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Retired fire chief: 'Are we really ready?'
Millions of dollars spent as county struggles to build crews
With a long, hot summer looming and fire season already under way, San Diego County's six-year-old plan to overhaul fire protection in the sprawling backcountry is facing a potentially daunting challenge.
The Board of Supervisors established the San Diego County Fire Authority in 2008, after two massive wildfires roared through the county in 2003 and 2007.
The idea was to unify the checkerboard system of backcountry volunteer fire departments and independent fire districts under one command. Doing so, the thinking went, would strengthen both fire protection and emergency medical response for county residents in the 1.5 million-acre area covered by the authority.
Since then, the county has spent millions on new equipment that's now staged across the backcountry, and remodeled and built new fire stations. Scores of new firefighting volunteers have been trained to provide emergency services and fight fires in rural communities. The county says that under the new unified system, 85 percent of all backcountry homes are within 10 minutes of a station.
At the same time, the county is struggling to build the volunteer force. On average on any day, the county has 38 volunteers on duty. Graduates from the volunteer training academies are hired away almost as soon as they finish the training. And although the new equipment is helpful, just a fraction of the volunteers are cleared to operate it.
The county contracts with Cal Fire, the state wildland firefighting agency, for staffing and coverage, and Cal Fire oversees emergency responses. It's a blended system, knitting together professionals and volunteers.
While county officials say the new system is better, not everyone agrees. Some rural departments don't like the consolidation and the loss of local control over firefighting. Some residents are concerned about the staffing and coverage areas.
Under the new fire authority plan, all volunteer firefighters had to go through a firefighting academy program and meet certain fitness and training standards. Those graduates now staff the volunteer departments, earning a small stipend from the county and acting as firefighting reserves.
Campo resident Craig Williams, a former volunteer who still helps out at his old post, said that the station's roster shows 85 days last year when it was "dark" — either with no staffing, or with only one staff person. Other stations had similar periods of effectively no staffing, and that shows the program is flawed, Williams said.
Supervisor Dianne Jacob, chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors, who represents a huge chunk of the fire authority area, said that there is a difference between staffing stations and coverage areas. The new system — which blends volunteers with Cal Fire firefighters — is a more effective way of providing coverage for fires and emergency medical responses, she said.
Average response time to calls in 2000 was about 20 minutes, and last year it was 10.5 minutes, county officials say.
"In those areas where you might not see a station staffed, there is a station not too far away that is staffed," she said. "So it's the coverage, and until we are able to beef up the reserve volunteer force or the paid staffing, what really counts is the coverage."

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So was Osama bin Laden - wouldn't like to stroke him though
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What on earth is that bald thing???
That's what I said to the midwife.
is it a naked mole rat?
Poor little naked mole rat....he looks like he might get cold
Siamese cats. :D
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All animals ?
No he's cute, I like him
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In praise of … Stephen SondheimEditorial: A well deserved lifetime achievement award from Critics Circle for the foremost composer-lyricist of his generation
What would Britain look like if Charles II had been executed?
The health bill: decision time for Lib DemsEditorial: Party must decide whether or not it wants to own the hideous headaches to come – it is still not too late
Gay marriage: torn asunder from reality
Editorial: The argument that gay marriage undermines straight marriage is as unconvincing as it is insulting
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Lib Dem debate on the health billLetters: Andy Burnham fails to recognise how far the private sector and competition were encouraged by the last two Labour governments
Double standards on affirmative actionLetters: The false portrayal of affirmative action as the bogeyman destroying the college dreams of white students prevents a more honest interrogation of privilege in the US
Troubled seas, rushing winds and the lapwing's cry
Having and givingLetters: Three cheers for that distant day when enough of us agree that society will be run without allowing anybody, however useful, clever or well-meaning, to accumulate vast wealth
Corrections and clarificationsChild Maintenance and Enforcement Commission | Teesside chemicals industry | Bruce Surtees | Scotland referendum question | Brazil per capita income | House of Lords whips
Mystery of the mindLetters: We need our brains for thinking, just as we need our hands for writing. But examining those parts of the body does little to explain either activity
Prescott's U-turnsLetters: John Prescott did not have his current grave concerns about privatisation in policing when, in 2002, his government allowed private companies to run police detention and escort services
Axe limit on low-cost pension schemeLetters: Your editorial is right to call for the government to be braver than its predecessor and end the unnecessary restrictions on the National Employment Savings Trust
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Street children and Brazil's economic boomLetters: For too many children living on the streets in abject poverty, news of Brazil's economic growth and talk about "a land of opportunities" will mean little
State sell-offs and responsible capitalismLetters: Creating a responsible capitalism requires a fundamental mind shift in business thinking that must begin in the lecture hall
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Position: Runningback | Height: 6004 | Weight: 210 | Forty: 4.59 | Class: 2016
Hometown: Tinley Park, IL | Year: Junior | Dob: 4/16/93 | Projection: 4th/5th Round | Player Comparison: DeMarco Murray
- Bigger back that is capable of shedding tackles and is very adept at maintaining his balance off contact.
- Has the acceleration and burst to take the edge on a defense and run away from would be tacklers.
- Times his burst well and understands how to be patient but also knows when to turn it on.
- Soft hands and solid in pass protection; Has the size to stop free blitzers in their tracks.
- Has special teams experience as a kick returner.
- Not laterally elite and will not string multiple moves together on plays, more downhill.
- Gets to top speed quickly but more quick than fast and does not have a third gear.
- Still a raw player that took time to pick up Kevin Wilson's playbook.
- Sprained ankle vs Illinois in November. Missed final 3 games.
- 2013: All-Big Ten Honorable Mention
- Emerged from a committee with a breakout sophomore season.
"What I've noticed most with Tevin Coleman is the mental aspect of his game, I think things have slowed down for him a lot since his freshman year, and really since last year." -- IU Offensive Coordinator Kevin Johns


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Operation Sitric
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Protesters occupy the Viking site at Wood Quay and prepare for a long stay in what became known as 'Operation Sitric'.
- Title Protesters Occupy Wood Quay for Long Stay
- 1st Broadcast 02/06/1979
- Clip Duration 00:01:12
- Material Type Video
- Series title RTÉ News
- Clip title Operation Sitric
- Extended description
Now the scene of "bitter controversy and confrontation", one of the most important Viking settlements in Europe has been occupied by about twenty prominent public figures who oppose the construction of civic offices on the site and to "prevent the wanton destruction of a unique part of our cultural heritage".
The protesters who include Professor F.X. Martin, feel they have a moral mandate to protect the site.
Despite the fact that much destruction of the site has already taken place Professor F.X. Martin feels that there is still much that could be saved. Martin says that he and his supporters are prepared to stand in front of the bulldozers and not get out of the way.
Operation Sitric lead by F.X. Martin and the Friends of Medieval Dublin went on for 20 days. Among the protesters were Councillors Sean Loftus and Pat Carroll, James Plunkett, Benedict Kiely, Thomas Kinsella and Mary Lavin.
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A RTÉ News report broadcast on 2 June 1979.
- Local keywords Wood Quay, Protest, FX Martin, Vikings, Christ Church, Archaeology
- Geographical coverage Ireland, Dublin
- Topic Society and Social Issues
- First broadcast channel RTÉ One
- Production year 1979
- Country of production Ireland
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"Time that a new look was taken at the site"
Broadcast - 09/04/1979
Clip Length - 00:02:26
Costs Awarded Against F.X. Martin
Broadcast - 07/05/1979
Clip Length - 00:01:38
Operation Sitric
Broadcast - 02/06/1979
Clip Length - 00:01:12
Verbal and Physical Confrontation
Broadcast - 06/06/1979
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PILLALAMARRI (NALGONDA DT.): Muscular dystrophy has literally crippled a family in this village in Suryapet mandal. Not one but two children of the family have been rendered bedridden by the dreaded disease for the last seven years and it is in dire need of support from donors.
Like any other children of their age, Nagender Reddy (16) and Santosh Reddy (14) enjoyed their childhood much to the joy of their parents--Gavva Pichhi Reddy and Padma. The couple found solace in the two energetic boys since their eldest daughter was struggling hard with polio-affected hands.
"Initially, we didn't understand what was going wrong with Nagender. We thought it was a mild problem pertaining to nerves. He used to collapse while playing and walking. Later, my second son too developed the same symptoms. Doctors confirmed in 2001 that it was muscular dystrophy," their mother Padma said with a broken heart.
She has been spending sleepless nights for the last seven years to take care of her two sons, who can't move a bit without support. Though the disease in which muscles of the body get weaker and weaker and slowly stop working, the two children are mentally sound. It's disheartening to see them consoling their caring parents.
"We are told that there is no cure for the disease. We don't know what will happen to the children after our death," Pichhi Reddy, a worker in a granite polishing unit in the nearby town of Suryapet, said while fighting back his tears. With his meagre earnings, he is unable to run the family. To multiply the woes of the already poverty-stricken family, his eyesight is diminishing forcing him to cut short the working days.
The hapless father maintained that he had met the Chief Minister and other dignitaries seeking help but it was of no use. "The couple is unable to come to terms with facts. They wish to feed the two children till they breathe their last," N.Venkataramana Reddy, a relative of the family, observed.


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Still throwing a hissy fit over Nintendo's lackluster E3 press conference last week? Well, would it make you feel any better if they said they're sorry? Speaking to Forbes.com (via Shacknews), Nintendo president Satoru Iwata acknowledged their showing was short on exciting "hardcore" titles, and reassured long-time fans that those games are coming.
"If there is any perception that Nintendo is ignoring the core gamers, it's a misunderstanding and we really want to get rid of that misunderstanding by any means," Iwata said. "We are sorry about [the E3] media briefings, specifically for those who were expecting to see Nintendo show something about Super Mario or Legend of Zelda. However, the fact of the matter is the so-called 'big titles' need a long, long development period. [...] We really didn't think this year's E3 media briefing was the time to do so."
If you missed Nintendo's press conference, well, you didn't miss much -- Animal Crossing: City Folk, Wii Music, and the MotionPlus-assisted Wii Sports Resort were their big Wii reveals, with only vague promises that the Zelda and Mario development teams were hard at work on new games. A new Pikmin game was later revealed to be in development, but the announcement came incidentally during a developer roundtable.
Meanwhile, elsewhere on the Internet, Nintendo's vice president of marketing Cammie Dunaway spoke with Game|Life last week, in which she also assured worried fans that more hardcore games are coming... just not necessarily this year. "You have seen the extent of Nintendo's 2008 holiday lineup. Also items that we didn't talk about [during the press conference], like Wario Land: Shake It," Dunaway said. "And even Mario Super Sluggers, which is certainly an expanded audience title, but what core gamer doesn't love Mario and baseball and finding out which combination of characters are going to do what kind of crazy things in the field?"You heard her, hardcore Nintendo fans -- one of the games to look forward to this year is Mario Super Sluggers. Enjoy?
Although it was dissapointing to see such a casual focus in Nintendo's E3 briefing, such a strategy makes the most sense for them commercially, so you can expect nothing less really. My only gripe was that E3 attracts such an enthusiast audience, i think they could have perhaps tailored their presentation towards said audience slightly better.


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City commission decisions challenged regularly
MURRIETA -- You've spent hours carefully considering a decision. You've listened to the pros and cons and hashed out the consequences with your peers -- only to have someone second-guess you.
It can be frustrating.
And that's exactly how some city planning commissioners say they feel.
Seventeen of the commission's decisions have been appealed to the City Council in the last two years. Five were challenged by Councilman Warnie Enochs, five were challenged by the applicants and the other seven were appealed by either nearby residents or another councilman. The number of appeals in Murrieta is higher than in neighboring cities. In the last year, only one commission decision was appealed in Lake Elsinore and five in Temecula, city officials there say.
Murrieta's five commissioners are appointed by the council to oversee land use and development. The decisions they make affect everyone from homeowners, business owners and developers to those who just drive down the city's roads.
The commissioners are the people who decide if a shopping center will bring too much traffic to a neighborhood, or if apartments are a good fit next to a rural area. In this quickly growing community, they're faced with hundreds of decisions to make.
So far this year, the city's planning department has processed more than 350 projects. Many of them end up on the commission's desk for consideration. Of those, the decisions on 11 projects have been appealed to the council -- nearly twice as many as last year's.
In 2002, six of the panel's decisions were challenged. And that's a more typical number for the city.
Former Commissioner Brian Padberg said he thinks an average of four or five appeals a year were filed during the years he served on the commission from 1993 to 1999.
Why more appeals this year? It's not that there are more decisions to appeal, because the city is on pace to process fewer applications in 2003 than it did last year.
In 2002, 424 project applications were processed by the department, plus another 75 the city took over from the county due to annexation.
Randon Lane, who has served as a commissioner for less than a year, said the large number of appeals can be frustrating. When a decision is challenged, Lane said he frequently asks himself if he overlooked an important flaw in the project.
Project developers and residents can appeal a commission decision for a $450 fee. Council members can file an appeal for free.
This year six of the 11 appeals were related to two issues. Three challenges were over new condominium developments west of Interstate 15. Another three appeals questioned the city's need for concrete mixing and recycling plants.
Some city officials have said they believe the recent spate of second-guessing may have more to do with politics than procedure.
"It's my experience that whenever there is an election year, there are more appeals," Mayor Jack van Haaster said. This year was a council election year.
Padberg said that during his term he noticed appeals increased during election years.


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Breaking down No. 22 UCLA's Week 3 matchup against Houston at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena (Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Pac-12 Network):
UCLA senior tailback Johnathan Franklin is the nation's leading rusher, with 431 yards in two games, and has a 10.5 per-carry average. The Bruins rank second in rushing yards per game (343.5) and third in total offense (649.5). Houston sophomore QB David Piland set an NCAA record last week, with 77 pass attempts and no interceptions. He completed 53, for 580 yards and four TDs, in a 56-49 home loss to Louisiana Tech. The Cougars set a record with 115 total plays (for 693 total yards).
The UCLA defense has nine sacks through two games – and, because of an NCAA scoring quirk, DE Datone Jones' safety against Nebraska did not count as a sack. The Bruins have given up 27 points per game, but have allowed just two field goals in two second halves. Houston's defense ranks 114th (out of 120) by allowing 521 yards per game, including 246.5 yards rushing (111th). The Cougars have allowed 43 points per game in losses to Texas State and Louisiana Tech.
UCLA freshman kicker Ka'imi Fairburn missed two field-goal attempts (36, 34) against Nebraska, a week after he suffered three blocked PATs by Rice. Coach Jim Mora remains his biggest supporter, though. Ray Guy watch-listed punters Jeff Locke (UCLA) and Richie Leone (Houston) are likely a push. Cougars senior kicker Matt Hogan has 43 career field goals, second in Cougars history, and set an NCAA single-season record in 2011 with 78 consecutive PATs.
Houston's Tony Levine won his head-coaching debut last season over No. 24 Penn State, 30-14, in the TicketCity Bowl. This year opened with a loss to Texas State that led to the resignation of Cougars offensive coordinator Mike Nesbitt. UCLA's Mora, with 25 years of NFL coaching experience, has the Bruins off to a 2-0 start, and their first national ranking in four years. Levine played RB for Bruins offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone at Minnesota, and was a graduate assistant when Mazzone was OC at Auburn.
Houston won last year's season-opener over UCLA, 38-34, in Texas. That's the single-biggest argument against a possible Bruins letdown after their upset of then-No. 17 Nebraska. The Cougars have a six-game road winning streak, fourth-best active in the nation, but Houston lost its last visit to the Rose Bowl, 31-13, in 2010, when the Cougars came into Pasadena ranked No. 23. UCLA has a five-game home winning streak.


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26 Tips for a Financially Sane Vacation
An affordable trip means no worries about credit card bills. Use these tips to plan a break that won't break the bank.
A former newspaper journalist, Donna Freedman has been a staff writer for MSN Money and Get Rich Slowly, and freelanced for a wide variety of online and print publications. She got a college degree at age 52 (better late than REALLY late) on full scholarship. Now she lives and writes the frugal life in Anchorage, Alaska, and blogs at DonnaFreedman.com.
An affordable trip means no worries about credit card bills. Use these tips to plan a break that won't break the bank.
The average cost of a movie ticket is more than $8. But why pay at all?
We're fewer than five months away from the start of the Silly Season. Let this be the year you choose a saner approach to holiday spending — by starting now.
A few simple tactics will make your apartment, condo or house feel like a brand-new place. Bonus: When it's too hot to go outside, the indoors will be more comfortable and inviting.
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Mallorca island hotels
Marvellous Mallorca
The biggest island of the Balearics can sometimes be overlooked in favour of its flashy, party-mad sister Ibiza. Yet (as is often the case when you meet a pair of beautiful sisters) the quieter, slightly more mysterious one is the girl you want to hang with long-term.
Mallorca's beaches are its main drawcards, and you're going to want to grab your towel and sunscreen and laze on the white sand. El Arenal is an excellent place to start with its crystalline waters and long stretch of sand. Or you could head to Es Trenc on the southeast coast to mingle with the crowds of beautiful people.
But Mallorca is also full of historic charm, with smatterings of ruins and ancient buildings such as the Palau Almudaina, a Moorish fortress, as well as the ancient city of Pollentia – or what's left of it!
Culturally, Mallorca provides a healthy serving of museums and galleries, as well as eerily beautiful caves like Coves del Drac (Caves of the Dragon), which resemble the home of a mythical beast.
And while Ibiza enjoys the wilder reputation, Mallorca is no wallflower. It's still home to some very iconic bars and clubs, with the mandatory troupes of perma-tanned hotties rolling their hybrid Euro accents and giggling at the (equally mandatory) drunken, pink-tinged Brits trying to get their attention.
Mallorca's Top 10
10. Aqualand It may seem silly to visit a water park on an island where beautiful beaches abound, but Aqualand is great fun and the best.
5. El Arenal One of Mallorca's many beaches, but easily the best and most beautiful.
9. Serra de TramuntanaThis mountain range has wonderful hiking trails that offer spectacular views.
4. Katmandu A weird and wonderful interactive playground filled with magic, robots, miniature golf and a 4D cinema.
8. Marineland An awesome aquarium (duh) that also houses birds, snakes and penguins. The dolphin show is legendary (and adorable).
3. Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contempoani de Palma Long name, cool place. Pretend you're smart while looking at art.
7. Manacor The pearl factory here is a must. Watch the intricate process and then hop on over to the Superstore where you'll find pearl-encrusted jewellery for sale.
2. Coves del Drach These caves form an underground city of rock and limestone and have a great story to tell.
6. La Seo A visually stunning cathedral that has roots back in the 1100s.
1. Palma The heart of the island is home to fab eats, a great nightlife and shopping galore! Bring money. Spend it.
Mallorca Island History
- Monestir de Lluc – A 17th-century monastery where you may hear the monastery's choir.
- Dalt Murada – The last remaining defensive wall was built in 1562 and finished in 1801.
- Remnants of 12th-Century Arab Wall – The base of this wall has blocks from the Roman wall.
- Palau de l'Almudaina – An Islamic fort but was converted in the 13th century into a residence for the Mallorcan monarchs.
- Can Marques – A historic building that still contains elements from the 14th century.
Mallorca Island Art & Culture
- Fundacio Pilar I Joan Miro – A large art studio containing 2,500 pieces of art by Fundacio Pilar I Joan Miro.
- Galeria K – A small gallery that hosts pieces from Spanish and international artists.
- Teatre Principal – Built in 1854, you can see concerts, dramas and opera shows.
- Poble Espanyol – A museum that contains replicated bits of other, neighbouring Spanish towns.
- Palau March – A palatial estate that contains sculptures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth and paintings by Salvador Dali.
Mallorca Island Shopping
- Xocoa – A shop that sells divine chocolate in upscale, designer packaging.
- Tipika – A shop that sells olive oils, wines and handcrafts by local families.
- La Casa del Mapa – A local government-run shop that sells maps, hiking resources and examples of ancient cartographic.
- Fine Books – A three-level bookstore specializing in used books.
- B Connected Concept Store – A designer store that sells furnishings, vintage items and assorted knick knacks.
Gay & Lesbian Mallorca Island
- Yuppii Club – A gay club where you can get drinks and listen to a mix of music.
- Lust Universe – A unique shop run by a self-proclaimed sexologist. In addition to adult toys and books, the store also has art exhibits and conferences.
- Es Trenc – A beach that is a popular place for people in the GLBT community to gather together.
- Cala Blava – Another beach with a popular gathering spot for local and visiting GLBT.
- Gran Melia Victoria GL – A gay-friendly hotel that is rated five stars.
Mallorca Island Outdoor
- Palma de Mallorca City Hop-on, Hop-off Tour – A bus tour around the city where you can get off to view the sights up close.
- Marenostrum – A five-hour catamaran tour to Cala Portals or Cala Vella. It is available from May to October and the price includes snorkelling gear and food.
- Mallorca Rutes – A walking tour that takes visitors to see the best parts of the city.
- Cruceros Marco Polo – A boat tour that will take you around the bay.
- Mallorca Balloons – See the city from the sky. This place launches from Manacor in the early morning.
Mallorca Island Sport
- Take in a few rounds of golf at Golf Fantasia.
- Contact Federació de Ciclisme de les Illes Balears about local cycling groups.
- Go kayaking or canoeing.
- Go deep-sea diving.
- Take the boat on the water and go wind surfing, water skiing or jet skiing.
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Here you'll find amazing little coves and beaches with some of the clearest, bluest waters in the world. Start your day with a morning of sun and sand and then hop on a bus to nearby Arta, a town filled with medieval architecture and historical structures including the Sanctuary of Sant Salvador. Also in the area are the Cuevas d'Arta, an underground city of caves open to visitors.
P.S. If you're around on a Saturday, the Placa del Pins hosts a market of handicrafts, food, leather goods and other bits and pieces.
This is home to more than half of Mallorca's population and a whole bunch of stuff to see and do. Start on the white sands of Ciudad Jardín and Cala Major and then make your way over to the many historical sites, including Catedral de Mallorca, a spectacular cathedral that exhibits art, Banys Àrabs, historic Arab baths, and Castell de Bellver, a 14th Century castle that sits on a hill and contains a museum of archaeological remnants and classical art. If you want your history hit to be purely Spanish, head to Pueblo Español, an architectural museum containing major Spanish works.
For something a little more fun and wild, head to Aqualand water park and Marineland, a marine zoo/aquarium. At night, Paseo Maritimo boasts masses of bars and restaurants for a feed, drink and dance.
The north part of the island is host to many history-rich ruins and churches, including Sant Juame, as well as hiking trails that lead to breathtaking views. If bird-watching is your bag, S'Albufera Natural Park is definitely worth a visit. Study everything from the Penduline Tit to the Shag while taking in the wetland's serenity. Finally, watch skilled craftsmen make some gorgeous works of glass-art at the Menestralia factory.
This town is nestled at the feet of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and is a real treat for visitors. If you're up for a workout (and are wearing sturdy shoes), the view from the top of Puig de Pollenca is pretty spectacular. A Basilica-style chapel, monastery and museum also await you at the top, with the old monastery offering hearty, homemade meals.
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Bananas If you want to get absolutely obliterated and have an awesome time, this is the place to be. It's a bit on an icon for trashiness.
Ca'n Joan de s'Aigo A kitschy café to feed your every sugary craving. Their homemade ice cream and pastries are the bomb. Sant Francesc
Sampaka Chocolate cravings? This emporium of sugar and cocoa will satisfy you better than you ever thought possible.
Tast Tapas, baby! This cool tapas bar is known for churning out the best tapas on the island. Which is probably why it's always so busy.
L'Escargot If you like snails, frog's legs and other stereotypical French cuisine, hit up this gem. Great prices for the quality. Santa Eugenia
Simply Fosh No, that's not a spelling mistake for a seafood-serving restaurant, but the name of the celebrated Marc Fosh. The dark hardwood floors and mammoth walls of glass in this contemporary space make the food even better.
Sa Rotana Dine on Mediterranean dishes amongst cobblestone paths, blooming flowers and lush greenery. La Reserva Rotana Private Golf & Wine Resort
Abraxas This famous club looks like a cool, underground wonderland and is the best place to grab a Grey Goose martini and be seen.
Koldo Royo Fresh seafood is the specialty, and the chef here is renowned in Spain. He even teaches classes if you're up for it. Palma's Bay
Restaurant Tristan Moody lighting, a sea view and two Michelin stars. This is one of the most elegant eateries on the island and is worth the coin. Puerto Portals
Mallorca Events
Mallorca celebrates the Festival of St. Sebastian in late-January. The island fires up with a stack of celebrations and activities, a buzzing vibe and, of course, some fireworks.
Nit de Foc (Night of Fire), every June, is one of the most popular festivals in Mallorca. Parks and villages light up with bonfires, fireworks and performances, and there are some wicked food stalls as well.
The town of Sóller hosts the International Folklore Festival, a unique and culturally diverse fiesta of fun every July. Performers come from all corners of the globe to put on various shows of music and dance and entertain the crowds.
A variety of Christmas markets take over the town squares each December. It's a nice lead-up to Christmas and the stalls are full of pretty, handmade trinkets, religious pieces and general Christmassy joy. Magical stuff.
New Year's Eve is an awesome time to be on Mallorca. The entire island celebrates the coming with music, dancing, fireworks and the eating of grapes. Yep, the eating of grapes…! The Spanish NYE tradition is to scoff 12 grapes in the remaining 12 seconds of the year so that the next year will be a lucky one. It's a lot harder than it sounds and just as hilarious as you imagine.
Following Spain's religious calendar, most of the festivals held in Mallorca are based on the Roman Catholic calendar. The feast days of the patron saint of Palma, San Sebastian and San Antonio Abad are celebrated at the start of the year bringing colourful parades and ceremonies in the streets. Right before the week of Lent, there is a big carnival called Sa Rua ushering dances and revelers in masks. During the Holy Week moving towards Easter, there are daily religious processions in every town. In July, the patron saint of Mallorca is honoured through another round of parades and merrymaking in the whole island. Around September/October, festivals for good harvest are celebrated.
When To Visit
Heavy rainfall, flash flooding and major storms often occur during mid-September through to early December, so it's best to not visit during those months.
Summer can be stinkin' hot, with the mercury often nudging 40°C (104°F). But it's also when the island is at it's busiest and has the best vibe. If you can't handle the heat, the spring months, March to May, are perfect.
Winter temperatures: 8-13°C (46-55°F)
Spring temperatures: 18-25°C (64-77°F)
Summer temperatures: 30-35°C (86-95°F)
Autumn temperatures: 16-19°C (61-66°F)
What To Miss
If you're lazing on the beach under the beaming sun and a friendly local offers you some refreshment, don't accept it. Once you take a sip, they'll hike up the price and then relentlessly bug you until you give them a big wad of cash. A simple 'No, thanks' and a healthy supply of your own water should suffice.
The crowded buses are notorious for pickpockets. Guard your wallet and keep your bag closed and to your chest.
Avoid being the buffet for a family of mosquitoes by slathering yourself in insect repellent. Mosquitoes are rife in Mallorca so it's best to come prepared and save yourself hours of itchy agony.
Getting Around
EMT buses are great! They'll take you everywhere you need to go and the fares are cheap. They do get mighty crowded, though.
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Mallorca Island, the largest of the Balearic group of islands is off Spain's east coast, Along with Ibiza, Fermentera, Menorca and Cabrera, Mallorca is a popular holiday destination in Spain, if not Europe. Apart from sandy beaches, there are charming historical ruins to explore, small towns to get lost in and a dozen small discoveries to be made along the way. All sorts of villas, apartment blocks and shops line most of Mallorca's coast. Still Mallorca Island remains unfazed by modern trappings, with its tropical charm still intact and a host of attractions on offer. Thus it is well recommended to have your fill of museums, old monasteries, gothic cathedrals and small villages. That is, if you can tear yourself out of Mallorca's idyllic beaches for just a bit!
When you get to Mallorca Island, first on the itinerary would be to soak up the sun as you laze in any of the amazing beaches. There are several good choices which can be reached by public buses from the capital. The long beach of El Arenal, seven miles southeast from Palma, has white sands and rich blue waters. To the southwest, Palma Nova and Illetes, are smaller in size though can be both busy at times. The most popular sandy haven is Es Trenc located on the southeast coast. Capping off this long list is El Molinar, Can Pastilla and Portixol.
Back on dry land, the capital, Palma de Mallorca provides a good sight-seeing hub for celebrities and royalties! A maze of shopping arcades add a cosmopolitan touch, the sight of ruins, restored buildings and tapas bars makes it all the more lively and charming!
Palma's foremost landmark is the gothic cathedral, La Seo, which dates back to the 14th century. Opposite the cathedral is Palau Almudaina, a former fortress built by the Moors who once inhabited the island, which eventually became a palace for kings who ruled Mallorca. Another castle worthy of a visit is the hilltop Castel dell Belver, its surrounding double moats, a reminder of its origins as a fortress to ward off enemies.
The peak summer months, can bring on crowds of beach-lovers. Not to worry as Mallorca Island has some historical finds and fun activities for holidaymakers. If you want to sample a slice of Romanesque past, head for Alcudia town to see the ancient city of Pollentia, or what's left of it, just outside the walls. There is a museum housing archaeological finds. For the more adventurous, explore caves that resemble dragons found inside a cluster near Porto Cristo on the east coast aptly named Coves del Drac.
Winter (December to February) 4-13°C; sunny days are few but the fine mild weather makes for pleasant conditions in the island
- Spring (March to May) 20-32°C; less humidity and little rainfall
- Summer (June to August) 29-31°C; generally good and sunny
- Fall (September to November) 16-19°C; rainfall at its heaviest
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Some are established voices who use the festival as a regular stop (lottery willing) on their yearly schedule. Others have an idea that doesn't fit in with their regular work, like a solo album by a long-suffering rock 'n' roll sideman. And there are young artists or nascent groups looking to craft something fresh, to the point where the pages may still be wet once it opens.
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I can't look into the minds of the folks of Dovetail Theatre Company and their Rip at the Minneapolis Theater Garage, but this modern retelling of the "Rip Van Winkle" story, with folksy and rocking musical interludes, and a guest appearance by Henry Hudson (of River and Bay fame) seems to be more about exploration than a cohesive theatrical whole. In fact, creators Kara Davidson and David Darrow pretty much admit that in their program notes.
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I believe sgfxi is working fine on karmic and lucid, though I don't do much testing on those. All the steps above are automated, as is card detection etc.
In other words, this is the sum total of steps you should need to run for nvidia:
cd /usr/local/bin/ && wget -Nc smxi.org/sgfxi && chmod +x sgfxi && sgfxi -c
You can do this in X, and when sgfxi starts, it will just complain about x running and exit, then you can drop to terminal.
And that's only the first time you grab it, it updates itself always to latest version when you start it, if required, so after the above, this is the sum total of steps / commands you should need to run:
sgfxi -c
the -c is for setting composite true in xorg.conf, if you don't want composite, or if it's an old legacy card that doesn't handle it, you don't need it, but sgfxi will turn that off for legacy cards automatically I think. There was some discussion of making composite default, not sure about that yet.
Must be run out of X because the nvidia installer won't permit installing while X is running.
sgfxi -B tests for and installs latest beta nvidia, if available, if it's not, it simply reverts to the latest nvidia driver for your card type.
Any failures or additional steps that might be required are considered sgfxi bugs, and should be reported to the script forums.
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Dallas Bariatric Surgeon Announces Finalists in Free Weight Loss Surgery Giveaway
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A Sampson County man, believed to be 36 or 37 years old, was shot twice with a 12-gauge shotgun in the wee hours of Saturday morning and was likely killed in self-defense, sources close to the ongoing investigation have said.
While Sampson County sheriff's officials have remained tight-lipped about the case, refusing to name the victim or the alleged shooter, saying they didn't want to compromise an ongoing investigation, preliminary autopsy results, along with sketchy details from other sources, offer a glimpse into what happened.
Sampson Medical Examiner Dr. Carl Barr said initial autopsy results show that the victim was shot once at close range in the left shoulder, across the top of the chest. A second shot, he said, took a downward path through the right side to the lower chest/abdomen area.
"The second shot was a little more disturbing," Dr. Barr stressed, noting that a completed autopsy would provide more information.
"I've not completed the autopsy yet, but that's what the preliminary findings are."
Either shot, Dr. Barr said, could have been fatal.
The incident occurred just after midnight Saturday at a Jernigan Loop Road residence where sources say the victim's wife and daughter had gone for the evening. When they didn't return, the victim apparently went looking for them, winding up at the Jernigan Loop home.
While there, an apparent argument started, with the victim, reportedly irate, being repeatedly asked to leave.
At some point, sources say, a shotgun was grabbed and fired, with the victim shot twice. Dr. Barr said he understood that attempts were made to stop the victim's bleeding but it was too late.
When contacted, Sampson County Sheriff's Lt. Marcus Smith declined to provide details on the case, only saying officers were still investigating. No names were released.
"We don't want to compromise the case," Smith reiterated again Wednesday. He also declined to comment on whether they had taken anyone into custody in the incident.
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Officers are also keeping mum on a second Saturday shooting, this one that occurred just after 8 p.m. Saturday on Goldsboro Highway. In that incident, one man was injured and taken to the emergency room for treatment.The two shootings are apparently unrelated.
Smith said that the victim in the second case was expected to recover.
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Dangerous Dogs
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- Commits unprovoked acts in a place other than an enclosure which the dog was being kept and those acts cause a person to reasonably believe that the animal will attack and cause bodily injury to that person.
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This stylish apartment is on the first floor of a building in Graça neighborhood. This neighborhood is located on the highest hill of Lisbon and has the most amazing views over the city.
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Thread: enrigo's sketchbook
November 3rd, 2007 #1
enrigo's sketchbook
I'm pretty new to ConceptArt.org and any other artist community site, and this is my first sketchbook on this site.
Usually I don't post my drawings anywhere (partly because I think it will turn me into a forum junkie and forgot to actually practice drawing)But lately I've been slacking too much and I think starting a sketchbook here would be a good way to force myself into drawing again.
I don't have a scanner but I think photographing would be just fine for now,sorry about the image quality.
Also I'm working on portrait drawing and I find this site very useful http://www.portrait-photos.org/shuffle.phtml
here's some of the recent work
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I have a cheap graphic tablet but I can't find a battery for the pen (it uses AAAA size and apparently even the hardware store guys said they never heard of it). Well until then I can't start working on CG painting which I really want to improve.
Last edited by enrigo; November 3rd, 2007 at 09:47 PM.
November 4th, 2007 #3
Some figure sketch I did today
November 5th, 2007 #4
I want to draw Lincoln after I watched an episode of Clone High, The cartoon's concept is pretty cool but not so entertaining
November 5th, 2007 #5
hello there. i joined last week. well, i can say that it is a real motivation engine here and youve made the right choice, if you really want competent critique.
there are surely some nice drawings here, but dont you want to try out something more "conceptual"? bring in all that stuff thats in your head, and if its the "super-killer-punk-space-queenbee".
November 5th, 2007 #6
Hi and welcome to CA! Nice start you've got here---first thing is what everyone alsways says---post some more! The more you post the more the amazing collection of artists here can help you grow.
I can't really think of much to crit in your work because I"ve been up since 3 am today at work, but one thing I noticed on your face pieces, if the nose is going to be shown at anything other than straight on perspective, the eyes will not look the same shape. One should be slightly bigger than the other because as the head turns, one eye is closer than the other, and also the shape of the eye changes. Does that make sense?
I think you've got a great start and you've definitely got potential. HanRa's right, let your mind go for a walk and tell us what you find...
November 5th, 2007 #7
Hi guys and thanks for the comments.
I would sure like to do some of the "conceptual" stuff but I haven't been drawing from imagination for a while and I find it hard to jump right back to that. HanRa I checked out your sketchbook and that's really the kind I like and I would love to be able to draw like that. You're really great with forms that I feel my drawing is too flat.
about the nose and eye angle I think I get the point there and I'll try to lookout for mistakes, I think it is because usually I start with the eyes so maybe I don't see what went wrong until I go further with the nose and etc.
It turns out I have to buy the AAAA battery from Ebay cause it's impossible to find
November 7th, 2007 #8
I try to start doing some more imaginative stuff but still with references.
I change the pose of the Fallout armored guy a bit and it get really crooked, especially the shoulder. I need to start learning perspective... stupid rulers :grunt:
November 8th, 2007 #9
This one is my work for art class at school. It is from a picture from the game "shadow of the colossus", and it is just almost finish. If it's a bit chaotic that's because it has to be done with 4 media about equally. The pencil shades are very faint but the actual one is pretty dark.
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I'm really digging that colossus piece! Is that colored pencil on the fur section? If so you have some great skill with it.
Only crit i can give is to spend a little more time on rendering out those portraits right now they seem a little rushed after the lines are done.
Nice job and keep it going!
November 8th, 2007 #11
Thanks Zachro , the fur is actually in acrylic and it's kind of a happy accident,because I did a bad version of it and paint over and over again a few times and it work together like this.
I really rushed many of my drawings which many times I don't realize that I am rushing it too much. I skipped some steps and to fix it is just too late.
I don't know why I always do that but it really seems like a bad habit.
anyway thanks man !!
November 9th, 2007 #12
yesterday I was overflown with art homework that I didn't have time to draw. It sure sounds stupid to me.
The first sketch has really bad lines compare to the second one, probably because I did the second one while watching a tutorial video and draw following the teacher. This really proves to me that I lack confidence while doing my own drawing, but i guess it's better to know my own weakness though it's not so pleasant.
Last edited by enrigo; November 9th, 2007 at 11:08 PM.
November 10th, 2007 #13
Some more figure sketches, the man's torso look kinda awkward but I don't know what went wrong with it. I had an upcoming art project due Tuesday and it's just an open challenge, but I still have no idea what to do for it.
November 14th, 2007 #14
I did the shoe for the assignment on Seedling's ConceptArt 101 post, and there's another figure sketch.
Also I'm signing up to find a mentor, I don't really know much about how it works but I did check some of the mentoring thread and I guess that is just what I need. (If I can find a mentor)
Last edited by enrigo; November 14th, 2007 at 09:54 PM.
November 17th, 2007 #15
One texture study for the classroom for all
Last edited by enrigo; November 17th, 2007 at 01:08 AM.
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This looks really good! Keep up the figure drawing!
November 18th, 2007 #17
Thanks for stopping by my SB
That Colossus piece is intense, you got some really beautiful color variation going on in its fur. It makes me want to climb up it and stab it in the head, haha. I agree with Zachro, I think your pencil drawings have the potential to look a lot better with just a little more time spent on them. I love your hatching~
Keep up the awesome work :]
November 20th, 2007 #18
The second part of the last shoe drawing, and another work for classroom for all. (I would be terrible with comics, it seems I can't keep the character recognizable each time I draw them)
by the way this one is a self portrait.
November 22nd, 2007 #19
I'm looking for a way to improve on the line quality (kinda more confident looking lines). These are some attempt that I think didn't really help on what I need.
The quick figure one is some of the few I did from this site. I feel it is not a good practice except for gesture but I might be wrong http://www.posemaniacs.com/pose/thirtysecond.html
And another rush portrait. (just because I thought doing it fast would force me to do some nice confident line but I think the result is the opposite .)
Anyone know how to practice on line quality please help me out !
November 22nd, 2007 #20
As far as your portraits go, I think you need to make the eyebrows wrap around the skull more. Having them go straight across instead of crooking down at the ends flattens out the skull.
Also, I think you should work on drawing the head at different angles; front-facing heads are difficult to draw, but you get a much better sense of facial planes and bone structure when working at 3/4 or sideways views.
For your figures, I think the length of the legs from knee to ankle needs to be a little longer, and your wrists need to level with the groin. Other than that, it's all just practice.
Keep it up!
Check out the logo design challenge in the arena!
I'm starting fresh and trying to do better. Check out my progress in my sketchbook. Or, to see finished work, visit my Portfolio Website
November 25th, 2007 #21
Another portrait for the classroom for all, I'll try to do more different angles like this one.
One more pretty stiff looking figure, I tried to analyze the pose slower than usual and seems like I can't find the balance between being careful and maintaining spontaneity.
November 25th, 2007 #22
I'll try to get an anatomy book and do some studies from it along with some figure drawings I'm trying to do everyday.
I have a pretty big project for school coming up which is a ceiling tile painting, there's a lot of these painted tiles by students up in classes, cafeteria and the hallways. I never thought I would have to practice art before a show like a band before a concert, but this one would be seen by many people walking by and there's lots of great ones out there already. I really want to make an outstanding one with my signature on it 8)
Is there a CA smiley pack for download ? there's some cool ones coming up lately. LOL
November 25th, 2007 #23
Very fine work here! You've got a good grasp of anatomy. I've been a little chaotic most of my years so I'm trying to hammer out some stuff like this when I get the chance; just gotta scan it once in a while.
December 2nd, 2007 #24
Some new stuff, I think I'm getting better with the 30 second drawing one, the one with the dragonball guy and the monkey king is a school work about ancient myth, one WIP self-caricature, and a very awful but time consuming cross contour portrait.
I think I need to get use to using the mirror for self portrait (hope it's because I'm not use to working with the mirror not that I'm getting worse.)
December 2nd, 2007 #25
I like the start of the SK, and there is some good doodles the middle. Keep on studying the human anatomy man. And draw, draw, draw. Looking good!
December 6th, 2007 #26
I've been doing a lot of perspective practices for the classroom for all and starting to work with a mentor, so I'm a bit late on posting. I got some Bridgman books now and I intend to copy down the drawings like many people suggested.
So, here's some of the stuff I got for now.
December 9th, 2007 #27
I got my copy of Bridgman's Constructive Anatomy and I will copy all the drawings like many people suggest, here's a few of them along with the digital painting practice.
December 9th, 2007 #28
I just watched Stanley Kubrick's Dr.Strangelove today, it is pretty awesome for a 60's movie. For me, the fun from watching Kubrick's movie comes in two part, one from the movie and the next is from reading the plot summery again in Wikipedia after the movie ends. I would say his movies are just too intelligent for me to understand in one go yet so enjoyable.
December 10th, 2007 #29
Some more of Bridgman studies; I've been very pissed about the other tenants in the house today, those whiny bitches expect me to clean everything for them and the landlord is on their side.
December 11th, 2007 #30
I'm starting on the ceiling tile now, it's a big project and the only way I can make an impressive work, is that I need a "Montage" !!!
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