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Automatic tool changer
An automatic tool changer with 8 tools is included with the machine. The tool changer ensures higher production as the machine does not have to wait for the operator to change the tool. The unit is suitable for HSS drills, carbide tipped drills, solid carbide drills, thread tapping, counter sinking and center point marking.
To be able to move the drilling unit to the material in full speed, the length of every new tool is measured by laser when a new tool is placed into the tool changer. This eliminates touch sensing.
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To assure a good grip, the machine has two hydraulic clamps which can be adjusted sideways to maintain perfect grip at all times, even when processing large plates. When the datum line is removed, the automatic repositioning mode can be used to drill longer material.
The Voortman V200 is able to drill plates up to a length of 2,4 m. After reaching the 1,4 m table limit, the product will be automatically repositioned so the last part can also be drilled. Hydraulic clamping prevents the plate from moving during the drilling process and eliminates vibrations resulting in more accurate drilling and extended tool life.
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Faster than their opponents in the Sprint WRE stage, Anastasia Rudnaya and Florian Howald were the first winners of Lorca O' Meeting 2017. Rudnaya also won the Long Distance, together with Magne Dæhli, while Pascal Buchs and Sabine Hauswirth achieved tasty victories in the Night Middle Distance.
Took place last weekend the 4th edition of Lorca O' Meeting 2017, event that gathered in the historical center of the city of Lorca and the neighboring place of La Almudena nearly 600 athletes from 20 countries. From the list of participants, a special word for the excellent start field, which included the Russians Natalia Gemperle, Svetlana Mironova and Anastasia Rudnaya, the Swiss Florian Howald and Sabine Hauswirth, the Belarussian Anastasia Denisova, the Swedish Johan Runesson and the Norwegian Magne Dæhli, all outstanding names of the sport, with a place in the top 20 of the IOF Orienteering World Ranking and/or the IOF Sprint Orienteering World Ranking. The event opened with a Sprint stage, scoring for the respective IOF World Ranking, followed by a Middle Distance stage in the evening of the first day. The second day was fully dedicated to the Mass Start Long Distance stage.
Introduced by the thirteen times World Champion Thierry Guergiou, France, as "a challenge, one of the great events of the season", the Sprint WRE toured the main streets and monuments of Lorca's historical center, through a labyrinthine network of narrow streets. Florian Howald (Tampereen Pyrinto) and Anastasia Rudnaya (MS Parma) were the most accurate in the map reading and also the fastest, achieving tough victories over respectively Antonio Martinez (Colivenc) and Sabine Hauswirth (OL Norska). Hauswirth and Rudnaya fight another battle for the victory in the Night Middle Distance, this time with the advantage falling to the Swiss side by 9 seconds. The difference between the two top contenders in the Men Elite class was even tighter, with Pascal Buchs (Tampereen Pyrinto) reaching a six-second victory over his team mate Johan Runesson. The Lorca O' Meeting 2017 ended up with the Mass Start Long Distance stage, in the very detailed map of La Almudena and, like in the first stage, Anastasia Rudnaya reached the first place, nearly one-minute faster than Sabine Hauswirth. Despite some mistakes, Magne Dæhli was able to reach the first place in the Men Elite class, finishing with a good advantage of 1:17 over Antonio Martinez, second placed.
Men Elite
1. Florian Howald (Tampereen Pyrinto) 15:33 (+ 00:00)
2. Antonio Martinez (Colivenc) 15:35 (+ 00:02)
3. Eduardo Gil (Tjalve) 15:54 (+ 00:21)
4. Ivan Sirakov (Variant 5 Targovi) 16:36 (+ 01:03)
5. Artem Popov MS Parma) 16:47 (+ 01:14)
Women Elite
1. Anastasia Rudnaya (MS Parma) 15:42 (+ 00:00)
2. Sabine Hauswirth (OL Norska) 15:55 (+ 00:13)
3. Svetlana Mironova (Koovee) 16:33 (+ 00:51)
4. Tatiana Bevza (NordWest) 16:45 (+ 01:03)
5. Anastasia Denisova (Savedalens AIK) 16:47 (+ 01:05)
Night Middle Distance
Men Elite
1. Pascal Buchs (Tampereen Pyrinto) 24:39 (+ 00:00)
2. Johan Runesson (Tampereen Pyrinto) 24:45 (+ 00:06)
3. Florian Howald (Tampereen Pyrinto) 24:52 (+ 00:13)
4. Antonio Martinez (Colivenc) 25:13 (+ 00:34)
5. Algirdas Bartkevicius (SM Gaja) 25:40 (+ 01:01)
Women Elite
1. Sabine Hauswirth (OL Norska) 27:18 (+ 00:00)
2. Anastasia Rudnaya (MS Parma) 27:27 (+ 00:09)
3. Anastasia Denisova (Savedalens AIK) 27:59 (+ 00:41)
4. Mariia Makarova (MO Yakhroma) 31:48 (+ 04:30)
5. Salla Laitinen (Espoon Akilles) 33:42 (+ 06:24)
Mass Start Long Distance
Men Elite
1. Magne Dæhli (Halden SK) 1:12:50 (+ 00:00)
2. Antonio Martinez (Colivenc) 1:14:07 (+ 01:17)
3. Nikita Asoyan (Dyusash Spring) 1:14:10 (+ 01:20)
4. Florian Howald (Tampereen Pyrinto) 1:14:18 (+ 01:28)
5. Roger Casal (Colivenc) 1:17:34 (+ 04:44)
Women Elite
1. Anastasia Rudnaya (MS Parma) 1:04:57 (+ 00:00)
2. Sabine Hauswirth (OL Norska) 1:05:47 (+ 00:50)
3. Svetlana Mironova (Koovee) 1:06:01 (+ 01:04)
4. Natalia Gemperle (Alfta Osa OK) 1:08:49 (+ 03:52)
5. Josefine Heikka (Alfta Osa OK) 1:09:13 (+ 04:16)
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An entire" protein source is a meals or complement that contains all 9 of the important amino acids, while an incomplete protein supply comprises some, but not all, of the nine. Muscle groups represent a whole organ essential to the body and mainly chargeable for mechanical movement.
If I had been to go into a rant about amino acids and their many functions I could easily fill a book. These characteristics have given it huge media-consideration in bodybuilding circles as a result of optimum use of carnitine might result in a lower in physique-fat percentage and extra energy.
As a result of it passes through the blood-brain barrier fairly simply it's typically called brain-meals. Any amino acids that aren't used inside a short while can not be stored for future use. But some amino acids are extremely distinctive in the best way they're used in your physique, especially in relation to fitness.
Weider is the most important distributor of free kind L-Glutamine and FLEX journal recommends you absorb large quantities of the stuff even when you do not want it. That Weider owns FLEX hasn't dawned on anybody but apparently. One thing that should be noted is that diabetics have dysfunctional BCAA metabolism and taking BCAAs elevates insulin, so that they should not be used as a therapy for diabetes.


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We've come a long way, conservatives!! Remember a few months back when we were calling "Black Lives Matter" protesters "thugs" because they were advocating violence? What I've found out from Trump supporter Andy Dean is that unprovoked violence is AWESOME as long as it's from another Trump supporter.
Check it out:
I don't know what that guy did before the video, but he was just walking out. That Andy Dean thinks it's so awesome just shows how far into the moral sewer Trump is leading his followers.
But wait, that's not all!!
Man charged w/ punching protester at Trump rally: ""Yes, he deserved it. The next time we see him, we might have to kill him."
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) March 10, 2016
In this interview from Inside Edition, the crazy old coot thinks it'd be proper to kill the guy next time:
I dunno. Seems a little problematic. I guess I like my presidential candidates to not encourage violence among his rabid supporters. I'm weird that way.


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This Commendation Sample Letter is a general letter giving recognition and gratitude from consumers to the company but can easily be altered.
Who doesn't like receiving some well deserved recognition every now and then?
Well, no one! Everyone appreciates being appreciated.
Use this sample letter to do just that.
The right words are right here and ready to use and can be easily altered for a more tailored sound to the letter.
Send this letter out as is and express that appreciation to focus groups, company representatives, guests, patrons - you name it!
You are to be commended for the manner in which you handled the unfortunate incident which led to removing Fortrinall from the market.
While the reports that I have read all indicated that there was no definite proof that the taking of Fortrinall may have resulted in her present condition, the fact that you acted so quickly shows that your first concern is with the health and well being of the public.
As a consumer, I would like to express my appreciation for your integrity and once again commend you for the fine manner in which you handled this incident.
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We were extremely delighted to hear the news that Fr. Bohdan Matwijczuk was elevated to the clerical dignity of Protopresbyter (Archpriest) over the weekend for his distinguished services to the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church (UAOC). Our sincere congratulations go out to him!
Ordained in 1992, he has served various parishes for the past 25 years and, since 2008, has headed the UAOC's Diocesian Consistory.
We wish him God's abundant blessing for many years of continued dedicated and very generous service to both the Church and wider community.
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Adam Curry Gets Podbusted
Daniel Terdiman writes in the C|Net Media Blog:
The true genesis of podcasting has always been disputed in one corner of the blogosphere or another. In general, though, the main names that get the lion's share of the credit are former MTV VJ Adam Curry and blogging pioneer Dave Winer.
In general, Curry has been the poster child for the technology, probably because of his high-profile early career. But now, a flap that exploded in the blogosphere is calling Curry to task for how much credit he's been taking for creating podcasting and for how much credit he's been willing to give.
The kerfuffle stems from a controversy over the Wikipedia article about podcasting. Essentially, Curry is accused of anonymously editing out information in the article that discusses some others' roles in the creation of the technology while at the same time pumping up his own role.
In particular, he was said to have entirely deleted sections of the article, which addressed innovations originally talked about by Technorati principal engineer Kevin Marks.


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Built a few years ago, this potent resto-mod has enhancements to almost every major system on board. Starting with the understated '66 hardtop body style is a great choice, because the hardware becomes as important as the look. That isn't to say it doesn't look great, but rather that you aren't distracted from the substance by a bunch of empty flash and graphics. The black paint gives it a grown-up look and while it shows some signs of age and use, there's still nothing like showing up in a black car with a baritone voice like this one has. You'll note that they wisely kept the original hood with its faux air intakes and added the requisite SS badges and crossed flag emblems on the front fenders, just to keep things looking like the factory intended. The chrome and stainless was brightened up and reinstalled, but again the overall look is subdued, giving this Chevelle a lot of presence.
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[Go to official "What is plasticity?" blog page]
A plastic world?
The words "plastic" and "plasticity" come from the Greek plassein meaning "to mould".
At its most fundamental, then, plasticity as a material characteristic names a certain malleability: plastic things can be moulded, plastic things take form.
Today, of course, the meanings and the forms of plasticity have proliferated, the concept of plasticity itself becoming plastic, mutating and taking different forms across various different contexts.
It might be more fitting to talk of plasticities in the plural; this project, Narrating Plasticity, seeks to open dialogues between these different plasticities, questioning the origins and futures of the concept(s).
We talk of the plastic arts – the three-dimensional creations of artists manipulating material into their desired forms.
In the neurosciences, and more and more in popular science knowledge, plasticity, or more precisely neuroplasticity, has come to name the ability of the brain to change and restructure its own synaptic form over the course of a lifetime, transforming to reflect the impact of personal experience or reorganise and regenerate following trauma or injury.
The world in which we live is also, of course, increasingly populated by plastic materiality and logics. Our furniture is plastic. Our toys are plastic. Our clothes are plastic. Our money is plastic. We are 3D printing our bridges. We are changing our bodies with plastic surgery. The mean girls of Mean Girls are "the Plastics".
"Plastic arts" refers primarily to art forms that result from the manipulation of plastic materials into any given form. These art forms might include sculpture, pottery, ceramics, etc.
Less commonly, "plastic arts" can refer the visual arts more broadly (painting, photography, film, etc.) in order to distinguish these art forms from the written arts, such as poetry or music.
The question of the specificity of plastic art forms as distinct from written works has been a central debate in art theory and history.
Famously, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing argues in his work Laocoön: An Essay upon the Limits of Painting and Poetry (1766) that plastic art and poetry can capture the same narratives, events, or ideas, but in very different ways.
Lessing looks at two different artistic interpretations of the Greek mythological tale of the Trojan priest Laocoön being murdered by giant sea serpents alongside his sons as punishment for having angered the gods. Lessing compares Virgil's account of Laocoön's death in The Aeneid (70BC – 19BC) to the sculpture of the Laocoön (200 – 20BC, currently on display at the Vatican Museum).
Lessing argues that whilst the sculpture represents the narrative event in space, the poetry represents the narrative in time. He also argues that whilst the poetry is able to convey the true horror of the situation, the sculpture "[strives] to attain the greatest beauty under the given conditions of bodily pain."
Modern art continues to celebrate plastic form in new and innovative ways, from the violent horrors of Hans Bellmer to Marcel Duchamp's (in)famous work "Fountain" (1917).
The explosion of plastic materials, or simply "plastics", as we know them today from the 1930s onwards – low cost, synthetic, moldable polymers – also of course massively influenced and continue to influence the plastic arts as a material capable of reproduction on an industrial scale.
In neurobiology, plasticity or neuroplasticity refers to the brain's capacity to adjust and transform throughout life, dynamically changing synaptic form in response to experience or injury.
Before the 1970s, it had typically been thought that the structures and connections of the adult brain remained fixed and static. However, since then studies in the mutability and adaptability of the human brain have proliferated.
In 1964, anatomist Marian Diamond published a study on the changes that occur in a rat's brain in response to its environment. This is widely argued to be some of the first scientific evidence of neuroplasticity.
Since then, studies have shown how the brain can recover following strokes or other pathologies and injuries, "healthy" parts of the brain taking over from damaged parts, reconfiguring and redistributing cerebral tasks across new or transformed connections.
A study conducted on London taxi drivers showed the section of the brain associated with spatial memory in the hippocampus to be greatly more developed than controls.
It should be noted that even in the field of neuroscience, the term "neuroplasticity" has many different, and sometimes even antithetical, applications.
In their book Towards a Theory of Neuroplasticity (2001), Christopher Shaw and Jill McEachern argue:
"Given the central importance of neuroplasticity, an outsider would be forgiven for assuming that it was well defined and that a basic and universal framework served to direct current and future hypotheses and experimentation. Sadly, however, this is not the case. While many neuroscientists use the word neuroplasticity as an umbrella term it means different things to different researchers in different subfields …"
Does neuroplasticity refer only to cerebral "form" uniquely as configured by changes in synaptic connections, or can we take neuroplasticity more literally, referring to the "squidgy" quality of the brain, capable to take new forms when the skull changes shape, for instance, or when a foreign object or tumour appears in the brain? How do we measure neuroplasticity?: do we watch rates of new neurons being made – neurogenesis – or are there other measurements?
These are all questions we will be exploring in this project.
The contemporary French philosopher Catherine Malabou is becoming known as one of the most important voices in current continental thought.
Malabou's central philosophical concern is plasticity, which she develops across her interdisciplinary interests in philosophy, psychoanalysis, and neuroscience, although Malabou's plasticity also enjoys detours through anthropology, art theory, literary criticism, gender and queer studies, and many other domains.
For Malabou, plasticity names the ability of something to give form and take form. Malabou argues that scientific discoveries, particularly in neuroscience, show that biology and thus life itself is plastic, and that we should take these discoveries as a cue to think about the mutability of many of the structures we previously assumed to be fixed.
Philosophy is now revealed be plastic, mutable and open to change. Science is plastic. Gender and sexuality are plastic. Economy is plastic. History is plastic.
Crucially, however, for Malabou plasticity does not equal an unlimited capacity for metamorphosis. Plasticity is not elasticity. Plasticity is not fluidity. Plasticity is not adaptability. Plasticity is not polymorphism.
For instances, Malabou criticizes certain neuroscientific conceptions of plasticity for confusing plasticity with endless adaptability.
For Malabou, the confusing plasticity with adaptability – the brain can heal after anything, can adapt to any task – shows neuroscience to have fallen prey to capitalist ideologies which attempt to use the brain as the metaphor for the perfect worker.
In relation to victims of cerebral trauma or injury, Malabou argues that neuroplasticity might also be conceived in destructive terms; a person might become irrevocably transfigured or changed following trauma, "destructive plasticity" having taken the place of "healthy plasticity", creating new forms out of the annihilation of old ones.


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I worry about Interfaces.
"I worry about Interfaces".. I guess I could say this after being for a while in a state of utter discomfort with narrower definitions of Interfaces. Such a state has often brought me to say that "I'm not going to do UI design at all".
But now I've come to believing that the definition or rather an understanding of User Interface is a problem. Most of the UI designers deal with Interface design at levels of digital interfaces, Web applications, Mobile and Tablet apps. What they deliver is a set of Wire-frames and UI screens depicting task flows and user interactions. And perhaps that's where the idea of User Interface design seems to cease. This cease of imagination is often coupled with a bit of bitterness of doing the same job again and again. It is precisely here that the industry and the UI designers need to expand the understanding of User Interfaces. Probably with an expansion of the definition industry will be able to find diverse clients and could discover newer sectors. On the other hand it would for sure bring some satisfaction to a UI designer's job.
So what this expanded notion of User Interface is? I would introduce you to Bruce Balentine here. I'm bringing him in this discussion not because what he explains as Interface is music to ears but more because it encompasses a larger picture of Interfaces. He says that interfaces can be thought of a layer sandwiched between two different and incoherent systems. These systems are incoherent to the extent that it would be unimaginable for these systems to communicate without the presence of an Interface layer. Thus, in a sense, an interface layer is a double sided tape that sticks to one system at one side and to the other system at another side. It exists on the condition that it can facilitate better communication between the systems at either sides. It ought to have connections for each system. Maintaining this differential while supporting communication between two incoherent systems at either sides is the primary function of the Interface. This is quite insightful indeed. Imagine a washing machine where at one end is a complex circuitry of electric motor, driving belts, washer and drier and at other end is a human agent. In an absence of Interface i.e. a series of buttons, knobs, scales and readers; it would be almost impossible for a human agent to operate a washing machine. The interface layer carefully hides one system from another but assists communication between them. With such a lucid but flexible idea of Interfaces one can say that we have always been designing interfaces if not the products. Most of the things that we see around now, ranging from transportation, household appliances, safety appliances to numerous other discrete products are simply Interfaces in one way or the other. Isn't it?
Grice Maxims: Sustaining Polite Interactions in a Conversation
Mentioning before my readers today is work on Conversations by H. Paul Grice, a philosopher and a psychologist. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy lists Grice's work as of special relevance to linguistics and artificial intelligence. The other source to get closer to H. Paul Grice is Media Equation, a book on how people treat new media by Bryan Reeves and Clifford Nass. We shall be referring to Media Equation while noting Grice's work on conversations. Not because his work could not be read on its own but more because Media Equation seems to contextualize it better in connection with the design of interfaces.
The basic premise is the realization that people assign mindless attributes to interactive technology products like Computers. People follow social rules while interacting with these products. One of these social rules is Politeness which states that human beings are, in general, polite with each other in their day-to-day interactions. On these threads continues the mention of Grice's Maxims. Grice believed that conversation is an activity where people try to help each other. And, the activity sustains polite interaction by following four basic principles: Quality, Quantity, Relevance and Clarity. We shall be expanding on relevance in a separate paragraph as it seems to carry more weight and insights for interface designers. Lets take a look at Quality, Quantity and Clarity first. In Gricean terms, Quality would mean that speakers, participating in a conversation, should say things which they identify as true. Anything untrue could risk violating the idea of conversation. Quantity would mean that speakers should contribute appropriate amount of content to the conversation- not too much or too little. Clarity would mean that a contribution by a speaker is expected to be as less obscure as possible. One must thrive to keep ambiguity out of the content and to ensure that there is singularity in the meaning of the content.
Relevance, it is here that we consider the purpose of the conversation. Also, if we treat interfaces as medium of Communication with the users, it makes sense to be aware of the purpose of this communication. Speakers in a conversation should try contributing content which could be mapped to the purpose of the conversation. We have often come across interfaces where there are action items with no task flow to follow. Users find themselves clicking on these hot spots and noticing that nothing actually is happening. Thus interface designers should try designing interfaces which does not offer anything that could not be met. It is then nice to either disable the buttons (or take them out from the interface) which could not offer functionality at the moment. Clifford and Reeves further expands the meaning of purpose of the conversation by including designer's sensibility to the user goals. Designers need to consider all different goals of the users which they want to accomplish using the interfaces. They could take the liberty of prioritizing these goals but an explicit mention of these goals would help them developing an overall picture of the interface.
This is all for now. I will report more readings from the related topics soon.
HCI Design Resources
For months I have been trying to locate a good reference list for HCI related issues. I have found few and I am planning to keep this post as a list of these references.
1. Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective Human Computer Interaction by Ben Shneiderman. The book as well its website are one of the most important reads in HCI. From its website, one could get to an exhaustive HCI Bibliography.
. Here is a list of HCI design conferences along with impact factor and other details.
"Information Theory after Shannon" by Neil Savage
Although I try avoiding pasting links from other blogs unless "commented upon" but here is something which I think we need to read as it is. The post is written at ACM Communications by Neil Savage. In his writing Neil talks about Claude E Shannon's work at Bell Labs. In Oct 1948 Shannon proposed the Information theory which became backbone for many a cutting edge scientific discoveries to happen later. My personal motivation to revisit Information Theory dates back to two distinct times. First during 1998-2003 when I was pursuing B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication engineering. And second during master's in 2005, when Madhusudan Mukherjee, most eloquently, exposed us to the design side of information theory at National Institute of Design.
May be you guys will enjoy this post by Neil Savage as well!
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The Evolution of Music Formats
This is a post for those willing to trace the history of music formats and media types. The ways of consuming music have changed so much over the years. It would be interesting to know the chronology of these changes.


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It prefers to manipulate physics through head-scratching puzzles in a more psychologically scarring way. It sees technology confronting the 'Cthulhu Mythos', describe Frogwares.
I don't think they're even going to dangle the promise of cake in front of us? What kind of twisted creation is this?! Hopefully the PC launch trailer will clear that up.
"You are Dax, one of seven Magrunners selected among the elite to participate in MagTech Corporation's space training program. But, what should be the chance of a lifetime quickly becomes a horrific nightmare." We use a magnet gun that messes around with polarization of objects, before shortly getting a visit from a dimensional hell rift.
Magrunner: Dark Pulse unlocks a little later today on Steam.
Magrunner: Dark Pulse out today on PC, blends action and physics
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There's nothing like a hot bowl of ramen when the cold weather hits.
That's why we teamed up with city-guide app Foursquare to round up the 13 best places to eat ramen in New York, based on which locations had the highest ratings from Foursquare users.
From popular stops like Momofuku Noodle Bar to Takashi, which serves an unforgettable all-beef version, here are the top 13 places to hit up in New York when you need your ramen fix.
Talia Avakian contributed reporting to a previous version of this article.
13. Mei-jin Ramen
With quick service and lunch specials for around $10, Mei-jin Ramen is a good go-to for a mid-day bite. Their specialty here is a flavorful beef broth, and their spicy beef ramen is a favorite.
Those looking for a vegetarian option can also indulge in a warm bowl of ramen made with a miso base and topped with tofu, green onion, and a variety of fresh veggies.
12. Minca
The spicy miso ramen at this tiny Alphabet City joint is sure to warm up anyone on a cold winter's day.
But if you're not the spicy food type, Minca has all of the basic ramen styles as well, including the restaurant's namesake bowl, which comes with half pork broth and half chicken broth.
11. Jin Ramen
If you're feeling especially hungry, head over to Jin Ramen, where you can order kaedama (an extra order of noodles) to finish off your bowl.
While Jin offers shio, shoyu, and tonkotsu ramen, its spicy tonkotsu is the biggest crowd-pleaser. It's made with a creamy pork broth that is prepared for around six hours before being mixed with their special sauce and topped off with spicy sesame oil.
10. Totto Ramen
Totto Ramen's small and busy location remains a favorite thanks to its generous bowls of warm broth filled with soft noodles and lots of spices.
The most popular pick here is the Mega Paitan, made with their original wavy noodles and topped with char siu pork, tender pork belly chunks, bean sprouts, scallions, cabbage, garlic, and onions.
9. Mu Ramen
This Long Island City ramen stop is known for its silky and rich tonkotsu. Go for the tonkotsu bowl, which is topped with pork jowl, or try the more experimental Mu Ramen, an oxtail and bone marrow-based soup with complex flavors.
They also offer a spicy miso ramen or a duck-based soup.
8. Hide-Chan Ramen
At Hide-Chan Ramen, start off by choosing your noodle type and the level of firmness you prefer. Next, sample their spicy garlic ramen made with sliced pork, scallions, mushrooms, and the restaurant's original spicy garlic sauce.
Their tonkotsu ramen has long, thin noodles and a rich, creamy pork bone base. Toppings can include everything from boiled eggs to cod roe.
7. Momofuku Noodle Bar
Momofuku Noodle Bar was the first Momofuku restaurant to open in New York City, and its ramen selections change seasonally.
They range from the classic Momofuku ramen — a combination of pork belly, pork shoulder, and poached egg — to the Hozon ramen, made with scallions, chickpea, and kale. This is also where Momofuku's famous pork buns originated — they're a great choice for a starter.
6. Talde
This "casual Asian-American restaurant and bar" has all kinds of Asian fusion dishes, but Foursquare users rave about its breakfast ramen in particular.
It's made with a buttered toast broth, honey-glazed bacon, and a six-minute egg.
5. Suzume
Suzume serves up a variety of fresh sushi rolls and two different types of ramen. For seafood fans, there's the roasted salmon ramen, which is made with organic salmon, spicy miso, and wakame.
Pork lovers should go for the the YaoYao Ramen, which is made with pork shoulder, a garlic chili broth, bok choy, and scallions.
4. Chuko
565 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn
Chuko's ramen is known for its depth of flavor, and the kimchi version is a favorite.
You have the option to add ground pork, pork belly, or chicken breast. The crispy Brussels sprouts — doused with fish sauce and topped with crunchy peanuts — are a must-try.
3. Okonomi
At Yuji Ramen, a permanent popup inside Okonomi, diners can enjoy a rotating selection of mazemen (brothless ramen) and more traditional seafood-based ramen styles.
The ramen menu changes according to what's available that day and is only available at dinner.
2. Ippudo
Ippudo is known for its authentic tonkotsu ramen. They blend their soups in three different stages of preparation to create piping-hot bowls that are served with everything from succulent pork loin to crunchy tempura flakes.
While you're there, make sure to try their soft and flavorful bun varieties as an appetizer.
1. Takashi
For beef lovers, this is the place to be. Takashi specializes in premium cuts of Japanese and American Angus meats that are delicately prepared and served either raw or grilled.
Chef Takashi makes a special blend of beef stock, custom-made noodles, thin slices of beef belly, deep-fried beef intestines, a soft-boiled egg, and a red paste with more than 20 different spices inspired by his grandmother in Osaka. The restaurant serves the special late-night beef broth ramen on Fridays and Saturdays at midnight and 1 a.m.


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I recently got the chance to talk to Eva Link about her role in 'House At The End Of The Street'. Here, Eva talks about how she got involved in the project and what it was like working with the cast and crew on-set…
Hey Eva. Thanks for taking the time out to talk to me about your new film, 'House At The End Of The Street'.
What's the general plotline surrounding the film?
Elissa (Jennifer Lawrence) and her Mom (Elisabeth Shue) move into a house right beside the house where a young girl, Carrie-Anne, killed her parents ten years earlier. Her brother (Max Theriot) survived and still lives in the house and comes to befriend Elissa.
Tell us a bit about the character you play in the movie…
The character I play in the film is "Carrie Anne". She's like the town's urban legend; the girl who apparently killed her parents and is rumoured to live in the woods.
How did you get involved in the project in the first place?
I was sent for an audition by my agent in Ottawa without knowing much about the project and how big a production it was – (especially for a smallish town like Ottawa). When I went in for the audition, there was a huge thunderstorm, and right before it was my turn to go in, the power went out to the building. They decided to keep running the casting and lucky for me, the thunder and lightning made the atmosphere creepy as hell and really helped in making me look somewhat threatening. I was called back to meet with the director, Mark Tonderai, and that's when I knew I got the part!
How would you say this film is different and unique?
When I actually saw the film put together a couple of weeks ago, I was amazed by all the stylish effects put in during post production. It was great to see all the footage put together with the music and visual effects.
This movie doesn't have gratuitous violence and gore, unlike most scary movies. Suspense is created using more creative methods, like extreme close-ups and fast cuts. It's a horror movie that parents will let their kids go see.
The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Max Thieriot, Elisabeth Shue, Gil Bellows, your good self and Nolan Gerard Funk – with Mark Tonderai onboard as director – what was it like working with the cast and crew on-set? Any good anecdotes?
The cast and crew for 'House At The End Of The Street' were amazing! Having only seen the movie recently, I was amazed at how great all the performances are. Every day on set was really fun. Actually most of the "days" I was on set were actually all-nighters, which were pretty interesting…we would be eating calzones at 4am in the morning. Something cool that I remember is when Mark was first explaining to me his vision of Carrie-Anne, he showed me this music video by Fever Ray called 'When I Grow Up'. I'd never heard of the group before and it's now my favourite music video. Karin Andersson – (Fever Ray front woman) was definitely an inspiration for my performance.
Let's talk a bit about you Eva. What made you want to get into the industry in the first place?
I wanted to be an actor ever since I started to watch films and couldn't stop thinking about them after I'd seen them. I love Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrence in 'The Shining'. He plays this deranged psychopath with so much control, but not so controlled that the character seems two-dimensional …he's so natural. Paul Dano in 'There Will Be Blood' is great as well.
What advice would you give to anyone wanting to pursue a career in the industry?
Never expect anything. Don't complain. Watch movies! Keep doing your own art, don't procrastinate and wait for someone to tell you to. Keep a journal of creative ideas.
What's currently on your I-Pod right now?
90s alternative rock bands like Bettie Serveert, The Spinanes, Superchunk, Guided By Voices. As for new stuff, I like King Tuff, Wavves, Jay Reatard, Lakutis, Deerhunter. I'm also into Nick Drake, Elliott Smith, The Strokes, Sigur Ros…I know I'm forgetting stuff. I'm trying to get into Megadeth since I have a T-shirt of theirs that I wear all the time and don't want to carry the guilt of being a poseur.
If you could have dinner with three guests – (living or dead), who would you choose and why?
Daniel Clowes, who is the author of 'Ghost World', 'Ice Haven', etc. From his interviews and his novels, he seems to be a guy with a good sense of humour I'd invite Jay Reatard because this is a prime opportunity to bring him back to life. Maybe I'd also have Thurston Moore over because he can freestyle really well. I think these three would get along nicely. I would make them nicoise salad!
You're stuck on a desert island, you're only allowed three personal things with you – what would you choose and why?
"Personal things" I assume means inanimate objects – (no cats), soooo I'd bring a tent, cured meats, and a box of matches. In a much more interesting but far less practical scenario, I'd bring PB & banana sandwiches – (they're good), 1Q83 – (that very thick new novel by Haruki Murakami that I've been wanting to read – it would last a whiiile), and an i-Pod containing an encyclopaedic music library – (to improve musical literacy).
What's coming up for you in 2012?
I just finished shooting a movie last month that is still being kept pretty quiet. I will say that it's another horror movie, and that my character is the one being scared for a change. I really enjoy doing scary movies, but it's funny because I'm not necessarily a horror movie buff!
In the near future, I'm quite excited about Halloween coming up in a couple of weeks. I've always wanted to dress up as Wendy Torrence from 'The Shining'!
Thanks for the interview!


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Rockland, Maine, is one of my favorite places to visit in Midcoast Maine. Why? It's filled with historic buildings and a lighthouse, offers a beautiful waterfront, and it's close to many great plein air painting spots. What's more, it's home to the Farnsworth Art Museum and its fantastic collection of original works by members of the Wyeth family (N.C., Andrew and Jamie) as well as other well-known American painters. I always make sure to visit the Farnsworth when I'm in town.
So here's some news. Usually, I stay put in my little corner of Downeast Maine to teach workshops in the summer. But July 17-21, 2017, I will be heading to Rockland to teach a workshop for Coastal Maine Workshops.
Unlike my Downeast workshops which run four half-days, the Rockland workshop will be five full days. This will be an intense painting experience for all concerned! We'll have plenty of time to cover not just the fundamentals but also to delve into the deeper secrets of outdoor painting. Each day will start with a studio lecture followed by a demonstration in the field, followed by student work and, time permitting, a second demonstration or illustration. We'll also enjoy daily critiques and great seafood!
The details:
- Workshop runs July 17-21, 2017
- Tuition is $650
- Suitable for all levels
- I'll be demonstrating in oil and pastel, but I also welcome acrylic painters
- Lodging suggestions are on the registration website.
For more details and to sign up, please visit https://cmaworkshops.com/Workshop-post/painting-the-maine-landscape-in-pastels-or-oils/
I hope you'll join me in Rockland. To whet your appetite, here are some historic postcards of Rockland:


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The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) and Japan's Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni) have today refinanced part of their 50% shareholding in the 210 MW Westermost Rough offshore wind project. The project is being developed by DONG Energy, who hold the remaining 50% equity in the project.
GIB and Marubeni have signed an agreement with a consortium of lenders who will provide c. £370m of limited recourse senior debt. The lenders include the Japan Bank for International Cooperation; The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.; Mizuho Bank, Ltd.; Siemens Financial Services and Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking'.
Financial close is expected to take place in the next few weeks.
Ed Northam, Head of Investment Banking at GIB said:
This is an important transaction in the development of offshore wind in the UK. In refinancing part of our 50% equity stake in the Westermost Rough project – jointly held with Marubeni - we have brought in a number of new, long-term financiers to the sector. Increasing the number of long-term debt providers in offshore wind is critical in both ensuring there is sufficient capital to finance new construction projects and lowering the cost of capital for the sector.
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Genre: Dark Fantasy
Rating: Yay, with some caveats
First, let me say that DeFrank has descriptive writing chops. He weaves prose that can amaze and even mesmerize. I was impressed with the level of writing, and at how easily I could slip into this Lovecraftian universe he's created.
Second, this is a book of short stories. The themes within and the underlying current lead the stories to have some effect on one another, but you can't skip one in favor of another. In order to grasp the entire story I had to read everything. Characters pop up multiple times throughout, including an ever elusive and feisty feline.
Some parts of the tale were very reminiscent of Poe and King. A horror that seeped into my bones, and made it a bit difficult to continuing reading when the children went to bed and the majority of the lights were shut off. Though I didn't stumble across graphic violence or horrific scenes, DeFrank offers a subtle horror, which permeates throughout the novel.
If you enjoy tales that spark the mind, dive into mythos off the beaten path, and contain Lovecraftian elements like the famed Cthulhu and other bits/pieces from Lovecrafts stories. In ways this is a decent homage to Lovecraft's cosmos and tales and overall it's a play on established mythos with new bits of horror and suspense that kept me engaged.
The big attention grabber is how the stories are connected. Descriptions of certain characters, names not quite revealed, had me guessing if the person was who I thought it was or a new piece of the puzzle. I can honestly say the ending surprised a bit and the horror element kept me from giving up before all the pieces fell into place.
If you're a fan of dark fantasy or if you enjoy Lovecraft this may be up your alley. If you're a fan of linear story-telling with a chronological order or books that play the rules I would invite you to check out the posts for other books we've reviewed this month.
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Prayer for Illumination (African-American Spiritual)
Hush! Hush! Somebody's callin' mah name.
Oh mah Lord, what shall I do?
1 Samuel 3:1-11
1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.
2 At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; 3 the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was. 4 Then the Lord called, "Samuel! Samuel!" and he said, "Here I am!" 5 and ran to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call; lie down again." So he went and lay down. 6 The Lord called again, "Samuel!" Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call, my son; lie down again." 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. 8 The Lord called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, 'Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.'" So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
10 Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening." 11 Then the Lord said to Samuel, "See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make both ears of anyone who hears of it tingle.
This time last Sunday, I was sitting quietly on the beach in Turks and Caicos, a 12-mile ribbon of white sand that arcs along the north shore of Providenciales, thinking of you – well, at least briefly. I was actually pondering how the body of water hugged by that beach got its name – Grace Bay. I wondered what might have been going on in the mind of the person who, hundreds of years ago, first looked out at that calm, turquoise water and thought, now that's "grace" … what possible imagining was going on in the head and heart of the one who named that place? Was it the safety of dry land after a treacherous crossing of the Atlantic, or the sound of gentle waves lapping on the beach; or perhaps the protection of the coral reef that calms the ocean tide, or the embrace of the sun-warmed sand, or the bright colour of the water? I wonder what that sailor experienced when the word "grace" came to mind. "Yes, let's call it Grace Bay." I certainly remember what I was feeling – and Grace Bay is a most appropriate name. Alas, that was last Sunday's reverie.
It often takes imagination to see grace in our midst, because (let's be honest) it's not always evident. Still, like the Holy One who offers grace as a sacred gift, it too is everywhere, all the time, if only our imagination can behold it. Many of us who grew up in the church were taught that the Bible was made up of two halves: the Old Testament where God gave the law and pronounced judgment on any who would not obey, and the New Testament when Jesus came showing us God's love and offering grace to all. And too many of us jumped to the conclusion that the Old Testament was all about God's judgment and condemnation, and the New Testament about God's grace and goodness … as if God's grace and goodness were absent from the Old and limited only to stories in the New … as if God's gift was not everywhere and all the time … but it is, and it's called Good News/Gospel and it's as present and available now as it ever was, if only our imagination could behold it.
When I use my imagination I see plenty of God's Good News in this Old Testament story about Samuel and Eli, and I suspect you do too. Oh, that's not to say there aren't rough moments in the story, but that's just how life is. All of us have to deal with tough stuff from time to time, in one way or another … and all of us are given enough grace to do so. The way the Bible tells it here, is that this was a time when most people were not able to imagine God speaking to them or showing them the way – not even Eli the main priest. "God's word was rare and visions of God were not widespread." It's possible to imagine that God was withholding sacred word and vision because folks were behaving badly, which they were (that would be a judgment approach to the situation). Yet from a grace perspective, what if God was continually speaking and showing goodness, but people's imagination had grown stale and shallow, even the ones who had dedicated their lives to proclaiming it, like Eli, whose eyesight had grown dim and who could no longer see?
Then enters Samuel, a young boy offered to Eli as a servant, who was so naïve and innocent that he had yet to have any experience of God whatsoever … someone who you would least expect – until – until in the middle of the night the Lord whispers his name. At first, Samuel thought it was Eli and ran to his side. In fact, three times it happened, and that's when a flicker of imagination is rekindled, not in Samuel (too young, too inexperienced), but in Eli. "What if God is speaking to him?" Eli imagined. "What if the boy is hearing God?" And Eli passes on to Samuel the greatest gift he can – "Use your sacred imagination, my child, and when you hear that voice again, answer: "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." And this, my friends, is a game changer for Samuel and for every believer in every generation.
Just before we left on holidays, Lynn and I went to see "The Imitation Game" about a gifted genius named Alan Turing, who lived most of his life as an awkward and alienated outcast, but who ultimately cracked the Nazi's complex communication code, which turned the tide in WW2. Early in the film, during a highly vulnerable moment in Turing's life, one of his very few friends, Joan Clarke, passes on to him the greatest gift she can – "Sometimes it is the people no one imagines anything of, who do the things that no one can imagine." These words of encouragement, like Eli's words to Samuel, open up the possibilities for grace in the lives of those who can barely imagine that they have anything of true value to offer. But for those of us who follow Jesus, we appreciate the message as good news, as Gospel.
Sometimes it's not easy to trust in our God-inspired imagination, to see God's grace in the midst of difficult circumstances, to hear God's invitation in the midst of hectic lifestyles, to experience God's encouragement when we feel alone or unappreciated, to trust God's goodness when the world seems overwhelmed with hatred and hurt. I wonder what it might feel like for you to risk imagining that God is calling your name. Does that seem foolish and unlikely? Does it seem unrealistic or irrational? What would it take for you to imagine that God has something worthwhile to say to you … always has … always will? What would it take for you to imagine that God has some unique act of grace to express through your life?
For those of us who once have heard our names in the middle of the night, who have experienced what we believe to be the whisper of God … and for those of us whose ears have tingled at some time in our faith journey, even if today we're not hearing or seeing very clearly anymore … we want to encourage all of you [and each other] to try your sacred imagination and see what happens, even if you have convinced yourself that you're someone no one would ever imagine anything of. Sometimes, by God's grace, we are the ones who do the loving things no one can imagine of us. And it all begins by saying, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening" … and then making enough space to "hush … hush, somebody might be calling your name."


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Great article on the need for Blacks to start our own businesses. Traditionally we had no choice but engage in trade due highly discriminatory practices by the white own businesses and a discriminatory government. We should return to those values of self reliance.
Today's Drum – Positive Black News – African American News » African American Emergence, Taking the Initiative: "A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats?".


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Tufts Public Health » Cancer, Emergency Preparedness, Influenza, Prevention, Zika Virus » Risk communication: A balancing act
Risk communication: A balancing act
In public health, a great deal of time is spent "trying to communicate to people what they should be worried about and how to minimize the risks that they might face," says Nancy Allen, MPH '05, Instructor in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. This facet of public health is known as risk communication. As Allen notes, public health professionals must pair scientific evidence with public relations tools to improve population health.
Our perception of possible hazards to our health does not always match reality. "Our brains are wired to make quick decisions based on prior experience, anecdote, and gut reaction," says Allen. "Unfortunately, it's not as useful in an information-based society as it was when we had to fear saber-toothed tigers." For example, in part because the flu is common and familiar, individuals underestimate the danger it poses, even though it causes more than 2,000 deaths annually in the United States. In contrast, new or unusual threats such as Ebola often provoke apprehension and fear. Emotions ran high during the 2014-2016 outbreak in West Africa, although the chance of infection in the U.S. was (and remains) exceedingly low.
It is difficult to convince people to revise their risk assessments. For example, in 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (a panel of experts that publishes preventive care guidelines) raised the recommended age for women to begin screening for breast cancer with mammograms from 40 to 50. The change was received with anger and suspicion.
"It's hard, because everyone can name…women who were under fifty who had breast cancer and their lives were saved" by screening, says Allen. "We rely on anecdotal information as opposed to evidence" that lacks an emotional aspect. The benefit of screening – an opportunity to detect cancer earlier – is persuasive to many individuals. Yet risks include unnecessary biopsies and needless treatment when harmless abnormalities are detected.
Telling the public to decrease screening rates can provoke fear and discomfort. In another example, recent evidence suggests that the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer does more harm than good. Men are likely to die of another cause before the cancer progresses, and treatment carries its own risks, including urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. However, this tradeoff is difficult to communicate for an emotionally charged topic.
Times of crisis, such as the Ebola outbreak, or unexpected new threats, such as recent changes in Zika virus patterns, further complicate the process of risk communication. Officials work to inform the public, speak honestly about unknowns, and avoid panic. In these situations, says Allen, established resources can prove useful. For example, condoms can reduce the risk of sexual transmission of Zika. When someone infected with Zika becomes pregnant, it may result in microcephaly and other disabilities in a developing fetus. Individuals who would prefer not to conceive can use contraception to decrease the chance of pregnancy.
Disability rights advocates warn that while educating the public about Zika, officials often reinforce stigma against people with microcephaly and other disabilities. Allen observed a similar dichotomy in her experience with agencies working to support people with HIV and AIDS while preventing spread of the illness. She says public health professionals must consider "how can we increase risk perception about a disease or a disability…while not simultaneously stigmatizing the people that have it."
As the climate changes, it may influence not only natural disasters but also diseases; for example, environmental shifts may alter the life cycle of mosquitos that transmit Zika or other conditions. As a result, Allen says, more risk communication specialists will be needed. Funding these roles can prove challenging, because if preventive efforts effectively avert catastrophe, they become invisible. She suggests that at a time of emphasis on national security, one opportunity to prioritize public health in the U.S. is to describe it as an integral component of public safety.
Allen encourages public health professionals to understand the role emotions play in decision-making. She also says it is important for the public to learn about the fundamentals of health and science. Public health professionals can promote essential behaviors such as hand washing. Remember: there is still time to get this season's flu vaccine.
by Cayla Saret, MPH Candidate '17
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China is also the biggest market for solar installing a massive 10.5GW last year but it is still does not have the largest installation base for solar. That accolade still rests with Germany which had 36.8GW of installed solar capacity at the end of 2014as opposed to China with 29.6GW. This however will change following China's National Energy Administration (NEA) announcement this week of their goal to install 17.8GW of solar this year. This would give China an installed base of 47.4GW making them solar king in every way.
And thanks to the growth in China this year global solar installations are likely to hit 55GW this year which will put it ahead of wind, coal, gas, oil and nuclear in terms of new power generation installations. Meanwhile back in Europe and the US companies like GE, Alstom and Siemens who have dominated power generation for a hundred year have still no clear strategy for solar. As to China they were right to focus on dominating solar. Not only is it good for the Chinese economy, it is good for the environment and thanks to solar millions of people across the world who do not have access to electricity will get it. As to Germany they may not dominate the solar industry anymore but they still have world class businesses such as SMA Solar, Wacker Chemie, Von Ardenne, and research institutes such as the Fraunhofer. And they have lots of zero marginal cost solar in their system which is driving huge changes and innovations in the power markets.


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The Wantagh-based Gramercy Group Inc, which has been involved since February in a dispute with the Town of North Hempstead about work done on the swimming pool at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park, filed for bankruptcy protection on May 22.
Gramercy's Chapter 11 filing has the effect of immediately staying for 60 days any action by North Hempstead in its default proceedings against Gramercy. The town had been withholding between $2.5 million and $2.7 million in payments for work done on the pool, claiming that Gramercy failed to complete the work detailed in the original contract, according to Gramercy attorney Michael McKenna, a partner in the Newark, N.J.-based firm Cohen Siglias.
At the same time, Gramercy, which specializes in wrecking and demolition, was involved in a lawsuit against D.A. Builders, a drywall contractor in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. In that case, decided in federal court in Hawaii on May 17, Gramercy was held liable for $6.7 million to D.A. Builders for work it did as a subcontractor on Gramercy's portion of the Hawaii International Marketplace project in Honolulu.
The Hawaii verdict against Gram-ercy was surprising, McKenna said. "That judgment, combined with [North Hempstead's] nonpayment, pushed Gramercy over the edge."
Under Chapter 11, the firm is allowed to continue work on projects such as renovations at LaGuardia Airport, while a bankruptcy trustee adjudicates any outstanding claims against the firm.
Other major Gramercy projects included the $80 million revitalization of the Sydney, Australia-based Westfield Group's South Shore mall in Bay Shore; demolition work at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.; and work at Lincoln Center in Manhattan.
In the dispute with North Hempstead, the town declared Gramercy in default for nonperformance of contracted work, which the town alleged resulted in a delay of the pool's opening. The facility, originally scheduled to open in April 2018, opened two months later.
In a letter to North Hempstead Commissioner of Public Works Paul DiMaria two weeks ago, McKenna wrote that the contract provided for the opportunity to address any outstanding issues in a public meeting between the two parties before the town could declare the contractor in default.
In any case, McKenna wrote, the town was responsible for the delays, because of conditions at the construction site that had not been detailed in the original request for proposals. For example, Gramercy found an additional 5,500 square feet of asbestos requiring removal. "While this work was performed, Gramercy could not work on that area of the project," McKenna wrote. "It not only impacted the cost, but it took an additional three weeks to perform, thereby delaying Gramercy's progress."
McKenna alleged in the same letter that Gramercy could not complete contractually stipulated electrical work because it found a "conflict between the work shown on the contract documents and the requirements of the electrical code."
Contract documents also failed to provide for structural steel necessary to complete the pool's bathhouses, McKenna wrote. Gramercy furnished the town with revised plans, and meanwhile ordered and paid for the material required.
In one bizarre twist of the dispute, the town allegedly demanded the removal of a planter from the entrance to the pool "on aesthetic grounds" after it was completed, McKenna said. The planter was part of the original design, and its removal added roughly $60,000 to the cost of the project, he said.
Calls to DiMaria and the town requesting comment were not returned by press time.
McKenna emphasized that the town's on-site engineering firm, LiRo Group, brought on to ensure Gramercy's completion of the project according to the terms of the contract, was aware of these and at least a dozen other issues that made it necessary for Gramercy to revise the town's plans or carry out additional work not provided for in the original agreement. "LiRo never raised any issues with Gramercy, either at the time or later," McKenna said.
Disputes about Gramercy's work arose only late last year, McKenna said — five months after the pool opened to the public. "LiRo could've challenged any of Gramercy's work, any of the change orders . . .," he said. "They were at the site constantly throughout the project."
McKenna suggested that the changes to the project outlined in his letter to DiMaria pushed the cost of the project past the amount for which the town had originally bonded. "They don't have the money," he said. By alleging that Gramercy failed to fulfill its contact, "they hope to gain enough credits to offset what they owe."


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Someone Get Perez Hilton On The Phone Because The Mavs Locker Room Is Open To ALL Bloggers!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Just wanted to briefly touch on this because it's hilarious to me how far off the deep end that Mark Cuban has gone. Cuban took an interesting approach when dealing with Bloggers, banning them entirely from the Mavericks locker room due to space issues. This was obviously a crazy decision based on Cuban usually being on the cutting edge of Pop Culture, but he decided to take a stand.
Well the ban has been lifted (because the NBA ordered him to lift it), and you're invited to come.....all of you. From the Dallas Morning News via Truehoop....
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who contended the team's locker room was not large enough to accommodate all bloggers, accepted the league's edict but added a caveat. Via e-mail, Cuban said the Mavericks will open their locker room to all credentialed bloggers, regardless of affiliation. Mavericks credentials are issued by the team.Ah yes. There's never a dull day in the Blogosphere is there? I know a lot of Mainstreamers and Team Execs read this site so I wanted to share a story that might help you understand how to handle bloggers. Be sure to click on the Sporting News story by Eric McErlain below for the template on how to credential bloggers and the one man who did it right......three years ago!!!
Cuban indicated he believes bloggers should be treated equally, regardless of affiliation.
"Which means we will encourage all bloggers to apply, whether they be someone on blogspot who has been posting for a couple weeks, kids blogging for their middle school Web site or those that work for big companies," wrote Cuban, a blogger himself. "We won't discriminate at all."
He then cautioned that locker room time, which translates to access to players, may be divided.
"We will try to work it out so that all bloggers come in as a group after credentialed media," Cuban wrote. "This will help us manage the crowds should there be quite a few bloggers."
Players, execs shouldn't fear bloggers (Sporting News)
NBA tells Dallas Mavericks to allow locker room access to bloggers (Dallas Morning News)
Almost a Victory for Bloggers in Dallas (Truehoop)
Labels: Bloggers of the World Unite, Mark Cuban
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A little of topic, but just curious, you blog full time now right? When did that start man?
A few months ago.
nice, surprised you can make enough to live on unless you live somewhere with a low cost of living.
It's a pretty good living, and fun too.
Go to Hell, AA.
//sitting in my cube
I love you G....it's Friday. Cheer up :)
Cuban should have moved his right hand up about 4 inches. I wonder if she would still be making that same face?
I think he just does this blog for fun. Sporting News is where the real money is.
did cuban happen to mention if he would be willing to fly bloggers out to dallas as a sign of good faith?
Jay Mariotti just said trained professionals should be in locker rooms. So what the hell is he doing in there?