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Too many projects and too little planning on San Francisco's most valuable strip of land
There's a blocky, unattractive building near the corner of Howard and Steuart streets, right off the Embarcadero, that's used for the unappealing activity of parking cars. Nobody's paid much attention to it for years, although weekend shoppers at the Ferry Building Farmers Market appreciate the fact that they can park their cars for just $6 on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
But now a developer has big plans for the 75 Howard Street site — and it's about to become a critical front in a huge battle over the future of San Francisco's waterfront.
Paramount Partners, a New York-based real-estate firm that also owns One Market Plaza, wants to tear down the eight-story garage and replace it with a 350-foot highrise tower that will hold 186 high-end condominiums. The new building would have ground-floor retail and restaurant space and a public plaza.
It would also exceed the current height limit in the area by 150 feet and could be the second luxury housing project along the Embarcadero that defies the city's longtime policy of strictly limiting the height of buildings on the waterfront.
It comes at a time when the Golden State Warriors are seeking permission to build a sports arena on Piers 30 and 32, just a few hundred feet from 75 Howard.
Between the proposed 8 Washington condo project, the arena, and 75 Howard, the skyline and use of the central waterfront could change dramatically in the next few years. Add to that a $100 million makeover for Pier 70, the new Exploratorium building on Pier 15, and a new cruise ship terminal at Pier 27 — and that's more development along the Bay than San Francisco has seen in decades.
And much of it is happening without a coherent overall plan.
There's no city planning document that calls for radically upzoning the waterfront for luxury housing. There's nothing that talks about large-scale sports facilities. These projects are driven by developers, not city planners — and when you put them all together, the cumulative impacts could be profound, and in some cases, alarming.
"There hasn't been a comprehensive vision for the future of the waterfront," Sup. David Chiu told me. ""I think we need to take a step back and look at what we really want to do."
Or as Tom Radulovich, director of the advocacy group Livable City, put it, "We need to stop planning the waterfront one project at a time."
Some of the first big development wars in San Francisco history involved tall buildings on the waterfront. After the Fontana Towers were built in 1965, walling off the end of the Van Ness corridor in a nasty replica of a Miami Beach hotel complex, residents of the northern part of the city began to rebel. A plan to put a 550-foot US Steel headquarters building on the waterfront galvanized the first anti-highrise campaigns, with dressmaker Alvin Duskin buying newspaper ads that warned, "Don't let them bury your skyline under a wall of tombstones."
Ultimately, the highrise revolt forced the city to downzone the waterfront area, where most buildings can't exceed 60 or 80 feet. But repeatedly, developers have eyed this valuable turf and tried to get around the rules.
"It's a generational battle," former Sup. Aaron Peskin noted. "Every time the developers think another generation of San Franciscans has forgotten the past, they try to raise the height limit along the Embarcadero."
The 8 Washington project was the latest attempt. Developer Simon Snellgrove wants to build 134 of the most expensive condominiums in San Francisco history on a slice of land owned in part by the Port of San Francisco, not far from the Ferry Building. The tallest of the structures would rise 136 feet, far above the 84-foot zoning limit for the site. Opponents argued that the city has no pressing need for ultra-luxury housing and that the proposal would create a "wall on the waterfront."
Seems to me that for every developer "giveaway" that we have we have an almost equal amount of bogus DR's that cut down or eliminate what private homeowners want to build because of some neighbors subjective sense of profoundly ambiguous things like "light and air"
And that groundswell of opposition for 8 washington? We will see if that translates at the ballot box.
A huge percentage of the funding for the signature gathering came from a single homeowner who didnt want to lose his view.. democracy at its finest.
There's a tempest in a teapot brewing with the Save the SF waterfront people too - led by self important super NIMBY Larry Stokus. They try and hide it but they aren't successful in disguising their ultimate goal which is to sink the Warriors arena period.
The reason that developers constantly push the envelope is because NIMBYs have been completely unable to budge on even the most modest increases.
now we have the chance to put some real econimic engines in there. We already have the ballpark, of course - a huge success. And low-rent or low-rise just doesn't make any sense in a place where land is so short and journeys can mostly be walked (I'd walk from Market to 75 Howard, even to the ballpark.
The demand is there for business, housing and entertainment. Let's build it all. We can influence the architecture and design, without micro-managing the process, and we certainly can't have a NIMBY'ist build nothing attitude.
Of course. Tim only cares about one thing. He doesn't want more people living in SF that won't vote the way he thinks they should. SOMA development meant that Walker got her backside kicked by the more moderate (and much cuter) Kim, and he sees the writing on the wall for his hope of a socialist city.
The only way to have any meaningful impact on this is to win elections. Progressives and neighborhood folks used to win perhaps half of the elections we'd contest. Until progressives and neighborhood folks figure out how to win elections, candidate, measure or referendum, this out of control development will only get worse.
The more new development gets built, the more the demographics make progressive election victories less likely.
That's the real reason Tim opposes new build. He's all about power, not ideology. His "housing by seniority" idea shows how weak his policy thinking is.
A policy that Marcos has also consistently advocated for as well
New housing should be for San Franciscans!
and/or anyone who just happens to be here. So he's really advocating "housing for all", which is a nice tagline, but hardly a policy.
No, he specifically means that we should not build housing for people to come here but for people who are already here.
It sounds more to me a self-serving policy to enable those who want to live but cannot afford to without highly restrictive and redistributive housing policies.
So it's not a matter of "what's best for SF" but rather "what's best for those whow ant to live above their station".
Powell, 16th/Mission, Balboa Park? Or are you referring to one's place in the economic hierarchy cemented by the lowest social mobility among the "rich" nations? Your comment confirms your belief in that lack of social mobility in contrast to the American Dream mythology you sometimes express.
As the English say, "A place for everyone, and everyone in their place."
Typical classist prejudices.
merely like the idea of being in SF but really lack the financial means to do so?
How many should we allow to live here on the cheap? how would you know where to stop?
The out of control development that allowed the TIC you currently occupy in the neighborhood that you gentrify should never have been allowed.
Your comments are sociopathic, maybe psychopathic. I fear escalation from anti-social, pathological, stalking internet behavior to actual violence.
Who are you talking to?
anonymous handle? The whole point of this place, surely, is that it is a safe place to say things that you might think twice about saying in public for fear of reprisals, threats and abuse.
Nobody here is known except for Tim and Steven, and nobody takes them seriously enough to ever deem them worthy of an assault.
I'm not seeing anything about violence.. what is he talking about??
someone who posts here.
Ignoring the fact that everyone is anonymous here. So how would the putative violent felon find his prey?
The "violence" (same quotes as for "jobs") we're seeing here is directed against San Franciscans in general and progressives here in this forum in particular. Dominance over and eventual exclusion from the City and this forum is the goal of their intervention. Either we are "civil" and do nothing and lose, or we grow a pair and begin to fight back again and have a slim chance of winning.
shut off the lights?
1. Write about the glories of the past
2. Talk to Aaron Peskin
3. Bemoan the wealthy
Rinse and repeat
I was thinking the exact same thing except that you left out 2.5, which is to bring up the mistake made 50 years ago regarding the Fontana Towers, and then try to equate those structures with 8 Washington.
Tim just keeps putting out the same tired old formulaic stuff while Joe Eskenazi actually does somewhat objective journalism and offers new information. Like when Tim endorsed Julian Davis despite knowing of his sexual indiscretions. Then Eskenazi did the journalistic work and Tim's new boss made him pull the endorsement.
Hmmmm...useful journalistic information from Eskenazi or the same recycled propaganda from Redmond....
Which one would you keep?
They provide homes for hundreds of people, and with Bay views as well. A friend of mine lives there and loves it although, as he says, he doesn't have to look at the Towers.
If we built a hundred more towers like that, we'd start to see affordable housing again.
Muni plans to start up the E-Embarcadero streetcar line in the next couple of years, running from Caltrain to the Wharf, sharing the T/N and F line tracks and using a connector track between Folsom and the Ferry Building that's already built. The streetcars for it are being delivered now. They are fully ADA compliant (as are all the F-line cars). They are no more expensive to buy or operate over their lifetime than a bus. Radulovich has a heat on for modern, low-floor surface streetcars like Portland has, and has an open prejudice against the F-line because of that. 23,000 daily F-line riders disagree. But that's never stopped Tom before.
Might you point me to the waterfront transit plan so that we could figure out what the MTA, TA, MOEWD and the Planning Department have in mind?
I take it 75 Howard would be not at all profitable if the developers adhered to the existing height restriction?
profitable. He hates profit, hates success, hates growth and hates prosperity.
He wants the site to remain a down-at-heel waste or prime RE for no other reason that he hates everything.
As Planning Commissioner Antonini has declared, it is the job of the City to ensure that entitlements are profitable for developers. Heads developers win, tails San Franciscans lose.
The profit exists to encourage those who have funds to invest in SF to do so, and to compensate them for the risk that they take.
Your suggestion that SF somehow "loses" because swanky new structures and buildings get developed is naive. In practice the people and voters of this city love developments like the waterfront enterprises we are seeing (ballpark, Warriors stadium), Ferry building, Pier 39 etc.
Idiot Troll. The government has no business picking winners and losers yet it picks developers to win over residents every time by bending the rules of the game to make marginal projects profitable.
somehow residents "lose".
That makes no sense. I don't "lose" because the ballpark is fabulously successful, is at a more convenient location for me to watch the game, and brings in tax revenues and extra business and jobs for the city.
I win. you won. They win. We all win. It's a win-win.
You just hate the private sector, success, growth, prosperity and progress.
the assumption that something that is a "win" for you is a "win" for all San Franciscans. You actually appear sociopathic enough to believe that assumption.
How are you disadvantaged by the renovated Ferry Building?
How does Pier 39 harm you?
planned than the ones you list. The residents whose lives are most impacted are those who live near the waterfront, not a Mission resident. That is to whom you should pose your incomplete questions.
Even though I rarely go to Giants games, I like AT&T Park fine (although it is terrible for soccer.) But I do miss the lower ticket prices and the hardiness of the die hard Giant fans at the Stick.
And further that I should "ask others" if there are any ill-effects of other new developments because, evidently, you cannot think of any?
It's not clear what Mr. Redmond or marcos are referring to when they state that there's 'no plan for the waterfront.'
A lot of people seem to forget that Planning Department has produced two extensive studies. The first was the "Northeastern Waterfront Area Plan" (http://www.sf-planning.org/ftp/General_Plan/NE_Waterfront.htm) that took years and many hundreds of community hearings to produce . There was NO shortage of community input on it. It was subsequently updated.
The problem is what happens when some folks disagree with some of the conclusions of the study, as happened with 8 Washington.
Because of the outcry from NIMBY neighbors, Planning, at the request of Sup. David Chiu, took 15 months, a lot of resources to produce a second study, the "Northeast Embarcadero Study" (http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=1662). Again, thousands of people were included in the "process", yet some still disagreed with the conclusions that recognized that a mixed-use development at 8 Washington was a preferable land use than preserving a surface parking lot.
Are the conclusions of these public documents invalid? Did the hundreds of meetings and thousands of people who gave input now be ignored and a new "process" be commenced?
The problems Mr. Redmond refers to result from people who will NEVER accept any change on the waterfront, NOT because there's no plan.
sure to be unhappy. If that ends up being Tim and Marcos, well, they love misery so that's a form of justice.
The simply fact is that very few things of great beauty or function are created by a vast committee riddled with NIMBY's, activists and cynics. Sometimes it's better to trust one person or entity with a passion and a vision, than try and design thigns be committee. Consensus can just lead to mediocrity.
The waterfront is orders of magnitude better than it was 25 years ago. Most of the reason for that is due to enterprise, vision and an earthquake. You can near guarantee that if instead the waterfront was designed by Tim, it would like a cold, wet day in Bulgaria.
comments about your own comments now? Hard to tell if you hide behind the default "Guest" name.
person here might be a "Guest"?
Or might even post as "Eddie"?
The lowest form of internet behavior. Considered therapy? A lobotomy would probably increase your intelligence.
Living on the waterfront has become more and more pricey, I don't see anyone building low income housing on this prime piece of the city. Heck most of the city has become prime real estate, people like cab driver, waitpersons, artists, you know know it won't be able to buy let alone rent.
Pick up one of the major newspapers from SF, look at the Sunday sections and tell me do you think it carters to average Joe.
We have become a food city, a shopping city, we have become a place to stay or just somehow a place in the world to do the above.
You can buy a house in parts of Detroit for a dollar, but you don't.
Not even Oakland - just 10 minutes away and half the price.
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A Black Hawk County jury has issued a guilty verdict in the case of a local mayor and his nephew.
Shortly before noon on Thursday, Dunkerton Mayor Mike Schares and his nephew Tom Adamson were found guilty of harassing Dunkerton Police Officer Robert Roquet during a traffic stop in December.
It took the jury less than an hour to reach its verdict. Both Schares and Adamson showed little emotion as the verdict was read.
Assistant county attorney Brian Williams says he was happy with the jury's decision. He said it shows vindication for officer Roquet.
Mayor Schares had no comment regarding the verdict. He only said that he will appeal the courts decision.
Before the verdict was read the jury heard closing arguments. Assistant County Attorney Brian Williams started by saying the incident involving Schares and Adamson was an abuse of authority and showed an overwhelming sense of entitlement.
He took the jury through the definition of interference and asked, "Could anyone else interject themselves in that situation like the mayor did."
Defense attorney Michael Bandy said that Williams is speculating on what happened. Bandy said the video showed the facts and Schares did not have any contact with Roquet that could be inferred as harassment.
Defense attorney Thomas Frerichs says this case is simple. He says no one interfered or stopped officer Roquet from issuing the citation. He said that Roquet even testified to that.
The defense has also questioned why Roquet shut off his dash cam video during the stop. Roquet testified that it was policy to shut off the camera if there wasn't any trouble during a stop.
The defense says that Roquet might have purposely shut off the camera because he did not want something recorded. Roquet said that he felt threatened during the traffic so the defense asked why he turned off the tape if he felt threatened.
Sentencing for Schares and Adamson will be at a later date. Attorney Michael Bandy has already asked the judge for a deferred judgment for his client Mike Schares.
Schares and Adamson face 30 days in jail for each count and a maximum fine of $625 for interference and a maximum fine of $625 for harassment as well.


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Giambi set to start on Opening Day
Slugger will man designated hitter spot; Martinez at first
TAMPA, Fla. -- Joe Torre doesn't plan to announce his starting lineup for Sunday night's season opener until Saturday's workout, but the manager indicated on Thursday that Jason Giambi would be his designated hitter against David Wells and the Red Sox.
Giambi missed two games with a tight left hamstring, but he returned to the lineup as the Yankees' designated hitter on Thursday night. After hitting in the cage and doing some light running on Wednesday, Giambi was pronounced ready to go by trainer Gene Monahan.
"It was fine when I was running," said Giambi, who injured himself while running out a double on Monday. "I didn't overdo it. It feels pretty good right now."
Torre said that although Giambi could probably play the field on Sunday, the Yankees didn't want to take any chances with the slugger in the cold weather.
"Whatever is best for the team. Whatever he feels is best," Giambi said. "I feel pretty good right now. I'm taking grounders and, so far, no problem."
With Giambi the likely designated hitter on Sunday, Tino Martinez should get the start at first base. Had Giambi been able to play first, Ruben Sierra could have started as the DH, as his numbers against Wells are far superior to those of Martinez.
"I've been looking forward to Opening Day ever since I signed in January," Martinez said. "It would have been special just to be part of this team and be announced wherever I may be, off the bench or whatever. But to have the opportunity to start the game is even more special. I definitely want to thank Joe for that."
Martinez has not had a productive spring, hitting just .204 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in 21 games. Despite his stats, Martinez says he feels good at the plate and is ready to get the season started.
"Pretty good. Statistically, terrible," Martinez said of his spring. "I didn't get as many hits as I would like, but I'm seeing the ball better and feeling pretty good at the plate. I'm not really worried about results, but how I feel at the plate. I feel like I'm where I should be at, except I need to produce."
Giambi, on the other hand, has been very good this spring, hitting .289 with three homers and five RBIs in 18 games. His average would be even better had he not been robbed on hard-hit balls by several second baseman, but both he and Torre have been pleased with what they have seen.
"I knew I could hit and throw in a structured form, but I didn't know, game-wise, how I was going to be," Giambi said. "I feel pretty good. I'm taking great at-bats, hitting the ball hard, which has always been my trademark."
After a bit of a slow start, Giambi drilled a home run to center field against Boston's John Halama on March 7 in Fort Myers, a swing which he feels helped get him going.
"I felt good with my swing right from the get-go, but that's probably the one that got me started," he said. "The good at-bats started following after that."
One thing that Giambi didn't have to deal with this spring was much negativity, as he was supported by Yankees fans in virtually every ballpark in which he played. Even in Fort Myers, where he was expected to be booed out of the building and taunted for his involvement in the steroids scandal, he received no more boos than any of his teammates.
"I came in with an open mind and I really didn't know what to expect. I don't know if it could have gone any better," Giambi said. "I have a great attitude right now, I feel good and I'm taking good at-bats."
Torre believes that Giambi will be received well in the Bronx on Sunday, as he plays in front of the home crowd for the first time since the revelation that he admitted to using steroids in front of a grand jury in 2003.
"I sense it will be friendly. I really do," Torre said. "He's done well down here and he seems to be relaxed. I'm not saying there isn't going to be a surge of adrenaline flying on Sunday night, but I think the reception will be positive."
Mark Feinsand is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Family GPs shortfall 'shocking'
A potential shortfall of 16,000 family doctors in England in eight years time due to a funding gap is "truly shocking", according to the chairwoman of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
– Dr Clare Gerada, chairwoman of the RCGP
The fact that, in just eight years, we could see a shortfall of almost 16,000 GPs is truly shocking.
General practice is at the heart of the NHS and if it is left to wither, as is the case now, it could sow the seeds of an unprecedented disintegration of the NHS, both in primary care and secondary care.
Such is the key role that general practice plays that if it starts to fall apart the impact will be felt across the rest of the health service - leading to longer waits in A&E and ever more last-minute cancellations of elective surgery.
A poll of around 250 GPs conducted for the RCGP last month also found that 85% believe general practice is "in crisis", while half said that GPs could "no longer guarantee safe care to their patients".


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Three Quality Kitchen Tools that Save Money On Groceries
April 2, 2012 | Posted By: Liz Krause | Categorized in: Food & Dining Out, Home & Auto
As the connection between good health and nutrition is becoming more clearly documented, many people are electing to turn to whole foods. Even if these changes are only a small percent of the food eaten, every meal without processed ingredients and manmade chemicals will help.
1) Vacuum Sealers Prolong Food Shelf Life
Even the most inexperienced shopper will notice that single servings cost more than normal packages of food. Family size or extra large packages offer additional savings. For most people, these large containers of food are impractical. If the food spoils or becomes stale before it is finished, it doesnt matter how little it costs to buy -no money will have been saved.
2) Meat Grinders and Quality Control and Efficiency
Every homemaker is familiar with ground meat as a way to help stretch the food dollar. Meat can be used in dishes with other ingredients blended in to create the illusion of larger servings, especially useful for large groups or families with hungry teenagers. Some popular examples of budget friendly dishes include pasta with meat sauce and do it yourself tacos. However, with some cooked lentils or finely shredded vegetables blended in, even meatloaf and burgers can be prepared with less meat.
3) Gelato Makers Bring Rome into the Home
No matter how frugal the homemaker, there will always be times for splurging. However, a trip to an ice cream parlor can cost several dollars per person, even if a relatively inexpensive shop is chosen. Thats without considering the ingredients in the ice cream or the freshness of the product.
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April 2, 2012 | Posted By: loonytunez
psh... my potato peeler keeps me from paying out the nose for one of those ready-peeled packages of veggies... still trying to think of two more here...
April 2, 2012 | Posted By: mysticamythist
I am about to stop wasting my time reading fatwallet 'articles'. They are written by so called experts that do nothing but push their area. Here, the example is the gelato maker. . .because EVERYONE needs gelato to survive. The last article was by a guy who worked for a payday loan place and stated that that the was the best option to avoid medical debt! That article was removed quickly. This article isn't as outrageous, other than the gelato thing. But, it is still impracticable. Do you really think investing in a vacuum sealer and the continuing cost of bags, etc is worth the .35 cents a pound saving on that pack of chicken! Most of us, have better ways of saving. For example, I buy a large bag of chicken thighs that are good for two weeks. We use it for two to three meals over that two weeks by simply folding down the bag and clipping it closed thoroughly in-between uses. Tada! No money invested in storage bags. And, the meat is cheaper than if purchased in smaller packs. Please, fatwallet, read your articles and think a little better before posting. . . .
April 2, 2012 | Posted By: mysticamythist
loonytunez. . .I'm with you :)
April 2, 2012 | Posted By: sukwarlord
Electric pressure cooker. Mucho flavor....easy clean-up.
April 2, 2012 | Posted By: mysticamythist
loonytunez. . .I'm with you :)
April 2, 2012 | Posted By: murzilka
loonytunez I am with you. This article such a waste...
April 2, 2012 | Posted By: mysticamythist
loonytunez. . .I'm with you :)
April 2, 2012 | Posted By: mysticamythist
Why is this thing reposting my comment? Strange. . .
April 2, 2012 | Posted By: pastalover
@mysticamythist and @loonytunez- I'm sorry you were offended by my article. I had actually contemplated whether to send in this article or not because the items discussed are not low cost items. But I don't believe frugal means low cost all the time, but rather looking for ways to save.
In regards to the gelato maker, it's not as random as it appears. For those of us who love home cooking, baking, etc. these tools really are awesome. The first time I had gelato was in Italy - and to have an actual unique maker like this beats buying ice cream cones every night hands down. I could go on about how yes it can save you money, but that would take up another article. ;)
I hope you don't stop reading FatWallet even if some articles get under your skin. They provide great content and I hope you'll enjoy one of my future articles better.
April 5, 2012 | Posted By: damonmatt
oh, wow. just great. Now I can save more time in preparing dinner! I love that meat grinder... I my kid will surely love to have a gelato maker for them, . . . if only they can come as freebies. It'll be a lot more easier.
May 29, 2012 | Posted By: ColoradoLeo
@Mysticamyhtist, While I generally agree with you on the vacuum sealer, It just kind of depends on your methodology of shopping. It certainly benefits the family that buys super bulk, like a side of beef once a year or such, wherein the cost of consumables doesn't negate the savings of the purchase. Me, I'm perfectly happy with a costco roll of plastic wrap. Yes, the pre-frozen bags of chicken are super convenient, but even with the cost of the plastic wrap thrown in, I can do better on the price, and while I hate saying this, I find that my time spent portioning and wrapping is worth the incremental cost savings over the pre-frozen, even though it takes away from time I might spend with my family instead. Plus, at least this way, I can get custom cuts from the butcher counter when they are on sale and save them for future use.
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looking for a 'partner in crime' to share 'bucket list' activities w/, whether w/ others, or personal to me and my partner. love camping, fishing, skydiving, and looking for other ways to shre special moments w/ another.
another skydive. hooking lunker fish, watching falling stars by a lake camping.
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Hi David,
Unfortunately I was unable to get to Shambhala on Thusday night. Hopefully we will meet at some other meetup sometime soon. :)
you are welcome to join our ground David. Hope you may like to mingle with the Indian friends, then it is good for you to join.
Hi David,
Welcome to Alternative Lifestyle Parties NYC! Check out our next event Master/Slave Sunday Party on Sunday, February 17. http://meetu.ps/vlxw6.
Our last party was a blast and we expect a great turn out again!
hey man thanks for joining the group!! hope to see you out soon!!
David, thanks for the response. The Gathering sounds like a blast! Have a great time!
Love your responses to these questions, David! Thank you for sharing. Hope to meet you one day for a meditation that taps into that greater power.
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The chase started near I-17 northbound near Peoria at about 4 p.m. The suspects were seen tossing objects out the window of the car during the pursuit, according to Phoenix police.
Stop sticks were deployed by officers in an attempt to stop the car but the driver, who was later identified as Ryan Tsosie, 22, avoided them near the Bumble Bee exit.
A police helicopter was also used to keep a close eye on the suspects.
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Milk kefir grains are live active cultures consisting of yeast and bacteria existing in a symbiotic relationship. Adding the kefir grains to fresh milk yields a delicous probiotic drink in about 24 hours. Milk kefir can be enjoyed plain, flavored, or used in many recipes, like salad dressing, bread, and ice cream.
- Contains 1 packet of traditional heirloom-style milk kefir grains.
- Rehydration period of 3-7 days required before regular use.
- Reusable culture; makes up to 1 quart of kefir with every batch
- Instructions for using milk kefir grains are included.
- Cultures on the counter at 68°-85°F
- Suitable for use with cow or goat milk.
- Grains require rehydration in pasteurized dairy milk. Once rehydrated, grains may be transitioned to raw milk.
- May be used to culture coconut, soy, or rice milk once rehydrated in dairy milk; grains require regular refreshing in dairy milk.
- Nut and seed milks yield inconsistent results.
Ingredients: Organic whole milk, live active cultures. Packaged in a small amount of organic powdered milk to extend shelf life.
This product contains no GMO ingredients.
Shipping Information: Our milk kefir grains are shipped in a dehydrated state in a barrier-sealed packet. The product keeps
- At room temperature (68° to 78°F): 12 to 18 months
- In the refrigerator (40° to 45°F): 18+ months
- In the freezer (0° to 25°F): not recommended
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Questions on Milk Kefir Grains
- From Leslie at 8/27/2014 12:04 AM
- I just got my grains and my hubby bought ultra past. milk...is it safe to use for one day to keep the grains or should I just put the grains in the fridge to keep? I don't want to ruin the grains with this milk...
- The results using ultra-pasteurized milk can be inconsistent however you will be discarding the first few batches so go ahead and start using the ultra pasteurized milk and make the change to regular pasteurized milk as soon as you can..
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- From Maria at 7/25/2014 12:20 PM
- I'm going to be away for the weekend, is it safe to leave my kefir over the counter or should I refrigerate? Thanks.
- Anytime you are not able to give your milk kefir grains fresh milk every 24 hours, you must preserve them in some manner. For short term, you can simply put them in fresh milk in a jar/lid and store them in the fridge. They are safe for up to 3 weeks. If someone is able to give them fresh milk at the end of that 3 week period, you can store them another 3 weeks. After that, they must be put back to work or they will suffer damage and will likely die.
We do not recommend storing them often in the fridge, as this can break down the grains' bacteria and enzymes and cause them to cease working.
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- From Dina at 6/19/2014 7:21 AM
- My kefir is curdling after I strain it and put it in the fridge. What am I doing wrong?
- It sounds like your kefir is continuing to culture in the fridge. You may want to check the temperature in your fridge and if you are storing your kefir in the door, move it closer to the back of the fridge where it will remain more cold. If your kefir is separating during the culturing process, you will need to increase the amount of milk you are using or decrease the culturing time to reach that wonderful "thickened-milk" (like buttermilk) stage before storage.
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- From Mary at 6/9/2014 4:49 PM
- I live on the southeastern Arizona desert and we do not have central heating/cooling. I don't have a thermometer in my kitchen, but I'm sure it gets over 85 in the summer and sometimes below 65 (we heat with wood) in the winter. Are the milk cultures so temperature dependent that I would not be able to make my own kefir. I tried the water kefir last fall, but I guess it got too cold and my grains died. I love the kefir cheese and really want to make own if it is at all possible.
- Yes, the milk kefir grains must be cultured between 68º-85ºF. If it gets too cold or too warm, they will not be viable. Perhaps looking at the following articles might be helpful in maintaining your temperature during the cold and hot periods of the year:
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- From Bill at 4/17/2014 1:00 AM
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Is the protein in milk broken down or digested when being made into Kefir? The casein in milk is really hard to digest and is why many health professionals recommend giving up dairy. Thanks!
- During the culturing process lactose is consumed by the grains. Casein still remains.
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- From Chris at 4/16/2014 3:39 PM
- Is it normally safe to drink the milk used to activate the kefir grains? Also, what must be done to start making kefir with grains that were put in the refrigerator for a break?
- We do not recommend consuming the milk used to rehydrate the kefir grains. Kefir is ready to consume when it is thickened and has a pleasant aroma and taste.
Milk from grains stored in the fridge is generally not pleasant to drink either.
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- Is it normally safe to drink the milk used to activate the kefir grains? Also, what must be done to start making kefir with grains that were put in the refrigerator for a break?
- From Dan at 4/10/2014 9:46 AM
- Can I use organic ultra pasteurized 2% milk with the milk kefir grain? And how do I know the kefir grain is activated? Thanks!
- The results with ultra pasteurized milk can be a little unpredictable. Some brands seem to generate better results than others so you might need to experiment to find a brand that works well for you. Yes, you can use 2% milk. The texture is generally a little thinner than whole milk but will still result in a delicious, tangy flavor.
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- From Bernard at 4/9/2014 2:25 PM
- Hi, I am here in Texas and will be traveling to Mexico in about a month and a half when I will start to make my Raw Milk Kefir. Will the Milk Kefir Grains that I order last that long or what do you recommend I should do? Can I pay using Pay Pal
or how do I pay? Thank you Bernard.
- Your milk kefir grains should be stored in the refrigerator when you receive them. When at room temperature, the grains are shelf stable for 12-18 months. As long as they are not exposed to temperatures above 85º F, they should be fine. Payment options are listed here: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/ordering-information#Payment_Methods
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- From Brenda at 4/7/2014 2:06 PM
- Can I add organic sugar to milk kefir during the culturing process? If so, will this make the final product sweeter?
- When culturing milk kefir, there should be milk and milk kefir grains. If you want to flavor after, that is best. We don't recommend adding sweetener during the culturing process.
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- From Cynthia at 3/11/2014 7:23 PM
- What is the sugar/carb content of the kefir?
- The nutritional profile of your finished kefir will depend on many factors. The milk you use is the biggest factor of course.
Temperature, length of culturing and use of a second fermentation will also affect nutrient content.
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Customer Reviews
- Quick start Review by Brant
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Order arrived on time and in good condition. It is clear instructions in good website support. The culture took off like a rocket! Great product!
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- Works great! Tastes great! Review by Gord
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My Kefir grains activated in one day and began producing a delicious drink that I can't get enough of!
(Posted on 8/21/2014)
- goforit Review by Satified
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I am very pleased with my Kefir making process, especially when it cost around $3.18 at a local store.
(Posted on 8/4/2014)
- Great Review by Ssunshine62
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This is my first try with milk kefir. I have made several batches and have enjoyed them in my daily smoothies. Can't wait to try other gains.
(Posted on 8/2/2014)
- Off and running Review by HKC
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The grains are working great! It's so easy once you get them started which for me took about a week. Now I make 1 qt of kefir everyday which costs about $0.50/qt. v.s. $3-4 from the store. Yea!!
(Posted on 7/31/2014)
- We love Milk Kefir - what did we ever do without it Review by Beach Gal
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We received our grains and followed instructions to rehydrate them. Now we are making 4 cups every day. My grains haven't grown but that has not stopped them from producing kefir. My husband and I and our two dogs drink the whole 4 cups daily. My husband has been teasing me about my "experiment" but he is now admitting that he feels so much better and our two dogs beg for kefir and are running around like young dogs. Their coats are nicer and their eyes brighter and they have more energy. The strange thing is that both my husband and I are lactose intolerant. These nifty little grains feed on the lactose and we have had no problem with the lactose at all. I am so happy that Cultures for Health offer these fantastic kefir grains. For the initial price along with the cost of milk, you can have a lifetime of healthy drink. We drink it straight, we put it in smoothies, we add fruits and juices. The possibilities are endless.
(Posted on 7/29/2014)
- Milk Kefir grains Review by Janie
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Mine had a slow start- might be the temp in the house and it is multiplying very slowly (I use organic milk) but what I have there is very healthy looking grains..Oh and did I say I am ADDICTED to Kefir! Can't seem to get enough...I love it...
Response from CFH: Please contact Customer Support before discarding any products. Some cultures can be saved with minor adjustments.
(Posted on 7/27/2014)
- such a small amount Review by jen
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I received a very small amount - 1 teaspoon re-hydrated- it took forever to do more than 2 cups of milk.
Response from CFH: One teaspoon of milk kefir grains are all that is needed to culture up to 4 cups of milk. Please contact us before discarding any cultures. Some cultures may require a minor adjustment.
(Posted on 7/23/2014)
- Fabulous Review by Jim
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I have ordered this product twice. Both times the grains activated within a couple of days, and started producing wonderful tasting kefir. Our family is very happy with it!
(Posted on 7/21/2014)
- Very good product. Review by GM
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I first ordered milk kefir grains and they did not work right, they must have been bad because all I made was rotten milk. After speaking to customer service, I received some new grains along with detailed instructions and this kefir has turned out to be wonderful. It has worked great from the start and we have made some good kefir that my family loves.
(Posted on 7/18/2014)
- Great product! Review by Ruthie
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Awhile back I had some grains that were so hard to use, never growing significantly and hard to strain out and reuse. I gave up for awhile, but missed this wonderfully probiotic drink so ordered these grains. Within 2 days they were making kefir. They have grown and multiplied, are easy to strain out of the finished product, and live happily on my counter in local raw milk from grassfed cows. I'm a fan!
(Posted on 7/18/2014)
- AFTER 10 days my kefir was spoiled Review by mustashka
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After 4 days I started to drink kefir, it was fresh and good the first week. The next week kefir had smell and I had to through away everything.
Bad instruction! Special in the begining.
Response from CFH: Please contact Customer Support for troubleshooting tips before discarding products. Some cultures are salvageable with minor adjustments.
(Posted on 7/17/2014)
- so much kefir! Review by R
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I'm really happy with the kefir grains. When they came, I was feeling anxious that I would not be able to get them to work. I followed the instructions exactly, and in about 5 days I began to make kefir. The small amount of grains that I got makes 1.5 cups of kefir in about 12 hours in my 77 degree house. I am looking for a cooler place in the house to store them, and plan to add more milk so that I can slow down the process a little.
(Posted on 7/15/2014)
- Disaster Review by None
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As far as I know all I ended up with was sour milk - did'nt taste like kefir and I ended up throwing everything away.
If I was doing something wrong I don't know what
Response from CFH: Please contact customer support for troubleshooting advice before discarding product. Many cultures can be saved with minor adjustments.
(Posted on 7/15/2014)
- Didn't work out as I had hoped Review by Anne
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I was so looking forward to trying this new endeavor. I'm sure the fault was all mine (though I followed the directions as closely as I could), but I was never able to get kefir that tasted good. In fact, I would describe the taste as foul. I'm sure it was a case of user error, but I don't know what I could have done differently. I wound up throwing away the grains after a couple of weeks' worth of attempts (and quite a bit of wasted milk). I would recommend trying it, and I may again in the future because I would be delighted if I could make it work.
Response from CFH: It is important that you contact us immediately if you are struggling to activate a culture. Many cultures can be saved with minor adjustments.
(Posted on 7/1/2014)
- So happy with the products I ordered. Enjoying them everyday! Review by Jaime
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I love both the kefir grains I ordered from you (milk and water). I am enjoying them everyday! I love your videos, recipes, and information you provide to us novices!!!
(Posted on 6/30/2014)
- Fast rehydration, reliable result, multiplying kefir grains Review by Asu
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Reviewing after an 8 day experience, including the rehydration period.
The day I started rehydrating coincided with a really hot weather wave for 2-3 days.The second and the third days the yield I had was a fermented product in a consistency of yoghurt, which tasted extremely good. By increasing the amount of fresh milk as suggested, I started to get fermented kefir in a drink consistency.
After 5-6 days, the little amount of grains I started with began to swell in size, which I hope grows bigger as many others experienced.
(Posted on 6/19/2014)
- Super easy, fun and I feel real good about making it everyday! Review by Eva
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The grains started working much sooner than I expected, It has been a fun process and I enjoy making a probiotic-packed smoothie in the morning and have now ventured into baking with the kefir in place of buttermilk in baked goods with happy results. I look forward to having extra that I can pass on to family and friends
(Posted on 6/16/2014)
- Great grains! Review by Carolee
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As a person who has given up other grains (wheat, rice, etc.), these grains are keepers! I make coconut kefir with part 1/2n 1/2, and part canned coconut milk. It's delicious.
(Posted on 6/13/2014)
- Very good quality Review by leo
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I love these, and bought my second box this time. Makes the BEST milk kefir and i would never recommend going to another site to buy these.
(Posted on 6/8/2014)
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Greenwood police are investigating an armed robbery when a woman was shot after getting cash at an ATM on New Year's Eve.
Police said on Monday about 1:15 a.m. the woman had taken out $460 from a Wells Fargo ATM and was walking back home when a gray car pulled up behind her as she was walking by Speedy's Barber Shop on Phoenix Street.
The woman told police as the car pulled up, a man in the passenger side leaned out the window and pointed a pistol to her leg.
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Pousada Marhesias
Morada : Rua Bertoldo Costa, 47, Algodoal Distância : 26.1 km : 150 R$ / 500 R$ - 6
Set amidst trees and offering a homey atmosphere, Pousada Marhesias provides accommodation steps from Praia da Caixa D'Água Beach in Algodoal. It has free Wi-Fi and a restaurant with panoramic sea views.
Estação Hotel
Morada : Av. Rio Branco - Centro, Castanhal Distância : 78.1 km : 90 R$ / 150 R$ - 17
Just 300 metres from Castanhal bus station, Estação features air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Buffet breakfast is served daily and includes a variety of fruits, breads and cereals.
Hotel Durma Bem
Morada : Trav. Irmã Adelaide, 358, Castanhal Distância : 78.9 km : 126 R$ / 130 R$ - 64
Located 200 metres from Castanhal Bus Station and 500 metres from Castanhal town centre, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Air-conditioned rooms, breakfast and a 24-hour reception are available.
Pousada O Canto do Francês
Morada : Sexta rua, 10, Soure Distância : 118 km : 110 R$ / 160 R$ - 9
Located in Ilha de Marajó, Pousada O Canto do Francês offers free Wi-Fi, a daily breakfast and air-conditioned rooms. Popular Solar do Bola restaurant can be reached within a 2-minute walk.
Pousada dos Guarás
Morada : Praia Grande de Salvaterra, S/N, Salvaterra Distância : 118.2 km : 178 R$ / 230 R$ - 50
Ubicato sulla spiaggia privata Praia Grande de Salvaterra dell'Isola di Marajó, questo hotel offre camere dai colori vivaci, dotate di aria condizionata e balcone.
Pousada Bosque dos Aruãs
Morada : Av. Beira Mar, s/n, Salvaterra Distância : 118.2 km : 75 R$ / 180 R$ - 12
Just 800 metres from Salvaterra's Praia Grande beach, Bosque dos Aruãs features wooden chalets surrounded by nature. Its restaurant serves seafood, meat and pasta meals, as well as buffet breakfast. Wi-Fi is free.
Pousada Ventania Do Rio-Mar
Morada : Quarta Rua, 3 - Vila de Joanes, Joanes Distância : 118.2 km : 90 R$ / 0 R$ - 11
Pousada Ventania Do Rio-Mar is located in front of Praia Grande Beach in Joanes. It offers a daily breakfast buffet with breads and hot and cold drinks. With simple décor, each room has a balcony with views, tiled floors and a fan.
Hotel Casarao da Amazonia
Morada : 4 Rua Tv 9, 626, Soure Distância : 118.4 km : 160 R$ / 200 R$ - 10
Situato in una casa coloniale ristrutturata, questo hotel offre, gratuitamente, la connessione Wi-Fi e un parcheggio privato e dispone di una piscina all'aperto, di un giardino e di camere climatizzate.
Pousada Asa Branca
Morada : Quarta Rua, 1108, Soure Distância : 118.8 km : 80 R$ / 0 R$ - 13
Located within 600 metres from Paracauari River and Soure town centre, Pousada Asa Branca offers rooms with air conditioning and free private parking. Regional breakfast is available.
Pousada Ilha Bela
Morada : Primeira Rua, s/n, Soure Distância : 119.2 km : 90 R$ / 0 R$ - 8
Right across Paracauari River, Pousada Ilha Bela is just 300 metres from Soure town centre. It offers a restaurant, bar and 24-hour reception, and its air-conditioned rooms include free Wi-Fi.
Hotel Marajó
Morada : Prança Inhagaiba, 351, Soure Distância : 119.3 km : 110 R$ / 0 R$ - 19
Just 500 metres from Soure town centre, Hotel Marajó offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking. It features an outdoor pool, horse riding and hiking, bar and restaurant. It also has a TV room with satellite channels.
Paracauary Eco Pousada
Morada : Avenida Prado, 6, Soure Distância : 120.7 km : 110 R$ / 140 R$ - 8
Situated on Paracauary River amid native forestland, Paracauary Eco Pousada offers a buffet breakfast, an outdoor pool and an on-site tour desk. Soure Airport is 1.5 km away and the town's centre is 3 km away.
Zaia Apart Hotel
Morada : Conjunto Cidade Nova 5, WE57 numero 1271, Ananindeua Distância : 121.7 km : 137 R$ / 150 R$ - 15
Just 7 km from Val-de-Cans International Airport, Zaia features air-conditioned rooms with room service and free Wi-Fi. Its restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast with fruits, breads and cakes.
Hotel Riviera D'Amazonia
Morada : Rod. Mário Covas, 1228, Ananindeua Distância : 126.1 km : 139 R$ / 139 R$ - 61
With 2 outdoor pools, sunloungers and a wet bar, Hotel Riviera D'Amazonia offers air-conditioned accommodations in Ananindeua. It features a children's playground, indoor soccer court and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast.


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Stone Cliff (Reeds Cabin Rental) in Seven Springs
- bedrooms 2
- baths 1½
- sleeps 10
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type Cabin
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rates (USD)
/ night
$ 695 - $ 850 / week
vacation rental description
Very beautiful and modern cabin located in the Laurel Mountains just
down the road from Seven Springs and Hidden Valley ski resorts. We
have completely remodled the interior to inlcude all of the modern
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Russell Reed 412-629-7750
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2 Bedrooms - one is the Loft, with one King bed and one single bed.
The second is a large full size bedroom, with two queen beds and a
single bed.
1 1/2 Bathrooms - The master bath has a shower with unlimited hot
water, so many guests can shower with out running out. The second
is a powder room.
The Greatroom - Large room with catherdral ceilings and plenty of
space to spread out for guests. There are plenty of windows and
skylights to let in the natural light and beautiful wooded scenery.
Stone Fireplace in the Greatroom and Wood burning stove in the
PS. All the Firewood is provided free of charge.
Complete Stereo system
Large screen TV with over 150 DVD/Videos to watch free of charge.
Full kitchen including all modern major appliances all cooking
necessities are provided.
Full dining room table that seats 6 people.
Large outdoor firepit with seating for 12.
BBQ grill is provided.
All linnens and towels are provided.
activities and attractions in Seven Springs Other Pennsylvania Areas
The Cabin is convieniently located only 1 mile from Hidden Valley
Ski Resort and 8 Miles from Seven Springs. It is just off of Route
31, which is the main road for Hidden Valley. Approximately 1 mile
down the road is a large Snow Tubing Park, which also offers horse
drawn sleigh rides. It is walking distance to the largest
restaurant/lounge on the mountain. Koosier Lake is also with in
walking distance, which has sandy public beaches and fishing areas.
Laurel Moutain State Park is 3.5 miles away, which has a large lake
with 2 public beaches and picinic areas. 8 miles away the is the
Caddy Shack, which has 3 go cart tracks, driving range, bumper
boats, and mini golf. There are 3 golf courses within 7 miles of
the cabin. Many more activities within a short drive.
vacation rental rates
Spring, Summer, Fall
Start $475 a weekend $695a week
Winter (Ski Season)
Start $575 a weekend $850 a week
Rates are $675 per night between Dec 27-Jan 1
All prices are subject to increase/ Holiday are subject to increase
Russell Reed 412-629-7750
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- Considering the Rangers are expected to be making cuts in the next 24 hours, there were other storylines to watch from their perspective tonight. It just wouldn't be right to lump them in with what was an incredible homecoming for Henrik Lundqvist.
So instead, I'm going to push off the other news until Saturday, when the Rangers have a scheduled off day because Lundqvist has planned activities around Gothenburg for all of them. Tonight I'm going empty my recorder right into this blog.
Here are quotes about Lundqvist's night that I didn't use in my main story:
Lundqvist on the experience: "So many memories came up. I had my parents here and my closest friends, but also the Rangers. To have them here feels amazing. It's just a great experience. I will never forget it."
Lundqvist on getting an "A": "They were hiding my jersey until I had to go on. Then I saw it. There were so many things that meant a lot to me today and that was one of them, getting an 'A' here. To have the crowd welcome me like that and the players play a great game. I was very nervous. I wanted to win this game so I don't have to come back next summer and hear about it. Right now I'm just trying to reflect about everything that happened. It's going to take a couple of days."
Lundqvist on facing his twin brother, Joel: "I don't know if it's tough, but it's weird. Somehow I can always tell when he's on the ice and I always get a little more nervous when he gets closer to the net. I definitely don't want him to score. I really don't want him to score so it feels good that he did not score today."
Brian Boyle on Lundqvist: "You just feel happy for the guy. I can't imagine it's easy to go to across the ocean and play, and he's really made a name for himself. He's obviously a great athlete, a great goaltender and he means so much as a player on our team, but he's just a great guy. He's a great teammate, friend and he treats everybody with a lot of respect, it doesn't matter where you are in the organization. He's a good person so you want him to do well and you want good things to happen to him. It's obvious that they have and he's earned it."
Brian Boyle again on Lundqvist's plans for his team-only activity in Gothenburg on Saturday: "He wants us to see it so he has a lot of things set up for us. I know he's done a lot of work in that regard just to get us all together. That's a big thing for a team, and for him to go through a lot of work and make plans to get us involved, he just went out of his way to make sure we enjoy this trip as much as he does."
Tim Erixon on being a part of the experience: "It was exciting to see the ceremony before. You realize just how much they like him here and how big he is here. That was special."
Mike Rupp on seeing Lundqvist in this environment: "It's really neat to see. This is a part of the world that I'm not too familiar with, and you get to see what these guys mean. Sometimes I think we forget how fortunate we are when we play this game that you can look back on your career and see how many different players you've played with and what they mean to their country. It's pretty impressive."
PRAGUE -- Michael Del Zotto and Tim Erixon were noticeable all game as they helped the Rangers to a 2-0 win against HC Sparta Prague on Thursday. Del Zotto had a key assist on Ruslan Fedotenko's power-play goal and Erixon was credited with a pair of assists -- his most important play was the pass that set up Artem Anisimov for the Rangers first goal.
However, Rangers coach John Tortorella wasn't exactly throwing out the superlatives to his two young defensemen, who are still trying to make the opening night roster.
Tortorella said evaluating Del Zotto and Erixon off Thursday's game is tough because of the larger international ice surface. Both are skilled skaters and puck-movers -- the kind of players who are always going to fare better when they have more room to operate.
"There is more room and it's hard to take time and space (away)," Tortorella said. "You could see we struggled with that in the first period. When we start playing in North America there is not going to be a lot of room -- and these situations, Michael and Erixon, players like that, are going to have to thrive in if they want to continue to get ice time.
"But they did some good things (Thursday)."
Tortorella already knows what Del Zotto is capable of in an NHL game on NHL-sized ice. Erixon is coming to the Rangers from Sweden, so he was noticeably more comfortable on the larger surface because that's all he knows.
That said, Tortorella did give the kid some praise, an obvious sign of how badly he wants Erixon to make the team.
"He's improving," the coach said. "He's playing a system that he hasn't played before. We've asked him to do some things he's not comfortable with. He's improving along the way here."
It's highly probable that both Erixon and Del Zotto will play again Friday in Gothenburg. The ice sheet will again be big, but there's nothing the coach can do about it.
"It's a puck-control type of situation where you're not going to have a lot of the same puck-control when you play in a North American arena," Tortorella said. "It's a different game playing in a big rink. My biggest fear is we don't get into bad habits because we're going to be playing on small ice once the season starts."
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text: Switzerland Previous: #4 New Zealand Next: #6 Canada overall score81.0 world rank5 Rule of Law Property Rights90.0 Freedom From Corruption88.0 Limited Government Government Spending63.8 Fiscal Freedom68.1 Regulatory Efficiency Business Freedom75.8 Labor Freedom87.9 Monetary Freedom86.2 Open Markets Trade Freedom90.0 Investment Freedom80.0 Financial Freedom80.0 Embed This Data Create a Comparison Chart See how Switzerland compares to another country using any of the measures in the Index. vs Read more about Switzerland Economy. See more from the 2013 Index. Close Download PDF Quick Facts Population: 7.8 million GDP (PPP): $339.9 billion 1.9% growth 1.7% 5-year compound annual growth $43,370 per capita Unemployment: 4.2% Inflation (CPI): 0.2% FDI Inflow: $-196.5 million Embed This Data Switzerland's economic freedom score is 81, making its economy the 5th freest in the 2013 Index. Its score is essentially the same as last year, with modest declines in business freedom and the management of government spending counterbalanced by improvements in monetary freedom and freedom from corruption. Switzerland is ranked 1st out of 43 countries in the Europe region.The Swiss economy is diversified and modern, with high levels of prosperity and institutional strengths that include strong protection of property rights and minimum tolerance for corruption. The judicial system, independent and free of corruption, enforces contracts reliably. Openness to global trade and investment has enabled Switzerland to become one of the world's most competitive and flexible economies. Despite some stress in the financial system, the country has emerged from the global economic turmoil relatively unscathed.The public sector remains efficient and fiscally sound. Switzerland's government spending cap, known as the "debt brake," has been in force since 2003. With a transparent and stable business climate, Switzerland has created a vibrant entrepreneurial environment. Commercial operations are aided by monetary stability and an efficient labor market. Foreign investment is welcome, and investors benefit from access to adequate sources of credit in the competitive financial sector. Read more about Switzerland Economy. Close Background Switzerland's federal system of government disperses power widely, and executive authority is exercised collectively by the seven-member Federal Council. Switzerland has a long tradition of openness to the world but jealously guards its independence and neutrality. It did not join the United Nations until 2002, and two referenda on membership in the European Union have failed by wide margins. Membership in the European Economic Area was rejected by referendum in 1992. Switzerland is one of the world's richest and most investment-friendly countries, with a well-developed financial services industry. In addition to banking, the economy relies heavily on precision manufacturing, metals, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and electronics. Rule of LawView Methodology Property Rights 90.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Freedom From Corruption 88.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Protection of property rights is strongly enforced, and an independent and fair judicial system is institutionalized throughout the economy. Commercial and bankruptcy laws are applied consistently and efficiently. Intellectual property rights are respected, and enforcement is consistent with world standards. Effective anti-corruption measures discourage bribery of public officials and uphold the integrity of government. Limited GovernmentView Methodology Government Spending 63.8 Create a Graph using this measurement Fiscal Freedom 68.1 Create a Graph using this measurement Taxation is more burdensome at the cantonal levels than at the federal level. 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Salary Cap Auditor Ian Schubert has announced his resignation from the NRL after 18 years as one of the most influential figures in the game.
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Cronulla acknowledge the breach notice handed down by the NRL in relation to code of conduct issues back in 2011
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