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The sentencing of former All Black Keith Robinson for assault has been put off for a day after police documents revealed inconsistent accounts of what happened.
Robinson, 36, appeared in Rotorua District Court today for sentencing after earlier pleading guilty to a charge of injuring with intent to injure. The charge relates to an assault on December 9 outside the Palace Hotel in Te Aroha.
Witnesses reported the 1.97m, 116kg former lock had been part of a group of about 50 men on a "man-cave'' tour of several properties around Te Aroha, when he became involved in a verbal altercation with a man at the hotel.
The man, a Te Aroha local, was said to be about 1.65m tall and about 50 years old. A witness said Robinson pushed the man and punched him in the face. He was also accused of throwing full bottles at the man.
Robinson pleaded guilty to the charge in the Hamilton District Court on December 20 and was to have been sentenced in Hamilton yesterday.
However, that was moved to Rotorua today as his Rotorua-based lawyer Moana Dorset was unavailable yesterday.
In court today Judge James Weir said there was a divergence between the police summary of facts and what was contained in other police disclosure documents, including the notebook of the police officer who attended the scene.
"How can I sentence him today based on that summary of facts? I can't can I because it's clearly incorrect,'' Judge Weir said.
He said the victim's two victim impact statements also differed from what was recorded in the notebooks, including the victim at the time being recorded as saying he didn't want to talk about it or make a complaint and that he had "got what he deserved''. The video footage also appeared to differ from the summary of facts, the judge said.
Ms Dorset said a statement from a witness at the scene had described the victim as being "mouthy and lippy'' and "annoying all day''. She submitted there was some dispute as to the extent of injuries suffered by the victim.
Ms Dorset told the court Robinson had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity, which was before the police summary of facts was completed.
She said she had not received some of the other documents until today and agreed with the judge they were inconsistent with the summary. Robinson was keen for the matter to be dealt with as soon as possible, she said.
Judge Weir ordered the police and Ms Dorset to sort out the discrepancies and agree on a summary of facts by tomorrow when Robinson will re-appear in the Rotorua District Court for sentencing.
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10 Things to Do in Detroit This Weekend
For the weekend of October 13, 2012
1. Trick or treat at the kid-friendly Detroit Zoo Boo every weekend this month.
2. Sample the area's finest chili on Sunday in Plymouth.
3. The art shows keep coming. Browse over 300 pieces of artwork from 200 artists in downtown Birmingham this weekend.
4. October is the last month to tour downtown Detroit on a Segway.
5. Experience the wacky cult film Evil Dead in musical form at the City Theatre.
6. Catch the first show of the Macomb Symphony Orchestra's season, featuring pianist Kazimierz Brzozowsk and including work by Chopin and Karlowicz.
7. Check out this exhibit on how 19th century industry shaped Michigan at Macomb Community College's Lorenzo Cultural Center.
8. Take a bus tour to breweries in Shelby Township, Rochester and Auburn Hills.
9. Catch a midnight showing of the Kevin Bacon classic "Tremors" at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak.
10. Bring the kids to a giant Lego event in Novi all weekend.
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The River City SUP Race Series targets beginner/novice stand up paddlerboarders to compete in a friendly & supportive atmoshpere. We are entusiastic about including this event in the 2014 Minnesota Star of the North Games and sharing the event with those participants. St. Cloud State University Outdoor Endeavors will provide all the SUP equipment & safety gear to participants!
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Heats generally last 15-20 minutes and the overall time of the event will depend on the actual number of participants that register.
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Age determined by age on June 21, 2014.
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Biden reveals secret of his success: He's known three presidents intimately
posted at 6:41 pm on August 22, 2012 by Allahpundit
To cleanse the palate, via BuzzFeed. He doesn't name the three, but let's face it: Bill Clinton's not known for being discriminating.
The bit about knowing presidents intimately is silly fun but this is worth watching for the substantive point he's trying to make. He really, truly wants you to believe that a guy who waited until an election year to unilaterally enact parts of the DREAM Act and reveal his true position on gay marriage is too high-minded to make policy with an eye to political considerations. Pro tip for Slow Joe: The reason he never asks "how do I benefit from this decision?" at cabinet meetings is because he's already thought that through. He doesn't need any input on it from you and Hillary. That's what Axelrod and Plouffe are for. You don't even need to be conservative to see this: The left griped endlessly during the ObamaCare debate that O should have pushed harder for the public option given that he potentially had 60 Democratic votes in the Senate for it. He didn't push for it, though, partly because he worried about feeding the GOP's attacks that the bill was a government takeover of health care. He wanted to preserve as much centrist credibility as possible for his re-election bid, which is always job one. Defend his policies if you want, but cut the "above politics" crap at least. We're one too many "Romney gave a steelworker's wife cancer" ads past that for it to work anymore.
Exit quotation via Andy Levy:
Let's face it: there's a pretty good chance Joe Biden thinks he's going to the Democratic convention in Tampa on Monday.
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Kids' Country Hemorrhaging Money !!!
Original post made by Dave, Danville, on Jun 5, 2011
KC's revenues actually increased slightly over the previous year, from $5.85 million to $6.00 million. But, its expenses went up inexplicably from $5.98 million to $ 6.75 million.
How can KC be losing this much money?? And what are they spending it on??
For anyone who is interested in the details, KC's tax returns for the past several years can be found on the Foundation Center's website (just Google "FoundationCenter.org" and search under KC's official name, "San Ramon Valley School Age Child Care Alliance"), or by following this link to the most recent tax return:
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The tax return shows that KC had to use up a significant amount of its cash reserves to cover this loss. One more year in the red like this and it look like KC could entirely deplete its reserves.
Curiously, Chris Erbe (KC's Executive Director), sent out a letter to parents on March 4, in which he announced a 9% increase for next year in rates charged to parents. He said that KC employees had not seen an increase in wages since 2008. However, what Mr. Erbe didn't mention in the letter is that he got a nice raise last year!
And if employees haven't gotten a raise since 2008, how did KC's spending on wages and salaries for employees (including management) go up by $278,000 in one year???
Something is not right at Kids' Country. The School District and the parents need to look into it.
Comments (10)
a resident of Danville
on Jun 5, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Sounds like someone is attempting extremely hard to seriously discredit Kid's Country. Just my opinion.
a resident of Danville
on Jun 6, 2011 at 6:41 am
Or some parents who are frustrated by the poor management of Kids' Country and don't want to see that incompetence destroy the only option they have for after school care.
a resident of San Ramon
on Jun 6, 2011 at 10:36 am
Sounds like "Dave" is very disgruntled.
a resident of Danville
on Jun 6, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Obviously, nothing is perfect, especially when it comes to child care options, but we were always pleased with Kids County at Vista Grande, and thought the staff did a great job. It seems like each site may differ greatly, but I think it would be beneficial for anyone with concerns or issues to deal in private directly with their site, and stop taking pot shots at the entire program.
a resident of Danville
on Jun 7, 2011 at 9:49 am
I would love to actually speak with "Kids Country Fan." In fact I think I will -- Chris Erbe -- are you taking calls today? The actual parents know it is you because you always recommend "private" conversations. Don't get this out in the open right now -- who YOU are may actually come to light!
Parents and Concerned citizens -- keep talking and keep talking in public -- the school board will have to eventually listen. And when they do, they will see how Kid's Country deals with problems -- Every parent who has had a problem with Kids Country finds out in their "dealing privately" with it -- that their child is the problem...How can that possibly be?e
a resident of Greenbrook Elementary School
on Jun 7, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Since we are all getting things out in the open, you have to know one more thing about Chris Erbe. He has been trying to fire all of the older workers at Kids Country to save money. Pretty despicable.
Kids Country has many older workers. Most of them are ladies who came here from the Phillipines and have worked for Kids Country for 10 years or even longer. And they do a good job taking care of our kids. Because they have worked there for so long, they get paid more than brand new younger workers. Chris Erbe wants to cut costs. So he has been firing them, one by one.
It's against the law to fire older workers just because they earn more. But Chris Erbe doesn't care. He fires them. They sue Kids Country. Kids Country spends parents' money to settle those legal cases. Kids Country loses good workers. Our children lose good caregivers.
The board of directors is letting him get away with it. Not to mention wasting the parents' money on lawsuits and settlements. How much? Who knows. WE should know. After all, we are the ones paying for it through higher fees.
a resident of San Ramon
on Jun 7, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Sounds like "Dave" is at it again.
a resident of another community
on Jun 7, 2011 at 6:30 pm
How do you know Mr. Erbe got a raise?
a resident of Danville
on Jun 7, 2011 at 11:07 pm
It's not too hard to figure out from the tax returns.
Too bad Erbe didn't have the courage to tell parents, in his letter to them, that he was taking a raise.
a resident of Danville
on Jun 8, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Can the school district audit Kids Country? Maybe we can find out where the money is going.
When everyone else is tightening their belts, why is Kids Country spending so much more money each year - especially if the employees haven't gotten a raise? And Kids Country keeps asking us to pay more.
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Applicable Family codes follow:
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REVOKE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION. A prosecuting attorney, the Title IV-D
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may file a verified motion alleging specifically that certain conduct of
the respondent constitutes a violation of the terms and conditions of
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Sec. 157.215. ARREST
FOR ALLEGED VIOLATION OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION. (a) If the motion to
revoke community supervision alleges a prima facie case that the
respondent has violated a term or condition of community supervision,
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(b) The respondent shall be brought promptly before the court ordering the arrest.
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ON MOTION TO REVOKE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION. (a) The court shall hold a
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Getting ready for the quickly approaching season. I'm pumped! So my uncle has been very generous with tickets and my brother and I want to step up his tailgate game with a TV setup this year. Probably going to get one of those new Ryobi generators that look similar to the honda ones but here's my problem.
Most people I see tailgating have satellites setup to get a feed. My uncle doesn't have sat service, nor do I. What about over the air antenna? You can get a high quality, but will we get any football games on sunday? Anyone have any experience with this? Also, will we get reception at met life... Any feed back from those of you who've done this would be great.


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The table-tops were made using the 'scagliola' technique, a method of production that is characterized by the use of stone as a support. Scagliola is a composite substance made from selenite, glue and natural pigments to imitate marble.
The tabletops were in poor condition with many losses and varying levels of abrasion throughout. Old restoration attempts were visible throughout the scagliola patterns where a black pigmented plaster had been used to fill areas that were originally colored. The old restorations were mechanically removed and fragile areas of scagliola were repaired. Losses throughout the scagliola table-tops were filled with a gypsum plaster mix applied by spatula. When dry the fills were polished to ensure a smooth level surface and retouched using a chromatic selection technique. The scagliola surface was finally polished with paraffin wax to balance the saturation levels of the stone patterns.
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Many university budgets across the country have come under duress in recent years. While nearly all academic programs have felt the pain, programs viewed as traditional science - particularly ones with hefty budgets such as those in production agriculture - have more budget cutting pressure compared to other disciplines deemed more cutting edge. Long term, that doesn't bode well for dairy.
Agricultural education was among the mandates when Congress passed the Morrill Act in 1862 and launched the nation's land grant colleges. However, today's animal science programs come with higher cost structures due to outlays for university farms. In previous generations, the principle purpose of a college farm was to carry out research activities, while teaching was a secondary function as most students arrived on campus with farm backgrounds. As the nation's dairy farms continue to dwindle in number but grow in size, the need for employees still remains quite high. As students and employers demand more hands-on teaching, will future budgets ensure we are graduating the right graduates?
All told, there are 38 universities that grant dairy-related, four-year degrees, estimated Penn State's Larry Muller in his recent work for the Encyclopedia of Dairy Science. Muller's 2004 survey found that the number of undergraduates in the 38 programs totaled 1,189. That number is quite stable when compared to similar work that detailed 1,172 students one decade earlier. Recent polling by our staff, published in the August 25 issue on pages 552 and 553, also confirmed this stable student population.
While the numbers are steady, there is a group of schools that graduate the lion's share of students. In Mueller's latest work, he found eight universities have more than 40 undergraduate students, while 21 institutions have fewer than 25 young adults whose primary interest is dairy. With just six students per class, resources may be inadequate to sustain a full set of class offerings as administrators look to trim costs.
This cost-cutting reality is reflected in academic staffing. No one has been immune from it. In 2004, 16 of the 38 universities had less than one full-time dairy teaching equivalent. We found that larger institutions are not faring much better. In our inquiries, 10 schools representing the largest dairy institutions lost 35 percent of their staff since 1980.
Teaching students, conducting research and running a dairy farm are high-expense operations. When two of three areas fall to unsustainable levels, we may owe it to students and the greater industry to investigate alternatives. Those tough decisions may include shifting funding to stronger disciplines and partnering with resilient dairy programs to give students the best instruction possible.


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"Aromas of peaches and berries, with hints of cedar. Full-bodied, with firmand chewy tannins and a long, ripe fruit finish."-Wine Spectator
As the monks historically produced wine from the grapes of the surrounding hillsides, today, remembering their lessons, incomparable wines are produced.
From the 100 acres of vineyards, the Renato Ratti winery produces around 150,000 bottles from the traditional denominations of the area: Barolo, Nebbiolo d'Alba, Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba.
The modern and innovative philosophy of vinification introduced since the 60's by Renato Ratti, is today in the hands of his son Pietro and his nephew Massimo Martinelli.


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Sead is one of a new generation of Swiss hopefuls making their way through the Arsenal ranks.
Following in the footsteps of both Philippe Senderos and Johan Djourou, Sead joined the Club from Grasshopper Zurich in summer 2009 and has since established himself as a key figure in the reserves at right back.
The tenacious defender, who is also comfortable as a centre half, spent five months on loan with Barnet in League Two last season, making 10 appearances as the Bees avoided relegation.
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Ross Taylor's struggle with the great tragedy that has befallen his terrible life is becoming one of the turgid bores in the history of New Zealand sport.
Anyone would think the guy has only seconds to live the way his supporters go on about the dreadful event that ruined his existence on planet earth.
For some unknown reason, John Buchanan - one of the geniuses in charge of the New Zealand side - decided to, drum roll, break his silence in the middle of the test series between New Zealand and South Africa to tell us four-fifths of stuff all.
The gap between the first and second test may be distressingly larger than intended, but that's no reason to fill the silence with more corporate-style twaddle from one of the backroom staff.
Taylor, for those who may not know, is on strike. Having been dumped as the New Zealand captain in an appalling manner, Taylor did the same to us and bypassed the most important test series for yonks, turning the battle with the world's best into an embarrassing joke.
Thanks, Ross.
Buchanan doesn't see it that way. The Aussie whined on that poor old Taylor needed to find the "fire inside" before he could return to the ranks. If people such as Buchanan keep suggesting to Taylor that he's had the equivalent of three vital organs ripped out by coach Mike Hesson and the dastardly crew who bladed him, then he's going to find it harder and harder to discover that fire within.
Taylor and the New Zealand fans were hard done by but he wasn't exactly a captaincy genius, and he didn't have a right to the job. Until now we'd been given to understand that sports leadership involved making personal sacrifices for the team good, but Buchanan and Taylor must have ditched the concept. Fire within ... give us strength.
So, international sport is another place for the brattish throwing of toys out of cots. Lucky old us.
Maybe Taylor could ruminate on how tough life is for most people on this planet including the slum dwellers in South Africa, check his bank balance, check his daily dinners even, think on the amazing career he has had and then rip down to the nearest travel agent.
There was only one worthwhile silence breaker - the one in which Taylor says he is ready and available to fly over to South Africa for the second test while everyone else involved says they can't wait to have him back. Otherwise, troops, shove a cork in it while we try to find the fire within to stay interested in this nonsense.
But wait, there's more. Buchanan and New Zealand Cricket's charisma-free chief executive David White have a "frosty" relationship at times. Oh no, our New Year's optimism is in tatters. We can't take much more of this.
Anyone who describes soccer midget Marco Rojas as the "Kiwi Messi" needs their head read, as did those who reckoned Danny Lee was the next Tiger Woods. Rojas really is terrific, as we saw again when the Melbourne Victory beat the Wellington Phoenix on Saturday night. But being short and tricky shouldn't attract the burden of being linked in any way, shape or form to one of the three greatest players of all time. Calling Rojas the Kiwi Messi is akin to describing Paul Ifill as the Phoenix Pele. Beyond that, Rojas is fabulous to watch and it would be wonderful if he could make the grade with a good European club. But there is a lot of time and space on the field in the A-League compared with the top echelons of world soccer.
On the subject of Melbourne and the A-League, what incredible sights and sounds emerge from Australia's sporting capital for the club soccer action. The atmosphere is amazing.


text: I didn't mean "makes no sense" as in confusing. I meant it more as, Boris Chait (commonly referred to as the "Federation," in this case ) is often in Hackensack, Galit is there coaching, basically the whole Israeli team is there training - at the same rink, same times. So, "makes no sense" as in just a bizarre situation. I therefore assume it was a conscious decision not to air a lot of details, and likely an appropriate one. I wish them all the best!


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You can thank undersea optic cables running from Europe for Greenland's great internet connectivity. Around 93 per cent of the population has access to the web. And it's highly likely your accommodation will have Wi-Fi.
You sure can. There's only one phone provider in Greenland, Tele Greenland, but most villages will have good 3G coverage. Note that data roaming charges are international (as Greenland is technically outside the EU) and much higher than usual.
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I would like an opinion or two on the best temperature at which to store bottles or 5 gal. buckets of honey that would retard crystallization but not hot enough to darken the honey color. I'm thinking about 90 degrees but that is just a guess. I was recently given a non working upright freezer that, I think, will bee perfect honey storage.
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Whats a good/bad mite count to have at this time of year for a normal colony in a 24 hour period
Whats a good/bad mite count to have at this time of year for a normal colony in a 24 hour period
That's a tough question. Depends a lot on the colony size, the method of testing, etc. Why not do a drop count and then start a test program that monitors the rise or fall of the counts. That being said, you'll see a fair amount of info that will say 50 or 60 mites in a 24 hour period is a treatment threshold. Our experience and yours may vary. I'd take it with a grain of salt and just test for yourself, get a handle on what your colony looks like and take it from there. Post your results if that helps!
"My wife always wanted girls. Just not thousands and thousands of them......"
Here in the South 50-60 as Ravenseye mention is what the University of Fl. calls the economic threshold. Anything over 60 and it is going to start hurting the hives production. That is the point in which you would want to treat. Below 60 and you are spending money on expensive treatments that are not required yet. Up North your threshold my be a little lower. Check with a Northern University and see if they have different numbers.
The ether roll or sugar shake method is faster and you get the results while you are still in the bee yard. When you test that way 17 mites is the magic number. What you are trying to do is get the best bang for your buck. Don't treat just to treat but, treat when you have to. This is the part of IPM that a lot of people don't quite understand.


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I originally had the idea that if the greens/blues won, that they would turn on themselves and fight it out.
Historically, after the Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed, creating the Irish Free State, a civil war broke out between Pro-Treaty forces (led by Michael Collins) and Anti-Treaty forces (supported by Éamon de Valera). So it would have been relantel's role vs. nan's role. Since relantel died during the course of the game, I suppose leadership of the Pro-Treaty forces would have gone to Kraftster.
Anyway, it was an idea I toyed with. Nothing came of it. I don't suppose it would have worked very well, anyway.


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The pain and sensitive rawness of one's mouth for a day or two, after eating a frozen pizza too quickly after leaving the oven. Leaving your mouth singed from the molten cheese and tomato sauce.
My case of Red Baron mouth made to eat anything salty the next day, I really should have waited a few more minutes to start eating that frozen pizza.
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The Christin right in America frequently expresses their belief that George Bush is a stalwart defender of Christian principles. When American troops entered Iraq there were about 800,000 Christians in the country, but today, more than half have fled the fundamentalist Muslim government which has done little to protect Christian rights. German churches are now urging their government to be generous and grant asylum to those fleeing the murderous rule of fundamentalist Islam in Iraq. Gunter Nooke, commissioner of the German human rights group describes the situation for Iraq Christians as "threats, murder and abduction are part of the daily life for Christians in Iraq." According to Bishop Wolfgang Huber, Christians in Iraq face violence that is the equivalent of "ethnic cleansings and genocide in othr places."
Bishop Huber and Catholic officials are urging their government to grant up to 30,000 aslym places for Christians fleeing Iraq. Ironically, the Christians being forced to leave Iraq trace their ancestry back over a thousand years, centuries before there even was a Muslim religion. Now, they must leave as a result of George Bush's misguided, incompetent invasion which gave no thought to its impact upon Christianity in that nation.


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shit-talking woman. female gossiper.
rosalita is a fucking shit-talker.
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Merlinda is a Filipina chismosa who gathers her close friends for parties in order to gossip about other people she hates or dislikes.
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someone who always knows the latest gossip or news about other people and feels compelled to delight everyone around him or her with it. a person or group of people (usually women) always absorbed in other people's buisness.
Juana_ oye marisol you hear bout that stoopid slut azucena how she like tried to get with rosa's man pedro???
marisol_ naw juana you like totally turnin into da block chismosa giirl!!
marisol_ naw juana you like totally turnin into da block chismosa giirl!!
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The Importance Of A Proper Investment Plan
Most "do-it-yourself" investors fail miserably over the long-term. As a matter of fact, the majority of professional investors fail to beat the returns of the broader market indices every year. That said, there is one common trait that every successful investor shares...an investment plan!


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"Taking what's on the desktop and making accessible in the cloud" was the message heard today repeatedly at press day presentations by executives from Autodesk at this year's Autodesk University in Las Vegas.
Autodesk's Andrew Anagnost, the senior vice president for Industry Strategy & Marketing said that Autodesk 360, a cloud service, is helping the company take building information modeling (BIM) to a cloud environment. Autodesk's suite of 360 services include BIM 360, Simulation 360 and PLM 360, a project lifecycle management solution. Autodesk 360, launched at the start of 2012 now serves 1 million users.
BIM 360 has seen 100% growth in the last four months with 7000 models added. Simulation 360 has 1000+ active evaluation and testing solutions in a production environment; Autodesk PLM 360 has 360+ companies actively using and evaluating the solution in production.
Mary Hope McQuiston, the director of Marketing and Business Development for Autodesk's Consumer Group said that the company is building professional design software and personal creativity solutions as well. She said the company has looked to aggressively pursue the consumer space for these reasons:
- Consumerization of IT - today, technology is adopted first by individuals in their personal life and then bringing them into the office. This is a reversal of what happened in the mid 80's and early 90's.
- Many individuals want to participate in the design process leading to more creativity and personalization of design.
- Emergence of the Maker Movement. Makers are solving important problems and coming up with new businesses. The movement parallels the hobby PC makers of the '80s that eventually disrupted the computer movement. Autodesk sees this as a great opportunity.
McQuiston was asked why Autodesk thinks that it will be successful in the consumer market. She responded by saying that they feel that they have a deep reservoir of creativity in their solutions today. Which segments of the market will it serve? McQuiston believes that for each segment that they serve in the professional arena, they feel they can reach a consumer type as well. For example in the design arena there is the consumer parallel like the Homestyler product. And for personal creativity, they have sketch designing products such as Autodesk Sketchbook.
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December Top Notch Teacher: Larry McMahon
LA CROSSE, WI (WKBT) - Hawaiian shirts, creative pizzas and unending patience all come to mind when talking about December's Top Notch Teacher.
While the kids in his classroom are well taught, they're also well fed.
It takes one to know one might be the best way to explain why Larry McMahon is such a beloved teacher.
"They Keep me young," said 4th Grade Northside Elementary teacher Larry McMahon.23253610
He's a kid at hear and you don't have to look far to see evidence of his fun-loving, creative style. He wears Hawaiian shirts and Tye-dye shoes.
"It's just a lot of fun. Working with the kids is extremely rewarding," said McMahon.
His kids pretty much agree on his best qualities.
"He's funny. He's nice," said 4th grade student Mercedes Krans.
"He's funny, nice," said 4th grade student Ryan Bye.
But it's not all fun and games, McMahon says to be a good teacher, you also have to be patient.
"No one gets it the first time and you need patience and you need to work with these kids and make sure they get it before you move on," said McMahon.
But his patient, youthful spirit doesn't only come in handy in the classroom.
Larry owns the popular and creative Pizza Doctor's restaurant.
"I've always said, "Really I have two hobbies. One is Pizza Doctors and one is teaching,'" said McMahon.
And from a fourth graders perspective, it's not a bad thing to have on your teacher's resume.
"I provide a lot of pizza at school when we do the after school program. We take a field trip to Viterbo for the Nutcracker every year and we always make sure we stop for lunch at Pizza Doctors," said McMahon.
And while teaching and running a restaurant are two full-time jobs on their own, McMahon never tires of helping his students and his employees grow.
"I don't like to say it out loud but I'd probably do either one without getting paid," said McMahon.
McMahon says another thing he's learned from teaching and working is to be open to new ideas that his employees or students suggest.
He says someone may always have a better way to do something and you should always be open to new ideas.
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If anything should be beautifully designed, it's the products that engage our sexuality.
Have you burned your way through too many vibrators to count and want one that you know you can rely on? Or have you tried to take one in the water, only to find it was too cheaply made to survive?Read More


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Hulihee Palace, Hawaii Island
Hulihee Palace, Hawaii Island
- Name: Hulihee Palace
- What: Historic holiday home for Hawaiian royalty
- Where: In the heart of Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona)
Travel back to the days of the Hawaiian monarchy at Hulihee Palace, located right on Alii Drive in the heart of Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona). Built in 1838, and at one time a summer holiday home for Hawaiian royalty, today Hulihee Palace is a museum showcasing Victorian artifacts from the era of King Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani.
The Palace features beautiful koa wood furniture, ornaments and artifacts from Hawaii's royal past. In fact, this entire area of Kailua-Kona town has great historical significance with Mokuaikaua Church (Hawaii's earliest Christian Church built in 1820) right across the street and Ahuena Heiau (the last royal residence of King Kamehameha I) visible right across the Kailua Pier.
And on one Sunday out of the month, the Hulihee Palace Concert features free music and performances from the Hulihee Palace Band and the Merrie Monarchs Chorale. In 2006, an earthquake damaged Hulihee Palace, and a full restoration was completed in October 2009. Public tours of the Palace are limited, but the gift shop is open.


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Full Moon Walking Tour
Exclusive to hotel guests, this unique tour sets off on a full moon to witness a sight rarely seen by most in their lifetimes—the lunar rainbow.
Led by our resident biologist, this unique tour lasts about 90 minutes.See the lunar rainbow See the lunar rainbow
Itinerary: Romance in Iguassu
Explore the jungle's natural wonders and the breathtaking Falls by day before allowing Iguassu's distant roar to lull you to sleep by night.
This sample four-night itinerary helps you get the most of your romantic stay at Belmond Hotel das Cataratas.Contact us for details Contact us for details
Macuco Safari
One of the best ways to experience the Lower Falls is by speedboat as part of a Macuco Safari.
Starting with a journey by jeep through the rainforest, the highlight is the view of The Three Musketeers and Devil's Throat.Go on safari Go on safari
Helicopter Ride
The most spectacular way to view the magic of Iguassu Falls, enjoy a 10-minute flyover across the falls.
You could also choose a 35-minute tours to the Three Borders Landmark (Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay).Enjoy a bird's-eye view Enjoy a bird's-eye view
Morning Walks
As the only hotel located within the National Park, guests are invited to join in a number of guided walking excursions, including our Iguassu Falls Tour.
The walks, unique to Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, take in the surrounding primary rainforest as well as the viewing platforms over the falls.Explore Iguassu Explore Iguassu
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For those looking for a more insightful rainforest excursion, Iguassu Experiences offers a genuine rainforest experience, both on land and water.
Beginning with a thrilling jeep excursion through the rainforest to Iguassu River, your journey continues by motorboat.Discover the rainforest Discover the rainforest
Bird Park
Visit the fascinating Bird Park, just moments from the Iguassu National Park entrance.
Admire more than 160 bird species in their natural habitat within 12 acres of subtropical forest. With many unique photo opportunities, it is an experience not to be missed.Ornithologists for a day Ornithologists for a day


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I Apologize
Original post made by Andrew L. Freedman, Barron Park, on Mar 6, 2013
While growing up in Palo Alto, I met a new classmate in 7th grade at Wilbur (1969?). I admired him from the first time I saw him while we were standing outside in formation during Physical Education class. We were all wearing Wilbur's red and white-striped shorts and a tee shirt, but Kip, a recent transfer, was wearing brown, alligator-type loafers instead of tennis shoes (back in "those days," PA was not a "rich" community and many families struggled with finances and the fact was, finances kept Kip from having tennis shoes). I think that later that week, another student gave Kip his used, but in good shape, tennis shoes.
But, what happened was, a 9th-grader tried to make fun of him. He called everyone's attention to Kip and his loafers and laughed at him. But, as opposed to making a big thing about it, Kip just simply said "Hey, F----you."
As one might imagine, that took a little (wait, a lot of) guts – that is, a 7th-grader saying that to a 9th-grader?! In most cases, it meant that you pretty much quickly built, and nailed shut, your coffin.
Anyway, that's how I met Kip and we've been lifelong friends since.
The other night, we were talking over the phone and he said he'd like to see a blog, or thread, where folks could apologize for some of the things they did as a kid. He told me that there were some things he'd like to apologize for but had no way of finding those individuals.
I can certainly think of some things I'm sorry for. Three incidents come to mind right away, and over the years, I tried to locate those individuals, but was not able to.
I wouldn't want to embarrass anyone so I thought that I'd give just enough identification where hopefully that person(s) would know.
There may be some of you who like me, have tried to find and apologize to someone, but for various reasons have not been able to do so. I guess it doesn't have to be something you did as a kid. And, ideally, an apology, in person, is the best route, but that is not always possible.
We all change, and hopefully for the better. Physiologically, there is not a single cell in your body that hasn't been replaced hundreds, maybe thousands of time. We all change and from what I have noticed in my advanced age of 57 or 58, we tend to become nicer.
I don't know how folks will take to this, but please feel free to use this. And, as mentioned, AN APOLOGY, IN PERSON, FROM THE HEART, is the best way to go, and if that can't be accomplished, maybe this will help.
Both incidents involved a group of us. Individually, I think all of us were "nice people," respectful to others, but, when we got into a group, we'd act out and at times could be downright mean.
1) Date: 1968 or 1968 (approx) / Location: Hoover Park / Individual (1st 2 letters of first name: AN
It involved a small group of us. While no one was physically hurt, I'm sure that emotionally they were. I am very sorry for my part and want to say that I was wrong and I sincerely hope that if there are any emotional scars left over, that you are now healed. Please write me at firstname.lastname@example.com
2) Date: 1968 or 1968 (approx) / Location: Hoover Park / Individual (1st 2 letters of first name: JO
Again, it involved a small group of us, and in this case, we provoked another to try and fight someone else. Although no one was physically hurt, there was hair-pulling, bullying and besides my role as an instigator, I should have put a quick stop to it. I am very sorry. If you read this and believe it may be you, please contact me (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Andy Freedman
a resident of Barron Park
on Mar 6, 2013 at 3:56 pm
This is very brave and honest. And good for you for trying to make amends.
a resident of Midtown
on Mar 7, 2013 at 9:34 am
These days, it seems that bullying is a hot topic. I think it is great that someone who admits to having bullied proclaims publicly that it was the wrong thing to do and they regret it. Whether now, 50 years ago or 300 years ago, kids usually think they know best what they should or shouldn't do and do not understand sometimes when elders give them advice. We tell them they shouldn't smoke, drink alcohol to excess, lie, use profanity, eat fatty food, or raise their voices unnecessarily. We adults know that these are bad things. Many of us learned from experience, making these mistakes ourselves and regretting it as we got older (and, hopefully, wiser). But do we, as adults, follow our own advice? Do we set the best example we can? Andy is setting a good example by apologizing. We should all work to set good examples. Only then should kids trust us to follow our advice.
a resident of another community
on Mar 9, 2013 at 12:50 pm
Thus Conscience does make Cowards of us all
a resident of Crescent Park
on Mar 15, 2013 at 12:37 pm
This is a good subject, I don't know how courageous it makes one, or what the appropriate or a useful response is for mistakes of "unconsciousness" that have been made in the past, but I do know a big problem is that "consciousness" is not being promoted or supported in an effective way.
We are better at training our citizens to kill with things like videogames that create an instinct to shoot for the head ... a way of killing that in my understanding was very difficult for the military to train soldiers to take, than we are in promoting civility and humanity.
Everyone makes mistakes, if we are lucky we do not do any serious lasting damage to others, but to think about it and bring it to mind as early as possible in an effective way seems to be an admirable goal.