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MENLO PARKObituary: David Michael Cleary
A memorial service to celebrate the life of David Michael Cleary was held May 29 at the Ladera Recreation Center in Ladera....Original post made on Sep. 11, 2014
Last comment by Bradley B., on Sep 11, 2014 at 9:43 pm | 1 comment | 423 Views
ATHERTONAtherton: Public hearing on housing element
A public hearing on Atherton's housing element, a state-mandated plan for providing housing to people of all income levels,...Original post made on Sep. 11, 2014
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OTHER TOPICSTips on handling a mountain lion encounter
Mountain lion sightings are not uncommon on the Midpeninsula. Local officials are reminding residents of the best way to...Original post made on Sep. 11, 2014
Last comment by pogo, on Sep 11, 2014 at 8:35 pm | 2 comments | 2077 Views
AROUND TOWNMenlo Park: City newsletter criticized for bias against Measure M
Menlo Focus, the city's quarterly newsletter, generally garners only as much attention as it takes to decide whether to read...Original post made on Aug. 26, 2014
Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Sep 11, 2014 at 7:19 pm | 129 comments | 13858 Views
MENLO PARKGuest opinion: An 'almost-ran' explains his change of heart
It's been a while since I've posted on my Almanac blog. One reason was that I was seriously considering running for City...Original post made on Sep. 9, 2014
Last comment by Roy Thiele-Sardiña, on Sep 11, 2014 at 3:11 pm | 7 comments | 3366 Views
MENLO PARKAll lanes reopened after major injury accident on 101
The roadway has reopened after three lanes were shutdown on the southbound U.S. 101 in Menlo Park due to a major injury...Original post made on Sep. 11, 2014
Last comment by Boardermom, on Sep 11, 2014 at 1:43 pm | 6 comments | 2768 Views
MENLO PARKTonight: Commission reviews Menlo Park food truck event
Off the Grid, a weekly food truck event, launched in Menlo Park earlier this year over the protests of about 20 downtown...Original post made on Sep. 8, 2014
Last comment by Steve, on Sep 10, 2014 at 10:58 pm | 4 comments | 2232 Views
AROUND TOWNLibertarians endorse candidates for healthcare districts
The Libertarian Party of San Mateo County endorsed reform candidates for Sequoia Healthcare District and Peninsula Healthcare...Original post made by Harland Harrison on Sep. 7, 2014
Last comment by libertarian fantasies, on Sep 10, 2014 at 3:54 pm | 7 comments | 12412 Views
WOODSIDEWoodside: Stop-work order lifted for mansion
After more than two months of enforced idleness, the stop-work order issued in July at 360 Mountain Home Road in Woodside...Original post made on Sep. 10, 2014
Last comment by Dave Boyce, on Sep 10, 2014 at 2:53 pm | 6 comments | 3469 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSCar strikes four pedestrians, including three special needs students, in San Mateo
Three special needs students from a San Mateo high school and a woman in her 20s were struck by a car in San Mateo this...Original post made on Sep. 10, 2014
Last comment by best wishes, on Sep 10, 2014 at 1:59 pm | 1 comment | 2268 Views
MENLO PARKHas MP gov't and city council had any secret talks with Arrillaga over MP land issues like the PA council did?
In light of the recent Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report and this weeks admissions by PA Council members regarding...Original post made by whatever on Sep. 10, 2014
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MENLO PARKFacebook just closed $101 million deal for 60 acres in Menlo Park
Finalized purchase of 300 Constitution. Believe that's the old site of Raychem. Deal fist mentioned in June was finalized...Original post made by whatever on Sep. 5, 2014
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 10, 2014 at 11:20 am | 22 comments | 2393 Views
ATHERTONAtherton police arrest burglary suspect they say entered occupied home
Atherton police are warning residents to keep doors and windows locked after the arrest of a woman who allegedly entered...Original post made on Sep. 8, 2014
Last comment by Robert, on Sep 10, 2014 at 9:58 am | 3 comments | 2614 Views
MENLO PARKPlanning Commission reviews Off the Grid
Off the Grid, a weekly food truck event, launched in Menlo Park earlier this year over the protests of about 20 downtown...Original post made on Sep. 10, 2014
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 10, 2014 at 9:01 am | 2 comments | 995 Views
MENLO PARKTonight: Menlo Park council reviews analysis of Measure M critique
Criticisms of a consultant's analysis of Measure M, the initiative meant to change Menlo Park's downtown/El Camino Real specific...Original post made on Sep. 9, 2014
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 10, 2014 at 8:52 am | 5 comments | 2151 Views
OTHER TOPICSTransit CEO Michael Scanlon to retire
After 15 years leading San Mateo County's transit operations, Michael Scanlon has decided to retire. Read the full story...Original post made on Sep. 10, 2014
Last comment by Thomas Paine IV, on Sep 10, 2014 at 7:49 am | 1 comment | 1675 Views
OTHER TOPICSISRAEL: Is Now The Time To Speak Up and Take a Stand For Peace?
Are you willing to take a stand? Do you wish to lend your collective voice to this issue? Is this somebody else's problem,...Original post made by Tom on Aug. 3, 2014
Last comment by San Jose, on Sep 9, 2014 at 8:42 am | 45 comments | 2265 Views
ATHERTONAtherton police release sketch of 'distraction' burglary suspect
Atherton police have released a sketch of a man who posed as a plumber, walked uninvited into a home on Mesa Court, and distracted...Original post made on Aug. 29, 2014
Last comment by June Curran, on Sep 8, 2014 at 5:48 pm | 6 comments | 8859 Views
WOODSIDEWoodside: Council considers fate of mansion, town's eucalyptus trees
In its first meeting of the fall, the Woodside Town Council starts with a full and significant agenda: an appeal to accept...Original post made on Sep. 8, 2014
Last comment by Jenny, on Sep 8, 2014 at 2:17 pm | 2 comments | 2230 Views
AROUND TOWNDevelopment and more housing = more clogging traffic
Like the discussion of the Facebook development, traffic jams on Marsh road and around the Dumbarton Road area, the same...Original post made by gunste on Sep. 8, 2014
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French Laundry alums to open Palo Alto restaurant
By Elena Kadvany | 18 comments | 17,553 views
Water, baking soda, vinegar and slime
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Peace Walk and Father's Grief Retreat
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Every day, the Devils Lake Journal publishes a selection of stories both in print and on the web you can't find anywhere else.
Today, Friday, November 16, 2012, found only in print in the pages of the Devils Lake Journal will be Today in history on page 4, Church events on page 12, Outdoors columns on page 10 and politics since the election on page 11.
Found only on the web will be photo galleries from sports and lifestyles from this week.
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ghstinshll wrote:Joe, Predator compared to the Force - does the small wing affect the thumber? too slow to get D w/ the thumber or what?
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Panic! At The Disco got off to a quick start. Its 2005 debut, "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out," went platinum and produced the smash single "I Write Sins Not Tragedies." The Las Vegas pop-rock act remains quite popular -- with its latest album, 2013's "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!," climbing as high as No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Panic! At The Disco performs Thursday at the Event Center at San Jose State University. Walk The Moon and Youngblood Hawke are also on the bill. Show time is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35, www.ticketmaster.com.
David Gray released his debut in 1993, but it wasn't until after he put out his fourth album -- 1998's "White Ladder" -- that listeners really caught on. The album was a blockbuster success, eventually selling some 9 million copies worldwide and transforming its author into a huge star. Gray is still going strong in 2014, touring in support of his 10th studio album, "Mutineers." Gray performs Thursday at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. Show time is 8 p.m. and tickets are $39.50-$89.50, www.ticketmaster.com.
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The second set blew the roof off the place and really had us in a phrenzy by the time the first notes of YEM cranked up. I remember being pleased with Fire as the set ender--I was looking forward to a long sleep before I made the drive to Spokane (that dirty Spokane! hahahah)
One of those underrated shows that you don't hear about. This one was special for me b/c I personally requested the Foam (LONGTIME phave PHiSH tune--the night before I was talking with Trey about a show in Park City earlier that summer ((my home town at that time)) where they had played a sick Foam underneath a double rainbow.) Any PHiSH set with FOAM in it makes me happy but since I asked phor this one, this one is special.


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RIDGECREST — The Burroughs girls soccer team won its first game of the season 5-0 against Antelope Valley Tuesday in Sherman E. Burroughs Stadium.
"We started off strong in the beginning," BHS Coach Kelly Blake said. "I told the girls that we needed to get one goal and things would open up for us. Once we scored, it all started to click for us."
Meagan Schiller had two goals, while Bailey Goedert, Leah Ostermann and Juliette Wander all had found the back of the net once in getting the Burros their first win of the season.
"With those goals tonight, I hope we gain confidence," Blake said. "We want to stay aggressive and keep on scoring. The girls have been great so far this season and they work hard, so it was nice to get this win."
Blake said the win was a total team effort from the defensive backs to the midfield to the forwards.
"Hopefully, we can continue to play like this," Blake said. "It was good to get a win."
The Burros move on to play Tehachapi at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Tehachapi.
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Over the next several days, GoIslanders.com will bring you "Postcards from London," as assistant soccer coach Lauren "Money" Molinaro blogs about her trip to the XXX Olympiad. Here is her fourth entry, discussing the events of July 31.
July 31, 2012.
It's Tuesday, Gabe's first day off since I landed in London. Actually it's his first day off in 20 straight days, and since he's been working an average of 14 hours a day, we made a pact last night – no alarm clocks and no early plans. You might think since we haven't seen each other in literally 10 years, rising early would be the thing to do. More time equals more memories, right? Well, we agree in this case to choose quality over quantity.
It's 2 p.m. when we finally leave the house. We hop the Tube and head for Oxford Circus. It's supposed to be a cool area, and Gabe has some extra Olympic tickets to dole out to his "mates." Spare Olympic tickets are a BIG deal in London since they are so very hard to come by. I guess Gabe's 14-hour days have their perks.
About seven stops into our journey, the Tube stops abruptly, and an apologetic Brit mumbles something about the train. I hear, "no," "off," and "terminated." We exit and hop a double-decker bus. Very charming. As we prepare the tickets and travel cards for our mates, we realize we've left our own swimming tickets at home in Greenwich. Hilarious, right? Hardly. We split up, I head home, and we agree to meet back at the Olympic Park at 5:30 p.m.
Once I finally secure our swimming tickets and a seat on the train to Stratford, it suddenly hits me; today is the day I'm going into the Olympic Village! I'm on the guest list, another advantage accompanying Gabe's long days, and after going through some tight security and submitting my passport as collateral, we freely walk around the official Olympic Village. We even bring Izzy.
The Olympic Village is really nice, brand new and filled with people and buildings, and there is a green park in the middle of it with a weird gorilla statue. We go on sort of a jogging tour because swimming starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Since all the races are either finals or semifinals we really don't want to be late.
As we cruise through the Village, there are Olympic Athletes everywhere. Some jog, others ride bikes, while some stand and chat with friends. I meet some Angolans, a wonderful Nigerian man, and I sneak a peek at the 400-meter world champion from Botswana, Amantle Montsho. There are apartment buildings everywhere where the athletes live for the duration of the Games. Each is decorated according to the occupying nation.
Among the most notable are Canada and South Korea, as well as Great Britain, whose athletes also have the best view of the Olympic Park. It's truly like a village with living quarters, dining halls, lounges, bars (without the alcohol), gyms and various other places. The Olympic Rings stand proudly in the center of the village by the park, and Izzy and I stop to take a picture. On our way out, we also stop by the Olympic Truce Walls to check out the signatures and marvel at the idea of it all.
7:05 p.m. – "Shoot! We have to go!" exclaims Gabe, and we head for the Aquatics Center. We have to physically run to make it there on time, but it's worth it. Even though we are officially in the nose bleed seats, the stadium is so well designed that we don't feel very far away. We have an excellent view and apart from all the body heat that seems to be rising steadily from the fans below, it's quite comfortable and cool. We are in a sea of fans from Great Britain, with Aussies below us, and a crew of South Africans to our left. Gabe works with African countries, and helps out especially with South Africa. He is excited to see his buddy, Chad Le Clos, battle in the 200-meter butterfly and the 200-meter relay. I, on the other hand, am pumped to see if tonight is the night Michael Phelps will become the most decorated Olympian in history, and of course to see Ryan Lochte and the Chinese teenage phenom, Ye Shiwen.
Shiwen wins gold, Lochte leads the U.S. to an incredible gold in the relay, and Phelps makes Olympic history, but the story that wins my heart is of South African, Chad Le Clos. In the last meter of the pool, he inches by Phelps to win gold in the 200-meter fly. His reaction after winning is simply priceless, and at the medal ceremony, tears fill his eyes. While his National Anthem echoes throughout the Aquatics Center, tears continue to stream down his face. The feeling in the stadium is overwhelming as spectators can feel his victory.
I, myself, can feel his years of training and sacrifices. I can feel his sweat and tears, his pain and injuries, and his battle throughout his lifetime to do what he did on this very night right before my eyes. And it reminded me that this is why we play sports. This is it, this very moment in time, and nothing, my friends, is sweeter than the feeling of hard earned victory, especially over the great Michael Phelps.
Kudos, Chad!
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Yes more on the heroics. But you did explain a lot on facebook.
Also, I am thinking of not buying tickets ahead of time for the L.A. show. I hate paying the fees even though I can afford them.
Anyone have a clue on whether this will sell out. I have never been to the Henry Fonda.
Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:36 am
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GREAT show in SF. Dolan killed it, Sage killed it, FMA was fantastic!!!
I hope you come out this way again all. I copped the new B. Dolan album immediately after his set, I can't believe I slept on it this long. Everyone involved in the show deserves mad props. Love ya'll. My 3rd Sage show and my favorite.
Big thanks and love goes to Sage for playing the show after the unfortunate week. I wish I had a recording of the Hell of a Year performance from last night, truly great.
Thanks again all.
Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:19 pm
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The L.A. show was great. Sage really knows how to lead a band AND still keep the show in line with a hip hop performance.
First of all, Free Moral Agents are heavy. Even their opening set is heavy. Sure there is some psychedelic slower parts, but wow they can go after it.
B was awesome. I love how he opened with Leaving New York. Joan of Arcadia was awesome as always. It was the first time I have ever seen One Breath Left performed and it was great.
Sage opening with Three Sheets to The Wind set the tone for the set. It was going to be heavy and fun. Sea Lions with a band is great. The singer for FMA worked so well as the back up. You would have no idea that Sage and FMA have only been working together for a couple months. Broken Wings--awesome. I got to say the roof got torn of the place with Hell Of A Year though. I know you wouldn't think it but they took that song somewhere else. Fucking amazing. Me and My friend were floored by that one.
Yann Tiersen coming out for Best of Times was nuts. And they way the vocalist for FMA and he traded off with the Violin at the end gave me goosebumps.
Good stuff. Also got to watch the end of the Celtics game in the bar next door with some damn fine IPAs.
Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:44 pm
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Location: Australia
Yeah I was at the LA show. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I wasn't so sure about backup being provided by the singer from FMA, but the dynamic between Sage and the band was impressive. I do wish I had gotten the chance in the past to see some of the older songs performed with beats rather than a band because, with the exception of Sea Lion, they didnt really work for me, but the new material was great with this setting. Best of Times with Yann was a great surprise and Sage taking the piss out of the crowd about the Celtics beating the Lakers was hilarious. LA sure do love their Lakers ay.
Dolan was mad as well. He had such a great rapport going with the crowd. Guys a natural entertainer for sure. Talking about being mistaken for Sage...haha. "Personal Journals meant a lot to me too. But Im not Sage Francis." Classic.
Question for anybody who might know. Are we expecting the New York show to sell out? I'm actually gonna be in NY on the 25th and would love to catch this show a second time but dont want to deal with ticket master again if it can be helped so Id rather get one at the door if I can.
Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:42 pm
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Yeah I guess It would be a little disappointing to see those songs without beats. But I am lucky enough to have seen those before, so no big deal for me.
Man, I forgot about Crack Pipes at the end. That worked so well.
Yeah Dolan's rant about about being mistaken for Sage is fun.
Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:20 pm
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Thanks Sage, B.Dolan, and Free Moral Agents for hitting San Diego...i was planning on hitting up pomona tomorrow, but other things came up...really great show, the new albums from sage and b. dolan are great...glad i was able to catch you guys on-tour, this time...good luck with the rest of the tour
...i really enjoyed this song, the dude on the keys was going crazy, near the end...
Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:12 pm
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Some pics I snapped at the SF show (iPhone quality)
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Thanks again for the great show!
Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:04 pm
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Just got back from the Tempe show a little bit ago. A few too many drinks in to be writing up a real review tonight but can definitely say that the show was fucking amazing. Came a little late so missed most of FMA's set but what I heard was great and they killed it backing for Sage. Dolan and Sage's set were both incredible, everything I was hoping for and more, for serious. DO NOT FUCKING MISS THIS SHOW WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR TOWN, OR ELSE YOU WILL END UP REPEATEDLY KICKING YOURSELF IN THE ASSHOLE UNTIL YOUR SHIT JUST STARTS FALLING OUT RANDOMLY.
Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:20 am
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Dallas show was amazing. Everyone killed it and Free Mortal Agents were the perfect backing band for that set.
My only regret is that last couple beers and did I really need them.....
sorry to be a pain, Dolan
Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:06 pm
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Location: Tempe, AZ
I unfortunately had to miss the Tempe show. I had a red eye flight to catch that night for a friends wedding in PA.
Sun Jun 20, 2010 5:33 pm
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Location: north cack
Last night was Great.
The Band killed it. B. broke us down and Sage fixed it.
That's how its supposed to be.
The main highlights are obvious...the remix to fifty ways, the banter, The best of times.
I was Zero was a lot of fun.
Definitely the most energy from Sage I have seen.
He's really touring like it's his last.
Hate yourself for missing it.
Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:46 am
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anyone going to the dc show (besides asterax?)
Tue Jun 22, 2010 3:44 pm
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i'll be wearing a shirt with a bike on it if see me say what's up.
Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:04 pm
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great show. the new material really lends itself to a live performance.
things got a little uncomfortable when sage screamed and threatened to punch a couple kids who were talking loudly through his accapella piece.
he segued from that into "hell of a year".... quite appropriate.
after the show he jumped off stage and hugged just about half the crowd.
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This following email is why I don't give a flying fuck about what people think about me. Fan or non-fan. Because people, such as this person below, will always have shitty opinions that they share. So let me share something with you, my friend. YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FUCK YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT:
I've been a fan of yours for about ten years; I've always introduced your music to friends as being conscious and intelligent hip hop. I tell them that hip hop isn't all about bitches, hoes and guys trying to out macho each other. I feel like I was proven wrong tonight by how you acted at the Rock 'n' Roll Hotel show. I lost a lot of respect for you when you jumped in that kid's face for talking during your set. Obviously someone had to tell him to shut up but isn't that the reason you have security at shows? Anyway I doubt you'll read this and if you do I doubt you'll care, I just want you to know that not all of your fans appreciate your tough guy antics.
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As the horrific scenes from one of the world's deadliest nightclub fires spread across the globe, fire officials in the Bay Area on Monday insisted there are much stricter laws and enforcement to prevent a similar tragedy from happening here.
Witnesses and authorities at the blaze that killed more than 230 people early Sunday in the southern Brazilian city of Santa Maria said a band performing at a crowded nightclub lit pyrotechnics that sparked foam insulation ablaze. As mobs of people moved toward a lone, temporarily blocked exit, bodies began piling up as toxic fumes suffocated partyers.
"When we see those reports, the first thing we think is: This is preventable," said Mindy Talmadge, a spokeswoman for the San Francisco Fire Department. "At least here, there are all types of fire codes and processes in place to prevent that type of thing."
In the Bay Area, indoor pyrotechnic shows are rare -- especially in small venues -- and are heavily monitored by firefighters. And while tight budgets have curtailed some inspection efforts, officials say they keep an eye on nightclub occupancy limits and ensure that multiple exits are unlocked.
New commercial buildings in California must have sprinklers, working fire extinguishers and alarms -- none of which the Kiss nightclub in Brazil had.
"I don't know what the fire codes are in Brazil, but if it were anything of that size and magnitude here we would definitely not allow it," said San Jose fire marshal Curtis Jacobson, a deputy chief, noting the city limits 50 people per exit in nightclubs. "I would say that I would find it highly unlikely that something like that would happen here."
Laws regulating nightclub fire safety -- such as sprinklers and emergency lights -- have spread rapidly since 492 people were killed in a nightclub fire at Boston's Cocoanut Grove in 1942, the nation's deadliest club blaze.
Clubs and officials boosted efforts in 2003 after a Rhode Island nightclub fire killed 100 people. That fire was sparked when pyrotechnics during a set by the band Great White set foam insulation ablaze. A fireworks show at a nightclub in Russia fueled a fire that killed 152 people in 2009, while 194 people died in a ceiling foam fire in Argentina in 2004.
The death toll in the Brazil fire stood at 231 Monday as police announced they had detained three people and were looking for a fourth. Among the reported problems were fire extinguishers that didn't work, overcrowding, lack of sprinklers and a single exit that security guards initially tried to block out of fear that customers were running out without paying their bills.
Bay Area officials say that pyrotechnic shows are rare and generally only allowed at big venues, like a recent Britney Spears concert at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. In those cases, the fire department must provide a permit and monitors the show before, during and after.
In Oakland, the fire department has unofficially banned fireworks in nightclubs. In the past, the department has allowed the Oracle Arena and Paramount Theatre to have pyrotechnics during shows.
"We wouldn't really allow it in a small venue," Oakland Fire Department deputy chief James Williams said.
San Jose and San Francisco crews conduct routine, announced fire code checks annually and show up occasionally for spot checks during business hours. They look to be sure clubs don't pack in too many people and that exits are clearly marked and unlocked.
Still, most fire departments -- especially in a time of budget restraints -- rely heavily on the club owners to comply with the law and on clubgoers to report potential problems.
The Santa Cruz Fire Department tries to conduct inspections at bars and nightclubs at least every two or three years, or during ownership changes.
But Fire Chief Jeff Trapp said budget and staffing cuts have made that more difficult in recent years. On the biggest nights out, which in Santa Cruz are Halloween and New Year's Eve, "we put out a team in the field to do checks at bars," Trapp said.
Trapp said he plans to have internal discussions about the fire in Brazil, but there are no immediate plans to do anything differently or conduct more inspections.
"Historically, it hasn't been an issue for us here," Trapp said of the fire in Brazil. "We don't have anything close to that size in Santa Cruz."
Fire officials urged clubgoers to report anything suspicious -- such as locked exits -- and to know how to leave in an emergency. If you feel unsafe, they say, leave.
"Our message," Talmadge said, "would be: Look out for your own safety."
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Federal vehicle safety regulators Friday closed an investigation of two Tesla Model S sedan fires last year with a finding of no "defect trend," and the company offered to retrofit the electric cars with undercarriage plates to protect the battery.
The fires, in Tennessee and Washington, consumed two of the sleek sedans after they ran over roadway debris. Neither driver was injured.
Tesla said Friday that it is offering free retrofits to add a triple underbody shield to its Model S sedans at owners' requests. It said that all Model S sedans made since March 6 have been outfitted with the underbody shield.
The company's shares were up 2.4 percent at the close of trading after the announcement.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in closing its preliminary evaluation of the fires that the underbody retrofits should deal with the issue. But it reserved the right to take further action "if warranted by new circumstances."
The NHTSA said that "consumers should have their vehicles serviced promptly once they receive notification from Tesla Motors."
An analyst with Kelley Blue Book said the decision appeared to be essentially a recall without using that word, although Tesla denies that, saying it is making the fixes voluntarily.
"NHTSA's reaction to the problem and how they are resolving it is basically a recall," said Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book. "They are closing the investigation only because Tesla is making this change to cars they are producing and sending out notices, suggesting people come in and get the change to cars already made."
The decision was good news for Tesla, he said. "It could have been a much more expensive fix if NHTSA decided they needed to redesign the battery pack."
Elon Musk, Tesla's chairman and chief executive, blogged Friday that the modifications to the underbody bring the risk of fire from a collision with roadway debris "down to virtually zero."
Tesla earlier modified the vehicle's height with a software fix that increased clearance from the roadway, the NHTSA noted.
Though neither driver was injured in the two fires, the mishaps raised concerns that the battery was vulnerable to strikes from roadway debris.
In Tennessee, a sedan ran over a three-ball hitch that apparently fell from another vehicle and punctured the Model S battery.
Testing by Tesla showed the object could spear the battery with what it called a "piking effect."
A change in the vehicle's height mitigated that risk, the NHTSA said.
In the second fire, in Washington, the object that damaged the battery was not identified. That raised concerns about the effectiveness of merely increasing the height from the roadway, investigators said.
"Tesla's revision of vehicle ride height and addition of increased underbody protection should reduce both the frequency of underbody strikes and the resultant fire risk," the report said.
Musk blogged Friday that the retrofits should also prevent fire in "extremely high-speed impact that tears the wheels off the car."
That was the case in another Model S fire in Mexico when the car ran into a traffic circle at 110 mph and smashed through an 8-foot-tall concrete wall. The driver was uninjured.
Musk wrote that the underbody shields are a hollow aluminum bar designed to deflect objects, a titanium plate to protect front underbody components and a solid aluminum shield.
Contact Pete Carey at 408-920-5419. Follow him on Twitter.com/petecarey.


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- Luke Williams
- Mary Krupka
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- John Korpics
- Tal Leming
- Michael Myers
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Volkswagen of America ads, 1960–661959
- William Bernbach
- Doyle Dane Bernbach
- Helmut Krone
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Average retail gasoline prices in Lincoln have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.36/g Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.39/g, according to gasoline price website LincolnGasPrices.com.
Including the change in gas prices in Lincoln during the past week, prices Sunday were 5.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 7.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 11.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 10.0 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.
"While the national average continues to fall, we've done the math- the yearly average in 2012 is all but guaranteed to set all time record highs," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "We still stand at $3.63/gal for a yearly average, and gasoline prices would need to average no more than $2.35/gallon for every day left in 2012 for the national yearly average to drop below 2011, something that appears impossible. In the meanwhile, we have lowered our forecast for Christmas gasoline prices to average between $3.25-$3.35/gallon," DeHaan said.


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Mid-South Conference officials announced individual awards for the 2012 football season. This year UVa-Wise's Terrence Younger was honored as the East Offensive Freshman of the Year. Younger finished his first season with the Cavaliers with 24 receptions for 515 yards and a touchdown in just five games.
Along with Younger's accolades, eight others were named to the All-Conference and honorable mention All-Conference team for the 2012 Football Season. Alex Martin (offensive line) and Marcus Bratton (return specialist) were both named to the 2012 First-Team All Mid-South Conference East Division.
Bratton was also named to the 2012 Honorable Mention All-Conference as a defensive back. Joining Bratton are Terrence Younger (wide receiver), Connery Swift (running back), defensive linemen Walter Mickey and A.J. Portee, Derek Comer (linebacker) and Dean Hogan (punter).
The Mid-South Conference also announced the All-Academic team for the 2012 football season. Thomas Wright, Gil Lusk, Tyler Graham, Capers Zentmeyer, and Jordan Sandidge were all were selected to the team for the Cavaliers. To be placed on the team, the student-athlete must at least be a sophomore in academic standing while maintaining a 3.25 grade point average. He or she must also be in good academic standing with their academic institution while be a key member of their athletic team.


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Thursday, October 25, 2012
A Noble Cause
Posted by Shreve & Co. at 12:00:00 AM in Patek Philippe (29)
Many people would say that instead of buying luxury items, you should use the money to help those in need. If maybe you can skimp on luxury and donate some to charity you'd make more of a valuable and positive change to society than just looking good. But thanks to Patek Philippe, this moral dilemma was solved for one buyer; even just in one auction this 2012. Now the proud owner of a special Patek Philippe Ref 5131J World Time donated $1,045,260 to a charity through buying the said item at the mentioned amount in a Christie's auction. Normally, this model would sell around $150,000 tops. But because this was donated by Patek Philippe to the Child Action charity, it was worth far more. The Swiss-based charity, Child Action, aims to provide medical and surgical care, psychological support for children and teenage suicide prevention. For this special cause, this particular 5131J model was made one-of-a-kind with a "View of the City of Geneva" cloisonne' enamel dial which represents Geneva Lakeview. This wasn't the first time that Patek Philippe pitched in the noble effort of Child Action as they have also donated a Calatrava 5180T for Children's Action in 2009 and a Calatrava 6000T in 2007. To learn more about the cause visit www.childrenaction.org. To see these and more of Patek Philippe collections visit Shreve & Co. – authorized dealer for Patek Philippe.
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1. Connect the earpiece to the throat microphone kit.
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3. Adjust the clamp to increase or decrease the size of the neck band. If necessary, remove the neck band to adjust. When the optimal size is found, the neck band is comfortably worn and the contact between throat mic and the neck skin is solid.
4. Adjust throat mic's position between Point A and Point B (Point A: vocal cord, Point B: where right below the ear). To find the optimal position of maximum audio performance, users are encouraged to repetitiously try the optimal position in the area between A and B. It will increase the volume and decrease the sound clarity to place the throat mic closer to A. And it will decrease the volume and increase the sound clarity to place the throat mic closer to B.
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Related MediaTheodore Williams Indictment
Sheriff Announces Arrest in 2007 Lakeland Homicide
Published: Friday, April 11, 2014 at 9:22 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 12:56 a.m.
LAKELAND | Deputies have made an arrest in the 2007 death of a man who was shot while sitting in his car in a convenience store parking lot on Wabash Avenue.
The grand jury's indictment accuses Theodore Williams, 22, of Lakeland, of first-degree murder.
He is being held without bail in the Polk County Jail in the killing of Roberto Mayorga, who was 25 when he was shot Nov. 21, 2007.
Williams was 15 at the time.
Mayorga was shot after being approached by a man who demanded money from him and his brother, Sergio Mayorga, who was standing outside the 2005 Dodge Stratus at Sunny's Food Store, 2085 W. Highland St.
Roberto Mayorga and Sergio Mayorga had gone to the store to buy a pre-paid phone card.
Sergio Mayorga was
standing outside the car when Williams "put a gun in his face," Judd said, and then Williams shot and killed Roberto Mayorga before running away.
Judd said Sergio Mayorga ran after Williams, who turned, pointed his gun at Sergio Mayorga and fired several times. Sergio Mayorga was shot through a pants pocket, but the bullet hit his cellphone, Judd said.
Judd said the case was hindered when Williams' mother told detectives she was with her son in church the Wednesday night that Roberto Mayorga was killed and an associate pastor confirmed that. But the head pastor later told investigators that church never lasts past 8:30 p.m. Roberto Mayorga was shot at 8:52 p.m.
Sergio Mayorga's drawing of the killer formed with a police artist was almost identical to Williams, Judd said.
Sergio Mayorga, 27, said Friday that he was very close to his brother and pleased that Williams has been arrested.
"The guy is a criminal, so I'm happy he will be paying for his crime," Mayorga said.
Roberto Mayorga left a wife and two daughters behind.
Williams is also charged with attempted first-degree murder and two counts of attempted robbery with a firearm.
At his first appearance in court Friday, Williams was ordered held without bail by County Judge Mary Catherine Green. The Public Defender's Office was appointed to represent Williams.
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11 Points to Remember When Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa:
• Non-immigrant intent: As an international student you will need to establish that you intend to return to your home country after your studies are complete. You may need to demonstrate economic, personal, social, and cultural ties to your home country. Some of the methods of doing this include:
- Providing a list of the names, addresses, ages, and occupations of close family members who remain in the home country.
- Providing documentation of financial ties to the home country, such as ownership of real estate.
- Providing evidence of job prospects in the home country, such as a letter from a potential employer.
- Providing an explanation of why equivalent educational training is not available in your home country or as suitable.
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Texas Payday Loans Online
When money is tight and your options are limited, rely on Speedy Cash to get you quick cash in Texas. We provide online payday loans in Texas to get you cash when you need it most. There's no need to go into a payday loan store or wait in lines - we can accept your application, and process your loan online 24 hours a day. Speedy Cash is dedicated to making your loan process easy, fast and friendly - right from the comfort of your own home!
How Do Online Payday Loans in Texas Work?
Speedy Cash payday loans in Texas have a longer term than traditional payday advance loans. Typically, a payday loan is due in full on your next pay day. Instead of the full loan amount being due on your next pay date, the Texas payday loan has a 6-month term - which means you borrow money at the beginning of your loan term and pay back the amount borrowed at the end of your 6-month term.
Speedy Cash offers two repayment options:
- Pay the loan off in full at any time with no early payment penalties.
- If you do not pay off your loan in full during the term of the loan, Speedy Cash will automatically process the periodic CAB fees to keep your loan in good standing. At the end of the term, the full balance of loan is due.
Get a Texas Payday Loan Online
When you need quick cash in Texas, count on Speedy Cash for emergency cash needs. Our online application process is safe and secure, and we'll send your money directly to your bank account. To start your payday loan application online, you will need:
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If you intend to implement 2.x releases of SQLite with your development you are in the right place, as this library is suitable for use with your application (reference http://us.php.net/manual/en/book.sqlite.php).
If you intend to use SQLite 3.x releases of SQLite with your development please refer to the section on PHP Data Objects, and specifically the PDO-SQLite implementation available at(references: http://us.php.net/manual/en/book.pdo.php , http://au2.php.net/manual/en/ref.pdo-sqlite.php).
It is my hope that this post will save both new users and experienced developers time during their initial or a new implementation of PHP & SQLite by encouraging them to use the appropriate libraries.


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Book your room at Spanish Arch Hotel
Get an overview of this hotelGalway hotel in Galway City Centre, walk to South Park
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Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is steps from Claddagh Ring Museum, Galway City Museum, and Spanish Arch. South Park and St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church are also within 10 minutes.
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance.
Room Amenities
All 20 rooms provide free WiFi, coffee makers, and TVs. Hair dryers, phones, and free toiletries are among the other amenities that guests will find.Would you like to give us feedback? Share it! Opens in a new window
Spanish Arch HotelQuay Street Galway Galway H91 P628
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This Galway hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance and an elevator (lift).
Spanish Arch Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 20
- Number of floors - 4
- Bar/lounge
- Elevator/lift
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Smoke-free property
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Room Amenities
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub or shower
- Television
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-out time is noon
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- Pets not allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
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- Hotel Spanish Arch
- Spanish Arch
- Spanish Arch Galway
- Spanish Arch Hotel
- Spanish Arch Hotel Galway
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Geirangerfjord, Ålesund and the Sunnmøre area can offer a varied offer within culture and entertainment. Fill your calendar with exciting experiences within music and theatre, sports arrangements, art exhibitions and festivals - all year round!
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A couple of weeks ago, you might've seen Superman kill the Joker in cold blood in the prequel comics that build the backstory for upcoming fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us. You could argue that Batman's archenemy had it coming since he's a psychopathic mass murderer. But as the series has continued, The Man of Steel has pulled off stunts that can only be called naïve, stupid or straight-up maniacal.
After Lois Lane dies at the hands of the Joker, Kal-El sulks. And doesn't shave.
Then he deposes a head of state in a fictional country. The people seemed to be down with this extra-legal extradition.
That's followed by a revelation of his secret identity in a U.N. press conference filled with self-loathing.
Update: After re-reading, it's clear that Superman destroys an unmanned drone, and not a manned helicopter.
So, what does the U.S. goverment do after Superman wantonly dispatches their troops? They go after Clark Kent's parents with a kill squad led by Flash villain Mirror Master. That's what you get after rather stupidly revealing your Earth name, Superman.
Clearly this version of the DC Comics icon doesn't have super-intelligence. It's clear that the creative and editorial teams are using the leeway of a tie-in product to craft a Superman who diverges from previous portayals. That'd be fine, if the results didn't feel goofy and out of whack. There's only a few weeks until Injustice comes out for Wii U Xbox 360 and PS3. I, for one, can't wait to kick Superman's ass.


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WACO – The battle was won at the net on Friday, as the Texas A&M – Corpus Christi volleyball team was unable to control the net, falling 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-19) in the opening match of the season against the Baylor Bears. The Islanders were unable to get any blocks on the night while Baylor posted 16 total blocks, one on a block solo and 30 block assists.
The team moves to 0-1 on the season after falling to a team that is three years removed from a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Baylor is now 1-0 on the year with the win.
Shannon Hullum led all players with 12 kills on the night, while newcomer Tyger Holt picked up five in her collegiate debut. Hullum hit .259 in the match to lead the team, while Holt came in second at .250 in her first match. Micah Nolan had a team-high nine digs, while Logen Bourque picked up 17 assists.
In the opening set, the Islanders played close early, but were unable to get through the block of Baylor on a regular basis, falling 25-11 to go down 1-0. The Bears had four blocks, six block assists and one block solo, as Texas A&M – Corpus Christi hit for a negative percentage in the first game. Leading the way was Bourque, going two-for-three on attacks as the Islanders offense struggled to find a rhythm.
In the second set, the Islanders trailed by as many as nine points at 20-11 before rallying to cut the lead to 23-20. A service error by Baylor and a kill by Shannon Hullum started things off, and after a point for the Bears, Tyger Holt tallied a kill, Nolan picked up a service ace and Ivy Baresh put away a kill that cut the lead to 21-17.
The teams traded points to 23-19, and a service error made it 23-20, but Baylor earned the final two points of the set on back-to-back kills to take the 2-0 lead in sets. Hullum was a big part of the rally, picking up four kills to lead the Islanders while Baresh and Brianna Brink had two each in the set. The Bears once again did a good job at the net, picking up 12 block assists for a total of six blocks in the second.
In the final set, the biggest lead was 17-10 in favor of Baylor, but just like the set before, the Islanders rallied to cut the deficit. They got within four points at 20-16, but they were unable to complete the comeback, falling by a 25-19 final to finish the match.
It will be a quick turnaround for Texas A&M – Corpus Christi, as they are set to play Tulane at 10 a.m. in the Ferrell Center. After the early morning match, they will be back in action at 4:30 against the Nevada Wolfpack, who claimed the other win during the first day of the Fairfield Inn North Baylor Classic, taking a 3-2 final over Tulane in the opening match.
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Health & Baby
Antibiotic Use in Infants May Raise Obesity Risk
Aug. 21, 2012 -- Taken together, two new studies point to a potentially new culprit in the obesity epidemic: antibiotic use.
Antibiotics, especially when taken by infants less than 6 months old, may shift the balance of bacteria in the gut and may set the stage for obesity. The first study, which appears in the International Journal of Obesity, found that infants treated with antibiotics before 6 months of age were 22% more likely to be overweight when they were just over 3 years old.
A related study in mice showed that antibiotics affect gut bacteria involved in digesting nutrients, resulting in increases in fat mass. These findings appear in Nature.
"Typically, we think of obesity as a byproduct of an unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity. This study suggests a broader paradigm," says Leonardo Trasande, MD. He is an associate professor of pediatrics and environmental medicine at the New York University Langone School of Medicine and a researcher on the first study. "Antibiotic exposures in early life disrupt the flora in our intestines, and that may influence how we absorb calories."
Weight Gain Associated With Antibiotics
The effects tended to wane when antibiotic exposure occurred outside of 6 months, the study shows.
So how much of an effect are we talking about?
Early antibiotic exposure is a "modest contributor" to obesity risk, Trasande says. "Every contributor identified to date, including sugar-sweetened beverages, unhealthy diet, and lack of physical activity, all seem to contribute very small percentage points to the obesity epidemic."
The findings re-emphasize the importance of avoiding the overuse of antibiotics, which has also been linked to a rise in antibiotic-resistance and the development of superbugs.
Gut Check
Ilseung Cho, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at NYU's Langone School of Medicine, was one of the researchers on the paper in Nature. Cho and colleagues developed a mouse model to illustrate exactly how antibiotics may change the gut microbiome and pave the way toward obesity.
A microbiome refers to a community of bacteria in the gut. The study "adds to our knowledge that the gut microbiome is important for health and disease, and that changing the microbiome may be related to obesity."


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Kori bustards are among the world's largest birds. Males can weigh as much as 18 kilograms and approach the weight limit for flying.
Native to the grasslands of eastern and southern Africa, biologists are just now beginning to understand the biology and ecology of this large and impressive species of bustard as well as the other 24 species of bustard.
In the wild, bustards and people generally don't mix well and most of the world's bustards are in decline or have disappeared from their former range. Several are faced with extinction.
Before 1988, no zoo in the world had bred kori bustards. Breeding any bustard species was considered difficult. Bustards were thought to be too wary of humans and their shy nature was believed to contribute to the lack of breeding activity. Since 1997, SNZP has been breeding kori bustards consistently and was the fourth zoo in the world to breed the species. Efforts to stimulate breeding at SNZP began in the early 1990s with an improved diet, improved husbandry and a deliberate focus on understanding kori bustard behavior.
Historically, zoos fed kori bustards as carnivores despite observations of wild birds that indicate they are omnivores. In 1991, nutritionists and keepers at the National Zoo improved their diets to incorporate grain-based pellets and chopped greens as well as meat and mice. They also began getting more insects, to reflect what they seem to eat in the wild.
In addition to changing their diet, the National Zoo also made some important changes to the kori bustard flock. In 1990, two wild–caught adult females came to the National Zoo to join the existing group of one male and one female. The extra females were important because in the wild, koris live in groups with one male and multiple females.
The newly-enlarged flock also got a new home. In 1994, they moved to a new, larger enclosure. Their new home had more sunlight and more terrain. Scattered shrubs and grasses allow the birds to hide from one another and visitors. The flock settled in, and in 1997 hatched the first kori bustard chick in the history of the National Zoo.
In 2008, the Zoo celebrated the hatching of its 40th chick, and more chicks continue to be born each year. Nearly all the koris born here have moved to other North American zoos, where many of them have since had chicks of their own. Since breeding began in North America in 1992, the Zoo has hatched more kori bustard chicks than any other facility in the US, thanks to the devoted efforts of Zoo keepers, curators, veterinarians, nutritionists and scientists.


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Ski Clothing Guide
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As a skier, there are several items you may need that can be found in other sections of our website - these include why and where you should get your skis serviced and how to keep kids warm when on family holidays. Advice on buying these can be found using the links below:
There are varying levels of "waterproof" fabrics available throughout our Snowsports clothing range. The industry standard for measuring a fabric's water permeability is called 'Hydrostatic Head'. A column of water is placed on the fabric and the water level increased to build up the pressure and find the point at which the water starts to permeate the fabric. The column of water is then measured to give the fabric's waterproof rating in mm from 0 to in excess of 45,000mm. The higher the figure, the better the fabrics waterproofing level. Further to this test, Snow+Rock believe that a garment can only be deemed "waterproof" if all the seams are taped. Some garments are Critically Taped with only strategic seams taped i.e. shoulder, hood or chest, while Fully Taped means that all seams are covered with a high quality waterproof band.
For a garment to keep you dry on the inside, the outer fabric and lining must be breathable. Even in cold conditions you will perspire and if a garment doesn't have sufficient breathability, moisture (from perspiration) will build up as condensation on the inside. This moisture will cool you down when you stop, so it is important to select a garment that offers the right level of waterproofing and breathability for the conditions and level of activity you propose to use it for. For specific snowsports clothing, we believe you should seek a product that offers the highest possible breathability for a given waterproof rating.
You will only benefit from the full breathability of your garment if it is used in conjunction with a moisture wicking thermal base layer and mid layer. Moisture (perspiration) must be transported away from your skin by your base and mid layers in order to keep you dry and warm. Snow+Rock offer an extensive range of base layer thermals, mid layer fleeces and insulation layers to help you build a versatile layering system that will allow you to enjoy your time in the mountains.
The windproofing or air permeability of a garment differs depending on the fabric technology being used. For example, a product that features Polartec fleece will allow a bit of cool air through, which is ideal in warmer end of season conditions. By comparison, fabrics such as Polartec Powershield* or WINDSTOPPER allow you to conserve as much heat as possible by blocking the wind altogether, and are ideal for harsher mid-winter conditions.
Many garments now utilise the warming properties of thermal insulation either built-in to the garment or in the form of an additional liner that can be attached to an outer jacket. There are two main varieties of insulation - down and synthetic.
- Has an extremely high warmth-to-weight ratio
- Is highly compressible and lightweight
- Traps warm air in its loft to keep you warm.
Down is rated according to fill power - meaning the number of cubic inches one ounce of down will occupy. For example, if one ounce of down takes up a volume of 650 cubic inches, it is given a 650 fill power rating. The quality of the down is directly related to its fill power rating with high quality down having a high fill power and requiring fewer ounces of down to create insulating warmth. The higher the fill power, the better the down will insulate because there is less of a chance of "cold spots"-areas in the garment where there is no down.
- Is water resistant and provides insulation when wet
- Dries quickly, usually in a matter of minutes in direct sunlight
- Affordable and good value for money
- Easy to care for. Most synthetic fill garments are machine washable and dryable
- Completely hypoallergenic. Because synthetics are man-made, they are, for the most part, hypoallergenic
- Very high warmth-to-weight and volume ratio
- Great as part of a layering system.
Synthetic insulation is polyester threading that is moulded into long single threads or short staples to mimic lofty down clusters. Thinner and lighter threads fill voids and trap warm air more effectively, while thicker strands sustain the loft and durability.
Creating the Perfect Layering System:
The Base Layer
This is the most important layer in the system as it sits closest to the skin. Without a good quality base layer, the performance of each subsequent layer will be compromised. This layer must be close fitting to maximise the fabric's moisture wicking capabilities. It allows the moisture (perspiration) to be transported away from the skin and out through each layer. Cotton, by comparison, absorbs moisture and holds it next to your skin making you feel damp and cold when resting.
The Mid Layer
The mid layer provides you with versatile insulation, both on and off the slopes. It must be highly breathable to allow moisture transportation from your base layer out. In cold conditions, it is important to have these layers to trap air as they provide extra warmth, and by adding or removing mid layers, you can maintain a comfortable body temperature. Wearing multiple thin layers is less bulky and more versatile than wearing a single thick layer. A gilet (body warmer) is a useful addition to any layering system, keeping the back and chest warm without restricting arm movement.
The Outer Layer
The jacket and pants form the outer layer of your clothing system are designed to protect you by resisting the snow and wind. As well as the outer fabric being breathable, both the jackets and pants will feature zippered venting to allow you to dump excess body heat. This outer layer should also offer durable protection against the abrasive effects of snow, ice and equipment, yet be light enough to allow for sustained activity.
Most jackets and pants will have some form of lining or insulation to add comfort and warmth. Choose a level of insulation that suits your personal preference, and when and where you ski.
Shell jackets are lightweight, packable and offer protection from the elements outside, but they will not have any insulating property, instead relying on an insulation layer worn underneath. A versatile and great value for money form of outerwear is the 3-in-1 jacket, which consists of an outer jacket and a zip-in/zip-out insulation layer, and allows you to adapt your clothing as the weather changes.
Soft Shell garments are ideal if your activity requires a high level of aerobic output, as they not only offer exceptional water resistance and windproofing, but also deliver maximum breathability and allow perspiration and vapour to evaporate. Hugely versatile, they are lightweight and use supple fabrics for enhanced freedom of movement.
Greater mobility is another area where outer layers have been changing. The construction of fabrics with 2-way or 4-way stretch properties has led to enhanced levels of performance and greater comfort, as well as garments that have a more fitted style but don't restrict freedom of movement. In addition, advances in technology now allow manufacturers to create stretch fabrics that maintain their waterproof properties as they stretch, so you can now have it all.
Caring For Your Garments
To retain the waterproof and breathable performance of your garment, it must be kept clean of dirt and grease. If the pores of the fabric get blocked water is able to seep through and the breathability compromised. We sell a complete range of garment care products that are specially developed to clean and rejuvenate the waterproofing and breathability of your garments. Please seek advice from our staff on the correct product for treating your jacket or pants.
Size Information
At Snow+Rock we aim to stock the largest size range available from our suppliers. As a general rule French and Italian brands such as Degré 7 and Eider lean towards a more petite fit. Whereas German and American brands such as Schoffel and Columbia tend to have a larger cut.
Our size guide is available on each product detail page and has been organised so that you can view sizing information for particular products e.g helmets, packs etc, but also by brand to find out the exact fit of each brand's clothing range.