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Dubai's government has rung up $80 billion in public debt trying to create a local economy that can stand on its feet without petroleum revenues. The emirate's fast-growing population is a key ingredient in those plans.
Before the global credit system seized up in October, every month 25,000 people were relocating to Dubai. That's 800 a day, 33 per hour. Each newcomer presumably chips in demand for local goods and services, and props up the emirate's property and rental markets. Losing that vital source of new demand would make it a lot harder to keep Dubai's real-estate-heavy economy expanding.
The first sign that some kind of policy response was in the works came in early January, when The National newspaper in Abu Dhabi reported the ministry of labor was considering quick reforms to allow jobless expatriates to stay in the country beyond the current 30-day limit. But changing the rules to keep jobless residents, their investments and spending habits rooted to the emirates may not be an easy task.
The UAE's 3.2 million foreign workers are considered a security threat as well as an economic input. Less than a fifth of residents are UAE nationals, and many of them worry that the tide of foreigners could wash away their sense of national identity. Plus, weeding out bad apples from heaps of immigration applications is a daunting task.
As Anwar Gargash, the UAE's minister of state and foreign affairs, told the United Nations panel reviewing his country's human rights record in December: "the unique challenge of demographics in our country remains a key issue, not only in terms of national identity but also in terms of our national security. Our policies must always take this into account."
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Couples who constantly find one person is either too hot or too cold can clip on additional "half-duvets" so that both can nod off at their preferred temperature.
The CosyCool is made up of one 4.5 tog double duvet to which four additional half-size 4.5 tog duvets can be added on.
It was invented by Ian and Ruth Pressman, from St Albans, Herts, who have been married for 13 years and have two children.
Mr Pressman, 45, was inspired by his own sleepless nights at home.
"We spent years without getting a regular good night's sleep," he said. "One night when I was just laying there because I couldn't get to sleep because I was so hot. I just suddenly thought, what we need is so simple - a duvet which is thicker on one side than it is on the other and can be changed whenever you feel like it."
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Mrs Pressman, 42, a former accountant and personal trainer, said: ""I like to be really snuggled up in bed, you can hardly see me because I have it pulled up so high.
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Many fans disagree with this notion. The Islanders did have a tremendous season, improving from a team that consistently fell in the standings for a pick in the draft lottery to a team tied for fourth place in the East with 101 points.
The New York Islanders will have a welcomed face back in the line-up tonight as Kyle Okposo is set to return as they take on the New York Rangers for the last time at Nassau Coliseum tonight.
This will also be the last time that these two teams will meet, barring a match-up in this year's playoffs.
Okposo has missed the last six weeks of the season due a detached retina that required immediate surgery. According to Newsday, the surgery was so serious that he was unsure of whether or not his vision would have officially been restored to his eye.
Despite the aggressive move made by Garth Snow to acquire Dan Boyle's negotiation rights prior to the opening of free agency, early reports indicate that Boyle will choose to sign with a new team once he is eligible to listen to other teams on July 1st.
Boyle originally stated that he would have an answer for the Isles by the end of the week. As of today, Boyle's agent George Bazos told Arthur Staple of Newsday that there is nothing new to report since there really isn't a timetable for Boyle to make up his mind (Photo credit: aff ei/Flickr).
Staple notes that the Isles may not be willing to be as patient with Boyle and could look to flip Boyle's rights to another team in order to get back the draft pick they gave to San Jose. You may remember that Snow did the same thing a few years back with defenseman Christian Ehrhoff.
At this moment, Islanders captain Mark Streit is sitting and wondering if he will receive a phone call from GM Garth Snow to tell him that he has been traded (Photo Credit: Robert Kowal/Flickr).
It was tweeted out yesterday by Darren Dreger of TSN and reinforced by Newsday reporter Arthur Staple that negotiations on a contract extension for Streit have stalled with the Islanders.
The club apparently does not want to trade the 35-year old defenseman and would much rather keep his veteran presence part of the late season playoff push. But unless things change, he will be a UFA by this summer.
Imagine opening your copy of Newsday one day this summer and reading an article by Arthur Staple reporting that Charles Wang and Colorado Avalanche owner Stan Kroenke had agreed to a swap. All players and coaches associated with the Isles' would become Avs', and the Avs' would wear the Isles orange and blue on Long Island.
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Travis Hamonic, who has been one of the New York Islanders most steady defenseman thus far this season, left last night's game against the Winnipeg Jets wearing a boot to support one of his ankles.
According to Arthur Staple of Newsday, Hamonic has sprained one of his ankles and is expected to be out of the line-up tomorrow night when his team visits the Pittsburgh Penguins.
According to Katie Strang of ESPN, New York Islanders prospect Nino Niederreiter is seeking a trade from the organization.
Niederreiter has currently been playing for the Isles farm team affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers after dressing for 55 games with the Islanders during the 2011-2012 season. While in the NHL, Niederreiter scored one goal and was a -29. He primarily played on the fourth line with Jay Pandolfo and Tim Wallace (Photo Credit: Robert Kowal/Flickr).
He has arguably been the best player for the Sound Tigers this year. In 39 games played he has scored 19 goals and 17 assists for 36 points. He also leads the team with 122 shots on goal and eight power play points.
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Visnovsky has made it clear that he wants to remain with his team in the KHL, which is unsettling for Isles fans as well as his teammates. Arthur Staple of Newsday's recent report from camp today had quotes from some of the Islanders, including general manager Garth Snow, that indicated their displeasure with his actions (Photo Credit: bridgetds/Flick).
Prior to the NHL lockout, the New York Islanders announced that the team will be moving to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn once the lease with Nassau County expires in 2015. Although this was good news for the local fans, this situation also provided a lot of work for team owner Charles Wang and General Manager Garth Snow (Photo Credit: Official New York Islanders/Flickr).
The Islanders need to be a team ready to compete by the time they enter their new home. A new arena means a new identity, and it cannot be the one that this team has maintained for the last few years.
It was reported today by Randi Marshall of Newsday that four developers have applied to become the master developers of the Nassau Coliseum area known as the Hub. (Photo Credit: Nuke812/Flickr)
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"Patchogue -based Baldassano Architecture submitted an application, managing partner Alex Badalamenti confirmed Tuesday. Garden City developer Breslin Realty also submitted its qualifications, a source said. They will compete with Plainview developer Donald Monti and Syosset developer Ed Blumenfeld."
Monti has already expressed a strong desire to keep the New York Islanders in Nassau County through is developments if he is chosen, stating in a previously printed Newsday article that losing the team would be a "travesty" and that his plans "will be with the Islanders staying."


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Perhaps you should really try reading a Bible because you don't know what you're talking about.
God looks for those whom are circumcised in their heart only - The flesh profiteth nothing.
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Maybe you need to understand that Christ did not come to change the law but to fulfill it. Christ said himself that He did not come to change one jot nor tittle, but to fulfill it.
A Christian is to keep the Commandments of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. You are not to pick and choose as you see fit.
So the Old and New Testament is all the Word of God. Is it not? Being circumcised of the heart means to abide by God's Commandments. Due those those things that God set forth as laws and statutes to show one's self as walking in the ways of God.
How has that been lost on you? Do you not understand that? Circumcision is a statute of God. You better stop being a one verse Charlie and understand the context in which you read scripture or it will be a stumbling block for you. Do not be confused about this. Christ made it very clear and very simple to understand that He was here to take away our blood sacrifice and defeat death which is to say Lucifer, because he became the sacrifice Himself. That is the fulfillment that occurred. Therefore we do not need to have burnt offerings unto this day. But we are to keep the Passover as Christ showed us also.
So how can you pick and choose one thing over another? Is it not all commanded by God?
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3. Make ahead meals: Sunday was my chance to get ahead of the curve. I would make a large roast, so I could have leftovers for a meal during the week. Sometimes it was just reheated pork roast with mashed potatoes. Other times I would pull the roast chicken from the bones and serve it with tortillas for taco night.
Also, when I had time, I would make big batches of white rice, my kids' favorite food. I would always have a 2-quart container or rice in the fridge, waiting to be reheated in the microwave for a quick side dish.
*Leftovers have a bad reputation. "Let's clean out the refrigerator night", where everyone grabs their favorite two quart container of leftovers, is a standby for us.
4. No Cook Meals: My final trick was to skip cooking altogether. If you don't have to turn on the stove, a meal is much faster to assemble. I started "Dad's Super Sub Sandwich" night, with a loaf of french bread sliced down the middle and filled to order with lunch meat, cheese, and bagged salad.
Big dinner salads were another mainstay. Toss bagged lettuce with a good homemade vinaigrette; add a couple different pre-cut or shredded vegetables, some good crumbled cheese, and maybe dried cranberries or pickled peppers. Top with leftover roast chicken, and we were ready to eat.
I had to give up on a lot of my gourmet pretensions. Yes, I know, Mr. "make your own chicken stock" had to scale it back.
Vegetables came out of bags, either pre-cut (think bagged salads and bagged carrots), or frozen (microwaveable bags of frozen corn and peas make quick and easy side dishes), or fruit substituted for the vegetable. Apples, grapes and pineapple are all favorites.
Starches were either part of the pressure cooker meal (potatoes or beans in the stew), made ahead of time (see the rice idea above), or no-cook (Bread, pitas, tortillas). Quick cooking couscous is about the only pasta I could manage, and that was with an electric kettle to boil the water.
My gourmet cooking and farmers market shopping would wait for the weekends, when I could give them the necessary time.
Meal Planning:
Planning is critical. I couldn't come home and think "hmmm…what do we want for dinner?" There wasn't time. I had to know exactly what to do the moment I walked through the door. Every Saturday I sat down with my grocery store flier and did my meal plan for the week. That plan would go on the whiteboard on my refrigerator, so I could check it every night to make sure I knew what was next.
I'm Not Perfect:
Finally, and most importantly: Perfection is the enemy of good enough. More home cooked food is always better than less. I did what I could, and cut myself some slack when I just couldn't get it done. Sure, bagged and frozen vegetables aren't as good as fresh from the farmers market. But they're better than stopping for fast food on the way home. This was a chance to get creative. What's wrong with breakfast for dinner? Eggs and toast are really quick. Or PB&J and an apple?
*And, I wasn't perfect. If I got knocked down, and gave in to the lure of a delivery pizza, I would get back up the next night and try again.
The good news is: as the kids get older, time will open up. Cooking won't always have to be in a rush. Someday, there will be time to spend a whole 45 minutes on dinner before the kids start complaining about how hungry they are.
*Except on soccer night, and then you'll have all these techniques to fall back on!
What do you think? What are your experiences with home cooked meals with very little time? Any other tips or tricks I didn't mention? Share them in the comments section below.
Check out the orignal post on Casual Kitchen that inspired this blog:
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Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom villa in Kalkan with great sea views, plus a heated, salt water, infinity pool. The self contained one bedroom annex is ideal for those who want to a bit of extra privacy. There is also a roof terrace & Ottoman Room Learn More
Villa Kismet, is ideally located in a quiet residential area of Kalamar Bay, with easy access to Beach Clubs and walking distance from amenities and Kalkan Town Centre, with panoramic sea views over the Bay and mountains. The Villa is positioned on a quiet, no through road and provides a peaceful setting for a relaxing holiday. The Villa has been built to a very high specification and has a large heated, salt water, infinity pool with steps for easy access and a shallow end, ideal for sitt...
Modern Villa with spacious terrace and private pool, only 50 meters away from the beach. Enjoy a stunning view across the Kalkan bay. The lower part of the villa is a seperate apartment with own kitchenette & terrace, adding up to six sleeps. Learn More
The beach is just a few footsteps away from the Villa, easily accessible through your own Mediterranean garden. Where the villas' garden ends, the beach literally starts. GROUND FLOOR Fully equipped living & dining room (Wi-Fi, Satellite TV, DVD-Player, air-condition, etc.) with slide doors to spacious terrace and swimming pool, kitchen (microwave, dish washer, washing machine, etc) and separate bathroom. FIRST FLOOR Two double bedrooms (one kingsize bed, two seperate beds in the other...
Set on a hill-side the villa has stunning views. It's 1km to Kalkan beach and 500m to the nearest supermarket. This lovely villa comfortably fits 4 people with an option for 2 extra on the sofa bed. The swimming-pool is the largest in Kalkan over-looking the Mediterranean sea. Kalkan beach is approx 1 km away, the town centre less than a km away and nearest supermarket (Migros) 500m away. The beautiful port town of Kas is about 20km away. The villa is suitable for families or for a romantic ...
Stunning apartment with sea view from bedroom, living room and large balcony, wich is equipped with table and chairs.All rooms are equipped with airconditions system. The fully equipped kitchen adjoins the open living room.Washing machine , toaster, kettle, flat screen TV, stereo, linen, towels are available.In the bedroom you will find a doubble bed (1,80 m x 2,00 m) and a wardrobe and a bedsofa in the livingroom. Downstairs there is a large pool deck and pool. . To reach bathing platf...
This excellent furnished Apartment at Eagles Nest offers you sea view from the balcony. Learn More
This apartment complexe is located in walking distance from the center of Kalkan. The romantic views from the spacious pool area will never let you go. Over steps you can easily reach the bathing platforms of the Hotel below. The Turquoise Coast infront and the Taurus Mountains in the back, is this previous fishing village nesteled in to a romantic bay. Explore the ancient sites of Xanthos, Letoon, Pinar, Tlos, and Patara are within easy reach of Kalkan. Slightly further are Kekova, Demre, ...
Apartment Boa Vista is a contemporary, one bedroom apartment, located in the new LaVanta resort in Kalkan. Sleeping up to 4 guests this beautifully furnished property offers sea and mountain views from both balconies. Learn More
Apartment Boa Vista is a first floor apartment, offering light, airy, beautifully furnished accommodation for up to four guests. The double bedroom has ample storage space with a chest of drawers, double wardrobe and 2 bedside cabinets with lamps. Full length glass doors open up to a balcony which floods the bedroom with sunlight and opens up the spectacular views of the Mediterranean, mountains and islands. There is a tiled shower room with a corner shower, heated towel rail and beautif...
This cosy 2/3 bedroomed duplex apartment is located just off the Kalamar Road within 5 minute walk from the town centre of Kalkan. Very close to all amenities - restaurants, bars, shops and less than 100m from a children's park.No car or taxi needed Learn More
Sparkling clean swimming pool with lots of private entertainment space at the back or on the roof terrace over looking Kalkan Bay. Big spacious apartment that feels like home away from home. After a long day on the beach there is an I-Pod docking station and DVD player in apartment to listen to music or relax watching a movie. Walking distance to town. Easy flat walking distance to everything. No need to rent a car or spend a fortune on taxi's A Welcome pack awaits you upon your arrival...
SLEEPS: 5 | BEDROOM: 2 | LOCATION: NEAR TOWN CENTER | WIFI: YES | POOL: PRIVATE Kalkan Villa Mini is a stunning, brand new luxury 2 bedroom villa in Kalkan. Villa is perfect for small group,family or honeymoon couple and offering.. Learn More
SLEEPS: 5 | BEDROOM: 2 | LOCATION: NEAR TOWN CENTER | WIFI: YES | POOL: PRIVATE Villa Mini is a stunning, brand new luxury 2 bedroom villa in Kalkan. Villa is perfect for small group,family or honeymoon couple and offering every comfort you could want from your holiday. Situated in a quite location in the hills behind Kalkan, it's the perfect place to switch off and relax the days away. The villa is fully air conditioned, and has beautiful cool marble flooring throughout....
Kalkan is a very romantic little village in the middle of so much exciting places you can make excursions for the day and enjoy every minute of your holiday. Learn More
Luxury penthouse apartment - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom - large pool and garden - stunning bay views. The property is located in the luxury Kalkan village area of Kiziltas, enjoying a stunning hillside location with large garden and infinity pool. The apartment roof terrace is private with sun loungers and parasols. Unprecedented views of the entire Kalkan Bay area with far reaching views as far as the mountain village of Akbel, can be enjoyed from the private roof terrace - probably one of the ...
Lovely house located in a lush garden among begonville and olive trees. The separate housing units have a beautiful view onto the harbour of Kalkan. There is a nice platform that can be used for dining outside, relaxing or even a yoga practice. Learn More
There are 3 rooms available in our guesthouse. 2 of them have a kitchen and bathroom while 1 only has a bathroom. You will find yourself in a beautiful garden with a great view. The old town of Kalkan is just beneath your feet and you are a short stroll away from the picturesque old cobblestone streets. Your room have a Double bed and a bathroom. The balcony have a great view. Me and my parents are very hospitable and always pleased to help. We would be very delighted to help our guests ...
Unique opportunity to stay in a beautiful spacious village house in the heart of the old town of Kalkan. Minutes away from all the restaurants, marina and beach yet in a quiet backwater away from the hustle and bustle. Suits for couples or fanilies Learn More
Unique opportunity to stay in comfort in an enviable and unique position in this beautiful and popular village on the beautiful Lycian Coast. This traditional and elegant turkish house is situated in a quiet backwater in the centre of the old village of Kalkan. Luxurious and characterful accommodation for 2-8 people only 2 minutes walk from the beach and with numerous restaurants in the neighbourhood yet in a quiet and peaceful narrow street surrounded by surrounded by old ottoman houses c...
Luxury Villa with Stunning Sea View in Kalkan Turkey, Holiday Rental in Kalkan. 4&5 Bedroom villas, sleeps 7-10,private pool, expansive terraces, near town Stunning Villa SAFIYA 2 combines beautiful views with a prime location and a tasteful, fully equipped interior – all the ingredients of a perfect holiday home. Villa SAFIYA 2 is a new villa, which enjoys spectacular views of Kalkan Bay from the front and the dramatic Taurus mountains at the rear. Inside the villa is extremely spacious and ...
1 double bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, dressing areas, Jacuzzi baths. 1 twin bedrooms en-suite shower rooms, dressing areas. Jacuzzi pools
Kalkan Kızıltaş mevkiinin üst tarafından bulunan bu konsept tatil villalarımız, tek yatak odası ile 2 kişilik kapasiteye sahiptir. Çocuklu ailelerimiz için villamızın Oturma odası bölümünde bulunan açılır Kanepe ile kapasite 3-4 kişiye çıkabilmektedir. Villamız Kalkan koyunun en güzel manzarasına sahip olan konumu ile doğa ile bütünleşmiş ve etraftan görünmeyen özelliğe sahip olacaktır. Demir, ahşap ve taş yapısı ile estetik bir görünüme sahip villamıza, aracınızı otoparkta bıraktıktan sonr...
Narli Apartment is in Kalamar, Kalkan in a Boutique Complex with 2 Large, salt water, Infinity Pools, Roof Terrace, Sea and Mountain Views, Peaceful Location, 180m to Beach & Beach Clubs. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Balcony with great sea view Learn More
Narli is a two bedroom, 2 bathroom first floor apartment, one of ten individual units all with great views across the bay of Kalamar 180 meters to the turquoise sea.The apartments are ideal for couples, a single family or groups of friends, who wish to be together but would also appreciate having some privacy. This small, exclusive complex of ten apartments, consists of two 5 apartment block buildings, separated by two large, salt water infinity swimming pools, joined by a waterfall. In a...
Exclusive 3 Bedroom, Sea View Villa, Private Pool & Terrace Panoramic Mountain & Sea Views,Peaceful Location 3 minutes Drive&15 minutes walk to Center Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms) Learn More
The villa has full air conditioning and en-suite facilities and including the garden and terrace covers 400sq metres, ensuring plenty of space and unobscured views of the bay. It has been built to a very high standard, with local travertine tiles throughout. The villa is only three years old. The pool has Roman steps for ease of access and there is a large shaded and non-shaded patio area to relax and dine. Our garden is mature, with banana, lime, olive and pine,bougainvillea trees growing ...
Wonderful ,new fully furnished sea view apartment. Kitchen ,open living room and big balcony, (chairs ,table and sunbeds) with a view to the sea and harbour. Flatscreen tv ,stereo, free wifi. First bedroom (bed 180 cm x 200cm ),second bedroom (bed 140 cm x 200 cm).Dishes ,towels ,beach towels and bedlinen are available. Big pool area and swimming pool .Sporty people have also the possibility to rent mountain bikes Walking distance to the sea. Prices for 1 night and 2 people : 1.march ...
Tepe Apartment is in Kalamar, Kalkan in a Boutique Complex with 2 Large, salt water, Infinity Pools, Roof Terrace, Sea and Mountain Views, Peaceful Location, 180m to Beach & Beach Clubs. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Balcony with fantastic sea views Learn More
Tepe is a two bedroom, 2 bathroom second floor apartment, one of ten individual units all with great views across the bay of Kalamar 180 meters to the turquoise sea. The apartments are ideal for couples, a single family or groups of friends, who wish to be together but would also appreciate having some privacy. This small, exclusive complex of ten apartments, consists of two 5 apartment buildings, separated by two large infinity swimming pools, joined by a waterfall. In addition, there ar...
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Splatfest fallout: Why isn't merit rewarded in Splatoon?
Popularity contest burns Team Cat
Jul 06
Steven Hansen
Perhaps the greatest injustice of the year happened over the July 4 weekend. Nintendo's shooter Splatoon ran its first splatfest event, pitting cats versus dogs. The sides shot it out while less patriotic Americans where shoo...
Squid Now 2: Splatfest - A Splatoon avant-garde art film sequel
Splatfests change a kid
Jul 05
Jed Whitaker
[Warning: The above video is not safe for life and features a large man only wearing booty shorts.] Splatoon's Splatfest may be over, with those bastard dogs winning via popularity when cats are clearly better, but that didn't stop me from making a sequel to the critically acclaimed avant-garde short film Squid Now. Eat your hearts out David Cage, David Lynch, and David Duchovny.
Weekend Deals: Wii U Splatoon bundle & 'Buy 2 Get 1 Free' GameStop used game sale
B2G1 returns for the 4th
Jul 04
Nothing to do this 4th of July? How about some deals? Because we've got some deals. I mean they're not Black Friday good but they're pretty good. Sorta. Kinda. (Do we earn our copywriting merit badge now, Mr. Scoutmaster?). O...
Splatoon's new mode is like king of the hill with a twist
Mobile gaming
Jun 30
Brett Makedonski
One of the primary criticisms of Splatoon upon release was its lack of variation in online game modes. Nintendo's been slowly working to fix that, as it has a set of free updates scheduled through August. Another of tho...
Splatoon's first balance patch nerfs the Kraken
Two new weapons are being added tonight
Jun 26
Patrick Hancock
We've got some Splatoon update information to share! Two new weapons are being added to the game tonight, and an actual balance patch is coming on June 30. The two weapons tonight are the Carbon Roller and Custom Dual Squelch...
Splatoon's first North American Splatfest rescheduled
Which side will you represent?
Jun 25
Jordan Devore
After postponing the first North American Splatfest in Splatoon, Nintendo is back with a new date: July 4, 2015. The online event begins at 12:00 AM PT and will carry on, barring technical (err, "tentacle") difficulties, unti...
It's official: Splatoon sold over a million copies
Not too shabby, squids
Jun 23
Chris Carter
It was no secret that Nintendo was betting big on Splatoon, and it looks like it paid off. They've just announced minutes ago that the game has sold (not shipped) one million worldwide, clicking in at "over 476,000 units...
Rumor: Hidden data reveals new Splatoon stages, modes, and weapons
Ryu not confirmed (yet)
Jun 21
Jonathan Holmes
It's seems that Nintendo may have once again let some of their future plans slip out through the magic of hidden data. Some hard working hackers have found content in Splatoon's code that reveals two yet unreleased stages (Ca...
Saturday's Splatoon Splatfest postponed
Paint nearly as rare as amiibo
Jun 19
Robert Summa
If you were planning on enjoying tomorrow's first North American Splatoon Splatfest, then you'll have to tame that excitement. Due to a "matchmaking issue" that "was discovered in the first Japanese Splatfest that resulted in...
Splatoon gets a new weapon today, here are the details
Jun 12
Brett Makedonski
Splatoon players have been painting the town for two weeks now, and have had a heck of a time doing so. Tonight, they get one more method with which to carry out their madness. A tweet from Nintendo of America reveals th...
This Splatoon Transformer is more than meets the eye
Beast Wars 2: Back in the Habit
Jun 12
Mike Cosimano
I like Transformers a lot, and although I haven't played Splatoon yet, I dig that game's style. So a mix between Nintendo's latest brainchild and Hasbro's favorite son was bound to be a Mike Cosimano Favorite. A fan arti...
Splatoon Splatfest trailer really doesn't explain what Splatfest is
You're bread now, you're rice now
Jun 10
Joe Parlock
Nintendo of Japan has released a trailer for its upcoming Splatfest event for Splatoon. I've never played Splatoon, and all I know is I'm going to slap the next person who says they're a kid and/or a squid....
Splatoon takes over Fallout 4's Balls - Newstoid #3
Get your tentacles ready!
Jun 05
Jed Whitaker
We are back with another episode of Newstoid, your favorite video game news show. On this episode we discuss all things Fallout 4, dogs, and Splatoon takes over. I might be a bit biased, but I think this is our best episode ...
Splatoon unlocks the paint brush weapon tonight
Look for it at 7:00pm Pacific
Jun 05
Jordan Devore
Nintendo is adding a free weapon, the Inkbrush, to Splatoon today. It functions much like the rollers (#TeamRoller), but it's smaller, more nimble. As for gear, it comes with the Sprinkler and Inkstrike. You'll be able to fin...
Japan is really into squids now and kids now
Pure domination
Jun 04
Brett Makedonski
Nintendo's Splatoon is enamoring people everywhere it releases. The family-friendly shooter has fans across the world transforming from kid to squid and back again. That influence extends to Japan, where players are eati...
Splatoon developers talk about lack of voice chat
It doesn't seem to bother most of you
Jun 04
Chris Carter
Just two days ago, I asked readers if the lack of voice chat in Splatoon, among other issues, really bothered you that much. Only 6.5% of you answered "yes" as of the time of this writing, and most people were more bothered b...
Nude, nippleless boy in the official Splatoon manga
Official Nintendo Rule 34
Jun 02
Jed Whitaker
A recent issue of CoroCoro Comic -- a popular monthly manga magazine in Japan -- included an official Splatoon manga. The manga serves as an introduction into the world of Splatoon and its multiplayer mode Turf Wars. Besides ...
Do any of Splatoon's online shortcomings bother you?
No voice chat still a problem?
Jun 02
Chris Carter
Splatoon is here, and our review was commented on more than The Witcher 3 or Hatred, which surprised me. People had a lot to say about Nintendo's newest shooter, and not everything was positive -- a lot of folk...
Splatoon ranked mode, new stages, and Zapper available in Europe
Are you a high ranked kid or squid?
Jun 02
Laura Kate Dale
Are you a kid or a squid who has been furiously playing Splatoon since launch in the hopes of unlocking that new wave of content for the game? If you're in Europe you're in luck, as a bunch of new content is being added to th...
Ranked battles are nearly unlocked in Splatoon
More players need to reach level 10
Jun 01
Chris Carter
Before launch, Nintendo detailed the method in which ranked play (Splat Zones) was unlocked in Splatoon. It's accessible only by players who have reached level 10, but beyond that, there's an additional requirement that enoug...
A Taco Bell with Bloodstained windows painted by Splatoon - Newstoid #2
RIP green screen?
May 29
Jed Whitaker
Newstoid is back, and this time with no green screen! We heard your cries of "your heads look weird" and "get rid of that fucking green screen" and we listened. Is this better? We are thinking of getting a small piece of gre...
Splatoon's servers have held up fairly well at launch
Hopefully they'll stay that way
May 29
Chris Carter
Splatoon is finally here. There's been quite a bit of community buzz regarding the game, and in my view, it turned out to be a pretty great shooter despite the fact that it's a bit light on content at launch. The really ...
Tonight we paint the town orange in Splatoon live on Twitch
May 28
Jed Whitaker
Update: The stream is over, but feel free to watch the replay embedded below! Tonight the game you've all been waiting for releases at midnight, Splatoon. I'm so darned excited I'm sitting here dripping ink in anticipation, b...
Why yes, I would like an NES Zapper in Splatoon
Too good to be true?
May 28
Jordan Devore
This supposed image of the Prima strategy guide for Splatoon shows some curious weapons including, oh my god, NES Zappers. The names even reflect the light guns' release years! Is this stuff real? One of the weapons, the Inkb...
Splatoon players hope to make it Nintendo's next big eSport
Competitive squidding
May 28
Jed Whitaker
The minds behind the popular competitive Super Smash Bros. forums SmashBoards are at it again, and this time they have their eyes set on Splatoon. SquidBoards hopes to be the hub for all things competitive Splatoon, from...
Very Quick Tips: Splatoon
Jelonzo is the coolest
May 28
Chris Carter
Just because Splatoon is a light-hearted online experience, that doesn't mean that it lacks depth. Here are some tips to help you along the path to ranked dominance.
Large shipment of UK copies of Splatoon stolen, GAME heavily affected
Check your email UK readers
May 27
Chris Carter
Our Splatoon review just went up this morning, and a lot of people have been discussing the game in anticipation of Friday's launch. Unfortunately, a number of community members have brought a disturbing series of events...
Review: Splatoon
A splash hit for Nintendo
May 27
Chris Carter
If you think Nintendo hasn't been taking risks, you haven't been paying attention. Yes, most fans await the next Mario and Zelda announcement with bated breath during every E3 presentation, but the publish...
This Space Jam/Splatoon audio mashup almost makes me not hate Space Jam
Space Jam is the devil
May 26
Jonathan Holmes
You know how a lot of Star Wars fans dislike Jar Jar Binks? As a life long Loony Tunes fan, that's exactly how I felt about Space Jam when I first saw it, back when it was originally released in theaters. I was pretty s...
Go rock this unofficial Splatoon outfit in Animal Crossing
You're a kid now
May 25
Chris Carter
Do you still boot up Animal Crossing: New Leaf every once in a while? I'm a terrible neighbor -- I've probably caused a lot of woodland creatures to skip town because I never leave my house. For those of you who are stil...
Remember, the last Splatoon Global Testfire session is tomorrow
Ink out your schedule
May 22
Chris Carter
Splatoon is almost out, but before then, you can enjoy one last Global Testfire session on Wii U. It'll take place tomorrow at 3PM PST, 11PM UK -- once again it will attempt to cater to players all across the world. As a...
The kids in Splatoon could have been rabbits!
I'm a rabbit now, I'm a squid now
May 20
Jed Whitaker
In the latest of Nintendo's Iwata Asks series, the producer of Splatoon revealed that at one point in development you'd play as a rabbit instead of kids! Perhaps they changed it because "You're a rabbit now, you're a kid...
Squid Now - A Splatoon avant-garde art film
By your favorite person alive, me!
May 19
Jed Whitaker
"Better than anything David Cage has been making" - Edgar Velasco (MoonSpiderHugs) "You've gotta be squidding me." - Zainré Fang "So Nintendo hired David Lynch to create a Splatoon commercial?" - quetzalcoat...
Game News Haikus: Bloodstained, Fallout 4, The Witcher 3, and more
Zen-distilled stories
May 18
Darren Nakamura
To fans of weird deadpan comedy poetry: I'd like to extend my humblest apologies for the hiatus. I'd like to say I was celebrating the 10th episode by taking some time off, but the reality is that I have just been super busy...
Miiverse art shows up as graffiti in Splatoon
Prepare for dickbutts everywhere
May 18
Laura Kate Dale
Since it was brought to Wii U, Miiverse has been a home for a pretty even split of amazing art, terrible stick figure comics and rough sketches of genitalia. Now, prepare for Splatoon to be invaded with a similar mix of commu...
[Spoilers] Splatoon timeline partially revealed through unlockables
Not what I expected
May 17
Jonathan Holmes
The image above is not the official Splatoon timeline. It's a goof created by a fan. Still, it shows that some people are already invested enough in the game to start pondering where it fits in the larger Nintendo universe, d...
These Splatoon cushions are pretty much the best
May 15
Chris Carter
[Update: multiple community members have sent in this link to AmiAmi, where they are on pre-order for July.] Nintendo is marketing Splatoon pretty aggressively, and the newest part of the blitz in Japan seems to be ...
The worst part of the '90s are alive in this Splatoon commercial
Kidz Bop is better
May 13
Jed Whitaker
The '90s had some terrible commercials, like for real. They often times had really cheesy or bad jingles, just like this new commercial for Splatoon. The only thing this is missing is a geeky kid with glasses covering a bull...
Here's everything from the Splatoon Nintendo Direct
The demo is out today
May 07
Chris Carter
Nintendo just ran a Splatoon-centric Direct presentation, and it provided a ton of information on the soon-to-be-released shooter. First, to play ranked modes online, you have to reach level 10 (as was previously announced), ...
A special Splatoon Nintendo Direct is coming next week
May 7
Apr 30
Chris Carter
Splatoon has captivated the hearts of many Wii U fans, and soon, we'll be able to learn a bit more about it. On Thursday, May 7 at 10AM EST, Nintendo will hold a Splatoon-centric Direct for the world. No details were given, but I expect to see more regarding the campaign, and possibly the amiibo functionality. Join us next week for the event, and we'll give you a full rundown of what happened.
Splatoon is a shooter, so of course it will be getting DLC
Nintendo confirms it
Apr 23
Chris Carter
It was pretty obvious that Splatoon would be getting some form of post-launch DLC, but now Nintendo has confirmed it. Speaking to GamesRadar, producer Hisashi Nogami notes that "we do have some plans to follow ...
Nintendo felt the need to share ten facts about squid
The beginning of Squidtoid, probably
Apr 14
Brett Makedonski
Did you know Splatoon is going to release kind of soon? Nintendo's fully aware, and it wants to make sure you know too. But, it doesn't have any game-related information to share on April 14, 2015, so it sent along ten f...
Nintendo tries something new for Splatoon amiibo
Bundle them up!
Apr 01
Brett Makedonski
Well, this is a change of pace for Nintendo's amiibo release. We've known for a while now that Splatoon would get its own figures. However, Nintendo revealed at today's Direct that it's bundling the game's three amiibo togeth...
Splatoon to have splitscreen mode, ranked battle
So much for local multiplayer matches
Apr 01
Jed Whitaker
As reiterated during today's Nintendo Direct, Splatoon is going to have four-versus-four online ranked battles with specific rules that differ from the normal mode. Splat Zones is a ranked mode where players battle over speci...
New Splatoon screenshots reveal clothing, weapons, stages, and characters
May is going to be messy
Mar 26
Jed Whitaker
Nintendo released over 100 screenshots for Splatoon today, my favorite of which are in the gallery below, that reveal new characters, enemies, modes, weapons, maps, and clothing for customizing characters. Looks like there ar...
I see a lot of classic Mario platforming design in Splatoon's campaign
Definitely a good thing
Mar 23
Chris Carter
While Splatoon's multiplayer was on display for all to see at E3 2014, the single-player campaign was fairly under wraps. We now know that it will be a completely separate affair from online play, complete with a full na...
Nintendo: 'Splatoon is aiming to do for action shooters what Mario Kart did to racing'
Reggie Fils-Aim� is hopeful for the future of this 'major new IP'
Mar 23
Chris Carter
At a recent event at Nintendo of America's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, I was able to play Splatoon for the first time since E3 2014. It's come a long way since then, and Nintendo is particularly proud of what it...
Splatoon's multiplayer feels promising for casual and hardcore shooter fans, but will people buy it?
Ranked battles are confirmed, but are coming post-launch
Mar 23
Chris Carter
Nintendo isn't exactly known for its online experiences. With the exception of a few recent titles like Mario Kart 8, the public is typically clamoring for some form of online support. Games like Mario Party 10 would pro...
Miyamoto originally pitched Mario for Splatoon
Maybe that scared the team into coming up with something more creative
Mar 18
Steven Hansen
Splatoon's squishy squids that characterize the game came long after the graffiti-tagging gameplay concept. "We had found that the ink-battle play mechanic was fun, and the team was working very hard to brush up on that aspe...
The joy of painting: Splatoon's Splat Roller looks fun
My love of painting and squids, together at last
Mar 10
Jordan Devore
Not to just gush about Splatoon every darn time we bring up the game and its delightful nonsense, but I'm feeling this short, no-frills showcase of the Splat Roller weapon. Got 20 seconds to spare? The oversized paint roller...
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Tenacious D Win (Another Botched) Best Metal Performance Grammy
Comedy duo Tenacious D beat out Mastodon, Anthrax, Motorhead and Slipknot to win the Best Metal Performance Grammy.
Comedy duo Tenacious D beat out Mastodon, Anthrax, Motorhead and Slipknot to win the Best Metal Performance Grammy.
Now that cover of 'War Pigs' sorta makes sense.
Dio's second album was released on July 2, 1984.
Hear the original versions of the Dio, Rainbow and Black Sabbath songs being covered on the upcoming Ronnie James Dio tribute album 'This is Your Life.'
A new benefit album pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio with 13 interpretations of his music from Metallica, Motorhead, Scorpions, Anthrax and Judas Priest's Rob Halford, among others.
There's a long list of rock musicians who'd love to have Eddie Van Halen in their band, but only a few of them have the means to actually make the invitation in person.
Do you believe in ghosts? More to the point, do you believe the ghosts of dead rock stars hang around concerts where their songs are being played? If so, then add Ronnie James Dio to the list of possible apparitions -- because according to at least one witness, he popped up (quite literally) at a Last in Line show this weekend.
Several decades after closing the door on his time with Dio, guitarist Vivian Campbell has reunited with his former bandmates and reclaimed a chapter of his musical legacy.


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The actor was practically naked in a bathtub on stage this weekend as The Elephant Man started previews on Broadway ahead of its December 7th opening night.
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Published April 23, 2007
AAMCO Transmissions has struck an official status deal with the IndyCar Series that includes a branded pole award, which will pay $10,000 to the top qualifier for each race and $100,000 to the Indianapolis 500 pole winner.
The AAMCO Transmissions Pole Award is expected to debut at the April 29 IndyCar race at Kansas Speedway. AAMCO's status deal will make it the official automotive transmission repair company of the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Terms of the deal were not available.
AAMCO took a long look at NASCAR before deciding on IndyCar, including a sponsorship deal with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing that makes driver Sarah Fisher the first AAMCO spokeswoman since Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Todd Leff, AAMCO's CEO, said the IndyCar footprint, especially the number of races in the Midwest, was a better fit.
"Right now, we feel that Indy was a better opportunity and a better value for us," Leff said. "We had a high-visibility woman spokesperson in mind because part of the goal with this campaign is to reach women and a younger audience."
Leff said AAMCO will use its IndyCar status in its ads with Fisher. Those ads are expected to debut the second week of May. Its pole award will allow AAMCO dealers and other officials to be on the track for the presentation of a branded check to the pole winner.
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NHL sets schedule after Olympic dealBy IRA PODELL
The Associated Press | July 20,2013
FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2010, file photo, Canada's Sidney Crosby leaps in the air in celebration after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime of the men's gold medal ice hockey game against the United States at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. The NHL and the players' association announced Friday, July 19, 2013, that they'd reached a deal with the International Ice Hockey Federation for the world's best players to take part in the 2014 Games in Russia. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)NEW YORK Now that the NHL knows for sure it will take a break for next years Sochi Games, the league has released its long-awaited schedule that features realignment and a slew of new division names and rivals.
Shortly after the NHL said Friday it would send its players to the Olympics for the fifth straight time, it announced its 1,230-game regular-season slate. The season will be put on hold for 2½ weeks in February to accommodate the 2014 Games in Russia.
Opening night Oct. 1 will feature the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks hosting Washington. The regular season concludes April 13, with the playoffs beginning three days later.
The leagues four new divisions will be called Metropolitan and Atlantic in the Eastern Conference, and Central and Pacific in the West. No teams in what was the Atlantic Division are in the new group of that name.
The Western Conference is made up of two seven-team divisions, while the Eastern Conference has two eight-team groupings.
The Metropolitan Division consists of the Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets, who have moved from the West to the East.
The Atlantic is made up of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. Detroit has also shifted from the West to the East.
The Central includes the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues. The Pacific is comprised of the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks.
Along with the Blackhawks raising their second title banner in four years, opening night will feature Toronto visiting Montreal in the first game of the season.
The annual Winter Classic, to be played on New Years Day at Michigan Stadium between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings, wont be alone in the great outdoors. This season it is just one of six games to be staged in the elements.
A four-game NHL Stadium Series will feature Southern California rivals Anaheim and Los Angeles facing off in Dodger Stadium on Jan. 25. The Rangers will take on their local rivals, the Devils and Islanders, in a pair of games at Yankee Stadium three days apart. First up will be the Rangers and Devils in a Jan. 26 matinee, followed by the Rangers and Islanders in prime time on Jan. 29.
The last will be a matchup between the Penguins and Blackhawks at Soldier Field, the home of the Chicago Bears, on March 1 at night. The annual Heritage Classic will be in Vancouver on March 2 when the Canucks host the Ottawa Senators.
That will be just four days after the NHL returns from the Olympic break that runs from Feb. 9-25.
The schedule will have quite a different look this time around. Every team is slated to meet every other club both home and away, with new rivalries developing in the revamped divisions after franchises changed conferences to make things more balanced geographically.
Travel for Columbus and Detroit will be a whole lot easier now that they are with Eastern time zone teams instead of lots of trips out West.
Western teams will mostly play 29 games within their division: five games against five teams and four games versus one team, with those matchups rotated yearly. Those clubs will play 21 games against Western teams not in their division and 32 games against the 16 Eastern teams to reach a total of 82.
In the East, clubs will play five games against two teams in the division and four games against five teams to make up 30 games of the schedule. Within the conference, teams will play three games against every team in the opposite division for a total of 24 games. The other 28 games will be played against the West.
Instead of the top eight teams in each conference qualifying for the playoffs, the NHL is returning to a format in which divisional position will determine which teams advance to the postseason for the first time since 1993.
The top three teams in each division will secure playoff spots, and each conference will add two wild-card teams to make up the 16-team tournament. The wild-card teams will be determined by the next two highest-placed teams within the conference. This format will be in place at least through the 2015-16 season.
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The Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo (ECOSLO) is a local non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the natural environment through community-based action, advocacy, and education.
ECOSLO creates and supports resilient, healthy natural systems and life styles in San Luis Obispo County. We are committed to a sustainable future while working to improve the quality of life and economic vitality in our communities.
Through education, advocacy, and community building, ECOSLO acts to protect the natural environment and environmental health of the Central Coast. We support renewable energy, energy conservation and efficiency, sustainable agriculture, green building and the local economy to promote sustainable economic development, protection of agricultural lands and open space, social equity, environmental justice and protection of our natural environment.
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About Bishops Peak
Bishop Peak is the tallest of the Seven Sisters, at 1559 ft, and offers 360 degree views of San Luis Obispo.
Trail Info
Bishop Peak
Difficulty: Strenuous
Elevation: 1,546 feet
Distance: 4 miles round trip
Estimated Time: 2 hours
Felsman Loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 875 feet
Distance: 2.5 miles round trip
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Total Area: 360 acres
Heading west on Foothill Boulevard, turn right onto Patricia Drive. Follow Patricia Drive and just after Patricia Court is the trailhead on the left.
Learn more about the SLO Stewards Program
Come out and explore the area while learning about the facts and history of our open spaces. All ages and hiking paces welcome.
Meet at the end of Stenner Springs Road.
Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes.
For more information call the Ranger Service Desk at 781-7302.
Learn more about the The City of SLO Ranger Service
About Reservoir Canyon
This trail leads through a forest and past a waterfall. The trail starts easy, and gets more strenuous towards the top.
Trail Info
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Elevation: 400-1,715 feet
Distance: 6.4 miles round trip
Estimated Time: 2.5- 3 hours
Area: 487 acres
Directions to Reservoir Canyon Trailhead
Take Highway 101 north. Go past the City limits one mile and turn right onto Reservoir Canyon Road (second road past City Limits). Reservoir Canyon Road ends at the trailhead.
Learn more about the SLO Stewards Program
About Irish Hills Open Space
There are ten miles of serene trail loops, that pass through rolling hills, along Froom Creek, and past an old mine.
Trail Info
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Peak Elevation: 1,100 feet
Distance: 5-7 miles round trip
Estimated Time: 2-4 hours
Total Area: 941 acres
Directions to Prefumo Canyon Trailhead
From Highway 101, take Los Osos Valley Road north towards Los Osos. Turn left onto Prefumo Canyon Road. Follow this road for one mile and the trailhead will be on the left after a bridge crossing.
Directions to Madonna Road Trailhead
From Highway 101, take the Los Osos Valley Road north towards Los Osos. Turn left on Madonna Road. Follow the street to the end and find parking on the street, then walk up the dirt road to the trailhead.
Learn more about the SLO Stewards Program
In partnership with SLO Stewards, frequent Trail Workdays are held in the City's Open Space.
Meet at Reservoir Canyon Trailhead
Tools will be provided, along with water and snacks. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes.
For more information call the Ranger Service Desk at 781-7302.
Learn more about the SLO Stewards Program and The City of SLO Ranger Service
About Islay Hill
One mile trail with panoramic views of Edna Valley's wineries and ranches. It is the most southern of the Seven Sister peaks and is a terrific 45-minute workout.
Trail Info
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Elevation: 775 feet
Distance: 2 miles round trip
Estimated Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Area: 65 acres
Directions to Islay Hills Trailhead
Take Broad Street south and make a left onto Tank Farm Road. Follow this road and make a right onto Wavertree Street. Make a left onto Spanish Oaks Drive and then a quick right onto Sweetbay Lane. Trailhead is at the end of Sweetbay Lane.
Learn more about the SLO Stewards Program
We'll meet at the Sand spit parking lot in Montana de Oro on Saturday, July 25th at 9am and clean up debris until 12noon. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering and we will confirm with you via email. Thank you for your interest and support!
Please visit our website for more info: http://ecoslo.org/
About South Hills
Grassy paths wind through wildflowers and lichen-covered rocks with great views of SLO and Edna Valley.
Trail Info
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Elevation: 180-580 feet
Distance: Approx. 2 miles round trip
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Area: 131 acres
Woodbridge Trailhead
Take South Street east and turn right onto Exposition Drive. Go straight and the road turns into Woodbridge Street. The trailhead is on the right.
Bluerock Trailhead
Taking Broad Street south, turn right onto Stoneridge Road. Go through a round-about and turn left onto Bluerock Drive. Trailhead is located just behind the Stoneridge Park on the right.
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Tsunami Clean UpAn estimated 25 million tons of debris dumped into the ocean during the 2011 tsunami, with as much as 5 million tons of the more buoyant items washed out to sea. This debris has been washing ashore on the west coast since spring of 2013. As part of a program of the California Coastal Commission, ECOSLO hosts regular cleanup events to remove marine debris from the coastline and collect data on debris from the tsunami.
E-Waste Program
In one of our newest programs, we distribute E-Waste collection containers throughout the county to intercept harmful e-waste before it reaches our landfills.
Community Service Program
As the managers of the local Community Service Worker Program, ECOSLO sends volunteers to many non-profit agencies in the county, including Food Bank, ECHO, and Prado Day Center.
Coastal Cleanup
ECOSLO manages the Coastal Cleanup effort for SLO County, with over 1100 volunteers and nearly 2 tons of trash and recyclables removed from area beaches in 2014.
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SLO City Natural Resources contracts with ECOSLO to manage and grow the SLO Stewards program. We reinvigorated the popular SLO Docents program in the last year, training docents to lead hikes on SLO's most popular hiking trails and encouraging more public involvement.
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DTCC: $1.1 quadrillion settled in 2004
At the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. cleared and settled securities were up 22 percent from the prior year's $923 trillion. Trades worth more than $1 quadrillion were processed in 2004, setting new transaction processing records in most subsidiaries, the organization said.
The DTCC opened a new operations center in Tampa late last year and describes it as a critical part of the company's business continuity strategy. Its plan is to further diversify operations to multiple operating and data centers.
The volume of transactions handled by DTCC subsidiaries grew at double-digit rates across most major business segments. For equities processing, volume increased 21 percent; volume rose 17 percent for U.S. government securities, and mortgage-backed securities declined 4 percent due to the slowdown in this market; mutual fund volume was up 19 percent, and insurance services volume for commission, application and premium transactions increased 19 percent.
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DTCC is based in New York and has 2,500 employees. Total revenue climbed to $1.1 billion from $947 million in 2003, up 11 percent. The organization operates on an "at cost" basis, returned $219 million to customers in discounts and other refunds, a release said.
Through its subsidiaries, DTCC provides clearance, settlement and information services for equities, corporate and municipal bonds, government and mortgage-backed securities and over-the-counter derivatives. DTCC's depository also provides custody and asset servicing for more than two million securities issues from the United States and 100 other countries and territories.