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Broadstar Communications LLC took over as the Cable/Internet provider for my Apartment Complex roughly 1 year ago. The "service" that is provided is laughable at best, and overwhelmingly frustrating at it's worst. There is no reason that any community should ever use the services of Broadstar other than to save money on the bill (Which is not passed on to their customers oddly enough).
Coming from someone who has a background in technology, the steady steam of excuses used to stave off customer complaints are nothing but poorly thought out lies. The "techs" do not have a clue what they are doing in the field, and there is one (read: 1) person who they constantly need to call in order to resolve anything.
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He says he has close to 50 supporters in the 75-member House � far more than the 38 he needs � and he�s having a meeting this afternoon on the third floor of the State House, in the suite of offices he has shared since becoming majority leader in 2010. His guests: Other lawmakers who would be part of his leadership team.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by SamanthaJane23 Go Green component As it was explained to me when I checked in, the staff would not change or make my bed everyday, but they would come in tidy up and change towels (if needed). This isn't what happened. The staff didn't come in my room at all -- until I asked for the used towels to be taken out and the trash emptied. My stay was Saturday through Friday. A long time to go without services. March 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pattyvk Friendly, honest staff The concierge was very friendly when we arrived. She even upgraded my room without me asking. The highlight of my stay was when I realized a couple days after checking out that I had left my sunglasses there. I called back and spoke to John from security. I told him the wrong room number, and even so he was able to retrieve my sunglasses, and they are being shipped to me as I write this review. I appreciate the integrity and the organization of the staff at the W DC. Thank you so much! February 25, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by dlvmcg Okay Stay We could pick up the thumping from the rooftop bar in our room until around 2 am in the morning. Then we had some drunk guest outside the room sometime during the night. Noise level is kind of high. February 23, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Cin38 My room service experience was less than pleasant customer service not good February 19, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Nanmoo Very noisy We were on the 5th floor but heard the live music until very late. Also heard the vacuums early. Very noisy room. Disappointing not to have any spa spots available, even a week before check in. We only received products in our room twice, ran out the 4th day. Overpriced. February 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by AriUgwu Nice stay I had no issues and everyone was above and beyond. February 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by RNM2041 W Hotels always great! Love this hotel but I have to say my room was not as clean as W Hotels usually are! My mirror and sofa had spillages on them which had not been wiped up when I checked in. The carpet was dirty and there were things stuck to it! I will be back but expect better next time! The spa was amazing! February 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bullock71 Comfortable This hotel has some of the most comfortable rooms I've ever stayed in. February 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by maria1122 Quality, comfort and convenience We spent the weekend at the W Washington, DC. The location was perfect walking distance from major attractions and museums. Staff was extremely friendly and responded quickly to every request. Room was beautiful with luxurious decor and the bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept on! The rooftop lounge has beautiful views of the white house and Washington monument. Can't wait to visit again soon! February 10, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by akaBobbyC Great short stay Although my stay was short, the staff was attentive, engaging, and helpful. Room was clean, except for rubber band under the bed. The bathroom was funky and big compared to bed/sitting area. WiFi woeked with no problem. February 10, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by JKstlmo Impressive staff We had superior service by all the staff. We were particularly impressed by one of your employees . When she asked me at the hostess desk on the rooftop how my stay was, I mentioned that our room was very noisy. Our room was across from the elevator and the sound of the elevator bell was very loud in the room. Also, the constant slamming of doors in the hallway was extremely loud in our room. This young woman found another lovely room for us and we were very happy with the view and total quiet of the room. She exemplifies the perfect employee. She has made an SPG member very happy. February 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by grohr19 Fantastic Weekend The staff was courteous and the hotel itself was luxury. February 4, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by AbFabSkyLife A little too energetic The hotel is well-decorated and the staff are very energetic and eager to please. I especially liked the extra touch of hot cider in the lobby. However, the ambiance of the hotel is definitely designed for people who prefer a much higher energy experience rather than a relaxing escape. I returned for the evening around 11:30 to find a nightclub atmosphere in the lobby with techno music spilling out into the sidewalk (and wafting up through to my guestroom window) and a velvet rope in front of the elevator complete with bouncers who checked my keycard for access. The elevators were jam packed with drunken young college types. The hotel also overdoes the guestroom point of sale - it's literally decorated with bottles of water and wine for sale. Also irritating there's free WiFi in the lobby but not in the guestrooms - so bar patrons enjoy amenities that guests do not unless they come sit in the (frankly quite noisy) lobby? In J&G for breakfast the staff were wonderfully pleasant and engaging, but I had to ask each time for orange juice refills (they refilled coffee automatically but ignored the empty orange juice glass). Throughout my stay the service delivery was practiced (with genuine warmth) but not polished. A great location but if you're looking for relaxing luxury this isn't the place. February 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by NYTVProducer Room Service Never Came For such a distinguished hotel chain, I was extremely disappointed when room service did not arrive with my breakfast order. As a busy business traveler, I often rely on timely service, yet, the W disappointed in that regard. The room was clean & comfortable, but service needs work. January 30, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Rebecka Not a real hotel I know this is a W, so it is supposed to be trendy, but the club on top is so incredibly loud that at least 3 floors below can't sleep. It really was incredible how loud it was. Concierge also did not seem to know about the area. We asked him 3 things, each of which he didn't know. 1. Breakfast place under $20 a plate. He says this does not exist in DC (which of course isn't true). 2. How do you get to Dulles Airport. He said taxi was the only way. Again, obviously untrue. 3. Restaurant that is walking distance (besides Old Ebbitt). He again did not know, besides saying we should eat at the hotel. The location of the hotel is nice, but the main thing is how incredibly loud it is. Room vibrating loud several floors below the club. Very strange. January 28, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by indie10 The hotel is very centrally located Many restaurants are in walking distance and a park across the street, great location for when DC is not so cold. January 27, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by DonnaMT W Front Desk staff exceeded expectations! We were very pleasantly surprised and pleased by the friendliness of the front desk upon check in. The same on with the check out and bell captain. Unfortunately, I often find W hotels to have a bit of an attitude at the front desk area but your Washington location was quite the opposite. Made us feel very welcome. Thank you! January 27, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by HLS24 Finest hotel in DC From the moment you are greeted at the door until the moment you depart, the W's team is courteous, attentive, and immediately responsive to all requests. The rooms are immaculate and stocked well beyond "necessities". I highly recommend enjoying the superb service offered by the Whatever/Whenever team here! The consummate professionals here will make your stay memorable. January 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by jarthur Excellent Overall the hotel was excellent and the staff was very nice. One minor note the robe in my room was very very small, I am an average size man and wasn't able to get my arm into a sleeve. January 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TravelingMan How to enjoy a Suite Night upgrade... I have stayed at this hotel a few times and the location is ideal if you're doing most anything in DC. I had a Suite night award to use and was able to make it happen for this trip. They upgraded me to a Marvelous Suite with a great view of the Washington Monument and a few other DC landmarks. Big room, well appointed and enjoyed it fully. Had lunch and breakfast at J&G, also very well done. January 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by nyc355 Great Experience! I had a great time at the W Hotel in DC. It has a great location right near the White House and Smithsonians the staff was extremely friendly and knowledgable. January 21, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by ChiefBigTalker Please stop with the perfumed cleaning products For the second time in two monthis, upon arrival in my room I was met with the overwhelming, burning stench of excessive use of perfumed cleaning products. I don't understand why this hotel cleans rooms this way. Other W hotels don't. The roooms aren't any cleaner. Just stinkier. And enough to make your eyes burn. January 2, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Cassycaz Poor Customer Service at Check In Desk Overall the hotel is very nice, however, the staff needs improvement. When I checked in the front desk person did NOT inform me that they were putting a $500 hold on my credit card for a deposit. This is not customary at every hotel therefore the front desk should inform the guest of this fact BEFORE running the card especially on NEW YEAR'S EVE!!! When I explained this fact to him, he gave me blank eyes that said he basically didn't care. No apology nothing. He also did not tell us where the elevators were or give us the lovely welcome to the W Hotel you usually get. Poor poor poor customer service!!! I expect better from this brand. January 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by davidn Terrific mgmt and staff So much good to say about this particular W property, it's difficult to know where to begin. Great energy in a superb location and setting; helpful, personable and knowledgeable staff; the best rooftop scene in DC. Management is the best in the business. If you're going to stay in DC, then stay at this W. December 23, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by tennisplayerinlr Beautiful, Historic, and Exciting This hotel has a great location near many of the site you want to see in DC. It is very beautifully decorated combining its historic nature with modern convenience and style. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The only suggestion I would give is the internet should be included with the room, but that is a suggestion to the hotel industry as a whole. We have come to expect it as part of the package. December 23, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by RyanPSPG The Extra Mile I have stayed here many, many times on business and have always loved it, but my last stay left me needing to post a review. This trip was special. I brought my wife and 2 daughters with me and the entire staff was exceptionally great; ensuring every little detail of our trip was perfect. Blair, at the living room bar, was so thoughtful. She always had juice ready for my girls and cocktails ready for me and my wife during nap time. Our Insider, Zineb, and the What/when staff handled everything we could throw at them, with speed and accuracy. With such amazing service, that makes you feel at home, you might forget you are in a hotel. That is, if it weren't for the stunning view of the Washington monument out the window of our room, or the view of the White House next door from the rooftop bar. For all my stays, but this last one especially... Truly a great hotel. December 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cort My favorite Hotel on the East Coast The first time I ever stepped foot into the hotel was for the night life on the rooftop... recommended to me by everyone ever. Next step was to get a room on my next visit. I'm so glad that I did. I DJ all over the country and unfortunately roll from hotel to hotel more than I ever planed on. Its very very rare that you find a hotel with the quality like The W. From the second you walk into the gorgeous lobby you realize that its "like that". Its decor is incredibly edgy and elegant all in one, the view is one of a kind, the White House what, a block away? The room itself was immaculate, elegant with its own modern twist. The bathroom was beautiful and huge. Somehow I've found myself an actual fan of this hotel.. I will be a lifelong guest to this hotel and plan on returning for any reason I can find to stay. December 19, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Alexandria123 Anniversay My wife and I stayed at the Washington, DC location to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and had a great time. The room was nice, the service was exceptional and the only thing lacking was a sports bar. December 16, 2013
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September 17, 2015 • Social Media Success: Maximize Your Online Presence
7:00 - 8:30 pm at the King County Library Service Center (960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027)
Speakers: Nicole Persun and Joe Gillard
To this day, the number one seller of books is word-of-mouth, which makes social media a great marketing tool. It's all about making connections with your readers.
In this meeting, we'll look into some surefire ways to strengthen your social media presence, including what to post, when to post, about how often. We'll also introduce strategies that will help you maximize your online presence, and discuss how to manage your accounts successfully, without becoming overwhelmed.
Speakers: Steve Ahlbom and Rian Fiske
You've heard some people say that you need a book trailer to bring attention and readers to your book, but you're not quite sure if you need one. Or, if you do, where do you begin? This workshop explains what a book trailer is and how they can impact sales and visibility. By the time you leave, you'll know the difference between a good trailer and a bad one, where to host your trailer, and what production options are best for you.
7:00 - 8:30 pm at the King County Library Service Center (960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027)
Speaker: Terry Persun
Some say that the structure of a novel is what the storyteller cares about most while writing it. If you consider venue, idea, character, and event separately, the idea of placing the standard three-acts over this internal skeleton becomes more effective and interesting. All things are evident in every novel, but how you focus, where you focus, and what you focus on can drive your story to the most logical and satisfying conclusion. If there's time, we'll touch on reverse structure, and briefly talk about how to apply the hero's journey to the novel you're working on.
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Writer's Cottage (317 NW Gilman Blvd, Ste. 8, Issaquah, WA 98027)
Speaker: Gerri Russell
Have you self-published a book only to find less-than-stellar sales, bad reviews, and grumbling readers? This workshop and open discussion will uncover what could be hurting you as an author, including everything from poor edits to ugly covers, to bad blurbs. We'll also discuss the newest trends in self-publishing and the ways to set yourself apart from the crowd.
Speakers: C.J. Wyckoff, Deborah Schneider, and The Grammar Chick: Mimi Munk
You've finished your book, now what? Whether you plan to submit your book to a traditional publisher, a partner publisher, or self-publish your work, the answer to this question is the same. Your book needs a developmental review and copy edit. How you accomplish this review and copy edit, can take many forms. You can ask fellow writers to review your book, or you can hire someone. Regardless of the path you take, you must consider these questions: How do I interpret the reviewer's comments? How do I determine what advice I should implement and what I should discard? If I hire someone, what should I expect? Come with your questions. Our panel of developmental editors and authors will be happy to give you the answers.
Speaker: Scott Driscoll
When we talk about point-of-view, what we're usually asking is: who speaks? Really, that's only the tip of the narrative iceberg. In order to truly understand how stories get told, we need to consider a series of questions: Who speaks? To whom (who's listening)? On what occasion? From what distance? Why? Consider for example, free indirect discourse. A direct expression that emerges from a character's interior world, free indirect discourse usually emerges in short phrases that tend to adopt the voice peculiar to the character. Novelists in all genres have used this device to some degree, but does this interior voice behave according to the usual POV rules? In this talk we will consider who speaks, but we will also comb through a variety of examples in authors as widely divergent as Willa Cather, George Saunders, and Henning Mankell, in order to explore the more complex subject of just how stories do manage to get told.
Speakers: Bernadette Pajer, Terry Persun, Deborah Schneider, and Boyd Morrison
New writers, or those new to genre fiction, often have questions regarding sub-genres. What are the benefits and risks of breaking conventions and exploring outside the current rules? What roles do reader expectation, publisher constraints and indie-publishing play?
Speaker: William Kenower
Your life is a story, and if told correctly, a very interesting one. There is an art to taking the sprawling events of your life and reducing them down to a personal essay or memoir. Using Bill Kenower's unique inside-out approach to writing, we will look at how to tell the fine difference between telling a story about your life, and using your life to tell a story.
Speaker: Ericka Mitchell
Join us for an evening of practical tips, encouragement, and useful nuts-and-bolts information that will equip you to ace the upcoming PNWA conference and nail your pitch session with the agents and editors you'll meet there.
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Definition of mons veneris in English:
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(In women) the mons pubis.
Late 17th century: Latin, 'mount of Venus'.
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In mid-June, New Balance will be dropping off a refreshing 30th anniversary offering of the 990. The model has been done up in fine pig suede and mesh, with the red spread being offset via grey leather branding on the side, which coincides with the laces, heel padding and matching heel accents. Again, you'll be able to grab these during mid-June through select New Balance accounts like hanon.
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Chilling reality of Delhi's homeless
Dec 13, 2011
Drug and substance abuse: Killing Punjab's GenNext
Nov 13, 2011
Is alcohol abuse a problem in India?
May 13, 2006
Gay, Bisexual Adults More Prone To Smoke, Alcohol Abuse
Health | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 2, 2016
Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults were more likely to indulge in heavy drinking and smoking as well as suffer from physical and mental health conditions, new research has found.
101 New Healthy Drinks Pitched Against Liquor in Kerala
IANS | Thursday February 18, 2016
'Subodham', the initiative of the Kerala government against alcoholism and substance abuse, will promote the healthy drinks which will now be called "magic drinks".
Impotent Men At Higher Risk Of Heart Disease, Diabetes
Health | India-Asian News Service | Tuesday December 8, 2015
Men diagnosed with infertility are at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, alcohol abuse and drug abuse compared to fertile men, a new study has revealed.
Holly Woodlawn, '70s Transgender Star, Dies at 69
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 8, 2015
Holly Woodlawn will be remembered for inspiring the lyrics to Lou Reed's 1972 track Walk on the Wild Side. Ms Woodlawn, who recently appeared in two episodes of Amazon's dark transgender comedy Transparent, had reportedly suffered from alcohol and substance abuse for years
Marijuana Use Doubles in US in a Decade
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 22, 2015
Nearly one in 10 adults smokes marijuana in the US, a rate that has more than doubled in the past decade as laws and attitudes about pot relax, researchers said Wednesday.
Tobacco, Alcohol Most Common Substances Used by Street Children: Report
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 24, 2015
Tobacco and alcohol have been found to be most common substances used by street children, Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi informed the Parliament today.
Long Working Hours May Increase Risk of Alcohol Abuse
David Cox, guardian.co.uk | Thursday January 29, 2015
A new study explores the correlation between working too much and excess alcohol - but equally important is how well integrated you are in the workplace and the pattern of your working hours.
Kesha Sues Producer Dr Luke for Physical, Verbal, Emotional Abuse
Wednesday October 15, 2014
Kesha has accused producer Dr Luke for forcing drugs and alcohol on her in an attempt to make sexual advances
Toronto Mayor Back at Work After Rehab, Wants 'Another Chance'
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 1, 2014
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted on Monday he had been in "complete denial" about his drug and alcohol abuse, but asked voters for another chance as he returned to work following a stint in rehab.
Ian Thorpe in rehab for depression, not alcohol abuse: Manager
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 4, 2014
Ian Thorpe has been in the hospital twice in recent weeks and his management has clarified that he is being treated for depression - a condition that has plagued the legendary swimmer for several years.
Ian Thorpe in rehab, depression and alcohol abuse: report
Agence France-Presse | Friday January 31, 2014
Ian Thorpe, one of Australia's most recognised sportsmen, has struggled to adjust to life after swimming and with the disappointment of a failed effort to reach the 2012 London Olympics.
An Emerging Technique That Can Stop Binge Drinking
IANS, New York | Tuesday February 3, 2015
It is now possible to use gene therapy in the brain to not only treat binge drinking but other substance abuse, neurological diseases and mental illnesses.Researchers at the University at Buffalo have found a way to change alcohol drinking behaviour in...
Mike Tyson says he may die from alcohol and drug abuse
NDTVSports | Tuesday August 27, 2013
Former world heavyweight champion has been a controversial figure. In 1992 he was convicted of rape and was sentenced to six years in prison.
Study Links Heavy Teen Drinking to Dementia
AFP | Tuesday February 3, 2015
Heavy drinking and drug use in teenage years may boost your chances of developing dementia before the age of 65, Swedish researchers said Tuesday.Alcohol abuse emerged as the strongest of nine risk factors that could be traced as far back as adolescence,...
Cory Monteith died of drug overdose: Coroner
Alpan Saxena | Wednesday July 17, 2013
Glee actor Cory Monteith, who had struggled for years with substance abuse and once said he was lucky to be alive, died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol, said the British Columbia coroner's office.
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See what's happening in the world right now. From breaking news and entertainment, sports and politics, to big events and everyday interests. If it's happening anywhere, it's happening on Twitter. Get the full story as it unfolds, with all the live commentary.
Be part of what everyone is talking about and get videos, live footage and Moments, direct from the source.
Join in on all the action by sharing what's happening in your world. On Twitter you can post photos with GIFs, videos, and even stream live video with the Periscope button. There is no better way to have your voice heard.
Finally A Better Layout Of The Twitter App Add an option to clear recent searches instead of one by one. I There is no more limits of 140 words for DM which is good. Auto play of videos is great. Closing images is now easy having to just swipe down/up. Great option for searching GIFS. Badge counter has been added. Splash screen has been introduced. The new feature that users have been waiting for, Night Mode!!
Doesn't have that "Twitter feel" anymore... Firstly, the night theme looks beautiful. It would be nice if I could open the app and just see my timeline without 'Moments You Missed', 'Top Tweets', 'Highlights', 'Who to Follow', etc. Also, please improve the image quality of profile pictures. And I know it has been a while, but are we really going to stay on this 'Likes' boat? 'Favourites' was what set Twitter apart from other social media sites.
CRASHING Crashing has come back big time with last update after subsiding with update before that. So sick of this s**t. Please fix already. As if that wasn't bad enough, when it does run, it's soooooooo slooooooooow! For 5 yrs I had no problems until now. My god its frustrating :(
Constant Crashing It's not bad, when it works. It constantly freezes up, I always have to restart my tablet to basically refresh it. Very annoying. It has good functions. But the freezing up is damn near unbearable. And a new screwball deal has recently been happening. I'll post a tweet one time, and it'll say "duplicate tweet" for some unknown reason.
Why do you continously make terrible decisions. Nobody cares about "moments". Just add an edit tweet feature, allow people to delete more than 1 DM at a time, and for the love of jesus christ our saviour the Lord, stop changing the layout!!!!!! Also, get rid of the "see more tweets" button and just show me all the tweets. Or at least make it so when you click it you don't have to scroll all the way down to find it again.
Horrible Twitter gets worse with every update. It consistently crashes every time I open up media, it's so slow. I can't post a tweet with media because the app just crashes. Honestly about to deactivate my Twitter after five years....so many issues it's not fun anymore.
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The Planet provides a detailed look at the new design for phase 3 its Dallas D6 data center, which isolates the hot and cold air using containment and a hot air return plenum. Read More
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Futuristic Data Bunker in Sweden
A Swedish ISP has built an amazing underground data center in a former nuclear bunker below Stockholm. The CEO modeled it on a Bond villain's secret lair. Read More
Sun Rolls Out Data Center Design Services
Sun Microsystems (JAVA) has launched data center design/build services to help companies improve the energy efficiency of their facilities, taking on IBM (IBM) and HP (HPQ) in this growing field. Read More
What Color is Your Cabinet?
Is white the new black in the data center? Cisco is using white cabinets in its new Richardson, Texas data center, saying the added reflectivity will help cut lighting costs. Read More
Jobs: Data Center Design and Construction
At the Data Center Jobs Board, Critical Facility Search Partners is seeking a Data Center Design and Construction Management professionals. Read More
The Industrialization of Data Centers
The focus on smaller spaces liks "pod" and containers allows data center builders to standardize many elements of their design, enabling an "industrialization" of data center design. Read More
Data Center Flooded at Colts' New Stadium
Drainpipe failures during a thunderstorm flooded the data center at the new Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianpolis. Read More
Data Center Flooded at Colts' New Stadium
Drainpipe failures during a thunderstorm flooded the data center at the new Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianpolis.
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Two New Projects for Fortress International
Data center design/build specialist Fortress International Group (FIGI) announced two new data center projects Monday.
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Digg site administrator Ron Gorodetzky talks about database architecture.
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- Video: Greenfield Data Center in 90 Seconds
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- Skanska Gets $179M Data Center Deal
- LEED Buildings Becoming Big Business
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ILION � Letters about bus transportation plans for the Central Valley School District went out to parents over the weekend and the phones were ringing Monday, according to Business Manager Ken Long.
He told the school board at a meeting Monday that he tried to call the bus garage five times that day and the line was busy every time.
Long acknowledged that some changes would have to be made to the plan.
�We know it�s not perfect,� he said. �We�ll have to tweak it. We�re writing down all of the suggestions. If it makes sense, we�ll move a stop.�
Parents have concerns about their children�s safety, he noted. �Some of them are absolutely warranted in their concerns.�
He said not all of the changes would be made by the time classes begin next week. �We�re working on it. If things need to be changed, we�ll change them.�
Board Vice President William Lennox noted that there are no sidewalks along some roads, including Barringer Road in Ilion.
Long said the district will bus children who live along that road for safety reasons. He said there are other streets that lack sidewalks as well and safety concerns are being considered.
Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra said he understands parents� concerns, but said he has advised district employees that if callers are belligerent, loud or rude, they should advise them to call back when they can speak rationally and hang up the phone.
The district used computer software to help map out the routes and those familiar with the transportation routes in both districts were involved in laying out the routes.
When asked if the software is worthwhile, Long said it was and more information would be added to the program. For example, if a child should never be required to cross a particular street, that information can be entered into the program and the program would never again have a child crossing that street.
Capital Project
Tangorra reported that he and the board had toured Fisher and Barringer Road schools last week and toured Central Valley Academy prior to Monday�s meeting. At the board meeting in September, members will have an opportunity to tour the Jarvis Middle School in Mohawk.
Much of the work on the capital project has been accomplished, Tangorra said, adding, �You�ll be amazed at how much will be accomplished this week.� Paving is scheduled for mid-week, weather permitting. Libraries are being put back together and hallways are being cleared.
Electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors, along with the general contractor, will continue work throughout the fall. Even with the flooding at Jarvis School, Tangorra does not expect any problems in having school ready to open on time.
Page 2 of 3 - Board member Fred Schell asked if there were any concerns about having contractors in the buildings during school hours and whether the district had to require background checks on the workers.
Tangorra said the workers wear identification badges and have been cleared by their employers. �We�ve had no issues. We�ve had great, great contractors,� he said.
He announced that the next school board meeting would be changed from Sept. 9 to 16. That way school will have been in session for a full week rather than just a few days. �There are going to be a few hiccups the first few days,� he said. �You�ll be able to see how we were able to rectify them.�
Resource officer
Tangorra gave an update on the question of whether or not the district should have a school resource officer. One alternative would be to pay an hourly rate to have a police officer in the buildings four hours a day. He said he understands that residents have concerns about extra security, but added, �Not a single one of your employees think it�s necessary.� Tangorra added that the decision is up to the board.
�If you think it�s a good use of taxpayers� money, we�ll do it,� he said.
He said the district has a good relationship with the police in both villages. Mohawk Mayor Jim Baron offered police assistance to help with crowd and traffic control at Jarvis Middle School the first week of school, Tangorra added.
Test data
Cynthia Stocker, assistant superintendent for curriculum, said she had received the results of state tests for grades 3-8. While students in the former Mohawk and Ilion districts were �right in the pack� among Herkimer County schools, they fell a bit compared with Oneida County and were well below the state average.
She said she had put together a plan. The administration will have the data the district has received. �We�ll use the data to inform how we move forward,� she said.
The board conducted first readings on several proposed policies. Tangorra explained that the meal charging policy would keep a child from being punished if he didn�t have money to purchase his lunch. Once he charges three meals, however, his parents will be notified.
The board voted to adopt policies dealing with community use of school facilities, response to intervention, reporting possible child abuse, educational support materials selection, special education programs and services and pre-referral and declassification teams.
When asked about establishing an eligibility policy for athletics and other extra-curricular activities, Tangorra said board members have been far apart when it comes to agreeing on a policy. Lennox said he is in favor of a zero failure policy. Other board members favor a more lenient policy. Tangorra said he would bring proposals to the next board meeting.
Page 3 of 3 - Lennox said once the policy is established, it should be spelled out clearly to coaches. �It�s time we raised the bar,� he said.
Instructional and non-instructional appointments were approved.
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Participants in last week's Rio+20 U.N. environmental conference included United Nations officials, 115 heads of state, and three Chinese students from Amherst College. The Chronicle spoke to one of them, Shane Zhao, about his role in founding...
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American English: /ˈblækˌbərd/ British English: /ˈblakbəːd/
Translation of blackbird in Spanish:
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- If no berries remain, having been stripped earlier by blackbirds and mistle thrushes, they perish.
- The thicker scrub and thickets of elder, hawthorn and bramble, meanwhile, provide ideal cover for nesting robins, wrens, sparrows, dunnocks, blackbirds and thrushes.
- The ubiquitous starling is one of the most widespread problem species but blackbirds, partridges, robins, sparrows, thrushes, and finches are also common.
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- Unlike dowdy, brown females of the species, male blackbirds possess bright yellow-to-orange beaks and shiny black plumage.
- I pulled over at Schaar's Bluff, turned off my car and just sat and listened, beyond the bluebirds and meadowlarks you could hear tree sparrows and red-winged blackbirds.
- I went down towards the creek and found a huge flock of robins, grackles and red-winged blackbirds foraging.
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Lake Pichola
Lake Pichola earned a spot on in the international spotlight when the Lake Palace, a white marble palace that appears to float on the waters of the lake, appeared in the James Bond film Octopussy in 1983. The dreamlike palace is often used as a setting for a number of Bollywood films as well. The lake's second palace, Jag Mandir, was the structure that inspired Shah Jahan to build the great Taj Mahal in New Delhi, according to local legend. Jag Mandir is open to the public and accessible by boat, but to enter the Lake Palace, you'll need to either book a room or make a reservation in the building's hotel or restaurants.
Sunrise and sunset are the best times to visit and photograph the lake, and when the lake bed isn't dried up from drought, it's well worth the splurge to stay the night in the Taj Lake Palace Hotel.
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Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Pichola in Udaipur with Private Transport
What better way to end your day in Udaipur than enjoying a picturesque boat cruise along Lake Pichola? Watch the lake glimmer during a beautiful sunset as you ... Read more
Location: Udaipur, India
Duration: 50 minutes (approx.)
Private 8-Day Rajasthan Tour from Delhi Including Udaipur, Neemrana and Lake Pichola
Experience the best of colorful and exotic Rajasthan by visiting the state's major historical sites as well as the more remote, offbeat gems. This 8-day ... Read more
Location: New Delhi, India
Duration: 8 days (approx.)
Private Tour: Full-Day Udaipur Day Tour with Boat Ride
Udaipur, known as the Venice of the East, boasts several sparkling lakes against a backdrop of the Aravail hills. Include the magical Lake Palace and the ... Read more
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Top rated HDTVs in 2016
In the present the high definition television sets have replaced the older CRT models in a staggering percentage. The slim, HQ and technically advanced models currently available on the market have the ability to enrich the visual experience by adding clarity and in-depth cinematic pleasure while people watch movies, TV-shows or other programs. Once you read some of the best HDTV reviews, drafted by specialists and technicians, you will gather the proper set of information required to identify an efficient television set. Today's HDTV's have many options and features which need to be understood, so that the product you think of using will enrich your viewing pleasure every time you turn it on.
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Best known for his "Last Lecture", here is his visit with the Steelers last year:
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Best known for his "Last Lecture", here is his visit with the Steelers last year:
Here's the story from the Gazette:
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R.I.P Randy...
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Life is short guys. Enjoy it.
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thats a very sad story. i read an article in the ny times a couple months back when he visited tomiln and hines ward. its always amazing to me how people like him can be in the worst situation or just have awful luck and still have a better and more positive outlook on life than most healthy people
You know it is coming, but it is still a punch in the gut, and this is a guy I have never met. Very sad. RIP.
For those that are interested, there's a special on ABC tonight at 10:00 P.M.
Took me a few days to respond to this.
After I first heard about him last year I could not help but to take interest.
This man exuded inspiration.
I remember telling my wife that this guy is one of the few people I know of to actually out into perspective what most of us take for granted everyday.


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David Schoenfield provides his top ten at this point of the offseason. Nationals and Reds are #1 & #2. If this was done a week ago, before the Choo trade, I doubt the Reds would be that high.
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David Schoenfield provides his top ten at this point of the offseason. Nationals and Reds are #1 & #2. If this was done a week ago, before the Choo trade, I doubt the Reds would be that high.
IDK about his remark that Luddy and Frazier have to repeat their great seasons. They had to step up last year with JV out, but if JV stays healthy, I don't think Luddy has to hit 25+ and Frazier has to hit 20+ in order for us to win the Central.
How he ranks the Yankees at #3 boggles my mind.
I certainly dont see NY ahead of AL teams like LA and Detroit.
I don't think I would leave off the Blue Jays at this point. They have so many new pieces but that team just looks great.
I am surprised the Angels aren't in the top ten with Hamilton now on their team.
Oakland seemed the most like a fluke to me of any of last year's success stories. I'd have LAA on my list ahead of them. I'd also put SF on ahead of StL.
The way I see it, StL lost Lohse and got a year older on an already old team.
Texas lost Hamilton and didn't add much.
Toronto is too much better to not be on this list as well.
From the ESPN article "Weaknesses: outfield defense with Choo in center; some players -- Ryan Ludwick, Todd Frazier, Johnny Cueto -- will have to repeat their big seasons."
THe "weaknesses" are not really weaknesses are they? Cueto, if healthy will have another great year. And if Ludwick & Frazier get more consistent playing time this year, I can see both of them putting up similiar #'s.
Frazier I'm less concerned with "duplicating seasons" since l think he'll flourish playing everyday. If he doesn't, l still think the overall numbers at 3B will be equal or better - his bad days can't be worse than Rolen's 2011 numbers.
I'm more concerned with overall numbers in LF; Luddy put up great stats only playing PT, those will be hard to replicate, and we didn't upgrade the OF depth.
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How are the Angels not on this list?
If anyone cares, I would have to put my top 10 for next year at....
1. Reds
2. Washington
3. Blue Jays
4. Rays
5. Tigers
6. San Francisco
7. Oakland
8. Angels
9. Braves
10. Cards
I think the Reds have a better lineup top to bottom, starting rotation top to bottom, and bullpen than the Nats. While the Jays could become Miami 2.0, I don't see that happening. No Ozzie, and they also have Joey Bats, Edwin, Melky, Dickey. Rays are the best run team in baseball, if they have Longo all year (big if) they can be a force. Tigers have Victor back, to add to the lineup. Still have Verlander, and a quality staff behind him. Only question mark is the pen. San Fran has a good rotation (I expect a bit of a bounce back for Big Time Timmy Jim), and a good overall team led by Posey. Oakland could very well fall off the deep end, this one is just a gut thing. Angels have potent lineup, but pitching is very shaky. Braves and Cards because I ran out of teams I liked.
I think Texas is due for a big drop. Lost Hamilton, didn't replace him with that much (although losing Young off the roster is a pretty big plus). And the pitching staff isn't spectacular. Darvish could take another step forward, and Harrison is a pretty good pitcher, but neither of them are sure things imho.


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A secret older than religion, or a more recent delusion?
Hired to find the witness to a crime, PI John Daly soon realizes he hasn't been told everything. With the Vatican and local mobsters also on the man's trail, does his loyalty to a client of questionable sanity outweigh his religious devotion and his chance at redemption?
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Demonstration to begin evaluations of cutting-edge LTE communications technology
Partners from the telecom industry are being signed up to participate in a demonstration network being established by the Commerce Department to test next-generation communications technology for a nationwide public safety network.
The first vendor, Alcatel-Lucent, signed on in September to provide Long Term Evolution equipment for wireless testing in a controlled environment under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement. Other companies are in talks with the Public Safety Communications Research program, said Dereck Orr, PSCR program manager for the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
"We want to have multiple manufacturers because the nationwide network is likely to include equipment from multiple vendors," Orr said.
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The demo network will fill a need for facilities to test and demonstrate behaviors of emerging LTE technologies on the yet-to-be-deployed 700 MHz network. LTE has been identified as the technology that will be used on the proposed network and the lab will provide a neutral site for vendors to work out interoperability issues in a multiple-vendor environment and a learning environment for public safety officials who will be using the equipment.
PSCR is a partnership between NIST's Law Enforcement Standards Office and the Institute for Telecommunications Sciences of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Both agencies are within the Commerce Department.
Two swaths of the 700 MHz band have been set aside for a public safety broadband network that would enable nationwide interoperability and roaming with advanced capabilities. The Public Safety Spectrum Trust holds the nationwide license for this spectrum, which was freed up by last year's switch to digital television broadcasting.
Rules for deployment of the network are awaiting decisions on the disposition of two adjacent swaths of spectrum, originally intended to be auctioned off for commercial development. Although it is generally felt that the additional spectrum should be available for public safety use, there is disagreement as to whether it should be committed exclusively to public safety or to allow commercial development under a sharing agreement.
For the demonstration network, the PSCR will provide lab space and staff to maintain vendor-donated equipment. The lab will be located in Boulder, Colo., and will make use of the Commerce Department's Table Mountain Field Site, a radio-quiet zone used for research and testing.
LTE is a high-performance communications standard under development for cellular systems. It is a fourth-generation technology that saw its first commercial deployment last year in Stockholm and Oslo. At least three major carriers, Verizon, AT&T and US Cellular, who among them hold 80 percent of the U.S. cellular market, have announced plans for LTE networks. But the technology remains largely in the pilot stage in this country.
Few vendors have production equipment ready for deployment in the radio frequency bands set aside for public safety, Orr said. "People are still working out the kinks in the system. They are still 'R&Ding' their equipment." He said PSCR expects to begin seeing prototype and demonstration models within four to six weeks.
The PSCR has spent the past six months defining the testing capabilities that will be needed and the network architecture. It has been working with as many stakeholders as possible, including public safety agencies, vendors, and a group of state and local communities that have been given authority by the Federal Communications Commission to begin, in cooperation with the spectrum trust, deploying standalone state, regional and local LTE systems before final FCC rules are issued for the network.
The 20 waiver recipients pursuing their own networks include the states of Hawaii, Iowa, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York and Oregon, and a number of city and regional jurisdictions including New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles and the District of Columbia.
Orr said PSCR expects to begin making the first test calls over existing equipment in several weeks.
"That will be in a laboratory environment, probably over wire lines," he said. He hopes that multi-vendor wireless tests can begin late this year or early next.
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Those of us who have careers in local, county and state governments know without such pre-commitments there will be no National network as budget constraints and politically motivated discretionary funded projects in many local, county and states will force portions of the network to fall out of technical compliance! I'm not sure all the radio gear heads out there understand this important difference in the operations, sustainment and refreshment cost. For example, Mr. David Boyd, Director of Command, Control and Interoperability at DHS, who this week spoke at the National Capital Area/ Region 20 Interoperability Forum clearly does not understand the important difference in funding or the needed technologist required to support this evolution to broadband as he bashed and joked, in poor taste, about killing GEEKS for sport; the very people who will be key contributors and most likely responsible to operate, sustain and refresh much if not all of these IP based broadband wireless networks!
It's great to see a push for a robust broadband network to support public safety across the country. The technology is just about ready; unfortunately the process to finance the sustainment and refreshment of the technology does not exist. So, as hungry as the Public Safety Trust is to capture ownership of the RF spectrum I wish they would spend some time working with the FCC to craft a 21st Century Federal grant funding process that acknowledges the reality that Federal funds for CAPX to build this national broadband network is going to be the end of the Federal funding stream. Operational, sustainment and refreshment cost of the national network is going to have to be funded from local, county and state tax revenues. These are not trivial cost; ask any of the major CELCO/Broadband carriers. However, unlike 800 radio systems that might be forced to last 15-25yrs or more depending on availability of local tax revenue funding or new Federal Grants, these broadband networks will require a refreshment schedule more aligned with PC replacement cycles well known in IT depts., ask any CIO. So, a bond funding process for the once every 20 yrs $15M radio system isn't going to work. Relying upon Fire and Police Chiefs to go fight for funding during the annual budget cycle isn't going to work either. So that billions of Federal tax dollars aren't wasted on a Broadband CAPX expenditure that ends up becoming a vast wasteland of inoperable disparate networks I would suggest local, county, and state governments be required, as part of the Federal Grant qualification process, to commit to a local, county, state tax revenue supporting structure. Jurisdictions that want D-Block 700 broadband should be willing to commit to 25yrs of dedicated funding for their portion of the National network. Without the commitment no CAPX Federal funding for the build-out of the network should occur. In this way the health and operability of the National Broadband network can be achieved and guaranteed through commitments made during the initial grant request process.
I sure hope no public safety agency ever relies on commercial cell towers for their ONLY comms. Sure, this will be nice for famcy comms when conditions are normal. But in a Katrina-like situation, would they be able to count on them? IMHO, they need to keep some stone-age capabilities as a backup.
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