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Caroline Elkins: Britain Has Said Sorry to the Mau Mau. The Rest of the Empire is Still Waiting.tags: Guardian (UK), Great Britain, British Empire, Mau Mau uprising, Caroline Elkins
Caroline Elkins is professor of history and African and African American studies at Harvard University and author of Imperial Reckoning: The Untold Story of Britain's Gulag, for which she was awarded a Pulitzer prize in 2006
On Thursday nearly 200 elderly Kikuyu people travelled from their rural homesteads and sat before the British high commissioner in Nairobi. Over half a century had passed since many were last in front of a British official. It was a different era then in Kenya. The Mau Mau war was raging, and Britain was implementing coercive policies that left indelible scars on the bodies and minds of countless men and women suspected of subversive activities.
In the 1950s they experienced events in colonial detention camps that few imagined possible. Yesterday they gathered to witness another once unimaginable thing: the much-delayed colonial gesture at reconciliation. The high commissioner read extracts from William Hague's earlier statement in parliament. Hague acknowledged for the first time that the elderly Kikuyu and other Kenyans had been subjected to torture and other horrific abuses at the hands of the colonial administration during the Mau Mau emergency. On behalf of the British government he expressed "sincere regret" that these abuses had taken place, announced payments of £2,600 to each of 5,200 vetted claimants, and urged that the process of healing for both nations begin.
The faces of the elderly camp survivors betrayed the day's historical significance. Tears rolled down faces lined from years of internalised pain and bitterness. Many sat motionless as the high commissioner read the statement. Others let out audible gasps, and cries of joy. Some burst into song....
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Coach Rambis says Luke Ridnour will be back on the floor against LAC, though Telfair will likely remain the starter tonight. Ellington is expected to be back for the Twolves tonight too. Jonny Flynn is still day-to-day, but won't play tonight. From TWolves' Twitter feed


text: Special Report: Builder Product PreferencesSide-by-side comparisons of builder product choices over five years reveal gradual--but significant--changes in methods and materials.By Matthew Power NAHB Research Center has been studying builder buying trends since the 1970s, but that information has remained largely in-house, shared (commercially) with only a few dozen manufacturers each year. (See Charts Below) This year, we asked the NAHB Research Center to compile some key data from its annual Builder Practices Survey--specifically for use in BUILDER magazine. We selected some of the results, broken down by construction category from the ground up, that we feel offer a snapshot of changes taking place in the products and techniques of U.S. home building. These shifts are not always happy ones for builders. Some are code-mandated. Others happen in response to price increases. And even the sexiest new innovation can lead to trouble if new products aren't fully integrated with old materials. So, for better and worse, here's a five-year snapshot of how your product usage has changed.Foundations: Slab HappyWhile full basements still prevail, their popularity has dropped several points in recent years. Contributing to that change has been the triple threat of mold, unstable soils (building on less desirable sites), and stricter energy codes emphasizing below-grade insulation. But along with the bad news has come some relief--including International Residential Code acceptance of shallow frost-protected foundations. Still, according to Mark Laliberte, a building industry coach and consultant with Shelter Source in Lakeville, Minn., the move toward slab-on-grade is a mixed blessing. It's less resource intensive (fewer yards of concrete and displaced soils), but leaves a tough design challenge--what to do with mechanical systems."For 40 years we've had HVAC in the basement and a lot of houses with moldy basements. It makes perfect sense to try to optimize another area of the house--but a lot of builders end up putting a five-ton air conditioner into a 250-degree attic," he says. "That's a phenomenal inefficiency."Wood Framing: Rise of the Machines?Statistics about wood framing, which accounts for the structure of about 85 percent of new homes, show that factory-built components are finally making their move, replacing site-built stick framing. Not all growth is in the factory, however. Note that custom categories--such as post and beam and log homes--also increased in popularity, offering a clear sign that the second-home market is strong.Engineered Lumber: More in the Floor Flip open BUILDER and look at any show home, and you may get the impression that every stick of dimensional lumber is being replaced with engineered I-joists and glulams. But the survey shows this perception is somewhat skewed. Solid-sawn lumber retains its place as market leader, for both headers and floor systems. That lead is slipping, however, especially in floor framing, and that lost market share appears to be headed toward laminated veneer lumber (LVL), glulams, and the latest rising star--open web joists. This product, virtually unknown in 1998, had gained 4 percent of the floor framing market by 2001. Windows: Fall and Rise of WoodThe precipitous decline in the use of unclad wood windows in recent years looked bad for the wood window industry. Polyvinyl chloride (vinyl) windows appeared ready to take over the world. Inspired by Andersen's decades-old clad systems, wood window makers went proactive and offered builders (and buyers) the same features they found appealing in vinyl windows--low maintenance, ease of installation--but with the added bonus of a wood interior to frame out with normal carpentry skills.What's more, some firms actually trumped vinyl by offering aluminum cladding, which allows for a wider color gamut than vinyl--which is sensitive to heat and ultraviolet light.PVC windows, of course, now dominate the fenestration universe. They have seized much of the low-cost niche served by aluminum, due in part to stricter energy codes."We're almost forced to use vinyl out here, thanks to Title 24 [California's energy code requirements]," notes Greg Costanzo, director of construction for Syncon Homes in Roseville, Calif.That doesn't mean vinyl windows have improved every builder's satisfaction, however. Costanzo notes that vinyl frames have created big problems for his firm, because it finishes homes with stucco. When windows expand and contract, gaps often occur between the frame and the stucco."We've got a new system now where we use this Dow 1199 (sealant)," Costanzo notes. "Then we use a Tyvek window wrap. Then we seal every jamb [with a rubberized membrane]. We have to do that on every window, and it takes a lot of time."Another surprise: Vinyl now leads the market in high-end homes, where wood was once the darling. But where do composites such as Andersen's Renewal or Marvin's Integrity line fit in? They were just hitting their stride when this survey was completed--so stay tuned in coming issues for more up-to-date information about the coming composite revolution.Doors: Outer Utility, Inner BeautyAs reduced maintenance rises on homeowner priority lists, builder purchase patterns for exterior doors have closely paralleled those of windows. The traditional painted wooden door is losing constituents at about the same pace that aluminum and vinyl-clad wood are ratcheting up production. There's something about plastics ... .At the same time, both aluminum and steel-framed doors, once an industry standard, especially for secondary entrances, have lost some ground. A more surprising shift has taken place with interior doors. Many builders have pulled away from the hollow-core wood doors to offer solid-wood panel doors. One explanation: Huge increases in home prices in recent years have forced builders to reconsider products that offer the perception of greater value--we often hear builders say that buyers like hearing the "thud" of a solid-wood door--and vinyl and composite door manufacturers are now beefing up their products to compete on that level.Siding: Vinyl's New NemesisPerhaps more than any new product category, fiber-cement siding has deeply penetrated its entrenched competitors. But this product is not really new. Only the marketing, the attention to appearance, and the emphasis on making installation easier for builders is new. Australia-based James Hardie, the forerunner in this category in the United States, has been making these cementitious composite products since PVC was still a sticky glob in a test tube. "I think fiber cement came into its own when the cost became reasonable as an alternative to vinyl," notes Mark Laliberte of Shelter Source. "It's a very good product but it has to be applied right. I see people putting fiber cement directly over OSB, with no housewrap. That's a mistake. Fiber cement can absorb water, so you need to pan flash windows and get the water to drain off the building."Insulation: An Internal Affair?Hand-in-glove with stick framing, fiberglass insulation continues to dominate the industry. An entire sub-industry of fiberglass installers has grown up around the product, so it's a position that's hard to unseat. Products such as blown cellulose and spray-in foams have taken small bites out of the market share, but not enough to scare the big firms into radical change.One positive sign, according to Laliberte, is the increasing use of blown-in products (of all types) for walls, instead of traditional batts. "I bet that we see a 30 percent loss overall, nationally, in performance due to sloppy batt installation," Laliberte contends. "I'd like to see a lot more use of products like Optima (CertainTeed), and other blown-in products. Those installers tend to be thermal professionals, and they're doing the job with care."Roofing: Up with QualityAsphalt roofing still tops the majority of new homes, but architectural-grade products have become far more prevalent. Use of these premium materials has grown by more than 9 percent over the past five years. This shift is attributed in part to production of larger, more luxurious homes, which tend to showcase roof elevations. Also of note, as clay tile gained slightly in market share, concrete and fiber-cement roofing lost ground, perhaps in response to negative reports issued to the National Roofing Contractors Association about the performance of certain cellulose-fiber reinforced roofing products. Fiber-cement roofing served admirably for many years--back when it was made with asbestos fibers--but some manufacturers have had trouble matching that performance after replacing the asbestos with cellulose.HVAC Systems: Passing on GasManufacturers of gas heating equipment took a pounding in recent years, as geopolitical changes took a torch to one of their essential selling points: low cost. Prices suddenly increased fourfold, and many builders turned to electric systems. Wood as a primary heating resource continued to drop off, as oil and electric prices remained relatively stable during most of the period. If the decline in the number of clean-burning gas units is bad news for the environment, the overall increase in the number of high-efficiency (and super high-efficiency) units (both gas and oil) softens the blow. "We're seeing a lot more closed combustion units," notes Laliberte, "and the benefits are very high. No backdrafting and a better built product. Now if we can just get builders to stop putting them in the garage, where they suck in gases that shorten the life of the unit." Decks: Changing the Guard Even before copper chromium arsenic (CCA), pressure-treated wood began to be phased out of residential use last year, builders were looking toward alternatives for use in decks and porches. Presumably, CCA use in porches refers to posts in contact with the ground, where many builders still rely on CCA products. The biggest news, of course, is the fast-growing acceptance of wood/plastic composites. These materials, often made with high-recycled content, have plenty of promise, if a short pedigree. "The colors are more stable," notes Laliberte. "They're not ugly like they were at first. I'd also say these composites could be our best choice environmentally--if only they can figure out a way to recycle at the end of their useful life and keep them in extended use." Wanted: More TestingWith increased prosperity and widespread use of new materials comes increased need for life-cycle testing.We know from experience how long a wood window lasts. But does anyone really know how long the latest vinyl version will hang tough before it becomes brittle or bent? That's a question we all need to ask the new captains of industry in the building product stream. Companies who make products such as PVC siding and doors now have the capital (and the longevity) to undertake serious life-cycle testing on products. They can also use this flush moment to clean up their environmental records.For example, to date, few virgin PVC products such as windows and siding are recycled. Most vinyl siding instead ends up in landfills, despite its high initial cost to the environment. Will we finally see widespread support of regional recycling centers by the PVC industry? As the builder, you have the right to ask hard questions about durability, energy efficiency, and environmental impact. Let manufacturers know you expect them to use your goodwill (and good money) toward more research and environmental efforts.Gathering the Data To obtain meaningful data for the BUILDER Practices Survey, the NAHB Research Center collected information from about 2,800 builders, who built around 60,000 homes annually. The responses shown in the charts refer to per-house averages for 50 states. 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On the historical analogies between 1914 and 2014
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Round table
The public round table discussion on the future of education featuring Andrei Volkov, former rector of Moscow School of Management, and Piotr Shchedrovitsky, vice director of the Russian Institute of Philosophy, took place on November 9, 2013 in Riga as part of the "Rigas Laiks" Festival.
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Celebrate Mothers From Ancient Times to Today
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Mother's Day is a holiday with an interesting history.
Mother's Day began nearly 150 years ago in the United States, when Anna Jarvis, a homemaker from Appalachia, organized a day (Mother's Work Day) to raise awareness of something mothers hold near and dear to them: poor health conditions in her community.
Fifteen years later, Julia Ward Howe organized a day encouraging mothers to rally for peace, since she believed they bore the loss of human life more harshly than anyone else. Julia was a Boston poet, pacifist, suffragist, and author of the lyrics to the "Battle Hymn of the Republic,
When Anna Jarvis died in 1905, her daughter, also named Anna, began a campaign to memorialize the life work of her mother. Legend has it that young Anna remembered a Sunday school lesson that her mother gave in which she said, "I hope and pray that someone, sometime, will found a memorial mother's day. There are many days for men, but none for mothers."
Anna began to lobby politicians including Presidents Taft and Roosevelt to support her campaign to create a special day to honor mothers. In 1913 the House of Representatives adopted a resolution calling for officials of the federal government to wear white carnations on Mother's Day. In 1914 Anna's hard work paid off when Woodrow Wilson signed a bill recognizing Mother's Day as a national holiday.
Mother's Day was first observed by attending church, writing letters to their mothers, and eventually by sending cards, presents, and flowers. With the increasing gift-giving activity associated with Mother's Day, Anna Jarvis became enraged. She believed greed and profit was overtaking the original intent of the holiday. Before her death in 1948, Jarvis is said to have confessed that she regretted ever starting the mother's day tradition.
However, the holiday of Mother's Day has flourished in the United States. The second Sunday of May has become the most popular day of the year to celebrate and show appreciation to their mothers. Telephone calls, cards, and flowers break all records for Mother's Day.
A Biblical Portrait of Motherhood:
In Exodus 2 we are introduced to Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, born to him in Egypt. She was the wife of Amram and was the mother of Aaron, Miriam and Moses. Her courage and ingenuity saved her son Moses from the wicked mandate of Pharaoh to kill every male Israelite child. She cleverly hid him for three months, before placing him among the reeds in a water-tight basket along the Nile River.
As she watched Miriam approach Pharaoh's daughter, she must have been relieved to hear that she would be nursing and weaning the child herself before handing him over permanently. Those few early years were no doubt full of Godly teaching and a loving example to that little Hebrew child. Can you imagine the pain and sacrifice she endured as she watched her young son disappear into Pharaoh's exotic palace to be raised as an Egyptian?
I believe Jochebed was an important part of Moses' life as a young child and into the reaches of adulthood. She no doubt had an influence on his character, integrity and love for the Lord God of Israel. She also raised Miriam (the eldest) and their brother Aaron, who appeared with Moses in front of the great Pharaoh of Egypt prior to releasing the children of Israel. Were her children perfect? No way. They all displayed major character flaws. All were reprimanded and punished by God for their disobedience. However, all three witnessed God's Sovereign power, deliverance and blessing in their lives and in their future destinies.
Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." We must teach by example and pray for their spiritual growth. We are to "watch over the ways of our household, and not remain idle" – but stay balanced as we lead our children into adulthood one step at a time. May we look to our Heavenly Father for His guidance and strength.
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A Level 1 HazMat response was called for a working fire at the auto impound lot at 103th Street and Doty Road about 10:30 a.m., according to Fire Media Affairs.
The fire was extinguished and the HazMmat secured about 11:30 a.m., Fire Media Affairs said.
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Ok this is not actually about sleeper picks, but I had to grab your attention. We need to have a post that is specifically for advice for weekly matchups every week. Alot of people have to make decisions on a weekly basis and I am the first one to ask for your help!
Percy Harvin @ Cleveland or Devin Hester @ GB against Charles Woodson and Al Harris
* I get 1pt for every 25yards KR/PR and 1 pt per reception 1 pt per 10yrds
Harvin - Pros- Brett Favre has to fire it to someone and Harvin will be doing KR duties
Cons- He might need a couple of weeks to get comfortable at the NFL level
Cleveland has pretty good pass defense and poor Run Def ALL-DAY might very well be all day.
Hester - Pros- He will be #1 receiver on depth chart and Chicago will have to pass if they fall behind GB
He will get PR duties I am not sure about KR, will GB ever have to punt?
Very fast could burn veteran DB's
Cons- Last year against GB 2 catches for 12 yards against Woodson/Harris
If bumped at line could be in for another 2 for 12 yard day. Dont see double with Forte out there.
Who would you pick?
Note* anyone who has a chance to use New Orleans for a DEF this week should, Stafford is bound to throw a pick 6. Most rookies do their 1st game!


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The Clarksburg Rotary held its 16th Annual Holiday Invitational High School Swim Meet at the Harrison County YMCA Saturday afternoon.
Fourteen high school teams and more than 200 students competed in the swim meet. Rotary members said it's the informal kick off to the high school swim season.
"This is just a great opportunity to start the swim season off for the high school swimmers, an invitational meet as opposed to a dual meet. It's a good chance for them to see what the competition is going to be like around the state, and also just to get their own head together for how they want to swim certain events" said Lee Gustafson, Clarksburg Rotary member.
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jQuery FullCalendar - Event Description with Modal Pop-up
by Mike on Tuesday Oct 30, 2012
The other day I wrote about how to filter events from a JSON feed for jQuery FullCalendar. Another feature I wanted out of FullCalendar was the ability to click on an event and get a pop-up window with details about the event.
Adding a modal pop-up to FullCalendar is actually a very easy thing to do, and only requires two things: a custom field that will hold the extra information, and a few lines of code. In addition to the FullCalendar script, you'll also need jQuery UI.
The default action of FullCalendar is to hyperlink each event to take you to a url for that specific event. Here is how to bypass that and use a jQuery modal window instead.
To make this work, your events source will need to use a custom field, in this case a "description" field. View JSON feed. See the FullCalendar documentation for the event object for more information.
The description field is what will contain the extra information about your event. Keep the URL field with the actual URL for the event. It will be used to include a link to the event in the popup window. Once you have a "description" field for your event source, you are ready to go.
Step 1: Add a hidden placeholder div on your page:

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Step 2: Add the JavaScript: Overwrite the default url on initialization. On page load, we initialize the calendar with this function:
function loadCal() { $('#calendar').fullCalendar({ events: source, header: { left: 'prev,next today', center: 'title', right: '' }, eventRender: function (event, element) { element.attr('href', 'javascript:void(0);'); element.attr('onclick', 'openModal("' + event.title + '","' + event.description + '","' + event.url + '");'); } }); }
We clear out the href for the event with a javascript:void(0) and give it an onclick event for the modal window. In this example, we pass it three variables – the event title, description, and url. The openModal function is:
function openModal(title, info, url) { $("#eventInfo").html(info); $("#eventLink").attr('href', url); $("#eventContent").dialog({ modal: true, title: title }); }
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That's the question asked by Mark Ferguson and Nyla Branscombe in a forthcoming article1 in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
They begin by exploring the conditions in which climate warming might make people feel guilty:
First, people must believe that their group is responsible for the harm done… This suggests that collective guilt is more likely to be experienced when people believe that global warming is caused by humans than when caused by nature.
Second, people must believe that it is possible to repair the harm done. This suggests that collective guilt is more likely to be experienced when people believe that global warming will have minor effects than when it will have major effects. When people believe that the harm produced by global warming will be catastrophic, then there is less sense that repair is possible, reducing the potential for collective guilt.
Since collective guilt motivates behavior to repair wrongdoing, it follows that collective guilt should increase mitigation behavior.
Next, they interviewed 79 people, using a survey to determine understanding of climate warming, human roles, and any associated guilt.
What did they find?
There are several implications of this study:
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1 Ferguson, M.A., Branscombe, N.R. Collective guilt mediates the effect of beliefs about global warming on willingness to engage in mitigation behavior, Journal of Environmental Psychology (2009), doi: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2009.11.010
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A's Reinstate Lowrie from the DL; Add Three Players from Sacramento
The Oakland A's reinstated shortstop Jed Lowrie from the 15-day disabled list, the club announced today.
A's acquire DH/1B Adam Dunn from the Chicago White Sox
The Oakland A's acquired designated hitter/first baseman Adam Dunn and cash considerations from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Nolan Sanburn, the club announced today.
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OAKLAND, Calif. - With the pennant race heating up and the A's in contention for their third-straight American League West title, the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros visit the O.co Coliseum for a six-game homestand beginning with a Labor Day matinee on Monday, Sept. 1 at 1:05 p.m.
A's Recall RHP Scribner from Sacramento; Option LHP Pomeranz to Beloit
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland A's recalled right-handed pitcher Evan Scribner from Triple-A Sacramento and optioned left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz to Single-A Beloit, the club announced today.
A's Place C John Jaso on 7-day Disabled List
The Oakland A's placed catcher John Jaso on the seven-day disabled list retroactive to Sunday with a concussion, the club announced today.
A's place Doolittle on DL; recall Otero from Sacramento
The Oakland A's placed left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right intercostal, the club announced today. To take his spot on the roster, the A's recalled right-handed pitcher Dan Otero from Triple-A Sacramento.
A's acquire Soto from Texas, Anderson from Cincinnati
The Oakland A's acquired catcher Geovany Soto from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations and minor league catcher Bryan Anderson from the Cincinnati Reds for international money.


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News: Rick Ross Puts His Chips On Rockie Fresh, "'This Kid Is Ready For The Majors'"
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 10:34AM
Maybach Music Group leader Rick Ross is not looking back on the recent signing of Chicago rapper Rockie Fresh and said despite the 21 year-old's youth, he is ready to hang with the big boys.
Ricky Rozay said Fresh's hard work ethic and grind ultimately told him he can handle the pressure of producing with high expectations.
It didn't take long after the initial meeting for Ross to figure out that he wanted to add Rockie to his MMG roster, which already includes Wale, Meek Mill, Stalley, Gunplay and former B2K frontman Omarion. "He puts it on a plate and gives it to you just so clean," Ross said of Fresh. "I like to say he has a system and I'm sitting back and I'm watching all his videos, his virals and I'm like, 'Yo, this kid is ready for the majors right here.' Because this is major, what I'm looking at is major and I just wanted it to be organic." (MTV)
Last week, Ross briefly touched on getting familiar with Fresh's background before offering him a record deal.
"I had heard some of his music but I never got to put a face with the voice and the name," Ross said when asked about Fresh. "I stayed up a couple nights and Googled basically all of his videos. ... I was just a fan at that point. I was loving how homie was coming across -- he just kept everything so simple and straight forward and just had dope lyrics and dope hooks and concepts, so I flew him out, we kicked it and he went back home and you know, of course everything else went to work." ("The Bootleg Kev Show")
Fresh recently admitted he had other deals other than Maybach Music Group's offered to him.
"It was a crazy feeling man....I honestly did have good amount of offers on the table," Rockie explained. "Even though my situation is kinda under the radar, a lot of people took interest in the music from an industry point of view. I had some good looks, but nothing felt as real as the MMG situation. "Knowing how Ross is, being able to be around him, he's probably one of the best dudes to be working for," the Chi-town native added. "He makes it more so feel like you are working with him. It's one of those situations that felt real good to me. I feel we gonna make a lot of bread together down the line." (XXL Mag)
They both broke the news of their partnership on Twitter earlier this month.
Maybach Music Group's power circle just got a bit wider. Rick Ross has officially signed Chicago MC Rockie Fresh to MMG. Rozay made the announcement in the early a.m., via Twitter. "Everyone Welcome @rockiefresh to the@MaybachMusicGrp Family!!!!," tweeted the "So Sophisticated" rapper along with a pic of the signing. Rockie followed up with his own message, tweeting, "Salute to @RickyRozay for seeing my vision. We #RichForever #MMG." (Hip Hop Wired)
Check out some recent Rick Ross footage below:


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Find the chimney on the south side that provides access to the prominent thin crack on the west face. Follow bolts and thin aid to the summit. Avoid the monster loose block near the summit.
The route is easily identified from the road at the pull-out at the top of Hardscrabble 4 x 4 section of the White Rim.
Bolts are old school home made aluminum L stock so you might opt to include the bolt kit... Thin gear including ball nuts and sliders might allow this to go clean.


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By all counts, Gloucester Public Works Director Mike Hale is right – the flooding that has plagued the area off Maplewood Avenue, Myrtle Square and Grove Street is on private property, and may well involve privately funded infrastructure to fix.
Yet, Ward 2 City Councilor Melissa Cox also makes an important point in saying that "a business hurt, a homeowner hurt, hurts Gloucester." And in that vein, the city should indeed provide whatever help it can to carve out a solution that may well be rooted in city-approved development plans nearly a decade ago, whether through extending drainage infrastructure or simply covering the cost of providing expertise to sort out a solution.
According to engineers hired by neighborhood residents, the current drainage pipeline runs up Maplewood Avenue from Prospect Street, then turns at the Maplewood Car Wash toward the commuter rail tracks. The engineers suggest that the city extend the piping from the car wash on down Maplewood Avenue and thereby tie in the flooded areas.
Hale, meanwhile, notes that his department has examined the water drainage system in the Maplewood Avenue area many times — including last spring, when crews cleared soot as well as bicycle tires and even televisions from the city drainage. He also noted that DPW crews checked the entire system even two weeks ago, prior to a meeting with neighborhood residents. And while many area businesses and residents believe development of the Whistlestop Way shopping plaza created additional runoff, Hale said that would be a private issue between those businesses and the residents themselves.
But even if it and city taxpayers are not be liable for the problem, the city should try to be part of a solution.
Let's hope one is found soon.


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So I got out of physics lab early and have some open time, so Nordhagen, here's your numbers fix. I'm going to try and come up with a less confusing nomenclature, maybe split the brackets into West and Central divisions. The teams that have been in the Part 1 posts (1994, 1919, 2005, 1983, 1964, 1972, 1997, and 2008) will now be known as the SSS Central Division. The teams from the Part 2 posts (1959, 1993, 1977, 1920, 1906, 1990, 1917, and 2000) will be known as the SSS West Division. So today's games are in the SSS West.
1959 (Cheat) vs. 1993 (Vince)
Results: 1993- 7, 1959- 2
WP: Jack McDowell (1-0), LP: Billy Pierce (0-1)
HR: Frank Thomas
It seems like every Frank Thomas in the tournament responded to Colin's disappointment and started hitting the ball and hitting it hard. The 1993 team is ready to pick up the brooms as they have taken the first two games of this series. Jim Landis would manufacture his way over to third in the first and ultimately come home on a Nellie Fox single to right. Lance Johnson, Robin Ventura, and Ellis Burks would load the bases on a single and two walks. Billy Pierce would then merry-go-round in a run by walking Ron Karkovice (1-1). George Bell and Lance Johnson would find themselves on third and second in the bottom of the second with one out. Robin Ventura would drive both in with a single to right. Frank Thomas would then take Pierce yard to deep left field in the next at bat (5-1). the 93 squad would tack on two more in the seventh on a Tim Raines single and a Ron Karkovice sac-fly. Nellie Fox would double in Al Smith in the ninth, but the rally would fall far short of the necessary seven runs. Black Jack wins player of the game for throwing a two-run complete game. 1993 leads series 2-0.
1977 (Nordhagen/Chiburb) vs. 1920 (The Wizard)
Results: 1977- 14, 1920-5
WP: Steve Stone (1-0), LP: Lefty Williams (0-1)
HR: Jim Spencer (1)
The South Side Hitmen lived up to their billing in this massacre of the 1920 team. Both teams reached double-digit hit totals, but only the 1977 squad strung them together well enough for the win. It was a tie game (5-5) until the top of the seventh inning, when all hell pretty much broke loose. Williams would load the bases with no outs. The mighty Jorge Orta smacked a ground-rule double to right, scoring Zisk and Soderholm. Jim Spencer then hit a monster three-run homer into right. Bannister and Essian would both single to right. Zisk would step up and hit his second single of the inning to plate Bannister. The bases were loaded once more and Chet Lemon took full advantage by lacing a double to center field to clear the bags. Nine runs went on the board before this inning ended, crushing all hope of a victory from the 1920 squad. Eric Soderholm wins player of the game for going 4-6 with three runs scored. The series is tied 1-1.
1906 (Big Ed Walsh) vs. 1990 (Sox-35th)
Results: 1906- 3, 1990- 2
WP: Ed Walsh (1-0), LP: Greg Hibbard (0-1)
This match-up gave us another close game, this time in favor of the Hitless Wonders. Both starters went the full nine, with Walsh pitching much more effectively (more on this later). Frank Isbell reached on an infield single in the fourth before Fielder Jones smacked a double to center to score him. The 06 team would score two more the next inning without the use of a ball hit in the air. The Good Guys in Black would put up both of their runs in the seventh on a Sammy Sosa triple that plated Ivan Calderon and Carlton Fisk. The player of the game is Ed Walsh for his dominate 10 strike out, six hits, one walk, complete game performance. Series tied 1-1.
1917 (jc-random numbers i'm too lazy to look up) vs. 2000 (Ozzie Montana)
Results: 2000- 7, 1917- 4
WP: Mike Sirotka (1-0), LP: Red Faber (0-1), SV: Keith Foulke (1)
In what has the chance to become the biggest upset of the tournament thus far, the 2000 squad has the 1917 World Champions on the ropes. While this game was hardly the beatdown game one of the series was, the 1917 team has yet to hold a lead so far. Both starters pitched a solid six innings before the wheels began to fall off in the seventh (which seems to be pretty common). Charles Johnson, Magglio Ordoñez, and Herb Perry loaded the bases to start the inning. Jose Valentin would hit a single to drive in Johnson and Maggs. Chris Singleton, Carlos Lee, and Ray Durham would all single in a run in consecutive at bats. A Paul Konerko walk would reload the bases and a booted ball by Buck Weaver would allow Charles Johnson to reach base twice in the inning and Carlos Lee to score from third (6-0). The 1917 team would tally four of their own in the next half-inning on two bases loaded walks, an error on a routine play by the Milkman, and a single by Shoeless Joe. The Kids would score the final run of the game when Ray Durham singled in Chris Singleton for the second time in as many innings. Foulke would strike our Swede Risberg looking to end the game. Ray Durham wins player of the game for going 3-5 with two RBI. 2000 leads series 2-0.


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For 6 days surrounding Thanksgiving, We'll be renting a cottage for four people walkable to central Del Mar. Would really appreciate your recommendations for nearby lunch/dinner places reachable on foot or drives within 10 minutes or so. All style cuisines and price points ok. We always like "delicious" and tend to gravitate towards places that:
* are lively and fun rather than formal
Also, we will probably BBQ at home a couple of times. Any great purveyors of fish, meat, veg, fruit, bread, etc. in the area?
Thanks very much for your advice.
Dining Solo in LV on or near The Strip
Couple of thoughts for solo diner:
La Cave at Wynn creates rare intimacy in LV with its modest size and Barcelona-inspired food. Sit at the bar
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon is bigger bucks but always a treat. Bar seating is only way to go.
Bartalotta, also at Wynn, at the bar. Small tasting of great pasta.
Michael Mondavi family sells Carneros winery
Do you know anything about the new owner's winemaking plans? For years, I've been puzzled by the multi brand strategy of Michael Mondavi under his "Folio" umbrella at this property which he purchased from Francis Mahoney several years ago. I'm hoping that the new owner can bring focus and a quality orientation to this location.
Any insight you have would be great to hear. Thanks.
Thank you
May 24, 2014cortez in Greater Seattle
OP here:
I'm searching for terrific and fun places to eat in Seattle. About 5 days ago, this thread took a radical turn towards all things public transport related. I don't care if we walk, bus, taxi or train to great restaurants.
Any further recs?
Thanks very much.
May 23, 2014cortez in Greater Seattle
Rose wine I should seek out for the long hot summer.
For me, it's the pale salmon colored roses from Bandol or Cotes de Provence that hit the mark. Two favorites in the $16-20 range: Whispering Angel and Dragon. Delicious.
May 13, 2014cortez in Wine
Thanks to all for these great recommendations. Can't wait.
Two followup questions:
* any opinions about Michael Mina's RN74? I've been one time to his SF location for this wine-centric restaurant. How's it doing in Seattle?
* I'm a college football nut and would love to go to a Saturday lunch at a respectable sports bar with decent to good food. Any candidates?
Thanks again.
Apr 26, 2014cortez in Greater Seattle
Thanks so much. Which vendors MUST we try?
Apr 24, 2014cortez in Greater Seattle
For a significant birthday celebration, my brother and I are coming to Seattle for a three day weekend in September. Looking for some Chowhound advice.
* scored two tickets to the NFL opener, Seahawks vs Packers. Any must eat/drink offerings at Centurylink field?
Thanks for any advice you can add! Looking forward to the trip.
Apr 24, 2014cortez in Greater Seattle
What are your thoughts of this restaurant corkage fee policy?
In the part of California where I live, the corkage is generally specified to be per 750 bottle. Twice that corkage for a magnum seems logical and fair. My local, local joint waives that corkage for me. But, that is a privilege I don't expect elsewhere.
question for european visitors... what surprised you the most about american restaurant culture
Two practices where Americans and Europeans have different traditions:
1. Eating at the bar: I much prefer eating at the bar rather than a table when I dine alone or with my wife (no good when there are three). An excellent bartender/waiter makes the meal with great service. People watching is great. Had lunch at the bar at Bouchon in Yountville just last week. Nothing better than that. Having lunch today at R +D Kitchen in Newport Beach. Can't beat that tuna tartare in a lively atmosphere.
My European (mostly British) can't fathom wanting to get food from the bartender. They were stunned when I searched London (mostly unsuccessfully) for an excellent restaurant with bar seating. Why would you want that, they asked? My only success at the bar in London was at Maze by Gordon Ramsey. Maze is all set up for dinner at the bar -- quite fun.
2. Early lunch: More so in Calif rather than NYC, lunch at 11:30 or even a bit earlier is very normal. At R+D today, I'll need to be there by 11:15 to assure a seat at the bar. My Australian friends were horrified that I suggested an 11:15am lunch at Gott's (formerly Taylor's Refresher). Don't want to be 30th in line at noon, I explained.
For European chowhounds, is there any momentum in Europe towards lunch at the bar or an earlier start time? Just curious to see how things are evolving, or not.
Mar 18, 2014cortez in Not About Food
Have stayed 3 times at Wynn in last 18 months. Love the the tower suites w upgrade provided by Amex FHR program
La Cave, Spanish theme in Barcelona ambiance in much smaller scale than typical Vegas place. Pre dinner to very late.
Country Club, at midday overlooking the course. Intimate and delicious.. Schockingly pleasant.
Wazuzzu, Asian fusion. Wonderful food. Very fun to watch hip, young Asian tourists eyeballing the cowboys and cowgirls in for the NFR rodeo finals in December.
Tableau: $80 daily breakfast credit from Amex. Wow!
Bartolotta: disappointing. Hyper expensive as you dine w conventioneers pushing their lanyards aside to consume Italian seafood and pasta. Atmosphere kills the cuisine.
Have fun
Tempura: best beverage and appropriate etiquette?
Going to Japan in three weeks for my first visit. Will be trying a wide variety of cuisine styles including a high end tempura restaurant where each item (rotation of seafood and vegetables) is served individually at the counter, one piece at a time. Two questions:
* I've tried sake but can't get motivated for it even after a two hour tasting class covering wide ranging styles and price points. I drink more wine at home (Napa), but also enjoy beer from time to time. Any Chowhound beverage recs for fancy tempura?
* do you use chopsticks, your hands or both for tempura? I'm trying to avoid a major faux pas at my very first dinner in Japan. I couldn't find any mention of this issue in various articles and guidebooks covering tempura.
Thanks for your advice.
Yes, wine is completely distinct and not juice shared by other wine producers. And yes, fed tax is paid via the bonded winery when wine is removed to offsite storage.
Financial boundaries for small/medium producers and financial incentives for somewhat larger bonded wineries make this rational for both.
Go virtual!
Good discussion. I believe I own one of the so-called "virtual wineries" with these characteristics:
* Fed TTB approval to be in the wine business, eg background check, etc. TTB (formerly ATF) also approves every label for every wine every year through their COLA approval system.
* applied for and received CALIF ABC licenses 17 and 20 permitting retail and wholesale of wine.
* no vineyard, no brick and mortar. Grapes are purchased from growers under long term contract and wine is made by a winemaker at a bonded winery under a custom crush agreement. No bond required for a custom crush client. The bonded winery we work with has 5 "virtual clients" like me. It gives them additional steady revenue and helps them leverage their large investment in facilities and equipment. It also allows the winemaker to have fun with small batches of wine apart from his employer's usual stuff.
* we own the company, the brand and it's trademark and are responsible for all sales and sales tax payments.
* we buy labels, corks, bottles and pay fees to make the wine, bottle it and label it to our specifications. We then move it offsite to temperature controlled storage (for a fee) where wine sits prior to distribution.
All revenue, or lack thereof, goes to the private crush client --me. Neither the winemaker nor his bonded winery participates in profit or loss.
This sounds like a real wine business to me, but one where the facilities and vineyards are contracted for rather than owned. Makes every sense for small to medium producers. Owning vineyards, a winery and equipment makes no sense whatsoever for this segment of the wine producing business.
What do you think?
San Sebastián Michelins- How to choose?
Wow, these responders have shut you down totally. Very tough crowd.
Dec 30, 2013cortez in Spain/Portugal
Spago - Strangely never mentioned here
Just dined at the bar of Spago for lunch and at the Country Club at Wynn. Liked them both.
Spago at the bar is way superior to itscavernous back room. Intimate and friendly. Bartenders are excellent waiters as well. Eg Kitchen split the two items we ordered in the kitchen, -- very customer friendly. Only beef? Very cool temperature of the space as it's open to the mall. Drafty. Had to keep our sweaters on!
Country club was quiet but delicious. Waiter was solicitous and excellent. When the yuca side dish arrived late and too chewy, he removed it from our bill without any comment from us. Comfortable and intimate space in a large hotel. Worth it.
I'm in with the crowd who votes "no" on any of the whites (too many spicy tomatoes influences) and "yes" to Rose' ( Chateau Pibarnon from Bandol ) or Rose' Champagne/sparkling wine (Schramsburg Brut Rose'). For red, I like a moderate Zin or lusty Pinot Noir (any wine based on grapes from Pisoni Vineyard grapes in the Santa Lucia Highlands).
A local favorite version of cioppino for me is the Hog Island Oyster rustic Fisherman's stew -- a steal at $18.
Dec 04, 2013cortez in Wine
3.5 days in December--would appreciate dinner comments and help with lunch options
Agree that La Cave is a great choice throughout the day. Went there 3 times (cocktail/snack pre-show, dinner and late night) during my last stay at Wynn. Intimate atmosphere (tough to achieve in a giant casino) with tasty small plates at reasonable prices.
Ponder, fyi, from memory, I think the pronunciation of La Cave is none of the options you list. I consistently hear "Cave" as one syllable rhyming with "caw."
(Most) winery clubs are for suckers
Agree with the OP that winery-based clubs get old fast and deliver less value over time. Instead, I've joined wine clubs from very selective wine retailers who select hard to find wine matched to your exact price and pallet. You call the flavor profile and price range. They select for you.
ACME in St Helena. It's "under the radar" club gets you access to premier producers who make only 50-250 cases per year. Impossible to find these wines in big stores or outside of CA.
750 Wines, also in St Helena. Similar to ACME: edited, selective with excellent relationships with top producers in the $35-150 range per bottle. My personal club focuses on reds $35-60.
Backroom Wines in downtown Napa. Strong in California stuff but excellent as well in European selections. My personal club covers European whites from $15-50.
D&M, San Francisco. My French Champagne club focused on small grower/producer (RM) Champagnes. Delicious and reasonably priced. No Veuve, Moët, etc in this group. I receive 2-3 bottles each quarter. $100-130 per shipment.
Because of their variety and customization to my tastes and budget, I've stayed with these clubs for years and dropped all winery-based clubs.
Should I make any changes to this Napa itinerary (wine/food)
Nice tour. 2 comments:
* soup and salads at Gotts are excellent. Tomato soup is daily with a second soup special introduced each day. Garden salad is fresh and delicious. My favorite entree, by far, is the rare ahi burger. Thick filet of ahi seared rare. Paired with sweet potato fries and a Boont Amber Ale -- amazing.
* your Wednesday has a huge amount of driving. For me, that's too tough and a bit risky when you add wine tasting into the mix. I'd save the Sonoma tastings for another trip where you can stay in Healdsburg.
Have fun.
Sep 15, 2013cortez in San Francisco Bay Area
bouchon v. bistro jeanty v. bistro don geovanni (and other trip itinerary dilemmas) [Napa Valley]
Thanks so much for the post trip report. It's great to learn what decisions you made after receiving conflicting advice and what experiences you ultimately had.
Very helpful.
Aug 17, 2013cortez in San Francisco Bay Area
Singapore: Shinji by Kanesaka?
For an October trip to Singapore, I'm considering a visit to Shinji by Kanesaka as a finale to the trip before heading to the airport. In particular, I'm looking at the Omakase menu at lunch. This level of Japanese food is simply not available where I live (Napa, California).
Any Chowhound comments on the food and service experience at Shinji? If you've had and enjoyed the Omakase menu, how much time should I allocate for the meal? I don't want to rush anything. Rather, I want to go off to the airport happy!
Thanks for your advice.
Jul 16, 2013cortez in China & Southeast Asia
Early stages of planning Napa trip?
I must agree to disagree. Quintessa blend is 14.6% alc, quite routine for a top Cab. Inderdtand that your oreference is not this. But, tour, tasting, architecture and experience at Q are superior to Parradux. I've taken guests to both and the Q package wins out everytime.
Early stages of planning Napa trip?
Agree that Sunshine is terrific and very convenient for your itinerary. Some (possibly excessive) details of strengths:
Sunshine: great bread, cheese and wine selection
Take your pick!
Early stages of planning Napa trip?
For your days 2 and 4 dinners, I'd rest in Napa. Oenotri and Morimoto would be my personal choices.
For the picnic, Oakville Grocery or Dean or Dean & DeLuca are probably the best purveyors. The little park on Main St in St Helena would put you in the best position for your afternoon sightseeing there. Have your lunch there near the mini bandstand. It's just north of the post office and French Blue restaurant. During your stroll on Main St., check out the superb chocolates at Woodhouse. The salted caramels are fantastic.
For your final tasting that day, I'd go with Quintessa. Why? It's a gorgeous minimalist space where the reserved tour includes a dip into the vineyard. Also, most of your tastings involve wines in the $25-50 range. Quintessa offers a superb Bordeaux blend at $150+ per bottle. You get to taste it with no need to buy one. But, it will end your tasting adventure on a high note and perhaps entice you towards high end wine tasting for your next visit!
Have fun.
Early stages of planning Napa trip?
As mentioned, Solbar is well worth it, either outside looking at the 50 meter pool or inside for the coolness on a hot day.
Close to Solbar is Chateau Montelena in Calistoga. Historical property. It makes an easy trio with Schramsburg and Solbar.
Agree that Pride is terrific IF you dedicate half a day of driving, picnic, tour and tasting to it. If that is an excessive investment for this trip, skip it this time.
Jun 28, 2013cortez in San Francisco Bay Area
Early stages of planning Napa trip?
Thanks for the more detailed itinerary for comments. Seems like you've done your homework.
Dinners near the Andaz after big days of tasting and driving. Suggest dinners on foot, e.g.,:
Oenotri: across the street from your hotel. Fun, lively Italian
day 2
If you have any art leanings, consider the magnificent collection at Hess. A gem very near your winery selections for that day.
Day 3
Try C Casa at Oxbow Market for terrific breakfast tacos.
Have fun!
Jun 26, 2013cortez in San Francisco Bay Area
Old school here: I love the mud baths. They are so 1950's at Dr. Wilkensen's. You are deep, deep in thick mud -- more like wet cement. No yuppification. But, I also like the Russian & Turkish Baths on East 10th St in New York. Unforgettable, but not for everybody.
For a more upscale version, try the mudslide at Solage, also in Calistoga. IMHO, this is the best spa in Napa Valley with extensive pools and treatment rooms. You apply the delicate palate of various muds to your bodies (designed for couples) in a heated treatment room rather than jump into a molten tub. Cleaner, more discrete, less old school.
Take your choice. But, I'd do one or the other. Taking the mud is Calistoga is a unique opportunity.
Looking forward to your trip report.
Jun 24, 2013cortez in San Francisco Bay Area
Let me add my endorsement to pinotho's comments and recommendations. To my taste, they are on the money:
Mustards over Brix everytime. Had lunch at the Mustard's bar last week: Tuscon white bean soup with the calamari salad paired with Cade Sauvignon Blanc. Great banter with the skilled bartender. A classic.
Redd all day long. Lunch on the patio out front is one of the best experiences and best values in the valley.
Slight dissent to Addendum as they have tweaked the menu and radically reduced the portion size for the outstanding fried chicken. Still delicious but not such a value as last year.
Tadich. Don't fight it, do it and enjoy it. Cioppino a must. Dip the french bread and consider a martini. Sit at the bar or get a fabulous booth for a bigger party.
New thought in SF: Michael Chiarello's new Spanish place, Coqueta, on the Embarcadero in SF just north of the Ferry Building got an incredible 3 1/2 stars from the SF Chronicle today. Ive been there once -- loved the space and really enjoyed sharing the many small plates. I'm normally skeptical of Michael's ventures (ie Bottega). But, this is a winner.
You are so patient gathering such divergent and diverse advice for your trip. Overall, have fun!
Jun 16, 2013cortez in San Francisco Bay Area


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(AP) - A Georgia woman says a teenager trying to rob her at gunpoint asked "Do you want me to kill your baby?" before he fatally shot her 13-month-old son in the head.
Sherry West wept Friday as she told The Associated Press she pleaded with the gunman that she had no money to give him.
West was walking with her baby, Antonio Santiago, in his stroller near their home in coastal Brunswick. The mother was shot in the leg and says another bullet grazed her ear.
Police are combing school records and canvassing neighborhoods as they search for the gunman and a young accomplice a day after the slaying Thursday.
Despite West's account of the shooting, Brunswick police spokesman Todd Rhodes says there is "no clear motive."
(AP) - A Georgia mother says a young gunman opened fire on her baby as she pushed him in a stroller, wounding her and killing the 1-year-old boy.
Police said Friday that no suspect or weapon has been found yet in Thursday morning's shooting in Brunswick, about an hour north of Jacksonville, Fla.
The mother, Sherry West, told WAWS-TV that two boys approached her and demanded money Thursday morning. West said she tried shielding the child, Antonio, but the gunman shoved her and shot the baby in the head.
Based on the mother's description, police think the suspects were between 10 to 15 years old. Police were checking school attendance records for leads.
Brunswick police spokesman Todd Rhodes encouraged the public to call in any information that could lead to an arrest. There is a $10,000 reward.
Brunswick Police Tobe C Green Talks about the killing:
$10,000 Reward Offered for Information in Killing
Brunswick Police are investigating a shooting that left a mother injured and her infant son dead Thursday morning.
Officers from the Brunswick Police Department responded to the area of London Street and Ellis Street in regards to a medical emergency around 9:16am. Upon arrival, officers discovered a mother (white female, of Brunswick, GA.) and her infant son were both victims of gun shots.
The mother sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was transported to the Southeast Georgia Health System (Brunswick Campus) for further treatment. The male infant however succumbed to the injuries sustained from the gunshot wound.
The Brunswick Police Department is aggressively searching for two black male suspects:
1. Black Male, approximately 5'7" – 5'9" tall, slender build, with curly hair, wearing a red shirt)
2. Black Male, short in stature, possibly between the ages of 10 – 12 yrs old, wearing a black shirt
Following this senseless act, both suspects fled on foot east on London Street. The Brunswick Police Department is offering a $10,000.00 Reward (from the department's Drug Seizure Account) for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for this horrific act.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brunswick Police Department Silent Witness line at (912)-267-5516, or the Glynn County Police Department Silent Witness line at (912) 264-1333. Information can also be sent to email@example.com.


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A lot of companies such as Google and Amazon also have their servers custom-made instead of buying off-the-shelf servers. The custom-built servers reduce financial overhead and strain on IT staff deploying and managing thousands of servers, King said.
The OCP standards body should also benefit the participating companies, King said. By introducing new server designs based on Open Rack, HP and Dell now have the opportunity to design and meet the server specifications of potentially large customers like Google that would otherwise get their servers third-party contract manufacturers like Quanta.
AMD targeted financial services firms with its new motherboard designs, said Vlad Rozanovich, AMD vice president of commercial business for the Americas. Financial services companies usually deploy servers for transaction processing or internal clouds, and AMD's motherboard designs are easy to customize.
Every motherboard can't be "one size-fits all," especially for the financial services industry, Rozanovich said.
"One thing we wanted to do is remove things that are not necessary," Rozanovich said.
Wall Street companies also typically want in-house server management, and one of AMD's modifications involved stripping management components from the motherboard, Rozanovich said. Some motherboards include components to remotely manage servers, and simplified boards gives financial services better control and management over servers.
The baseline hardware implemented by the financial services community is already very similar, and the open source motherboard spec could make servers easier and less expensive to manage and deploy over time.
"If there can be community development that is not proprietary, it can benefit everybody," Rozanovich said.
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With the start of free agency we have seen the Seahawks, 49ers, Dolphins, and Eagles make themselves instantly better in one day. Meanwhile, the Redskins, because of salary cap concerns have been mostly spectators in this arms race. This is especially the case on offense: The Seahawks are downright scary now and the Eagles were loaded at the offensive skill positions BEFORE Chip Kelly got there with Macklin, Jackson, Shady McCoy, and Avant.
I mention this because some have suggested we stand pat at our WR positions and give these WR ,that are laden with mediocrity, another year. With everyone else gearing up offensively there is no way we can ignore the WR position in this draft. I'm talking at least 3rd round. Sure, we won the division last year but that doesn't mean our offense is a finished product. The facts are we have a lot of needs ranging from RB, FS, SS, and RT. But it's also imperative that we continue to build around RGIII as well otherwise his development will come down to the level of those supporting him.
With RGIII's injury and inability to hone his game this summer it will be imperative that we have WR's be where they are supposed to be and on time within a given play. The reason is because with RGIII's development in year 2 (with the summer off) is going to depend on players getting separation out of their breaks and being in their spot on time because if they aren't he's going to have to buy time, which exposes him to danger. These WR's haven't shown the polish needed to aid in RGIII's year 2 development. In year 2 of a QB's development it becomes imperative to have precise route running and to have a sure-handed go-to guy and we have neither. You don't want a 2nd year QB going into the season not trusting his receivers fully. Believe it or not, if we don't properly address the position that's precisely what's about to happen. This draft is shaping up to make or break our season. With the cap penalty free agency is a spectator sport for us. With that said, we have 7 tries in the draft to get impact players that can contribute significantly this year and NOT JUST DEFENSIVELY. Those are some daunting odds we're looking at, I know. And I know that we are going to have to possibly neglect a few positions in order to address others but neglecting the offense and not continuing to build around our 2nd year QB is the wrong decision. Just because the fire is burning on one side of the house doesn't mean you ignore the smoke on the other side. You end up putting out one fire and fighting another one. That means if you primarily address the defense while keeping the status quo on offense, sure, you might put out that fire but you have now doomed your offense by going in with the same mediocrity as last year and your QB has that little doubt in his head going into a very critical year 2 for him, given his situation. Griffin won't be playing until at least week 1, which means he needs the parts of the offense to click. That means WR's running polished routes and making plays. I don't see that out of this group. RGIII needs a sure-handed go to guy in the form of a TE or RB and a polished route-route running WR or a WR that's capable of running precise routes because you can't count on this bunch doing that and we have seen rookie QB's have good seasons then tank their 2nd year because of the team's neglect to continue building around their QB. Colt McCoy comes to mind. Everyone else in the NFC is arming themselves offensively with S.C.U.D. missiles and we can't afford to think we are going to take a step forward on offense by standing pat with the pocket knives we have at WR. Ryan Swope WR, Kenny Stills WR/KR, and Kenjon Barner RB/PR/KR would be assure that we are still adding weapons on offense and we still have 4 picks to address Defense. This year's draft is shaping up to be crucial and perhaps somewhat telling of our upcoming season because as it is right now, we are going to have to have some serious over-achieving at key postions in order to repeat the success of last season. We need playmakers defensively but especially offensively because we need to continue to construct and form our offense around RGIII.


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Learn how to rock climb with these comprehensive articles about climbing equipment, climbing knots, climbing movement, climbing anchors, descending and rappelling, and climbing safety. Every climber from a beginner starting out at an indoor gym to a seasoned big wall veteran will find lots of climbing tips and techniques. Now, let's go climbing!
Six Performance Climbing Tips
Use these six climbing movement tips to improve your performance on the rocks. Learn about properly using your feet, legs, and hands; how to make basic climbing strategies; and how to be one with the rock. Read them, practice them, and get climbing.
Learn How to Climb: Your First Time
You're ready to go rock climbing. Here's what you need to know to start climbing at your local indoor climbing gym.
Learn How to Climb: Gearing Up
Gearing up to go climbing for the first time in an indoor climbing gym.
Learn How to Climb: Tying into the Rope
How to tie into a climbing rope and why the Figure-Eight Follow-Through is the best knot for tying in.
Learn How to Climb: Belaying Basics
Belaying is one of the most important climbing skills. Here you learn the basics about belaying and using belay devices.
Learn How to Climb: Climbing Up
Learn how to climb an indoor wall in a climbing gym and then lower back to the ground.
Learn How to Climb: Lowering Back Down
Learn how to lower back to the wall base after climbing an indoor wall for the first time.
10 Rock Shoe Buying Tips for Beginners
The rock shoes you buy, even your first pair, is one of the most important climbing equipment purchasing decisions you will make. Learn here how to decide what rock shoes to buy and what kind of rock shoes you need.
Which Rock Shoes Should I Wear?
You're just learning how to climb and want to buy a new pair of rock climbing shoes. Learn the essentials here about what kind of shoes to buy and how they should fit your foot.
Two Important Belaying Rules
Belaying is one of the most serious climbing skills that you learn and use when you go rock climbing. Follow these two important belaying rules--Pay Attention and Don't Let Go--and keep your climbing partner safe if they fall.
How Can I Rock Climb if Im Afraid of Heights?
"How can I go rock climbing if Im afraid of heights?" is a frequently asked question (FAQ) about climbing by beginners. The answer is "Everyone is afraid of heights because it helps us survive but you can get over that fear." Read my long answer to find out why we're afraid of heights and some tips on getting over a fear of high places.
How can I climb if I'm afraid of falling?
"How can I go rock climbing if I'm afraid of falling?" is a frequently asked question (FAQ) about climbing by beginners. The quick answer is "Most climbers are afraid of falling but it's a natural human fear that keeps us alive." Read my long answer to find out why we're afraid of falling and how to get over a fear of falling.
Emergency Info Planner Card
Before you go climbing, fill out an Emergency Info Planner card and leave it with a family member or friend so that they know your climbing plans and when they should call search-and-rescue services if you're overdue home.
Am I Too Old to Start Rock Climbing?
Am I too old to start rock climbing?" is a frequently asked question (FAQ) about climbing by beginners and senior citizens. The quick answer is "No!" Read my long answer to find out why climbing is an ideal sport to take up at any age, where to learn to climb, why hire a guide, how to avoid injury, and how to have lots of fun on the rock.
Climbing Style and Ethics
The style that we climb a route or mountain is often more important than getting to the top. Learn about climbing style and ethics, why equipment and technology makes climbing easier, and why adding fixed gear like bolts to routes can bring them to a lower level.
Basic Footwork for Novice Climbers
Footwork is the most difficult aspect of rock climbing for beginners to master. Most novice climbers want to pull with their arms, rather than push with their legs. Follow these suggestions and tips to learn how to use your feet better when you climb, how to identify and use different kinds of footholds, and how to practice footwork to climb...
Wear Climbing Shorts in Summer
Shorts are the best article of clothing to wear for warm weather rock climbing in the summer. Find out all about climbing shorts, how long they should be, what kind of fabric is best, why a gusset is important, and what kind of pockets your shorts should have.
Practice Climbing Footwork at Indoor Gyms
It's easy to lose your footwork when climbing at indoor gyms. All the holds are usually big or positive so you can get by with sloppy feet. Follow these 8 tips to improve your climbing footwork by practicing in your local indoor gym so you can keep your best foot forward out on the rocks.
How to Lower from a Climbing Route
The best and easiest way to descend from a sport or top-rope route is by having your belayer lower you back to the ground with the climbing rope. Lowering, however, is sometimes counter-intuitive and the climber has to trust the safety system. Learn lowering techniques and tips to help you lower down and to lower your climbing buddy back to...
Climb in Balance with the X-Body Position
Rock climbing is all about staying in balance, about finding equilibrium as you move. Learn how to move from your body's core or torso as you climb rock faces and to always stay in balance as you move upward by using the X-body position and by always moving with three points of contact with the rock as much as possible.
All About Indoor Climbing
What's the easiest way to learn how to climb? Go to an indoor climbing gym. The weather is always good. There's lots of terrain to climb around on. You can meet new partners and friends. And you will learn basic climbing skills and how to move across the vertical world. Learn more about indoor rock climbing here.
Practice Aid Climbing Takes You High Places
If you want to climb a big wall, then you need to learn to aid climb. It's best to start aiding on small cliffs or even on a gym wall to master the basic mechanics and skills of aid climbing. Then practice to get the techniques down before doing multi-pitch routes and then a big wall in Yosemite Valley. Learn all about learning how to aid climb.
Basics of Indoor Gym Climbing
If you want to learn how to rock climb there is no better place to start than at an indoor climbing gym. Find out about types of gyms, what to expect when you climb indoors, some safety tips, and how to avoid injury when you climb in the great indoors.
How Many Climbers are in the United States?
How many climbers are in the United States? A 2012 study and survey details how many sport and traditional climbers are in the US and compares them to previous years. The results are surprising. Are there more or less climbers than you think? Read and find out...
Take Your Kids Rock Climbing
If you take your children rock climbing then you need to be a responsible climbing parent by making sure that your kids are safe, aren't bored, and don't bother other climbers. Read more about bad cliff behavior and tips on kid climbing fun.
Do I Weigh too much to go Rock Climbing?
Climbing FAQ: "Do I weight too much to go rock climbing?" You don't have to be super skinny and feather light to be a good climber--but it helps.
Learn How to Climb: Gearing Up
Learn what essential rock climbing equipment, including rock shoes, a harness, and belay device, that you need to go climbing for the first time in an indoor climbing gym.
Learn How to Lead on Sport Climbs
It's best for novice climbers to learn how to lead by climbing sport routes which are protected with preplaced permanent bolts. Learn what climbing skills you need to lead sport routes, how to pick the first routes to lead, and what equipment to bring to learn how to lead climb on a cliff.
Climbing FAQs: 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Climbing
Here are the answers to 5 frequently asked questions about rock climbing. Find out if climbing is safe; what are the types of climbing; should you start at an indoor gym; what is bouldering; and can you weigh too much to climb.
Gearing Up -- What Climbing Equipment Do You Need?
It's your first time climbing in an indoor gym and you're wondering what equipment you need. Read this article and learn exactly what gear that you're going to need to use when you go rock climbing.


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It is understood that a deal is in place between Disney-backed ESPN and the Football Association. However, an official announcement is not expected until later today (8 December).
ESPN declined to comment on the FA Cup rights, but said: "As we have always said, we continue to be interested in rights where they are available and where they make business sense.
"Our approach is to grow globally and we will achieve that by being as locally relevant as possible."
The deal will be welcomed at the FA, which had faced an income shortfall of millions of pounds following the collapse of Setanta earlier this year, which had held the FA Cup rights.
However, the ESPN deal will not kick in until the start of next season. So, in the meantime, it is thought that the FA will continue to sell the rights to games on a round-by-round basis. In previous rounds of this year's tournament, the FA has sold one game to ITV and another shown online.
In 2007, Setanta and ITV paid £425m for the rights over the coming four seasons. Previously, the rights were split between the BBC and Sky.
The deal is a coup for ESPN, which this year has built up its first major live British sports rights portfolio.
It is thought to have spent hundreds of millions of pounds acquiring its first live English Premier League TV rights in the UK as well as rights for the Scottish Premier League, numerous continental European football leagues and other sports such as rugby and cricket.
The new FA Cup rights will also bolster its appeal to sports fans: from next season, the number of English Premier League it will air in the UK will halve, from 46 this season, to 23.
ESPN lands FA Cup rights from next season
LONDON - Disney-backed ESPN continues to expand its live British sports presence, picking up the rights to show the FA Cup live in the UK from next season.
It is understood that a deal is in place between Disney-backed ESPN and the Football Association. However, an official announcement is not expected until later today (8 December).
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Hip-hop artist Baby Jay continues his anti-bullying awareness message to the Flint Community School district on Tuesday.
After staging performances Monday, Baby Jay will perform and then speak with students Tuesday at three high school auditoriums, Flint Northwestern High School, Southwestern Academy and Northern High School.
The campaign encourages students with positive rap and hip-hop.
Baby Jay, also known as Jonathan Gutierrez from Houston, TX, is a Youth Education Ambassador for Operation Respect, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to creating safe, compassionate and respectful environments for children and youth. The 2013 anti-bullying awareness campaign is in collaboration with Operation Respect.
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Htc Touch Diamond - a Review of the Coolest Mobile Phone
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If you're looking for one of the coolest and hottest mobile phones to hit the market look no further, the HTC Touch Diamond is that phone. This is a huge leap forward when combining hi-tech prowess and intuitive usability with an awesome and exhilarating design.
The HTC Diamond when reviewed for its features and looks was found to have a sharp 2.8 inch touch screen that is housed in a stunningly brushed metal and flawless faceted edges. Making the HTC Touch Diamond one beautiful phone.
The HTC has a vibrant touch responsive user interface system called the TouchFLO 3D, and an amazingly fast HSDPA internet connection. This has made the HTC Touch Diamond actually be a rival to many notebook computers that are out there. This high speed allows you to interact with such sites as Google, YouTube, and Wikipedia, just as you would on any broadband connection.
With TouchFLO 3D you have an amazing array of choices that will make you contacts, favourite music, videos and photos alive and no more that uninspired line of text. In fact TouchFLO 3D makes the HTC Touch Diamond, and the album artwork, video stills and even snapshots of family and friends these will be brought to life so that you can interact, play, and launch these all with a touch of the fingertips.
The HTC Touch Diamond also has a 3.2 megapixel auto focus camera that will allow you to capture those perfect moments in style and a sharp picture. Also with the 4GB of internal storage you will be able to save several video stills and pictures. The HTC Touch Diamond also has an ultra sensitive GPS that is integrated and will help you find any destination you may be looking for.
The pixels of this touch screen are actually four times more than what is offered with most other phones on the market. HTC Weather is available and easy for you to find out what weather might be abroad if you are going on a trip.
The HTC Touch Diamond review is indeed an outstanding phone it allows you to either use it as a touch screen or normal ways. The technological advances in this phone are many from years past. If you want not only a phone that will offer you a great many features but also looks stunning you should not even shop further.
The HTC Touch Diamond offers several things that we have already disgusted. But once again for another go over, you should check out the touch screen that is indeed very advanced. The camera will provide you with some outstanding pictures of special times. Also with 4GB of storage available you should have no problem with having several pictures saved that you will want to send out to friends and family. And of course with such a quick internet speed, you can also post pictures on your MySpace account.
By all means check out the HTC Touch Diamond you will fall in love!
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Family ironically divided over Sunday's Chiefs vs. Broncos game
DENVER - Hundreds of Kansas City Chiefs fans flew into Denver on Saturday for Sunday's big game.
They traveled from all different parts of the country including Texas, New Mexico and North Dakota.
Many yelled "Go Chiefs" as they emerged from the trolley shuttling passengers from the plane to their baggage claim, but at least one group though kept quiet.
After all, it's best not to say something you'll regret to those you're traveling with.
Ashli and Chris Longie are Chiefs fans. Their relatives Stephanie and Kevin Longie are Denver Broncos fans. They're all from North Dakota, but the reason for their divide in team loyalty is ironic.
Chris Longie says he became a Chiefs fan because his father was a lifelong Chiefs fan and he says, "I grew up wearing Chiefs stuff so it was easy to become a Chiefs fan."
As for Kevin Longie, "I had an older brother who is a Chiefs fan who happened to forget a birthday present a number of years ago and purchased a present on sale. It happened to be a Broncos jersey", he explained, "My brother bought it thinking it wouldn't sink in. But it stuck," he laughed.
That's when Kevin was just four years old!
So, the same guy, Chris' dad, Kevin's brother, turned one into a Chiefs fanatic, the other a Broncos diehard.
"It's great that it worked out that way. It's fun to travel with some people who are Broncos fans, it makes the trip more enjoyable jabbing back and forth," Ashli Longie said with a smile.
There's one more ironic part of The Longie family's story. Ashli and Kevin Longie share a birthday tomorrow.
Whose present will be a win? Well, that's anyone's guess.


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Members of the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) explain why they went to Cancun, Mexico, to show their opposition to false solutions being negotiated at the the Conference of the Parties 16 of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change. Produced by Praxis Pictures in collaboration with the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) to profile IEN's RED ROAD mission at COP16. IEN is an environmental and economic justice network, based at the headwaters of the Mississippi River, in Northern Minnesota. Their work focuses on fighting to protect the sacredness of Mother Earth from toxic contamination and corporate exploitation.
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Xbox Music: Completely broken on Windows Phone 8
Disclaimer: this has been my personal experience with Xbox Music. If you guys have had different, more happy experiences, please tell me what I am doing wrong.
So I got my Lumia 920 with WP8 a month ago, and initially I was very excited about Xbox music one it. I had a Surface Tablet, and why performance wasn't the greatest, I had really been liking the concept of a "cloud collection". All the music I had on my desktop were on my surface, automatically. The only thing I didn't like about it was the face that it forced me to download all 1000+ songs at the same time, and that this download stretched over several days, wouldn't complete in the background, and the music app was basically useless why stuff was downloading. But once it was on my downloaded, it was pretty much smooth sailing.
So I get my Lumia, set it up and everything, and BAM! My whole cloud collection is just there! Awesome! Except this time it doesn't even make me download it! Its very cool to have a song technically in your collection, but not being forced to download it (perfect for music not frequently listened to. But here's the issue: when I try to download songs, in a couple days the cloud collection icon shows up. So I now have duplicate entries. Also, when I decided to sync my entire music collection from my surface to my phone, there was a duplicate for EVERY SINGLE SONG. For some reason, he cloud collection isn't smart enough to automatically combine it self with downloaded songs. What I ended up doing was just completely turning off the cloud collection. Which is a shame, that feature has such promise. If only it wasn't broken :/
Oh and when you get new songs from Xbox music on your phone, you don't have the option of just adding them to your cloud collection. You have to download them to the device. And it doesn't automatically add this music to your cloud collection, so it wont go to other devices (found his out the hard way when I had to reset my phone, and none of the new music I had gotten was there).


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(WMC-TV) – Two nuisance night clubs were shut down over the weekend.
The first, Club Materialistic in the 800 block of Jackson, was closed down Saturday morning.
You might remember Club Materialistic making headlines back in March 2012 when there was a shooting there. That shooting is just one of the many incidents that pushed police to shut the club down.
Police say drug use, sales, and illegal alcohol sales led them to shut Club Materialistic down.
The owners also have a hearing set for Tuesday.
Two for One Bar and Grill in the 7000 block of Winchester was the second club to close its doors this weekend. It was shut down Sunday morning.
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