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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Index to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Period ended March 31, 2012
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Item 1. Financial Statements
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of New Concept Energy, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, "NCE" or the "Company"). All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
The unaudited financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present such information. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures, including a description of significant accounting policies normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any subsequent quarter or for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.
The Company operates oil and gas wells and mineral leases in Athens and Meigs Counties in Ohio and in Calhoun, Jackson and Roane Counties in West Virginia through its wholly owned subsidiaries Mountaineer State Energy, LLC and Mountaineer State Operations, LLC.
The Company also leases and operates a retirement community in King City Oregon, with a capacity of 114 residents.
We consider accounting policies related to our estimates of depreciation amortization and depletion, segments, oil and gas properties, oil and gas reserves, gas gathering assets, office and field equipment, revenue recognition and gas imbalances, leases, revenue recognition for real estate operations, impairment, and sales of real estate as significant accounting policies. The policies include significant estimates made by management using information available at the time the estimates are made. However, these estimates could change materially if different information or assumptions were used. These policies are summarized in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
The Company uses the full cost method of accounting for its investment in oil and natural gas properties. Under this method of accounting, all costs of acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties (including such costs as leasehold acquisition costs, geological expenditures, dry hole costs, tangible and intangible development costs and direct internal costs) are capitalized as the cost of oil and natural gas properties when incurred.
The full cost method requires the Company to calculate quarterly, by cost center, a "ceiling," or limitation on the amount of properties that can be capitalized on the balance sheet. To the extent capitalized costs of oil and natural gas properties, less accumulated depletion and related deferred taxes exceed the sum of the discounted future net revenues of proved oil and natural gas reserves, the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproved properties subject to amortization, the cost of properties not being amortized, and the related tax amounts, such excess capitalized costs are charged to expense.
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The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows and changes in such cash flows are prepared using assumptions required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such assumptions include a standardized method for determining pricing and require that future cash flow be discounted using a 10% rate. The valuation that results may not represent management's estimated current market value of proved reserves.
During the past few years the exploration, development and production of natural gas has resulted in an oversupply of natural gas which has resulted in a substantial reduction in the market price. Management of the Company believes that this oversupply will last for some time and does not anticipate an increase in the price we can receive in the market palace. In April 2012 the Company entering into an agreement to fix the price it receives for the sale of its gas. For the five years ended April 2017 the Company will receive $4.53 per MCF. While the lock-in price is higher than the current market price for natural gas when applying the new price using the formula mandated by the accounting rules the result was a reduction of $912,000 in value of the Company's recorded interests in its oil and gas properties. This reduction in value has been reflected in financial statements of the company as of March 31, 2012.
Carlton Energy Group, LLC
In December 2006, Carlton Energy Group, LLC ("Carlton") instituted litigation against an individual, Eurenergy Resources Corporation ("Eurenergy") and several other entities including New Concept Energy, Inc., which was then known as CabelTel International Corporation (the "Company") alleging tortuous conduct, breach of contract and other matters and as to the Company that it was the alter ego of Eurenergy. The Carlton claims were based upon an alleged tortuous interference with a contract by the individual and Eurenergy related to the right to explore a coal bed methane concession in Bulgaria which had never (and has not to this day) produced a drop of hydrocarbons. At no time during the pendency of this project or since did the company or any of its officers or directors have any interest whatsoever in the success or failure of the so-called "Bulgaria Project". However, in the litigation, Carlton alleged that the Company was the alter-ego of certain of the other Defendants including Eurenergy.
Following a jury trial in 2009, the Trial Court (295th District Court of Harris County, Texas) reduced the actual damages found by the jury of $66.5 million and entered judgment against EurEnergy and The individual jointly and severally for $31.16 million in actual damages on its tortuous-interference claim and the Court further assessed exemplary damages against The individual and EurEnergy in the amount of $8.5 million each. The Court granted a judgment for the Company that it was not the alter ego of any of the other parties and thereby would not incur any damages.
Cross appeals were filed by Carlton, The individual and EurEnergy to the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas (the "Court of Appeals") which rendered its opinion on February 14, 2012. The Court of Appeals opinion, among other things, reinstated the jury award of actual damages jointly and severely against The individual and EurEnergy in the amount of $66.5 million and overturned the Trial Court's ruling favorable to the Company rendering a judgment for that amount plus exemplary damages against the Company as the "alter ego" of Eurenergy.
The Company has filed a Petition for Review of the Court of Appeals Decision with the Supreme Court of the State of Texas. The Company vigorously denies that it is the "alter ego" of any other entity; further the Company strongly believes that the Court of Appeals opinion is erroneous in concluding that the Company is an "alter ego" of any other entity which is contrary to Nevada substantive law. There are also questions regarding the underlying liability of EurEnergy and if Eurenergy is successful in its petition for review or, even if unsuccessful if the Company is successful on its positions described above, the Trial Court's judgment could be reinstated and the Company would have no liability on this claim.
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Chesapeake Exploration Limited Partnership and Chesapeake Operating, Inc. ("Chesapeake") In January 2006, the Company entered into a joint operating agreement evidencing its acquisition of a 5% interest in two gas wells being drilled and ultimately operated by Chesapeake. The Company relied on the cost projections provided by Chesapeake to make its investment decision. Subsequent to its investment, the Company received an invoice from Chesapeake for $556,217 which, according to Chesapeake, represents the Company's 5% share of additional costs incurred by Chesapeake in drilling the wells. The Company believes that these additional costs far exceed any reasonable expense that should have been incurred in drilling the two wells and were incurred without notifying the Company of such expenses. The Company has requested an accounting of the additional expenses and a reconciliation of the final costs to the cost estimates previously presented. In April 2007, Chesapeake filed a lawsuit against the Company and others in District Court of Tarrant County, Texas.
In March 2011, Chesapeake received a summary judgment award for $686,874 plus legal fees. The Company has appealed the judge's ruling. The Company is vigorously pursuing its legal options however the Company has also recorded its potential obligation should Chesapeake prevail.
The wells in question are producing natural gas to which the Company is entitled to its pro rata share. Chesapeake is withholding the amounts due the company until the legal matter is resolved. As of March 31, 2012 the Company has recorded a liability due Chesapeake of $491,000.
The Company has been named as a defendant in other lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. Management is of the opinion that these lawsuits will not have a material effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
The following table reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and total assets:
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We have considered all other newly issued accounting guidance that is applicable to our operations and the preparation of our consolidated statements, including that which we have not yet adopted. We do not believe that any such guidance will have a material effect on our financial position or results or operation.
In April 2012 the Company entering into an agreement to fix the price it receives for the sale of its natural gas. This agreement will be effect from May 2012 through April 2017 during which time the Company will receive $4.53 per MCF. (See Note D)
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Certain of the Company's accounting policies require the application of judgment in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. These judgments and estimates are based upon the Company's historical experience, current trends and information available from other sources that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
The Company's significant accounting policies are summarized in Note B to our consolidated financial statements in our annual report on Form 10-K. The Company believes the following critical accounting policies are more significant to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. Revisions in such estimates are recorded in the period in which the facts that give rise to the revisions become known.
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Oil and Gas Property Accounting
The Company uses the full cost method of accounting for its investment in oil and natural gas properties. Under this method of accounting, all costs of acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties (including such costs as leasehold acquisition costs, geological expenditures, dry hole costs, tangible and intangible development costs and direct internal costs) are capitalized as the cost of oil and natural gas properties when incurred.
The full cost method requires the Company to calculate quarterly, by cost center, a "ceiling," or limitation on the amount of properties that can be capitalized on the balance sheet. To the extent capitalized costs of oil and natural gas properties, less accumulated depletion and related deferred taxes exceed the sum of the discounted future net revenues of proved oil and natural gas reserves, the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproved properties subject to amortization, the cost of properties not being amortized, and the related tax amounts, such excess capitalized costs are charged to expense.
The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows and changes in such cash flows are prepared using assumptions required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such assumptions include a standardized method for determining pricing and require that future cash flow be discounted using a 10% rate. The valuation that results may not represent management's estimated current market value of proved reserves.
Doubtful Accounts
The Company's allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and notes receivable is based on an analysis of the risk of loss on specific accounts. The analysis places particular emphasis on past due accounts. Management considers such information as the nature and age of the receivable, the payment history of the tenant, customer or other debtor and the financial condition of the tenant or other debtor. Management's estimate of the required allowance, which is reviewed on a quarterly basis, is subject to revision as these factors change.
Deferred Tax Assets
Significant management judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets. The future recoverability of the Company's net deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income prior to the expiration of the loss carry forwards. At March 31, 2012, the Company had a deferred tax asset due to tax deductions available to it in future years. However, as management could not determine that it was more likely than not that the benefit of the deferred tax asset would be realized, a 100% valuation allowance was established.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At March 31, 2012, the Company had current assets of $316,000 and current liabilities of $779,000.
Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2012 were $123,000 as compared to $109,000 at December 31, 2011.
Net cash used in operating activities was ($8,000) for the three months ended March 31, 2012. During the three-month period, the Company had a net loss of $1,267,000. Included in the net loss was an impairment loss of $912,000 to reflect a reduction in the accounting value of the Company's oil and gas reserves.
Net cash used in investing activities was $8,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, consisting of the purchase of equipment and other capitalized drilling costs at the Company's oil and gas production facility.
Net cash provided in financing activities was $30,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, consisting of a net increase in loans from a bank.
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Results of Operations
The Company reported a net loss of $1,267,000 for three months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to net income of $97,000 for the similar period in 2011.
For the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company recorded oil and gas revenues of $290,000 as compared to $280,000 for the comparable period of 2011. The changes in oil & gas revenue was due to an increase of approximately $70,000 due to new oil wells that were drilled in late 2011 and a decrease of approximately $60,000 due to lower prices being received for the sale of our natural gas.
The Company recorded revenues of $674,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 from its retirement property compared to $729,000 for the comparable period in 2011. The decrease was due almost entirely to a reduction in the number of residence in the facility.
For the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company recorded oil and gas operating expenses of $471,000 as compared to $335,000 for the comparable period of 2011. The increase was principally due to an increase in depletion expense. The marked decrease in the market price being paid for natural gas resulted in a modification in the valuation the company placed on its gas reserves which impacted the anticipated production life of its wells. This lead to an acceleration of the depletion expense being recorded.
For the three months ended March 31, 2012, operating expenses and lease expense at the retirement property were $597,000 as compared to $581,000 for the comparable period in 2011. The increase was due to an increase in the lease payment being recorded on the property of $40,000 offset by a general reduction in operating costs.
For the three months ended March 31, 2012, corporate general & administrative expenses were $159,000 as compared to $124,000 for the comparable periods in 2011. The increase is primarily due to legal fees incurred by the company to defend itself against certain lawsuits.
For the three months ended March 31, 2012, interest income was $0 as compared to $119,000 for the comparable period in 2011. In December 2011 the Company became concerned about the collectability of a certain note receivable and determined that the note and any accrued interest be fully reserved. The company continues to accrue interest but provides a full reserve should it be unable to collect.
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 the Company recorded interest expense of $62,000 as compared to $31,000 for the comparable periods in 2011. The increase is due to additional interest due on financing obtained in late 2011. The proceeds were used to drill wells.
The Company recorded other expense of $4,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. In 2011 other expense was $72,000 for the comparable period. The expense in 2011 was the result of a one-time legal settlement for $71,000 that was not anticipated.
Forward Looking Statements
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: A number of the matters and subject areas discussed in this filing that are not historical or current facts deal with potential future circumstances, operations and prospects. The discussion of such matters and subject areas is qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally, and also may materially differ from the Company's actual future experience involving any one or more of such matters and subject areas relating to interest rate fluctuations, the ability to obtain adequate debt and equity financing, demand, pricing, competition, construction, licensing, permitting, construction delays on new developments, contractual and licensure, and other delays on the disposition, transition, or restructuring of currently or previously owned, leased or managed properties in the Company's portfolio, and the ability of the Company to continue managing its costs and cash flow while maintaining high occupancy rates and market rate charges in its retirement community. The Company has attempted to identify, in context, certain of the factors that it currently believes may cause actual future experience and results to differ from the Company's current expectations regarding the relevant matter of subject area. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
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The Company's principal source of revenue is rents from a retirement community and fees for services rendered. The real estate operation is affected by rental rates that are highly dependent upon market conditions and the competitive environment in the areas where the property is located. Compensation to employees and maintenance are the principal cost elements relative to the operation of this property. Although the Company has not historically experienced any adverse effects of inflation on salaries or other operating expenses, there can be no assurance that such trends will continue or that, should inflationary pressures arise, the Company will be able to offset such costs by increasing rental rates in its real estate operation.
Environmental Matters
The Company has conducted environmental assessments on most of its existing owned or leased properties. These assessments have not revealed any environmental liability that the Company believes would have a material adverse affect on the Company's business, assets or results of operations. The Company is not aware of any such environmental liability. The Company believes that all of its properties are in compliance in all material respects with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations regarding hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum products. The Company has not been notified by any governmental authority and is not otherwise aware of any material non-compliance, liability or claim relating to hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum products in connection with any of its communities.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
Nearly all of the Company's debt is financed at fixed rates of interest. Therefore, the Company has minimal risk from exposure to changes in interest rates.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Based on an evaluation by our management (with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")). Were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
(b) There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated by reference as indicated below.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Spots are available at the Expo at the following rates:
- Half Marathon: $125
- 2-Person Half Marathon Relay: sold out
The San Diego Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile race that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of San Diego, while raising money to support our communities & charities!
(For 5K info, click here and for Relay info, here)
Half Marathon Perks
- Experience our signature scenic Half Marathon Course that showcases San Diego!
- FREE Bib Personalization for your name or short message (available until Feb 1st)
- Collectible 'San Diego-themed' Finisher's Medal
- Official San Diego Half Marathon Technical Running Shirt – offered in both Unisex and Women's sizing
- FREE Real-Time Runner Tracking – available to friends online to get updates as you race at no additional charge
- Official San Diego Half Marathon Gear Bag
- Fresh Water at Every Water Station
- Live Jumbotron at the Finish
- For even more Perk details, visit: Perks & More or "Like" us on Facebook to see them as they are announced!
Registration Fees
Half Marathon
$109 - beginning 1.05.15 (or until sold out)
$125 - at Expo (unless sold out)
Capacity: The San Diego Half Marathon is limited to 7,500 participants.
Weekend Schedule
Friday & Saturday (March 6 & 7, 2015) – Expo Days
Plan your packet pickup anytime during our 2-day Sport, Health & Fitness Expo at the beautiful Broadway Pier. The Expo is FREE & open to the public.
Sunday, March 8, 2015 – Race Day!
6:30am*: Arrive early to Petco Park to gear check your bag, stretch those muscles, and get pumped up by the music to start the race with good vibes!
7:20am*: Half Marathon Start at Petco Park in downtown San Diego. To ensure a smooth start and great race experience for everyone, Waves 1-15 will start in succession, with approximately 2 minutes between each wave.
7:30am*-1:00pm*: Finish into the "Celebrate San Diego" Gaslamp Block Party! Invite your friends and family – the block party is FREE & open to the public.
*All times are approximate. Daylight savings starts at 2:00am PST on Sunday, March 8, 2015.
Driving and Parking
The San Diego Half Marathon start line is adjacent to Petco Park in downtown San Diego, with the finish line only 2-1/2 blocks away in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Half marathon participants should plan to arrive by 6:45am and park near Petco Park in downtown San Diego. All parking information will be included in our downloadable "final instructions" and will be emailed to all participants approximately 1-2 weeks before race day. Also, check our Travel & Hotels page for more details.
All registrations can be completed online in order to participate. Registration steps include:
- Race Selection. Choose either the Half Marathon (13.1-mile), 2-Person Half Marathon Relay (6.55-miles each runner) or 5K (3.1-mile) race.
- Runner Info. Enter each runner's individual information, one at a time. Please be prepared to estimate each runner's finish time. We can accept multiple runner registrations in a single transaction, however, each runner must be present to register in order to acknowledge/sign the electronic rules & waiver.
- Additional Options (for an additional fee). Details are listed below under Registrations Options and include: The "San Diego – Mammoth Challenge" upgrade, VIP Upgrades, Race Packet Delivery (not available after 2/1/15), and Post-Race Meals. For detailed descriptions of VIP and meal options, please visit our online Store.
- Support. Offer support to one or more of our local charity partners by fundraising &/or donating now.
- Payment. All major credit cards accepted.
- Confirmation. Once you are registered, you can verify your bib number by visiting our online Bib # Look-up.
Registration Options:
The registration options listed below are available during registration. If you have already registered, they are also available for purchase individually in our online Store.
- The "San Diego – Mammoth Challenge" upgrade will add a Mammoth Half Marathon registration to your order. To learn more about the "San Diego – Mammoth Challenge", click here.
- VIP upgrade – includes pre- & post-race receptions adjacent to the start & finish lines, free parking and private restrooms!
- Dick's Last Resort "Brunch & Brew" – Celebrate your finish with a great meal and fun local hang-out, as finisher's on 5th Avenue pass by the outdoor patio.
- Cafe Sevilla "Hot Off the Griddle" Breakfast Buffet – Enjoy spanish-inpired ambiance while re-fueling after the race, also located conveniently on 5th Avenue.
Race Packet:
Your race packet will include your race number, timing chip, safety pins, technical t-shirt and gear bag. We will be implementing the latest timing chip technology, or "B-tag", that will be pre-attached to your race number (bib).
Race packets must be picked up in person at the Sport, Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, March 6 or Saturday, March 7, 2015 on the Broadway Pier. Be prepared to show your photo ID to claim your race packet. Race numbers are non-transferable, irreplaceable if lost, and entry fees are nonrefundable* (see below for only exceptions).
If you cannot pick up your race packet, you may have a friend or family member pick it up for you, as long as they bring a copy of your photo ID and signed Waiver.
FREE Bib Personalization:
To include your name or inspirational message pre-printed on your bib, be sure to specify what you would like to print, up to 8 characters in length. Please note: this option is only available until February 1st.
B-Tag Note and Instructions: B-tag timing chips are disposable, embedded in your bib, and do not need to be returned after the race. "B-tags" will not need to be separated from your race number for any reason. Your timing chip is activated once you cross the starting line.
Cancellation Policy*:
All entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable, with the following exception: Active duty military members who are unable to participate because they are unexpectedly deployed may choose to either defer their entry to the following year's race or receive a refund. Email your request with a copy of your orders to: firstname.lastname@example.com
Time Limit:
The Half Marathon has a time limit of 3hours 30minutes (average pace of 16:00 minutes per mile). For your convenience, transport vehicles will be used to get you to the event finish in the event you are not able to complete the race as planned, or you can complete the course on sidewalks as a pedestrian.
New Runners' Etiquette tip: Always be prepared to move to the right side of the course to allow other participants to pass, if needed.
Training and Clubs:
For FREE downloadable training plans and a list of local clubs to train with, please visit Training and Clubs.
Finish Time Goals:
Do you have a finish time goal you want to meet? Our friends at West Coast Road Runners will be leading pace groups to help you accomplish your PR! Here is a list of half marathon finish times to choose from that will have a pacer:
- 1 hr 35 mins – Brian
- 1 hr 40 mins – Dennis
- 1 hr 45 mins – Dave
- 1 hr 50 mins – Ivan
- 1 hr 55 mins – Mike
- 2 hrs – Sheila and Ashley
- 2 hrs 10 mins – Nathalie and Emily
- 2 hrs 20 mins – Sharon and Tim
- 2 hrs 30 mins – Tom and Jorge
- 2 hrs 45 mins – Judy and Remmi
- 3 hrs – Lesli and Elaine
- 3 hrs 30 mins (max time limit) – bike marshals
Just look for the road runner signs in your wave at the start line and follow the pace group leader to the finish! You will have an opportunity to meet your pacer at the Sport, Health & Fitness Expo on Friday March 6, or Saturday, March 7, 2015 – look for the West Coast Road Runner Booth near race packet pickup.
Race Shirts:
Every half marathon participant will receive a high-quality, technical fabric finisher's shirt. Shirts can be picked up at the Sport, Health & Fitness Expo along with your race packet. Race shirts will be mailed with the race bib for an additional fee for those who selected this option during the registration process.
Bag / Gear Check:
Gear bag check is an easy way for us to store your items (like extra clothing) during your race. Your race packet, available at our expo, will contain everything you need! To check-in your gear, place your items in the gear bag, cinch it closed, and use the enclosed zip tie to attach your gear check label to your bag. (Your gear check label can be found along the bottom portion of your race bib and has your bib number pre-printed on it for easy identification & retrieval after your race). Please do not use gear check for valuables such as your car keys, cell phone, or jewelry, as we cannot be responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Every San Diego Half Marathon participant will receive a finisher's medal after completing the race, regardless of finish time.
At 10:30am on race day, Half Marathon race results will be posted in the finish area in the Hilton Terrace. If you are an Overall or Age group winner, "Congratulations!"; please pick-up your award at the Rockin' Baja restaurant located at 5th Avenue & K St. Half Marathon Overall & Age Group Awards will include:
- Top 3 Overall, Male & Female Winners
- Top 3 Masters (age 40 & above) Overall, Male & Female Winners
- Age Group Winners – Top 3 Male & Female Winners in the following age groups: 18 & under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+.
*Please note that all age group awards will be based on net chip time and all overall awards will be based on gun time.
For Half Marathon Team awards, please see Team Info for details.


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Took a little trip down to Anthropologie to pick up a couple presents for my favorite sister duo - Anna and Adriane. Their birthdays are coming up in a few weeks (Anna's is actually this Saturday).
They gave me these nice boxes and tissue paper to wrap them with. I was going to wrap the boxes but I think I like the brown style for these. Then I made a few pom poms using one of these:
I'm beginning to fall in love with pom poms, especially since using the pom pom maker makes it so fast and easy!
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Blessed Richard Whiting
Benedictine monk at Glastonbury Abbey. Educated at Cambridge. Ordained in 1501. Abbot of Glastonbury in 1525. Leader of his house when King Henry VIII seized Church property as part of his usurpation of religious power. Arrested for refusing to turn his abbey over to the king's men. Convicted of treason for remaining loyal to Rome. Martyr.
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Choosing to buy vintage clothing whether for a party or as a gift (read: prank in some cases) might be something fun to do, and there are several stores whether online or offline where one can buy these clothes from.
However, there are some stores that have a vast inventory of clothing that spans several eras from the 21st century, and can offer you the best prices regardless of whether you want to purchase mens vintage trousers or anything else.
Whether it was for a formal evening party or business wear and even for sporting events, the type of clothing that people used for each occasion (of every era!) was different whether it involved vintage sport tee shirts, formal suits and so on and so forth.
And with World War II, the wars in Korea and Vietnam, this also played an important role in the changing fashions during that time that portrayed a sense of bleakness, thanks to the madness that was known as war.
One important item of army wear was the m65 field jacket that was primarily used in Vietnam, and came in both the olive drab and camouflage versions.
If you are looking for any of these items, one will be able to find them easily at Vintage Trends, a website that caters to all types of vintage clothing for both men and women from whichever era in the 21st century.


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HIERO is a help software for the transliteration of hieroglyphs.
You can download HIERO on the MacApp Store.
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Lately, though, it looks as if local restaurateurs have finally divined what Dade's dining public really wants: fancy fare in less formal dining rooms. Quantity as well as quality. Sophistication without pricey pretension. Hence the remodeling of North Miami Beach's stuffy Chez Philippe into comfy Philippe's Cafe. The bargain of the prix-fixe menu at Brasserie L'Entrecote in Coconut Grove. The success of South Beach's Nemo, where portions are plentiful and the model-watching is fine.
So I was shocked to find that the revamped Casa Rolandi, whose ownership has been taken over by the Tula Group (owners of the Italian restaurant Tula in Coconut Grove), was charging $22.50 for risotto al radicchio. For those readers whose Italian is a little rusty, I'll translate the name of that dish, which was a special on the night of my visit: rice with lettuce. Then again, only two out of Rolandi's six appetizers sell for under ten dollars. And a mere two out of fourteen main courses go for less than twenty. Knowing the tally from the outset, I suppose I'd still have paid it gladly if the food and service had been outstanding.
Needless to say, they weren't.
Though the restaurant wasn't busy, twenty minutes elapsed before our waiter even bothered to greet us; he proceeded to disappear for long intervals throughout the meal. His lack of interest in his job abated only when we seemed likely to order the most expensive items on the menu.
"How's the quail?" I asked. (Almost 25 smackers.)
"Oh, excellent," he beamed.
Another twenty minutes later, he was back. The restaurant had no quail. I requested the menu.
"Try the duck," he said, instead of complying. (Same price tag, natch.) I requested the menu again. He brought it, reluctantly. Though I wound up ordering pasta (half the price), I got charged for the quail.
The waiter's laxness was matched by the restaurant's general lack of direction. I can't imagine, for instance, why an Italian eatery would serve pita bread -- unless it ran out of a more appropriate starch and borrowed some from Vakhos, its Greek neighbor across the street. Yet there it was, hot from the oven, puffed up like a blowfish, brushed with olive oil, and flanked by packaged Italian bread sticks.
We used the pita to scoop up a garlicky, brothy tomato sauce in which a dozen or so clams had been poached. Small but plump, the shellfish were tasty, as was the tangy marinara. Two of the clams were closed tight, however, signifying that they were dead before they'd been cooked and shouldn't be eaten. This happens at seafood shacks. But Casa Rolandi is no seafood shack.
An appetizer of smoked chicken sausage presented Asian flavors, an odd pairing with the very Mediterranean clam zuppa. One commercial-tasting sausage, red as an Oscar Mayer wiener, had been grilled and split in half lengthwise, then dressed with slices of tough, skin-on apples instead of the apple sauce promised on the menu. A garnish of rubbery shiitake mushrooms was similarly detrimental. Another starter, sliced sirloin steak resting on a bed of chopped arugula, was unwarrantedly generous, given the poor quality of the meat. Gristly beef, sharp with too much balsamic vinegar, was topped with spiny, improperly steamed sun-dried tomatoes.
A long pause between courses left us plenty of time to dread the upcoming entrees. It's a good thing we prepared ourselves. Baked leg of lamb, the worst of the lot, brought back memories of the countless overdone pot roasts I've had to gnaw on at Passover seders. The slice of meat was arid and chewy, stuffed with minced spinach, and smothered in an onion-heavy vegetable-and-wine sauce. Shaped into a sphere the size of a matzo ball, a polenta side dish had good flavor but was dense enough to displace its weight in water.
Tortelloni Casa Rolandi brought us from Mesopotamia back to the Mediterranean -- sort of. Five large dumplings, folded over like won tons, were filled with fontina cheese. Though a glossy truffle demiglace accented the mild stuffing and al dente wrapping perfectly, the cheese had a tendency to congeal as the tortelloni cooled, which it did rapidly. A bowl of penne didn't have this difficulty -- the amount of oil that lubricated these noodles would have kept the Tin Man break dancing all the way to the Emerald City. Tossed with garlic, canned tuna, and fresh green broccoli, the pasta was passable if a bit slippery. Any thought of packaging hard-to-spear leftovers to take home, however, was extinguished when the waiter threw crumpled bread-stick wrappers into the bowl before he removed it from the table.
Cellophane notwithstanding, we wouldn't have wanted to take dolphin in a creamy curry sauce anywhere. The trip from plate to mouth was difficult enough. The fish, a special that evening, was lacking in both flavor and expertise of preparation. It wasn't about to be redeemed by a medicinal yellow curry dressing whose bitterness was hardly tempered by an abundant supply of cream. A side dish of overcooked summer squash and carrots didn't represent any improvement.


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The Las Vegas Valley Water District has adopted the following conservation measures. Violations of these measures will result in a water waste fee on your bill and/or termination of service.
The Water District established these measures to help the community reach a conservation goal of 199 GPCD (gallons per capita per day) by 2035.
Since 2002 when the drought response plan was first developed, Southern Nevada has reduced its water demand from about 314 gallons per person per day to about 212 GPCD in 2013.
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Three of cinema's finest veteran actors headline this comic crime-caper, as Al Pacino's recently released gangster Val is reunited with two former best pals (Walken and Arkin) after spending nearly thirty years behind bars. Seemingly as close as ever despite being apart so long, their loyalty is soon put to the test after one of the trio is tasked with putting Val down for good. Actor-turned-director Fisher Stevens directs from a script from first-time screenwriter Noah Haidle, and with these three always-watchable favourites we could have an enjoyable sleeper hit on the way.
THN brings you the first trailer for the film, which is slated for cinemas early next year. Julianna Margulies, Vanessa Felito and Bill Burr co-star.
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text: Oops. I teach 4th grade. Yes, there are basal police. -----Original Message----- From: Lisa Szyska [mailto:lszyska at yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 6:44 PM To: Patty at hathaway.net; Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading question Patty, What grade is this? An hour for reading AND writing seems ridiculous in an elementary classroom. As far as self-contained elementary goes, there are LOTS of ways to be flexible in a schedule regardless of what you are "allotted." I cannot speak to middle school, so I think it would be helpful to know what grade you are teaching. It also may help folks to know a bit more about your situation (e.g. are there "basal police" in your school?). That way you will get the most appropriate advice. Thanks, Lisa 2/3 IL --- Patty hathaway <patty at hathaway.net> wrote: > Okay, I have read all the recommended books, but am required to use a > basal. > I can slip in a couple of novels throughout the year. In the basal I > ask the students to read a page or two and stop and wait for everyone > else to finish. Then I ask them comprehension questions. > This is the way the basal > says to teach, and also the History book is done the same way. My > major problem with this is that some students read quickly and have to > wait a while for the others. They tend to use this time for > completing other homework or to read something else. I feel this may > hinder them from remembering what they just read. I can't do groups, > as I only have an hour block to teach both reading and writing. Is > there a solution to this, or does this seem ok? > Patty > > - > > > > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic at literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at > http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. http://travel.yahoo.com/


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Engineering Edge
FloEFD™ for Cyclone Simulation
Air cyclones are a popular method for separating out particulates due to their simple design and low capital and running costs.
By John Murray, Industry Manager, Mentor Graphics
The simple operating principle belies the complexity of the air motion inside the cyclone. This is characterized by high levels of turbulence, strong anisotropy and an unsteady, swirling airflow.
The lack of a stable theory of fluid motion in an air cyclone tends to favor either incremental alteration of existing designs and/or expensive physical prototyping. However, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can be used to have a better understanding of the intricate flow field structure of the cyclone and help designers understand important features such as hydraulic resistance, central vortex stability and cyclone efficiency, as described by the degree of air purification. Obviously, the usefulness of any such results depends upon the trust that can be placed in the CFD tool for a given application. Mentor Graphics FloEFD addresses this issue directly by continually looking for industrial benchmarks or suitable experimental data against which it can be compared.
This FloEFD CFD study is particularly interesting as the k-ε turbulence model is generally regarded as not being suitable for the swirling flow that obviously plays such a prominent role in a cyclone. It therefore provides an excellent dataset against which to judge FloEFD's enhanced k-ε turbulence model. [1]
Two separate experiments were considered: the first relates to a Stairmand High Efficiency cyclone [2], the second to a cyclone with a bin [3] (see Figure 1 & 2). As well as the lack of a bin, the Stairmand HE cyclone differs by not having a flow straightening device at the end of the outlet pipe. Beyond geometric considerations, the two experimental datasets emphasized differing aspects and so allowed a broader range of FloEFD outputs to be assessed. Comparison with the Stairmand data will provide a good benchmark of how FloEFD handles the pressure differential between inlet and outlet. The Lorenz cyclone with bin data will allow an assessment of how accurately FloEFD is tracking the motion and settling of particles of various diameters to be simulated.
Stairmand HE Cyclone
A range of cyclone operating conditions were considered, covering inlet velocities of 5-25m/s. A comparison of the FloEFD predictions with the experimental results (Figure 4) show excellent agreement for calculated pressure drop between inlet and outlet.
Lorenz Cyclone with a Bin
In contrast to the above, the experimental data for a cyclone with a bin are distinguished by a wide variety of conditions and temperatures. In addition, an evaluation of the cyclone efficiency which FloEFD replicated via an assessment of the motion and settling of particles. In order to do this, the inlet surface discharged 500 particles of a given diameter, across a range of diameters, from the inlet pipe. The trajectory of each particle was then tracked and the cyclone efficiency determined as the ratio of the number of captured to the number of discharged particles of each size.
In common with the Stairmand HE case, the first step was to compare predictions of the hydraulic resistance across a range of flow rates with the experimental dataset. In this case, the experimental dataset included points for a range of gas temperatures, which was in turn calculated by FloEFD, (Figure 4).
It can be seen that there is again excellent agreement between experiment and simulation for this cyclone geometry. While the error does increase at higher temperatures, even at 850°C it is little over 10%. In practice, gas flows in cyclones rarely exceed 400°C. The calculated cyclone efficiency is shown Figure 5.
Since the flow pattern in a cyclone is unsteady, the probability of particle drop-out for each diameter was calculated by averaging the results of five discharges of particles. The vertical bars at each point represent the maximum and minimum probability of drop-out of a particle with a definite diameter over five particle discharges. While the calculated cyclone curves have a slightly steeper gradient relative to the experimental data, the agreement between FloEFD and the dataset is very good, particularly below 200°C.
This work demonstrates that the modified k-ε turbulence model used in FloEFD is well suited to highly swirling flows. Considering the low computational overhead associated with FloEFD (the largest mesh was generated for the cyclone with a bin case, which only came to 380,000 cells) it is clearly the case that FloEFD can offer much to engineers and designers involved in the design of such systems.
- Enhanced Turbulence Modeling in FloEFD™, MGC 02-11, TECH9670-w, Mentor Graphics Corporation (2011).
- F. Boysan, W. H. Ayer, and J. A. Swithenbank, "Fundamental mathematical modeling approach to cyclone design," Trans. Inst. Chem. Eng., 60, No. 4, 222–230 (1982).
- T. Lorenz, "Heißgas Entstaubung mit Zyklonen," VDI Fortschritt Berichte, Reihe 3, Verfahrenstechnik, No. 366, VDI-Verlag, Dusseldorf (1994).
This article was adapted from an article published in Petroleum and Engineering Journal, Vol. 49, Nos. 3–4, July, 2013. Computerizing Calculations and Designing a Numerical Modeling Software Package for Computing Aerodynamic Characteristics of Air Cyclones. A. V. Ivanov, G. E. Dumnov, A. V. Muslaev, and M. V. Popov


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It's gratifying because its part of the reason I started writing them; to try and introduce the medium to people who had never really indulged in it all, at least not past perhaps watching Spirited Away with their kids. The problem is, once you've had your first taste, where do you go next? Type 'anime' into Google and the results are bewildering, and without a little bit of guidance and a quality filter finding something to watch can be a daunting task.


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Hello, Electro: A Teaser For "Amazing Spider-Man 2″ at Sony's Comic-Con Panel
By Perry Michael Simon on July 17, 2013
Yes, that's Sony's teaser trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, or, more precisely, the teaser trailer for Friday's Comic-Con panel at which the movie will be discussed. And, yes, that's a glimpse of Jamie Foxx as Electro. Blink and you'll miss him, so DON'T BLINK.
There'll be more about it at the Sony panel on Friday at 4 pm in Hall H, so get in the queue now.
i blinked. wait there he is.
He looks SPICY
I was not impressed with Electro…he looks more "Smurf-like" and this really worries me for the next Amazing Spider-man film.
This and the new costume (I prefer the one from the first film) it looks like a Toby McGuire hand-me-down.
And don't get me started on the "Rhino." This film is looking worrisome…
The way he said "I'm Electro" brought to mind "I'm Old Gregg".
Maybe Electro drinks Baileys.-
He even kind of looks like "Old Gregg."
Hollywood…you scare me.
No sir ,I don't like it .


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