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From left: Santiago Alanis, Roland Garcia, Richard Gambitta, Barbara Leal,
Edward Balderas and Brad Domangue at the UT School of Law "Spirit of
Education" award ceremony.
UTSA institute reprises popular law-prep academy
By Richard Gambitta
UTSA Associate Professor and Director of the Institute for Law and Public Affairs
(March 6, 2007)--The UTSA Institute for Law and Public Affairs is accepting applications for the 2007 UTSA Summer Law School Preparation Academy (SLSPA). The application submission deadline is March 20.
The lauded SLSPA is a premier pre-law program designed to increase the number of Texas students who gain admission to and excel in quality law schools. SLSPA students have been accepted into more than 50 law schools across the country. If you are interested in attending law school, this program is for you.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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SLSPA offers a variety of rigorous undergraduate courses to prepare students for law school and the LSAT. In partnership with the University of Texas School of Law, award-winning UTSA faculty members teach seminars that attempt to hone students' analytical, critical-reading and writing skills.
SLSPA students attend presentations by law school deans and directors of admissions from every law school in Texas and many others across the country. Experts discuss ways to build a successful law school application and how to write a personal statement, apply for scholarships and secure financial aid.
Distinguished law school professors present seminars for SLSPA students to illuminate the substance and culture of law school classes. The institute confers the UTSA Certificate in Legal Reasoning upon students who complete 12 hours of designated coursework.
Normally, students apply at the end of their sophomore year, taking the SLSPA's two phases across two summers, but the program can be completed in one summer under special circumstances. Enrollment is by admission only. Stipends are awarded to the majority of students admitted to the program.
Application submission:
- Download the SLSPA application.
- Submit applications by e-mail to Anthony Arriaga, ILPA program coordinator, by fax at (210) 458-2993 or in person at designated offices listed on the application form (Downtown and 1604 campuses).
For more information, call Anthony Arriaga at (210) 458-2992 or Richard Gambitta at (210) 458-5608.


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I'm So Sick Of World War II
Posted on 21st Sep 2009 at 11:46 by Joe Martin with 54 comments
Don't get me wrong, they can be great. I thought Call of Duty 2 was a fantastic game, for example and that bit where you're crawling through that pipe above the heads of Nazi soldiers is cemented into my head as a favourite. But that was five years ago and it feels like we've had nothing but re-runs since then. Not just in the FPS genre either, but with RTS' too.
And they all have similarly bland names as well; Call of Duty, Men of Valour, Company of Heroes, Brothers in Arms, Order of War, Medal of Honour and the blandest of all, Men of War. It really is like the publishers have two wheels of words that they spin, connecting the result with 'of'.
The frustrating thing is that, judged on their own merits, the games are often quite good. It's just the quantity of them that I object to, along with the fact that they all re-use the same bland moments of cinema. I've stormed Omaha and sought cover in Normandy hedgerows so many times that I can't visit France for fear that I'd shoot nearby German tourists on sheer reflex. It's that old disconnect between the enjoyable mechanics of the game and the repetitive visuals. I'm not tired of shooting people, I'm just tired of doing it then and there.

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Tony Scott, director of such hits as Top Gun and Crimson Tide,
died yesterday, an apparent suicide -- he had jumped off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles. Though there has been no official
explanation of his possible motives, ABC News and other sources reported today that he was suffering from inoperable brain cancer.
It's the elephant in the room when you're
talking to Duncan Jones: this guy is Zowie Bowie -- Ziggy Stardust's son! It's
uncool to bring it up, but how can you not at least mention it?
Very easily, as it turns out, because the
affable, self-proclaimed geek has accomplished enough on his own to make his
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text: I can't find my old thread about HDTV. I am at decision point now. Either I buy just a regular HDTV with LED or buy one with: 1.Smart TV (built in wi fi) 2.3D 3.Both Naturally the price goes up with the options and the size. The only sizes I am considering are 40 inch and 46 inch, and it's going to be a Samsung, with 120 hz. Anyone has experience with this? Positive? Negative? Amazon.com usually posts ratings and they are often very helpful. I have not heard anything negative except that the 3D in the 40 inch was not that good. I am also giving some thought to - what happens if I move? Will it be a high risk to carry an expensive TV vs. a not so expensive one? There are no fixed plans for my move, but what if it happens?


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Simar to sign copies of books Saturday at Nisswa bookstore
Candace Simar, author of the Abercrombie Trail series novels, will sign copies of her books from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Turtle Town Books and Gifts in Nisswa.
Simar's latest book, "Blooming Prairie" (2012), is the fourth and final novel in the historical fiction series and is set in 1870s Minnesota. The story takes readers on a harrowing journey through grasshopper plagues, economic crisis and threatening Indian tensions.
Simar's descriptive writing and vivid imaginings depict the stark isolation of immigrant life and the many challenges faced by Minnesotans struggling to tame the land.
Simar's other novels in the series include "Abercrombie Trail," "Pomme de Terre" and "Birdie," the winner of the 2011 Western Writers of America Spur Award.


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When the focus turns to one child's celiac diagnosis, brothers and sisters can suffer feelings of neglect.
Your child needs support. I'm not talking about the one who has celiac disease. I'm referring to the other child, the one who doesn't have to worry about gluten.
I recently spoke with my friend Dr. Ritu Verma, a pediatric gastroenterologist at our local children's hospital and a member of NFCA's Scientific and Medical Advisory Council. As the mother of three children, two of whom have celiac disease, Dr. Verma understands the condition both personally and professionally, and she raised an interesting concern. We place so much attention on the children with celiac disease that we often forget the impact it has on other children in the family.
When Dr. Verma's children were diagnosed with celiac disease, the family rid the house of gluten-containing foods. For the two kids with celiac disease, the change was necessary to stay healthy. For the daughter who did not have the disease, it was a sacrifice she was forced to make.
"I did not have a discussion with her in terms of what we would do for her. I think that was an error," Dr. Verma confided. "It felt like she did not have a home because we always talked about gluten-free food."
It's not just the changes at home, either. Families alter their dining habits, travel plans and holidays in order to meet the dietary needs of one or a few individuals. That special attention can be uncomfortable for those who have a gluten-related disorder, but a sibling who does not have the condition may crave the spotlight and experience a sense of neglect. If those feelings aren't communicated, it can lead to jealousy and resentment in the long-run.
"The brothers and sisters don't always speak up, I think because they feel guilty that the child with celiac disease is already suffering and they don't want to make it worse," Dr. Verma said. "So, it can often go for years until they reach an explosion point."
Neither of my daughters has celiac disease, but they have made sacrifices for my health. When my younger daughter baked a wheat-based cake a few years ago, there was flour everywhere. Due to the risk that I could get glutened, my family decided that she had baked her last gluten-containing batch (in our kitchen, at least). My family takes the transitions in stride, but for younger children, it can be hard to explain why they can't have a Carvel ice cream cake or why other families can go to McDonald's but their family can't.
So, how do we tackle these challenges?
Say "Thanks": It's such a simple word, but it shows that you acknowledge and appreciate the changes siblings have made to help your family stay healthy.
Consider setting up a gluten-containing section: Much like restaurants allocate storage and prep spaces for gluten-free food, you can do the same in your kitchen by designating a separate cabinet, a specific toaster and a special area of the refrigerator for gluten-containing favorite foods. In many cases, the child will wind up eating the same gluten-free food as their brother or sister, but having the "option" is key. "It's the knowledge that it's there if you want it, " says Dr. Verma.
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You Don't Know Dickens
7 lesser-known facts that may make you see the beloved author and philanthropist of the Victorian era in a new light…
1. He suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from his time at Warren's Shoeblacking Factory and Warehouse
At the age of 12 Charles Dickens suffers a life-changing event that forever marks his life. His father, John Dickens, was arrested for debt, and sent to Marshalsea Debtor's Prison in London. The able-bodied, older male Charles was considered old enough to work and earn some wages. For this reason he is forced out of school and sent to Warren's Shoeblacking; a place fully-described in the semi-biographical novel Oliver Twist. Similarly, Charles works under grueling and cruel conditions that predate any workers' rights movement.
Moved by these sad events Dickens used his talent to publish in mass and expose these realities. Through literature, he gave a voice to orphans, destitute children and mistreated workers using them as motifs that recur in his body of work. According to Dickens's most reliable biographer, John Forster, the author had "an attraction of repulsion" that rendered him more effective when dealing with topics that directly describe images of his sad childhood. Therefore, this repetition of misery and pain during childhood as a central theme denote a need to continuously cope with the traumas of childhood.
2. He was likely manic depressive
According to his own letters, Dickens suffered consistent bouts of "depression" that would start when beginning to write a new work, and would then developing into a "mania" that powered him to complete them. It was a "balance" between deep, debilitating sadness followed by periods of acute impulsivity. According to Hershman and Lieb in the book Manic Depression and Creativity (1998), Dickens's explosive creativity was a result of the maniac state that makes sufferers of bipolar disorder feel indestructible (p. 106). An example of Dickens's mania is what is known as the "Dickens Summers". According to Manic Depression and Creativity Dickens would rent a spacious summer home and have sumptuous parties for large quantities of people on a daily basis. Dedicated to the very last detail both at home and work, Dickens would also spend hours insisting on completing massive amounts of work until the last word was written.
The book explains how bipolar disorder renders those who suffer from it extremely oblivious of the wants and needs of others. The need to be the center of all attention, and the extreme shift in mood certainly profile Dickens as bipolar.


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2 Alexander Johnson, Braemar-City of Lakes FSC 168.29 22 2
3 Michael Solonoski, SC of New York Inc 150.76 21 3
4 Wesley Campbell, Nashville FSC 146.96 19 4
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1 Jonathan Cassar, Detroit SC 182.23 20 1
2 Alexander Johnson, Braemar-City of Lakes FSC 168.29 22 2
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I'm just looking in occasionally, have other things to do, but will definitely be all eyes when the last group skates on NBC live today!!!!!
By the way, who here wants to take bets, lol? Because I bet that Jeremy Abbott will be the only one out of the Top 3 to go for the quad. As I mentioned in another thread over on the main board a couple of days ago, Evan Lysacek is too cautious, that's part of his style, and because he messed up a bit in the SP, no way will he go for the quad, just as he hasn't all season (neither will he do so at the Olympics). Ditto for Johnny.
As for the youngsters, YES, most definitely, they will be going all out in hopes of the Top 3 messing up so bad that they can sneak their way in, complete with a quad!
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I hope Adam will do well and place third. He does not necessarily has to be sent to the Olympics. But I would like him to be sent to the Worlds.
I don't DARE - sorry, Nadine! I just hope the amazement of being in the final flight doesn't give Armin a fit of nerves. AND I hope Johnny has been in this spot (skating after Evan) enough not to get rattled by it this time.
It's so sad when they crumble (said the Walrus of the doughnut). :boohoo:
Andrew Gonzales is in third place right now.
Holy Cow, Shaun Rogers blew me away the first half of his program. It's like seeing Elvis Stojko all over again ~ Elvis 2, lol ~ same look, style, jumps, et al!
The 4T/2T was FANTASTIC!!!!!! And that second 3T was the absolute best I've ever seen, easy to see why that was s'posed to be a 4T!
Too bad he started petering out in the second half. Neverthless, great job, great job for the old man at 24 yrs. of age. What a way to go out!
Rooting for Armin!!! And Johnny
Agree with the Tom Z analysis. I wouldn't be surprised if Rachael changed coaches after this season ends...especially since she'll be going away to college.
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Standings So Far:
1. Cassar
2. Johnson
3. Rogers
4. Gonzales
5. Solonoski
6. Campbell
7. Raad
Tommy Steenberg is quite the arteest! Seriously, I loved his Don Quixote program, showed off all his artistry, and he drew the biggest applause from the crowd so far, confirmed by the commentators.
On a purely aesthetic note, doesn't he look like the actor in the new movie "The Lovely Bones", the one that has the crush on Susie Salmon? I think so.
I'm out of here, will be back later for the last group!
I'm just sad that I missed Jonathan Cassar's FS, as I loved his SP the other day.
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Any guy over the age of nineteen that is NOT really mentally retarded and STILL lives with mommy and daddy, has no job, no car, finds a girlfriend online then has to depend on his parents to pick that girl up AND pay for everything.
As the girl watched the clock pass another hour beyond the promised time, she got a text from her twentytard boyfriend stating his mommy was still sleeping and the date wasn't happening.
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Love this! I was just thinking this morning about making a fun St. Patty's day recipe and this will be perfect!! I'm seriously so mesmerized by the color; it's wonderful!
Raw sweet kale cheesecake recipe
Prep Time
Total Time
Shelf Life1 week in freezer
Rating5/5 (from 14 ratings)5
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 banana
- 3/4 cup kale
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey or agave nectar)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Recipe Directions
- 1. Place all ingredients into blender. Blend until extremely smooth! Keep blending until you can't see any bits of cashews or kale. This should be like a nice creamy thick smoothie.
- 2. Pour into a glass dish (or molds). Smooth out with the back of a spoon.
- 3. Freeze for at least 5 hours (or ideally overnight).
- 4. This recipe should always be kept in the freezer. (It will melt otherwise.)
The Rawtarian's ThoughtsBy The Rawtarian
I recently received a request from J. Coleman to make a raw dessert for St. Patrick's Day, and I couldn't resist making a noteworthy cheesecake by using kale's vibrant green color to make a raw sweet kale cheesecake! It sounds freaky, but that's part of the fun. A definitely showstopper for a work function for sure :)
Also, flavor and color are both very important to this recipe, so if your recipe isn't turning out quite green, do a little taste-test before pouring out of the blender. Feel free to add a few more sprigs of kale (or spinach) and blend again to get the right shade of green. But keep taste-testing to make sure you don't make it taste too green :) As written though, this sweet kale cheesecake recipe is lovely and sweet, with absolutely no green flavor at all.
If you have a crappy blender that doesn't blend very well, you should soak your cashews in warm water first for a few hours (to soften them), then rinse and pat dry. But if your blender is good and strong, then you don't need to soak them.
Also, if using kale, be sure to use only the leafy bits -- don't add the spines of the kale. In other words, carefully rip the lettucy-bits off the kale stalk and use those, but throw out the hard spines.
Re: the dish, as you can see I've used a bunch of different molds and a small pie pan, but if you don't have fancy kitchen equipment you can simply pour into any glass-bottomed dish (even a pie plate) and then just throw the whole thing in the freezer, then cut pieces out once frozen.
If you can't eat bananas, you can use another cup of cashews instead.
If you don't have kale, you can easily substitute the kale for green spinach. (For example, use 1 cup spinach instead of the 3/4 cup kale.)
Note: this recipe will melt if not in the freezer! Keep that in mind, and leave in freezer for as long as possible before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Calories.
- This recipe is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- This recipe is a good source of Riboflavin, and Vitamin B6.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, Iron, and Vitamin C.
Amounts per 105 g (4 oz) suggested serving
|% Daily
|13 %
|5 g
|9 %
|22 g
|28 %
|28 g
|8 %
|Dietary Fiber
|2 g
|6 %
|18 g
|41 mg
|4 %
|1.8 mg
|13 %
|57 mg
|2 %
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Amanda @ Create N Plate
Mar 13, 2014
Suzanne Reynolds
Mar 13, 2014
Great idea Laura
Portia Tresselt
Mar 14, 2014
Hi I haven't tried your recipe yet but will definitely give it a go. I wanted to offer another suggestion in case it helps. I use parsley in my recipes to get that beautiful green color - lime cheesecake, my dips etc. I never get a bitter greens taste.
Love sharing and seeing how creative everybody is getting. Portia
Fee's Review
Raw sweet kale cheesecake recipe
Absolutely delicious! We used Calvero Nero so it came out quite dark and does have a slight green flavour to it. We put it on a base of blended almonds and dates as well. Will certainly be making this again. Now to try in on the meat eater...
Nice clean, sleek cuts, Fee! Thanks for sharing the pic. Looks great!
Yes, the green cake might not be appealing to the meat eater.... go for chocolate for that one!!
Well he tried a tiny taste Wednesday night and didn't like it, but the next night ate an entire slice then finished the final slice two nights later and said I should definately make it again :-) :-) :-) Chocolate orange cheesecake is next weeks plan.
Haha - he got desperate and it was the best available sweet thing in the house, I bet :)
Angel Fock
Nov 20, 2015
Angel Fock's Review
Raw sweet kale cheesecake recipe
The green look of this cake is very attractive. Just wonder whether the cashew need to be soaked before blending ?
Hi Angel!
No, you don't need to soak the cashews before using.
(Note: if your blender is very crappy, though, you may want to soak the cashews in warm water for an hour first, then rinse, drain and pat dry and use immediately. The point of doing this is to make them softer and easier to blend. But if your blender is really good, then you don't have to soak.)
Angel Fock
Nov 22, 2015
Angel Fock's Review
Raw sweet kale cheesecake recipe
Really thanks for your reply. Will try to make this soon ☺
If you do, I'd love to know what you think of it Angel!
Angel Fock
Nov 25, 2015
Angel Fock's Review
Raw sweet kale cheesecake recipe
Sure, will try to make it this weekend and share my thoughts then
Angel Fock
Nov 29, 2015
Had tried making this yesterday. Turned out to be a dark green (not light green as yours) and looked like "matcha ice-cream" (the texture also like ice-cream, may be as it was frozen for long hours). Will it be ok to put only in the lower part of the fridge to have a softer texture? Btw, it's very delicious ;)
Hi Angel!
Nope, don't do the fridge thing!! Messes will ensue :) It needs to be frozen.
Jul 25, 2015
Bananas don't agree with me so I substitute 1/3 of a med large avocado. & its also green! Even better with this recipe! TY Rawtarian for all Ur genius!
Oh lovely, thanks for sharing your substitution, Becky! And I'm not a genius, really, I'm not... lol.
KaraDan's Review
Raw sweet kale cheesecake recipe
Made this over the weekend, and it was, as usual, wonderful! My only issue was that I made it in mini springform pans, and the cheesecakes were difficult to get off the metal round. Any advice? Should I let them thaw slightly (but not melt) before trying?
Hi Kara! Next time you can try lining the base with parchment paper - don't let them thaw too much, it'll get messy. Prying off with a sharp knife helps also.
Oct 22, 2014
Ana's Review
Raw sweet kale cheesecake recipe
As I just made cashew Milk decided to use the pulp instead the cashews. I hope it comes out good! The "batter" tastes delicious! Thank you you're genius!
Thanks, Ana! Don't you just love sneaking the batter first? :)
Oct 10, 2014
Sue's Review
Raw sweet kale cheesecake recipe
My family LOVES this recipe! My son asks for it every time he comes to visit.
Thanks, Sue! That's really sweet to hear! :)
Nadine Page
Aug 22, 2014
Your recipes look delicious. I am intolerant to cashew and I was wondering what I could use instead please?
Thank you!
Hi Nadine!
No sorry, the cashews are integral to this recipe since they are such a creamy nut.. Best to look for a different recipe :)
Jul 22, 2014
Pavla's Review
Raw sweet kale cheesecake recipe
This cheesecake is really nice. make another one and taking it in to work for my colleagues :) Will tell you what they will say ;)
Hi Pavla! I'm sure it was a big hit!
Jun 19, 2014
Newtoraw's Review
Raw sweet kale cheesecake recipe
My sweet tooth is pleased. Thank you
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- 10-12-13 07:16 PM #16Cadillac Owners Fanatic
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Well their are no places to charge a Tesla Model S where I live so the ELR makes a whole lot more sense . My neighbor has a Volt and a Model S and they never drive the Model S cause they can't charge it but the Volt can just go to the gas station and get gas . What good is an electric car if you can't use it ?
- 10-12-13 10:07 PM #17Originally Posted by studio caddi
Certainly got a sticker shock. What are they thinking? The ELR is the same price as the Escalade hybrid. 2 door 4 seater for the same price as a spacious 7 seater. Seems a stretch. Now compare it to the Tesla S which seems to be the benchmark for alternate energy vehicles, the ELR is 5K more than the Model S - that's going to be a hard sell.
Maybe Cadillac wants to sell just enough ELRs to help it achieve it's mandated EPA mileage averages and isn't really serious about hybrids as there's more money to be made selling gas cars for now.
If you want to drive more than 200 miles (Tesla's base range) you're not going to do it in a cramped up ELR, so the argument that you can go long distance in the ELR doesn't jive.
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most people don't drive more than the volt/ELR can handle before it they switch to gas
but when you do want to go farther than 200 miles you don't need to stop for 12 hours to recharge
that is why the long distance argument jives
... and how do you know it's cramped up inside the ELR?
- 10-14-13 08:11 PM #20Originally Posted by RippyPartsDept
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Re: ELR price announced
10 years after the XLR introduction, Cadillac seems to be going down the same path. First-year sales will probably be pretty good, but fall off after that pretty quickly. And that $75k may only be for the base model -- nothing was said about the additional premium for "Available Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and full-speed-range adaptive cruise control" listed in the overview.
While the ELR may be the first luxury PHEV on the market, it won't be for long. At $55K I'd be talking to my dealer. At $75K (+++) for an ELR, I'll be much more interested in watching for the US intro of the Volvo V60 PHEV and the Audi A3 E-tron to see if they are well-equipped and have comfortable cooled or ventilated seats.
For the price of a new Panamera I could get an ELR instead? Count me in. Not.
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Seriously, I can't wait to drop that line when I see someone in an ELR.
For the price of an ELR you could have a new C7 and a new smart car with money left over.
- 10-16-13 12:35 PM #28Originally Posted by Koooop
Re: ELR price announced
I do have to say that the ELR looks incredibly sweet in the pictures, probably better even in person.
There certainly is a market for Eco-friendly cars, this will be an interesting era we have entered.
Cadillac sold the heck out of the CTS when it came out, great car and a great value.
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Add one more EV enthusiast to Cadillac's "lost customer" list. I have been eagerly waiting for the ELR, willing and ready to shell out some serious money for it. But I could never justify paying the price they have announced. $50K-$55K, yes. $76+K, no way. I'll test drive it when it comes out, at this point just for fun. But I'll be leasing either the Fiat 500e (which I am test driving later today) or the Volt. Too bad the concept Volt got so blanded down in production. I was ready to buy the concept vehicle when it was announced (very bold and aggressive), but really find the production Volt too boring for my taste. But I am so eager to get off gas that I may just lease the Volt anyway, with the expectation that more interesting (and affordable) EVs will be available in three years. Maybe the Tesla Model E.
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Gym parking lots, hospitals are burglary hot spots
Original post made on Jan 17, 2008
In December, police reported 67 thefts from autos and so far there have been 47 this month. Many of these crimes are committed in the parking lots of local gyms, the hospital and also along Santa Rita Road, West Las Positas Boulevard, Hacienda Drive and Main Street.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, January 17, 2008, 3:19 PM
Comments (4)
a resident of Highland Oaks
on Jan 17, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I agree that denying a potential thief valuables to go after is the best defense, but I'd also feel generally safer having security cameras covering parking lots and guards on the monitors ready for a quick response.
a resident of Dublin
on Jan 19, 2008 at 8:36 am
"Police are asking residents to be aware of people that look suspicious, anyone driving slowly through parking lots...If that behavior is seen, people should call police."
What does "look suspicious" mean? This sounds like a free pass to pick off just about anybody. Since when is driving slowly through a parking lot suspicious? Should we start speeding?
a resident of Downtown
on Jan 21, 2008 at 12:13 am
Suspicious is walking around looking in cars or lurking around parking lots slowly...police need to be notified obviously we have a serious issue if there have been 67 automotive burglaries in the past 2 months.
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Jan 28, 2008 at 11:31 pm
120 thefts in under two months and all the police and city council can do is tell us to hide things in our cars and report any suspicious behavior. I guess mayor hosterman has been too consumed with keeping her hawk to care much about public safety.
It seems that we need a mayor, city council, and police chief that care about Pleasanton.
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London Paddington and Hyde Park Studio
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Very nice centrally located apartment.
Our apartment is centrally located within waking distance to Paddington & Lancaster Gate tube station.
The apartment is on a raised ground floor at the back of a period building; so no noise from the traffic.
The apartment has 1 large room in total with a double bed and a double sofa bed.
A separate fully equipped kitchen with washing machine, etc.
A separate bathroom with a bathtub/ shower.
The apartment can comfortably sleep 2 people or a family with up to 2 small children or 3 friends or family who do not mind sharing the same room.
For your comfort we provide:
Free linen and towels provided.
Free tea and coffee.
Free tourist advice.
Free map of the local area.
Free Wi-Fi internet.
We are 5 min walk to Hyde Park, Paddington and Lancaster gate; Oxford street is 15 min away on foot or 5 min by public transport.
Heathrow Airport is 20 min away with the Heathrow express.
|Weekly rate for up to 4 guests
|Check-in before
Very close to Brockley Station(Overground or a direct train to London bridge Station). The apartment was very clean. The contact with Edem was clear and excellent.
There is all you need for a good stay close to the city of London.
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
An amazing experience.
We had wonderful 3 days in London, in this nice apartment just near Hyde Park.
The location was perfect (near the subway station), the apartment was very good.
Nothing to complain!
But I just want to thank Edem for being awesome!
We had big problems because my dad forgot his diabetes pills at home.. in Italy!
We were lost and hopeless, but thanks to Edem, we had emergency supplies from the hospital.
He saved our holiday! And not only..
Thank you, really.
Very nice flat with good location close to everything you want to see in London. The flat was located on a little nice street with a pub, corner shop and bakery, very nice. Few minutes walk from Paddington Station, there are restaurants and supermarkets there.
We stayed at this place for 5 nights. Very tiny place, beds was too narrow for two people and the access was from a very nasty cluttered parking. There was a kitchen and/or restaurant upstairs that was very noisy up to the middle of the night. Dishes were cracked and there was some used sugar and rice and expired cooking oil from previous users. Sheets were not so clean and there was some towel that doesn't seem good. We don't like it at all.
+ Location is comfirtable since it's near Overground station. From doorstep it takes 30 to 40 mins to stand next to Big Ben.
+ Three bedrooms were nice for 3 couples.
+ We got keys without problems.
-We didn't realize this apartment has no livingroom what so ever. If you plan to use all bedrooms and spend some time in the apartment, look elsewhere!
- Kitchen has room for three or max four.
At the time we were in this place, there was ongoing renowation upstairs, which made the Place look unattractive outside. This I guess is fixed by the end of the summer 2015.
Bon séjour dans ce petit appartement situé dans une rue très calme. Excellente localisation à deux pas du métro et des bus. Équipement conforme à la description et bien tenu. Un seul regret: la présence des cuisines d'un restaurant donnant dans la cour, ce qui génère du bruit le soir (ils jetaient leurs bouteilles entre 23 et 24h!).
Good stay in this small flat located in a very quiet street. Very convenient location close to the tube and bus lines. Correctly fitted and clean. My only negative comment: the kitchen of a restaurant is opening in the same court and the evening is fairly noisy, mainly when they clean and dispose the empty bottles...good attention from the tennant.
Great value for money in that location. The flat is small but has everything you need. Edem is was friendly and helpfull. I would book again.
The only positive about our stay was the location, beautiful neighborhood and 5 min walk to bus stop and Lancaster Gate station. The guy that would let us in the apartment, opened a door that led to a parking full of junk and from there the door to the apartment. Small, poorly decorated with used supermarket items left there from previews tenants. There was a problem with the pressure of the water in the shower so we needed the double amount of time to have a shower. No windows, just a spot with glass on it to look like a window and a rusty dirty blind. I find the top reviews for this place very odd.
In general the place was clean, and the heat was fine, we were kept very warm. The owner was polite and helpful and assisted us for something we asked. However, we have visited London many times and we consider this stay was budget at it's best, we paid less for better accommodation, so for its state it was overpriced. Of course this is subject to taste, but personally we wouldn't recommend this place to anyone or visit again, this are what reviews are for anyway.
We really appreciated the flat for a family of 5: good sleeping and cooking facilities, enough space for five (except for having dinner), access to TV and WiFI, easy check in and out conditions.
However, there is room for improvement:
-The kitchen is a little small for 5 people (we could squeeze around the table but could hardly move then)
- A proper shower would be more convenient in the bathroom which could be renovated
- A lamp would be handy in the living room whan used as bedroom
Anyway, we would recommend the flat which is very well located to get to Central London and pleasant to stay in. Though we didn't meet Edem, he was friendly on the phone and easy going as for checking so that we could make the most of our stay.
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For Release:
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
James C. Lynch
Indictment of Jennifer L. Sherman - One count Mail Fraud, One count Federal Studend Aid Fraud
Gregory A. White, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, announced today that a federal grand jury in Cleveland, Ohio, returned an indictment against Jennifer L. Sherman of Fairview Park, Ohio, charging her with one count of Mail Fraud and one count of Federal Student Aid Fraud.
The indictment charges that from approximately August 2006, to about May of 2007, Sherman defrauded the United States Department of Education and Lakeland Community College by falsely applying for admission to Lakeland in the names of friends and relatives of Sherman as well as fraudulently applying for federally guaranteed student aid on their behalf. The Indictment charges that, in fact, the purported students never intended to attend Lakeland, and that Sherman used the purported students to obtain financial aid monies for her personal benefit. It was charged that Sherman caused financial aid refunds monies to be mailed to the students at addresses she controlled in a total amount of $108,995.
The actual sentence in this case, upon conviction, will be determined by the Court under the mandatory Federal Sentencing Guidelines which depend upon a number of factors unique to each case, including the defendant's prior criminal record, if any, the defendant's role in the offense and the unique characteristics of the violation. In all cases the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and in most cases it will be less than the maximum.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney James C. Lynch, following an investigation by the Office of the Inspector General, Department of Education, Chicago, Illinois.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government's burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.


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One Night In Indy: Down The Rabbit Hole at the Playboy Party
A journey through the heart of Indianapolis during football's biggest weekend.
Launch Gallery
"…And just like that, out of nowhere, a great big screaming eagle came swooping out of the goddamn sky and took my hat. Shredded it to bits."
"Jesus, do eagles do that?"
"This one did! Damnedest thing I've ever seen in my life. Nearly took off my head and that's why I never bet the Eagles to win anymore."
"That's smart, Jim. The Eagles were not a very wise investment this year."
This was Jim. He was your average American in every way. Average height, average weight, average age with an average job, an average wife, an average annual income and probably two and a half completely average kids. Jim owned an average house, an average car and a dog of no spectacular pedigree. In fact to see him from afar you might even call the dog average.
But on this particular Friday Jim was doing something very un-average. Today, Jim was whooping it on an airplane bound for Indianapolis, home of Super Bowl 46. On this particular night he and a million like him would be moving through their own personal Mecca, an ever-changing place devoted to fast-living, food, football, the occasional spat of violence and fun.
Jim is still talking by the way, about manatees now and excited as all get out to be travelling at great speed towards the biggest sporting event of the year, completely unaware that something very rare is about to happen to him. He'll soon be gripped in a life-changing moment that will only ever happen every so often and under perfectly ideal circumstances.
"…and there are about 30 or so manatees that just come right up into the strait and start mating like horny bunnies all over my backyard…"
"Jim, listen to me," I said, interrupting him and grabbing him by the collar. "That story is completely ridiculous. You shouldn't tell it to anybody. They lock people up for babbling about things even half as crazy as what you're telling me now and by god, they'll lock you up too."
He was silent, wide-eyed and fearing for his life.
"Jim, listen," I said, releasing him from my grip and straightening out his collar. "Jim, I'm your friend up here and I don't think you're crazy but I'm going to help you out anyway. You're going to the Super Bowl right?" He nodded but I couldn't tell if he understood the question. "Goddammit, Jim! Answer me!"
"Right, ya, the Super Bowl," he managed, his mind still reeling from the sudden shock.
"Good Jim, now listen, I'm going to bring you to the Playboy party tonight where you can meet some real people who talk about real things and dance into the night with the statuesque blondes behind the bar. Are you listening Jim?"
He nodded again, the light coming back to his eyes.
"But Jim," I said, leaning in and becoming very serious, "you have to promise me something. Will you promise me?" He nodded a fourth and final time. "Jim, you have to promise me that you'll stop talking about the goddamn manatees fucking in your backyard. It's totally queer and not polite conversation in the company of strangers. Will you promise me you'll stop talking about the manatees?"
He agreed and I assured him his life would be better for it and I went back to reading an article in Time about the collapse of the Keystone pipeline. Jim, for better or worse, just stared straight ahead and said nothing, maybe to nobody ever again.
That would be the last time I saw Jim that weekend and I only mention him because he was the standard by which the mold was made. Millions of Jims were descending on Indianapolis and millions more were watching at home wishing they were. This was America at large and alive, the jersey-clad masses moving in hordes through an otherwise quiet city on an otherwise inauspicious night. It was Friday, 47 hours away from the Super Bowl and we were all young, drunk and free.
"Is it always like this," I asked Lexi, a local girl and our guide for the weekend through the clambering chaos.
"No, never, not even a bit. Indy is deadly quiet on most nights. You could hail a cab for miles, hear a pin drop."
As it was, we were stuck in foot traffic, blocked in by thousands of Tom Bradys and Eli Mannings all circling in a drunken swarm around the car. Downtown Indianapolis had morphed into a haven of excess, a Mardi Gras 800 miles removed and two weeks early.
"My god, all these people can't be going to the Super Bowl? The stadium wouldn't hold half of them. It wouldn't hold a quarter!"
"Half of these people aren't going to the Super Bowl," replied Lexi, jamming on the horn and slowly swerving around another hapless pedestrian. "Half of them are full-time partiers travelling around like a circus from town to town until they either burn it down or just burn out. They'll never see a Super Bowl and they don't really care. That's not why they're here."
And they weren't. Only 68,658 would actually see the game live and a couple hundred thousand more would watch from the bars surrounding the stadium; the rest of them were total action freaks, high powered animals looking for a good time in a new city however many miles away from whatever they called real life. Escape was an overarching theme here and we were only minutes from the ultimate one.
"I'm going to let you out here," said Lexi, "you're better off walking up to the venue then me trying to push through this."
We thanked her and stepped out into the madness, into an infinitely louder and disorienting environment. Throngs of people moving en masse, nervous to break from the crowds or maybe not able to. The streets of Indy had been transformed into a full blown cattle drive of the human variety, impatiently scrambling from block to block, bar to bar in search of the next big party.
Ours was through the stampede on the corner of Maryland and Meridian, an otherwise quaint and normal looking inn overhauled by Bud Light to resemble something of a movie set. Makeshift tunnels lit by blue light and trafficked primarily by gorgeous women in couture dress. A lobby doubling as bar and flowing beer and familiar faces, faces of notable fame passing freely through the winding halls until the whole thing explodes into a cavernous dance floor and a stage taken by storm by the best and brightest of the top 40 charts. Long lines of beautiful women rush from bar to bar and back to the dance floor. The upper balcony booms as another artist takes the stage and by god, a Bunny. A Playboy Bunny, tail, ears and all and in droves with her fellow playmates following along. There is a surreal vibe through the whole thing, something that can only be captured by being in a room, with a capacity crowd and bunnies at every corner. Scantily-clad and extremely talented and limber women hanging from ceiling in linen cloth, weaving in and out, hovering gracefully above the earth. The lights changing color and tone, shifting moods as the DJ breaks into another long set and the whole thing a sensory overload to the point of necessary reprieve. A party like this only comes along every so often and they only last for a limited time but in that strange span, in this strange space it is a complete warp from the world, a frozen free place where almost anything goes and lines are only things to be pushed. Barriers are the limits of your mind and for one evening you're anyone you want to be and it doesn't really matter who. We're all right here again, back where we started: young, drunk and free.
Ne-Yo takes center stage.
I escaped back into the halls, into a quieter space for a moment to collect my thoughts and maybe talk to someone over all the welcome but wild confusion. The TV above the bar told me the Lakers were up by five and that Boston had already inched by the Knicks but the whole thing seemed meaningless at the time, as if the outside world didn't exist in this space and its intrusion was only for show. The NBA had to be on hold while we were here, the whole world did. Nothing was real outside where we were right now; the land other people were living in was a myth.
I took a seat next to a lonely looking girl at the bar and watched Kobe drain his only three of the night. The bartender brings me a drink and suddenly I'm lost in the gin joint scene from Casablanca.
The girl next to me is crying, weeping soulfully into her drink and I'm tempted to call her Isla ask her why of all the Playboy parties in all the world she had to walk into mine. But instead, I hand her a tissue and inquire as to what the trouble might possibly be.
"Oh," she wails, "I came here to be famous. I wanted to be famous and gorgeous and rich and now I'm alone, I'm nothing, just a fly on the wall at a world renowned Playboy party."
"Famous?" I said, "Jesus sweetheart, we're all famous here. This is the main event, the central nerve. You can be whatever you want. You're at the Super Bowl, at the goddamn Playboy party! Anonymityville, USA. This is the American dream in action baby; you're fucking living it."
She looked at me and just like Jim, I wasn't sure if she had heard when suddenly, like a woman possessed, she burst from her chair and threw herself at me.
"Oh thank you! Thank you!" she screamed, "I didn't think I would make it but now I know I'll be great. I'll be famous and I owe it all to you!"
And she was gone. I never caught her name but the next time I saw her she was flailing a bottle of champagne wildly out of the sun roof of a 20 foot stretch limo and screaming something about the top of the world.
Back inside the mood had shifted, the haze setting in, everything moving in unison and all connected to an underlying and unseen beat. We were hitting an indiscernible peak, a climax that might never come again. The DJ launched into one long last scramble, amplifying everything and capturing the energy that had been echoing off the deep red velvet curtains and the dull violet glow. The crowd was moving at strobe light speed, flashing in and out of focus, caught forever in a moment no one wanted to end. The long, luxurious legs of the girls poised on the risers above entranced the crowds below, their rhythmic sway hypnotic and strange. Yes, this was it. This is what we had all come here for. One long night of unapologetic excess and fun. One last hoorah at the end of another football season. This truly was the main nerve, we we're standing on it I'm sure and when final note sounded through the clamor and noise we were gone, lost for at least a while someplace far away in a moment we'd never forget.


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Children's Hospital of Wisconsin's Physical and Occupational Therapy Department focuses on helping children who have been injured or who have a disability to function as independently as possible.
Our physical therapy and occupational therapy team works closely with medical staff to provide treatment for children from birth to adulthood. Our staff specializes in pediatrics and uses a family-centered approach to treatment. An order from your doctor is required to be seen by an Occupational or Physical therapist. Our facilities include large gyms, exercise machines, an underwater treadmill, specialized equipment, quiet treatment rooms, and toys that therapists use to provide unique care for each child.
Our occupational and physical therapists work in outpatient and inpatient settings, including intensive care units. Therapists in each specialty are licensed health care professionals with advanced training in their areas of expertise.
Physical therapy is a type of treatment that helps children who have been injured or who have a physical disability improve how their bodies move. We use age-appropriate treatment approaches to foster normal development and independent functioning. Our physical therapists are health professionals with extensive knowledge about how kids' bodies move and how to improve their movement.
Occupational therapy helps kids who have a physical, psychological, sensory, perceptual, or cognitive disability perform activities that occupy their time, including daily activities such as dressing, writing, eating, and brushing their teeth. Our occupational therapists help children with special needs be as independent as possible. They also can help children who return to school after a serious injury or illness.


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Crazy 8's race takes a lot of preparation
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Crazy 8's is one of FunFest's most popular events and it takes a lot of preparation.
Fitness is a huge part of the Hamilton family's life. Willie Hamilton tells us he used to weigh 270 pounds, so he started working out to get healthy. "Fitness in general is just a good way to remain active. I've seen a recent report that Tennessee, Kingsport and Bristol rank tenth-worst in the nation for physical activity," he said.
So when the Crazy 8's race comes to Kingsport, they're ready to participate. "I've ran every year. This will be my son and wife's first year," he continues.
Race director Hank Brown tells News 5 thousands of others are also signing up. "Probably hit right at 4,000 in all the events combined," he said.
Because there are so many people who run, it takes a lot of preparing. "It's kind of an all year thing and we have a great group of people I can rely on every year," Brown said.
It's not just event organizers. There are plenty of businesses from the region helping out, like Snap Fitness -- they have a tent set up doing a healthy lifestyle expo.
"We've been planning this for about a month and a half. Marketing, fliers, brochures," Crystal Landers with Snap Fitness said.
Some are racing to beat a world record, others just to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Either way, runners and organizers are ready for the races.


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Building the Evidence Base for Strategic Action on Climate Change: Mexico City's Virtual Climate Change Centre
This case study from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom (UK)'s "Climate Change, Innovation and ICTs" research project, funded by Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and managed by the University's Centre for Development Informatics (CDI), describes a multi-stakeholder initiative that sought to build city-wide climate change information in Mexico. The main driver for the Virtual Centre on Climate Change (CVCCCM) in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area (MCMA) has been the urgent need to act on the already present environmental impacts provoked by climate change in Mexico City. The rationale for the Centre was that it would provide not just evidence and advice to policymakers, but also help inform the broader society – always enabled by information and communication technology (ICT)-based networks and other digital tools.
Among the Centre's initial knowledge production tasks related to climate change are the following: assessment of air and water quality impact; vulnerability of conservation areas; the economics and politics of climate change; poverty as a risk factor in implementation of public policies; and efforts to popularise climate change science via social networks. Based on the results of this work, the Centre has been able to make very detailed scientific proposals around: climate change and water, air, and ground resources; the health sector; public services; and land use planning.
Read the rest of the summary: http://www.comminit.com/ict-4-development/content/building-evidence-base...


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Nude Girls Shark Diving and White-Water Rafting (Extended Video Clip)
Playboy TV's Badass girls swim with sharks and navigate wild rapids--in the buff of course.
What do you call naked shark diving and nude white-water rafting? Playboy TV's Badass babes call it just another day at the office. Check out this extended video clip from Playboy TV's Badass of naked girls swimming with the sea's fiercest predator and navigating wild rapids.


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Town Square
Dogs Ordered not to Poop at Hap Magee Dogpark
Original post made by Lassie N. Fido, Danville, on Nov 16, 2009
Backstory: a stark, unattributed (but nicely-laminated) sign appeared recently at the entrance to the park, succinctly announcing that no further bags would be supplied by the Town. The sign did helpfully describe what kinds of volunteer bags might qualify for this important doody.
No word on when, or if, the Town will suspend waste removal, but Don Bothermie, Parks and Rec spokesperson, suggested to this reporter that his Department is considering a Carry-in/Carry-out plan, modeled on the National Parks wilderness permit program. He continued: "We've long had a BYOB policy here at Hap Magee, that has been very successful for the many stressed-out humans who use the park on weekend evenings. We're just extending its benefit to the canines, and to Bags."
The timing of the announcement is curious, as the Dogpark closes for the Season in early December. It is also not known whether users of the Town's other outdoor athletic facilities will now be required to bring their own lime for the sidelines, basketball nets and pitcher's mounds. It IS known that the local yokel who built and installed two sturdy holders for volunteer bags now regrets his decision -- he also routinely picks up "orphan" piles, which are now certain to proliferate.
Anyone with further information on this subject is encouraged to post it in the Comments section. BTW, San Ramon's several dog parks will continue to supply bags to (all) their users.
Comments (24)
a resident of Danville
on Nov 16, 2009 at 10:18 am
Please be sure to bring your own soap, towels and TP when you visit the Danville library -- we don't want to start losing volumes from our collection!
a resident of Danville
on Nov 16, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Really, are plastic bags so hard to come by that the town must supply them? You know, even when bags are available, you'd be amazed at how many folks let their animals turn our public parks into open-air latrines.
I regularly take my dog to the park to walk and play, and I have no problem bringing along my own plastic bags so that I may pick up after him. It would be great if everyone did the same.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 16, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Hey Ralph, good for you, but aren't you being just a little holier-than-thou and a bit self-righteous? Great, so you pick up after your dog with your own bags. There are other people with different needs, Ralph, so please stop thinking about yourself.
I, for one, appreciate the plastic bags that are supplied by our fair city, although I never use them. My dog, Schitzo, is what may be considered larger than average, part St. Bernard, part Newfoundland, part Great Dane, and if it weren't for the scientific fact that different species cannot procreate, I'd swear that he's also part African elephant. If you have read this far, I think you know where I'm going with this. That gargantuan mongrel poops prodigeously. I often wish that there was a market for Schitzo's most important talent and product, because then I'd put Bill Gates to shame. But, I digress...
Ralph, I also pick up after my dog, and the reason I don't use the bags supplied by the city is that they simply do not hold enough. I bring along a roll of large heavy duty bags and a wheelbarrow, and every 200 yards or so, I stop to collect my dear Schitzo's latest accomplishment. Instead of the city discontinuing the practice of supplying us dog owners with plastic bags, I think it would be great if the city could place rolls of 36 gallon Hefty Bags at 200 yard intervals. Also, if there are any under utilized public employees available (any ideas?), perhaps they could help with the larger piles and take turns with the wheelbarrow. But then, I'm describing a perfect world, and I fear that we won't find such perfection here.
Another idea...perhaps the city could also make available power backhoes or other earth moving equipment to assist in the pick up of canine waste. Yes, that would be a perfect world, indeed.
a resident of another community
on Nov 16, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Shall it be said, all neighbors?
"I named my horse DUCK because it is only a rumor that I have a horse" and such manure is just a passing fancy, bagged or unbagged?
Carry on, please,
Alton, Canardinaire
a resident of Danville
on Nov 16, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Fido, I'm just trying to offer a solution to a real world problem. And, much of the time I clean up after myself.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 16, 2009 at 6:13 pm
You expect us to trust an invisible rabbit with real world solutions?
a resident of Danville
on Nov 16, 2009 at 8:39 pm
OK Fido, I've wrestled with reality for many years, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it. In this world, you must be oh so smart, or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 16, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Harvey, maybe the under utilized public employees you mentioned could be from the Danville Police Department.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 17, 2009 at 3:29 pm
What about the road apples on the Iron Horse Trail? Maybe equestrians should be provided with bags, too.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 17, 2009 at 5:30 pm
It has seemed to me that the Danville bags have more "features" than necessary -- bright colors, and some were nicely 'fragrenced;' others had handy extensions that allowed them to be sealed-up neatly. None of those features is necessary.
The San Ramon bags, for example, are basic brown and tear-off, one from the next, on a very long roll. That seems like a better idea, both in terms of likely unit expense and change-out maintenance. I'm guessing there may be 3x as many brown bags on a roll, vs. the packets of nicer bags. Capacity of the bags is similar (sorry, Harvey).
I know more about poop bags than I ever intended -- and now, so do you. It does seem to me that the consumables are best supplied by the facility. By analogy to public restrooms -- LYB has got that one right.
I also think there's a lot more human community that could accompany that park -- including a park fund-raiser 'prom' to open and/or close the season. It could be a lot of fun, and would likely require a dog lover on some Town committee or other. No, I'm not volunteering, but such people exist -- I'd be happy to help find 'em.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 17, 2009 at 9:53 pm
You are wise beyond words. My friend Elwood suggests that perhaps we should meet for a cocktail.
a resident of another community
on Nov 18, 2009 at 7:23 am
Boo hoo...another reason for Danville residents to wine and complain. Really is it that big of a deal? No, its not. It would be a bigger deal if this artical came out and nobody complained. But this is Danville, a place where adults find resaons to wine and complain, wonder why the kids around here blame everyone else for there mistakes..Get over it.Bring your own bagto clean up afetr your own dog or just dont come!
a resident of Diablo
on Nov 18, 2009 at 8:22 am
Uh, Adam?
Wining [sic] about whiners takes whining to a.whole.new.level! You should move here -- you'll fit right in, especially since something that is not "that big of a deal" has inspired such passion in your prose.
At the dog park, you'll find a few black plastic bag holders. Put the bags in the top -- take them out of the bottom. Thanks in advance for contributing your bags to the mix.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:05 am
No need to complain. Just think that by eliminating the "Poop" bags Town of Danville will now be able to balance the budget...
a resident of another community
on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:32 am
I'm gonna try telling you this story. This happened on Tuesday. I was riding in a car with two dogs and a wife, and the wife said, "I need to stop at the bank," and I said, "F*** it," or whatever the hell I said, because I don't like going to the bank, everybody knows that, I stay in the car with the dogs. My wife said, "I'll be back in 5 minutes," but there is no such thing as 5 minutes with this woman. And my dogs need to pee, and at our bank there is one piece of manicured lawn on the property with two signs that both say No Dogs On The Grass... so I take my dogs over there. A guy comes out with a big scowl on his face and he says, "Sir, the sign says No Dogs On The Grass!" I'm like, "Well... the sign's wrong....
...It should say Two Dogs On The Grass."
a resident of Alamo
on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:33 am
For all concerned:
First, everyone should realize that this Park - all of it - is jointly owned and operated by Danville AND ALAMO (the Town oversees operations but Alamo pays half for everything through its Parks and Recreation, R-7A funds). It is a 50-50 endeavor.
Secondly - the next Joint Meeting will be held in the Cottage at Hap Magee Ranch Park on Thursday, Dec. 17, 5:pm.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend to make comments. Each is allowed to speak for three minutes on anything not appearing on the agenda.
If you cannot attend the meeting, forwarding an email to the Supervisor's office or the Town on your behalf is also welcomed.
a resident of Diablo
on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:10 am
The Town of Danville Website says that the next meeting is on December 3, 2009.
Web Link
a resident of Danville
on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:17 am
Like Harvey, I also have a very large dog of the African Elephant size and also would love to find a way to profit off his enormous S---ts - might I add, Harvey, what an appropriate name for your dog! I bet you didn't realize how clever of a name that would be when he was a pup, right? Anyway, Ruff's "shidoobees" definitely require the glad bags which means I am guilty of using two bags instead of one bag at the dog park. I also forget everything, and can't even remember to bring bags for groceries to feed my family, much less bags for Ruff's nasty shidoobees at the dog park. So, maybe we can all be thoughtful and bring extras when we remember. Kind of like the take a penny, leave a penny concept. I am going to put a bunch of bags in the car when I get home. And please bring a few large ones for me and Harvey! Ruff and Shitzo's buddies will certainly appreciate it.
a resident of another community
on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:24 am
thx for your 2 cents cardfark....
a resident of Danville
on Nov 18, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Tom Cushing is a registered user.
Here goes, with my shiny new registration. I have no idea why an earlier response to Harvey was deleted -- nothing offensive in it that I recall, although it did contain a groaner of a pun. I will try to control those urges below.
Did a little lunch-hour internet poking, and came up with the following, regarding poop bag costs.
275 days of use/year
100 "users"/day (likely) or 200 users/day (heavy use)
Therefore, 27,500 bags/year or 55,000 bags/year
Capital cost: four metal dispensers (three in large park, one in small) @ $99/each, plus shipping and tax, plus installation time (?) – installed cost = $150/each, or $600
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Biodegradable(!) Consumables cost:
Case of 6000 bags: $184, plus shipping and tax: $220+/-
Link: Web Link
So, we'd need fewer than five or ten cases/year, depending on usage assumption: $1100, or $2200/yr.
That's about $3/calendar day, or $4/day of operation in the "likely" case.
That doesn't seem like much, but does anybun..., err anybody know what is the annual Hap Magee Park operating budget? Per day?
a resident of Danville
on Nov 18, 2009 at 5:08 pm
cindy is a registered user.
We are talking about a park for dogs? Dogs do shit. Can't plan it, and most certainly can't control it. Every dog owner knows to pick up after their pooch.
Good business idea: set up my 10 year daughter to sell doggie bags. Small, medium or large? Do you need 1, 5, 10 or 25 today?
God I love America!
a resident of Danville
on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Tom Cushing is a registered user.
cindy writes: "We are talking about a park for dogs?"
Common misconception about the park -- it is for people, with dogs. Because it exists, I know a bunch a great folks I'd likely never have met otherwise. And I've seen people there without dogs -- they just like to hang out and play with other peoples' mutts -- but I've never seen a dog there without its people.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 19, 2009 at 8:41 am
Anon Mouse is a registered user.
I think I'll just keep a stash of grocery bags in my car. They multiply faster than animals! If anyone is in need, I can just offer one up. Not sure if they hold super-pooper sizes though...
a resident of Danville
on Nov 22, 2009 at 11:59 am
Tom Cushing is a registered user.
The Bags Are Back in Town. Web Link
(the Bags are Back...the Bags are Back)
...and if the dogs wanna pooop, you'd better let 'em.
No explanation given, but thanks are in order to ... somebody. Plans to airlift more bags in from the Alamo Safeway have been temporarily suspended.
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