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Football has been very, very good to us.
After losing seasons 2013-15, the giants put up 11 wins in 16.. they are on way Back
But for now we can console ourselves with this fact-
# of Super Bowl victories since 1985:
1-Chicago, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Seattle
2-Washington, Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Baltimore
3-San Francisco, Dallas, Denver
4-New York Giants!!!
Let's make it 5 in 2016 so we can be on a LINE NE again!!!
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Washington Redskins are a much different team when Pierre Garcon is in there.
Washington Redskins do have a top offense but it is not mainly because of Roach With Braids. He is a good QB but your MVP is Alfred Morris. The offense is as good as it is because Mike Shannahan is a genius and he built it. Yes he did pick the right personnel for it and those personnel are real good. Heck, I wish Mike Shannahan was our OC.
Folks bring up John Elway and Steve Young and yes they were more than just pocket passers but it is not a good comparision to Roach With Braids because his arm is not in their category. He also doesn't take a hit as well as those guys did.
I also agree Pierre is a huge difference in the team. Without him we're a bottom 10 team at WR, with him we're much better and he can catch the ball in traffic and make people miss. Losing Fred Davis for the year early also really hurt when Garcon was out.
I do disagree with RG3 not having the arm Young or Elway had. As a rookie, he has shown to me he's got more than enough arm and accuracy to make any throw they did. Will he continue to develop as they did? Who knows, but its a good start.
I think that the actual way to game plan against you guys is to play the run, take away the short and middle and make him throw long and depending on the offense, make it in to a shootout if possible.
Garcon is huge. He saved 2 INTs on Thanksgiving and has saved some more this year. He was a great pick up. Imagine if he stayed with Indy and Andrew Luck had him to throw to.
Basically Mike Shannahan has done what I thought he would do when he came NFCE. He has built a good solid team centered on the run in a very QB friendly system. He has put playmakers on the team and has even gotten insurance with Cousins.
Mike Shannahan is a brilliant coach. I am rooting against you guys in playoffs but you have a good chance of going far.


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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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- A Two-Night Stay for Two, Mondays through Thursdays, in a Mountain View King Room ($144) with Daily Continental Breakfast at Fuel Café
- Or, a Two-Night Stay for Two, Fridays through Sundays, in a Mountain View King Room ($298) with Daily Access to Vanity Night Club and Two Passes to the Nectar Music Festival on Saturday
- Four Casino Bar Drink Tickets Per Stay
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You and a roadie are about to star in a two-night stay in a Mountain View King Room, Mondays through Thursdays ($144) or Fridays through Sundays ($298).
Plastered with retro art and glamorous odes to guitar-yielding greats, this Sin City staple is a haven for those looking to channel their chic sensibilities and inner arena junkie. Weekend warriors will relish VIP status with nightly passes to the gem-encrusted Vanity nightclub, and weekday revelers will applaud a daily continental breakfast at Fuel Café.
Grab your entourage and strut onto the futuristic casino floor with four drink tickets per stay. From blackjack to slots, the color-splashed gaming spread provides plenty of opportunities to test your luck. If your stay extends into the weekend, ditch the dice and dive into the Nectar Music Festival on Saturdays where, in addition to plenty of sun and stretches of lounge chairs, you'll enjoy two passes for live music and vibrantly embellished flower displays.
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Forget the muffled headphones—this week's Escape lets you turn up the volume full force.
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The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush
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Noun - In snowboarding or skiing, the large, tightly packed groups of first timers found mostly comprised of little children and their parents. Often not quite sure of what they're doing, going slow, and/or swerving from side to side in wide turns. So named thanks to the brightly colored tassels found on the backs of the children in these groups.
Snowboarder 1- Dude you almost hit those kids!
Snowboarder 2 - Dont worry they're just a bunch of tassholes.
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Re: Motorstorm RC complete edition DLC problem
Evo does it again. At least their consistent. Better stay on twitter for more info. We scared Evo off long ago!
Please do not hold your breath! You will die!
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I bought the Complete RC Edition, but it still works only as a demo. All the DLC was included in the download, but everytime I try playing it stays on trial mode.
Somewhere I read that I could redownload but still no joy. Still trial version.
Who do I go to? What's their e-mail address? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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I used the voucher - brought me to a download screen listing 99 items ready to download, both for PS3 and PS Vita. Selecting the "download" button does nothing - I had to download each item individually. As soon as you enter the code (or use the voucher), all these items are added to your download list, so you can dl them from there too. There seems to be a lot of items missing (all the "passes" which unlock parts of the game, the vehicle I mentioned earlier - ironically, the missing files were in the "incomplete" bundle I had downloaded back in December, but the older bundle is expired, so the passes are probably active on my PS3 since that version was working at the time, but I can't copy the Vita version of those files anymore on my Vita, and those items are no longer in my download history ).
It looks like this voucher is only for the items that were missing from the "incomplete" bundle, and they have fixed the Vita version, which can now be installed, but I can't redownload the add-ons I had downloaded back then... And I've erased all the add-ons on my Vita from the "incomplete" bundle, as I didn't want to keep them in memory (the game itself wouldn't install), so I'm missing all the passes and onecar from the Vita version... Looks like something slipped through the cracks...
Also, what I don't understand is that the "complete" bundle is now back on the ps store, but doesn't show as "purchased"...
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They fixed the "complete" bundle for new buyers but for some of the old buyers are out of luck. Look like you got lucky with the voucher since everytime I try to reedem the voucher, I get an error. I was thinking about asking for a refund and rebuy the "complete" bundle.
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I'm still getting the error. I hardly have any RC downloads in my download list from when I first attempted it before the fix... and this new one still isn't working for me.
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I called the customer services and they told me to email the voucher code to them. I got the voucher code from the email (it is a same code) and entered in the code. The code did work for me. So I am not sure if I am allowed to provide you the customer services email address but I can say try calling Sony customer services and explain the problem. I got all the add-ons and I can confirmed it is workiing properly.
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Tuition at Pulaski Technical College will increase by 4 percent beginning with the fall 2008 semester.
The Pulaski Technical College Board of Trustees approved the increase during a regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 28.
In-state tuition will increase $3 per credit hour, from $74 to $77. Tuition for out-of-state students will increase $5 per credit hour, from $123 to $128. Tuition for international students will increase $10 per credit hour, from $246 to $256.
The college's equipment/facility use fee will increase $1 per credit hour, from $9 to $10. Other enrollment fees will remain the same.
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text: Hello out there, I am new to this forum so here is some details. I currently own a 2006 GMC Yukon SLT with the 5.3L. My problems is the parking brake indicator light comes on intermediately along with the chime. I have verified the parking brake itself and fully releases when needed( I always use the P/B, so seizing up is out of the question), the level of the fluid and have had the truck on a hoist at a friends garage to check for leaking lines or calipers. I have tried unplugging several of the braking system sensor but have had no luck figuring out this problem. If anyone out there could point me the right direction it would be greatly appreciated. P.S. I have filled out some info in my profile but have not had the chance to upload all the pics of my black beauty. Eric


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When not living up to the more or less formalized agreements for collaboration within a collaborating group, thereby causing some small amount of pain for all collaborators. The implied penance is buying or baking cake or similar goodies for the entire group.
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My romy barrel doesn't have the same pin locations for the FSB and GB that came off the AMD-65. They are about 1/16 of an inch off, so if I line up one of the holes the other shows about 1/16 past the cross pin cut in the barrel in the other hole. It looks like I am going to have to re-drill the barrel for at least one pin on both. Any advise on the best method to do this would be appreciated as well as what size to drill them. Should they be undersized from the pins and if so by how much? .002? These seemed tight enough to be a pressure fit, but I am not sure. Also, is there a good source for replacement pins for the FSB and GB?
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Since the new forums has been opened people have been asking for help asking the same questions. This thread contains possible solutions to help you play Gunz asap. After a lot of research heres what I came up with:
0 ping and 999 ping Agent error
Possible solutions
=>Port Forwarding
go to http://portforward.com/english/appli.../GunZindex.htm Scroll down and select your router. Then simply follow the directions that they have for you.
=>Turn off firewall
(for windows xp users) click Start=>Control panel=>Windows firewall=>Select off and click OK (don't worry about the warnings for now)
=>Check your Internet Connection if it's blocking or downloading/sharing. This may lead to high lag and Agent Error.
=>When in game don't stay in the waiting room for a long time or this would lead to Agent Error. To fix, leave to the lobby. Not waiting room, the lobby.
=>If you still kept leaving and there is only 1 person. Chances are that they are far away or don't got a good connection. Just whisper to them and say to leave and come back. Lobby.
=>Change ports
I seen a lot of these so heres one: To change ingame ports, go into Gunz, log in, select your character and click on OPTIONS at the top right of your Gunz screen.
-Click on MISC
-Change the ports from 7800~7900 to 4800~4900.
-Click OK, and Gunz should prompt you to confirm change ports and restart Gunz so the new ports can take effect
-Restart Gunz and Agent Errors shouldn't be there now
=>And IF the above methods don't work, here's some FURTHER steps to solve
A. the Agent Error for ALL the players
B. only some Agent Error for some players
1) If you have played in some games, restart Gunz first, if not, ignore this step.
2) Log in, select your character.
3) Enter a DEATHMATCH and wait till you see all the Agent : Not Available before leaving the DEATHMATCH.
4) Repeat step 3.
5) Enter a TEAM DEATHMATCH and wait till you see all the Agent : Not Available before leaving the TEAM DEATHMATCH.
6) Repeat step 5.
7) Create your own room, and perform Massive Strike, a bit of slashing (basically, just stay in the room for a minute or two and practice your moves)
8) Enter your preferred game room and START PLAYING.
9) If these steps doesn't work, you might want to try this steps all over again, starting from step 1.
=>WiFi Scan
Whats a Wi-Fi scan?
1. It checks for weak points of your router, internet, anything that has to do with connections, and it fixes it(Depends on your OS).
Note: you need a wireless adapter to get this scan to work. Active X control(not all computers has active X) will ask you if you want to run the program, let the program run.
It will quickly search, and after its done, it will give you all these details about weak points of your router, or internet connections.
Here is the link...
PS- YOU MUST HAVE IE(internet explorer) TO DO THIS
=> Use port triggering
Download/ Buy
Configure your router to use Port Triggering, more help can be found on the site. Also you don't need a static IP address, and possibly more than 1 person can play on the same router.
DMZ are all about routers and DSL modems, you need to know your static IP for this option to work.
Where's is my Static IP??
1. Press Start on your desktop
2. Look for a program called Run...
3. type in command.
4. type in ipconfig/all
5. look for IP, and that should be the Static IP, Ex. 192.168.0.102
6. to exit command, type exit
If you have a router, go to your Internet, and type in your router's Ip with Http://
IF your router is in default(linksys), it should be Http://192.168.1.1
Then, it will ask you for password and username, if you don't know, contact your ISP. Easy way is restart your router(Do it in your own risk).
Default password and username is..
Username: Admin
Password: Admin
Password: admin
Note: you must be logged as administrator.
Once you got in, it will give you all these configurations of your router.
Look for DMZ, it should always show in the port forwarding menu.
You activate your DMZ, and put in your Static IP.
Note: this will not be safe, if surfing on the Internet.
After your done, your router will allow everything in your computer including malwares, hackers, worms, trojans, and so on. make sure u have an up to date antivirus and firewall. It will not be safe if your computer is not up to date, also you are more protected if your DMZ is off.
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Harrison student found with guns in backpack
BOZEMAN, Mont. - A 14-year-old Harrison High School student was taken into custody after school on friday when authorities learned he had two handguns in his backpack.
"Handguns were found in the student's backpack which, at the time, was outside the school," said Superintendent Fred Hofman.
Hofman said he and his staff learned about the handguns when another student came forward with the information.
"I did have one student right after school come in and see me. It took a lot of courage on her part to come forward with the information and I'm very glad she did," said Hofman.
School officials told NBC Montana two guns were in the backpack; one of them was loaded.
"One of the handguns was loaded, the other was not loaded. I had another staff member who was familiar with handguns and he unloaded the one handgun that was loaded," Hofman explained.
Hofman said the student stole the firearms from his parents. Hofman said he is satisfied with how the situation was handled.
"I can't even script a scenario that would have been better in the great scheme of things in light of the information that we had and when we got it," said Hofman.
The student was in custody and faced a judge Monday.
In addition, Harrison High School plans to review its policy to discipline the student.


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Hey all,
Bees are doing fine at the end of their first summer. Mites don;t seem to be problem either. I am only seeing 5-6 every 24 hours on my sticky board.
What I am also finding on my sticky board was dead bees!! They got caught in the cooking spray and died. I had to open up the hive and among other things, investigate why this was happening. It turned out that I didn't thoroughly staple the screen in place. There was 1-2 ridges where the bees were getting through. I took my staple gun and fixed the problem. Needless to say, the girls were NOT happy.
So boys and girls, remember to take care in stapling your SBB before setting up the hive....
Otherwise, Brood chamber looking good, lots of pollen stores, and food chamber jam freakin' packed with honey. I put on an extra super and they have drawn the middle 3-4 frames. Want to make sure they have plenty of stores for the winter...
Bees are bringing back the most orange pollen you ever saw. Must be the goldenrod?
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LinkThe final piece of the Lincoln puzzle is here. Meet the new 2011 MKX. And yes, it does look quite a bit like the MKT. Depending on where you stand vis-a-vis the current MKX, the visual difference is either just a change, or a much needed improvement. Most of us are siding with the latter, though we fully realize that many folks simply don't like the MKT. Bottom line, it is what is.*Mods can you change it to '2011?' Thanks.
I really like the taillights.
A nice improvement, I really like what they did with the tail-lights, much better than the 'uni-light.'
i really like it. it pulls off the lincoln grill without looking like a whale. its the best use of the grill in the lincoln stable imho
Pulls of the Lincoln "look" much better than the MKT. I think it looks ok. Not amazing but not bland either. Somewhere in between. I do agree with you guys on the taillights though. Those look good.
Ahhh...305 hp standard, music to my ears!
ausrutherford:Ahhh...305 hp standard, music to my ears!Where did you see that?
========================================================Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. - Jeremy ClarksonIf you're in control, you're not going fast enough. - Parnelli Jones
ausrutherford:Ahhh...305 hp standard, music to my ears!Mustang_Fanatic:Where did you see that?Press release
I wonder how much of a price increase we will see? It seems to have quite a few more standard features.
It is on the Lincoln website now. It's getting the 3.7 http://www.lincoln.com/2011mkx/default.asp
So..........does this car compete with/better than the um...SRX now?Perplexing question because it seems like they should now but I really don't know.
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Broq3.5:It is on the Lincoln website now. It's getting the 3.7 http://www.lincoln.com/2011mkx/default.aspSo I guess it would seem that Lincoln has the SRX/RX/Q5 in its sites. Still perplexing; too much to absorb right now.
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This segment is getting extremely competitive. The MKX is specifically targeting the Lexus RX350 and Cadillac SRX. I think it measures up extremely well.
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Does that mean the Edge will get the 3.7 as well? That would be a much welcomed addition to the Edge.
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I also imagine this segment will continue to grow. i think consumers will begin downsizing their cars in the next decade.
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Chafee attributed his 54-46 percent victory over Cranston Mayor Stephen P. Laffey to "a grassroots effort like Rhode Island has never seen," and it's clear that backing from independents and disaffiliated Democrats fueled the tally of roughly 65,000 votes, 20,000 more than had ever been cast in a GOP primary in the state.
Laffey, the stylistic victor in two televised debates, seemed to have seized the momentum in the waning weeks of the primary, aided all along by Rhode Island's tiny faction of conservative Republicans and his backers at the Club for Growth. Ultimately, though, the staying power of the Chafee name, combined with the resources of the national GOP, proved too much for the hard-charging challenger. It's all the more striking considering Laffey's more muscular persona, his vastly superior skill at retail politics, his sharper knack for crafting his image, and the way in which his message often seemed more focused than Chafee's.
Although the senator's campaign went negative early, sometimes with questionable tactics — such as faulting Laffey for raising taxes in Cranston, something that many voters would consider justified, given the city's dire fiscal situation at the time — this seems to have succeeded in raising doubts about Laffey's suitability as a senator.
In the end, Chafee savored his surprisingly large margin of victory on Tuesday night, flashing a broad grin from the ballroom stage on the 17th-floor of the Providence Biltmore and displaying the kind of self-ease rarely seen during his bitter primary battle with the irrepressible conservative challenger.
Many campaign observers, including myself, expected Chafee to eke out a win, and he acknowledged having harbored doubts about the outcome. "Sometimes over the last few weeks, I'd get a little down," he said, surrounding by his wife Stephanie, their children, and other family members, "but my son Caleb would come up to me and say, 'Are you pumped?' " Gesturing toward the ecstatic audience of hundreds of supporters, Chafee flashed a broad smile and asked, "Are you pumped? Are you pumped? On to victory!"
Chafee spoke not long after a stunned-looking Laffey, whose image was broadcast into the Biltmore ballroom on several television screens, conceded the primary election at around 10:40 pm. The results steadily trended toward the 54-46 percent outcome throughout the night, although Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, after offering an optimistic early update, tempered expectations by citing the need for results from the state's second-largest city — where Chafee wound up besting Laffey by several thousand votes.
What the future holds for Laffey, the Cranston native who emerged from nowhere to become mayor and then shoot like a meteor across Rhode Island's political landscape, remains to be seen. Given his penchant for invoking the likes of Ronald Reagan, who rose to the presidency after making waves as California's governor, Laffey's two terms at Cranston City Hall always seemed meant as the prelude for something bigger.
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Doctors now required to monitor patients prescription history
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem, and the state of Tennessee is trying to do something about it.
The next time you get a prescription for pain medication, your doctor is going to check out your history before signing the prescription pad. The Tennessee Department of Health now requires all prescribers to check the controlled substance monitoring database when a patient asks for a painkiller or controlled substance lasting more than seven days.
The check helps them make sure you haven't received the same drug recently from another pharmacy. "These are any controlled substances, Schedule II through V; that includes a wide variety of medicines from pain to anti-anxiety," said Dr. Andrew Brown.
Dr. Brown tells us if a patient shows up with a history of prescriptions, it raises a red flag and they file paper work for the police to investigate.
Kingsport Officer Tom Patton tells us his department investigates dozens of calls each year involving prescription drugs. "When we catch someone in the act, it's a much simpler investigation. But when we have to identify who is doing it and how they're going about trying to obtain it, it is lengthy," said Patton.
Patton says that's because they don't have enough people to investigate all the cases. "It's one of those things where we have lots and lots of cases and only a limited amount of manpower," said Patton.
He says the regulations might not help the problem as much as they would like. "I don't know if there will be a huge difference in the number of people caught. I think the idea in this legislation is to prevent it from happening," said Patton.
Dr. Brown says it will be a burden on healthcare providers and take time away from other patients. "You have to log on, enter the patient's name and birthday. It's something that does take a little time to do," said Brown.
Brown says for those who need the medication for chronic pain, it will still be available to them. "You can still get it; it's just going to be more closely monitored. This is for people going to multiple providers and multiple pharmacies," said Brown. This is a practice also known as 'doctor shopping.'
We checked with the Tennessee Department of Health; they told us they will be closely watching the database not only people getting the prescriptions, but also for doctors and nurses prescribing them.
The spokesperson said if they see unusual activity, they would investigate.
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Shaders do need NdotL. Division by PI should be precalculated and sent to the shader—IE the light values the shader receives should already have been divided by PI.
I don't really agree with that as general-case advice...it only makes sense for BRDF's that have a 1/pi term in them which isn't always the case.
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Let Hope Sail!
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Medea is currently in Greece with a group of international activists who are trying to set sail on the Freedom Flotilla II to Gaza. The US boat, the Audacity of Hope, was scheduled to sail last weekend, but we are still anxiously awaiting permission from the Greek government, which is being pressured by Israel and the United States to prevent our departure. Help urge the US State Department to stop impeding on the mission of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.
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First off, be aware that despite the Who-alluding title, this is — musically speaking — much more a Joni Mitchell kind of film. Nic (Annette Bening) is a huge fan of the singer, so much so that she named her just-turned-18-year-old daughter (Mia Wasikowska) Joni. (Her partner Jules's 15-year-old boy is called Laser; the inspiration might have been a light show at a David Bowie concert, since his glitter period is heavily represented on the soundtrack.)
In one scene, Nic, somewhat the worse for wine, sings Mitchell's "All I Want," every pause and chirp exactly like the recording. At first, her earnest rendition is ridiculous; then it's embarrassing; finally it becomes touching. This orchestration of mood, tone, and point of view is typical of the artfulness that Cholodenko brings to the loaded subject of gay parenthood, and it makes the plight of her characters endearing to all audiences, regardless of ideology — despite being pointed and uncompromising in its honesty.
An example of that honesty is the portrayal of Nic and Jules's marriage: it's no blissful alternative to the heterosexual kind. Nic, a workaholic physician, has taken on some of the traits of an insensitive husband; Jules (Julianne Moore) has gravitated to the role of the subordinate housewife. The spark has faded in many ways, as witness a lovemaking bout in which Jules works overtime under the covers while Nic tries to get it on by watching gay male porn. And both are stressed out over their teenage children: Nic, because her perfect child is about to leave for college; Jules, because Laser (Josh Hutcherson) has been brooding and hanging out with bad company.
Their anxieties increase when the kids decide to find their parents' sperm donor — which suggests that what's missing in the ménage is a strong masculine presence. Indeed, played by Mark Ruffalo at his laid-back, raspy best (though with an unnerving resemblance to Dennis Miller), Paul the donor fills the role smoothly and ingratiates himself into the family.
Although an unapologetic bachelor with a taste for younger women, he's more boyish than smarmy. The owner of a politically correct organic restaurant, he's an easygoing fount of street-smart wisdom and moral support who's cool enough to own a vinyl-record collection but confident (or canny) enough to claim Mitchell's Blue as one of his favorite discs. The kids see in him, maybe, the father they never had, and Jules sees in him a confidant who respects her individuality and her attempts to start a career of her own.
Only Nic demurs, and Bening is at her least appealing and her most impressive as her character grows more jealous, bitter, and inebriated. Rightly or wrongly, she sees the stranger threatening to usurp this already fragile household. Could Cholodenko be suggesting that maybe the gay-marriage opponents have a point, that something essential is missing in such an arrangement? Or is her point that, regardless of gender configuration, marriage in general is subject to change, loss, and human weakness? Maybe the most subversive aspect of this Kids is how conservative its family values actually are.
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In October 2006, I took my then nine year old son Charlie to the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA to experience Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon performed by Roger Waters, principal lyricist, founding member, bass player and co-lead vocalist of Pink Floyd.
Roger Waters injected politics into his concert, performing Leaving Beirut, a musical retelling of being taken in by an Arab family in Lebanon when a younger, poorer, Waters was caught hitchhiking in a torrential downpour. The song included strong criticism of President George W. Bush and his choice to bring war to Iraq. Waters also wrote political messages on a lighter than air inflatable pig that was carried from the stage into the audience and (unlawfully) released. Messages on our pig included "Habeas Corpus Matters A Lot" "Impeach Bush Now" and "Vote Nov. 2nd""
Waters' messages of peace over war, human rights over torture and illegal imprisonment, and disapproval of our involvement in the war in Iraq was met with general approval in Mountain View, although I did hear a few people complain about paying to be lectured to and not liking it. Several East cost performances of Leaving Beirut were met with even greater displeasure. In all cases, jeers were turned to cheers as Leaving Beirut was followed by Sheep from the Pink Floyd album Animals – the irony lost on most.
During the war in Vietnam, Rock music was a vehicle for political expression, and years later Waters again used it to marry the power of words, music, and crowd. Compared to the near endless supply of mindless pop acts dancing through lip synched performances featuring auto-tuned recordings, I was grateful for Waters' artistry and ability to move and educate me.
I can almost hear you asking, "so, four paragraphs about music John, what does this have to do with wine?" Thanks for asking.
I received a copy of Been Doon So Long, a Randall Grahm Vinthology, by Randall Grahm.
A couple of quick notes; I revere Randall Grahm, I was three days away from buying this book when it was delivered to my door for me to read and review courtesy of Amy Cleary of UC Press. When I worked selling wine books and wine accessories for the Wine Appreciation Guild, I used to arrange my sales trips to allow me to wake up in Santa Cruz so I could enjoy Bonny Doon wines at their tasting room for breakfast.
Randall Grahm is the owner and Winemaker of Bonny Doon Vineyard. Randall Grahm and Bonny Doon are nearly synonymous, so inextricably are the two linked for wine lovers. Randall Grahm became well known as one of the pioneers of Rhone varietal wines in California (Cinsault, Grenache, Mouvedre, Marsanne, Roussane, Viognier), and was at least equally well known for his mold breakingly unique wine labels (Chuck House, Ralph Steadman). Grahm found additional substantial success with relatively obscure Italian varietals.
Fortunately for anyone who loves wine, literature, and wine literature, Randall Grahm is also famous for his marketing prowess, which included his writings in a Bonny Doon Newsletter. While the Bonny Doon Newsletter was intended to aid the mercantile, to promote and sell the wine, the Newsletter became more ambitious, educating and sharing Grahm's point of view.
Randall Grahm's writings for the Newsletter were not limited to mere articles alone, or pre-blog blog entries in print medium; they included brilliantly executed parodies of notable literary works including Don Quixote, Catcher in the Rye, and A Clockwork Orange. Couched inside of each parody, Grahm commented on notions Doon-ian, and often poked fun and sometimes derision at a host of subjects enological or viticultural satirically. Grahm also parodied literary poets like Ginsberg in poesy, and popular song lyrics – including Have a Cigar from Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.
Been Doon So Long is a collection of these writings from the newsletter, as well as articles, speeches and essays. Sure to please his many fans, and educate a legion of new ones, Randall Grahm has also written a wonderful review on the history of his many wine labels.
The quality of literary playfulness, genius, makes this work of literary parody a great literary work in its own right.
In the book's center, at its core, is the book's masterwork, a parody of Dante's Divine Comedy. In Da Vino Commedia: The Vinferno, over nearly 60 pages with beautiful illustrations by Alex Gross, Grahm tells the tale of being taken "doon" through the nine circles of wine hell. After pointing out the sins of the industry in fullness, Grahm writes of being made to face his own sins and a desire to save himself from mortal zin, um sin.
As Grahm has grown older, he has grown wiser, and Grahm has reconsidered his priorities. A young daughter Amelie and a health scare have caused Grahm to focus his energy; his spiritual path has seen him divest himself of over 2/3rds of his labels and decrease his case production to less than 10% of Doon's previous output. He writes with passion about wanting to make honest wines that represent the place they come from, that have Terroir.
In an effort to achieve his goal of producing wines with Terroir, Randall Grahm is moving his wine operations from Santa Cruz to San Juan Bautista to grow grapes in the limestone rich soil, perhaps from seed, without irrigation or trellising, dry farmed and head grown; he wants to make Rhone and Italian varietals , wild and profoundly original, complex and emotionally resonant of the land itself.
In addition to Randall Grahm's passionate views on Terroir, Grahm opines on the superiority of a screw cap to a cork as a bottle closure, the general banality of California Chardonnay, the adult theme park that is the Napa Valley with its focus on lifestyle instead of life, and his abhorrence of point scores for wine (they are fixed, reductionist while wine is living, ever changing).
Randall Grahm's incredible grasp of the esoteric, his depth of wine knowledge, his passion for grape growing, his literary bent, and sheer talent brought together in Been Doon So Long caused me to feel unadulterated awe as I read his words, to shake my head in admiration (and a touch of NV) at his writing skill. More than once, reading in a public place, as I came upon a particularly naughty passage, I burst out in laughter causing those around me to seek the cause.
Randall Grahm fights the fights, going against the grain, doing things the hard way, in an effort to make something special. I have always loved that he makes un-boring wines. Doing things Grahm's way has meant having to write messages on an inflatable pig – or the Doonian equivalent. Newsletters, Radio, interviews, meet the winemaker dinners, anything and everything in service of educating a public unfamiliar with Bonny Doon's unfamiliar wines. I like wine with a message. Grahm's wines are message laden beverages – communicating unusual varietals, unique techniques used to produce them, visually artistic labels, and the wealth of information printed on them ; similarly his book is filled with messages, sometimes stuffed into satire, and further wrapped in the cloak of parody, or song, or poesy. Delectable, complex, textured, dense and filling.
Been Doon So Long, A Randall Grahm Vinthology is not Wine For Dummies; but if you have someone in your life who loves wine or literature, or in a perfect world loves both, this book would make an incredible gift that will be appreciated greatly.
I read over 100 wine books while working as a wine seller and marketer, while working for wine book publisher the Wine Appreciation Guild, and as a consumer and lover of wine. Simply put; I have never enjoyed a book on wine as much as I enjoyed Randall Grahm's Been Doon So Long.
DISCLOSURE: I received Been Doon So Long, A Randall Grahm Vinthology as a sample from Amy Cleary at UC Press. My love of the book Been Doon So Long is in no way linked to how I came to receive the book.


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GunnersGaming by Betsson, Arsenal's Official Betting Partner, give us the rundown on some of the markets on offer ahead of Saturday's match against Blackburn...
Arsenal enter the weekend desperate to register their first win of 2012 and end a run of disappointing recent league results. The weekend takes on even greater importance with Chelsea playing Manchester United and Liverpool taking on Tottenham, guaranteeing the Gunners the chance to make up ground on whoever drops points.
While Blackburn may still be struggling at the wrong end of the Premier League table with only four wins all season, the Gunners won't need reminding that when the sides met earlier this season they were edged out 4-3 at Ewood Park. However Blackburn only had four shots on target that day and have not kept a clean sheet away from home since they did so at Emirates stadium in 2011, and that 23 games is a Premier League record.
Accordingly the Gunners are a short priced 3/10 (1.3) to win and it is 13/2 (7.5) for there to be more than 5.5 goals again. GunnersGaming tip is a 2-0 Arsenal win priced at an inviting 5/1 (6.0).
Rovers will be without influential striker Yakubu, who is serving the last game of his three-match suspension, and also their captain, Christopher Samba, but will still have attacking threats on the counter-attack from the likes of Junior Hoilett, David Dunn and Morten Gamst Pedersen. The Gunners on the other hand continue to welcome back players into the squad.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is a player that is growing in stature with every game and it is surely only a matter of time before he finds the net. Back him to do so on Saturday at a little under 2/1 (2.95). But if you are looking for a candidate to score Arsenal's first goal it is hard to look past inspirational captain Robin van Persie, who is available at 9/4(3.25) to score first.
For those that enjoy the stats of the game, Blackburn average 4.7 corners per match, so there would appear good value in them getting over 3.5 priced at 6/5 (2.2).
GunnersGaming would like to wish the team all the best against Blackburn on Saturday. We are also offering three lucky fans the chance to win VIP tickets for them and a friend to watch next month's North London derby! To be in with a chance of winning simply place a £25 bet online with GunnersGaming.com before February 13.
Place your bets on Arsenal v Blackburn now!
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Costa Castelo Terrace I
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It offers a shared terrace, with an amazing view onto Lisbon's skyline and the St. Jorge Castle, ideal for enjoying Lisbon's astonishing light with a nice and cold "Vinho Verde".
Features a fully equipped kitchen hob, fridge, coffee machine and a microwave.
A living room with cable tv and dvd player and a very comfortable sofa bed that accommodates one extra guest, and one bedroom with a double bed.
The apartment has wireless internet free access, as well as air-conditioning to face the summer peak.
The building is located in Mouraria, or Moorish quarter, one of the most traditional neighbourhoods of Lisbon and the birth place of Fado. You can easily walk to downtown Lisbon, as well as go up the hill to visit the famous St. Jorge Castle, or simply climb a couple of stairs to have a drink at "Miradouro da Graça" and be overwhelmed by the panoramic view of the castle and historical Lisbon. At your door step you will find restaurants, bars, museums, churches and history!
To get around you can simply walk, take the metro (exit: Martim Moniz) or enjoy the pleasures of one of the oldest trams in Lisbon, the 12.
House rulesDeposit: 150€
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Reviews of this property
The apartment was very clean and tidy. The only downside being a slightly musty smell, a shortage of storage for clothes (a set of drawers in the bedroom would solve this) and a little more cooking equipment wouldn't go amiss. I felt the apartment was more equipped for a weekend stay rather than a week. Having said that we were comfortable and managed ok. The terrace is a suntrap and a lovely place to relax with a glass of wine and a book.. It is ideally situated for exploring the older part of Lisbon which we spent a very enjoyable week doing.
We had a great stay I Lisboa. The apartment is great - with a nice shared terrace. The host is friendly and helpful. The apartment is a 5 min. walk from metro station Martin Moniz. The neighborhood is located a 5 min. walk to downtown shopping streets (platza by Rossio). The closest supermarket is up the very long stairs located 50 m up the rua dos lagares and walk 2 min. to the largo da grace. There is also a Pingo doce supermarket behind the Rossi platza. On your way up the stairs there a great view over Lisboa. Right next the supermarket there is a bakery/Café and across the street yet another bakery reviewed very positive on tripadvisor (Cabreira). If u walk towards the haubor along the R. Sao Tome u will pass the nice spot "Portas do sol". A bit further u will find the great little charming restaurant "canto da vila bistro" – try the burger or some of the pasta – the best food we had in Lisboa without comparison. If u go up the long stairs and along the Sao Vicente in the corner of the garden on top of the stairs u will find that the Saturday market "Feira da Ladra" is only 8 min walk from the apartment.
We spent 4 nights in this very nice apartment situated in a castle about 500 meters from the subway station of Martin Moniz. Clean, friendly, equipped with everything necessary for the kitchen and the bathroom. The large terrace is shared with the other apartments. We were greeted by a friendly girl who gave us useful advice on how to organize our vacation. There has also been allowed to leave luggage in the apartment after hours. The only drawback of the dirt area.
Abbiamo trascorso 4 notti in questo appartamento molto carino situato in zona castello a circa 500 mt dalla fermata della metropolitana di Martin Moniz. Pulito, accogliente, dotato di tutto l'occorrente per la cucina e il bagno. L'ampia terrazza è in comune con gli altri appartamenti. Siamo stati accolti da una gentile ragazza che ci ha fornito utili consigli su come organizzare la nostra vacanza. Ci è anche stato consentito di lasciare i bagagli nell'appartamento oltre l'orario. Unico neo la sporcizia della zona.
A nice, clean and comfortable appartment. lovely terasse with plenty of sun.
close to metro, Sao Jorge, Alfama and the center of Lisbon.
We were very well received by Ines who was very available.
Apartment very well located, very quiet with sun terrace and providential to take a break in the day. Bedding super comfortable and airy apartment. Absolutely by-made to discover Lisboa
Nous avons été très bien accueilli par Inès qui s'est montrée très disponible.
Appartement très bien situé, très calme avec terrasse ensoleillée et providentielle pour faire une halte dans la journée. Literie super confortable et appartement clair et spacieux. Absolument par-fait pour découvrir Lisboa
Our expectations were fully met, we were even greeted with a cake. The apartment is very conveniently located (slope), walk the castle, but also the city center are within easy reach. The Metro station Martim Moniz is in the immediate vicinity. The tram stop of the no. 12 identical to corner them. We visit Lisbon again, such a very happy in this apartment.
Unsere Erwartungen wurden voll erfüllt, wir wurden sogar mit einem Kuchen begrüßt. Die Wohnung liegt sehr günstig (Hanglage), zu Fuß sind die Burg, aber auch die Innenstadt gut zu erreichen. Die Metrostation Martim Moniz ist in direkter Nähe. Die Tramhaltestelle von der Nr. 12 gleich um sie Ecke. Wir besuchen Lissabon sicher wieder, auch sehr gern in dieser Wohnung.
The apartment is very comfortable and spacious, it is also within walking distance of the castle of St. George; it's actually a very good choice if you visit Lisbon and the location is very central point which allows travel to various places. On the other hand, the young man who met us to give us the keys, was the agreed time and kindly gave the necessary instructions to visit the city .... The apartment is a little cold but otherwise is an excellent choice .. ..
El apartamento es muy cómodo y amplio, además se encuentra a poca distancia del castillo de San Jorge; en realidad es una muy buena opción si visita Lisboa ya que la ubicación es en punto muy céntrico que permite desplazarse a varios lugares. Por otro lado, el joven que nos recibió para darnos las llaves, estuvo la hora acordada y muy amablemente nos dio las instrucciones necesarias para visitar la ciudad.... El apartamento es un poco frío pero por lo demás es una excelente opción....
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Somaliland elections and coverage surprisingly...normal
Critical voices in the East African media—whether in
Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, or —have been intimidated, banned, blocked, and beaten prior to elections in recent years. Uganda is so embroiled in conflict that even the concept of having elections remains a faraway dream. But in late June, the semi-autonomous region of Somaliland in northern Somalia managed to hold relatively peaceful and free elections with decent media coverage, local journalists and election observers told CPJ.


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An condition caused by the daily grind and stress of one's job or career to the extent that it becomes emotionally and physically unbearable.
JOB-ITIS builds in you over time and is caused by a combination of work situations, such as: having to work late, giving 150% and no one notices, hardly taking any vacation or sick time, pretending to ignore when your boss takes credit for your ideas, suffering the slings and arrows of the vicious political atmosphere in your office, getting passed over for that well-deserved raise or promotion, pretending not care when an underling is promoted above you just because he/she sucks up to the boss, feeling physically sick when you wake up on a work day or just walk into the office.
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OSU-Cascades receives foundation grant
Challenge grant could bring $500,000 for 4-year expansion
BEND, Ore. - Oregon State University President Edward J. Ray announced Monday night that OSU-Cascades has received another major boost in its efforts to raise $4 million to expand the campus to a four-year university.
The Oregon Community Foundation has committed $250,000 to OSU-Cascades if the campus can raise an additional $250,000 in private support by Dec. 31.
In addition, if OSU-Cascades raises a total of $500,000 by the end of the year, the campus will be eligible for an additional $250,000 grant from OCF in 2014, bringing the foundation's support to a total of $500,000.
"OCF's unique support of the OSU-Cascades campus is based upon the transformational impact this new branch-campus model will have on Oregon's higher education system and Central Oregon, as well as helping Oregon achieve its 40-40-20 educational goals," said OCF Pesident and CEO Max Williams.
Last August, the Oregon State Board of Higher Education endorsed the university's proposal to expand OSU-Cascades to a four-year branch campus of Oregon State University.
The OSU branch campus has existed as a "2+2" model since it was founded in 2001, providing upper-division and graduate courses, and bachelor's and master's degrees.
The endorsement allows OSU-Cascades to offer freshman and sophomore courses, providing a full four-year experience for students in what has been the state's only major population area without a four-year university.
"This matching gift is a tremendous step in seeing OSU-Cascades' promise fulfilled," said Ray. "Support from the Oregon Community Foundation supports an essential opportunity for Central Oregon to help the state meet its educational attainment goals, while also fostering the economic growth and cultural enrichment that will result from a four-year university."
To date, donors to the OSU-Cascades expansion project have provided more than $3.3 million in private support. With the potential $500,000 in funds from OCF and support from those who participate in the grant challenge, that total could grow by as much as $1 million.
"We are grateful to OCF for its visionary leadership in transforming educational opportunity in Central Oregon," said Becky Johnson, vice president at OSU-Cascades.
"And by awarding a challenge grant, they have provided the incentive for others to get involved in supporting the campus expansion plan," she added. "Offering a one-to-one match provides a remarkable opportunity for donors to double the impact of their giving."
The Oregon Legislature is expected to vote in the next two months on a request for $16 million in state bonds to expand campus facilities in preparation for OSU-Cascades welcoming its first class of incoming freshmen for fall 2015.
Donors to the OSU-Cascades' expansion plan are part of The Campaign for OSU, and are among the nearly 100,000 donors who have provided more than $925 million toward the campaign's $1 billion goal.
For information about giving, visit http://www.osucascades.edu/make-a-gift .


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I know this isnt about Tuck's Quote but this is about Osi and what he got and what he said.
Umenyiora, who agreed in June to a restructured one-year, $6 million contract, is finally healthy and happy. Smiling and continually adjusting his Yankees cap on Friday at the Giants' relatively quiet Sunday-in-the-park training camp, Umenyiora, 30, said the team knows "how much pride I have and how competitive I am."
"Usually, you would've heard my mouth by now," he said. "But, in this situation, man, I just want everybody to succeed. I'm just happy here."
He also said he believed the Giants had "the best team in football."
Why cant he just play hard??? If someone paid me 6 million for 1 year I would do just about anything asked of me, with a smile. Oh yeah I forgot, he does smile, even when he gets torched.
"When I was 15, I could not believe how dumb my father was.....when I was 25, I could not believe how much he had learned in 10 years"
1st to use the phrase "In Reese we trust"
"what is pathetic is someone who lacks compassion and the understanding that human beings go through **** and football players are no different"
What is it exactly that Tuck is going through? Self doubt? thought of retirement? Thinks he sucks? Torrey Smith's younger brother died (oh I know what that's like too btw) and he played a game the same day so don't even go there with what Tuck is going through..doesn't amount to a hill of beans in comparison.
"If you think things like this are a sign of weakness then you are nothing but ignorant. I would assume you are young person with very limited life experiences. If you arent then there is really no excuse for you then"
--Ok, this is where your post got personal..so I'm going to respond personal. I'm ignorant, with very limited life experience you say? I've been in the military for 15 years. Been in a leadership role for most of them and at this point I can safely make the assumption that you have little or no life exerience in this area to say the same. I've probably had more "life experiences" in my career than you have in your whole life and that includes the years you have yet to live out. I have 2 sons that are Autistic and will never have a fair shot at life and me and my wife are the only people that love them unconditionally and probably the only ones that don't judge them ..and you say I don't have compassion that I don't understand what human beings go through? You wouldn't last a week living my life. Go F yourself...you don't know me..you don't know hardship, not on my level anyway. So stop pretending you got me all figured out.
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New Zealand On Air is cutting the government-appointed board out of decision-making and giving staff the power to allocate grants under $1 million for TV and $300,000 for radio.
Chairwoman Miriam Dean's action marks a major loosening of control of taxpayer funding at a time when the TV industry is becoming reliant on NZ On Air for its survival.
NZ On Air allocates around $80 million to TV each year - much of it on big ticket items such as dramas.
The majority of projects are factual programming such as documentaries, which are given less than $1 million each.
In most cases these will no longer be considered by the board.
Screen Production and Development Association chief executive Penelope Borland said the decision has drawn a mixed reaction.
Many producers welcomed the move, but some were concerned there would be fewer opportunities to counter staff biases, she said.
But the decision brings more protection against political meddling.
Last year, NZ On Air and board member Stephen McElrea - a senior official in the National Party - was critical of TV3 for showing a documentary on child poverty in the run-up to the election, drawing attention to the danger of politicising documentary funding.
New Zealand On air chief executive Jane Wrightson said the changes were not related to that incident. They were to enable the board to focus on issues and planning.
Allocations of less than $1 million for a TV project or $300,000 for a radio project would still be referred to the board in special circumstances.
John Barnett of leading production company South Pacific Pictures - whose allocations are largely for drama productions - supported more direct involvement of staff but said they should still be accountable for their decisions.
This story has been corrected from an earlier version, which incorrectly said TVNZ, not TV3 showed the child poverty documentary.


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Both client and consultant know that the method for contracting professional services is broken, but only the client pays the price.
Cal Harrison, who's helped government agencies in the United States and Canada develop more effective requests for proposals, found out just how much by analyzing awards posted on Canada's largest online-bidding service. His research suggests that, as much as two-thirds of the time, the process of responding to a request for proposal (RFP) costs the industry more than the winning firm will receive in fees.
Why? Because professional services firms build the time-consuming, non-billable administrative effort required to answer ambiguous and unrealistic RFPs into their hourly fees.
As a result, the best firms are increasingly refusing to respond to requests that don't include the most critical parameter for their decision-making process: the project budget. Your task is to remove relatively inconsequential factors such as potential vendors' people, processes, and price from your selection criteria and focus on finding the firm that provides the greatest value: the most expertise that's relevant to your specific challenge.
First, make sure you're asking the right questions. You've probably asked colleagues in neighboring communities how they've defined a particular challenge. If they can't help, call a firm and ask for the highest-level consultant to help you understand what qualifications you should be looking for.
Or post a one-page request for information or request for expression of interest. Outline the proposed project, the budget, and ask for two or three paragraphs on why respondents feel they're the best firm for the job.
Remember: the low-cost providers usually have the least expertise. Consultants provide expertise that takes years to develop and refine, so they know exactly how long a particular solution should take. The firm that can resolve an issue the fastest probably has the best expertise. That firm will also tell you why the task can't be done for the quoted cost and point out other potential problems.
Many public works operations use the "two-envelope" process when awarding construction contracts. After providing the project scope and approximate budget, they'll ask potential vendors to submit their proposed solution separately from their estimate. Harrison says this method is a step in the right direction (more about this topic in our June 2010 issue).
To foster collaboration from the beginning of the relationship, make it safe for firms to ask questions when formulating their proposed solution. Indicate that while at some point (i.e., before your local governing body) answers may be shared, anything other than a request for clarification will not be shared among vendors during the selection process.
Similarly, when you've short-listed firms, invite one to write a formal proposal. This will eliminate the time you spend reviewing long, "hail mary" proposals.
If elected officials want a particular criterion to be included in the decision-making process, such as requiring that you evaluate minority-owned firms, request them to put it in writing and add it to your selection criteria to avert finger-pointing.
To help public works directors save time when retaining professional services, e-mail Harrisonyfvdfdzdrbywwacuw a recent request for proposal. (He'll sign a confidentiality request if that will make you feel more comfortable in submitting one). In return, he'll e-mail back a one-page assessment with suggestions for improvements. This is not a legal review.
American Public Works Association Congress & Exposition
Session: A Decent Proposal/How to Buy Professional Services
Sun., Sept. 13, 2009
Cal Harrison, President
Beyond Referrals
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada


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Heading off on a holiday to Thailand two years ago, frazzled, digitally dependent Kim McKay realised she needed to escape the constant distractions of her iPad, iPhone and laptop.
"I used to sleep with my phone beside my bed, checking email and monitoring Facebook and Twitter for clients before bed and first thing," says the 39-year-old owner of consultancy business Klick Communications. "I went to Chiva-Som in Thailand. They have a 'no mobile phones in public areas' rule but I didn't trust myself to follow it, so I decided not to take any of my devices with me.
"It was scary and liberating at the same time."
McKay is one of a growing number seeking refuge from the relentless connectivity of the 21st century via "digital detox" holidays. At a time when 88 per cent of Australians own mobiles, according to Roy Morgan research, a digital detox is often the only chance for modern holidaymakers to switch off completely.
The singer-songwriter and self-confessed iPhone lover Katie Noonan recently returned from a self-imposed one-week digital detox holiday at Fiji Beach Resort and Spa on Denarau Island. "Not having my phone with me was incredibly liberating," she says. "We live in the age of over-stimulation and it really has affected my ability to relax, my nervous system and my sleep." In Fiji, Noonan read a lot of books and spent a lot of time sitting around the pool. "It felt weird because I'm constantly checking my phone for email and work stuff."
And now official holiday resorts are coming to the party.
For those who crave a digital-free holiday but who lack the self-discipline to disconnect themselves, there are a number of remote destinations around Australia without internet or mobile reception that give guests no choice but to throw down their devices and relax.
A Queensland tourism operator, Kim Marsden, created the Daintree Digital Detox package at Cockatoo Hill Retreat, which lies in a technology dead zone. "People are afraid to be out of communication; they feel as if they're letting people down or being irresponsible. But it's so important to get a complete escape."
Digital addicts can also unplug at the Emirates six-star Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa at Lithgow in NSW, Wild Bush Luxury's Bamurru Plains in the Northern Territory, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef on the West Australian coast and Arkaba Station in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia, all of which have no satellite coverage.
Wilson Island, just off Heron Island in Queensland, has no mobile reception, Wi-Fi or television. Jill Collins, a spokeswoman, says: "Our guests tell us when they look for holidays destinations, one of the great luxuries they now consider is … that they can get away from phone, the iPad, the laptop and completely switch off."
McKay now returns to Chiva-Som at least once a year. "At home, my phone now gets left in the living room when I go to bed."


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Top Floor Apartment in Woolloomooloo
Size0 m²
Floor No.4(with elevator)
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Parking available
- Elevator in building
- Pool
- Balcony/terrace
Accommodation summary
|Dowling St, Potts Point, 2011 Sydney, Australia
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|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
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|A few hours
|Calendar updated
This property accepts bookings starting within the next 180 Days.
This spacious 2 bedroom apartment is located minutes walk from the city via The Domain and right in the heart of the vibrantly historical Woolloomooloo suburb.
Originally a part of the Woolloomooloo Waters Hotel, this apartment is independently owned but still able to benefit from guest amenities including pool, spa, sauna and security parking.
The apartment has a large living/dining area with great views across to The Domain and Botanical Gardens to the city skyline and Harbour Bridge. A terrace balcony that runs the entire length of the apartment provides outdoor seating perfect for warm summer nights. This spacious apartment can sleep up to 4 guests with a King bedroom and twin guest room.
The master bedroom has its own ensuite and walk in wardrobe. The second bedroom has built in wardrobes. The main bathroom is spacious with bath and separate shower cubicle The kitchen area includes fridge, freezer, electric stove and oven, dishwasher and kitchenware. The lounge is furnished with TV (including the hotel cable TV network), DVD and a stereo system.
The apartment is walking distance to the city, Oxford St, Kings Cross, Botanical Gardens and Opera House. Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach and Circular Quay Ferry terminal are just a short ride by car or taxi.
House rulesAll bookings incur a departure cleaning fee of $198
Please note that there is a minimum booking period from 23rd December to 2nd January. We cannot accept bookings with arrival or departure inside these dates.
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Reviews of this property
The apartment was very clean and extremely comfortable although could do with being updated. The apartment had excellent views of Sydney. There was no information in the apartment about local amenities, such as how to get to the opera house, nearest supermarket, train station etc, The administration company for the apartment on our arrival were very poor,we rang ahead when we arrived at the Airport as requested by the office several days prior, no body answered so we had to leave a message on the answer phone, unaware if they had received this or not, we took a taxi to the apartment via the office, on arrival the office was locked up, no staff around, I had a taxi waiting on yellow lines! after about 5 minutes a member of staff appeared, extremely flustered as he had been in the pub and hadnt seen our taxi pull up! The key hand over was very rushed to the extent they omitted to tell us the number on the keyring with the room key was not the number of the apartment! Once we discovered this at the apartment, I asked the reception for assistance and was met by a very rude woman who basically told us she was busy, go away and I will speak to you when I am free, she did have enough time to point me to a road that had a pay phone! I then tried the emergency number I had for the office several times, without success nobody answered it. The said receptionist thought better of her actions and decided she would assist us. Thank god we had arrived on a domestic flight to Sydney not after our 20hour flight from the UK! Be warned if you stay here over a weekend, the pub next door is very noisy and the apartment has an extremely noisy neighbour who likes to party until 4am! Please allow about 60 dollars for a taxi from the airport, they dont like waiting around and will charge you! We did enjoy our stay in Sydney just a shame we were so tired due to the neighbour!
Reviews for this host's other properties
Fantastic view, Good bed, a little bit shabby but clean, perfect contact,
We had a great stay at his condo before our cruise. It was just as advertised and anything we needed was only a phone call away.
It was very clean when we arrived and the beds are very comfortable.
The condo is in a great location within walking distance to the CBD and Darling Harbour. We will defiantly be staying here again when we come back to Sydney.
Fabulous apartment, very spacious and clean, with a gorgeous view of the bridge and cityscape, lovely little touches by the host made us feel at home, very secure building and parking made all the difference I will definitely be booking this apartment again in the future
Appartment is very good located and has space enough for 4 to 5 people (one bedroom for adults, the other bedroom rather for 2-3 kids). Great is tennis-court and pool on the rooftop with amazing few.
The price was rather high and for this, in our opinion all details shoud be perfect (like dishwashing machine must work correctly, all lights should work, no broken chairs).
Very nice spacious apartment with a fantastic view of Sydney. Great location. We really enjoyed our stay.
We stayed at the apartment in April 2015 (2 adults and 2 children) and found it to be excellent. Great location (handy to transport and also easy to walk into town and around), great facilities, spacious, very comfortable and very clean and tidy. The one negative was dealing with Peter and his office staff. When asking for clarification or assistance, they were very defensive and their general communication was not great. Once they sort that out, I would have no hesitation in recommending the apartment as a great place to stay.
Apartment very well located, the whole town can be done on foot
The downside is that this is the same street is very busy and noisy at night.
The pool and rooftop jacuzzi its a real plus
Everything conforms to the description on the website (missing a few dishes when we are still 5)
I highly recommend
Appartement très bien situé, toute la ville peut se faire à pied
L'inconvénient c'est que de ce fait la rue est très passagère et bruyante même la nuit.
La piscine et le jacuzzi sur le toit son un réel plus
Tout est conforme à la description faite sur le site (manque un peu de vaisselle quand même lorsqu'on est 5)
Je recommande vivement
Thank you for the great apartment. It has a great location to public transportation. Everything you need is available (great kitchen, washer, dryer, balcony, ...). The rooftop pool is awesome. Here you have a beautiful view. On the way to the station you pass a supermarket. Everything was clean and tidy on arrival. Would highly recommend it and would like to stay here again at any time. Again a big thank you to Peter, keep it up.
Vielen Dank für das tolle Apartment. Es hat eine super Lage zu den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln. Alles was man benötigt ist vorhanden (tolle Küche, Waschmaschine, Trockner, Balkon, …). Der Pool auf dem Dach ist genial. Hier hat man eine schöne Aussicht. Auf dem Weg zur Bahn kommt man an einem Supermarkt vorbei. Alles war bei der Ankunft sauber und gepflegt. Kann es nur wärmstens empfehlen und würde hier jederzeit wieder übernachten wollen. Nochmal ein großer Danke an Peter, weiter so.
The apartment was great, the views of the Sydney skyline from the balcony simply stunning! Key collection (pick up at the reception of a hotel) worked without problems.
The apartment itself is decorated very spacious and comfortable, modern and chic 4 adults, only the baths date back to an earlier era ... would be renovated. Very good beds, air conditioning works great. We would come back!
Das Apartment war toll, der Blick auf die Skyline von Sydney vom Balkon einfach atemberaubend! Die Schlüsselübergabe (Abholung am Empfang eines Hotels) funktionierte unproblematisch.
Das Apartment selbst ist für 4 Erwachsene sehr geräumig und komfortabel, modern und chic eingerichtet, nur die Bäder stammen noch aus einer älteren Ära... müssten mal renoviert werden. Sehr gute Betten, Klimaanlage funktioniert hervorragend. Wir würden wiederkommen!
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