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I guess it was only a month or so ago that I had the weird experience of watching a nightly newscast and screaming. What sent me over the edge was an ABC News piece that was so riddled with errors and bias it enraged me. There was also the concurrent issue of Andrea Mitchell being so in bed with Planned Parenthood that after she unprofessionally monologued and berated a woman she was ostensibly interviewing, Sen. Barbara Boxer actually thanked her for her work on Planned Parenthood's behalf. I criticized Mitchell's poor journalism but I wasn't sure how serious to take it since some of it appeared on MSNBC.
But this piece embedded here is more of the same from the Church of Planned Parenthood. From Andrea Mitchell and NBC Nightly News. Brian Williams introduces the segment on what he calls "a push to limit women's access to contraceptives and abortion."
Now, let's be clear about something. The reason why this topic is news is not because Catholic bishops or anyone else out there "pushed" to "limit" anything. The reason why we're dealing with this political battle is because an entirely different group of people "pushed" to "limit" something. What they pushed was a mandate by the Health and Human Services administration to limit religious freedom. The status quo right now is that people are not forced to fund abortion drugs, sterilization or contraception. But they will be, because of actions taken by the current administration.
That is not how the media has framed this battle. But that's who instigated this action. It is a deliberate misrepresentation to state otherwise.
At the very least, one has to note that there are two ways of looking at this issue, two arguments being made in the public square. If the goal is journalism, both of these arguments must be covered and covered accurately.
Meanwhile, the embedded piece is an absolute train wreck. There are audio and visual flashes on "the war on women's health" and some of the most disingenuous clipping, editing and eliding I've seen. State legislature proposals are characterized in the most bizarre and partisan ways possible and Rick Santorum's views on birth control are more or less lied about, with Mitchell suggesting that Santorum's fidelity to Catholic doctrine means he's on the march to force everyone else to become practicing Catholics, too. (This is willful misrepresentation of his stated views.) It's a hit piece.
There's a lovely sit-down with Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards where she says that the bad people are motivated by a desire to "shame" women.
Oh, and to counter the brutal attacks on Santorum, Mitchell pumps up her own interview with Eva Longoria (don't worry, in that interview, she used the most gentle Planned Parenthood-approved kid gloves out there, guys) who also opposes Santorum.
So, yeah, great work there Mitchell. I'm sure Richards and Boxer and Longoria are all high-fiving you in the green room or whatever, but cheerleading for abortion rights is not what your job is supposed to be. At all, really.
What are some other ways that the media are having trouble covering religious freedom?
Well, later today there will be rallies for religious freedom in some 150 cities across the country. This has received almost no mainstream media coverage. I'll be heading out to the DC one later today with a friend who is a fellow libertarian and a graduate from UC-Berkeley. I found out about this gathering from a woman who is an attorney who specializes in religious liberty. I said I had heard nothing of it. Whenever I mention it to other people, they say they have heard nothing of it. I just find it interesting at how little coverage these rallies have received. Obviously some of that blame might be placed on whoever is doing the public relations for the rally. The atheist rally the next day has done a great job of making it easier for the media to cover it, with press conferences and availabilities for famous participants and the like. The one mention I saw for the local religious freedom rally in the Washington Post was a brief blog item on the Under God blog of the On Faith section there:
The Stand Up For Religious Freedom event will be held Friday in dozens of locations across the country — noon local time for all. It was prompted by the White House's announcement earlier this year that many faith-based organizations would not be exempt from the new health care law and its mandatory coverage of contraception and other reproductive services. The rally is being organized by pro-life organizations and appears to be mostly Catholics, whose bishops have been the most vocal and visible critics of the mandate.
This is the first protest since the term "religious freedom" has come to be shorthand for problems some religious conservatives have with the Obama-backed health care law.
I'm sure you're like me and when you hear that this is a rally for the religious right, you imagine Catholic bishops, too. Just like the Post does. And note the euphemism for abortion drugs and sterilization, if you want.
But that second paragraph is just one for the ages, no? I joked a couple of days ago that I think that the one thing you learn in journalism school -- which I never attended -- must be the proper use of scare quotes. And I have to just sit back and admire how religious freedom was put in scare quotes and then further diminished as "shorthand for problems some religious conservatives have."
It's true. Religious freedom is a kind of shorthand for religious liberty concerns. Oy.
The scare quoting of religious liberty and religious freedom is not limited to the Post, although I see they did it last week, too.
Catholic bishops: Birth control debate about 'religious freedom,' not access to contraceptives
It almost seems like since no one in the debate is trying to limit "access to contraceptives" (see what I wrote above) that maybe that's the phrase that should be put in scare quotes if you're going to pick one, you know?
Here's Religion News Service upping the scare quote ante in their recent report on Bishop Lori:
Bishops' point man on 'religious liberty' gets a promotion
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (RNS) If there is any Catholic bishop in the U.S. who probably didn't need a bigger platform, it would be William E. Lori, who was named Tuesday (March 20) by Pope Benedict XVI as the next archbishop of Baltimore.
For the past decade, Lori has led the Diocese of Bridgeport in Connecticut's Fairfield County, but in recent months he's become the public face of the hierarchy's new signature issue: the fight for "religious freedom."
Or maybe since the media are so openly derisive of religious liberty in general, that lede could be reversed and be more accurate.
In a way it's helpful to know that in the battle for religious freedom, er, "religious" "freedom" (did I do that right?), the media announce up front that they don't think it's legitimate. It explains why the issue has been covered so terribly, if at all, and in such a partisan manner.
That religious freedom is ignored in nightly news reports that use the phrases "war on women" and "limit access to contraception" as if they're reporting facts or that the concept is put in quotes even when dealing with, say, the Catholic Church's point man on the issue is telling. And not in a good way.


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Lock Right and Powertrax Lunchbox LockersPosted in How To: Transmission Drivetrain on August 1, 2012
If you're looking to take your 4x4 on more serious adventures, then you'll likely want to trade in your open differentials for a set of lockers. With the exception of a few well-equipped rigs such as the Ram Power Wagon and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, most 4x4 SUVs and pickups come from the factory with open differentials. An open differential is a carrier that is fitted with a set of free-flowing spider gears. When throttle is applied the open differential sends power to the wheel with the least resistance, which usually means the tire with the least traction.
To get both wheels spinning at the same speed, you'll need to upgrade to a locking differential. A differential locker works by engaging the differential carrier's internals so the axleshafts become "locked." Locking the axleshafts allows both tires to bite for traction and aids you greatly when wheeling in loose and challenging terrain.
There are dozens of locker options, some more expensive than others. When it comes to affordable, installer-friendly, effective lockers, Richmond Gear's Lock Right and Powertrax series lockers are at the top of the list. Both brands of lockers are automatic, which means they automatically "lock" when powered is applied. They are commonly referred to as lunchbox or drop-in lockers, as they drop in place of the spider gears inside of an open differential carrier. One of the key benefits of drop-in style lockers is that you don't have to change out your stock open differential carrier, nor do they require any high-dollar specialty tools to install.
To put a set of these installer-friendly lockers to the test, we called up the differential experts at Just Differentials and ordered a Dana 30 front Lock Right locker and a Dana 44 rear Powertrax locker. Just Differentials carries a wide array of gears, lockers, and even complete axle assemblies and can help inform you with many of the pros, cons, and basic information you'll need when upgrading your differentials. We had our locker set installed in our '04 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in an afternoon. If you have a little wrenching experience and a solid tool set, we're glad to say that this is an easy driveway install.
Rocking & Locking
Installing a front and rear locker in your 4x4 is one of the most instantly noticeable and worthwhile investments you will ever make. No matter how extreme the terrain or twisted your suspension gets, each tire will continue to pull, even if one or all become airborne. Admittedly the lunchbox lockers we installed here are not without their drawbacks. On the road the rear locker sometimes creates quirky handling and often chirps tires when maneuvering around tight places (parking lots or slow and sharp turns in the city). They also make a clicking or ratcheting sound from time to time. Overall, the pluses of the lockers outweigh the minuses. For the value, ease of installation, and outright performance, the drop-in lockers are a sound investment for wheeling enthusiasts looking to take their rig to the next level.

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A winner was selected from 118 designs submitted by 46 freelance designers.
We are a medical marijuana dispensary locator website similar to Yelp.com, but for cannabis clubs (mostly in California & Colorado).
We are a fun, hip and fashionable company. We want t-shirts people will actually wear in public on the weekends to events and on the town as well. Think friendly, happy and healthy.
Medical marijuana patients in California. Trendy, 18-24 male/female
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ThomL needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
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The main elements of this business include a direct connection to a Native American tribe (Penobscots), flowing water, logs on the river bottom, operating in an environmentally responsibly manner and the recovery of an ancient natural resource. Many of the wood products we will produce will have laser engraved graphics representing both Native American and Maine river logging themes as both heritages evolved closely together over a 250 year period, Ultimately, we will be generating wood products without cutting down a single tree.
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This new and Native American owned small business specializes in harvesting old growth sinker logs from the Penobscot River in Maine, which is part of the Penobscot Indian Reservation. This recovered natural resource is offered as either raw material to woodworkers and artists or as finished products made by both Native American and other artists and woodworkers. All harvesting in performed in an environmentally responsible manner with Green marketplace sales as one merchandising objective. Each log is carefully lifted up from the river bottom causing a minimum of disturbance and the harvesting season is very short to minimize any negative effect on fish spawing and other ecosystems. The sunken logs are left over from Maine logging river drives dating between the late 1700's and the 1970's
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Gilead Sciences reported quarterly sales of its new blockbuster hepatitis C drug that beat analyst estimates by more than $1 billion, a victory in the face of criticism over the treatment's $1,000-per-pill price.
The Foster City-based biotechnology company said first-quarter profit was $1.48 a share, beating by 56 cents the analysts' average estimate. Total sales were $5 billion, including $2.27 billion from Sovaldi. Analysts had estimated $1.13 billion for Sovaldi.
Sovaldi sells for $84,000 for a 12-week course of treatment. That cost has attracted scrutiny from health insurers and lawmakers. Pharmacy benefit managers including Express Scripts Holding have said they may try to start a price war once competing medicines from AbbVie and Merck & Co. reach the market.
The results for the hepatitis C drug are "above even the high end of buy-side expectations," Mark Schoenebaum, an analyst with ISI Group in New York, said in a note to clients.
About 30,000 patients have started on the medicine, company executives said on a conference call today. Some of the sales also were from distributors building inventory, Gilead said. Sovaldi is projected by analysts to generate $11.94 billion in 2017.


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For the past few years teenage gambling has been increasing at an exponential rate. The increase in gambling can be contributed to family members who gamble, multiple television programs like poker tournaments and skillful advertising from the gambling establishments. It's becoming an epidemic among our teenagers with no real solution being presented to the educators of our schools systems.
The new stream of commercials related to stop gambling has had very little affect. The commercials are geared towards helping people stop gambling but are not geared towards the individuals who have not experienced gambling at this point in time. The stop gambling commercials have not been able to reach the teenager with a compulsive gambling addiction. They however may reach the parents who may realize their child has a problem.
The only way to help our youth is to educate them in the classroom and at home. I remember years ago in health class they educated us on smoking and drinking. This was very effective on those individuals who never started. But the ones that were already addicted the educational programs were unable to reach them.
There following educational curriculums are needed for today's students:
a)Helpful Resources for identifying teenagers who may have a compulsive gambling addiction.
b)Helping Teenagers identify their compulsive gambling addiction
c)Educating teenagers on compulsive gambling addiction. This one is my favorite because this has the best opportunity to prevent a teenager from gambling, helping teenagers identify the signs of compulsive gambling addiction and if the teenager has a problem with gambling.
d)Giving Teenagers the tools to identify others who may have a gambling addiction like their parents. This one has to be handled sensitively. I have received numerous emails from teenagers who did not know where to go, who to talk to in order to help a family member.
e)Educating Teenagers on the resources available to get help by giving them the local stop gambling telephone numbers and helpful stop gambling websites.
f)Understanding Compulsive Gambling Addiction
g)Practical exercises for teenagers with addictions to learn about self esteem, trust and more.
The above educational curriculums are needed to help educate the teenage population.
As each year passes the amount of teenager's addicted to gambling increases. This increase is due to the increased exposure. This exposure is due to the increase in the number of cable and television gambling programs, advetising by local gambling establishements, retailers jumping on poker craze selling poker chips, the increase in the number of state lotto drawings per day and the state advertising for their scratch off tickets.


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LOS ANGELES - UCLA Anderson Associate Professor Anand V. Bodapati has been awarded the 2009 Paul E. Green Award by the American Marketing Association. According to the association, the award "is presented to the Journal of Marketing Research (JMR) article published in 2008 that shows or demonstrates the most potential to contribute significantly to the practice of marketing research."
Associate Professor Bodapati's award-winning paper is titled "Recommendation Systems with Purchase Data." It appeared in the February 2008 (Volume 45, Number 1) issue of JMR. He joins a prestigious list of prior winners that includes UCLA Anderson colleagues Professor Bart Bronnenberg, who received the Green Award in 2008 and 2003, and Professor Dominque Hanssens, who received it in 2000.
Read an executive summary of "Recommendation Systems with Purchase Data."
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We've been to a lot of product launches this year, and attended our fair share of trade shows too. Even after the Taipei Cycle Show,Sea Otter Classic and Eurobike, there were still new bicycles and components to be found at Interbike.
As we walked through the halls of this year's trade show, there were a few trends that were immediately apparent. Here are some of the new mountain bikes and gear that caught our eye. Be sure to click through the massive gallery on the right for a complete rundown of the latest mountain bikes and accessories from Interbike 2013.
New suspension companies stepping it up
In recent years X-Fusion forks have gained a reputation for packing a lot of bang per buck. The company is expanding its range with the introduction of the RV1 HLR DH and the upside-down Revel HLR.
The Revel HLR was certainly hard to miss, decked out in anodized gold with inverted stanchions
White Brothers has rebranded itself with the name of its parent company, MRP. According to a company spokesperson, the MRP name has better brand recognition with trail riders and enduro racers – two types of riders the company hopes to attract with its updated suspension products.
In addition to launching the new Stage fork, MRP also split its LOOP suspension fork into cross-country and trail lines. The LOOP SL gets lighter, while losing some of the wide range of travel adjustment its predecessor was known for.
MRP recently acquired the mountain bike division of Elka suspension and plans to introduce coil and air shocks
Enduro everywhere…
The buzzword of the year could be found on suspension forks, helmets, wheels, shoes, body armor and even handlebar grips.
Not into this rapidly growing format? Don't tune it out, as there are benefits you can reap even if you never zip-tie a number plate to the front of your bike.
The development of minimalist knee an elbow pads, designed with mobility and comfort in mind, will appeal to many riders, even those who never race an enduro. Similarly, shoes such as Giro's new Terraduro stand to benefit recreational mountain bikers as much as hardcore enduro racers.
The Terraduro shoe was one of our Best in Show winners
Light and fat
Fat bikes were everywhere at this year's show. We rounded them up here, but there were still a few surprises to be found. Both NoTubes and HED have developed fat bike rims. NoTubes prototype carbon fat bike rim is light and, of course, tubeless ready.
HED is an unlikely entrant into the fat bike market — its carbon rim incorporates much of the company's expertise in carbon, if not aerodynamics...
And 650b (27.5in) wheels march on
Predictably, 650b wheels continue to replace 26in wheels on everything from long-travel trail bikes to cross-country hardtails. Several product managers predicted that 26in wheels would be relegated to entry-level models and dirt jump/park bikes by Interbike 2014.
The Juliana Juno is one of a growing number of women's mountain bikes decked out in 650b (27.5in) wheels


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Contrary to how they handled Bobby Parnell last season, the Mets seem to have a definitive plan for Jenrry Mejia.
He has been working as a reliever this spring, and that's what he'll do for the remainder of camp and in the minor leagues.
Manager Jerry Manuel sees that Mariano Rivera-like movement on his cutter and envisions dominance coming out of the bullpen.
Last year, Parnell was bounced around from being a starter in the minors, to a reliever for the Mets, then a starter and finally back to the pen. After the season he admitted being confused and his confidence shaken.
Mejia is 20 and has been scintillating in his role. It is easy to see how Manuel could be thinking about 94-mph fastball coming out of the bullpen, perhaps as soon as this year. In 5 1/3 scoreless innings he has given up two hits and struck out five with no walks.
It's that no walks that's importance. The reviews have been good but the presumption is he'll open the season in the minor leagues, likely the Class AA level.
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I am loving the team that Pete and JS has built here in Seattle with a lot of head scratching moves that turn out perfectly. Seeing all the ballers we have gotten in late rounds of the draft and noticing all the usually negative news associated with players the fans really wanted to go after (Carson Palmer, Albert Hansworth, etc.) made me shudder to think what this team would look like if we had our way:
QB: Carson Palmer
HB: Justin Forsett
WR: TO, Lockett, Crabtree, etc.
TE: Carlson
OL: Spencer, etc
DL: Tapp, Nick Reed, etc.
LB: Lofa, Kouts
CB: Josh Wilson, Tru, etc
SS: Milloy
FS: Earl
...and who knows who else if the drafts went the way the some people had wanted. So I guess what I am trying to say is yay Pete.


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Hotchkis Autocross Series
Hotchkis Sport Suspension understands that most people consider muscle cars as straight line racers and that they lack the chops to handle the corners like a true sports car. The engineers at Hotchkis know better and are out to prove it by partnering with the National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) to host an autocross event series at the NMCA West Drag Racing Series. This three event series will provide for a fun and affordable weekend of events that combines an unlimited autocross event, ride alongs in Hotchkis demo vehicles, and admission to the NMCA drag race as well.
The events will be held at all three NMCA West events at the Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, CA (March 29-30, June 21-22, and October 25-26). Entry fees are $50 for a single day (Saturday or Sunday) or $75 for the entire weekend. The Hotchkis Autocross is open to any vehicle that passes a simple safety inspection that checks for leaking fluids or loose parts that can become a hazard on the track. No additional safety equipment beyond the factory seat belts is required because only one car will be on the course at any time. Registration for these events is now open online at www.hotchkis.net/nmca-autocross.html and will also be available the day of the event. For more information visit www.hotchkis.net or follow Hotchkis on Facebook @hotchkis1.
40 Years in Tulsa
For four decades now Shelby enthusiasts have been getting together in Tulsa, OK to celebrate all things Shelby. From the humble beginnings of a picnic with 16 cars in attendance to today's multi-day even full of activities, the Mid America Ford and Team Shelby Nationals (as it is now branded) is a must go event for any Ford/Shelby enthusiast. Featuring drag racing at Tulsa Raceway Park, road racing at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, an evening cruise-in to the Brady Arts District, banquets, and more, the weekend is packed with special activities, events, and guests. This year's event is June 11-15 and you can find full details of each day's events, registration forms, and more at www.midamericafordmeet.com.
Summit Racing Launches Mobile App
It seems that if you have an Android or iPhone there are apps for just about everything these days. While many are just time wasters, some are really helpful. Summit Racing, which has had a mobile-friendly website for years, has launched a new Summit Racing app that you can find at the Apple App Store and on Google Play for compatible devices.
The new app not only allows easy mobile shopping of the Summit Racing product line, but offers quick access to Summit Racing's social media channels, videos, OnAllCylinders blog, and more. You can even post photos of your project on Summit Racing's Photo Gallery and search event listings.
Carlisle Ford Nationals Celebrates Three Anniversaries
The Carlisle Ford Nationals is one of the "must-do" east coast events and this year's show has grand plans to be the biggest yet. This year Carlisle Events not only celebrates 50 years of Mustang with special displays, but will also be celebrating 110 years of Ford Motor Company as well as Carlisle Events' own 40th Anniversary!
This year's event will be held June 6-8 at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA. Expecting over 3,000 show cars and nearly 50,000 people in attendance, the Carlisle Ford Nationals will once again be holding Ford test drives, autocrosses, onsite installations of performance and restyling products, a downtown parade, and more. Of course we can't forget the acres and acres of swap meet vendors where we always seem to score that hard to find part for one of our projects!
Part of this year's celebration will be a 110 vehicle display showcasing a Ford model from each year, plus a 50 years Mustang display showcasing a Mustang from each production year as well. Special displays abound on the Carlisle property, including a Special Edition display where many regional and one-off Mustang models can be seen. Another great draw will be the 2015 Ford Mustang and 2015 Ford F-150, both new and to date, not available for purchase. Confirmed for the event is at least one pre-production model of each. Ford engineers will be on hand to host walk-around demos throughout the event weekend. Visit www.carlisleevents.com for details and registration information, or call (717) 243-7855.
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MagnaFlow Exhaust is gassed up and ready to get their big rig display on the road for 2014. Check out the big rig schedule at www.magnaflow.com/05news/05events.asp. If you see their rig be sure to snap a photo and send it to firstname.lastname@example.com and you could win MagnaFlow prizes! Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels returns to the NMRA racing series as an official 2014 series sponsor for all national NMRA events. The company will also be posting contingency awards in all Pro and Sportsman classes as well as special-event classes. See the Mickey Thompson Motorsports crew on site at most events offering trackside support as well. Edelbrock has released their 2014 catalog. Edelbrock catalogs can be ordered in print or on CD or viewed online or via smart phone/tablet; to order your catalog call toll free (888) 288-2892 or online at www.edelbrock.com/order_catalog. SCT Holdings (SCT), the popular performance tuning company, announced the acquisition of Bully Dog, an industry leading performance tuning calibration outfit specializing in trucks. The combined company will offer an unprecedented vehicle lineup of software tuning solutions. New features and tuning products will be rolling out through the course of 2014. Rocket Racing Wheels has introduced ten wheel styles since launching in 2008 and now has over 500 dealers around the world. Rocket Racing Wheels has now made themselves more accessible to its dealer network and enthusiasts with new expanded business hours. Rocket Racing Wheels is now open 8 am to 7 pm EST and can be reached at (888) 307-7525 or at www.rocketracingwheels.com. Kenny Brown knows a thing or two about making Mustangs perform better and now when you sign up for Kenny's newsletter you can also get his "Kenny's Speed Secrets" tech blog as well. Visit www.kennybrown.com and click on the "Join Kenny's Newsletter."


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 69 diseños de 24 diseñadores freelance.
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Town To Town Movers is a local moving company based in Worcester, MA and servicing a 40 mile radius around Worcester. They are family owned and operated business with husband, wife, and son all part of the business. They have been in business for 15 years and have an outstanding reputation with the Better Business Bureau.
Their advantage over larger companies is that they can keep their overhead low and pass this savings on to the client. If a problem does arise the owners are availble to deal directly with the client.
The target audience is anyone who is moving in the local area. This could be both commercial and residential moves.
They tend to like blue, because that is the color of the shirts that the staff wears. The website is http://www.townmove.com/home/ ,but is receiving a full redesign once the logo is completed.
They are a local moving company, so they would like the logo to show that. At the same time, they want to show longevity and stability as they have been in business for 15 years.
The current slogan is "The Friendly Movers," so if that could be incorporated into the logo that would work well.
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Tekk Innovations LLC necesitaba un nuevo diseño de botón o icono y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 38 diseños de 12 diseñadores freelance.
Tekk Innovations LLC
Developer of 100+ law related apps for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
Our audience consists primarily of lawyers, law students and public officials such as police officers. Our apps' icons should project professionalism, reliability, and authenticity.
We are looking for a set of six icons to replace the attached sample icons. The final product should be significantly better than our samples and do not necessarily have to resemble our samples in any way.
IMPORTANT: Project professionalism, reliability, and authenticity with the icons.
In the sample, from left to right, top to bottom, you can see the icons for
- California Evidence
- California All Laws
- California Penal
- New York Criminal Procedure Laws
- New York All Laws
- New York Vehicle and Traffic Laws
We require a redesign of all these icons such that:
1. all icons share a general theme/structure such that a viewer can immediately recognize they belong to OUR series of law apps
2. the 3 California icons are immediately recognizable as belonging to a different geographic location than the 3 New York icons and this should be accomplished in a way that can be extended to accommodate other US states
3. all icons reflect their subject (penal, evidence, criminal procedure ...) ;both "all laws" icons should reflect laws in general in a similar manner
4. the final product should be a single photoshop or illustrator file that can export any of the 6 icons into a 1024x1024 image through enabling or disabling specific layers
5. all icons should follow the guidelines here: http://developer.apple.com/library/…mages.html.
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Name: Shadelands Ranch Museum House Tours
Date: August 15, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
Website: http://www.walnutcreekhistory.info
Event Description:
Do you know how Ygnacio Valley Road got its name?
Come Visit Shadelands Ranch Museum! Learn about local history through a docent led tour.
House is open for tours every Wednesday 1 PM - 4 PM. Please come at any time during the hours. Last tour will begin at 3:30.
2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek CA


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What player if we drafted them would you instantly want to buy their jersey? Obviously at #56 we aren't going to get the superstars from this draft but are there any guys out there you are hoping we get so you can get their gear?
I'm having a hard time finding a rookie i think will have the type of impact on our team worthy of purchasing his jersey but if we somehow got DeAndre Hopkins I think I'd feel comfortable he's going to be a playmaker in this league for a while.
Justin Hunter, Tyrann Mathieu, Jordan Reed, and Gavin Escobar would be tempting too. I don't think an OL, DL, or LB could tempt me as I'd rather have a jersey of the current groups like Okung, Irvin, Wagner.


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The biggest bouldering area in the Cape Peninsula . There are more than 25 sectors contained hundreds of problems spread over the large exposed area surrounding Steenberg Peak. The boulders are easily accessible thanks to the many paths that cut across the mountain side.
The climbing
The climbing of all grades (2-8a+) ranges from technical slabs to burly roofs and is on bullet hard sandstone with good friction.
Getting there
Directions for most areas: From the M3 take a right then left onto 'Ou Kaapse Weg'. Just over the top of the col turn LEFT into the Silvermine Reserve parking (R5 parking fee or Wildcard). There is a few obvious boulders 5 mins from the parking but a local guide (see Contact) or topo is needed to find the better more obscure sectors. The walk-in is depending on section is 5mins or an hour.
Guide Books/References
Guy Holwill's TOPSIDE guide was the first 'real' topo to the area but is now sadly out of print. Stewart Noy will be detailing the whole of the Cape Peninsula's bouldering in a soon to be released guide...
This is a pristine environment and therefore leaving your trash is NOT acceptable! There are LARGE fines for littering! This includes toliet paper which is very unsightly. Please use existing paths and do not create new ones. N.B. Do NOT climb on fragile holds soon after the rain as the rock becomes brittle when it absorbs moisture. PLEASE brush off excess chalk which can clog the holds and spoil the natural friction as well as tick marks which can cause serious access issues!


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As the major league teams hit the road for the start of another baseball season, many fans are also ready to embark on their own baseball road trips. America's favorite pastime offers a great lens through which you can see the country.
While most recommended road trips will take you to major and minor league stadiums, we offer another kind of tour: businesses and nonprofit ventures that give you a different window on the game. If you time your visit to these places right, you will never be too far from a ballgame.
And if we've whetted your appetite for baseball's attractions, check out "The Baseball Fan's Bucket List: 162 Things You Must See, Do, Get & Experience Before You Die," by Robert and Jenna Santelli.
So, what are some of the greatest attractions in baseball? Click ahead for our list.
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General Terms & Conditions for the Generation of Leads
(as of: 01 September 2010)
The following are the general terms & conditions of the company, FranchisePORTAL GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "FranchisePORTAL") – with its head office in Heidestr. 30a, D-53797 Lohmar, Germany – for the use of the services offered on the websites www.franchisekey.com and www.franchisekey.ru.
1. General Terms
The act of using the websites shall, at the same time, be considered to be recognition and acceptance of the General Terms & Conditions for the Generation of Leads. Franchisors, who do not agree with FranchisePORTAL's General Terms & Conditions, should not use the services provided by the websites.
FranchisePORTAL reserves the right to alter its General Terms & Conditions – either in part or in full – at any time. Such alterations shall come into force immediately after they have been published on the websites and after the existing customers have been informed of such changes. Customers, who have received such notification, automatically accept the altered General Terms & Conditions if they continue to use the websites.
2. Subject Matter
FranchisePORTAL provides an information platform on the Internet via which franchisors may purchase enquiries – so-called leads – from interested parties. The franchisors use such leads to contact interested parties and to inform and advise them about possibly joining their franchise system.
3. Conclusion of Contract
The registration of a system profile by the franchisor and/or the express or tacit consent to the system profile, sent to him in advance for verification, being published is, at the same, time an indication of the franchisor's interest in FranchisePORTAL's services. Visitors to the websites may, if they are interested, request additional information from the franchisor. Such enquiries are sent on anonymously to the franchisor per email. By clicking on the link, "Click here to purchase lead", the franchisor is agreeing to the purchase of the leads.
Following payment or approval (clearing) via the payment system selected by
the franchisor, the lead shall be sent to the franchisor by email and published
in his personal area under "My FranchiseKey".
The leads shall be passed on directly to the franchisors during the free start-up phase.
4. Liability
FranchisePORTAL shall not be held liable for any damages caused directly or indirectly to the franchisors, interested parties or other visitors to the websites as a result of using the websites.
FranchisePORTAL shall guarantee the availability of its websites to the best of its technical abilities and shall undertake all possible precautions to limit interruptions resulting from external causes – such as a system overload or faults caused by Internet providers, viruses or Internet piracy. Despite such efforts, data loss cannot be completely ruled out.
The level of technology currently available means that it is not possible to develop and run computer programmes (software) that are completely faultless nor is it possible to fully eliminate imponderables connected to the Internet medium. For this reason, FranchisePORTAL cannot guarantee the permanent and uninterrupted functionality of its websites and technical systems.
FranchisePORTAL shall not be held responsible for the system profiles published on its websites. All information originates from the franchisor in question or is sent to the franchisor to be checked and corrected, so that they are responsible for the accurateness of the data. Franchisors participating in the websites are obliged to provide exact and true information about their systems.
5. Use of Data
Franchisors participating on the websites agree and acknowledge to use the leads made available to them solely for the purpose agreed on in the contract to which the interested party has consented. The franchisor is not permitted to use the leads without the consent of the third party nor is he permitted to transfer them to third parties if such a transfer goes beyond the permitted use of such data.
On receiving the data, the franchisor immediately has power of control over the data in accordance with the Data Protection Act and, therefore, is responsible for all matters concerning data protection.
6. Pricing System
Each cost-per-lead is determined by FranchisePORTAL; franchisors are not obliged to purchase leads. Lead prices may vary according to country, branch, offer or type of contract. The franchisor shall be informed of the lead price in each offer sent to him by email.
All prices are quoted without value added tax. In some cases, value added tax may not need to be paid if an international tax identification number is provided.
FranchisePORTAL reserves the right to add flat rate prices (involving fixed periods of time, fixed amounts etc) to the existing invoicing system (cost-per-lead). Such amendments to the General Terms & Conditions shall be published on the websites and customers shall be informed of such changes in advance.
The leads shall be passed on directly to the franchisors free of charge during the current start-up phase.
7. Definition of Lead
Enquiries shall be considered to be a proper lead if they fulfil the
following conditions:
Full declaration of
- Name
- Postal address
- Age group
- Sex
- Country of origin
- Telephone number
- Email address
8. Complaints
Complaints may, in principle, only be made in writing within ten days of receiving the lead in which the reason for the complaint must also be specified. If the franchisor fails to inform FranchisePORTAL of a fault within the correct period and in the correct manner, then the service shall be considered to have been provided in accordance with the contract.
If a complaint concerning a lead is found to be justified, then the sum already paid for the lead shall be credited to the franchisor's account or the unpaid invoice shall be cancelled. Interested parties, whose leads have led to a justified complaint, may not be contacted again by the franchisor.
The following reasons alone shall be grounds for a complaint:
- It is proven that the interested party is himself a franchisor,
- It is proven that the name or address do not actually exist,
- It is proven that the interested party is not known at the address given
- It is proven that the franchisor has already received an enquiry in the six months prior to the lead in question from the interested party and so already knows him/her
The following reasons, among others, shall not constitute grounds for a
- The interested party has, in the meantime, concluded a contract with another franchise system or is no longer interested,
- The conclusion of a franchise agreement with the interested party is out of the question be it for business or personal reasons,
- The communication channel given is not correct but can easily be found via another information source – e.g. internet-based or normal phone book,
- The enquiry was not sent by the interested party in person but was sent by a third party (e.g. partner) with the knowledge and consent of the third party.
No claims may be made as a result of a complaint during the free start-up phase.
9. Invoicing Modalities
The invoice shall be sent to the franchisor per email and made available to
him in his personal area under the menu point "My FranchiseKey".
Invoices are payable in full without delay. Payment for the leads can be made optionally per lead or from the credit balance paid in advance by the franchisor.
The franchisor – as the card or account holder – shall ensure that the payment details given are correct and authorizes FranchisePORTAL to charge the invoice amount plus any possible tax due to the credit card named or to his online payment account. The lead shall remain the property of FranchisePORTAL until the full invoice amount has been received.
Payment per lead may be made by credit card (VISA, MasterCard) or by
Alternatively, having opened up an account under the menu point "My FranchiseKey", the franchisor may transfer a sum of money in advance per bank transfer, credit card (VISA, MasterCard) or Paypal as a credit to pay for leads. On purchasing a lead, the lead price shall be deducted from the credit amount available in the franchisor's account. The franchisor can access his account at any time to see how much money is still available under the menu point "My FranchiseKey". Should the cooperation work between the franchisor and FranchisePORTAL come to an end, then any money still in the account shall be paid back to the franchisor immediately minus any transfer fees incurred.
The regulations stipulated in the section, "Invoicing Modalities", shall not apply during the free start-up phase.
10. End of Cooperation
Franchisors represented on FranchisePORTAL's websites shall be offered leads from interested parties for an unlimited period of time. The franchisor may inform FranchisePORTAL in writing at any time if he no longer wishes to receive such offers. The franchisor does not have to give a reason for his decision. If the cooperation work is ended then FranchisePORTAL shall deactivate the system profile in question.
11. Final Provisions
This Contract is governed by German law. The sole place of jurisdiction and fulfilment for any dispute arising between the contractual parties shall be the Commercial Court of the city of Cologne in Germany.
Any supplements or amendments to individual clauses must be made in writing. Should one of the above-mentioned provisions be or become unenforceable, then it shall be supplemented with an enforceable provision that shall reflect as closely as possible the intention or purpose of the original provision.


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Animal Crackers fundraiser at Marine Room
Friends of Animal Crackers, a pet rescue organization in Laguna Beach, will hold a fundraiser from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 8 at the Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Ave.
The fundraiser will help with the cost of taking in animals that other shelters cannot care for and are in danger of being euthanized, according to a news release from founder Gina Kantzabedian. Animals are not euthanized at Animal Crackers.
"The harsh reality is, not killing animals is a very costly proposition," Kantzabedian said, according to the release. "In one way or another, difficult-to-place dogs and cats are disposed of even at supposedly 'no kill' shelters, which breaks my heart and misleads the public."
Kantzabedian founded Animal Crackers about 20 years ago. The organization pays for vaccinations, spaying and neutering, and other medical bills for the dogs and cats that are taken in.
The fundraiser has a suggested donation of $25, with food, a no-host bar, silent auction and raffle. Reservations are not necessary. For more information, call (949) 315-0810 or (949) 494-6309. Direct contributions can be sent to Lisette Chel, P.O. Box 1206, Laguna Beach, CA 92852.
Local Realtors get top ranking
Jim Ardery and Diane Cannon of Prudential California Realty in Laguna Beach have garnered the Chairman's Circle Diamond award for sales in 2010. The pair are among the top .05% of more than 54,000 Prudential agents in the U.S., according to a Prudential statement.
Ardery and Cannon are noted for their detailed management of each real estate transaction, according to Prudential.
The pair was ranked No. 3 in Orange County and No. 18 in Southern California for sales production last year, out of 3,400 Prudential agents.
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"Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five was a pivotal group in the early days of rap, developing crucial aspects of the genre." NRR Flash is "largely credited with the popularization of scratching" FR in which DJs mixed songs together and MCs would improvise verses – or rap – over the top. CR The style grew out of block parties in the Bronx in the mid-1970s when DJs would set up sound systems and play records. CR "What had once been a party trick became the most significant cultural movement of the next three decades." CR
Sugar Hill Records tapped Flash & Co. to bring their talents to the recording studio, resulting in "the first record made solely from mixing other records." CR Ed "Duke Bootee" Fletcher, a schoolteacher RS500 and the house band percussionist, CR wrote a poem which Sugar Hill's co-owner Sylvia Robinson decided to turn into a rap record. RS500
With Melle Mel providing the main rapping, "The Message" "detailed the hardships of life in the urban environment." FR It was "a breakthrough in hip-hop, taking the music from party anthems to street-level ghetto blues." RS500 That "focus on urban social issues" NRR mapped "a course followed by many later rap artists." NRR "Without this song, the entire course of the genre could have been very different indeed, and some of its most prominent voices might never have surfaced." TB
The Message
Flash and the crew weren't enamored with the political message CR and apparently Robinson only got them to agree to record it by promising it wouldn't be a single. WI Of course, the song would be released and it became "an instant sensation on New York's hip-hop radio." RS500 As Flash said, "It played all day, every day. It put us on a whole new level." RS500
Of course, its success went beyond lyrical content. "What's obvious is how much the words were abetted by the music: melody sketched by synthesizer, pulse provided by fun bass and glowering drums, comment added by scratchy rhythm guitar." MA It "was hardly the first rap record, but its sonic power…and the astonishing immediacy of its lyrics combined to make it the official announcement of the start of something truly new." WI The song posed the concern, "Sometimes I wonder how I keep from goin' under," and critic Dave Marsh suggested, "Apparently dancing helps." MA
Resources and Related Links:
- DMDB page for "The Message"
- Grandmaster Flash's DMDB Music Maker Encyclopedia entry
- see lyrics
- CR Toby Creswell (2005). 1001 Songs: The Great Songs of All Time. Thunder's Mouth Press: New York, NY. Pages 391-2.
- FR Paul Friedlander, Paul (1996). Rock and Roll: A Social History. Boulder, Colorado; Westview Press, Inc. Page 274.
- MA Dave Marsh. (1989). The Heart of Rock and Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made. New York, NY; New American Library. Pages 61-2.
- NRR National Recording Preservation Board of the Library of Congress The Full National Recording Registry
- RS500 Rolling Stone (12/04). "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
- TB Thunder Bay Press (2006). Singles: Six Decades of Hot Hits & Classic Cuts. Outline Press Ltd.: San Diego, CA. Page 198.
- WI Paul Williams (1993). Rock and Roll: The Best 100 Singles. New York, NY: Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc. Pages 204-6.


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The Lute Olson Circus Continues…Posted by rtmsf on September 16th, 2008
It's no secret around these parts that Lute Olson has experienced a volatile year since he decided to take a leave of absence from his Arizona Wildcats last November. There were already the rampant rumors that Olson was suffering from Parkinson's disease, or at minimum, some other undisclosed health issue, accompanied by the not-so-private saga involving a divorce from his second wife, Christine. Throw in the embarassingly open secret that Olson was unhappy with his replacement, Kevin O'Neill, in addition to the loss of several key players either in or coming into the program (Jerryd Bayless, Brandon Jennings, Emmanuel Negedu) and it's safe to say that the Silver Fox had a stressful year. All that said, Olson has gone on record to exuberantly state that he expects to remain the coach at Arizona at least through his current contract, ending in 2011.
Happier Times for Lute and Christine Olson (photo credit: azstarnet.com)
Well why not? – so long as you intend to wilfully flout the NCAA rulebook in an attempt to get recruits to Tucson. From the AP report:
The University of Arizona has reported a possible NCAA recruiting violation by men's basketball coach Lute Olson, who called it "an unfortunate and regrettable error." Athletic director Jim Livengood said Monday that Olson had sent a letter to basketball boosters asking for a donation to Jim Storey's Arizona Cactus Classic basketball tournament, held last May at Arizona's McKale Center. NCAA rules prohibit institutional representatives or boosters from arranging financial assistance for potential recruits. "A 'personal and confidential' letter was sent to Rebounders Club board of directors over the electronic signature of Lute Olson, requesting that they provide financial assistance to Jim Storey's Cactus Classic AAU Tournament," Livengood said in a July 2 letter to Ron Barker, Pac-10 associate commissioner in charge of governance and enforcement. "The letter expressed how important this tournament is to the Arizona basketball program's recruiting. The letter also stated (correctly) that 'The athletics department can't assist in any way.' Which would include requesting that donors make financial contributions."
Forget the one-and-dones, Olson has apparently decided that he will simply have his boosters finance players into Tucson. (sidenote: the #2 PG in the class of 2009, Abdul Gaddy, also commited to the Wildcat program today – was he at this camp?).
To be fair, Olson disabused reporters of the notion that he knew anything about this letter, which had an electronic signature on it. Yet numerous poeople within in the program have gone on the record to state that Olson wanted this letter sent out. Some Arizona fans are suggesting this is a setup propagated by the AD, Jim Livengood, who (the assumption goes) wants the powerful Olson out of the picture.
There's one thing we can remain certain about – the Lute Olson stories are getting exponentially more interesting the older he gets. Stay tuned for more out of the desert.


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Britney Spears Gets Blunt at 'X Factor' Auditions
Britney Spears seems like a sweetheart, but she can sure get sassy at 'X Factor' auditions! While she's nowhere near Simon Cowell in terms of crankiness, the pop princess isn't shy about voicing her honest opinion when hopefuls hit the stage.
"Everyone was kinda shocked at how tough she was and how she wasn't scared to say it straight," a source told Entertainment Weekly about Spears. "She knows it takes more than having a good singing voice and that you have to be entertaining and have that 'wow' factor. She can really tell the difference between a good singer and a great performer." As for her favorite criticism? "Too boring." Love it!
EW compiled some of Spears' best criticisms so far. She told one contestant, "I feel like you need to go to New York and be on Broadway. I don't think the pop industry could handle you." A lot of people said that about 'American Idol' runner up Adam Lambert, though, Brit -- don't be so sure!
Another contestant received, "To make a great performance, you have to step it up. There's a big wall between us, and you need to learn to break it down." That keeps in line with Spears' rep for seeking out performers versus vocalists. And that girl knows how to deliver an intense performance. She told another, "I'm sorry, sweetie, but you have to be great to be on this show."
The source went on to say that while Demi Lovato is chattier on the panel, all of the judges get along well and socialize in the green room and between takes together. Cowell's said to be "over the moon" about his decision to hire the two pop superstars (though he described them as "catty" and Lovato can admit to being "bratty"). Based on what we've been hearing about the upcoming 'X Factor' series, we are too.
Watch Britney Spears Arrive at the 'X Factor' Rhode Island Auditions


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Popular property highlights
Show-stopping setting
Located on Broadway in the midst of Times Square, this award-winning hotel is within three blocks of 30 theaters; Fifth Avenue shopping is two blocks east. Ideally located for viewing the New Year's Eve ball drop.
Sky-high sights
A revolving rooftop restaurant commanding stellar views, a glass-enclosed fitness center with giant plasma-screen TVs, and a massive atrium are among the many highlights of this New York hotel.
Signature bedding
All of the 1,966 modern guestrooms feature Revive signature bedding with down comforters and 300-thread-count cotton linens. High-speed Internet access is also available (surcharge).
Languages Spoken
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New York Marriott Marquis features a panoramic-view revolving restaurant and a family restaurant. Appetizers are available in 2 lounges, and 2 Starbucks outlets are on site. Guests can enjoy a continental or buffet breakfast daily (surcharge).
The 8th-floor lobby of this New York Marriott features free wireless Internet access and contains a gift shop selling New York souvenirs and a variety of other high-quality items. A 24-hour business center features high-speed Internet access and a digital picture station (surcharges apply). The hotel includes a conference center, 48 meeting rooms, and technology support staff, as well as free wireless Internet access in public areas. Cardiovascular equipment and free weights are also available on site. The multilingual staff can provide currency exchange and tour assistance. Limited valet parking and limo/town car service are available (surcharge).
- Express check-in
- Bar/lounge
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- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
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- Porter/bellhop
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- Year Built 1985
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- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
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- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 11590
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- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Concierge services
- Conference space size (feet) - 124755
- Gift shops or newsstand
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- Total number of rooms - 1966
- Television in common areas
- Number of floors - 49
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- Multilingual staff
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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Languages Spoken
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Valet parking (surcharge)
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- Coffee/tea maker
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- Free toiletries
- In-room safe
- Desk
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Pay movies
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Premium TV channels
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Sofa bed
- Smart TV
- Netflix
- Number of bathrooms -
- Down comforter
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Cable TV service
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Wired Internet access (surcharge)
Where to Eat
The View Restaurant - Guests can enjoy freshly prepared, fine dining cuisine at New York's only revolving restaurant. Open daily for dinner. Reservations are recommended.
Broadway Lounge & Terrace - Iconic views of Times Square are the chief attraction of this clubby lounge perched above the city's nexus. Glowing glass tables and green and plum-colored chairs create a contemporary Manhattan feel. The lounge serves signature cocktails, wines by the glass, and dishes prepared in an exhibition kitchen. Open for lunch and dinner.
Crossroads Kitchen & Bar - serves a delicious buffet breakfast daily and classic American grilled fare the rest of the day. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Starbucks Coffee - Starbucks outlets can be found on the hotel's ground floor and in the 8th floor lobby.
Room Service - Available from 6 AM until 2 AM (hours subject to change without notice).
The View Restaurant & Lounge - New York City's only revolving rooftop restaurant; panoramic city views. Contemporary decor. Regionally inspired cuisine. Largest selection of New York State wines in Manhattan. Open daily for dinner and Sunday brunch; lounge offers cocktails and "view buffet" of cheeses, salads, and other light fare. Reservations required.
Crossroads American Kitchen & Bar - Restaurant with a 21-foot high mirrored spiral centerpiece, 11 televisions, and 20-seat bar. Serves New American cuisine full entrees and meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
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Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
- Destination fee: USD 28.69 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 36.00 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 16.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: USD 90.00 per day (in/out privileges)
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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the million dollar question is whether Locus and Rakshas have gone rogue or if they're merely following their master's, even unspoken, desire.
His movement, his dialogue, his entire aura. He does sinister like nobody's business. That sneering double speak that basically amounted to, "ha ha, relax, you've got nothing to worry about because you're going to die now, but not before I make you think about it first." He's so purely malevolent, but makes it look cool.
In any case, it was neat considering his initial predilection for heads. =)
That is really cold. And yet it's like Rakshas is almost having mercy on Rickert. Giving words of comfort before taking his life. He truly is frighteningly powerful.
Personally my first thought was that I don't see it coming from Griffith, but... Who knows really. It's been so long since we've really known what he thought that it's become near impossible to tell.
Gotta respect a guy who loves his job.
Yep, the simple imagery of him on a headless statue is already super cool without needing any additional crazy theory.
So, do you think this is it and we're treated to a full transformation next episode, or does he simply T-1000 out from under there and say, "You missed me."
I think for dramatic effect it's more likely we'll get to see his apostle form, rather than having a repeat of previous encounters.
I'm rooting on your side. I think we're due to see what his apostle form looks like. Well, I for one hope so, now that the idea has been planted in my head!
Maybe his final form IS T-1000 I mean, that appendage he had on Rickert did evoke a T-1000 type kill
great episode, i wanna see what's under Raksha's mask but i don't think we'll get that just yet, i don't want to underestimate him
Also on that final page, i see 8/28, is that maybe the release date for episode 339
If the rumor mill holds truth and a monthly publication takes hold, I can't even...
I just hope it's not like Ganishka where we've actually been seeing his Apostle abilities this whole time. Maybe he's like Ant-Man and when he transforms he just shrinks into a smaller, more evasive, and therefore deadlier version of himself. He's going to stab your heart... from the inside out!
Well, if that ends up being more than a couple months straight...there will be much rejoicing.
It's funny you mention that actually because I remember telling Aaz years and years ago when we first anticipated that we might see his apostle form (when he appeared on Zodd's wing) that if I had to guess I thought his form might be something similar to Ganishka's mist.
ha! I'm a sucker for some english humor.
I phrased that question poorly since that wouldn't preclude him transforming; what I really meant was will this definitely precipitate it, or will there be more foreplay? As with Locus' situation though, I agree it makes sense that if you're going to crush Rakshas at the end of an episode it'd be a tease if he didn't transform as a result... unless he still does. =)
I just hope it's not like Ganishka where we've actually been seeing his Apostle abilities this whole time.
At the end of the series I would be tickled to death if my main man/woman does indeed wear Griffs face as a mask in some crazy last page gesture...assuming he/she survives.
he was quick enough to dodge silat's attack so I'm sure he dodged that pillar, when it smashed the ground there was no indication that it hit him, no cloth sticking out or anything, he probably jumped away.
Rakshas had better not be dead
Well, in the panel where Rakshas comes down from the statue towards Rickert it does look like he turns into just a shadow on the ground and like you mentioned he has seemed to melt into things before. It seems like he can become insubstantial when he chooses.
Wow! Absolutely fantastic! I cannot get enough of that first close up of Rakshas on top of the statue! He's absolutely terrifying. I personally don't know if we'll see his apostle form, but this is certainly the best opportunity presented in the series so far. Surely we'll have an answer in a few weeks.
That's unlikely to happen.
I'm thinking figure of this scene, no? Might sculpt a maquette of it after my current project is done. #brainstorming
when we first anticipated that we might see his apostle form (when he appeared on Zodd's wing) that if I had to guess I thought his form might be something similar to Ganishka's mist. God I hope I'm wrong. Although, I still can't help but think it's going to be something along those lines. He's a mist, he's a liquid, he shrinks, he flattens, he stretches, he can clone himself ... I don't know what this motherfucker is capable of
Talk about tough to kill! I definitely don't think Rakshas is dead. If there was to be a faceoff between him and Silat's group I can't see the humans faring too well.
I don't think it will be, Ganishka was special in many ways and he still had a human/apostle dynamic, whereas we've only seen one form of Rakshas.


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While many Chestnut Hillers were away vacationing this past summer, Cin Cin Restaurant quietly celebrated its 15 years of being at 7838 Germantown Ave. in June.
"Maybe for the 20th we'll do something bigger," said the soft-spoken owner Michael M. Wei, a humble man who believes the natural things in life — like sunsets, animals, beautiful clouds and flowers — spark creativity. Wei, his Cin Cin partner, Henry Lee, and executive chef James Huang sat down recently to talk about Cin Cin, Chestnut Hill and their management style.
"Inside my restaurants you will always see fresh flowers and pictures depicting scenes from nature. I have even named my restaurants with names from nature — Cin Cin, which means 'fresh spirit of springtime,' Yangming (in Bryn Mawr), which means 'sunshine and brightness,' Nectar (in Berwyn), the sweet syrup of a flower, and so on," said Wei. Opened in 1996 with cuisine described as "Chinese kissed by French," Cin Cin has developed a loyal following. Wei also owns Mandarin Garden, which he opened in Willow Grove in 1985, and did own Szechuan East, which he opened in Northeast Philly in 1984, until he sold it in March of this year.
The group of restaurants have received numerous awards. Chinese Restaurant News, a national trade magazine for the Chinese restaurant industry (there are at least 40,000 Chinese restaurants in the U.S.), recently named the 20-year-old Yangming No. 1 in America in its seventh annual "Top 100 Chinese Restaurants" competition. Wei was also named one of the 20 most influential personalities in the American Chinese restaurant industry.
"The award was totally unexpected, so I was shocked to win," said Michael. "After it finally sank in that my restaurant had been named number one, I felt humble and blessed. I was excited to be able to share with my wonderful, loyal employees who work so hard everyday to make this happen. To be recognized personally is an honor that I will always treasure."
Over the years, Wei's restaurants have been showcased at the prestigious James Beard House in Manhattan. Two years ago, Yangming was chosen to present a Chinese New Year's Banquet at the house where one of America's most celebrated chefs lived for many years. Last year, Wei and his chefs were invited back to the James Beard House to prepare a French-Asian fusion banquet.
"To be asked not once but twice to present my cuisine there was such a wonderful honor. I would have liked to meet chef Beard when he was alive," said Wei.
As for his cuisine, Wei believes in fusing food and cultures. "I'm passionate about blending cultures together; the fusion of cuisines from different cultures is my real joy," said Wei in his Taiwanese accent. "Fusion food makes for a fused community — where all people can blend together and feel equally important."
Wei believes the key to the longevity of his restaurants has been in being fair to his staff and treating them like family. "I try to be fair and equal to everyone. I share my success, share my profits and never play favorites," he noted. Asked if he has a favorite restaurant among his group of four, he was quick to respond. "Like children, they are all different. You cannot be asked to pick one. I love them all. They are all very special to me."
Wei, who prefers not to have his age published, lives in nearby Maple Glen, works 15 hours a day and seven days a week, but he insists that "my employees have helped to maintain consistency in the restaurants, and I know that I could not do this without them."
"It is like an extended family," said the ever-smiling Henry Lee from behind his post at the front entrance to Cin Cin. "We treat each other and our customers like family. We have had baby showers here years ago, and now the child is a young adult. We are seeing a new generation of customers. I work 12-hour days with maybe two days off a month, but I just got back from visiting my family in Malaysia and was gone for 17 days straight."
Lee, 53, has three children, all of whom are in college. "They have no interest in the restaurant business. They have seen the hours I've put in, but they also realize it has given them opportunities."
As for the customers, while Lee knows many by name, he is known as "Mr. Cin Cin." "I was in Center City going to a concert, and a couple waved to me. 'Mr. Cin Cin, Mr. Cin Cin,' they said."
"I've been here at Cin Cin since day one, and the time has gone very swiftly," said chef Huang while taking a rare trip from the kitchen to sit at a table in the soothing peach-colored restaurant. Huang, who hails from Shanghai, was an engineer in China. "I came here when I was 30. I always liked cooking, and so here I am." Huang, who attended the Culinary Institute of America in New York state, refers to his menu as a "Four Season Menu" where "we use the freshest, seasonal ingredients."
Wei noted that all of his award-winning chefs and his managers are partners in the business. "If we do well, then they do well. It's really quite simple. Having them as partners means that they take pride in the quality of the food and the service. They have an interest in keeping our customers happy and coming back."
The two top sellers on the menu, offered throughout the year, are the jumbo lump crabcakes ($20.95) served with fresh herbs in a white wine mustard sauce, and the honey-walnut shrimp ($15.95), described as jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic sauce and topped with house-made honey walnuts. Wei noted that the crabcakes are 95 percent meat with a little bread crumb filler, egg and "Chinese magic" holding them together. They make about 180 of them a week.
As for why Chestnut Hill was selected as the location for Cin Cin, "I've always loved old Chestnut Hill. I have a growing and on-going love affair with the neighborhood."
Early on, nearby neighbors raised concerns about parking, fumes and garbage. As the three men posed for a photo outside, Springfield Avenue residents Sara and Alex Bedrosian stopped to say hello. The couple live in a historic stone house just behind Cin Cin and were very complimentary toward their restaurant neighbors.
"They are friendly and keep the property clean. They help out with snow plowing, and we can walk to this place that not only serves good food, but also has good vibes," said Alex. "One reason we moved here in January of 2006 is because of the proximity to Cin Cin. We are both addicted to the crab cakes. Everything on their menu is good. We have never had a bad meal here."
One of six brothers who grew up in Taiwan, Wei came to America in 1970 to study journalism at the University of Missouri. Upon graduating, he then worked for a law firm in Washington, D.C., and at a Chinese restaurant there, where he caught the culinary bug. He then came to Philadelphia to be closer to a brother, William W.S. Wei, who teaches mathematics and statistics at Temple University.
"My mother was a very good cook, and I always liked food and felt creative in the kitchen," he said. In 1977, he opened his first restaurant, Ming Garden, in Elkins Park. While Ming Garden is no longer open, Wei's other four restaurants continue to thrive.
Asked how he recharges, Wei likes to travel and visits a different country each year. "This year it was England and Scotland. Very beautiful country. When I am working, my mind is 100 percent on work, but when I vacation, I am all about the relaxing time away from work.
"As an Asian I've been raised with the values of finding happiness in working hard and in being creative. My mother was very supportive of everything I did. She was a very positive force in my life," he added wistfully, as she passed away in 2003. "I think she would have been proud to have seen Cin Cin turn 15 years old and Yangming turn 20."
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To evaluate after 52 weeks of daily administration of GFT505 80mg, or GFT505 120mg, the percentage of responders from baseline to Week 52, defined by the disappearance of steatohepatitis (i.e. patients no longer meeting the criteria for steatohepatitis) without worsening of fibrosis. Worsening of fibrosis is evaluated using NASH CRN (Clinical Research Network) fibrosis staging system and defined as:
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Abdominal obesity and type-2 Diabetes are associated with chronic liver disorders resulting from the accumulation of fat in the liver (steatosis), which may progress towards hepatitis and possibly lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. NAFLD (Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) is considered as the most common form of chronic liver disease in adults in the United States, Australia, Asia and Europe. In the USA, the estimated prevalence of NAFLD is 20-30% of the adult population.
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