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Xperia NXT Series presents the Xperia U smartphone that is designed to demand attention. The touchscreen phone is based on the Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system with Timescape user interface.
HD Camera with LED Flash
The Xperia U comes with a 5 megapixel camera that is quick to launch and effective in taking crisp, clear photographs of those moments which are perfect. It is also capable of full HD video capture and comes with an LED flash to facilitate low-light photography.
1 GHz Dual core Processor
Injecting great processing speed into the system of the phone, the 1 GHz dual core processor functions with the backing of 512 MB of RAM to ensure that apps are processed and launched fast. With good use of the cores, the phone also has better battery management.
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The smartphone runs on the Gingerbread 2.3 OS which is seamless and fast, allowing for a more intuitive experience. With the PlayStore at your disposal, you can download any number of apps for both utility and entertainment. Browse the UI which is sleek and smart with good speed.
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|SIM Type
|Single Sim, GSM
|Touch Screen
|Yes, Capacitive
|Business Features
|Document Viewer, Pushmail (Exchange ActiveSync)
|Call Features
|Conference Call, Hands Free, Loudspeaker, Call Timer, Call Divert
|Handset Color
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|Operating Freq
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|Primary Camera
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|Secondary Camera
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|Video Recording
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|Other Camera Features
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|6 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G)
|Standby Time
|260 hrs (2G), 472 hrs (3G)
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|Yes, 296 kbps
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First of all I REALLY GOTTA BOW DOWN TO THIS PHONE!!! All other features apart... (Everything has been discussed so far).. So no point in making this review even more BOOOOOORING!!! :D :D
* * * IF ANYONE HAS NOTICE...THIS PHONE CHARGES EXCEPTIONALLY QUICK!!!! A MINI CHARGE OF 20 MINUTES GIVES YOU ALMOST HALF OF THE BATTERY!!EVERYONE ELSE FRETTING ABOUT THE battery lease note this!! :) :)
* * * Have everyone forgotten OTG??ON THE GO USB (which i am damn sure most(almost none) of the phones features this!!! ) !!! :)
* * * AND AT LAST WHEN U WANNA SHOW UR PHONE TO UR FRIENDS WHATS THE ON... (Expand)
I dont why this hoopla is being created around the 4GB of memory provided for user storage.
See as simple as that, its not for those high-ended people who like to keep tons of data on their fone for which they are crying foul over the less storage.
I personally find 4 gb more than enough for my file storage on top of it Sony provides additional 2Gb sorage for applictaions, which, in other fones is around 170-200MB approx.
So, guys other than that "alleged" flaw there's nothing bad in this fone. I got mine yesterday itself & it works like a Charm and it has SO MANY amazing qual... (Expand)
Was having doubts while purchasing this phone but somewhere in my mind i was sure that my 16K will not be wasted. And after testing the phone thoroughly for 20 days, I m happy that I invested my valuable 16K in this piece of art.
Without much ado, i will now directly jump to
PROS: A lot that are exclusive only to 25K+ high end phones
1. Amazing combo of a 1 GHz Dual Core CPU and Mali-400MP Graphics GPU, gives superb output in games and playing videos. Xperia U is in the c... (Expand)
specially @yuvananda praveen, u're talking as if someone is forcing you to buy this phone. flipkart has other range of dual cores with removable battery with card slots, go buy them. this is for budget concious people who want a dual core. and being the ignorant person you are, you wouldn't even know that the chipset used by sony in the u is far far more power efficient than other chipsets....this will easily last longer than a sgsII with a 1650 mah battery. educate yourself on tech matters before spewing hate comments and influencing the prospective buyers.
First of all good Delivery by Flip kart.
Good camera and with good sleep snap!
Great UI, so nice from Sony!
Great speed ,not even a single Lag!
Runs games smoothly ,I payed Temple Run, Angry Birds ans Shadow guns etc.,
View angles are better than previous Sony Ericsson Phones.
Good battery!
No extendable memory Only 8GB internal(2GB for OS, 2GB for Apps,4GB for music, Videos,Pictures etc,..
But, it supports USB OTG.
Over all good.If u Have 17k to buy a phone go for it.
I want to ask Flip kart. Please sell Exchangeable Caps also. I want to buy all Caps. I have black and pink o... (Expand)
This phone is sony's worst phone ever used.
I will suggest not to take this phone.
It is total wastage of money.
Even I am waiting for exchange offer.
Very slow processor. (View complete review)
Face hell lot of problems. Initially it started restarting it self more frequently after updating to ICS. After few months started facing issues with touch. After replacing the touch, new touch didn't even last for 2 months. same touch problem is repeated again. very cheap hardware.
Pros :
Mu... (View complete review)
the cam was very very good
good user friendly
but after upgrading it will be struck O.S 2.3 to 4.0
i miss u sony xperia u (View complete review)
after updatation this phone not work properly,,,do not purchase this pone please not wast your money, and also sony customer care representative is not solve this problem (View complete review)
i brought this mobile from local dealer.At starting it was pretty good but after 3 months real problem starts.this phone had faulty processor.device always freezes.processing tasks delayed.u cant play high end games.it always shows application forced to close.Couple of my friends also had same p... (View complete review)


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I love the Cowboys. I spend entirely too much time paying attention to their draft, FA moves, camp practices, etc…If you're reading this, then you are likely just the same. But I am also a realist…and I REALLY think the Cowboys are going to be bad again in 2011.
This team was 6-10 in 2010, and don't tell me it was because Romo went down. The team was awful with him and awful without...and both he and Kitna actually played pretty well. No, this team was bad for 2 reasons - the running game (or lack there-of) and Team Defense.
Dallas was unable to run the ball effectively. They could not impose their will on opposing defenses and were forced to throw the ball too much. This made them predictable and put our Defense on the field too much and wore them down. Not to mention that they allowed their franchise QB to get killed. This comes down to an ineffective O-line and average RB's.
As well, their Defense couldn't stop anyone. They didn't put pressure on the QB. They were average against the run, bad against the pass, on the field too long, and although improved from years past, still didn't get key turnovers. Worst of all, they simply couldn't keep teams from scoring when the game was on the line.
So what has the team done to address their faults or shortcomings?
They've added....new coaches? They've .... cut players?
Sure those guys cut were indeed overpaid when compared to their 2010 on-field performances, but they were also likely better on the field than whatever is sliding into those spots. So does that give anyone hope that Dallas will be improved? Not me.
They kept Doug Free and Kyle Kosier. OK. Glad for the stability. Those guys are solid, but they aren't the second coming of Larry Allen.
Gurode - well my opinion on him is lower than many. I think he's average at best - and at his age, another year older usually means he'll likely be getting worse.
Montre Holland for BIGG. Definite down-grade. Bigg might not have been what he was a couple of years ago, but he's, well BIG, and strong, and experienced...while Holland appears to be just a guy.
Smith - Well, I hear lots about potential, but he's a rookie, so he's going to make mistakes and get beat - a lot.
So if I'm an opposing Defense, I'm overloading the right side on passing downs. Which, in turn, means Witten and RB's are going to be forced to stay in to protect, diminishing our offensive options and sending more balls to the 3rd WR, which is......????Ogletree? How good do you feel about that?
At RB, they have 2 guys, neither of whom they believe can carry the load, and a rookie, who has a significant injury history and is.....Injured!
AND on Defense...
They needed to upgrade both Safety spots, the D-line and possibly CB...and so far, they have done -nothing. And the BIG move is to possibly bring in Abram Elam, a guy from the VAUNTED Cleveland Browns D, and a guy who couldn't make this team under Bill Parcels. I gave up on Sensabaugh when he didn't even turn his head on a playable ball down the right sideline allowing a TD that could have changed Dallas' s playoff fortune, but is Elam or anyone else they could sign at this point an upgrade, an even trade or a downgrade? I'd say even-trade at best.
and then what, Barry Church? Alan Ball? AOA? How are any of those options going to make the team better?
So Steven Bowen was a big priority. They let him get away - not that I thought he was crucial, considering he was a backup/part-timer on our D last year, which was the worst in team history...but they follow that up by resigning Marcus Spears at $4Million+ per year? Didn't we all want Spears run out of town? And wasn't he a STARTER on the worst D in franchise history?
Now they've signed Kenyon Coleman - yet another former castoff and a guy who terrorized defenses for the top D, oh wait, no, he was on the Brown's again.
And so as we look at the free agents that Dallas didn't sign - Namdi, Cullen Jenkins, Huff, Mikkel, another O-lineman. I have to wonder - Jerry thought he was getting Namdi...and yet he knew he was going to have to still sign some other FA's beyond that. So clearly he had figured out the dollars to bring in at least 2 more FA's + Namdi. So why, when Namdi went off the board, didn't we shift to get Bowen, or Jenkins or Huff or even Elam?
I understand that this team has to be smart, to get itself into a better financial situation, so over-paying for certain guys is a bad idea, but these were things that were clearly going to be done this year, regardless - and if the cost of signing your biggest priorities is a million more per year, when you just "saved" 10+ per year, by not signing Namdi, why skimp?
And so really what do any of us have to hold on to that tells us this team will be better? Rob Ryan. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited to have him...but I fear it's more for the sake of change. He's like Obama. It was cool at first to have a big change. It meant a new hope. But after a while, we all realize the problems are still the same and there are no magic solutions. Is Ryan alone going to mean a 5 game jump - what it will likely take to get into the playoffs? I don't think so.
And finally, take a look at the teams improving in the NFC: Philly looks significantly improved. Atlanta looks improved, Green Bay is getting 15 injured players back, and someone has to win the West. So then you are looking at likely fighting for 2 wildcard spots against Chicago, Detroit, Tampa, New Orleans, Minnesota and the Giants - all teams who have stayed even or improved on paper...and were already better than Dallas last year.
Jerry must have a solid plan and make shrewd moves. Chasing Asomugha, losing Bowen and Jenkins, overpaying for Spears, cutting Bigg to go with Holland or 2 rookies on the right side and having no safeties 5 days into camp shows neither a plan nor shrewdness...more of the same Jerry as in the past 15 yrs.
I hate to be a downer, but what is Jerry doing to improve the 2011 Dallas Cowboys? In my opinion, nothing.

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KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Legislation that would make it easier for gun owners to carry their weapons in public appears to be on track in Tennessee even after last week's school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.
Governor Bill Haslam said Monday that legislators should not alter Tennessee's gun laws in light of the shooting, but that's not stopping some lawmakers from his own party.
Two state lawmakers are planning to introduce legislation to allowing teachers to be armed.
State Sen. Frank Nicely believes at least one person in every school in Tennessee should be armed.
"We don't need to do a knee-jerk reaction and try to change a bunch of gun laws. We all know if guns kill people, pencils misspell words," said Sen. Nicely.
That's why Nicely is looking to propose legislation requiring schools to either have a school resource officer or train one or more staff members in use of firearms and dealing with violent attacks.
"It doesn't have to be a teacher. It could be a coach, it could be a maintenance man. At least one person on the school that is trained in psychological evaluations, and proper testing and evaluation to where they can handle a situation," said Nicely.
Although most middle and high schools already have armed officers, Nicely says his bill could allow schools that can't afford a resource officer to fulfill the requirement without spending extra money.
"A lot of these elementary schools in Tennessee don't have resource officers. I know money is tight and many schools can't afford it," said Nicely.
State Sen. Stacy Campfield is working on a similar bill, allowing teachers with carry permits to carry guns into schools if there is no school resource officer.
"It's pretty simple to me to see gun-free zones don't work. I don't know how much more we have to see of this. They do not stop someone who has a criminal intent in their heart," said Campfield.
Knox County Schools has 45 school resource officers in all of the middle and high schools and in some elementary schools.
Democratic state representative and high school teacher Gloria Johnson opposes more guns in schools; she's even a gun owner herself.
"I don't feel I'm not trained enough to carry, so that's not something I'm interested. I don't think we should arm teachers. I think that's a ludicrous idea," said Rep. Johnson.
Johnson said the debate should focus on improving mental health services statewide.
Gov. Haslam and other Republicans agree, but Senator Campfield notes, "You can't help everyone diagnosed with a mental problem."
The new bills could be considered during Tennessee's General Assembly, which begins Jan. 8.
Coal Creek Armory in West Knoxville is offering to provide free training classes for teachers if Senator Campfield's proposal becomes law.
The owners have done the same thing for airline pilots and military law enforcement.
They say training would be continuous and would include how to safely use and store weapons and how react in a situation like the one in Connecticut.
"If you look at the teachers that put their lives in line and lost their lives to save the students there, it's amazing. What else can we do to help them out? Law enforcement can't be everywhere all the time," said Eric Matson, co-owner of Coal Creek Armory.
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Aloft Milwaukee Downtown has a restaurant and a bar/lounge on-site. An indoor swimming pool makes this place an ideal choice for swimming fanatics. A dry cleaning/laundry service is part of the list of services that you can benefit from here. In this accommodation you can organise a meeting in one of the 4 meeting rooms. For work-related visits, this hotel is a good choice, as it has a conference space as well as a business center. 2 pets per room are allowed to join you here. There is a total number of 160 rooms.
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Twenty-one years ago, two families sharing a desire to provide a Christian education for their children joined forces to create Trinity Oaks Christian Academy.
The first classes at Trinity Oaks Christian Academy in 1991 began with just eight students -and a bright outlook for the future - at the Evangelical Free Church, 575 E. Crystal Lake Ave., in Crystal Lake.
Over the years, Trinity's enrollment expanded and grade levels were added.
In need of more space, the academy relocated to the former Oak Knoll Elementary School location at 409 First Street in Cary in August 2004. Trinity leased the building from Cary Elementary School District 26 until July 31, 2012.
During last year's negotiations for a new lease agreement, District 26 offered Trinity Oaks a proposal too good to pass up: a $3.12 million lease-to-own deal to move into the Prairie Hill School, a site three times larger than the former Oak Koll.
The school, with an original address of 233 Oriole Trail in Cary, is nestled in a quiet neighborhood on 13 acres and would provide ample room for Trinity's student body of 172 children with room to grow.
"We were presented with a wonderful opportunity, and we moved here July 18th," said Susie Noe, director of admissions for Trinity Oaks Christian Academy. "Our families and administrators helped us make the move."
The non-denominational Christian school offers classes from preschool through ninth grade - having started a freshmen high school class in the fall. Five students comprise Trinity's Class of 2016, and school officials plan to expand high school options as those students move upward.
"We have five students who made the decision to be pioneers for our high school program," Noe said, adding that Trinity's students hale from Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Barrington, Bull Valley and Algonquin.
The school's curriculum includes biblical teachings, math, science, social science, reading, art, music, and technology. It offers full or half-day kindergarten options, as well as service learning courses and college prep plan for junior high students.
The studens also enjoy physical education in the school's newly refurbished gymnasium, equipped with a new wooden floor that was carried in, installed and finished by a couple of dads associated with Trinity, Noe said.
In fact, parents play a big role at the school. The parent-teacher association, H.O.P.E. (the Husky Organization of Parents and Educators) coordinates holiday parties, the annual school picnic and the Race for Education throughout the year.
Parents also take turns serving volunteer time in the lunch room and other duties. One family even donated playground equipment so the younger students could have a spacious indoor playground at Trinity.
"Our school is very parent driven," Noe said. "Not only do the parents get to help out - such as in the lunch room - but they also get to spend some time with their kids."
Trinity's athletics include basketball, volleyball, cross country, cheerleading.
More information about Trinity Oaks can be found on the school's website.
Anyone wanting to learn more about Trinity Oaks Christian Academy is invited to attend a free, upcoming Open House program scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the school.
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Jewish Food Festival
1. Cover a large jellyroll pan with
aluminum foil. Spray well and line with parchment paper.
2. Lay matzos flat in the prepared pan. Be sure the entire pan
bottom is covered with matzo, trimming matzo if necessary.
3. Combine butter and sugar in a pot on the stovetop. Bring to a boil for 5
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4. Pour butter-sugar mixture over matzos. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit
for 10 to 15 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
5. Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot brittle. Let the chocolate melt, and then
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Special ceremony for inspirational North East children
A special ceremony is being held at St James' Park in Newcastle to award inspirational children from the region for their daily battle to overcome illness and difficulties in their lives.
Last week we featured the story of just one of the nominees for this special award, seven-year-old Lucy White.
The children will be collected in a convoy of limo's, from their homes, bringing the nominees and their families to the ceremony in style.
This year's Brave Heart awards are being presented by Newcastle United's Mike Williamson and Carol Malia.


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Sunday, August 31, 2008
Ad Astra Rocket Looks for COTS Boost
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Mars Rover Opportunity Keeps Going
Friday, August 29, 2008
Fly Space Shuttle Seven More Years?!
Griffin, placed under political pressure to keep the space shuttle flying, signaled what could be a huge change in NASA policy. The implications for the Constellation Program schedule and the future retirement of the space shuttle are unclear.
One NASA official said such "what-if studies" represent "prudent planning," especially in light of suggestions made by John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, who would dicatate the agency's future if he captures the White House.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Space Show Features Cosmonaut Richard Garriott in Friday Interview
The Friday Space Show for August 29, 2008 from 9:30-11:30 AM PDT [12:30-2:30 EDT] will feature Richard Garriott who will soon be visiting the ISS via a ride on the Russian Soyuz. We will be talking to him from Russia as he trains for this mission. Dr. David Livingston will be talking with him about Operation Immortality program http://www.operationimmortality.com/. With us too will be Starr Long who's the producer of Richard's game, Tabula Rasa. For full details regarding this show Friday morning, please visit The Space Show at www.thespaceshow.com/newsletterfinal.htm. While Richard will be with us from Russia, Starr will be with us from Seattle. Garroitt is slated to launch December 10, 2008.
Atlantis Takes Step to Hubble Space Telescope With Launch Pad Transport
Orbital Names Human Spaceflight Exec
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
McCain Calls for More Shuttle Flights
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Mars Society Urges Political Action
Democrats Talk Moon Landings
"We are told that Barack Obama believes too much in an America of high principle and bold endeavor, but when John Kennedy called of going to the moon, he didn't say it's too far to get there. We shouldn't even try. Our people answered his call and rose to the challenge, and today an American flag still marks the surface of the moon. Yes, we are all Americans. This is what we do. We reach the moon. We scale the heights. I know it. I've seen it. I've lived it. And we can do it again," Kennedy told the 5,000 national convention delegates assembled in Denver, Colorado, [Video].
Nelson told organized labor leaders at the Democratic National Convention that: "I've discussed with Barack several nuances and details that he put in his program for space," Nelson said. "The space program is the symbol of this nation's technological prowess and Barack understands that, just as John Kennedy understood it."
Republican presidential candidate John McCain will gain GOP nomination next week and the Republican National Convention delegates will have their opportunity to address space policy.
Monday, August 25, 2008
50th Anniversary Lunar Landing - NOT
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Orion Capsule Fails Drop Test
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Bottke: Lunar Basins May Provide Key to Solar System Evolution
Bottke: "This is very interesting question, one that would require a fair amount of modeling work to really probe the issue. Nevertheless, we can say some things based on current work.
Iran Wants Human Space Program?
Iran State TV says the nation's space agency aims to send an astronaut to space within the next decade while now struggling technologically with efforts to advance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
One of the aims of Tehran's 10-year space programme is to send a manned rocket into space," said Reza Taghipour, the head of Iran's aerospace organisation. "Within the next six months to one year, the exact date of this mission will be determined," he added.
Last Sunday, Iran test-fired a rocket capable of carrying a satellite into orbit. The Iranian state news agency IRNA reported that an Iranian carrier rocket, Safir, had successfully orbited the country's first domestically built satellite, called Omid (Hope) but American intelligence has disputed the claim saying the rocket failed. Video of the launch HERE.
Friday, August 22, 2008
ATK Booster Fails to Loft HyBolt
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Moon Society to Hold Virtual Meeting
1 Go to the homepage http://www.moonsociety.org/
2 Scroll down the left hand menu column until you come to the ASI-MOO image link. Click on this link.
3 Ignore the preliminary information on this page (for advanced users) and scroll down the page until you see the dual links: Java MOO client: Framed Popup
4 Click on either (I like Popup but that's a personal preference)
5 Wait for the window to fully open. Some browsers are faster than others. Below the preliminary introductory text, you will see a line, below which you can type.
6 Type these three words: connect {your) username password all in lower case, each word separated by a space with no quotation marks. Hit carriage return.
7 You will find yourself in the "Commons" Now you want to go to the "Auditorium" where the Members Meeting will be held. The instructions in the Commons say that the Auditiorium is "NorthWest" so type NorthWest without quotes and with capitals as indicated, then hit carriage Return, and you should be in.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Wallops Launch Campaign Underway
Obama-McCain Back $2-Billion for NASA
Meanwhile, Obama will campaign today and Thursday in Virginia fueling speculation that Virginia Governor Tim Kaine may be added to the national Democratic Ticket this week. Kaine is a pro-space governor demonstrated by his backing of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport the past year. Kaine would be an interesting chairman of the National Space Council.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Interorbital's SeaStar Prepares for 2008 Year End Sea Launch
SeaStar would be launched from sea off the coast of Southern California. Interorbital is now working with the Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Space Office for a launch license to flight test the vehicle.
Monday, August 11, 2008
The Perseids Meteor Shower 2 AM AUG. 12 for Determined Stargazers
Under ideal conditions, you may catch up to 90 meteors per hour at the peak. (If it's cloudy August 12, look for a decent show a day or two before and after.) [MORE]
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Space-Based Solar Power Conference to be Held October 2 & 3 in Florida
Internationally-respected Astrobiologist Says Life is on Mars
"The discovery of liquid water on Mars combined with earlier discoveries of organic substances in a meteorite that came from Mars, and also of methane in the Martian atmosphere all point to the existence of life -- contemporary life -- on the Red Planet," Chandra Wickramasinghe, a globally renowned astrobiologist told NDTV in India.
"Firstly, if life was already detected, then there is no need to spend vast sums of money to continue the search."
"Secondly, there is a lot of scientific interest nowadays in bringing back samples of Martian soil to Earth at the cost of tens of billions of dollars, and there is a lobby that says if microbes exist on Mars we should not be doing this. It could pose a biohazard" leading to litigation to halt Mars surface exploration.
Friday, August 08, 2008
Florida Pushing Commercial Spaceports
The launch complex is being licensed by the state of Florida as part of a larger plan to develop a duty-free trade zone to the International Space Station following a $14.5 million appropriation by the Florida state legislature earlier this year.
The new facility may eventually cost $100 million and would be designed so several companies could use it, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
The state secured a five-year license similar to the one the Air Force granted SpaceX in April 2007. The California company aims to launch Falcon 9 rockets from Launch Complex 40, a former Titan complex, according to Florida Today. The state is seeking a larger share of the commercial space launch business.
"Now we have reached this step, it will certainly move those discussions to new levels," said Deb Spicer, a spokeswoman for Space Florida. Among the companies thought to be interested are Minnesota-based ATK and Bigelow Aerospace of Nevada.
In April, the Virginia legislature approved bonds to improve the launch pads at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and enacted a 'ZeroGravity, ZeroTax' measure to boost commercial space launch at the Wallops Island, Va. launch complex for the Orbital Sciences Corporation Taurus-II.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Platform: "a strong and inspirational vision for space exploration"
"We will make science, technology, engineering, and math education a national priority. We will double federal funding for basic research, invest in a strong and inspirational vision for space exploration ..." the draft 2008 Democratic Party platform states in part at page 16, lines 24 through 27.
Senator Obama recently stengthened his policy positions with regard to the civil space program pledging to reestablish the National Space Council; to extend one additional space shuttle flight; and, to speed the development of the Ares-1 to close the human spaceflight gap. The presidential candidate has also flirted with the idea of having Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, a strong space policy state executive, serve as his vice-presidential running mate.
Will Obama make a "New Frontier" acceptance speech in Denver this month similar to John F. Kennedy 's 1960 Los Angeles remarks? Time will tell.
Preview of the Future Channel Focus on Space-based Solar Power
Falcon-1 / Flight Four in September
Musk continued, "On August 2nd, Falcon 1 executed a picture perfect first stage flight, ultimately reaching an altitude of 217 km, but encountered a problem just after stage separation that prevented the second stage from reaching orbit. At this point, we are certain as to the origin of the problem. Four methods of analysis – vehicle inertial measurement, chamber pressure, onboard video and a simple physics free body calculation – all give the same answer."
"The problem arose due to the longer thrust decay transient of our new Merlin 1C regeneratively cooled engine, as compared to the prior flight that used our old Merlin 1A ablatively cooled engine. Unlike the ablative engine, the regen engine had unburned fuel in the cooling channels and manifold that combined with a small amount of residual oxygen to produce a small thrust that was just enough to overcome the stage separation pusher impulse," Musk said via e-mail.
Musk added, "We were aware of and had allowed for a thrust transient, but did not expect it to last that long. As it turned out, a very small increase in the time between commanding main engine shutdown and stage separation would have been enough to save the mission."
"The question then is why didn't we catch this issue? Unfortunately, the engine chamber pressure is so low for this transient thrust -- only about 10 psi -- that it barely registered on our ground test stand in Texas where ambient pressure is 14.5 psi. However, in vacuum that 10 psi chamber pressure produced enough thrust to cause the first stage to recontact the second stage."
The SpaceX CEO concluded "The only untested portion of flight is whether or not we have solved the main problem of flight two, where the control system coupled with the slosh modes of the liquid oxygen tank. Given the addition of slosh baffles and significant improvements to the control logic, I feel confident that this will not be an issue for the upcoming flight four."
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Chandrayaan-1 Going to Moon in Fall
Plasma Space Drive to be Tested on ISS
NASA is now working on an agreement with Ad Astra Rocket Company to test a new propulsion technology known as the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) that may enable much more rapid space transport as compared to chemical rockets. The test would be conducted aboard the International Space Station but no launch date has been set.
The plasma drive is intended to work by using electric power to blast hydrogen reaction mass from its rocket nozzles at a much greater velocity than normal chemically-fuelled rockets can achieve. This means that the carrying spacecraft gets a lot more acceleration or deceleration from a given amount of fuel, and so can potentially make interplanetary journeys in much shorter times.
The new propulsion system design is by Franklin Chang-Díaz, MIT plasma physicist and former NASA astronaut with seven Shuttle flights and 1600 hours in space. He now serves as CEO of Ad Astra Rocket Company. Update from Discovery.com.
Orbital Sciences Corporation Opens California Shop to Support the Taurus II
Orbital's California workforce, which includes employees at Vandenberg Air Force Base and NASA's Ames Research Center, will increase to about 150 people. Still, half of the company's employees -- roughly 1,700 people -- live and work in the Washington area, according to The Washington Post.
In June, the company announced that it would invest $45 million in Virginia to assemble, test and launch the Taurus II, adding about 125 jobs in Dulles and the Wallops Island launch site.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
HST: 100,000 Orbits and Going!
The 100,000 orbit milestone for the Hubble Space Telescope will be marked by the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) scientists by being available for commentary at 1:00 a.m. EDT on August 11 and providing a new commemorative image from Hubble.
The Hubble Space Telescope is set to get new parts and a new lease on life in October when the Space Shuttle Atlantis zooms to orbit with spacewalking astronauts for a final repair mission giving the instrument and scientists the ability to see further into deep space than ever it has before.
NASA Sets Mars Record Straight
Ten Teams to Compete in the October 2008 X-Prize Lunar Lander Challenge
Shenzhou VII Moving to Launch Pad
Monday, August 04, 2008
Mars Press Conference Tuesday at 2 PM
White House Mars Briefing Untrue?
While NASA expects to have a major announcement soon about the Mars Phoenix Lander science, it is not expected to be a declaration of life on the Red Planet but evidence relating to the planet's "habitability." The announcement is expected to be more dramatic than the recent news that Phoenix had confirmed there was water ice on the planet.
Japan's H-2 Transfer Vehicle Eyed
Shuttle Program Shutdown Begins!
The job losses will begin in October and continue as the final 10-missions of the space shuttle are completed in mid-2010. If a decision is made to add an additional space shuttle mission in 2010 by the Congress this year, it could be challenging, if not impossible, to get the external tank that would be needed to fuel a final launch from the Kennedy Space Center.
Spaceplane to be Tested in December
Rosetta Closes-in on Asteroid
Moon Leads to International Agreement
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Obama Promises to Re-establish the National Space Council; Support NASA
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama Saturday pledged to Florida voters that he would reestablish the National Space Council to help formulate a vision for the next stage of space exploration and; moreover, he says there will be no cuts to NASA that he had previously set forth while campaigning in the New Hampshire Democratic primary last winter. [VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2]
The National Space Council, which was abolished in 1993, has been chaired by the Vice-President. The proposed recreation of the National Space Council would place more emphasis on national space policy. [WMFE Radio Report]
Dale Ketcham, director of the University of Central Florida's Space Research and Technology Institute who has been working with members of Congress to get the candidates to talk about space, called Obama's switch "an important move" to making space an electoral issue, reports The Orlando Sentinel.
Obama also pledged that he would back one additional flight of the space shuttle beyond the slated retirement of mid-2010, Spaceflight Now says.
Falcon 1's Third Attempt to Orbit Fails: Musk Pledges to Proceed
The New York Times provides a report of the flight and SpaceX CEO elon Musk's remarks following the loss of the Falcon 1 booster and spacecraft. The BBC also has a report.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Iran Nuke Politics May Doom Russian Transports by US Astronauts to ISS
The Nuclear Nonproliferation Act passed by the Congress in 2000 prohibits American purchases of Russian space technology as long as Russia is exporting nuclear or missile technology to Iran. In 2005, however, Congress granted a waiver enabling NASA to contract over $700-million in space transport contracts with the Russians using the Soyuz to ferry U.S. astronauts to-and-from the $100-billion International Space Station.
Without access to Russian space technology post-2011, the United States will be without capability to boost astronauts to the space station until at least 2015 when the Orion/Ares-1 of the Constellation system is slated to ferry the first American astronauts to orbit.
The only other alternative is for either (or both) Orbital Sciences Corporation or SpaceX to develop human-rated spacecraft and fly commercial astronauts and US government astronauts to the space station with re-supply sometime between 2012 and 2015 to close the American human space flight gap.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Solar Eclipse Videos Appear
Water Confirmed on Mars
"Our excitement is not so much that ice is made of H2O," says Smith, the Phoenix lander's principal scientist. "It's what we're going to learn about the impurities that are associated with this ice — salts, minerals and all of the things that are going to tell us about the history and the chance that this is a habitable zone on Mars." MORE from NPR, The Arizona Daily Star, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.


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'If you could have one superpower what would it be?' Jimmy asked as he nailed his foot to a floorboard in a bid to sell his invention of year around, recyclable skies to Dragons Den
'I'd like to be able to fly.'
'That is why we have airplanes.'
'I know. But I am talking about Superman kind of flying. Bang. Be in New York in under a minute.'
'You know they would think you were one of President Maninastraitjacket's Iranian nukes and blow you clean out of the atmosphere?'
'Probably,' I replied watching as Jimmy injected more morphine he had stolen from his cancer riddled grandmothers death bed before taking a drill to his left foot. 'What superpower would you want?'
'I'd become invisible.'
'What would you do first?'
'I'd find a performing street mime and beat him to death with an iron bar. It would go down as the greatest performance by a mime of all time and the round of applause he would get would be astounding. Nobody would ever figure out how he pulled it off.'
'You know I don't think Dragon's Den is really the place you need right now. The hospital might be better able to stop the bleeding…and remove the floorboards from your feet.'
'Hey look,' Jimmy said deliriously as he pulled his feet free of the nail. 'I'm like that guy from Nazareth. I got tomato.'
'It's stigmata and I really think you need a doctor.'
'Tomato, tamahto,' Jimmy said, putting his right foot out and his left foot in as he did the Hokey Pokey before passing out on the floor of the kitchen.


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Koz strives beyond the realm of your average neighbourhood taverna. Service is bright and engaging, with an owner who is quite the raconteur (albeit only the regulars receive the full 'captain's table' treatment). And no wonder the place is busy; it's family friendly and amazing value amid the sea of pricey gastro pubs in and around Lordship Lane.
Mezze dishes spanning the Middle East were promising starters, although I suspect you'd have to go some to get griddled halloumi wrong. Cacik, a lemon-spiked and herbacious yoghurt dip, was so moreish that we devoured it straight from the spoon. But then, along with the mains, came sadness: the world's first moussaka containing no aubergine whatsoever. All that courgette, spud and the occasional crumb of lamb mince swam about in a thin, sloppy sauce. Next there was pure weirdness; a kebab composed of four gargantuan sausages, lashed together with skewers and served on a plate the size of a car bonnet. That way madness (and morbid obesity) lies. While the latter was flavoursome and I'd never begrudge an authentically retro salad garnish (raw peppers, iceburg and a fridge-cold cherry tomato), the moussaka was a real disappointment.
It's a real shame because a decent moussaka should make you wonder why you ever bother eating anything else, for all its comforting density. That neat marriage of garlicky, nutmeg and cinnamon-dusted lamb and smokey aubergine, topped with a firm, eggy bechamel layer browned by a fierce oven… it should be great. But none of that seasoned-Nana touch made its way to our mains; in fact I wish we'd stuck to the mezze. After that mountain of meat, there was no way I was letting a dessert near me.
Koz always looks pretty and smart with its laser-cut lanterns and exposed, sprawling oven. The welcome was warm and professional which translated to jollity among the huge groups of diners, and the menu initially seemed to be a crowd pleaser. But the arsenal of good honest dishes this traditional cuisine boasts isn't being shown in the most glittering light, even if the prices are encouragingly fair. Nail the classics and I'd be back in a heart beat.


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Mon, 28 April 2014
The dynamic trio of Tysto, Lynch and the Doc are formed to take on the first of Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy. Unfortunately the first one isn't so much like the Joker or Bane, but more like Crazy Quilt (yes that was a real Batman villain).
In this episode we discuss (amongst many other things) why Morgan Freeman would be the perfect villain, some of Thomas Waynes more controversial business ideas, the many accents of character actor Michael Caine and the similarity between Lian Neeson and Dr. Manhattan.
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Fri, 11 April 2014
The two returning supermen, Lynch and Tysto, at they take on the movie Superman Returns.
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Thu, 27 March 2014
The boys are back and here to talk about Zack Snyder's faithful remake of Alan Moore's Watchmen!
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Sun, 9 February 2014
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Lynch and Tysto leaping tall buildings in a single bound to discuss the 1978 version of Superman.
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Sun, 16 June 2013
It's the Doc's 40th birthday, and to celebrate Lynch and JT Pegg reunite to have a party without him and discuss the brilliant 2012 movie Dredd. In a commentary as adult as the movie itself two Dredd nerds talk about both the movie and over 35 years of the history of the character. Remember: THEY ARE THE LAW!
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Thu, 17 January 2013
The boy are back in town and learning that in space nobody can hear you scream...about people acting illogically. That's because we're talking about Ridley Scott's return to the Alien universe with his 2012 movie Prometheus.
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Tue, 25 September 2012
The are never wrong. But occasionally...they do disagree. Join Tysto and the Doc discuss the Spielberg/Cruise futurism outing Minority Report. When they're no rewriting parts of the plot to make sense the realise they actuall do quite like the film. Despite some of it's more obvious flaws and the fact that everything in it is just totally blue.
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Tue, 6 March 2012
Get your palm fronds ready - it's time for Uhura's fan dance! Join the Dr. and Tysto as they bravely take on the Star Trek movie to end all Star Trek movies. This was recorded as part of a live series of podcasts, and there were a few technical problems at the start, but it settles down soon enough!
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Sun, 9 October 2011
It's time to split infitinives one one more time and the Dr and Tysto travel backwards in time with the crew of the Enterprise for Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home!
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Mon, 12 September 2011
Tysto and the Dr. fire up the spinner, practice their origami and take on a bunch of skin jobs as they discuss Blade Runner. Possibly one of the best films ever made despite on-set production problems and the title being stolen from a book about smuggling medical instruments we take a peek into what Los Angeles will look like in 2019!
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Remembering Cuba and the USA
Dear Editor,
The month of September marks important dates in the history of neighbouring states - Cuba and the United States of America.
For our sister nation Cuba, September 12 marks the 14th anniversary since five of their sons - Gerardo Hernández, Antonio Guerrero, Ramón Labañino, Fernando González, and René González - internationally known as the Cuban Five, have been incarcerated in US prisons for fighting terrorism directed at their country and which was hatched on US soil.
The tragic events of September 11, 2001 remains in our collective memories as 9/11 when over 3,700 lives were lost. In its aftermath came a US "war on terror", and its consequences of death and destruction are being felt as far afield in countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen.
Our planet has not been the same since 9/11.
One would have thought, therefore, that a logical alliance would have been forged between these two sovereign states - Cuba and the USA - given their experience with this scourge of humanity and terrorism.
Instead, successive US administrations since 1998 have sought to undermine and criminalise with inordinately long sentences five Cuban patriots (Gerardo Hernández receiving two life sentences and 15 years), for trying to protect their country from terrorist activities originating in Miami that resulted in the loss of lives and millions of dollars in damage to the infrastructure and economy of Cuba.
To add insult to injury and a major slap in the face of all of us who support human rights and the primacy of the family, especially in times of need, the US Administration has consistently denied the visiting rights for the wives of the Cuban 5 on the specious grounds, in one case, that the woman was a "threat" to the national security of that country.
Let us join the efforts of the following in condemning the unjust, unfair trial and imprisonment of the Cuban 5 and in calling for their release: Colonel Lawrence Wilkinson, Chief of Staff for Secretary of State Colin Powell, 2002-2005; President Jimmy Carter, 1977-81; President of the United Nations General Assembly 2008-2001, Miguel D' Escoto; US Attorney General 1967-69 Ramsey Clarke; Pulitzer Prize winner for The Colour Purple Alice Walker; 10 Nobel Prize winners, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions 2005, and the millions of people across the world.
President Barack Obama, the eyes of the world are watching you.
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November 7, 2005
Albany - Many people now entering the workforce lack work ethics according to a new study by Albany colleges. More than 300 college bound high school students from Dougherty, Lee, and Terrell counties attended a Youth Workforce Conference at Albany State Monday.
The students learned lessons from how to ace an interview to what employers expect from employees. The Department of Labor decided to host the conference after hearing results of the study by ASU, Albany Tech and Darton.
"What they heard from local employers is that work ethics is something that's really missing in the workforce, especially among new entrance in the workforce. So what we're trying to do is to try and help the students understand what employer expectations are and what it takes to really be successful in the workforce today," said Career Center Manager Norman Race."
The students also learned how to prepare a good resume and what programs ASU offers for new students.
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Southampton's Helena competing in Paralympics sailing event today
Ad the Paralympics Games enter their first weekend it is hoped that team Paralympics GB will increase its medals tally.
The sailing events at Weymouth and Portland begin today with athletes working hard to master the waters off the Dorset coast. Helena Lucas from Southampton will compete in the 2.4mR class - in a single handed small keelboat. She wants to improve on her 7th place finish at the Beijing Games.


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Mystery animal photographed in Oklahoma reminds of legendary creature Chupacabra
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a... mythical creature?
One Oklahoma man believes that's exactly what he managed to photograph. Craig Martin recently captured three images of an animal he thinks could be a Chupacabra, a legendary species rumored to feed on the blood of goats.
The pictures show the animal feasting on the carcass of a dead animal, and even captures the face of the animal. To Martin, it's a match for the elusive prowler.
"It looks exactly the same, there's not much difference at all," Martin told 2NEWS affiliate KFOR in Oklahoma City.
While the scavenger does resemble web images of the Chupacabra, not everyone is buying it.
"What we're dealing with here is just a coyote with a bad case of mange," a biologist told KFOR.
Martin said while maybe that's much easier to accept, he's not so sure that's the whole story.
"I'm not saying it's not part coyote but I think it could be a hybrid," he said. "I think it's probably mixed with another species of dog, but it's definitely not just a regular coyote. They can say what they want."
Whatever it is, Oklahomans will be watching.


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Jan's Slow-Cooker Greats
(11 Recipes) Created by BIKERGIRLJAN
Recipes in this Collection
Good in sandwiches, on pizza, and stuffed into a baked potato, this spicy chicken is far lighter than Buffalo wings.
Submitted by TISHARAY
Carbs: 0.8g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 16.1g | Calories: 115.2
An easy slow cooker recipe that the family will enjoy!
Submitted by LOSER1231
Carbs: 40g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 13g | Protein: 30.5g | Calories: 307.3
Very Good 4.6/5
(11 ratings)
This is taken from all recipes.com, with a couple changes by Mom.
Submitted by FREDDIE_13
Carbs: 2.3g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 25.6g | Calories: 179.7
This recipe has been marked private.
Very Good 4.3/5
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This soup is great on a cold winter day and is wonderful for freezing and taking to work for lunch.
Submitted by KEVINKELLY
Carbs: 21.3g | Fat: 5.1g | Fiber: 7.5g | Protein: 19.4g | Calories: 209.1
My kids never complain about eating both beans and greens in one meal when they're served alongside rich, slow-cooked pork.
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 11.7g | Fat: 15.6g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 25.9g | Calories: 285.9
Very Good 4.6/5
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10 minute prep. Easy as can be.
Submitted by KARLEE2255
Carbs: 22.9g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 5.3g | Protein: 16.9g | Calories: 219.3
Very Good 4.0/5
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A great way to have piping hot cereal ready first thing in the morning.
Submitted by JAMSIEY0206
Carbs: 32.2g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 6.1g | Protein: 6.4g | Calories: 172.6
Very Good 4.1/5
(34 ratings)
Great recipe for pot lucks. Each serving is worth 6 WW points.
Submitted by L@DYBUG
Carbs: 17.3g | Fat: 12.1g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 15.1g | Calories: 238.8
Six ingredients, 5 minutes of hands-on cooking, and dinner is served!
Submitted by ORANGECOWCAT
Carbs: 24.1g | Fat: 12.5g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 41g | Calories: 385.4
Tasty and nutritious, this slow cooker recipe will be a family favorite.
Submitted by FLYAWAYFREE
Carbs: 0.9g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 27g | Calories: 167.8


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- Slime
Slime is a great gift. No one under the age of 12 will tell you otherwise. If you are making a gift for someone either more mature or less into ooze you might want to go for the fizzy bath bomb. If normal slime is too tame for you, make the glow-in-the-dark variety, because everything is cooler when it glows in the dark. You can either make the slime, put it in a zipper baggie with a festive bow, or you could make up a package of ingredients so the recipient can make the slime.
- Fizzy Bath Bombs
There comes a point where it's time to wash away the slime and relax. Fizzy bath bombs are perfect. You can fragrance them or include soothing essential oils. The best part is how they fizz under water.
- Colored Fire Care Package
Fill a basket with pinecones which have been treated to produce colored flames. Add a festive bow. Seriously, what gift could be better than colored fire?
- Absinthe
... and the answer to that question is: A basket of colored fire pinecones accompanied by a bottle of lovingly home-crafted absinthe. Absinthe is at the adult end of the gift-giving spectrum.
- Borax Crystal Ornaments
You can either make a set of crystal snowflakes as gifts or to attach to gifts as decorations or you can package the borax with instructions and pipecleaners so the recipient can grow their own crystals. The snowflakes can last for years.
- Fake Snow
Send the gift of artificial snow. Get some sodium polyacrylate and explain how it can be used to make fake snow that you can use for decorating or refrigerate for snowball fights. The snow is non-toxic and surprisingly non-messy.
- Invisible Ink
There is more than one way to make invisible ink. Why not package them all up together with tips on how to write and reveal secret messages? You can use corn starch, baking soda, or lemon juice. This is a great last-minute gift for kids you probably can make without shopping.
- Custom Perfume
You can distill your own essential oils and use them to create a signature scent to make a one-of-a-kind gift.
- Bath Salts
- Bubble Solution
- Peppermint Creme Wafers
- Colored Bubble Solution
- Colored Chalk
- Copper-Plated Ornament
- Disappearing Ink
- Floam
- Ivory Soap (with instructions on how to microwave it)
- Poinsettia pH Paper (with instructions for what to do with it and how to make your own)
- Decorative Gel Air Fresheners
- Silver Crystals (if you grow one large enough, make a pendant from it)
- Kit to do Candy & Coffee Filter Chromatography
- Fruit Putty
- Make a Geode
- Assemble Materials for a Charcoal Crystal Garden
- Bouncing Polymer Balls
- Giant Alum Crystal to give as a crystal or prepare as a kit


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I have a lot of knee fat and some cellulite in this area. I would like to know if there is a way to get rid of cellulite around my knees and also how much these treatments usually cost. Thank you!!!!!
How Do I Get Rid of Cellulite Around my Knees?
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Cellulaze works
Try Cellulaze and you will be cellulite-free
Cellulite around the knees can be treated with Cellulaze, a treatment that has the ability to smooth out the skin and keep it cellulite-free.
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Cellulaze is the only minimally invasive laser procedure designed to attack the structure of cellulite beneath your skin. It delivers longer-lasting results after only one short treatment. It is the first and only cellulite laser treatment that treats the actual problems underneath the skin to deliver a proven longer-lasting result from just one simple treatment. Cellulaze is backed by many years of clinical research. Studies have shown it increases the thickness of your skin by 25% and the elasticity of your skin by 29%—significant claims that haven't been made by any other treatments. Thicker and more elastic skin can help flatten and smooth the skin surface to improve the appearance of cellulite. In addition, 93% of patients surveyed were satisfied or very satisfied with their results at one year post their procedure, and all would recommend the Cellulaze cellulite laser treatment to a friend.
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Consider Celullaze
Cellulaze is a one time treatment that utilizes a 1440 nm wavelength laser to accomplish 3 things: 1) melt away fat bulging out 2) break up fibrous septae (attachments) that create the indentations and 3) help thicken the dermis (skin) to prevent future recurrence. The procedure can take between 60-90 minutes and can be completed under local or just IV sedation (depending on the length of your procedure and number of areas being treated). To see your final results takes between 3-6 months. You can visit the cellulaze . com website to learn more about the procedure. Best of luck!
Dr. Basu
Houston, TX
Web reference: http://www.basuplasticsurgery.com
Knee Fat
Of course, I need to see and evaluate you,the your skin and amount of fat around your knees but I have had good success with the Laser Lipo procedure. Removing the fat and tightening of the skin is very helpful in some patients. Get an evaluation with someone locally to see if you are a candidate. Good luck!
Web reference: http://www.vargasfaceandskin.com/body-procedures.php
Endermologie and Velashape cellulite treatment
There's no perfect answer available yet for cellulite. However, endermologie techniques and Velashape could help to a certain extent.
We have used the Velashape machine in my office, and we have been pleased with the progress. The key is realistic expectations and good communication.
Web reference: http://newportplastic.com/cellulite-reduction/
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I feel that they convey the same meaning.
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Hi dear friends and teachers!
Would you please tell me if both the following sentences have the same meaning.
It is life. It has both beautiful and unpleasant moments.
It is the way the life is. It has both beautiful and unpleasant moments.
Thanks a lot.
I feel that they convey the same meaning.
As in most abstract concepts when we refer to the thing as a whole, we don't normally use an article before "life" - the same as in 'beauty, happiness', etc.
"Life is wonderful." - normal
"The life is wonderful." - With this one, you have to ask "Which life?"


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After a dominating performance from Tim Hudson last night en route to his two-hundredth win, Atlanta looks to make it 7 for 7 against the Nats tonight. The Braves will have a tough opponent in Nationals' starter Jordan Zimmermann, but Atlanta counters with Paul Maholm, who's been excellent so far this year. The game will televised nationally (but blacked out locally) on ESPN. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 PM
The Braves line up like this:
- Jordan Schafer, RF
- Andrelton Simmons, SS
- Justin Upton, LF
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Evan Gattis, C
- Dan Uggla, 2B
- B.J. Upton, CF
- Juan Francisco, 3B
- Paul Maholm, P


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The Roboticizer is what Robotnik uses to transform innocent animals, Mobians and pretty much anything else he desires into Badniks - the process of Roboticization was (and remains) the stuff of nightmares as organic material is converted into technology and most (if not all) free will is stripped away, making the victim a slave to Robotnik.
The process was originally believed to be totally irreversable but in the Archie comics some extremely advanced alien species found ways to reverse the process - though this does little to reduce the fear the technology has on Mobians.
Victims of the Roboticizer are countless but some of the most famous in the Sonic canon are Uncle Chuck and Bunni Rabbot (though Rabbot managed to avoid complete Roboticization, instead becoming "half-and-half") - in at least one alternate reality Robotnik has even used the Roboticizer on himself (showing how mad he can truly be).


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The NBA.com highlights have the Shaq-to-JSun reverse dunk but not the LB to Sweet Lou lob. Youtube doesn't seem to have anything, either. If anyone's got it on TiVo or something, let's get it here.
In the meantime, enjoy this tidbit:
Forward Louis Amundson on combining his inspired play with his penchant for riding his bicycle to the arena, "I am trying to get a bike deal."
I'm still not sure about this guy. I like the rebounding and blocks and defense just like everyone else. It's great. He can also (usually) finish in the open court. However 1 for 6 free throw shooting really bothers me. His turnovers are atrocious. At one point, he had a mismatch on a guard and got a three-second call while trying to post the guy up. From my seat, it looked like he just wouldn't stop moving and jiggling around enough to get the entry pass.
I originally likened him to Bo Outlaw, but he is a better player. However, I'm not sure how much better. Normally, I ridicule teams that rely on such players.
I hope his New Year's Resolution was to find some grace and a semblance of touch.


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Memory C. Long
Born on June 12, 1932
VICTORIA - Memory C. Long, 81, of Victoria passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013. He was born on June 12, 1932 in Victoria, TX to the late Clyde S. Long and Katherine Vogt Long. Memory was a longtime employee of the Pool and Rogers Paving Co in Buda, TX. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1955 where he received many medals and commendations. Memory was also a member of the VFW Post #2933 and Texas Paralyzed Veterans Association.
He is survived by his sister, Jo Anne Hough (Bill), of Victoria; long time friend, Nori Haag, of Taylor; niece, Cathy Hopping (Jim), of Victoria; nephews, James Hough (Rebecca), of Victoria; Billy Hough (Jean), of Spicewood and Tom Hough, of Tomball; members of the F.L. Fossati family.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 6 to 7pm at Colonial Funeral Home with a rosary starting at 7pm with Deacon Jim Koenig officiating. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 26, 2013, 10 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Msgr. Celestino Say officiating. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery with full Military Honors under the auspices of the Victoria County Veterans Council.
Pallbearers are John Hudson, Jim Covington, Billy Hough, James Hough, Ethan Hough, Johnny Bomersbach. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tom Hough, Jim Hopping, Ryan Hopping, Bradley Haag, Lance Hough and Rabb Wyatt.
Memorials may be made to Bluebonnet Auxiliary at Hill Country Care, 1505 Hwy 290 West, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 or to the local Disabled Veterans Association.
Special Thanks to all the Staff at Hill Country Care for the care and friendship given over the past 19 years, especially to Joyce, Jessica, Vickie, Maria and Lillian Dobias. Thanks also to John Hudson, Jim Covington, Nong Weitzel; to all his friends at Dripping Springs and special friends, Vincent Bianchi and Bernice Grieve.
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We delayed multi-county and interstate banking until our banks were swallowed by banks from our neighboring states. Only lately we recognized the importance of manufacturing and logistics in our economy.
Specialists in Hoosier Hype tell companies how business-friendly we are. They don't mention the fact that we are unfriendly to those who work. They talk about our low workers' compensation taxes without any mention of the resultant inequitable benefits for injured workers.
With all the negatives stacked against Indiana, we must commend successive administrations for keeping those good-cheer press releases coming. Although the gains cited and the honors awarded are mainly trivial, the flow of carefully-crafted happy news is energetically maintained.
Same-sex relationships have become an increasingly important touchstone of contemporary thinking. For some these relationships are sinful; others find them acceptable. The latter view is becoming dominant in the Western world.
The companies and institutions who know that world do not want to see us pile more on the slag heap of our negatives.
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According to the Office for National Statistics, some 6,045 people committed suicide in 2011, up by 437 on the previous year.
An average of 11.8 people per 100,000 population ended their lives in 2011, more than 11.1 people in 2010.
Men between the ages of 30 and 44 were most likely to take their own life.
Figures from the ONS reveal that the rate of suicides among men in 2011 was the highest since 2002, with 4,552 men committing suicide.
The suicide rate among women was far lower, with 1,493 women killing themselves in 2011. The average number of suicides among women fell across all age categories in the last three decades.
The 2010 and 2011 figures among men brought an end to more than 10 years of falling suicide rates.


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Monday night was the reorganization meeting of the Pasadena City Council.
Mayor Bill Bogaard presented a special gift to outgoing District 7 City Councilman Sid Tyler.
Councilman Tyler received a standing ovation as he took official leave of his seat and became a constituent.
City Clerk Mark Jomsky administered the oath of office to re-elected District 5 Councilman Victor Gordo, new District 7 Councilman Terry Tornek and re-elected District 3 Councilman Chris Holden.
Mayor Bogaard presented a gift to Steve Haderlein for his two years of service as vice mayor. Victor Gordo was elected the new vice mayor.
The new Pasadena City Council with the three employees who report directly to council. Front row left to right: Margaret McAustin, Bill Bogaard, Victor Gordo, Jacque Robinson; back row left to right: City Attorney Michele Bagneris, City Clerk Mark Jomsky, Steve Madison, Chris Holden, Steve Haderlein, Terry Tornek, City Manager Michael Beck.
Several weeks ago I ran a photo of the all of the current field representatives except one: Jacque McIntyre. I vowed to get a photo of her, and here she is Monday night with her boss, Chris Holden.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Welcome, City Councilman Terry Tornek
Posted by pasadenapio at 6:00 AM
Labels: Bagneris, Beck, Bogaard, Field reps, Gordo, Haderlein, Holden, Jomsky, Madison, McAustin, Robinson, Sid Tyler, Tornek
2 comments:
- Petrea said...
It takes a village to run a big small town.
It's early in the morning and I'd like to make an intelligent comment, but the first thing that comes to mind is that Mr. Holden is tall.
The second thing is, thank you for all the photos.
- May 6, 2009 at 6:17 AM
- Cafe Observer said...
We need more women councilmen.
- May 6, 2009 at 11:30 PM
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Yesterday's June 15 deadline for signing prospects from Europe has come and gone without the Oilers coming to terms with Anton Lander. Thus the Oilers come out of Sweden with the higher rated of their two prize prospects, Magnus Pääjärvi-Svensson, locked up for 2010-11, while his once-and-future teammate Lander will play at home for at least one more season.
By no means is this all bad news, as the two parties had meaningful discussions before the decision was made that Lander would play another season - his fourth! - with Timrå in the Elitserien. Apparently the Oilers offered Lander a solid three-year entry-level deal which the Swedish prospect turned down. The always-dodgy Google Translator attributes this comment to Lander:
"It's my dream to sign a NHL contract so it is clear that it was not easy to say no. But then you should feel ready too."
The first and best "good news" from this quote is the revelation of Lander's dream. When the Copper & Blue interviewed Anton in March, it was less clear that the NHL was his ultimate objective:
"Most importantly I want to feel ready before I'll go, IF I'll go. People in North America sometimes seems to take for granted that you want to go at all costs."
Now he just talks about not quite being ready. Which is probably true, given that he's just turned 19. It's mighty rare for a second round pick (Lander went 40th overall in 2009) to be ready for the NHL as an underager - off the top of my head I can name Patrice Bergeron, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Milan Lucic, and Ryan O'Reilly as recent second-rounders who made the show ahead of their time, but it's a small group. The closest thing to a Euro member that I can think of is Swede Oscar Möller, who played half a season with the Kings before he was "ready" and has struggled since.
Lander thinks he is not yet ready, which might, paradoxically, give us a glimpse of this young man's maturity. His leadership skills have been widely praised, receiving lettered recognition with both Sweden's World Junior squad as well as with his club team in Timrå. How often do you see a teenager wearing an "A" with a professional club? I don't profess to follow such matters closely, but my current short list begins and ends with Anton Lander.
There are some who might prefer to see Lander play a year in the AHL rather than a fourth in the SEL, where he already has a remarkable 150 professional games under his belt. I don't see the rush with European prospects myself; I'm not a huge fan of imports in the CHL nor underagers in the AHL. Moreover, Lander is more likely to be given latitude to play his game - one of defensive responsibility and leadership - on a club where he is already established, not to mention that he still has that younger brother to care for. To me this is a solid, responsible decision from a young man who never seems to miss a beat in this department.
In the latest update to his website, Lander confirms that contract talks did occur but weren't consummated. He says he will be coming to Oilers summer camp for the first time, a definite sign of progress. I'll look forward to getting eyeballs on the kid at that time.
My first, televised views of Lander were very encouraging indeed. I've "seen him good" at the 2010 WJC, where he played a reliable two-way game with sound positioning and PK skills. He also revealed some offensive moxy, as he twice notched a brace in a televised game. He finished the Tournament of Small Sample Sizes with a very respectable 5-3-8 in 6 GP for Tre Kronor. His goals were not gems of speed and skill, but of the garbage collection type. Lander consistently showed up in the right place at the right time to pounce on loose pucks and rebounds, and demonstrated a very low panic point in improving his position before letting the shot go, such as the nice deke shown here against Switzerland's Benjamin Conz in the bronze medal game.
Anton was definitely getting some bounces, but I note with some encouragement that he posted a similarly impressive 6 GP, 2-7-9 performance at the previous year's U-18 tourney. The guy clearly isn't clueless in the offensive end of the ice.
Offence is not at the top of Lander's attributes, but he's going to need a little of it to survive. If I may be permitted the cliche of comparing the Swede to other Swedes, the possible career path I see for him resembles these guys:
- P.J. Axelsson played 121 regular season and playoff games for Vastra Frolunda in the SEL between the ages of 18 and 21, battling injury before finally breaking through for 20 points in his 20-year-old season. By 22, the 6'0 185-lb Axelsson was a full-time NHLer and a damn useful one at that, ultimately playing 851 regular season and playoff games for the Boston Bruins and zero in the minor leagues.
- Samuel Pahlsson played 232 games for Modo between the ages of 17 and 22, breaking through with 8-9-17 in his 19-year-old season. The 6'0, 203-lb Pahlsson came to the NHL at 23, where he has played 717 games of responsible hockey for four clubs, and just 13 in the minors. Pahlsson will never be mistaken for an offensive whiz, but was a key member of the 2007 Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks.
- Anton Lander has played 150 games for Timrå between the ages of 16 and 18. The 6'0, 194-lb youngster's offensive numbers are relatively modest but improving by the year, all the way to 7-9-16 in his 18-year-old season (in truth he was just four months younger than Pahlsson's 19yo season cited above, but across the International Birthdate Line). One of those goals happened to be the biggest of his club's entire season, the lone goal in the third period of Timrå's 1-0 victory at Luleå that earned them a berth in the playoffs. On the Clutchness Scale, it was a goal worthy of the full 10 Eberles.
Anton Lander is one of the Oilers' more intriguing picks in quite some time. His upside may well be "bottom sixer", but the subtext suggests "winner". I haven't heard a discouraging word about this guy since Oilers drafted him, other than whispers he might be he might be loath to fly the pond. I think Anton's latest comments put the lie to that and show his maturity all at the same time. From my couch Lander's arrows all look like this:
I'm kind of glad he's hanging back, what with MPS and Lander playing over there, I had fun following the SEL more than I usually do this past season, and became a bit of a Timrå fan in the process. And more than a bit of an Anton Lander fan. I can now look forward to more of the same in 2010-11.


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Volcanoes Stadium (map it)
6700 Field of Dreams Way
Keizer, OR 97307
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes website
Year Opened: 1997
Capacity: 4,252
There are no tickets available at this time.
I have to admit that I was not too excited about watching a game at Volcanoes Stadium. I first visited the stadium in 2009, and was not impressed with what I saw. Thank goodness first impressions can be misleading, since my second time at the ballpark was much better than expected. The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes are members of the Single-A Northwest League and have called the cozy park home since 1997. The 4,252 seat stadium was privately funded for $3 million and was the first new baseball stadium built in the state since 1940. Since its inaugural campaign, the team has averaged 3,000 fans per game per season. Not too shabby for a ballpark I once snubbed my nose at.
The FANFARE scale is our metric device for rating each stadium experience. It covers the following:
Each area is rated from 0 to 5 stars with 5 being the best. The overall composite score is the "FANFARE Score".
There is an allurement inside the ballpark with specific sections on the concourse. At the Foul Line BBQ stand you will be able to enjoy a nice sized portion of pulled pork on a bun with the choice of five different barbecue sauces. The pork is slow cooked at the stadium and would taste amazing on a pile of nachos with cheese.
The Dog House serves one of the stadium's signature items, the killer kielbasa, which is massive in size and served with a great tasting locally made bun that soaks up the juices or the toppings of grilled onions and peppers, chili, and/or cheese. Being half Slovak myself, I opted for mustard and chopped onions.
The Volcano burger and sausage are other popular options that are also massive in size and fit right in with the banality of food options that are available for the rapacious consumer.
If you are interested in lighter options, near the main entrance is Cafe Ole, Asian Wok and Health Nut concession stands. You can enjoy tacos, teriyaki bowls, pizza slices and chicken wraps that are little lighter on fat and sodium content.
If you have room for dessert, check out the ice cream stand for banana split sundaes prepared from nine different ice cream flavors. I must have gained a few pounds after my visit, but that is fine when you're at the ballpark.
As for the beverages, there are at least nine different beers on draft from Coors Light, Deschutes Pale Ale, Full Sail ESB and my favorite Alaskan Amber Ale. If beer is not your choice of beverage, there are glasses of red and white wine and hard lemonade varieties. Prices range around the $5 mark for either draft or can, which makes it easy for someone on a budget.
There is a lot to like about Volcanoes Stadium. It has the ambiance of what a day at the minor league ballpark should be for the casual fan. There are multiple concession stands staffed by friendly servants and there are plenty of small tables and tents on the concourse selling merchandise or handing out local information. There are even vendors in funny wigs selling food and souvenirs. I relish visits like this, since I am going to have an old fashioned minor league visit without any of that pretentious nonsense that you see in many big league venues.
The only problem on my most recent visit was the ominous clouds hovering up above and as each pitch was tossed a little more rain fell down. Bummer, I was really enjoying my seats in back of home plate, but as I sipped my Alaskan Amber Ale I was told about the Lava Lounge tucked in the left field line.
Added in 2002, the wooden shelter serves as a bar where mix drinks, beer, and wine are served for adults 21 and over. I was told that on most nights it is a place where to purchase a drink and walk back out to either your seats or outside tables; however, you had a dry open view of the diamond as the game proceeded, so it was even more popular than usual during this visit.
Adjacent to the Lava Lounge are other additions to the park since its inception. This includes a permanent concert stage and the home run porch, which is just grass seating behind the left field wall.
At the other end of the stadium, down the right field line, is the children's play area. It was a little desolate during my visit, but I am sure it is a place of joy for youngsters and parents alike on dryer days.
It was pointed out by a few staff members that the stadium won a design award from the American Institute of Architects in 1999. It was quoted that Volcanoes Stadium had the particular ability to create a sense of community in an exceptional fan-friendly environment. I would have to assent with the institute's statement.
The stadium is located north of Salem and within the city limits of Keizer. The 237-acre Keizer Station shopping complex is adjacent and directly south of the stadium off I-5. The outdoor shopping plaza feels more like a small town that features large retail stores such as Best Buy, Marshal's, Petco, Michael's, Guitar Center, and Bed, Bath & Beyond; restaurants, Panera Bread, Taco Del Mar, Adobe Republic, Outback, and Round Table Pizza; and services, Aspen Dental, Verizon Wireless, FedEx, and Key Bank.
You are also in the Willamette Valley, where there are dozens of wineries dotting the area. The Oregon capitol house is located a few miles south in Salem.
Even with the chance of rain threatening the ballgame, a coterie came out with umbrellas and ponchos to conflate against the Oregon weather. In the end, the rain prevailed and dampered what looked to be a decent crowd on hand. Many in attendance had hope that there was a chance that the rain clouds would pass with little precipitation, but in the end the rains prevailed. One gentleman refused to leave the game until an official announcement was made, much to the demise of his spouse. Stubborn, maybe; crazy, perhaps; dedicated bunch of baseball fans; indeed.
If traveling north on I-5, you will need to take exit 260B. Unfortunately, there are no signs notifying the driver and you will quickly realize this once you pass both Keizer Station and the stadium. If traveling south, the ballpark is recognizable and you will take exit 260A. Once off the interstate, you will travel through the shopping complex and into the parking lot, which costs $3 to park in. As long as you know that the stadium is at Keizer Station, then you will find it easily, just do not be like me and miss your exit.
Tickets to watch a game vary between $7-$12 in advance, add an extra buck to those prices for game day purchase and a robust $20 for the diamond club section of 101-113. It's a fair price for a stadium that offers a wide selection of food, drinks and promotions. The team offers special nights that include kids' nights on Monday, prize wheel spinning on Saturday, double play tickets on Tuesdays, and $1 adult beverages in the Lava Lounge on Thursdays.
There are also fireworks, dedication nights, and special appearances made throughout the rest of the summer. The whole experience is a nice return on your investment, no matter how you look at it.
I enjoyed the quality of the food, the Lava Lounge for adults and the general ambiance of minor league baseball that can be somehow missed at other ball yards across the country.
Volcanoes Stadium is a place that is among the pinnacle in fan-friendly environments. The staff is friendly, the food is fantastic and the drinks are top notch. Shame on me for thinking anything negative during my first visit. If you ever find yourself in Portland, it is a short 40 mile drive south to Keizer. Take my advice and watch a game. It is one of the better experiences that I have had in recent memory.
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Volcanoes Stadium, which is referred to as "The Crater," opened in 1997 and it's of the home to the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes of the Northwest League. They're the Single A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. The team recently extended their player development contract with the Giants for two more years through 2012. The stadium is located conveniently off I-5 in Keizer, Oregon. The team uses nearby Salem, the capital of Oregon as part of its name in order to entice corporate sponsors to advertise with the team, hence the name Salem-Keizer.
Having traveled the country, I have to say that this is one of my favorite minor league teams ball parks! Their employees are a delight and it is well worth the time and money. I was helped by a nice man named Thomas Weeks who made my family feel at home. One of the ushers named Mark was also helpful and we were pleased to see that the ball park hires people of all aptitudes. Loved the Volcano Burger and the $1 beer night! The ladies in the main concession also invited our son out that night and that was sweet. We would like him to come home now. Overall a success.
The location of Volcanoes Stadium is perfect. It is easy to get to and right next to a shopping area that includes restaurants and some great stores.
The stadium is beat up though and the jumbo tron / scoreboard only works some of the time.
Some of the food options are good but it can take 20 minutes to get a hot dog.
No real giveaways occur during the year for fans and there isn't much for activities in between innings.
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