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375 Greenwich St
New York, NY 10013
TriBeCa - Downtown
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Tribeca Grill Details
Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
(212) 941-3900
Hours of Operation:
Brunch: Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am-3:00pm;
Midday: Monday - Friday 3:00pm-5:00pm;
Dinner: Monday - Thursday 5:30pm-10:30pm, Friday & Saturday 5:30pm-11:30pm, Sunday 5:30pm-10:00pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef:
Kamal Rose
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Additional Details:
Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Yes, depending on your location. Food and beverage minimums apply.
Getting there
Cross Street:
corner of Franklin
Public Transit:
1 train at Franklin St
Street Parking
Parking Details:
Parking is available at several locations in the neighborhood. An indoor garage is located directly across the street from the restaurant on Greenwich Street which offers discounted parking after 4 PM.
A word from Tribeca Grill
Located in the heart of downtown Manhattan, Tribeca Grill is a true New York City landmark. Co-owned by renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent and legendary actor Robert De Niro, the Grill continues to receive many prestigious awards including, the coveted Grand Award from Wine Spectator Magazine
every year since 2002. As a must-visit wine destination, the Grill features an extensive list featuring the world's largest selection of Châteauneuf du Pape (over 250) as well as many rare California Cabernet verticals. The 2,000 selection, 20,000 bottle list is one of only seven restaurants in New York to receive the Grand Award. Executive Chef Kamal Rose's market-driven menu features robust dishes such as Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Rataouille and Seared Sea Scallops with Butternut Squash, Chanterelles & Smoked Bacon Risotto.
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Diner Reviews
Have eaten here for a company
dinner of 50. And an intimate dinner of 4 the food was fantastic, ambiance lively and energetic but not obnoxious. A fabulous dinner option!"
Dined on 7/21/2014
Everything we had here was really
delicious and our server was great. We had salad and short rib pierogies to start, and then scallops and salmon for dinner. Delicious mustard vinegarette on the salad, wonderful short rib meat in the pierogies and delicious dough. The salmon was cooked perfectly atop white beans and a wonderful puree. Scallops seared perfectly atop mushrooms and asparagas. We also had a side of mixed mushrooms that were roasted and the best I have ever had. Outdoor dining is really nice here, although inside is good too. Casual but nice. Would definitely come here again when I am in Tribeca."
Dined on 7/20/2014
Excellent food, service and
overall experience in lovely Tribeca. Celebrity sightings possible, but with no fuss."
Dined on 7/20/2014
Loved the food, sommelier very
attentive/knew his wines but the waitress service let the whole experience down slightly. It lacked "heart" ....."
Dined on 7/19/2014
The menu was interesting and food
well prepared. The waiter was very nice but not well trained and he seemed overwhelmed. We wanted wine suggestions and the sommelier was terrific and recommended a great bottle of wine without trying to push us above our price point."
Dined on 7/17/2014
For more than 20 years I've been
living, working or going to school in or near Tribeca and have always wanted to try this restaurant but just never got the chance. Now that I have, I don't know what took me so long. Extraordinarily good food, presented well with good service (waiter could've been a little better). Gotta have the banana tart for dessert too. Incredible."
Dined on 7/12/2014
my wife's scallops were the high
point of an odd evening. after the dessert order, servers and service disappeared. dessert arrived without the requested coffee. ice cream was melting after 15 minutes of waiting. I signaled to a server who came over and assented to bring our coffee, never to be seen again. finally, I reached out to a bus person and again requested our coffee. he had difficulty with english and brought just one. I sent him back for my wife's which came within minutes. the restaurant was barely 1/4 filled. the servers clearly got along well as they continued to socialize."
Dined on 7/12/2014
You don't need a knife to cut your
Filet Mignon. The best I've ever had. Excellent desserts! Super great atmosphere. Service was great, almost too good! Thank you Tribeca Grill."
Dined on 7/11/2014
This restaurant has been on my
restaurant check list for some time. Reasonably priced for NY. Terrific choice for those occassional date nights."
Dined on 7/11/2014
Great dining experience and
excellent food - can sit inside or out, but service was everything youd expect from a top restaurant; try the house sauvignon!"
Dined on 7/10/2014
Great food and service. Our
waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly."
Dined on 7/10/2014
The staff is so friendly and
attentive, but not intrusive. Great place for a lunch meeting.the food was even better than I had remembered.we sat at the bar before and after and was treated to a very happy to be there bartender. She made our day. Thanks."
Dined on 7/8/2014
I had scrambled eggs with gravy
and a biscuit. The eggs were eggs, the gravy was alright (although the cubes of meat in there were weirdly chewy/spongey), but the biscuit was just awful. Not in a question of tastes, something was actually wrong. I think they mixed up baking soda and powder or just loaded in the soda. You'd think they'd test one before sending it out (we were the first ones there). My friend had ravioli, which weren't as bad but the tomato sauce was very watery and the goat cheese didn't taste like goat cheese. Service was pleasant. All in all, I don't think I'll be returning."
Dined on 7/6/2014
The best food I ever tasted.
Absolutely fantastic."
Dined on 7/5/2014
Wife and I were visiting NYC and
decided to try Tribeca Grill. Both of us really enjoyed our food, drinks, and the ambience, etc. Our only issue was just early on the waitress was a little slow to get our drink order and deliver them, but after that the service was great, so may have been related to another larger table or something. I would recommend to others to give it a try. P.S. i would have given Ambience a 5 star if I would have seen Robert DeNiro :)"
Dined on 7/4/2014
WE looked forward to the meal at
Tribeca Grill and we were not disappointed. The food was outstanding. We ordered the Short Rib Bolognese and NY Strip Steak. The steak was cooked as ordered and to perfection. The server was attentive but not intrusive. We will certainly go again when in town."
Dined on 7/4/2014
We got there just before the rush,
service was good until everything got really busy then we were left pretty much on our own, had a hard time getting waiter's attention."
Dined on 7/3/2014
Our server as very good - very
attentive. It was pretty quiet, but it was a couple of days before the 4th of July, so that is probably why. First time there ever."
Dined on 7/2/2014
Most people go to Drew Nieporent's
signature restaurants for the ambience, fame and glory, I was not an exception. TG was nonetheless no lacking in the culinary department. The pork chop and salmon were some of the best I ever had from dinning out. Those 2 meat groups are not the easiest for chefs, many a times they are over-cook. At TG, they were done just perfect. The taste easily exceeded the presentation which was top-notched."
Dined on 7/2/2014
Great service. Fantastic food. My
husband liked the Short Rib Pierogi Appetizer so much that he wished it could be shipped to Virginia. The Gigantone was both hearty and melt in your mouth delicious. We will definitely come back and recommend this restaurant to others."
Dined on 6/29/2014
Food is amazing as usual. A little
bit disappointed by the service."
Dined on 6/28/2014
I haven't been to Tribeca Grill in
years and we came to celebrate 4 events (3 birthdays and an anniversary) and we were so glad we came. Everything about our dinner was perfect - the food, our terrific waitress, the ambiance, just everything! We will be back!"
Dined on 6/28/2014
We had a lovely evening at Tribeca
Grill. Service was good, great selection of different food items, pleasant atmosphere. A bit noisy - difficult to carry on a conversation during dinner. Would go there again if spending several days in the city and in the neighborhood."
Dined on 6/27/2014
Exquisite food, fantastic wines
and a 100% personal attention"
Dined on 6/27/2014
The service at Tribeca Grill was
outstanding, it is operated like a perfect clock. Although it was my first time there the entire experience was worth the trip. The food was portioned just right, It was cooked exactly how we all asked and very flavorful."
Dined on 6/27/2014
Frankly, there are many other
restaurants in NYC that will give you better food and service. I love Bobby DeNiro too, but I think he doesn't need my money, Service was slow motion but the place does have a nice vibe."
Dined on 6/26/2014
We enjoyed the atmosphere, food
and decor. All agreed they would return and recommend this to a friend."
Dined on 6/26/2014
Our luncheon experience at Tribeca
Grill was excellent. We would go back just for the beet salad - fabulous combination of beet varieties, great dressing and beautiful presentation. Salmon was cooked just right and the banana tart was the best! We knew nothing about the restaurant when we made our reservation, but we picked a winner."
Dined on 6/26/2014
When we booked on line we said the
booking was to celebrate our Silver wedding anniversary and we were spoilt! With complementary appetisers and our sweet decorated with a happy anniversary message, the friendly and helpful waiters and superb food made this a night to remember."
Dined on 6/24/2014
A great experience and ambiance.
If I lived local of would be my regular hot spot. Service was great and food was amazing."
Dined on 6/23/2014
We were visiting New York and had
the Tribeca Grill suggested to us by our Hotel. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, would recommend it to anyone!"
Dined on 6/22/2014
The team at Tribeca Grill continue
to provide great value in both food and wine. The menu continues to be a favourite of our family as they offer creative, high quality dishes at afforable prices. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable. In particular, TG offers a superb wine list including some hard to find cult wines - and the best part - the pricing is outstanding and doesn't reflect typical restaurant markups. All in all, another great evening at Tribeca Grill. Thanks, The Richardsons."
Dined on 6/21/2014
Our dinner was outstanding and the
service was impeccable!"
Dined on 6/20/2014
I chose Tribeca Grill for its wine
list. It did not disappoint. Incredible range and you don't have to pay exorbitant prices for really great wine. We had a 2005 Trimbach Riesling with our appetizers and a 2001 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 with mains. My octopus salad appetiser and baby lamb chops main were very good. Two small things put a blemish on the experience : 1) the waiter didn't offer us the wine list to see if we wanted wine with the main course 2) I found the list of sweet wines by the glass to be weak and completely out of character with the superior wine reputation. During service the sommelier was very attentive and always ensured the wine glass was topped up. One of the best I've experienced in this regard."
Dined on 6/18/2014
Had been looking forward to this
restaurant a long time and it was excellent : thoroughly recommend"
Dined on 6/17/2014
The Tribeca Grill has long been my
favourite restaurant to visit anywhere in the world. I'm from the UK but every time I visit NYC I pay at least one visit here. I have celebrated my last two birthdays here and in an ideal world every birthday would end up with a meal and bottle of wine here. It's that good for me! Knowing the restaurant is owned by a certain Mr De Niro was the original pull here many years ago and it remains a factor (knowing he owns this and other buildings close by). However, the Grill stands on it's own as a fantastic place for a special dinner or relaxed lunch. The food is right out of the top drawer and the wine list is extremely comprehensive. The staff and ambience of the place are always spot on."
Dined on 6/16/2014
We enjoyed the ambience and
artwork. All five of our meals (we all got different entrees) were excellent. The waiter, Roosevelt, recommended an excellent wine that paired well with our meals."
Dined on 6/16/2014
Tribeca Grill is located in a very
nice area in Downtown Manhattan, tucked away from all the other tourist traps in New York. The restaurant had a nice selection of starters and main courses, but in my opinion the opposite in dessert choices and beer selection-could of done with a better selection of local beers. I ordered the New York strip steak and it was literally the nicest steak I have ever tasted. Big and tasty. Ambience and seating in the restaurant was perfect. Fabulous artwork on the walls which I later found out are Robert De Niro's fathers. Overall great restaurant and great food at a reasonable price. I am glad I chose to come here."
Dined on 6/15/2014
Had brunch at TriBeCa Grill and
asked the waitress if I should order bacon or sausage with my waffle... Bacon was her recommendation. And it was by far the best, most flavorful bacon I have ever had. The flavor was sweet, yet smoky. It was well done and chewy. Just amazing."
Dined on 6/15/2014
Wonderful... Terriffic
employees... Great food... Lovely ambience stellar food and drinks."
Dined on 6/14/2014
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It's almost mock fire drill time at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino.
Representatives from North Strabane, Peters, Chartiers and Canonsburg fire departments, in coordination with The Meadows security department, will conduct the mock fire drill at The Meadows Racetrack barns at 7 p.m. Thursday.
The mock drill will be coordinated through the Washington County 911 center and will include Canonsburg Ambulance, in addition to the four primary fire companies.
North Strabane Fire Department recently opened its new emergency services center on adjacent property, donated by The Meadows.
Nearby residents and commercial neighbors will be notified in advance and The Meadows Racetrack & Casino will remain in full operation throughout the drill. Signage and other communication tools will be used to notify guests.
Emergency responders and personnel will utilize fog machines and red strobe lights to simulate real conditions in Barn #1.
Individuals will serve as victims; however, there will be no horses in the barn during the drill.
The event is expected to test operational matters across jurisdictions and various issues including water pressure and timing.


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---- — CHAZY — It didn't take long for the Beekmantown girls' soccer team to prove once again that its going to be a perennial power in the Northern Soccer League.
Kallie Villemaire scored just 54 seconds into the contest and the Eagles went on to blank Watertown's Immaculate Heart 2-0 at the 3rd Annual Mary Latremore "Be The Match" Tournament in Chazy Friday.
Lindsey Gonyea added an insurance goal with 28:52 gone in the half.
"Kallie's goal was off a nice thru ball from her sister, Kirstin," Beekmantown coach Pete Bursik said. "Gonyea's goal was off a rebound of a shot by Kallie.
"Our defense played extremely well. Alex Putnam, Brielle Carnright, Reagan Fesette and Courtney King did a great job."
Beekmantown finished with a 15-8 advantage in shots and Lauren O'Connor made seven stops for the shutout. Skylar Short stopped 11 shots for IHC.
"Lauren came up with some nice saves to preserve the shutout," Bursik said. "We played well in the first half. But give Immaculate Heart credit — they came out in the second half and kept putting pressure on us. They never quit.
"Their goalie, Skylar Short, came up with a couple of outstanding saves in the second half."
Beekmantown 2, Watertown-IHC 0
Watertown IHC 0 0 — 0
Beekmantown 2 0 — 2
First half- 1, Beek, Ka. Villemaire (Ki. Villemaire), :54. 2, Beek, Gonyea (Ka. Villemaire), 28:52.
Shots: Beekmantown 15, Watertown-IHC 8.
Saves: Short, IHC, 11. O'Connor, Beek, 7.
Plattsburgh High 4, Chazy 1
CHAZY — Facing a 1-0 deficit, Kaylia Carper helped the Hornets bounce back with one goal and two assists in a three-goal win for Plattsburgh High.
The Eagles jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Rachel Pombrio opened scoring at 15:43. The assist was credited to Olivia Blais.
Then, Broke Knight evened the score at 1-all with a tally assisted by Carper.
After Shae Frady's first varsity goal gave the Hornets a 2-1 advantage, Hailey McLaughlin extended the differential to two scores just 3:20 later.
Carper put the icing on the cake, scoring on the fifth and final goal of the contest with 16:38 remaining. Ashlee Carper registered the assist.
Alyssa Salls stopped three of four shots faced in the win, while Logan Baker was tagged with the loss between the pipes.
"Kelsey Senecal and Kaylia Carper were solid in the back," Plattsburgh High coach Tim Mulligan said. "Hailey McLaughlin did a great job in the midfield. It was a great team effort, and I'm happy with our composure for such a young team."
Plattsburgh High 4, Chazy 1
Plattsburgh High 0 4 — 4
Chazy 1 0 — 1
First half- 1, C, Pombrio (Blais), 15:43.
Second half- 2, PHS, Knight (K. Carper), 11:45. 3, PHS, Frady (McLaughlin), 14:29. 4, PHS, McLaughlin (K. Carper), 17:49. 5, PHS, K. Carper (A. Carper), 23:22.
Shots: Plattsburgh High 11, Chazy 4.
Saves: Salls, PHS, 3. Baker, C, 5.
CHAZY — Madison Healy, a sophomore midfielder for the Rams of Section II, registered a hat trick and added an assist in Amsterdam's 4-2 defeat of the Indians.
After a scoreless first half, Healy took a one-time feed from Monica Rouse and put it into the back of the net to put the Rams on top 1-0 at 7:46.
Maintaining a 2-1 lead, Healy netted her second goal on a penalty kick just less than 15 minutes later.
She helped extend Amsterdam's lead to 4-2 with her third and final score at 31:53.
Lindsey Bushey paced Peru with two goals, scoring at 14:45 and 23:46 of the second half.
Kelly Neenan assisted on Bushey's second tally.
Cassandra Robataille was credited with the win in net, stopping 13 of 15 shots faced.
Kara Barber saved five of nine shots attempted shots for the Indians
Amsterdam 4, Peru 2
Amsterdam 0 4 — 4
Peru 0 2 — 2
Second half- 1, A, Healy (Rouse), 7:46. 2, P, Bushey, 14:45. 3, A, Constantine (Healy), 16:52. 4, Healy (PK), 21:39. 5, Bushey (Neenan), 23:46. 6, A, Healy (Russo), 31:53.
Shots: Peru 15, Amsterdam 9.
Saves: Barber, P, 5. Robataille, A, 13.
SARANAC — The host Chiefs broke a 1-all halftime tie with five unanswered goals in the second half.
Ellen Thew led Saranac with two goals, while Summer Gillespie added a goal and three assists.
Amy LoTemplio, Emily Heywood and Kelly Drollette also scored goals for the Chiefs, who held a 12-9 shot advantage.
Jamie Favreau made eight saves in net for Saranac and Jayme Lavoie finished with six saves for the Huskies.
"We started slow but opened up in the second half," Saranac coach Mary LoTemplio said. "Thew scored two goals in her return after missing all of last season with an injury.
"Summer Gillespie controlled the midfield and had three assists to go along with a spectacular goal, beating three defenders before putting the ball into the far upper corner.
"Katie Lamica had a strong game for Franklin Academy."
In the other opening-round game, Northern Adirondack recorded a 3-1 victory over Northeastern Clinton according to LoTemplio. No details of the game were reported.
Saranac 6, Franklin Academy 1
Franklin Academy 1 0 — 1
Saranac 1 5 — 6
First half- 1, Sar, Thew (Heywood), 12:00. 2, FA, Collins (Perry), 27:00.
Second half- 3, Sar, LoTemplio, 6:00. 4, Sar, Gillespie, 19:00. 5, Sar, Heywood (Gillespie), 21:00. 6, Sar, Thew (Gillespie), 26:00. 7, Sar, Drollette (Gillespie), 37:00.
Shots: Saranac 12, Franklin Academy 9.
Saves: Favreau, Sar, 8. Lavoie, FA, 6.


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Boy Scouts are taught to always "be prepared." But are their parents prepared to pull them out of the organization in protest against anti-gay policies?
Perhaps so. After the Mount Diablo Silverado Council once again denied local boy scout Ryan Andresen his Eagle Scout badge, some parents are considering boycotting the scouts.
The council claims that Andresen, because he is gay, rejects God and therefore cannot fulfill the Boy Scout "duty to God" promise.
Reactions from Patch users have included outrage, shock, and even a new promise: to remove their sons from the organization.
A commenter on the Lamorinda Patch Facebook page calls the situation "crazy" and says he is "seriously considering" pulling his son out of the Boy Scouts.
Are you considering taking your son out of Boy Scouts? Do you agree with such a boycott? Share your views in the comments section below.
Here's what parents and locals are saying about the decision from the Boy Scout Council:
On the Lamorinda Patch Facebook page: "Something is seriously wrong with our society. I think all scouts should band together and do something to send a message."
Another says, "If he completed the projects and necessary badges, he should be awarded. Baden Powell would agree."
"Shameful," says a commenter on the Concord Patch Facebook page. "My boys will never be associated with this terrible organization."
Another says, "How dare they say Ryan rejects God. They are acting very unGod like."
One commenter states that while he agrees Andresen should recieve his badge, the Boy Scouts have a right to adhere to such policies: "This is the land of the free right? The scouts are a private group right? I'm not for their decision but it is hypocritical to fight against oppression then turn around and oppress a private group for [their] American right [...] If you don't agree with the choice it makes don't participate with the group!"
A commenter on the Pleasant Hill Patch Facebook page says, "Personally, I think it's incredibly disappointing. I would like to pride myself in saying that the town I live in is full of forward thinkers, trying to better the community in anyway it can."
Another says, "Are they living in the 16th Century? Sounds like they are branding the Scout as a 'Heretic'."
"Pathetic," says a commenter on the Martinez Patch Facebook page. "I have always thought I would one day have my son in Boy Scouts and loved the idea of being a 'den mother'. Never going to happen now. I will never have my son associated with a group that discriminates against youths."
Another parent adds: "My daughter was a girl scout for many years and I loved the organization — very inclusive and non-discriminatory. But my son will never ever ever be a part of the Boy Scouts."
On the Walnut Creek Patch Facebook page, a father says: "Yet one more reason my kids will never be let anywhere close to that paramilitary bigot hateful organization."
Have your views of the Boy Scouts changed? Comment below.


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Continuing a 36-year trend, the 2015 Ford F-150 reigns supreme among full-size pickup sales. Owners love the F-150 for its wide and varied lineup that includes multiple bed lengths, cabins and engine choices, as well as an unimaginable number of trim levels. And, although there is no diesel engine option, the F-150 is the only full-size pickup to offer a turbocharged gasoline engine delivering power like a V8 with unbeatable fuel economy. Whether it's an inexpensive basic work truck that can take a beating and still hold its value or a plush, horse trailer-hauling family vehicle you can be proud to take to any country club, Ford builds an F-150 for all occasions and occupations.You'll Like This Car If...
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Big payload and bigger towing ability hasn't kept Ford engineers from building a pickup truck that doesn't ride or handle like an aging flatbed. The 2014 Ford F-150 is so comfortable you'd swear you wear behind the wheel of a Lincoln SUV. We tested a number of trims and found all delivered a fairly calm driving experience, with little harshness and an impressively quiet cabin. No matter which engine you choose, there is no shortage of power or ability, although the base V6 would be our last choice and the twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6, our first. On the road, the F-150's electric power-assisted steering does an excellent job of delivering feedback to the driver while keeping the big truck tracking straight and true on the highway. During a towing demonstration, we hauled 20-foot trailers with absolutely zero drama, thanks in large part to the pickup's trailer sway control, rearview camera and integrated trailer-brake controller.Favorite Features
Designed to deal with the awkward and potentially dangerous chore of getting into the pickup truck's bed, the integrated tailgate step on the 2014 Ford F-150 scores big. It deploys easily and even offers a convenient hand-hold.
The cab in Ford's 2014 F-150 SuperCrew is so roomy it out-measures some full-size sedans. In fact, the rear-seat legroom is absolutely limousine-like, and the mechanically-articulated second-row seat flips up and out of the way, delivering an ample 57.6 cubic feet of space behind the front seats.
Knowing that the hands controlling the 2014 Ford F-150 will often be clad in some type of glove, be it work or ski, the design team has created buttons, knobs and switches that are slightly oversized, widely spaced and easy to reach. A thoughtful center console design can swallow two or more laptops or tablets; there are even slotted ridges along the sides for holding hanging files in place. There are two 12-volt outlets, one on the dash and one in the console, and an available 110-volt outlet. As for overall comfort, we think the F-150's contoured front seats are among the most comfortable in the class.Exterior
The 2014 Ford F-150 continues with its traditional boxy exterior but adds a healthy dose of oversized ornamentation (think grille, bumpers and mirrors) usually covered in chrome on upper trims. The F-150 features a strong new front grille, powerful shoulders and a tall bed wall creating a nice, deep box. Those tall bed walls, however, can be a bit of a hindrance when trying to access a tool box or gear in the bed's center. Understanding this problem, Ford offers an extendable side step on most models. Other available features include a tailgate stepladder, extendable side mirrors and HID headlights.Notable Standard Equipment
Every 2014 Ford F-150 full-size truck shares a robust, hydro-formed, boxed-section chassis that offers superior torsional rigidity while actually being lighter than the old-fashioned ladder frames of the past. The level of standard safety equipment is truly outstanding, including AdvanceTrac with RSC traction and stability control, anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags with roll-fold technology for enhanced head protection in rollovers and side impacts. Safety is also enhanced by front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, "smart" airbags and seatbelts, a second-row center head restraint and integrated spotter mirrors.Notable Optional Equipment
For those who really use their pickup truck as a truck, the 2014 Ford F-150 offers some exclusive options that are right on the money. Our two favorites are the integral tailgate step that makes clambering into the box easy and the spring-out box side step that allows easy access to the deep cargo box. When it's kick-back time, Ford's SYNC, SIRIUS Travel Link and a high-powered Sony brand audio system help you while away the time. And when it's time to hit the road, the MyFord Touch will let you control navigation, music and cell phone all through the power of your voice.Under the Hood
Do you want a gasoline engine or a gasoline engine? The 2014 F-150 offers four of them – two V6s and two V8s – all with reasonable fuel economy, aided significantly by the addition of a 6-speed automatic transmission. A twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 is a first for this segment and an engine that promises both strong performance and good fuel economy. Both the 3.7-liter V6 and 5.0-liter V8 are fitted with fuel-saving twin-independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) technology and, for towing needs, nothing can beat the two-valves-per-cylinder 6.2-liter V8's best-in-class 11,300-pound tow rating.
3.7-liter V6
302 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm
278 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/23 mpg (2WD), 16/21 mpg (4WD), 12/17 mpg (2WD, E85), 11/15 mpg (4WD, E85)
3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6
365 horsepower @ 5,000 rpm
420 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/22 mpg (2WD), 15/21 mpg (4WD)
5.0-liter V8
360 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm
380 lb-ft of torque @ 4,250
EPA city/high fuel economy: 15/21 mpg (2WD), 14/19 mpg (4WD), 11/15 mpg (2WD, E85), 10/14 mpg (4WD, E85)
6.2-liter V8
411 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm
434 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 13/18 (2WD), 12/16 mpg (4WD), 11/16 mpg (Raptor)
With more than 30 different variants, the 2014 Ford F-150 pickup pricing covers a wide spread. Regular Cab XL models have a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) right around $25,000, while a fully-laden Limited SuperCrew can run well over $50,000. Somewhere in between those two extremes is where most buyers will find themselves. A look at the Fair Purchase Price on kbb.com shows the typical transaction price being paid for the 2014 Ford F-150 in your area, so be sure to check it out before you set out to buy. The F-150 is expected to retain a better-than-average residual value, with the SuperCrew models at the top of the chart, followed by the Regular Cab and then the SuperCab. Over a 5-year period, the F-150's projected residual value is expected to be nearly on par with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra, slightly better than the Ram 1500 and Nissan Titan, but slightly below the Toyota Tundra.
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Work Until 100, Just Like Warren Buffett Plans
Education and wealth are the strongest predictors of a long, long life.
In Pictures: Renowned Business Leaders Working Past 80
When Warren Buffett turned 80 at the end of August, the headlines blared his intent to work until he turns 100. That's a nice sentiment, you may have thought. Unlikely, but nice.
Not so fast. How about Sidney Harman buying Newsweek magazine this summer at the age of 92? Who's to say he doesn't have eight more good years in his tank? Hundreds of other well-known business leaders are well into their 80s. Kirk Kerkorian, Las Vegas gaming and entertainment legend, is 93.
[In Pictures: Renowned Business Leaders Working Past 80.]
Longevity has taken up residence in the corner office. Many business leaders routinely work beyond age 65. That's not new. But increasingly, they're keeping the lights on for decades after reaching what used to be the traditional retirement age.
And while we see this trend in business, longevity experts tell us that it can be found throughout society. Truth be told, academic research has consistently found two variables that are powerfully associated not only with old age but being highly productive in old age.
"Higher education and higher incomes are consistently associated" with successful aging and high-achieving older persons, says Laura Carstensen, a noted researcher on aging and the director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. People with knowledge and money tend to occupy homes in better neighborhoods, have jobs that aren't physically taxing or hazardous, and live in cleaner environments, she notes. "So, that's part of it," she says. "But a huge piece of this are that people in this category can navigate their lives themselves. They can control their lives." As an example, she cited research that well-educated people dealt more effectively with health problems than other groups. When they sit down with their doctors, they pepper them with informed questions and take ownership of their medical conditions.
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"This group of people has very little in the way of functional disabilities," Carstensen says of Buffett and other older business leaders. "What we know about them is that they're doing incredibly well, physically and emotionally."
There is a truly heartening and profound implication of seeing a group of such high-functioning older persons, she notes. "It proves that aging itself is not what is limiting human activities as we get old."
Of course, Carstensen notes, the ranks of the wealthy and highly educated are not enormous. What about the rest of us?
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Older people of all backgrounds have some good tools they've developed to help them age successfully, she says. "As people age, they tend to narrow their worlds," Carstensen says. "They are pruning their worlds and their social networks. In the process, they are keeping the best things, and letting go of things they don't care about." This helps them be more selective, make better judgments, use their time well, and be more in control of their environments and their lives.
"People with more resources can do this even better," she says. "This is just a hunch, but I bet people aren't very successful at pushing Warren Buffett to do things he doesn't want to do."
Actually, it has been reported that Buffett's wife, Astrid, has had modest success in convincing him to trade in cheeseburgers and Cokes for healthier fare. He also exercises but makes no claims to a meaningfully healthy lifestyle.
Steve Jordan, business editor at the Omaha World-Herald, has covered Buffett for years. Here's an insight into Buffett's longevity from one of his stories:
Nutritional dentist (yes, there are such) Gregg Schneider of Linden, N.J., is nothing if not true to his profession. When he realized that Buffett seemingly existed on peanut brittle, soda, hamburgers, steak, ice cream, and hash browns, he knew what he had to do. 'These are not the doctor's prescriptions for a long and healthy life,' he wrote to Buffett, encouraging him to choose healthy food and take nutritional supplements.


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Pella — Velma G. Strand, 73, of Pella, IA, passed away January 17, 2013 in Pella, IA. Velma is survived by her children, Howard (Peggy) Strand of Littleton, Colorado, Sheila Strand of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Jennifer (Greg) Thomas of Gillette, Wyoming and Rachael (Philip) Egging of Pella,Iowa.
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Instagram changed everything. People who never took photos suddenly found their eye, making what used to be mundane minutiae into something magnificent. Communities have formed around hashtags, artists and celebrities found themselves conversing with everyday folk around the world. As photographers, Instagram enables us to constantly be challenged and connected to each other, enabling inspiration at our fingertips every time we check in.
The greatest things about Instagram include the ability to tell a story, the malleability in which we tell the story with filters or post processing, and the social interaction that follows. The worst thing about Instagram? The fear of missing out. With so much happening in real time, we can get a little jealous of all the good times happening without us. Especially when our friends tag us wondering where we are.
For my selections, I was keen to find "IGers" that only use their smartphones with minimal post process to fit with the theme of the starkness of winter. Instagram has become a wondrous showcase for professional photographers and artists (like @Roachbytes, who I reluctantly left out) who do more than just take a photo. Some upload pictures from DSLRs and others work them over with incredible skill in photoshop or other third-party apps. Other factors included: Composition, mystery and impact. Its easy to take a photo of a familiar place, but to me, the gift lies in creating a dialogue that takes us out of ourselves and, ultimately, leaves us wanting more.


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Not only was the the veteran, by then aged 35, drafted back in to add stability to Australia's middle-order, he was installed as vice-captain to further confirm the value placed on his experience and combativeness. A fierce competitor, he would doubtless concede that his 2013 Ashes batting return was not his most flattering with just one score in excess of 50.
However, he did set a new benchmark for the number of catches accepted by a wicketkeeper in an Ashes series (29) which confirms his principal role within the Test team remains undiminished even though it was way back in 2001 when he made his international debut in Australian colours.
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Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Bishop Richard G. Lennon plans to speak at greater length Monday afternoon about Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign his papacy. He released a statement Monday morning with his immediate reaction:
"Today's announcement by Pope Benedict XVI that he will resign as Holy Father on February 28, 2013 is an historic event and an action motivated by his love of the Church.
"One of my fellow bishops had this reflection on today's announcement, which I would like to share: 'Most of us know in our own personal lives what it means to see a parent grow old and decline in ability. That is the sense we bring to this announcement by our spiritual father.'
"Pope Benedict XVI has been faithful and dedicated to Jesus Christ his entire life, exemplified in establishing this current Year of Faith, when he asked all Catholics to 'live their relationship with Jesus Christ.'
"Although I did not know him well, a year ago I had the privilege to spend about 40 minutes with Pope Benedict along with my fellow bishops of Ohio as we discussed church matters in Ohio and the United States. He interacted with us, demonstrating his pastoral heart.
"I encourage the faithful to pray for Pope Benedict XVI, asking God to bless him with his gifts of peace and joy. Also, I invite all the faithful to join with me to pray to the holy spirit, asking him to give us a successor who will continue leading our church and reflecting the image of Jesus Christ."


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Fine, you win. You clearly know more than Yorba's lawyer because you're a random person on the internet, and therefore know everything.
Fine, you win. You clearly know more than Yorba's lawyer because you're a random person on the internet, and therefore know everything.
And wait another 4 years in limbo? Yorba doesn't have the resources for that either.
As a former employee of Yorba, I can assure you they do not have the resources to sue the IRS.
The only Lucas art museum I need is ScummVM.
I'd second the QtQuick recommendation. What I like about it is you can easily slap together a standalone UI prototype and worry about the backend later.
RMS is right in this case, DRM just harms everyone. Now Linux might play some more videos, but everyone who wants to run Amiga or Haiku, or another platform will be shutout from accessing that content. This is why DRM is stupid, it keeps the vendor/platform lock in going. For no good reason. It has never stopped pirates from doing their thing.
So DRM is bad because it stops people from accessing content, even though it's never actually done that? You've completely talked yourself into a circle.
Google's motto should be "We don't care about design, and it shows!"
Think about it -- for $n/year, USPS would filter out your junk mail for you. People would pay for this.
BitTorrent Sync is great, unless you really need cloud storage.
And you're missing my point on purpose -- saying that someone isn't a victim because they're a victim too often is to ignore valid complaints. Just because someone cries wolf more than once doesn't negate the existence of the wolf.
Oh, I understand how argument works -- AC is dragging out the old argument that we don't need to listen to someone's complaints because they're victimized more than other people. It's the same tired excuse that defenders of biggots have always relied on.
Maybe if you spent a little less time being condescending ass on the internet, you'd notice that this pattern is neither new nor a valid argument.
The small sub-section of Professional Victims who love to always complain should take a hike for once.
It's almost like there's a reason some people are victimized more than others. But no, let's blame the victims instead of the people causing the harm, because it's easier to be an Internet Contrarian (TM) than to actually think about the issues.
How many of those 2.5 million laptops still work? Most of the OLPC laptops I saw at trade shows were broken.
But I was told that manipulating currencies was always bad, and that Bitcoin was completely different than The Dreaded Fed (TM)!
And adopting and modifying GTK-3 seems like a battered woman going back to her abusive husband... The FSF has a sorry track record of destroying everything they touch, and the GPLv3 getting forced on all their software is making individuals and companies run for the hills at a record pace.
You can't blame FSF for what happened to GTK3. Besides, GTK3 is licensed under LGPL 2.
No, if you want to point fingers at GTK3, blame the developers. Also note that GTK's developers do all their work from the command line -- not exactly the people you want designing a GUI toolkit.
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No Frills and Cowpattie runners line up on Morningside Lane, along with a trusty pacer.
Lucky are we as residents of Ottawa that venues such as the Central Experimental Farm exist in the heart of the city. Adding to our good fortune is that we are able to stage annual running events in this urban jewel, such as the "No Frills 10 Mile Race and Cowpattie Relay," which was held on July 17th.
Race day happened to fall smack dab in the middle of Ottawa's 2013 summer heat wave. A humidity enhanced temperature of 42C receded somewhat by the time race director Pat Kelly set the throng off at 6:30. But at 37C, it was still a hot night to race.
The "No Frills" race got its name from Peter Jones, who founded the event back in 1998. Peter had grown irritated at the rising cost of races, so the "No Frills 10-Miler" offered only the basics with a low cost race fee. Even though Peter passed away from cancer in 2006, that spirit continues today. The "Cowpattie Relay" was added in 2010 to increase participation in the event. Despite low entry fees, a great venue and well-organized event, an evening race in July does not always attract a large throng of running enthusiasts. Nonetheless, organize it and runners will come.
Case in point, a chap named Ollie de Bruin, who hails from Germany, was in Ottawa to do some advance planning for the 2013 International Duathlon Championships, which is being held here in August. He heard about the race and was a late entry. He went out with the lead runners and after sitting in 2nd spot after the first loop, took control and beat everyone to the finish with a time of 1:01:59. Second was Michael Haas in 1:03:03, followed closely by Mark Davis in third spot in 1:03:11.
The top woman, Kuniko Soda, cracked the top 10 with a time of 1:09:52 and was well ahead of 2nd place finisher Kerstin Hogg (1:20:48) and third place Heather Hammond (1:21:06), who waged quite a duel throughout the entire race. All in all forty-three runners tackled the 10-mile race, while the relay attracted five teams, four from Euro Sports Ottawa and the other hailing from Sports 4.
Special thanks to race director Pat Kelly, his wife Donna Laramee-Kelly, Glendon Pye, Ken Trischuk, Tom Lawson, and Dan Ziniuk. And a big thanks to Sports 4, our partners from year one of this event.
The author relaxing after another successful No Frills event at the Farm.
The other legacy Peter Jones left was the partnership he established with "Friends of the Farm", a group of volunteers devoted to preserving, protecting and enhancing the beauty of the Central Experimental Farm and the Dominion Arboretum. Friends of the Farm provide us with race day support and Run Ottawa contributes to their cause with an honorarium. Take a walk through these beautiful properties and you will appreciate that 'Friends of the Farm' has left an indelible mark through the years.
Again, congratulations to everyone who came out and ran their best on a hot but beautiful summer night! Next year, mark it in your calendars!
Next up? Free 5K on September 7!
Did you know that between April and December (with the exception of November, when it's the annual Cookie Run), Run Ottawa organizes a free 5K event on the first Saturday of every month? Start time is at 9:00 a.m. and the location is again the beautiful Central Experimental Farm.
The Saturday 5K events operate on a simple premise. Participants cover 5 kilometres over a double loop course within the northern quadrant of the Farm. Each kilometre is marked. At the finish, you check you time on the finish line clock and record it on the sign in sheet. Water is available after the first loop and washrooms are available close by. We do pass out a few random prizes (you'll never know what you might walk away with) and results are posted on our website the following Monday.
Young and old, swift or leisurely paced, everyone is welcome to these fun (and absolutely free) 5K events. Find out more about Run Ottawa events by visiting www.runottawaclub.com and clicking on the 'Calendar' link.
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Gov. Deval Patrick presided over Tuesday evening's annual ceremony commemorating Massachusetts firefighters who have died and the 343 New York City firefighters who were killed on Sept. 11, 2001.
"We add 22 names to the ring of honor today, among them two who lost their lives on the line of duty: John Davies Sr. of the Worcester Fire Department and James Rice of the Peabody Fire Department," Patrick said at the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial on the State House grounds. Both men died in December 2011.
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The Deadly Choices at Memorial
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans.August 30, 2009 magazineNews
Focus on Asset Managers Highlights Bad Behavior by S.E.C.
The S.E.C. is undermining financial regulation with its public and needless antagonism of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, Jesse Eisinger writes in The Trade.
July 16, 2014, Wednesday
France Sees Double Standard in U.S. Prosecution of BNP, but Justice Is Weak
The randomness and lack of transparency in its prosecution of corporations opens the Justice Department up to legitimate criticism and conspiracy theories.
June 18, 2014, Wednesday
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In Valeant's Bid for Allergan, an Opaque Business Model Is Revealed
Nobody really knows if Valeant Pharmaceuticals is doing anything that makes money, or is just engaged in prestidigitation that never gets anywhere.
June 4, 2014, Wednesday
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Geithner Book Reveals Consensus, Not Vision, During Financial Crisis
The flaws in Timothy Geithner's tenure turn out to have replicated themselves in other Obama appointees.
May 21, 2014, Wednesday
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Seeking Tough Justice, but Settling for Empty Promises
The Justice Department has grappled with how to bring accountability to top executives, but often runs into roadblocks that it fails to surmount.
May 7, 2014, Wednesday
Why Only One Top Banker Went to Jail for the Financial Crisis
The economic catastrophe of 2008 was the largest of its kind since the Depression. Who's taking the fall?
May 4, 2014, Sunday
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A Pivotal Financial Crisis Case, Ending With a Whimper
In a settlement with Kenneth Lewis, the former Bank of America chief, regulators took a strong case and rendered it weak.
April 2, 2014, Wednesday
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Questions Over Goldman Deal as Investors Sit in the Dark
In a fight over a hotel company that went "dark," investors have accused Goldman Sachs of having conflicting interests.
March 19, 2014, Wednesday
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March 5, 2014, Wednesday
Repeated Good Fortune in Timing of C.E.O.'s Stock Sale
Good things keep happening to Questcor in the middle of the month, which coincides with the stock selling plan of its chief executive.
February 19, 2014, Wednesday
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Tonawanda News — For mayor
Four years ago we recommended North Tonawanda voters place their trust in a young but talented candidate, Rob Ortt, for mayor.
After a term in office to judge his performance we're pleased to report much of the potential we saw has been realized and the Lumber City is better for it.
While we found his challenger, Democrat Janet Zehr, an engaging foil, we strongly recommend voters reward the mayor with another term in office. Here's why:
The mayor made several promises when running four years ago. He pledged action on the long dormant city marina. Four years later, the marina is undergoing a needed renovation and a new restaurant has opened thanks to the public support Ortt engineered.
He promised concerts would return to the city and, for the last two summers the city has again utilized its waterfront to stage shows at Gratwick Riverside Park.
We've largely held the line on taxes and the city's aging infrastructure and roads are receiving much needed attention. North Tonawanda's streets are a smoother (albeit not entirely smooth) ride after Ortt's four years in office.
Ortt has thinned the city's workforce by 17 percent with few if any noticeable effects to public services.
We've seen an increased business presence downtown and proprietors generally speak well of their relationship with City Hall.
In short, all the issues that have needed attention for far too long are getting their due. In return, the mayor should get his.
On a larger level, we agree with the Democratic argument that city government is a closed shop. One party control isn't healthy and voters would be wise to consider this when casting ballots in their council races.
Ms. Zehr is a lifelong North Tonawandan and her passion for this city is evident. As in past campaigns she's exhibited a strong grasp of the issues presented to her. Unfortunately for her, she's up against an energetic first-term mayor in Rob Ortt whose record of results outshines his opponent's statements of civic pride and responsibility.


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Conflict management over natural resources capacity building program under the community-based rural development project
The purpose of this training manual is to provide a capacity building framework and tools to support the technical and operational implementation of the conflict management training component integral to the Capacity Building and Community Based Natural Resource Management Components of the World Bank-financed Community Based Rural Development Project. The initial outline for this training component was completed during a FAO mission in February 2005 based on a conflict management training package developed and tested in Ghana under the Livelihood Support Programme (LSP) sub-programme 3.4 Natural Resource Conflict Management. The training manual was designed and finalized during an FAO-World Bank cooperative agreement technical assignment in July 2006, led by Pamela Pozarny (Rural Development Officer, FAO Regional Office for Africa) with Bizoola Gandaa and Conrad Weobong, both from the University of Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
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A new restaurant opening in Arlington will bring Afghan, Indian and Lebanese food all to one place.
"It's fusion with a twist," said co-owner and chef Homayon Karimy.
The Kite Runner Café at 3800 Lee Highway will open in the beginning of April. The owners just received their building permits from Arlington County last week and hope to start construction soon.
Karimy, who worked his way up at the Lebanese Taverna as a chef for several years, has dreamed of owning a restaurant since working at his parent's bakery in Pakistan when he was a boy. He was born in Afghanistan but grew up in Pakistan before moving to the United States in 1998.
"My mom is a great Afghan cook so she will be doing a lot of the tasting," Karimy said.
Karimy said his parents are proud that he will follow in the family restaurant business. Karimy is opening the restaurant in partnership with his brother, Timor Karimy, and his wife, Marzia Spanta.
They first decided to take on the venture in 2007 and have been working toward it since then.
"There was a lot of work that went into it," Spanta said. "From picking the perfect location, to the businesses and administrative side of it. I wasn't aware of the intricacies of starting a business."
The restaurant's name is meant to evoke scenes of Afghanistan, where kite running is a popular pastime for Afghani boys.
"We know there are a lot of Afghan restaurants in the area, and we wanted to stand out," Spanta said, adding that many Afghan restaurants have the name "kabob" or "Afghan" in the title.
"We are hoping that the décor will be more contemporary," Spanta said.
The food will range from kebabs to Lebanese style mezze specialties. Food will be along the lines of a casual dining restaurant without waiting service.
"We have a small operation so we will be creative with our menu," Karimy said.
Visit the Kite Runner Café site for updates on the opening date.
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The City of Kansas City, Mo., and Johnson Controls, a global leader in making public and private buildings more energy efficient, announce the completion of a comprehensive energy program at the Health Department as part of the overall energy program instituted by the City.
Johnson Controls designed the energy program, which links energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, to help drive the City's operational savings. Adding renewable energy as a component of the overall energy efficiency program diversifies the City's energy portfolio and aligns with the City's goals to improve the reliability of its energy sources and reduce its environmental impact.
Solar hot water systems were installed in the Health Department building to heat up to 1,000 gallons of hot water per day. The new hot water system is scheduled be activated on Thursday, June 30.
Additional upgrades, managed by the City's General Services Department to the Health Department building, include LED lighting upgrades with motion sensor controls, mechanical retrofits to heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, improved equipment controls, and the installation of Johnson Controls Enterprise Sustainability Manager (ESM). The ESM will enable efficient access and management of facility data across five municipal buildings: the Health Department, City Hall, Wolf Parking Garage, the Kansas City Police Headquarters and the Communications Center. The web-based platform provides near real-time access to data on energy maintenance, security, compliance and building controls, to support better decision-making by facility managers and retail tenants.
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I write about science, robotics & innovative technologies in Europe.
Let's start with some numbers. In the United States, 65 million people have some type of allergy. In Europe, that number goes up to 87 million. Fifty six percent are allergic to grasses in the US versus 52% in Europe. Cat allergies are 39% in the US and 30% in Europe and food allergies are 10% in the US and 11 % in Europe.
The prevalence of allergic diseases global and growing. Recent trends indicate that half of all Europeans will suffer from allergy by 2015. Today, allergy treatment, which only suppresses the symptoms or lessens the inflammation, is via drugs, anti-histamines or steroids. And that market is big business. The anti-allergy drug market is anticipated to exceed $14.7 billion by 2015 in the US alone. Worldwide allergy vaccine sales were $642 million in 2010.
To keep it simple, an allergy works like this: An allergen molecule reacts with an immunoglobulin E (IgE) which is an antibody in our body that plays a starring role in allergies, i.e., having them or not having them. That molecule triggers a cellular process known as degranulation which encourages histamine to be released from your white blood cells, known as mast cells. Histamine, which is an inflammatory response, causes allergic symptoms like hay fever, watery eyes, scratchy throat, runny nose. Just suppressing allergic symptoms doesn't get to the root of the problem.
Scientists at the University of Eastern Finland led by Professor Juhu Rouvinen, in cooperation with Professors Kristiina Takkinen and Hans Söderlun from VTT, a technical research center in Finland, discovered unique IgE‐binding structures in allergens. They say these structures can be genetically modified so they do not bind IgE anymore, but they can still induce the production of the immunoglobulin G (IgG). IgG protects you from allergic symptoms by actually prohibiting the formation of IgE-allergen complexes and could, in theory, prevent the degranulation and histamine release from white blood cells. The modified allergens are produced using modern molecular biology and biotechnology.
Patients will hypothetically develop a natural immunity against each allergy they have been vaccinated for in the same manner immunity is created against infectious diseases with vaccinations.
Histamines are not the solution because they only inhibit or lesson the allergy so you still have the allergy," said Rouvinen. "We believe that curing allergies is about changing or modifying the genetic structure of the allergen molecules inside of your body, so we want to eliminate the cause of the allergy, instead of removing symptoms."
Much like Louis Pasteur, through experiments, human error and learning as you go, discovered a vaccine that saved millions, Rouvinen and his team say they discovered this vaccine through brilliant science and hard work. In other words, they aren't sure, but just like all good scientists committed to finding a cure for a disease, they found a way.
The team, through the formation of a new bio-tech company called Desentum, hope to have the vaccine on the market within five to seven years.
My allergies cannot wait another 5-7 years. I really hope they can get it out on the market much more soon.
Will be an amazing improvment in allergic treatment if it is successful
Agreeably playing the conspirator, but with a $15bn anti-allergy drug market, I highly doubt this will make it to the shelves in American pharmacies
You know all those commercials they run for drugs? For depression? Male-pattern baldness? Menopause? ED? They tell you how wonderful the drug is, how horrible the problem is, then at the tail end of the commercial (just before they tell you to "ask your doctor") they have some speed-reader go through this endless list of warnings/side-effects?
Why on earth does Forbes run these vaccine articles without even mentioning side-effects? Not even the pharmaceutical companies pretend they have vaccines without side effects!
And, Jennifer Hicks, how is it that you assert that the FDA will do anything less than rubber-stamp approval of yet another vaccine? Have you ever considered or researched the amount of FDA budget supplied by the pharmaceutical industry? No industry spends more on lobbying.
Justice Sotomayor said it best in the dissenting opinion of the Bruesewitz v Wyeth decision in 2011. There is no US agency that is in the position of being responsible for ensuring the safety of vaccines.
I used to have intense allergies to grasses and cats, my eyes would puff up so bad that I would barely be able to see out of them, sometimes getting so bad I would have to leave the countryside and go into the city. I tried the usual anti-histamines, which seemed to do alright, but the symptoms always came back. I was then led to a homeopathic remedy (they are these tiny little white balls that you let dissolve in your mouth), at first the symptoms got a little stronger but then after a week or two they cleared right up, and since then I have never had allergies to either cats or grasses again. That was about 14 years ago.
Hyvä Suomi!!!!! Well done again
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Mendocino County sheriff weighs in on gun debate
Published: Friday, January 25, 2013 at 3:55 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, January 25, 2013 at 3:55 p.m.
Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman — already at odds with the federal government over the county's pot permit program — is adding his voice to a chorus of rural sheriffs who are refusing to enforce any new gun control measures they deem to be unconstitutional.
Many of the lawmen and women hailing from small towns from Alabama to Oregon wrote letters this week to Vice President Joe Biden and members of Congress, decrying what they see as an attack on gun rights by the Obama administration.
Allman is still crafting his letter, which he expects to send next week. Some of his peers, like Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson, called elected officials "despicable" for using recent mass shootings in Connecticut and Colorado to further what they consider misguided political agendas.
Others, like Sheriff Gil Gilbertson in Josephine County, Ore., said they would refuse to give in to "big brother" by ignoring unlawful restrictions and blocking enforcement by federal officers.
Allman said he won't indulge in similar chest-thumping because he doesn't want to fan the flames of an already contentious debate. But he said he would express his "deep respect" for the right to bear arms in a county that likes its guns. And he said he couldn't envision a scenario where he would comply with orders to seize weapons.
"I certainly will defend the Second Amendment," Allman said. "But I'm not going to sit here and puff up my chest."
The campaign is organized by the Texas-based Constitutional Sheriffs and Police Officers Association, which Allman joined about a year ago. He attended its annual conference last year in Las Vegas.
The group, founded by former Arizona sheriff Richard Mack, has vowed to do whatever it can to protect the rights of gun owners in small counties.
It advocates states' rights and stresses that county sheriffs are the last line of defense against attacks on the Constitution.
The Southern Poverty Law Center in 2011 classified the organization as an anti-government "Patriot" group.
Its members are sheriffs and police chiefs from mostly southern and western states, including more than a dozen California sheriffs. On the North Coast, Sheriff Mike Downey from Humboldt County and Sheriff Dean Wilson from Del Norte County were included in an online membership list.
Mack, who once ran for Congress, said members are concerned that President Barack Obama will enact unfair gun control legislation that will punish law-abiding citizens.
He has asked sheriffs nationwide to write letters to Obama and other federal officials, announcing their opposition.
"We're putting them on notice that it's not going to happen here," Mack said in an interview this week. "And don't expect us to go along with this or allow it to go on in our counties."
Mack said opinions were mixed on specific gun control proposals. Many support universal background checks and mental health screening as a requirement for gun ownership, he said.
Mack opposes an assault rifle ban but others don't.
Mack said he didn't tell sheriffs what to say in their letters. He expected Allman to write because "it's just the Sheriff Allman thing to do."
Allman said his tone would be different.
"Just because I'm a member of an organization doesn't mean I believe everything they say," Allman said.
Like some other sheriffs, he said he would call for background checks and mental health screening. But he was vague on what else he would write. He couldn't say if he thought Obama was overstepping with his proposals.
However, he said he was generally opposed to efforts by the federal government to "micro-manage what we do." Asked if he would seize guns if he were told to do so, he said, "We're not going to do it."
Last year, Mendocino County gun stores sold 4,249 pistols, shotguns and rifles. As of December, more than 1,200 residents had permits to carry concealed weapons.
By comparison, Sonoma County gun stores sold 9,965 firearms. Residents had just 77 permits.
Allman said guns are a popular choice for self-protection in Mendocino County, where it can take more than an hour for police to arrive to emergencies.
"I have no doubt that some improvement can be made with some gun laws," he said. "But in Mendocino County, we're very supportive of the Second Amendment. Let's not let emotions drive the conversation."
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