text:
Back to Main...
Stravinsky Funeral Song: US Premiere and More Announced
by TV News Desk - November 30, 2016
Following its rediscovery last year and performance in St. Petersburg in December, Stravinsky's Funeral Song receives premieres in 15 countries around the world, programmed by leading orchestras and conductors.... (more...)
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Performs Handel's MESSIAH with Providence Singers, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes the Providence Singers to the stage for their tenth joint performance of Handel's Messiah. Providence Singers Artistic Director Christine Noel takes the podium as guest conductor for this perennial favorite holiday concert. The performance features a ... (more...)
Lynn University Hosts Musical Events
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2016
Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University's Conservatory of Music and Philharmonia guest conductor, today invited the public to attend 18 musical performances during December 2016 and January 2017.... (more...)
Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Concert Announces Line-Up for 10/30
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
Fifteen of the state's brightest and most-talented young musicians will display their impressive virtuosity and remarkable musicianship at the 2016 Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Fall Concert on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Tickets... (more...)
Hannu Lintu returns to the US to conduct in St Louis, Baltimore and Detroit
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Hannu Lintu travels to the United States for intense period of performances with St. Louis Symphony, Baltimore Symphony and Detroit Symphony orchestras (14-30 October) Finnish conductor dedicates Baltimore performances of Cantus Arcticus to memory of Einojuhani Rautavaara '[Lintu] conducted with s... (more...)
Simon Rattle to Conduct St. Thomas Choir of Men & Boys in Concert, 9/18
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2016
New York, NY - Sir Simon Rattle will conduct The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys and Orchestra of St. Luke's in a special benefit concert to include Gabriel Fauré's Requiem, The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughn Williams and Edward Elgar's Serenade for Strings on Sunday, September 18 at 7:00pm. The ... (more...)
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Announces Full Schedule for Upcoming FUSE@PSO
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2016
PITTSBURGH – FUSE@PSO, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's genre-bending early evening concert series, returns for its second season with three concerts featuring the music of Tchaikovsky, Bartók, Björk and Drake, and a performance by guest artists Time for Three. The 2016-2017 season goes on sale J... (more...)
San Francisco Symphony Adds Updates, Guest Appearances, to Summer Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO (May 25) – The San Francisco Symphony announces new updates to its annual Summer with the Symphony series, which runs July 4–29at Davies Symphony Hall and at other outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area. Led by Director of Summer Concerts Edwin Outwater, Summer with the Symphony fea... (more...)
The Mariinsky Orchestra Performs 'Pray for Palmyra. Music Revives Ancient Ruins' Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
On May 5, at 17:00 Moscow time [14:00 GMT], the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra, conducted by People's Artist of Russia Valery Gergiev, held the 'Pray for Palmyra. Music Revives Ancient Ruins' concert on the stage of Palmyra's world-famous amphitheater.... (more...)
San Francisco Symphony to Launch SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY Series, 7/4
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO, April 18 – The San Francisco Symphony announces its annual Summer with the Symphony series, which runs July 4-29 at Davies Symphony Hall and at other outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area. Led by Director of Summer Concerts Edwin Outwater, Summer with the Symphony features a festi... (more...)
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall in October 2016
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2016
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir will make its return to New York City's Carnegie Hall in October 2016 for the first time since 1978. Tickets will go on sale in August and will be available for purchase at www.indychoir.org or through the Carnegie Hall website.... (more...)
Leonard Slatkin Becomes Directeur Musical Honoraire of the Orchestre National de Lyon, September 2017
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2016
On September 1, 2017, Leonard Slatkin will become Directeur Musical Honoraire of the Orchestre national de Lyon (ONL). The recruitment process for a new music director has been launched.... (more...)
Oakland Symphony to Conclude Season with Tracy Silverman & More, 5/20
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2016
Oakland, March 23, 2016 – The Oakland Symphony, Music Director and Conductor Michael Morgan, the Oakland Symphony Chorus and guest artists Tracy Silverman, electric violin, and soprano Nicole Joseph will conclude the Symphony's 2015-2016 season with a concert of music by John Adams, Stravinsky, Barb... (more...)
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Releases Full Schedule for Edo de Waart's Final Season
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016
MILWAUKEE 03/16/2016 - The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Edo de Waart announced plans today for the 2016.17 Classics season, de Waart's eighth and final as music director. The MSO will spend de Waart's valedictory season honoring his contributions to the orchestra and the tremendo... (more...)
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to Perform Two Mozart Concerts, 3/31
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2016
MILWAUKEE, WIS. 03/08/2016– The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra announces two concerts performed on back to back weekends at the Pabst Theater highlighting the works of Mozart. Mozart + More features guest conductor Ben Gernon and cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan on March 31, April 1, and 2. Mozart's "Jupite... (more...)
Virgil Thomson Legacy Continues with New Recording, Featuring Unpublished Works
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
Marking the first complete recording of Virgil Thomson's songs that were originally composed for voice and piano, The Complete Songs of Virgil Thomson for Voice and Piano provides a more complete understanding of one of the most important composers of the 20th century.... (more...)
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Present STRAVINSKY'S FIREBIRD, 3/9
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
PITTSBURGH – FUSE@PSO, the popular, genre-bending early evening concert series presented by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, returns Wednesday, March 9 to Heinz Hall with "Stravinsky's Firebird: Remix | Response." For this concert, series Creative Director Steve Hackman has crafted a modern dr... (more...)
A2SO Presents 10th Annual Side-by-Side Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
Tonight, February 25, 2016 the Pinckney Community Schools' Orchestras and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will celebrate their tenth annual Side-By-Side concert at Jane Tasch Theater. ... (more...)
A2SO to Present 10th Annual Side-by-Side Concert, 2/25
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2016
On February 25, 2016 the Pinckney Community Schools' Orchestras and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will celebrate their tenth annual Side-By-Side concert at Jane Tasch Theater. ... (more...)
Santa Barbara Symphony to Celebrate Maestro Nir Kabaretti's 10th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2016
The Santa Barbara Symphony will mark the 10th anniversary of Maestro Nir Kabaretti's appointment as music director with a celebratory program of works by Wagner, Hummel, and Brahms at the Granada Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara on March 12 and 13.... (more...)
Santa Clara University Announces Complete Schedule of Events for Feb., March 2016
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2016
SANTA CLARA, CA, February 17, 2016 – Santa Clara University announced today the full line-up of live theatre, music and dance events taking place in February and March 2016.... (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Violinist Philippe Quint Releases Music Video 'Valse Triste' Featuring Joffrey Ballet's Christine Rocas
by Stage Tube - February 15, 2016
Chicago-based Big Foot Media (www.bigfootcreates.com) released a new music video today titled "Valse Triste," starring violinist Philippe Quint and The Joffrey Ballet's Christine Rocas. Set to a nearly forgotten Romantic gem, "Valse Triste" by Hungarian violinist and composer Ferenc von Vecsey, the ... (more...)
Santa Barbara Symphony Performs Rachmaninoff Program This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2016
The Santa Barbara Symphony, under the baton of guest conductor James Judd, perform a pair of beloved masterworks by the famed Russian composer and virtuoso pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff at the historic Granada Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara this weekend, February 13 and 14. Also featuring captivati... (more...)
Richmond Symphony's Metro Series to Present BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 1, 2/21
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016 – Richmond, Virginia Join the Richmond Symphony and Music Director Steven Smith on Sunday, February 21 at 3pm for Beethoven: Symphony No. 1. This concert is part of the Metro Collection Series and will be held in the Blackwell Auditorium on the beautiful campus of Randolph-Macon Co... (more...)
California Symphony to Perform BEETHOVEN'S SYMPHONY NO. 7, 3/20
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2016
WALNUT CREEK, CA (February 4, 2016) – Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, and a performance by California Symphony Principal Clarinetist Jerome Simas and Principal Bassoonist Douglas Brown in R. Strauss's rarely-heard double concerto Duett-Concertino, highlight the California Symphony's "Textbook Classics" ... (more...)
Become a Fan, Follower & Subscriber
BWW Previews: New York Premiere of Jake Runestad's DREAMS OF THE FALLEN at Carnegie Hall
by Peter Danish


text:
Sign In
Curtis Chamber Orchestra
Van Duzer Theatre
Arcata, CA
With millions of fans nationwide, Ticket Monster
is your destination for exclusive discounts on
sports, concerts, and theater tickets.
Sign up and never miss a deal!
Enter your email address and we will send you an email with instructions on how to reset your password.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- Worldwide Rank #96,714,100
- Follower/Following Ratio 0.54
- Daily New Followers 0
QUANG DỰC LỢI NGUYỄN Twitter Stats
@01654013911q1 - Tracking QUANG DỰC LỢI NGUYỄN Twitter profile since June 23, 2016
QUANG DỰC LỢI NGUYỄN Tweets
@01654013911q1 has posted 0 tweets in the last 1 days, which translates to an average of 0.0 tweets per day.
QUANG DỰC LỢI NGUYỄN Twitter Followers
@01654013911q1 has 21 followers on Twitter.
This account is #96,714,100 in the worldwide rank of the most popular Twitter users.
QUANG DỰC LỢI NGUYỄN Following on Twitter
@01654013911q1 is following 39 Twitter accounts.
Last month this account followed no users.
QUANG DỰC LỢI NGUYỄN Predictions & Milestones
@01654013911q1 will hit 21 followers in the next 3 months, and 21 in one year.
You are on QUANG DỰC LỢI NGUYỄN's Twitter stats page
We track these Twitter stats since June 23, 2016 . You can see how many followers QUANG DỰC LỢI NGUYỄN lost or gained and what the prediction is for tomorrow or the next 15 days, together with all kinds of other stats like rank compared to all Twitter users, tweets etc.
Why don't you give it a try and compare QUANG DỰC LỢI NGUYỄN to yourself ? Or if you are QUANG DỰC LỢI NGUYỄN get even more feature rich & up-to-date stats with our premium Twitter Stats.
Twitter Counter is the #1 Twitter stats site powered by Twitter. It all started in June 12, 2008 and we grew rather rapidly because of our Twitter Counter badge. The button is a nice small image that shows your visitors how many followers you have on Twitter. Within a year the button was on many many blogs around the world and we displayed more than 100 million buttons in one month. We track follower stats for over 180 million users now.


text:
This article was originally published on TechDesignForums and is reproduced here by permission.
At first glance the DO-254 aviation standard, 'Design Assurance Guideline for Airborne Electronic Hardware', seems daunting. It defines design and verification flows tightly with regard to both implementation and traceability.
Here's an example of the granularity within the standard: a sizeable block addresses how you write state machines, the coding style you use and the conformity of those state machines to that style.
This kind of stylistic, lower-level semantic requirement – and there are many within DO-254 – makes design managers stop and think. So it should. The standard is focused on aviation's safety-critical demands, assessing the hardware design's execution and functionality in appropriate depth right up to the consequences of a catastrophic failure.
Nevertheless, one pervasive and understandable concern has been the degree to which such a tightly-drawn standard will impact on and be compatible with established flows. This particularly goes for new entrants in avionics and its related markets.
Your company has a certain way of doing things so you inevitably wonder how easily that can be adapted and extended to meet the requirements of DO-254… or will a painful and expensive rethink be necessary? Can we realistically do this?
I've got a friend who received an Android Wear (read "watch") as a gift earlier this year. In the last several months, he's become addicted to wearing the darn thing although its usefulness is distinctly limited: He can check the time and screen calls without digging a phone out of his pocket. Oh yeah, and when messages and/or emails come in, he knows straightaway.
Other than being a fascinating toy, however, and something to diddle with – particularly for those who like the openness of Android – Wear is really not much more than a distinctive fashion statement and not too much of that.
Nonetheless, now that Apple's claiming more stupendous success with yet another highly over-hyped product launch (read, "the Apple Watch"), it's time to re-consider the importance, even gravitas, of this Android Wear thing. After all, let's not just lay down in the road and let Apple run over us yet again. Let's cheer on these Android Wear users. Let's celebrate anybody willing to stand up to the Apple juggernaut. Yay!
Perhaps the biggest cliche in EDA is that functional verification consumes 70% of a chip project's resources and is growing. Variations on this statistic have been around for at least ten years, probably more. It's quoted almost as much as Moore's Law, which incidentally turned 50 this year. Although not as old, the observation that verification dominates SoC development is almost universally accepted. Some may argue the exact percentage, but the spirit remains the same. As a consequence of this state, verification content is turning up everywhere. In today's post, I'd like to summarize some recent and upcoming events of interest, plus remind you of some related topics covered in previous posts.
My first updates involves DVClub, the informal gathering of verification professionals held in multiple locations around the world. Yesterday was DVClub Silicon Valley, held as usual at Dave & Buster's mega-arcade in Milpitas. Olig Petlin presented "Formal property verification at AMD: Theory and Practice" to a good-sized crowd. The talk was a nice, comprehensive overview of formal analysis and how it is typically deployed, but I would have liked to hear more specifics about AMD uses it on their projects. Paradigm Works recently assumed management of DVClub in the USA and is doing an excellent job of reinvigorating the franchise with more events in more locations. Boston on May 13 and Austin on June 3 are next on the calendar.
If there's something missing in your personal or professional knowledge of Moore's Law, you should have spent 5 hours at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View on April 17, 2015, although even then you might not have learned anything new. For people in technology, seriously, what more is there to know?
The 'law', penned by Gordon Moore and published in an Electronics article on April 19, 1965, was based on his many years' experience in the nascent-to-ferocious semiconductor industry, and has since been interpreted, re-interpreted, mis-interpreted, and zealously lionized – both the law and the man – over the last 50 years. Which brings us back to April 17th and the 3-part program at the CHM.
Times are good in EDA. 2014 was a record revenue year for our industry, according to an April 13 EDAC announcement. Several technology areas (IC physical design and semiconductor IP) and geographies (the Americas and Asia-Pacific) experienced double digit growth in Q4. The number of people working in EDA is on the rise, too: a total of 31,735 employees at companies EDAC tracks in Q4 2014, compared to 29,880 employees a year earlier. This rising tide is lifting all boats — including #52DAC, which I invite you to register for today if you haven't already.
How to use VIPs In Practice
Let's assume that we are designing a new system on chip (SoC) which contains a processor and memory controller, as well as analog and digital peripherals like Ethernet, USB, 1-Wire and JTAG controllers.
Allow me to describe a typical verification process, and explain why I recommend the use of Verification IPs within the testing process.
Figure 1. Typical verification process
Thanks to the widespread reuse of intellectual property (IP) blocks and the difficulty of distributing a system-wide clock across an entire device, today's system-on-chip (SoC) designs use a large number of clock domains that run asynchronously to each other. A design involving hundreds of millions of transistors can easily incorporate 50 or more clock domains and hundreds of thousands of signals that cross between them.
Although the use of smaller individual clock domains helps improve verification of subsystems apart from the context of the full SoC, the checks required to ensure that the full SoC meets its timing constraints have become increasingly time consuming.
Signals involved in clock domain crossing (CDC), for example where a flip-flip driven by one clock signal feeds data to a flop driven by a different clock signal raise the potential issue of metastability and data loss. Tools based on static verification technology exist to perform CDC checks and recommend the inclusion of more robust synchronizers or other changes to remove the risk of metastability and data loss.


text:
Time for Ribs :)
2 Attachment(s)
Doing some baby backs, beans and maybe squash casserole.
Ya you are! What's in your rub? Temp and time?
Hope it goes well!
1 Attachment(s)
Jeff: I use a brown sugar based rub with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano powder, and a few other ingredients. Temp is around 250 and they will likely take 3-4 hrs. I let them run till the 3 hr mark then check on them. Till then it is a frosty beverage (recipe follows).
I think the other WSM is jealous that she didnt get meat this weekend ;)
2oz bourbon
.5oz lemon juice
.5oz simple syrup
6oz beer
Looks like you're off to a great start, Sam! :clap2: Looking forward to seeing how your cook progresses.
Those look perfect for the Pork Rib Off Throwdown that is currently running.
Entry thread is HERE.
Thanks Moose. I will have to enter :)
sounds good...I need to try the squash casserole
Great looking Ribs!:thumb:
Looking real good!!
Your rub sounds like a real good one
Apparently i should not have two of those cocktails prior to starting the squash casserole :twisted:
3 Attachment(s)
Here is the finished product :)
They look incredible...appreciate your feedback!
2 Attachment(s)
Dinner is served...
looks good, hold the squash
Gimme all of that right there!
ok now I'm hungry...............again
Those turned out amazing!!
|All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:19 AM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2016, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
2003 -2012 © BBQ-Brethren Inc. All rights reserved. All Content and Flaming Pig Logo are registered and protected under U.S and International Copyright and Trademarks. Content Within this Website Is Property of BBQ Brethren Inc. Reproduction or alteration is strictly prohibited.


text:
Note: Sample below may appear distorted but all corresponding word document files contain proper formattingExcerpt from Essay:
Toyota Strategic Management
Case (TOYOTA)
Strategic Management: Strategy Implementation
Strategic Implementation
Do you think that the implementation of Toyota's current strategies identified in its 2011 Annual Report and on its web page will help to overcome the public relations difficulties resulting from the recall issues reported by the media in 2010?
The current strategies as identified by Toyota in its annual reports and on its website will not be enough in the short-term to reverse the loss of trust in the company and its brand. There are many factors that contributed to the exceptionally high amount of recalls in 2010 that continued into February, 2011 with one of the most significant being the exceptional level of political infighting and lack of focus on customers' needs instead of pursuing aggressive growth (Shirouzu, 2010). This has continued to be exacerbated by Toyota management concentrating more on cost reduction over customer satisfaction (Marksberry, 2011) and the reliance on contract quality management and production staff for critical functions in the company (Shirouzu, 2010). These factors taken together also highlight how one faction of managers at Toyota are putting quality and the customer experience secondary, while another is arguing for a lower revenue forecast that gives the auto maker greater flexibility and freedom to create high quality vehicles which they have been so known for. As this internal debate continues within Toyota, customers are leaving for competitive brands including Acura, Hyundai, Honda and others (Cole, 2011). The bottom line is that the brand has failed to stay aligned with quality as one of its core, foundational values (Dahlgaard-Park, 2011). It has instead moved away from those customer-centric values and concentrated more on the mass production of highly popular automobiles. The much respected Toyota way of producing high-quality vehicles has given way to a more mass-produced vehicle that has lost the innate value of form, fit and function that had become the brand's unique value proposition, combined with its exceptional reliability and stability (Marksberry, 2011). These were the external symptoms of the much more systemic problem happening within Toyota that potentially contributed to the massive number of recalls in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The divergence in management philosophy led to even wider differences in how to solve the nascent quality management problems that appeared as early as 2005 and began to gain momentum in 2009 until they were very evident during 2010 (Shirouzu, 2010). While Toyota appears to have made peace within itself according to the latest annual report and full set of investor relations documents, its financial statement and other financial metrics continue to show that the trust lost drives down sales, profits and customer loyalty (Toyota Investor Relations, 2013). A look at their annual statements from years ago also supports this contention (Toyota, 2012). The vision and philosophy of the company strayed from its customer-centric focus and in the last few years of annual reports the differences between the stated vision and philosophy and what actual performance have become even more significant (Toyota, 2012a). These past efforts have failed to win over the trust of longtime customers again as evidenced by the slowed sales of their most popular product lines (Toyota, 2012).
The latest investor relations site and annual report Toyota has recently updated as of the beginning of this year are taking an entirely new series of strategies to win back customer trust. These include underscoring their vision of safe driving and safety technologies, combined with their focus on environmental technology and personal mobility, all underscored by a commitment from both Toyota's Chairman Fujio Cho and President Akio Toyoda to continually pursue a "customer-first," "genchi genbutsu (onsite, hands-on experience)" mindset and approach to solving their fundamental problems organizationally and from a quality management standpoint (Toyota Investor Relations, 2013). Both also committed to provide "good quality and affordable price" from this point forward (Toyota Investor Relations, 2013) The current annual report expands on these key messages and shows how much Toyota is investing to make good on these promises.
Despite all of these efforts however, Toyota still has not regained the trust and loyalty of many customers they lost during the massive number of recalls during 2010 and into the first months of 2011. Toyota set records in terms of their recalls announced in 2010 throughout many areas of the auto industry (Cole, 2011). The overall media campaign during 2010 failed to revive auto sales and in fact looked even more questionable amidst…[continue]
"Toyota Strategic Management Case Toyota Strategic Management " (2013, March 06) Retrieved December 9, 2016, from http://www.paperdue.com/essay/toyota-strategic-management-case-86466
"Toyota Strategic Management Case Toyota Strategic Management " 06 March 2013. Web.9 December. 2016. <http://www.paperdue.com/essay/toyota-strategic-management-case-86466>
"Toyota Strategic Management Case Toyota Strategic Management ", 06 March 2013, Accessed.9 December. 2016, http://www.paperdue.com/essay/toyota-strategic-management-case-86466
Toyota Analysis Comprehensive Case Analysis An Analysis of Toyota Motor Company JANE A TUCKER 490 Business POLICY, PROFESSOR RICHMOND Toyota's Objectives and Strategies Toyota is an industry giant and has been known as a global innovator in the manufacturing industry. The company has upheld a customer concentrated orientation that has allowed them to be responsive to their target markets. The company is constantly monitoring consumer needs and wants and develops their product mix respectively. One development
Toyota Strategic Management Assessment Toyota's dominance in the global automotive industry is the result of their ability to orchestrate many potentially conflicting priorities into a common strategic direction. The Toyota Production System (TPS) is a case in point, which is one of the most advanced planning, scheduling and supply chain management (SCM) systems and architectures globally (Fane, Vaghefi, Cheryl, Woods, 2003). Despite these strengths however, Toyota struggled with the areas of
Toyota Strategic Management For decades, Toyota has been one of the most admired companies in the world. They were able to turn their image in the 1960's and 70's from cheap Japanese import to the car of choice for millions of consumers worldwide. Toyota's strategy has varied significantly over the years. The company began by primarily imitating many of its competitor's designs and even used some of its components. Much of
Total Quality Management in Toyota The production system of Toyota otherwise known as Toyota Management Systems (TMS) gives its adopters the ability to double their production in half the time, half the expense with half the problems and inventory in a fraction. TMS is no comparison to 'just' a production system. It is a three-innovation-combination model comprising of the policy of deployment (hoshin kanri), total quality management, and production just in
Likewise, Lynn points out that, "Japan's recent economic problems may have far more to do with its financial and bureaucratic systems than its managerial systems." According to Everett and Strach, "Japan experienced a decade of zero growth in the 1990s and slumped into recession," but, "The global dynamism and success of Canon, Hoya, Honda, Toyota, TDK, Rohm and Sony, known as the 'seven samurai,' contrasted with the quagmire of
Analysis of Toyota Opportunities and Threats Toyota is the world's leading patent holder in hybrid vehicle technologies, having over 85% of all patents registered in the U.S. Patent Office, in addition to holding over forty different patents in other registries throughout Europe and Asia. This is a formidable platform for growth in this high-growth emerging line of business. Hybrid technologies can reduce carbon emissions by over 60% in the latest engine
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. Major Issues in the Case Toyota Motor Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (TMM) has bypassed their typical response to quality issues known as "jidoka" in a special circumstance regarding seat installation. As opposed to stopping the assembly line and focusing on the underlying root of the problem, in the case of the faulty seats the cars were allowed to continue through the production line with a special marking that


text:
Results 1 to 1 of 1
Thread: Some '75 Topps football for trade (and some other '70s FB)
- Join Date
- Nov 2006
- Posts
- 1,335
- Country
- Card Cash
- 52.74
- Savings
- 0.00
View my Inventory New
View my store Beta
Some '75 Topps football for trade (and some other '70s FB)
I have a group of probably 250 or so '75 football for trade. Condition ranges from VG to NrMt, but most fall in the EX to EXMT range. Would love to trade for similar cards from my '70s FB wantlists. I also have smaller groups of '74, '76, '77, '78, and '79. LMK if interested.Hidden Content
Hidden Content
I collect: Kurri, '70s Kelloggs and Topps baseball and football cards, vintage stars and World Series subset cards.


text:
The entree isn't cooking fast enough, so a change of order is called for.
Chuck makes his Crispy Potato Latkes Supreme with veggies and a fried egg.
Alex braises lentils in a duck-fat bath with super-sweet cipollini onions.
Melissa's Skinny Caesar Salad can be enjoyed as a side salad or main dish.
A red-pepper coulis tops these pine-nut 'cheese'-stuffed squash blossoms.
Alton makes a tasty sage jus to serve with his dry-aged standing rib roast.
Ingrid bakes tilapia, Costa Rican style, for a healthy luncheon course.
Creamy Coconut Chickpeas: toppings for the best baked sweet potatoes ever.
Nadia G bakes a mean meatloaf and makes it even better with Awesome Sauce.
Alex combines squash, capers, raisins and vinegar in a vegetarian caponata.
Get Cooking Channel on your TV.


text:
i am an organized person who likes to cook. We all 3 are from colombia and we are i college . In our freetime we like to run, go to the beach, hang out with our friends
Recently move to the taree area and looking to meet people to live with , have one beautiful big bull mastiff and one extra fluffy grey cat both live outside
Hi New Housemate!! I'm 35 and have lived in Wingham for just under two years now so I'm not entirely new to the area but wouldn't consider myself a local just yet!! Would be open to surrounding suburbs to those above too. I work varying hours from 21-40 hours per week depending and I enjoy my job immensely, without giving away too many surprises about the nature of my work just yet, lets just say that a bonus to living with me is that I assure you our property will be pest free!! I am a non-smoker (However, if you would like to smoke on the patio etc that doesn't bother me) and LOVE to cook. I love love LOVE dogs and have two beautiful dogs who are both non-shedding and housetrained. I call them my fur-babies of course!! Drop me a line and we can chat over a coffee
Moving back to wingham after living in Penrith moving back to be closer to my kids
Easy Going & Clean Living!
Non drinker/smoker
I am very tidy and clean, I love the beach and surfing also skating too. I am 24 years old studying a diploma of youth justice and looking for part time work in the same industry. I enjoy peace and quite :)
We're both quiet, clean and keep mostly to ourselves. Very friendly and easy to get along with, always pay on time.


text:
We recommend upgrading to the latest Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Firefox.
If you are using IE 9 or later, make sure you turn off "Compatibility View".
Free shipping on all domestic orders
Although the storms have been few and far between this year, I had a righteous winter full of fantastic adventures and great friends! Cheers to getting out and enjoying the snow, regardless of the conditions! Fingers crossed for lots of spring powder...


text:
Check in from 15h / Check out prior to 12h
San Diego Country Estates: Find photos, reviews, information, amenities and compare prices for 4 stars hotels in San Diego Country Estates, United States.
Located in San Diego Country Estates, San Diego Country Estates provides 4-star accommodation, as well as outdoor tennis courts, a sauna and a Jacuzzi. It offers a fitness centre, as well as hiking, horse riding and billiards.
Hotel description
There are a variety of amenities at San Diego Country Estates Hotel Ramona that guests can enjoy, including playground, library and a golf course. The in-house spa offers a variety of facial and body treatments.
San Diego International Airport is a 60-minute drive from San Diego Country Estates. The hotel also offers parking for guests with a vehicle.
Hotel features
Air Conditioned, Billiards
Laundry service, Self Laundry
Fitness Room/Gym, Tennis Courts, Golf Course, Sauna, Casino, Garden, Playground, Jacuzzi, Spa & Wellness Centre
Horse Riding, Hiking
Availability and Prices
Booking Site
Room Type
Per room
Per night
Per night
Users who viewed San Diego Country Estates also viewed these 4 stars San Diego Country Estates hotels:
Search hotels
based on
67 reviews
Nearest hotels
- Riviera Oaks Resorts
265 m
- San Vicente Golf Resort
2.2 km


text:
This classic Britcom series follows the exploits of Mr. Bean, a very peculiar and most endearing serial bungler, as he attempts to solve problems presented by everyday tasks, often causing disruption in the process.
There are no upcoming broadcasts of this program in the next two weeks. Check back soon!
Explore the gamut of great burgers in Greater Washington, from greasy to gourmet. This documentary visits over a dozen burger joints in the area, showcasing classic burgers to exotic and quirky updates on this favorite All-American food.Learn more →
Live performances from some of today's finest chamber musicians, recorded in the acoustically superb Barns at Wolf Trap.Learn more →
By the time she was 23, Arlington's Joan Mulholland had participated in more than fifty civil rights protests including the Freedom Rides and numerous sit-ins across the country.Watch now →
Arthur follows the adventures and misadventures of 8-year-old Arthur Read (an aardvark), his little sister D.W., and his friends and family.When to watch on WETA Television →
Looking for something to do around town? Want to get the word out about your group's event? Check out our calendar!Learn more →
Enjoy this step through time charting WETA's history from its founding in the 1950s to becoming a major national producer for PBS.See timeline →


text:
1940, moderate playing wear, neck set by Marty Lanham,
original finish, 1 11/16" at nut, some minor top and side cracks have been expertly repaired, Adirondack spruce top, ebony bridge and fingerboard, 1st 5 frets replaced, clean and original scalloped bracing, exc-, old case, with appraisal from Gruhn's, reduced fro $25,000....$18,500
|Very Good
Cash, Money order, Bank check,Bank wire. Credit Card arrangements Personal Checks must clear, unless we know you. Bank Wires -- Call for instructions
We ship UPS and Fedex for ground service and air. DB Schenker is very good for foreign shipments, as they are less expensive. They will also let you pick up your instrument at the airport if you want to save some money. We've been packing guitars for 30 years, and find that most damage is due to poor packing. We know how to pack. We fully insure all shipments and we will take care of any claim that might arise. We guarantee that you won't have to fight with a shipping company if any damage occurs. We do that. Even though you have the guitar in your possession and have paid for it, we assume all responsibility.
You may inspect the instrument for 24 hours and return it if you don't want to keep it without explanation. If you need another day or two, simply call us and request more time, and we will work with you. We make agreements with you, and we keep them! Satisfaction Guaranteed. NO RETURNS ON NEW AMPLIFIERS OR SPECIAL ORDERS


text:
How to Transfer Songs from laptop an iPhone or iPad without iTunes? If you previously had to know how to copy photos and movies to iPhone using iTunes, well now we will discuss how to copy songs from the laptop to the iPhone without iTunes but using another application that is easy and fast. The first preparation, of course, you first …Read More »
Home » Tag Archives: Songs From Laptop to iPhone


text:
Home /
Our Sources / About Us
/ FAQs /
Advanced Search
Not what you're
looking for? Try an advanced search.
Official citation and/or docket number and footnotes (if any) for this case available with purchase.
Learn more about what you receive with purchase of this case.
February 13, 2012
GEORGE JOHNSON, PETITIONER,v.KATHLEEN DICKINSON, WARDEN, CALIFORNIA MEDICAL FACILITY, RESPONDENT.
George Johnson, a state prisoner appearing pro se, filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Johnson is currently in the custody of the California Department of Corrections, incarcerated at the California Medical Facility. Respondent has answered and Johnson has replied.
Upon retrial,*fn1 a Sacramento County Superior Court jury convicted Johnson of one count of Murder in the First Degree, Cal. Penal Code § 187(a), and one count of Stalking, Cal. Penal Code § 636.9(a). The jury also found true the allegation that Johnson had used a firearm during the commission of the murder, Cal. Penal Code §§ 1203.06(a)(1), 12022.5(a)(1). The trial court found true the allegations that Johnson had suffered a prior conviction, Cal. Penal Code §§ 667(a), 667(b)-(i), 1170.2. In May 2006 the trial court sentenced Johnson to a prison term of fifty years to life, plus nineteen years. The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed Johnson's conviction and sentence in a partially published opinion,*fn2 and the California Supreme Court denied review on October 1, 2008. Johnson timely filed his Petition for relief in this Court on May 21, 2010.*fn3
Johnson's conviction arose out of the murder of Johnson's wife, Linza, on December 16, 1996. The facts of the crime, as summarized by the California Court of Appeal:
Defendant arrived at the house between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. in his sister's blue Honda Accord. He approached George, Jr., who was standing in the front yard. Defendant demanded the keys to the house, saying, "You're not leaving-you're not going anywhere." He grabbed the keys, unlocked the front door, and headed for the kitchen with George, Jr., right behind him. A scuffle ensued. Defendant pulled a small black revolver from his back pocket. George, Jr., knocked the gun from defendant's hand, but it landed within defendant's reach. Fearing that defendant would shoot him, George, Jr., ran from the house. He and Stansfield's son went to a neighbor's house to call 911.
When defendant reached the kitchen, he pulled the telephone wire from the wall and threw the phone on the floor. Linza came out of the master bedroom telling defendant to put the gun down so that they could talk. Defendant responded that he was going to kill her. He and Linza struggled in the hallway and inside the master bedroom. Stansfield heard the bedroom door slam, Linza saying, "George, George, stop, George stop," then three gunshots.
Stansfield tried to get out of the house through the garage, but the door was locked. When defendant left the house, Stansfield went back inside the house to call 911 from George, Jr.'s room. Defendant was on the porch and Linza was at the front door. Stansfield heard defendant say, "Bitch, you lied to me." Linza had her hand over the deadbolt, talking with defendant. She was trying to get defendant to calm down and leave, but defendant continued to demand that she unlock the door. Stansfield described defendant's voice as "mean and ugly."
While making the 911 call in George, Jr.'s, room, Stansfield heard shooting. She hid in the closet. When Stansfield came out, she saw Linza laying on the floor near the front door.
There were two witnesses to what occurred on the front porch. George, Jr., who was across the street calling 911 from the neighbor's house, saw defendant standing close to the front door. He heard defendant scream, "Open up the door." At that point, George, Jr., heard two or three more gunshots. Defendant had a gun in his left hand when he turned and walked toward Linza's car.
Tsugio Tomono, the Johnson's neighbor, saw defendant arrive at the house around 9:00 a.m. Shortly after defendant entered the house, Tomono saw two young men run across the street and heard gunshots. He then heard glass breaking and "three pops." Both George, Jr., and Tomono watched defendant leave the scene.
Paramedics arrived at the Johnson house at 9:27 a.m. They were unable to revive Linza. The forensic pathologist testified that Linza died from a gunshot wound to the chest.*fn4
Johnson raises four grounds for relief: (1) denial of his motion to substitute retained counsel on the eve of trial denied him his Sixth Amendment right to counsel of his choice; (2) admission of prior uncharged conduct (domestic violence) was unduly prejudicial; (3) an improper jury instruction allowed the jury to convict on a standard less than beyond a reasonable doubt; and (4) prosecutorial misconduct (improper closing argument misstating the reasonable doubt standard improperly shifting the burden of proof to Johnson).*fn5 Respondent asserts no affirmative defense.*fn6
Johnson requested an evidentiary hearing and appointment of counsel, which requests were denied without prejudice. In his Traverse, Johnson has renewed his request for an evidentiary hearing and appointment of counsel.
Under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 ("AEDPA"), 28 U.S.C. § 2254(d), this Court cannot grant relief unless the decision of the state court was "contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly established Federal law, as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States" at the time the state court renders its decision or "was based on an unreasonable determination of the facts in light of the evidence presented in the State court proceeding."*fn7 The Supreme Court has explained that "clearly established Federal law" in § 2254(d)(1) "refers to the holdings, as opposed to the dicta, of [the Supreme Court] as of the time of the relevant state-court decision."*fn8 The holding must also be intended to be binding upon the states; that is, the decision must be based upon constitutional grounds, not on the supervisory power of the Supreme Court over federal courts.*fn9 Thus, where holdings of the Supreme Court regarding the issue presented on habeas review are lacking, "it cannot be said that the state court 'unreasonabl[y] appli[ed] clearly established Federal law.'"*fn10 When a claim falls under the "unreasonable application" prong, a state court's application of Supreme Court precedent must be "objectively unreasonable," not just "incorrect or erroneous."*fn11 The Supreme Court has made clear that the objectively unreasonable standard is "a substantially higher threshold" than simply believing that the state-court determination was incorrect.*fn12 "[A]bsent a specific constitutional violation, federal habeas corpus review of trial error is limited to whether the error 'so infected the trial with unfairness as to make the resulting conviction a denial of due process.'"*fn13 In a federal habeas proceeding, the standard under which this Court must assess the prejudicial impact of constitutional error in a state court criminal trial is whether the error had a substantial and injurious effect or influence in determining the outcome.*fn14 Because state court judgments of conviction and sentence carry a presumption of finality and legality, the petitioner has the burden of showing by a preponderance of the evidence that he or she merits habeas relief.*fn15
The Supreme Court recently underscored the magnitude of the deference required:
As amended by AEDPA, § 2254(d) stops short of imposing a complete bar on federal court relitigation of claims already rejected in state proceedings. Cf. Felker v. Turpin, 518 U.S. 651, 664, 116 S.Ct. 2333, 135 L.Ed.2d 827 (1996) (discussing AEDPA's "modified res judicata rule" under § 2244). It preserves authority to issue the writ in cases where there is no possibility fairminded jurists could disagree that the state court's decision conflicts with this Court's precedents. It goes no farther. Section 2254(d) reflects the view that habeas corpus is a "guard against extreme malfunctions in the state criminal justice systems," not a substitute for ordinary error correction through appeal. Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 332, n.5, 99 S.Ct. 2781, 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) (Stevens, J., concurring in judgment). As a condition for obtaining habeas corpus from a federal court, a state prisoner must show that the state court's ruling on the claim being presented in federal court was so lacking in justification that there was an error well understood and comprehended in existing law beyond any possibility for fairminded disagreement.*fn16
In applying this standard, this Court reviews the "last reasoned decision" by the state court.*fn17 State appellate court decisions that summarily affirm a lower court's opinion without explanation are presumed to have adopted the reasoning of the lower court.*fn18 This Court gives the presumed decision of the state court the same AEDPA deference that it would give a reasoned decision of the state court.*fn19
A. Evidentiary Hearing
Ordinarily, a federal evidentiary hearing is required only if the trier of fact in the state proceeding has not developed the relevant facts after a full hearing.*fn20 In this case, Johnson was given the opportunity to develop the factual basis for his claims in the Sacramento County Superior Court. Thus, it cannot be said on the record that the state courts precluded him from developing the factual basis for his claim.*fn21 It does not appear from the record that the California appellate courts made any independent evidentiary findings, and review in this case is based upon the findings of the Sacramento County Superior Court, which did hold a full hearing developing the facts. Johnson has not identified any factual conflict to resolve that would require this Court to hold an evidentiary hearing. The renewed request for an evidentiary hearing is, therefore, DENIED.
B. Appointment of Counsel
There is no constitutional right to counsel in federal habeas proceedings.*fn22 Appointment of counsel is not required in a habeas corpus proceeding in the absence of an order granting discovery or an evidentiary hearing.*fn23 This Court may appoint counsel under the Criminal Justice Act in this case if the court determines that the interests of justice so require.*fn24 This Court does not so determine. The basis for Johnson's request is that he has suffered a stroke and has limited use of his hands, which severely curtails his writing and typing abilities. Johnson has, however, been able to overcome that disability by the use of the services of a fellow inmate. Johnson was represented by counsel in pursuing his direct appeal in the state courts. His Petition in this Court is based upon the identical facts and legal theories as was presented on direct appeal. Indeed, review of Johnson's claims in this Court is limited to the same factual and legal bases as were presented to the state courts.*fn25 The renewed request for appointment of counsel is, therefore, DENIED.
C. Merits
Ground 1: Denial of Request to Substitute Retained Counsel
On the day set for trial to begin, Johnson moved to substitute new counsel, which the trial court denied. Johnson contends that in denying his motion, the trial court abused its discretion and violated his constitutional right to counsel of his own choosing. The California Court of Appeal summarized the proceedings in the trial court leading up to the motion, stating:
The court re-arraigned defendant on the current charges on October 12, 2005. Two weeks later, the court set the trial date in February 2006. At the trial readiness conference on February 1, 2006, nearly four months after arraignment, defendant made an oral Marsden motion. Defendant made no mention of seeking retained counsel at that time. The court denied the motion finding that: (1) the motion was untimely, coming one week before trial; and (2) there had been no irreconcilable breakdown in the relationship between defendant and appointed counsel.
On February 16, 2006, the first day of trial, attorney John Brennan made an oral motion to substitute as retained counsel. He requested a two-and-one-half-month continuance to prepare for trial. Brennan represented that the prosecutor had agreed to a trial date that would allow for the substitution. In response to questioning by the court, the prosecutor stated that the People had their witnesses under subpoena and were ready to proceed. She had been concerned that two witnesses from out of state might not be available to testify if the trial were continued, but told Brennan's law partner she had no objection to a continuance if the defense stipulated that the prosecution could use the transcript from the first trial if her witnesses failed to appear.
Appointed defense counsel did not object to the substitution but suggested that the court explore the issues discussed with defendant in the Marsden hearing held on February 1, 2006. At the second Marsden hearing, the court found that defendant's misgivings about appointed counsel's representation did not rise to the level that would warrant his replacement. At the close of the hearing, the court stated, "Now, I'm going to bring the attorneys back in and I'm going to look at the request separate from Marsden of whether they may substitute in on [defendant's] behalf."
Back on the record with all counsel present, Brennan offered a four-sentence argument: "[Y]our Honor, for the record, we're only requesting about two-and[one]-half months of a continuance on this matter. We fully believe we'll be ready to go at that point, and it's not really delaying the proceedings that much. It's not a delay tactic. It's giving [defendant] an opportunity to have counsel of his choosing." Brennan did not explain why defendant waited until the day of trial to substitute retained counsel,
The court indicated that it would have granted Brennan's request to substitute as retained counsel had it come at an earlier time, but ruled the current motion untimely. The court explained: "As it stands now, this is the eighth day of ten. This is eight of ten for trial. We are starting the trial. It's sent to me, to this Court, for beginning the trial today. The district attorney is ready. Her witnesses are subpoenaed. Her exhibits are marked. She's ready to try the case. [Defendant's] attorney is ready. He has prepared for this case, and he, as I have indicated already, is a very fine lawyer who is going to be able to fully and adequately and capably represent [defendant]. And given the compilation of all these factors, not the least of which is that this is the day of trial, your motion to substitute in Mr. Brennan and Mr. Wise, very fine attorneys that they are, is denied."*fn26
The California Court of Appeal rejected Johnson's arguments, stating:
The parties agree on the general principles governing motions to substitute retained counsel. A criminal defendant's due process right to effective assistance of counsel includes the right to retain counsel of his or her own choosing. (People v. Courts (1985) 37 Cal.3d 784, 789.) "Although there is not an absolute right to be represented by a particular attorney, the courts will make all reasonable efforts to insure that a defendant financially able to retain an attorney of his own choice can be represented by that attorney. Under certain circumstances, due process is denied to a defendant who is not granted a continuance in order to secure a private attorney of his own choosing. [Citation.]" (People v. Johnson (1970) 5 Cal.App.3d 851, 858.)
The parties also acknowledge the limitations on a defendant's right to hire or fire retained counsel. "[T]he 'fair opportunity' to secure counsel of choice provided by the Sixth Amendment 'is necessarily [limited by] the countervailing state interest against which the sixth amendment right provides explicit protection: the interest in proceeding with prosecutions on an orderly and expeditious basis, taking into account the practical difficulties of "assembling the witnesses, lawyers, and jurors at the same place at the same time."'" (People v. Ortiz (1990) 51 Cal.3d 975, 983-984.) Thus, the right to retained counsel "must be carefully weighed against other values of substantial importance, such as that seeking to ensure orderly and expeditious judicial administration, with a view toward an accommodation reasonable under the facts of the particular case. [Citation.] A defendant may not, for example, demand a continuance if he is unjustifiably dilatory in obtaining counsel [citation], or if he arbitrarily chooses to substitute counsel at the time of trial [citation]. 'There are no mechanical tests for deciding when a denial of a continuance is so arbitrary as to violate due process. The answer must be found in the circumstances present in every case, particularly in the reasons presented to the trial judge at the time the request is denied.' [Citation.]" (People v. Byoune (1966) 65 Cal.2d 345, 346-347.)
When defendant seeks substitution of retained counsel on the day of trial, the question becomes "whether such a disruption was reasonable under the circumstances." (People v. Turner (1992) 7 Cal.App.4th 913, 919.) We review the court's ruling for abuse of discretion. (People v. Jeffers (1987) 188 Cal.App.3d 840, 850.) Here, the court properly weighed the relevant considerations and did not abuse its discretion in denying the motion.
Defendant argues that on this record, "[t]he only entity that faced the possibility of prejudice was the trial court itself, but no showing was made that this would somehow affect the 'orderly and expeditious judicial administration.'" He maintains that the requested continuance was "brief." Defendant also contends that it was unnecessary for the court to hold a second Marsden hearing to explore the state of communications between defendant and appointed counsel "rather than discuss directly [defendant's] request to retain counsel of his choice."
Contrary to defendant's argument, the court is not the equivalent of a party that is "prejudiced" by a request for continuance. The Legislature grants the court power to provide for the orderly conduct of proceedings before it . . . ." (Code Civ. Proc., § 128, subd. (a) (3).) Here, the court ruled that the untimely motion to substitute retained counsel and request for continuance would disrupt the orderly trial process. Its ruling is supported by the fact that the prosecution had subpoenaed witnesses and both counsel were ready to go to trial. Moreover, the charged offenses occurred in 1996, a federal court had overturned defendant's first conviction, and the court could reasonably conclude that both parties faced challenges in examining witnesses whose memories might have faded in the ensuing years. The prosecutor expressed concern about the availability of out-of-state witnesses in the event of a continuance. The court had discretion to reject in the interest of justice the proposed stipulation to use testimony from the first trial in the event those witnesses were unavailable.
In his reply brief, defendant argues that he was not dilatory or unreasonable in moving to substitute retained counsel on the first day of trial. He suggests that once the federal court overturned his conviction, there were "certain difficulties in reaching and obtaining new counsel." He highlights the date of his first Marsden motion, not the date of his rearraignment in Sacramento County Superior Court, and emphasizes that he made arrangements to hire new counsel within two weeks of the court's denial of the Marsden motion. Neither of these arguments was made in the trial court or in defendant's opening brief to counter a potential claim of lack of diligence. Moreover, there is nothing in the record to support this claim. We reject it.
Finally, the court did not misunderstand the difference between a Marsden motion and a request to substitute retained counsel. The court held separate hearings to address the issues relevant to each motion. Timeliness was an issue common to both. The court did not abuse its discretion in ruling that the request to substitute counsel and request for continuance were untimely. Defendant does not challenge the court's denial of his Marsden motions.*fn27
As in California, in the federal system the denial of a motion for the substitution of counsel in a criminal case is reviewed for an abuse of discretion,*fn28 applying a similar test.*fn29 The Supreme Court has held that "only [a trial court's] unreasoning and arbitrary 'insistence upon expeditiousness in the face of a justifiable request for delay'" violates the Sixth Amendment.*fn30
In a case in which the motion to substitute counsel was made two days before trial the Supreme Court upheld the denial of the motion, concluding that "with the motion for substitution of counsel made so close to the time of trial, the District Court relied on instinct and judgment based upon experience" and did not exceed its "broad latitude."*fn31 Consequently, this Court cannot say that the decision of the California Court of Appeal was "contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly established Federal law, as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States" at the time the state court rendered its decision or "was based on an unreasonable determination of the facts in light of the evidence presented in the State court proceeding."*fn32 Johnson is not entitled to relief under his first ground.*fn33
Ground 2: Admission of Prior Uncharged Conduct
The prosecution introduced evidence of four uncharged incidents of domestic violence between Johnson and Linza. The first occurred in December 1986; the second in December 1988; the third in October 1990; and the fourth in August 1992. The California Court of Appeals rejected Johnson's argument that the trial court erred in allowing the admission of that evidence:
Defendant argues that the court abused its discretion and violated his due process rights by admitting evidence of uncharged acts of domestic violence under Evidence Code sections 1109 and 352. On the constitutional question, defendant concedes that we are required to follow People v. Falsetta (1999) 21 Cal. 4th 903, which holds that Evidence Code section 1108, a similar statute dealing with admission of uncharged sexual offenses, does not violate due process. Defendant raises the due process issue to preserve it for federal review. The remaining question is whether the court abused its discretion under Evidence Code section 352 by admitting four incidents of uncharged domestic violence. We conclude it did not.*fn34
Distilled to their essence, Johnson's arguments are that California Evidence Code § 1109 allowed the jury to find him guilty based upon a propensity to engage in domestic violence,*fn35 which rendered his trial fundamentally unfair, thereby depriving him of due process. The Ninth Circuit has noted that "[s]section 1109 does not alter the quantum of evidence needed to convict a defendant . . . [it] relates to admissibility, not sufficiency." *fn36 The fatal flaw in Johnson's arguments, however, is that no court, including the Supreme Court, has ever held that the introduction of propensity evidence is per se prohibited by the federal Constitution. It is purely and simply a rule of evidence, not a rule of constitutional law. Thus, because the Supreme Court has not ruled on the question of whether propensity evidence violates the Due Process Clause, admission of this evidence was not contrary to, nor an unreasonable application of, clearly established federal law.*fn37 Because he has failed to raise a question of constitutional magnitude, Johnson is not entitled to relief under his second ground.
Ground 3: Improper Jury Instruction
At trial, the jury was charged with CALCRIM 852, which, as relevant to this proceeding, read:
"The People presented evidence that the defendant committed domestic violence that was not charged in this case, specifically, four acts alleged to have occurred in 1986-one in 1986, one in 1988, one in 1990, and one in 1992.
"Domestic violence means abuse committed, for our purposes, against an adult who is a spouse. Abuse means intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury or placing another person in reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury to himself or herself or to someone else.
"You may consider this evidence only if the People have proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant in fact committed the uncharged domestic violence. [¶] Proof by a preponderance of the evidence is a different burden of proof from proof beyond a reasonable doubt. [¶] A fact is proved by a preponderance of the evidence if you conclude that it is more likely than not that the fact is true. [¶] If the People have not met this burden of proof, you must disregard this evidence entirely.
"If you decide that the defendant committed the uncharged domestic violence, you may, but are not required to, conclude from that evidence that the defendant was disposed or inclined to commit domestic violence and based on that decision also conclude that the defendant was likely to commit and did commit the offense charged in Count One of the Information or the lesser offenses of which I also instructed you on relating to Count One. [¶] If you conclude that the defendant committed the uncharged domestic violence, that conclusion is only one factor to consider along with all the other evidence. It is not sufficient by itself to prove that the defendant is guilty of any of those offenses. The People must still prove each element of every charge beyond a reasonable doubt. [¶] . . . [¶]
"Do not consider this evidence for any other purpose, except for the limited purpose of the 1992 allegation. You may consider that as a prior inconsistent statement."*fn38
As he did before the California courts, Johnson contends that because it expressly permits the jury to do the impermissible-infer guilt based on propensity-the instruction violates his due process rights. Johnson further contends that CALCRIM 852 impermissibly reduces the prosecution's burden of proof by permitting a jury to find guilt based upon an inference drawn from past acts proven by a mere preponderance of the evidence. In the published portion of its decision, the California Court of Appeal rejected Johnson's arguments, holding:
As we explained, Evidence Code sections 1108, allowing admission of evidence of uncharged sexual offenses, and 1109, allowing admission of evidence of uncharged domestic violence, is "virtually identical." (Johnson, supra, 77 Cal.App.4th at p. 417, 91 Cal.Rptr.2d 596.) Likewise, the language of CALCRIM No. 1191, the current instruction on Evidence Code section 1108, tracks the language of CALCRIM No. 852, the current instruction on Evidence Code section 1109.
This court recently rejected a constitutional challenge to CALCRIM No. 1191 in Schnabel, stating:
"As to defendant's challenge to the instruction, it is based on his assertion that the instruction on the use of prior sex offenses 'wholly swallowed the "beyond reasonable doubt" requirement.' The California Supreme Court has rejected this argument in upholding the constitutionality of the 1999 version of CALJIC No. 2.50.01. (People v. Reliford (2003) 29 Cal.4th 1007, 1012--1016, 130 Cal.Rptr.2d 254, 62 P.3d 601.) The version of CALJIC No. 2.50.01 considered in Reliford is similar in all material respects to Judicial Council of California Criminal Jury Instructions (2006) CALCRIM No. 1191 (which was given here) in its explanation of the law on permissive inferences and the burden of proof. We are in no position to reconsider the Supreme Court's holding in Reliford (Auto Equity Sales, Inc. v. Superior Court [1962] 57 Cal.2d [450] at p. 455, 20 Cal.Rptr. 321, 369 P.2d 937), and by analogy to Reliford, we reject defendant's argument regarding the jury instruction on use of his prior sex offenses." (Schnabel, supra, 150 Cal.App.4th at p. 87, 57 Cal.Rptr.3d 922, fn. omitted.) The same rationale applies to the case before us.*fn39
Johnson's first argument, that the challenged instruction, which implements California Evidence Code § 1109,*fn40 impermissibly permits a conviction based upon propensity evidence, fails for the same reason as did Johnson's second ground-the Supreme Court has never held that the admission of propensity evidence violates the Due Process Clause.*fn41
Turning to the second part of Johnson's argument, the Ninth Circuit did hold that the 1966 version of CALJIC 2.50.02, like the nearly identical 1966 version of CALJIC 2.50.01,*fn42 impermissibly permitted a jury to find a defendant guilty based upon a mere preponderance of evidence.*fn43 Like the California Supreme Court in Reliford did on the 1999 version of CALJIC 2.50.01, in Schultz the Ninth Circuit rejected the argument that the 2002 version of CALJIC 2.50.01 misstated the prosecution's burden of proof.*fn44 Just as the California Court of Appeal was bound by the decision in Reliford, this Court is also bound by the Ninth Circuit's decision in Schultz.*fn45 Given the similarities between CALCRIM 1191 and CALCRIM 852, this Court can find no principled reason not to apply Schultz to CALCRIM 852 with the same result.
Consequently, this Court cannot say that the decision of the California Court of Appeal was "contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly established Federal law, as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States" at the time the state court rendered its decision or "was based on an unreasonable determination of the facts in light of the evidence presented in the State court proceeding."*fn46 Accordingly, this Court finds that Johnson is not entitled to relief under his third ground.
Ground 4: Prosecutorial Misconduct
Johnson contends that the prosecutor committed prejudicial misconduct by misstating the reasonable doubt standard and shifting the burden of proof. The prosecutor stated: "and if one of you says to the other 11, I have a reasonable doubt, and the other 11 of you ask that person cordially to explain themselves, to articulate the doubt, to determine if the doubt is based upon real evidence that was up there, the believable evidence that was up here or if it's an imaginary doubt."*fn47 In the unpublished part of its decision, the Court of Appeals rejected Johnson's argument, stating:
[Johnson] contends that the prosecutor committed prejudicial misconduct by misstating the reasonable doubt standard and shifting the burden of proof during closing argument. He maintains that the prosecutor's use of the term "articulate" improperly suggested that jurors had to have a "good reason" to doubt. We reject his contention.
"'"A prosecutor's . . . intemperate behavior violates the federal Constitution when it comprises a pattern of conduct 'so egregious that it infects the trial with such unfairness as to make the conviction a denial of due process.'"' [Citations.] Conduct by a prosecutor that does not render a criminal trial fundamentally unfair is prosecutorial misconduct under state law only if it involves '"'the use of deceptive or reprehensible methods to attempt to persuade either the court or the jury.'"' [Citation.]" (People v. Samayoa (1997) 15 Cal. 4th 795, 841 (Samayoa).) At the same time, "'"'a prosecutor is given wide latitude during argument. The argument may be vigorous as long as it amounts to fair comment on the evidence, which can include reasonable inferences, or deductions to be drawn therefrom. [Citations.]'"'" (People v. Hill (1998) 17 Cal.4th 800, 819 (Hill).) In reviewing a claim of misconduct based on the prosecutor's argument to the jury, we will not "'lightly infer' that the jury drew the most damaging rather than the least damaging meaning from the prosecutor's statements." (People v. Frye (1998) 18 Cal.4th 894, 970.)
"As a general rule a defendant may not complain on appeal of prosecutorial misconduct unless in a timely fashion -- and on the same ground -- the defendant made an assignment of misconduct and requested that the jury be admonished to disregard the impropriety. [Citation.] Additionally, when the claim focuses upon comments made by the prosecutor before the jury, the question is whether there is a reasonable likelihood that the jury construed or applied any of the complained-of remarks in an objectionable fashion. [Citation.]" (Samayoa, supra, 15 Cal. 4th at p. 841.)
We conclude that [Johnson] forfeited his claim of misconduct by failing to make a timely objection and request an admonition at trial. (See People v. Panah (2005) 35 Cal. 4th 395, 462.) However, we address the merits of [Johnson's] claim to show that defense counsel was not ineffective for failing to object to the prosecutor's comments.
Toward the end of the prosecutor's argument on reasonable doubt, she stated: "Now, all 12 of you have to go back into that jury deliberation room and you have to listen to the thoughts and concerns of other people. And if one of you says to the other 11, I have a reasonable doubt, the other 11 of you ask that person cordially to explain themselves, to articulate the doubt, to determine if the doubt is based upon the real evidence that was up here, the believable evidence that was up here or if it's an imaginary doubt. Because not every single piece of this puzzle will be here. There will be questions that may be unanswered by the evidence. [¶] As his Honor explained to you earlier when the question was asked about Frank Smith, you are not to speculate about things that are not before you. And neither side has to call every person mentioned by the evidence. So ask yourselves and ask the other people back there, am -- what I'm feeling, is it based on something real, is it based on something I can articulate or is it based on the fact that somebody is calling a picture of San Francisco St. Louis, even though there is no evidence to back that up. (Italics added.)
Read in context, the prosecutor's comments did nothing more than emphasize each juror's duty to deliberate by engaging the other jurors in a discussion of the evidence. The court subsequently instructed the jury on the same point. There is no reasonable likelihood "that the jury construed or applied any of the complained-of remarks in an objectionable fashion. [Citation.]" (Samayoa, supra, 15 Cal. 4th at p. 841.) We therefore conclude that there was no misconduct.*fn48
A prosecutor may "prosecute with earnestness and vigor-indeed, he should do so."*fn49
"To warrant habeas relief, prosecutorial misconduct must 'so infect the trial with unfairness as to make the resulting conviction a denial of due process.'"*fn50 "[I]t is not enough that the prosecutor's remarks were undesirable or even universally condemned."*fn51 "Counsel are given latitude in the presentation of their closing arguments, and courts must allow the prosecution to strike hard blows based on the evidence presented and all reasonable inferences therefrom."*fn52
"[A] court should not lightly infer that a prosecutor intends an ambiguous remark to have its most damaging meaning or that a jury, sitting through lengthy exhortation, will draw that meaning from the plethora of less damaging interpretations."*fn53
Similar to the California Court of Appeal, the problem this Court has is in understanding just how it was that the prosecutor's statement misstated the reasonable doubt standard or impermissibly shifted the burden of proof to Johnson. As the California Court of Appeals noted, the prosecutor was reiterating that deliberation included engaging in a discussion, including articulation of a basis for a reasonable doubt other than sheer speculation. Based upon the record before it, this Court cannot say that the decision of the California Court of Appeal was "contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly established Federal law, as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States" at the time the state court rendered its decision or "was based on an unreasonable determination of the facts in light of the evidence presented in the State court proceeding."*fn54 Johnson is not entitled to relief under his fourth ground.
Johnson is not entitled to relief on any ground raised in his Petition.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT the Petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 for Writ of Habeas Corpus is DENIED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the Court declines to issue a Certificate of Appealability.*fn55 Any further request for a Certificate of Appealability must be addressed to the Court of Appeals.*fn56
The Clerk of the Court is to enter judgment accordingly.
James K. Singleton, Jr.
Our website includes the main text of the court's opinion but does not include the
docket number, case citation or footnotes. Upon purchase, docket numbers and/or
citations allow you to research a case further or to use a case in a legal proceeding.
Footnotes (if any) include details of the court's decision.
Official citation and/or docket number and footnotes (if any) for this case available with purchase.
Learn more about what you receive with purchase of this case.
LRC, Inc. About Us


text: This used to be a fun place on Lake Travis to go to with some reasonably good food and entertainment. Sad to say that it is permanently closed and will not be re-opening even though the lake water level is very good now. The facility has been sold and will be moved across the lake to replace the current facility... More


text:
Businesses For Sale in Maharashtra Region India
Searched the MergerNetwork database for Businesses For Sale in Maharashtra Region India and found no matches. Expanded the search to nearby areas and found the following matches.
Cement Factory for Sale in Bangalore, Karnataka, India #455063 posted Oct 2, 2016
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Cement factory for sale in Bangalore: Cement factory for sale situated in 180 accre land one hospital and one school for factory labors 5200 land is using in lease for row meterials 30 year agreement 4 years 26 year agreement remaining 1500 tones production per day 20 cr profit per month Factory 200...
Cloud/SaaS Student Information System #454952 posted Sep 30, 2016
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- $1,700,000
Educational Institutions have access to either very cheap not functional ERP systems, or very expensive ones which most cannot afford. Plus too much of overhead on implementation of such systems prohibit institutions to automate their administrative management processes. Our business has one objective...
Did you know that social networking is a great way to buy a business? Sign up now and we'll show you how.


text:
Tests & reviews
The North Face - Gotham Jacket - Winter jacket tested
You are familiar with this product?
You have actually had one of these products? Tried and tested?
Other customers will be very happy to read your review – share what you know with them.
This is what customers from around the world say:
Ist der Fellbesatz synthetisch oder aus echtem Fell?


text:
Position: QB
6-4, 229lb (193cm, 103kg)
April 25, 1984
in USA
(College Stats)
Draft: New York Giants in the 6th round (198th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. We present them here for purely educational purposes.
Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos.
Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net.
Copyright © 2000-2016 Sports Reference LLC. All rights reserved.
Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia.


text:
Is this a pub?
Is this restaurant good for local cuisine?
Does this restaurant offer highchairs for toddlers?
Is this restaurant good for brunch?
Does this restaurant serve Bar / Pub food?
Is this restaurant good for bar scene?
Is this restaurant good for lunch?
Is this restaurant good for dinner?
Is this restaurant good for business meetings?
Does this restaurant have private dining rooms?
Thanks for helping!
Great view, cute interior, great patio. The crab corn chowder was delicious as was the crab cake sandwich. I would definitely recommend this place.
If you're looking for a gourmet lunch with excellent service, please look elsewhere. However, Inigo Landing is wonderful for a relaxing lunch on an island in the Potomac River gazing over the sights of Washington, as well as planes taking off and landing at Reagan National Airport.
My companion and I chose different chicken sandwiches. The fried chicken was undercooked,...
Four of us enjoyed a late dinner after attending a Nationals game. The service was excellent, the food was very good and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere and location. I had the Seafood Cobb salad which was quite good with a very tasty lemon vinaigrette. My wife had the rockfish special which was fresh and perfectly cooked. They have...
This place is awesome! If your're looking for a good seafood brunch...you've got to dine at this place. The service, food, and staff were all exceptional. Plus,the view of the marina and planes arriving at Reagan National made for a relaxing evening.
Put this on your list of places to visit when in DC.
As some of the other reviews indicate, previously there have been hits and misses with food, service, etc. But this time, Indigo Landing hit all of the right notes for two friends sharing a leisurely catch up lunch. Of course, the view is stellar, but so were our meals, which we shamelessly shared - several appetizers, salads, dessert, etc. -...
I visited this restaurant with a group of friends for dinner. And while I waitress was very nice, the food was not so good. We went during restaurant week and had the special they were offering. The crab soup was think and contained no noticeable crab. The fish that was offered was some fish I had never heard of and...
Throughly enjoyed the dinner. Fish is always fresh and cooked to perfection. Short ribs were also cooked to perfection Menu recently changed. Catch of the day is always great. Been there twice in the past 2 months; always excellent.
This restaurant is located immediately south of Reagan National Airport on Dangerfield Island in the Potomac River. It is owned by the National park Service, but operated independently. The views from almost all the tables (particularly outside) are amazing. You can take in the main sights of Washington DC as the immense panorama spreads before you. In the foreground, planes...
Bread took 30 minutes to come out...rest of meal was an hour wait in total. Wasn't even busy. Once received, the filet was WAY overcooked and I then waited for a new one (it was under cooked but i was hungry and ate it anyway).
Server would disappear 10-15 mins at a time with no updates on where my food...
This restaurant has a lot going for it. It's convenient to DC, plenty of free parking, awesome views of DC over the Potomac River and a good bar. And the food is basically OK if you order carefully and manage your expectations. If the food were a bit better, I would give them 4 stars
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.


text:
Proofreader Services
For more information about my proof reading services, click here.
2016 Reading Challenge
I've given up on the official Goodreads challenge, although I have borrowed their logo. I'm going for 3 million new words and the re-reading of whatever fics I decide sound worth reading a second time.
2016 Goals
- be a better website person for my writing group
- be a better treasurer for my writing group
- get physically healthy and well
- walk the dog/walk to the post office
- reach that 120lb. mark (for real this time)
- get the house clean(er)
- keep cradfting/do a wider variety of crafts
- create pod fic
- read and re-read
- writie 10K to 15K word book for Christmas box set
Blog Archive
- ► 2016 (128)
- ► 2015 (147)
- ► 2014 (150)
- ► 2013 (154)
- ▼ November (13)
- ► 2011 (119)
- ► 2010 (90)
- ► 2009 (64)
- ► 2008 (116)
Blog Archive
- 2016 (128)
- 2015 (147)
- 2014 (150)
- 2013 (154)
- December(29)
- November(13)
- October(13)
- September(12)
- August(15)
- July(13)
- June(14)
- May(15)
- April(14)
- March(12)
- February(12)
- January(13)
- 2011 (119)
- 2010 (90)
- 2009 (64)
- 2008 (116)
- 2007 (32)
You can replace this text by going to "Layout" and then "Page Elements" section. Edit " About "
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
So, yeah...
8:20:00 AM | Posted by Jen FitzGerald | | Edit Post
That control I talked about Monday? Not 100% yet.
Unfortunately, life decided to whack me upside the head and we took our dog, Honey, in and had her put to sleep Monday afternoon.
The shine was gone from her eyes, meaning the pain meds were no longer doing their job. Between the arthritis and the mouth cancer, she could hardly get to her feet, she'd lost her appetite, and eating was difficult with the huge tumor growing on her jaw. Plus she was snappy at everyone for no reason, except for the pain. So it was finally time to say goodbye.
DD opted not to go, but the rest of us went and were gathered around our dog as the vet administered the meds. It was low-key and respectful. We were allowed to stay as long as we needed, though we didn't stay long. I wish I gotten one last picture, of her after, looking peaceful, but I didn't think about it at the time.
Tears come and go. (Right now, as I'm writing, they're falling.) But it was time. I know it was. And yet I feel like I should have taken more time to make the decision. We had time, we took it, and yet there was no more time. She needed to be set free. So we did.
But all this talk about Honey, we've forgotten Sam.
Sam is just now realizing that her sister, playmate, and pal for the last eleven years is gone. Not that she understands all of that exactly. But she knows her life is different and that something is now missing.
We're trying to pay a bit more attention to her. My brown-eyed girl hasn't been scheduled to work and is able to take her for walks, and on days when she'll be home alone, I'll probably bring her to work.
So I'm getting up at 5am and reading my manuscript. I've at lest done that. Diet and exercise? Ppfft--not happening at the moment. Give me a few days and I'll try, try again.
Labels: honey, pets, sad, Sammy, saying goodbye
6 comments:
- mtnchild said...
I'm so sorry to hear that Honey is gone, but it was the right thing to do. I know the feeling ...
Love you all lots,
- November 7, 2012 at 10:29 AM
- Clover Autrey said...
So sorry. This will be a hard adjustment for you all.
- November 7, 2012 at 4:10 PM
- Lynne Kensington said...
Sorry to hear that, Jen. That's one of the hardest decisions in the world, but it's what's best for them. Sending lots of warm hugs. :(
- November 7, 2012 at 6:22 PM
- Char Newcomb said...
One day - one breath - at a time. *hugs*
- November 7, 2012 at 8:42 PM
- Regina Richards said...
Saying goodbye is never easy, but what a lucky dog Honey was to have lived her life surrounded by love and to have been allowed to go gently when the time was right, again surrounded by love.
- November 9, 2012 at 7:37 AM
- Jen FitzGerald said...
Thanks, ladies, for your love and condolences.
- November 9, 2012 at 9:13 AM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
About Me
- Jen FitzGerald
- Thanks for stopping by one of my little corners of the world wide web. So, a little about me...My husband and I have been married for twenty years and we have three adult children although our youngest is still in high school. We've lived in Texas for fifteen years and for the rest of the story, click here.


text:
Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Chambre(s) à coucher
- 2 Salle(s) de bain
A propos de cette propriété
PRICED FOR A QUICK SALE. HUGE REDUCTION $40,000. Spectacular unobstructed views of the river valley & city lights from this 2 bedroom & 2 bath unit. Corner location with wrap around floor to ceiling windows provides maximum light & extensive vistas. Located in the prestigious top quality Evolution by Bosa. Soft charcoal toned laminate flooring & tile throughout. Exceptionally well designed open floor plan with good sized den, 2 large bedrooms including the master with huge walk-through closet & spa-like en-suite with separate tub & shower, double sinks & heated floor. Huge combination living room/ dining room with French door access to a huge deck. Well equipped & appointed kitchen has sleek stylish cabinetry, granite counters & backsplash, stainless appliances including gas stove & direct vented microwave/hoodfan. Enjoy the extensive new path system that will have you downtown in minutes, over to the park or lounging in your favorite pubs & restaurants. Builder plan size is 1128 sq ft.
Demander plus de renseignements
Présenté par
Éléments de la propriété
- 1,065 pi2 / 98.94 m2 - Aire habitable
- Construit en 2016
- 1 Stationnement(s)
Air Conditioning-Central,Balcony,Deck,No Animal Home,No Smoking Home


text:
Anonymous asks:
Good summer time activities for preschoolers
How would you start a summer garden project with preschoolersIn Topics: Kindergarten readiness
> 60 days ago
Subscribing to a question lets you receive e-mails when there are updates. Click here to subscribe and adjust the e-mail frequency.
Click on this flag and we will review this answer and remove it from the site if it violates our Terms of Service. Thanks for helping us keep Education.com high quality.
You must sign up/sign in to report abuse.
You must sign up/lsign in to rate an answer.


text:
Dog Walkers in El Valle de Arroyo Seco, NM
Book a dog walker to give your dog a 30-minute walk around your neighborhood.
Dog-Lover/Pet-Sitter Extraordinaire
Santa Fe, NM, 87507
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
"Danielle was great. She agreed to walk our dog with short notice and was polite, and prompt. I would definitely work with her again. It also helped that our ... (more)"
23 yrs of working with animals
Tesuque, NM, 87574
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
"Coryelle is wonderful! She has treated my pets with lots of love and has helped them time and again with everything from behavioral issues to illnesses. Havi... (more)"
Fun, reliable, dog lover/owner!
Santa Fe, NM, 87505
Dog Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
"My husband and I were visiting NM for our babymoon, and we were so thrilled to have found Kate and Tim to watch Linus for the day. Linus took to Kate and Ti... (more)"
Dog/House Sitting in your Home
Santa Fe, NM, 87501
Dog Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
About: I have 17 years experience training and caring for dogs. I bred, raised and trained GSDs for Law Enforcement. Now I'm a professional trainer an... (more)
I will treat your dog as my own!
Medanales, NM, 87538
Dog Boarding, Doggy Day Care
About: Your best friend will get both attention and exercise staying with me and my for legged best friend...and treats galore! I have taken care of ... (more)
All Dogs go to Heaven
Santa Fe, NM, 87501
Dog Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
"Drew is a great fellow sitter and dog lover! I highly recommend him, and I have referred clients to Drew, who then became repeat customers of his. Drew is ve... (more)"
Experience exceptional service and a personalized match
From start to finish, we'll handle all the details for you.Learn About Premier
Rover also offers dog walking in:
|Cuartelez, NM
|El Llano, NM
|Espanola, NM
|Jaconita, NM
|La Mesilla, NM
|La Puebla, NM
|Pojoaque, NM
|Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
|Santa Cruz, NM
|Sombrillo, NM
No more begging your friends to take your dog for a walk when you can't make it home in time. With Rover, you can find a loving El Valle de Arroyo Seco dog walker who'd love to take your dog for a 30-minute stroll or jog around the neighborhood. Book a dog walker for one day or all week, just tomorrow, or every Tuesday. We're proud to bring you dog walkers who've built dog walking businesses right here on Rover. No matter how much exercise your dog needs, we can help you find the perfect dog walker in El Valle de Arroyo Seco, NM. And just like overnight services booked on Rover, dog walking booked on Rover includes premium insurance, photo updates, and 24/7 support. Someone nearby can't wait to walk your dog, and it's easier than ever to find them.
Wondering what you should be paying for a walk? Check out our standard dog walking rates for a comparison.


text:
A soothing tropical atmosphere draws guests from all over the world (including the likes of Kenny Rogers, Willie... More Info »
Video guides, travel podcasts, city maps & free city guides. What to eat, where to stay and things to do and see - our travel guides have it all.Find a guide »
Amsterdam is a playground for the weird and wonderful. Sometimes nothing seems mundane in this buzzing city. There will always be a never-ending list of quirky and offbeat thing...Read more »
We offer the most comprehensive selection of hostels on the internet with over 33,000 great places to stay in 170 countries. The ultimate online resource for hostels everywhere.Find great value hostels »


text:
We've set your shipping destination to:
Prices vary based on delivery destination (it's a tax thing), so please change it if you're not shipping within United States as it might affect the price! (Why?)
Distilled in December 2010 and filled into an ex-bourbon cask, where it spent around half its maturation before being moved into a virgin oak cask for the remainder. 285 numbered bottles were… More info
A limited edition release from the English Whisky Company, made in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday in 2016! This was created by Master Distiller David Fitt using a selection of… More info
This intriguing release from the English Whisky Company's Founders Private Cellar range was matured in a cask which previously held Sassacaia wine! It was distilled in October 2007 by David Fitt and… More info
This was bottled specially to celebrate the Queen's 60th Jubilee. Limited Edition - the distillery only has 1140 bottles to sell. More info
A limited edition release from the English Whisky Company. If you were a fan of their Chapter 7 release, which was a rum cask finished expression, you ought to be excited about this sturdy single… More info
A special release from the English Whisky Company, featuring the last two Founders Private Cellar bottlings bearing the signature of their late founder, James Nelstrop. The two 70cl bottles… More info
One of the first releases from Discovery Road, the range of "new world" whiskies chosen by whisky writer Dominic Roskrow. The collection is set to open the eyes of the whisky world by bottling… More info
One of the limited edition Founders Private Cellar releases from the English Whisky Company, this one featuring whisky matured in a first-fill cask which previously held Jim Beam bourbon. It was… More info
Bottled on behalf of the English Whisky Co. founder, James Nelstrop, this limited edition Port Cask release was distilled in June 2007 and matured in a port cask (cask 0859) until it was bottled in… More info
A heavily peated single malt from England! Chapter 11 is the first ever heavily peated whisky from the distillery, and it has oodles of character. This is a 20cl bottle. More info
A very pretty little presentation set of 2 20cl bottles of English Whisky Chapters 6 and 9 (unpeated and peated 3 year olds respectively) replete with 2 glencairn tasting glasses. More info
The English Whisky Company's Chapter 7 is a rum finished English single malt! Good heavens! More info
Released by the English Whisky Co., this is an English peated single malt whisky, rich in smoke and white pepper notes. This develops notes of lemon drizzle cake, vanilla and tropical fruit on the… More info
A special bottling from St George's distillery in celebration of QE2's 60 years on the throne. More info
A 20cl bottle of the first ever English whisky, this was aged for 3 years, and it's already incredibly oily and complex. Loads of character. More info
A cask strength edition of the fifteenth chapter of English Whisky, which is a heavily peated expression. There were just 199 beautifully made cask strength decanters made, so get in quick before… More info
A limited edition cask strength bottling of the English Whisky Company's Chapter 17 - for this particular chapter, they triple distilled the whisky, a process often performed by Lowland Scotch… More info
This is English whisky with a difference! This is the first ever peated English single malt, and it tastes incredible. Its power and balance belie its years. This was distilled in May 2007 and… More info
Dominic Roskrow's Discovery Road collection takes us around the globe, stopping in wonderful locations to sample some delicious small batch new world whisky, like this 14 year old single malt whisky… More info
This was distilled at St George's Distillery in Norfolk in March 2008, and it was aged in 4 casks (numbers 646, 647, 648 and 649) before bottling in May 2011. This is a heavily peated edition (the… More info
For the English Whisky Company's Chapter 10 release, they matured their single malt whisky in Oloroso Sherry casks! This bottling was drawn from two casks (#816 and #817), which were filled in… More info
The first ever heavily peated whisky from the English Whisky Company, distilled by the St. George's Distillery in the wonderful county of Norfolk. More info
If you didn't think The English Whisky Co. logo was cool enough (in case you don't know, it's a knight about to give a dragon a jolly good whack with a sword), they've made the label on their English… More info
As with many of their brilliantly patriotic releases, St. George's Distillery have produced a cask strength bottling of English Whisky Chapter 14, a unpeated whisky bottled at 58.8% abv. These… More info
Following the limited edition Chapter 5, this is the first widely available English whisky, distilled in Norfolk from locally grown barley. We're a patriotic bunch at Master of Malt, so we're… More info


text:
Grease The School Musical Review: Tell Me About It, Dud!
August 27, 2009 by Emily Moulder
Filed under - Home, Reviews
GREASE THE SCHOOL MUSICAL: Sunday 30th August, Sky1, 7pm Alert Me
We're not sure but we're almost convinced that Duncan James woke up one morning and asked his magic mirror, 'How can I look more smug and just generally self satisfied?'
If you saw the first version of this show, in which the musical in question was Hairspray and the presenter was Denise Van Outen, then you know it's no X Factor.
The Blue singer has scoured the country looking for schools to participate in a West End version of Grease. The kids need to be actors, dancers and singers and while it wasn't technically a requirement, they need to be fairly pleasant to look at.
Duncan From Blue will be helped by vocal coach and part time Loose Woman, Zoe Tyler, as well as choreographer Stacey Haines. While they may be nice enough to watch on telly, they're probably not the best people for the job and were most likely hired because they weren't busy actually being vocal coaches and choreographers.
While Duncan has been on the West End stage, albeit in the 'we'll take anyone' Chicago, he probably got the presenting job because lots of teenage girls hadn't heard the news that Dunc swings both ways.
Pimply faced with unbroken voices; the search for West End stars in British schools may prove to be a fruitless enterprise but it is mildly entertaining in the process.
Watching these desperate kids 'sing' for the judges is more than a wee bit cringeworthy and feels a little like watching videos of your own school plays. You just know that these kids will live to regret the decision to attempt to perform in front of cameras.
The show is utterly formulaic with lots of shots of Duncan From Blue trying to look pensive but instead looking endlessly punchable.
In terms of talent searches, there are much better out there and this isn't a patch on an older version of this format, Musicality, where genuinely talented adults were put through their paces. Putting kids through the torture of being in the toughest, most judgemental and demanding industries out there is almost cruel. And a bit funny.
If you've ever been to a child's school play then I wouldn't bother with this. Unless you're a stage parent, then you can judge them to your heart's content.
Emily Moulder
Check other non talented people trying dance in the new Strictly Come Dancing line up. Or take a TV history lesson and learn yourself something.


text:
I have known this guy for a year and we have started getting close. We trust each other with a lot of things others don't know about us. We have fooled around a few times, shared a bed, done the whole 'you shower well I brush my teeth' thing, and things like that. Somewhere in there I found myself falling hard. I don't want your friendship to go down hill but I want him to know... What should I do?
Should I ask him?
What Guys Said 0
The only opinion from guys was selected the Most Helpful Opinion!
What Girls Said 2
You already know my answer hun :) hope things work out for you eventually11|00|0
I know that what you want to hear is that you should tell him but to be honest you really have to consider completely loosing him and think if it's worth it if not, I'd it is then sure go for it.11|00|0
There is no way either of us could last a few days without the other. I haven't talked to him in three days and he messaged me saying his lost it and hurt himself.
Then take some time and really think about it because no matter what things could always change <3
Thank you. <3
Click "Show More" for your mentions
Most Helpful Opinion(mho) Rate.
Learn more
Learn more
Select as Most Helpful Opinion?
You cannot undo this action. The opinion owner is going to be notified and earn 7 XPER points.