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(Bloomberg)—This year, Los Vegas Kitchen Cabinets in Hawthorne, California, got a surprise letter: The property where they had conducted business for roughly 20 years had been sold, and the new landlord wanted them out. The twist? The new landlord was an entity connected to Elon Musk's Boring Co., and the cabinet business needed to make way for a test hyperloop tunnel.
Musk's plans to tunnel underneath Los Angeles County have been greeted with much fanfare and much hand-wringing by existing residents, some of whom will be directly impacted by the tunneling and construction. On Tuesday night, Boring Co. will officially open the Hawthorne tunnel, a preview of Musk's larger vision to ease L.A. traffic. As part of that project, the company has also purchased property near the test site—much to the chagrin of some local businesses.
A Boring Co. spokesman said the company strives to be a good neighbor, and that it gave the cabinet store a two-month extension on its lease. Los Vegas—so named because it's run by the Vega family, and translates from Spanish to "the Vegas"—signed a lease on a new storefront about 10 minutes away from its previous location. But the business's new rent is $10,000 a month, about double what it previously paid, said manager Adrian Vega. It's one of a small handful of enterprises near Musk's test site that say they were affected by the project—some by Boring Co. trucks blocking thoroughfares, or in the case of Los Vegas, by displacement.
The company said that it has made sure its presence in Hawthorne isn't burdensome for residents and business owners. "The truth is that we have caused effectively no disruption to the Hawthorne community," a spokesman said. "Compare this to any other construction project and that is obvious." He added that the underground nature of the project makes it particularly unobtrusive. As for any traffic related to the tunnel, the spokesman said the company had apologized to a tire shop that had been affected, adding "they have been kind and welcoming neighbors."
Records at the Los Angeles County Assessor's office show that two plots of land, and the former site of Los Vegas Kitchen Cabinets, were purchased for $1.9 million in May by an entity connected to Musk. One had previously sold in 1988 for $190,000, while the second had previously sold in 1989 for $342,000. They're near Boring Co.'s test tunnel, which starts a mile east in a former parking lot at Space Exploration Technologies Corp., the rocket company also owned by Musk, and runs underneath 120th Street in Hawthorne.
Now, about 40 feet underneath where the shop once operated, the Boring Co. has completed a massive underground tunnel. Last month, Musk posted a video taken there in a tweet, writing, "Boring Company just broke through the other side!!"
Vega's reaction to the tunnel's completion was less upbeat. "It's tough," he said. Los Vegas has lost several months' worth of income, and Vega is still waiting for permits for the new shop in the nearby town of Gardena. "It makes me sad," he said. Vega hopes to reopen his shop by month's end.
It's common for major infrastructure projects to ruffle feathers and displace some tenants. But the small businesses' plights underscore the sweeping impact of the tech industry's disruptive innovations, particularly when they begin to cross over from software and into streeetscapes.
The Hawthorne parcels are not the only property Boring Co. has bought as part of its plan to build new transportation networks, and are unlikely to be the last. On Feb. 1 another entity connected to Musk spent $4.6 million for a property a few miles north, on the site of a separate Boring Co. tunneling project, a planned north-south test leg along Sepulveda Boulevard. But the project was ditched last month, after neighbors complained about the environmental review process.
The cancellation came too late to spare one existing tenant, though. After buying the land, the property's new owner asked a firewood shop to move out by March 31. A Boring Co. spokesman noted that the firewood business was on a month-to-month lease. Tim Rettig, the owner of Whitt's Wood Yard, relocated nearby and now pays more than three times the $5,000 rent, including insurance and taxes, that he had paid at the old site.
"It's killing me," Rettig said. "I don't know how I'm in business." His situation was made worse by the devastating wildfires in California, which made customers less inclined to burn firewood. He said he plans to reevaluate Whitt's viability next year.
Another tenant was a welding shop whose owner, Rick Eckhart, was also the owner of the property. The welding shop closed, but the related Eckharts Trailer Hitch & Welding shops operate in other Los Angeles-area locations. Eckhart did not respond to an emailed message for comment. He had bought the plot four years ago for about $3 million less than the Boring Co.-related company paid for it.
As for what happens with the land now, local real estate trends don't appear favorable to Musk's prospects for renting or selling it. In that section of Los Angeles's Olympic Corridor neighborhood, rents have gone up slower than in other parts of the city. "There's a bleak outlook for this [retail] asset class in the area," said Vincent Chang, associate market director for research at real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield.
The Boring Co. also bought at least one more property connected to its Los Angeles tunneling plans. In January, it spent $485,000 for a house one block north of its test tunnel.
According to documents filed with Hawthorne's City Council, Boring Co. plans to demolish the residence's existing garage and build a larger replacement, complete with an elevator built to descend to the level of the tunnel. Boring Co. plans to use the facility to gauge the viability of moving different types of vehicles onto the large, movable skates it will use within the tunnel itself.
It wasn't clear if anyone currently lives in the home. (No residents could be reached for comment.) But the existing house is slated to get some Boring Co.-bankrolled perks, according to the documents. The garage will be gone, but the modest stucco building now has a new paint job, and is getting drought-tolerant landscaping as part of the deal.
To contact the author of this story: Sarah McBride in San Francisco at [email protected]
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E.L.F. Studio Maximum Coverage Concealer ($3) is a buildable coverage concealer that can be used on the face and body. It's oil-free, highly pigmented and long-lasting. Suitable for covering blemishes and scars, and even claims to cover tattoos and birthmarks.
E.L.F. Studio Maximum Coverage Concealer is available in (5) shades: Porcelain, Sand, Nude, Beige, Tan and Almond.
I purchased Sand, which is ideal for fair to light skin tones with a neutral balance of yellow and pink undertones, and Nude, which is ideal for light skin tones with yellow undertones.
The consistency is creamy and dense, and when you blend it, it has a emollient mousse texture. It's almost comparable to the creamy texture of MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation or Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup.
It blends effortlessly into the skin with the help of my fingertips. I usually apply it with my fingertips, by a light tap-and-drag motion until it's thoroughly blended. If necessary, I'll build a second layer for additional coverage.
As for the coverage, I wouldn't say it's full – I think Hard Candy Glamoflauge has more of an opaque coverage. I'd consider it to be medium coverage and will work great for those with normal under-eye darkness. It covers minor blemishes, but I couldn't really see it covering tattoos completely because I tested it on one of my dark freckles and it didn't cover it.
Often I like layering different concealers, and sometimes I use this in conjunction with MAC Pro Longwear or Moisturecover Concealer and I really like the results.
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|Another 57 Fury for sale, this one in Canada, no reserve auction! Steve.
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Today On ebay ..This sold for $23,800 .. honestly.. how did that happen ?? Like ,, Are we in another global financial crisis... ??
c'mon , its worth well over twice that !!
This was a great deal... that got away !!
I would of purchased it myself but i just bought one myself few months ago ..
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|For history purposes ive added the ebay AD listing write up below..
This is a no reserve auction with a starting bid of $1. Sincere bidders only please.
I can have the car shipped to Porr in Vancouver BC for overseas bidders. I can assist in shipping and the customs broker for US bidders. This car is EPA and DOT exempt because of its age. Importing is very simple for US buyers. Payment via bank wire 72 hours after auction end. If you are not comfortable with this please do no bid. More pictures are at bottom of the description.
Beautiful Rust free 1957 Plymouth Fury. 318 , dual 4 barrels , torqueflite push button automatic transmission Arguably on of the most beautiful and iconic cars of the 1950's. Driven on weekends in the summer by its senior owner who has just recently had to surrender his drivers licence. Most everything mechanically has been gone through in the last 15 years to make this a dependable driver. Suspension , front end , bushings , wheel bearings , brakes , carbs , exhaust , fuel system , tires , rebuilt head , electrical , driveshaft , seals and gaskets , radiator and cooling system etc. The interior was redone 7 years ago. All lights , signals and gauges are fully functional , as well as wipers , horn ,heater and factory tach , the speedometer shows approximately 10 mph over actual speed. The fuel gauge shows correct at idle but bounces a bit at road speed. AM radio turns on but doesn't pick up any stations. Both drivers and passenger door locks work as well as the trunk lock. Car fires right up with ease when used regularly. If the car sits for a week or more it loses its prime and needs a small shot of fuel in the rear carb to fire right up. All chrome and brite work are in very good shape
The car had a bare metal respray almost 30 years ago. There is NO bondo on this car anywhere. Paint shows some Patina with light scuffs and nicks. Drivers door and roof were repainted sometime after the respray and have orange peel. Even with the age of the paint the car still looks stunning and gets compliments where ever it goes. The car is art on wheels. The undercarriage is totally rust free.
Vin on listing is incorrect as eBay will not allow a 9 digit vin
Happy to answer any questions. Good luck !
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IMMAF Pan American Championships of Amateur MMA
10th – 12th April, Ontario – Canada
Open Invitational Tournament
Broadcast live online worldwide via SplitDraw.com
(London. February 5th 2015) The Canadian Combat Alliance has today issued its official invitation to the very first IMMAF Pan American Championships of Amateur MMA. Hosted by Canada, the event is to take place in the city of 'Wonderland', Vaughan, Ontario from April 10th to 12th in 2015. The competition will be broadcast live online and worldwide via SplitDraw.com.
The "Pan American AMMA Championships" will follow a tournament format and the event includes open contests for Amateur Mixed Martial Arts, youth and adult submission grappling, adult Brazilian jiu jitsu and karate. In addition, fans can enjoy traditional Muay Thai and kickboxing matches featured at the event.
Currently, Brazil, Canada, El Salvador and USA are recognized members of IMMAF in the Americas. Additionally, the first Pan-American Championships is open to all nations of Central America, South America & the Caribbean and their respective athletes in the sports of Amateur MMA, grappling, BJJ, kickboxing and Muay Thai. Competitors eliminated from the preliminary rounds of the Amateur MMA Championships may enter the other competition disciplines at no further cost.
See official letter of invitation for full information: http://www.immaf.org/pan-american-championships/
Provincially, the event will be sanctioned by the Ontario Grappling Alliance (OGA) which has legal authority in the region. The OGA is a member of the national committee, the Canadian Combat Alliance (CCA), which is affiliated to IMMAF.
Besides being used to broadcast the event worldwide, SplitDraw.com will provide the tournament management system as piloted at the Canadian national qualifiers for the 2014 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA, last year. SplitDraw.com is a Canadian born automated system that can be used for online registration, bracketing, onsite check-in and registration and event operations, as well as event streaming.
On behalf of the Canadian Combat Alliance, Rohit Seth commented: "We are honored to be hosting the first ever IMMAF Pan American Championships of Amateur for the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation in Vaughan, Canada."
President of the United States Mixed Martial Arts Association (UMMAF) and IMMAF board member, Frank Babcock, said: "Working in unison with our Canadian family, UMMAF is dedicated to presenting the first IMMAF Pan American championships to the highest possible level. This will be a historic event in the development of world recognized multi-day MMA tournaments under IMMAF. We are preparing for a martial arts extravaganza to include grappling, Brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing and more. The event will see Amateur MMA competitors from across two continents in the Western Hemisphere meet honorably in the cage. Our IMMAF Pan American championships are a major step forwards for the development of MMA for future Olympic recognition."
The competition is to be the first in IMMAF's wider global program of Amateur MMA competitions. The Americas have been pivotal in the evolution of the sport of MMA. The region is also renowned for producing high calibre talent, which will make this first annual tournament particularly compelling ahead of the 2015 IMMAF World Championships in July in Las Vegas (USA). Further IMMAF continental competitions are to be announced for 2015.
About IMMAF:
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation is the international democratic governing body for the sport of MMA, representing stakeholders worldwide – athletes, coaches, referees, governments, athletic commissions, sports confederations, international associations, professional promoters and more. Founded from within the MMA community for the MMA community, the purpose of the IMMAF is to protect and further the regulation, development and recognition of the sport on all levels, enabling international competition through the organization of non-profit, democratic national federations.
The IMMAF is growing and currently represented by a member national federation in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nepal, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, The Seychelles, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom and USA.
About SplitDraw.com:
SplitDraw is a robust sports management solution that brings together detailed concepts such as membership management, event registration, draw scheduling, score keeping, live and on demand video feeds, and event promotions. In order to bring together these facets of sports management, SplitDraw is engineered around a modular approach to sports management, allowing users to select individual components separately, or combine the components as needed to fit an application.


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Cornerstone at Milford Holds Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
Jun 26, 2014 01:08PM
By Pamela Johnson
On June 12, Cornerstone at Milford held their Grand Opening Celebration. Those involved with the creation of the new assisted-living community were joined by professionals from the local area, family, friends and residents for an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Shown above (L–R) are Cornerstone Director of Business Administration Deborah Jones, President of Senior Living Residences (SLR) Robert Larkin, SLR Managing Partner Peter Mullin, Cornerstone Director of Community Relations Beth Patras, Cornerstone Executive Director Jennifer LaCroix, VP/Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager NBT Bank Lee Robator, Cornerstone Gereral Contractor and Owner Steve Krook, Partner at Senior Living Residences Tadd Clelland, and Cornerstone' Enriched LIFE Director Kathy Starapoli.


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Apollo Discovery still bugged
HitokiriGuille posted a topic in Bug Reports, CrashesFirst time i found the Apollo didnt unlock the new stuff (not even after restarting the game as other suggested), made another game atempting to do it all over again and still no clue, i see many people had this problem when lunar update started but all i can see is never been solved and we are a week away till the end of the event, since it is a time limited thingy, can we get any other way to unlock those new colour and visor? or if we dont get it we lose it?
Abandoned Bases?
Exoplaneteer posted a topic in Suggestions and IdeasHave you ever been exploring a cave randomly, and then you suddenly find a dead Astroneer? It's a chilling reminder of all the failed missions and the mystery of EXO Dynamics. Picking up the pack, you grab as much as you can before continuing on your journey. But there's a problem with this. Where are the dead Astroneer's bases? Where did they smelt any copper or aluminum you find in their packs? How did they get oxygen to even get down into the cave? It really doesn't make sense. Therefore, I think the inclusion of abandoned Astroneer bases would be awesome and give a sense of scale in the universe of Astroneer. The bases could contain a few materials, but the modules would be unmoveable or broken. If you're really lucky, there could be an abandoned buggy docked in a broken vehicle bay. I think that this would be a great addition and an incentive for exploring and discovering the planets - different planets could maybe have different types of bases. Or maybe these bases could contain story elements like the crashed lifepods in Subnautica . If anyone has any more ideas like this, let me know! I really think that this would be a great addition to Astroneer! -Cheers, Barry
Great discovery!
Danielbetu posted a topic in General DiscussionI discovered how the drill works together with the mineral extractor, and it's fantastic! This will save me a lot of work, because it automatically gathers all the drilled ground! Obviously I had to secure my long Rover, while I was working with my drilling head, with a winch! Because otherwise, the Rover moves with the strong inclination of the terrain. I am very happy with this discovery!!
3 Ideas for Narrative and Encounters ( Alien Settlements)
TedBushman posted a topic in Suggestions and IdeasMy sister and I bought Astroneer around Christmas of 2016 and absolutely adore it. She still goes back and plays it rather frequently, and I've joined her a couple of times, though I've found myself less engaged by a lack of things to "do". I'm excited by the roadmap, and like what I've seen about player homes and customization. I think being able to make a mark on the world that I'm proud of would be a big boost to the galaxy of Astroneer. I'm sure you'll do wonderfully with that. My suggestion is less related to that and more related to narrative experiences in Astroneer. My three ideas: Settlements, Quests, and Recruiting, are all focused on creating meaningful interactions with in-game NPCs that could give the game more depth. SETTLEMENTS Imagine: your rover is pulling over a mountain range on your planet and, in a valley in between the peaks, you tumble into a strange and unexpected place. It's a village! There are a few constructs, a few simple NPCs with wonderful cartoonish design milling about, and one of them waves to you. Why It Works in ASTRONEER: Astroneer is filled with a gleeful, wonderful optimism and sense of discovery. Discovering a settlement would provide a sense of wonder, create a strong landmark on a planet for players to want to come back to, and could provide opportunities for furthering the player's goals and even creating new ones. Possible Types of Settlements: An alien village - these primitive aliens don't know anything about space travel. They are cheerful and simple, perhaps with a system of caves built into the mountain as their home, or with homes built out of local flora and fauna. They will happily give you a piece of valuable technology or research. On a grassy planet these fellows might be farmers with rice paddies. On a tundra planet they might appear to be eskimo aliens of some sort. An alien astroneer site - these spacefaring aliens are noble, well-equipped, and courteous. Their spaceships and equipment look nothing like yours. They are cordial, friendly, and may ask for your help or offer to help you. A human astroneer site - these astroneers are much like you! They just happen to be working together. They may have a great deal of resources or simply be a few astroneers puttering around on a new planet, lacking fuel. QUESTS In every settlement, it would make sense and be exciting for the player to have some way to engage with the locals. There are all sorts of variety to what these kind of quests, but here are a few possibilities: Alien village: A young child from the village has gone missing. She was last seen at a certain beacon. Will you take the beacon and bring the child back to the village? Alien village: We make all of our jewelry out of Malachite. Could you bring us some? We'd make you a cool new decorate space suit! Alien astroneer site: We found an interesting place you might want to research. Follow our vehicle and we will show you where it is. Alien astroneer site: We want to see how fast our vehicle is. Want to race us around the mountain? Astroneer site: We are stranded on this planet unless we can get more hydrazine. Could you bring us three containers of fuel? We would be very appreciative. Building Challenge (any type): We are trying to make a big shape in our settlement (big sphere, three pillars next to each other, etc.). Would you help us build it? NOTE: With the upcoming changes in modularity, it could become very exciting for aliens and other npcs to make requests that you engineer something to help them. It could then create a good sandbox for players to engineer more complex machines. RECRUITING One last thought: with the inclusion of NPCs and settlements, it would seem reasonable that a player might want to have their base become a settlement too. Perhaps a player would find, in each village, a young person who wants to leave the village and join you. You could then recruit them, point them to your base, and even have them perform simple tasks for you. Anyone else with similar ideas, please post below.
Idea for extended use of research and prolonged gamelay
HailGunSlinger posted a topic in Suggestions and IdeasFirst off I just want to say that the two things I love most about your game is its zen nature and the feeling of discovery from your research feature. My idea is something that builds upon what you have already brilliantly crafted and hopefully will increase the longevity in gameplay while preserving these two aspects. I have noticed that as you play through and explore new planets the threat level to your person increases via environmental hardship. My idea expands upon this threat level increase while utilizing features that already exist in game. The idea is this: diseases and ailments that hinder your health and performance but that can be cured through research. I LOVE the research feature. It is the most satisfying aspect of your game. However, at a certain point you have discovered all the things you can construct through researching and it ceases being utilized. What if you move out to the next satellite in the system and start feeling the effects of the sun or get slowed by a bacteria in the air? You can continue to use the research feature but instead of using it to construct a new ship type you use it on the plant life to find cures to debilitating ailments suffered in a new environments. Here is my idea - Using research to find cures for ailments that you encounter as you venture out past Terran. A standard has already been implemented where the difficulty level increases slightly as you move out among satellite planets. My idea adds flavor to the difficulty while utilizing features that already exist. They can also be impacted by environmental circumstances. Sun sickness: A type of dehydration which weakens the astroneers health level and makes them more susceptible to taking damage. Instead of a "fatigue bar" being added to the UI a simple triggered animation of the astroneer having to put his/her hands on their knees and "catch their breath" for a few seconds would suffice. (A very arid planet would have this ailment.) Moon Sickness: Being exposed to an increased rate of rotation would cause the astroneer to become motion sick which would cause a "dizzy spell" which could be again handled mechanically with a simple animation.(This could happen on a planet with a high rate of rotation). Star Sickness: Spending too much time away from sunlight will cause the astroneer to become lethargic or sleepy. The astroneer would become drowsy and tired which would slow their movement by taking away their ability to sprint.(This would be found on planets with thick atmosphere or periods of prolonged spelunking). Poison Bite/Sting: Poisoning from a plant sting or animal bite will cause the astroneer to suffer a muscular ailment which slows their movement. This would force the astroneer to have to take their time to perform actions ei. "Stop and smell the deadly spike plants" so to speak.(This could be found on any planet). Andromeda Strain: An airborne bacteria would cause increased damage and fatigue, only this time it can be staved off by sprinting. The Astroneer slows down and suffers fatigue and increased damage until he/she finds a cure.(This could be found on any planet) Oxygen Snatchers: The astroneer is exposed to spores that carry a bacteria which causes a type of Bradypnea. This would slow down the astroneers respiratory rate. Mechanically this would double the amount of oxygen the astroneer consumes. (This would be found on a planet with higher than average amount of plantlife). All of these ailments would be remedied by researching plantlife to find their cures. I know tracking plants was re engineered to increase performance but I was thinking that larger plants or clusters of plants could become the nodes that can be researched versus all plant life. Another option would be rare plants that are spawned sparingly. Love the game. Keep up the good work and I hope you like the idea!
discovery My first sputnik 1 and zebra ball in one cave =D
HolySoul posted a topic in General DiscussionHello all, while exploring my first moon, i found a very very very deep cave (almost 2h exploring) with this ive read about zebra balls being dev tools so i wasnt so shocked to find one of these hanging around, but right next to it in the same room, i found some satellite debris and a sputnik 1 glued to the ceiling it was making a very strange noise almost like a very bad radio transmission and had some red lights to it... ill try to bring it back to base with a crane but its going to be a lot of work and digging to pass a truck through the tunnels >.<
Continuing Your Astroneer's Story
Allely posted a topic in Suggestions and IdeasSo far, it seems the main objective is survive, research, visit another planet - rinse, repeat. I'd love to see a more in-depth objective that involves exploring the whole planet to find not just wreckage but signs of a past civilization or solving a mystery with items found. I don't think we should be able to leave a planet until a prerequisite of discoveries are made. I think this would improve longevity of play and create a more in-depth objective. Just my 2 cents!
Unearthed Large Solar Panel Won't Move with Winch
cmadison posted a topic in Bug Reports, CrashesHi SystemEra, Love the game!! +1 I am having the same exact issue with my Solar Panel. It won't move after it has been unearthed. The first time I experienced this bug, it was with a chair. Xbox 1 from a previously saved game What were you doing leading up to this bug? I just made discovered a crashed solar panel. I unearthed it only to realize that I need a truck with a winch to move it back to my base. Then I spent the next 3 hours making new discoveries to get the option to build winch and truck, as well as collecting enough resources to build them. I never left the game, but saved multiple times. Any steps that we can take to reproduce the bug on our end is appreciated. Unearth a larger discovery crashed solar panel or ship. Save game Reload game This item will not be moveable.
Small Scout vehicle
zer0en posted a topic in Suggestions and Ideasi find myself wanting a small vehicle like a hovercraft og moped to tak into the caves and to explore. gameplay would be somehing like, land on new planet, unload "scout" from spaceship, drive around on planet and drop out beacons that you can pick up with the rover or truck later. OR modify it to have a bigger air tank and small storage area, and take it into caves etc
Have you guys found anything usual?
CrydenGaming posted a topic in General DiscussionHello guys, I wanted to make a list of all the random/unknown stuff people have been finding ! 1 - Black and white Ball (Cant be researched, No use as of now) 2 - Thruster (Found in caves) 3 - Geothermal Vent! 4 - Dynamite What else guys? Lemme know here!
Mosschops71 posted a topic in General DiscussionSeeing as how the designers have put such a lot of effort into hiding wonderful surprises I thought it would be a good idea to share what wonderful, cool, or exciting discoveries you have found during the game. I believe I have found the Hubble Space telescope. Happy discovering!
Mysterious Underground Crashed Satellite.
LeMurf posted a topic in General DiscussionToday, I was just going around in caves like normal people do. Setting up tethers, mining some Laterite, yaknow, the usual. But as I ventured into a random part of the cave, I noticed a giant abyss. When I looked into the abyss, oh boi was I surprised. Intrigued, I made a little ramp down and started to tether my way to this new and mysterious object. I got down there, and started to dig away at my new discovery. As I mostly had dug this out already, I noticed a little yellow dot, a port for maybe power? Curious I attached a little of my power. Sure enough, it took the power, but it didnt seem to do much. I dug around, above, under, everywhere to see if I could enter or interact with anything, but sadly to no avail. I will probably make a bigger ramp down there for maybe a winch to try and see if anything will budge. Any thoughts? Am I doing something wrong? Even though it hasnt done much, (as of yet) I am very excited for the other mysteries I might uncover in this game next. Side Note: In the second image, you can see a little indicator. I saw this after I was done with the satellite and accidentally blew it up. Oh well. Thanks for reading, and please share your thoughts, and tell me if I am missing something ~LeMurf
Leaving the planet!
Kygar posted a topic in General DiscussionSo I decided to go to the frontier! Takeoff! Barren Tundra planet discovered. Base installed. It is pretty stormy! Igloo! Whats this? Zebra Aliens confirmed!


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With the arrival of cold weather, many of our outdoor activities come to an end, and my thoughts turn to the idea of staying home and enjoying a piece of cheese and a glass of wine nestled by the fireplace. If that little voice is telling you the same…well, let me give you reasons to put down that glass of wine and cheese and plan a day or two, or three, trip to Staunton and the surrounding area.
Winter time in the Shenandoah and Piedmont wine country has a rhythm all its own, so leave the hibernation to our fine forest friends and take your activities outdoors.
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Travel & Leisure magazine named Staunton as one of "America's Favorite Mountain Town." Southern Living Magazine declared Staunton as "The perfect place to base any exploration of the valley."
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Staunton's rich history of arts and culture goes back to its day as a 19th-century rail junction and a center for travelers to stop over and enjoy opera, vaudeville, and a lively nightlife. The tradition lives on today, and the town is alive with entertainment.
In one day, visitors can be swept away by a Shakespearean play at the renown American Shakespeare Center, open year round. The Center is the only replica of Shakespeare's indoor theater in the world. Visitors can also take a free ride on a Victorian Trolley with stop offs and pick up. Many enjoy shopping at one of the over 90 unique shops along Beverly Street or the historic Wharf District.
Downtown offers the opportunity to visit the Trinity Episcopalian Church with original Tiffany stained glass windows, the Antique Fire Engine Museum, and Camera Heritage Museum.
If you are a Civil War buff pay a visit to the Thornrose Cemetery with a 22-foot marble statue of a Confederate soldier standing to guard over 1,700 fallen Southern soldiers graves. A Confederate Breastworks is only a short drive away. Augusta Military Academy Museum is a few miles away on Route 11 North. The Stonewall Brigade Band performs concerts at Gypsy Hill Park every Monday during June, July, and August. The band is the oldest continuous community band in the nation. Check their website stonewallbrigadeband.com for their concert schedule.
For the individual who loves history, we have only begun. Staunton was home to more than a few famous Americans and is the birthplace of the 28th president, Woodrow Wilson. His home is now a cultural center with excellent live theater, ongoing revitalization and living history exhibitions.
Visitors can get a whole different feel for another part of American history at the Frontier Culture Museum, an outdoor living history museum. It houses four original farms sites from Germany, Ireland, and England, brought over stone by stone, and brick by brick and carefully restored, and an Appalachian farm that shows the cultural influences of the other farms. An African village adds to the Museum's unique and educational story about the contributions of enslaved Virginian's to the food, music, dance, and medicine of the Commonwealth.
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During the holidays if you are looking for the unusual, starting in November through December, the Smith Center, across from the Visitor Center, offers historical displays and a unique holiday shopping experience. The Center features the art and fine crafts of Virginia artist and artisans. Blow your own Christmas glass ornament at Sunspots, and watch the professional glassblowers create beautiful vases, bottles, and ornaments to sell in the showroom.
The Local Taste of Staunton
As you can see Staunton is a historic town with a lot to see, but after all, we are a food, wine, and craft beer magazine so let's go back to downtown. There are restaurants where a diner may experience a wide array of food from traditional fare to more exotic meals at more than 25 restaurants all within walking distance.
Start your morning at Cranberry's Grocery & Eatery, a natural and organic store/café serving gourmet coffee and an excellent breakfast. Cranberry's is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Kathy's Restaurant recently received the Virginia Living magazine's award as the best breakfast in the Shenandoah Valley. May we suggest their excellent pancakes?
For lunch, a fun experience is the Yelping Dog Wine Bar. The Yelping Dog features a large selection of cheese plates, charcuterie and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches like the Guac n' Goat, or try the #9 made with caramelized onions, shredded gruyere, and swiss on sourdough bread with a parmesan crust.
We like to end the day with an ice-cream from Kline's Dairy Bar, making homemade ice cream since 1943 or a visit to the Split Banana.
The Brewers of Staunton
I should also mention that Staunton has five breweries in town and a wine tasting room from one of our local vineyards. First known for some of the best wines in the Commonwealth, the valley is also now known for craft beer. For Virginia Craft Beer lovers, a weekend could be created around visiting the five Tap Rooms.
Shenandoah Valley Brewing Company
There is even a Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail. Follow the trail and "Drink in the Shenandoah Valley" www.beerwerkstrail.com
International Fare in Staunton, VA
Maybe you want to add the taste of India, Thai, Italian or Mediterranean food to your weekend. You can find it all in Staunton, Virginia.
If you enjoy India food, the Taste of India offers a lunch buffet. If Thai is your thing, the Thai Staunton Restaurant on Greenville Avenue is an attractive restaurant serving authentic Thai food.
For the lover of Italian food, Staunton offers a wide variety from Little Marie, a family restaurant, to Emilio's, offering excellent Italian cuisine along with an extensive wine list and white cloth table dining.
For an evening out Aioli Mediterranean Tapas restaurant offers inventive small plates, called tapas and an excellent selection of entrees, all artfully presented.
A Weekend Escape
Lodging options include the beautiful renovated Stonewall Jackson Hotel along with a plethora of motels, inns, and bed & breakfasts.
Staunton is indeed one of our "Favorite Mountain Towns."
For more information on upcoming Winter event visit www.visitstaunton.com.
If you enjoy weekend getaways, check out our article on Scott's Addition in Richmond.
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Hey there, Ohio State. We meet again.So soon?Illinois basketball will face its first repeat opponent of the season in the Buckeyes Thursday, who are set to visit State Farm Center just over three weeks after edging the Illini 75-73 at home. Since the two teams last played Jan. 3, both lost three games,...
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Identical letters dated 8 July 2014 from the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council
The situation on the ground in Occupied Palestine is deteriorating at an alarming rate owing to the escalation of Israel's latest campaign of military aggression, which began on 12 June 2014, against the Palestinian people. In particular, the occupying Power has intensified its onslaught against the besieged Gaza Strip, in grave breach of international law, including international humanitarian law and the relevant provisions regarding the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and in grave breach of the prohibition of reprisals and collective punishment against the civilian population under occupation.
Palestinian civilian casualties are tragically mounting as a result of this brutal and criminal Israeli onslaught. Since my letter to you yesterday, the occupying Power has launched more than 150 military airstrikes deliberately targeting civilian areas in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 22 Palestinians and injuring more than 100 civilians, including women, children and the elderly. The intensification of Israel's aggression against the 1.7 million Palestinians imprisoned in the Gaza Strip by Israel's immoral blockade threatens to further destabilize the dangerous situation on the ground and fully ignite yet another round of deadly violence.
Today, 8 July 2014, Israeli jets and naval gunfire struck at several civilian areas in Gaza, bringing life to a standstill and deepening fear and panic among the already-traumatized Palestinian civilian population. The destructive, lethal attacks by the occupying Power have been widespread, targeting many homes and civilian infrastructure in areas all over Gaza. Among the dead in the past 24 hours were six children, two of them under five years of age, in addition to a 13-year-old child and a 14-year-old child. Also among those killed were: Mohammed Habib and his 19-year-old son, Mousa, who were killed after an airstrike hit a vehicle in the Al-Shujaiyeh neighbourhood, in Gaza City, and Fakri Saleh Ajjouri, who was killed after an airstrike on his motorcycle near Abraj Al-Sheikh Zayed, in the northern Gaza Strip. Abduallah Kaware, Mohammad Ashour (age 13), Riyad Kaware, Mahmoud Judeh, Bakir Mahmoud Judeh (age 22), Ammar Mohammad Judeh (age 22) and Hussein Mohammad Kaware (age 14) were also all brutally murdered when an Israeli rocket obliterated their home.
Further escalation of this inhumane military aggression by the occupying Power against the Gaza Strip will only ensure the loss of more innocent civilian lives among the occupied and defenceless Palestinian population. Statements by Israeli officials, including the Prime Minister of Israel, who stated that the military operation against Gaza would be expanded, including a possible ground invasion into Gaza, reveal the true intention of the occupying Power to intensify the military aggression and plunge the area into another deadly and destructive cycle of violence. In this regard, I must draw attention to the fact that Israeli occupying forces, including tanks, trucks, armoured vehicles, bulldozers and buses, are amassing near the Gaza border, and 40,000 so-called Israeli reservists have been mobilized. Clearly, the situation before us demands the attention of the international community, particularly the Security Council, which is duty-bound to act to maintain international peace and security and, in accordance with international humanitarian law, ensure protection for the Palestinian people under this savage military occupation.
We thus reiterate our urgent appeal to the Security Council to uphold its duties under the Charter of the United Nations and undertake the necessary action to bring an end to this Israeli aggression and to protect the Palestinian civilian population. What is being perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian people constitutes a grave breach of all norms of international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits the wilful killing of civilians and reprisals against the civilian population by the occupying Power. War crimes are clearly being perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian people and this must be unequivocally condemned and stopped. A strong message must be sent to Israel, the occupying Power, to cease immediately its military campaign and abide by the law, in order to de-escalate this dangerous situation, to promote calm, and, most importantly, to save innocent civilian lives.
This letter is in follow-up to our 503 letters regarding the ongoing crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, which constitutes the territory of the State of Palestine. These letters, dated from 29 September 2000 (A/55/432-5/2000/921) to 7 July 2014 (A/ES-10/636-5/2014/473), constitute a basic record of the crimes being committed by Israel, the occupying Power, against the Palestinian people since September 2000. For all of these war crimes, acts of State terrorism and systematic human rights violations being committed against the Palestinian people, Israel, the occupying Power, must be held accountable and the perpetrators must be brought to justice.
I should be grateful if you would arrange to have the text of the present letter distributed as a document of the tenth emergency special session of the General Assembly, under agenda item 5, and of the Security Council.
Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine
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Between January and June 2016, Crossing Borders through funding from Europa Nævnet, implemented 14 school workshops and debates about the refugee crisis. The background of this project was that; we find it an urgent need for wider youth engagement on the current refugee/immigrant crisis that EU and particularly Denmark faces. This crisis has brought out some of the most controversies and disagreement in Denmark as well as in many EU countries. It is causing many local EU society segments to fear immigrants, leading to intolerance, increased stereotyping and homophobic behavior. The position of Denmark as a member of the EU is coming in question, not only by other EU members but also by segments of the country's local population.
Hence, along with our partners Skolen I Virkeligheden and Fredensborg Kommune, we through a series of 14 workshops in different gymnasiums, trained around 900 students on the role of the EU, as well facilitating them with tools to engage and debate on the issue with the wider public. This project concluded on the 30th June 2016. You are welcome to read more about the project in the embedded report below.
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Last week, Whole Foods made an announcement on their blog stating that they have accidentally been mislabeling the weight of pre-packaged food. This information came to light after an inspection of 80 different types of pre-packaged products turned up inaccuracies at the 8 NYC locations. "We're not just talking about a few violations," said Julie Menin, the Commissioner of the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. "We are talking about what literally amounts to thousands of violations over numerous stores in the New York City area." Errors resulting in customers paying more for less is bad news for a brand whose high prices have earned it the nickname "Whole Paycheck."
While some claim that the overcharging is intentional, Whole Foods execs point out that the errors go both ways - sometimes they've overcharged, other times they've undercharged. John Hempfling, the Chief Litigation Counsel for Whole Foods, says that "Occasionally there will be human error, but there's no system to overcharge or upcharge customers."
Whatever side of this debate you're on, I think we can agree that Whole Foods is taking some good first steps in addressing these errors the right way. Their reaction to these allegations indicates a healthy company culture, a great approach to process improvement, and good leadership.
Admitting that mistakes were being made
The first step to fixing a problem is admitting that you have one. That's exactly what Whole Foods execs Walter Robb and John Mackey did on the Whole Foods blog last week after the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs released a report stating that Whole Foods consistently mislabeled pre-packaged foods in their NYC locations.
Leadership stepping up to collect the blame
In his official statement regarding the mislabeled foods, co-CEO Walter Robb said "Straight up, we made some mistakes, we want to own that." Not "mistakes were made," "employees made mistakes," or any other rewording to attempt to remove the blame from the executives. Executives stepping up to share the blame with the front line employees who made the mistakes is a mark of good leadership.
Blaming processes, not people, for the mistakes
This, I think, is the most important part of Whole Foods' reaction to the report. Rather than identifying who was making the mistakes, they're looking into why the mistakes happened in the first place. Causes such as improper scale calibration, moisture loss, and mathematical errors were identified, and solutions such as improved training processes and third-party auditing are being implemented.
Increasing transparency instead of reducing it
In an effort to regain their customers' trust, Whole Foods is utilizing a third-party auditor to check the impact of their process changes. The result of that audit will be made available to the public, so that we can all see what they've done to address the errors and minimize their recurrence. That's a great way to rebuild confidence in their brand - and a great way to lead a company.
Following up on improvements
Another benefit of that third-party audit is for the Whole Foods execs to get to see how well their improvements are working. It's one thing to implement a new training strategy - it's another to check back in later and see if that strategy is working. Examining the impact of improvements and adjusting them for better results is a critical component of process improvement.
I don't know about you, but these five things are enough to keep me shopping at Whole Foods. Yes, they messed up, and it cost their customers money. But they're also taking a healthy approach to process improvement to ensure the errors are prevented in the future. I look forward to seeing the results of that audit in a couple of months!


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Our Anniversary Weekend
Via Facebook and Twitter, I have seen my fellow friends and followers have nice weekend getaways. There is camping, and skiing, and resorts, massages, champagne.....
This was not one of those trips.
We went two Parishes over, stayed in a hotel that is owned by the same people that own ours, which meant I was pretty much still at work, haha, and we ate lots of food that we can't get here, shopped, and went to my first hockey game.
Oh, and we slept a lot.
Our weekend got off to a late start, I was supposed to be off for three days, but I had to cover a Front Desk shift when the morning clerk called in. Poor Scott was in charge of packing my bag via a buttload of texts I sent him.
He did good.
I however, forgot clothes that I had laid out on the bed, so I had to wear home the clothes I wore up there.
I never pack right.
We arrived at the hotel, checked in, then went straight to dinner. I didn't go in the room first, I know the Hampton chain, all the rooms are pretty much laid out the same.
We ate at Sumo, which means I got to taunt Rebecca as it's her favorite place to eat.
Now, I know there are things that you don't want to know, but 2 days later our tummies still hurt from this place. The water in my glass smelled exactly like a fish bowl.
All of Shreveport's water tastes funny though, it wasn't their fault.
We stopped by the Walmart, bought drinks and snacks and the went in the hotel room.
Remember me saying that all Hampton's are pretty much the same?
Well color me wrong.
This room didn't have a microwave or fridge.
We had nowhere to keep the insulin, or more importantly, my Diet Mtn Dew.
He ran back to the Walmart and bought a cooler.
It's just as easy to get ice from the ice machine and just drink the drinks on ice.
Oh yeah! The water tastes like a fishes butthole!
It was ghastly. But we lived. #firstworldproblems
There was an Expedition Unknown marathon on the Travel Channel, so I was good until I fell asleep.
We got up early the next morning, got dressed, and headed to the Louisiana Boardwalk.
There are tons of stores, businesses, restaurants, and casinos here.
You know where I went?
The Jerky Store.
I also ran into Bass Pro to get yet more food. It's the only place that I have found Sriracha Cheese Straws.
I found these also.
I can barely handle the hot sauce packet from the Taco Bell.
Scott did buy some kinda something....
Oh!!! Look what I bought at Burlington! I now have flamingos in every room.
I think Scott's true reason for wanting a weekend away was so he could go back to Twisted Root Burger.
They are so good.
Back to the hotel for a NAP. I fell asleep so fast, I opened my laptop to load Back to the Future, and was asleep before it came on.
We had Greek food for dinner, and was off to the hockey game!
Now...I am not calling the lady guiding us from Google Maps sinister, but earlier today when we were leaving Twisted Root, I knew we turned left to get back on the highway, then went straight for a while. She told us to turn right. So we did. She turned us onto another highway, only to have us make a U-turn, and get right back on the highway that we were on. When we could have JUST turned left.
Moving on to getting to the coliseum. She got us all the way to the State Fairground. I told Scott to turn right, and he just passed it up.
It's cool, she can reroute us. She likes to take us through subdivisions and people's backyards anyway.
Dude. We went through the sketchiest neighborhood I have seen. And our final destination? A DEAD END. As in a locked gate, we are trapped here forever.
Finally I said JUST GO! We found a line of cars and just got in it. Luckily we found a nice man with a reflective vest that assured us this is where we need to be.
Scott was mocking Google saying, "go to a dead end street, get out of the car, throw gang signs, die in the street. Make a U-turn, rerouting".
The game was fabulous. I have never been to one, but I made an assumption that it would be cold. I was right.
I haven't been to this Coliseum since I went to see Little Texas for the first time in the early 90's. The seats were cramped, and not just because I'm a fat girl. The thing I didn't like was if anyone had to cross in front of us, you had to get up, and raise your seat, and turn sideways. Not even a child could pass in front of you. My knees touched the guy in front of me's head. I didn't take a lot of pictures because I had to shove my purse way underneath me, and I didn't want to just hold it in my hand the entire time.
I did get some, though.
They won :)
I saw the banner, had to Snapchat Bailey...
I got a text on my phone and went OMG!, then Rebecca messaged me the same thing asking was I dead. So kind.
We made it back to the hotel in one piece, and we were thirsty.
We drank beverages.
Scott said "hey it's after midnight, Happy Anniversary!". I decided we needed to take a picture to commemorate the moment.
It did not go well.
We then slept heavily until the next morning.
Er mer gerd. When I woke up, It felt like there was a gong banging in my head.
My heart was racing, and with every beat my head would match it.
The tiny peak of light coming through the curtains was like a spotlight.
Scott.....felt fine.
I finally got showered, dressed, and packed.
I did get a bit of amusement in Whataburger. We ordered a gravy biscuit which takes just seconds to make, so the woman that ordered ahead of us was fuming.
She had her neck all stretched out, looking left and right, watching the workers. Then another man with just one biscuit order got his food, she was pacing and going nuts. I heard her telling several people about how we got our food first. I don't know how her head didn't separate from her shoulder she was straining so hard. When they brought her food she had 3 bags, and of course, she gave the manager attitude.
Whatever, go back to your turkey coop.
We stopped by Sam's Club, got a card, and Scott finally got to see what inside of Sam's Club looked like. He was impressed.
My picture is straight up Forrest Gump with my eyes half closed.
We came home, dumped our luggage and went straight to sleep on the couch.
When we finally rose, there were many many well wishes on my Facebook so I said we had to thank them.
First attempt.
I had makeup smudged everywhere but oh well.
We really enjoyed ourselves, and didn't fight all that much.
Thank you everyone!
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Friday, September 28, 2007
Genes Can Really Mess Things Up
Becky, my sweet daughter, sent me a text message at about 10 last night: "R U up?" I e-mailed back, "I R. What up?" Thirty seconds or so later, my phone rang. She had bad news: Her father, my ex-husband, had just called to tell her that he needs a kidney transplant within the next 18 months or he will die. He is just 49. He has a wife and two other daughters; the girls are about the ages of my two sons, who are 6 and almost 13. I imagine they're rather worried right now.
He has polycystic kidney disease (PKD), just like his sweet mother, Kate, who died at 71 because of it on May 25. On top of that, he has had rheumatoid arthritis since childhood. PKD is an insidious disease in which multiple fluid-filled cysts grow on the kidneys and slowly replace much of the kidneys' mass, decreasing kidney function more and more until the kidneys shut down. Often, people who have PKD develop high blood pressure because their kidney function is reduced even before any cysts appear on their kidneys. My ex has had high blood pressure for years. He hasn't talked with me about his situation, but from what I've read, if his physician is talking transplantation, his kidneys must be in poor enough shape that dialysis won't help him. If a matching kidney donor can be found, the new kidney or kidneys won't develop cysts.
Though I wish him no misfortune and don't want him to die, what saddens me is the thought that because Becky is so much like him physically—down to the location of her rheumatoid nodules—it's very possible that she will face PKD one day. Because her father has it, she has a 50% chance of having it. I'm talking about a 24-year-old woman who's just become a mother, hasn't been married very long, recently earned a master's degree, and is looking for her first professional job. She already has plenty of pain from her rheumatoid arthritis; she doesn't need anything more on top of it.
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I am so sorry about this. One thing I have learned over the years is that nothing is fair. Or, maybe more truly, the randomness of such events is the evidence that things ARE fair.
My father was very ill long ago, and so was my cousin, his brother's only daughter. The two of them used to talk on the phone from time to time. My cousin was always crying the blues, "Why me?" My father, on the other hand, said, "Why NOT me?"
By this he did not mean he deserved to suffer, just that of anyone in the world he did not consider himself sufficiently special that he'd been picked out or chosen for his experience. He was an amazing person and I am glad he was my father.
My cousin, poor girl, was locked in to her mind set.
None of this is directly about your family, Katherine, but times like this can expand every person willing to expand. I wish you all well.
- September 28, 2007 8:30 PM
- Christine said...
I can completely understand all of this. My mother-in-law has PKD, as well as her mother who recently passed, and two of her siblings. I just found out that my husband (24) has it, as well as the next two sisters (22 and 20). His mother is devastated because so far it's hit every child, and there's still 6 more to go. Thanks for adding the additional info on PKD...so many people don't know about it, and the Autosomal Dominant type (vs. Recessive) affects more people than Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and sickle cell anemia combined...one of the most common genetic disorders.
- September 28, 2007 8:40 PM
I know a little bit about autosomal dominant genes, and I can tell you that there is no connection between physical attributes and the likelihood that the gene in question is inherited. Your children have a 50/50 chance of inheriting EACH of your genes; each one stands alone.
So don't think the worst!
Is there a genetic test for PKD?
BTW, my aunt should have heard yesterday if she tested positive for the HD gene, and yesterday was the 8 year anniversary of my finding out I was negative. Fingers crossed all round!
- September 29, 2007 2:19 AM
- Bob said...
Hi, Katherine. My wife has PKD, so I can relate to the anxious thoughts of wondering whether or not one's children have PKD.
As KathyF states, your daughter has a 50/50 chance of having inherited the disease, and it doesn't matter about any of the other physical attributes she may or may not share with her dad. Also, even if she did inherit the disease, only about 50 percent of people who have PKD ultimately experience kidney failure... and that's today. There is a lot of hope for the future due to the wonderful work the PKD Foundation has been leading in terms of PKD-related research. There are clinical trials underway to determine the effectiveness of drugs which can slow the rate of progression of cyst development. If those prove successful, then the odds will be even better that those with PKD will be able to outlast their kidneys. So, there is a lot of hope, especially for those like your daughter who are not yet showing any symptons from the disease. To learn more, check out the PKD Foundation's website at http://www.pkdcure.org. There is a lot of information out there, as well as ways to get involved in PKD Foundation activities. Check it out!
- September 29, 2007 7:54 AM
- Katharine O'Moore-Klopf said...
Thanks, all of you, for your kind comments.
Says the National Insitute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, of the National Insitutes of Health: "Physical checkups and blood and urine tests may not lead to diagnosis. ... The slow, undetected progression is why some people live for many years without knowing they have autosomal dominant PKD. A genetic test can detect mutations in the PKD1 and PKD2 genes. Although this test can detect the presence of the autosomal dominant PKD mutations before cysts develop, its usefulness is limited by two factors: It cannot predict the onset or ultimate severity of the disease, and no absolute cure is available to prevent the onset of the disease."
So I will just have to focus on Becky's health now, and she will have to be watched closely over the years by her physician.
- September 29, 2007 2:34 PM
- Unknown said...
Kathy, I'm sorry to hear this.
- September 30, 2007 7:11 PM
- Katharine O'Moore-Klopf said...
Thanks, Songbird. Please pray for Becky, her husband Li, and my granddaughter Ana. And pray too for my ex-husband, his wife, and his two young daughters, the oldest of whom has severe rheumatoid arthritis too. I wouldn't want either of Becky's half sisters to end up with PKD.
- September 30, 2007 7:18 PM
- Stephanie E. said...
Nothing easy about this. Several members of my family suffer from myotonic dystrophy, also a genetic disease and one for which there is no treatment or cure, and we have no idea how many more of us will be diagnosed with it or will pass it on in future years. It's a constant silent worry for dozens of us. We've no idea how many of us carry the gene and just aren't exhibiting symptoms right now. As with PKD, there are people who have the gene and live their whole lives with only minor, unnoticeable symptoms, and then there are others for whom the disease is devastating. Frightening.
I'll be thinking of your family and sending them love & healing & positive thoughts.
- October 02, 2007 11:43 PM
- Katharine O'Moore-Klopf said...
Stephanie, thanks so much. My heart goes out to your family too.
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Position Title
The Communications & Operations Coordinator
Job Summary
CalCAN is a statewide coalition that advances policy reform to realize the powerful climate solutions of sustainable and organic agriculture. Since 2009, we have cultivated farmer leadership to face the challenges of climate change and to serve as the sustainable agriculture voice on climate change policy in California. Our work, in collaboration with coalition partners
and allies, has contributed to the adoption of multiple state climate-smart agriculture programs, farmland conservation policy, and on-farm renewable energy advancements.
CalCAN currently has five full-time staff and a wide network of partners and advisors across the state. For more information on CalCAN's work, see www.calclimateag.org
Coordinator Role
The Communications & Operations Coordinator facilitates CalCAN's use of social media, traditional media, digital communications, publications, website and blogs, and events to communicate to our policymakers and our network of partners and funders. The Coordinator also assists the Executive Director with grantwriting, administration and internal communications.
The ideal candidate is committed to sustainable agriculture and is eager to learn, adapt and grow with CalCAN's changing strategies, priorities and needs. The Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and works closely with all members of the CalCAN team in advancing our policy goals. We are a small but effective team, looking for someone who likes wearing many
hats and wants to learn the ropes of non-profit communications, administration and grantwriting.
The Coordinator will work in collaboration with CalCAN's policy team and under the supervision of the Executive Director in the following areas:
(1) Communications — Coordinate, maintain and continually improve all online communications tools (website, electronic newsletter, Mail Chimp, blogs); Coordinate production of policy reports, fact sheets and white papers; Manage contacts databases for CalCAN network members and media; Manage social media and generate content aligned
with policy objectives; Collaborate with the CalCAN policy team to identify specific communications goals and develop plans and strategies to reach them; Produce communications plans, evaluate and continually improve their implementation
(2) Grantwriting and reporting — Support the Executive Director with grant proposal and report writing, tracking organizational accomplishments, and foundation database management
(3) Events coordination — Manage the planning, registration, promotion and logistics for CalCAN's biennial Climate and Agriculture Summit; Provide logistical support for annual lobby days, farm tours and other events as needed
(4) Administration — Provide technological and administrative support as needed
Eligible applicants must possess the following skills and experience:
• Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with sustainable agriculture and/or climate change
• Minimum of two years professional experience in any of the following areas: non-profit administration; event management; communications; media
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Facility with a variety of applications and tools such as Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Twitter, MailChimp, WordPress, graphics design programs, etc.
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial and collaborative work style
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to stay on deadline while managing multiple projects
This is a full-time salaried position that offers a salary ranging from $55,000 to $65,000,commensurate with experience, plus benefits. The position is based in Sebastopol, CA.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references.
Note that no references will be contacted without first notifying you after the second interview.
Please also include a writing sample (maximum 3-4 pages) — fact sheets, blogs, newsletters, white papers, grant reports or anything else that illustrates your ability to communicate in a compelling and accessible way (please no academic papers).
Email your application to:
In a single PDF attachment, addressed to Executive Director RenataBrillinger.
The position will be open until filled.
No phone calls please.
For more information: http://calclimateag.org/calcan-job-opening/
CalCAN is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and strongly encourages
applications from groups that have been historically under-represented. CalCAN makes hiring
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AI War:Keeping Astro Trains Away
How Do I Keep Astro Trains Off My Planets?
Q: With AI players of difficulty 5 and up, Astro Trains keep coming through my planets and shooting up my stuff. It doesn't hurt most ships very much, but it's annoying. How do I stop it?
A: The Astro Trains themselves are almost indestructible, so you can't combat them directly. However, they route through Astro Train stations, which you can probably find on nearby planets. If you take some bombers and destroy the train station, the likelihood of Astro Trains coming through your adjacent planets is lessened somewhat.
However, on the higher difficulties the Astro Trains are just a fact of life (unless you disable them). They are actually significantly more troublesome on enemy planets in the first place, since they reveal your cloaked scouts if the two pass too close by one another. On your planets, the main risk is that they will finish off very-damaged ships that are stationed at a wormhole, and if there are a lot of astro trains passing by, your turrets and mines will be progressively damaged. So keep an engineer handy at affected locations.
The other occasional benefit of Astro Trains is that if they happen to be passing through a minefield (which doesn't affect them) at the same time an enemy wave is coming in near the minefield, the enemy wave will temporarily be able to see and shoot at those mines, which means that a minefield's efficacy can occasionally be thwarted by the AI.
Either learn to live with them, turn them off, or start destroying those train stations. You can also use Counter-Dark-Matter Turrets to mitigate their effects at key wormholes. The choice is yours!