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A conventional Network-on-Chip (NoC) router uses input buffers to store in-flight packets. These buffers improve performance, but consume significant power. It is possible to bypass these buffers when they are empty, reducing dynamic power, but static buffer power, and dynamic power when buffers are utilized, remains. To improve energy efficiency, bufferless deflection routing removes input buffers, and instead uses deflection (misrouting) to resolve contention. However, at high network load, deflections cause unnecessary network hops, wasting power and reducing performance. In this paper, the authors propose a new NoC router design called the Minimally-Buffered Deflection (MinBD) router. This router combines deflection routing with a small "Side buffer," which is much smaller than conventional input buffers.


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Buying a house is the biggest financial move most people ever make. It's typically the largest purchase, the largest investment and involves the largest amount of debt the average family takes on in their lifetime.
For those reasons and others, it can be dizzyingly complex, with stacks and stacks of documents to be reviewed and signed over a period of several weeks.
The complexity and the sheer amount of money involved also mean that housing transactions are potential opportunities for fraud and for simple overcharging, real estate professionals say. Even though buyer-borrowers rely extensively on experienced professionals, they should understand as much of the process as possible, said Earl Bonawitz, who manages a Century 21 Wright real estate office in Temecula.
Buyers should make sure they can see every significant detail in writing, Bonawitz said. Unlike transactions involving personal property such as cars, yachts and secondhand furniture, real estate transactions must be recorded in writing to be legally enforceable, Bonawitz noted.
"There are two words," Bonawitz said, "two scary words that can come out of a salesperson's mouth: 'trust me.' That's when red flags go up."
Representatives of a Murrieta mortgage brokerage and a related investment company allegedly used that phrase copiously in 2004 and 2005 when investors raised questions about purchases of multiple properties, according to lawsuits filed by two dozen of the investors in January and February.
But buyers can fall prey to even small-scale fraud, real estate agents say. A U.S. Treasury Department analysis published in November forecast the number of incidents of suspected mortgage fraud rising to 28,400 in 2006, up from an estimated 18,400 in 2004 and 5,400 in 2002. Those numbers are based lenders' reports of suspicious activities, not on actual prosecutions.
The FBI handled 818 cases of mortgage fraud in 2006, nearly double the 436 it pursued in 2003, the bureau said in its annual report Wednesday.
"Mortgage loan fraud is growing because it can be very lucrative and relatively easy to perpetrate, particularly in geographic areas experiencing rapid appreciation," the report stated.
Between 2003 and 2006, that condition prevailed in California, and particularly in Riverside County. Local real estate professionals interviewed in recent months said the popularity of risky mortgages, fraud notwithstanding, are partly to blame for a recent wave of foreclosures.
Mortgage fraud is a particular problem that tends to show up in the months after the peak of a real estate cycle -- late 2004, in the most recent cycle, Bonawitz said.
The higher housing prices and wider variety of loans in California mean bigger risks for banks and buyers alike, said Dustin Hobbs, a spokesman for the California Mortgage Bankers Association, which represents lenders in the state.
"There are more options available to buyers, and they need to be more careful in choosing" a home loan, Hobbs said.
At www.stopmortgagefraud.com, the group's national affiliate, lists 10 red flags that could indicate fraudulent or predatory lending practices. Here are a few:
- asking the applicant to lie on a loan application or to leave certain fields blank.
- encouraging a client to refinance more than once in a short period of time. Borrowers sometimes find that monthly payments rise after each refinancing, a possible sign that the mortgage broker or lender doesn't have their best interests in mind.
- a loan value that exceeds the value of the house. That can indicate a loan officer who wants a bigger commission. It can also indicate an attempt to squeeze extra equity from the real estate, as alleged in recent lawsuits filed against the Murrieta brokerage.
Another potential problem comes when homebuyers allow their real estate agent to act as their loan officer, Bonawitz said. The practice became more common in 2003 and 2004 when there was a sudden flood of deals and not always enough real estate professionals to handle them.
The practice is legal and can be done ethically, but the additional commission the agent earns on the loan can create too much pressure to close a sale instead of finding the best house or striking the best deal, Bonawitz said.
Some buyers intentionally borrow more than the value of the house, planning to renovate or install features that will add value. Some buyers expect the house to appreciate quickly to the point where its value exceeds the loan amount. But if rising payments, a job change or another life change force the homeowners to sell the house before that point, they may have to pay a difference between that sale value and the amount of mortgage debt remaining.
Buyer-borrowers should also beware of "easy money," according toFreddie Mac, a large federally chartered lender. If a lender ormortgage broker claims that weak credit won't affect the interestrate, the pitch may be too good to be true, Freddie Mac warns.
Buyers and sellers can help guard against mortgage fraud and other sorts of malfeasance by checking to see whether the house was appraised correctly, said Joseph Russo, a Murrieta-based appraiser.
A booming market and the promise of easy money drew hundreds of rookies into Southwest County's real estate industry in 2003 and 2004, Russo and others in the industry have said in recent weeks. That's a recipe for sloppy appraisals, Russo said.
One common rookie mistake, Russo said, is to rely on sales of comparable homes that aren't in the same neighborhood. He recalled reviewing the work of one colleague who justified an appraisal based on a similarly sized home on the opposite side of Interstate 15. At a minimum, that can be a hint to a buyer or a lender that more investigation is needed, he said.
A reliable appraisal is based partly on recent sales of homes of comparable age and size within the same or neighboring development that can be reached without crossing a general public street, Russo said. It should also include a measurement of the home and a reasonably thorough inspection; in some cases it can require further examination by a professional home inspector, he said.
The lender typically chooses the appraiser, whether for a refinanced loan or for a home purchase. That's because the lender may end up having to settle for the property when the borrower ends up being unable to pay. But buyers and sellers can also get burned by a bad appraisal, Russo said. Though they don't automatically receive a copy of the appraisal, they should consider asking for one, he said. They may have to take the cost into account, though, because if they haven't already paid for it, they could end up having to do so in cases where the lender originally paid.
Even aside from outright fraud attempts, Russo and Bonawitz said, a buyer should be aware that real estate agents, appraisers, mortgage brokers and lenders are probably also looking out for their own best interest either in addition to or instead of the buyer's best interest.
For one thing, a lender may decide that it can save $200 by ordering a cursory appraisal instead of a full appraisal, which requires six to eight hours, Russo said. A full appraisal by a conscientious professional normally costs $300 to $450, appraisers said.
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300 Bodies Stacked At Morgue
Officials of the Archdiocese of Chicago, funeral directors from around Cook County and cemetery workers were among the few present for the burial ceremony at the South Side cemetery for the bodies of 13 indigent adults and 120 fetuses that entered the Cook County medical examiner's office late last year.
Cardinal Francis George delivered a prayer. He said the Catholic community is committed to respect and reverence for the deceased.
"We gather today to lay our brothers and sisters to rest," he said. "We offer our cemetery in a time of need."
The ceremony came after the Archdiocese of Chicago's Catholic Cemeteries offered up as many as 300 graves for unclaimed bodies at the medical examiner's office earlier this year.
In January, the medical examiner's office said the morgue was storing a backlog that exceeded its 300-body capacity.
Medical Examiner Nancy Jones said at the time that her office was reducing the number as quickly as possible.
The most recent inventory, taken last month, found 247 bodies at the morgue, county spokeswoman Mary Paleologos said.
Each of the 13 adults buried Wednesday was in his or her own casket, while the fetuses were placed in five caskets. Hearses in the 18-casket funeral procession were led into the cemetery by police escort.
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This performance was completely irreverent, only to be outdone by the atypical and no holes barred humor of Trey Parker and Matt Stone. This is most definitely a performance that I will be attending again, and soon! I generally avoid Broadway shows, but I would have regretted missing this one!
Michael from New Jersey
Saw Book of Mormon last saturday night and loved it. A refeshing change on Broadway - a musical that really is new and has something to say. Worth seeing for sure.
Richard from New York, New York
Best new musical I've seen since Wicked
Sandra from Miami
Saw Book of Mormon last Friday and loved it - the theatre was packed and the audience were in hysterics from the opening doorbell number. In true south park style the show gets pretty close to the knuckle on some of the gags, you have to be open minded to enjoy the show, but the comic timing of the lead actors was just brillant. Excellent show!
Chip Tamplin from Cambridge, Maryland
Saw Book of Mormon during its previews in February and it was incredible. Coming to NY to see it again this weekend and I can't wait. One of the funniest shows I've ever seen. The theatre was also very nice.
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As good as it gets! Laugh-out-loud hilarious.
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I'm 13 years old. And honestly, this show isn't anything your middle schooler hasn't encountered by now. Yes, it's raunchy, and rude, but to a kid, it's hilarious. For many kids, we understand that this is satire. We get that this show isn't literal. Yes, there are a boatload of sexual references and f bombs. But honestly, the kids at school are just as bad. If I were to worry about anything with kids and this show is that some kids will get the music stuck in their head. But we all have the sense not to sing Hasa Diga Eebowai in church. There is violence, but not major. If your kid watches PG13 movies, the violence isn't too much to handle. If anything, this show will open up discussion on many issues, such as AIDS, religion, warfare, and homophobia. Also, this is an amazing show. It's hilarious, and if doesn't take itself seriously in any way. (I've never seen the show live but I listen to the music and have watched the show online.) Just make sure your kids don't take to banging on doors and starting a chorus of Hello. Trust me. This is a not to miss show for MATURE kids 11 and older that know about sex and can take rude and offensive humor. But your kids may feel uncomfortable seeing this with their parents, so let them know that you think they are mature enough to see it, and DO NOT make your kids leave. It will only make them feel like little kids. Letting a kid watch this kind of show will tell them you know they are growing up and you are ready for them to grow.
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We have a syntax for a conditional generation of portions of a page. Thats ok but how can we have a conditional generation of the full page : in a large datasheet of thousands of records (16.000), 1 or two are updated dailly and some new entries are added from time to time. I suggest to have a field in the datasheet (0/1 yes/no true/false) and a way, in the detail tab, to manage this field telling WebMerge to generate or not the page ?
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The roof of Building A of the Center for Business and Industry in Watertown, New York is leaking and has been found to contain asbestos. In 1997, the building underwent a $1.3 million renovation project that should have removed the roof and all the asbestos inside it. However, it has recently come to light that the roof was simply patched and did not receive any asbestos abatement.
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It's time again for the Ugly Baby and La Ru annual Craft Party. Every year we take over our little block of Western Avenue & some of the neighboring businesses to host a mix of craft projects (with supplies generously donated by our amazing sponsors), extensive sidewalk chalking, amazing giveaways, gift bags and a photo booth.
We had a great time hosting our fourth annual Etsy Craft Party - Seattle Edition. It's always such an inspiring day of people coming together and making amazing things. For those of you who couldn't attend, we wanted to highlight some of the projects from our 2016 party in a series of blog posts.
Every year, the Etsy community comes together to create and connect. This is the fourth annual Etsy Craft Party - Seattle Edition - hosted by Ugly Baby and La Ru.
This year we have some great projects in store for you: string art, watercolor card embellishment, pom pom & tassle making, a coloring wall, photo booth, a table dedicated to kid crafts and - our party favorite - a city block filled with sidewalk chalk.
Each ticket comes with a gift bag filled with supplies for the projects and some other pretty sweet gifties.
Join us for our annual Etsy Craft Party. Every year, on Etsy's birthday, there are parties all around the country to celebrate. Join the rest of the Seattle-area handmade community for snacks, crafting and new friends.
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Every year, on the day before Easter Sunday, we throw Bunny Party! We collaborate with the Seattle Animal Shelter to bring in money for rabbits who are sure to be dropped off shortly after Easter when people realize that they just don't make a great gift after all. Volunteers from the Animal Shelter bring in bunnies who are looking for new forever or foster homes. People make a donation to pet a rabbit while the volunteers talk to them about what it actually takes to raise a rabbit. Education. Fun. Bunnies. Sidewalk chalk.
In October 2013, we invited friends, family and complete strangers to celebrate with us at Ugly Baby and La Ru. Shrinky Dinks were made. Many a snack was eaten. Snarky Cards was in the house typing up all kinds of cards.
Dogs were petted. And petted some more. We hope you'll join us next year!
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On June 20, 2013, Ugly Baby and La Ru hosted a birthday party for Etsy. There are parties around the country - and Internationally - on Etsy's birthday and we were excited to play host for the only party in Washington state. Heck yeah!
Okay, okay. We know - they're rats - not bunnies. That's okay. Any fuzzy, furry thing that we end up helping through Bunny Party! counts.
Meet Zena and her two foster rats. Zena came to Bunny Party! and learned that you can foster all kinds of animals - including rats. We forced her to answer a few of the inevitable questions that come up when someone near and dear to you decides to foster rats:
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On March 30, 2013, we hosted BUNNY PARTY! 2013 along with our neighbors on Western Ave: The Paper Feather, Masquerade Wines and Dwyer Gallery. The Seattle Animal Shelter brought over four bunnies and Lauren (co-owner of Ugly Baby and La Ru) brought over her two bun buns. Six bunnies total were available for petting in the upstairs of our shop.


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The Design Film Trilogy: available only through our Kickstarter campaign
Over a thousand people have backed our Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to help finish Urbanized. Thanks! We've got two weeks left, and we're getting closer to our funding goal. But as with all Kickstarter projects, if we don't meet that goal, we don't get any of the funding. So if you haven't already, please help us finish the film, you'll get some sweet rewards!
Like the Design Film Trilogy limited-edition box set: definitive editions of Helvetica, Objectified, and Urbanized, plus a hardcover art book with notes, photos, and essays on the three films. Designed by Build, only 1,000 copies of this Trilogy box will be produced, and the only way to reserve a copy is through our Kickstarter campaign.
The other news is that we'll be releasing exclusive video clips and soundtrack MP3s over the next few months as we're finishing Urbanized. But these pre-release clips will only be available to our Kickstarter backers. So if you want to see and hear the film as it's being finished, back the project!
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Mar 27, 2011
I loved "Objectified". and also dying to get that BOX SET;Design Film Trilogy limited-edition box set
Mar 29, 2011
I've watched helvetica and objetified, so i would like to get all in one box
Dec 06, 2011
I'd really love to buy this Trilogy! Please let me know when and where can I get it.
Dec 11, 2011
As a urban planer and a computer graphic consultant, I want to have this trilogy!
Jan 02, 2012
I unfortunately didn't know of the Kickstarter project.
I would really like to buy this trilogy. Please let me know how and when I can own a copy.
Gary, thank you for creating these wonderful documentaries.
Jun 21, 2012
My friend is a planner and I was looking into getting this box set for her, but I guess I will just have to purchase the films separately unless there will be more produced.
Jul 03, 2012
Tracy, there won't be any more of these produced, it was a limited edition. You might be able to find one on eBay? Cheers, Gary
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Hi Gary, we're too architects writing you from Norway. Tell us is there a chance to get one copy of the LE box-set. We've searched the whole net without good news. Let us know about it, please. Thanks, and congrats!


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From the indie-tastic NOS Alive and Super Bock Super Rock, to the pulsating EDM heavyweight that is MEO Sudoeste and underground house and techno delight NeoPop Electronic, Portugal's music festival circuit is bubbling as strongly as ever.
Spanning idyllic riverside locations and inner city creative hubs, the country really does boast something for everyone, whatever genre or vibe you're looking for.
Here are our pick of the best.
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#10 Sumol Summer Fest
Headliners (2017): Sean Paul, Fat Joe, Post Malone
Residing at the Ericeira seaside resort just north of Lisbon, Sumol Summer combines beachside relaxation with some of urban music's most exhilarating stars.
When & Where: June 2018, Ericeira
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#9 MEO Mares Vivas
Headliners (2017): Scorpions, Sting, Bastille
A varied lineup sees artists from the worlds of rock, pop, urban and electronic music come together on the banks of the Rio Douro estuary in Vila Nova de Gaia, just south of Porto.
When & Where: July 2018, Vila Nova de Gaia
#8 Lisboa Dance Festival
Headliners (2017): Hercules & Love Affair, Marcel Dettmann, Mount Kimbie
Returning to Lisbon's hip, creative hub – The LX Factory – for only its second edition, Lisboa Dance Festival has already got a reputation around the city.
Laying on a selection of innovating music, talks and masterclasses, the two-day festival is all about exploring the trends of dance music culture.
When & Where: 10-11 March 2017, Lisbon
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#7 EDP Beach Party
Headliners (2017): Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Carnage
EDP Beach Party is hosted by Porto's popular radio station Rádio Nova Era, and therefore follows the trends that the station sets.
EDM and big-room house stars collide on the lush sands of Praia de Leça da Palmeira under immense staging and even better production.
When & Where: June 2018, Matosinhos
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#6 NeoPop Electronic Festival
Headliners (2017): Moderat, Kraftwerk, Rødhåd
Having been once known as AntiPop, it's no surprise that NeoPop fixes it spotlight firmly on underground house and techno.
Now the country's most celebrated electronic music festival, expect only the most innovative and genre-pushing names at the historic and charming port town of Viana do Castelo.
When & Where: August 2018, Viana do Castelo
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#5 Vodafone Paredes de Coura
Headliners (2017): Foals, At-The-Drive-In, Beach House
Kick back riverside, or even jump on your inflatable dinghy when you're not listening to Vodafone Paredes de Coura's indie-filled lineup.
Set inside the idyllic woodland of Praia do Taboão, this has to be one of Europe's most unique, and most relaxing festival locations. And we haven't even mentioned the top-drawer lineup yet...
When & Where: August 2018, Paredes de Coura
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#4 MEO Sudoeste
Headliners (2017): The Chainsmokers, DJ Snake, Martin Garrix
Only the best and biggest in EDM and pop touchdown on Herdade da Casa Branca for five days of high-adrenaline partying.
And just like Vodafone Paredes de Coura, MEO Sudoeste boasts a riverside setting, meaning festival-goers can cool off in its waters between DJ Snake and Martin Garrix.
When & Where: August 2018, Zambujeira
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#3 NOS Primavera Sound
Headliners (2017): Bon Iver, Aphex Twin, Justice
The Portuguese sister of Spain's revered indie festival, NOS Primavera draws from the same pool of artists, but invites them to a more stripped back, intimate setting – the country's largest urban park.
Straddling between city and sea, NOS' blissful retreat is the perfect antidote for those wanting the musical taste of Primavera Sound, but don't fancy the sprawling metropolis that is Barcelona's Parc del Fòrum.
When & Where: June 2018, Porto
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#2 Super Bock Super Rock
Headliners (2017): Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Tyler, The Creator
As expected with our silver medalist, we're talking the biggest artists from around the globe.
Now one of Europe's foremost rock and pop festivals, SBSR revels in the coastal urban sprawl of Portugal's capital city, showcasing artists such as Blur, Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes on its creative staging.
When & Where: July 2018, Lisbon
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#1 NOS Alive
Headliners (2017): The Weeknd, Foo Fighters, Depeche Mode
Packing in an ultimate lineup and a kickass location, NOS Alive really does have it all.
Spend your days lapping up the sun and cooling off in the Tagus river, and your nights partying away to a mixture of international and underground names such as The Weeknd and Blossoms.
Also, just ten minutes away from from some of Europe's best beaches and surfing spots, NOS Alive has become much more than just a music festival.
When & Where: 6-8 July 2017, Lisbon
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In the overview of tenses, we list all the English tenses, along with examples of their construction and tips on correct usage.
With the simple present, we describe actions that are taking place in the present, happen once or repeatedly, happen one after the other, are generally true, or are predetermined by, for example, a train schedule.
The present progressive is the continuous form of the present tense. In English, we use it to describe actions that are taking place in the current moment and/or only temporarily.
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With the past progressive in English, we emphasise the passing of time or process of an event in the past.
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The Paceman shares the almost everything with his bigger brother, just that it has only 3 doors, a coupe roofline, horizontal taillights, lowered sports suspension and looks like a go-kart somehow, which, by the way, it's nice… and when I'm saying "shares" I'm saying that besides technical details, from the A-pillar forward is perfectly identical to the Countryman. In addition, you can use it during winter times and twisty country roads without any problem as it offers the ALL4 all-wheel drive system.
It basically comes with the same "air" as all Minis' we know: is dynamic, fun to drive and … not very normal. Furthermore, this one is not built in the UK; it is assembled in Austria at Graz by Magna Steyr alongside the bigger Countryman crossover.
One thing is to be noticed: it's called paceMAN … like the countryMAN, clubMAN and so on … but that doesn't mean that is designed for MANS only. And … Mini says this is the world's first sport utility coupe…. Hmmm ? So what you're saying Johnny – this is a compact X6 from Mini?
Engine, transmission, fuel consumption
In Europe, buyers can choose between five different engines. All petrols are 1.6-liter with power ranging from 121 hp in the Paceman Cooper, 184 hp in Cooper S variant and 208 for the latest John Cooper Works. In case you are looking for a diesel, you have the 112 hp 1.6-liter in the MINI Cooper D and a 2.0-liter 105 kW/143 hp turbo diesel in the MINI Cooper SD Paceman.
Our test vehicle was equipped with the 184 hp (135 kw) petrol unit and the all-wheel drive ALL4 system.
This is a 1,380 kg "Mini", so is not that small as some might think, but the petrol moves the car with ease and the engine feels pretty energic and elastic. Sometimes feels a little bit weak in torque if you're under 2000 rpm, but over 3,000 rpm everything changes as the turbo kick in. It also sounds nice.
There's a sport button somewhere in the cockpit, and Mini says it stiffens up the steering and makes the throttle more responsive. The steering gets heavier indeed, but the throttle pedal remains the same with or without the sport mode engaged.
The gearbox is one of the best in business – however is not very short, and the satsuma-sized gear knob made me switching into wrong gears a couple of times – so I'm not big fan of "gigantic" gear knobs ( you can find a similar one in the Fiat 500L ). Probably the best would be to get an automatic, but that's going to add you about 2,000 euro to the final price.
That being said, the all-wheel drive Mini will eat about 6 liters for every 100 km of highway if you're traveling at 90km/h (that's about 39 mpg) and 7.4 – 7.6l at 130 km/h (30 – 31 mpg). During city operations, fuel consumption goes up to at least 9% or even 10 %. This is what we achieved after more than 2000 km, and I can say that considering that this is a 4×4 vehicle, the fuel consumption is pretty decent.
Handling, safety
The steering is optimum; is sharp and responsive. It becomes a little heavier as you're going through the corners and – if you're getting faster the steering is getting heavier and is all proportional; it feels right.
The Paceman has less ground clearance, firmer helm and weighs about 20 kg less than a Countryman, but still rides about 10mm higher than a regular Cooper S. And on the same time, it has a stiffer structure because this one is a two door car. Overall the body roll effect is well controlled, much better than in the case of the Countryman. It also has a lot of grip, but if the road starts to deteriorate and you hit a bump while you're going around a corner the car will start to shake and lose the grip witch is not very nice.
It's fun to drive? … as a standard mini hatchback ? Well not really, but definitely feels much better than the Country man.
Standard safety equipment includes DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), front, side and curtain airbags. In case of a crash it will automatically cut off the fuel pump, helping reduce the risk of a dangerous fire being started.
Euro NCAP hasn't tested yet the Paceman, but his bigger brother, the Countryman, achieved 5 stars when tested back in 2010, so the Paceman should behave the same.
Interior, cargo space
Inside, the cabin is similar to other minis, with the gigantic speedometer in the middle of the dash, and a lot of retro toggle switches. Finally, the window and central locking controls have been moved to the doors. But the gear lever is just a long way down (making you feel you're driving an SUV), and the seat controls are hard to reach.
Considering that this is a crossover somehow it should be practical.
Getting into the rear is very easy, indeed, even if it has only 2 doors; but the doors are huge. Problem (at least for the driver) is that the front seats don't return to their original position after being slid, so you have to reset your driving position every time someone gets on the back! But the good news is that there's a lot of space on the back for two adults (compared to a regular Mini); it offers a "lounge atmosphere", and the central aluminium rail system allows passengers to customize, and even add or remove different elements like cup holders or sunglasses/cell phone holders. Pretty original if you ask me, and again, Mini demonstrates that is unique.
The navigation sits inside the center of the speedo and looks the same as the one found on different BMW models, which by the way is great in terms of screen resolution. Browsing through the menus is a little bit difficult until you get used to the tiny joystick that is positioned low behind the gearstick. But you do have almost all the goods like Facebook, Twitter and many other apps – all you need to do is to connect your phone to the car. Problem is that it costs 1,620 euro ($2,226).
Lather quality is great, the finish is good, but s that there are some areas where Mini mixed some really good plastics with some really cheap plastics – don't know why.
It also has almost the same cargo space as the Countryman, with a maximum load area of 1,080 litres when the back seats are folded, so not a problem if you want to go skiing. With the seats in position it still offers 330 liters of space, about the same as a Ford Focus.
This is a unique vehicle and is hard to find direct competitors. Probably the most "active" competitors would be the Fiat 500, Lexus CT200h or the Vw Golf GTI and even the more expensive Evoque.
It's a great driving car, and is unique and different. Like all Minis there are hundreds of different combinations of paint colors, wheels, graphics, bonnet stripes and interior trim options so you can personalize the car to suit your own taste. The automaker says there are more than 10 million ways to design a Mini. It's practical too, but if you have a family, you might have to take a look at the Countryman. The steering is great and it gives you confidence in almost any condition.
But it's a little pricey. As a mater in fact is 3,000 euro more than the Countryman. Over 100 km/h it's noisy and sometimes this may cut the fun factor. The retro toggle switches are small and awkwardly placed so it will take some time until you get used to them.
That being said, even if the Paceman is marketed as a sports car, is not really a sports car.
Tested vehicle
2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman ALL4 – starting at 24,500 eur ( Europe), $23,300 (U.S.)
Length/width/height: 4,109 / 1,786 / 1,518 mm
Wheelbase: 2,596 mm
Tank capacity: 47 liters
Weight: 1,380 kg
Engine: 1.6 L turbocharged four-cylinder
Output: 181 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 177 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1,600 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Performance: 0–100 km/h: 7,5 seconds
Performance: 80–120km/h (4th gear) : –
Official fuel consumption: Urban: 7,5l/ Extra-urban: 5.4l / Combined 6.1l
CO2: 143 g/km
3.8 / 5
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cannot load yahoo mail onto outlook 2010
i can load my gmail but not my yahoo. also, pls advise how can i merge contact list that i imported from my old outlook to my new main contact list.
tks in advance, jackson
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Hello jackdshutter
This should fix your problem:
Open your Microsoft Outlook software and allow the program to fully load and check for new messages. Once the program has fully loaded, drag all the items in Outlook that contain relevant contactinformation and place them all into the folder marked "Contacts," on the left-hand side of the screen.
2 Allow the program's automatic duplicate detection system to determine if you have any duplicate contacts in your "Contacts" folder. If a message comes on screen asking if you would like to merge contact information from two pieces of data with the same information, click "Yes" and it will consolidate the contacts into one folder. Repeat this process until all your duplicate contacts are merged into one folder.
3 Select the option marked "Table View" to see your contacts in descending order according to the last time they were edited. Select all the contacts that were just modified in the previous step, right click the mouse and choose the option marked "Category." Add a category name that fits with the contacts that are present in this folder and click "OK." Your folder is now complete and your contacts are merged into one list.
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, SP1
By using Ypops! you could be in danger of violating term of user aggrements.
You could get your account terminated.
I strongly suggest that you pay Yahoo $20 per year for Yahoo!Mail Plus.
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Windows 7 Ultimate x86
I'm with t-4-2. Yahoo! mail allows you POP access only if you pay them. If you want to risk it (and I wouldn't), use Ypops!. But I feel better safe than sorry.
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thanks all for your input especially xhazard for the long detailed response. i agree w/ t-4-2 & thekb, it is not worth it. disappointing but i am not going to shell out $20 for simply having my yahoo mail to outlook. i will switch to gmail.
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win 7 64-bit
It's too late for this user I'm sure but I wouldn't be so quick to change email services rather than upgrading your YahooMail for Outlook 2010. I agree that the fact that you have to pay $20/year is annoying, however you need to consider the value of your time and your established email address too. If you've had your YahooMail email address for a while, there is a lot of work associated with switching to Gmail (or any other service). How much time and hassle is it going to cost you to switch over? How much is your time worth in dollars? If you place any significant value on your time, it isn't hard to justify keeping your Yahoo Mail address and forking over the $20. Likewise the aggravation of switching everything to a new email address (you can keep your existing Yahoo Mail address when you upgrade to Mail Plus).
I've used my Yahoo email account for years and switching to a new service would be a huge headache. So I pay the money each year and consider it money well spent. Anyway, that's my 2 cents.
This link will show you exactly how to make your YahooMail and Outlook 2010 work together, including how to upgrade to Mail Plus.
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In 2013 the average income of the Top-1% Americans reached 1.12 million dollars (including capital gains): 35 times higher than the average income of the 90% of the population. According to the data from The World Top Incomes Database, maintained by the Paris School of Economics, top-10% most wealthy persons for now share about one half of overall personal income in the US. Such a large Top-10% income share have not be seen even in Great Depression. The overall inequality, as measured by the Pareto-Lorenz coefficient (inversed), has increased to the highest levels in about the century.
Less than 60% of the most rich persons' income in the US and other countries comes from wages and salaries. The huge parts are rents, entrepreneurial income and capital gains from investments. The share of non-wage income decreasing along with overall income level. For the bottom 90% of the population capital gains make up only 2% of the total.
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There's no love lost between Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey. The two have even less in common. One of the things they DO have in common is losing, so Tate knows the mental state the former bantamweight champion is in and can sympathize.
"I've been there before -- not considering suicide, I never took it that seriously -- but I sympathize with those emotions. [Losing a big fight] was one of the hardest things I ever had to do and it's a feeling that you cannot begin to understand until you've been at the bottom of the barrel and kicked while you are down."
Tate's fights with Rousey have created quite the rivalry between the two. Because of this, a fight with Rousey wasn't JUST a fight to Tate. That level of expectation just means the greater the disappointment after a loss. A fact that Tate knows all too well... time two.
In order for Rousey to get back into the ring, she's going to have to let it go, get back in the gym and train even harder than she's ever done before. Tate knows... that's what she did.
"I think that this will be a pivotal moment in Ronda's career. I think losses can break people to the point of no return... The world is curious to see when Ronda comes back whether she will be able to adjust or not. I think she's a pretty headstrong person, but we'll see what happens."
Tate feels that her emotions may have gotten the better of her, especially in the second loss to Rousey.
"I think I wasn't emotionally invested enough, actually. I was so drained and sick of being on 'TUF,' tired of seeing her every single day and trying to keep my cool that I think I fell flat going into that second fight. I don't feel like I was as into it."
After that loss, Tate learned to not spread herself too thin. Doing so only led to a dislike of the sport she was in love with.
"I was tired going into that fight and I wasn't enjoying it anymore. That's not a fun feeling. I got into this sport because I love it and I don't want to hate it."
Tate, now, is reenergized and focused on her Saturday night fight with Holly Holm. She's doing less outside of training. She feels she has what it takes to defeat Holm and if Rousey wants to face Tate when she returns, that works for Tate as well. If Rousey, instead, choses to avenge her only loss, that's perfectly okay with Tate too. She, like the rest of the world, would love to see that UFC matchup again.
"I want to see it again to see if [the upset] was real, too. I'm 100-percent on that page but they just might have to accept the terms that it won't be a title fight, because I'm going to have the belt."


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The upcoming sequence in Colors' Naagin 2 will bring forth an edgy sequence as Rocky will be victimized by Mahish to get his horn back from Shivangi.
Rocky has become the only weak point for Shivangi and it is because of him that the latter keeps on losing out opportunities to kill her enemies. On the other hand, the evil trio, Yamini (Sudha Chandran), Shesha (Adaa Khan) and Avantika (Ashka Goradia) are trying their best to get their hands on the Naagmani from the protector, Shivangi.
In the upcoming episode, Mahish will come to know that Shivangi loves Rocky unconditionally and will try to blackmail her to get his horn back.
As per sources, Mahish will soon kill Rocky and tie him with a rope such that he will be hanging in the air. Shivangi, will see Rocky's condition and will plead before Mahish to let go her love and restore Rocky back to life. Mahish will demand his horn in return of Rocky's life!
Shivangi will hand over the horn and revive Rocky's life but it will be interesting to watch how she gets it back from Mahish yet again!
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New England Beers on Tap. Very Expensive, food has declined, staff has declined- bar manager only has 2 years of beer experience!
AnneReed (22) Rhode Island | June 20, 2014| Updated February 3, 2016
The Wharf Pub and Raw Bar is now owned by the couple who own Diego's. They have 20 taps- mostly beers from New England. They have Pretty Things, Fisherman's, Peak,Allagash Curieux . The prices range from 4.50 to 6.00 for Allagash 8.75 10oz and Pretty Things 7.50 12oz. Over 52 bottles. http://www.thewharfpubnewport.com/menus/beer The food is now creative comfort food. The raw bar is great with some deals during the week. There is a new porch facing Diego's. The beer selection doesn't match Norey's or Malt, but it is way better than the downtown restaurants Check it out.
drinknewport (6) Rhode Island | February 20, 2013
Open under new management. Lots of regional craft brews...but nothing really spectacular. Try the tater tots!
beerbill (116) Laurel, New York | October 17, 2011
This place advertises itself as having the best selection of microbrews in Newport. My wife and I sat outside on the deck for lunch. The place is nice enough and there is a decent selection of mostly New England craft beer. They were out of the first beer I asked for. The food is solid American pub fare with some seafood on the menu as well. Prices are reasonable and the service was attentive and friendly.
italianjohn (215) Penndel, Pennsylvania | June 18, 2010
A nice find on Bowens Wharf I did not try the food but the small bar had some TV's, about ten taps with local Rhode Island brews occupying a couple and a hand pump. The bartender was friendly and there was a nice restaurant area and some outside seating as well. Doesn't really offer a great view, but you can watch people walk by on the wharf from the bar. Definitely check this place out if your in Newport and want a brew along your travels.


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PISA for Development Technical Strand 1: Contextual questionnaires Overview of PISA instruments (constructs, indices and variables) EDU/DCD. PISA for Development Contextual questionnaires. Purpose of PISA contextual questionnaires How are they used? How they are developed
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Contextual questionnaires
Overview of PISA instruments
(constructs, indices and variables)
This is the PISA Analytic Framework that guides data collection and analysis
Outputs and Outcomesimpact of learning
Policy Leversshape educational outcomes
Antecedentscontextualise or constrained policy
Individual learner
Quality and distribution of knowledge & skills
Individual attitudes, engagement and behaviour
Socio-economic background of learners
Quality of instructional delivery
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Teaching, learning practices and classroom climate
Levels of an education system
The learning environment at school
Community and school characteristics
Output and performance of institutions
Schools (other institutions)
Social & economic outcomes of education
National educ., social and economic context
Country or system
Structures, resource allocationand policies
This is how the PISA Analytic Framework is operationalised for data collection and analysis
Variables included in instruments:
*Options include questionnaires geared for Teachers, Parents, Health, Time Use, ICT familiarity, Career
These are examples of the types of information collected at the system level:
Sample of relevant areas to address in developing contexts
This is the type of information collected through the school questionnaires, that can then be cross-referenced with other sources
These are the constructs that will be reviewed as part of the technical work of PISA for Development
Student attitudes, behaviours and approaches to learning
These are examples of the types of
non-cognitive outcomes
on which PISA collects information
These are the constructs that will be reviewed as part of the technical work of PISA for Development
… How are questionnaire data used for relevant analysis and comparative policy insights?
(a few examples from PISA results)
PISA Results for different years
Student performance
PISA Index of socio-economic background
School performance and students' socio-economic background within schools
Private school
Public school in rural area
Public school in urban area
Student performance and schools' socio-economic background
Schoolswith a similar socio-economicprofile
Student performance
PISA Index of socio-economic background
School performance and students' socio-economic background within schools
Private school
Public school in rural area
Public school in urban area
Student performance and schools' socio-economic background
OECD average
Policy briefs on these issues can be found in the PISA in Focus series
Based on the analysis of cognitive outcomes and contextual information
Lessons from PISA from successful education systems (equitable and improvers)
… guided by governments on the basis of shared policy interests
Student questionnaire: Rotated design (total of 65 questions – 25 core and 3 blocks of 27 questions)
School questionnaire: 33 questions (5 additional questions on financial education at school)
Parental questionnaire: 25 questions
ICT questionnaire: 12 questions
Education careers: 14 questions
Selection of cognitive test items to be included in the PISA Main Study instruments (e.g. countryXcountryDIF, gender DIF)
Validation of psychometric equivalence of translated instruments (and adaptations from source versions) issues addressed
Identify constructs from contextual questionnaires (indices and variables) that are associated with performance for inclusion in the Main Study
Determine cross-national validity of the questions in the questionnaire
Technical standards ensure that data from participating countries are internationally comparable
Student Questionnaire
Section 1: ABOUT YOU
2009-ST08: Family structure
2009-ST09: Mother's main job (ESCS, HISEI, BMMJ)
2009-ST10: Mother's education (ESCS, HISCED, PARED, MISCED)
2009-ST11: Mother's qualifications (ESCS, HISCED, PARED, MISCED)
2009-ST12: Mother's employment status (ESCS, HISEI, BMMJ)
2009-ST13: Father's main job (ESCS, HISEI, BMFJ)
2009-ST14: Father's education (ESCS, HISCED, PARED, FISCED)
2009-ST15: Father's qualifications (ESCS, HISCED, PARED, FISCED)
2009-ST16: Father's employment status (ESCS, HISEI, BFMJ)
2009-ST17: Country of birth for student and parents (IMMIG)
2009-ST18: Age at arrival in country of test
2009-ST19: Language spoken at home
2009-ST20: Home resources (ESCS, HOMEPOS, WEALTH, HEDRES, CULTPOS)
2009-ST21: Family wealth (ESCS, HOMEPOS, WEALTH)
2009-ST22: Books in home (ESCS, HOMEPOS)
PISA index of Economic, Social and Cultural Status
Highest educational level of parents
# of books in home
Home possessions
Highest occupational status of parents
PISA index of Economic, Social and Cultural Status
Index of family wealth
a room of their own, a link to the Internet, a dishwasher (treated as a country-specific item), a DVD player, and three other country-specific items (some items in ST20), and their responses on the number of cellular phones, televisions, computers, cars and the rooms with
a bath or shower (ST21).
Index of cultural possessions
classic literature, books of poetry and works of art (ST20)
Index of home educational resources
For example, availability of a desk, a quiet place to study, a computer that students can use for schoolwork, educational software, books to help students, technical reference books and dictionary (some items in ST20)
# of books in home
Self-efficacy in science and mathematics
Stays the same in PISA 2012
Relationship between constructs, indices and variables (questions)
Self-efficacy in science
Instrumental motivation to learn science
PISA for Development information
Technical Strand 1:
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By Thomas Boswell
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
VIERA, Fla.
On Sunday, Lastings Milledge, who would very much like to be the Nationals' center fielder, stated his case with a single, two doubles and three RBI. Wily Mo Pe¿a, who'd also love a regular spot in that same outfield, cranked a long home run in an 8-3 win over Houston. So on Monday, in the spring tradition of taking turns, 'twas time for outfielders Elijah Dukes and Justin Maxwell to make cases for themselves. Dukes lashed a line-drive home run through a crosswind over the left field fence and Maxwell stroked a pair of hard singles while adding a sprinting catch in center field as the Nats beat St. Louis, 3-2.
A year ago, Nats spring training was not about competition. It was about prayer. Please, oh, please, let us unearth five starting pitchers who won't humiliate themselves. Is there a center fielder anywhere to be found? As for first base, the Nats looked at anyone with two legs and a pulse, including washed-up Travis Lee and powerless prospect Larry Broadway. Bench strength, are you kidding? Washington could barely send a respectable team on the field, much less worry about depth.
Now, all that is drastically changed. Will Nick Johnson or Dmitri Young start at first base? Which two veterans, from among Cristian Guzm¿n (.328 batting average last season), Ronnie Belliard (.290) and Felipe L¿pez (.245), will man the middle infield? Somebody has to sit. Will Paul Lo Duca or Johnny Estrada, both veterans, both injured, be the catcher? Or will Jes¿s Flores, 23, kick down the door and blow up everybody's plans? Will Dukes, a natural center fielder, find a crack in the lineup? And which of seven plausible candidates will fill out the five-man pitching rotation?
"It's a battle everywhere. So many guys and so few positions," said closer Chad Cordero, who leads the only unit where jobs are secure -- the bullpen, in which Jon Rauch, Luis Ayala, Saul Rivera and Jes¿s Colome all know their supporting roles and only a situational lefty, perhaps Ray King, must be added by Opening Day.
"The fight's going to come right down to the end of camp," Cordero said. "Our bench will be one of the best in the game. We've got two good-hitting catchers [both career averages .280 or above]. Dukes would hit 30 homers if he played every day. Dmitri or Nick has to come off the bench. L¿pez or Belliard, too, probably. We're going to have guys on our bench who are as good or better than the regulars. That's the way it is for every [good] team."
While his players have to fret -- and perform -- Manager Manny Acta relishes the contrast with his rookie season when he faced a multiple-choice test with no answers. "We do have that nice problem with our position players," Acta said. "In a year or so, I hope we have the same 'problem' with our starting rotation. Then we'll be ready to roll.
"It gives me more peace of mind to have so many choices. Around here now it's 'you snooze, you loose.' Guys can take your position in a heartbeat. Get a headache, take a couple of days off and you could get Wally Pipped," Acta said, referring to the Yankee who's famous for taking a day off and letting an unknown named Lou Gehrig play first base.
"Nobody's complacent. Every position except third base is contested," said pitcher Jason Bergmann. "Last year we were looking around trying to find people who could do the job. This spring it's about earning a job."
Acta is remarkably candid about several of the competitions. "Lo Duca is the main guy. Estrada came here knowing that. But there is an upside to the Johnny deal. He's much younger [31 to 35]. He could be the answer here for a year or two. But Flores is making it tough for us. Come on, he just looks like he belongs. He has a ton of fans in this organization."
As for the outfield, it's not as open as it looks. Austin Kearns in right field "lets me sleep at night," Acta said. "He's a leader by example, exactly the kind of player you want. Milledge? We went out and got him so that he can be here for years." Even in left field the Pe¿a Power and Light Company is probably secure because the Nats' brass wants to know if they stole a big-time slugger or just got a strikeout machine with a middling .787 career on-base-plus-slugging- percentage and defensive liabilities.
Besides, Dukes has to prove he's a reformed character -- not for days or weeks but for at least a whole season. "Once we are completely sure that Elijah is here for good, then you can make decisions. He's clear on that," Acta said. "Being up here [not the minors] is the best environment for him to get turned around. He's surrounded by real blue collar, down-to-earth people. Everything's got to be earned. He knows. Alex Escobar and Ryan Langerhans are in the picture, too. [Elijah's] not out there by himself."
Acta's basic principle is to sit back and watch, not prejudge. "They decide for us. Guys tell us what to do with them," Acta said. For example, Johnson arrived in camp in the best shape of his career, looking like he got transplanted into the body of a guy who suddenly hated In-N-Out Burger. On Monday, he stretched a single into a double, slid into second base and got high-fives from the whole dugout. From Sept. 23, 2006, when he broke his leg, until March 2, 2007, he never slid. Now, he's hit the dirt two days in a row. Meanwhile, Young has returned with much the same physique as '06, is injured and will never approach Johnson defensively. Everybody loves Dmitri, but he may be a $5 million switch-hitting pinch hitter.
In such seasons of competition, organizations have their preferences about who, in their dreams, they'd prefer to see emerge. All other factors, like contract situation, being equal, the younger player with more tools is always preferred. Such a player can fill a key role for many years -- one less major problem to solve. So, the Nats want the speedy L¿pez, 27, to bounce back from his .245 season, even though they respect Belliard, the pudgy 32-year-old professional hitter. This one will be a tough call because Belliard actually has better career offensive numbers and, while not fast, is slick and smart at second base.
"It's a real issue. Being young and talented is great, but you still have to perform," Acta said. "I don't have a problem with a guy like Belliard" starting.
As for the musical chairs pitching rotation, Acta does not mince words. "After what they did last year, [Tim] Redding and [Matt] Chico are in the rotation. Chico would have to pitch himself out of it," Acta said. Lefty Odalis P¿rez, because of his decent if unspectacular career -- 66-70 with a 4.47 ERA -- is assumed to be in the rotation, too. But things can get tangled.
Bergmann was almost unhittable before a midseason injury, but never returned to that form. "Which one is he? I'd be happy with a guy in between," Acta said. "I know he's not the last guy we saw." Lefty John Lannan, 23, who roared through four leagues in a year, went 14-5 combined and had six solid big league starts (4.15) is a factor, too.
"Lannan has moxie and command. He can hit the glove. He's another guy with a lot of fans here," Acta said. "We're not afraid to have him in our rotation if he forces his way into it. What wrong with him? But if [Shawn] Hill and [John] Patterson are both healthy, then maybe you can let Lannan develop some more in the minors.
Big league teams come in three varieties. The worst must search desperately for front-line players, as the Nats did last year. Those in the middle, aspiring to .500, have intense competition at many positions as they evolve. Champions yawn through the spring because on Opening Day their lineup will be Ellsbury, Pedroia, Ortiz, Ram¿rez, Lowell, Drew, Youkilis, Varitek and Lugo.
This March will be thrills and chills for many Nats. That's progress. But someday they'd like a boring spring. In baseball, the only thing better than finding answers to your questions is to have no questions at all.
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Cornerstone Design-Architects
48-50 W. Chestnut Street, #400, Lancaster, PA 17603
General Description
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Date Bid: Oct 2011 Construction Period: Nov 2011 to Aug
Total Square Feet: 47,075 Site: 7.04 acres.
Number of Buildings: One.
Building Sizes: Basement, 5,710; first floor, 30,298; second
floor, 11,067;
total 47,075 square feet.
Building Height: Basement, 11' 4"; first floor, 13' 2"; second
floor, 9' 6"; total, 34'.
Basic Construction Type: Expansion/Renovation.
Foundation: Slab-on-grade. Exterior Walls: CMU, load
bearing metal studs, EIFS. Roof: Membrane, SSR metal roof.
Floors: Concrete, precast, hollow core plank.
Interior Walls: CMU, metal stud drywall.
Project Team
Structural Engineer: Greenebaum Structures, PC - 26-28 Market
Square, #2, Manheim, PA 17545
Mechanical Engineer: G.F. Bowman, Inc. - 7835 Paxton Street,
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Electrical Engineer: Haller Enterprises, Inc. - 212 Bucky Drive,
Lititz, PA 17543
Site Engineers: RGS Associates - 53 W. James Street, #101,
Lancaster, PA 17603
General Contractor & Cost Estimator: Arthur Funk & Sons - 1405
Birch Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
Interiors Design: Godshall Commercial Interiors - 2551 Ponderosa
Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
Cornerstone Design - Architects was contacted in early 2011 by a
Design-Build Contractor, Arthur Funk & Sons, about healthcare
renovations and an addition for Chapel Pointe at Carlisle retirement
community. The Contractor had worked with the client during the previous
year to develop a conceptual approach and was now soliciting proposals
from architects. Cornerstone reviewed the Request for Proposal and
quickly assessed that there was a code issue with the conceptual design.
In an initial get-to-know meeting with the executive director of the
community, Cornerstone mentioned a concern about the expansion of the
healthcare into the ground floor of an adjacent independent living
building. The contractor was asked if they had checked the NFPA 101 Life
Safety requirements for construction type and number of stories
allowable for that kind of facility as regulated by Pennsylvania's
Department of Health. Cornerstone was asked to investigate so the
executive director could report back to her board.
A significant code issue was discovered and reported back to her even
before Cornerstone was awarded the project. Cornerstone, alongside the
contractor began to investigate various options for providing the
expansion and transformations of the institutional model healthcare into
more homelike households. Chapel Pointe had considered potential health
center renovations at various points in the previous ten years, but
finalized the decision to create three households with private rooms,
and maintain the 69 licensed beds.
Initially the expansion included relocating the independent living units
and the repositioning of the adjacent building. The next solution
suggested by the design-build contractor was to displace the apartments
and utilize the area of the footprint for the existing building to
create the expansion for the health center.
At a design meeting, Cornerstone suggested a concept to place the third
household at a second floor level perpendicular to the existing health
center, essentially building out over part of the existing. The concept
was embraced and the best part was that it saved approximately $1.5
million in budget, while preserving all the independent units that
existed. In fact, with a strategic placement of the elevator and
pedestrian bridges, the independent living apartments on the second
floor were also made accessible!
Furthermore, by creating "L" shaped households on the ground floor, a
corridor could be incorporated that connected the new entrance with the
rest of the facility that included assisted living and the more
independent living units. It provided a means for internal connectivity
with most of the retirement community campus. In the space that was
between healthcare and the rest of the complex, and adjacent to the
commercial kitchen, Cornerstone was able to decommission that area from
DOH jurisdiction and create a café area, with outside connection to a
courtyard area.
The renovations and expansion into three households and a café area
transformed the living experience of the residents. A personal friend of
Cornerstone, who does assessments for a mental health network, commented
that Chapel Pointe does a great job of care giving regardless of the
physical environment. None-the-less, she recently commented that the
household environment has resulted in a great reduction of the number of
healthcare residents needing her services at Chapel Pointe. A
well-designed and constructed homelike environment can greatly reshape
the living experience for the residents, a rewarding result of excellent
Product Information
Roofing: Hanover Architectural Products
Entrances & Storefronts: YKK AP America
Flooring: J & J Invision, Patcraft, Interface FLOR, Florida Tile,
Altro, Armstrong
Windows: Anderson Windows
Interior: National Gypsum Company
Lighting: Lithonia, Progress Lighting, Kichler, Feiss
Elevator: ThyssenKrupp
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