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Marriage Equality in New York: One Year Later, Economic Activity Meets, Surpasses, IDC's 2011 Estimates
Numbers released today prove that members of the New York State Senate's Independent Democratic Conference got it right one year ago when they predicted that an annual average of at least 7,000 same sex couples would tie-the-knot over the first three years of marriage equality going into effect. With 11,518 same sex couples marrying in New York over the last year, New York experienced economic growth even greater than the IDC could have predicted.
Utilizing some of the same economic indicators that were used in the IDC's 2011 report, For Love or Money: The Economic Impact of Marriage Equality in New York State, the New York City Mayor's Office reports that same sex weddings generated $259 million worth of additional revenue in New York in the past year alone. Based on these numbers, IDC members are confident that the long-term economic forecast outline in their 2011 report will meet, or event exceed, expectations.
For Love or Money argued that enacting marriage equality would generate $400,000,000 in revenue over three years. While at the time some bemoaned the IDC's 2011 estimates as overly optimistic, today's numbers reveal that the IDC's economic stimulus projections were a leading indicator of how marriage equality could boost New York's economy. At the time of the IDC's 2011 release, the IDC was the only major stakeholder to use hard numbers to project the economic benefits of enacting marriage equality in New York.
"Passing marriage equality in the Senate last year was a watershed moment in New York's civil rights history," Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) said. "One year later, I'm thrilled with the economic boost that New York is experiencing as a result of doing the right thing. More spending means more jobs, and I couldn't be happier that marriage equality is not only bringing New Yorkers together, but is giving our economy a real shot in the arm."
"For many of us, supporting marriage equality was a moral imperative," said Senator Savino (D-Staten Island). "But after seeing these numbers, I think that even the fence sitters will see that marriage equality not only allows brings joy to New York families, but also gives our state's economy a much-needed injection of revenue."
"Marriage equality has not only advanced civil liberties here in New York—it has also provided an economic stimulus to small businesses across our state," Senator David Valesky (D-Oneida) said.
"I was proud to have voted for Marriage Equality so that every loving couple throughout New York has the freedom to marry and live their lives with dignity and respect," said Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland). "These recent numbers show that New York is moving forward and is on-track to reach this important milestone."


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The Hare Krishna Community in Moscow Photos of Moscow's large Krishna community, starting from March 2003, document daily devotional rituals, temple holidays, and Krishnas' interaction with other Muscovites. More recent photos follow the group's eviction from its complex by city authorities and look to the future of the community.
Political Demonstrations Russians demonstrate against the Iraq war, communists rally on the day of the October Revolution, the Kremlin orchestrates huge rallies ahead of parliamentary and presidential elections, as police disband demonstrations by liberal and opposition parties.
Politics in the Regions Even far from Moscow the Kremlin, President Putin, and the ruling United Russia party exert enormous influence. Opposition presidential candidates traveled out to Russia's regions ahead of elections in March 2004.
Youth Movements Photos of organized youth movements such as the National Bolshevik Party on their 1st May march through Moscow, the Komsomol (young Communists) on a cruise down the Moscow River, and the neo-fascist People's National Party. Also a look at Russia's growing punk subculture.
Moscow Life On the set of a new Russian film, Genocide Remembrance Day at Moscow's Armenian cemetery, Victory Day celebrations, as well as photos of Moscow's famous metro, street scenes, and scenes from daily life.
Life in the Provinces Outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg is a different Russia. Photos of agricultural workers in southern Russia, coal miners in Central Siberia, and more.

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Robert Plant Presents the Sensational Space Shifters Bayou Music Center, June 21
Robert Plant's new project is already on the short list of most awkwardly named bands to visit Houston this year. (Does it have to be "Robert Plant Presents"?) Still, the recent Austin transplant gets a pass because, well, it's Robert Plant on a theater tour. His Web site promises the tour touches every aspect of Plant's distinguished career, and a YouTube teaser shows the group absolutely on fire on "Black Dog."
Plant's new ensemble of expert instrumentalists features everything from a master of the ritti (one-string African violin) and ex-member of psychedelic Britpoppers Cast, but the most interesting player (perhaps) is John Baggott, a former member of Massive Attack and one of the originators of the dusky Bristol-spawned '90s sound known as "trip-hop." CHRIS GRAY
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Even with Houston's considerable African immigrant population, concerts by African artists remain rare outside iFest and the odd SPA event. That alone makes Saturday's show sponsored by Spinlet, a San Francisco-based company that offers digital distribution to emerging West African talent - mostly Nigerians here - worth checking out.
Heading up this tour is Tuface Idibia (better known as 2Face), a former member of the Plantashun Boyz who has become a popular hip-hop/R&B singer in his own right. Joining him is Ice Prince, who was recently called "Nigeria's hottest rapper" for his dancehall-ish style; D'Prince, younger brother of producer/songwriter/music-biz mogul Don Jazzy; and Seyi Shey, now on her own after a tenure in UK soul-pop group From Above. CHRIS GRAY
Bret Michaels Nutty Jerry's, June 22
Ironically, Bret Michaels' stint as front man for '80s glam-rock band Poison is probably one of the lesser-known roles he's played as a celebrity at this point. In his post-Poison years, he's become much more than the guy busting out "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." Today Michaels is virtual one-man reality-TV network thanks to Rock of Love -- the single most successful reality show in VH1's history -- its on-the-road counterpart Rock of Love Bus, Celebrity Apprentice and now Rock My RV, where the rocker plays interior designer on one of the Travel Channel's hottest new shows.
But Michaels keeps his own wheels rolling in concert too, touring with his solo band and resurrecting hits like "Nothing but a Good Time" and the more recent Miley Cyrus-assisted tune "Nothing to Love." ANGELICA LEICHT
MDC Walters, June 23
Legendary hardcore act MDC is an essential group in punk-rock history. Starting in Austin as the Stains before relocating to San Francisco and then Portland, MDC (or "Millions of Dead Cops") has made a name for itself as one of the rawest, most politically charged bands in a genre crowded with them, owing to landmark tracks like "John Wayne Was a Nazi."
Credited with influencing nearly every punk band to follow in their wake, MDC has earned nods by guys like NOFX and even They Might Be Giants. With Verbal Abuse, In Defence, H.R.A. and Some Nerve. ANGELICA LEICHT
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Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Onehunnidt: Part of the weekend-long Springboard South emerging-artist festival. Don't miss this week's interview with Paul Wall. (Warehouse Live, June 21-23)
Twin Shadow: Grizzly Bear-connected chillwaver smooths out the weekend. (Fitzgerald's, June 21)
Bow Wow Wow, Gene Loves Jezebel: Whole lotta lust going on up north -- "I Want Candy," "Desire" and more (Concert Pub North, June 21)
Casey Donahew Band: Burleson-based Texas Country clan pushing recent release Standoff. (Big Texas Spring, June 21)
Change In the Game: Documentary tracking the changes in Atlanta's indie hip-hop scene features post-screening Q&A with director Will Feagins, Jr and artists Phene, YaNi and Yamin, who will perform during the afterparty at Walters. See here for tickets. (Domy Books, 7:30 p.m. June 21)
Pitbull, Ke$ha: If you've missed out on pop radio the past couple of years, catch up in one afternoon. (Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, June 22)
PXNDX, Making Movies, Parrcos, Kahlua, Paulette, La Skandaloza: Big bilingual-rock bill. (House of Blues, June 22)
The Uncluded, Hamell on Trial: Anti-folk/indie-rap teamup of Kimya Dawson and Aesop Rock, plus acoustic anachist. (Fitzgerald's, June 22)
Cheap Trick: "Surrender" to the Illinois power-pop maestros one more time; maybe Rick Nielsen will flip you a guitar pick. (Arena Theatre, June 22)
Nothing More, thelastplaceyoulook: Double bill of Grade-A, industrial-strength local alt-rock. (Scout Bar, June 22)
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Many people are finding support while battling debt through blogs. Wisebread.com created a list of the 10 best blogs that focus on overcoming debt. The following is a list of blogs that may help you get out of debt. Related stories: • Blogging away debt: How going public with finances is saving people • How credit card debt can cost you a mortgage • Which state has the lowest student debt?
Unique visitors over 12 months: 34,305
Twitter followers: 2,084
Facebook likes: 909
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Along with debt, this blog also covers credit management, creating wealth and smart borrowing.
Unique visitors over 12 months: 124,695
Twitter followers: 2,808
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The creator of this blog is working to get out of debt using bibilcal principles.
The author uses "intimate experiences, successes, and failures" will help others see a path to debt free living, according to a site description.
Unique visitors over 12 months: 55,173
Twitter followers: 1,038
Facebook likes: 838
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The author of this blog believes that financial guidance is found in the Bible, but wants the site to help all regardless of religion.
Unique visitors over 12 months: 52,000
Twitter followers: 2,262
Facebook likes: 272
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The author of this blog attempts to make personal finance fun with satire and comics.
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Twitter followers: 2,823
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The founder of Enemy of Debt began debt recovery in January of 2008. The blog focuses on teaching personal responsibility, debt free principles and the importance of planning.
Unique visitors over 12 months: 170,492
Twitter followers: 4,455
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A husband and wife team maintain and write this blog.
The wife stays home to take care of the kids, so they live a debt free life on one income.
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Steve Rhode, owner of How to Get Out of Debt, has overcome debt himself, so he now dedicates his time to helping others.
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We have a chain hoist in our garage. The garage is detached from the house, and serves more as a workshop than for automobile storage, though garage was its original purpose when it was built. Anyway, because of this, it's not the dingy, dirty place you might envision when you think of parked cars and clutter. Instead, it's well-lit, has heat in the winter, and even the floor is neatly swept to make sure wood shavings, sand, sawdust and any random insects that crawl in are evicted.
The chain hoist is set into a beam in the ceiling. It is basically a system of pulleys with a chain run through them and a hook attached at the end. Chain hoists come in a wide variety, and are used for all sorts of heavy-lifting purposes. I use mine for lifting up my lawn tractor to be able to change the mower blades and for lifting heavy projects when I work. Ours is the 1 ½ ton model, rated to lift that amount of weight, though I've never really tested its limit.
Hmmm…chain with a hook on the end…set in the ceiling…what does that possibly bring to mind?
Yes, you're right. It brings bondage to mind. At least, it brings bondage to my mind. Others may not have quite the same thought process as me!
Anyway, Joy has, upon occasion, spent a fair amount of time in the garage with her wrists cuffed and pulled above her head, attached to the hook on the end of the chain hoist. Sometimes she has been blindfolded or gagged, and sometimes not. Regardless, it is quite exhilarating to have her standing there, bound and helpless, as I strip off her clothing piece by piece. The garage feels somehow much more exposed than the bedroom, and consequently fear, humiliation and arousal mix within her, creating a potent cocktail of excitement.
Of course, if I'm going to tie her hands overhead and then remove her clothing, I need to be sure that she's wearing exactly the right outfit or we'll run into trouble with getting the shirt and bra off. Halter tops can be a blessing sometimes! The alternative, which I've tried precisely once, is a nice pair of scissors and utter disregard for the state of the clothing after it has been removed. It was fun, but bras are expensive!
While hoists like ours can come with a motor to automatically raise and lower the hook, I don't regard those as safe for bondage purposes (I envision the engine somehow getting stuck on). Ours is manual. I pull on one side of the chain to take up the slack, and the pulleys overhead transfer and magnify the force I exert. If I put together the proper bondage rig, there is no doubt that it could be used for full suspension. However, to date I have not gone there.
To be honest, suspension bondage doesn't call to me. I tend to want to focus on practical bonds that allow me to make Joy physically helpless and take full advantage of that fact, and while the idea of suspension increases the helplessness aspect, it seems to trade off the practicality. I think suspension might be one of those things that appeals more to bondage purists, who regard the bonds and ropes themselves as the ultimate goal. For me, bondage is more of a means to an end. I don't know what Joy would think of it–perhaps I ought to ask her.
Instead, we have focused more on spanking and corporal punishment. It is delicious to be outside of our house in a more "exotic" location. Joy definitely feels out in the open, even though all doors are closed and no one can really see. And there's something about the hoist itself and the clacking noise it makes as the chain runs over the pulleys, taking up the slack and drawing Joy's hands inexorably higher and higher, until she must stand on tiptoe. She cannot move much at all, and as the switch or paddle or crop comes down across her bare bottom, she can only dance slightly on her toes and await the next stroke.
When we are done, I usually settle for a nice blow job, typically with her on her knees and her hands bound behind her back. The floor is clean, but it's still bare concrete, and it would be awfully cold to lay Joy down and use her more fully. Not that I haven't been tempted, mind you.
I think part of the lure for Joy of being bound, spanked and used for sex in the garage/workshop is that it is such a man's place. The idea of being taken to my lair, where she is surrounded by tools and wood scraps and enveloped by the scent of oil and sawdust, makes her feel small, out of her element, and overpowered. There's a tinge of fear there for her, I think, but it's the good kind of fear, the kind that informs her she's lost control and cannot regain it. Atmospheric touches like this are small, but carry more weight than one might think.
I have considered many times installing a smaller chain hoist in the playroom ceiling to replace the hook we have there. It's over kill, I know, and so far I've resisted the urge, but it certainly sounds fun.
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a resident of another community
on Apr 26, 2011 at 7:23 am
Gosh, we remembered her parents from Oakland, to Danville and Walnut Creek. In our 22 years now in Southwest Florida, we have not found any authentic recipes at any restaurants to match La Ultima. Best wishes, Thom and Jim, Fort Myers, FL
a resident of Danville
on Apr 26, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Wow! This is a really sad day. I have been eating at La Ultima since they opened. In fact, even when we moved to Stockton for a few years, whenever someone was heading for the Bay Area, we always asked them to bring La Ultima Tamales and Carnitas back for us. I even had LaUltima Tamales broght in specially for me at my Wedding Dinner.
I will really miss them..I guess nothing lasts forever.
a resident of Alamo
on Apr 26, 2011 at 11:54 pm
NOBODY does chile rellenos like you do! We sure will miss you!
a resident of Danville
on Apr 27, 2011 at 9:06 am
A place like this closes, and a health department dump like Don Jose's in Alamo manages to stay open. The rugs at Don Jose's are teeming with gunge, uck.
La Ultima fell prey to a very poor drive-by appearance, and an even worse inside layout. They failed to make the investment to stay current, and with all the turnover and competition for entertainment food dollars in Danville, staying current is a must. A good lesson for the owner and both current and future restaurateurs.
a resident of another community
on May 6, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Growing up in northern New Mexico I was so excited when I discovered La Ultima years ago!! Living in Livermore I didn't get there often, but always looked forward to it. I'll miss their stacked enchiladas and sopapillas! There's no where in the area to find really good Mexican food like NEW Mexican at La Ultimas. Good luck with your new venture!
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When I see a trend coming on, or when I find myself being asked a similar question over and over as I walk down the grocery isle, I like to hold a little CT State of The Union, right here in this column. Call it another installment of Chef Todd's FAQ's.
With my television debut having happened last Sunday, and the rest of the three-part series to come, these are the questions that seem to be rattling around in your brains — and considering I generally use this column to talk about whatever it is on my mind, it's only fair that, as we invest together in "our time," you get something out of it as well. So here we go.
What is your show called? It's "The United States of Food," but each of the three one-hour shows has its own name as well. On Sunday "The United States of Bacon" aired. Still to come are "The United States of Burgers" and "The United States of Steaks."
What is your show about? Like you, I have a list of things that I want to accomplish before I head off to the ultimate Potluck in the Sky. My list just happens to be entirely food- and restaurant-related. The "Bacon" episode made up of nine "Swine Shrines" to all things Bacon. The "Burger" show will focus on burgers, from a look at the first burger palace on record to a burger joint that is as hip and current as Lady Gaga's wardrobe. The "Steak" show pays homage to the "Dry Aged Temple" of today's steak culture, as well as a historic landmark restaurant that serves up a Flintstones-style steak that was yabba-dabba-licious. Oh, and it is also about the people who churn out these delicious foods each and every day as well.
What channel is you're show on? It's called Destination America, which is a Discovery Network station. It is different on each cable provider's programming, so you may need to look it up. But I have found it to be 286 on Direct TV and 771 on Comcast. It is being re aired this week eight different times, so you can definitely see it if you missed it. "U.S. of Burgers" will air this Sunday, and "U.S. of Steak" on July 22, at 7p.m. If you're not certain that you get the channel, most cable box dealios have a search feature. Just type in "Destination" or "United States," and it will pop up.
Do you do your own stunts? OK, I made that one up. I've always wanted to be asked that! In this case yes. In every dangerous, death-defying moment of the show, that is me doing the deal. There were none of those moments, by the way, unless you count the 1-pound BLT at Tony's.
How many places did you go? Well, with multiple locations per show, we hit a lot of spots. There were 21 locations in total: 10 states — California, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan and Illinois. What a beautiful country we have ... I flew into most locations, but my crew and I did drive to a few of them, and a couple of were in remote enough areas that we flew as close as we could and then drove the rest of the way. That was some of the best time, seeing America from behind the steering wheel.
What was the best thing you ate? Hmm, that's really hard to say. The best singular bite of bacon came from Sweet Maple in San Francisco. The Millionaire's Bacon was sweet, spicy, crisp yet succulent, salty delicious. The Bacon Rueben at Bacon Restaurant in Austin, Texas, was unique and fabulous. The best steak was in Mississippi, but there was not a bad steak to be had on my list of places. The best burger, well that's kinda cheating, because I got to create my own burger that played right into all the things I like: spicy, roasted onions and jalapenos, creamy coleslaw to cool it down and a fried egg to make it, well, perfect. All on a great roll. I tell you what, the Bacon Milkshake at Slater's 50/50 — Whoa! AWESOME!!
Did you eat it all? I took several bites of everything. But no, I did not eat everything put in front of me. I told everyone, my beautiful bride will kill me if I eat everything put in front of me!
Was there anything that was not delicious on the trip? Oh yes. But nothing from the show. Surprisingly, there was not an item on my bucket list that was not delicious!
Was everything I ate on the show WOW Factor material? NO. But each thing was well made, with great ingredients and, in some cases, it was still being made the way it has been made for 20, 30, 50, even 100 years or more. That was what made it awesome at times.
And as a red-blooded, meat-eating American on a quest for all things meat in front of the camera, I was constantly in search of a good salad for virtually every meal that was not being taped. And it was hard as hell to find a good salad in way too many places in the U.S. My beloved Salinas Valley, listen up: We've got some work to do, getting better salads on to the plates of America.
What was your favorite moment? That was simply "Geeking Out" with chef, philosopher and burger , Linton Hopkins of Holman & Fitch restaurant in Atlanta, Ga. Thanks Chef!
Will you do more shows? We shall see. Maybe yes, maybe no. Either way, it was a dream come true!
Celebrity chef Todd Fisher is a Herald columnist, chef de cuisine at Stick's at the Inn at Spanish Bay and a brand consultant. E-mail him at email@example.com.


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The Washington State Legislature has amended RCW 28A to include new publication requirements for ASB program funds as described in the image below. This document will assist school districts in generating the necessary data to meet the requirements through reporting options in WESPaC's Budgetary Data Mining. For more information on the law or legislative changes, please visit the Washington State Legislature Website at http://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=28A.325.050.
Associated student body program fund — Publication of information on school district web site.
(1) Each school district that has an associated student body program fund must publish the following information about the fund on its web site:
(a) The fund balance at the beginning of the school year;
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(c) The fund balance at the end of the school year.
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(4) No later than August 31, 2014, school districts must publish the information under this section on their web sites for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. School districts must add updated annual information to their web sites by each August 31st, except that school districts are only required to maintain the information on the web site from the previous five years.
[2014 c 211 § 3.]
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Unabomber's Vendor Interview: OAKOS Automotive
The genesis behind this post is to further personalize the Vendor/NASIOC user experience. Like many NASIOC users, there are very few places to buy parts locally and I've supported my modification habit through the many, wonderful NASIOC Vendors. I hope that this post will enlighten NASIOC users to parts, manufacturers, and Vendors.
Can you give us some background information about yourself?
I was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1975. My hobbies are cars (obviously! ), RC cars, computers, electronics, & racing of all forms (especially Rallying & F1). I met my wife Joy in 1993. Joy Graduated from Michigan State University in 1998 with an Elementary Education Degree and currently works as a 3rd grade teacher by day and is OAKOS' Ebay specialist by night. I graduated from Oakland University in 2002. Joy and I tied the knot in Hawaii on July 18th 2003. Our first child, Lillian Marie was born in 2004 and our second child, David James III, was born in 2006. Joy and I agree that having kids has been the most rewarding experience of our lives.
I have owned a variety of vehicles over the years; 1991 Jeep Wranger, 1987 Mustang 5.0L w/ NOS, 1989 Jeep Comanche pick up truck with a 140+ Db sound system, 1992 Toyota Celica, 1992 Talon TSi (12.94 @ 103MPH), 1975 Ford Bronco, 1999 Mazda Millenia, 1996 Ford Probe GT, 1997 Integra GSR and I currently own a 2002 WRX sedan and a 2006 F-150 pickup truck. I also have owned FZR600 and CBR900RR motorcycles and I hope to own another motorcycle again some day soon.
Lillian, Dave, and David III
Any story behind the name OAKOS?
"OAKOS" is an acronym from it's parent company OAKland Online Sales LLC. I formed Oakland Online Sales LLC in the '90's and I worked in website design with an emphasis on integrating E-commerce software into current websites back when it wasn't as easy as it is now a days. I used my experience to set up my own site (www.oakos.com) selling mobile electronics in 1999 and OAKOS Automotive was born. OA struggled to gain recognition and market share against some huge opposition like Crutchfield and SoundDomain. We didn't actually stock any products and relied on a local mobile electronics wholesale distributor as our sole supplier. That meant every time OA would receive an order I would have to drive over to pick up the product (if they actually had it in stock), package it in my car, and drop it off with UPS. I learned a valuable lesson about the importance of having product in stock and ready to ship as opposed to chasing parts around all day.
Outside of building
What does OAKOS do?
OAKOS stocks and sells the following products:
ACT, Ansa, APEXi, ATE, Autometer, Borla, Bosal, Carbotech, COBB, Denso, Eibach, Exedy, Goodridge, Hawk, HKS, K&N, Kartboy, Koyo, KYB, McGard, Muteki, NGK, Noltec, OAKOS, Perrin, Pony Exp., Prodrive, Progress, RacingBrake, Rota Wheels, Samco, Speed Bleeder, STi, TurboXS, Walbro, Whiteline
We pride ourselves on quick shipping. The greatest obstacle that I see to a mail order operation is that customers don't receive instant gratification when purchasing stuff. Anything that we can do to minimize the amount of time between a customer placing an order and them actually receiving their parts is a big plus. We offer same day shipping on orders placed before Noon Eastern time. We stock nearly everything we have listed on our website and have the stock status posted right on the website so people know what we do or don't have before placing an order. The few items that we do have to special order are clearly labeled as special order items so customers know up front that delivery time could take longer than items that we normally keep in stock.
Did I mention we stock what we sell?
Who are your employees?
Dave Kearney – I'm the President and the Janitor!
Joy Kearney– Co-owner, eBay Specialist, accountant, and many other things.
Clayton Banka– Customer Relations Manager; I met Clayton early on through the Midwest forum on NASIOC. Clayton works the phones and heads up our message board advertising. Clayton, while currently Subaru-less, is no stranger to Subaru performance. He was one of the first in the country with a custom fabricated "rotated" turbo kit on his '02 wagon before bolt on rotated mount kits were readily available.
Jerry "the shipping guy" Rogowski – Jerry and I have been friends for more than 15 years. He is a great guy and a hard worker. He runs the warehouse here and breaks down shipments as they come in and packs orders.
Clayton in his usual pose
What gave you the idea to start OAKOS?
Car magazines were my greatest influence. RC Car Action, Hot Rod, Car Craft, Road & Track, etc. were some of my favorites as a kid. Turbo & High Tech Performance magazine was what really opened my eyes to sport compact cars and I was enthralled with the thought of beating up on some of the local muscle cars (Detroit is the "Motor City" after all) with a small displacement turbocharged "sleeper" car.
In 1995 Turbo magazine featured a Talon TSi AWD car that ran 12.90's and I caught the DSM bug. I sold my '92 Toyota Celica GT-S and used the proceeds as a down payment on a '92 Talon TSi. I started modding it immediately and watched the time slips go from mid 14's stock to high 13's with some bolt-ons and eventually high 12's with a 16G turbo and supporting mods. I lived right off of Woodward Ave. in 1995 so races were easy to find and the car took a lot of unsuspecting V8's by surprise.
I really wanted to start selling performance parts for the DSM T/E/L cars and began welding "test pipes" up in my garage. Basically 18" of tubing and two flanges that fit in place of the catalytic converter. That was pretty much the one and only product I ever offered for the T/E/L cars. My Talon had no less than 7 major driveline failures and I decided I just couldn't afford to keep it as my daily car so I sold it in favor of the high revving Integra GSR. I had the 'Teg for 4 years before I lost interest in the front wheel drive platform.
I looked into getting a Impreza 2.5RS in 2000 and that's when I found NASIOC (known as i-Club back then). That's when I first heard the rumors that Subaru was planning on bringing the legendary WRX to the American market. SOA officially made the announcement at the Detroit International Autoshow in January of 2001 and I was there to see the car in person. I drove straight from the autoshow to a local Subaru dealership and put down a deposit for my very own WRX. I was so excited I could hardly wait. During the three month wait to take delivery on my car I researched performance parts and found there was very little in the way of aftermarket support here in the U.S. for the Subarus. That's when I saw the opportunity to transition OAKOS from mobile electronics to Subaru performance parts.
I took delivery of my WRX in April of 2001 and it took me almost a year, but I finally worked up the guts in early 2002 to delete all the products on our website and officially switch to Subaru parts. We started with Whiteline products and shortly there after added Kartboy and Samco products to the site. We only had about 20 or 30 products at first so it was quite manageable to stock everything on the floor in my den. Pretty soon we picked up more and more parts and the operation expanded to the basement and garage. Soon our house was stuffed full of parts.
By 2004 our neighbors had complained so much about the semi truck shipments that we were getting that the subdivision association was threatening to sue us if we didn't stop operating out of the house. It was stressful times with a new born baby, a growing business, a stuffed house, and a pending lawsuit. We searched high and low for a small inexpensive building to move into and we found the perfect transitionary building and finally moved OA out of our house in early 2006. We finally brought in some badly needed help. A high school friend, Jerry, came to work with me and we were joined by Melysha shortly after.
Pretty soon we had outgrown that building and we scouted new locations and found our current facility in Sterling Heights. It has plenty of space and allowed us to pick up COBB and some other brands that we just couldn't fit into our smaller building. We have plenty of room to grow and have room to work on our project car and prepare it for HPDE's that I love to do.
What is OAKOS' contact information?
Dave & Joy Kearney - Owners
44019 Phoenix Dr.
Sterling Heights MI 48314
Tel: 866-97-OAKOS (62567)
Fax: 586.803.1760
[email protected]
Can you disclose any upcoming products or ideas of upcoming products (est. availability and pricing)?
We are working hard on unveiling our wholesale program. We help out a variety of vendors, but we don't yet have an official wholesale program established.
We are adding new products as quickly as we can afford. Capital becomes a real issue when actually stocking product. Loading up a website with a zillion brands is easy; loading up a warehouse with 65+ brands & 700+ different parts can be somewhat more challenging. We've been to SEMA every year since 2002. 2007 will be no exception. Hopefully this year we will be as successful in locating innovative new products to offer to the Subaru community.
We recently began stocking COBB, Whiteline, Gates timing belts, APEXi, and hopefully soon we will be adding Tein, Cosworth, and more. We also plan on filling the large void in our product line up by offering more turbos and injectors soon.
What's it like being a Vendor?
Being a vendor has been great. We get to meet a lot of great people from many different areas and backgrounds. One of the things that I've enjoyed the most about cars in general is how it brings people together from all walks of life and gives them all a "common denominator". Go out to a drag strip, autoX or a car meet anywhere and you will see people of all ethnicities, ages, professions, etc. all checking out each others cars and interacting in a way that may not normally happen without the shared passion for cars.
Two monitors...one for orders, one for Off Topic!
Have any advice for someone thinking of becoming a Vendor?
My advice for anyone who is looking to become a vendor is to view the operation as a business not as a hobby. Business is business no matter what the product or service is that you offer. Most of my day to day tasks would be the same if we sold widgets instead of performance parts. Most of the vendors who I've seen come and go over the years didn't seem to have a solid business plan and often didn't appear to be making sound business decisions, especially when it came to making customers happy. Take care of the customer and they will take care of you!
Who is your favorite distributor of products that you sell?
I really like everyone that we work with. However, Tom at Kartboy really stands out and has been great to work with. Kartboy was one of our first brands back in 2002. He really cares about his dealers and takes good care of them. His response time to emails is incredible. Prodrive is another company who is a joy to work with. It's exciting to work with the same company who campaigns the Subaru's WRC rally cars. I'm also a huge Formula One fan so it's extra exciting to see Prodrive break new ground and enter a team into F1.
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Irena Steele will give a presentation on "A High content screening approach for the ABCG2 transporter: Merits of live cell assays." at 5th Assay and Drug Discovery Technologies Conference to be held this year in San Diego, CA Sept. 20-21, 2010 by GTCbio. Her group has developed a live cell based assay to screen for modulators of the ABCG2 transporter using an isogenic pair of U87 cell lines with one cell line over expressing the transporter and used for screening and the other line used to assess fluorescence enhancement accumulation due to the physico chemical properties of identified modulators and to eliminate them as auto-fluorescent compounds. She will present her findings and discuss the potential application of this approach for the elucidation of the ABCG2 function and regulation.
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BOOT GRUB ERROR in switch from ubuntu to fedora
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So I had Ubuntu on my one computer and it was flaking on me for some reason so I decided to install fedora (which I installed for work on my laptop). However when I currently reboot i get a Error 17 grub not found. It looks to me that the ubuntu grub is currently attempting to load the system. How do I change it so that my comp looks for the new fedora grub. Obviously my computer is dual booting since I am using grub. Vista is my other os. And I can't even get to that right now.
Thanks for the help in advance,
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To celebrate the anniversary of the Independence Movement and the Mexican Revolution, I designed these badges at the request of Martha Vargas.
This attempt to design some stems medals badges and medals some I found in some paintings of the time.
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What is Cotto's most dangerous attribute as a fighter and does he have a fighting chance against you on May 5?
Floyd Mayweather Jr.: As I've said before, in order to be the best you have to beat the best and that is what Miguel Cotto has to do on May 5. He has to beat me.
Cotto is always dangerous in the ring. He is relentless and has already proven his heart and will to win. He is definitely one of the top champions in boxing today. Miguel Cotto without a doubt is a great match-up for me. Any boxing fan knows that there is a long line of champions that hail from Puerto Rico and Cotto definitely ranks up there with the greats. That's why I know the Puerto Rican fans will be watching on May 5, but they are going to be disappointed.
I never write-off any opponent until I meet them in the ring. I am aware that I will be moving up in weight for the first time since 2007, which not only poses as a challenge for me, but it does give Cotto a slight advantage because he will remain at his comfort weight of 154. While many may see this as Cotto's chance and opportunity to end my undefeated record, I think that it's also important to remember that I chose to move up in weight and give Cotto that advantage because I am confident that I can beat him at any weight.
I know Cotto will be a very hard fight. He is at a place in his career where he is confident and experienced and I know that because he is fighting me, this is the biggest fight he has ever had. Those factors always make a fighter dangerous and might be the most important part of what he is bringing to the ring that night. Cotto is an aggressive power-punching fighter in the ring, but I know that I have the skills to beat him. I am faster and his strength could be the thing to get in his way when he starts swinging and I start ducking. One thing that the success of my career has thrived on is the fact that I'm willing to challenge myself, understand what my opponent brings to the ring and take full advantage of it. I am too smart, experienced and determined to let anyone beat me.
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Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake Recipe
This luscious cake is really versatile for all-year fun. I've changed the design on top to a heart for Valentine's, a pumpkin for autumn and a tree for Christmas. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma
- 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups (16 ounces) cherry yogurt
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 1 can (21 ounces) more-fruit cherry pie filling, divided
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, cinnamon, yogurt, eggs, milk and vanilla. Beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pans.
- 3. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
- 4. Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread 1-3/4 cups whipped topping in a circle 1-1/2 in. wide around outer top edge of cake. Fill in center with 1 cup cherry pie filling. Top with remaining cake layer.
- 5. Remove and discard 1/3 cup thickened cherry sauce from pie filling. Using some of the cherries, outline a star shape on top of cake; fill in center with remaining pie filling. Spread or pipe 1-3/4 cups whipped topping around the star. If desired, pipe remaining whipped topping around bottom edge of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.
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A big-bucks magazine bidding war has been raging for the exclusive photo coverage of Holly Madison's wedding in Anaheim, Calif. It is set for Tuesday, and she'll exchange vows in a white chapel at Disneyland with Electric Daisy Carnival chief Pasquale Rotella.
The couple's 6-month-old daughter Rainbow Aurora will be involved with the service — even though she might sleep right through it. Part of the Magic Kingdom will be shut down for the ceremony.
Holly's wedding-day guests will be able to enjoy the park attractions after the vows and rings are exchanged. Las Vegas-based celebrity photographer Denise Truscello has been commissioned to shoot the big day.
The magazine with the winning bid is at Disneyland today working with security staff to ensure the toughest of safety measures and bodyguards so that there are no wedding crashers and paparazzi trying for photos before publication next week. There also is a ban on helicopters with photographers.
When 33-year-old Holly confirmed the Sept. 10 wedding date in June, she told me: "Life is now complete." Later, she added: "When Rainbow was born in March, it was the happiest day of my life. The wedding will also be the happiest."
The former star of "Peepshow" at Planet Hollywood and "The Girls Next Door" and "Holly's World" on E! Entertainment celebrated her recent bachelorette party at Disneyland dressed in an Alice in Wonderland outfit.
"It's really appropriate that she's getting married at Disneyland. It's known as the Happiest Place on Earth, and she is now at her happiest. She loves the park and its attractions," one of her friends told me.
I can only gaze into my crystal ball and guess from Holly's recent words that it could well be a Rapunzel-themed wedding. Her baby's name came from Princess Aurora, the title character in Disney's 1959 fairytale film "Sleeping Beauty."
Holly wore a Sleeping Beauty gown at Disneyland's Halloween party last Oct. 31 and played a Tinker Bell character in Nevada Ballet Theater's "Nutcracker" Christmas production.
Pasquale and Holly, who have been dating since the end of 2011, were engaged in July while at his Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. When their large Ferris wheel cabin stopped at the highest point overlooking the fairgrounds, Pasquale went down on bended knee for his proposal.
Honeymoon details also are under wraps, but we do know that she plans on resuming her showbiz career. She'd love to do another show on the Strip and has a reality TV show, "Bringing Up Baby," in the works. She has told me that Rainbow and she will travel with Pasquale to all of his expanding EDC concerts.
My sincere congratulations on behalf of everybody at Vegas DeLuxe. Holly is one very special, kind and always-considerate lady. We wish Pasquale and she all the happiness in the world. They're a match made in … Disneyland.
Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world's premier platinum playground.
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Catering to the young and modern crowd, Planet Hollywood is a one-stop shop for entertainment with its massive shopping mall, slew of restaurants, spacious casino and clubs.
The ambiance of the casino is retro-chic meets high-tech with black granite floors throughout and colorful LED lights throughout the space. The theme carries into the 100,000 square-foot casino with 250 flat screens topping off slot machines. The casino is also home to 87 tables, a sports book and a poker room.
There's also the Miracle Mile Shops, one Vegas' largest malls, with 140 stores including BCBG Max Azaria, bebe, Urban Outfitters and The Discovery Channel Store.
Following an afternoon of shopping, guests can satisfy their appetites at one of the gourmet restaurants in Planet Hollywood, like the non-traditional approach to steakhouses at Strip House or check out the exotic Far East motif at KOI restaurant and lounge. And if guests are still looking for more, they can spend the after hours at Privé, Triq or Krave nightclubs.
Perhaps one of the resorts biggest attractions came in March with the addition of "Peepshow." The naughty twist on the story of Little Bo Peep is modern-day spin on the run-of-the-mill Vegas topless review. The "Peepshow" stage has seen visiting celebs like Scary Spice Mel B, "Dancing with the Stars" Kelly Monaco and Playboy's Holly Madison.


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Guess who's in the news again for some unsavory actions? Why, it's our favorite media whipping boy, Albert Haynesworth of the Washington Redskins! You all know good old Albert, the defensive tackle for the Washington Redskins who signed a $100 million dollar contract in 2009 and then demanded a trade (after receiving a bonus) last season when Mike Shanahan took over the coaching duties. Not getting it, he skipped offseason workouts and failed to pass a conditioning test at the start of training camp. Albert would go on to not start a game and was eventually suspended without pay for the final four games of the season for "conduct detrimental to the club."
Now that we're waayyy into the NFL offseason, that means we're done hearing Haynesworth name…right?
Taking his cue from last summer, where at one point he was also involved in lawsuits from a bank, an exotic dancer, a man injured in an automobile accident and complaints from his ex-wife that he wasn't paying for her health insurance or their children's bills, Albert is again fielding a fistful of legal issues. This summer, the posterchild for privileged athlete idiocy is in hot water for a sexual abuse case stemming from an incident back in February.
Allegedly, during a birthday party in which Haynesworth was going to pick up an $800 tab, he called over a black (race comes into it in a minute) waitress who had her hands full with dirty dishes and demanded to pay with a credit card. Not allowing her to put the dishes down, he then slid the card into her bra and fondled her breast.
When confronted by others later in the evening, including police, this is what he said.
"I didn't touch her," Haynesworth responded, according to the document, adding that he doesn't "even like black girls."
"I know what this is about, she is just upset I have a white girlfriend. I couldn't tell you the last time I dated a black girl. She was trying to get with me."
Did I mention my questions about his IQ?
Despite a plea deal offered that would drop the charges to simple assault, Haynesworth refuses to give up and is claiming he will go to court (the plea deal is good till May 17th). Meanwhile he is also currently facing charges in Virginia for allegedly punching a man during a road-rage assault. That trial is set to begin next month.
When asked about these incidents Wednesday, Redskins coach Shanahan took the high road in his response.
"Any time that somebody's name that's out there that's associated with this organization that's not positive, obviously you don't feel very good about it," Shanahan said. "But you want to get the facts first, and I haven't been able to talk to Albert. Therefore I don't feel comfortable talking about it."
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I've asked before but could not upload pic from mobile. I had my sub-musc BA almost 3 weeks ago (A cup). My right breast had less tissue than my left so surgeon recommended 300cc in left and 350 in right to even them. My asymmetry has now swapped sides. Is it worth planning to even them out in 12m or so? Is full replacement of 1 required to do so? I have mild scoliosis - my right shoulder/ribcage curves forward which may not help. Is it likely asymmetry will improve? Is this just swelling?
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3 Weeks after Breast Augmentation and Asymmetry
3 weeks after breast augmentation is too early to determine asymmetry. The implants will change the shape over the next several months. Kenneth Hughes, MD breast augmentation Los Angeles, CA
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It is very early for you to be to worried. If in 6 months or so you still feel that you are very asymmetric then you could certainly have a revision. Give it time before you decide what to do. Things may settle out still.
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3 weeks is too early to make final judgement about size asymmetry. It's expected to have some residual swelling of the muscle and soft tissues around the implants. I would wait at least 3 months before deciding whether or not the asymmetry is significant. Asymmetry is the norm in human body, not the exception. The goal is to reduce the asymmetry after the surgery compared to before surgery.
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Wait a minimum of 4-6 months. After tissues have stretched, the symmetry may return. Asymmetry for the first 6-8 weeks is not uncommon.
In general, asymmetry is normal. Sometimes like in your case, the smaller breast becomes larger.
Everyone has some degree of asymmetry. There is nothing that can be done with the anatomic differences caused by the scoliosis. Give yourself some more time for recovery. I personally dont like using different sized implants.
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You are still early in the post op period to determine the final symmetry. I will take at least 6 months for the swelling to completely resolve. At that time you can decide with your surgeon whether it is worth revision surgery. Everyone has some asymmetry. Especially if you have a degree of scolosis. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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Thank you for sharing your photos along with your post.
Without pre-op pictures and the full details of your surgery, it is hard to provide you with a solid explanation to the asymmetry you exhibit after your surgery.
However, the mild scoliosis you have mentioned in your post should be taken into consideration as well as the size of the pockets where your implants settle into.
At this point, I recommend that you be a little more patient and that you keep communicating with your surgeon while following his/her post-op instructions religiously.
If after you accomplish full recovery you remain unsatisfied with the results, a revision could be performed to rectify the issue.
That being said, please remember that commendable results require an exceptionally skilled surgeon to perform the surgery and settling for anything less than that increases the chances of additional corrective surgeries dramatically.
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Thank you for the question and photo. It appears that your breast shape is symmetric in terms of pocket creation and that your asymmetry is volume related. In this situation I would encourage you to decide on which breast you like more and then change the volume of the other accordingly.
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Thank you for the question and picture.
The breast asymmetry that you are referring to is visible in the picture. This asymmetry may be related to differential breast implant "settling". This settling may takes several months to finalize.
Therefore, it is too early to evaluate the end results of surgery and/or the need for revisionary breast surgery. In my opinion, you will be best off evaluating the results of surgery one year after it was performed. At that point, if the breast asymmetry is significant, it is very likely that revisionary surgery can improve the symmetry of the breasts.
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ABRAMOVICH, Víctor and PAUTASSI, Laura. The right to health at law courts: some effects of judicial activism on the health system in Argentina. Salud Colectiva [online]. 2008, vol.4, n.3, pp.261-282. ISSN 1851-8265. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1851-82652008000300002.
As an answer to the new disparities and inequities which emerged from the health reforms in Argentina form the 1990's, it appears the need to guarantee the health as a right. As a consequence, an important judicial activism begins to unfold in order to achieve greater guarantees in matters of health. Here, judicial activism refers to the strategic use of the law courts by organizations dedicated to the struggle of public interest and to the use of the law courts by private individuals to channel the complaints against the State or against health service providing companies. At present, both the Supreme National Court of Justice and the lower courts have dealt with an important number of cases related to the right to health. In the cases selected in this article, we analyze the type of conflict and the judicial answer, together with the possible effects of certain court decisions about the rules that govern the health system as finally conformed.
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Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Attukad Waterfall and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mount Carmel Church and Carmal Church. Dreamland Children Park and Kundala Dam Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a coffee shop/café are available at this hotel. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
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All 40 rooms provide conveniences like sitting areas and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find memory foam beds, DVD players, and minibars.
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Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. 2 meeting rooms are available. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
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Motorists driving East River Road in Coon Rapids Saturday morning (May 4) would have noticed Coon Rapids firefighters at a house fire.
But it was not the real thing, but rather a training exercise. The city had purchased the residence at 8554 East River Road through its scattered sites acquisition program late last year for $43,000.
According to Community Development Specialist Matt Brown, the house was foreclosed and had structural and code issues.
Under the scattered sites program, homes are acquired and demolished and then the lot is sold to a housing developer for a new single-family home to be constructed, using standards spelled out in the city program, Brown said.
In this case, the city handed the residence off to the fire department to conduct the fire training.
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A pair of Pacific Division clubs hit the floor for winnable games this afternoon, with the Clippers up against the depleted Celtics and the Lakers looking to gather momentum against the Pistons. Ric Bucher of 95.7 The Game passed along a few notes of interest on clubs from the Pacific last night, and we'll round up the highlights here (All links via Sulia):
- Last month, Bucher heard that Suns players preferred that Dan Majerle, not Lindsey Hunter, take over for Alvin Gentry as head coach, but another source indicates that more players were in favor of Hunter. In any case, owner Robert Sarver may make wholesale changes to the front office if Hunter does not work out. That backs up a report last month from Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News suggesting team president Lon Babby and GM Lance Blanks might not be long for Phoenix.
- The Lakers may be more inclined to make moves at the trade deadline if they fall further out of contention for a playoff spot, a GM tells Bucher. L.A. sits four games back of the eighth-place Rockets in the Western Conference.
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In the first two articles of this series, I discussed how the agents working in your contact center can make or break the overall operation, as well as your customer's experience when trying to communicate with your business.
This article looks at a different dynamic, namely the relations those agents have with you, as their employer. Your investment in a contact center is not a small one, and if this is a new initiative, you may still be anxious about the ROI. To make sure your investment is paying off, constant feedback from your representatives can yield great savings – and assist in maturing your contact center to be the cost-effective, customer-satisfying resource it's meant to be.
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Even though their job is to communicate with the customers, don't underestimate how important it is for them to communicate with you, not just about how the job is going, but about your customers, your processes and how well the business is aligning with customer needs. You may think you understand these things, but your agents are on the front lines and know better than anyone else how things actually unfold.
These are the very things you need to know when it comes to analyzing the success of the contact center to support the business case, and it only makes sense to tap your agents on a regular basis. Not only does this provide valuable insight for your decision-making, but it can boost morale but making agents feel valued for more than just talking to strangers on the phone all day.
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One method for doing so would involve an end-of-day questionnaire asking what went well and what didn't. It might entail having agents call you directly as soon as there's a discrepancy so that they can discuss it with you while it's still fresh in their mind. Every opportunity you miss to procure data about the operations of the contact center could be another money-saving opportunity foregone.
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Remember, nobody gets more of a raw experience of your contact center than those dealing with customers directly. As such, hiring candidates who know how to tell you what they have to say should be an important consideration. Most agents can tell you these things if asked, but things work better all around when there's an open-door policy that encourages them to be proactive.
Taking things a step further, you may want to do this in conjunction with surveys of your customers as well; especially if you have a chance to communicate with them directly. Depending on your objectives, you can choose whether or not to let agents know that you're surveying these customers, and there are cases to be made for this either way. Regardless, not only do you double the feedback this way, but you'll see how closely your customer's experience with the contact center lines up with your employee's experience.
Determining which questions to ask is a separate exercise, and requires careful thought. The key is to make sure every question is tied to specific actions or outcomes that support business objectives. You don't want to waste people's time or give them reasons to second guess what you're doing. The more transparent your efforts appear, the more candid the results will be.
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This Friday, GlobalPost's Alexander Besant explored the historic capital of the Cyclades chain of Greek islands. Like the rest of the Greek archipelago, Syros was a relative backwater in the Aegean for much of its history. Tourism struck in the latter half of the 20th century, but the island's quiet streets appear more populated by wide-eyed cats and curious dogs than humans.
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It looks like the national motto is going to get a place at the Tennessee State Capitol.
The bill has been sailing through committees leaving only a few questions.
One is where to place the words of the national motto, "In God We Trust."
Suggestions have ranged from behind the speaker's podium in both chambers, to a walkway tunnel buried deep below the capitol offices.
The second question concerns grammar.
The bill uses the words "In God we trust" without capitalizing the words "we" or "trust."
The national motto on U.S. currency capitalizes all the letters of the motto.
"If it's good enough for U.S. currency, it's good enough for the Tennessee capitol," House sponsor Rep. Mike Sparks declared to News 2 Thursday. "I haven't heard one person among six million plus Tennesseans find any problem with the bill."
The State Capitol Commission is designated in the bill as having final say on any question of placement and presumably capitalization.
Sponsors say the cost of placing the national motto at the capitol will be covered by private donations, although Senate sponsor Stacey Campfield told News 2 he hopes some state funds would become available.
The measure is on the calendars for both the full House and Senate next week.