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Gears of War 3 beta review
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Reviews, Third Person Shooters, Xbox 360
"Gears of War 3," the final installment in the Gears of War trilogy, is slated to hit store shelves on September 20, bringing the war between The Coalition of Ordered Governments (COG) and the Locust Hoard to its conclusion. However, you don't have to wait until the fall to play the game; developer Epic Games has given those who purchased "Bulletstorm: Epic Edition" or pre-ordered "Gears of War 3" a chance to take the online multiplayer for a spin. New and returning gamers will appreciate all the new weapons, characters, and the smooth online experience.
The "Gears of War" beta comes with a purpose. Besides letting gamers preview the title before its release, Epic Games is using it to test its new dedicated online servers. The studio is also looking to iron out any bugs, glitches, and exploits that plagued the previous series entries.
The gameplay of "Gears of War 3" multiplayer remains mostly the same, but it incorporates new weapons, maps, game modes, and game play mechanics. Gamers will continue to strategically go in and out of cover to get a better position for the kill.
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Epic 4G review
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Cell Phones, Google, Handhelds, Product Reviews
The Samsung Epic 4G is the second phone from Sprint to take advantage of their speedier 4G service, the original being the EVO 4G. The Epic 4G is part of Samsung's Galaxy S line of Android smartphones, although visually it's a departure from others like the Samsung Captivate, Fascinate, and Vibrant from other carriers. You do still get the TouchWiz 3.0 interface, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, and the 4-inch Super AMOLED display. So what's different, aside from the phone being able to access Sprint's 4G network? Well, it's a Galaxy S phone with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. So, is it worth your time—and more importantly—your money? We've got our full review for you, so click on through.
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Samsung Epic 4G ad with Master Chief?
Posted by John Kilhefner Categories: Cell Phones, Handhelds, Video Games, Videos
If you've seen the new Samsung Epic 4G commercial then you might have been fooled into watching the whole thing thinking it was a new Halo: Reach commercial (raises hand). The similarities are probably not a coincidence considering Halo: Reach is set to be the biggest game of the year, and all eyes are on it right now. Knowing this, Samsung could have purposely chosen to borrow the money making look of Master Chief.
The start of the ad depicts a character bearing a strong resemblance to Halo's Master Chief. The pseudo Chief is then chased by an alien space craft which bombards the Spartan-like clone with some heavy missile fire. Unmasking himself, the Samsung's Spartan hops into his own aircraft, epic chase ensues. The terrain containing the massive battle is then revealed to take place in the palm of your hand - the slogan for the theater-like experience promised by the Samsung Galaxy S. All Halo inspired themes aside, it's a pretty cool commercial, though you have no clue what it's about until the very end. Microsoft states that "the commercial in question is not sanctioned by Microsoft." However, whether or not Microsoft will want to have the look alike Master Chief hero pulled from the air is not known at this point.
Check out the ad for yourself below.
Shadow Complex promises to impress
Posted by Brandon Gribin Categories: Action, Downloadable Content, Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade, Xbox Live Marketplace
Whatever line there was between retail games and downloadable titles has essentially been torn down.
You can now download full retail games straight to your console thanks to the new Xbox 360 Dashboard Update. And the Xbox Live Summer of Arcade has been rock solid.
But wait. There's more.
The final release of Summer of Arcade hits this week - on Wednesday precisely. And it's been getting stellar reviews.
IGN calls it "one of the best games yet in 2009" - that's out of all games, not just XBLA titles. MondoXbox says it's"capable of rivaling even many of the retail games out there."
Shadow Complex further blurs the line between retail and downloadable games - if not completely destroying that line.
Shadow Complex is a Metroid/Castlevania-style game that features 2.5D side-scrolling action gameplay. Based on the praiseworthy reviews, this one sounds like a winner.
Summer of Arcade 2009 brings Turtles in Time, Marvel vs Capcom 2, more
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Action, CAPCOM, Fighting, Release Dates, Retro, Xbox Live Arcade, Xbox Live Marketplace
The second annual Summer of Arcade kicks off on July 22nd, bringing with it one of the most hotly anticipated games to hit the Xbox Live Arcade: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled for 1200 Microsoft Points. Over the course of the following four weeks, the excitement continues. Here's a look at the schedule for the 2009 Summer of Arcade:
July 22: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Turtles in Time Re-shelled 1200 Microsoft Points
(Ubisoft Singapore®/Ubisoft®): Cowabunga dude! Marking the franchise's 25 anniversary, everyone's favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game is back with a brand new look in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled." The arcade classic has been revamped with all new 3D graphics, but the same classic beat 'em up gameplay.
July 29: Marvel vs. Capcom 2 1200 Microsoft Points
(Backbone Entertainment/Capcom): One of the most popular fighting games of all time, "Marvel vs. Capcom 2," arrives worldwide on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Choose from 56 legendary characters from Marvel Comics and Capcom history, including Ryu and Wolverine. With online multiplayer over Xbox LIVE and enhanced HD graphics, decide your own dream team in the ultimate tag-team fighting experience.
August 5: Splosion Man™ 800 Microsoft Points
(Twisted Pixel Games/Microsoft): Fools they were, to tread where knowledge should stay forbidden. For what emerged was not a man - it was a Splosion Man. "And all who saw him were sploded, for he was the fire and they were but meat." Able to splode himself at will, the Splosion Man launches his way through levels as an uncontainable force. From Twisted Pixel Games, developer of the award winning The Maw™, Splosion Man will keep you on your toes as you play through more than 50 single-player levels and 50 multiplayer levels. Nominated by GameSpy, Gamespot, IGN, and 411mania, this meat-riddled splosion-fest took several Best of E3 awards including Best Platformer and Best Downloadable Game.
August 12: Trials HD 1200 Microsoft Points
(RedLynx/Microsoft): Nominated for GameSpy's Best Downloadable Game of E3 award, "Trials HD" is guaranteed to get our heart racing." Put on your helmet, and rev your way through "Trials HD," a full-featured, physics-based motorcycle racing platformer in stunning HD graphics. Tear up more than 50 tracks and test your metal in two unique game modes: Race and Skill. Create, share and download an unlimited number of free tracks with the level editor, and customize your rider to fit your personality.
August 19: Shadow Complex 1200 Microsoft Points
(Chair Entertainment and Epic Games/Microsoft): Winner of numerous Best of E3 awards including Best Downloadable Game from 1UP, IGN, GameTrailers and G4TV, "Shadow Complex" is the next evolution in downloadable games. "Shadow Complex" marries the quality and depth of a full retail title with the stunning visuals of Epic Games' industry-leading Unreal Engine 3, and a classic side-scroller. Set in the world of Orson Scott Card's best-selling novel, "Empire," Shadow Complex provides more than 10 hours of in-depth gameplay and introduces a compelling universe.
Between Turtles in Time, Marvel vs. Capsom 2, and Shadow Complex, this is going to be one expensive summer.
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APRIL FOOLS: Marvel, DC, Overstreet, Watchmen and More!
Posted by Tom Mason Categories: Editorials
It's April 1, and I think everyone knows what that means…
MARVEL COMICS will introduce a new Spider-Man one-shot: Spider-Man: Hedge Fund, a comic book that you don't actually own, can't read and will actually decrease in value.
DC COMICS will continue their corporate policy of not allowing their employees to comment on blogs or engage in internet catfights. DC employees are, however, still encouraged to dictate letters to their secretaries who will type them up on their IBM Selectrics and mail them to the local newspaper.
To compete with Zuda, MARVEL COMICS will launch a new online initiative for creator-owned comics. It'll be called Epic Fail.
PLATINUM STUDIOS has announced that they have entered into a joint venture with a pr firm to send out more press releases.
In an attempt to reach out to the digital generation, Marvel Comics will release a new X-MEN title: X-Men: Tech, which will introduce their new heroes: Twit'r, Phacebook, iPhoner, Mashed-Up, Avatard, and Utoob.
On the publication of the 39th annual edition of THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE, Gemstone will publish The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide Price Guide.
In an example of a growing trend in COMIC BOOK PIRACY, kids are illegally downloading comics from the Internet…and printing them.
STAN LEE MEDIA has announced today that they are suing everyone named Stan, Lee, Stanley, and Stan Lee.
WARNER BROS. has officially announced the Watchmen sequel: "Watchmen II: Another Thing We Do To Piss Off Alan."
A new villain based on NADYA SULEMAN will debut in Amazing Spider-Man: Doc Octo-Mom.
Don't forget to tip your waitress!
Gears of War 2 prize package giveaway: We've got a winner!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Announcements, Features, Portable Audio / Video, Video Games
Remember that Gears of War 2 Zune and Game giveaway we started last week, that ran through Christmas eve? Well, we've got ourselves a winner. The winning entry can be found in this comment, left by our winner SmileyXX. We've confirmed his name and shipping address, and he will
soon be enjoying his Gears of War 2 Zune 120, Gears of War 2 Limited Edition Xbox 360 game, the Aspho Fields Gears of War prequel novel, and a couple other Gears collectables.
Didn't win? Don't fret. Despite giving away a bunch of stuff over the last couple of months (the HP Magic giveaway, our HP Mini 1000 giveaway, and this Gears of War swag,) we've still got more coming at you over the next few weeks. Keep it locked on Gear Live so you don't miss it - especially if you've been eyeing a new HDTV but just haven't had the funds to pick one up. Yeah, we might be able to help you out with that dilemma.
Last day to enter our Gears of War 2 prize package!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Announcements, Editorial, Portable Audio / Video, Video Games
Hey, if you haven't already entered our Gears of War 2 Zune and Game giveaway, what are you waiting for? Today is the last day that we are accepting entries into that particular contest, so if you want in, you'd better head on over to the entry page for the rules. Seriously, entering is quick and easy, and you can walk away with a few hundred dollars worth of Gears of War 2 memorabilia (including a Limited Edition Gears of War 2 Zune!). Nothing to lose, everything to gain kind of thing.
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Bleeding Edge TV 298: Gears of War 2 Zune and game giveaway
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: High Score, Short Bytes, Announcements, Features, Home Entertainment, Podcasts, Portable Audio / Video, Video Games, Videocasts, Videos
After our last two successful giveaways (the HP Magic Giveaway and our HP Mini 1000 contest,) we just felt that we couldn't stop. After all, it's the holiday season, right? That's why we are bringing you the latest contest, where you can win:
- Gears of War 2 Limited Edition Zune
- Gears of War 2 Limited Edition for Xbox 360
- Gears of War 2 Art book
- Gears of War prequel novel, Aspho Fields
We're going to use the same entrance criteria that we used last time, since that seemed to work so well. Here's how to enter to win:
- If you don't have one already, sign up for a Gear Live account
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- Add the Gear Live Twitter account to your follow list
- On Twitter, post a tweet about our contest and link to this page. In the tweet, include the phrase "#gearlive".
- Once that is done, leave a comment here in this post with a direct link back to your Tweet. Be sure you are signed in to your Gear Live account before you leave the comment.
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Remember: The bonus entries are just that - bonus. In order to be eligible to win, you must complete the core Twitter requirements.
Now, as to the actual contest dates. The contest starts today, December 17th. You have until 11:59 PM PST on December 24th to enter your comments here on this post. We will then announce our winner, chosen randomly out of all valid entrants and bonus points, on December 25th. Good luck to all, and remember, this contest is only open to US residents.
Gears of War 2 drops in November 2008, check out the trailer
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Action, Corporate News, Survival Horror, Trailers, Xbox 360
It was just announced this morning by Microsoft during their GDC keynote - Gears of War 2 will be hitting Xbox 360 consoles this November. That's right kids - November 2008. You ready for this? Here is the word from Microsoft:
Providing a dramatic close to Microsoft's GDC keynote address, Epic Games Inc.'s lead designer Cliff Bleszinski announced that the epic saga of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad continues exclusively on the Xbox 360 this fall with "Gears of War 2." This highly anticipated sequel to the 4.5 million-selling blockbuster "Gears of War" delves deeper into humanity's struggle for survival against the nightmarish Locust Horde, and promises to take high-definition visuals to a whole new level.
Check out the trailer, at the top of this post.
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Recently we have embarked on studying Shakespeare in our homeschool. Shakespeare is essential teaching to anyone with a literature, classical or Charlotte Mason approach. In fact, at some point all students are given exposure to Shakespeare. One of the most common complaints by students is their lack of understanding the Old English used in all of Shakespeare's writing. While I find it one of the most beautiful aspects it is source of frustration for even many homeschooling moms. This is understandable as the Old English is quite different than today's modern language. One advantage my children have when reading Shakespeare is their familiarity with Old English from reading the King James Version of the Bible. Still, there are questions and gaps in understanding.
I then embarked on a journey of my own; to make Shakespeare easier to understand so it could be fully appreciated by all my children. This quest led me to Sterling Publishing. Sterling Publishing offers a variety of books for all walks of life and all ages. One such book they offer is No Fear Shakespeare Illustrated Series. I had the pleasure of reviewing the graphic novel in this series of MacBeth. I knew this would make an impact on at least my 10 year old son. Think of it as a picture book for Shakespeare lovers. I was not sure how my 12 year old daughter would respond since she is intent on reading original works and dislikes anything juvenile. I think that is the preteen in her.
Our thoughts….
I will start out by saying that I dislike graphic novels. Personally, I would never read a graphic novel and until now could not find one I would recommend. With a bias against graphic novels, I ended up thinking highly of this book. The illustrations are superb and the interpretation of MacBeth is clear and does not miss a beat. I would recommend this to any mom who is trying to teach Shakespeare to a reluctant crowd or to one who is having trouble understanding the play. My 10 year old son actually grew an appreciation for Shakespeare. The essence of Shakespeare is impressively preserved in this graphic novel so it comes alive to a younger crowd or anyone who wants a modern translation. The toughest critic is my 12 year old. My only regret in allowing her to read this novel is that she now wants the entire series. I am in shock that she actually liked a graphic novel. This a child who stands unimpressed with Narnia. I originally thought this book would only appeal to my son but in the end it was loved by all even my 5 year old who loves to share the Shakespeare experience with her siblings.
From the site:
Series: No Fear Shakespeare Illustrated
Publisher: SparkNotes
Published: January 2008
208 pages
No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels is a series based on the translated texts of the plays found in No Fear Shakespeare. The original No Fear series made Shakespeare's plays much easier to read, but these dynamic visual adaptations are impossible to put down. Each of the titles is illustrated in its own unique style, but all are distinctively offbeat, slightly funky, and appealing to teen readers. Each book will feature:
Illustrated cast of characters
A helpful plot summary
Line-by-line translations of the original play
Illustrations that show the reader exactly what's happening in each scene—making the plot and characters even clearer than in the original No Fear Shakespeare books.
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Police: Homeless man arrested for attacking pedestrians, cops
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A 22-year-old homeless man was arrested last Friday afternoon after randomly assaulting a number of pedestrians, as well as the officers who tried to arrest him, according to the Olympia Police Department.
According to police, a number of people called 911 to report a man hitting people as they tried to walk around him near Fourth Avenue and Franklin Street around 1:40 p.m. The man reportedly punched at least four people, as well as the windows and walls of a number of businesses along Fourth Avenue.
Officers found the man sitting on the sidewalk outside the State Theater. When officers tried to arrest him, he punched two of them in the face and hit the third officer with his elbows, according to police.
Officers eventually subdued the man with the help of a Taser, and he was booked into Thurston County Jail for investigation of felony assault.


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> Do you use a D-Ring in your AR15?
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Do you use a D-Ring in your AR15?
July 12, 2012, 08:44 PM
Do you use a D-Ring in your AR15 extractor?
July 12, 2012, 09:54 PM
they are not needed in 90% of rifles.
if you run a MK18 and are having issues with the proper extractor spring then use a donut.
if you have any 14.5"+ rifle you should be fine with just the proper spring.
by proper spring I mean the Copper colored colt extractor spring.
July 12, 2012, 09:59 PM
The D ring that holds the hand guards on? Yes I do
July 12, 2012, 10:18 PM
canon the D-ring is the crane spec'd O-Ring that goes around the extractor spring, the part that holds your hand guards is called a Slip ring(or delta ring to some people)
July 12, 2012, 11:48 PM
Nope, don't use it in my BCM, ArmaLite or Daniel Defense - all 16" midlengths. Some shorter barrels with carbine length gas benefit from them, to positively extract brass before it has cooled and contracted.
July 13, 2012, 08:52 AM
Sinlesssorrow thanks. I always called it a delta ring so thought that's what he meant, always nice to learn something
July 13, 2012, 09:31 AM
Sinlesssorrow thanks. I always called it a delta ring so thought that's what he meant, always nice to learn something
Slip ring is the term used in the 23&P manual, Delta ring is from the Colt parts breakdown for the AR-15. Either one would be correct.
D ring is the D shaped rubber ring used to add tension to the extractor. It's the same thing as a regular O ring at a higher price. I got one with a group of parts I ordered online, didn't order it and it wasn't on the invoice. Still in the parts box. You can get the mil-spec O rings from Mc-Car for a $1 each. Only thing I have ever had to use a O ring with is a pistol build.
July 13, 2012, 12:28 PM
The "D-ring" madcrate described is also called a Defender or something like that and it is D shaped instead of a plain o-ring.
Anyway a proper extractor/spring/insert normally won't need either. Good to have one handy as a bandaid for a marginal extractor.
July 13, 2012, 01:03 PM
If you need a D ring or an O ring for reliable function, you have an extraction problem that needs to be addressed, not have band aid applied.
July 13, 2012, 02:19 PM
If you need a D ring or an O ring for reliable function, you have an extraction problem that needs to be addressed, not have band aid applied.
True, which is why I used the term bandaid. Kinda like bailing wire, a temporary thing until you can fix it properly. Or see if it helps a range buddy who has a problem. Anyway I keep an extra O ring in the range bag, never used it though.
July 13, 2012, 08:55 PM
not true, in some carbines(read: 10.5") a O-ring is usually required, but everything else should be fine.
Bartholomew Roberts
July 13, 2012, 11:42 PM
In the M4 carbine, you get what is called "extractor lift (http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2003smallarms/din.ppt)" where the extractor lifts off the rim of the cartridge for a brief moment during extraction. Normally this is not a problem because the residual chamber pressure is enough to keep the empty casing on the bolt face until the extractor settles back down.
There are a couple of approaches that have been used to mitigate this. One is a redesigned extractor that uses a wider foot and two separate springs (like the Knights SR15E3). Another is to wedge an O-ring or Defender ring under the extractor so it has less room to lift. The main example I can think of is if you get a dinged case or a case with a little extra drag on it, it can fall off if the residual pressure is not strong enough and you'll get a failure to extract.
July 14, 2012, 12:11 AM
not true, in some carbines(read: 10.5") a O-ring is usually required, but everything else should be fine.
The use of an O-ring in shorter barrels was already mentioned above.
July 14, 2012, 12:23 AM
I also think spring design plays a huge role in this.
the original Colt extractor spring was the best and the only AR-15 extractor spring that is not overstressed to the point of giving out early. with under a 40%MTS
the new Colt copper extractor spring is the second best with a slightly higher (i think) 45%MTS.(probably the best for the M4 and M4A1 as well as the MK18
90% of all commercial offerings are incredibly stressed from 50%-90%MTS.
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Job: eBike Mechanic / Sales – eBike Store
Posted by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) on April 15th, 2014 at 4:21 pm
Job Title
eBike Mechanic / Sales
eBike Store
Job Description
eBIKE MECHANIC JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Our small team is dynamic, creative and energetic – just like our brand. We value self-awareness, empathy, honesty, positive attitudes and
judgment, often over experience. Based on these virtues we foster an "every-person-takes-their-pull" environment where creativity and
individuality are appreciated and encouraged. Hard work, perseverance and communication climb fast and with ease. All while
making time for humor, fun and the celebration of big efforts – on and off the bike.
We are in need of a qualified bicycle mechanic who will also assist on the sales floor. His/her primary responsibilities include building, tuning and maintaining bikes at our North Portland location.
The bicycle mechanic's job is very important as we depend on well built and maintained bicycles to make the customer's experience a great one.
The bicycle mechanic is expected to be proactive and be able to manage his or her own time and responsibilities.
• Repair, check, and fix bikes following eBike Store standards
• Prepare and build complete bikes for in-store and online bike orders
• Take notes of all the works done on bikes & update in our customer database
• Keep the inventory of the workshop updated
• Keep the bench and the workshop clean
• Provide feedback about bicycles and be a part of the mechanic, retail and office team
• Deliver bicycles to local customers throughout the Greater Portland Area
• Be customer service oriented and personable as you are the face of our company when you deliver repaired bicycles
• Assist with general retail duties such as customer service, sales, and inventory management.
• Contact customers via phone or email to communicate repair and sales related information.
• Demonstrate safe, professional and courteous customer service.
• Ability manage his or her own time and prioritize
• Good team player and communicate clearly with customers
• Capable computer skills & experience using point of sale systems
• Able to problem solve and work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to potentially work longer hours during busy sales seasons
• Ability to help guide customers through the sales and service processes
We usually require 3-5 years of shop experience, although exceptions will be considered for worthy candidates. Besides the usual
knowledge about a bicycle, we require the following skills:
• Assembling/disassembling and identify different types of bottom brackets, headsets and other industry standards
• Wheel building, wheel truing, tire changing (tubular, clincher and tubeless)
• Crank arm replacement
• Change derailleurs
• Headset overhaul
• Changing brakes, brake levers and shifter levers, cable (mechanical, electronic or hydraulic)
• Limit screws adjustment (both derailleurs)
• Chain check, replacement
Above all, we need a bicycle mechanic who has an eye for detail in terms of professional level bike building and someone who would
make a great fit with our team.
How to Apply
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The August 2007 Sacramento Magazine has their list of Best of Sacramento as ranked by readers. The results are mostly the same, but there are some interesting ones. Both types are listed below:
Best of the Best: Biba (expensive), Paragary's Bar & Oven (moderate), Jack's Urban Eats & Old Spaghetti Factory (inexpensive)
BBQ: Texas West Bar-B-Que
Breakfast: Fox & Goose Public House
Burger: In-N-Out
Chain Restaurant: Romano's Macaroni Grill
Coffeehouse, Locally Owned: Bella Bru (Starbucks #1 for all coffeehouses)
Chinese, Hole-In-The-Wall: Wonderful Chinese Restaurant (Frank Fat's #1 for all Chinese)
Greek: Greek Village Inn
Indian: Gaylord India Restaurant
Italian: Biba (Buca di Beppo #1 for Italian, Family Style)
Mexican, Hole-In-The-Wall: Vallejo's (Ernesto's is STILL #1 for all Mexican)
Vietnamese: Lemon Grass Restaurant
Ice Cream Parlor: Leatherby's Family Creamery
Davis Restaurant: Bistro 33 Davis
EDH Restaurant: Masque Ristorante
Elk Grove Restaurant: Boulevard Bistro
Folsom Restaurant: Bidwell St Bistro & Cliff House
Woodland: Morrison's Upstairs (Tazzina Bistro is #2)
Pizza: Round Table Pizza (interestingly BJ's is #1 for Pizza, Non-Pizzeria?)
River Dining: Rio City Cafe
Seafood: Scott's Seafood
Steakhouse: Ruth's Chris Steak House
Sushi: Mikuni
Like almost all elections, it is purely a popularity contest instead of true merit. However, some of the 2nd place finishers have been mentioned frequently on this Board. Maybe there is some hope left in the universe. If I see Ernesto's once more as #1 Mexican, my head will just explode!


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Fife police are trying to trace the identity of a man who caused alarm when he approached a woman coming off a bus in Dalgety Bay.
The woman made a complaint after an incident in the town's Hopetoun Place around 3.20pm on Saturday 2nd April.
The woman and suspect are believed to have both been passengers on the No.7A Stagecoach bus shortly before the incident.
In particular, police want to speak to passengers who travelled on the bus and may have witnessed the incident.
The officer coordinating the police enquiry, Detective Inspector Michelle Johnson, said, "The bus in question travels between Dunfermline and Leven following the coastal route. It was a single decker and reported to be fairly busy.
"We are keen to identify all passengers who were on the bus prior to it stopping at Moray Way North, Dalgety Bay.
"The man responsible is described as white European, slim build, early 30's, wearing a black coloured hoodie, blue jeans, white trainers and a black cap." Any passengers or others with information are asked to contact Dalgety Bay Police Station on 0845 6005702 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where calls are treated anonymously.


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U.S. health care spending is projected to near $2.4 trillion in 2008, with a large share of this sum paid by government outlays and tax subsidies. A recent analysis by economists at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that in 2002 the public sector accounted for more than half (56 percent or $752.9 billion) of all health spending within the civilian noninstitutionalized population. More than one-quarter of all public financing ($214.8 billion) took the form of tax preferences, primarily tax subsidies for private insurance and the exemption of most medical care spending from State and local sales taxes. Public spending disproportionately flowed to seniors, whose benefits were more than five times those of children despite program expansions in children's eligibility for public coverage.
These findings highlight the critical role the public sector plays in financing the care of seniors and people in poor health, as well as the role of tax subsidies in broadening the overall incidence of public spending on health care, note Thomas M. Selden, Ph.D., and Merrile Sing, Ph.D. They examined 2002 data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey aligned to the National Health Expenditure Accounts and augmented with simulated tax subsidies for insurance premiums and health care spending.
Public spending on health care among the civilian, noninstitutionalized population averaged $2,612 per person and tax subsidies averaged $745 per person, with public spending averaging more than half of total health spending. Public spending was strongly related to age. On average, children aged 18 and under each received $1,225 of public spending apiece, which was less than one-fifth of average public spending for seniors ($6,921). Also, public spending as a share of total spending was 10 percent higher for seniors than for children. The public sector played an especially large role in financing care for persons in poor mental or general health, accounting for approximately 80 percent of their health care consumption.
The study also examined the distribution of public financing across income groups. Whereas "means-tested" spending through Medicaid and SCHIP heavily benefited low-income families, the two largest spending categories-Medicare and tax subsidies-are not means tested, conferring benefits to families at all income levels. Indeed, the authors find that public spending in 2002 accounted for 45.8 percent of total health care spending for persons in families with incomes over four times the poverty line.
See "The distribution of public spending for health care in the United States, 2002," by Drs. Selden and Sing, in the July 2008 Health Affairs 27(5), pp. w349-w359. Reprints (AHRQ Publication No. 08-R077) are available from the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse.
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Welcome to 2011 all you Dayton area parents.
Let's Start of with a list of local places and providers of Attachment/Natural parenting friendly products...
Not really parenting specific, but I love White Mountain Honey Farm products. It's all natural soap, etc. You can find them at the new Beavercreek Kroger.
Bump, where is everyone?
mommy to E & K and #3 due 7/2011
I'm in Dayton. But I just moved here so I don't know much about Attachment/Natural product sellers in the area. We're looking at doing a CSA this summer and there's actually a meat CSA in the area that we've talked about but aren't sure we can afford. We might go to the farmer's market and buy their meat because it's actually a little cheaper for the cuts we would normally get (ground beef, chicken breasts, etc.) than the CSA ends up being.
There's actually a pretty neat natural store down in Cincy called "Park and Vine" which sells cloth diapers (including prefolds, bumgenius and fuzzibunz) and they seemed to have a lot of natural toys and products. It is a bit far though - about an hour away.
DragonDream - there is a store much closer that has a large selection of Cloth diapers and supplies - prefolds/covers; AIO; hybred; Fuzzibunz - perfect fit as well as OS; Rumperooz..
It is in Troy, about a 20-30 min drive from here. I will PM a link to their facebook page to you. She also sells cloth diaper friendly soap and other supplies.
Are there any non vaxers with kids in Kettering Schools? I have a Daughter going into Kindergarten next year, just wondering what the exemption process is like with them. TIA
Pass it Along Kids is a second-hand kids shop in Yellow Springs.
I can say nothing of a meat CSA, but go to localharvest.org
Spring is here! Good to see you again!
Please Come Join Our Peaceful Nurse In!!!!!
Where: KROGER
2115 E Dorothy Ln
Kettering, OH 45420
When: June 1, 2011
We are not boycotting Kroger so feel free to shop for grocery's while nursing or while you wait in the check out line, this is also not a protest so no need for signs or shouting.
On 5/18/11 at around 6pm me and my best friend were repeatedly harassed for breastfeeding in the Kroger's on E. Dorothy Ln. in Dayton/Kettering OH, by the manager of the store.
Did you ask to speak to the manager's boss? Call Kroger Corporate?
Is there more to the Kroger story? This is the first I've heard of it.
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Corporate for Kroger's was contacted by the news and they issued a statement, which they agree this should not have happened and will be speaking with those involved and provide training on the subject.
I am all for nurse-ins where the company has not admitted they were wrong, but Kroger's has and is attempting to remedy the situation to prevent it from happening again. Hence, there is not a reason to do the nurse in. This situation is different from the Fairfield Commons Mall, where they refused to admit their wrong doing in handling the situation.
Thanks for the links. The response from Kroger corporate is appropriate, and I am glad! I agree, khaoskat--no need for a nurse-in since they're admitting the manager was out of line.
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Hi everyone - we're looking for some new playgrounds and parks to try out. We're fans of Shoup in Beavercreek, Shawnee in Xenia, and Orchardly in Oakwood. What do you recommend?
There's a brand new spray park at JFK in Kettering, behind Polen Farm. Also, if you haven't tried McGee Park in Bellbrook (on Little Sugarcreek Rd.), it's fun because there is a shallow, accessible creek at the back. Or if you're up for a hike, the Sugarcreek Reserve also has accessible creeks within a preschooler's walking distance. And there's always Wegerzyn's Discovery Garden.
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Ooo, I just saw this thread, although I have posted in the general fyt area above.
Any ideas on a farm turkey for T-giving (free range, organic, no hormones, etc) in the region?
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Public Policy Polling says former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is leading the field of Republican presidential candidates. The poll of 303 likely Caucus goers found that Gingrich has an 18 point lead over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
The poll found that Gingrich has the support of 36 percent of those polled. Romney garnered support from 18 percent. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum received 17 percent support. Texas Congressman Ron Paul received 13 percent. 15 percent of those polled said they aren't sure.
Pollster Tom Jensen says the poll is good news for Gingrich since he's winning among several groups including self-described Tea Partiers, non-Tea Partiers, self-described Republicans and independents. But he said Gingrich shouldn't get too comfortable because many of those polled are open to changing their minds.
"The race in Minnesota is incredibly fluid," Jenson wrote. "15% of voters are undecided and out of the 85% who do have a current preference, 63% say they could change their minds between now and the caucus in two weeks. That leaves almost 70% of the electorate up for grabs in the closing stretch and it seems likely that the Florida results could have a significant result on the psyche of Minnesota voters. If Romney comes back to win in the Sunshine State it could result in significant improvement in his Minnesota numbers."
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: AUSTIN REGIONAL; In Utes' Upset, Bogut Passes Sooners' Test
Published: March 20, 2005
Andrew Bogut makes everyone around him better, and his Utah teammates were at their best on Saturday.
The sixth-seeded Utes capitalized on the passing skills of the 7-foot Bogut and Justin Hawkins' 20 points to beat the No. 3-seeded Oklahoma 67-58 in the second round of the N.C.A.A. tournament.
''We're excited as can be,'' said Utah's Marc Jackson.
The Utes (29-5) advanced to the regional semifinals for the first time since 1998, when they lost to Kentucky in the championship game. They had been knocked out in the early rounds five of the last six years, but moved on Saturday to play the Cincinnati-Kentucky winner next in the Austin Regional.
''It's the happiest day I've had in coaching,'' said Utah's Ray Giacoletti, who replaced Rick Majerus last April. ''Probably only 20 of us believed, but it was the right 20.''
Although the beefy Sooners (25-8) did their best to beat up Bogut in the low post, they could not overcome their 32 percent shooting. Except for hitting the first basket, they trailed the entire game and got no closer than 7 points in the second half.
''Bogut made a lot of good passes,'' Oklahoma's Johnnie Gilbert said. ''I thought a lot of times we would pick it off, but somehow it got through.''
Utah opened the game on a 16-4 run and never looked back despite 20 turnovers.
''I don't understand our start,'' Oklahoma Coach Kelvin Sampson said. ''We had a lot of good looks. Too many balls stayed on that rim and didn't go down. I felt like we could hurt Utah with our pressure, but you have to make shots. We just didn't.''
Bogut had a career-high seven assists and tied his season low with 10 points, taking just seven shots. He scored 24 points in Utah's 60-54 opening-round victory over 11th-seeded Texas-El Paso. Bogut, a sophomore from Australia, has been mentioned as a potential No. 1 pick in this year's N.B.A. draft.
''The bottom line with Andrew Bogut is he's a winner and it's about the team,'' Giacoletti said. ''I don't know what the price tag is on that value.''
Taj Gray had 19 points and 15 rebounds for the Sooners, who had won eight of their previous nine games. Terrell Everett added 17 points.
Drew Lavender showed how badly Oklahoma struggled offensively. He scored 17 points in a first-round victory over Niagara, but was 1 of 6 for just 3 points Saturday.
Oklahoma took 29 more shots than the Utes, but made just 21 of 66. Utah hit 59 percent from the floor and 64 percent from the line.
The Sooners rallied to get within four before Utah used a 10-5 run, including six by Hawkins, to end the half ahead 30-21. Oklahoma shot 8 of 31 from the floor in the half and had no one in double figures.
Photo: Marc Jackson of sixth-seeded Utah scored on Oklahoma's Jaison Williams as the Utes advanced. (Photo by Mike Blake/Reuters)


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The eccentric antique shop, Loved to Death opens its doors to Science Channel for a second season of ODDITIES: SAN FRANCISCO. The store's colorful owner Audra, and her employee Wednesday, are joined by newcomer Lincoln to take on the eclectic customers and bizarre antiques that enter the Haight Street haven. From germaphobes to ancient artifacts, the ten brand new episodes of ODDITIES: SAN FRANCISCO showcase the weird and wacky world of antiques.
This week, the cast of ODDITIES: SAN FRANCISCO is on a quest for some rare and unique objects. In Take This Job and Skunk It! Audra decides what to do with A deceased skunk, Wednesday works on selling a mechanical hand and Lincoln meets an expert who has pierced everything imaginable! Later in One Bot, Two Bot, the ladies meet twins searching for a robot to join their daily duo. After, Lincoln is probed with finding something to commemorate a customer's anniversary but wants to do so with an unusual body part? Tune in for more this Saturday at 9PM ET/PT on Science Channel!
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One Bot, Two Bot: When identical twins stop by Loved To Death, Wednesday is asked to find a robot that the duo can use in their musical act. Her search takes her to a collector whose robots have names like Schizoid and Darwin. Meanwhile, Audra helps a customer looking to sell a quack hair growth device he found at a garage sale and she visits the Odd Fellows Lodge to view a hundred year old skeleton. Lincoln has his hands full of pelvis when Kegel Kate stops in the shop looking for something to commemorate the anniversary of her musical performance using an unusual body part.


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On March 8, 1833, the Lord gave the revelation recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 90. This revelation contains instructions to the Presidency of the High Priesthood and was "a continuing step" in the development of the First Presidency (see the section introduction). On March 9, 1833, Joseph Smith inquired whether he should include the Apocrypha in his translation of the Bible. The Lord responded to Joseph Smith's inquiry through the revelation recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 91 and told him it was not needful to translate it. Just a few days later, on March 15, 1833, the Prophet received the revelation recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 92, instructing Frederick G. Williams, one of the counselors to Joseph Smith, to be an active member of the United Firm, which had been established to oversee the welfare and business affairs of the Church.
Suggestions for Teaching
Doctrine and Covenants 90:1–18
The Lord instructs the Presidency of the High Priesthood concerning their responsibilities
Begin the lesson by asking the following question:
What is the most valuable gift you have ever received? Why is it valuable?
Invite a student to read Doctrine and Covenants 90:1–3 aloud, and ask the class to look for something valuable that the Lord had given to Joseph Smith.
What did Joseph Smith hold? (The keys of the kingdom, which means the rights of presidency, or the power God gives man to govern and direct His kingdom on the earth.) Why is that valuable?
Invite a student to read Doctrine and Covenants 90:4–5 aloud. Ask the class to follow along and identify the warning the Lord gave the Saints. (You may need to explain that as used in verses 4–5, the word oracles refers to revelations from God through His prophets.)
What warning did the Lord give the Saints? What principle can we learn from this warning? (Students' responses should reflect the following principle: If we treat lightly the revelations God gives through His prophets, we will stumble and fall. You may want to write this principle on the board.)
What do you think it means to treat the revelations God gives through His prophets "as a light thing"? What are some examples of revelations people might be tempted to treat lightly?
Invite students to read Doctrine and Covenants 90:6 silently, looking for who else the Lord said would hold the keys of the kingdom. Ask students to report what they found.
Explain that on March 18, 1833, ten days after section 90 was given, Joseph Smith set apart Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams as counselors in the Presidency of the High Priesthood, which would later be called the First Presidency of the Church.
What doctrine can we learn from verse 6? (Students' responses should reflect the following doctrine: The First Presidency holds the keys of the kingdom. Make sure students understand that although each member of the First Presidency holds the keys of the kingdom, the President of the Church is the only one who can receive revelation for the whole Church.)
Summarize Doctrine and Covenants 90:7–10 by explaining that the First Presidency was instructed to prepare the members of the School of the Prophets to preach the gospel throughout the world. Invite students to read Doctrine and Covenants 90:11 silently and consider how this verse is being fulfilled today. Ask students to report what they learned.
You may also want to summarize Doctrine and Covenants 90:12–18. These verses teach that the Prophet Joseph Smith and his counselors were to set in order the affairs of the Church.
You may want to testify that the First Presidency holds the keys of the kingdom and share your feelings about the importance of heeding their words.
Doctrine and Covenants 90:19–37
The Lord instructs the Saints in Zion
Explain that when Joseph Smith received the revelation in Doctrine and Covenants 90, he and other Church leaders were in a difficult situation because of the Church's lack of financial resources.
What do you do when circumstances in your life become very difficult?
Explain that Doctrine and Covenants 90:19–37 contains the Lord's instructions to early Church leaders on how to handle the difficult circumstances they faced. Invite a student to read Doctrine and Covenants 90:24 aloud. Ask the class to follow along and identify counsel that could comfort individuals going through difficult times.
What counsel in verse 24 could comfort individuals going through difficult times? How would you state the Lord's message in this verse as a principle? (Students' responses should reflect the following principle: If we will search diligently, pray always, believe, and keep our covenants, all things will work together for our good.)
What do you think it means that all things will work together for our good?
When have you sought to be faithful during a difficult time and felt blessed as a result?
Explain that one Church member who demonstrated great faithfulness during difficult times was Vienna Jaques. Assign students to work in pairs. Give each student a copy of the following information about Vienna Jaques. Invite the partners to study Doctrine and Covenants 90:28–31 together and identify the specific instructions the Lord gave to Vienna. Next, ask them to study the handout and look for ways Vienna was faithful.
Vienna Jaques is an example of the faithfulness of many early Latter-day Saints. She was born June 10, 1787. After she met the missionaries in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, she traveled to Kirtland, Ohio, in 1831. She stayed there six weeks and was baptized. Upon returning to Boston, Vienna helped bring several members of her family into the Church. She then "settled up her business, and went back to Kirtland to unite her interests forever with the Church" ("Home Affairs," Woman's Exponent, July 1, 1878, 21). In 1833 Vienna consecrated all her possessions, including $1,400, to the Church during a time when the money was desperately needed. She then traveled to Missouri to receive her inheritance in Zion. However, soon after she arrived she suffered persecution with the Saints. After being driven from her home in Missouri, she attended to the sick in Zion's Camp. Heber C. Kimball wrote, "I received great kindness … from Sister Vienna Jaques, who administered to my wants and also to my brethren—may the Lord reward [her] for [her] kindness" ("Extracts from H. C. Kimball's Journal," Times and Seasons, Mar. 15, 1845, 839–40).
While in Missouri, Vienna married Daniel Shearer. She traveled west to Utah in 1847 and, at the age of 60, drove her own wagon across the plains. She settled in Salt Lake City and for the rest of her life worked hard to support herself and diligently study the scriptures. Vienna died on February 7, 1884, at the age of 96. Her obituary stated, "She was true to her covenants and esteemed the restoration of the Gospel as a priceless treasure" ("In Memoriam," Woman's Exponent, Mar. 1, 1884, 152). (See also Susan Easton Black, "Happiness in Womanhood," Ensign, Mar. 2002, 12–14.)
When the pairs have finished reading, discuss the following questions with the class:
How did Vienna Jaques fulfill the instructions the Lord gave her? What impresses you about Vienna Jaques?
What did you learn from what you read about Vienna Jaques?
Doctrine and Covenants 91
The Savior instructs Joseph Smith not to translate the Apocrypha
If possible, display a few different sources of written information such as a book, a newspaper or magazine, or a mobile device.
How can you know if something you read in these sources is true?
Explain that the revelation recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 91 instructed Joseph Smith how to discern if something he was reading was true. Invite a student to read the section introduction aloud. Ask the class to follow along and look for what Joseph was doing at the time he received this revelation. Invite them to report what they found.
Explain that the Apocrypha is a collection of sacred books of the Jewish people that were not originally included in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) but were included in the Greek translation of the Bible shortly before the time of Christ. Some of the books bridge the time periods between the Old Testament and the New Testament. When early Christians compiled the books of the Bible centuries later, they included the books of the Apocrypha, but there were questions about whether they belonged as part of the scriptures. The copy of the Bible Joseph Smith was using to create his inspired translation contained the Apocrypha. However, because the validity of the Apocrypha was in question, Joseph asked the Lord if his translation of the Bible should include these books.
Invite a student to read Doctrine and Covenants 91:1–3 aloud. Ask the class to look for what Joseph Smith learned about the Apocrypha. (You may need to explain that an interpolation is material that has been inserted in a manuscript, sometimes resulting in the corruption of the original text.)
After students report what they found, invite a student to read Doctrine and Covenants 91:4–6 aloud. Ask students to identify how Joseph Smith could know what was true in the Apocrypha.
How could Joseph know what was true in the Apocrypha?
How can the counsel in verses 4–6 help us with things we read? (Students should identify the following principle: The Holy Ghost can help us know if the things we read are true.)
You may want to invite students to share an experience they have had when they have felt the Holy Ghost confirm that something they read was true.
Doctrine and Covenants 92
Frederick G. Williams is to be received into the United Firm
Explain that the revelation contained in Doctrine and Covenants 92 instructed Church leaders who were part of the United Firm (also called the United Order) to accept Frederick G. Williams into the firm. Invite a student to read Doctrine and Covenants 92:1–2 aloud. Ask the class to follow along and identify how the Lord wanted Frederick G. Williams to act as a member of the firm. Ask students to report what they found.
What do you think it means that Frederick G. Williams was to be "a lively member"?
What can you do to be a lively member of the Church today?
What principle can we learn from verse 2 about the blessings promised to the faithful? (Students' responses should reflect the following principle: If we are faithful in keeping the Lord's commandments, then we will be blessed forever.)
Conclude with your testimony of the importance of the doctrines and principles identified in this lesson.
Commentary and Background Information
Doctrine and Covenants 90:24. "Search diligently"
The Lord admonished the Saints to "search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good" (D&C 90:24). President Harold B. Lee explained that this counsel would have been particularly meaningful for early Church leaders who had "little or no experience in Church administration" and who faced difficult challenges at the time this revelation was given (Stand Ye in Holy Places: Selected Sermons and Writings of President Harold B. Lee [1974], 197). He further explained what it means to "search diligently":
"Diligence means to be industrious, the opposite of being lazy or careless or indifferent. In other words, they must search to know the doctrines of the Church, and they must search to know the instructions that had been given concerning Church procedures" (Stand Ye In Holy Places, 198).
Doctrine and Covenants 90:25–27. Are the Saints to keep their families "small"?
In Doctrine and Covenants 90:25–27, "the Lord warns His servants, particularly the Prophet's father, to let their families be small in order that the substance provided for them by the Church be not used up by the unworthy (vs. 25), who were prone to take advantage of a situation. When the Lord advises them to let their families be small, He does not mean their immediate children; the visitors and hangers-on who had a tendency to take advantage of the brethren's open houses and open hearts are the ones meant. The brethren would not be hindered in accomplishing the Lord's work if they watched this matter" (Sidney B. Sperry, Doctrine and Covenants Compendium [1960], 462; see also Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual, 2nd ed. [Church Educational System manual, 2001], 214).
Doctrine and Covenants 91:4–6. The Holy Ghost can help us know if the things we read are true
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency taught:
"Never in the history of the world have we had easier access to more information—some of it true, some of it false, and much of it partially true.
"Consequently, never in the history of the world has it been more important to learn how to correctly discern between truth and error. …
"The Holy Ghost is a revelator. He is the Comforter, who teaches us 'the truth of all things; [who] knoweth all things, and hath all power according to wisdom, mercy, truth, justice, and judgment' [Moses 6:61]. …
"The Witness of truth from the Holy Ghost is available to all, everywhere, all around the globe. All who seek to know the truth, who study it out in their minds [see D&C 9:8], and who 'ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, [will know] the truth … by the power of the Holy Ghost' [Moroni 10:4]." ("What Is Truth?" [Church Educational System devotional address, Jan. 13, 2013], 3, 6; speeches.byu.edu).


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Sam Hornish Jr once again had all the answers he needed to contain the rest of the Indy Racing Northern Light Series contenders as he scored his second consecutive IRNLS victory beating off an inspired Sarah Fisher to win the Infiniti Grand Prix of Miami by a comfortable 1.8-seconds.
Two races and 400-laps into the 2001 Indy Racing Northern Light Series Championship and 21-year old Panther Racing driver Sam Hornish Jr has failed to lead just 78 of them after the second year driver headed the 26-strong IRNLS field for a total of 142 laps this Sunday en-route to the third consecutive win for the increasingly dominant Pennzoil Panther outfit.
Not even a slow late stop for fuel and tyres on lap 166 (under the race's fifth caution period) that turned a ten second lead into fourth place on the re-start failed to halt an increasingly confident Hornish, who swiftly ducked underneath defending IRNLS Champion Buddy Lazier resulting in the Hemelgarn driver losing vital air in the draft and spinning backwards into the outside retaining wall in Turn Four on the 1.5-mile track.
Starting the final 19-lap dash to the chequered flag in third spot behind Eliseo Salazar and the simply inspired Sarah Fisher, Hornish grabbed second from Fisher on the re-start and quickly set about reducing the gap to the veteran Chilean driver, taking the spot with a brilliant move around the outside of the AJ Foyt owned machine on lap 184.
Fisher also found a way passed Miami resident Salazar twelve laps from the end, much to the chagrin of team-boss AJ Foyt, and for several laps the 20-year old Walker Racing driver honed in on the leader, reducing the deficit between her and an historic debut victory to a mere eight tenths of a second before Hornish eased away in the final laps.
With his second career IRNLS victory Hornish now leads the points standings by an impressive 29 points after only two events and will go into the third round of the Championship at the Atlanta Motor Speedway as a red-hot favourite for the first time in his burgeoning career. Fisher meanwhile had every reason to feel over the moon with her performance, as she remained on the lead lap all day in a race where only three cars completed all 200-laps. Her second IRNLS podium result in her second IRNLS season is the highest ever recorded by a woman in American open wheel racing history and a first win will surely be forthcoming in the near future.
Salazar completed the podium but dropped a full seven seconds off the leading pair in the closing laps as a first IRNLS victory continues to elude the former ATS F1 driver although his consistency in the opening two rounds has seen the 46-year old veteran climb into second spot in the standings.
Treadway-Hubbard Racing's impressive rookie Felipe Giaffone finished in fourth spot, the first car off the lead lap after a strong run on a track he knows from his Indy Lights days while pole-sitter Jeff Ward was unlucky to lose a lap when he made his final stop under green before the penultimate caution period, caused when Greg Ray slapped the Turn Two wall. Prior to that costly stop, Ward had provided the most spirited challenge to Hornish, leading the opening 13 laps before ceding to the Panther driver and then re-passing Hornish on lap 36 to lead convincingly for the new Heritage Motorsports team until once again making way for the bright-yellow bullet on lap 62. The ill-timed caution period cost Ward a lap and he could do no more than complete the top five when a podium result at least was on the cards.
Sixth place finisher Al Unser Jr was another driver to suffer from the lap 166 caution period as he had also just re-fuelled the much improved Galles Racing G Force-Aurora from second place after a lengthy duel with Ward and Lazier during the middle portion of the race while Mark Dismore was the first of the two Kelley Racing entries home in seventh spot after a consistent run in which he only lost his place on the lead lap after getting severely baulked in traffic by Eddie Cheever, ahead of Dismore at the time in the best of the Infiniti powered machines.
Cheever, who did not gain many friends in the Kelley Racing camp during the race, eventually finished ninth, two laps down and just behind Dismore's team-mate Scott Sharp while rookie Didier Andre was a pleasant addition to the top ten in the second of the Galles Racing entries, albeit four laps down on the inner.
Casey Mears completed a good day for the Galles team, who did plenty of head-scratching after an almost embarrassing start to the year in Phoenix with eleventh place ahead of the disappointing trio Robbie McGehee, Billy Boat and Jeret Schroeder all of whom produced less than expected while Shigeaki Hattori led home the real tail-enders, all of whom were at least seven laps adrift.
Sunday's event was one of very little attrition with eighteen of the 26 starters running at the end, Davey Hamilton the last man to fall by the wayside on lap 185 to join Lazier, Ray, Stephan Gregoire, Airton Dare, Robbie Buhl, Jon Herb and Stan Wattles on the retirement list.
Of the DNF's, Wattles was first out as Hemelgarn Racing's day got off to a bad start when he looped the Dallara-Aurora into the pit-wall at the completion of lap one while both Herb and Buhl were spectating before ten laps had been completed after mechanical problems ended their afternoon's racing. Dare's luck continued to desert him as he retired the Team Xtreme G Force with an engine failure while Gregoire failed to show the same speed he did at Phoenix as his Dick Simon Racing Dallara was blighted with engine and electrical related niggles almost from the word go before the Frenchman finally called it a day on lap 69.
Team Menard were left shaking their heads after another promising, yet eventually fruitless run by the perennially unlucky Ray who ran inside the top five all day until a series of unscheduled stops to try and cure a fuel pressure problem dropped him from contention on lap 130. Seemingly in an effort to make up for lost time, Ray overcooked things coming out of Turn To on lap 166 with inevitable consequences.
So, two races into the biggest IRNLS Championship yet and thus far, no one has been able to touch Sam Hornish Jr and the Panther Racing squad. Team Menard may have the answer in qualifying but when it comes to actual racing, Hornish has literally been laps ahead of the opposition.
The battle for the lead in the closing laps had every man, woman and child standing on their seats at the pleasantly full, Homestead-Miami Speedway and although this is said after nearly every IRNLS event, once again the teams and drivers did their series proud with a fast, clean, action filled race that saw a total of nine lead changes amongst five drivers.


text: Kanawha school board OKs new roofing for nine schools By Mackenzie Mays February 4, 2013 Story Share Chip Ellis South Charleston Middle School is among several schools that will soon receive new roofing. The Kanawha County Board of Education approved more than a half-million dollars for the project on Monday. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Kanawha County Board of Education approved more than a half-million dollars in roof replacements for several schools on Monday.Roofs will be replaced at Ben Franklin Career and Technical Center, Nitro High, Elkview Middle, South Charleston Middle, Belle Elementary, Bridge Elementary, Dunbar Primary, Elk Elementary and Ruffner Elementary for a total of $544,025.Boggs Roofing and Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Group were awarded the bids, and completion is expected to take between 30 and 180 days, depending on the size of the project.This is the second roofing project approved this year, and more are coming, said Kanawha County Schools Purchasing Director Tim Easterday."There are roof problems throughout the county. Actually, we need to replace a whole lot more," he said. "Roofs are something that have to be replaced over time, just like you would do your own home."In 2012, the board approved a $237,565 contract with Tri-State Roofing to replace the roof at Chandler Elementary School, which is now an alternative program for high school and middle school students.Also in special session on Monday, the board approved about $240,000 in maintenance bonds for the relocation and extension of sanitary sewer lines for the new elementary school in the Edgewood area on the West Side.Once the project is finished, Kanawha County Schools will turn the sewage lines over to the city of Charleston, making it responsible for upkeep, according to Jim Withrow, the board's attorney. But the city requires that Kanawha County Schools provide a bond for one year to take care of any possible immediate costs associated with the project."Hopefully it won't be a big deal because they are rebuilt or new lines, and there won't be any cost for a year. But if there is, and the city wants us to be responsible for it, we will post a bond with an insurance company to cover that," Withrow said.Also at the meeting:Capitol Conservation District, which works with partners to promote soil and water conservation, asked board members to consider turning the Tyler Middle School building into a regional farm-training center and voiced the support of various agricultural groups across the state.County math curriculum specialist Crystal Godbey presented the board with the advantages and disadvantages of the "Next Generation" high school math program. While there have been pacing issues reported because some students don't have certain prerequisite skills, the program better prepares students for college and career expectations, Godbey said. The next Kanawha County Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Feb. 11 at 6 p.m.Reach Mackenzie Mays at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-4814. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 New company planning $73M synthetic fuel plant in Greenbrier County 2 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 3 Philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum of Shoney's fortune turns 100 4 WVU law professor announces run for Congress 5 'Heroin(e)' spotlights women helping combat Huntington's drug crisis Sierra Club criticizes Coalfields Expressway Previous Story Detective said he told 'untruths' during bank robbery interrogation Next Story


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Tom Lane wrote: > Bruce Momjian <pgman(at)candle(dot)pha(dot)pa(dot)us> writes: > > I recently fixed several such problems in ecpg and will apply any > > remaining ones from this patch. > > I will apply the main-grammar parts of this, as it overlaps with some > changes I'm about to commit. (I'd noticed one or two of the missing > semis myself while making schema-related edits, but it's good to have > a tool that finds them all...) Fine. Yes, I was surprised it didn't fail without the semicolons. > I'm not planning to touch ecpg's grammar however, as my luck with > updating ecpg has been very bad --- Meskes keeps overwriting my > changes :-(. My guess is that I already fixed all the ecpg ones as part of my reformatting but I will make sure and apply any ecpg parts I missed. -- Bruce Momjian | http://candle.pha.pa.us pgman(at)candle(dot)pha(dot)pa(dot)us | (610) 853-3000 + If your life is a hard drive, | 830 Blythe Avenue + Christ can be your backup. | Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania 19026
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Friend code for anyone.
0173 2722 8584
Edit: I usually end up breeding adamant/modest pokemon a lot if needed.
Friend code for anyone.
0173 2722 8584
Edit: I usually end up breeding adamant/modest pokemon a lot if needed.
Here's a quick training method I found on reddit; http://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comm...asy_money_too/
It involves doing chain triple battles at the Restaurant Le Wow! with the exp. power enabled, apparently the exp. power never wears off as long as you keep chain-battling.
To declare that a personal, inner experience gives certainty about the workings of the universe is to assign far too much value to one's subjective sense of conviction.
I'm not that arrogant.
The brain, marvelous instrument though it is, isn't infallible. It can misfire, seize or hallucinate, and it can do so in a way that's utterly indistinguishable from reality to the person experiencing it.
I am wonder trading with a lot of people from Japan, perhaps it is because I am doing it at 5:30am.
yehaa, got a shiny Slosis =) not thats its very useful, but a shiny is always good
So I just went to buy a download code for it so I don't have to find a game shop or wait for shipping, when I realized I misplaced my 3DS.
Well fuck,
Fnatic pls
Just got traded a pokemon with pokerus. Not sure if lucky or not, seeing as it doesn't have any effect on super training. I guess it could be useful with training items + some hotspot, remains to be seen. Keeping it in the box meanwhile.
Ugh that feeling when you know something isn't lost entirely, but you just can't remember where it is.
Fnatic pls
Time to start saving money for a Nintendo 2ds. Having some crazy urges to play this :S
And I'm an idiot. Found it. Updating system and then downloading the game.
Fnatic pls
Wonder Trade has been 100% shit for me so far. I keep trading awsome level 30 pokemon and receiving lvl 15 luvdisc. Im so pissed
Wonder trade is fun. Mostly crap but with the occasional gem thrown in.
Man, I wish I had gotten my pokemons' affection up earlier. Having them dodge things like self-destruct/explosion on a regular basis is pretty damn awesome.
Have I mentioned how awesome magic bounce is? I think so, but I'm mentioning it again.


text: The service was awful. Every time we needed a drink or something - we had to go up to the bar and ask. The bartender/waitress seemed tired and generally annoyed when we asked questions. The food, geeze...we ordered chicken wings - they must have been sparrows wings. Served on waxed paper in a plastic basket that felt greasy to the touch. The first round of drinks were served reasonably quick but my wife's glass was dirty - lipstick still on the glass from someone else. The table was sticky in spots and the seats were stained. The men's room was okay, a little dirty but I didn't have to sit on the toilet seat. Wife said the ladies was not overly clean either. We sat nearest the door and smoke from cigarettes wafted in occasionally as the door opened. Wont ever go back. Place is a dump.


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Italy's first black cabinet minister, Cecile Kyenge, isn't the only black European politician being subjected to racial taunts. France's justice minister Christiane Taubira was compared to a monkey on the cover of far-right weekly magazine Minute with the headline, "Crafty as a monkey, Taubira gets her banana back."
Taubira is a hate figure for some on the right in French politics as she was the minister reponsible for the legalisation of gay marriage earlier this year.
At the end of last month, a group of children attending an anti-Taubira/anti-gay marriage demonstration were filmed chanting "monkey, eat your banana".
That came shortly after an electoral candidate of the far right National Front (FN) was expelled from her party for writing on her Facebook page that she would prefer to see the minister "swinging from the branches rather than in government".
The treatment of Taubira has sparked much soul-searching among liberal commentators over whether racism has become widely acceptable in parts of French society. Source: Raw Story
This comes as black TV personality Harry Roselmack spoke out against the alarming resurgence of racism in France. It's a sad commentary that diversity is suddenly a dirty word to people on the right, no matter which country.


text: well this is good ol lunch box. has 285000 miles currently and is a stock 2.0 dohc boosted with a srt 4 turbo setup rigged together with what i had laying around. runs on ms1 v2.2. controlling fuel only. car just tuned with the auto tune on ms and runs at 7psi. no clue on hp or 0-60 times. basically my beater.


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Dear Dr. Fox:
We have a beautiful 1-year-old West Highland white terrier. Two months ago, our vet discovered that she had the mange due to a "hot spot" on her inner thigh -- it caused mucous in her eyes and loss of hair, and she constantly rubbed her eyes. With medication, injections and baths she is doing so much better (the vet gave her a 50-50 chance).
What is the probability of this condition returning, and will she need medication for life? J.D., Flushing, N.Y.
Mange is a nasty disease; the disease is caused most often by sarcoptes or demodex mites. These mites burrow into the skin and breed, causing terrible, constant itching that makes affected dogs constantly paw, rub, scratch and chew their flesh. The mites then spread, which results in reddening and often thickening of the skin as well as a loss of hair. Secondary bacterial and fungal infections are common.
Poor sanitation and nutritional deficiencies make dogs and pups more susceptible. Demodectic mange is more difficult to treat than sarcoptic mange. Various pesticidal or tar and sulfur dips, treatment with ivermectin, and nutrient supplements generally prove effective, and the disease rarely returns if all the mites are killed and all bedding material is destroyed.
Skin scrapings are often needed to diagnose early cases, and the mites don't always show up. Some dogs with pollen allergies can be misdiagnosed as having mange, and vice versa. Mange is often thought to be a rare disease in clean and affluent homes, but it is more common than you'd expect, especially in pups from pet stores and "puppy mill" breeders.
Dear Dr. Fox:
Recently, we purchased two Siamese kittens. They are 4 months old, healthy, lively and loving in every way. However, the little girl "squints" continuously. Our veterinarian checked her thoroughly, and found no infection or cause for this condition.
Do you have a diagnosis or suggestions to end this condition? She seems to see just fine and gets around quite well.
S.J.G., Grand Blanc, Mich.
The condition that you describe is common in Siamese cats. It is a congenital disease and nothing can be done. Cats in the wild with this disorder would not survive long, since their hunting ability would be impaired. This genetic defect would thus be eliminated because afflicted cats would not live long enough to breed and raise offspring. But in the protected domestic environment where cats don't have to hunt in order to survive, this and other potentially lethal traits become part of the genetic makeup of these poor cats.
So contact the breeder and don't accept an excuse like "it goes with the breed." Such defective cats should not be bred. Ask for your money back -- but keep the cat!
Dear Dr. Fox:
My cat has been with me for the past 18 years. She has hyperthyroidism for which I have been treating her with methimazole for the past five years, and her thyroid and kidney values are good.


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Eric S added a post in a topic 1976 AMC Matador X (AMT)That's it! I'm giving up on modeling and taking up crochet. That is just spectacular. The paint looks a mile deep. Fantastic.
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Eric S added a post in a topic 1975 Dart SportThank you all!
I realized after I posted the pictures were of very poor quality. Here's some much better pictures.
I also realized I forgot to paint the door handles!
Eric S added a topic in Under Glass1975 Dart SportGreetings All!
When I saw the Dart Sport in my LHS I knew I had to build one. My original plan was to build granny's slant 6 econo grocery getter. I was planning on cutting the console out of the interior and going bench seat. But as I got into the kit, I decided just to build it as a simple fun build. I did buy resin dog-dishes on ebay, and stole steel wheels out of a '62 AMT Corvette kit. The color is Testors Lacquer Chrysler Bronze with One Coat clear. My Dad's '69 Valiant was the same color.
This was a simple, fun build.
Comments welcome.
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Eric S added a post in a topic Round 2 1969 Chevelle ConvertibleOne thing that you might want to consider in your builds. The windshield is incredibly thick and you have to remove the vent window glass. I used a black sharpie around the perimeter. That hides the thickness.
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Just built mine. A lot of flash, and terrible tail lights, but overall a simple and fun kit to build. The gauge decals really help the interior.
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Eric S added a post in a topic Revell Chi-Town HustlerThanks David. I wish the camera could pick up the flake in the paint. It's like a bass boat.
Eric S added a topic in Under GlassRevell Chi-Town HustlerGreetings all!
I finally finished a model I've been working on for a long time. This was a easy to assemble and fun kit!
The finish is a Duplicolor Metal Specks finish with Testors clear over the decals. I'd love to show the chassis but the rear axle it a bit too wide...the tires won't clear the body to allow it to hinge open!
I was most excited about the finish anyway. The entire kit is box stock including the motor.
Comments welcome.
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Here's another model I just finished. This is the Revel 1962 Corvette. I was surprised how much flash my copy had, but overall it went together well. The color is Testors One Coat Bronze.
I added white walls using a Gelly Roll pen...a great skill I learned right here.
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So far this summer has started off with a couple of fun builds that I'd like to share.
The first is a Monogram/Revell 1978 Pontiac Trans Am.
I painted the Trans Am with Testors Lacquer in Root Beer which I think pretty well captures Pontiac Brentwood Brown (which was the color of my first car, a 1:1 1977 Pontiac Catalina).
Super simple build. My only gripe...no Trans Am lettering, so I stole it from a MPC Blackbird kit.
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Eric S added a topic in Under Glass'78 Trans AmI had the bug to build a Trans Am to go with the '79 Z-28 I built earlier, so here's my rendition of a '79 T/A. The kit is Monogram, and the paint is Testors Root Beer lacquer.
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This is a charming rustic cabin on Chandler Lake. A private drive along 900 feet of lakefront takes you to your cabin to enjoy the peace and quiet. Nice sandy area for swimming, large dock to fishing off of, a row boat for fishing boat. Sleeps 8 with 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom. Rent rages from $200 nightly – $1350 weekly.


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Kai Ryssdal: One of our favorite, if more obscure, economic indicators fell again today. The Baltic Dry Index dropped almost a percent and a half. It's a pretty reliable indicator of the price of -- and so the demand for -- shipping dry goods by sea. As the falling Baltic Dry tells you, a lot of the ships that are usually moving all that stuff around the world aren't anymore. So earlier today we got Chris Sjodoff on the phone from Dubai, over in the U.A.E. He's with the world-wide ship service company GAC there, and we asked him what you do with all those empty boats.
CHRIS SJODOFF: Basically what you do for a longer term lay-up is that you try to conserve the ship in a very good way, so that it is in good shape, and it comes out into active duty again.
Ryssdal: What does it mean to lay-up a ship? You let the crew go, you shut down the machinery and then you park it some place, I guess, right?
SJODOFF: Yeah, you have different ways of laying up a ship. You have what is called hot ship lay-ups and you have cold ship lay-ups. If you lay-up a ship in a so-called hot lay-up then you maintain the crew. Normally you do that up to 12 months of time. If you go beyond a year, I'd say up to five years, then it's called a cold lay-up. And then normally you don't have crew on board. And the longer you lay it up, the longer time it will take you to reactivate a ship after it has been laid up.
Ryssdal: It seems like an extraordinary amount of time to take a capital asset like a ship out of circulation, even 12 months. I mean, that's just, it's a huge piece of machinery you're taking out of the global-trade equation.
SJODOFF: It's a lot of things to reactivate. Not only the main machine, you have axillary machines. You have a lot of electronics on board. It's a lot of things. And then you have the cargo holds, you can have cranes on board. It's quite a massive piece of equipment.
Ryssdal: Well, let's say you wanted to lay something in Asia. A medium-sized cargo container. How much might that run a company?
SJODOFF: The cost of laying up the ship is one thing. Then you have authorities who take up port charges and such. It's hard to give a good answer to that. It could be $20 to $40,000 for a 2,000 container ship. Again, it's very much depending on the location and what type of lay-up you're going for. It could be more. It could me less.
Ryssdal: When was the last time we saw ships in this quantity being taken out of service?
SJODOFF: Well, last time you had a large number of ships being laid up was in the 70's. Ships were laid up from 1973 to 1975. Some were taken out of hibernation in 1984, 85, so that was up to 10 years later. This time, with the action from all kinds of elements from around the world, everybody hopes it's going to go a lot faster than that. And we are shipping agents. We want to see ships trade. We want to take care of ships going in and out of ports around the world. But of course, when things like this happen we have to be there for our clients, and we try to find solutions for these types as well.
Ryssdal: Chris Sjodoff is a vice president with GAC Corporation. They're a ship-service company. We reached him from Dubai. Mr. Sjodoff, thanks so much for your time.
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The state's political watchdog commission said Friday it is notifying Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa Jr. that it is looking into his failure to file a series of required political campaign disclosure forms.
Gary Winuk, chief of the enforcement division at the Fair Political Practices Commission, on Friday also said that if enough evidence exists — including whether payments made to Shirakawa's relatives with campaign funds were legitimate — the supervisor could face criminal prosecution by the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office in the matter.
"Virtually all of the violations could be criminal," Winuk said.
The serious nature of the allegations, first raised in a story by the Metro Newspaper this week, are related to eight overdue campaign-contribution filings pertaining to Shirakawa's 2008 run for supervisor that should have been sent to the county voter registrar's office from 2009 through June of this year.
Shirakawa loaned at least $50,000 to his political committee to finance that campaign, and presumably has been raising money since then to pay himself back. Because of his failure to file statements, the public does not know which special interests might have ponied up — money that would have gone directly to Shirakawa himself.
John Chase, a deputy district attorney with that office's public integrity unit, confirmed Friday that, "We've read the article and we are considering the relevant legal issues."
Candidates for county office must regularly file both paper and electronic copies of forms documenting campaign contributions.
The registrar's office confirmed that written and electronic files for eight of the 16 periods related to the 2008 campaign are missing, as well as two paper filings from the recent June 5 election, when Shirakawa ran unopposed for a second term.
All told, Shirakawa is looking at late fee penalties that could add up to tens of thousands of dollars in fines from the county, not including additional fines by the FPPC.
"The purpose of the Political Reform Act is to give the public information about who is giving candidates money and how they're spending the money," Winuk said.
Shirakawa — who is serving as the president of the five-member board this year — has declined to comment on the matter beyond issuing a short written apology Thursday saying he has started submitting the overdue reports.
But in a quirk of county law, Shirakawa doesn't face any penalty unless and until he turns the late forms in.
"We cannot fine him until they file a report, because you don't know how many days late it will eventually be," said Shannon Bushey, deputy registrar.
Copies are on file of repeated warning letters her office has sent Shirakawa since 2009, in each case concluding in bold letters: "You will be referred to the FPPC Enforcement Division and the Santa Clara County District Attorney if the statements are not filed."
Critics, including Shirakawa's opponent in the 2008 race, say both the county and state need stronger enforcement to ensure people file campaign contribution reports on time.
"There has to be a way to make people with campaign committees comply with the law," said immigration attorney Richard Hobbs, who lost to Shirakawa four years ago. If nothing changes, he said, these kinds of abuses "undermine democracy and the public trust and they undermine public accountability."
In his statement issued Thursday, Shirakawa said that for 20 years, "those I represent know that I've always been open and transparent about my public affairs. I was negligent in completing and submitting recent campaign statements in a timely manner, and I apologize to those whom I have the privilege to represent."
He said he began submitting the overdue reports that day.
This isn't the first time Shirakawa has come under scrutiny for campaign irregularities.
Winuk said the FPPC issued him a warning in 2001 about improper disclosure on a mass mailer. The commission in 2006 again issued a similar warning, though it ultimately didn't have enough evidence to proceed.
Winuk said the FPPC could fine Shirakawa $5,000 for each late campaign disclosure. Meanwhile, once the county receives each report, it could fine him $10 a day for every day the report is overdue, or up to the maximum of the total contributions received for that filing period or Shirakawa's total expenses in that filing period. On Thursday, Shirakawa handed the registrar one overdue report for the period from Jan. 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, which, Bushey said, will come to at least $11,000 in fines.
Asked if they would consider Hobbs' suggestion to strengthen the current county law related to late filing penalties, Shirakawa's colleagues on the board were wary.
"This is an issue of existing laws not being followed, and I'm not sure how new law would help," Supervisor Mike Wasserman said. Supervisors Dave Cortese, Liz Kniss and Ken Yeager all declined to comment.
Shirakawa, 50, is a veteran politician who has served on the East Side Union High School District board and the San Jose City Council.
Larry Gerston, a political-science professor at San Jose State, said that regardless of whether Shirakawa's actions were intentional or unintentional, "there is a systematic breakdown of compliance with the law."
Gerston said the fallout for the supervisor will become clear as the case progresses, and, more important, by the 2016 election, if Shirakawa chooses to run for a third term — or for any other office.
"You have to believe that somebody will not forget this and will probably raise it as a campaign issue," he said. "It gets to the whole question of ethics."
Staff writer John Woolfolk contributed to this report. Contact Tracy Seipel at 408 275-0140.


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By Alicia Sokolowski
From: Brooklyn, NY
May 8, 2011
|Tape and rap rings added today to top of p1. If you follow the crack as the gray Dick suggests, be prepared for dirt.
By Chris Duca
From: Havertown, PA
May 9, 2011
|I think what they meant to say is "webbing", though I do recall the term "tape" being used in the past, as well. Either way, the anchor is safer now.
By Alicia Sokolowski
From: Brooklyn, NY
May 9, 2011
|I was not aware they couldn't be used interchangeably. I know Sterling makes webbing called Tech Tape. I have regularly seen the two terms referenced together. To be as clear as I can, it is BlueWater 1 inch webbing.
By focus
Apr 20, 2012
|We missed the tape, webbing or whatever at end of p1. We traversed right at the tree on p2 but may have gone a move or two high as this is easier than 5.7. We followed p3 according to Williams (the description above is confusing), fun little roof. All in all, a fun route and good (aka easier I thought) for an aspiring 5.5/5.6 leader.
By Kurtz
Jun 15, 2014
I believe GMD's corner is precisely at the end of the Calisthenic roof (not the other right-facing corner 20 ft further right). The Grey Dick mentions a crack starting 5 ft off the ground, but we couldn't find it. P1 as described here is very short (35 ft?).
Linking P1 & P2 worked well. About 180 ft. total. Bring lots of gear and some long slings. There is no one correct path up the face, just look for gear and aim for the laurel bush. The blocky corner can be wet but the holds are good. And not to quibble but the trees are pines, not cedars. Didn't see any tape/webbing.
P3 starts on the GT about 35 left of the top of P2. We moved the belay so the second can see the leader pull the roof (no way it's 5.5). The move above the roof is dirty and slopey. Protect it with a small cam on the left.
P3 ends in the shrubbery (no path). Bushwhack left 30 ft to the Ribs rappel station. Watch for newbies below!
By kswissto
From: Boulder, CO
Jul 23, 2014
|Definitely agree with Kurtz' comment above. If you go to the second corner to the right, it's dirty, and if you follow all the route beta from doing *that* corner, you're going to end up on Gaston's P2...
By cliffmama
Nov 7, 2015
|Didn't remember the directions and ended up on P2 of Gaston because we went left instead of right at the rhododendron. It was really easy 5.5, which means if you're not a 5.7 climber, if you do P2 of Gaston you get a 5.6, 5.5, 5.5 link up. Nice climbing on P1 & P3. Some of the rocks in the corner of P2 looked pretty loose, wasn't sure about placing any gear behind them. But after the bush I went the wrong way anyway...