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If your furnace needs to be repaired, you'll want to find a qualified heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) repair technician. Each state has its own licensing requirements; some require all HVAC technicians to have an HVAC license, while others only require someone operating an HVAC service and installation company with employees to hold a contractor's license. For example, in Alabama, the Alabama Board of Heating Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors regulates licensing, while in Kansas there is no state regulatory body and HVAC licensing can vary by region. For simple furnace repairs like changing out a filter, a trusted handyman can probably handle the job, but a trained professional should be hired for tasks like replacing a gas valve, installing a new inducer fan motor or other critical furnace repair jobs that involve dealing with gas leaks or other dangerous conditions. For more, check out our tips for smart hiring on Thumbtack.
How much does it cost to have your furnace cleaned?
To keep your furnace in good working order it's important to have it regularly cleaned. The national average furnace cleaning cost ranges from $60 to $80, though prices can vary greatly based on where you live in the country and what your furnace maintenance includes. An HVAC company may have different rates for different levels of furnace maintenance. For example,one company may offer general furnace maintenance for $79 and advanced maintenance for $138. Another company may offer a 38-point maintenance check for $89 and a 64-point maintenance check for $178. According to Energy.gov, a standard furnace cleaning and maintenance visit can include:
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- Checking the physical integrity of the heat exchanger
- Adjusting the controls to provide optimum air temperatures
- Checking the combustion chamber for cracks
- Testing for carbon monoxide (CO)
- Adjusting the blower control and supply-air temperature
- Cleaning and oiling the blower
- Removing soot and corrosion from the furnace
- Checking the fuel input and flame characteristics
- Sealing the connections between the furnace and the main ducts
How much does it cost to replace a gas furnace?
The cost to replace your gas furnace will vary based on the type and size of furnace you select, labor and installation costs, and any repairs your HVAC system may need. Nationally, average HVAC prices for a heating specialist range between $1,800 and $2,500. It's important to select the right size gas furnace for your heating needs. A furnace that's too small won't heat your house properly, while a furnace that's too large will run inefficiently, cycling on and off and likely breaking down sooner. HVAC specialists calculate your exact heat needs by measuring your home and incorporating variables such as the regional climate and your home's level of insulation. Retail pricing for gas furnaces can range from $650 up to $3,000 and more. The higher the AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) rating of the furnace, the more efficient it is at turning fuel into heat and the lower your carbon footprint and utility bill will be. HVAC installation costs are often based on an hourly rate and can range from under $50 to over $100 per hour, depending on the company and the furnace being installed. Higher-end furnaces cost more to install because they require added labor and expertise. For a typical installation, it might take two HVAC installation pros one day or less to remove your old furnace and replace it with a new one.
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- The furnace has stopped functioning entirely.
- The temperature cannot be regulated.
- Rooms in the home are either too hot or too cold.
- The heated air coming from the furnace smells like gas.
- The thermostat isn't working.
- Strange noises are coming from the furnace.
How much will it cost me to replace my air conditioner?
If your AC system is in need of replacement, the national average air conditioner installation costs range from $2,930 to $3,670. Costs can vary greatly depending on whether you are replacing a wall or window unit or a central air system. A central air system is connected to ductwork that runs throughout your house and pumps cooled air into your various rooms via vents and registers. A central air conditioning system is far more costly than wall or window units. Selecting a central AC system that has a high seasonal energy-efficiency ratio (SEER) will likely lower both your carbon footprint and your utility bill. The type of AC system you select, where you live in the country, and the regional costs of HVAC work, duct removal and replacement, and ductwork repairs that are needed are some of the main factors that affect the cost of new air conditioner installation. Here are some examples of average costs for installing forced-air systems.
- Install Lennox 16 SEER single-stage AC unit: $5,743
- Removing and disposing of the old furnace, moving and reconnecting the water heater, and installing a 3.5-ton gas furnace. The job took 18 hours of labor.
- Installation of a new 14 SEER single-range cooling system: $4,000-$6,000
- Installation of a new 16 SEER two-range cooling system: $6,000-$8,000
- Installation of a new 20 SEER variable capacity cooling system: $8,000-$12,000


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An inlet barrier filter (IBF) system has received Federal Aviation Administration approval for installation on AgustaWestland AW139 and Agusta/Bell AB139 helicopters. The IBF is a product of Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS). These filters help safeguard helicopter engines from dirt, FOD, erosion, and other potentially costly damage and helping expensive components survive past their expected life, according to AFS. As with all certified AFS IBFs, the AW139 system includes an alternate inlet air bypass system. The emergency bypass capability is an important IBF feature absent in traditional sand filters and particle separators. A simple compact cockpit switch allows indication and activation of the bypass system. An integral Filter Maintenance Aid also allows for on-condition inspections pre- and post-flight, to assist in mission planning and visual inspection of filter condition. Aerospace Filtration Systems, 1-636-300-5200, www.afs.donaldson.com
Cobham's recently STC'd HeliSAS is a two-axis attitude hold, attitude command, flight control system with two basic functions: SAS to aid with aircraft stability and autopilot outer loop control modes for altitude hold, heading select and navigation sensor coupling. HeliSAS offers a number of advantages over previously certified helicopter autopilot systems in terms of its significantly lighter weight and ease of installation, making it well suited for lighter gross-weight helicopters. The system is designed to be engaged at all times: "on" before takeoff and "off" after landing, resulting in a significantly reduced pilot workload. The outer loop or autopilot functions, once reserved for higher-priced and more complex stabilization systems, are included in the HeliSAS system: heading select and hold; altitude hold; ILS localizer and glideslope capture and tracking, including back course; VOR capture and tracking; GPS steering; LVAV/VNAV approach capability. Cobham Avionics, 1-817-215-7600, www.cobham.com/avionics
Vision 1000 by Fargo, N.D.-based Appareo Systems combines a cockpit imaging system with a flight data monitoring (FDM) device. Operators will see inertial and positioning information, such as attitude and location, cockpit images including the instrument panel and flight controls, and audio. The flight data is captured on a portable secure digital card that can be incorporated into flight operations quality assurance (FOQA) analysis. Vision 1000 is part of Appareo's aircraft logging and event recording for training and safety (ALERTS) system. Appareo Systems, 1-701-356-2200, www.appareo.com
Precision Aviation Group (PAG) offers its inventory supported maintenance repair/overhaul (ISMRO), which merges traditional parts distributor functions with repair station capabilities. Similar to other parts distributors, four PAG subsidiaries—Precision Heliparts, Precision Avionics & Instruments, Precision Heliparts-Canada and Precision Accessories & Instruments-Canada—supply instruments from companies such as Mid-Continent, RC Allen and United, among others. But unlike traditional parts dealers, PAG also offers repair and overhaul services, including for accessories, avionics and instruments. ISMRO is currently in use with more than 9,000 operators in 66 countries. An inventory of more than 50,000 line items helps to support the ISMRO program. Precision Aviation Group, 1-404-768-9090, www.precisionaviationgroup.com
Innovation in helicopter composite rotor blade technology is a rapidly growing business at the Kaman Helicopter HeliworX aerospace innovation and manufacturing support center. Earlier this year the company was awarded a five-year, $53-million contract to build helicopter blade skins and skin core assemblies for Bell helicopters. The company has also introduced sprayable erosion coating that has significantly extended the lifespan and reduced the life cycle costs of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter main rotor blades. The system will soon be available for other military and commercial helicopters. Kaman is the only certified facility authorized to apply the Hontek coating, which improves blade life in harsh environments. Kaman helicopter heliworx, 1-860-242-4461, www.kamanaero.com
A new selection of safety-enhancing products is now available from Oceanside, Calif.-based DART Helicopter Services (DHS). The products are available for a range of helicopter models and include a traffic advisory system and a JAR-OPS 3 compliance kit. The JAR-OPS kit includes flashlights, mapbox, exit illumination, pitot heat monitor, and standby attitude battery monitor. DART has also received EASA approval to install its vertical reference floor window kits in the Eurocopter AS350/AS355 shown here. The kit gives operators a better view below the helicopter, and the company says it is ideal for improved visual reference when hauling loads. DART Helicopter Services, 1-613-632-3336 www.darthelicopterservices.com
SkyBOOKS has updated its aviation management software. Release 4.1 from the Textron subsidiary includes summary task cards, a minimum equipment list (MEL)/Discrepancy module and improved warranty component tracking. Users can create summary task cards from all items that appear on the "Due" list, and an optional certification statement can serve as a return-to-service logbook entry. The MEL/Discrepancy module has the ability to track operational limitations and maintain the MEL historical log. The warranty component tracking function allows users to add warranty data and associated documents on the component level. SkyBOOKS also recently announced that the Orange Country Fire Authority in Fullerton, Calif. is the launch customer of its Lite version of the software program. The fire unit has incorporated SkyBOOKS Lite into managing its fleet of two Bell 412s and two UH-1s. SkyBOOKS, 1-866-929-8700, www.skybooks.com
German electronics maker Becker Avionics has obtained FAA technical standard order (TSO) certification for its BXP6403 Mode S transponder in both the Class I and II series. The compact, lightweight unit is compatible with existing Mode A/C systems. It provides information about surrounding traffic to the pilot and sends more details to air traffic controllers, enabling a clearer picture of the airspace environment. Becker Avionics, 1-954-450-3137, www.beckerusa.com
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Driving progress with CT-guided therapy.
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Enhance your clinical capabilities with CT-guided image therapy in hybrid suites.
- CT image guidance in minimally-invasive therapy
Sliding gantry CT scanners are playing an increasing role in hybrid ORs. Their versatility allows them to be utilized for a variety of minimally-invasive interventions as well as more invasive surgeries. A two-room configuration makes efficient use of a single CT that can be moved between a CT intervention room and an angio-surgical suite – which allows for high utilization of the CT scanner. You can save space with a sliding gantry in a single room that combines an angio and CT system.
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CT fluoroscopy offered with CARE Vision, you can stay at the table and don't need to leave the room between scans. With CT fluoro, you can scan continuously, view images in near real time, and hit your target in the first round. HandCARE reduces dose to the clinician by switching off the X-ray tube in the proximity of the hands.
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MUKILTEO — Melanie Rozzotti's three goals led the Mukilteo to its second win of the season in a snow-shortened 8-0 girls high school girls varsity lacrosse victory over Spanaway Lake on Wednesday at Kamiak High School.
Midway through the second, with snow falling on the first day of spring, the game was called after officials determined the field was unplayable.
Anna Barton, Cheyenne McManus and Madison Rutledge each contributed two scores for Mukilteo in the victory. Goalkeeper Kennedy Newman recorded seven saves on defense.
Mukilteo got off to a quick start on offense, scoring seven of its eight goals in the first half. The inclement weather made the second half difficult for both teams, but Mukilteo was able to seal the victory with one more score before the game was called.
Newman's strong defensive effort kept Spanaway Lake off the scoreboard in Wednesday's matchup. Spanaway Lake goalkeeper Brianna Chargualaf recorded six saves.
Spanaway Lake (0-3-0) next faces Kennedy (3-0-0) in a 4 p.m. matchup, Monday, March 25 at Sunset Park. Mukilteo (2-1-0) next faces Lakeside (4-0-0) in a 4 p.m. matchup, Friday, March 22 at Lakeside High School.
The game was one of two high school lacrosse games in the North Sound interrupted by the early spring snow storm. At Glacier Peak High School the Eastside Catholic, Snohomish girls varsity game was called just after the half after snow covered the field rendering it unplayable.
Game Summary: Mukilteo 8, Spanaway Lake 0 (Melanie Rozzotti, M, 3 goals; Anna Barton, M, 2 goals; Cheyenne McManus, M, 2 goals; Madison Rutledge, M, 2 goals; Kennedy Newman, M, 7 saves; Brianna Chargualaf, SL, 6 saves)
Spring snow forces suspension of Snohomish, EC
SNOHOMISH — With Snohomish leading Eastside Catholic 7-4 at 24:27 of the second, the girls high school lacrosse game was suspended due to weather after snow blanked the field.
The game will be resumed later in the season.
The Snohomish, Eastside Catholic game was one of two high school lacrosse games in the North Sound interrupted by the early spring snow storm. At Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, the Spanaway Lake, Mukilteo girls varsity game was called in the second after snow covered the field rendering it unplayable. Mukilteo, which led 8-0 was awarded the win.
Games for Thursday, March 21
Big first drives Lakeside girls past Hale
SEATTLE — Amanda Roper scored a game-high five goals as the Lakeside earned its fourth straight girls lacrosse victory in a 19-4 defeat of Nathan Hale, Wednesday at Lower Summit East in Seattle.
Lakeside dominated the first half of play as they led 16-3 at halftime. Despite holding the Lions to just three goals the rest of the way, the Raiders only managed to score once in the second half.
Nathan Hale was led offensively by Corryn Wetzel, who netted two goals in the matchup. Midfielders Anna Boyle and Alex Kinoshita also scored one goal apiece.
On defense for Lakeside, goalkeeper Amanda Sheckles recorded a game-high eight saves and only allowed four goals. Nathan Hale goalkeeper Cali Ashmun recorded four saves on the day.
Lakeside (4-0-0) next faces Mukilteo (2-1-0) in a 4 p.m. matchup, Friday, March 22 at Lakeside High School. Nathan Hale (1-2-0) next faces Lake Tapps (1-2-0) in a 10:15 a.m. matchup, Saturday, March 23 at Lower Summit East.
Game Summary: Lakeside 19, Nathan Hale 4 (Amanda Roper, LS, 5 goals; Sammy McGanney, LS, 3 goals; Amanda Sheckles, LS, 8 saves; Corryn Wetzel, NH, 2 goals; Anna Boyle, NH, 1 goal; Alex Kinoshita, NH, 1 goal; Cali Ashmun, NH, 4 saves)
Bainbridge topples Garfield for second straight win
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — Truman Flynn scored five goals as Bainbridge High School earned its second straight girls lacrosse victory in an 18-4 defeat of Garfield, Wednesday at Bainbridge Stadium.
The Spartans were balanced offensively in Wednesday's matchup with four different players scoring at least three goals each.
Amy Willerford led all scorers with four goals, while Sonia Olson and Kyra Wortley each scored three for the Spartans. Goalkeeper Madeline Stevenson recorded three saves on defense.
The Bulldogs were led offensively by Annie Zwaschka, who scored three goals and also recorded an assist in the loss. Goalkeeper Kailee Dorland recorded three saves on defense.
Bainbridge Island (2-0-0) next faces Lake Sammamish (3-0-0) in a 5:45 p.m. matchup, Friday, March 22 at Marymoor Park Field #9. Garfield (1-3-0) next faces Roosevelt (0-3-0) in a 3:30 p.m. matchup, Monday, March 25 at Genesee Playfield.
Game Summary: Bainbridge Island 18, Garfield 4 (Truman Flynn, BI, 5 goals, 1 assist; Amy Willerford, BI, 4 goals, 1 assist; Kyra Wortley, BI, 3 goals, 1 assist; Sonia Olson, BI, 3 goals; Paige Brigham, BI, 1 goal; Annie Zwaschka, G, 3 goals, 1 assist; Kailee Dorland, G, 3 saves)
Bethel powers past North Kitsap for first win
SPANAWAY — Sweets Battle netted a game-high seven goals as Bethel earned its first girls high school lacrosse win of the season by defeating North Kitsap 14-8, Wednesday at Art Crate Field in Spanaway.
Meghan Krissak scored five goals and recorded six ground balls on defense for Bethel. Shariah Hunt added two scores and five ground balls.
North Kitsap was led offensively by Paige Jablon and Sam Ryan, who each scored three goals in Wednesday's loss. Brianna Berkhout and Dalis Sierra also added one goal apiece.
On defense for North Kitsap, Aisling O'Connor recorded eight saves. Bethel goalkeeper Hanna Elston also recorded eight saves.
North Kitsap (0-1-0) next faces Ballard (0-2-0) in a 5:30 p.m. matchup, Friday, March 22 at Ballard High School. Bethel (1-1-0) next faces Ballard (0-2-0) in a 5:30 p.m. matchup, Tuesday, March 26 at Ballard High School.
Game Summary: Bethel 14, North Kitsap 8 (Sweets Battle, B, 7 goals, 4 gound balls, Meghan Krissak, B, 5 goals, 6 ground balls; Shariah Hunt, B, 2 goals, 5 ground balls; Sulemma Zaldivar, B, 5 ground balls; Hanna Elston, B, 8 saves; Paige Jablon, NK, 3 goals; Sam Ryan, NK, 3 goals; Brianna Berkhout, NK, 1 goal; Dalis Sierra, NK, 1 goal; Aisling O'Connor, NK, 8 saves)
Hawkins drives Everett past Shorecrest in boys lacrosse
EVERETT — Jared Hawkins delivered a season's best seven goals and six ground balls as Everett advanced to 2-0 with a 21-3 boys high school lacrosse defeat of Shorecrest, Wednesday at Walter Hall Park in Everett.
Hawkins, a senior midfielder who opened the season with five goals in Everett's win over Meadowdale, also had six groundballs on defense.
Everett opened scoring and rolled to a four-goal first and seven-goal second to take an 11-0 lead into the half. In the third, Everett again blanked the Highlanders with four more goals before adding another six in the fourth.
The Everett High School lacrosse club, which is made up of students from six Everett-area high schools, also had five goals and an assist from Jackson senior Ian Strong, four from Jackson sophomore Nathan Hanold and two each from Everett seniors Elijha Lindstrom and Cal Knapp.
Shorecrest's goals, all in the fourth, came from Briggan Weaver, Riley O'Keefe and Ian Prieve.
Everett (2-0-0) next faces next faces Stanwood (1-2-0) , Wednesday, March 27 in a 5 p.m. start at Stanwood Middle School. Shorecrest (2-1-0) next faces Meadowdale (0-4-0), Tuesday, March 26 in a 7 p.m. start at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood.
Scoring Summary: Everett 21, Shorecrest 3 (Jared Hawkins, E, 7 goals, 6 ground balls; Ian Strong, E, 5 goals; 1 assist, 4 ground balls; Nathan Hanold, E, 4 goals; Elijha Lindstrom, E, 2 goals, 1 assist, 7 ground balls; Cal Knapp, E, 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 ground balls; Jameson Baretta, E, 1 goal, 3 ground balls; Brad Strong, E, 8 saves; Briggan Weaver, S, 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Riley O'Keefe, S, 1 goal; Ian Prieve, S, 1 goal, 3 ground balls; Payton Payten Brooks-Neal, S, 12 saves.
Friday Harbor downs Meadowdale for second boys lacrosse win
LYNNWOOD — Led by two-goal performances by Jacob Justiniano, Sean Hill and Tate Brumsickle, Friday Harbor scored four unanswered goals in the first half on the way to an 8-5 boys high school lacrosse win, Wednesday at Lynnwood High School.
The win was the second of the season for Friday Harbor.
With a single goal in the first and three in the second, Friday Harbor built a 4-1 half-time lead then withstood a four-goal Meadowdale third to hang on for the win.
Jacob Jackson had 12 saves in goal for Friday Harbor, while Justin Holter had two goals, an assist and 10 ground balls to lead Meadowdale.
Friday Harbor (2-1-0) next faces next faces Sehome-Bellingham (2-0-0), Saturday, March 23 in a 12 p.m. start at Friday Harbor High School. Meadowdale (0-4-0) next faces next faces Klahowya (0-2-0) , Friday, March 22 in a 6 p.m. start at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood.
Game Summary: Friday Harbor 8, Meadowdale 5 (Jacob Justiniano, FH, 2 goals, 1 assist, 7 ground balls; Sean Hills, FH, 2 goals, 8 ground balls; Tate Brumsickle, FH, 2 goals, 4 ground balls; Marquis Napier, FH, 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 ground balls; Jacob Jackson, FH, 12 saves; Justin Holter, M, 2 goals, 1 assist, 10 ground balls; Jordan Tindall, M, 1 goal, 1 assists, 7 ground balls; Conner Daniel, M, 7 saves)
Burlington-Edison drops Monroe for first win
MONROE — Peter Isaacson's hat trick led Burlington-Edison to its first boys high school lacrosse win of the season with a 7-6 defeat of Monroe, Wednesday at Monroe High School.
Burlington-Edison, made up of students from four Skagit Valley area high schools including Burlington-Edison, Mount Vernon, Sedro Wooley, Anacortes, eased out to a 2-1 lead in the first before matching single goals with Monroe in the second to hold a 3-2 lead at the half.
In the third Burlington-Edison again, outscored Monroe by a goal to extend its lead to 7-5.
In the end, Monroe managed just a single fourth-quarter goal but was never able to overcome Burlington-Edison's early lead.
Collin Davis had 11 saves in goal for Burlington-Edison, while Matthew Morris and Hunter Day each had two goals for Monroe. Morris had 14 ground balls and Day grabbed six to lead Monroe's defensive unit.
Burling-Edison (1-2-0) next faces Lynden (2-0-0) , Friday, March 22 in a 5 p.m. start at Bender Fields in Lynden. Monroe (0-2-0) next faces next faces Stanwood (1-2-0) , Friday, March 22 in a 7 p.m. start at Monroe High School.
Game Summary: Burlington-Edison 7, Monroe 6 (Peter Isaacson, B-E, 3 goals, 1 assist, 2 ground balls; Brady Morris, B-E, 2 goals; Joel Johnson, B-E, 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 ground balls; Rich Postera, B-E, 1 goal, 9 ground balls; Collin Davis, B-E, 11 saves; Matthew Morris, M, 2 goals, 1 assist, 14 ground balls; Hunter Day, M, 2 goals, 6 ground balls; Riley Corrie, M, 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Brandon Harano, M, 1 goal, 5 ground balls; Loren Hartzell, M, 6 saves)
Blanchet drops Hale, improves to 3-0
SEATTLE — Blanchet advanced to 3-0 with an 11-9 boys high school lacrosse win over Nathan Hale, Wednesday at Blanchet High School in Seattle.
Blanchet (3-0-0) next faces next faces Overlake (0-2-0), Wednesday, March 27 in a 7 p.m. start at Marymoor Park in Redmond. Nathan Hale (2-1-0) next faces Seattle Prep (4-0-0) , Friday, March 22 in a 5:45 p.m. start at Summit Fields in Seattle.
Game Summary: Blanchet 11, Nathan Hale 8 (Riley Johnson, NH, 4 goals, 2 assists, 2 ground balls; William Snider, NH, 2 goals, 1 assist; Thomas Hadac, NH, 2 goal, 2 ground balls; Jack MacIntire, NH, 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 ground balls; Andrew McCall, NH, 11 saves)
Pelkie powers Pups past Mead-Mt. Spokane
MEAD — James Pelkie scored five goals to lead Gonzaga Prep past Mead Mt. Spokane in boys high school lacrosse action, Wednesday at Mt. Spokane High School in Mead.
Powered by an eight-goal first and a 2-0 performance over Mead-Mt. Spokane 2-0 in the second the Bullpups raced to a 10-1 lead at the half.
Settling down in the second half, both squads matched single goals in the third and fourth to round out the game.
Redmond Groves, Cole Hubbard, Mitchell Sattler all got singles and Zachary Stewart recorded 15 saves for Mead-Mt. Spokane.
Gonzaga Prep (1-1-0) next faces Lake City (Idaho) on Thursday, April 11 in a 7 p.m. start at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane. Mead-Mt. Spokane (1-2-0) next faces Wenatchee (1-1-0), Saturday, March 23 in a 3 p.m. start at Wenatchee Valley College.
Game Summary: Gonzaga Prep 12, Mead-Mt. Spokane 3 (James Pelkie, GP, 5 goals; Redmond Groves, M-MS, 1 goal; Cole Hubbard, M-MS, 1 goal; Mitchell Sattler, M-MS, 1 goal; Zachary Stewart, M-MS, 15 saves)
Lanning's five leads Garfield past Roosevelt for 3-0 record
SEATTLE — Jackson Lanning scored five goals as Garfield advanced to 3-0 with a 12-6 boys high school lacrosse win over rival Roosevelt, Wednesday at Upper Genesee Park in Seattle.
With the win, the Bulldogs now hold-down first in the Boys Division II KingCo Conference.
After playing to a 1-1 tie in the first, Garfield scored three in the second to move out to a 4-2 half-time lead.
But it was a four-goal third that put the Bulldogs in the driver's seat heading into the home stretch of the game.
In the fourth, Garfield added another four while the Roughriders scored three of their own to round-out the scoring.
Cedric Rhodes and Zeke Robinson were also atop the leaderboard for the Bulldogs with two goals apiece and Danny Strick had 10 saves in goal.
James Leroux led Roosevelt with five goals of his own while Eli Hall had an assist and 10 ground balls.
Garfield (3-0-0) next faces next faces Seattle Prep (4-0-0), Wednesday, April 10 in a 5:15 p.m. start at Upper Genesee Park in Seattle. Roosevelt (2-1-0) next faces next faces Mount Si (2-1-0), Thursday, March 28 in a 7 p.m. start at Lower Woodland Park in Seattle.
Game Summary: Garfield 12, Roosevelt 6 (Jackson Lanning, G, 5 goals, 5 ground balls; Cedric Rhodes, G, 2 goals, 2 assists, 2 ground balls; Zeke Robinson, G, 2 goals, 5 ground balls; Parker Woo, G, 1 goal, 3 ground balls; Siam Owen, G, 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 ground ball; Aidan Lawry, G, 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Danny Strick, G, 10 saves; James Leroux, R, 5 goals, 2 ground balls; Jack Christenson, R, 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 ground balls; Eli Hall, R, 1 assist, 10 ground balls; David Hermanson, R, 1 assist, 6 ground balls; Kevin Ault, R, 11 saves)
Morasch hits eventual winner as 2-0 Union upends Camas
CAMAS — Freshman Ben Morasch scored the go-ahead goal with just over three minutes to go in regulation as Union High School recorded its second boys high school lacrosse win with a 7-6 defeat of cross-town Camas, Wednesday at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.
Approximately 500 spectators were in attendance at Doc Harris Stadium for the newly minted spring sports rivalry game between the two Camas schools.
With the score knotted at 6-6 and Union holding a man advantage, Morasch, a freshman at neighboring Mountain View High School, caught Camas flat-footed and made a left-side drive from behind the goal, firing a shot past Camas goaltender Hudson Fox to put Union up by one and in position to claim bragging rights between the Titans and Papermakers.
Fox, who prior to Wednesday's game had just five minutes of experience in goal after replacing an injured Ollie Stanchfield earlier in the season, finished the night with 12 saves.
Camas took the reigns early, outscoring Union 2-1 in the first, before the Titans came back with three second-quarter scores to take a 4-3 lead at the half.
In the third, outscoring Camas again, Union added two more to take a 6-4 lead into the final quarter.
Camas came back in the fourth to knot the game at 6-6, before Morasch found his opportunity with just 3:09 remaining.
Sophomore Chandler Lindhorst led Union with three goals and three ground balls while goaltender Payton Summers, also a sophomore, led the defense with 17 saves in goal.
Sophomore midfielder Jack Lamey had three ground balls and six takeaways.
For Camas, sophomore midfielder Badley Stanchfield had two and Bryce Tabbut won five of 11 faceoffs.
Ben Morasch scored the go-ahead goal for Union at 3:09 of the fourth? man-up? drove from behind the goal (camas didn't slide to meet him) drove from the left of the goaltender and put it in the upper right hand corner.
Union (2-0-0) next faces next faces Richland (2-3-0), Friday, March 22 in an 8 p.m. start at Luke Jensen Field in Vancouver, Wash. Camas (1-1-0) next faces next faces Richland (2-3-0), Saturday, March 23 in a 2:30 p.m. start at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.
Game Summary: Union 7, Camas 6 (Chandler Lindhorst, U, 3 goals, 3 ground balls; Ben Morasch, U, 2 goals; Gunnar Drell, U, 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 ground balls; Trey Chambers, U, 1 goal, 1 ground ball; Payton Summers, U, 17 saves; Bradley Stanchfield, C, 2 goals; Chad Menor, C, 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 ground ball; Bryce Tabbut, C, 1 goal, 1 assist, 7 ground balls; Austin Garwood, C, 1 goal, 1 assist; Chris Awwad, C, 1 assist, 1 ground ball; Hudson Fox, C, 12 saves)
Olson's hat trick powers Peninsula-Gig Harbor past Klahowya
GIG HARBOR — Cody Olson scored a hat trick as Peninsula-Gig Harbor advanced to their second win of the boys high school lacrosse season with a 9-5 defeat of visiting Klahowya, Wednesday at Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor.
Peninsula-Gig Harbor used three fourth-quarter goals to put Klahoway away.
In the first Peninsula-Gig Harbor jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the first than matched three goals with Klahowya for a 5-4 half-time lead. In the third the schools again matched goals with Peninsula-Gig Harbor taking a narrow 6-5 lead into the final quarter.
In the end it was all Peninsula-Gig Harbor.
Peninsula-Gig Harbor (2-1-0) next faces Ballard (0-3-1), Tuesday, March 26 in a 7:30 p.m. start at Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor. Klahowya (0-2-0) next faces Meadowdale (, 0-4-0) Friday, March 22 in a 6 p.m. start at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood.
Game Summary: Peninsula-Gig Harbor 9, Klahowya 5 (Cody Olson, P-GH, 3 goals, 1 assist, 2 ground balls; Cory Marchand, P-GH, 1 goal, 8 ground balls; Ashton Sidebottom, P-GH, 7 saves; Cody Roberts, K, 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 ground balls; Jon Harris, K, 5 ground balls; Cory Charvat, K, 19 saves)
Benz nets six as Skyline drops Bothell-Inglemoor for first win
SAMMAMISH — Ryan Benz scored six goals and delivered four assists as Skyline earned its first boys high school lacrosse win of the spring in a 14-4 defeat of Bothell-Inglemoor, Wednesday at Skyline High School in Sammamish.
Benz's 10 points led all scorers. Other Skyline players to figure among the top scorers included Tristan Miller, Cannon Gardner and Tyler Johnston who all had two goals.
Skyline jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first and added three more in the second to build a 6-2 margin at the half. In the third, Head Coach Henry Valentine's Spartans blanked Bothell-Inglemoor with five unanswered goals to extend its lead to 11-2.
In the end Bothell-Inglemoor would add two more and Skyline tacked on three in the fourth to close out the scoring.
Drew Tosaya led Bothell-Inglemoor with three goals.
Skyline (1-1-0) next faces Portland Jesuit (Ore.), Saturday, March 23 in a 2 p.m. start at Mercer Island High School. Bothell-Inglemoor (0-2-0) next faces Auburn Riverside (1-2-0), Friday, March 22 in a 7 p.m. start at Bothell High School
Game Summary: Skyline 14, Bothell-Inglemoor 4 (Ryan Benz, S, 6 goals, 4 assists, 1 ground balls; Tristan Miller, S, 2 goals, 2 assists, 2 ground balls; Cannon Gardner, S, 2 goals, 1 assist; Tyler Johnston, S, 2 goals, 1 assist, 1 ground ball; Nick Mauzy, S, 1 goal; Michael Cowin, S, 1 goal, 1 assist; Spencer Noonan, S, 1 assist, 8 ground balls; Kyle Kuberski, S, 10 saves; Drew Tosaya, B-I, 3 goals, 1 ground ball; Dale Goong, B-I, 1 goal, 1 ground ball; Alex Dyngen, B-I, 5 saves; Rilyn Gherardini, B-I, 6 saves)
Choate hits winner as Curtis boys upset Bainbridge
UNVIERSITY PLACE — Ryder Choate delivered the game winner with just over three minutes remaining in regulation as Curtis upset Bainbridge 8-7 in boys high school lacrosse action, Wednesday at Curtis High School in University Place.
Choate's goal at 3:17 of the fourth was in only score of the night and fourth of the season.
On the road, Bainbridge struck first while holding the Vikings scoreless in the first for the early 1-0 lead. But Curtis came back with five scores in the second while holding Curtis to just three to take a 5-4 half-time lead.
After matching a pair of goals in the second, Curtis still maintained a one-goal margin at 7-6 going in the final quarter.
In the fourth, Bainbridge struck early knotting the contest at 7-7, before Choate had has game-winning chance.
Alex Brydson, Jayden Todd and Trevor Warren all had two goals for the Vikings, while Jake Knostman had four goals for the Spartans.
Curtis (2-2-0) next faces next faces Bellarmine Prep (1-3-0), Friday, March 22 in an 8 p.m. start at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Bainbridge )2-2-0) next faces next faces Claremont (B.C.) on Saturday, March 23 in a 6 p.m. start at Mercer Island High School.
Game Summary: Curtis 8, Bainbridge 7 (Alex Brydson, C, 2 goals, 3 ground balls; Jayden Todd, C, 2 goals, 3 ground balls; Trevor Warren, C, 2 goals, 2 ground balls; Ryder Choate, C, 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Justin Chandler, C, 1 goal, 1 ground ball; Zach Budnick, C, 16 saves; Jake Knostman, B, 4 goals, 1 assist; Kaegan Ingrasci, B, 2 goals, 1 assist)
Mercer Island tames Woodinville
WOODINVILLE — Justin Rorem led all scorers with four goals as Mercer Island advanced to 3-0 with a 19-3 boys high school lacrosse win over Woodinville, Wednesday at Woodinville High School.
Rorem finished the night with six points including two assists and a ground ball.
The Islanders jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first then poured on eight second-quarter scores while holding the falcons to just one to enter the break with a 10-1 lead.
Picking up where MI head coach Ian O'Hearn's squad left off, the Islanders held Woodinville scoreless in the third while adding another eight to extend their lead to 18-1 going into the final quarter.
In the end, Woodinville tallied two goals in the fourth, while holding Mercer Island to just one to close out the game.
Steen Swedstedt, K.C. Carroll and Grant Preisler all had three goals for the Islanders, while Colter Clinch and Trevor Brown had goals for the Falcons.
Mercer Island (3-0-0) next faces Lake Oswego (Ore.), Friday, March 22 in an 8 p.m. start at Mercer Island High School. Woodinville (1-3-0) next faces Sammamish-Newport, Friday, March 22 in an 8 p.m. start at Newport High School in Bellevue.
Game Summary: Mercer Island 19, Woodinville 3 (Justin Rorem, MI, 4 goals, 2 assists, 1 ground ball; Steen Swedstedt, MI, 3 goals, 2 ground balls; K.C. Carroll, MI, 3 goals, 1 assist; Grant Preisler, MI, 3 goals, 3 assists, 3 ground balls; Benji Rothenberg, MI, 7 saves; Scotty Lee, MI, 3 saves; Colter Clinch, W, 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Trevor Brown, W, 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Thomas Cast, W, 10 saves)
Boys Varsity Division I
Tahoma at Lakeside (Lakeside School — Seattle / 7 p.m.)
Snohomish at Kamiak (Kamiak HS — Mukilteo / 8 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Division II
Liberty at Ballard (Lower Woodland Park — Seattle / 7 p.m.)
Girls Varsity
Puyallup at Kennedy (Sunset Park — Sea Tac / 4 p.m.)
Garfield at Klahowya (Central Kitsap HS — Silverdale / 4 p.m.)
Curtis at Bethel (Art Crate Field — Spanaway / 6 p.m.)
Bellevue at Lake Tapps (Sunset Field — Sumner / 7 p.m.)
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I'm an EE graduate, so I've taken courses in microprocessor design and such, assembly, C for embedded systems, and I've worked on embedded linux. But I feel like I'm missing something when trying to understand how drivers are written for linux without an API from the hardware manufacturer.
What leads to my question is that on some new laptops, they come with dual video cards. Both an integrated one and a discrete one. There's driver software that allows switching between the 2 in windows, but as far as I know, there's no either open source or proprietary drivers. Obviously I'm not asking something stupid like "omg how do I write that msyelf". But it did make me realize that I've always wondered the process of getting hardware support on linux.


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Natalie MacLean brings a rare blend of wit and wisdom to the genre
Wine writing can some-times be lip-puckeringly dry. Maybe that's why Natalie MacLean, an irreverent, lively and often self-deprecating wine writer, is so popular.
Her first book, Red, White and Drunk All Over, won Best Wine Literature Book at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and sold 50,000 copies in Canada alone.
MacLean was in Vancouver recently, for Whistler's Cornucopia wine and food event in Whistler. Her second book, Unquenchable had just hit bookstores.
The book is sub-titled A Tipsy Quest for The World's Best Bargain Wines. Those bargain wines, she said in an interview, can be found in wines from "less fashionable" regions such as Languedoc, Sicily and Portugal.
"Portugal's been known for port and they're now revitalizing dry table wines and are producing terrific dry reds but no one thinks of them for any-thing but dessert wines. Germany's recovering from a bad rep for the kind of wine you drank behind the high school portable. They still have some work to do but I find their Rieslings incredible and low-priced. Their labels still tend to be hard to read."
Canada's Niagara and Okanagan regions offer great Pinot Noir bargains, even at $20 and $25 a bottle. "You look at Burgundy and prices are double, triple or more."
Less fashionable grapes, too, offer great value. "You're going to pay up for Cabernets and Chardonnay. Nero d'avola isn't well known but delivers a robust red and is always low-priced. Carmenere is the same grape stock as Merlot and you get the same taste, if not better for a third to half the price. Malbec is better known but it's still a deal. It's like a cab – robust and luscious but smoother and not as tannic."
She loves the thrill of the chase for a bargain bottle of wine. "Sure you can slap down $100 and get a great bottle but it's like shooting deer in a zoo," she says. "Maybe that's not the best way to put it," she adds.
She threads stories of wine-makers and other personalities along with her experiences in eight countries, visiting 312 wineries, imbibing 15,267 wines.
In Australia, she encounters a ribald Wolf Blass (of Wolf Blass winery). "I call this wine the leg opener," he told her as he poured a glass of Red Label Shiraz.
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The wine, she wrote, "dominated by shiraz, is full and lush on the mid-palate, with a mocha-coffee character that backs off the spice and pepper. I can just taste the black-berry hint of cabernet at the tip of my tongue, which is quickly flooded by fleshy plums before I swallow."
In Unquenchable, she says she comes "from a long line of alcoholics." Ahem, isn't she tempting fate?
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The people behind the wines are what interest her.
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She met Peter Mayle, the English writer who moved to Provence and, as some might say, ruined the region by popularizing it. (He wrote A Year in Provence, Encore Provence, Toujours Provence, A Good Year). "I'm light entertainment, I'm not Proust," he told MacLean.
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If you know her books, it's plain to see, that is pretty much MacLean's take on writing and on wine.
Natalie MacLean's Holiday Wine Recommendations
A Hostess Gift
Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Southern Hills, Livermore Valley, Calif. ($17) This is an elegant hostess gift because it's full-bodied, but not heavy. Aromas of fleshy black-berry and black cherry mingle with a satisfying, mouth-watering finish that makes you want more. Pair it with classic dinner party fare such as filet mignon or prime rib. MacLean's score: 90/100
For the Wine Know-it-all
When it's time to bring out the big guns, head straight to Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin, Okanagan Valley, B.C. ($40). This blend of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, petit ver-dot and Cabernet Franc grapes is a mocha blanket wrapped around succulent black fruit. Full-bodied, beautifully concentrated and superbly rendered. It will silence even the most talkative wine bores. MacLean's score: 93/100
Wine for a Christmas party
The Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand ($20.99) is just what you want for a Christmas party: zesty and vibrant with broad appeal to many tastes. I love the pure herbal refreshment in this wine with a streak of zippy lime running through it. Mouth-watering and terrific. It's a great match for hors d'oeuvres, seafood and lively conversations at the party. MacLean's score: 89/100
An Affordable Bubbly for New Year's Eve
Why pay $50 for champagne, when there are bubblies that are half the price with all the taste? Try Santa Margherita Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut, Italy ($20), a sparkler packed with peach and pear notes that will make your holiday merry. Its refreshing swarm of bubbles dances with oysters, caviar and potato chips. MacLean's score: 89/100
This review also ran in the food sections of the Ottawa Citizen, The Province, Windsor Starr and Edmonton Journal with a holiday theme…
You can read more reviews of my new wine book Unquenchable here.


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Dive Wells, Mummies, and Fancy Tricks
Fancy Tricks[edit]
Back at the Octagon, I zone off a room to the right. Using the Tomb Objects tab, I select the Dive Well object and make three of them in the center of the room. Before doing anything with them, I select the Inscription Plague object, and I place one behind each Dive Well.
I'm going to have each Dive Well lead to a different room with a different object, but I'm going to go a little overboard on special effects just for the heck of it and to demonstrate some of the fancier things you can do. But first, we're going to add a little bit of hint using the inscription plagues.
I CSC the first plague, then select "Enter Text." I simply type the phrase "To excitement!" and confirm it. Now when the explorer reads that sign, a popup box will display the phrase for the player, though of course it doesn't give much in the way of detail. For the middle inscription plague I use "To adventure!," and for the right one I use "To fresh air!"
Let's do the one on the left first. I CSC the Dive Well, then "Set Water Color… > Red" to give the impression this won't be entirely safe. I go into Build Mode, then zone a basement below this room, then zone a basement under that so we're down to the third basement. There's a reason behind my madness, trust me: by going two floors down, I've now disoriented the player a bit so he doesn't immediately know where he is. In this case, that's a good thing.
This third basement is a large room. I place an obvious door near the Dive Well, but lock it with a CSC. Now I place a plain sarcophagus in the same room as the player, and this is where the fun starts. I CSC the sarcophagus, then select "Set Mummy Chance… > Always." A second CSC, and I select "Link Triggers… > Open." A third CSC, and I select "Link to Activated Behavior… > Release Tomb Mummy." This, naturally, means the instant the player opens the door, he gets assaulted by a mummy… provided the mummy is smart enough to attack, anyway, which is something we can't guarantee.
Now we do yet another CSC, and select the treasure components. We make the One Time Treasure Component a Crescent Keystone, and Regular Treasure Components are $$$. This means the first time the player gets the treasure, he'll get a keystone; otherwise, he'll get a small amount of cash.
Okay, back to our obvious door. We place a Keystone Panel object next to our door. Then, we CSC it and select "Set Shape… > Crescent Keystone." Then, we do a CSC, "Link Triggers… > Insert Keystone," CSC the door, and select "Link Activated Behavior… > Unlock." Inside that small room, I set up a treasure box that gives 3 objects of Egypt Tomb Loot – Medium.
Now we need to finish up linking our Dive Wells. I CSC this Dive Well, set its color to red, CSC it again, then pick "Change This Well's Name" and set it to "Excitement Exit." Now for the most important selection of all… I CSC it, and select "Make this an uber warp well."
By default, Dive Wells don't warp anywhere. However, there are two types of warping available. If you choose "Make this a warp well," then exploring it will lead an explorer to the closest Dive Well. If you choose "Make this an uber warp well," you can select the destination based on the well's name. Players won't see the name, so really we don't have to be as fancy as naming it "Excitement Exit," but I'm a perfectionist.
After selecting "Make this an uber warp well," it prompts me to enter a name. I'm going to name the first well "Excitement Entrance," so I type that now. I then tap Page Up twice to get back to the first basement, then rename the first red Dive Well to "Excitement Entrance." Finally, I CSC our Excitement Entrance Dive Well, set to be an uber warp well, and type its destination as "Excitement Exit." Just like that, I've created a two- way Dive Well transportation system.
Let's do another. For the right Dive Well, I change its color to Crazy, and I rename it "Fresh Air Entrance." I tap Page Up so we get to the surface of the grass. I zone off a bit of the grass with a fence. Now, I'm going to show you another fun little trick. I stick a treasure chest at the far end of the mini room, and I place a couple normal statues between the Dive Well and the box…
Now I put down a trap directly in front of the treasure chest. Using CSC, I change it to a dart trap, set it to be disarmed by the player, and set its state to "Armed and Hidden." As the player approaches the chest, he gets shot with darts and pays for his greed! He can disarm the trap, however. If he does, he can get some Amazing Nectar for his efforts.
After that, I link the up Dive Wells, and I return to the first basement. I name the remaining Dive Well "Adventure Entrance," then set it as an uber warp well to "Adventure Exit." We haven't built the Adventure Exit well yet, but we can set it now anyway.
I zone off an adjacent room that's inaccessible by any means other than the well, and now it's time for a little fancy trigger rather than this basic floor switch stuff. After setting the Dive Well, I zone off a little a little room and stick an inscription plague beside the next door. I set it so the player must read the inscription before the door unlocks, just so he realizes what's going on in the next room. The inscription simply reads, "How many statues are outside?"
In the next room, I set up nine inscription plagues. In front of each one I place a floor switch with feet. For the text of the inscription plagues, I just enter numbers from 1 through 9. Across the room, I zone off a tiny room blocked by a door. I CSC the switch in front of the 6 inscription plague, then allow it to unlock the door. In the tiny room, I place an end table and stick a keystone on it. I set the shape as the Keystone of the Dragon.
So as you can see, I simply posed a question to the player: how many statues are outside? The answer is six. So when he stands on the switch in front of the 6 plague, the door opens for him because he answered correctly.
All right, back to the Octagon to finish this up. On the walls opposite the entrance, I place a wall switch on the right side of the rubble pile that opens a door to the other rubble pile. In that door is a small room with a treasure chest, a door, and a keystone panel set to accept the Keystone of the Insect. The next room has the same thing, with the panel set to accept the Keystone of the Dragon. In the final room is one last treasure chest, flanked by Anubis statues. This, finally, is the last room!
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I do not know where to upload the source so I uploaded it to Rapidshare.com:
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The source is very light compared to the compiled game. Because the source does not have the videos and images. But you can find them in the game itself.
The game (For windows only):
Version 1:
Amazon.com: Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries: PC: Video Games
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The Park hosts monthly, yearly and special programs, as well as fundraising events. Please join us for beautification days, fitness programs, monthly garden tours, and many other cultural and educational programs for all ages. We offer free nature and wildlife programs, art exhibitions, birding tours, concerts, dance and performance festivals, outdoor film screenings, an annual Battle of Fort Washington reenactment, and the annual Medieval Festival.
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The beautiful flowers in Fort Tryon Park enthrall and soothe visitors, locals, children, students, as well as naturalists of every stripe throughout the year. Our natural treasures include 46 American elms, many of which predate the park, and more than 550 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs.
The park is a wonderful place for children and families – offering activities, relaxation, wonder, and sparks to the imagination. Whether it be for picnics, wanderings, your natural classroom, the Medieval Festival each fall, or community supported events such as the Harvest Festival, the park is a joyous place for everyone to discover.
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Coleman to lead National League of Cities0
Seattle, WA (Nov. 16, 2013) — Saint Paul, Minn. Mayor Chris Coleman was named President of the National League of Cities on Saturday.
NLC is the nation's leading advocacy organization representing cities and local leaders. The vote came at the conclusion of NLC's annual Congress of Cities and Exposition in Seattle.
Mayor Coleman, who served as NLC's First Vice President in 2013, was elected by the membership to lead the organization for a one-year term in 2014 and will play a key role in shaping NLC's priorities and directing the organization's advocacy, research and membership activities.
"America's cities are its foundation. And that's because when our cities are strong, our country prospers," said Coleman. "The National Legaue of Cities plays a crucial role in moving cities forward. As a concentrated resource that cities can turn to for information, advocacy and help, I look forward to helping the NLC become an even better organization than it is today. The work of the NLC has made it the most relevant advocate in the country creating strong, vibrant cities. I look forward to furthering this legacy."
Mayor Coleman's position at the National League of Cities elevates Saint Paul's profile on a national level and allows access to organizations across the country that share Saint Paul's priorities.
Mayor Coleman has been an NLC Board Member since 2010 and served as Chair of its Council on Youth, Education and Families in 2008.
He was first elected Saint Paul Mayor in 2005 after several years as a city councilmember, community and neighborhood leader. He was overwhelming re-elected to a third term this November. In his eight years as mayor, he has been an advocate for education and public safety, and was instrumental in championing the Central Corridor Light Rail line – the largest transit project ever undertaken in the state of Minnesota.
His priorities as Mayor include working to close the achievement gap, creating sustainable and responsible budgets and investing in the neighborhoods and infrastructure of Saint Paul.
The National League of Cities is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.


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The smartest solution with proven performance, lowest power and unmatched productivitySAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 25, 2013 — (PRNewswire) — �Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today achieved an important milestone as its entire Zynq™-7000 All Programmable System-on-a-Chip (SoC) device family reached full volume production. Demand for Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs is strong and growing with over 350 unique customers and more than 20,000 devices and 4,000 development boards from Xilinx and Avnet shipped since December 2011. Designs are now active across a wide range of markets, including automotive, industrial, communications, data center, and defense.
"Xilinx is clearly a generation ahead of its competition in every dimension; delivery to specifications, design enablement, ecosystem development, customer designs, and production delivery. The momentum of the Zynq-7000 platform is accelerating as demand grows for highly integrated 'smart' and secure SoC devices offering hardware, software and I/O programmability," said Larry Getman, vice president of processing platforms at Xilinx.
The Zynq-7000 family enables customers to add increasing levels of software-based intelligence to their systems including control, communications, security, system management and analytics, closely coupled with high performance, hardware-based data, packet and/or pixel processing. Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC designers also benefit from the combination of the ARM® Connected Community® and the Xilinx Alliance Program. This combination constitutes one of the industry's widest ecosystems providing support for most popular free and commercial embedded operating systems and RTOS, a large selection of free and commercial development tools, over 20 development boards, design services, training and other products and services.
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They're young, and they're spending.
With a taste for luxury developed through flash-sale websites, Gen Y shoppers are increasing their spending at full-price online luxury retailers more than any other age group, according to a new report.
Gen Y spent 31 percent more in 2011 than the year before, followed by Gen X buyers, who shelled out 23 percent more, according to American Express Business Insights data released during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Gen Y is comprised of individuals aged 18 to 29 years old.
The report analyzed spending data culled from 90 million of the company's cardmembers from 2009 to 2011, said Edmond Jay, senior vice president at American Express Business Insights.
Spending growth on luxury flash-sales sites is now dominated by seniors, who clicked their way to 28-percent spending growth in 2011.
"The recession acted almost as a catalyst for online and online luxury," Jay said.
During this time, flash sales skyrocketed, but sales growth has since slowed as consumers regained some of their former optimism.
"Now that consumer confidenceis going up, and unemployment is going down a little, I mean, it's still very uncertain, but I think people are starting to return to that full price," said John Jannuzzi, a style editor at Lucky Magazine. "It is okay to buy something when it's not on sale or it's not on a flash sale. With that said, I still love a good flash sale."
Jay added that men, especially those in Gen Y, are one of the fastest growing segments in luxury and they spend a higher portion of their wallets on luxury than women.
The recession has also altered the way that consumers approach their spending decisions, said Roseanne Morrison, fashion director at the Doneger Group.
"They used to just buy a lot — we called it possession obsession," Morrison said. "Now we call it surgical shopping — she shops online. She goes into the store and is very careful."
Calling consumers cautiously optimistic, Maren Hartman, trend analyst at WGSN and director of content operations, echoed this trend. Armed with fashion knowledge gained from reading blogs and following celebrities, consumers are seeking out luxury items in droves.
"Even if someone is a customer, who maybe can't afford the handbag, the shoe, she waits until she can afford it," Morrison said.
While planning these splurge purchases, consumers gravitate to timeless pieces that will fill the gaps in their wardrobes.
"It's no longer 'I'll just walk into a store and purchase whatever' — there's a purpose," Hartman said. "Consumers are much more mindful of what they are buying into. Therefore, retailers are catering to that need and capitalizing on it."
Many designers have also changed their businesses to respond to a more strategic shopper.
One such designer is Lela Rose.
"I wouldn't say we've shifted the collection, but we've offered more breadth within the collection of giving more simple silhouettes in just very interesting fabrics — but fabrics that can be a backdrop," the designer said of her eponymous brand.
Consumers are often pairing these splurge luxury with lower-end items — a tactic that Jenna Bush Hager, former First Daughter and a childhood friend of Rose's, said she employs. Hager sat front row at the brand's Fall 2012 show at Lincoln Center on Sunday.
"I think what makes a modern women is you're constantly wearing different labels — you know, this is a really inexpensive jacket with a nicer dress," Hager said about her outfit.
Although older generations are still very brand loyal, young consumers tend to buy from a larger assortment of brands, Jay said.
This younger generation also tends to emphasize value more in their spending decisions — a mindset that produces a spending barbell effect. When choosing along a spectrum of price, this group tends to spend either very little or splurge on clothing or dining. This trend often squeezes the middle-market retailer.
Jay said this value mentality leads spenders to think, "If I want to buy a bag, I want to buy a really nice bag, or I want to buy a tote."
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Las Vegas has always been known for gambling and a nightlife experience that turns the night into sunrise. In recent years the hottest trend in Las Vegas has become the daytime party, leaving you with a dilemma, the amazing night clubs of Vegas or the wild sun filled pool parties. Thanks to the inaugural On the Rocks Las Vegas, you can enjoy the best of both worlds, as long as you can keep your eyes open.
On the Rocks Las Vegas will be highlighting Sin City's hottest clubs, bars and entertainment from July 12-14. Nightclub & Bar Media Group will launch this first-of-its-kind public entertainment and beverage festival – a multi-day signature event where one ticket gives you access to three days of 50+ nightlife and pool party events.
On the Rocks Las Vegas is produced by Jon Taffer, the star and co-executive producer of Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" and president of Nightclub & Bar Media Group.
"Our goal is to offer the ultimate Vegas experience wrapped into one colossal three-day party. With one ticket you've got a VIP pass that gets you in to more than 30 of the best nightlife and pool parties," explains Taffer. "Las Vegas is home to the best nightlife venues in the world. On the Rocks is a unique chance to experience it all over one long weekend."
On the Rocks Las Vegas will be headquartered at The Palms Las Vegas, has worked with the top nightlife venues to assemble an awesome schedule of parties, performances, contests, celebrity-integrated events and more! Three-Day Weekend Passes are available at a discounted price of $149 until May 31st after which prices will rise incrementally leading up to the event. Three-day passes give guests complimentary entry to all of On The Rocks signature events including 42 Nightlife Parties, three Fremont Street Live Concerts, 8+ dayclubs, Celebrity Appearances and Registrant Lounge.
The festival will feature a number of headliner events, from some of the world's best DJs including Tiësto, Lil Jon, Martin Solveig and many more, as well as musical performances,celebrity hosts and exciting programmed activities. On the Rocks Las Vegas will include:
• Parties at more than 25 of Vegas' top nightlife venues including: XS, Marquee, TAO, Pure, Tryst, Lavo, Hyde, Haze, LAX, ghOstbar, Hakkasan, Moon, The Bank, Social House, Gallery, Chateau, Body English, Bagatelle and The Act Nightclub. Participating bars include: STK, Senor Frogs, Gilley's, Dal Toro, DB, Botero and Blondies.
• Cool off at 8 of the hottest pools in Vegas including Bagatelle Beach, Liquid Pool Lounge, Bare Pool Lounge, Sapphire Pool & Dayclub, Ditch Pool & Dayclub, Wet Republic, TAO Beach and Marquee Dayclub.
• The Palms luxury resort & hotel in Las Vegas will serve as headquarters for On the Rocks. The Palms offers five-star dining, riveting nightlife, the hottest entertainment, & award winning games. Rates are available from $59-$139 per night for On The Rocks Las Vegas guests.
Sponsors and partners for the first annual On the Rocks Las Vegas include, Las Vegas Weekly, Las Vegas Sun, LasVegas.com, Nightclub & Bar Media Group, Spike TV's Bar Rescue, SKAM Artist and The Palms Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.ontherockslasvegas.com.
You can go to Las Vegas anytime of the year and you are guaranteed to have as good of a time as you want, but a few times of the year there are events that you know will be memorable. On the Rocks Las Vegas is one of those events, they have literally put together a party itinerary that is unparalleled,
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MARK KARLIN, EDITOR OF BUZZFLASH AT TRUTHOUT If you are too big to fail, you don't get prosecuted
A December 11 headline in the The Guardian UK blared, "HSBC's record $1.9bn fine preferable to prosecution, US authorities insist."
According The Guardian:
The bank processed cash for Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, regarded as the most powerful and deadly drug gang in the world, among others. At least $881m in drug trafficking money was laundered throughout HSBC accounts. In order to handle the "staggering amounts of cash", the bank even widened the windows at some branches to allow tellers to accept larger boxes of money.
HSBC also helped rogue states including Libya, Sudan, Burma and Iran to work around US rules banning them from using US financial system in a scheme that went on for decades.
Truthout published a ten-part series this spring on the failed, cynical show war on drugs that the US is sponsoring in Mexico. One of the installments began with a discussion of the profits banks make – blood money. Many of the largest banks appear to willingly welcome drug money with a wink and a nod:
A recent article in The Guardian UK offers evidence that "while cocaine production ravages countries in Central America, consumers in the US and Europe are helping developed economies grow rich from the profits."
According to The Guardian UK story, [a] study by two Colombian professors found that "2.6% of the total street value of cocaine produced remains within the country [Columbia], while a staggering 97.4% of profits are reaped by criminal syndicates and laundered by banks, in first-world consuming countries."
One of the researchers, Alejandro Gaviria said: "We know that authorities in the US and UK know far more than they act upon. The authorities realize things about certain people they think are moving money for the drug trade - but the DEA [US Drug Enforcement Administration] only acts on a fraction of what it knows."
"It's taboo to go after the big banks," added Gaviria's co-researcher Daniel Mejía. "It's political suicide in this economic climate, because the amounts of money recycled are so high."
But there's more in that installment of the Truthout series (which I authored):
According to a 2011 article in AlterNet:
Antonio Maria Costa, former executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime said in 2008, "there's evidence to suggest that proceeds from drugs and crimes were the only liquid investment capital for banks in trouble of collapsing [during the financial crisis]."
If billions of dollars in drug money rescued banks and other financial institutions from closing down then it's reasonable to argue that the economy itself is addicted to drugs.
As professor Dale Scott noted in his book, American War Machine: Deep Politics; the CIA Global Drug Connection: "A US Senate ... banking committee reportedly estimated that between $500 billion and $1 trillion dollars are laundered each year through banks worldwide, with approximately half of that amount funneled through US Banks."
The HSBC fine may sound large, but it is really just a series in a line of US Department of Justice slaps on the wrists of banks considered too big to fail, even if they are awash in money causing death and are in direct violation of American foreign policy.
Glenn Greenwald, who has written consistently and brilliantly on the double standard of the Department of Justice in not prosecuting members of the DC/NYC/Global Elite (with an emphasis on the financial "Masters of the Universe"), noted that HSBC will hardly suffer financially:
DOJ officials touted the $1.9 billion fine HSBC would pay, the largest ever for such a case. As the Guardian's Nils Pratley noted, "the sum represents about four weeks' earnings given the bank's pre-tax profits of $21.9bn last year." Unsurprisingly, "the steady upward progress of HSBC's share price since the scandal exploded in July was unaffected on Tuesday morning."
The Department of Justice prosecution philosophy of giving a get-out-of-jail free card to members of the corporate and financial elite is not confined to banks. Just recently, it levied a large fine on British Petroleum for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, without bringing criminal charges against any executives or managers, just a couple of lowly oil rig employees. Once again, although the Obama administration touted it as the largest fine yet levied on an oil company, it was merely a small chink in their humongous bottom line.
HSBC represents the tip of the iceberg in illegal money laundering that the US tolerates with fines cobbled together for public relations purposes. Only when you toss executives in jail for financial crimes and crimes against the nation (whose money are they laundering after all? narcos, financiers of terrorism, rogue states, etc.) -- will there be any chance of stopping these practices.
Recently, Truthout posted an article on the strong possibility that intentional homicides in Mexico (most related to the so-called war on drugs, and many committed by Mexican military and police) will rise to more than 120,000 during the just-ended (December 1) six-year reign of ex-Mexican President Felipe Calderon.
As was noted in the Truthout article about why death rates are likely to be much higher in Mexico than officially reported:
That's because there is no uniform standard for determining a drug-related death, there are relatively few investigations into finding out why some were shot, and many - if not the majority - of murdered individuals are innocents caught in the crossfire of a drug culture in which the cartels, the military, the police and the government are all participants. Mexican citizens are often unsure of who is protecting them versus who is killing them, extorting them, raping them, kidnapping them and displacing them. The overlap between the criminals and the protectors is frequently non-existent.
Most of the dead are not narco-traffickers, but Mexican civilians caught in the crossfire of the hyper-violence unleashed by an alleged drug war that ignites killing and crime rather than reducing it.
As a New York Times editorial concludes in a December 12 article on the HSBC fine:
Yet government officials will argue that it is counterproductive to levy punishment so severe that a bank could be destroyed in the process. That may be true as far as it goes. But if banks operating at the center of the global economy cannot be held fully accountable, the solution is to reduce their size by breaking them up and restricting their activities — not shield them and their leaders from prosecution for illegal activities.
Counterproductive to prosecute executives and managers who knowingly are accepting cash that fuels drug wars and enemies of the United States? Yet, we put minorities in jail for possessing cocaine or smoking crack.
Who is doing the greater harm to the nation?
There is something so utterly corrupt about this Department of Justice policy that it undermines the integrity and legitimacy of the United States as a country founded on the rule of law.
Moreover, incalculable numbers of Mexican and South American citizens who have died as a result of US and global bank collaboration with narcos.
When you withdraw money from an HSBC ATM, it should be red in memory of those who have been brutally killed so HSBC can profit.
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My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Rachel BEALS, was married on this date in 1789 to William THORNBURGH. Rachel was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (ANTRIM) BEALS, and the younger sister of my John BEALS. Rachel's birth was recorded in 1763, 3rd month, 9th day at New Garden MM, Guilford County, North Carolina. I do not have dates of birth or death for William. Rachel died circa 1798. Nothing further is known.
My paternal 5th-great grandfather, John Peter SAUBEL, was born on this date in 1758 in the Saar Basin, Germany. John was the son of Leonard SAUBEL. John married before 1775 to Barbara ________. Barbara was born circa 1758. They had 8 children. John died August 15, 1831 in York County, Pennsylvnia.
My maternal 2nd-great grandfather, John William WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. John was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT. John married May 13, 1888 in Madison County, Indiana to Ellen KING, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING. Ellen was born August 24, 1868 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. They had 4 children, 2 whom survived. Ellen died December 24, 1913 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. John died June 5, 1945 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Lydia FENNEL, was born on this date in 1796 in Rutland County, Vermont. Lydia married circa 1815 in Rutland County, Vermont to Selah MOULTON, son of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON. Selah was born October 28, 1790 in Rutland County, Vermont. They had 9 children. They moved to St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio. Selah died February 1848 in St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio. Lydia died December 1869 in Licking County, Ohio.


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Blackmagic Design may be known for high-end video production equipment. But at the NAB show in Las Vegas this week, it introduced a pocket-sized camera that will let content producers get the sort of cinematic look that usually comes from higher-priced equipment.
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera comes with a $995 price tag and features a Super 16mm-sized 1080HD sensor and 13 stops of dynamic range. It records to SD cards and has a Micro Four Thirds Lens mount. The sub-$1000 cost doesn't include a lens, but Micro Four Thirds lenses start at around $100. The pocket cinema camera will be available in July.
For content creators looking for a higher-end camera, Blackmagic also showed off the $3995 Production Camera 4K. It can shoot 4K video with a Super 35mm sized sensor. It will also be out in July.