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Overdevelopment: learning from the past - RECALLS
Original post made by Remember, Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 25, 2013
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"For years, "representative businessmen" had governed Palo Alto without much opposition. But in the 1950s, Palo Alto grew at a dramatic (some said alarming) rate, doubling in size from a population of 25,475 in 1950 to 52,287 in 1960. Some worried that growth might continue unabated from the foothills to the bay. "
"And soon the Residentialists began to chip away at the Establishment's power. In 1961, NASA physicist Robert Debs won election as the first Residentialist council member. Two years later he and Enid Pearson led a successful court challenge to the city's practice of spot zoning and forced the adoption of a Master Plan."
"By mid-February of 1967, the Recall Committee had managed to collect over 2,000 signatures, enough to put the entire Council up for reelection."
Anyway, you can all read the rest. Strong echoes of what is happening today! Perhaps it's time again to throw the bums out before every inch of Palo Alto is filled in by tall unliveable buildings!
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a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on May 25, 2013 at 8:04 pm
I missed something. What is happening today that is echoing this?
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on May 25, 2013 at 10:04 pm
The zoning plan is no longer a guide for developers, just as it was made irrelevant before.
a resident of Community Center
on May 25, 2013 at 10:39 pm
What is happening today that is echoing this?
WHat is happening today is laying the groundwork for a BevMo or an ugly high rise coming to a block near you. WIthout sidewalks.
a resident of Community Center
on May 26, 2013 at 8:34 am
What else is echoing this? More and more people calling for a recall of the school board, the city council, the planning commission.......
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 26, 2013 at 9:43 am
Is this the beginning of a grass roots to organize Palo Altans to do something concrete to prevent the shenanigans that have been going on and prevent more in the future?
There must be something that can be done to prevent more foolhardy decisions being made.
Mitchell Park library, Main library, ugly buildings, poor money management, disregard of safety for children getting to school, poor planning particularly in regard to shopping, traffic holdups, etc. etc.
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on May 26, 2013 at 10:48 am
It's funny, this was a little like a Rorschach test, with different people hearing different echoes, depending on what they are concerned about. I particularly like the last two posters, who are upset about basically everything and want to replace everyone. Good luck to the next bunch!
As for BevMo and high-rises - we already have high-rises near me on Arastradero (not to mention the trailer park), and I'd welcome a BevMo (or any large-format store) vs. the un-helpful rag-tag retail on El Camino in southern PA.
a resident of Community Center
on May 26, 2013 at 11:08 am
"I'd welcome a BevMo (or any large-format store) vs. the un-helpful rag-tag retail on El Camino in southern PA."
Progress is definitely in the eye of the beholder.
Recalls are ultimately elections, and a healthy way to flush out different people's concerns. Certainly better than having things happen in secret chambers.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 26, 2013 at 12:44 pm
Recalls are hardly healthy ways to flush out different people's concerns; they are blunt instruments that should be used with caution and only in dire circumstances. And the idea of recalling the entire city council or board of education is ridiculous in the current situation in Palo Alto, as nothing they have done rises to the level of dire.
a resident of Green Acres
on May 26, 2013 at 2:17 pm
It is dire.
The city government no longer serves the residents of the city.
As always, the resumes of the actors come first.
But instead of serving the city as a secondary concern, the council and staff serve developers who mostly live outside of the city.
This is evidenced by the unbridled disregard of the interests of current residents.
a resident of Downtown North
on May 28, 2013 at 10:46 am
The city council and school board, including the superintendent, are NOT doing their jobs! They were elected, meaning the public put them there, and should be able to take them out, too.
Most or all of these elected and appointed people have a reckless disregard for the residents of Palo Alto who put them there. They have hidden agendas that they serve instead of serving the citizens of Palo Alto. If anything, they IGNORE the wants, needs, and best interest of the residents, and therefore deserve to be removed by a recall.
It is easy to vote them in, it should be nearly as easy to get them out quickly!
a resident of Crescent Park
on May 28, 2013 at 10:57 am
Whenever I have had a reporting manager tell me that they want to replace someone, the first thing I ask is, "With who and/or how will you find a suitable replacement in a timely manner?"
Same applies here. Throw them all out and all at once? Between the city council and the BoD, who are the approximately 15 qualified replacements that can step in and run things without missing a step?
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Sure, it jumped the shark in its final season - but LOST did the same thing much earlier on. And everyone's still talking about that mess. The ensemble cast, as well as the exceptional execution of a (kind of) tired premise created a four-season wonder. Many might disagree with this pick, but the sense of outsiderness interwoven into HEROES was something special. Plus, it was just really entertaining.
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Only two single family LAGOON front properties with a Gulfshore Drive address exist - this is one! Big View. Big Property - approximately 1/2 acre. Beach access steps away. Boat to the Gulf of Mexico. Property immediately south is also available. Combine the two and create a one of a kind estate! Build up and capture views of the Gulf and possibly the sand!!
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There's nothing like a riot of clowns tumbling from quirky cars or a fire-engine foam fight to bring smiles to kids' faces, and it was smiles the Variety Bash was after when the troupe toured schools in Canterbury's hard-hit earthquake zone this year.
The mostly volunteer participants raise about $100,000 between them each year, with this Bash distributing over $72,000 in grants to sick, disabled or disadvantaged kids from Waiouru to Akaroa.
Special needs students receive iPads; bedspreads for Ronald McDonald House; a Ford Sunshine Coach for Birthright, a group assisting single mothers; money for glasses or special lessons; books and footballs; it all brightens days but it was the Liberty Swings that really touched hearts.
Ordinary dads and mums with a petrolhead streak and - vital to the spirit of the Bash - a robust sense of humour were reduced to tears seeing severely disabled kids normally barred from the playground at last feel that weightlessness riding a swing brings - their delighted smiles enough to keep Bashers fund-raising year after year.
Driven rode aboard the Coffee Medics fire engine, a 1978 Commer RB13 Highline with a body made by Mills Tui in Rotorua and a 5.8-litre Perkins turbo diesel that saw service in Orere Point until Todd Forsyth bought it - and fitted it out with Breville coffee machines and a stash of Jungle coffee, firing up a brew in exchange for donations wherever the Bash stops.
Now a veteran Basher, Forsyth keeps on coming because "the smiles on the kids faces won me over - and the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of some kids keeps me coming back".
That, and "Every kid loves a fire engine; I'm just a big kid and the Bash gives me the opportunity to act like one for a week!"
The fire engines have working tanks and hoses, "plus a salvage pump in the side locker for squirting on the move".
This year's Bash is on You Tube - find the clips or make donations via variety.org.nz.


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The wonderful Waipara Valley produces remarkable handcrafted classic wines, writes Paul Rush.
'I drink when I'm happy and when I'm sad and sometimes when I'm alone. I consider it obligatory to drink in company; otherwise I never touch it unless I'm thirsty.' So said the famous Champagne queen, Billi Bollinger, who knew a thing or two about the fruit of the vine.
Today I'm visiting the flourishing wine growing region of Waipara, 60 km north of Christchurch with a group of travellers who regard a cellar door wine tasting stop at Pegasus Bay as absolutely obligatory. They assure me that I'm in for a vinaceous and gastronomic treat with a connoisseur's sampling of pinot noir, riesling and chardonnay accompanied by a cheese, meat and fruit platter.
On the one hour drive north of Christchurch my anticipation grows by the minute. More than 30 wineries in the Waipara Valley enjoy a pleasant microclimate, good protection from cool easterly winds and a superb terroir of well-drained soils. They produce a great variety of characterful wine. The valley has warm days, cool nights and a dry autumn, providing a prolonged ripening period, which promotes intense flavours and optimal ripeness.
The Donaldson family's Pegasus Bay winery has an enviable record, having been awarded the best winery restaurant for the fifth consecutive year by Cuisine Magazine. It is said that the soul of Pegasus Bay is its wine and the heart is its kitchen, which dazzles diners year after year with mouth-watering selections like its whole Muscovy duck and Wagyu rib eye beef.
On our arrival I'm impressed by the distinctive pink manorial-style building and the property's expansive lawns and natural amphitheatre. Then there are the interior decorative elements like the artistic stacks of wine bottles in the window bays and the faux-chandeliers of coloured bottles that defy designer logic as they hang suspended over the dining area.
We sample vintages from 2009 - 2011 for sauvignon semillon, riesling, pinot gris, gewürztraminer and chardonnay before moving on to pinot noir and cabernet merlot. Our group expresses personal preferences for each variety, some favouring the sweet riesling and others with a dry palate opting for the chardonnay. All wines are of exceptional quality.
My pick of the bunch is the sauvignon semillon 2010, a traditional French blend with aromas and flavours of citrus fruit and greengages. There's a crisp finish and lingering aftertaste on the palate. The two varieties were picked in April and May respectively and were fermented separately by their natural yeasts.
The 2009 Chardonnay is also a standout, made from 25-year-old vines on north facing terraces that are warm during the day and cool at night. The season had an early budburst caused by a very mild spring. The 2011 pinot gris was also influenced by La Nina weather causing a mild spring, which resulted in a harvest of beautifully ripened fruit that gives the wine a concentration of fruit and lusciousness.
We continue our tasting in the Pegasus Bay restaurant, which has a view of the natural amphitheatre below where up to 3000 people have enjoyed operatic events and music festivals. The a la carte menu is outstanding, with every entree and mains matched with a recommended wine. We sample the premium platter for two with its delicious freshly sliced cured meats, crumbed mozzarella, Spanish olives, wild game terrine, roasted beetroot, buffalo yoghurt, organic rye sourdough and olive oil.
A 2009 pinot noir with a bright crimson hue accompanied the lunch and was truly superb, one of the vignerous treasures from the cellars - ambrosia in a glass. It was made using traditional Burgundian winemaking methods with 18 months in French barriques and careful blending of many different plots. The wine was refined and elegant with a powerful taste of fruit, especially cherries and blackberries. In simpler terms it's a very tasty wine.
There's a great deal of winemaking experience at Pegasus Bay and surprisingly, a lot of literary wisdom in the rest rooms as well, including the line, 'Please be assured that all wine served on these premises has been sampled and passed by the management.' Other gems include: 'There's a fine wine between pleasure and pain,' 'Alcohol is the answer, but I can't remember the question,' 'A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine' and 'I love to cook with wine, sometimes I put it in the food.'
Just a short distance along Omihi Road is another excellent tasting room at the Black Estate, a family-owned vineyard planted in 1993 on warm, sunny slopes with rich limestone soils. Winemaker, Nicholas Brown, offers us a taste of 2010 pinot noir that has a ruby hue, a deep, alluring bouquet and the exceptional taste of dark forest fruits.
He explains that the 16ha property has pinot noir and chardonnay planted on the lower slopes and pinot noir, chardonnay, chenin blanc and cabernet franc on the top slopes.
The aspect, terroir and cool climate is similar to that in the Loire Valley and as in France, they use handcrafted artisan techniques in making the wine. Minimal irrigation encourages the vines to extend their root system and low cropping results in high flavoured fruit.
We sit in the elevated tasting room with a cheese board and look out on a swathe of lush green slopes extending across the wide Waipara Valley. The scene is utterly peaceful and serene, with the Southern Alps in the distance and behind us are the protective Teviotdale Hills.
The Black Estate pinot noir is an exceptional wine. It won the International Wine & Spirits Competition Trophy in 2010. We also sample the 2011 chardonnay, which has a beautiful pale straw ad white gold hue and a complex floral bouquet. It freshens the palate and has a delightful aftertaste.
These two excellent vineyards represent the best that the Waipara Valley clay and limestone soils can produce and there are more than 20 other wineries in the valley. At least eight vineyards have cellar doors where visitors can taste wines and enjoy a lunch platter.
The region can give diners a total food and wine experience using only locally grown ingredients. Visitors can relax in a leafy vineyard setting and sample gourmet food such as salmon, eel, ostrich, artisan breads, olives, honey, cider, mead, tree-ripened fruit and handmade chocolates while sipping a fine selection of wines.
Cruising the SH1 straights back to Christchurch we reflect on our pleasant day's outing, feeling in good spirits. My face has a radiant glow could have been due to the bright sunlight in the valley or perhaps the quality of the award-winning wines.
Getting There
The Waipara Valley is 60km north of Christchurch through Kaiapoi and Amberley.
Wine Trail
In the near future the Waipara Valley will offer a new incentive for visitors. A cycle trail being prepared that will link all the vineyards. Nearby Amberley has a Saturday morning Farmer's Market. The Waipara Valley Wine & Food Festival is held in late March, involving 20 wineries and the local food producers.
Weka Pass Railway
While in Waipara there's the option to take a ride on the Weka Pass Railway, a journey on a 1909 vintage classic stream train or a diesel-electric locomotive that takes you through limestone gorges and rolling farmland as it winds its way to Waikari. The train stops here for a 45-minute break for travellers to enjoy refreshments at the tearooms, cafe or local pub. You might even wish to open a bottle of Waipara Valley wine and experience the vintner's best on the vintage express.
Where to Stay
The Ibis Hotel in Hereford Street, Christchurch is a very convenient base for the city and tours to Waipara. Its one minute from the Re:Start Shopping Mall and Avon River walks and punting excursions and close to other city attractions.
• Paul Rush travelled to Waipara courtesy of Canterbury and Christchurch Tourism.


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Based on past protocols, Mao does get dinged for her urs. Mirai's situation is more like Kanako, who also gets dinged a lot for her jumps.
shows how hard IJS is for jumps when only Yuna is able. love kanako, tho...
Mao also has the benefit of being Japan's #1, which Mirai does not have. Mirai could've been America's #1, but she lost it by not successfully defending her Nats title. Mao also has the benefit of having rep for being a good jumper (remember she was considered one of the top jumpers among her contemporaries when she was younger due to her 3As, while Yuna didn't get the rep for that until later). Mirai unfortunately does not have this. I don't think she was ever known for her big solid jumps.
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2012 COC SP: 2a, 3f<+2lo, 3lo
2012 COC FS: 3lo, 2a+3t<<, 3f<, 2ze, 3s, 3lo+2lo, 3f<+2lo+2lo<
2012 GPF FS: 3lo, 2а+3t<-df, 3f<, 3ze, 2s, 3lo+2lo+2lo, 3f+2lo
2013 4CC FS: 3lo, 3a<-df, 3f+3lo<, 3ze, 2a+3t<, 2s, 3f+2lo+2lo
2013 Worlds FS: 3a-df, 3f-df<, 3ze, 3lo+2lo, 2a+3t, 3s, 3f+2lo<+2lo
The only competition where she didn't get URs last season was NHK.....


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Discussion in 'The Trash Can' started by Sylvia, Mar 8, 2012.
Maia is so pretty! Seriously, in every picture taken of her, she looks so stunning and classy.
I agree! And Alex ain't too shabby either!! They're both so wholesome looking--love them!
Love the heading pictures (Photoshopped or not) where they're on the Michigan Law quad - one of my favorite places in Ann Arbor. GO BLUE!
Their website is as classy as they are.
A beautiful website for 2 beautiful people. I wish them luck in Nice.
Kudos to the designers. Great site.
The site is really well done. Little details- There is a translate button on the top that translates it into several languages!!!
New YouTube channel launched by the ShibSibs : http://www.youtube.com/user/ShibSibs
Cool photo tweeted yesterday by Alex: http://instagram.com/p/NJs2WVQm7z/
Maia has grown into a lovely young lady, and her clothes always look right for the occasion. If you're on twitter, I'd definitely recommend following Alex, he's had some very funny tweets.
Adorable video and photo, thanks for the link. How can you not love the Shibs and Adam too!
New article on the Shibutani's free dance music: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120904&content_id=37859440&vkey=ice_news
Re-posting the link to the ShibSibs' video from 2012 Champs Camp: Amazing Basketball Trick Shots
Love this music! Cant wait to see them. Sad, they will not skate on B competitions.
Take a trip down memory lane... here's the Shibutani's winning Novice Free Dance to "Memoirs of a Geisha" at 2007 U.S. Nationals when they were coached by Patti Gottwein in Colorado Springs (Tom Dickson may have choreographed this program but I'm not sure): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McxhneBBB44
Thanks for the link, I remember reading about Maia & Alex when they were still "unseen skaters" on the juvenille/intermediate level. Alex sounds like quite the writer as well.
This sounds really promising. It was time to get away from the cutesy routines.


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Size140 m²
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- Pets allowed
- Smoking allowed
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
- Washer/dryer
Accommodation summary
|Cruzes da Sé, 1100-192 Lisbon, Portugal
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The apartment, modernly decorated, has:
- 3 spacious bedrooms. Each room can be prepared as double or twin beds. Two rooms also have single sofa beds;
- 1 smaller bedroom with a single bed (can be placed an extra bed too);
- A comfortable living room;
- A fully equipped kitchen open to the dining room;
- A cozy and spacious dining room, separated from the living room where the entire group or family can be gathered around the table!
- 2 bathrooms, one with shower, one with bathtub.
Start your day in the heart of the historic neighbourhood of Alfama and Sé. In front the Cathedral and within walking distance of the main interesting points of the city and all types of transports.
The apartment is within walking distance from some of the best spots and neighbourhoods in town:
- Castelo de São Jorge ( 5 min ), Se Cathedral (in front), Museu do Fado (7 min), Rossio - downtown (7 min), Chiado and Bairro Alto (10 min).
And within walking distance from all types of transports:
- Terreiro do Paço subway station (5 min);
- Bus stop with courses to the Airport, Belem, Parque das Nações (5 min);
- Santa Apolonia station - long distance trains (10 min);
- Cais do Sodré railway station - with trips to Cascais coastline / beachs (13 min), ... and of course, the bus stop of the famous 28 tram that passes right in front of the Cathedral.
- Parking is available in the streets. But there is no private parking.
Above all, what we really want with this unique apartment is to make you feel at home and enjoy Lisbon, a city full of charm and places to discover!
House rulesCHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT:
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out up to 11 am. If you need a check-in or check-out at different hours, please let us know and, if possible, we will try to make it flexible. Late check-in after 10 pm to 8 am are subject of a fee of €30.
200€, to be paid in cash upon arrival and fully refundable upon departure, provided no damage has occurred.
Smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas, such as the terrace/ windows.
Pets are permitted in the apartment only with prior approval. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up any/all pet refuse.
Cable TV is provided and service level has been chosen by the apartment owner. No refund of rents shall be given for outages, content, lack of content, or personal preferences with regard to cable TV service.
High speed wireless internet is provided as a convenience only and is not integral to the agreement. No refund of rents shall be given for outages
The renter shall behave in a civilized manner and shall be good neighbors respecting the rights of the surrounding property owners. Quiet hour starts at 22:00 and outdoor noise should be kept to a minimum.
|Weekly rate for up to 5 guests
|1077 €
|Monthly rate for up to 5 guests
|4047 €
|Price for > 5 guests
|21 € per guest/night extra
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My favorite town! And Belem is perfect to explore it. The appartement is very nice with the park and the restaurants in front of. It is no problem to get into the center of Lissabon (app. 15 minutes by tram) . The flat is well equipped and the owners are making a really effort to give you a nice holiday. But we had to wait a lot of time and needed 4 telefon calls, to meet them after our arrival . Than we have had some problems with the WiFi and it took some time to solve the problem (and we really need it for work). Furthermore we asked for a babycot - no problem, but without any bedding. And the flat was not the cleanest one (food under the sofa, dirty dishes and oven) We told that after the holiday, but we didn't get any answer. :(
Altogether I would go there once again - with little reductions of our expectations.....
Very nice apartment, fully equipped with kitchen, dish washer, washing machine, 2 bedrooms,...
Perfect location - very close the cathedral San Se.
On the ground floor is a small bar, very good for a final beer or something to eat.
Very good, reliable service from the team.
Thank you very much!!!
The flat is very well located, new and comfortable. It has wonderful views and it is very well equipped.
By the other hand we had some issues inside. There was an unpleasant smell of drains all the time and a leak occurer in a bedroom due to rain. The water soaked two beds :(
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
Nice house close to city centre. Need more warmers at wintertime
What a fantastic apartment! Wonderful location, incredibly friendly & helpful introduction to Lisbon upon arrival, very clean and well equipped, and beautiful views across the river and city! Everything is within easy walking distance, and Lisbon is super authentic. The small bar on the ground floor is a gem...we can't wait to come back!! Thank you very much to our hosts!
Apartment very well placed to visit Lisbon.
Great neighborhood.
The terrace is actually a large balcony which is still well appreciated.
Some stemware (5 to 8 people) and a second sofa for everyone to sit would be really good.
Appartement très bien placé pour visiter Lisbonne.
Quartier génial.
La terrasse est en fait un grand balcon qui est quand même bien appréciable.
Quelques verres à pied en plus (5 pour 8 pers ) et un 2ème canapé permettant à tout le monde de s'assoir seraient vraiment bien.
The apartment is quite spacious, comfortable, well equipped and modern decor.
It has a great location next to Los Jeronimos, and opposite the park. Well connected.
Marta greeted us very friendly and lots of information about Lisbon.
It's great to have access in the apartment.
It is above the restaurants, making it among smell of food in the apartment.
They should review the master bathroom cistern that loses water and is noisy and the door of one of the bedrooms that do not close properly.
Sheets on one of the beds, washed but with unsightly stains, the rest of the apartment was clean.
It is a third party without elevator.
We were comfortable, but there are small details that can improve.
El apartamento es bastante amplio, cómodo, bien equipado y con moderna decoración.
Tiene una excelente ubicación junto a Los Jerónimos, y frente al parque. Bien comunicado.
Nos recibió Marta, muy amable y con muchísima información sobre Lisboa.
Es estupendo disponer de Wifi en el apartamento.
Está encima de los restaurantes, lo que hace que entre olor a comida en el apartamento.
Deberían de revisar la cisterna del baño principal que pierde agua y hace mucho ruido, así como la puerta de uno de los dormitorios que no cierra bien.
Sábanas de una de las camas, lavadas pero con manchas desagradables, el resto del apartamento estaba limpio.
Es un tercero sin ascensor.
Estuvimos a gusto, pero hay pequeños detalles que hay que se pueden mejorar.
The house in the old center of Lisbon was very individual and schön.allerdings we had 10 people for a coffee for two and 7 tassen.alle cutter stumpf.in kitchen and upper bedroom were living ants (in bed) .Unfortunately was the shower curtain in the basement verschimmelt.ansonsten everything was fine and the location of the house is great.
Das haus im alten kern von lissabon war sehr individuell und schön.allerdings hatten wir für 10 leute eine Kaffeemaschine für zwei personen und 7 tassen.alle schneidemesser waren stumpf.in küche und oberem schlafraum lebten ameisen (auch im Bett).leider war der duschvorhang im untergeschoss verschimmelt.ansonsten war alles prima und die lage des hauses ist grossartig.
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Putting Down Roots in Costa Rica
Trip Start Jan 12, 2007
29Trip End Nov 19, 2007
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In short order, we then made it through the highlands of southern Costa Rica and onto the Pacific Coast, where we sampled the beach towns of Dominical (3 nights), Manuel Antonio (1 night) and Jaco (1 night).
Dominical, a town with one dirt street down the middle that is popular with the surfers, was our favourite of the 3, and because of the "gnarly" waves we opted to spend one morning taking another surf lesson. Manuel Antonio - really just a bunch of upmarket hotels, restaurants, bars and stores along a steep 7 km stretch of road that leads to a national park of the same name - had some of the best beaches and wildlife (sloths, monkeys, etc.) we have seen on the trip, but because the area is super developed we found it to be a bit too overrun with tourists (we like to think of ourselves as "travelers" now, not tourists)
We had actually planned to spend more time leisurely making our way north along the coast, but the combination of missing our "niece" Lluvia and the torrential rains that came every afternoon, lasted through the night and kept us prisoners in the van, forcing us to reconsider. We quickly decided that the best course of action was to head back to the comfort of a cabin and covered pathways at the Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat. And it�s at Chilamate where we spent the next month (August 19 to September 19) putting roots down in Costa Rica.
It�s perhaps fitting that one of the main events during our month in Chilamate was the rescue of a sloth (see below) because we weren�t exactly busy there. We did, however, establish a daily routine that started with getting up around 6.30 a.m so that I could do my self-assigned chores - the most onerous of which was making the coffee - and so Ades could run around the property, chasing toucans
We broke up the stay in Chilamate by returning to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on the Caribbean coast (5 hours away) for 5 nights, a place we had loved when we first passed through in late July enroute to Panama. PVT continued to work for us, if for no other reason than because the self-named "Cuban Mechanic" (track pants, no shirt, only a few front teeth, bed head, cigarette always dangling from his mouth while he worked) came to our motel, diagnosed our broken water pump, ordered the part, and had it fixed the next day, all at a price that didn�t blow the budget.
Alas, though, all good things must come to an end, and we pulled up anchor at Chilamate on September 19, hoping that the worst of rainy season was now behind us.
- Having friends (at least we still hope it`s the case) like Meghan and Davis who allowed us to set up camp (in a cabin) for a month.
- Costa Rica Independence Day celebrations (September 15): The culmination of months of practice, it consists of all the primary and secondary students from the area marching down the main street (actually one lane of the highway), some in bands, some just playing the drums, others carrying banners or flags. Pretty much the biggest event of the year in the Chilamate area.
- Missing Bre and Mark�s wedding on September 8.
Not too sure what to make of it:
-Tsunami evacuation, Dominical: Just as we were closing up the van for the night on August 16, the owner of our campsite (which was just across the street from the beach) knocked on our window and told us something in Spanish that we didn�t at all understand but assumed was serious given his tone and body language
Not having any clue of where higher ground was, and up until now avoiding driving at night in Central America at any cost, we packed up the van in under 2 minutes (one team member thought for sure this was the end) and drove out through the town - which was already deserted but for a few cops - to the highway. The highway was on only slightly higher ground than the campsite and facing a ticking clock (we thought) we decided to drive up the only road on our map that headed inland and see where it took us. In about 20 minutes time, we came to a corner store, the parking lot of which was already full of fellow gringo evacuees, all equally clueless as to the current situation. After about an hour, the general consensus among the parking lot chatter was that the alert had been lifted and so we headed back towards town, spending a sleepless night in a restaurant parking lot next to the highway. The next day we learned that there had been a huge (7.9) earthquake in Peru, which led to the entire pacific coast of Costa Rica being put under a full tsunami alert for a few hours.
-Sloth rescue, Chilamate: Although already in bed (it was after 8:30 afterall) we rose to the occassion and answered Meghan and Davis� calls for assistance in the rescue of a rarely-sighted, nocturnal, two-toed sloth that was being attacked by their 3 dogs. (Fact: A sloth�s maximum ground speed is 1.5 metres per minute and it descends to the ground only once a week so that it can defecate.) We held the dogs back while Davis got the lumbering furball back up a tree. Steve Irwin would have been proud.
-Lightning strikes, Chilamate: Rainy season continued in Chilamate, bringing heavy thunder and lightning storms most afternoons (Fact: an average of 1,100 lightning strikes hit Costa Rica per day). The lightning strikes were so close one day that 6 of the next-door-neighbour`s cows were struck and killed.


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|Summary File 3 Technical Documentation -> Appendix C. Data Collection and Processing Procedures -> Glossary -> Imputation
When information is missing or inconsistent, the Census Bureau uses a method called imputation to assign values. Imputation relies on the statistical principle of "homogeneity," or the tendency of households within a small geographic area to be similar in most characteristics. For example, the value of "rented" is likely to be imputed for a housing unit not reporting on owner/renter status in a neighborhood with multiunits or apartments where other respondents reported "rented" on the census questionnaire. In past censuses, when the occupancy status or the number of residents was not known for a housing unit, this information was imputed.
Internet Questionnaire Assistance (IQA)
An operation which allows respondents to use the Census Bureau's Internet site to (1) ask questions and receive answers about the census form, job opportunities, or the purpose of the census and (2) provide responses to the short form.
Interpolation frequently is used in calculating medians or quartiles based on interval data and in approximating standard errors from tables. Linear interpolation is used to estimate values of a function between two known values. Pareto interpolation is an alternative to linear interpolation. In Pareto interpolation, the median is derived by interpolating between the logarithms of the upper and lower income limits of the median category. It is used by the Census Bureau in calculating median income within intervals wider than $2,500.
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The data on units in structure (also referred to as "type of structure") were obtained from answers to long-form questionnaire Item 34, which was asked on a sample basis at both occupied and vacant housing units. A structure is a separate building that either has open spaces on all sides or is separated from other structures by dividing walls that extend from ground to roof. In determining the number of units in a structure, all housing units, both occupied and vacant, are counted. Stores and office space are excluded. The statistics are presented for the number of housing units in structures of specified type and size, not for the number of residential buildings.
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This is a 1-unit structure detached from any other house; that is, with open space on all four sides. Such structures are considered detached even if they have an adjoining shed or garage. A 1-family house that contains a business is considered detached as long as the building has open space on all four sides. Mobile homes to which one or more permanent rooms have been added or built also are included.
1-unit, attached
This is a 1-unit structure that has one or more walls extending from ground to roof separating it from adjoining structures. In row houses (sometimes called townhouses), double houses, or houses attached to nonresidential structures, each house is a separate, attached structure if the dividing or common wall goes from ground to roof.
2 or more units
These are units in structures containing 2 or more housing units, further categorized as units in structures with 2, 3 or 4, 5 to 9, 10 to 19, 20 to 49, and 50 or more units.
Mobile home
Both occupied and vacant mobile homes to which no permanent rooms have been added are counted in this category. Mobile homes used only for business purposes or for extra sleeping space and mobile homes for sale on a dealers lot, at the factory, or in storage are not counted in the housing inventory. In 1990, the category was "mobile home or trailer."
Boat, RV, van, etc
This category is for any living quarters occupied as a housing unit that does not fit in the previous categories. Examples that fit in this category are houseboats, railroad cars, campers, and vans.
Data on units in structure have been collected since 1940 and on mobile homes and trailers since 1950. In 1970 and 1980, these data were shown only for year-round housing units. A category of "other" was used in 1990, but this category was greatly overstated. It was replaced by "Boat, RV, van, etc." in Census 2000. A similar category, "Boat, tent, van, etc." was used in 1980. In Census 2000, this question was asked on a sample basis. In 1990 and prior to 1980, the unit in structure question was asked on a 100-percent basis. In 1980, data on units at address were collected on a 100-percent basis and data on units in structure were collected on a sample basis. The 1980 data on "units at address" should not be used a proxy for "units in structure" because some multiunit buildings had more than one street address.


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Jaw-Dropping Oceanfront Estate: Kamuela, Hawaii
Set on 189 feet of ocean frontage on the Kona Kohala Coast, this home's cool, covered patios alone offer as much living space as a modest house – more than 1,000 square feet. But nothing wowed us more than the infinity pool, designed so seamlessly that it almost looks like an extension of the surrounding ocean waters.
Modern Houseboat: Seattle
This sleek, contemporary houseboat by architect Jim Olsen offers only 1,000 square feet of living space. But with wraparound windows, epic skyline views, luxury amenities and of course waterfront access, this tiny gem packs a serious design punch. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Sandcastle Estate: Bridgehampton, N.Y.
Behind its timeless façade, this 31,000-square foot residence is an over-the-top playground equipped with every amenity imaginable. Just a sampling of what you'll find inside: a two-lane bowling alley, a virtual golf simulator, a skateboard half pipe, a rock climbing wall, a gym and a complete spa facility. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
American Horror Story Home: Los Angeles
This historic mansion is more than just a home – it's a celebrity. Built in 1908 by architect Alfred F. Rosenheim as his own personal residence, the 14,000-square-foot estate has served as a filming location for dozens of movies and television shows, including The X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Twilight Zone and, most recently, American Horror Story. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Balinese-Inspired Villa: Tortola, British Virgin Islands
This island paradise pairs classic design elements with tropical-inspired features. At night, the pool and patio areas create a soothing and comfortable ambiance. Paired with the picturesque view, it's reason enough to have evening cocktails outdoors. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Grand Home Theater: Slinger, Wis.
This French Provincial estate boasts the best of luxuries, including a theater, wine cellar and library. The theater boasts a classic purple and gold color palette paired with cherrywood panels and columns. Designed to seat 20, the space mirrors the style of the 1920s.
Trocadéro Duplex: Paris, France
Located on the fourth and fifth floors of a prestigious freestone building, this outstanding duplex apartment boasts large reception areas on both levels. French doors open off the living area onto the balcony, which offers expansive vistas of the city and Eiffel Tower. The 11,345-square-foot apartment was originally built in 1900 and contains 20 rooms.
Moroccan-Inspired Condo: Miami
Saudi Shiek Saoud Al-Shaalan hired 27 Moroccan artisans and craftsmen to transform this Miami penthouse into an over-the-top, Arabian-style palace with architectural elements similar to the Taj Majal in India. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Indonesian-Inspired Retreat: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Take a dip in the infinity pool or kick back poolside while taking in the picturesque ocean views at this secluded home in Costa Rica. A 150-meter walk from the home takes you to the private access on the beach of Espadilla. The property is surrounded by 50 acres of reserve and sprawling oceanfront views.
John Lautner's Stevens House: Malibu, Calif.
Built in 1967, this striking home was noted architect John Lautner's first design in Malibu. Situated on 37 feet of sandy beach, the house was created to resemble the nearby ocean waves. It's now a California State Cultural Landmark.
Mediterranean-Style Villa: Costa Smeralda, Italy
This eclectic Mediterranean villa, designed by architect Jean Claude Lesuisse, draws inspiration from its surrounding environment. Local materials were used throughout the construction, and landscaping relies on vegetation native to the region.
Stonebrook Court Manor: Los Altos Hills, Calif.
Originally built in 1914 by Percy Morgan, an Englishman who moved to San Francisco, this lavish estate was based on a true Tudor mansion called Speke Hall near Liverpool. The home boasts magnificent details throughout, including this ballroom ceiling that was bought from a Venice palazzo. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Exotic Retreat: Chiang Mai, Thailand
This unique property consists of seven pavilions which can be used as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, guest rooms or simply relaxation. The buildings are surrounded by 3.95 acres of beautiful, professionally landscaped grounds, as well as several pools and ponds.
Farley Garrison House: Gilmanton, N.H.
Originally built in 1665 in Massachusetts, this Pilgrim-era saltbox garrison-style home was carefully dismantled and reconstructed on a breathtaking 12-acre property in New Hampshire. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Hillside Villa: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Known as Villa Venado, this stunning home is located within the manicured hillside of the gated upper Garza Blanca residential community. With more than 10,000 square feet, the villa provides generous entertainment areas, as well as wraparound balconies, an abundance of bedrooms and a gorgeous pool area.
Lavish Mansion: Marrakech, Morocco
Riad "The Secret" is situated in the neighborhood of Dar el Bacha, which is considered best part of the old town of Marrakech. The 23,681-square-foot property is located in the heart of the ancient city, yet its accessible by car through a private three-car garage for maximum privacy. Lounge outdoors Moroccan style in this private patio area.
15-Passenger Train: Phoenix, Ariz.
This elegant pueblo revival-style home boasts a resort-like backyard complete with 15+-passenger train that encircles the property. Train tracks weave their way past expansive green lawns and lush landscaping filled with cypress trees and citrus groves.
Rotunda Penthouse: new York
This pre-war penthouse in Tribeca's historic American Thread Building features a stunning rotunda that's 28 feet in diameter and has 25-foot ceilings. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Fully Equipped Fitness Facility: Aspen, Colo.
No, this isn't a private gym – it's an impressive home in Aspen with a 13,000-square-foot stand-alone fitness facility. The stunning estate also sports an 8-stall stable and a main house complete with steam room and children's wing.
Legendary Beverly House: Beverly Hills, Calif.
At $600,000 per month, this estate was rumored to be the highest priced residential rental in L.A. history. For the hefty fee, you get full use of the 3.7-acre estate that includes 17 bedrooms, 29 bathrooms, two lavish screening rooms, an art deco nightclub and a two-story library with hand-carved bookshelves and a wraparound balcony. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Subterranean Garage: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Underneath this waterfront home, a James Bond-style subterranean garage hosts multiple vehicles. The cement floor, bold color and industrial details showcase the home's contemporary design.
Private Observatory: Coral Gables, Fla.
This lavish property features a long list unusual amenities, including a private observatory with a telescope that overlooks approximately 900 linear feet of prime waterfront. The home also includes a theater, game room, watchmaking room, dark room, two-story sewing room and shooting range.
Indoor Hockey Rink: Orono, Minn.
This two-acre property is stocked with features for the sports lover, from a putting green and pool with diving board outside, to a golf simulator and incredible hockey arena inside. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
One With Nature: Los Angeles
Perched high in the Hollywood Hills, this home takes advantage of its warm and sunny locale with an indoor/outdoor bathroom with retractable glass walls. A plant-lined path leads to the serene space, which features a jetted tub and a shower. This cutting-edge home also comes with a state-of-the-art kitchen, a movie theater, a gym and a massage room.
Hillside Estate With Exceptional Views: Paradise Valley, Ariz.
Set atop Mummy Mountain, this property is appointed with an infinity pool, a spa and several cozy seating areas, all perched over an absolutely perfect panorama of city lights and majestic mountains. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Lighthouse-Inspired Home: North Haven, N.Y.
Set on 150 feet of beach frontage adjacent to a 65-acre estuary, this shingle-style home is designed to resemble a lighthouse with a hexagon-shaped tower facing the bay. A spiral staircase winds to the very top of the tower, where an observatory lined with large windows provides 360-degree views of beaches, wetlands and wildlife. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Private Island Estate: Fiji
Who wouldn't want to vacation on the same pristine, luxury island enjoyed by the likes of Celine Dion, Jim Carrey, Michelle Pfeiffer and Bill Gates? The Lawedua estate on Wakaya Island blends the boundaries between outdoor and indoor living. Linda Garland, renowned designer and bamboo expert, designed the home's grand interior. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Rustic-Chic Timber-Frame Home: Ellicottville, N.Y.
Perched on more than 100 hilltop acres, this timber-frame home looks like it could have been transplanted from the mountains of Montana. The 6,900-square-foot residence does rustic luxury better than just about any home we've seen. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Luxury Boat House: Bahamas
This incredible island property looks like something James Bond would love: It allows you to live in style while parking your designer boat in your living room. The first floor of the home is a chic slip with wood floors, custom mahogany railings and antique chandeliers. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Arbor Hill Estate: Fort Washington, Pa.
Located 22 miles from downtown Philadelphia, this 40,000-square-foot modern residence was designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Viñoly. One of the two sumptuous master baths is outfitted with a tub carved from a solid block of marble. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Mind-Blowing Penthouse: New York City
This 90th-floor duplex penthouse, designed by ODA Architecture, boasts an endless array of unusual amenities, including a teahouse, a Zen garden, a library and a recording studio. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
The Mushroom House: Pittsford, N.Y.
Built by architect James Johnson in 1971, this funky modern home is a piece of art, featuring contributions from several artists (including this tree-like mahogany structure designed by Adam Chesis). Locals refer to the home as the Mushroom House, but the inspiration for the residence was actually the wildflower, Queen Anne's Lace. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Bookworm's Dream Home: Boise, Idaho
This home features a handsome, two-story library with floor-to-ceiling bookcases for storing all your favorite works, and a rolling ladder for reaching the highest shelves.
Boat-Inspired Home: Venice, Calif.
From the outside, this Venice home looks like breaking waves; from the outside, it looks like the hull of a beautiful ship. A two-story atrium with multiple windows and skylights lets plenty of natural light and sunshine into the great room. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
La Villa Contenta: Malibu, Calif.
This 20,000-square-foot oceanfront estate features a wine cellar, screening room, greenhouse and Romanesque poolhouse, among other lavish features. The double living room is paneled in pale maple and furnished with rare antiques alongside contemporary pieces. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Palazzo di Amore: Beverly Hills, Calif.
Set behind three grand sets of double gates, this extravagent estate features an extensive vinyard and a 15,000-square-foot entertaining complex. The complex is accessed via a floating glass-floor walkway over pools and lined by 70-year-old mature olive trees. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
The Ultimate Party House: Miami Beach, Fla.
This $40 million mansion in Miami Beach features a state-of-the-art spa, sauna, steam room and Turkish bath called a hammam. Take a Photo Tour of This Home >>
Winnebago Loft: San Francisco
This San Francisco condo comes with an interesting surprise: a mobile-home trailer right in the middle of living room. In an open-concept home, it serves as a cozy nap spot or reading nook.


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Before the NHL playoffs started, the people at EA Sports did a playoff simulation with the NHL 14 video game and had the Canadiens sweeping the Tampa Bay Lightning in their Eastern Conference quarter-final series.
That could now happen in reality as the Canadiens take a 3-0 series lead into Game 4 Tuesday night at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., CBC, RDS, TSN Radio 690).
The video-game simulation had the Canadiens losing in five games to the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher offered a word of caution when he was asked whether the Canadiens were in control of the series after Sunday night's 3-2 win in Game 3.
"Everyone knows the fourth game is the hardest to win," he said.
The Canadiens practised at noon Monday in Brossard without defencemen Andrei Markov and Alexei Emelin, who both took therapy days. The forward lines remained the same at practice as they have been for the first three games.
"We understand that we haven't done anything yet," defenceman Josh Gorges told reporters in Brossard after practice. "You need to win four games to win a series and we all know the fourth win is always the hardest. We can't get ahead of ourselves by any means because we still haven't accomplished anything. Our focus has to be like it has been the first three games on playing the right way, playing a complete game and doing all the little things well. At the end of the day, we'll look back on how the game went and move on from there."
The Lightning held an optional practice at noon Monday at the Bell Centre.
"(If) we play with the passion and determination we played with last night, I truly believe there's really not much more wrong that can go against us," Lightning coach Jon Cooper told reporters after practice. "I think at some point karma is going to come around. You just need it for one night. All of a sudden now—you've just got to win one. And then you win that one and everybody is back on a plane. Who knows what happens after that.
"The one thing I really appreciate about our team is nobody is hanging their head," he added. "Nobody is feeling sorry for themselves."
On the status of No. 1 goalie Ben Bishop, who has missed the first three games with an elbow injury, Cooper said: "He won't be ready for Game 4. I can't sit here and say if he'd be ready for the rest of the series. Clearly we'd have to extend the series for any hope of that. Every day he is getting closer and closer, but no Game 4."
Lightning sniper Steven Stamkos said he felt "pretty good" after practice Monday and expects to play in Game 4. Stamkos missed the last 3:51 of the second period of Game 3 after taking an inadvertent knee to the head from Canadiens defenceman Alexei Emelin. Stamkos went to the locker room, but returned for the third period.
"It was just a weird play," Stamkos said after the game. "I didn't feel quite right. Obviously, I was good enough to come back in. We'll see how it goes (Monday)."
The Canadiens called up 10 players from the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs on Sunday: goaltenders Devan Dubnyk and Dustin Tokarski; forwards Sven Andrighetto, Mike Blunden, Gabriel Dumont, Louis Leblanc and Christian Thomas; and defencemen Nathan Beaulieu, Davis Drewiske and Greg Pateryn. They will practise this week, starting Tuesday, in Brossard with the Bulldogs' coaching staff.
The Bulldogs failed to make the AHL playoffs, finishing last in the North Division with a 33-35-8 record.
Here's how the Habs lines looked at practice:
(Photo by Dario Ayala/The Gazette)
(Video from Habs practice by Allen McInnis/The Gazette)
(Locker-room videos by The Gazette's Brenda Branswell)
Canadiens 'riding that wave,' Eller says, by The Gazette's Pat Hickey
Vanek soaks up city's playoff vibe, by The Gazette's Dave Stubbs
Stamkos, Lightning recharge for Game 4 by The Gazette's Brenda Branswell
Eller, Bourque step up, NHL.com
Business as usual for Habs after Game 3, Canadiens.com
Post-practice interviews (video), Canadiens.com
Lightning practice notebook, tampabaylightning.com
Stamkos expected to play in Game 4, NHL.com
Habs put home-ice stranglehold on Lightning, by The Gazette's Pat Hickey
A night to remember at Bell Centre, by The Gazette's Dave Stubbs
Subban, Bourque escape from coach's doghouse, by Jack Todd
Subban atones for early penalty, by Pat Hickey
Electric atmosphere at Bell Centre, by The Gazette's Brenda Branswell
Habs sweep Lightning in playoff simulation, Stu on Sports blog
Habs fans photo gallery, montrealgazette.com
Comforts of home, Canadiens.com
Canadiens edge Lightning, take 3-0 series lead, NHL.com
Subban sparks Canadiens with highlight-reel assist, NHL.com
Bourque lights the lamp 11 seconds in (video), NHL.com
Lightning fall behind 3-0, Tampa Bay Times
Bad call ruins Lightning effort, Tampa Bay Times
Stamkos returns after head hit, Tampa Bay Times
Canadiens recall 10 from Bulldogs, hamiltonbulldogs.com


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Today I am 18 weeks and 5 days or in my 19th week of pregnancy and that means I am in my 5th month. Things are going well and I am feeling much better now that the ingestion has subsided a little, in fact, I feel pretty normal, with the exception of the pregnancy forgetfulness. I always thought that the pregnancy brain or forgetfulness was just a myth until it started happening to me.
I have fallen off the stupid tree and have hit every single branch.
Seriously, I forget everything. The other day, I was looking for my pink running glasses and couldn't find them anywhere. I finally gave up and went into the bathroom (I can only go so long without pee breaks), I looked in the mirror and there they were, perched on top of my visor where I normally put them. The stupid thing was that they weren't the only pair of sunglasses up there. I had not one, but two pairs sitting on top of my visor. At least I am prepared for the Colorado sunshine. Now, if I could just figure out why I thought I needed to pack two pairs of left shoes to go to the gym, instead of a right and a left, I will be all set.
Running is getting harder for me. I am carrying the little guy pretty low and bio mechanically, running is getting a little painful because I am having to run/walk so slow. I am going to keep at it as long as I possibly can, but it is definitely a struggle with the pain and all of the peeing. Trying to map out my runs around toilets is just hard, which is why I love trail running so much right now. You can pee anywhere!!! I keep hoping he moves up a little and I start to carry a little higher. I am still getting in about 6 to 6 1/2 hours of swim, bike, run, and strength work in however, and I feel that this is a major success.
Last week, we took a mini vacation and stayed in a cabin in the mountains right outside of Leadville, CO, so I am way behind on reading blogs since I don't blog while on vacation, but I will catch up.
I did manage to take a few pics:
The first two are on the patio of our cabin with a view of the mountains in the back and the last one is of me right after a 6 mile trail run with my favorite trail running parter.
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Ask any Python aficionado and you'll hear that Python programmers have it all: an elegant language that offers object-oriented programming support, a readable, maintainable syntax, integration with C components, and an enormous collection of precoded standard library and extension modules. Moreover, Python is easy to learn but powerful enough to take on the most ambitious programming challenges. But what Python programmers have lacked is one concise and clear reference resource, with the appropriate measure of guidance in how best to use Python's great power. Now Python in a Nutshell fills this need.In the tradition of O'Reilly's "In a Nutshell" series, this book offers Python programmers one place to look when they need help remembering or deciphering the syntax of this open source language and its many modules. This comprehensive reference guide makes it easy to look up all the most frequently needed information--not just about the Python language itself, but also the most frequently used parts of the standard library and the most important third-party extensions.Python in a Nutshell focuses on Python 2.2 (and all its point releases), currently the most stable and widespread Python release. This book includes:
Alex Martelli spent 8 years with IBM Research, winning three Outstanding Technical Achievement Awards. He then spent 13 as a Senior Software Consultant at think3 inc, developing libraries, network protocols, GUI engines, event frameworks, and web access frontends. He has also taught programming languages, development methods, and numerical computing at Ferrara University and other venues. He's a C++ MVP for Brainbench, and a member of the Python Software Foundation. He currently works for AB Strakt, a Python-centered software house in Gteborg, Sweden, mostly by telecommuting from his home in Bologna, Italy. Alex's proudest achievement is the articles that appeared in Bridge World (January/February 2000), which were hailed as giant steps towards solving issues that had haunted contract bridge theoreticians for decades.
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Excellent but I wish there was a new edition
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It is my go-to book when I want some detail about Python 2.x. It is even helpful for regular expressions but it is dated and ought to be revised to cover 2.7 and 3.x.I also like to see some revisions in the regular expressions discussion: for example \b is not well described - the description in the on-line help for python 3.5 is much clearer.All things considered this books is still worth getting.
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was the best but now outdated
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this book dives right into business, no "hello world" muck, but i wish there was a python 3 version
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I've read around 15 books on Python by now, and this is definitely the best for understanding how to make good use of Python. Alex Martelli is profoundly knowledgable about Python, which is also evident from the Python Cookbook.It's an excellent reference, it covers more areas than the other books I've read and in the Network and Web Programming part it compares different frameworks for writing Internet applications. It was from this parts recommendation that I started to use twisted that has turned out to be really great for making advanced server and client applications.Beginners should not start with this book, but rather Learning Python 1st edition (the 2nd ed. is a bit longish and explains too much for beginners) or even better: Quick Python. However, both of these are a bit out of date.
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By Mike
Worst Python book by ORA since Learning Python. Why can't some publisher find a good writer that knows Python. Obviously, ORA can't. I was really looking forward to the release of this book and have been very disappointed. I'm only on Chapter 5, but am dusting off my Python 2.1 Bible and giving it another chance. The quality of books from ORA seem to be declining rapidly. Hopefully, this will be changed.
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This is a great book, or will be in the corrected printing. The errata page shows that there is on average one error per twenty-five pages. And I'm generously counting the index in the page count. This is far too many errors for such an important volume. ORA should have invested the resources and time to do better. This community will wait for -- and reward -- quality.
By Istvan
My search for the ultimate Python bookis over.Having a good programming background I needed a comprehensive but short book that talks about everyting I need and nothing I don't. Python in Nutshell was the real deal.
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By Bernhard Straub
Being a ObjectiveC developer of yore, I had changed sides a long time ago to become a pure user and earn a living as a banker. After nearly ten years of abstinence I was recently introduced to Python by a student working at our office. Happy to recognize many of the concepts of ObjectiveC I decided to learn Python for pure fun. I found the online documentation not as helpful as proclaimed on python.org, but I got into Python with the help of 'Learning Python' by Mark Lutz and then got on with 'Programming Python' by Mark Lutz.What I was missing dearly, however, was a concise but comprehensive reference book. In 'Python in a Nutshell' I have found what I had been looking for and more. Aimed at Python programmers with some prior knowledge of Python, it is not exactly a starting point for beginners, but it is a truly excellent guide to programmers conversant with other programming languages. The book is well organized and clearly arranged with a good index. It offers all the syntactic and morphologic specifications required for application development, accompanied by well written code samples. The coverage of Tkinter is brief (I am still looking for a thorough coverage of that topic), but sufficient for a reference book. In short, I am happy with Alex Martelli's work - it is sitting next to my keyboard all the time !
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Im looking for some parts.
(1) AK47 rear trunnion for a fixed stock - I have seen them on some sites for upwards of $60 that's crazy! Just looking for a good price
Also looking for an AK builder Romy RPK47 flat and rails. Seems Curtis has been out for these for months even before the panic buying.
Post or PM me if you have one of these items to sell or tade?
"Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." - The Duke
"Man needs but two things to survive alone in the woods. A blow up female doll and his trusty old AK-47" - Thomas Jefferson 1781
Did you resign as Obonga's block captain? I'm thinking we should change "out of stock" to "out of mind". LOL
PS I've got Bob covered on stock tang
Im looking for some reasonable priced trunnions for my polish receivers...doc
Will a standard AK flat work?
edit; Nevermind, no it won't.
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People were dropping gifts at my door. Called Nappie and said I quit..
Local women were offering their services, things were getting out of control.
I don't know, not a bad job.. Once a few death threats came in from jealous husbands. Ah that was it..
"Man needs but two things to survive alone in the woods. A blow up female doll and his trusty old AK-47" - Thomas Jefferson 1781


text: Hey friends, I'm curious who else out there is getting the same MPGs as me. I can't be the only one. We have an '05 Chevrolet Suburban LS 1500 2wd that is all original with 123,700 miles. 5.3 V8. We bought it one year ago. Ever since we bought it we've been getting great fuel economy (in my opinion). For you skeptics, I test my mileage with a calculator, and with the onboard computer. I even verify mileage against google maps and mapquest to ensure accuracy. It's no longer an issue of whether or not it's happening. Here is what I've learned: my onboard computer is correct. Every time I check it (skeptical myself) it's dead on. I live in Springville Utah. When I drive on I-15, the freeway, using the cruise control, A/C on, I get the following MPGs: 60mph = 26 + mpg 65mph = 25 + mpg 70mph = 23 + mpg 75mph = 21 + mpg We drive up to Davis county 2-3 times per month, along with other trips North. I have been checking these numbers and it's gotten boringly consistent. We got back from a trip to Centerville 30 minutes ago, 124 miles round trip. The truck had less than a quarter tank when we left, we didn't fill up, and the low fuel light still hasn't come on. I restarted the trip AVG MPG computer for the trip. By the time we got home in the driveway it was sitting at 27.3 mpg. But while on the freeway it was steady at 27.5 mpg average. I drove 60mph, in the right lane, cruise and A/C on, family and stuff onboard. What else have I not included?...I put new Michelin LTX MS2 245/75 R16 tires on it last year right after we bought it. Besides that, stock. Anybody else seeing these numbers? I can't be alone.


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Current Pulaski Technical College students can register for summer 2011 classes beginning Friday, April 1.
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