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We were delighted to see this project, and the entire Staples Ranch development, finally move forward with City Council approval in March. However, we are now extremely disappointed to learn that The Center for Biological Diversity, the Alameda Creek Alliance and a handful of residents who call themselves Safe Streets Pleasanton have filed a lawsuit challenging the adequacy of the environmental review.
The lawsuit could result in more delays and ultimately put this important senior housing project at risk. We are upset because this is nothing more than a blatant attempt to postpone and/or prevent the completion of Stoneridge Drive to El Charro Road, a road that has been planned for more than 20 years; a road that every homebuyer in that area learned about before purchasing their home.
It's a shame these obstructionists can't appreciate that more than four years of planning and study went into the Staples Ranch development, and that our City Council and staff, as well as Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty and county staff, find the environmental work satisfactory.
Unfortunately, they don't appreciate that, as seniors, our biological clocks are ticking louder each day, and for every day, we face a greater risk of not qualifying for residency at Stoneridge Creek.
We urge the citizens of Pleasanton to reject the arguments of these obstructionists and not support their lawsuit. Support your City Council and the senior citizens who live here in Pleasanton and want to continue to be a part of this great community. If you are asked to financially support the lawsuit, say no. Urge the city to proceed as rapidly as possible.


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Archives For: February 2012
College of Mind-BodyMedicine: Dr. Julie Staples Conducts Research on Mind-Body Skills Project in Gaza02/28/2012
Conducting and reporting high quality research is an essential part of the advancement of mind body medicine in health care. Julie Staples has worked as the Research Director at The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) since 1996. The rising credibility of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is due in part to high quality studies being reported in a way that the medical profession recognizes. The medical profession uses the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) to evaluate the efficacy of most interventions. Reporting results of CAM interventions using recognized research methods improves the validity and credibility of the studies, and opens the lines of communication with colleagues.
Julie and her colleagues at the CMBM have recently received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval to conduct three Randomized Clinical Trials in Gaza. The studies aim to evaluate the efficacy of mind-body skills groups for children, adolescents and adults with posttraumatic stress disorder. Previous research in Gaza studied the effects of mind-body skills groups for approximately 500 adults and 500 children. Among these, about 17% of the adults and 26% of the children had symptoms of PTSD. Using pre- and post- test measurements, the studies demonstrated improvement in PTSD symptoms and depression in both adults and children, as well as decreased hopelessness in children and improved quality of life in adults. The new studies will further advance the data gathered in the pilot studies with a more rigorous study design.
Mind-Body Medicine and Dogs?02/23/2012
Sure a dog is man's best friend. But what does that mean on a practical level? Does the human and animal (HA) bond be used for the greater good?
Angeline Siegel is so fascinated by this subject matter that she felt compelled to study Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook, with the intention of relating her degree to both humans and animals. Her master's project title was "A Veterinarian's Guide to Mind-Body Medicine: Creating Greater Health and Well-Being in the Human-Animal Bond."
Angeline worked with holistic veterinarian Michael Bartholomew for a two-week practicum in November, 2010 in South Salem, New York at the Smith Ridge Veterinary Center. That opportunity gave her the time and experience to define the audience she is working with, and to look at how veterinarians can influence the health of the human animal bond. Then for her master's project, she used Saybrook University faculty member Jeannie Achterberg as her committee chair, and Dr. Bartholomew as a committee member. Dr. Achterberg is widely known for her research and publications on the use of imagery for healing, but also has a long-standing interest in the bond between humans and animals.
Angeline has a private practice called the Zen of Fido, www.zenoffido.com, and specializes in holistic medicine for the human-canine relationship. The following is an example of how she is using mind body medicine at her practice.
College of Mind-Body Medicine: New Perspectives on Aging02/20/2012
Introducing Connie S. Corley, MSW, MA, PH.D.
Connie Corley has engaged in the field of gerontology for 35 years of her professional career. During that time, she has participated in developing the innovative cultural concepts of Positive Aging and Conscious Aging.
The word "gerontology" conjures up an array of thoughts and images about aging, and not all of those images are inspiring. The Positive Aging and Conscious Aging movements seek to give new meaning to the aging process. The Positive Aging movement was inspired by positive psychology. It aims to give purpose to one's later life through a variety of directions, such as being active in communities and building meaningful relationships.
Conscious Aging, a parallel movement, inspires the aging process with an element of spirituality. The Conscious Aging perspective can benefit persons approaching the end of their lives, and their loved ones as well. Through the discussion of spirituality and aging, Conscious Aging teaches loved ones to be more fully present with their aging family member or friend during some of the difficult times. The deepened relationships that unfold through communication about what it means spiritually to move through life, allow for growth for everyone involved.
People have a full range of experiences as they age. One perspective promoted by Ram Dass is that aging allows us to stop identifying with the ego and the physical body. By letting go of physical constraints, conscious aging allows us to get back to our true essence. Instead of aging limiting us to roles, conscious aging connects us with our souls.
Shawn Tassone on learning to meditate -- one step at a time02/08/2012
Dr. Shawn Tassone, a PhD student in Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook, has a great post in Psychology Today on the benefits of meditation ... and how to get there from here.
"I worked on meditation for seven weeks and found the process an evolution similar to the progress through a religious paradigm," he writes. "As I grew up Catholic, I think the comparisons are rich and can help you see that meditation is a process and can be taken as slowly as you desire."
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Guinea Hen Roasted with Pistachio Butter
- Active Time 20m
- Total Time 3h 15m
Serves 8
Game Birds like wild turkey, quail or pheasant were tradtional Thanksgiving fare on the prairie. Moist and tender guinea fowl, the "watch chickens" of the Midwestern farmyard, might persuade you to put squawk instead of gobble in your holiday menu.
- For the Pistachio Butter:
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh savory
- Pepper to taste
- For the Guinea Hens:
- 2 guinea hens, about 2 1/2 pounds each OR three or four 1-1 1/2 pound(s) Cornish game hens
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1/2 cup finely diced carrot
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup chicken stock or broth
TO MAKE PISTACHIO BUTTER: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the pistachios in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted, stirring once. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Place the toasted pistachios, butter, shallots, lemon juice and savory in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the nuts are finely chopped. Season with pepper to taste; set aside.
TO PREPARE THE HENS: Carefully separate the skin from the breast and legs by easing your index finger between the skin and the meat of each hen. Spread 1/4 of the Pistachio Butter between the skin and the meat of each Guinea hen with your finger or a narrow rubber spatula. (Use about 2 tablespoons for each hen.) Reserve the remaining Pistachio Butter for basting. Cover and chill the hens for 1 to 2 hours.
Sprinkle each body cavity with salt and pepper. In a bowl, combine the onion, carrot and celery. Divide the mixture evenly between each body cavity. Tuck the ends of the drumstick under the band of skin across the tail. If band of skin is not present, tie the drumstick securely to the tail. Twist the wing tips under the back. Place the hens on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the chicken stock or broth and the remaining Pistachio Butter. Cook and stir over low heat until the butter is melted. Brush the hens with the Pistachio Butter-chicken stock mixture. Return the hens to the oven. Bake, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours more for the Guinea hens (40 to 50 minutes more for Cornish Game hens), or until the thermometer registers 180 degrees F, or until the drumsticks move easily in their sockets and juices run clear. Remove the hens from the oven and cover with foil. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
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I really don't like bakeries, because your sim needs to cook 24/7 to be able to restock.. This is also why I don't like to sell from the craft-stations.
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would you also be able to sell tombstones...?? :P
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Hi! I've got a family of two married adults and I'm planning to have them have children. I was wondering if anyone could give me an example of a home business that's easy to be ran by a single sim and that can bring a decent amount of money. Thankyou very much! :D
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I just created the first "Shrink Shop", ie, a counseling center for those sims who have personality clashes with each other.
It's not easy to set one up, but it can be done, with a lot of hacks on the lot.
It involves: Inge's meeting controller, her hacked doors, a set of 'captive chairs', lockable doors (that is with the EP that enabled the function, Uni, I do believe ), a hacked flamingo, a visitor manager from ChristianLov, Two Jeff's Visitor Controller, the bandatron and a very willing 'therapist' to do the talk session in her office.
She didn't succeed totally the first day, but she's on her way to making some of the most cantankerous sims in the neighborhood less hateful toward each other.
It also makes money!
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By Linda email@example.com The Clayton County Farm Bureau is calling on local residents to help feed the hungry through the Harvest for All Campaign, a statewide effort coordinated by the Georgia Farm Bureau. Georgia Farm Bureau offices across the state are collecting food items and monetary donations through Oct. 30, in an effort to help Georgians in need, according to Andy Lucas, program specialist for the organization's headquarters office, located in Macon. "It's a campaign that our county offices are doing," said Lucas. "A lot of times, people give on the local level, but you can't see the need across the state," he said. "We've done it [Harvest for All Campaign] through the years. I think this will be our fifth year, after a hiatus last year." Donations in Clayton County will be collected at the Clayton County Farm Bureau office, at 1738 Noah's Ark Rd., Jonesboro. The money and food collected at Farm Bureau offices statewide will then be distributed to eight non-profit food banks in Georgia, according to Lucas. The eight food banks include the Atlanta Community Food Bank, in Atlanta, which serves metro Atlanta counties, including Clayton County, Lucas said. The other food banks that will receive donations are located in Macon, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Albany, Savannah, and Valdosta, according to Lucas. "During these economic times that we're living in, sometimes, at the end of the month, things don't add up for families, and this is a way that we can reach people that may be in dire straights," he said. The food items most requested by the food banks are peanut butter, cereal, canned meat, rice, dried beans or peas, macaroni and cheese, boxed pizza, Hamburger Helper, soup, and canned vegetables, according to a statement released by the Georgia Farm Bureau. "Farmers are in the business of feeding Georgia, and ... the United States," said Paul Jones, Clayton County Farm Bureau president, in the written statement. "As farmers, it's instinctive that we help our fellow Georgians who are in need, especially during this period of challenging times." Founded in 1937, the Georgia Farm Bureau is the state's largest general farm organization, with more than 400,000 member families statewide, according to the statement. Clayton County residents may take donations to the Clayton County Farm Bureau office between the hours of 8:30 a.m., and 5 p.m. For more information, contact Natalie Carlisle at (678) 783-2002.
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Ortofon e-Q7 Ear Canal Headphone
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Ortofon e-Q5
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Calculating Party Supplies
Is budget tight? Need to know how many supplies you're supposed to buy for your upcoming party? Here's an easy way to calculate:
Always mention an RSVP when you're handing out invites. This can be through phone, e-mail, text, mail, etc. Hand out your invitations at least two weeks before the party. Give your guests ample time to reply. You can follow up a week after the invitation has been given out.
Tally the number of confirmed guests and then estimate the number of unexpected guests. Take into consideration partners, children, etc. If you wish to keep the guest list small, indicate in the invitation that you are only extending the invitation to the recipient.
For each supply, buy or prepare 10 to 15 extra. If you have 20 guests, prepare 35 plates. If you're buying disposable utensils, you can always save the extra and add these to the next items you'll buy for your next party.
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Prabal Gurung has developed a cult following with his captivating prints, and this skull-patterned wool-blend sweater is a darkly cool update on the aesthetic. We fell for this style on the runway, and think now is the time to indulge in this outfit-transforming staple. Emulate the catwalk and keep your look pared-back by teaming this metallic-blue piece with slick pants.
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"I Was Playing Drums"
Efterklang's Magic Chairs (TMT Review) was released earlier this year on 4AD. It'll be released as a special-deluxe limited-edition box set with original artwork, a 200-page mini book, three posters, a button, two eye patches, and a bottle of fish oil pills next week.
• Efterklang: http://www.efterklang.net
• 4AD: http://www.4ad.com
LCD Soundsystem
"Drunk Girls"
Here's the official video for LCD Soundsystem's "Drunk Girls." The video's cool, but the music? Hmm. This is Happening is due mid-next month on DFA/Virgin/Parlophone.
• LCD Soundsystem: http://www.lcdsoundsystem.com
• DFA: http://www.dfarecords.com
"Fool's Day"
Blur's limited-edition 7-inch of "Fool's Day" was released on Record Store Day, and TMT bought every single copy. Don't worry though. You can stream the song above and/or download an MP3/WAV here.
• Blur: http://blur.co.uk
• Parlophone: http://www.parlophone.co.uk
Effi Briest
"Mirror Rim"
The all-girl group Effi Briest's debut album, Rhizomes, hits post-Record Store Day stores on May 11 via Sacred Bones. In case you didn't catch that: there's no dude in the band.
• Effi Briest: http://myspace.com/effibriest
• Sacred Bones: http://sacredbonesrecords.com
Arrington de Dionyso
"Naga Suara"
Arrington de Dionyso's "Naga Suara" is available through Slanty Shanty Records Tape Club. It's limited to 100, so get the fuck on this before it sells the fuck out.
• Arrington de Dionyso: http://myspace.com/arringtondedionyso
• Slanty Shanty Records Tape Club: http://tinyurl.com/y48f6mn
Beach Fossils
Beach Fossils' self-titled album is due May 25 on Captured Tracks. Maybe as a pay-what-you-want download??
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Ryan Adams to release iTunes album later this month
Ryan Adams (who was my pick for Song of the Day last Friday) is set to release his first-ever iTunes Session on April 24 with a preorder available today on the iTunes Store.
The set captures 8 solo performances by Adams that were recorded at the historic Capitol Studios in Hollywood. T
he track listing features a mix of Adams classics from his 2000 solo debut "Heartbreaker," the Whiskeytown-era "Houses On The Hill," and songs from his newest album "Ashes & Fire."The session also includes a cover of Bob Mould's "Black Sheets of Rain."The track listing for Adams' iTunes Session is as follows:1. Dirty Rain2. Oh My Sweet Carolina3. Lucky Now4. Houses on The Hill5. Black Sheets of Rain6. Chains of Love7. Ashes and Fire8. My Winding Wheel
Preorders available at http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/itunes-session/id517378781
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Archive for August, 2006
classic car quiz
I don't know how old this is, and I don't care. Test your knowledge of classic American car details in this online quiz. I scored 78 out of 100 – not bad for somebody born about a decade after all these cars were on the road. Make 'em trucks, and there'd be no stopping this steamroller. Barry, who passed this on to me, boasted an 86.
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First there was purple rain, now its red tire smoke
Posting this for George Mattar, editor of Hemmings Muscle Machines (we are having technical difficulties with his confuser).
John Baldo of Cary, Illinois, stunned the crowd at Corvettes at Carlisle with this incredible burnout in his 1985 Corvette. He literally melted the Kumho tires, which are built with special dye to produce this plume of red smoke. The smoke was so intense, the photographers, myself included, had to back up. John had a dash-mounted fan in the car to keep smoke away from him so he could read the gauges. It didn't matter, he got the car so hot, despite Carlisle employees, pouring a steady stream of water into the radiator, he blew up the engine. The crowd loved it and John was ruled the winner, but later Corvette Event Manager Lance Miller, based on the crowd response, called it a tie between John and Rob Ferretti, of Dumont, New Jersey, who equally went up in smoke. His engine didn't blow up though.
Cast your vote for Muscle Machine of the Year!
In case you haven't read the October issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines, we are currently selecting our second Muscle Machine of the Year. We've made it simple to vote for your favorite. Simply click on www.hemmings.com/mmoy and vote.
There is a photo of each candidate and a brief description, in case you missed the complete stories in the past issues. Last year's winner was a 1966 Chevy II L79 owned by Duane Goodman of New York. Duane bought the car new, raced it and sold it, but was able to get the 900-mile car back. He has since restored the car and does not race it, but shows it around the Northeast at various shows.
We will be presenting a trophy to the Muscle Machine of the Year, so cast your ballots now. We'll announce the winner in the December 2006 issue!
(This post originally appeared in the August 31, 2006, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
How fast is fast?
The annual Bonneville Speed Weeks may be about all-out speed, but speed is a relative thing when you're talking about bikes that are better than 40 years
Take William Paulovcin, for example. He brought a 50cc 1964 Honda
Dream, as well as a 1948 Indian, to run flat out across the salt. The 50cc
Honda wound up to 54.20 mph in its best run. The 1948 Indian, fitted with a
sidecar, managed a blistering 81.471 mph. Way to go, Bill!
(This post originally appeared in the August 31, 2006, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
State of the Commonwealth
We were browsing through Massachusetts' antique license plate registration forms–which is the sort of thing we often do for
fun–when we came across the current form used to apply for such a thing. We thought we'd share some highlights that make the Mass
laws unique:
•Antique vehicles 25 years old or older are entitled to a plate for the year of manufacture only;
•Said plate must be six characters or fewer and not resemble a current plate, although it's unclear who makes that distinction. A person known only as "the Registrar" must inspect it, though;
•Plates originally issued to cars and trucks may be used interchangeably;
•Most interestingly, only plates in good, original condition are allowed. "Any indication that the plate has been repainted or otherwise altered will cause the Registrar to reject use of the plate."
As in most states, vehicles registered as "Antique" are limited in use, although Massachusetts is a little more permissive than
some, with the owner's affidavit stating their vehicle: "will be maintained and operated solely for use in exhibitions, club
activities, parades and other functions of public interest (including test drives to prepare for such functions and transportation
to and from repair facilities) and will not be used primarily for the transportation of passengers or goods over any way."
(This post originally appeared in the August 31, 2006, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
Two scoops, please
There's the truck hobby, then there's the model truck hobby, and then there's an offshoot of the offshoot, the construction model hobby. Literally scores of replicas of the heaviest of heavy equipment are produced in a variety of scales by manufacturers in Japan, Germany and the United States. One of the retail hobby industry's biggest specialists in construction rigs is Buffalo Road Imports in Clarence, New York, whose stock list includes this 1/50th-scale replica of a Bucyrus 495 stripping shovel in 1/50th scale by Towsley's.
The photo doesn't show it adequately, but this is one huge model. In real life, Bucyrus 495s are generally assembled at the work site because they're so big. The 495 consists of a rope-type shovel specifically designed for strip mining with a 40-cubic-yard bucket, able to take a 100-ton bite in a single pass. Each one of these monsters relies on Siemens electric power for all its functions. They're very popular at an oil-sands mining site in western Canada.
To say that this hand-assembled model captures the massiveness of the original is a weak-kneed understatement. It's available in both HF and HR versions; the retail price is $599.95. Give Buffalo Road Imports a yell at 716-759-7451 or visit www.ConstructionScaleModels.com Tell them you got the 411 from Hemmings.
(This post originally appeared in the August 31, 2006, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
Giovanni Plastics cases help you show off
The question of displaying one's die-cast collection is always a quandary. How can you make it look like a collection and not just a pile of toys? How can you keep them from getting dusty? How can you show them off and draw attention to them?
The answer is with a display case, and some of the best we've ever dealt with are from Giovanni Plastics of Struthers, Ohio. Are you into 1:64 scale cars? 1:18? 1:43? Motorcycles? Hess trucks? Beanie Babies? Collectible mini football helmets? Giovanni has a case to accommodate. Do you keep your NASCAR collectibles in their boxes? Cases are available for boxed die-cast to remain ensconced in their packaging.
The plexi sides and front are light and airy, while the mirrored back gives depth and elegance. Clear plexi hinges are durable and allow easy access to models for additions and reorganization. The cases are pre-drilled, come with wall anchors and mounting hardware, and are shipped in oversized, well-padded boxes.
A bewildering array of sizes custom-built to fit whatever scale you collect is available. As a bonus, everyone we've dealt with there from the boss on down was affable and happy to answer any and all questions. Click on www.giovanniplastics.com/carspage.htm for a look at what they offer for all scales and budgets.
(This post originally appeared in the August 31, 2006, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
Bugatti: Full of hot air
MSNBC and the Financial Timesare reporting that the new "smart airbag" regulations that will be taking effect next month are causing major headaches for limited-production, ultra-luxury sports car marques like Volkswagen's Bugatti. The $1.3 million, 253-mph, W-16 engine-powered sports car would require a major reworking to accommodate these air bags, adding roughly $125,000 to the already outrageous sticker price. Like other low-volume automakers Morgan, Lotus, Lamborghini and Ferrari, Bugatti has applied for a two-year exemption to the new regulations, giving them time to sell current models while redesigning the cars to meet future regulations.
(This post originally appeared in the August 31, 2006, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
Porsches in Pennsylvania
If you're into Porsches, vintage French coachwork and Triumph motorcycles, get yourself to Malvern, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 10, for "The 100 Motor Cars of Radnor Hunt," the 10th annual concours held on the grounds best known for foxhunts and horse trials.
Show up at the Friday night barbecue, and you can attend a discussion on the restoration of Porsche 356s with a panel that includes specialists Bruce Baker, Sandy Sadtler, and a representative from Denny Frick's shop. The invitation-only concours, modeled on the prestigious Pebble Beach concours, will be held rain or shine.
French coachwork on Rolls-Royce, Delahaye, Talbot Lago, Peugeot, Bentley, Stutz and Minerva chassis will be on display, while the show field will be filled with DuPonts, Packards, Duesenbergs, Mercedes-Benzes and other great marques. General admission is $25, while $85 VIP admission will get you a three-course buffet lunch in the Radnor Club House. The panel discussion is free, but if you go, the organizers ask that you stay for the barbecue, at $50 per person. Saturday evening ends with an art show cocktail reception featuring the work of George Rothaker—who was profiled in the March 2006 issue of Hemmings Classic Car—and a black tie gala dinner, for $175 per person. Visit www.radnorconcours.orgto register.
(This post originally appeared in the August 31, 2006, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
Unnamed Billetproof caretaker found; Nor-Cal show still on
Back in March, we reported that Kirk Jones, one of the two founding fathers of the successful Billetproof shows, announced his intention to sell the two annual traditional hot rod shows to a qualified caretaker.
"I have taken Billetproof as far as I have the knowledge and energy to take it," Jones wrote earlier this year. "I'd love for a new person or group, with new enthusiasm, to get involved and take it even further."
Jones recently announced that he has found somebody to take it over, but is currently working out the details with them.
"The short answer is that the show has NOT BEEN SOLD at all," Jones said. "I am tentatively working on passing it on to a very qualified fellow rodder who has helped with the show for the past few years, promotes a couple of his own events and is more than dedicated, knowledgeable and qualified to carry the show on as it is."
He dispelled rumors that Goodguys—for whom he edits their Goodguys Gazette magazine—bought Billetproof, as well as rumors that he's handing it off to Boyd Coddington.
As far as this year's Billetproof shows, Jones held the Detroit show in June and Billetproof Nor-Cal, the 10th annual Billetproof show, will take place September 16 at the Antioch Fairgrounds. For more details, visit billetproof.com
(This post originally appeared in the August 31, 2006, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)


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In this post, I talk about my trip to Fish and Wildlife Service's National Conservation Training Center and the Structural Fire Coordinator class I participated in.
When I first found out I was going to be working for the National Park Service, I had no idea what to expect. My mind ran between a million different scenarios all based on what little exposure I had to the NPS through various pop culture mediums. Yet, upon coming to Keweenaw National Historical Park, I found that none of those conclusions were correct, and that none of them were as great as this experience has turned out to be.
I discuss taking part in seasonal interpretive training during my trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. I learned much about the parks and the art of hands-on interpretive education.
In this entry, I talk about one of the trends I'm finding as I inventory fire protection systems and I introduce the historical structure that I will be doing some code based analysis on.
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The Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC) is an international panel of nongovernment scientists and scholars who have come together to present a comprehensive, authoritative, and realistic assessment of the science and economics of global warming. Because it is not a government agency, and because its members are not predisposed to believe climate change is caused by human greenhouse gas emissions, NIPCC is able to offer an independent "second opinion" of the evidence reviewed – or not reviewed – by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on the issue of global warming.
The Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change, or NIPCC, as its name suggests, is an international panel of scientists and scholars who came together to understand the causes and consequences of climate change. NIPCC has no formal attachment to or sponsorship from any government or governmental agency. It is wholly independent of political pressures and influences and therefore is not predisposed to produce politically motivated conclusions or policy recommendations.
NIPCC seeks to objectively analyze and interpret data and facts without conforming to any specific agenda. This organizational structure and purpose stand in contrast to those of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which is government-sponsored, politically motivated, and predisposed to believing that climate change is a problem in need of a U.N. solution.
NIPCC traces its beginnings to an informal meeting held in Milan, Italy in 2003 organized by Dr. S. Fred Singer and the Science & Environmental Policy Project (SEPP). The purpose was to produce an independent evaluation of the available scientific evidence on the subject of carbon dioxide-induced global warming in anticipation of the release of the IPCC'sFourth Assessment Report (AR4). NIPCC scientists concluded the IPCC was biased with respect to making future projections of climate change, discerning a significant human-induced influence on current and past climatic trends, and evaluating the impacts of potential carbon dioxide-induced environmental changes on Earth's biosphere.
To highlight such deficiencies in the IPCC's AR4, in 2008 SEPP partnered with The Heartland Institute to produce Nature, Not Human Activity, Rules the Climate, a summary of research for policymakers that has been widely distributed and translated into six languages. In 2009, the Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change joined the original two sponsors to help produce Climate Change Reconsidered: The 2009 Report of the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC), the first comprehensive alternative to the alarmist reports of the IPCC.
In 2010, a Web site (www.nipccreport.org) was created to highlight scientific studies NIPCC scientists believed would likely be downplayed or ignored by the IPCC during preparation of its next assessment report. In 2011, the three sponsoring organizations produced Climate Change Reconsidered: The 2011 Interim Report of the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC), a review and analysis of new research released since the 2009 report or overlooked by the authors of that report.
In 2013, the Information Center for Global Change Studies, a division of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, translated and published an abridged edition of the 2009 and 2011 NIPCC reports in a single volume. On June 15, the Chinese Academy of Sciences organized a NIPCC Workshop in Beijing to allow the NIPCC principal authors to present summaries of their conclusions.
In September 2013, NIPCC released Climate Change Reconsidered II: Physical Science, the first of two volumes bringing the original 2009 report up-to-date with research from the 2011 Interim Report plus research as current as the third quarter of 2013. A new Web site was created (www.
In April 2008, Singer's Science and Environmental Policy Project (SEPP) and The Heartland Institute partnered to produce Nature, Not Human Activity, Rules the Climate, subtitled "Summary for Policymakers of the Report of the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change." The 48-page report listed 24 contributors from 14 countries and included a foreword by Dr. Frederick Seitz, one of the world's most renowned scientists. (Dr. Seitz passed away on March 2, 2008.) It was released at Heartland's First International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC-1) on March 2-4, 2008.
In 2008, Dr. Singer conducted an extensive international tour to promote the new report. He spoke at events in the Netherlands (June 3-4), Brussels-EU (June 5), Germany (June 6-12), Vienna, Milan, Paris (June 19-20), and London (June 22-25). Local free-market think tanks arranged those events. Heartland distributed approximately 100,000 copies of Nature, Not Human Activity, Rules the Climate in 2008, and the booklet has been translated into French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
NIPCC's best work lay ahead. In the tradition of the IPCC, NIPCC had published its Summary for Policymakers in advance of completing the underlying report. The first full report, produced with a new partner, the Center for the Study of Global Warming and Global Change, was released in 2009. It was titled Climate Change Reconsidered: The Report of the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC).
In 2011, NIPCC produced its third report, Climate Change Reconsidered: The 2011 Interim Report. The volume summarized new research produced after the deadline for inclusion in the 2009 report as well as some research that had been overlooked when the first volume was produced. Both volumes have won widespread praise and been compared favorably to the reports of the vastly larger IPCC.*
In September 2013, NIPCC plans will release its fourth report, Climate Change Reconsidered II: The 2013 Report of the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC). This volume, subtitled "Volume 1. Physical Science Considerations," is the first of two volumes that will constitution CCR-II. The second volume, subtitled "Volume 2. Impact, Adaptation and Vulnerability" will be published in March 2014.
* See Reviews of CCR-I and CCR-Interim Report. Also, Judith Curry, chair of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology, "Nature on Heartland," Climate Etc. [Blog], July 27, 2011.
NIPCC is a project of three independent nonprofit organizations: Science and Environmental Policy Project (SEPP), Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change (CO2 Science), and The Heartland Institute. Contributions to all three organizations help support the project. (For more about these organizations, see the "Contacts" section at the NIPCC home page).
Dr. Fred Singer, the founder of NIPCC, acts as chairman and ambassador of the group. One of the world's most distinguished atmospheric scientists, he travels the world meeting with scientists, discussing NIPCC's research, and recruiting new members to the group.
Craig Idso, founder and chairman of the Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change, leads the research and writing effort for NIPCC publications. He hosts the NIPCC research archive site, produces a weekly e-newsletter titled NIPCC Update featuring reviews of new research that will be edited for inclusion in the next edition of Climate Change Reconsidered, and works with a team of lead authors, editors, contributors, and reviewers.
Joseph L. Bast, president of The Heartland Institute, leads the publication and promotional efforts of NIPCC. He and Heartland's staff edit and produce NIPCC books, host the events at which the reports are released, and market the project's efforts.
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Cottage Couture
Cabin life conveys a toned-down opulence while emphasizing nature
Implications - As cities increase more and more in population, the ability to get away from it all truly becomes a luxury. Once considered a vacation for those who couldn't afford a trip overseas, cottages now serve as the ultimate nirvana. With the end of the recession, consumers make an attempt at being credit-savvy by showing off their money in a toned-down, eco-friendly manner.
Sustainable Cabin Architecture
Johnson Architects Present the Schell-Wheeler House in the Cascades
Woodsy Music Studios
The Log Cabin in the Netherlands is an Office in Disguise
Cat Cabins
The Eco-Friendly Loyal Luxe Cat Chalet
Rough Rustic Lighting
The Roost Aluminum Antler Lamp is Tastefully Designed
Modern Cabin Architecture
G.Natkevicius and Partners' Modern Design for the Kaunas Residence
Contorted Architecture
The Ellis Park House Defies That Little Foe Known as Gravity
Modern Log Cabins
A Unique Wooden Home by Masaaki Okuno
Floating Eco Cabins
The Hill House by David Coleman Architecture is Small but Open
Cottage Couture
Cabin life conveys a toned-down opulence while emphasizing nature
12 Examples + Score + Implications
Next Besting (UPDATE)
Consumers bypass traditional brands for the next best alternative
Implications - In our current period of economic uncertainty, consumers are still buying things, but they are becoming more conscious of what they actually need and why. In all categories, they are in pursuit of the 'next best thing'. We coined this term 'Next Besting' in 2008, but we continue to see it play out in all categories, including fashion and technology where budget-friendly alternative products are breaking new ground.
Cheap-Chic For Children
The Forever 21 HTG81 Kids Line Provides Affordable Style
Sporty Feminine Fashion
The Mossimo for Target Spring 2010 Collection is Fun and Flirty
Funky Affordable Couture
The Simply Vera Spring 2010 Collection for Kohl's
Budget Designer Bags
The Prada Canvas Bags are Designer Bags for the Budget Conscious
Slick Business Timepieces
The Casio Edifice Collection is Branded as a Less Expensive Rolex
Billowy Fashion Collaborations
The Tucker for Target Collection Hits Stores This Fall
Affordable iBooks
'The Novel Network' Provides a Pleasurable and Cheap Reading Experience
Designer Look-Alike Furnishings
Togo Sofa Knock-Off is Attractive and Affordable
Next Besting (UPDATE)
Consumers bypass traditional brands for the next best alternative
10 Examples + Score + Implications
Minimal Impulse
Tendency towards bare simplicity in home design and furniture
Implications - Minimalism is becoming the base for home decor and furniture design, which caters to today's busier consumer. Whereas complexity in design may induce psychological clutter in an already hectic lifestyle, raw functionality and clean visual aesthetic help to reinstate some aspect of calmness and order.
Barely-There Seating
Sancal's Maxie Chair is a Minimalist's Dream
Monochrome Minimalist Decor
Maison Martin Margiela "White Objects" Home Accessories
Barely-There Dinner Tables
The Very Slim Table by Nilly Landao Exemplifies Minimalist Decor
Minimalist Home Offices
The Slim Office by Bertjan Pot Eliminates the Extraneous
Female Form Minimalism
The Pryor Callaway Odalisque Simplifies Feminine Curves
Minimalist Circular Tubs
The Inout Bathtub by Benedini Associates is a Simple Circle
Minimalist Modular Furniture
The Nojiberlin Seating and Lighting Works for Small Living Spaces
Masterful Minimalist Furniture
Spanish Designers Esteban + Moreno Present the Nube Chair
Minimal Impulse
Tendency towards bare simplicity in home design and furniture
8 Examples + Score + Implications
Urbane Naturalism
Wooden decor & furnishings let city-dwellers bring the outdoors, indoors
Implications - With nature-focused concepts becoming increasingly prevalent within today's society, companies are providing a more practical approach for consumers to incorporate nature into their own lives. Giving customers the option of furniture pieces and home decor with an all-wooden touch, businesses are attending to a market who wants to enjoy the outdoors even when they're in the city.
Wooden Zen Beds
Ign. Design Makes a Calm and Peaceful Sleeping Place
Wood-Wrapped Abodes
Japanese Architect Kohki Hiranuma Builds a 'House for Everyone'
Luxurious Wooden Washrooms
The Flora Style Fusion Bathroom Line is Rich and Refined
Cozy Lumber Lodgings
The Kobe House by Keiichi Sugiyama Brings In the Outdoors
Wood Shower Heads
Terra Marique Won the Good Design Award for Bath/Accessories 2010
Roofed Treehouse Residences
The Suppose Design House in Fukawa Encases Cantilevered Spaces
Gridded Interior Abodes
Kazuya Morita Designs a Haven for Bookworms
Organic Candle Holders
The Vein by Tanja Soeter Illuminates With a Natural Beauty
Urbane Naturalism
Wooden decor & furnishings let city-dwellers bring the outdoors, indoors
10 Examples + Score + Implications
Pretty Pixelation
Pixels are no longer exclusively a photography faux-pas
Implications - Once considered exclusively a photography faux-pas, pixelation has now lent itself to the art and design world. Innovators are drawing inspiration from computerized images in order to create imperfect-looking products in the realm of furniture, films, eye wear, gadgets and more. Collage-esque pixelated styles coincide with a consumer desire for imperfection and a DIY ethos.
Pixelated Rainbow Kicks
The Nike Air Superfly Woven Make Walking Vibrant
8-Bit Character Movies
The Patrick Jean 'Pixel' Short Film
Old-School Gaming Accessories
Christofle Space Invader Pixel Pendant Reminds Us of a Simpler Time
Digitized Eyeglasses
Samal Designs 'Pixeled Eyewear' is Techtastic
Pixelated Sneaker Walls
The Wilson Brothers Nike Project is an Innovative Installation
8-Bit Rugs
The 'Digit' Pixelated Carpet by Nanimarquina Designs is Interior Design Genius
Recycled Button Portraits
Artist Lisa Kokin Makes Intricate Pieces From Old, Forgotten Accessories
Pixelated Movie Montages
Final Score Illusion Art Covers 'Twilight,' 'Shrek' and 'Toy Story'
Pretty Pixelation
Pixels are no longer exclusively a photography faux-pas
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Optical Illusionism
Trompe l'oeils offer an intelligent escape from reality
Implications - Consumers are no longer attracted to purely "pretty" items. The incorporation of optical illusions into products coincides with the desire for items that make people think, use their imagination, while at the same time escaping from the banality of everyday life. From home design to fashion prints, things are not always what they seem.
Optical Illusion Shelves
The Mini Warp Bookshelf by Onur Mustak Cobanli
3d Illusion Shelves
The Bjorn Jorund Blikstad Imeuble is Inspired by the Rubik's Cube
Optical Illusion Body Painting
Creative Paint Job Turns Three People Into the Image of a Tiger
Angels & Demons Editorials
Italian Vogue March 2010 Features 'The Great Illusion'
Optical Illusion Seating
Mathia Bengtsson's Paper Chair is a Confusing Delight
Faux Window Frames
Reveal from Adam Frank Lets You Fake a Beautiful View
Optical Illusion Knitwear
Cooperative Designs F/W 2010 Collection is Not Easy on the Eyes
Transparent Seating
The Invisibles by Tokujin Yoshioka is an Optical Illusion
Optical Illusionism
Trompe l'oeils offer an intelligent escape from reality
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Neon LEDs are delivering a playful and colorful alternative to traditional bulbs
Implications - The direction towards lower energy consumption has increased the adoption of LED lights, with neon LEDs in particular gaining popularity for both commercial and residential uses. The growing demand for neon LEDs points to consumer interest in color and whimsicality in our most basic, day-to-day functions.
Massive Media Facades
The Taipei Pop Music Center Will Feature Eco LED Technology
Color-Shifting Books
Airan Kang Uses LED Lighting to Illuminate 109 Books
Luminous LED Dresses
The Galaxy Dress has 24,000 LEDs and 4,000 Swarovski Crystals
Glowing Jelly Hotels (Update)
The Abu Dhabi Yas Hotel is the World's Largest LED Structure
LED Laser Guitars
Ok Go Lit Up the Stage at 2009 Design Miami
Floating Phones
'Floater' Cellphone by Mac Funamizu Stands at Attention When Called
Illuminating Sofas
LED Lighting Sofas Brighten up Your Furniture
Lighted Waterfall Faucets
LED Glass Handle Adds Affordable Class to Sinks
Neon LEDs are delivering a playful and colorful alternative to traditional bulbs
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Concrete Jungle
Cement transcends ordinary construction applications
Implications - It seems as if city dwellers are embracing their urban surroundings in more ways than one. Cement-crafted items are on the rise, with everything from jewelry to cars made of hard, stone-cold concrete. This unyielding material creates the perfect foundation for durable and long-lasting products and also provides an intriguing contrast to the plethora of green innovations popping up in urban centers.
Concrete PC Cases
The Concretronic Computer Case is a Construction-Quality PC Mod
Cement Jewelry
Beat Poet Concrete Rings Are Made of Reclaimed Components
Sculpted Supercars
A BMW Z4 Model Created from Bricks Could Fetch $125,000
Depressed Footprint Door Mats
Stellvertreter Coat Racks Suggest Shoe Placement
Classy Concrete Accessories
Lauren Cummings' Geometric Jewelry is Architecturally-Inclined
Concrete Jungle
Cement transcends ordinary construction applications
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Pervasion of musical technology
Implications - For Generation X and Y, and millions of others around the world, music is a part of daily life--if not a necessity. The result is an increase in products built with audio capability, regardless of their primary function. While sound systems become more sleek and complex in design, everything from clothes to furniture becomes increasingly incorporated with docking systems and musical technology.
Musical Skull Caps
The Aerial7 Sound Disk Beanie Has a Built-In Sound System
Integrated Speaker Sofas
The Multifunctional Sound Pet Audio System by Studio Lim
Musical Clothes
The Aeolia Cello Garment is a Wearable Musical Instument
Moldable Music
The Moss Modular Audio System is a Sound Investment
Princely Wheelchairs
The Steampunk Professor X Chair by Daniel Valdez
Coffin Sound Systems
The Coffin Crew Knows How to Party
Trebletastic Tables
The Sony Sound Lounge Adds Some Bass to Your Coffee Break
Audiotastic Ottomens
The Surround Sound MP3 Sofa Has Some Sonic Style
Pervasion of musical technology
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Foldaway Clutter
Collapsible furniture makes room for more enjoyment in small spaces
Implications - Whether described as collapsible or expandable, furniture that can be altered in size to adapt to different needs is a booming trend. Particularly for those furnishing smaller spaces, designs that can be made less invasive when not in use can make tighter quarters seem more comfortable.
Folding Guest Rooms
"Stay at My Home" Small-Space Sleepover Solutions
Stow-Away Art Furniture
Fold-Up Chair Disguised As a Painting of the Mona Lisa
Foldable Home Interiors
Small Living Spaces Call for Foldable Furniture
Expanding Modular Seating
Phil Crook's Compact Sofa System Slides Out Into Chairs for Company
Slide-Out Grills
The Gunni Movable Kitchen Island with Compact Barbeque is Great for Small Spaces
Boxy Offices
Trunk Station is a Compact and Hidden Work Space
Collapsible Coat Racks
The Vandasye Coat Rack is Perfect for All Seasons
Pull-Out Place Settings
Sculptures Jeux Presents Collapsible Tables that Expand When Needed
Foldaway Clutter
Collapsible furniture makes room for more enjoyment in small spaces
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Preserving Privacy
Designs that encourage isolation at the workplace
Implications - Although the trend in workplace design has been toward open spaces to encourage interaction, there is also an opposite trend in preserving workplace privacy. Designers are creating self-privacy pods to which workers can retreat for a bit of peace and quiet. Encouraging isolation in this way does not deter from an organization's goal to enhance interaction and team-building, but rather compliments it by giving employees a place where they can de-stress and clear the mind -- something that is certainly necessary in today's fast-paced and stressful work culture.
Egg-Shaped Enclosures
The Tisettanta Nu-Ovo is a Space Creating Pod for Your Pad
Isolating Desk Bubbles
Rewrite by Gam Fratesi Provides Privacy in an Airy Manner
Private Office Pods
The Rhino Workplace Offers a Quiet Place for Workers to Destress
Wall-Mounted Nooks
BuzziHood by Alain Gilles is Made Out of Recycled Material
Workspace Privacy Accessories
The DeskShell by Ganjavian Kawamura is Great for Open Offices
Compact Corporate Spaces
The Tetra Shed by Innovation Imperative Changes the Way We Work From Home
Leafy Folding Backrests
The Limbo Chair Provides Both Privacy and Openness
Modular Privacy Seating
The Arnhem Sofa by Sebastian Herkner Provides Intimacy at Whim
Preserving Privacy
Designs that encourage isolation at the workplace
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Graffiti Mimicry
Street art goes from urban sub-culture to mainstream creative
Implications - Once limited to the streets and used as a powerful form of public self-expression and labeling, graffiti has now moved on to homes and day-to-day products as an appealing form of aesthetic design. Decorating home decor, fashion, photography and furniture, the underlying principles of street art -- chaotic color, messy script and often disconnected imagery -- speak to a love of disorder and artistic expression.
Graffiti Furniture
Luis Alicandu Creates Street Art to Furnish Your Home With
Typographic Graffiti Interiors
Faust Art in Brooklyn Features Artsy Black-and-White Scribbles
Graffiti-Bombed Kicks
Famous Street Artists Enhance Plain Shoes for Graffiti Sneakers
Studded Graffiti Rings
The Repossi Maure Jewelry Line is Gothic and Chic
Graffiti Makeup Palettes
The Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. III Takes Inspiration from NYC
Urban Light Fixtures
The Graffiti Pendant Lamp Brings Decorating to the Streets
Street Art Photo Shoots
'Graffiti' 2010 by Hair Academy Stephan and New Approach
Graffiti-Inspired Accessories
The Keith Haring Jewelry Collection is Eighties
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One of the traditional highlights of the County Championship calendar has been local derbies played between neighbouring counties. Over the years, these fixtures were for scheduled on the Whitsun or August Bank Holidays, with bumper crowds often attending the eagerly-awaited games and to see the local rivals go head-to-head.
Following the advent of two divisions – both in the one-day and four-day county competitions – several of these local derbies have disappeared from the calendar, including this summer the "traditional" fixture between Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. The former were promoted to Division One of the LV=County Championship last summer, whilst Gloucestershire remain in Division Two of the first-class competition. None of the scheduled fixtures in either the 40 or 20 overs competitions will see the two counties meet up in 2011, and while they could conceivably play each other in the knockout stages of these limited-overs games, it will be the first time since 1900 that there is no scheduled contest between Worcestershire and Gloucestershire anywhere on the fixture calendar.
Over the years, the games between these two sides have produced some fine fare, not least at Cheltenham where the historic College ground has been the setting for some outstanding batting or bowling feats by Gloucestershire or Worcestershire players. Indeed, Worcestershire participated in the inaugural Festival at Cheltenham in 1906 – the year when the cricket week, with back-to-back fixtures, was extended to accommodate a third game.
After visits from Kent and Sussex, the match with Worcestershire saw Charles Townsend make what was described as "an astonishingly brilliant" 214 in the space of just three and a half hours, having arrived at the crease with his side's total on one and departing, as the fifth wicket to fall, with the score on 421. The wily bowling of Edward Dennett then forced Worcestershire to follow-on, as the left-arm spinner recorded match figures of 15 for 140 as Gloucestershire won by an innings.
In 1937 Tom Goddard, the legendary off-spinner from Gloucester, recorded the best bowling figures in an innings for the West Country side at Cheltenham, in the local derby against Worcestershire, taking 10 for 113 to eclipse Wally Hammond's return of 9 for 23 against the same opponents at the College ground in 1928.
Worcestershire, though, have not just been on the receiving end in their local derbies at Cheltenham, as in 1946 Reg Perks became one of several Worcestershire bowlers to have prospered at the Festival venue as the seam bowler took 9 for 42, while in more recent times Vikram Solanki made a superb 270 – the third highest individual score on the ground – in 2008 as Worcestershire declared on 672 for 7 and established a new record for the highest total in first-class cricket on the ground.


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Envestnet, a provider of technology-enabled wealth management solutions for investment advisors, recently partnered with Junxure to integrate with Junxure Cloud. Junxure Cloud is an upcoming Web-based client-relations management (CRM) program for financial advisors.
Expected in the first quarter of 2013, this combination is expected to be included with the initial release of Junxure Cloud.
Junxure is a complete, combined CRM system for financial advisors. The product was created exclusively for financial advisors depending on the experiences of a financial advisor.
It acts as the nervous center of the practice, streamlining and systematizing operations that improve client service, foster unprecedented efficiency and increase profitability.
Combining portfolio management with client recordkeeping and workflow management for a complete business solution, this integration allows Junxure users to get direct access to the Envestnet Advisor Suite portfolio management platform.
As a major element in a financial advisor's daily routine, various practice management professionals recommend utilizing CRM software. Standardizing and memorializing their client-management processes, advisors who do so can deploy CRM software as their calendar, record-keeper and workflow manager.
"We are pleased to be enhancing the Envestnet platform by integrating with Junxure Cloud," said Stuart DePina, group president of Envestnet, Tamarac. "Junxure's leading client-relations management software reflects a deep understanding of the needs and experiences of financial advisors. Together, the two applications will empower advisors to manage their practices more effectively, and will provide tools to achieve better client outcomes."
Recently, the company expanded its well-known Tamarac University program to include an online option for RIAs covering its whole curriculum. While many attend repeatedly – both to build expertise and to network with colleagues from other best-managed firms around the country – more than 2,000 advisors have attended Tamarac University's two-day program.
Classes typically take place in Seattle, or at the RIA firm's office.
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New Day Enterprises, a non-profit group which turns any profit it makes into aid for developmentally disabled adults, has opened its eighth physical location and third business in La Grande.
It's called the All-Bargain Center, with the emphasis on "bargain," said New Day's Zee Koza.
"You can call it an upscale and new surplus thrift store," Koza said. "The clothes we will sell are spotless, cleaned before they are brought into the store. And the surplus items we get are new."
The store, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, will be managed by Kris Silver.
A grand opening is planned Wednesday and Thursday, June 11 and 12, during Crazy Daze, with appropriate balloons and prizes.
Using a $75,000 economic development grant which it matched from Northeast Oregon Alliance, New Day bought the building between McGlasson's Stationery Inc. and The Copy Club in the 1200 block of Adams Avenue. The Copy Club is in the same building, and as soon as that company finds a new home, the thrift store will expand into its space, Koza said, doubling the amount of display space the business will have.
"I think we got the grant because we could provide jobs for developmentally disabled adults and for the general public," Koza said.
"Everything we do is for the benefit of our clients. I like to say, We turn donations into vocations.' "
Many items in the store will be donated by the public, she said, but a lot comes from the surplus items they are able to buy in bulk.
The store will have variety of items, such as housewares, craft items, kids' toys (including Furby Buddies for $2), new comforters and curtain sets, Koza said.


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(May 15, 2012) On May 14, 2012, New Zealand's Court of Appeal ruled that a Ministry of Health policy affecting the payment of caregivers of disabled family members is discriminatory. (Ministry of Health v. Atkinson [2012] NZCA 184.) Under the policy, government funding is available to pay for support services for disabled people where those services cannot be performed by family members. Family members that do provide care to disabled adult children are not eligible for the payments. (Press Release, Court of Appeal of New Zealand, Ministry of Health v. Atkinson: Case Summary (May 14, 2012).)
The complainants in the case were seven parents of adult disabled children and two adult disabled children. The parents claimed that the lack of payment for their performance of four specified services covered by the funding policy comprised unlawful discrimination on the basis of their family status. Both the Human Rights Review Tribunal and the High Court had previously upheld the complaints and declared that the Ministry's policy was inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. (Ministry of Health v. Atkinson, supra, ¶ 3).
The four services at issue in the case related to home-based support services and services that help disabled adults to live independently. (Id. at ¶ 15.) It was stated that the Ministry provides home-based support services to approximately 30,000 people. (Id. ¶ 16.) The Court was also told that the estimated costs of paying parents for the care of disabled children vary between NZ$17 million and NZ$593 million (about US$13.3 to US$464 million). (Id. ¶ 170.)
Right to Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom from discrimination is a right protected under section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act. (New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, New Zealand Legislation website.) Family status, including "having the responsibility for part-time care or full-time care of children or other dependants" and "being a relative of a particular person," is one of the prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Human Rights Act 1993, to which section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act refers. (Human Rights Act 1993, s 21(1)(l), New Zealand Legislation website.)
In its decision, the Court of Appeal referred to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, as well as to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, to all of which New Zealand is a party. (Ministry of Health v. Atkinson, supra, ¶¶ 39-42.) The Court also considered relevant findings of Canadian and United Kingdom courts as part of its discussion of some aspects of the New Zealand law, including the meaning of "discrimination." (See e.g., id. ¶¶ 60, 69, 79-97, & 110-122 (concluding that "there are differences between the New Zealand and Canadian provisions which explain why the latter approach is not necessarily appropriate for New Zealand.")
Findings of the Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal held that the Ministry's policy was prima facie discriminatory, stating: "we consider differential treatment will be discriminatory if, when viewed in context, it gives rise to a material disadvantage." (Id. ¶ 136.) It held that "[b]oth the denial of paid work to the parent respondents performing the specified services and the denial of choice to the adult disabled children amounted to material disadvantage." (Press Release, supra.)
The Court then considered the approach to and application of the various parts of section 5 of the Bill of Rights Act, which provides that rights and freedoms "may be subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society."
The Ministry of Health had put forward nine purposes as rational for the policy of restricting payments to non-family members for the four services, including concerns about cost, the ability to monitor the quality of care that family members provide, and the possible consequences of a family being reliant on a disabled person for income. (Ministry of Health v. Atkinson, supra, ¶ 147.) Having considered a range of legal arguments, the Court of Appeal agreed with the High Court's determination that the objectives set out by the Ministry did not satisfy the justification requirement of section 5. In essence, it held that the policy "imposed a limit that was greater than was reasonably necessary to achieve the Ministry's objectives, and was not a reasonable limitation on the right to freedom from discrimination." (Press Release, supra.)
Next Steps
Following the decision, the families will need to go back to the Human Rights Review Tribunal and engage in a remedy process to determine how much money they are entitled to receive. It was reported that the Ministry may be considering appealing the decision to the Supreme Court. (Stacey Kirk & Danya Levy, Appeal Court's Landmark Disability Decision, STUFF.CO.NZ (May 14, 2012).)
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Good morning: 15+ things to know for Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. BAD ECONOMIC NEWS HURTS OBAMA AGENDA: News that the nation's economy shrunk is overshadowing the president's pushes on gun control and immigration.
2. SENATE SET TO ALLOW BORROWING OF HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS MORE: The Senate is poised to permit the government to borrow hundreds of billions of dollars more to meet its obligations, putting off one Washington showdown even as others loom in coming weeks.
3. HAGEL FACES HIS PARTY CRITICS: Republicans who oppose Hagel's positions on nuclear weapons, Israel and Iran will grill him as confirmation hearings begin for the Defense Secretary nominee.
4. NEWTOWN FAMILIES CALL FOR 'MOMENT OF TRANSFORMATION': Parents of children killed at the Connecticut elementary school spoke out for high-capacity weapons bans at a public hearing.
5. ISRAELI LAWMAKER HINTS MORE STRIKES ON SYRIA: Tzachi Hanegbi says such a strike is not enough to stop the threat of weapons reaching Hezbollah militants.
6. ALABAMA STANDOFF STRETCHES INTO SECOND DAY: Police say they're still talking to a 65-year-old retired truck driver holed up in a bunker with a 5-year-old hostage.
7. WHY IT'S NOT CALLED 'SEXERCISE': One activity you thought might be doing you some good and burning extra calories probably isn't.
8. TE'O HOAXTER SAYS NOTRE DAME STAR WASN'T PART OF JOKE: Ronaiah Tuiaososopo tells Dr. Phil McGraw that he fell deeply in love with Te'o while pretending to be his online girlfriend. The interview airs today.
9. LAST OF THE ANDREWS SISTERS DIES: Patty Andrews, who boosted morale on the home front with songs like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B," was 94.
10. BET ON IT: BALTIMORE WILL WIN THE SUPER BOWL: The AP's Barry Wilner favors the Ravens because of their tough defense and underappreciated QB Joe Flacco.
1. GOV. SCOTT TO UNVEIL SPENDING PLAN FOR 2013: Gov. Rick Scott is unveiling his spending priorities for the coming year. The Republican governor is scheduled to announce his budget recommendations on Thursday. State lawmakers will use the proposed budget as a framework for a final budget that will be passed during the annual session that starts in March.
2. HEMMINGWAY GATE TO BE AUCTIONED ON EBAY: An original wrought-iron gate from the one-time Key West home of Ernest Hemingway is being auctioned on eBay. The gate was replaced in 2011 with one that better protected the nearly 50 cats that reside on the property. The original was donated to Helpline, a non-profit local crisis hotline, to be auctioned for fundraising. The auction is to end Feb. 8.
3. ZIMMERMAN IS ASKING FOR A DELAY IN TRIAL: The former neighborhood watch captain charged with fatally shooting Trayvon Martin wants more time to prepare his case. Attorneys for George Zimmerman filed a motion Wednesday, asking that his second-degree murder trial be pushed back from its scheduled start in June.
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Claudia Lee portrays Rachel Dunlevy in 'Surviving Jack,' a Fox network sitcom that premieres on March 27.
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On new Fox sitcom "Surviving Jack," Christopher Meloni portrays a father who's as crass as Al Bundy and perhaps as opinionated as Archie Bunker.
But beneath his gruff exterior, Dr. Jack Dunlevy is a sweetheart of a guy, according to Claudia Lee - the actress from Indiana who portrays Jack's daughter on the show.
Lee, a 17-year-old native of West Lafayette, said that it's a bonus that former "Law & Order: SVU" star Meloni is a "lovely human being" as a cast mate. ...


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practical mashups, exhibit a – kudos to the Globe team for this; more towns should do things like this
never encountered this particular bias before; smart girls are supposed to be less desirable? must not have gotten that particular memo
i'm doing a lot of this as well, but the no computer thing would be a serious problem
the share price is not the only place where Ballmer's hurting Microsoft; he's not doing wonders for their open source or standards efforts either
The NOSE: Information Technology in Higher Education: ODF Under Consideration in Minnesota and TexasAl looks at the possibility that Texas and Minnesota would move to ODF – or OOXML
"For commentary and opinion, meanwhile, mainstream media is way behind bloggers, and the gap is widening: For timeliness, for depth, for insight, for almost everything." – will have more to say later, but some interesting points in here re: blogging
via John Herren comes this note, discussing the marriage of Capistrano and EC2
James is right; the notions of influentials here are very aligned with mine and other folks thinking re: triangulation
interesting; Django on nginx is apparently pretty fast – can't remember who pointed me here
pragmatic thinking on the non-free drivers issue; i agree to an extent, but would note that some manufacturers have been very slow to release drivers for non-supported operating systems, and the lack of open source doesn't help that
keyboard shortcuts for all of the Google apps
analysis from Savio of the actual Linux kernel licensing
XFS wins over ZFS, but due to licensing incompatibilities rather than technical superiority
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