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Autumn in Jayne was only omitted because I wanted to include it in my dream 'Homie' Album (see: http://weezer.com/forum/topics/weezer-albums-that-never-were-1). As for Everyone - I personally really like it, although I know (and understand why) many don't. Ultimately though, all the evidence of the time seems to point to River's producing a lot of Everyone-esque short, heavy rock songs in this period and so its very likely at least a few would have made the album. As Everyone eventually was released, I'm guessing River's had a soft spot for it, so no reason to assume it wouldn't have made the cut on a purely objective level.
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probably would have put autumn in jayne somewhere on there. also wouldn't include everyone, i really like the song, but it's a silly (lyric-wise) nirvana-sounding tune. tragic girl just seems right out of pinkerton so i'd say a no on that one, getting up and leaving would work though., i'm sure there are a few other nice tracks from 97-99 that we still haven't heard too. anyways, sounds like a pretty good album. wish we could at least get studio versions of all the homie/rcb stuff.

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Gandhi and the Hazards of Action: The Lessons of Chauri Chaura
Gandhi's suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement, after the outbreak of violence at Chauri Chaura, was a defining moment of Gandhi's political career; no other decision has been so roundly condemned or misunderstood. Chauri Chaura, and the experience of the first experiments in mass satyagraha, mark a pivotal moment in Gandhi's understanding of and critique of political violence and the forms of nonviolent action that could answer and mitigate it. It led him to expand the concerns already voiced in Hind Swaraj about the futility of violence towards a more sustained engagement with the hazards and possibilities of political action. This paper analyzes the lessons of Chauri Chaura for Gandhi's account of political action, of what political action entails, and what it requires if it is to be effective and, at the same time, avoid the descent into violence.
Karuna Mantena is Associate Professor of Political Science at Yale University. She holds a BSc(Econ) in International Relations from the London School of Economics (1995), an MA in Ideology and Discourse Analysis from the University of Essex (1996), and a PhD in Government from Harvard University (2004). Her research interests include modern social and political thought, the theory and history of empire, and South Asian politics and history. Her first book, Alibis of Empire: Henry Maine and the Ends of Liberal Imperialism (2010), analyzed the transformation of nineteenth-century British imperial ideology. Her current work focuses on political realism and the political thought of M.K. Gandhi.
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20 Questions with Mr. Cliché
Originally published: 03.01.13 by Terry Tanker
1. Is being a cliché expert a full-time job?
Bottom line is I have a full plate 24/7.
2. Is it hard to keep up with the seemingly endless supply of clichés that spew from business?
Some days, I don't have the bandwidth. It's like drinking from a fire hydrant.
3. So it's really difficult?
Harder than nailing Jell-O to the wall.
4. Where do most clichés come from?
Stakeholders push the envelope until it's outside the box.
5. How do you track them once they've been coined?
It's like herding cats.
6. Can you predict whether a phrase is going to become a cliché?
Yes. I skate to where the puck's going to be. Because if you aren't the lead dog, you're not providing a customer-centric proactive solution.
7. Do people understand your role as a cliché expert?
No, they can't get their arms around that. But, they aren't incented to.
8. How do people know you're a cliché expert?
I walk the walk and talk the talk.
9. How did you learn to think this way?
I wasn't wired this way, but it became mission-critical as I strategically focused on my go-forward plan.
10. How do you develop your talent?
It's not rocket science. When you drill down to the granular level, it's just basic blocking and tackling.
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If you walk like a duck and talk like a duck, you're a duck. And yes, they all drink the Kool-Aid.
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Go big or go home.
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They have to wrap their heads around the fact they need to become data driven to improve ROI.
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My knowledge base is deselective of fiber media.
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My vision is to monetize scalable supply chains, and she is good with that.
18. When are you going to quit this?
I may eventually exit the business to pursue other career opportunities.
19. Do you have a favorite cliché?
Life is good.
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Take it and run with it.
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At a recent industry convention, I attended a series of forums: for planners, for suppliers, and a combined planner/supplier forum. I'd just moved to my new company from MetLife, where I had been director of event services, and hesitated to choose which side to be on, as I realized I was both now. So I participated in the discussions, and realized that we are all on both sides even though our titles, customers, and products are different. Consider:
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We're chained to our computers, thinking about fly fishing.
A glimpse of trout secrets
|Published: Thursday April 3rd 2014 (3 weeks ago)
Updated: Sunday April 6th 2014, 2:28PMMore about: Coastal fishing | Denmark | Sea trout | Video |
by Martin Joergensen
Yesterday I went and saw a preview of the new videos on coastal sea trout fishing by Danish Niels Vestergaard, and they are pretty exiting to put it mildly
Yesterday he screened his two latest videos in Copenhagen as part of a tour he has done in Denmark together with the danish fly-shop Go-Fishing. The event is a merry gathering of anglers and apart from the videos shown on big cinema screens, there was a small exhibition area with fly tying, lodges/guides, magazines, shops and much more, so you could hang around before and after and browse the goodies and chat with other anglers as well as the filmmaker and the participants from the video.
Niels has no specialty as such. He's a flyfisherman himself but has a very broad background, and his videos feature all kinds of fishing from carp and pike fishing to salmon. But one of his really strong is coastal fishing for sea run browns – also known as sea trout.
He has made several videos on this subject, and the latest have been the series "Sea Trout Secrects", which have been changing the way we look at sea trout fishing, not least because of Niels' groundbreaking underwater filming where he has been able to deploy static cameras underwater in the area fished, enabling us to see some of what's going on under the surface while we fish.
One thing that these glimpses into the depth has revealed is that the number of fish we cover is probably much larger than what we think. Time and time again Niels' cameras show fish where the angler has felt nothing.
In the most recent two videos – Sea Trout Secrets 5 and 6 – the Danish instructor and filmmaker has upped the ante and shows us unbelievable footage of fish following and taking lures and flies. Using a camera literally cast out with the lure, he manages to film the bait as it moves through the water and documents how the fish behave when they see the fly or spoon.
Video 5 covers spin fishing and number 6 covers flies. Both contain the usual large number of tips on fishing give by Danish coastal veterans Thomas Hansen (spin) and Claus Eriksen (fly), who takes us through the seasons, but they also contain mesmerizing and exhilarating video of the camera passing over big schools of fish and shows how some fish are unaffected, others follow the lure curiously and a few "taste" or even take it.
What's so exiting about this is the unique view into something that we never see otherwise.
I was seeing the preview together with my good fishing friend Henning Eskol, who noted that we often "feel that the fish are there even though we get no takes", and Vestergaard's videos definitely confirm this.
As Niels himself noted it's not sure that the fish will behave in the same manner where there's no camera in front of the lure, but the videos still show us things which are indeed sea trout secrets – or at least was until now.
I expect to get the DVDs and do a review sometime this month when they get released, and to all the sea trout angler out there I can only say: this release is something to look forward to!
GFF made a nickel in a day!
|Published: Sunday January 26th 2014 (13 weeks ago)
Updated: Sunday January 26th 2014, 6:46PM
by Martin Joergensen
The Global FlyFisher has just gone through one of the largest changes ever, and the money is rolling in... sort of
As I announced a week ago, I had been toying with the idea of covering some of the expenses I have running GFF by hosting banner ads. I asked you to comment and mailed around to the GFF partners and the reply was positive with no one saying "no way". So I went ahead and signed up for Google's ad program and did some code to integrate banner into the site.
The Blue Marble
|Published: Tuesday December 10th 2013 (4 months ago)
Updated: Tuesday December 10th 2013, 5:30PM
by Martin Joergensen
We have used an image of earth shot from space in our logo for 20 years. The picture has a fascinating 40 year story
The famous photo of our blue planet was shot during their mission, and oddly enough it's not quite certain who of the three astronauts actually pressed the shutter on the specially modified Hasselblad camera that took the image. They are officially jointly credited by NASA, but both Cernan and Evans have been individually credited by different sources and Schmitt is quoted for saying "I was taking a broad series of photographs to document weather patterns" and claims to have shot the image in that process.
The specific picture was taken on December 7th 1972, as the spacecraft was on its way to the moon. It was shot with one of the famous Hasselblad cameras, which NASA or Hasselblad themselves converted for space use. No viewfinder, large buttons and levers and of course fully manual and mechanical and using film. In 1972 there was no such thing as a digital camera – not even in NASA. The image has been shot again many, many times, and even though photographers in space are few and far between, there has been plenty of the crew members on the space shuttles who have shot amazing pictures of the earth seen from space using state of the art digital cameras.
No matter what the first one is a truly fascinating picture, and back then it made people realize that earth really is a small ball in space, and did give a lot of people an impression of earth that started them thinking about our planet as the fragile entity it has shown itself to be.
For me as biologist and angler the image of the blue (water), white (clouds), green (plants) and red (sand) planet hovering in space has always been a very clear symbol of earth as a small, closed and inescapable system. In spite of the vast physical size of the globe, it suddenly seems very tiny, insignificant and very volatile. I think that a lot of people who have seen this image have felt the same way as I did, and maybe the image has induced a bit of conscience about the place that we live.
The image has remained in them all in one form or the other and will probably do so for a long time to come.


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Candy corn is Halloween's best-selling treat. But parents shouldn't necessarily cringe when their children plunge into bags of those white-tipped, yellow and orange sugar concoctions. Nor should parents worry if they decide to dip into the kids' goodie bags.
"Cavities happen and develop over time. Halloween is not to blame,'' said Judith Messura, DMD, a dentist at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. "It's lack of good daily oral hygiene and chronic poor dietary choices that lead to dental cavities."
There are, of course, some good habits that people should adhere to when brushing or helping their children learn to care properly for their teeth and gums, Messura said.
The American Dental Association's brushing recommendation of two times a day for two minutes at a time is important, she said, as is the idea of rinsing your mouth out with water after eating if you won't be brushing for a while. That's because food is broken down to sugars that, in turn, mix with bacteria in your mouth to produce acids that can lead to cavities and gum disease.
Messura offers some ideas about foods and oral care for Halloween and throughout the year:
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Known for its compassionate, quality care, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital's 204-bed, state-of-the-art, acute care facility offers several Centers of Excellence. In addition, St. Francis has the only emergency room West of the Ashley with a Care Express area for minor injuries and illnesses.
St. Francis Hospital traces its mission back to 1882 when five Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy opened the St. Francis Infirmary in a small, wooden-framed building on the corner of Calhoun and Ashley Streets in downtown Charleston. It was the first Catholic hospital in South Carolina and the only one in Charleston.
In order to better meet the healthcare needs of Charleston's growing community, the Sisters began a search in the late 1980's to transfer St. Francis Hospital to another Catholic religious community with an extensive healthcare background. In July 1989, the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy officially transferred sponsorship of St. Francis Hospital to the Bon Secours Health System, Inc. The ministry of the Sisters of Bon Secours began in Paris more than a century ago. The sisters cared for the sick in their homes, going door to door, and delivering "good help to those in need."
In December 1996 after 114 years in downtown Charleston, St. Francis Hospital moved into its new facility in West Ashley, offering the latest in technology and convenience to a larger percentage of the Greater Charleston residents. On a campus graced by lovely oaks, including a new meditation garden, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital continues its commitment to caring for the "whole person" – physically, spiritually and emotionally.
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Far West Nordic Ski Education Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the sport of cross country skiing and facilitate competitive XC skiing for juniors (under age 20), seniors (ages 20-29) and masters (age 30 and up). Far West Nordic is particularly active with juniors, bringing coaching and a variety of training programs to our younger generations. By joining Far West, you'll be helping kids stay healthy and active, and you'll be supporting cross country ski athletes of all ages and levels of ability.
We're cross country skiing enthusiasts and racers -- and we want to attract more people into this phenomenal sport! Far West Nordic is here to serve individuals of all ages and abilities, for both skate and classic skiing. We support a wide variety of XC ski programs in California, Nevada, and Arizona and encourage individuals to participate in the many competitive ski events offered in our region.
Far West Nordic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, officially named Far West Nordic Ski Education Association. As a division of the United States Ski Association (USSA), our mission is to promote, develop, and expand XC (Nordic) ski racing within the USSA Far West Region (California, Nevada and Arizona). Our vision is to develop cross-country skiers to their full potential through our various educational programs and clinics and by offering world-class coaching and education.
XC skiing offers wonderful opportunities for anyone that enjoys the outdoors. For junior skiers, XC skiing promotes athleticism, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishments that comes from building and achieving endurance. Masters skiers derive many health benefits by staying in aerobic shape and enjoy the camaraderie of each other's company on the trails and at the races. XC skiing uses all the major muscle groups, offers a great cardiovascular workout, and is a low impact sport that's usually easy on the body's joints. Many of us involved in this sport are convinced it "keeps us young", and we're inspired by many of our masters skiers that are still actively competing well into their 70s and beyond.
JUNIORS, SENIORS, and MASTERS
Far West Nordic serves a wide range of skiers: Juniors (under age 20), Seniors(age 20-29), and Masters (ages 30 and up). In terms of ability, our members range from elite racers who desire to compete in the sport at a high level to casual racers and recreational XC skiers. The majority of Far West Nordic's work and budget is focused on supporting, developing, and nurturing our Junior skiers. Juniors need the most on-going training and guidance, and this requires significant financial support.
At the other end of the scale, Far West's Masters programs are designed to motivate and encourage on-going participation and help Masters skiers improve their skiing and reach their personal goals. Our masters serve as the "backbone" of the organization, providing significant financial support and volunteer time.
Our Seniors provide a unique "bridge" between Juniors and Masters. Seniors offer positive role models for Juniors and leverage Far West coaches' work by helping with Junior events and programs. Seniors also serve the Masters community by supporting Masters instruction and our various Masters programs. Seniors often find themselves at a crossroads in life as they strike out on their own; those that desire to compete in the sport at a high level are often challenged by balancing training and the need to work to pay the bills.
Far West' Nordic's Seniors program is currently a priority, and is committed to developing world-class athletes in our region.
Our Junior and Senior programs are subsidized by Far West Nordic, and funded by our business sponsors, donations, and income raised from Far West Masters programs.
Far West Nordic's Masters programs are open to adults of all ages and skill levels. The programs consist primarily of a variety of on and off-snow training, skate and classic technique clinics, performance testing, race course previews, and presentations on topics such as training and conditioning, heart rate zone training, pre-race preparation, etc.. These programs are led by top-notch XC coaches and leaders in sports performance.
Far West Nordic also offers several racing programs for its members. The Masters Challenge is a race series to see how you stack up competitively against your age group peers. The series consists of 10 races, of which any 5 must be finished. A racer's best 5 races are scored in 5 year age groups and at the end of the season, the top 3 racers in each age group receive awards.
The Sierra Ski Chase is open to skiers of all abilities and is going into its 17th season. It's a low-key racing series and all Far West members are eligible to participate. The purpose of the Sierra Ski Chase is to encourage participation in racing events regardless of a skier's abilities. All members who participate in at least 5 races this season will receive a commemorative participation prize and are eligible for raffle prizes donated by sponsors. New members receive a bonus prize after only 3 qualifying races. Two important changes this season: ALL races that are at least 5K count, and juniors are now also eligible to participate.
Quality coaching is a critical ingredient to achieving our mission. Far West Nordic's coaches are highly trained professionals, many of whom have competed and worked at national and international level competitions. Far West Nordic supports a variety of coach development and training, as well as direct financial support to coaching staff. XC coaches sacrifice a lot to pursue a career in coaching; it's part of our mission to find ways to make it easier for coaches to give so much of themselves to the community and to Far West members.
Racing is a way to challenge yourself and brings the community together in a positive way. Racers vary widely in terms of age, skill, and ability from "elite" pro-level racers to "citizen" racers that ski for fun and to push themselves a bit.
If you've never participated in a XC race before, we'll help you get started. Our workshops help you prepare for your first ski race. The "race scene" can be intimidating, but it can be as simple as just get-ting on your skis and seeing how quickly you make it around the course -- you don't have to wear a lycra race suit to have fun! One of the most important benefits of racing is that it makes you a better skier, as you'll discover ways to ski more efficiently and with less effort -- that translates into having more fun when you hit the trails on your own. As with any sport, the better you get at XC skiing, the more you'll enjoy your time on skis!
Far West Nordic depends on membership dues , our business sponsors, the commitment of our coaches, and financial support provided by our members. The other essential area that we depend on is the time that is so generously donated by our members. Through volunteering at race events, Far West Nordic committees, or by serving on our board, our members keep Far West Nordic moving forward as an organization, making events and programs happen.
We actively maintain this website throughout the year, serving as a hub of communications between our members, ski clubs, ski areas, and the ski industry. We work with different race venues to coordinate scheduling and keep all schedule and event information up to date on the Far West website. With over 1 million page views per year, the Far West website is referenced continuously by individuals and businesses that are active in the sport.
We post race results to the Far West website and maintain a detailed archive of results from prior years so individuals can track their progress over time. In addition, we post pictures and videos from events that are of interest to our members. We also provide valuable articles, technique tips and information on upcoming clinics and programs. Far West Nordic has a presence on Facebook.com and also offers Senior, Masters, and Coaches blogs for members.
Far West Nordic is fortunate to have many members volunteer their time and offer pro-bono services to our organization. Thanks to our members, coaches, board, and Far West committee members that are actively involved as volunteers, we are able to run a very lean operation with a very small percentage of our budget going towards administrative expenses.
There are only a few races and events that generate all of our income. If you are going to race please attend a fundraiser. The proceeds go to supporting Junior, Senior and Master cross country skiing in the division.
- Wine Tasting, Raffle and Auction. THE cross country ski social event of the season. Not only is everyone there but there is good wine and a great raffle and auction. Come see what the auctioneer is wearing THIS year!
- Tahoe Rim Race & Tour. All proceeds from this race go to the Far West Nordic and Auburn Ski Club Junior Skier programs.
- Billy Dutton Uphill. Billy was as athlete extraordinary endurance, equally famous for his great smile as he was for his daily (!) routine of skiing UP the Mountain Run on classic skis. As one of the founders of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue, Billy's legacy lives on today. This 3.2 mile Uphill race from the base of Squaw to High Camp commemorates Billy's life and his many contributions to our community. All proceeds from the Billy Dutton Uphill go to benefit Far West Nordic's juniors program.
Far West Nordic offers different levels of membership for juniors, individuals, and families, starting at very nominal rates. We see "membership" as a two-way street: in exchange for the support we receive from our members, we aim to provide at least as much value in return.
Membership benefits include valuable trail pass discounts at many ski areas, eligibility for Far West Nordic programs and clinics, and much more. For complete details and to join, see our membership page.
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Over at http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1124287 folks are getting fatigued and inundated with questions and posts regarding the recently added DLNA/UPnP functionality.
Post your questions and comments here and hopefully someone will have the answer.
*Can this player stream digital media from network sources?
Yes, as of official firmware released January 5th, 2010. This feature is currently experimental This feature can be accessed from the "My Network" icon in the "Home Menu" screen. It requires a DLNA-capable media server running on your computer. The supported media types are the common set of what the player can decode and what the media server can stream.
*What formats are supported?
Different formats are available for media streaming than playback from USB devices. They currently are:
- jpg
- mkv
- mp3
- mpg
- png
- vob
*Media Server configuration
Most media servers will serve up video which is supported by Oppo's DLNA implementation. Other formats require transcoding.
TVersity can be configured to stream compatible formats and transcoding unsupported video to MPEG video/MP3 audio.
- Install TVersity and the supplied codec pack.
- Add this code to the end of "profiles.xml" found in "C:\\Program Files\\TVersity\\Media Server":
(It's very possible that the profile id may vary from machine to machine. Needs verification.)Code:
Oppo BDP-83 Disc Player Oppo Digital Inc BDP-83
- Then restart the server.
Twonkymedia Server can be configured to stream compatible formats and transcode unsupported video. The transcoding documentation is poor. Many have reported issues getting it to work.
- Edit the clients.db file in C:\\Program Files\\TwonkyMedia\
esources\\ and insert the following text before the final ">>":
(for Mac "Show Package Contents" of TwonyMediaServer.app to find this folder)Code:
>> NA:Oppo Digital BDP-83 BluRay player HH:BDP-83 TR:JPEG_HD,LPCM,MP3,VOB,WMV,MPG,PNG DB:FIX
- You will need to edit the *.location files in the /cgi-bin directory to match the paths of the binary files (i.e. "C:\\Program Files\\ffmpeg"). Notice: No trailing slash is necessary.
- The included *.desc files will provide basic transcoding. Additional may be needed.
- You may also need to add some MIME descriptions to the "transcoding.db" file in the same directory.Code:
# additional for BDP-83 MKV,mkv,video/x-matroska MKV,mkv,video/mkv VOB,vob,video/dvd AVI,avi,video/x-msvideo DIVX,divx,video/divx AAC,m4a,audio/x-aac FLAC,flac,audio/x-flac OGG,ogg,application/ogg MKA,mka,audio/x-matroska
Asset from Illustrate (makers of DBPowerAmp) make a transcoding audio server that will serve and transcode to LPCM, even 24-bit FLAC and Apple Lossless. While the Oppo does not display bitrate via UPnP, Asset is sending at the appropriate rate without transcoding. 5.1 FLAC does not play correctly. Another user posted his experience here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...postcount=2829
Foobar2000 have UPnP component add-on for their popular music player/library. Foobar will stream 96/24 LPCM for files with 2.0, 4.0, 5.0 channel.
See This Post for more details.
PS3 Media Server version 1.20 (currently SVN) will have player profile capability. There is a compiled Mac beta here: http://ps3mediaserver.org/forum/view...php?f=7&t=1635. Once you compile the SVN, drop into the java/renderers path (Mac build: "/Applications/PS3\\ Media\\ Server.app/Contents/Resources/Java/renderers/") a new file for the oppo, e.g. OppoBDP83.conf. Save as a text with the following code:
# ps3mediaserver renderer profile for Oppo BDP-83 # Refer to PS3.conf for help RendererName=Oppo BDP-83 RendererIcon=pch.png UserAgentSearch=BDP-83 Video=true Audio=true Image=true SeekByTime=false TranscodeVideo=MPEGAC3 TranscodeAudio=PCM DefaultVBVBufSize=true MuxH264ToMpegTS=true MuxDTSToMpeg=true WrapDTSIntoPCM=false MuxLPCMToMpeg=false MaxVideoBitrateMbps=0 MaxVideoWidth=0 MaxVideoHeight=0 H264Level41Limited=true TranscodeExtensions=hdmov,hdm,flac,fla,dts,ogg,asf,asx,m2v,m4a,mov,mp4,iso,avi StreamExtensions=mkv,jpg,mp3,mpg,pcm,png,vob
From there, You will be able to stream MKV and transcoding AVI. User kwolfman had success streaming ISOs as well. See his post: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...&postcount=116.
Nearly any other UPnP/DLNA server will work (e.g. PlayOn, Playback, etc.) but will only be able to stream files natively playable via UPnP on the Oppo.


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Click to download (5mb PDF) In late September of last year (2013) the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) put out the latest in their Trade and Environment Review series — titled Wake up Before it is Too Late: Make Agriculture Truly Sustainable Now for Food Security in a Changing Climate. Alert readers… Read more »
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Society needs to realize growth does not equal prosperity. The word that sticks in the craw of many who cogitate over economics is growth. The condition that the word refers to has proven disturbingly problematic in recent years, especially as the world's population continues to expand exponentially and the global ecology suffers in response. In… Read more »
Paradise Lost
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Before (below) and after (above), Loess Plateau Watershed Rehabiliation Project A Breakthough of Worldwide Importance In 1995, as the Chinese government and people were beginning an ambitious effort to restore the cradle of Chinese civilization, I was asked by the World Bank to document the "Loess Plateau Watershed Rehabilitation Project". Originally the Loess Plateau had… Read more »
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
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San Francisco hotel near Marina District, Wharf
Inn on Broadway is in the heart of San Francisco, walking distance from Haas-Lilienthal House and Allyne Park.
This motel is close to Lombard Street and Union Square.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include direct-dial phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
You can enjoy a meal at a restaurant serving the guests of Inn on Broadway, or find a snack in a coffee shop/café.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free parking is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Inn on Broadway is located 0.75 mile from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and 1.5 miles from Moscone Convention Center. An on-site restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch. Other amenities include complimentary guaranteed parking and complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. The concierge desk can arrange sightseeing tours from the hotel.
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- Dining
Peter D's Restaurant – Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Coffee shop fare.
Nearby restaurants
Harris' Steak House
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Guests staying at this San Francisco hotel will have access to fitness facilities, a spa tub, and an outdoor swimming pool. A children's pool is also available. Among the nearby activities, there are hiking/biking, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, surfing/boogie boarding, helicopter/airplane sightseeing, whale-watching or golfing.
The recreational activities listed below are available either at the San Francisco hotel or near the property; fees may apply.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Bunyodkor moved 11 points clear of Nasaf Karshi at the top of Uzbekistan's Oliy Liga with a 3-1 win at Olmaliq.
Victor Karpenko gave the visitors a 26th-minute lead that Anvar Soliev extended 12 minutes later.
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601 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA | Directions 9410937.783139 -122.417669
Daily 24 Hours
Neighborhoods: Civic Center, Northeast
Legendary Party Spot – The Phoenix is, to this day, where touring rockers touch down in SF. It's definitely a party hotel, although staff is known to roust unrulies...but that's to be expected; some people are actually trying to sleep.
Awesome Stay! Great service!!! – Stay was great! Staff is that of a 5 star hotel. We got a call within 10 minutes of entering our room, to make sure everything was ok, and if we needed anything to just call. I have never had that at any hotel I have stayed at.
Shower was a bit disfunctional, water fills up like a bath while you shower. Bathrooms definitely need some remodeling.
The area is not for the snooty, but the cultural and worldy type. Don't let the street people scare you, they are absolutley harmless. Still a great place to stay and centrally located. The continental breakfast was fresh and coffee was fantastic, I love the heated patio.
Bed was very comfortable and linens were awesome. Super clean room. I enjoyed it, we don't usually spend a whole lot of time in our room anyway, but we certainly could have with the comforts of this one.
Worst staff ever!! continued – I decided to brush it off. I went back to my room and took the bags out. As I was walking out I saw a few people I met the night before . It is around noon now and we all decided to chill by the pool since it was a nice day and have a couple of drinks. So we are all having a great time in this great pool area that this hotel has . Sore enough here comes the blonde hair doo girl Everyone who has checked out nedds to leave know. I counted up the rooms and the ammount of people there made up at least 7 rooms. I think their staff needs a little more trainig in customer service. I loved the hotel, but the service was horrible all around , the staff all looked like they couldn't give a feces weather you like it there or not. There is a Shrine to Vincent Gallo on the second floor by room 44, it was funny.
This retro motor lodge is a swanky destination for stylish folks. – The Scene
In the '50s, the Phoenix served as an occasional playground for Hollywood celebs. Now, remade as a boutique hotel, it enjoys the same status among touring rock stars and the Bay Area's young professionals. The 44 rooms (including three suites) all overlook the heated outdoor pool and modern sculpture garden. Inside, colorful carpets and bedspreads and contemporary pieces by local artists create a kooky-but-comfortable environment.
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The front-desk staff is friendly and ready to offer opinions on what to do in San Francisco. Rates include a poolside continental breakfast and one on-site parking space. The Phoenix also offers laundry and valet services and will arrange massages for tense guests.
Look out cuz soul is back! – As a young business traveller, I usually try to avoid cheesy contemperory hotels. So when I was in SF I decided to check out the Phoenix. Luckily the night I arrived was the grand opening of the new club/lounge/restuarant in the hotel. Food was great: try the alaskian halibut. Club was fun: loads of hot women. Staff was very friendly. While this hotel is located in the Tenderloin district, I didn't have any problems with the neighbourhood. If you like to party and are looking for a hotel: just GIVE'R at the phoenix. You won't regret. They even have bambo xenlophone-esque instruments in the rooms!
great place to end the night – whenever i'm in the city for a night out, i park it at the phoenix. this place is not for those who want a relaxing, luxurious getaway. There is a nightclub right in front (which isn't so hot) and a few times I have been here when a bunch of people hang out in the courtyard and play music and party til the early hours of the morn. That's why I like it. Birthdays, graduations, anytime I 'm going to party all night I know I can come back to the phoenix and continue my fun (RESPECTFULLY) as long as no one gets rowdy or rude. The rooms are very clean, funky and the front desk people are always cool. The beds are comfy and its surprisingly quiet in the AM so I can sleep right up until checkout... I always recommend this place to my friends.
Ughhhhhhhhhh!! – My boyfriend and I stayed here on a party weekend. We had these she-men practically break the door down to see if we had any underaged people in the room or hiding anyone. A complete invasion of privacy and the tacky hotel could use a face lift. Not to mention the neighborhood isn't exactly the safest.
Funky Dump – I picked it from a webguide When I told a friend from SF where I was staying she said "why?". And why indeed. It's a barely renovated motel with no air conditioning, thin walls and a nightclub (great club, great music, but you don't want it to rock your bed) When I got there, the guy at the front desk said (suffering) "I am the only one here on Saturday morning, can't get anyone to work here, here's a luggage cart". He said to avoid walking down 4 blocks immediately sourrounding the hotel. He was nice about it, marked the blocks to avoid on a decent map. The room was large, but the renovation simply a funky paint job and a basket glued to the wall. If you need a place where 4 people can fit into a room, then it may be a deal. Single, it's an expensive dump.
GROOVY, BABY!! – The best hotel in San Francisco!!! The staff are hip, friendly and helpful with no attitude. My room was unique with a wild and carefree decor - I dig xylophones!! My battery died in my rental car and while I was out on the town, the desk clerk had the battery charged for me - free of charge - I was amazed!! An oasis for the hip & trendy - three thumbs up!!
The place to stay – There is no words to describe how wonderful it feels to stay at the phoenix hotel,this my home away from home. Mgmt, and staff are always there for me. that is why I'm voting for the most wonderful hotel boutique in the whole country, and I always will vote for this hotel. thanks
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Ethnic Tibetans living in Tibet are known to have high levels of nitric oxide, increased blood flow, and easier metabolization in high altitudes than a foreigner who moves to Tibet.
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Ethnic Tibetans living in Tibet are known to have high levels of nitric oxide, increased blood flow, and easier metabolization in high altitudes than a foreigner who moves to Tibet.
BigBallinStalin wrote:Should we "draw lines in the sand" and group people by the color of their skin?
Why should such concepts as race and "black" and "white" be perpetuated?
Would trying "not to see color" be good or bad?
PLAYER57832 wrote:Moved, because it deserves its own thread.Gillipig wrote:john9blue wrote:^ well said......
john9blue wrote:^ well said
i often wonder what percentage of people would acknowledge a biological and scientific proof that there are inherent differences in abilities between different races.
we've done the same thing with gender, and some people still think males and females can do everything that the other gender can do equally well. so i don't have much hope.
just because judging people primarily as individuals is a good idea doesn't mean that we can't study differences between groups.
Funkyterrance wrote:BigBallinStalin wrote:Funkyterrance wrote:I always figured a "black" person was someone whose DNA is mainly of African descent.
So descendants of Somalians are black? Some are Caucasian ("white"), and yet some Caucasians look Indian or even darker in skin...
What about African Jews, who ancestors hail from modern day Israel (and around that country)?
And what of the American Tunisians? Are they "black"?
And what about the "white" Europeans whose ancestors have been living in sub-saharan Africa for centuries? Are they "black"?
How far must the DNA lineage be in order to conclude that one is of African descent? And what constitutes as "mainly"? (>50%? 75%?)
Well you have to make an imaginary line in the sand I suppose(no pun intended) in order to believe that black people exist at all. For the sake of argument I have to admit that they do and thus have to conform a little. So yes, I suppose your examples(at least the ones I recognize) would be black by my definition. I think I need more information to answer your question with any real conviction though, BBS.
I suppose you have raised a really good question though, BBS: what makes a "black person"? I do have to say though that the color of someone's skin doesn't enter into it in my mind.
Funkyterrance wrote:BigBallinStalin wrote:Should we "draw lines in the sand" and group people by the color of their skin?
Why should such concepts as race and "black" and "white" be perpetuated?
Would trying "not to see color" be good or bad?
Shit, that would be great!(to the last statement)
I'm a little bummed that you used my "line in the sand" example though since I thought I made it clear that skin color had nothing to do with my definition. "Black" is just a throwback of a name that unfortunately is still widely used. I plead When in Rome.
/ wrote:BigBallinStalin wrote:/ wrote:It is true that race can be useful in narrowing down the genetic traits prevalent among certain people. Skin color is one part of that, as was mentioned, it determines the metabolization and resistance against sunlight, and on the inside humans have been narrowed down to many more strengths and weaknesses from generations of their lifestyles; the tolerance or intolerance to certain foods, lung capacity based on environment, disease resistance and vulnerabilities, differences in metabolizing drugs and foods, bone density, even the size of noses makes some difference.
I would say that there is not enough data to say conclusively what factors are genetic race, and what factors are racial culture (traditional diets, teachings, efficiency of languages, desirability of certain goals, etc), but being born as a "stereotypically cultured" person probably does have significant impact on the end result because of the culmination of said factors.
Are you relying on circular reasoning? (sincerely, I'm not sure)
In other words, let's 'use race in order to narrow down genetic traits among certain people' (But how did we single out this group of certain people? By a priori calling them race X)?
Either way, let's move beyond that, and 'compile a list of people along physical and physiological characteristics such as A, B, C, D, and E.' Group A would have rank highly in A, B, C; Group B would rank highly in C, D, E; Group C would rank highly in A, C, E; etc. So, we have groups that are similar in some respects, but differ in others--and this could be the case for 80% of the sample whose skin color = "black," yet of that 80%, they can differ extraordinarily in other characteristics.
For most who adhere to stereotypes, I don't think the other characteristics really matter to them. They'll simply continue "calling a spade a spade" but only because they don't know any better; it's simply cheaper for them to categorize people on one simple common characteristic, "black."---regardless of the facts.
The same goes for cultural characteristics, but I'd expect most to rely on cognitive bias (confirmation bias), thus perpetuating this concept of race, of "black," etc.
I'm sorry, I'm not very coherent today, by "stereotypically cultured" I was trying to get across that people of certain lineages have an average standard of tradition that most in that culture adhere to, for example, the "Stereotypical Tibetan" person is genetically diverse from the Han Chinese, lives in high altitudes common to the region, follows traditions and teachings common to their region such as Tibetan Buddhism, and eats cuisine heavy in barley, dairy, and mustard seed.
Ethnic Tibetans living in Tibet are known to have high levels of nitric oxide, increased blood flow, and easier metabolization in high altitudes than a foreigner who moves to Tibet. Whether this is caused solely by environment, or if it includes genetics and other factors as well is being researched, but whatever the cause; it would be a factual statement to say the average Tibetan is more suited to a high altitude than the average person globally.
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Another bias is when men create the tests and just innately consider "male" type thinking to be superior. This is far more subtle and complicated. It has been well studied. The impact is changing because girls and boys now have more equal education than they did in the past, but at the highest assessement levels there is apparently still a bias that has to do with those tests heavily targeting a kind of specific linear thinking.
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BigBallinStalin wrote:Army of GOD wrote:BigBallinStalin wrote:Army of GOD wrote:Like I said, it doesn't work on an individual scale. Saying all blacks are more athletic than whites is stupid and racist. Saying, on average, blacks are more athletic isn't. Is it coincidence that like 85% of basketball players are black? How Peyton Hillis is the only what running back and how only slot receivers are white? What about the saying "white men can't jump"?
Is it a coincidence that the American basketball team always dominates all the non-American teams during the Olympics? I think not; therefore, the Americans are intrinsically more athletic than non-Americans.
Let me introduce you to my friend logical fallacy. I think you two would make a great pair. I'm sure you've already met.
Aren't you homogenizing individuals, who might not share the exact same (or general set of) characteristics, into one group (e.g. "black" or "white")?
I used "American" v. "Non-American." You used "black" v. "white." Obviously, mine is false, but by analogy, the black v. white is false for similar reasons.
So... what does it mean to be "black" (or, "American")? Is it some set of genes? Is it merely skin color? Or is there such an exact thing?
If it's genetic, then what type of genes are generally held by whites and by blacks (Am. v. Non-Am, and etc.)?
(Then what about children from interracial couples? How shall they be lumped into the homogenous groupings of black v. white?)
If you can't answer these, then you should be skeptical about your hypothesis, and this criticism applies to the following as well:
BigBallinStalin wrote:Okay, I see.
And the average human being has one testicle.
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Let the first man who has no skin color draw the first line.
/ wrote:Do you believe that having words to acknowledge these divides is somehow wrong?
Dachshunds are known to have complications related to their short legs and long spinal columns, Bulldogs are known to have a 73.9% occurrence rate of Hip dysplasia, they're both dogs, is it wrong to draw differences between the two and take precautions against the problems they are likely to face?
Funkyterrance wrote:/ wrote:Do you believe that having words to acknowledge these divides is somehow wrong?
Dachshunds are known to have complications related to their short legs and long spinal columns, Bulldogs are known to have a 73.9% occurrence rate of Hip dysplasia, they're both dogs, is it wrong to draw differences between the two and take precautions against the problems they are likely to face?
These breeds are as such because they were over bred to gain certain characteristics and therefore have a significantly high chance of certain health problems, arguably more significant than any person of a certain background. You can also get a Bulldog who doesn't doesn't ever develop hip dysplasia, as your data points out. Should you treat it like it will get hip displasia before it does or should you treat it like any other dog until the vet finds a problem?
/ wrote:Also hip dysplasia can be prevented with a proper diet, so yes, if one has a bulldog I would recommend paying stricter attention to its weight than normal.
Funkyterrance wrote:Very solid point, "/". It should be noted, however, that any overweight dog is more susceptible to health problems than one that isn't. Does that bring us back to where we started in regards to treating the bulldog like any other dog?
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A multi-time national champion and USA Boxing National Team veteran, Awesome brings outstanding knowledge to the Board of Directors. The U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Men's Boxing champion in the super heavyweight division, Awesome has represented the United States in multiple international competitions, including the 2011 World Championships. Known for his healthy, vegan lifestyle, Awesome works with youth in his community through Big Brothers, Big Sisters and helps others get in shape as a personal trainer.
James Beasley, Hutchinson, Kansas (Affiliated Organization Director)
National Golden Gloves Executive Director James Beasley (Hutchinson, Kansas) was selected by his counterparts to serve as the Affiliated Organization Director. Beasley has been involved in Olympic-style boxing for nearly 60 years as a boxer, official, coach and high-level administrator. He was elected to the National Golden Gloves Board of Directors in 1972 and has held numerous roles on their board since that time. In addition to his work with the Golden Gloves, he has served three terms on USA Boxing's Board of Directors as well as working as a team manager for international events. Outside of boxing, Beasley spent 24 years at the Hutchinson News.
John Brown, Lenexa, Kansas (General Membership Director)
John Brown (Lenexa, Kansas) was selected by the nominating and governance committee to serve as the General Membership Director. The founder and owner of Ringside, Inc., Brown has devoted 45 years to the sport of boxing at the amateur and professional level. In addition to his work on the USA Boxing board, Brown has served as his local boxing committee president since 1985 as well as sitting on the National Golden Gloves Board of Directors. The 2009 USA Boxing Coach of the Year, Brown has trained 19 national champions, including reigning titlist Cam F. Awesome.
Dr. Charles Butler, Kalamazoo, Mich. (AIBA Director, President/Chairman of the Board)
One of the most highly respected figures in international boxing, Butler sits on the AIBA Executive Committee as well as working as the Chair of AIBA's Medical Commission. A highly respected cardiothoracic surgeon, Butler has dedicated several years to USA Boxing and worked tirelessly on behalf of the athletes. In addition to his work internationally, Butler has served on the USA Boxing medical commission since 2003 and was a founding member of the American Board of Ringside Medicine. He has served on USA Boxing's Board of Directors since 2010 and took over the role as President in 2012.
Richard Halpert, Kalamazoo, Mich. (Independent Director)
Halpert, a highly accomplished attorney, has spent nearly 40 years representing injured clients through his private practice firm, Halpert, Weston & Sawusch P.C. A highly-respected lecturer, Halpert has had several articles published as well as being listed in the Best Lawyers in America. He was previously appointed to the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees by the Michigan Governor and served on the local board of Prevention Works, an organization designed to aide young people in avoiding alcohol and drugs. Halpert hopes to work with his fellow board members to assist USA Boxing in achieving international success once again.
Richard Hoffmann, Coronado, Calif. (Independent Director)
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Brian May, New Albany, Ohio (Treasurer)
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Angel Villarreal, Milwaukee, Wis. (LBC Director)
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DJ Walton, Hoschton, Ga. (Independent Director)
Walton, a music industry veteran, has extensive experience in the non-profit world as the founder of Frum Tha Ground Up, a goal achievement workshop for middle school and elementary students. He possesses extensive experience in the music world, having served as the Tour Manager for names such as Britney Spears and Alicia Keys. Walton currently oversees day-to-day operations for Keys' company, AK Worldwide, managing numerous aspects of the organization and her career. Walton was first introduced to the sport by his great grandfather who competed in the Golden Gloves in 1940s and has been passionate about the sweet science since that time.


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- iPod Touch (34%, 11 Votes)
- iPad (31%, 10 Votes)
- Netbook (19%, 6 Votes)
- Android based tablet (13%, 4 Votes)
- Other (please state in comments) (3%, 1 Votes)
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