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LA Rock n Roll 2014 – Being a Pace Leader
What an amazing day / weekend. It started on Friday night playing with The Red 11s at a private studio, for a bunch of old and new friends. The vibe was fantastic and gets me pumped up for our next show, and the Born to Run Ultras in May of 2015.
Saturday was the first day of the Sole Runners Full and Half Marathon training programs in San Pedro and Newbury Park. I gave a ChiRunning lesson to the San Pedro group and taught yoga. Hanging out on the San Pedro / Palos Verdes coastline is always beautiful and worth the drive. It was another great start of a day. On the way home I stopped at the LA Rock n Roll Half Marathon expo to pick up my gear from Coach David Levine from USA Marathon Training. I also ran into Julie Weiss, the marathon goddess. I drove home and went to a pumpkin craving party.
I usually lay all my gear out the night before but I was too tired. I set my alarm clock for 5 AM and fell right to sleep.
I woke up a little nervous. I had to get my gear together and I have never been an "Official Pace Leader" for a race before but I do pace runners practically everyday, so this was right up my alley. The pace leaders were in teams of two. My co-leader was Aletta. She has done this a few times so I knew it was going to be smooth. We got into out corral and held up the 2:00 signs. We started talking to some of the people around us. I told them I wanted to get in a 1:59:30, because there is a big difference between Sub 2 hours and over 2 hours when you talk to other half marathoners.
The LA Rock n Roll Half Marathon course starts out slightly downhill and the first half is easier than the second half. I didn't want to start out slower than race pace on a downhill section. An easy 8:57 mile felt right. The second mile was a touch faster then we slowed it down to a 9:10. Miles 3 – 6 are just reversing the course and slightly up hill and we kept it at a 9:00 min/mile pace. A touch above race pace but saving a little time for the bridge.
At the mile 7 sign, which was past my Garmin's 7 mile mark, we hit 1:03:14 or a 9:02 min/mile average. We were 42 seconds faster than 2 hour pace. You reach the top of the hill there and head into the tunnel. At that point we lost our Garmins and it was downhill so I told the group to relax but use the downhill for a little extra speed. It felt easy but without seeing our pace we were probably going a bit too fast. The next highlight / challenge was the bridge. This bridge is pretty steep but we had banked a little time. We slowed our pace, took short steps and focused on the ground 10 feet in front of us, instead of worrying about reaching the top. Soon enough we crested the bridge and ran easy across the bridge to the turn around point to run back down it. Now mile 10 was out of the way and we had one uphill section to a downhill finish left. We took it slow from 11- 12. At the top of the hill we set our runners free. They were all going to finish under 2 hours. Aletta, Gabriel and I kept it steady all the way to the finish.
Our official finishing time was 1:58:05. It was a minute 25 seconds faster than I planned but close enough. It got some people great new Personal Records (PRs). Since it was my first time officially pacing I learned a lot and had an awesome time. Next time, and I hope there is a next time, I'll slow it down on mile 6 up to 7 but the rest of the splits are what we need to run to get that Sub 2 hour time.
It was such a blast and I love all the interaction between the runners. Check out all my Garmin data and let me know if I can help you in your race training. See you next year.
Train Focused, Coach Steve Mackel
Redcord Suspension Training with Lisa Mulrennan
Recently, I got to spend a little time with Lisa Mulrennan and learn about Redcord, an intense, effective, suspension training system. In fact it's used in USA Olympic training centers, many PT practices as well as private training studios like Mulrennan's Mindfull Movement in Los Angeles next to Beverly Hills.
Suspension training has hit the exercise market in a big way. runners and all sorts of athletes are using suspension training to improve their performances. What makes Redcord different is that there are three points of suspension, with each one having multiple adjustments, from where they are located in relationship to your body/joints, to height. Record can also offer a bungie cord system to help you off-load body weight that may compromise an execise's purpose.
My personal experience after going through a series of evaluation movements using the Redcord system, then doing some basic and a couple of advanced exercises is that it was intense. I engaged areas in my abdominal muscles that were sore for days, meaning they weren't being sufficiently tested in my normal abdominal exercise routines. Each exercise took my attention to really line my body up properly but Lisa's guidance and expertise was excellent.
Redcord isn't your mother's suspension training system. First of all, the equipment is expensive, more difficult to hang and requires a trained professional. This means that you probably won't be seeing it in too may gyms. But, if you are looking for something effective and different, and it is also used to help injury rehabilitation, Redcord may be what you are looking for.
Train Focused,
Steve Mackel – Master ChiRunning Instructor
Mt Baldy Run to the Top and Conquer the Bridge – This Monday Labor Day 2014
Mt. Baldy Run to the Top
Conquer the Bridge 5. 3 Miler
What are you doing this Monday? There are two great races: Mt Baldy Run to the Top and Conquer the Bridge 5.3 Miler
Mt Baldy Run to the Top is a 7 mile climb starting at 6,000 and goes up to 10,064 feet elevation. Once at the top you still have to walk down 4 miles to the chairlift to get a ride to the parking lot. Here's my Garmin data from last year. Click "View Details" on the bottom right of the frame below for all the details. This race is very challenging.
Conquer the Bridge is a 5.3 mile run from San Pedro over the Vincent Thomas bridge, out a short way, and back over the bridge to San Pedro. Another challenging race
Both these are super fun and a good test of your conditioning. They usually don't sell out but check their web sites so you can register race day. I'll be back up at Mt Baldy this year.
Have Fun and Race Focused, Steve Mackel, Master ChiRunning Instructor
Tour de France Fitness Challenge Week One Done – Quick Recap
The picture above is from today's ride data posted at Strava.com, to give you a sample. This week has been 230+ miles and over 15 hours in the saddle. My challenge is a little more difficult than I thought but I feel a bit better each day.
On to week two.
Since I have to fit in clients and classes these are becoming decent volume training weeks. It is averaging around 2 hours, pushing pretty hard (with stop lights and signs) to complete each 50k. In order to complete each day's 50k ride, I sometimes have to break up rides into twice or more a day. I am going to see if I can wake up early enough to do that tomorrow and slip the Sole Runners' Saturday run in between.
Next week I get to ride in the Sierras which probably means I'll be climbing, just like the pros.
Ride Focused, Steve Mackel – Cycling Coach
Coach Steve's Fitness Tour de France Challenge – July 5 – July 27, 2014 – Train Everyday the Tour Rides a Stage
Coach Steve's Tour de France Fitness Challenge 2014
It that time of of year again, the three weeks of the Tour de France, the world's greatest cycling/endurance event.
In honor of what the riders attempt to accomplish, we have created a Challenge for cycling enthusiast
Here's the Fitness Challenge
- Ride your bike everyday the Tour de France rides a stage (there are 21 stages in 23 days).
- Take an Indoor Cycling class everyday the Tour de France rides a stage
- Do either of the above everyday the Tour de France rides a stage
or the 50k option
- Ride your bike at least 50k everyday the Tour de France rides a stage
If you choose option #4 you will ride 1050k (652 miles) over the 23 days.
Here's some facts from the Tour de France:
- Running from Saturday July 5th to Sunday July 27th 2014, the 101th Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,664 kilometres (2277 miles).
- The course has 9 flat stages, 5 hill stages, 6 mountain stages with 5 altitude finishes, 1 individual time trial stage, 2 rest days
- The Tour will go through 4 countries this year
My good friend Andy posted a daily stage description:
July 5 Stage 1 Sprinter mostly Flat, 3 tough little hills
July 6 Stage 2 Sprinter Flat
July 7 Stage 3 Sprinter Flat
July 8 Stage 4 Sprinter Flat
July 9 Stage 5 Sprinter Flat, "pave" oh yes, cobblestones
July 10 Stage 6 All-Arounder Flat, 2nd half lump rollers
July 11 Stage 7 All-Arounder Flat, hills just before finish
July 12 Stage 8 Climber Rolling uphill with finishing climb. Cat's 2, 2 & 3 hills.
July 13 Stage 9 Climber Hills ! Cat's 2, 3, 3, 2, 1 & 3.
July 14 Stage 10 Climber Hills with a finishing climb. Cat's 2, 1, 1, 2, 3, 1, 1.
July 15 REST DAY !!!
July 16 Stage 11 All-Arounder Hills in the 2nd half. Cat's 3, 3, 4, & 3.
July 17 Stage 12 All-Arounder Hilly. Cat's 4, 3, 3, & 4.
July 18 Stage 13 Climber Hill will a finishing climb. Cat's 3, 1, with HC Finish.
July 19 Stage 14 Climber Hill will a finishing climb. Cat's 1, HC & 1 Finish.
July 20 Stage 15 Sprinter Flat
July 21 REST DAY !!!
July 22 Stage 16 Climber Pyrenees. Hills. Cat's 4, 4, 2, 3, with HC Finish.
July 23 Stage 17 Climber Hills ! Cat's 1, 1, 1, with HC Finish.
July 24 Stage 18 Climber BIG DAY! The Tourmalet. Hautacom Finish. Cat's 3, 3, HC with HC Finish.
July 25 Stage 19 Sprinters Flat
July 26 Stage 20 Time Trail Some fun rollers. 1 good little climb.
July 27 Stage 21 Sprinters Flat run into Paris !
I will be posting my rides everyday here on SoCalRunning.com or on my Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages. My friend Ken created a Strava group to post your rides Click Here to Join Our Strava Group.
I will also offer opportunities for people to ride with with others going for this challenge. Look for those here and Facebook.
I hope you choose to take this Tour de France 2014 Challenge. Any questions feel free to contact me: email@example.com
Watch the Tour de France
Ride Focused, Steve Mackel – Cycling Coach
Tour de France Challenge – 50k a Day / 21 Rides in 23 Days
Coach Steve's Tour de France Challenge / 21 Rides in 21 Days / 50k a Day / Take an Indoor Cycling Class Everyday the Boys Ride
I love races. Races to keep me focused. If I don't have a race or a goal I don't train with the same intensity and I can find excuses for not training.
Some people love fitness challenges. I like a challenge but I don't like "30 days or challenges" or those types of events because I like to be able to take breaks or maybe its a fear of commitment. Somedays I just don't feel like doing some type of specific training. So, I rarely commit to these types challenges.
But I love the Tour de France and I want to feel what it is like to wake up every morning and ride like they do. I decided to create my own challenge "Tour de France 50k a Day."
Here's some facts from the Tour de France:
- Running from Saturday July 5th to Sunday July 27th 2014, the 101th Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,664 kilometres.
- The course has 9 flat stages, 5 hill stages, 6 mountain stages with 5 altitude finishes, 1 individual time trial stage, 2 rest days
- The Tour will go through 4 countries this year
I am going to ride 50k or 31 miles everyday the boys are riding in the Tour De France. It means 21 rides in 23 days and 1050k over the 3 week period. On a strong day it should take my about 1.5 hours. When I slow down a little or ride a hilly route it should take around 2+ hours. During the Tour de France this year I will be in Tahoe teaching at the Wanderlust Festival and spending some time in Yosemite. That means my road bike is coming with me and some beautiful scenery.
Ok, that's great for me but how can some of my non-riding friends play with this challenge? How about taking an indoor cycling class everyday the guys riding the Tour de France? You would get 21 hours of good cardio in this 3 week period of time and if you do it right it can help your running. I'll write a post how to cycle to help your running.
It kicks-off Saturday, July 5. Pick an option that works for you. If you have a bike ride outside, maybe work in some indoor cycling classes or create your own option. Just get motivated by one of the toughest endurance feats in all of sports, the Tour de France.
I will be posting results and opportunities to ride with me. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter. Let me know it you are up to the challenge.
Ride Focused, Steve Mackel – Cycling Coach and Tour de France Enthusiast
Pub Run from Runners High in Belmont Shore in Long Beach Tuesday, July 1, 6:30 PM
Did someone say Pub Run?
This sounds like summer fun. I missed the first Runners High Pub Run in June (I was at the World Champion Los Angeles Kings playoff game) but this time I plan on showing. The Sole Runners team took first in the first one, whatever that means. I am going to try and help there team out this time. Plus, Runner High is one of my favorite running stores in So Cal.
The details are on the banner above but quickly again:
- The Run is FREE the food and beverage is not
- Meet at Runners High in Belmont Shore by 6:30 PM ready to run – 5338 E. 2nd St. LB, CA 90803
- 3 Miles – 3 Beers or whatever you want to drink
- Wear your Red, White and Blue
- Have fun or stay home
- Please RSVP to: firstname.lastname@example.com
Easy, fun training, with fun, cool people. That's what I'm talking about. I hope to see you there.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – RRCA Marathon Coach
Xterra Snow Valley Trail Race and Triathlon July 26 – 27, 2014 – Special SCR Discount
Looking for a fun, beautiful and challenging trail race? The Xterra Snow Valley Trail Races and Triathlon are worth putting on your calendar. The Trail Races are on Sunday, July 27, 2014. Below is my video from the 2013 21k (half marathon).
You can read the full race report at:
They are also offering a special for SoCalRunning.com readers. Use the code "SoCalRunning" for 15% off your your registration.
To Visit the Xterra Site and Sign-Up Click Here
My Garmin race data is below. Click "View Data" on the bottom right of the Garmin frame
Race Focused, Steve Mackel – Master ChiRunning® Instructor
FREE ChiRunning Clinic at the Dog Haus in Old Town Pasadena Tuesday, June 17, 6 PM
- Do you want to improve your running technique?
- Would you like to run faster, easier?
- Do you have questions about training for races?
- How about ending it with some "Yoga for Runners" that Coach Steve has been teaching for the past 10 years?
Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 6 PM at the Dog Haus in Old Town Pasadena, Coach Steve if offering a FREE ChiRunning® clinic for the Dog Haus Running Club followed by Yoga for Runners
All you have to do is show up with your running shoes and if you have a yoga mat that would be great too.
The Dog Haus has great hot dogs and beer. I'll be hangin' around to eat and answer questions afterwards.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – Master ChiRunning® Instructor
Wanderlust Festival – Yoga in the City – LA 2014
Santa Monica, CA – Hundreds of Yogis and Yoginis gathered on the Santa Monica Pier for the Wanderlust Festivals special one day LA event "Yoga in the City – LA."
The short video above doesn't show much of the yoga because I didn't want to stop and shoot video while I was deep into the class. Just know, the yoga rocked and then we rocked.
Yoga in the City featured some of LA's top yoga teachers. They lead 3 one hour classes with AcroYoga and Copoeira demonstration in between the classes.
I am leading ChiRunning® workshops at the Squaw Valley Wanderlust Festival, July, 17 – 20, so I wanted to check out the Wanderlust vibe. All I can say in WOW! I had a fantastic time. Now I can't wait for July. Register Here
I signed up for the 4:30 PM class lead by Tommy Rosen, Kia Miller and Shiva Rea. I got there at 3:30, walked around the Kula Market and had a glass of grapefruit and sage kombucha. That was really tasty. The 3 PM class was packed. It was fun just watching such a large group of people doing yoga. Great music spun by DJ Drez added to the high energy.
It was a warm a windy afternoon. My class started out with Tommy Rosen. We started out with a session of Breath of Fire Pranayama. We did it longer than I normally do, and I found it challenging to go that long. Tommy then took us through basic forward folds, extensions and chair poses that really opened up my tight lower back. It had a strong Power Yoga feel to it.
Kia Miller followed Tommy. Kia took us through sun salutation variations. I love sun salutations. Being out on the pier, looking at the ocean and being immersed in all that energy was awesome.
Next was Shiva Rea. Shiva's classes always seem to be atypical yoga to me. But, the way she gets you to flow with you breath and movement is magical. The events I have been to with Shiva usually end up in dancing. The music DJ Drez was playing during Shiva's class were these cool tribal drums tracks. It worked perfectly with the flowing yoga. Everyone ended up dancing, smiling and feeling great.
I hope I can find one of Tommy's classes here in LA. I loved his portion of the class and attitude. I will be taking Shiva Rea's class in Squaw Valley this July. Don't miss a Wanderlust opportunity near you!
Yoga Focused,
Steve Mackel – Master ChiRunning® Instructor


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The Pickwick Inn is centrally located in Scarborough close to all the shops attractions and the seaside. The Pickwick Inn offers comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation upstairs over 3 floors. The rooms are clean and comfortable and serviced on a daily basis.There is also a Lift to all 3 floors. Scarborough town centre provides the perfect seaside holiday venue for people of all ages with beaches and other attractions. So if you want a stroll along the cliff top or the beautiful gardens Scarborough boasts of this is the destination for you. Visit the Castle the Harbour or the Open Air Theatre. As a holiday destination Scarborough really does have it all; dramatic cliffs and castle headland award-winning beaches historic harbour great family attractions booming town centre huge choice of accommodation and a warm Yorkshire welcome to match. Scarborough's proximity to Dalby: Yorkshire's Great Forest The North York Moors National Park the Wolds and the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Coast makes Scarborough a perfect base from which to explore this most diverse region of Britain. From its beautiful coastline to fabulous attractions the country's finest parks & gardens beaches and countryside not to mention the historic castle and harbour town centre with its shops restaurants bars and theatres
Angolo bar, Wi-Fi , Lift, Entertainment, Non-smoking (throughout), Freeview
Attrezzature per Caffè/Tè, TV
Piste ciclabili, Osservazione Uccelli, Pesca, Golf, Theatre, Playground, Nightclubs, Museums/galleries, Karaoke, Windsurfing, Shopping, Sport acquatici

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Review Search: Pop Mhan
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All-New Ghost Rider #2
"All-New Ghost Rider" #2 is definitely all-new courtesy Felipe Smith and Tradd Moore when it comes to Ghost Rider's vehicle, but there's enough familiarity that readers shouldn't be lost.
|April 11th, 2014
He Man and the Masters of the Universe #1
Keith Giffen and Pop Mhan under-deliver in the pages of "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" #1, but at least He-Man makes an appearance.
|April 18th, 2013
Robert E Howard's Savage Sword #2
An eclectic mix of the best pulp money can buy. Support the dying art of the anthology by buying the best one on the stands.
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Pseudo Munchausen parents... - page 5
Anybody have a patient's parent that seems to be living off the attention they get from having a sick child? Not a Munchausen by Proxy parent that actually hurts their child so that they can get attention for having a sick... Read More
- 0Apr 12 by NurseGrace25Thank you for great advice. She takes Risperdal, anti psychotic and prn klonipin at hs. She has had an EGG which shows spikes as she sleeps. I didn't mean to sound insensitive but my gut tells me what she is displaying is behavioral, the mother says her PRO says it is behavioral. It's very confusing and the agency doesn't offer much insight or training and I'm a new grad.
- 0Apr 12 by NurseGrace25I understand and I don't have any experience so any info you provide is well appreciated. I'm glad that you are doing better. I only want what is best for the family and I'm clueless. Thanks again.
- 0Apr 16 by xoemmylouoxI saw this all of the time when I worked in an outpt Peds office. Many of these parents were bored stay at home parents. The kids were F-I-N-E, but yet we saw they every week for these random symptoms. We had to refer them to lists of specialists to treat non sense problems. It's sad as this does cause many of the children to grow up overly anxious as well.
- 0Apr 16 by NurseGrace25I agree, it seems more harmful than helpful.


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Leighton Meester Teams Up With Lil Wayne to "Make it Rain"
Strangest musical odd couple since Taylor Swift teamed up with T-Pain?
Gossip Girl beauty Leighton Meester tells MTV that the collaborators on her upcoming debut album include "Prom Queen" rapper Lil Wayne.
According to Meester, the pair initially hooked up a few months ago, and the "incredibly polite and respectful" Wayne eventually offered to contribute to her track "Make it Rain":
"I sent him a couple of my songs. He's been diggin' on them for a while. Then he heard ['Make It Rain'], and he was like, 'All right, I'm gonna kill it!' "
So how did the collaboration go down? Meester recounts the tale of their late-night studio meet-up:
"It was like, literally, 4 o'clock in the morning. He was so sick—he didn't even write anything down. He just, like, vibed to the music and dances. I don't even know how he does it; he's amazing."
It's a good thing that Meester got a chance to work with Lil Wayne while she could. Word is, his schedule won't be nearly so open in the upcoming months.


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Oh I see, so if there's something wrong with the app, lets say Safari, I just delete from the applications folder. In Windows I would have to remove from add/remove windows features in the add/remove programs configuration pane.
So the point is not making IE so embedded, so you can remove and use something else like Firefox. What I don't see is the fine line between programs and OS Utilities... like Keychain.
No you can't remove iE from add/remove windows features in the add/remove programs configuration pane cause iE is part of the entire OS, it's embedded! lol. let me make it a bit clearer, what good does locking up your front gate do if you always leave all your house doors & windows open, Viruses and worms almost all go for iE cause they know it's there and vulnerable, if a virus is crafted to attack your machine throw iE but iE was deleted a year ago how the heck is it going to get in. Keychain on macs sit in Utilities and it keeps passwords that's it, OS X prompts your for a password every time something is requesting permission to the core of the OS only, but not like Vista where even a freggin picture is a threat cause it has access to everything. Permissions are highly enforced in OS X, a freggin picture for example has no business changing all your files or deleting them don't you think


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Updates from Paul and Tania, Mission Partners at Kiwoko Hospital, Uganda.
News and articles from Paul and Tania Baker
All I want for Christmas
The most sought after gift in Kiwoko this year…
Posted on Sun, 23 Dec 2012 | 1 comments
Tania shares another story of love, grace and transformation from the Kiwoko Craft group.
Posted on Tue, 27 Nov 2012 | 4 comments
Sparks Fly
Often teams come to Kiwoko to 'lend a hand' which can be a great experience for the team and encouraging for the Hospital staff, but sometimes it actually means local tradesmen are put out of work. However, sometimes we do need specific skills and the right kind of team can make a huge difference…
Posted on Sat, 27 Oct 2012 | 2 comments
Tania tells us about Betty – one of the ladies from the craft group at Kiwoko Hospital – who is a true example of Christ's compassion in action.
Posted on Tue, 18 Sep 2012 | 0 comments
Keep calm and fix the ambulance
Paul provides an insight into his role as a medical engineer in Uganda – by offering us a dramatic day in the life of Kiwoko's ambulance.
Posted on Wed, 27 Jun 2012 | 2 comments
Not a fan
Paul discusses the difference between being a fan and a follower…
Posted on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 | 4 comments
Where's my rib?
Tania shares some highlights from a recent weekend conference at the Nurse Training School in Kiwoko.
Posted on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 | 0 comments
The service is over...
Paul Baker shares some thoughts about his experience of church in Uganda.
Posted on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 | 0 comments
We are what we wear...
Wearing a uniform gives you a status. It is clear to everyone who sees you what you do, therefore immediately giving you the level of respectability that comes with your job. So it was not surprising then that the housekeepers at Kiwoko wanted a part of this action.
Posted on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 | 2 comments
HIV Craft Project Christmas Party
All through my first year here I have worried at how I would feel being so far from home over Christmas. But I have been surprised to find that the last month here has been my favourite time so far. Kiwoko really embraces Christmas.
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Community Section
Welcome to the community section, which so far, comprises of the following categories, please enjoy.
Below find some quick links to local attractions in the area and galleries for a sneak peak.
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Viviani is the fastest man at Settimana Internazionale
Great win in the third stage
First winning sprint for Elia Viviani in 2014. On the finish line of Crevalcore, third stage of the Settimana Internazionale Coppi and Bartali (158 km long), the Cannondale Pro Cycling sprinter has stuck down Ben Swift (Sky) and Rino Gasparrini (Trevigiani) in the bunch arrival.
Viviani attended the Italian stage race after twenty days of rest to recover from the winter schedule with Tour Down Under, Tour of Qatar and the intense Track World Championships. Even if the commitment has been always the maximum, the results were not what Viviani prepared and trained for leaving him wanting more from this season.
"I have never hid that I had other expectations from my first part of the season, especially in the Worlds. Honestly, I thought to get better results. In the last weeks many doubts came into my mind and I needed something to dismiss. This victory has been the best solution" said Viviani.
"I'm really satisfied for the performance and to have broken the ice. In the firsts stages I suffered a lot. I knew my form was not at the top after a long period without racing. But this was also the reason why I decided with the team to compete at Settimana Internazionale – improve my form, test my legs in real sprints and not just in training. This is the first step to prepare for the Giro d'Italia and I'm happy I can continue to work with more confidence".
"The sprint was our goal since the morning. We knew the stage could be a good chance for me and my teammates did an amazing work. Mohoric, Bettiol and Villella set up the pace for almost the entire day to catch the break, then Caruso and Sabatini lead me perfectly in the finale. The competition with Team Sky was really challenging – the support of my teammates has been an extra oomph to sprint".
Thanks to Sagan's wins and the one claimed today by Viviani, the Cannondale Pro Cycling season tally is now at four. The stage tomorrow at Settimana Internazionale will be the finale – a hilly ITT from Pavullo al Castello di Montecuccolo that will cap an exciting 2014 edition of the Settimana Internazionale stage race.


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Strange Bedfellows -- Politics News
News about Seattle and King County government as well as national politics.
Monthly Archive for March, 2011
Fox exec: I didn't believe what I said
A top Fox News executive made repeated on-air references to Barack Obama's affinity for "socialism" in the 2008 campaign, only later to acknowledge he was engaging in "mischievous speculation" about something he found "far-fetched." The admission came from Bill Sammon, now the "fair and balanced" network's vice president and Washington, D.C. managing editor. A few […] [Read More]
Gingrich warns of 'a secular atheist country'
Newt Gingrich acknowledges a messy past private life, with three marriages and extramarital affairs, but the ex-House Speaker is emerging as a "values" champion and cultural warrior in his 2012 presidential quest. Gingrich's latest warning came this week at the Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, and was picked up by Politico: "I have two […] [Read More]
Anti-tunnel group turns in signatures, demands vote
As promised, a group that wants Seattleites to vote on a referendum on the tunnel replacement for the Alaskan Way Viaduct turned in nearly 30,000 signatures to the City Clerk Tuesday morning. Protect Seattle Now needed to submit the signatures of about 16,000 registered voters to secure a place on the August ballot. The group […] [Read More]
DOT: Cost of a tunnel delay – steep
The consequences of a anti-tunnel referendum will be millions of dollars of added costs, delays in opening plus added labor and expenses, State Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond warned Monday. As anti-tunnel forces claimed to have enough ballot signatures, Hammond used a letter to legislative leaders to spell out what will happen if technical agreements between […] [Read More]
Tea Party and mainstream: UW poll shows gap
The Tea Party movement is brewing up a far different ideology that the country's traditional, so-called "mainstream" conservatives, according to a new multi-state survey conducted by University of Washington political scientists. The UW survey found Tea Party activists more likely to believe President Obama is a Muslim, less likely to believe he is American born, […] [Read More]
City Council votes to delay White Center annexation (PubliCola)
PubliCola reports: …the city council voted 8-1 today—with only Jean Godden dissenting—to put off a decision on whether to ask residents of North Highline and White Center, currently in unincorporated King County, if they want to join Seattle until February 20. [Read More]
Expanded education levy heads to Seattle voters
Seattle's voters will decide in November whether to expand the the Families and Education Levy by nearly doubling the amount of taxes people are paying. The City Council on Monday voted unanimously to put the levy on the fall ballot. It is part of a city push to increase children's school readiness and performance, but […] [Read More]
Tunnel vote? Opposition group says it has the signatures
A group seeking to place a referendum on the tunnel replacement for the Alaskan Way Viaduct before Seattle voters say they'll turn more than 27,000 signatures into the City Clerk on Tuesday. Protect Seattle Now needs the signatures of about 16,000 registered voters to secure a place on the August ballot. The referendum would be […] [Read More]
In Great Recession, are seniors secure?
The large scale elimination of once-prevalent senior poverty, keyed to such programs as Medicare, is America's greatest social achievement of the last half-century. Now, a new study hints at jeopardy to seniors' economic security. An "Elder Economic Security Standard", developed by Wider Opportunities for Women and the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, pegs […] [Read More]
Poll: Keep or replace the viaduct, nix surface-transit
A new poll shows that by a slight margin, people in Seattle would prefer to repair the Alaskan Way Viaduct or replace the Downtown double-decker highway with a new span, The Seattle Times reports. The survey also found that people weren't crazy about Mayor Mike McGinn's preferred alternative – tearing down the viaduct and dispersing traffic […] [Read More]
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Tesla Car with 500 Mile Range In the Future?
The idea of a vehicle that goes 500 miles is very enticing and is every Tesla owners wet dream which may actually come true some day. The building of the Giga factory to make way for the more affordable (newly renamed) Model 3, a possible $35,000 car with about 200 miles targeting the BMW 3 series which is estimated to be in production by 2017 could make batteries much cheaper. Batteries will drive the electric car market, from speed, to range, it is arguably more or as important as the motor itself. A car with 500 miles of range would free up the superchargers that people are afraid could fill up if Tesla cars keep selling the way they do. If you think that a 500 miles range car is never going to happen just imagine what will happen when Giga factories start lowering the cost of batteries, suddenly a 500 miles range $100,000 Tesla doesn't sound too bad.
In the original article that inspired this post it read, "Estimations have been made about the price an EV with this type of range could be considering that the base price of the Model S is $69,000, and the performance model is well above average at $93,000, with this in mind, the estimations are somewhere around $180,000." With ZyklusDieWelt saying on Reddit that it could cost less due to the battery costing less than that since the battery is not 100% of the cost. Although the battery does cost a significant amount the replacement for an 85 kWh battery is only $12,000 but that is only for replacement and most likely costs much more when first purchased with the whole package. The true cost of the battery for a Model S still remains a mystery.
Either way a 500 miles range vehicle could be the nail in the coffin for gas vehicles 5 years from now and I hope to see that day come (if not sooner).
via Reddit, GuardianLV, TeslaMotors
3D Printing Buildings
You may have noticed that people have been talking about 3D printing, but its applications are only now being realized. People have made food, deserts, printed organs, made rocket parts, and sculptures but what about buildings? Contour crafting is trying to make this a reality and showing its merits as a more efficient way of building homes and structures. It would cut down on workers and time it takes to construct a building by designing it in computer and going on site with a robot 3D printer and letting it rip. Future applications also include the Moon or Mars where the raw materials of the local surroundings can be used to construct a structure without having to transport pieces from Earth. NASA is already working with them and the Navy is getting in on the action as well.
Can't wait to just buy land and 3D print my dream home.
Link via TGDaily, Contour Crafting
Minuum Pushing What Keyboards Can Do
Minuum released their innovative keyboard for Android as a beta on Indiegogo to raise $10,000 which was easily reached as people such as me rushed to try and support a unique new way to input into smartphones which allow for more space to see what is actually on the screen instead of a jumble of letters. They ended up mustering $87,354 (USD) for their en devour which brought about yet another Canadian tech company known for its keyboard, yet this company can arguably called the opposite of Blackberry's spacious layout. This keyboard is definitely not for an amateur learning to type, unless they wanted to screw themselves over when using every other keyboard. Their latest proof of usability is the rebooted idea of the smart watch. A video shows minuum being utilized on the fabulous metal stud known as the Samsung Galaxy Gear. It looks pretty awesome but as I've learned still takes some practice to be good as the man behind the camera. This looks quite amazing and I look forward to seeing more uses for the Minuum keyboard.
Link via Minuum, MobileSyrup
Solar Cook Your Food
GoSun has created a solar cooker that uses something you will not guess, go ahead guess, no you don't know? The sun. No electricity running here, besides the camera that took the photo above. This tube stove can cook up to 550° F in just a few minutes. This has great applications for disaster relief, 3rd world countries, and rural areas. There are 2 different products, one at $129, and a larger version at $279.
Hyperloop and its Merits
The Hyperloop is the proposed technology by Elon Musk (founder of PayPal, SpaceX, and Tesla Motors) that he published online for free for the entire world to see. The proposed closed loop hyper speed shotgun is supposed to get people from San Diego to downtown LA in 30 minutes and only cost $6 billion with a $7.5 billion version that can transport cars as well. The time is achieved by using tubes filled with low pressure air that will contain pods that levitate inside (friction-less), these pods will be going 800 MPH (1287.475 kph). All of this will be powered by linear induction motors and magnets to propel the pods to the extreme speeds. The electricity will be provided by the natural sun using solar panels that cover the entire length of the trip. Musk says that the power created should more than enough to cover the electricity needed to run the Hyperloop.
Want To Go To Mars? … Forever?
In 2023 a private company will send 8 lucky (or crazy?) people to Mars with no return ticket. 4 people are planned to go on the first trip to Mars to setup base (then realize they forgot their snuggie) and 4 more to land 2 years later (to bring the snuggie that someone forgot), these trips to Mars will take around 7 months to complete (I would finally be able watch all those movies I've been meaning to get through). The requirement for the applicants has so far just been to be 18+ years of age, healthy, and don't worry if you aren't a genius, no skills needed, just don't be that guy who leaves his dishes in the sink for a week. Canadians pay $33 USD to apply, general information about yourself, a letter as to why you
are crazy enough to do this want to go, and submit a 1 minute video answering questions and why you should be the first person to step on Mars. Oh and yes you can have sexy time there with the other colonists.
Agrigate: Samsung Galaxy S4 Is Coming
Samsung Galaxy S4 is the latest flagship phone from the infamous Apple iPhone competitor from South Korea.
In Canada, companies have already announced their availability:
- Rogers could be releasing the phone on May 3rd , as well as a $35 gift card for pre-ordering on a 3-year
- Telus, Videotron, Virgin, and Bell are releasing in April 26th with similar pricing to Rogers (big surprise there).
- Wind and Mobilicity will be receiving it on May 3rd with no pricing yet announced but is estimated to be $700 outright.
Us Canucks only get the 16GB version due to apparent low demand for 32GB variant, its being credited to the expandable memory slot. I would just like to think we're smarter and would rather get the memory cards ourselves.
The main competitor to the magical Galaxy S4 is the HTC One, which from the looks of it takes a different approach, solid hardware and quality focused. Both phones are quad-core for the North American market but that's where the similarities end.
Another Tesla Model S Review (Video)
After the dust has cleared from the New York Times and Elon Musk dispute Kelley Blue Book has taken a shot at giving some more insight into the Tesla Model S by reviewing it while going from LA to Vegas with some … issues.
(We Are Back) Google Glass
We are back.
So if you've been living under a rock (which it may seem like I've been doing), then you may wonder what Google is doing with glass? Well Google may just have forgotten about the "es" in the glasses because Google Glass is a "little" project where they have attempted to make a wearable computer, not just some Virtual Boy ripoff but they seem to have made it not so weird looking to wear. It is a light frame, like glasses without the glass, with the actual components that sits on the right of your head and has a transparent display that is viewable on the top right of your vision. In most cases there is no actual glass in front of your face, although they did show glasses with shades in some presentations and Sergey Brin is not shy about wearing it in public (like in the New York City subway).


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Nickerson, Nebraska
For population 25 years and over in Nickerson:
For population 15 years and over in Nickerson village:
17 residents are foreign born (0.5% Latin America).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2012: $1,512 (2.0%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Omaha, NE (30.4 miles , pop. 390,007).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (454.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities: Fontanelle, NE (1.5 miles) , Winslow, NE (2.3 miles) , Hooper, NE (2.6 miles ), Fremont, NE (2.6 miles ), Arlington, NE (2.8 miles ), Inglewood, NE (2.9 miles ), Ames, NE (3.1 miles) , Cedar Bluffs, NE (3.5 miles ).
Single-family new house construction building permits:
Number of permits per 10,000 residents
Average cost (in $1000s)
Latitude: 41.54 N, Longitude: 96.47 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 402
Unemployment in July 2013:
Unemployment by year (%)
Population change in the 1990s: +140 (+48.1%).
Work and jobs in Nickerson: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute
Average climate in Nickerson, Nebraska
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Nickerson-area historical tornado activity is above Nebraska state average. It is 170% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/15/1950, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the Nickerson village center injured 33 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 8/13/1952, a category F4 tornado 22.5 miles away from the village center injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:Nickerson-area historical earthquake activity is below Nebraska state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 41.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.2 miles away from Nickerson center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:The number of natural disasters in Dodge County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Floods: 2, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.8 miles away from the city center.
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2012: 21.1%
(22.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 5.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 1.9% for two or more races residents)
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Religion statistics for Nickerson village (based on Dodge County data)Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 69.91%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 8
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Number of full-service restaurants: 28
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Nickerson government finances - Expenditure in 2002 (per resident):
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Nickerson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):
5.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,966 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
6.59% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,702 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
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Nickerson fatal accident list:
Apr 11, 2009 08:46 PM, Cedar St, Lat: 41.53453889, Lon: -96.47115, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 31, 1978 03:00 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:2
FAA Registered Aircraft:8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Nickerson)
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Makes 4 to 6 servings
Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 2 hr
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- 4 (1 1/2-lb) live lobsters
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
- (1 large) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
- Accompaniment (optional): hot dog buns (preferably top-split), buttered and grilled or toasted if desired
Plunge 2 live lobsters headfirst into an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water. Loosely cover pot and cook lobsters over moderately high heat 9 minutes from time they enter water, then transfer with tongs to sink to cool.
Return water to a boil and cook remaining 2 lobsters in same manner.
While lobsters are cooking, combine shallot, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
When lobsters are cool, remove meat from claws, joints, and tails. Discard tomalley, any roe, and shells (or save for another use). Cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces.
Whisk mayonnaise, tarragon, and 1/4teaspoon black pepper into shallot mixture. Add lobster meat and toss gently to coat.
Cooks' notes: Lobsters may be cooked and shelled 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Lobster salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
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Nutrition Informationper serving (4 servings) POWERED BY Edamam
- Calories703
- Carbohydrates9 g (3%)
- Fat21 g (32%)
- Protein114 g (229%)
- Saturated Fat1 g (7%)
- Sodium3,044 mg (127%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber1 g (3%)
- Monounsaturated Fat2 g
- Cholesterol872 mg (291%)


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Northabout: Sailing the North East and North West Passages
Collins Press, 2006 - Sports & Recreation - 238 pages
Eight Irishmen and their 47-foot aluminum boat "Northabout" left Westport Co. Mayo in June 2001 to sail the Northwest Passage. Completing the voyage in a record thirteen weeks, the crew returned home leaving the boat in Alaska to cruise British Columbia in 2002. The call of the wild induced a return to the Arctic in July 2004 to try the more difficult Northeast Passage - a longer, more difficult journey. On October 12, 2005. "Northabout" sailed into Westport having completed the first ever, and more difficult east-to-west, circumnavigation of the Arctic icecap by a small yacht.
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Beautiful book about an adventurous Irish crew that had to traverse the Northwest Passage. Once through, they decided to come back around through the Northeast Passage, thus completing the circle in a part of the world rarely seen by man. They first built their own boat, Northabout, out of aluminium, then sailed it from Ireland to the Arctic because few had ever done it. Well written, richly laid out with brilliant photography. A wonderful addition to every dreamer's and adventurer's permanent collection.
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Stephanie & Sam Dyer's ADU: A Guest Cottage Off Mississippi Ave
Although their parents would have "first dibs," the couple realized that they could also rent out the space through VRBO when neither set of parents were in town. Stephanie and Sam were interested in this additional income potential and both sets of parents liked the investment potential of the property.
Garage Sweet Home
7 years ago we were living in a 5+ bedroom house with garage, attic and basement- all packed to the gills. We couldn't imagine ever living anywhere else…. but somewhere along the lines our ideals started shifting.
Joe Wachunas & Naomi Cole's ADU: Reworking the Garage
"I was surprised how easy it is to increase density on a single-family lot and still feel like there's plenty of space," says Naomi. "The entire process was one of the most gratifying experiences I've had."
Derin & Andra William's ADU: An Energy-Efficient Basement Apartment
Derin and Andra realized that if they were going to a do a full basement remodel, including a full seismic upgrade and new bedrooms, a bathroom, and recreation space, it would make sense to add a kitchen as well to create a fully self-contained unit. As they researched ADUs they were convinced to create one in their basement because it would create housing flexibility, enable them to have family close by, create community, and provide income potential.
Lesa Dixon-Gray's ADU: Putting Mom in a Home, Sweet Home
Lesa Dixon-Gray stumbled across ADUs as she was researching multigenerational housing options for herself and her aging mother. Lesa's mom, Shirley, was having a difficult time deciding where she wanted to live, but knew she didn't want to live in the same house as her children. Lesa realized she might be able to entice her mother to move to Portland by giving her a place of her own. As Lesa began searching for duplexes, she discovered ADUs and accessory structures.
Heard rumors about an ADU Tour?
Well, they're true. On Sunday, June 1st, in partnership with the City of Portland, Metro, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Caravan- The Tiny House Hotel, is running Portland's … Continue reading
Carolyn Matthews & Bruce Nelson's ADU: Granny's Garden Cottage
Bruce and Carolyn were interested in universal design elements that would enable them to age-in-place. Their design includes a wide hallway, a roll-in shower, and a countertop with a top that raises and lowers to accommodate wheelchair users.
City of Portland ADU Permit Trends
The City of Portland continues to grow its ADU housing stock. In 2013, there were almost 200 ADU permit applications received, which is about 25% of all single-dwelling permits in Portland. … Continue reading
John Baker's ADU: Renting the Basement for 37 Years
John used a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and credit cards to turn his basement apartment into a permitted ADU. His primary design consideration was that he wanted the apartment to be a fully self-contained residence.
Are Tiny Houses and ADUs the same thing? Not always, but they're really good friends
Boy, you know it's been a great day for the website when Carpet Carl tweet-checks it! A few days ago, a post about ADUs by Michael Andersen on bikeportland.org got … Continue reading
Michael Klepinger's ADU: Ellen's Garden Cottage
When Ellen's new university professorship required relocation to Virginia, they had to make big decisions about their SE Portland property. They knew they wanted to ultimately return to their home in Portland and for the time-being they planned to return during academic breaks. It didn't make sense to leave their beloved home vacant while they were gone. However, if they leased their property they would have no place to call home when they returned to Portland for the holidays. A little ADU solved the problem.
Jeff McCaffrey & Beth Bonness's ADU: Hawthorne Guesthouse
Jeff and Beth knew there was demand for accommodations in this desirable area, since they built a duplex next door in 2004. But the idea of a guesthouse didn't come to them until they were halfway through the project.
Wally & Lara Jones' ADU: Keeping Good Neighbors
When Wally and Lara decided to get married, start a family, and start their own business, they decided they wanted a space of their own. However, they didn't want their friends to have to have to move out, so Wally and Lara decided to convert the basement into a separate affordable living space.
Lissa & Matt's ADU: Planning for Our Sons' Future
Matt and Lissa were building a new home and realized that creating an apartment over the garage was a good opportunity to add extra living space. The ADU could generate rental income and create flexibility as their housing needs changed. For now the ADU serves as a rental, but it could eventually be a home for their special needs son if needed.
Jill's ADU: A Home of Her Own
Jill's little home includes salvaged materials, low-flow fixtures, three salvaged doors, no dryer, solar panels, a ductless heat pump, a Rheem water heater, rain garden, skylights, and Marmoleum floors. She also installed grid-tied solar panels on the ADU which cover electricity for her lights, appliances, and heating.
Stephen Williams' ADU: An ADU on the Alley
Stephen has always enjoyed the challenge of making a small space functional and comfortable. He had already built two ADUs, so it made sense that he would build an ADU on his own property when the opportunity arose. In 1998, Stephen purchased a lot in the Foster-Powell neighborhood with an existing house, which had been condemned. He remodeled the 1908 home and rented it out. He then designed an ADU for the back half of the lot, abutting the alley.
Susan Moray's ADU: Updating History in Ladd's
As she worked with Jack, Susan's primary design consideration became maximizing the size of the ADU while adhering to Historic Neighborhood requirements. Prior to applying for her permits, Susan paid for a design consultation meeting with the city of Portland and Jack brought preliminary sketches to explore various possibilities.
My architect, Jack, did his homework on what could be built, given these limitations and nailed down a design that was accepted on the first try with no changes. That was impressive. We were told by everyone we would never get what he wanted past city permit without going through design review but he did. -Susan Moray
Scott Powers' ADU: 3 Generations at Home
As his father's 80th birthday approached, Scott Powers began considering next steps that would allow his parents to remain in the Rose City Park neighborhood and retain their independence.
ADU Case Studies Project Launch
In the summer of 2013 Oregon DEQ conducted a survey of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) owners. We received an excellent response from across the state and have published the ADU … Continue reading
La Cabina Urbana
Inconspicuous as any other garage, this ADU is an inspiration to me. While it was built as an unpermitted ADU, like 2/3rds to 3/4ths of Portland's ADUs, it functions like … Continue reading
Sabin Green – A community of 2 ADUs and 2 modest homes
Back in 2005, I was trying to figure out how to create affordable home ownership opportunities without public subsidies in a strong housing market. With a background in affordable housing … Continue reading
Kol Peterson's ADU: A Backyard Home
After living in shared housing for several years, Kol Peterson was ready for a place of his own. As he researched various options, Kol discovered ADUs and learned they could provide the kind of financially sustainable living arrangement he was seeking.
Renovation loan: a new way to finance ADU construction
Financing your ADU has become easier. I am sure that when someone mentions financing, or budgeting, or anything to do with numbers for a project there is a slight shudder … Continue reading
ADU owners: take this survey from students at UC Berkeley
Hey folks, if you aren't familiar with New Avenue Homes, you should be. They're a developer/builder that has created dozens of ADUs in the Bay Area, and their CEO Kevin … Continue reading
Breaking Bad is over. It's Time to Break Even.
Cooking meth is apparently one way to make money fast. But, for many of us, this option is far less appealing now that we've finished watching Breaking Bad. After the … Continue reading
ADU Survey Report Published
A survey of ADU owners in Portland, Eugene, and Ashland, Oregon is complete and now published. You can find it at Oregon DEQ's website and AccessoryDwellings.org. This mail and web survey … Continue reading
Free Bike Tour of ADUs in Portland on Saturday
*Editors Note: The Oregonian posted a short article about this tour* If you're in Portland, consider joining this year's biking tour of ADUs and tiny houses in Portland, Oregon on … Continue reading
ADU Survey is underway!
A new survey of ADU owners has been mailed to over 900 ADU owners in Portland, Eugene, and Ashland, Oregon. The purpose of this survey is to better understand how … Continue reading
Do lax "granny flat" regulations encourage absentee landlords? Some new evidence from Portland.
Imagine, in the abstract, the absentee landlord. I personally see him as a sort of Dickensian villain, say Sir Mulberry Hawk, coarse in intention despite his fine clothing and mustache, … Continue reading
Discreet Density
Skinny homes on 25' wide lots. New apartment buildings without off-street parking. Bulky 2,500+ sq. ft. 'traditional craftsman' homes popping up all over the inner-east side. These are Portland's most … Continue reading
Why Are Permitted ADUs So Rare?
From Washington DC to Vancouver BC to Boston, MA, there are more and more examples in the media of individuals attempting to build and live in smaller dwellings and in … Continue reading
Zoning Regulations for ADUs in 55 West Coast Cities
Oregon DEQ updated our ADU Zoning matrix recently in collaboration with Sightline Institute's recent Legalizing Inexpensive Housing series. Read the whole series – it's great! A few of the cities stand … Continue reading
Finally, A Loan Product That Works for Constructing ADUs
In most markets, financing the construction of ADU's is notoriously difficult. When constructing an ADU, you need to have all the cash upfront to pay a contractor for the cost … Continue reading
Portland extends waiver of SDCs on Accessory Dwelling Units
Great News! This afternoon, Portland's City Council voted unanimously to extend the waiver of Systems Development Charges on Accessory Dwelling Units for an additional 3 years. The waiver covers all … Continue reading
Multigenerational homes: accessory dwelling units by any other name
In the past year or two, major builders have accomplished an interesting slight of hand. They have recognized the need for houses with ADUs, and started selling them for tidy … Continue reading
Appraisal Journal on ADUs: they could be worth more than you think
Today the Appraisal Journal publishes a research paper about residential properties with accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The paper describes an income-based method for appraising properties with ADUs, and concludes that … Continue reading
So, You Want to Rent an ADU in Portland…
…well, join the club. Detached ADUs are in short supply, and huge demand. The fact that they are in short supply and high demand should serve as a strong indicator … Continue reading
Videos from the Build Small | Live Large Housing Summit
Here are a few of the videos from the Build Small | Live Large Summit. For more videos and presentations, check out the conference home page. The quality of the … Continue reading
Build Small | Live Large Housing – The Beginning of Something Small
On Friday, October 26th, we held an incredible event at Portland State University. It was the first summit of its kind, focusing on space efficient housing. The Build Small | … Continue reading
Build Small / Live Large Housing Summit
When measuring energy use on a per sq ft basis, large homes are often more energy efficient. The problem is that energy is actually used on a per person basis … Continue reading
Staircases in ADUs
When I was designing my ADU with an architect, the stairs presented the most challenging aspect of the whole design. Stairs and their associated components (guardrails, handrails, ceiling, stair treads) … Continue reading
Two Free Tickets for the Build It Green Tour
For fans of ADUs in Portland, tomorrow is a great chance to see some in person. I have two tickets for tomorrow's Build it Green tour, which will feature 8 … Continue reading
Why Oregon DEQ loves ADUs
Basic logic tells us that smaller homes use less energy and fewer building materials. How much less? What's the environmental benefit of small homes? We at the Oregon Department of … Continue reading
Tiny Dwellings in Portlandia? (video)
The IFC show Portlandia has garned lots of attention in Portland. It even inspired a fan contest in which Portland residents submitted their own 'Portlandia' inspired videos. This hilarious video … Continue reading
Little is Large on Portland's 2012 Build It Green! Home Tour
The City of Portland's Build It Green! Home Tour and Info Fair (BIG!) turns eleven this year. BIG! is a self-guided tour of 16 green remodels and new homes around … Continue reading
A Bike Tour of Accessory Dwelling Units (video)
In June, Portland State University master's student and Orange Splot intern, Lina Menard, organized a great bike tour of some ADUs in NE Portland. Mark Rainha compiled and edited an … Continue reading
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1.75 c pumpkin puree
3/4 c brown sugar
2-4 t each: ground giner, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice
1/2 t salt
2/3 c milk
2/3 c cream
3 eggs
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Bake shell 20 minutes at 375F.
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Definitions for periodicityˌpɪər i əˈdɪs ɪ ti
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word periodicity
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
pe•ri•o•dic•i•tyˌpɪər i əˈdɪs ɪ ti(n.)
the character of being periodic; the tendency to recur at regular intervals.
Origin of periodicity:
1825–35; < F périodicité
Princeton's WordNet
cyclicity, periodicity(noun)
the quality of recurring at regular intervals
Recurrence of a woman's periods; menstruation.
The quality of being periodic; tendency to recur at regular intervals.
The quality of a function with a repeated set of values at regular intervals.
Origin: From périodicité
Webster Dictionary
the quality or state of being periodical, or regularly recurrent; as, the periodicity in the vital phenomena of plants
U.S. National Library of Medicine
The tendency of a phenomenon to recur at regular intervals; in biological systems, the recurrence of certain activities (including hormonal, cellular, neural) may be annual, seasonal, monthly, daily, or more frequently (ultradian).
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The rate of succession of alternations or of other fixed phases; the rate of recurrence of phenomena.
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Tourists are flocking to a remote mountainous county in China, dubbed the "hometown of longevity" thanks to its high proportion of centenarians.
Tourism chiefs say visitors to Bama county in China's Guangxi Zhuang region want to experience its "longevity culture" by sampling the centenarians' daily diet and breathing in the same clean mountain air.
The county in Hechi city - mainly inhabited by the ethnic Yao group - has 73 centenarians with a ratio of 30.8 per 100,000 people, the highest in China and well above the international standard of 25 per 100,000. Bama, which has been visited by more than 180,000 tourists, also boasts 252 people aged 90 and above.
The statistics have led to the International Natural Medicine Society calling Bama the "hometown of longevity".
Tourism director Li Meixiao said visitors came "with a wish to see the centenarians in person, taste what these centenarians have every day and breathe in the fresh air we have".
Wang Jun, a 60-year-old tourist visiting Bama, claimed: "The germ-killing negative oxygen ions in the air here are much more than that in scenic spots where it is jam-packed with people."
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|Period: ___________________
This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Colin say will eventually swallow everyone up?
(a) The future.
(b) The present.
(c) The past.
(d) The mystery.
2. What does Colin tell Hassan he is going to do?
(a) Find Lindsey.
(b) Not go to college.
(c) Go burn his notebook.
(d) Go camping.
3. What is Hassa reviewing the next morning when Colin comes downstairs?
(a) The Wall Street Journal.
(b) The Confederate.
(c) Profit and loss statements.
(d) The New Yorker.
4. Where do Hassan and Colin decide to go eat breakfast?
(a) Downstairs in the kitchen.
(b) The drugstore counter.
(c) Hardee's.
(d) McDonalds.
5. What does Lindsey teach Colin how to do?
(a) Run the tractor.
(b) Shoot a shotgun.
(c) Tie several types of knots.
(d) Shoot a bow.
6. Who is beaten up in the graveyard?
(a) Lindsey's boyfriend.
(b) Katrina.
(c) Lindsey and three others.
(d) No one.
7. What error does Lindsey think Colin is making in his theorem?
(a) Too much emphasis on name.
(b) Not enough variables.
(c) Too much emphasis on the girl and not on Colin.
(d) Too many variables.
8. Who was considered the prettiest girl in Colin's class in his junior year?
(a) Hassan's twin sister.
(b) Hassan's older sister.
(c) Marie.
(d) Katherine XIX.
9. What does Lindsey tell Colin she did?
(a) Called Katherine XIX.
(b) Read his notebook.
(c) Talked to Colin's mother.
(d) Asked her mother to let them work another week.
10. What does Colin wake to a week later?
(a) The sound of someone yelling in the backyard.
(b) The ring of his cell phone.
(c) The sound of a rooster and Hassan praying.
(d) A loud bang coming from the barn.
11. What does Hassan record with the machine they have been using for interviews?
(a) Confessions from Lindsey's Colin and Katrina.
(b) The sounds of someone screaming.
(c) The squeal of a wild boar.
(d) The sounds of gunshots.
12. What useful bit of information do Colin and Hassan use that they learned during an interview?
(a) That a pig can only see a range of twenty degees sidewards.
(b) That hogs are more likely to attack than to run.
(c) That chewing tobacco is good for hornet stings.
(d) That pigs are more likely to run than to attack.
13. What does Colin agree to do the next weekend with Lindsey?
(a) Go hunting.
(b) Play Paintball.
(c) Go to a concert in Memphis.
(d) Participate in a croquet tournament.
14. What do Lindsey and Hassan share at some friends' house?
(a) A beer.
(b) Some old beef jerky.
(c) Half a bottle of wine.
(d) Stories about being the nerds at school.
15. What does Colin say to Lindsey's boyfriend in reply?
(a) That Hassan does not want to see his father yet.
(b) That they will not say anything.
(c) That they had just seen Lindsey.
(d) That they left Colin's father at the beginning of the hunt.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Lindsey tell her mother she is going to do with Colin?
2. Why do the three young people go to the other side of town?
3. What does Colin do while Hassan and Lindsey are out?
4. Who is Katrina?
5. How long does it take Colin and Hassan to reconcile?
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Minor rant. Leaving notes the parents ask to be written.
0Nov 4, '11 by SDALPNI had to do something tonight that drives me crazy. I despise hearing a parent ask me to "write a note to the other nurses". Usually because its a complaint. Then I look like the bad guy. I'm not the parents secretary, but I don't consider it outside of my job either. I feel like when the other nurses see a note in my handwriting that it doesn't come across well. I always start the notes with "Per mom" or whoever has asked me to write it. If something bothers the parent that bad, they need to write the note themselves! I don't mind doing things for parents. But I don't want to get in the middle of something that I'm not involved in to begin with.
Any suggestions? Or just let it go and hope the nurses understand? I know of one on my case that would understand. But a few are very sensitive and can/would take it the wrong way. I also think it sounds better if it comes from the parent because its more alarming seeing the parent take the time to write a note.
0Nov 4, '11 by Jakobsnurse1281I think it depends on what it is. I know sometimes other nurses will leave a added note, for example " ordered supply's from HHC, but did not get to refill the prilosec, and per mom, please do not put any wet diapers in the bathroom trash, kitchen only"
If I am the next nurse coming on, I will cross out refilling the med after I do that and intinal it, and than keep the note on the med book so all the other nurses can see the diaper comment.
BUT...If mom is asking you to leave notes in your hand writing about a med error or something that you feel mom needs to address a certain nurse with, than yes you have every right to go to your supervisor and let her know the situation...at least that is what I would do
2Nov 4, '11 by ventmommyIf I have something to say, I leave my own notes. I just flipped through the communications book and in this one, I only see one "per mom" note. I didn't ask the nurse to write it but I had mentioned to her that our neighbor was building a new garage and to not open the windows on that side of my son's room because of the sawdust. She put a little note in the book that said "Per mom, neighbor to the left is building a new garage. Please make sure they are not working before opening the windows that face that house."
Next time the mom asks you to do this, can you just say that "parental requests are more effective when coming from the parent"Last edit by ventmommy on Nov 4, '11 : Reason: Inappropriate comma!
0Nov 5, '11 by SDALPNIts not to be PC. I'm anything but PC. No clue where that idea even came from!!
I write it because its not me asking, its the mom. Its called clear communication.
Ventmommy, that does sound like a great way to handle it. And your experience is exactly why I don't like to write the notes. I can see where your nurse would have thought that because it was instruction to you that it was for all the nurses though. There is a nurse that did something similar on a case I'm on now. She was told to use a certain bathroom (all of us use the same bathroom, but she had to use the other one). So she wrote a note to all of us about using the hall bathroom only. The mom never told her to write it. It was only instruction for her because the rest of us were doing what we were supposed to.
0Nov 5, '11 by tothepointeLVNI hate these also. If I can't say it directly in report I will write something along the lines of "Per Mom. The family has asked US" so it doesn't seem like anyone is being singled out even if they are.
0Nov 7, '11 by SDALPNI ended up needing to try that approach tonight. Great idea...didn't work
The mom was walking out the door as she asked me to write a note asking the nurses (even though we know who it was) not to rearrange furniture. When I tried the new approach, she replied that they would know she meant business if I write that its from her. Then she mentioned she may be removing that nurse anyway.
She moved the patients bed in front of the supply closet, blocking the entry to the supply closet!! The other day she talked about how we need to always try to improve things by changing things. How in the #@%$ did she pass her boards?
0Nov 7, '11 by systolyQuote from SDALPNThat's a no go. If the issue isn't important enough for mom to spend one or two minutes to write a note than there won't be a note. In the above situation, I might write a note saying, "please do not block the supply closet", but without knowing any details I'd be careful to jump to conclusions, especially in a situation where mom is manipulative as in this scenario.I ended up needing to try that approach tonight. Great idea...didn't work
The mom was walking out the door as she asked me to write a note asking the nurses (even though we know who it was) not to rearrange furniture. When I tried the new approach, she replied that they would know she meant business if I write that its from her. Then she mentioned she may be removing that nurse anyway.
She moved the patients bed in front of the supply closet, blocking the entry to the supply closet!! The other day she talked about how we need to always try to improve things by changing things. How in the #@%$ did she pass her boards?
1Nov 7, '11 by ventmommyThis mom sounds a little passive-aggressive. I agree with Systoly, don't put anymore "per mom" notes. Since the nurse also impacted you, I think Systoly's suggestion of "don't block the supply closet" is perfect.
Why is this nurse rearranging anything? We let the nurses move the rocking chair, the hospital table and the straightbacked chair so that they can sit where they wish. They also can obviously move the garbage can and hamper if they need to. But they don't move the bed or dressers or anything like that. Although, I am always open to a good suggestion to make care easier.
1Nov 8, '11 by SDALPNI've been on so many cases where the nurses rearrange things. I've never understood why they think they have the right to go in someone elses home and do this!
The mom will tell this nurse to her face. I don't really see her as being passive-aggressive. One night the mom directly came to me with a problem. Wasn't anything I did wrong in the end. But she directly came to me. I had checked the patients diaper and then went to get the mom for report. The mom let me out and came back to check the patient and she had a blowout. So the mom asked me about it. But I really had checked the patient and it was something that hadn't happened before. So I told the mom and its never been a problem since either. Maybe I have a different/better relationship with the mom that allows for better and more open communication.
The mom had another nurse on the case type up a list of "house rules" because of some stuff that had been going on way before I was on the case. Mostly because of this same nurse. But the mom doesn't have a way to type up anything and can't spell great either. The house rules are common sense type stuff.
The mom has a good reason for leaving stuff where it belongs. The mom doesn't give care often due to the high number of hours she receives and the long hours she works. So when a nurse is out or she doesn't have coverage, she likes to be able to know where everything is. Also if there was an emergency (I'm the same way) she wants to be able to grab what she needs quickly and not have to hunt for it.
I'm just tired of writing notes for parents and looking like the bad guy because I wrote them. I'm hoping to get another chance to talk with the mom. I'm hoping that maybe I can encourage her to write a note.


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Della B. Cronin
has returned to Washington, D.C., and has hit the ground running with loud
debates and calls for immediate action. As widely reported in the press, foreign
policy has taken center stage in the short-term, but federal spending debates
are looming.
first step will be avoiding a government shutdown. History suggests that any
kind of pause in government services isn't good for anyone on Capitol Hill, regardless
of their differences on the size and cost of the federal government. Congress
is expected to pass a CR—a term that is becoming increasingly familiar. Just in
case you've somehow missed this Washington coinage, "CR" is an abbreviation for
"continuing resolution"—a stopgap measure that keeps the federal government
running when Congress isn't able to pass a larger budget. Every year sees
multiple CRs before a yearlong deal is struck. This year's deal will be
complicated by the sequester-level spending that the education community warns
will hit schools much heavier this school year, as well as the need to grapple with
the country's debt limit again—which Congress will have to do next month.
spending, an odd combination of policy developments could help education interests.
Concerns related to developments in Syria and what they could mean for the
United States and its military have those
in charge of defense spending on Capitol Hill saying that the sequester
must go away. These cries are coming from both Republicans and Democrats, a
situation that could result in an agreement that will benefit all federal
programs. However, House Republicans are currently scheming to leverage the
federal debt limit issue to further their desire to repeal portions of President
Obama's health-care reforms—another combination of policy developments, but
hardly one that could result in Democrats and Republicans agreeing on much.
these larger issues in the background, the congressional committees in charge
of education policy are working hard as well. The House Education and the
Workforce Committee recently examined how to improve the Education Sciences
Reform Act—the law that governs the Department of Education's investments in
education research. The committee also held a hearing on veterans and higher
education assistance programs. In addition, a hearing on the federal career and
technical education (CTE) programs—commonly known as Perkins—is on the horizon,
with committee leaders wanting to examine how CTE programs connect to workforce
skills and the demand for them. The teaching and learning of math will certainly
come up.
in the Senate, education advocates remain hopeful that a bill to reauthorize
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) could be debated on the
floor, but the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) recently approved by the
education committee in that chamber has bipartisan support. The ESEA bill
approved earlier this year by the committee did not, so WIA is arguably a
better contender for progress on the floor. That could push action on ESEA to
next year.
other issues, both House and Senate lawmakers still talk of wanting to act on
the reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act—the large policy that governs
investments in federal research agencies and programs, as well as a number of
science, technology, education, and mathematics (STEM) education programs. As
if NCTM and its allies in the STEM education and education advocacy communities
didn't have enough to follow!
next few months will be busy ones on Capitol Hill, and NCTM will be keeping
tabs on the issues that affect math teachers, educators, and classrooms
B. Cronin is with Washington Partners, LLC
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