitPremium Drive Up368
Smart Self Storage of Solana Beach
537 Stevens Ave W
Solana Beach, CA 92075BEST PRICE*116*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' UnitPremium 1st Floor116
- 10' x 10' UnitEasy Elevator Access200
- 10' x 20' UnitPremium Drive-up515
Solana Beach Storage
545 Stevens Ave W
Solana Beach, CA 92075BEST PRICE*72*WEB ONLY
- 3' x 8' UnitClimate Controlled, Inside, 2nd floor72
- 10' x 10' UnitClimate Controlled, Inside, 2nd floor215
- 10' x 20' UnitClimate Controlled, Inside, 2nd floor450
StaxUP Storage - Alpine Tavern
856 Tavern Rd
Alpine, CA 91901BEST PRICE*40*WEB ONLY
- 4' x 6' Unit2nd floor40
- 10' x 10' Unit2nd floor115
- 10' x 20' Unit1st floor291
StaxUP Storage - Alpine BLVD
1849 Alpine Blvd
Alpine, CA 91901BEST PRICE*58*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 8' UnitInside, 2nd floor58
- 5' x 10' Unit2nd floor70
- 6' x 10' UnitDouble Door, Inside, 2nd floor80
Encinitas Self Storage
911 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024BEST PRICE*72*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' UnitEasy Elevator Access72
- 10' x 10' UnitEasy Elevator Access184
- 10' x 20' UnitPremium Drive Up447
Olivenhain Self Storage
1605 Olivenhain Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024BEST PRICE*100*WEB ONLY
- 5' x 5' UnitHigh Ceiling, Elevator Access100
- 10' x 10' UnitHigh Ceiling, Elevator Access206
- 10' x 20' UnitPremium Drive Up447
Storage Units in San Diego
San Diego, CA: Top Things to Know About Storage
Storage for Everyone
There are 281 storage facilities in San Diego. For 1.37 million people, that's about 154,550 individual units, so you've potentially got your work cut out for you when it comes to finding your dream storage unit. Let's remember one thing though. Not everyone needs storage and those that do don't all need it
Storage for Everyone
There are 281 storage facilities in San Diego. For 1.37 million people, that's about 154,550 individual units, so you've potentially got your work cut out for you when it comes to finding your dream storage unit. Let's remember one thing though. Not everyone needs storage and those that do don't all need it at the same time. Most facilities rent month-to-month and leases are flexible, so if you call around to enough places and are willing to accept a size that's slightly different than your first choice, you should be able to find a spot. There are 100 neighborhoods in San Diego, but that doesn't mean you have to limit your options to only storage facilities near your apartment. Think outside the box, and hey, think outside the city! The wider a range you have when it comes to choosing a storage facility, the more options you'll have. Think about it. How often are you going to be accessing your stuff anyway?
Can You Afford It?
Let's address the elephant in the room. San Diego is expensive. But the tradeoff is that you get to live in one of the most beautiful places in the country (and perhaps the world). If you're shelling out more than $1,500 for a small studio apartment, you probably desperately need the extra space that a storage unit can give you. But can you afford it? The average storage unit in the US costs around $50 for a 5x5 and around $100 for a 10x20. Let's compare that to San Diego prices. At A-Aardvark Self Storage, for example, you can get a 5x5 for $52 and a 10x20 for $145. At AAA Alliance Self Storage you can get a 5x5 for $55 and a 10x20 for $269. At A-1 Self Storage you can get a 5x5 for $55 and a 10x20 for $255. We're certainly not saying that these three examples are representative of all storage facilities in San Diego as you'll certainly notice price and availability differentiations based on neighborhood, but we've noticed that many storage facilities in San Diego do follow this trend. This means that if you only need a closet's worth of extra space, a 5x5 unit should be within your price range as its only slightly higher than the national average. If you need to store a few room's worth of furniture and other items, those medium to large sized units are going to cost you more in San Diego than they would in most other areas.
You can cut costs by going in on a storage unit with a friend or family member, renting further away from town and of course by searching storage facilities with us to check for specials. Secure Self Storage offers student and military discounts and SD Storage offers the first month free on select units. Most facilities offer specials to new customers some of which include free use of a truck, a free lock or free moving supplies.
There's a Huge Military Presence (And They Need Storage)
Speaking of military discounts, did you know that there are almost 100,000 military men and women based out of San Diego? That number goes up even higher if you count spouses and kids. That's largely because of the area's deepwater port (where submarines are built). Thousands of businesses including storage facilities rely on the business of military members. If you're not in the military, expect steep competition for space near the base. If you are in the military, look out for those discounts and remember how the Servicemember Civil Relief Act affects active duty military members in Southern California. Basically, if you're deployed and you lapse on paying rent on your storage unit, the facility manager can't auction off the contents of that unit as easily as he or she could auction off the contents of a civilian's unit. Facilities who violate this are subject to hefty fines, sometimes exceeding $100,000.
Perfect Beach Weather and Your Storage Unit
San Diegans are a laid back bunch who enjoy temperatures in the 70's year round. At the center of everything is the waterfront, where low buildings make up a skyline that's often compared to the tools in a toolbox. We're fans of any city with beachy vibes, but we encourage you to take a short break from lounging on the sand and consider the effect that the oceanside climate can have on the contents of your storage unit. If you store close to the sea, avoid storing metal items like bicycles and musical instruments, as the damp, salty air can cause things like this to rust. Artwork, books and any delicate clothing can also suffer when placed in outdoor storage units close to the ocean. Opt for climate control or store inland that way your stuff is safe from damage, and you can get back to soaking up the sun.
Storage FAQ's
Can I rent climate-controlled spaces in San Diego?
Yes, climate-controlled spaces are available in San Diego due to the varying weather. Temperatures range from 49.6 to 60.8, which can dramatically affect things in your storage unit. For storing items such as wine, wooden items, electronics, metals, artwork, etc. storage facilities recommend that you rent a climate-controlled unit. For questions and more details, please contact a local facility.
Will I receive a monthly invoice?
Most storage companies in San Diego only provide invoices upon request.
Is there anything unique to keep in mind when choosing a storage facility in San Diego?
Some factors to keep in mind when choosing a storage facility in San Diego are: weather, peak rush hour times, items that you will be storing, and location within San Diego.
Do you accept deliveries for customers?
Most storage facilities in San Diego accept deliveries for their customers so that they don't have to go through the process of moving every time they need something to be placed in their storage units. They will keep your items in the office and will inform you when they arrive so that you can place them in your storage unit at your convenience.
How long is the lease and what are its terms?
Storage companies in San Diego offer a month-to-month lease. If for some reason you would like to cancel your lease during a particular month, please contact one of the facility managers to assist you.
Do you have different policies and prices for students or active military members?
Students and active military members are clients that have unique needs because of the nature of their schedules. Most storage facilities in San Diego offer discounts to students, and discounts and different policies for active military members. Please call your local facility or see our students and active military members pages to get detailed and updated information.
Will the company have access to my space?
No, no one in the storage facilities has access to your space unless you specifically ask them or give them the right to do so. For example, you may want them to have access to your unit for things you may want delivered directly to your unit.
Should I rent a drive-up or interior storage unit?
Drive-up storage units are typically more expensive and not as clean as interior units. Drive-up units are more exposed to the elements (water, dust, etc.) and are therefore not as clean as interior units. Interior units, on the other hand, have a much better climate. Essentially, the desire to rent a drive-up unit comes from clients thinking that they will be visiting their unit very frequently, which is surprisingly not the case. Most people don't come to their units as often as they think they will, so given the cost and cleanliness issues, it's better to rent an interior storage unit.
What options do I have for payments? What forms of payment do you accept?
Most storage facilities accept cash, credit cards, or checks. Always ask about autopay, it's faster and much more convenient.
What security measures are taken to protect the storage units?
Security is every storage operator's priority. Speak with the storage manager of a facility of your liking in San Diego to find out what security measures they take to protect your belongings.
Do I need insurance for my storage unit?
We recommend that you get insurance for your belongings because the contents of the units are not insured through storage facilities.
What if I need more or less space after I move in?
Once you move in and feel that you need to move into a smaller or bigger space, storage facilities are happy to accommodate your move. Before renting a space, it is recommended that you speak to a storage facility representative to help you find the best sized unit for your needs. If things change through the course of your lease, they will help make the transition to your next unit as efficient and simple as possible. We also have a size guide that may answer some preliminary questions you may have.
Do you have advice on how to pack my storage space?
Yes, storage managers can provide you with tips and techniques on how to most efficiently utilize your storage space. Their hope is that you can have easy access to your items and that your storage space is worth every penny of your money.
How do I know what size storage I need?
Storage managers would be happy to help you determine which size unit is best for you so that you're not paying for a 22' X 24' unit when you really need a 3' X 3' unit. Please reference our size guide for more information.
What storage space sizes are available?
In San Diego, there are 83 storage facilities, with a total of 381 storage units. Storage unit sizes generally range from 3' X 3' to 22' X 24'. Call one of your local facilities to have a representative find what size unit is best for you.
Do you sell boxes and moving supplies?
Yes, most storage facilities sell boxes of various sizes, tape, bubble wrap, labels, and other items for your packing and moving needs.
What access will I have to my belongings?
You have 83 facilities to choose from in San Diego. Access hours range from 8 to 24 hours a day. Please contact your local facility for more specific information about your unit.
Do you have pest control?
Most facilities in San Diego schedule professional pest control services every month, and twice a month during summer months.
What are the prices of the storage spaces? Are prices based on the square footage of the storage space?
Generally the prices of storage units in San Diego vary based on the size of the storage unit and the location of the unit in the facility. Prices range between 42.0 and 425.0, but representatives can better assist you once they have the details of your storage needs.
If I lose my key, can you provide another one?
No, storage facility employees do not have copies of the keys used for the units. If you lose your key, check with the facility for lock cutting fees. They may also be able to sell another lock and key to you.
Do you provide your customers with movers?
No, storage facilities do not provide movers. However, managers and team members would be happy to provide you with a list of reliable and reasonably priced movers in San Diego. See our resource guide for movers in San Diego.
San Diego, CA University StorageViewHide
San Diego, CA University Storage
Once you start doing your homework on colleges in San Diego, you'll notice that there are a few schools that all sound like the same place: San Diego State, UC San Diego and the University of San Diego. Another thing these three colleges (and all San Diego colleges) have in common is that they all have students who can benefit from using storage. If you're a traditional university student who's been living at home for the past 18 years, the concept of storage might be pretty unfamiliar to you. Don't worry, we're going to point you in the right direction so that you can get back to kicking it on the beach (we mean...studying).
Summer StorageWhat's the main thing students need storage for? Summer break. Let's face it; shipping your stuff home is not just annoying, it's costly. Once early spring hits, look for flyers around your campus advertising student specials for summer. Often these include discounted rent or the option of making a one time low payment for the whole summer (trust us, it's nice to not have to deal with monthly bills). Facilities like Secure Self Storage even offer student discounts year round. Storage in San Diego is actually already pretty tight, so you can imagine how much demand goes up once students start looking for space for the summer. Find storage as early as you can and have a list of several different facilities within your budget that way you can be quick on the draw if your first choice is already full. If you're storing extra clothing, books, sports equipment and a few stray pieces of small furniture for the summer, you'll probably want a 5x5 unit (it's like having an extra closet). In San Diego, these typically rent for around $55 a month. If you can find one for under $50, snag it. If the only one you can find is over $70, consider looking elsewhere unless it's A) In an amazing location or B) Your only option. Another important consideration for summer storage is whether or not you need climate control. Because San Diego is so close to the ocean, the moisture and salt in the air can damage items in storage even if they're only there for a few months. If you're storing items made of metal, this can lead to rust. Examples of items that need climate control include bicycles, musical instruments, artwork, photographs, and some types of furniture (think leather and antique wood). Many facilities in San Diego offer indoor storage, underground storage and various options for climate control which will keep your stuff safe and sound and in great condition all summer long.
San Diego Student Budgets and StorageLook, we know that San Diego is expensive. We know that college is expensive. When you put the two together, you've got a combination that only seems to benefit people who enjoy eating Ramen noodles for every single meal of the day. Can you afford storage? Fortunately, storage unit pricing in San Diego seems to benefit students more than anyone. Because you typically need less space than other users (like military members who have been relocated and often need larger units for furniture), you're probably looking at getting a 5x5 unit or smaller. These size units actually are pretty comparable to the national average (unlike the cost of everything else in San Diego). Another way you can save money is by going in on a storage unit with a friend or boyfriend. Other cost cutters include seeking out a facility that offers something unexpected to save you money. If you rent with Atlas Storage, you can take advantage of a free truck and driver. We don't know about you, but we think having something like this is a lot cheaper than paying for a mover and a lot easier than having to beg your friend with a truck to help you move your couch in exchange for beer.
Students and SecurityThis last part is especially important if you're storing your stuff all summer long and you won't be visiting your unit until the fall. Don't be like one San Diego storage user who had a padlock cut and lost some of their belongings to theft. Know how to choose a good lock (Spoiler alert: It's definitely not a padlock) or rent at a facility that knows how to choose a good one for you. You should also prioritize facilities that offer indoor, upper level storage units over outside units as these are inherently harder to break into and they're safer from the elements. Other security considerations include a facility with good lighting at night, 24 hour cameras and a reliable fence. You'll wanted gated access, preferably with an individualized code. Choose a unit that makes you feel good about leaving your stuff there for a few months and your summer vacation will be even more relaxing
San Diego, CA Military StorageViewHide
San Diego, CA Military Storage
As far as military towns go, San Diego is the quintessential west coast base. Thanks to its prime coastal location and deepwater port, San Diego is home to a few major military branches. It has a massive submarine and shipbuilding yard as well as the largest naval fleet in the world. The city is home to about 95,000 uniformed military men and women and that's not even counting their spouses and kids (add those in and you've got a military presence of over 175,000). In addition to that, an estimated 300,000 jobs are related to Department of Defense contracts and 15,000 businesses rely on those contracts. And of course, don't forget about new recruits and reserves who spend brief amounts of time here. There's also a big veteran network in San Diego because who wouldn't want to retire in California? After hearing that, we're sure that your first thought probably isn't, "Where am I going to find storage as a military member in San Diego?" We promise you though, this will be a thought that enters your mind at some point. Fortunately, we've already done the legwork. Here's our advice on military storage in San Diego:
Military PerksBecause of the enormous presence of military men and women in San Diego, it's significantly easier to get a military discount on local storage facilities than it is in a lot of other places. Several examples of the many storage facilities in San Diego that offer military discounts include Secure Self Storage, A-1 Self Storage, and A-Aardvark Self Storage. Most facilities that offer discounts usually offer them to not only active duty military members but also to dependents and veterans too, so as long as you've got a military ID, you should be good to go. The typical discount that you should expect is 10%. One other military perk in San Diego is the large network of storage facility managers who are used to dealing with military members and are more familiar with their needs. Most storage facilities are happy to offer flexible, month-to-month leases and online bill pay, as these are features that make your on-the-go military life a little bit easier. Storage facilities in San Diego also know that since your job is to serve and protect our country, you probably expect a property that will protect the items in your storage unit. Look for excellent security features, like good lighting, a fenced in property, restricted access to outsiders and a manager that knows the value of a good lock. In San Diego, you can find built in extra security by opting for upper level indoor units as well as underground units (All American Self Storage is a great place for the latter).
Storage and Military HousingMilitary housing can range from a bunk in the barracks to a privatized housing development to a flyer referring you to decent apartments in the area. Where you're stationed in San Diego will determine your housing options as well as your storage needs. Whatever your situation is, you can expect it to change a few times over the course of your military career, whether that means moving from a small room to a house or between apartments in different cities. Because we're talking about military storage in San Diego rather than just military storage in general, you might find that the high cost of living in the city forces you into a smaller apartment or house than the one you lived in in your previous city. Trying to figure out how to fit a three bedroom house's worth of furniture, clothing and other items into a two bedroom apartment can seem impossible. We recommend separating what you absolutely must have in your new place beforehand and putting the other items in storage. You can use our storage calculator to keep track of what you're putting in storage and figure out what storage size you need. If you need a storage unit big enough to fit at least an extra room of stuff in, you'll probably be looking at a unit that's at least 10x10 or 10x20. In San Diego, these run at between $150 on the low end of the spectrum and $300 on the high end of the spectrum. Since you're new in town, choose facilities that offer specials for new customers like one month of free storage. If you've signed a 12 month lease on an apartment or home and you know you'll be storing your items for at least that long, talk to your facility manager about lease options and see what you can do to lock in a rate for the length of the time you're in your current housing situation. And remember, if you're storing for at least a few months, consider the advantages of facilities that offer climate control so that your items look just as fresh after a year in storage as they did the day you put them in.
San Diego, CA RV and Boat StorageViewHide
San Diego RV and Boat Storage
There are few places more #CaliforniaLove than the state's birthplace. Sunny, sandy and almost impossibly beautiful, San Diego is a destination where bathing suits are encouraged and happy hour is on the beach. Even better? It's totally RV and boat friendly. If you've got one (or both), it's natural to only focus on the fun times you have using it. But you've got to keep it somewhere when you're not having fun in the sun. For city dwellers like you, that "somewhere" often doesn't include your driveway, street parking or the lot outside of you apartment. That's where RV and boat storage comes in.
Stiff CompetitionIf you've read our general article on storage in San Diego, then you already know this one. Storage space is tight in San Diego, and the more in demand a unit size or location is, the more it costs. This sums up the state of RV and boat storage in San Diego pretty well too. When you're searching for RV and boat storage in San Diego, make sure to choose a few different facilities that you like rather than just one. You probably already know what most people see as the main factor in choosing a storage facility: location. The second and third most important factors? Location and location. With that being said, we know it's counterintuitive to suggest you rent several miles away from where you live, but with the relatively low availability of RV and boat storage in San Diego, it pays to be flexible. Why not store where you vacation instead? San Diego has a wealth of RV parks that are right on or near the beach which make for great camping destinations or boat launching spots. If you're into swimming, boating, dog friendly folks and Sea World, you can bring your boat, RV or both to Campland on the Bay. Storage can be found less than a mile away at S.D. Storage. This facility offers 24 hour cameras, personalized entry codes and even some unique features like on-site recycling for electronics and used clothing. Plus, they offer one month free on select units. If your least favorite part of owning an RV or boat in San Diego is navigating it around the city, consider spending your next long weekend at San Diego RV Resort and storing your RV or boat less than a mile away at the very well-reviewed A-1 Self Storage. After you pick up your RV from the facility, you can park it at the RV park which sits right on the San Diego Trolley line. That means that you can relax all day and then head to Old Town for happy hour and a meal without ever having to deal with driving your RV.
Keep Your RV Fresh in StorageWe in the storage business always get a little bit nervous when it comes to putting anything in storage in a climate with damp, salty air. This is something you'll want to address with any type of storage, but when it comes to storing your RV or boat you're going to be addressing it a little bit differently. First of all, remember that RV and boat storage means something different to everyone, including storage facility managers. This type of storage can range from a simple parking lot to a private, enclosed unit. The more simple type of storage is easier to find in San Diego (and in most places) and is always the cheapest. Since this is what you'll most likely be opting for when it comes to storing your RV or boat, take care to thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the vehicle. Double check the fridge and cabinets for perishable items, and if you have non-perishable items, ask your facility manager about charities that they partner with. Many storage facilities have boxes that they use to collect canned goods or other items in order to benefit homeless shelters. If it's possible to remove soft items (like seat cushions) from your RV or boat, do so as these are more likely to absorb moisture from the air and suffer damage. Be wary of leaving anything metal that can rust inside your RV, and last but not least consider leaving open containers of baking soda throughout the inside of the vehicle in order to absorb moisture. These tips are also great to keep in mind if you're ever crazy enough to leave California for somewhere cooler, as winterizing your RV is probably a foreign concept to you.
Safe and Sound in StorageMany storage facilities in San Diego offer multi-level storage units that can be accessed by elevator. This type of storage is awesome because it's much more secure, but it doesn't exactly help you if you're storing an RV or boat. Because most RV and boat storage is out in the open, you'll want to take extra precautions when considering the security features that your storage facility offers. Look for fences that actually look like they can keep people out along with key-coded gates that only allow tenants and staff inside. Don't be afraid to ask your facility manager a little more about that code. For example, does every tenant have their own code? If not, how often is this code changed? A lot of crime on storage facility properties comes from within, so it's useful to know whether or not previous tenants still potentially have access to the property. Other features to look for are 24 hour cameras, good lighting and most importantly, a manager and team that cares about the security of your RV or boat just as much as you do.
Helpful Storage Resources
Charity Storage
Charity Storage utilizes existing storage facility operations, namely storage units and auctions, to raise money to benefit the community. Charity Storage is a promotional outreach program that depends on the support of the self storage industry, the Self Storage Association, and millions of North American self storage tenants and neighboring communities.
Feeding America
Feeding America is a hunger relief charity that accepts non-perishable items.
Veterans Village of San Diego
Veterans Village of San Diego accepts new and gently used clothing which they use to help homeless veterans.
Jewish Family Service
Jewish Family Service accepts and picks up gently used furniture.
San Diego Rescue Mission
San Diego Rescue Mission accepts new and gently used clothing, furniture, appliances, electronics and vehicles.
Women's Resource Center
The Women's Resource Center accepts used clothing, household items and other items as long as they're in clean, useable condition.
Moving Company
San Diego Moving
San Diego Moving is a popular local moving company that offers $25 off your move if you book online.
Discount Movers
Discount Movers offers residential and commercial moving services as well as storage moving services including packing and unpacking.
Pennywise Books
Sell or trade all of those extra books that are taking up space in your storage unit at Pennywise Books.
Earth 911
Because it's illegal to dispose of electronic items in California, the city of San Diego recommends that you use Earth 911's search tool to find the best place to recycle your specific item.
All Green Recycling
All Green Recycling offers drop-off and pick-up service for recycling items like computers, monitors, televisions, printers and more.


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