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Pathologic is a plot-driven survival open world adventure game for PC (Windows / MAC / Linux), PS4 and Xbox One
A plague breaks out in a remote steppe town full of weird local traditions. Three healers try to fight it: a scientist from the Capital, the son of a local shaman, and a half-crazed girl. Each of them has their own idea of how the terrible disease came to be, and what is real magic to one of them becomes backwards superstitions to another. Taking on the role of any of these doctors, you'll try to overcome the invisible evil while doing your best not to succumb to the disease, to bandits, hunger, and fatigue; scavenging and bartering for pills, bread, and milk. But it's hard to survive in Pathologic—the remake of a ruthless and critically acclaimed Russian survival adventure game from 2005!
What Pathologic Feels Like
It's a game that always makes you feel in a pinch—but being in a pinch also feels worth it. Whichever of the three playable characters you choose, your goal will always be to determine the origins of Sand Plague and save the Town (or what's left of it). But in order to do that you'll first have to survive, and that won't be an easy task.
The plot of Pathologic is broken into twelve days, each of them bringing new stories, quests, and events. Time flows mercilessly: if you fail to finish a task when it's due, the opportunity goes away—as do human lives. You are completely free to roam and explore the Town, bartering, talking to strangers and generally surviving.
The hero needs to eat and sleep, to take care of his immune system—it's the only thing that can preserve him from being infected with the Plague. To do all that you'll need resources: fresh water, bandages, bullets; even bread and coffee grains, but inflation and panic will steal things from you, making merchants greedy and turning the townsfolk into shameless bandits.
But your scariest enemy is not a bandit armed to his teeth, but rather the disease itself.
The uniqueness of Pathologic lies in the ideas that fill its fabric, not in its genre or setting (though we like to think that they're pretty unusual too). We don't want to make another game that lies to you that in order to save the world you just need to kill the bad guy. It's not that simple. Never that simple.
We don't shy away from making a game challenging in every aspect—from scavenging and fighting to facing tough questions with no right answer. The Town is there for you. Just go for it. The only crime is inaction.


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I realize the needles can be annoying if you don't want to leave them there and have to clean them. Have you thought about making mulch with the needles with a compost machine? They might not be the best mulch material alone, but you can mix them with other plant materials like leaves and cones to make a nice mulch to use in the garden. My neighbor does this and is happy with the results.

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Workers replaced about 40 percent of the uranium fuel and performed a large number of equipment maintenance tasks and upgrades all aimed at further improving plant safety, reliability and performance. Equipment upgrades included modifications to the plant's turbines to address the vibration issues experienced over the past few years. The changes to the turbine and associated equipment are expected to enable the plant to operate until its next refueling outage.
"We spend millions of dollars during every refueling outage to replace or upgrade systems and components," said Timothy S. Rausch, senior vice president and Chief Nuclear Officer for PPL Susquehanna. "Modernizing our systems and keeping our existing equipment in good condition is part of our overall approach to operating safely."
More than 1,000 additional workers were hired to assist with the many routine and specialty tasks completed during the outage.
"Those workers provide a significant economic boost to local hotels, restaurants and businesses," Rausch said. Unit 2 continues normal operation. The Susquehanna plant, located in Luzerne County about seven miles north of Berwick, is owned jointly by PPL Susquehanna LLC and Allegheny Electric Cooperative Inc. and is operated by PPL Susquehanna. PPL Susquehanna LLC is one of PPL Corporation's generating affiliates. PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), with 2013 revenues of $12 billion, is one of the largest companies in the U.S. utility sector. The PPL family of companies delivers electricity and natural gas to about 10 million customers in the United States and the United Kingdom, owns more than 18,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States and sells energy in key U.S. markets. More information is available at www.pplsusquehanna.com and www.pplweb.com. SOURCE PPL SusquehannaCheck Out Our Best Services for Investors
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View from the Berry Hill Fire Tower near Bowman Lake. We had special permission to be in this tower. Normally it is locked up.
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Lucky you. That's an awesome view.
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We had special permission to be there. Normally there is a gate across the stairs and the cab door is also locked.
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They talked about it quite a bit. Howard thought you might have been locked up reading quickly, and they wondered how the window got opened.
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Thanks, I missed it!
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Spaghetti with Ramps. ORG XMIT: tms20130520181204
Spaghetti with Ramps
Serves 4.
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 1 lb. dry spaghetti or linguine
• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 oz. fresh ramps
• 1 to 2 tbsp. red chile flakes
• 2 tbsp. dry breadcrumbs
Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Add the spaghetti to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, until tender but still al dente.
Heat olive oil in a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan over medium high heat. Separate ramps by the white root ends and the leafy green top. Add root ends to the pan and sauté until tender.
Add salt and chile flakes. At the very end, add the greens and sauté until wilted. Drain pasta and add it to the sauté pan. Toss gently to coat the pasta with the sauce.
Divide pasta evenly among four warmed plates. Drizzle olive oil over top and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories 637 Fat 14 g Sodium 507 mg
Carbohydrates 107 g Saturated fat 2 g Calcium 90 mg
Protein 20 g Cholesterol 0 mg Dietary fiber 7 g
Diabetic exchanges per serving: 7 bread/starch, 3 fat.


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A moment of ritual performed during the Charak Puja festival where the devotee is tied with hook on their back and sways hanging from a bamboo pole. The ground on which they fall is embedded with glass, thorns, knives & other devious weapons.The blessing of the god keeps him safe from all the possible harms.The festival not only reflects the blind faith but also the eagerness to accept penance on the road to achieve salvation. Captured this during the Charak Festival in a village in North India.
I miss you Dad
On the day of Mahalaya people pray for their deceased relatives and take holy dip in the holy river Ganga - the act being called 'Tarpan'. I saw this man crying for his father and the intense feeling on his face reveals how close he was to his Dad.
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With Krishna, Radha is acknowledged as the supreme Goddess, for it is said that she controls Krishna with Her love. It is believed that Krishna enchants the world, but Radha enchants even Him. Therefore She is the supreme goddess of all.
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The Iron Giant (1999)
Critics Consensus: The endearing Iron Giant tackles ambitious topics and complex human relationships with a steady hand and beautifully animated direction from Brad Bird.
Critics Consensus: The endearing Iron Giant tackles ambitious topics and complex human relationships with a steady hand and beautifully animated direction from Brad Bird.
Movie Info
"Iron Giant" is based upon the 1968 story,'Iron Man,' by the British poet laureate Ted Hughes. The film is about a giant metal machine that drops from the sky and frightens a small town in Maine in 1958, only to find a friend named, Hogarth, that ultimately finds its humanity and saving the towns people of their fears and prejudices.
- Rating:
- PG (for fantasy action and mild language)
- Genre:
- Animation , Kids & Family , Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Directed By:
- Brad Bird
- Written By:
- Brad Bird , Tim McCanlies
- In Theaters:
- Jul 1, 1999 Wide
- On DVD:
- Nov 23, 1999
- Runtime:
as Annie Hughes
as Dean McCoppin
as Mrs. Lynley
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as Kent Mansley
as General Rogard
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While youngsters will enjoy the film on one level, it reaches out to adults on a completely different plane. They will see an allegory about power and politics and the danger of allowing either to run roughshod over humanity.
This is not exactly standard children's fare, but kids (and their parents) should be smitten by its wit and wisdom.
This is sharp, sophisticated stuff, appreciated on different levels by both parents and children, and even those who are neither. The film has impish humor, great adventure and more than a few thrills.
Wisely, Bird and company eschew the standard Disney formula of catchy show tunes and cuddly animal sidekicks and lead Warner Bros. toward an animation style the studio can call its own.
A magical evocation of a special time in history and a time in everybody's life when the dream and the nightmare quotients are equally high.
The Iron Giant's theme of fear of the unknown is craftily balanced against the power of innocent imagination.
The film isn't as blisteringly satirical as The Simpsons; it's warmer. And while its nostalgia isn't simplistic, it is affectionate.
The Iron Giant is not only the best animated feature to be released this summer, it's the single best film to hit our screens so far this year.
Brad Bird fills the CinemaScope screen with wit and beauty in this modern fairy tale.
Disney is getting fierce competition in the animated feature department these days.
A well-told and beautifully drawn tale of friendship and fortitude.
The Iron Giant has a great heart, and I loved its evocation of the days when good old Superman, as uncomplicated a superhero as ever existed, was the height of cool.
This wonderful Warner Bros version of Ted Hughes's The Iron Man is a first-class achievement in cartoon virtuosity that liberally borrows images from 1950s comic-book art and science-fiction movies to stunning effect.
The movie wears its social responsibility with pride, even if it doesn't always know how to put together a coherent public service announcement.
It is in the best tradition of animation: an ideal tale for children that offers a lot to adults as well.
Lest all of this sound gravely symbolic, be assured that the film is, before anything else, deliciously funny and deeply affecting. And beautiful, oh so beautiful, as a work of coherent art.
It's worth repeating the old complaint that animation isn't treated seriously enough, if only to point out what a shame it would be for The Iron Giant, one of the year's best films, to go overlooked.
a cool, charming uniquely American fable done in accessible yet intelligent mode, which makes it suitable for all members of the family.
The Iron Giant isn't a Cold War allegory so much as an Americana fairy tale.
Great animation, and a great title character will appeal to the kids, while the sharp wit, whacky antics, and kid-friendly messages will appeal to the adults.
Audience Reviews for The Iron Giant
Brilliant animated feature, The Iron Giant is an entertaining ride from start to finish, and a real treat for the eyes. I thoroughly enjoyed the film, and it boasts some great animation, effective direction that keeps you entertained with its story, which is pretty simple, and in doing that, we have something quite charming, funny, entertaining and of course memorable. This is a fine piece of animation, a film that really is well done in the way they delivered its ideas, and it is an enthralling, wonderful movie that I recommend to any viewer that enjoys a solid animated feature. The Iron Giant boasts a great cast of varied voice talent, and they brilliantly bring these characters to life. The film isn't your typical animated features such as the computer animated ventures of Pixar, and this one venture more in the cartoon department, but it does it very well that it can appeal to any age group. The film is tailored to anyone that enjoys a fun, entertaining picture that is beautiful to look at and is engaging from start to finish. This is a great movie, one that should be enjoyed by anyone that loves a solid animated feature. The Iron Giant is terrific for what it does, and with its simple ideas, we have a film that accomplishes much more than what we would get than your usual film that overdoes everything in order to grab the viewer's attention. Sometimes all you need is a simple idea, great direction, a well crafted story to make a very good film, and with The Iron Giant, we have such a film.
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Beautifully animated, well-told, and--in typical Brad Bird fashion--mature, smartly written, and funny, The Iron Giant is an underrated animated masterpiece that appeals to both children and adults. Its freshness and charismatic characters foreshadow Bird's eventual direction of Pixar's The Incredibles, while its Cold War-era setting and engaging storyline make it a memorable and emotional cinematic experience that is, truthfully, a hundred times better than any animated film made in the last decade.
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This was animation maestro Brad Bird's feature length directorial debut, and, I must say, it is easily one of the best example of how to do an intelligent and thoughtful animated film for kids, and do it very, very well.
Set in a small Maine town in the 1950s, this is the story of Hogarth Hughes- an imaginative 9 year-old who stumbles upon a massive alien robot who crashes lands near his town. Finding himself bonding with this strange, yet fantastical metal behemoth, Hogarth finds that his growing extraterrestrial friendship is tested when pesky government agents come to investigate reports of something potentially dangerous lurking in the area.
Taking cues from E.T. and The Day The Earth Stood Still, this is a magnificent film about friendship, extraordinary circumstances, and tolerance. It's also a very slick and sly satire of 50s culture, with special attention paid to paranoia, McCarthyism, Cold War suspicions, and the sci-fi craze.
Hogarth is a likable kid, and his relationship with the titular character is finely developed. Hogarth's single mom and his friend Dean- a local beatnik artist/junkyard owner are also really good characters, and are more than just one-dimensional cardboard cutouts. The pesky and relentless government investigator is admittedly somewhat less developed compared to the others, but he still comes across as a tad more than a caricature.
As for the voice acting, it's really good. Eli Marienthal is a lot of fun as Hogarth, Jennifer Aniston is surprisingly believable as Hogarth's mom,Harry Connick Jr. is delightful as Dean, and, while it's a case of more typecasting, Christopher McDonald is fun as Kent Manley the government agent. He doesn't have too many lines, but Vin Diesel is also quite good as the Iron Giant, providing an appropriate amount of roboticness, but also managing to bring in some humanity, as the character evolves.
This is a great film for all ages, but especially kids, as it does a wonderful job at addressing some important issues in a clever and creative way. The animation and look are wonderful, the film has a nice mix of humor, heart, and action, and is extremely well paced and balanced. It's quite moving, and I will admit to getting teary at the end, but I feel like it was earned.
My only real gripe is that the film's message, while nice, is perhaps a bit too narrow minded and preachy.
All in all, this is some dynamite stuff. I really wish more entertainment for kids would aspire to the heights of greatness that this film does. Definitely go see it.
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The Iron Giant tackles touchy subjects and complex relationships with a steady hand and beautiful animation direction from Brad Bird. Smart angle of 80's setting
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The Iron Giant Quotes
- Kent Mansley:
- You think this metal man is fun, but who built it? The Russians? The Chinese? The Martians.....Canadians? I don't care! All I know is we didn't build it, and that's reason enough to assume the worst, and blow it to kingdom come!
- The Iron Giant:
- Souls...don't...die.
- The Iron Giant:
- Souls...don't...die.
- Marve Loach:
- What department is that again?
- Kent Mansley:
- Frankly, I'm not at liberty to divulge the particulars of the agency I work for, and all that that implies.
- Marve Loach:
- You mean, national security?
- Kent Mansley:
- Let me put it this way. Every so often things happen that can't be rationalized in a conventional way. People wanna know their government has a response. I am that response.
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Farmers have worked the rugged land in Western Africa for generations, moving seasonally from field to forest for food and livelihood. While life was never easy, the community worked together, in harmony with their surroundings, to provide for themselves and their neighbors.
All that changed when the government planted a virtual "For Lease" sign on the land. China and
other buyers grabbed it up, quickly draining the land of nutrients with vast fields of monocrops for export. This is the plight of many farmers across the Global South. Massive land grabs – combined with the influx of genetically modified seeds under the banner of the "Green Revolution" – come with empty promises of increased agricultural productivity and the end of hunger.
Insights, the print newsletter of Grassroots International, features stories, photos and analysis from Grassroots and our partners in the global movement for social justice. Insights is printed twice each year. Back issues are available here in PDF format.
As people who care about the planet and about those most vulnerable to hunger, we need to ask some serious questions: What is the most effective, ecological and humane way to feed the world? How can farmers sustain themselves, their communities and us? What is the long-term impact of how we grow food, and who benefits from it? The answers to all those questions support the "Davids" of the world – the small farmers who are using sustainable methods that produce more food than their industrial counterparts, while also reducing greenhouse gas emission.
The fight for social justice is not for the faint of heart. This edition of Insights is a powerful reminder of that fact, bearing witness to the tremendous courage of our partners, whose activism often puts their lives at risk. Many courageous individuals have lost their lives. Because supporting the legal rights of our partner communities is a fundamental part of our work, Grassroots International awards grants to a number of organizations whose sole purpose is to defend those who engage in resource rights activism; to document human rights abuses; and to protect individuals involved in social justice movements.
As people interested in making long term and lasting change, we all need to know if we are on the right path. Do our donations, grants and hours of activism make a difference? And could they be doing even more? These core questions drive the evaluation we do at Grassroots International with each grant we make in an effort to maximize the impact of every gift we receive.
Put simply, agroecology recognizes that a crop lives in a complex neighborhood of pests, aquifers, land and climate patterns, and economic pressures. That doesn't sound like a radical notion, but the truth is that if applied, it might just blow the roof off of current industrial agriculture practices.
A movement is healthy and dynamic when young people are involved and take charge. The energy and imagination of this next generation of resource rights defenders hold the key to their own survival – and perhaps the planet's as well. Read on for four stories of inspiring young leaders that Grassroots International has been proud to support as part of our partnership with global movements for human rights and social change.
The Learning Exchange Program has no alumni-named buildings or tenured positions. Instead, it enables farmers and human rights activists to improve crop yields and transform a rotten global food system.We sometimes call it the "University of Dirt." This issue of INSIGHTS highlights the Learning Exchange Program and features several of the scores of grants Grassroots has made to organizers worldwide.
An important victory is unfolding: the US Food Sovereignty Alliance is officially being launched on World Food Day, October 16. More than three years in the making, this event represents not only a first for the US, but a much awaited step forward for the food sovereignty movement worldwide. Read more about organizing for food sovereignty -- including recent victories -- in this issue.
Global Justice Takes Global Movements
People attending the first World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 2001 declared, "Another World is Possible." Since then, the critical question is: how do we get there? The roadmap that Grassroots International and our global partners follow starts with supporting movements for social change, particularly the struggle for the basic human rights to land, water and food.
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Cooling the Earth with Food Sovereignty
Agriculture ... will likely be a pivotal issue when the world's leaders meet in Copenhagen this December to finish negotiating a global climate treaty. Grassroots International and our partners and allies are working hard to show that sustainable agriculture can play a big role in stopping climate change.


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The card length (slightly bigger than the GeForce 7950 GX2), the double 6 pins power input and the water-cooling system seems a bit odd to us even if another more classical air cooling system shows up. We do not say that it isn't the definitive version but some elements let us believe that it might be a prototype and we don't know if the G80 in shops will have the same shape. Interesting information, 12 memory spaces are available on the PCB. This confirms the theory of the 384 bit memory bus and of the 768MB (512MB in 256 bit and 256 in 128 bit). We however have to be cautious because the source of the pictures says that there is 1GB of GDDR4. Copyright © 1997-2015 BeHardware. All rights reserved..


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An outside company will be paid to pry into every corner of the Dunedin City Council in the wake of the Citifleet fraud.
Contractors are about to begin building what has been a missing link in Dunedin's cycle/walkway network.
China-born Dunedin businessman Joe Jiang says Chinese visitors should be tested before driving on New Zealand roads.
The owner of a Dunedin petrol station used his inside knowledge to covertly steal thousands of litres of fuel from petrol retailers.
The man accused of killing two Mosgiel siblings will reappear in the High Court at Dunedin on April 1.
''Inspirational'' Palmerston teenager Olivia Ollerenshaw has recovered from a near-death training crash to retain her South Island secondary schools duathlon title. Her inspiration was her father, Bryan, who died of cancer last year, John Lewis reports.
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The Italian cannot find a reason why his team can play so badly one match and so well the next after the team claimed a 3-0 win over Nice on Sunday.
Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he does no know why his team can perform as well as it did in the 3-0 win over Nice and as badly as it did in midweek against Evian TG.The Ligue 1 leader slumped to a penalty defeat in the Coupe de France against the minnows but bounced back in style, with goals from Jeremy Menez, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Clement Chantome ensuring a handsome victory at Parc des Princes on Sunday.
"We saw a lot of intensity and aggression. It was tough tonight," Ancelotti told Canal +. "The key was there. I don't know why the team can play as well as they did tonight and as badly as they did against Evian.
"Anyway, it happened. We are happy with how we did tonight."
Meanwhile, PSG goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu has stressed that his side is not invincible, despite the star talent within the squad.
"We're not untouchable," he added. "We showed a good attitude tonight. We wanted to show that Evian was just a blip. We wanated to bounce back, we did it well.
"We don't pick our matches. We don't always do as well as we want in terms of playing well or playing badly."
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JOHANNESBURG (REUTERS) - South Africa suffered its first elephant poaching incident in 10 years this week at the country's largest game reserve, the South African National Parks (SANParks) said on Friday.
An elephant bull was "purposefully shot for its tusks" by four suspected poachers at the Kruger National Park in the eastern Mpumalanga province, SANParks said in a statement.
Elephant poaching has been a problem in the rest of Africa while poaching in South Africa has been largely confined to rhinos, with more than 1,000 rhinos killed for their horns last year.
"If we compare the situation in Africa our concentration has been on rhinos. We need to now refocus our attention," SANParks spokesman Reynold Thakuli said.
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Every avid cyclist should know how to fix his bike; learn the basics in this video series.
You Will Need
- Bicycle lubricant
- An air pump
- An Allen wrench set
- An adjustable wrench
- A kickstand or wall (optional)
Step 1
Remove the bike frame and all the parts from the box. Make sure everything is unwrapped and accounted for.
Step 2
Attach front wheel
Squeeze bicycle lubricant on the front wheel axle. Set the wheel in position between the front brake pads. Slide the axle in, replace the spring and cap, and tighten.
Step 3
Attach rear wheel
Repeat the procedure with the rear wheel, and then gently pull up on the chain, setting it on the gears' teeth.
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Inflate tires
Use an air pump to inflate the tires to the pressure recommended on their sidewalls.
Step 5
Attach seat
Drop the seat post into the seat post tube and tighten the clamp. Make sure the seat is aligned with the frame's top bar.
Step 6
Attach handlebars
Slide the handlebar stem into the vertical handlebar tube. Adjust the position of the handlebars until they are perpendicular to the front wheel and tighten the neck with an Allen wrench.
Step 7
Attach left and right pedals
Find the pedal labeled "L." Tightly screw it into the left crank by rotating the nut counter-clockwise with an adjustable wrench. Repeat the procedure with the right pedal, but this time screw it in clockwise.
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Reconnect the brakes and make sure all screws and joints are tight before taking off on your new bike.


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Arts & Museums
»Lone Star Flight Museum
World War II flying aces would be proud of this fine collection of restored aircraft from that era. This Galveston museum also showcases old photographs and artifacts along with the planes. It is the perfect outing for an aircraft enthusiast and provides a fun educational experience for kids of all ages. Be prepared for an adventurous trip into the history of aviation. Different events are scheduled throughout the year, including airshows, lectures and special exhibits. For special event information, call the toll-free number listed above. Admission: $6 Adults; Discounts apply for students, senior citizens and groups.
»Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
Home to some of the finest restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the world. There are more than 40 aircrafts on display.
»Railroad Museum
You will probably want to stay at this restored station and explore the train replicas for many hours. The old Santa Fe Depot looks much the same as it did in its 1930s heyday. Multimedia studios will educate you on the history of rail transportation in the area. Located on Galveston's popular Strand, it is the perfect spot to bring the kids for a full day of activities. After all, everyone knows how the little ones feel about trains. See website for admission and complete visitor details.
»Texas Seaport Museum and Elissa
Cruise into this harbor and enjoy a trip back to the 19th century. This is the home of "The Elissa" a Scottish sailing vessel built in 1877. She took part in the bi-centennial parade to New York City Harbor July 4th 1976 and still takes a voyage now and then. The museum features computerized information about the immigrants who entered Texas through the Port of Galveston. You might find that a relative of yours once walked the same deck. You will also find assorted maritime exhibits and two screens that show exciting sea films throughout the day.
»Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum
The museum portrays interactively the mechanism of oil rigs. The technology is explained with the aid of video presentation. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum offers guided tours as well.
»Mardi Gras Museum
Focusing on past and present Mardi Gras festivities held in Galveston, this museum features a large array of costumes and historical memorabilia, as well as models of the Street Arches that were created for Mardi Gras.
»Galveston County Historical Museum
Visit this popular museum to explore the historical highlights of Galveston Island's magnificent past. Located inside a former private bank building (1919) that features artistic design and outstanding ceilings, the museum displays artifacts relating to agriculture, naval history, mercantile history and much more.Changing exhibits provide a broad view of what was once the state's largest and most affluent county. Caught up in the spell, you might even find yourself wanting to go searching for Karankawa artifacts on the beach when you leave. This place opens at 10am from Monday to Saturday and at 12pm on Sunday.
»Moody Mansion & Museum
A great place to visit, Moody Mansion & Museum is a classic Victorian mansion that has been restored to its former elegance and is an architectural beauty. Built with red brick, limestone, and terracotta tiles around 1892, it was named after its famous owner and Texas business tycoon, W. L. Moody, Junior who resided there until his death in 1954. It stands as a prime example of ornate, early 20th century architecture and contains over 25,000 square feet of living space. Especially notable are the stained glass windows and the fine carved wood used throughout the house. The park called Moody Gardens is also worth a visit for its dynamic nature. Visitors will also admire the beautiful silver and Victorian furnishings.
»Samuel May Williams House
When you visit Galveston, you begin to realize that time has not erased the evidence of the state's early years. The Greek-style home of Samuel May Williams was shipped from Maine by sea in 1839, and is one of the oldest homes still standing in the area. Williams was the state's first banker and was dubbed the "Father of the Texas Navy" because of his unique ability to finance sea-faring vessels for wartime activity. Special points of interest include a stately winding staircase and a second-floor sea-watch window.
»Rosenberg Library
As the state's first free public library, this one has many historical exhibits, archives and artifacts from the lives of prominent Texas pioneers. You will find the writings of Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin and Samuel May Williams along with famous paintings from the Galveston Art League. Located on the island that was once the site of the state's largest city, it offers a first-rate historical experience to people of all ages.
»Ashton Villa
Take a look at life as it was in the later part of the 19th century. Standing tall since 1859, this home exemplifies the last 140 years. Designed by James Moreau Brown, the Italian structure displays carved moldings, lavish furnishings and rich mantels. The house is now a museum with many of the original antiques and artifacts serving as reminders of the glamorous parties the well-known Colonel Ashton used to host for his daughter.
»Bradford Street Gallery
Located in the heart of Kemah, the Bradford Street Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting, selling and promoting modern contemporary art. The gallery offers local artists with a great platform to showcase their works. It also hold exhibits, during which art lovers can feast their eyes on splendid art pieces or maybe even pick up some as gifts or interior decor. Call ahead for more details.


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New Orleans: Raze or Rebuild?
The water in the lower Ninth Ward is thickening into a glassy, fetid slick as the gasoline, oil, solvents and sewage from thousands of submerged vehicles and homes leaches out. Some rescue crews can stay out on their boats for only an hour before getting light-headed. The water's blue-black sheen casts back an almost mocking mirror image of the horrible devastation and incongruously beautiful blue sky above.
A tour from Houston to Gulfport and into New Orleans for several days revealed not only this type of weird physical destruction but also a landscape of raw and tangled emotions, ranging from open fantasies of an impending race war to inspiring, ad hoc experiments in interracial mutual aid and grassroots organizing. This mix of the best and worst in American culture suggests the widely divergent political possibilities left in Katrina's wake. The storm could become an excuse to banish the African-American poor in the interests of the private redevelopment of New Orleans, or the city could become the geographic center of a progressive program of urban revitalization.
In the lower Ninth Ward, controlled breaks by the Army Corps of Engineers have dropped the water by several feet, opening an archipelago of scum-encrusted islands that can be navigated by way of partially open streets. Late in the second week of the disaster a colleague and I made our way through this eerie and desolate maze.
Though the area is routinely designated a ghetto, the homes of the Ninth Ward are mostly beautiful, century-old capes and bungalows, some with ornate wooden detailing reminiscent of old homes in the San Francisco Bay Area. "They'll have to bulldoze it all," says a visiting New York City cop, surveying the damage from inside an NYPD van.
Is that option--the right's much-touted tabula rasa--inevitable? "They don't have to tear all these down," says Joe Peters, a Ninth Ward tier repairman. "Under that siding, that's all cypress frames and barge board." Peters seems to think that the more solid homes of the Ninth Ward can be saved. Increasingly the holdouts here see the mandatory evacuation order as part of a huge land grab.
I track down Mike Howell, a Nation reader I'd met several days before. "Yeah, this could be their dream come true," he says. "Get rid of all the poor African-Americans and turn the place into Disneyland." After camping on Howell's roof, my colleague and I leave him and his wife our extra water and gas and push on.
At Kajun's, one of only two bars open at the end of last week, a bacchanalian, slap-happy air prevails among the handful of drunk and adrenaline-pumped patrons. A big man with a ponytail is weeping--he just put down his dog because it was biting everyone. A wide-eyed young woman named Caroline is changing the bandage on a dog-bite victim and talking a mile a minute. "I am a massage therapist, but I am not licensed. I am giving garlic and herbs to everyone, even the soldiers."
Outside, a man slips two bottles of cognac in the back seat of a police vehicle. The officer isn't harassing the patrons to leave. Someone brings him a big plastic cup of something iced.
"The evacuation order is just trying to get out the criminal element," says the cop in the classic flat, nasal Yat accent common to the Irish- and Italian-Americans who make up much of the city's white population. He explains how the military is mapping the city for holdouts using helicopters with infrared, and how troops on the ground mark the suspect building with a system of Xs and checks, a code that indicates to the police how many people are inside. The cop finishes his drink, shakes a few hands and rolls off.
Facilitating the tabula rasa agenda is an increasingly militaristic attitude that borders on boyish fantasy and seems to pervade the numerous federal SWAT teams, out-of-town cops, private security forces, civilian volunteers and even journalists. There are exceptions: The young soldiers of the 82nd Airborne and First Cavalry seem much less caught up in it and are quite generous with their ice and MREs.
When an APC full of federal marshals passes deep in the Ninth Ward, a journalist in a camo floppy hat riding with them glares at me and demands, "Who are you with?" For a second I think he's a cop.
Downtown, a man on a bicycle wearing a pistol and carrying a medical bag says he's an emergency medical technician. "I had to shoot one guy in the arm," the man explains. "He was going for the bag. They think it's full of drugs."
Elsewhere, two vehicle convoys from Blackwater USA--one of the biggest mercenary firms operating in Iraq--cruise the deserted city, their guns trained on rooftops ready for snipers, who have recently shot at a cell-tower repair crew.
It seems the rescue effort is turning into an urban war game: An imaginary domestic version of the total victory that eludes America in Baghdad will be imposed here, on New Orleans. It's almost as if the Tigris--rather than the Mississippi--had flooded the city. The place feels like a sick theme park--Macho World--where cops, mercenaries, journalists and weird volunteers of all sorts are playing a out a relatively safe version of their militaristic fantasies about Armageddon and the cleansing iron fist.


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Football: The (real) final top 10 rankings explained
Above: Stop raising your hand, Joey Diaz, the Panthers are still the No. 1 team.
On Tuesday, Dec. 16 at precisely 9:21 a.m. I created the "final" top 10 rankings. I had been getting a lot of heat already for not having a photographer at the Rio Hondo Prep game and again for not having a story about the Kares in Tuesday's paper. I figured, heck, why not ruffle every one else's feathers by giving them a spoof top 10 poll. That's exactly what I did. I was telling Freddy how I thought I was losing my readers/comments on the blog. The truth is, I hadn't lost my readers. In fact, our numbers were up! What hadn't been coming in as much as I'd want were the comments. So I somewhat randomly guessed the final top 10 rankings to get Stang Fan, MADD DOGG and others to come out of hibernation and keep the conversation going (would you REALLY think I'd end the final top 10 rankings WITHOUT a 10th-ranked team?!?!?) After all, isn't that what a blog is all about?
1. ROSEMEAD (11-3) — The Panthers can compete with just about any team in the San Gabriel Valley. They're loaded in the trenches, they have a good passing QB and of course Tra Sumler. Still, I wonder why Koffler didn't hand the ball to Sumler more often. Sure, he had 28 carries but against Monrovia he had at least 10 more carries. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda. Rosemead had a fantastic season and made the West, err, San Gabriel Valley proud.
2. MUIR (9-2) — The "One and done" wonder was fun to watch all season. I think I caught at least three games. Kenny Howard said Myles Campbell would have a breakout season and he did, catching nearly 800 yards receiving. The Mustangs have weapons at just about every position to compete with the big boys, whether it's on the defensive line (Fernando Aguilar and Paul Devine), at quarterback (Jarron Williams) or at receiver and running back (Campbell and Reuben Thomas). If Chris Dunlap was healthy all season who's to say Muir doesn't fare better against Diamond Ranch in the first round of the Southeast Division playoffs. That might be far fetched, or is it? It doesn't bode well that the Pacific League was weak this season. The Mustangs needed some stiff competition before the playoffs began but they didn't get it, and then came the Panthers; starving for a playoff win which may have ultimately been what caught Muir off guard.
3. MONROVIA (10-3) — Steve Garrison to Ryan Maddox. The legend passed the torch to a legend-to-be. What Maddox did at Monrovia was amazing. Pundits are asking, "Who did they really beat?" but one must give credit where credit is due. Maddox inherited the schedule the Wildcats played this season. If I was a betting man, Maddox would have a tougher preseason schedule. The Monrovia staff at one point asked themselves whether they should scrap the Wing-T offense. But Maddox opted to continue with it and Monrovia improved week after week, riding Marquise Williams to the semifinals.
4. ST. FRANCIS (6-5) — In each of their final three games, the Golden Knights fell victim to a bad call here or there from the officials. This is not to say St. Francis shouldn't shoulder the blame for not capitalizing on opportunities, but there's little doubt the Golden Knights are talented. With Dietrich Riley returning next season and a more mobile QB in Justin Posthuma, look for St. Francis to climb the mountain next season and compete for the Mission League title and past the first round of the Western Division playoffs. And here's hoping a Muir vs. St. Francis happens next season. The community deserves it.
5. TEMPLE CITY (7-5-1) — The Rams showed for at least one half against Paraclete in the semifinals of what a complete team playing in sync can do. Temple City had Paraclete on the ropes but faltered in the second half. If you thought the Rams played well this season wait until next season when a junior-loaded line returns next season to block for junior Max Ruckle, who rushed for most of his yards late in the season. Morgan Hatch did most of the intangibles that perhaps went unnoticed to a not so keen eye, but anybody with football knowledge knows how valuable he was to the team. The guess here is Tim Loya will not be taking a head coaching position. So much time and dedication goes into coaching and it gets much tougher when you're a head coach that is NOT a teacher on campus. Randy Backus has been back on campus teaching for a week now, and It's unfair for the Temple City administration to have Backus wondering whether he'll return as coach or not. Give the man a break and get it over with whatever decision they've probably already come to a conclusion with.
6. DUARTE (6-6) – Come to think of it, there are so many exciting players to be on the look out for next season including Jordan Canada. The junior rushed for nearly 2,000 yards. The Falcons lose some big boys on the line but Wardell Crutchfield III is showing promising signs. He was the leading tackler for Duarte and he's only a sophomore. Too bad Canada wasn't healthy all season long. Who knows how more exciting the MD Classic would have been.
7. SAN MARINO (8-3) – The Titans had a promising start. They played simple but effective football with Scott Dooley running circles around defenders. But he was able to do that because of a big line led by Joe McMahon. Who knows what happens if Steven Wright doesn't go down to an injury. The Titans likely would have had a more balanced offense. San Marino raised eyebrows with wins over San Gabriel and Cantwell, but lost some luster with losses to Temple City, Monrovia and then Paraclete, the eventual Mid-Valley Division champion. Still, they were able to create some buzz in a community that seemingly had forgotten about football.
8. SAN GABRIEL (5-6) — The Matadors were on the cusp of making a nice turnaround, only to lose to a questionable La Serna team in the first round of the Southeast Division playoffs. Isaac Valdez was a stud at quarterback, throwing for nearly 3,000 yards. At that rate, he'll finish his senior season throwing for over 9,000 career yards at San Gabriel. He also rushed for nearly 700 yards, making him the complete quarterback in the WSGV. Marcos Villalobos was his favorite receiver (1,000+ receiving) but it's a wonder how the Matadors couldn't do more damage in the playoffs. That's when you realize a running game can compliment and balance out a true offense.
9. RIO HONDO PREP (10-3) — Two running backs who rushed for over 1,000 yards legitimately makes the Kares one of the top teams in the WSGV. It's likely they'd have more than a hard time beating the teams above but it's not unlikely they wouldn't give them a run for their money. Eddie Garcia was a monster on the defensive line with over 100 tackles and eight sacks and Tim Esguerra and Antonio Alanis gave Rio Hondo Prep a true 1-2 punch in the back field. Say what you want about the Kares, but with a total enrollment of only 87 students and the distinction of being the smallest school playing 11-man football in California, Rio Hondo Prep has quickly become a powerhouse among small schools.
10. MARANATHA (11-2) — Matt Schilz threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns and Terrell Cornell caught for just over 1,000 yards. He's only a junior and he's certainly shown his potential, but who will throw to him next season? The Minutemen need a stronger preseason schedule. Playing tougher opponents certainly would have prepared Maranatha against the likes of its nemesis, St. Margaret's. Among the highly-anticipating football schedules to be released in the months ahead, I'm looking forward to the Minutemen's. But will it be too late at this point? Will it lose its luster after Schilz takes his pro-style arm to possibly a Pac-10 school? Perhaps. But sometimes it's fun to think about what could have been.
Football: All Mission Valley League
Most Valuable Player: Tra Sumler, Rosemead
Quarterback of the year: Angel Alejandre, Rosemead
Lineman of the year: Chris Flores, Rosemead
QB Jose Garay, South El Monte
RB MIke Vasquez, Arroyo
RB Luke Ayala, El Monte
AP Raul LIra, Rosemead
WR Bobby Navarro, Rosemead
WR Chris Rodriguez, Arroyo
WR Manny Acosta, South El Monte
TE Luis Diaz, Rosemead
OL Javier Lozano, Arroyo
OL Julio Tena, El Monte
OL Oscar Quinones, El Monte
OL Javier Sanchez, Rosmead
K Bobby Maldonado, Rosemead
DB Alex Chang, Rosemead
DB Chris Noriega, Arroyo
DB Fernando Noriega, El Monte
AP Mike Chavez, Arroyo
DL Edward Vasquez, Rosemead
DL Javier Lozano, Arroyo
DL Oscar Quinones, El Monte
DE Luis Diaz, Rosemead
DE Matt Philip, Arroyo
LB Cesar Chavez, Rosemead
LB Gilbert Delarosa, Rosemead
LB Joey Diaz, Rosemead
LB Mike Vasquez, Arroyo
LB Julio Tena, El Monte
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Football: All Mission League
Most Valuable Offense: Dietrich Riley, St. Francis, Jr.
Most Valuable Defense: Rian Younker, St. Francis, Sr.
Most Valuable Player: Malcolm Marble, Alemany, Jr.
Most Valuable Lineman: KC Obi, Alemany, Sr.
OT Kris Durham, St. Francis, Sr.
OT Sergio Figueroa, Alemany, So.
OG Ian Abot, Alemany, Sr.
OG Mike Janious, Alemany, Sr.
OT Matt Miller, Chaminade, So.
OT Nick Armer, Chaminade, Sr.
OT Craig Romero, St. Francis, Sr.
RB Malcolm Marable, Aelmany, Jr.
RB Dietrich Riley, St. Francis, Jr.
RB David Metcalf, Alemany, Sr.
WR Ronald McCrory, Chaminade, Sr.
WR Chris Gant, Alemany, Sr.
WR Malik Speed, St. Francis, Sr.
K Matt Goudis, Chaminade, So.
DE KC Obi, Alemany, Sr.
DT Rian Younker, St. Francis, Sr.
DT Ian Rodriguez, Alemany, Sr.
DE Mario Obando, St. Paul, Sr.
LB Anthony Espinoza, Alemany, Jr.
LB Michael Demery, St. Paul, Sr.
LB Nick Grudotzke, Chaminade, Sr.
LB Chris Cabrera, St. Francis, Jr.
DB Nick Cook, Alemany, Sr.
DB Anthony Daniels, Chaminade, Jr.
DB Kevin Garcia, St. Paul, Jr.
DB Osagie Odiase, St. Paul, Sr.
P Adrian Montecinos, St. Paul, Sr.
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Football: All Almont League
Most Valuable Offense: Isaac Valdez, San Gabriel
Most Valuable Defense: Frankie Villalobos, San Gabriel
Most Valuable Player: Ricky Mendez, Schurr
Lineman of the Year: Cesar Estrada, Bell Gardens
Coach of the Year: Ben Negrete, Schurr
WR Angel Sanchez, Schurr
WR Mitchell Crockom, Alhambra
WR Marcos Villalobos, San Gabriel
TE Max Ochoa, Schurr
OT Marc Gonzalez, Schurr
OT Xavier Pineda, Bell Gardens
OG Joshua Melendez, Schurr
OG Alejandro Bobadilla, San Gabriel
C Miguel Fernandez, San Gabriel
QB Darrian Cazarin, Alhambra
RB Daniel Vargas, Bell Gardens
RB Edwin Molina, Schurr
RB Albert Martinez, Bell Gardens
K Giovannia Salazar, Bell Gardens
DT Sean Abeyta, Schurr
DT Alejandro Bobadilla, San Gabriel
DE Daniel Ramos, Bell Gardens
DE Mark Avila, Schurr
LB Robert Duran, Schurr
LB Justin Munoz, Bell Gardens
LB Heriberto Duenas, Bell Gardens
LB Edwin Molina, Schurr
LB Arthur Brown, San Gabriel
DB Carlos Arredondo, Schurr
DB Ryan Beatty, Alhambra
DB Marcos Villalobos, San Gabriel
DB Fabian Amaro, San Gabriel
P Angel Sanchez, Schurr
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What a game tonight.
La Caada will take on Bishop Amat tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the quarterfinals of the Arroyo Tournament. I will be there on assignment bringing you all the action in Friday's paper. I hear all these things about "Bishop Amat" ruling girls basketball in the San Gabriel Valley. Well, I'll just have to find out for myself if that's true or not. I got to catch Sherman Oaks Notre Dame last night before the Monrovia-Downey tipoff. Notre Dame has a girl (No. 32 or 22) that is strong inside and talk about hops, she's got 'em. That will be a good game Saturday when Monrovia faces a formidable challenge in Notre Dame. For the record, the Lancers are 6-0 and are coming off a 73-18 drubbing over Kennedy. The Spartans are 6-1 and are coming off a 51-45 win over Flintridge Prep. Certainly, the Lancers will be a test for the Spartans and it'll be interesting to see how they respond to adversity. La Caada is led by Courtney McCutchan's 12 points per game.
WSJ: The Do-It-Yourself Athletic Scholarship Guide
I welcome all stories from bloggers who happen to run into good reads, even if it's not from our site This read comes from The Wall Street Journal, the link sent via e-mail from a fellow blogger New York. It's a good read for parents and students struggling to get the attention of recruiters.
Above: Alisha Eckberg's family followed a Web guidebook to attract recruiters. (Michael Justice for The Wall Street Journal)
From The Wall Street Journal
Kirsten Bladek had a problem.
Three weeks into her senior season on the Monarch High School volleyball team in Colorado, the 5-feet, 10-inch setter found herself warming the bench. Her dream of an athletic scholarship seemed dead — especially since her family couldn't afford the $1,000 or so that many parents pay these days to hire a private athletic-recruiting counselor.
But then in September, Ms. Bladek spent $39.99 to post her athletic rsum and pictures of her playing on the Web site beRecruited.com. The shots, combined with videos posted later, highlighted her ability to set the ball from in front of her forehead, with arms thrust out like Superman in flight. That display, combined with some telephone campaigning by Kirsten and her mother, got college coaches to start paying attention.
"I've been getting so many calls from random numbers, half of them I'm scared to pick up," says Kirsten, who recently took an all-expenses-paid visit to New Mexico Highlands University, where she was offered a scholarship.
Ms. Bladek's experience highlights the changing landscape of athletic scholarships. Coaches and recruiters easily notice top-tier talent in big-name sports. But mid-level high-school athletes or those in lesser-known sports often pay high-priced private consultants to connect them with coaches. With fees ranging from $700 to $5,000, the system has been expensive for students and inefficient for coaches — who get scouting recommendations only on kids who can afford to pay the consultants.
Now, do-it-yourself services have emerged that allow student athletes to showcase their abilities for a fraction of the price. Aside from beRecruited.com, other sites include Prepchamps.com, TRUpreps.com (owned by CBS Corp.'s MaxPreps unit), ActiveRecruting.com, Collegecoaches.net and SportsWorx.com. There are also numerous sport-specific sites.
Click here to read the rest of the story on The Wall Street Journal's Website.
Boys Basketball: La Caada Tournament
La Caada Tournament
St. Francis vs. Maranatha at St. Francis, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday's Games (All games at La Caada)
Schurr vs. Little Rock, 4:30 p.m.
Saugus vs. Maranatha, 6 p.m.
St. Francis vs. Village Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Friday's Games (All games at La Caada)
Schurr vs. Lincoln, 3 p.m.
St. Francis vs. Saugus, 4:30 p.m.
La Caada vs. Little Rock, 6 p.m.
Maranatha vs. Village Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday's Games (All games at La Caada)
Seventh-place game, 2 p.m.
Fifth-place game, 3:30 p.m.
Third-place game, 5 p.m.
Championship game, 6:30 p.m.
Steve Garrison comes out of retirement, joins Gano
Freddy Robledo was all over the Greg Gano hiring like white on rice and he's revealing on his blog that Gano has already assembled a super star staff. So who's staff is better, Damien's or Bishop Amat's?
Damien supporters might be interested to know that Gano already has begun assembling his staff. Former Wilson football coach and athletic director Dave Merrill, who guided the Wildcats to a section championship in 1997, is retiring at Wilson and becoming the offensive coordinator. Former Monrovia coach Steve Garrison, who took the Wildcats to three CIF championship games in the 1990′s, is also joining Gano's staff along with his longtime Los Altos assistants Lee Fair and John Howing.
So much for Garrison taking over at Pasadena. A legend leaves the WSGV.
Football: All Rio Hondo League
The Star-News All Area team comes out on Christmas. Until then, I'll release All-League teams as they reach my inbox or via fax. Yes, I'm calling on you, coaches/AD's.
MVP: Marquise Williams, Monrovia
Co-Offensive Back of the Year: Scott Dooley, San Marino; Max Ruckle, Temple City
Offensive lineman of the Year: Josh Ouellette, Temple City
Defensive back of the Year: Steven Yortsos, San Marino
Co-Linebacker of the Year: Nick Conora, Temple City
Defensive lineman of the Year: Ryan Watkins, Temple City
All-purpose: Sean Denney, La Canada
Thaddeus Brown, Blair
DJ Cole, Monrovia
Joey Stewart, Temple City
Morgan Hatch, Temple City
Trayvon Wysinger, Blair
Steven Colliau, South Pasadena
Michael Weston, La Canada
Joe McMahon, San Marino
Josh Lowden, Monrovia
Matt O'Malley, Temple City
Ted Kavich, La Canada
Kizz Prussia, Monrovia
Gianni Bruno-Lopez
Terrell Jones, Blair
Michael Rollins, San Marino
Steven Colliau, South Pasadena
Bobby Michel, Monrovia
Robert Schwartzbaugh, Temple City
Jermaine ARnold, Monrovia
Joe McMahon, San Marino
Ben Harwich, San Marino
Grant Haggard, Monrovia
Josh Lowden, Monrovia
Joey Stewart, Temple City
Michael Weston, La Canada
Daniel Cisic, San Marino
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The Catalina and the Cal could be the easiest to re-sell.
Both the Catalina and the Cal can have rot in the coring of the decks-- be sure to check.
I've sailed the Catalina 25 for a weekend, and we found the forward V berth surprisingly comfortable (perhaps more so than the Catalina 27).
The Cal 28 would likely be more seaworthy, and easier to work on, and have arguably the best sailing performance. Rework of the interior could be a benefit or a deficit.
Standing rigging on all could be an issue, but not difficult to replace.
Of the four, I'd visit the Cal 28, but that's just one opinion. (Disclaimer: I half-own a Cal 20).
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Anything created by humans can and will fail at some point in time. It's the laws of mechanics or the laws of humanity, or the knowledge that nothing will ever be perfect in this world. No matter what you believe, or where you place your trust, you either work with what's given, or you accept what is. That's pretty much all there is to it.
I truly sympathize with you on your ordeal and that statistics have finally found you. Best thing about it all is that you're still alive to experience it. I'd say it's been a good day overall in that respect. Prepare yourself the best you can for things to come.


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Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have challenges with being accepted by their peers. Often, they're disliked by other kids, and have problems making and keeping friends. Behaviors resulting from the disorder, such as problems controlling their emotions and talking too much, could explain why these children are more vulnerable than other kids to be bullies, victims of bullying, or both bullies and victims.
In a study that examined children with ADHD in third to sixth grade, 17 percent were bullies according to teacher and parent reports, 27 percent reported that they were victims of bullying, and 14 percent were both bullies and victims. The result? A whopping 58 percent of children with ADHD were involved in bullying—compared to only 14 percent of children without ADHD. A similar pattern is evident with adolescents.
Because having ADHD is such a big risk factor for being a bully or a victim, getting the facts about the disorder will help you, as a parent of a kid with ADHD, better understand your child's behavior and give you the information you need to work with your child's teacher to help them with their peer relations.
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that affects about 5 percent to 9 percent of children and adolescents—typically one to two children per classroom. Behaviors that are commonly observed in children with ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Inattention can result in your child:
- being easily distracted.
- having problems getting started on and focusing on work.
- having problems following instructions.
- having difficulty organizing belongings and schoolwork.
Hyperactivity and impulsivity can result in your child:
- fidgeting constantly.
- talking too much.
- running around when supposed to be working or playing quietly.
- interrupting others, and calling out answers in class.
- getting in trouble for acting before thinking.
- becoming frustrated if asked to wait.
In part due to these behaviors children with ADHD struggle to succeed in school and have problems with peer relationships.
The Bully-Victim Risk
ADHD alone doesn't increase the risk that your child will be a bully, but the 30 to 50 percent of kids with ADHD who also have oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) have problems regulating their emotions. They often argue with adults and peers, refuse to do what is asked, and sometimes do things that go against generally accepted ideas of what's right and wrong. Children with ADHD and ODD are at a high risk for being bullies.
Additionally, children with ADHD are more likely than other kids to be victims because some of their behaviors are annoying to their peers. Kids with ADHD are described as being "in your face" and socially immature, since they frequently don't have the social skills—such as flexibility and a willingness to compromise— that help to resolve conflicts. There's a tremendous emotional impact from being a victim. Most children with ADHD who are victimized feel angry, sad, anxious, and helpless, and some even become severely depressed. Children with ADHD who have close friends, however, are less likely to be victims than those who have no close friends.
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"CBRE, but assigned to contract at telecomm company "
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I have been working at CBRE full-time (more than 3 years)
Strong player in the global real estate market. Has a strategy for growth that includes multiple disciplines within the real estate sector, such as facilities, project management, critical facilities, along with their traditional brokerage line. CBRE has a strong commitment to training and developing talent from within.
The contract aspect creates an isolation from many of the benefits you would normally receive. For instance, training is sometimes withheld on global accounts. Although there are opportunities for movement in different markets, the move packages are very weak. Being on an account can isolate talent from the CBRE leadership.
Create more opportunities for talent identification and interaction with those team members on dedicated accounts. Realize the special challenges they face in trying to deal with two corporate structures, and don't create another online tool to replace personal communication. Break down the vertical reporting, so more than one person analyzes high potential candidates. Continue the great programs currently in place, such as foundations training and Q center courses.
I worked at CBRE
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Great mentors in certain teams;ConsMore team activities in certain teams
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"Dont walk-RUN from Sprint/CBRE "
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I have been working at CBRE full-time (more than a year)
ProsNothing. Poor benefits for such a large company
ConsWhat a dreadful experience. If you work at Sprint you will be outsourced to CBRE if you fall under the Real Estate dept. You will be overworked, underpaid, and generally treated like a piece of garbage. Imagine working for a cell phone company but not given a phone for business purposes even though you are expected to be available 24-7-365. If you dont have one you need to pay for one and then they pick up the monthly tab, but you dont own it so you are basically buying a phone so they can overwork you!!!!!!!!Not sure what is like to work at other accounts, but the Sprint account is a horror show and should be avoided at all costs!
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Relocation site lacks even the most basic facilities, report Sowmiya Ashok and Lavanya M.
"I won't be able to work here anymore," 40-year-old Kanamma Jothi, who works as a domestic help, informed her employer of many years at the latter's house in Nungambakkam. Two years ago, her life – her home, her belongings and her children – was uprooted from the banks of the Cooum and transported 25 km away to a 158 square feet cement room in Semmencherry.
Evidently, rehabilitation of slum dwellers from the city to faraway tenements in the outskirts is not just about uprooting them from their traditional homes, but also about severing ties that have been in existence for many years.
M. Saraswathi, who collects garbage in Semmencherry, laments that life has taken an unhappy turn. "Earlier, a monthly income of Rs. 500 as domestic help was enough to support the family. My employer used to give us food and pay my children's school fees when required," she says. "Now, my husband drinks all the time and my daughters have dropped out of school."
There is nothing in the vicinity of Semmencherry – a dusty road off Rajiv Gandhi Salai takes you to what looks like a 'gated community' for the poor, away from the heart of the city. A recent survey conducted by Thozhamai, a resource agency for human rights, found that the area is home to an equal proportion of displaced persons from both North (58 per cent) and South (42 per cent) Chennai.
While world over, in-situ development is being considered ideal, the lack of space within the city to rehabilitate the slum dwellers is often cited as the reason for it not being implemented in Chennai.
K. Shanmugavelayutham, co-ordinator, Chennai Slum Dweller Rise Movement, says a similar resettlement project in Kannagi Nagar is considered a failure since many have come back to the city, leaving behind the houses allotted to them.
"Those who continue to live in the resettlement colonies, face stigma and often do not find employment in the newly emerging companies in the vicinity."
Many have clearly lost their livelihood in making this transition, while others have had to change professions. Of the 750 families that were surveyed, 76 per cent of them said their main problem was travelling long distances for employment and 34 per cent said they travel between 21 and 30 km to work.
What about school-going children? "I am planning to shift to a school nearby," says M. Rekha. For the last two years, her journey that begins at 6 a.m. to her current school in Chetpet every morning, is taking a toll on the 13-year-old. Parents say that children are so exhausted that they sometimes fall asleep on the bus, missing their stop and ending up in places such as Kelambakkam.
Others like A. Suganya tried to break the long commute by enrolling in the local school but were unhappy with the quality of education imparted. "When I studied there, students of classes IX and X were combined, benches were inadequate, and teaching was mediocre," says the dropout, who now works in a theatre nearby.
The stories shared by the residents of Semmencherry's tenements are similar to of people in Kannagi Nagar – bad roads, poor healthcare facilities, irregular water supply, overflowing sewage, erratic power supply and an insufficient graveyard.
Since moving out is not an option for residents, some have decided to make the best of their situations. "I work in an industrial park nearby," says A. Revathi, who along with five others from her neighbourhood, travels every day for housekeeping work at I.T. Companies and industrial estates. "We get paid Rs. 4,500 per month which was more that what I used to earn in the city," she says.
Others have tried their hand at entrepreneurship. Desamma Kabali and 42 other women, members of a self-help group, have chosen an eco-friendly way to make a living – manufacturing organic manure and earn Rs. 3,500 a month.
As the city gears up for another resettlement drive in Perumbakkam, where 16,000 families are to be relocated, government agencies may want to take some lessons from the experiences of residents in Semmenchery and Kannagi Nagar.
Keywords: slum dwellers, rehabilitation, resettlement